Filed By TTM Technologies, Inc.
Pursuant to Rule 425 Under the Securities Act of 1933
And Deemed Filed Pursuant to Rule 14a-12
Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Subject Company: TTM Technologies, Inc.
Commission File No. 333-164012
THIS DOCUMENT IS IMPORTANT AND REQUIRES YOUR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION
If you are in any doubt as to any aspect of this circular or as to the action to be taken, you
should consult your licensed securities dealer or registered institution in securities, bank
manager, solicitor, professional accountant or other professional adviser.
If you have sold or otherwise transferred all your shares in Meadville Holdings Limited
(Meadville), you should at once hand this circular and the accompanying Form of Election, Tax
Forms and form of proxy to the purchaser(s) or transferee(s) or to the licensed securities dealer,
registered institution in securities or other agent through whom the sale or transfer was effected
for transmission to the purchaser(s) or transferee(s). This circular should be read in conjunction
with the Form of Election, the contents of which form part of the terms of the transactions
described in this circular.
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited, The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited and Hong Kong
Securities Clearing Company Limited take no responsibility for the contents of this circular and
the accompanying Form of Election, Tax Forms and form of proxy, make no representation as to their
accuracy or completeness and expressly disclaim any liability whatsoever for any loss howsoever
arising from or in reliance upon the whole or any part of the contents of this circular and the
accompanying Form of Election, Tax Forms and form of proxy.
In connection with the transactions described in this circular, TTM Technologies, Inc. (TTM) has
filed relevant materials with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC). TTM has
filed a Registration Statement on Form S-4 with the SEC that includes a combined proxy statement
for the stockholders of TTM and a U.S. prospectus for Meadville and the shareholders of Meadville,
(collectively, the U.S. Prospectus). The SEC has declared the Form S-4 effective. TTM has mailed
the U.S. Prospectus to its stockholders. The U.S. Prospectus, together with this circular, are also
despatched to the shareholders of Meadville. Before making any voting or investment decision,
Meadvilles shareholders and investors are urged to read this circular and the U.S. Prospectus
regarding the transactions described in this circular because they contain important information.
The U.S. Prospectus and other documents that have been filed by TTM with the SEC are available free
of charge at the SECs website (http://sec.gov/edgar/searchedgar/companysearch.html), or by
directing a request to TTM, 2630 S. Harbor Blvd., Santa Ana, CA 92704, United States of America,
Attention: Investor Relations.
This circular, together with the accompanying Form of Election, is being distributed with the U.S.
Prospectus and to the extent that the transactions described in this circular constitute an offer
or sale of securities of TTM in the United States of America, such offer of securities of TTM is
being made pursuant to the U.S. Prospectus. There shall be no sale of any securities in any country
or jurisdiction in which any such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to
registration or qualification under the securities laws of such country or jurisdiction.
TTM, its directors and certain of its executive officers may be considered participants in the
solicitation of proxies in connection with the transactions described in this circular. Information
about the directors and executive officers of TTM is set forth in TTMs definitive proxy statement,
which was filed with the SEC on 26 March 2009. Investors may obtain additional information
regarding the interests of such participants by reading the U.S. Prospectus.
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Top Mix Investments Limited
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CIRCULAR
(1) VERY SUBSTANTIAL DISPOSAL AND VERY SUBSTANTIAL ACQUISITION IN RESPECT OF
THE SALE OF THE PCB BUSINESS
(2) MAJOR TRANSACTION AND CONNECTED TRANSACTION IN RESPECT OF THE SALE OF
THE LAMINATE BUSINESS
(3) VOLUNTARY WITHDRAWAL OF LISTING
(4) DEREGISTRATION FROM THE CAYMAN ISLANDS AND CONTINUATION IN THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS
(5) PROPOSED DISTRIBUTION BY WAY OF DIVIDEND
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Financial Adviser to TTM Technologies, Inc. and |
Financial Adviser to Meadville Holdings Limited
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Merrill Lynch (Asia Pacific) Limited
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UBS AG, Hong Kong Branch |
Financial Adviser to Top Mix Investments Limited
Independent Financial Adviser to the Independent Board Committee of
Meadville Holdings Limited
ING Bank N.V.
All capitalised terms used in this Circular have the meanings set out in the section headed
Definitions of this Circular, unless the context requires otherwise.
A letter from the Meadville Board is set out on pages 24 to 77 of this Circular.
A letter from the IBC containing its recommendations to the Independent
Shareholders is set out on pages 78 to 79 of this Circular.
A letter from the IFA containing its advice to the IBC and the Independent
Shareholders is set out on pages 80 to 129 of this Circular.
A notice convening the EGM to be held at Ballroom, Level 3, JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong, Pacific
Place, 88 Queensway, Hong Kong at 10:00 am on Tuesday, 9 March 2010 is set out on pages N-1 to N-5
of this Circular. A form of proxy for use at the EGM is enclosed. Whether or not you intend to
attend and vote at the EGM or any adjourned meeting in person, you are requested to complete and
sign the enclosed form of proxy in accordance with the instructions printed on the form of proxy
and to lodge it with the Registrar, Tricor Investor Services Limited, at 26th Floor, Tesbury
Centre, 28 Queens Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong as soon as possible, but in any event not later
than 10:00 am on Sunday, 7 March 2010 or not less than 48 hours before the time appointed for any
adjournment of the EGM. The completion and return of the form of proxy will not preclude you from
attending and voting in person at the EGM or any adjourned meeting should you so wish.
Other related information is set out in Appendix I to this Circular and in the accompanying Form of
Election and Tax Forms. A Form of Election for Shareholders to elect the form in which they wish to
receive the component of the Proposed Distribution comprising the TTM Shares is enclosed.
Shareholders are requested to complete and sign the enclosed Form of Election in accordance with
the instructions printed on the Form of Election and to lodge it with the Registrar on or before
the Election Deadline.
Persons, including, without limitation, custodians, nominees and trustees, who would, or otherwise
intend to, forward this Circular and/or the accompanying Form of Election, Tax Forms and form of
proxy to any jurisdiction outside Hong Kong, should read the details in this regard in the section
headed Information for Overseas Shareholders of the letter from the Meadville Board set out in
this Circular and Appendix I to this Circular before taking any action. It is the responsibility of
each overseas Shareholder wishing to accept the Proposed Distribution to satisfy himself, herself
or itself as to the full observance of the laws of the relevant jurisdiction in connection with
such acceptance (including the obtaining of any governmental, exchange control or other consents
which may be required and the compliance with other necessary formalities) and the payment of any
issue, transfer or other taxes due in such jurisdiction. Overseas Shareholders are advised to seek
professional advice on deciding whether to accept the Proposed Distribution.
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EXPECTED TIMETABLE |
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INTRODUCTION
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THE PCB SALE
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THE LAMINATE SALE
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EFFECTS OF COMPLETION OF THE TRANSACTIONS
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WITHDRAWAL PROPOSAL
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DEREGISTRATION AND CONTINUATION
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PROPOSED DISTRIBUTION BY WAY OF DIVIDEND
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WINDING-UP PROPOSAL
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THE EGM
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RESOLUTIONS TO BE APPROVED BY WAY OF A POLL AT THE EGM
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UNTRACEABLE SHAREHOLDERS
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NO DIVIDEND OR OTHER DISTRIBUTION
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TAXATION
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GENERAL
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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RECOMMENDATION
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FURTHER TERMS OF THE PROPOSAL
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RISK FACTORS AS EXTRACTED FROM THE FORM S-4
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SUMMARY OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE
CAYMAN ISLANDS COMPANIES LAW AND
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SUMMARY OF THE EXISTING MEMORANDUM AND
ARTICLES AND THE NEW MEMORANDUM AND ARTICLES
IN RELATION TO MEADVILLE
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ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP
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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION ON
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ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION ABOUT
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U.S. GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE TTM GROUP .
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REPORTS ON EARNINGS GUIDANCE IN RELATION TO
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VALUATION REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP
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GENERAL INFORMATION RELATING TO TOP MIX, TTM
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ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN
Actions to be taken by all Shareholders
If you are a Shareholder, regardless of whether or not you are able to attend the EGM,
you are strongly urged to complete and sign the accompanying form of proxy in
accordance with the instructions printed on the form of proxy and to lodge it with the
Registrar, Tricor Investor Services Limited, at 26th Floor, Tesbury Centre, 28 Queens Road
East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, as soon as possible but in any event not later than 10:00 am on
Sunday, 7 March 2010 or not less than 48 hours before the time appointed for any adjournment
of the EGM in order for the form of proxy to be valid.
The completion and return of the form of proxy will not preclude you from attending and
voting in person at the EGM or any adjournment of the EGM. In such event, the returned form of
proxy will be deemed to have been revoked.
If you are a Shareholder, you are also strongly urged to complete and sign the
accompanying Form of Election, together with the relevant Tax Form if you elect option (a) or
option (b) on the Form of Election, in accordance with the instructions printed on the Form of
Election and to lodge it with the Registrar, Tricor Investor Services Limited, at 26th Floor,
Tesbury Centre, 28 Queens Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, as soon as possible but in any
event on or before the Election Deadline in order for the Form of Election to be valid.
Shareholders are strongly urged to read Appendix I to this Circular before completing the
accompanying Form of Election.
Any Shareholder who does not return a duly completed and signed Form of Election to the
Registrar, Tricor Investor Services Limited, at 26th Floor, Tesbury Centre, 28 Queens Road
East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, on or before the Election Deadline will be deemed to have elected
option (c) on the Form of Election. As a result, such Shareholder will receive the net cash
proceeds of sale of the TTM Shares to which such Shareholder would otherwise have been
entitled under the Proposed Distribution sold through the Dealing Facility in lieu of
receiving such TTM Shares.
Further details are set out in the sub-section headed Election in relation to TTM
Shares of the letter from the Meadville Board set out in this Circular, the section headed
Actions to be taken in Appendix I to this Circular and the Form of Election.
Actions to be taken by Beneficial Owners
Any Beneficial Owner who wishes to attend and vote at the EGM personally should contact
the Registered Owner (or the appropriate intermediary) directly to make the appropriate
arrangements with the Registered Owner to enable such Beneficial Owner to attend and vote at
the EGM and, for such purpose, the Registered Owner may appoint such Beneficial Owner as its
proxy or such Beneficial Owner must have his/her/its name entered in the register of members
of Meadville no later than 4:00 pm on Wednesday, 3 March 2010.
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Any Beneficial Owner whose Meadville Shares are registered in the name of any
Registered Owner should contact such Registered Owner (or the appropriate intermediary) to
give instructions to and/or to make arrangements with such Registered Owner as to the manner
in which the Meadville Shares beneficially owned by such Beneficial Owner should be voted at
the EGM and as to the form in which such Beneficial Owner would like to receive the component
of the Proposed Distribution comprising TTM Shares. Any Beneficial Owner who instructs the
relevant Registered Owner to elect option (a) or option (b) on the Form of Election should
return to the Registrar, Tricor Investor Services Limited, at 26th Floor, Tesbury Centre, 28
Queens Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, a duly completed and signed Tax Form on or before the
Election Deadline.
Any Beneficial Owner who does not instruct its Registered Owner to complete, sign and
return the Form of Election to the Registrar, Tricor Investor Services Limited, at 26th Floor,
Tesbury Centre,
28 Queens Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, on or before the Election Deadline will be deemed to
have elected option (c) on the Form of Election. As a result, such Beneficial Owner will, through
the relevant Registered Owner, receive the net cash proceeds of sale of the TTM Shares to which
such Beneficial Owner would otherwise have been entitled under the Proposed Distribution sold
through the Dealing Facility in lieu of receiving such TTM Shares.
Any Beneficial Owner whose Meadville Shares are deposited in CCASS and registered under
the name of HKSCC Nominees must (unless such Beneficial Owner is a CCASS Investor Participant)
contact their broker, custodian or nominee (or other relevant person who is or has in turn
deposited such Meadville Shares with a CCASS Clearing Participant or CCASS Custodian
Participant) regarding procedures for voting and election to be given to such person if such
Beneficial Owner wishes to vote in respect of the Proposal and election instructions to be
given to such person if such Beneficial Owner wishes to elect the form in which such
Beneficial Owner would like to receive the component of the Proposed Distribution comprising
the TTM Shares. CCASS Investor Participants should instruct HKSCC Nominees directly regarding
the above.
Further details are set out in the sub-section headed Election in relation to TTM
Shares of the letter from the Meadville Board set out in this Circular and the section headed
Actions to be taken in Appendix I to this Circular and the Form of Election.
EXERCISE YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE
If you are an Independent Shareholder, we strongly encourage you to exercise your right
to vote or give instructions to the relevant Registered Owner to vote at the EGM. If you keep
or think you may keep any Meadville Shares in a stock lending program, we urge you to recall
any outstanding Meadville Shares on loan to avoid market participants using borrowed stock to
vote against the Proposal, which potentially could have a negative impact on the value of your
Meadville Shares.
If you are acting as a Registered Owner, you should inform the relevant Beneficial Owner
about the importance of exercising their vote.
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If you are a Beneficial Owner and you wish to attend and vote at the EGM personally,
please refer to the instructions set out under the sub-paragraph headed Actions to be taken
by Beneficial Owners above.
If you are in any doubt as to the action to be taken, you are encouraged to consult your
licensed securities dealer or other registered institution in securities, bank manager,
solicitor, professional accountant or other professional adviser.
Should you have any queries relating to the Circular or the Proposal, please contact the
Registrar, Tricor Investor Services Limited, on +852 2980 1333.
The actions which you are required to take in relation to the Proposal are set out under
the sub-section headed Election in relation to TTM Shares of the letter from the Meadville
Board set out in this Circular and Appendix I to this Circular.
U.S. PROSPECTUS
A copy of the U.S. Prospectus has been mailed to you together with this Circular. The
U.S. Prospectus is also available free of charge at the SECs website
(http://sec.gov/edgar/searchedgar/companysearch.html). Please note that the U.S. Prospectus is
required to be filed with the SEC pursuant to the Securities Act and has not been translated
into Chinese.
The Form S-4 contains important information. Before making any voting or investment
decision, Shareholders and investors are urged to read the Form S-4 and the U.S. Prospectus
carefully. Please refer to the section headed Form S-4 in Appendix II to this Circular for
further information.
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If the relevant conditions applicable to the Proposal are all fulfilled (or, if
applicable, waived), the expected timetable to implement the Proposal is as follows:
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Announcement of fulfillment of all conditions to completion
of the Transactions, conditional declaration of the
Proposed Distribution by the Meadville Board and
the Record Date for the Proposed Distribution and
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Completion of the Transactions (2)
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Announcement of the withdrawal of the listing of
Meadville Shares on the Stock Exchange |
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in the Cayman Islands and continued as a BVI
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Monday, 31 May 2010 |
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Wednesday, 30 June 2010 |
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sold through the Dealing Facility and the net cash amount
to be distributed to Shareholders who elected or who are deemed
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Meadville will separately announce the proposed timetable for the Winding-Up Proposal in
the Hong Kong Economic Times and the South China Morning Post, as well as on its website
(http://www.meadvillegroup.com).
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The form of proxy should be lodged, by hand or by post, with the Registrar, Tricor Investor
Services Limited, at 26th Floor, Tesbury Centre, 28 Queens Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, as soon
as possible and in any event not later than 10:00 am on Sunday, 7 March 2010 or not less than 48
hours before the time appointed for holding any adjournment of the EGM. The completion and return
of the form of proxy for the EGM will not preclude a Shareholder from attending the EGM or any
adjournment of the EGM and voting in person. In such event, the returned form of proxy will be
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Assuming the requisite approvals are obtained at the special meeting of TTMs stockholders and
all other Laminate Sale Conditions and PCB Sale Conditions have been fulfilled (or, if applicable,
waived) on or before the date of the special meeting of TTMs stockholders, the PCB Sale and the
Laminate Sale would then proceed to completion and an announcement that the Transactions have been
completed will be made. If such other conditions have not then been fulfilled (or, if applicable,
waived), the timetable for completion will be delayed and a further announcement will be made.
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There are three Business Days from the last day of dealings in Meadville Shares on the Stock
Exchange to the latest time for lodging transfers of Meadville Shares to qualify for entitlements
to the Proposed Distribution and under the Winding-up Proposal, in order to allow sufficient time
for clearing and settlement of dealings in Meadville Shares on the last day of trading to enable
purchasers of Meadville Shares on the last day of trading to qualify for the entitlements to the
Proposed Distribution and under the Winding-up Proposal. |
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The Form of Election must be lodged, by hand or by post, with the Registrar, Tricor Investor
Services Limited, at 26th Floor, Tesbury Centre, 28 Queens Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, as soon
as possible and in any event no later than the Election Deadline. Any Shareholder who does not
return a duly completed and signed Form of Election with the Registrar on or before the Election
Deadline will be deemed to have elected option (c) on the Form of Election.
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(5) |
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The Proposed Distribution will not be made and the Winding-up Proposal will not proceed if the
Transactions are not completed, or if the listing of Meadville Shares on the Stock Exchange is not
withdrawn or the Deregistration and Continuation is not completed. |
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(6) |
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An announcement will be made by Meadville when the Deregistration and Continuation is
completed. |
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(7) |
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This is the date on which the Proposed Distribution is expected to be made and the cheques for
cash payment pursuant to the Proposed Distribution will be posted to Shareholders as soon as
possible thereafter but in any event on or before Wednesday, 5 May 2010. |
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(8) |
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This assumes that the effective date of the Deregistration and Continuation is Monday, 26 April
2010 and that the cheques will be despatched as soon as possible but in any event within 10 days of
this date. |
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(9) |
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If the relevant conditions set out in this Circular have not been fulfilled (or, if applicable,
waived), by Monday, 31 May 2010, the Transactions may be terminated unless the Long Stop Date is
extended. An announcement will be made stating the lapse of the Proposal (if the Transactions are
terminated) or, if the Long Stop Date has been extended, the revised Long Stop Date. |
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If the Transactions are not completed by Wednesday, 30 June 2010, the Proposal will lapse. |
If there is a tropical cyclone warning signal number 8 or above or black rainstorm
warning in force in Hong Kong before 12:00 noon and no longer in force after 12:00 noon on the
relevant date for the lodgment of transfers, the lodgment of the form of proxy for the EGM or
the lodgment of the Form of Election, then the latest time will be extended to 4:00 pm on the
same
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EXPECTED TIMETABLE
day (if the latest time set out above is before 12:00 noon) or if there is a tropical cyclone
warning signal number 8 or above or black rainstorm warning in force in Hong Kong between 12:00
noon and 4:00 pm on such date, then the latest time will be extended to 4:00 pm on the following
day which does not have either of those warnings in force in Hong Kong (if the latest time set out
above is at or after 12:00 noon). If the expected dates set out above changes, further
announcement(s) will be made in the event of such change.
Shareholders and potential investors should be aware that the Proposal is subject to the
relevant conditions set out in this Circular being fulfilled (or, if applicable, waived) and
may or may not be completed or effected, as the case may be. Shareholders and potential
investors are advised to exercise caution when dealing in Meadville Shares.
Shareholders and potential investors should also note that the above timetable is subject
to change. Further announcement(s) will be made in the event of such change.
Unless otherwise stated, all time references contained in this Circular are to Hong Kong
time.
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DEFINITIONS
In this Circular, the following expressions have the meanings set out below unless
the context otherwise requires:
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acting in concert
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has the meaning given to it in the Takeovers Code, and
persons acting in concert and concert parties will be
construed accordingly |
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Adjusted EBITDA
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in respect of the PCB Business, EBITDA as adjusted for
foreign exchange differences and non-scrap other income
(which consists of sundries, dividends, negative goodwill
from acquisition of minority interest in a subsidiary, tooling
charges, investment tax credits and gains on any disposals) |
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AHP
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has the meaning given to it in the section headed Material
Contracts in Appendix XIII to this Circular |
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Ancillary Agreements
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the Shareholders Agreement, the Registration Rights
Agreement, the Sell-Down Registration Rights Agreement,
the Laminate Agreement and the Special Security Agreement
(if any) |
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Announcement
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the announcement dated 16 November 2009 issued jointly by
Meadville, Top Mix, TTM and TTM HK in relation to, among
others, the Proposal |
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ASPA Acquisition
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has the meaning given to it in the section headed
Management Discussion and Analysis for Financial Year
Ended 31 December 2007 in Appendix VIII to this Circular |
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associates
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has the meaning given to it in the Takeovers Code |
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Audited Financial Statements
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has the meaning given to it in the section headed
Introduction in Appendix IX to this Circular |
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Authority
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any foreign or domestic, federal, state, provincial, county,
city or local legislative, administrative or regulatory
authority, agency, court, body, commission or other
governmental or quasi-governmental entity with competent
jurisdiction (including the SEC, the Stock Exchange, the
Executive, any self-regulatory organisation and any
supranational body) |
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AVA International
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AVA International Limited, a company incorporated in Hong
Kong with limited liability and a direct wholly-owned
subsidiary of MTG Laminate |
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DEFINITIONS
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Beneficial Owner
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any beneficial owner of Meadville Shares registered in the
name of any nominee, custodian, trustee, depository or any
other third party |
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B.I. Appraisals
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B.I. Appraisals Limited, an independent firm of professional
surveyors |
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Business Day
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a day on which banks are open for business in Hong Kong and
New York City, United States (other than a Saturday, Sunday,
a public holiday or a day on which a tropical cyclone warning
signal number 8 or above or a black rainstorm warning is
hoisted in Hong Kong at any time between 9:00 am and 5:00
pm Hong Kong time) |
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BVI
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the British Virgin Islands |
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BVI Companies Act
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the Business Companies Act of the BVI, as amended from
time to time |
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BVI Registrar
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the Registrar of Corporate Affairs in the BVI |
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Cayman Islands Companies Law
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the Companies Law (2009 Revision) of the Cayman Islands,
as amended from time to time |
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Cayman Registrar
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the Registrar of Companies in the Cayman Islands |
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CCASS
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the Central Clearing and Settlement System established and
operated by HKSCC |
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CCASS Clearing Participant
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a person admitted to participate in CCASS as a direct clearing
participant or a general clearing participant |
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CCASS Custodian Participant
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a person admitted to participate in CCASS as a custodian
participant |
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CCASS Investor Participant
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a person admitted to participate in CCASS as an investor
participant |
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CCASS Participant
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a CCASS Clearing Participant or a CCASS Custodian
Participant or a CCASS Investor Participant |
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CFIUS
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the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States |
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Change of Control Event
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with respect to any entity, any transaction or series of related
transactions (other than the Transactions) which would result
in the occurrence of any of the following event: |
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(a) any person, entity or group acquiring 30% or more of the
issued share capital of such entity; |
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DEFINITIONS
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(b) any merger, amalgamation or consolidation other than:
(i) any such transaction: (A) that does not result in any
reclassification, conversion, exchange or cancellation of
outstanding issued share capital of such entity; and (B)
pursuant to which the holders of the issued share capital
of such entity (immediately prior to the transaction) hold
70% or more of the voting securities of the surviving
entity; or (ii) any transaction effected solely to change
the jurisdiction of incorporation of such entity; |
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(c) the existing directors of the board of such entity and any
other directors whose nomination was approved by a
majority of such directors no longer constituting a
majority of such board; |
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(d) the sale of all or substantially all of the assets of such
entity or group, taken as a whole, to another person,
entity or group; or |
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(e) liquidation or dissolution or passing of a resolution by
shareholders approving a plan of liquidation or
dissolution |
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Circular
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this circular dated 11 February 2010 issued jointly by
Meadville, Top Mix, TTM and TTM HK to the Shareholders
in relation to the Proposal, containing the letter from the
Meadville Board, the letter from the IBC, the letter from the
IFA, the additional information set out in the appendices to
this circular and the Notice of EGM |
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Combined PCB Business
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the PCB Business and the PCB business of TTM as combined
following completion of the PCB Sale |
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Competing Activity
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has the meaning given to it in the sub-section headed
Non-Competition of the letter from the Meadville Board set
out in this Circular |
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Completion Date
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the date of completion of the PCB Sale and the Laminate Sale
pursuant to the terms of the PCB Agreement and the Laminate
Agreement, respectively |
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connected person
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has the meaning given to it in the Listing Rules |
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connected transaction
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has the meaning given to it in the Listing Rules |
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Controlling Shareholders
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Top Mix, Su Sih and Mr. Tang |
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DEFINITIONS
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Credit Agreement
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the credit agreement dated 16 November 2009 between,
among others, certain PCB Holdcos and certain of their
subsidiaries (all of which are currently indirect subsidiaries of
Meadville) as borrowers and guarantors, seven banks
(including HSBC) as lenders and HSBC as the co-ordinator,
facility agent and factoring agent in relation to an
approximately US$582.5 million (equivalent to
approximately HK$4,514.5 million) credit facility |
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Dealing Facility
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the arrangements proposed for the sale of the TTM Shares to
which Shareholders, who elect option (c) on the Form of
Election or who are deemed to have elected option (c) on the
Form of Election, would otherwise have been entitled as part
of the Proposed Distribution, further details of which are set
out in the sub-section headed Dealing Facility of the letter
from the Meadville Board set out in this Circular and
Appendix I to this Circular |
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DEP
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has the meaning given to it in the section headed Material
Litigation of Appendix XIV to this Circular |
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Deregistration and Continuation
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the proposal to deregister Meadville in the Cayman Islands
and continue into the BVI under the name of Meadville
Holdings (BVI) Limited as a BVI business company
(including the amendment of the Existing Memorandum and
Articles to provide for the deregistration and continuation and
the adoption of the New Memorandum and Articles in
compliance with the laws of the BVI) as described in the
section headed Deregistration and Continuation of the letter
from the Meadville Board set out in this Circular |
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Distribution Date
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the date of distribution of the sale proceeds from the PCB Sale
and the Laminate Sale by Meadville to the Shareholders,
which is expected to be within 35 days of the Completion
Date |
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Earnings Guidance
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has the meaning given to it in the section headed Earnings
Release Dated 4 February 2010 in Appendix II to this
Circular |
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EBITDA
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operating profit before interest, tax, depreciation and
amortisation |
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Effective Period
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has the meaning given to it in the sub-section headed
Corporate Governance and Shareholding of the letter from
the Meadville Board set out in this Circular |
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DEFINITIONS
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EGM
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the extraordinary general meeting of Meadville to be held at
10:00 am on Tuesday, 9 March 2010 to consider and approve
the PCB Sale, the Laminate Sale, the Withdrawal Proposal,
the Deregistration and Continuation and the Proposed
Distribution, the notice of which is set out on pages N-1 to
N-5 of this Circular, and any adjournment of such EGM |
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Election Deadline
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4:00 pm on Monday, 12 April 2010 or such later date as may
be notified to the Shareholders through an announcement
published by Meadville prior to such date, being the date by
which Shareholders who wish to make an election in respect
of the form in which they would like to receive the component
of the Proposed Distribution comprising TTM Shares must
return a duly completed and signed Form of Election to the
Registrar |
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Encumbrances
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any lien, pledge, encumbrance, charge (fixed or floating),
mortgage, third party claim, debenture, option, right of
pre-emption, right to acquire, assignment by way of security,
trust arrangement for the purpose of providing security or
security interests of any kind (including retention
arrangements or other encumbrances and any agreement to
create any of the foregoing) |
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EPA
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has the meaning given to it in the section headed Material
Litigation of Appendix XIV to this Circular |
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Executive
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the Executive Director of the Corporate Finance Division of
the SFC or any delegate of the Executive Director |
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Existing Memorandum and Articles
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the existing memorandum and articles of association of Meadville |
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Form of Election
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the form of election to be completed by the Shareholders who
wish to make an election in respect of the form in which they
would like to receive the component of the Proposed
Distribution comprising the TTM Shares |
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Form S-4
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the Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed by TTM with the
SEC pursuant to the Securities Act in connection with the
issue of new TTM Shares, which includes the U.S.
Prospectus, in the form in which it has been declared effective
by the SEC and uploaded on the SECs website
(http://sec.gov/edgar/searchedgar/companysearch.html) and
TTMs website on 11 February 2010 (www.ttmtech.com/investors/investor_sec.jsp),
as may be subsequently amended
or supplemented from time to time |
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DEFINITIONS
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Fund Flow Deed
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has the meaning given to it in the section headed Material
Contracts in Appendix XIII to this Circular |
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GAAP
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generally accepted accounting principles |
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GME
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Guangzhou Meadville Electronics Co., Ltd. ,
a company incorporated in the PRC and an indirect
wholly-owned subsidiary of Meadville |
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GSST
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Guangdong Shengyi Sci. Tech Co., Ltd., a company
established under the laws of the PRC and the shares of which
are listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange |
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GSST Last Trading Date
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13 November 2009, being the last trading day of the GSST
shares immediately preceding the day on which the Laminate
Agreement was signed |
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GSST Reference Price
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has the meaning given to it in the sub-section headed
Consideration for the Laminate Sale of the letter from the
Meadville Board set out in this Circular |
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GSST Sale Shares
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has the meaning given to it in the sub-section headed
Consideration for the Laminate Sale of the letter from the
Meadville Board set out in this Circular |
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HIBOR
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the rate (expressed as a percentage per annum and rounded up
to two decimal places) displayed on the relevant page of the
Reuters Monitor System, at or around 11:00 am (Hong Kong
time) on the first Business Day of the period during which
interest is to be applied, for Hong Kong inter-bank loans in
the relevant currency for a period of one month |
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Hitachi
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has the meaning given to it in the section headed
Management Discussion and Analysis for Financial Year
Ended 31 December 2007 in Appendix VIII to this Circular |
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HK$ or HK Dollars
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Hong Kong dollars, the lawful currency of Hong Kong |
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HKFRS
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Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards |
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HKSCC
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Hong Kong Securities Clearing Company Limited |
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HKSCC Nominees
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HKSCC Nominees Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of
HKSCC |
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DEFINITIONS
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Hong Kong
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the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the PRC |
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HSBC
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The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited |
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IBC
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the independent committee of the Meadville Board
established to advise the Independent Shareholders on the
Transactions (as a whole), the Laminate Sale (as a connected
transaction) and the Withdrawal Proposal |
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IFA
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ING Bank, N.V., the independent financial adviser appointed
by Meadville (with the approval of the IBC) to advise the IBC
in relation to the Transactions (as a whole), the Laminate Sale
(as a connected transaction) and the Withdrawal Proposal |
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IFRS
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International Financial Reporting Standards as promulgated
by the International Accounting Standards Board |
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IFRS Reconciliations
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has the meaning given to it in the section headed
Introduction in Appendix IX to this Circular |
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Independent Shareholders
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Shareholders other than the Controlling Shareholders, TTM
and any other persons acting in concert with either the
Controlling Shareholders or TTM |
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Indenture
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has the meaning given to it in the section headed Material
Contracts in Appendix XIV to this Circular |
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Laminate Agreement
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the sale and purchase agreement dated 16 November 2009
between MTG Investment and Top Mix in relation to the
Laminate Sale, as supplemented by a letter dated 8 February
2010 between the same parties to extend the completion of the
Laminate Sale to the date which is ten Business Days
following the satisfaction or waiver of all the Laminate Sale
Conditions |
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Laminate Business
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the business of manufacturing and distributing prepreg and
laminate as conducted by MTG Laminate and its subsidiaries
and the holding of an indirect interest, as at the Latest
Practicable Date, of approximately 17.3% of the issued share
capital of GSST and 25% of the equity interest of SSST |
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Laminate Sale
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the sale of the entire issued share capital of MTG Laminate by
MTG Investment to Top Mix |
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Laminate Sale Conditions
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the conditions for completion of the Laminate Sale as referred
to in the sub-section headed Conditions of the Laminate
Sale of the letter from the Meadville Board set out in this
Circular |
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DEFINITIONS
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Last Trading Date
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30 October 2009, being the day on which Meadville Shares
were traded immediately prior to the suspension of trading of
Meadville Shares at 3:19 pm on the same day |
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Latest Practicable Date
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8 February 2010, being the latest practicable date for the
purpose of ascertaining certain information set out in this
Circular |
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Listing
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has the meaning given to it in the section headed
Management Discussion and Analysis for Financial Year
Ended 31 December 2006 in Appendix VIII to this Circular |
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Listing Rules
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the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on the Stock
Exchange |
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Lock-Up Period
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has the meaning given to it in the sub-section headed
Corporate Governance and Shareholding of the letter from
the Meadville Board set out in this Circular |
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Long Stop Date
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31 May 2010 or, if such date has been extended, such later
date as may be notified to the Shareholders through an
announcement published by Meadville |
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MAGL
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Mica-AVA (Guangzhou) Material Company Ltd.
, a company incorporated
in the PRC and an indirect non-wholly owned subsidiary of
Meadville |
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MAH
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has the meaning given to it in the section headed Material
Contracts in Appendix XIII to this Circular |
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MAH Acquisition Agreement
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has the meaning given to it in the section headed Material
Contracts in Appendix XIII to this Circular |
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MAS
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ACP Electronics Co., Ltd. , a
limited liability company incorporated as a wholly foreign
owned enterprise established in Suzhou, the PRC, which is an
indirect non-wholly owned subsidiary of Meadville |
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Material Adverse Effect
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subject to certain exceptions, an event, change, development,
condition, circumstance or effect that (individually or in the
aggregate with all other events, states of fact, changes,
developments, conditions, circumstances or effects) has or
would be reasonably likely to result in a material and adverse
effect on the business, assets, properties, results of operations
or condition (financial or otherwise) of (in the context of
TTM and/or the PCB Buyers) the PCB Business and (in the
context of the PCB Sellers) the TTM Group, in each case
taken as a whole, or which prevents or materially delays or
impairs the consummation of the Transactions |
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DEFINITIONS
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Meadville
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Meadville Holdings Limited, a company incorporated in the
Cayman Islands with limited liability and the shares of which
are listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange |
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Meadville Board
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the board of directors of Meadville |
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Meadville Director(s)
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the director(s) of Meadville |
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Meadville Group
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Meadville and its subsidiaries |
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Meadville Share(s)
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share(s) of nominal value HK$0.01 each in the share capital
of Meadville |
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MEHK
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has the meaning given to it in the section headed Material
Contracts in Appendix XIII to this Circular |
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Merrill Lynch
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Merrill Lynch (Asia Pacific) Limited, a registered institution
under the SFO, registered to conduct Type 1 (dealing in
securities), Type 4 (advising on securities), Type 6 (advising
on corporate finance) and Type 7 (providing automated
trading services) regulated activities under the SFO, which is
the financial adviser to Meadville in connection with the
Transactions |
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Mr. Tang
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Mr. Tang Hsiang Chien, an executive director of Meadville,
the sole shareholder of Su Sih and the trustee of the Trust |
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MTG Investment
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MTG Investment (BVI) Limited, a company incorporated in
the BVI with limited liability and a direct wholly-owned
subsidiary of Meadville |
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MTG Laminate
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MTG Laminate (BVI) Limited, a company incorporated in the
BVI with limited liability and an indirect wholly-owned
subsidiary of Meadville |
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MTGF
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MTG Flex (BVI) Limited, a company incorporated in the BVI
with limited liability and an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary
of Meadville |
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MTGM
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MTG Management (BVI) Limited, a company incorporated in
the BVI with limited liability and an indirect wholly-owned
subsidiary of Meadville |
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MTGP1
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MTG PCB (BVI) Limited, a company incorporated in the BVI
with limited liability and an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary
of Meadville |
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DEFINITIONS
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MTGP2
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MTG (PCB) No. 2 (BVI) Limited, a company incorporated in
the BVI with limited liability and an indirect wholly-owned
subsidiary of Meadville |
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NASDAQ
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the Nasdaq Stock Market |
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New Memorandum and Articles
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the new memorandum and articles of association proposed to
be adopted by Meadville |
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Non-U.S. Shareholder
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for U.S. federal income tax purposes, a Shareholder who is
not a U.S. Shareholder |
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Notice of EGM
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the notice of the EGM, which is set out on pages N-1 to N-5
of this Circular |
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PCAOB
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has the meaning given to it in the section headed
Introduction in Appendix IX to this Circular |
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PCB
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printed circuit board(s) |
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PCB Agreement
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the stock purchase agreement dated 16 November 2009
between Meadville, MTG Investment, TTM, TTM
International and TTM HK in relation to the PCB Sale, as
amended and supplemented by a letter agreement dated 8
February 2010 between the same parties to extend the
completion of the PCB Sale to the date which is ten Business
Days following the satisfaction or waiver of all the PCB Sale
Conditions |
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PCB Business
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the business of manufacturing and distributing PCB
(including circuit design, quick-turn-around services and
drilling and routing services) as conducted by the PCB
Holdcos through their subsidiaries |
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PCB Buyers
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has the meaning given to it under the section headed The
PCB Sale of the letter from the Meadville Board set out in
this Circular |
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PCB Holdcos
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MTGM, MTGP1, MTGP2 and MTGF |
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PCB Sale
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the sale of the entire issued share capital of each of the PCB
Holdcos by MTG Investment to TTM HK pursuant to the PCB
Agreement |
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PCB Sale Conditions
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the conditions for completion of the PCB Sale as referred to
in the sub-section headed Conditions of the PCB Sale of the
letter from the Meadville Board set out in this Circular |
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DEFINITIONS
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PCB Sellers
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has the meaning given to it under the section headed The
PCB Sale of the letter from the Meadville Board set out in
this Circular |
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PCG
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has the meaning given to it under the section headed
Material Litigation in Appendix XIV to this Circular |
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PHKL
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has the meaning given to it in the section headed
Management Discussion and Analysis for Financial Year
Ended 31 December 2006 in Appendix VIII to this Circular |
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PRC
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the Peoples Republic of China |
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Promissory Notes
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the three promissory notes in the principal amounts of
approximately HK$439.4 million, HK$2,110.0 million and
HK$97.8 million, respectively to be issued by Top Mix to
Meadville (as directed by MTG Investment) as part of the
consideration for the acquisition of the entire issued share
capital of MTG Laminate |
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Proposal
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the Transactions, the Withdrawal Proposal, the Deregistration
and Continuation and the Proposed Distribution |
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Proposed Distribution
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the proposed distribution by Meadville to the Shareholders of
the sale proceeds from the PCB Sale and the Laminate Sale
(plus accrued interest on the Promissory Notes to be paid as
at the Distribution Date) on the Distribution Date as described
in the section headed Proposed Distribution by Way of
Dividend of the letter from the Meadville Board set out in
this Circular |
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Proxy Statement
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the proxy statement of TTM relating to the solicitation of
proxies from the stockholders of TTM for approval of the
issue of the new TTM Shares in connection with the PCB Sale |
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Recommended Proposal
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has the definition given to it in the sub-section headed
Corporate Governance and Shareholding of the letter from
the Meadville Board set out in this Circular |
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Record Date
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13 April 2010 or such later date(s) as may be notified by
Meadville to the Shareholders by announcement(s) as the date
on which the entitlement of the Shareholders to the Proposed
Distribution and any remaining assets available for
distribution (apart from the Proposed Distribution) to the
Shareholders pursuant to the Winding-up Proposal is to be
determined |
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DEFINITIONS
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Registered Owner
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any nominee, custodian, trustee, depository or any other third
party who is the registered holder of Meadville Shares |
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Registrar
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Tricor Investor Services Limited, at 26th Floor, Tesbury
Centre, 28 Queens Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, the
branch share registrar of Meadville and the receiving agent
for receiving and processing the Forms of Election and the
Tax Forms |
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Registration Rights Agreement
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has the meaning given to it in the sub-section headed
Registration Rights Agreements of the letter from the
Meadville Board set out in this Circular |
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Relevant Period
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the period from 16 May 2009 (being the date falling six
months prior to 16 November 2009, being the date of the
Announcement) to the Latest Practicable Date or the TTM
Latest Practicable Date (in respect of TTM Shares only) |
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Relevant Tang Shareholders
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has the meaning given to it in the sub-section headed
Corporate Governance and Shareholding of the letter from
the Meadville Board set out in this Circular |
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Remaining Meadville Group
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the Meadville Group excluding the PCB Holdcos, MTG
Laminate and their respective subsidiaries |
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RMB
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Renminbi, the lawful currency of the PRC |
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Reorganisation
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has the meaning given to it in the section headed
Management Discussion and Analysis for Financial Year
Ended 31 December 2006 in Appendix VIII to this Circular |
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Sale Period
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the period of 90 days commencing from the Record Date |
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SEC
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the Securities and Exchange Commission of the United States |
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Securities Act
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the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the
rules and regulations promulgated under the Securities Act |
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Sell-down Registration Rights
Agreement
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has the meaning given to it in the sub-section headed
Registration Rights Agreements of the letter from the
Meadville Board set out in this Circular |
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SFC
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the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong |
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SFO
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the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Chapter 571 of the
Laws of Hong Kong) |
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Special Security Agreement
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the special security agreement as may be entered into between
TTM and the U.S. Department of Defense on or after the
Completion Date pertaining to TTMs corporate governance
and operations |
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DEFINITIONS
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Shareholders
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holders of Meadville Shares |
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Shareholders Agreement
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the shareholders agreement to be entered into by Meadville,
Mr. Tang, Su Sih, Mr. Tang Chung Yen, Tom, Ms. Tang Ying
Ming, Mai and TTM on the Completion Date in respect of
holding of TTM Shares by Mr. Tang, Meadville and Su Sih
and the governance of TTM and its subsidiaries following the
Completion Date |
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Somerley
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Somerley Limited, a licensed institution under the SFO,
licensed to conduct Type 1 (dealing in securities), Type 4
(advising on securities), Type 6 (advising on corporate
finance) and Type 9 (asset management) regulated activities,
which is the financial adviser to Top Mix in connection with
the Transactions |
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SSST
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Suzhou Shengyi Sci. Tech. Co., Ltd., a company established
under the laws of the PRC and a direct subsidiary of GSST |
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Stock Exchange
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The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited |
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Su Sih
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Su Sih (BVI) Limited, a company incorporated in the BVI
with limited liability and directly wholly-owned by Mr. Tang |
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subsidiaries
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has the meaning given to it in the Listing Rules |
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substantial shareholder
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has the meaning given to it in the Listing Rules |
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Takeovers Code
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the Hong Kong Code on Takeovers and Mergers |
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Tang Family
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Mr. Tang, his estate and his children and the companies
directly or indirectly owned or controlled by him, his estate or
his children |
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Tang Siblings
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Ms. Tang Ying Ming, Mai and Mr. Tang Chung Yen, Tom |
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Tax Forms
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the U.S. Internal Revenue Service Form W-8BEN and U.S.
Internal Revenue Service Form W-9 accompanying this
Circular, which should be submitted by Shareholders who
elect option (a) or option (b) on the Form of Election. Further
details are set out in Appendix I headed Further Terms of the
Proposal to this Circular |
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Termination Date
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30 June 2010 |
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Top Mix
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Top Mix Investments Limited, a company incorporated in the
BVI with limited liability and indirectly wholly-owned by Mr.
Tang |
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DEFINITIONS
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trading day
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a day on which the Stock Exchange is open for the business
of dealings in securities |
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Transactions
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the PCB Sale and the Laminate Sale |
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Trust
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The Mein et Moi Trust, a discretionary trust for the benefit of
Mr. Tang Ying Yen, Henry, his spouse and issues, and the
trustee of which is Mr. Tang |
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TTM
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TTM Technologies, Inc., a company incorporated in the State
of Delaware, United States and the shares of which are listed
on the NASDAQ Global Select Market |
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TTM Accountants Report
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has the meaning given to it in Appendix IX headed U.S.
GAAP Financial Information of the TTM Group to this
Circular |
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TTM Board
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the board of directors of TTM |
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TTM Change of Control Event
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with respect to TTM, the occurrence of the following event: |
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(a) any person, entity or group (other than the Relevant
Tang Shareholders or their respective affiliates) directly
or indirectly acquiring 35% or more of the issued share
capital of TTM; |
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(b) such person, entity or group uses the votes attached to
its TTM Shares to cause the individuals who constituted
the TTM Board on the date of the PCB Agreement
(together with any directors whose nomination was
approved by a majority of the TTM Board) to cease to
constitute a majority of the TTM Board; and |
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(c) the Relevant Tang Shareholders have voted the voting
securities (to the extent permitted under the
Shareholders Agreement) beneficially owned by them
against any transaction or approval brought before the
stockholders of TTM pursuant to which such person,
entity or group acquired 35% or more of the TTM Shares
or (to the extent permitted under the Shareholders
Agreement) against the election of any director
proposed or nominated by such acquiring person, entity
or group |
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TTM Convertible Notes
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has the meaning given to it in the section headed Share
Capital of TTM in Appendix XIV to this Circular |
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TTM Group
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TTM and its subsidiaries |
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DEFINITIONS
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TTM HK
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TTM Hong Kong Limited, a company incorporated in Hong
Kong with limited liability and an indirect wholly-owned
subsidiary of TTM |
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TTM HK Group
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TTM HK and its subsidiaries |
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TTM International
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TTM Technologies International, Inc., a company
incorporated in the State of Delaware, United States and a
direct wholly-owned subsidiary of TTM |
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TTM Latest Practicable Date
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5 February 2010, being the latest practicable date for the
purposes of ascertaining certain information in respect of
TTM set out in this Circular |
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TTM Last Trading Date
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13 November 2009 (U.S. time), being the last full trading day
of TTM Shares on the NASDAQ Global Select Market prior
to the execution of the PCB Agreement |
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TTM Shares
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shares of US$0.001 (equivalent to approximately HK$0.008)
each in the share capital of TTM |
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TTM Transfer Agent
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American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC |
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Tyco
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has the meaning given to it in the section headed
Introduction in Appendix IX to this Circular |
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UBS
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UBS AG, Hong Kong Branch, a registered institution under
the SFO for Type 1 (dealing in securities), Type 4 (advising
on securities), Type 6 (advising on corporate finance), Type 7
(providing automated trading services) and Type 9 (asset
management) regulated activities, which (together with
certain of its affiliates) is the financial adviser to TTM and
TTM HK in connection with the Transactions |
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Unaudited Financial Statements
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has the meaning given to it in the section headed
Introduction in Appendix IX to this Circular |
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United States or U.S.
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the United States of America |
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US$ or U.S. Dollars
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United States dollars, the lawful currency of the United States |
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U.S. GAAP
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generally accepted accounting principles of the United States |
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U.S. Prospectus
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the combined Proxy Statement and U.S. prospectus contained
in the Form S-4 (a copy of which has been mailed to the
Shareholders together with this Circular and has been mailed
to TTMs stockholders to arrive at or around the date of this
Circular) |
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DEFINITIONS
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U.S. Shareholder
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for U.S. federal income tax purposes: (a) an individual who is
a citizen or resident of the United States; (b) a corporation or
a partnership that is created in, or organized under the law of,
the U.S. or any state or political subdivision thereof; (c) an
estate the income of which is includible in gross income for
U.S. federal income tax purposes regardless of its source; or
(d) a trust: (i) the administration of which is subject to the
primary supervision of a United States court and which has
one or more U.S. persons who have the authority to control all
substantial decisions of the trust; or (ii) that has otherwise
elected to be treated as a U.S. person under the U.S. Internal
Revenue Code |
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Winding-up Proposal
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the proposal to wind up Meadville as described in the section
headed Winding-up Proposal of the letter from the
Meadville Board set out in this Circular |
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Withdrawal Proposal
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the proposal to withdraw the listing of Meadville Shares on
the Stock Exchange as described in the section headed
Withdrawal Proposal of the letter from the Meadville Board
set out in this Circular |
Unless otherwise specified in this Circular, translations of US$ or RMB into HK$ are made
in this Circular, for illustration only, at the rate of US$1.00 to HK$7.7502 and RMB1.00 to
HK$1.1353. No representation is made that any amounts in US$, RMB or HK$ could have been or
could be converted at that rate or at any other rate or at all.
Forward-looking Statements
Certain statements contained in this Circular may constitute forward-looking statements.
Investors are cautioned that forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain and involve
risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results, performance or achievements of MTG
Laminate, the PCB Holdcos and TTM to be materially different from any future results,
performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These
statements are based on assumptions regarding the business strategies and the environment in
which those companies will operate in the future. In particular, specific reference is made in
Appendix III Risk Factors as
Extracted from the Form S-4 to this Circular. There can be no assurance that future
developments affecting MTG Laminate, the PCB Holdcos and TTM will be those anticipated by
Meadville, Top Mix, TTM and TTM HK. While Meadville, Top Mix, TTM and TTM HK may elect to
update the forward-looking statements at any time, they have no obligation to do so and, if
they so elect, they do not undertake to update them at any particular time or in respect to
any particular event. Investors and others should not assume that any forward-looking
statements in this Circular represent their estimate at or as at any date other than the date
of this Circular.
In the event of inconsistency, the English text of this Circular shall prevail over the
Chinese text.
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LETTER FROM THE MEADVILLE BOARD
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Board of Directors:
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Registered Office: |
Executive Director:
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Clifton House |
Mr. Tang Hsiang Chien (Honorary Founding Chairman )
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75 Fort Street |
Mr. Tang Chung Yen, Tom
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P.O. Box 1350 GT |
(Executive Chairman and Group Managing Director )
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George Town |
Ms. Tang Ying Ming, Mai (Vice Chairman )
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Grand Cayman |
Mr. Chung Tai Keung, Canice (Chief Executive Officer )
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Cayman Islands |
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Independent Non-Executive Directors:
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Principal Place of Business: |
Mr. Lee, Eugene
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No. 4 Dai Shun Street |
Mr. Leung Kwan Yuen, Andrew
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Tai Po Industrial Estate |
Dr. Li Ka Cheung, Eric
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Tai Po |
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New Territories |
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Hong Kong |
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11 February 2010 |
To the Shareholders
Dear Sir or Madam,
(1) VERY SUBSTANTIAL DISPOSAL AND VERY SUBSTANTIAL ACQUISITION
IN RESPECT OF THE SALE OF THE PCB BUSINESS
(2) MAJOR TRANSACTION AND CONNECTED TRANSACTION
IN RESPECT OF THE SALE OF THE LAMINATE BUSINESS
(3) VOLUNTARY WITHDRAWAL OF LISTING
(4) DEREGISTRATION FROM THE CAYMAN ISLANDS AND CONTINUATION
IN THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS
(5) PROPOSED DISTRIBUTION BY WAY OF DIVIDEND
1. INTRODUCTION
On 16 November 2009, Top Mix, TTM, TTM HK and Meadville jointly announced that: (a)
Meadville and MTG Investment had entered into the PCB Agreement with TTM, TTM International
and TTM HK to conditionally sell the PCB Business to TTM HK; (b) MTG Investment had entered
into the Laminate Agreement with Top Mix to conditionally sell the Laminate Business to Top
Mix; (c) Meadville proposed to withdraw the listing of Meadville Shares on the Stock Exchange;
(d)
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LETTER FROM THE MEADVILLE BOARD
Meadville proposed to deregister from the Cayman Islands and continue into the BVI as a BVI
business company; and (e) Meadville proposed to distribute the sale proceeds from the Transactions
to the Shareholders. Meadville also proposed to be wound up following completion of the Proposed
Distribution.
We refer to the circular dated 11 February 2010 issued jointly by Top Mix, TTM, TTM HK
and Meadville (the Circular), of which this letter forms part. Terms defined in the Circular
shall have the same meanings when used in this letter, unless the context otherwise requires.
The Circular is to provide you with, together with the accompanying Form of Election, Tax
Forms and form of proxy, further information regarding: (a) the PCB Sale; (b) the Laminate
Sale; (c) the Withdrawal Proposal; (d) the Deregistration and Continuation; (e) the Proposed
Distribution; and (f) the Winding-up Proposal. The Circular also contains a notice convening
the EGM at which resolutions will be proposed to consider and, if thought fit, approve such
transactions (except for the Winding-up Proposal). The notice convening the EGM is set out on
pages N-1 to N-5 of the Circular. The attention of the Independent Shareholders is
specifically drawn to the following letters of advice, reports, summaries and information in
the Circular:
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a letter from the IBC containing the recommendation from the IBC to the Independent
Shareholders as to whether the terms of the Transactions (as a whole), the Laminate Sale (as a
connected transaction) and the Withdrawal Proposal are fair and reasonable and whether it is
in the interests of Meadville and the Shareholders as a whole to accept and approve such
transactions and advising the Independent Shareholders how to vote at the EGM; |
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(b) |
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a letter from the IFA containing the advice of the IFA to the IBC and the Independent
Shareholders as to whether the terms of the Transactions (as a whole), the Laminate Sale (as a
connected transaction) and the Withdrawal Proposal are fair and reasonable and whether it is
in the interests of Meadville and the Shareholders as a whole to accept and approve such
transactions and advising the Independent Shareholders how to vote at the EGM; |
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(c) |
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the risk factors associated with the receipt and holding of TTM Shares; |
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(d) |
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a summary of certain provisions of the Cayman Islands Companies Law and the BVI Companies
Act and a summary of the Existing Memorandum and Articles and the New Memorandum and Articles
in relation to the Deregistration and Continuation; |
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(e) |
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the Accountants Report on the Meadville Group, unaudited pro forma financial information
on the Remaining Meadville Group and U.S. GAAP financial information of the TTM
Group; |
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(f) |
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the reports issued by UBS and KPMG, Certified Public Accountants, Hong Kong, on the
Earnings Guidance; and |
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the valuation report issued by B.I. Appraisals on the Meadville Group. |
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LETTER FROM THE MEADVILLE BOARD
The Proposal is subject to the Listing Rules. The Executive has confirmed that the
Proposal will be treated as a proposal by Top Mix and TTM HK to privatise Meadville and,
therefore, the Proposal is also subject to the Takeovers Code.
2. THE PCB SALE
On 16 November 2009, Meadville and MTG Investment (together, the PCB Sellers) and TTM,
TTM International and TTM HK (together, the PCB Buyers) had entered into the PCB Agreement,
pursuant to which MTG Investment had conditionally agreed to sell, and TTM HK had
conditionally agreed to purchase, the PCB Business by the sale and purchase of the entire
issued share capital of each of the PCB Holdcos free from all Encumbrances and from all other
rights exercisable by or claims by third parties, together with all rights attaching or
accruing to them as at the Completion Date. The PCB Sale is subject to the PCB Sale
Conditions.
To the best of the Meadville Directors knowledge, information and belief having made all
reasonable enquiries, the TTM Group is a third party independent of Meadville and not a
connected person of Meadville.
Consideration for the PCB Sale
Based on the closing price of US$11.21 (equivalent to approximately HK$86.88) per TTM
Share as at the TTM Last Trading Date (being the full trading day of TTM Shares immediately
prior to the execution of the PCB Agreement), the consideration for the PCB Sale is
approximately US$521.3 million (equivalent to approximately HK$4,040.5 million). Such
consideration has been determined by arms length negotiation between the parties with
reference to, among other things, market and industry dynamics, the historical operations and
financial performance of the PCB Business and other factors which the parties considered to be
relevant. Based on the closing price of US$11.21 (equivalent to approximately HK$86.88), the
consideration for the PCB Sale represents a premium of approximately HK$2,261.2 million or
127.1% over the combined net assets of the PCB Business of approximately HK$1,779.3 million
(as extracted from Note 40 to the Accountants Report on the Meadville Group as set out in
Appendix VI to the Circular for the years ended 31 December 2008 (audited), 31 December 2007
(audited) and 31 December 2006 (audited) and nine months ended 30 September 2008 (unaudited)
and 30 September 2009 (audited)) attributable to the shareholders of the PCB Holdcos as at 30
September 2009.
Based on the closing price of US$8.95 (equivalent to approximately HK$69.36) per TTM
Share as at the TTM Latest Practicable Date, the consideration for the PCB Sale is
approximately US$439.2 million (equivalent to approximately HK$3,404.1 million). Based on the
closing price of US$8.95 (equivalent to approximately HK$69.36) per TTM Share as at the TTM
Latest Practicable Date, the consideration represents a premium of approximately HK$1,624.8
million or 91.3% over the combined net assets of the PCB Business of approximately HK$1,779.3
million (as extracted from Note 40 to the Accountants Report on the Meadville Group as set
out in Appendix VI to the Circular for the three years ended 31 December 2008 (audited), 31
December 2007 (audited) and 31 December 2006 (audited) and nine months ended 30 September 2008
(unaudited) and 30 September 2009 (audited)) attributable to the shareholders of the PCB
Holdcos as at 30 September 2009.
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LETTER FROM THE MEADVILLE BOARD
The consideration for the PCB Sale will be payable to Meadville (as directed by MTG
Investment) on the Completion Date by TTM in cash as to approximately US$114.0 million
(equivalent to approximately HK$883.8 million) and by issuing 36,334,000 new TTM Shares
(representing an approximate value of US$325.2 million (equivalent to approximately HK$2,520.3
million) based on the closing price of US$8.95 (equivalent to approximately HK$69.36) per TTM
Share as at the TTM Latest Practicable Date). The number of TTM Shares to be issued as part of
the consideration for the PCB Sale will be adjusted accordingly if TTM effects a
reclassification, share split, dividend or other similar changes with respect to its share
capital prior to the Completion Date.
The average closing price per TTM Share as quoted on NASDAQ for the past 30 trading days
up to and including the TTM Latest Practicable Date was approximately US$11.05 (equivalent to
approximately HK$85.64). The average closing price per TTM Share as quoted on NASDAQ for the
past 90 trading days up to and including the TTM Latest Practicable Date was approximately
US$11.09 (equivalent to approximately HK$85.95). The average closing price per TTM Share as
quoted on NASDAQ for the past 180 trading days up to and including the TTM Latest Practicable
Date was approximately US$10.31 (equivalent to approximately HK$79.90).
The new TTM Shares to be issued as part of the consideration for the PCB Sale will be
credited as fully-paid and rank pari passu in all respects with the TTM Shares in issue as at
the Completion Date.
Confirmation of Financial Resources
UBS has been appointed as the financial adviser to TTM and TTM HK in respect of the
Transactions. UBS is satisfied that sufficient financial resources are available to TTM for
the payment in cash of the cash component of the consideration for the PCB Sale payable by
TTM. TTM will finance such cash consideration by funds made available from existing cash
resources.
UBS AG, Hong Kong branch was the only UBS entity that provided advice in relation to the
Takeovers Code to TTM and TTM HK in respect of the Transactions.
No payment of interest on, repayment of or security for any liability (contingent or
otherwise) of TTM or TTM HK will depend on the PCB Business.
Conditions of the PCB Sale
The PCB Sale is conditional upon the fulfilment (or, if applicable, waiver) of each of
the following conditions:
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approval of the PCB Sale, the Laminate Sale, the Withdrawal Proposal, the Deregistration
and Continuation and the Proposed Distribution by passing the necessary resolutions at the EGM
in accordance with the requirements of the Listing Rules and applicable laws; |
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LETTER FROM THE MEADVILLE BOARD
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(b) |
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approval of the Transactions by passing a special resolution (by way of poll) of the
Independent Shareholders holding at least 75% of the votes attaching to the Meadville Shares held
by the Independent Shareholders who vote in person or by proxy at the EGM, with the number of
votes cast against the Transactions being not more than 10% of the votes attaching to the
Meadville Shares held by all the Independent Shareholders, in accordance with the requirements of
the Takeovers Code; |
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(c) |
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passing of the necessary resolutions at the special meeting of TTMs stockholders to approve
the issue of new TTM Shares; |
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(d) |
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the Credit Agreement having been duly executed and remaining in full force and effect and the
conditions precedent thereto that are capable of being satisfied prior to completion of the PCB
Sale having been satisfied (or, if applicable, waived) and all the conditions precedent thereto to
be satisfied after completion of the PCB Sale (if applicable) remaining capable of being
satisfied; |
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(e) |
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satisfaction (or, if applicable, waiver) of all the conditions precedent for completion of the
Laminate Sale pursuant to the Laminate Agreement (other than any condition precedent in the
Laminate Agreement that the PCB Sale shall have become unconditional); |
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(f) |
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CFIUS having issued a notice that there are no issues of national security of the United
States sufficient to warrant further investigation or the period in which the President of the
United States may prevent the consummation of the PCB Sale having expired; |
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(g) |
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expiry of the waiting period applicable to the consummation of the Transactions under the
Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended, of the United States and the
rules and regulations thereunder and the Transactions having been approved, or not objected to
within the relevant period, by the anti-monopoly authority in the PRC pursuant to the relevant
anti-monopoly laws and regulations of the PRC or any other applicable authority pursuant to any
other applicable anti-trust laws; |
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(h) |
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the Form S-4 having become and remaining effective under the Securities Act and not having
become the subject of any stop order or proceedings seeking a stop order; |
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(i) |
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there having been no overtly threatened or pending any suit, action or proceeding by any
Authority seeking to restrain or prohibit completion of the PCB Sale or materially impair the
performance of any of the other transactions contemplated by the PCB Agreement or the Ancillary
Agreements; |
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(j) |
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TTM having entered into the Sell-Down Registration Rights Agreement, in a form reasonably
satisfactory to Meadville, within six weeks following the signing of the PCB
Agreement; |
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TTM and Meadville having agreed on the form of the Registration Rights Agreement to be entered
into on or prior to completion of the PCB Sale in a form reasonably satisfactory to the PCB
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the representations and warranties given by the PCB Sellers and the representations and
warranties given by the PCB Buyers (in each case disregarding any exceptions as to materiality or
a Material Adverse Effect contained in the PCB Agreement) being true and correct as at the date of
the PCB Agreement and on the Completion Date, except to the extent that the failure of any such
representations and warranties being true and correct would not constitute a Material Adverse
Effect; |
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the respective covenants and agreements of the parties to the PCB Agreement to be performed on
or before the Completion Date having been duly performed in all material respects; |
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(in the case of the PCB Sellers) no Material Adverse Effect in respect of the PCB Holdcos and
(in the case of the PCB Buyers) no Material Adverse Effect in respect of TTM having occurred since
the date of the PCB Agreement; |
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the PCB Sellers and the PCB Buyers having received a certificate from the other party that
condition precedents (l) to (n) have been satisfied; |
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(in the case of the PCB Buyers) since the date of the PCB Agreement, neither of the board of
directors of Meadville nor MTG Investment having approved or recommended any offer or proposal
contemplating, and neither Meadville nor MTG Investment having entered into any agreement
providing for, a Change of Control Event relating to Meadville or MTG
Investment; |
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(in the case of the PCB Sellers) since the date of the PCB Agreement, the TTM Board not having
approved or recommended any offer or proposal contemplating, and TTM not having entered into any
agreement providing for, a Change of Control Event relating to TTM; |
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the PCB Buyers, the PCB Sellers, Top Mix and Su Sih having executed and delivered the
Ancillary Agreements required by the PCB Agreement to which they are parties; |
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no law being in effect enjoining completion of the PCB Sale or enjoining the acquisition by
any PCB Buyer or any of its controlled affiliates or any of the PCB Holdcos, restraining or
prohibiting the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the PCB Agreement, placing
limitation on the ownership of shares of the PCB Holdcos by any PCB Buyer or any of its controlled
affiliates, or prohibiting or limiting: (i) the ownership of the PCB Holdcos and their
subsidiaries by any PCB Buyer or any of its controlled affiliates; or (ii) the operation by the
PCB Holdcos and their subsidiaries or any PCB Buyer or any of its controlled affiliates, of any
portion of any business or any assets of the PCB Holdcos and their subsidiaries or the PCB
Business, other than any law, the violation of which would not result in: (A) any conditions,
limitations, restrictions or requirements imposed on the PCB
Buyers or any of their controlled affiliates in connection with obtaining or failing to
obtain approval of any Authority to the transactions contemplated by the PCB Agreement; or
(B) any prohibition under any applicable law which, individually or in aggregate, would be
materially adverse to the PCB Business or the PCB Buyers and their controlled affiliates, in
each case, taken as a whole; |
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no law being in effect enjoining completion of the PCB Sale or enjoining the
acquisition by Meadville of any TTM Shares, or restraining or prohibiting the consummation of
the transactions contemplated by the PCB Agreement, other than any law, the violation of which
would not result in: (i) any conditions, limitations, restrictions or requirements imposed on
the PCB Sellers or any of their controlled affiliates in connection with obtaining or failing
to obtain approval of any Authority to the transactions contemplated by the PCB Agreement; or
(ii) any prohibition, which would be materially adverse to the business of Meadville and its
controlled affiliates, or MTG Laminate and its controlled affiliates, in each case, taken as a
whole, or placing limitation on the ownership of TTM
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all necessary approvals in relation to the PCB Sale having been obtained by the PCB Buyers
and the PCB Sellers (and, if applicable, any of their respective controlled affiliates). |
Except for PCB Sale Conditions (a), (b), (c) and (f) which cannot be waived by either
party, all or any of the PCB Sale Conditions (d), (e) and (g) to (k) may be waived by
Meadville and TTM and all or any of the PCB Sale Conditions (l) to (u) may be waived by either
party in respect of the other party.
As at the Latest Practicable Date, PCB Sale Conditions (f), (j) and (k) have been
fulfilled. In relation to PCB Sale Condition (f), Meadville, Top Mix, TTM and TTM HK announced
on 3 February 2010 that CFIUS had issued a notice on 2 February 2010 (Eastern Standard Time)
confirming that CFIUS has concluded its review of the PCB Sale and that there are no
unresolved national security concerns in respect of the PCB Sale. In relation to PCB Sale
Condition (g), Meadville announced on
12 January 2010 that early termination of the waiting period to the consummation of the
Transactions under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of the United States had been
granted by the Federal Trade Commission of the United States effective as of 11 January 2010
(Eastern Standard Time.) All other PCB Sale Conditions have not been fulfilled (or, if applicable,
waived) as at the Latest Practicable Date.
Completion of the PCB Sale will take place on the date which is ten Business Days
following the satisfaction or waiver of all the PCB Sale Conditions (other than those PCB Sale
Conditions that by their terms are to be satisfied on completion of the PCB Sale, but subject
to the satisfaction or waiver of such PCB Sale Conditions), or such other date as the parties
to the PCB Agreement may agree. If all the PCB Sale Conditions are or are not fulfilled (or,
if applicable, waived or not waived) on or before the Long Stop Date, the Shareholders will be
notified by way of an announcement. If all the PCB Sale Conditions are not fulfilled (or, if
applicable, waived) on or before the Long Stop Date, each of Meadville and TTM will have the
right to terminate the PCB Agreement as set out in the sub-section headed Termination of the
PCB Agreement in this letter. According to the current timetable, it is expected that
completion of the PCB Sale will take place on Friday, 26 March 2010.
If the PCB Sale Conditions have not then been fulfilled (or, if applicable, waived), the timetable
for completion will be delayed and Meadville will make a further announcement.
If the PCB Sale is not completed by the Termination Date, the Proposal will lapse. The
Shareholders will be notified by way of an announcement accordingly. If the Proposal is not
approved or lapses, Meadville Shares will remain listed on the Stock Exchange.
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Shareholders and potential investors should be aware that the implementation of the
Proposal is subject to the conditions set out in the sub-section headed Conditions of the PCB
Sale and Conditions of the Laminate Sale of this letter being fulfilled (or, if applicable,
waived) and thus may or may not become effective. Shareholders and potential investors are
advised to exercise caution when dealing in Meadville Shares.
Receipt of TTM Shares
Pursuant to the PCB Agreement, TTM has agreed to: (a) enroll in a directed share sale
program (being a program operated by the TTM Transfer Agent for the Shareholders to sell their
TTM Shares as described in the sub-section headed TTM Shares in Electronic Form of this
letter) with the TTM Transfer Agent and to maintain such program for a period of three years
following the Completion Date; and (b) assist MTG Investment, Meadville and each of the
Shareholders who elect to receive their TTM Shares by book entry (ie, option (a) described in
the sub-section headed Election in relation to TTM Shares of this letter) in the exercise of
the rights with respect to their TTM Shares, including receipt of dividends and any subsequent
transfers of their TTM Shares.
Further information relating to the receipt and holding of TTM Shares is provided in
Appendix III headed Risk Factors as Extracted from the Form S-4 to the Circular. These risks
relate to, among others, an investment in, and ownership of, TTM Shares, including the
following items:
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risks related to TTM, the PCB Holdcos and their subsidiaries following the PCB
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risks related to the international operations of TTM, the PCB Holdcos and their
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risks related to an investment in TTM Shares; |
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the volatility of the market price of TTM Shares, and factors that may cause the
market price of TTM Shares to decrease; |
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difficulties that shareholders may encounter in attempting to sell TTM Shares
that they own; |
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the impact of a substantial number of TTM Shares in the public markets on TTMs
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certain provisions of TTMs governing documents that may prevent or delay a
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Non-solicitation
Each of the PCB Buyers agreed that neither it nor any of its affiliates (including the
PCB Holdcos following completion of the PCB Sale) will, among others:
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subject to completion of the PCB Sale, for a period from the date of the PCB Agreement to
the date which is 36 months after the Completion Date, without the prior written consent of
Meadville, induce, encourage or solicit any employees of any of the PCB Sellers or their
affiliates (other than transferred employees) to leave their employment or to accept
employment with any of the PCB Buyers or their affiliates (including the PCB Holdcos following
completion of the PCB Sale) or hire or assist any person in doing so; |
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for a period from the date of the PCB Agreement to the Completion Date, induce, encourage
or solicit any employees of any of the PCB Holdcos and their respective affiliates to leave
their employment with any of the PCB Sellers or their respective affiliates (including the PCB
Holdcos) prior to completion of the PCB Sale or hire or assist any person in doing so; and |
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if the PCB Agreement is terminated, for a period of two years from the date of such
termination, induce, encourage or solicit any employees of the PCB Holdcos and their
respective affiliates (in respect of which any of the PCB Buyers and their affiliates have
received information on such employees) to leave their employment or to accept employment with
any of the PCB Buyers or their affiliates or hire or assist any person in doing so, |
provided that the foregoing will not apply to: (i) employees that have not been employed by
any of the PCB Sellers or their affiliates at any time during the six months prior to the
applicable inducing, encouraging, soliciting or hiring; (ii) employees whose employment was
terminated by any of the PCB Sellers or their affiliates; and (iii) general solicitation for
employment through advertisement or other means (including hiring of any person from such
solicitation that is not known to be an employee of the PCB Sellers, to the extent such
solicitation is not targeted).
At Completion, each of Mr. Tang, the Tang Siblings, Meadville and the Relevant Tang
Shareholders will give non-solicitation covenants in the Shareholders Agreement, further
details of which are set out in the sub-section headed Shareholders Agreement and Special
Security Agreement of this letter.
Termination of the PCB Agreement
The PCB Agreement may be terminated at any time prior to completion of the PCB Sale by
written agreement between Meadville and TTM, or by written notice from either Meadville or
TTM:
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covenant in the PCB Agreement, provided that either party may extend the date for
satisfying or waiving PCB Sale Conditions (f), (g), (h), (s) or (t) to the Termination
Date if certain conditions among the PCB Sale Conditions have been satisfied (or, if
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if any law has been enacted or enforced in a manner to prohibit completion of the PCB
Sale, provided that such party has used its commercially reasonable efforts to remove the
prohibitions imposed by such law; |
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if (in the case of Meadville) the PCB Buyers and (in the case of TTM) the PCB Sellers have
failed to comply with any obligation or covenant in the PCB Agreement or breached any
representation or warranty, the breach or failure to comply of which prevents completion of
the PCB Sale, and such breach or failure to comply is not capable of being remedied (or, if
capable of being remedied, not remedied by the earlier of the date which is 30 days following
the date of delivery of a written notice of such breach to the other party or the date of
termination of the PCB Agreement); |
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if a Material Adverse Effect has occurred and is not capable of being remedied (or, if
capable of being remedied, is not remedied by the earlier of the date which is 30 days
following the date of delivery of a written notice of such breach to the other party or the
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if the requisite approvals from the stockholders of TTM or the shareholders of Meadville
in respect of the Proposal have not been obtained. |
If the PCB Agreement is terminated, the Proposal will lapse.
Financials of the PCB Business
The combined net assets of the PCB Business attributable to the Shareholders as at 31
December 2008 and 30 September 2009 were approximately HK$1,371.2 million and HK$1,779.3
million, respectively (as extracted from Note 40 to the Accountants Report on the Meadville
Group as set out in Appendix VI to the Circular for the years ended 31 December 2008
(audited), 31 December 2007 (audited) and 31 December 2006 (audited) and nine months ended 30
September 2008 (unaudited) and
30 September 2009 (audited)). The combined net profits before income tax of the PCB Business for
the years ended 31 December 2007 and 31 December 2008 and nine months ended 30 September 2008 and
30 September 2009 were approximately HK$417.1 million, HK$556.5 million, HK$489.3 million and
HK$243.7 million, respectively (as extracted from Note 40 to the Accountants Report on the
Meadville Group as set out in Appendix VI to the Circular for the years ended 31 December 2008
(audited), 31 December 2007 (audited) and 31 December 2006 (audited) and nine months ended 30
September 2008 (unaudited) and 30 September 2009 (audited)). The combined net profits after income
tax of the PCB Business for the years ended 31 December 2007 and 31 December 2008 and nine months
ended 30 September 2008 and 30 September 2009 were approximately HK$352.9 million, HK$483.7
million, HK$412.4 million and HK$198.7 million, respectively (as extracted from Note 40 to the
Accountants Report on the Meadville Group as set out in Appendix VI to the Circular for the years
ended 31 December 2008 (audited), 31 December 2007 (audited) and 31 December 2006
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(audited) and nine months ended 30 September 2008 (unaudited) and 30 September 2009
(audited)). The combined Adjusted EBITDA of the PCB Business for the year ended 31 December 2008
and nine months ended 30 September 2009 were approximately HK$938.2 million and HK$673.2 million,
respectively.
As at 30 September 2009, the PCB Business had combined bank borrowings of approximately
HK$3,564.5 million, cash and bank balances of approximately HK$849.0 million and minority
interests of approximately HK$534.6 million.
Information on the PCB Holdcos
The PCB Holdcos (through their subsidiaries) operate the PCB Business in the Meadville
Group and engage in the business of manufacturing and distributing PCB (including circuit
design, quick-turn-around services and drilling and routing services). The top five customers
of the PCB Business accounted for approximately 39% of the revenue of the PCB Business in
2008.
Certain PCB Holdcos and certain of their subsidiaries have entered into the Credit
Agreement with seven banks (including HSBC) pursuant to which the banks, subject to the
satisfaction of certain conditions to drawdown, will provide credit facilities in the total
amount of approximately US$582.5 million (equivalent to approximately HK$4,514.5 million) to
certain subsidiaries of the PCB Holdcos to be used for refinancing certain existing facilities
due to the change of control of the PCB Holdcos resulting from the PCB Sale and as working
capital for the PCB Business.
The credit facilities consist of four tranches comprising: (a) tranche A of a US$350.0
million (equivalent to approximately HK$2,712.6 million) term loan with an interest rate per
annum of the London interbank offered rate plus 200 basis points; (b) tranche B of a US$87.5
million (equivalent to approximately HK$678.1 million) revolving credit facility with an
interest rate per annum of the London interbank offered rate plus 225 basis points; (c)
tranche C of a US$65 million (equivalent to approximately HK$503.8 million) revolving
invoice/trade credit facility with an interest rate per annum of the London interbank offered
rate plus 125 basis points; and (d) tranche D of a US$80 million (equivalent to approximately
HK$620.0 million) letter of credit. All tranches are subject to a commitment fee of 0.2% per
annum on the undrawn and uncancelled amount and each has a tenor of four years.
In terms of security, among others, after completion of the PCB Sale and prior to the
first request of funding under the Credit Agreement: (a) certain assets in connection with the
PCB Business will be pledged as collateral; and (b) each of TTM, TTM International and TTM HK
will provide a corporate guarantee in respect of the credit facilities.
TTM, TTM International and TTM HK are not parties to the Credit Agreement but will join
as parties to the Credit Agreement after completion of the PCB Sale and prior to the first
request for funding under the Credit Agreement by way of accession agreements.
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The Credit Agreement contains the following key financial covenants:
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in terms of consolidated tangible net worth: (i) TTM HK shall ensure that the consolidated
tangible net worth of the TTM HK Group is, at any time: (A) not less than HK$1,700 million
(from 31 December 2009 to (and including) 30 December 2010); (B) not less than HK$1,900
million (from 31 December 2010 to (and including) 30 December 2011); and (C) not less than
HK$2,100 million (from 31 December 2011); and (ii) for the same periods of time, TTM shall
ensure that the consolidated tangible net worth of the TTM Group is not less than US$400
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in terms of gearing: (i) TTM HK shall ensure that the ratio of the consolidated net
borrowings of the TTM HK Group to the consolidated tangible net worth of the TTM HK
Group does not exceed, at any time: (A) 1.4 times (from 31 December 2009 to (and
including) 30 December 2010); (B) 1.25 times (from 31 December 2010 to (and including)
30 December 2011); and (C) 1.0 times (from 31 December 2011); and (ii) TTM shall ensure
that the ratio of consolidated net borrowings of the TTM Group to the consolidated
tangible net worth of the TTM Group does not exceed (A) 1.0 times (from 31 December 2009
to (and including) 30 December 2010); and (B) 0.8 times (from 31 December 2010); |
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in terms of interest cover: (i) TTM HK shall ensure that the ratio of the EBITDA of the
TTM HK Group to the interest expenses of the TTM HK Group is not, at any time, less than five
to one; and (ii) TTM shall ensure that the ratio of the EBITDA of the TTM Group to the
interest expenses of the TTM Group is not, at any time, less than four to one; |
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in terms of leverage, TTM shall ensure that the ratio of the consolidated net borrowings
of the TTM Group to the EBITDA of the TTM Group does not exceed, at any time: (i) 4.0 times
(from 31 December 2009 to (and including) 30 December 2010); and (ii) 3.0 times (from 31
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in terms of consolidated current assets, TTM HK shall ensure that the consolidated current
assets of the TTM HK Group are, at any time, not less than 100% of the consolidated current
liabilities of the TTM HK Group. |
Under the Credit Agreement, the Tang Family shall: (a) be the beneficial owner of not
less than 20% of the entire issued share capital of TTM; and (b) have appointed more than 50%
of the number of directors to the board of directors of TTM HK at all times during the period
from completion of the PCB Sale to the earlier of: (i) the fourth anniversary of the date of
the Credit Agreement; and (ii) the repayment and cancellation of all the outstanding loans and
facilities under the Credit Agreement.
Intention with regard to the PCB Business
TTM intends that the PCB Holdcos will continue to carry on the PCB Business and does not
intend to introduce any material changes to the existing operating and management structure of
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PCB Business (including redeployment of fixed assets of the PCB Business), subject to a
continuing review of the operations and the development of a plan to realise synergies with the PCB
operations of TTM. TTM does not intend to make any material changes to the continued employment of
the employees of the PCB Business.
Listing Rules and Takeovers Code Implications
Very Substantial Disposal
As the applicable percentage ratios (as defined in the Listing Rules) in respect of the
PCB Sale have exceeded the relevant threshold prescribed by the Listing Rules, the PCB Sale
constitutes a very substantial disposal for Meadville under Listing Rule 14.06(4).
Very Substantial Acquisition
Pursuant to Listing Rule 14.24, the PCB Sale also constitutes a very substantial
acquisition (in respect of the TTM Shares to be received by Meadville as part of the
consideration) for Meadville under Listing Rule 14.06(5).
Therefore, the PCB Sale is subject to the disclosure, reporting and shareholders
approval requirements pursuant to Listing Rules 14.34 to 14.37, 14.38A and 14.48 to 14.53.
Takeovers Code
Note 7 to Rule 2 of the Takeovers Code also applies to the PCB Sale to require the PCB
Sale to be approved by at least 75% of the votes held by the Independent Shareholders who vote
in person or by proxy at the EGM, with the number of votes cast against the PCB Sale being not
more than 10% of the votes attaching to the Meadville Shares held by all the Independent
Shareholders.
The EGM will be convened to consider and approve, among other things, the PCB Sale. The
Controlling Shareholders, TTM and any other persons acting in concert with either the
Controlling Shareholders or TTM will abstain from voting at the EGM in respect of the
resolutions to be proposed to approve the PCB Sale.
Shareholders Agreement and Special Security Agreement
As TTM supplies products to the U.S. Defense Department and to companies in the United
States having national security sensitivities, the PCB Sale is subject to review and approval
by CFIUS. CFIUS determines the effects of a transaction on the national security of the United
States and addresses measures to mitigate any national security concerns in the United States.
As Su Sih (based outside the United States) will become the largest shareholder of TTM after
the Proposed Distribution, CFIUS would be concerned about the control and influence of Su Sih
over TTMs operations. In the context of seeking approval from CFIUS and for commercial
reasons that TTM does not wish for any single shareholders and its affiliates to have control
over TTM after completion of the PCB Sale, Mr. Tang, the Tang Siblings, Su Sih and TTM have
negotiated certain provisions which are set out in the Shareholders Agreement to limit the
voting influence of the Relevant Tang Shareholders over TTM
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but permitting the Relevant Tang Shareholders to control the Combined PCB Business in Asia.
Also for the reasons above, TTM expects that it will enter into the Special Security Agreement. A
summary of the Shareholders Agreement and the expected terms of the Special Security Agreement are
set out below.
Shareholders Agreement
Corporate Governance and Shareholding
Subject to completion of the PCB Sale, TTM, Meadville, Su Sih, Mr. Tang and the Tang
Siblings will enter into the Shareholders Agreement on the Completion Date. The Shareholders
Agreement will terminate: (a) by written agreement between the parties to the Shareholders
Agreement; (b) upon the dissolution of TTM; or (c) upon the earlier of: (i) the 181st day next
following the date on which Mr. Tang and the Relevant Tang Shareholders (which for the
purposes of this sub-section of the Circular include Mr. Tang and his affiliates, including
Meadville, before the Distribution Date and Su Sih from the Distribution Date, which hold TTM
Shares at the relevant time and join as parties to the Shareholders Agreement) hold less than
9.9% of the voting securities of TTM; and (ii) the occurrence of a TTM Change of Control Event
(to the extent that CFIUS shall not have objected to or taken any action to block or enjoin
such termination within 30 days following the occurrence of such TTM Change of Control Event).
Pursuant to the Shareholders Agreement, Mr. Tang and the Tang Siblings will undertake to TTM
that, if they acquire any TTM Shares (except from the issuance of equity awards (including
share options, restricted share units or restricted shares) issued by TTM to them as directors
or employees of TTM or any of its subsidiaries in the ordinary course of business and the
issuance of any TTM Shares upon the exercise of such equity awards), they will agree to become
a Relevant Tang Shareholder and be bound by the other restrictions set out in the
Shareholders Agreement.
At any time from the Completion Date until termination of the Shareholders Agreement
(the Effective Period), the Relevant Tang Shareholders will have the right to nominate a
director to the TTM Board and to nominate a majority of directors to each of the board of
directors of TTM HK, the PCB Holdcos and their subsidiaries and any other subsidiary of TTM
which will operate the Combined PCB Business in Asia. Subject to certain reserved rights for
the TTM Board, the Relevant Tang Shareholders will have control of the management of the
Combined PCB Business in Asia. It is expected that Mr. Tang Chung Yen, Tom will be nominated
to the TTM Board and the current chief executive officer of Meadville, Mr. Chung Tai Keung,
Canice, will be the chief executive officer of the Combined PCB Business in Asia after
completion of the PCB Sale.
Mr. Tang and the Relevant Tang Shareholders undertake that, without the approval of the
TTM Board, they will not at any time during the Effective Period permit Mr. Tang or any of his
affiliates to increase their aggregate percentage holding of TTM Shares above such percentage
of the issued share capital of TTM equal to: (i) such number of TTM Shares to be distributed
to the Relevant Tang Shareholders following completion of the PCB Sale, plus; (ii) such number
of TTM Shares the Relevant Tang Shareholders may acquire in the Dealing Facility from the
Independent Shareholders who elect to receive net cash proceeds of the sale of TTM Shares in
lieu of TTM Shares to which they would otherwise be entitled under the Proposed Distribution
(as further described in the sub-section headed Election in relation to TTM Shares of this
letter), divided by the total number of TTM Shares
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outstanding as at completion of the PCB Sale (when the percentage is expected to be between
approximately 33% and 39%), except where such increase results from: (a) TTM engaging in an open
market share repurchase program or a similar transaction; (b) the Relevant Tang Shareholders
receiving TTM Shares pursuant to a dividend or other distribution approved by the TTM Board and
made by TTM on a pro-rata basis to all stockholders of TTM; or (c) any individual affiliate of Mr.
Tang (who is a director or employee of TTM or any of its subsidiaries) from receiving any grants of
any equity rights from TTM or acquiring any TTM Shares upon the exercise of such equity rights.
Any equity awards (including share options, restricted share units or restricted shares)
granted to an individual affiliate of Mr. Tang (who is a director or employee of TTM or any of
its subsidiaries) or to any of the Tang Siblings (as a director or employee of TTM or any of
its subsidiaries), in each case, in the ordinary course of business, and any TTM Shares issued
upon the exercise of such equity awards, will not count towards the restrictions set out in
the foregoing paragraph.
During the Effective Period, the Relevant Tang Shareholders will not, among other things:
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person (other than the Relevant Tang Shareholders or any of their affiliates) with respect to
the voting of any voting securities of TTM, except as otherwise permitted or required by the
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submit to TTM or the TTM Board any proposal or offer with respect to, or otherwise
initiate, make or propose, any business combination involving TTM, to the extent that such
proposal or offer is made public by or on behalf of the Relevant Tang Shareholders or their
affiliates or is required to be publicly disclosed under applicable law, or induce,
facilitate, or encourage any other person or entity (other than any other Relevant Tang
Shareholders or their affiliates) to initiate, make or propose any business combination
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(i) form, join or participate in any group for the purposes of; (ii) enter into any
arrangements with any person to take any of the actions referred to, or vote for any of; or
(iii) publicly announce or disclose any expression of interest, offer or proposal relating to,
any of the matters referred to in (a) to (b) above. |
The foregoing does not limit the ability of any nominee(s) of the Relevant Tang
Shareholders on the TTM Board or the board of directors of TTM HK, the PCB Holdcos or their
subsidiaries or any subsidiary of TTM which will operate the Combined PCB Business in Asia to
make any proposal, to vote or abstain from voting or to otherwise participate in deliberations
of the TTM Board or the board of directors of TTM HK, the PCB Holdcos or their subsidiaries or
any subsidiary of TTM which will operate the Combined PCB Business in Asia, in each case, in
such manner as consistent with the fiduciary duties of such director. The foregoing will not
limit the Relevant Tang Shareholders from selling or disposing of their TTM Shares pursuant to
a third party tender offer or buy back (such as an open market share purchase program)
conducted by TTM or any of its subsidiaries, or participating in any form of business
combination involving TTM or any of its affiliates, which has been approved and recommended by
a majority of the TTM Board (each a Recommended Proposal).
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During the Effective Period, the Relevant Tang Shareholders may only vote on certain
matters at their discretion in respect of their TTM Shares representing up to 23% of the
voting securities of TTM at the time and, in direct proportion to the votes cast by
stockholders of TTM (who are not affiliates of TTM), in respect of TTM Shares in excess of the
23% of the voting securities of TTM. The Relevant Tang Shareholders will not vote on the
election of directors other than its nominee, except in the case (other than in respect of its
nominee) where the election requires a majority of the votes of the TTM shareholders present
at such election, in which case, the Relevant Tang Shareholders will vote all of their TTM
Shares held by them in direct proportion to the votes cast by stockholders of TTM who are not
affiliates of TTM.
Further, each of the Relevant Tang Shareholders will not, for a period of 18 months after
completion of the PCB Sale (the Lock-Up Period), transfer or dispose of any TTM Shares
(other than: (a) to other Relevant Tang Shareholders or their respective affiliates or TTM or
its subsidiaries; or (b) pursuant to a Recommended Proposal or transactions approved by the
TTM Board). Subsequent to the Lock-Up Period, in addition to the exceptions provided above,
the Relevant Tang Shareholders can transfer or dispose of any TTM Shares to any person or
group of related persons, unless they have actual knowledge that the transfer or disposition
of such TTM Shares will result in such person or group of related persons holding more than
9.9% of the issued share capital of TTM at the time or pursuant to a Recommended Proposal.
In addition, the Relevant Tang Shareholders will not transfer or dispose of any of the
TTM Shares if, as a result of such transfer or disposal, it would give rise to a breach of a
covenant in the Credit Agreement relating to the minimum shareholding of the Relevant Tang
Shareholders in TTM as required in that covenant, provided that this restriction will no
longer apply on the earlier to occur of the date on which the outstanding loan under the
Credit Agreement is repaid or refinanced or upon the expiration of the Credit Agreement.
Non-Solicitation
Subject to completion of the PCB Sale and the termination of the Shareholders Agreement,
each of Mr. Tang, the Tang Siblings, Meadville and the Relevant Tang Shareholders will agree
that, for a period of 36 months from the Completion Date, neither it nor any of its affiliates
will, among others:
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solicit or recruit for employment any management level employees of the PCB Holdcos and
their affiliates on the Completion Date; or |
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except the foregoing will not apply to: (i) management level employees that have not been
employed by TTM or any of its controlled affiliates (including the PCB Buyers) at any time
during the six months prior to the applicable soliciting or hiring; (ii) management level
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employees whose employment was terminated by TTM or any of its controlled affiliates; and
(iii) general solicitation for employment through advertisement or other means (including
hiring of any person from such solicitation that is not known to be a management level
employee of the PCB Sellers, to the extent such solicitation is not targeted).
Non-Competition
Subject to completion of the PCB Sale and notwithstanding the termination of the
Shareholders Agreement, each of Mr. Tang, the Tang Siblings, Meadville and the Relevant Tang
Shareholders will agree that, for a period from the Completion Date to the earlier of: (a) the
fifth anniversary of the Completion Date; and (b) when the Relevant Tang Shareholders hold
less than 9.9% of the voting securities of TTM for a period of 12 months, neither they nor any
of their controlled affiliates will (other than as a shareholder of TTM and through designees
on the TTM Board or the boards of directors of TTMs subsidiaries) engage in any activities or
businesses in competition with the PCB Business or any of the businesses conducted by TTM or
any of its controlled affiliates as at the date of the PCB Agreement (each, a Competing
Activity) or own any equity in any person that engages in a Competing Activity.
This restriction does not preclude any of Mr. Tang, Meadville and the Relevant Tang
Shareholders or any of their controlled affiliates from:
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owning any equity interest in any person that engages in a Competing Activity as a result
of or otherwise in connection with: (i) any acquisition by Mr. Tang or his affiliates of one
or more businesses engaged in any activity in addition to the Competing Activity, provided
that the Competing Activity is less than 25% in value of the business being acquired; or (ii)
an enforcement of a security interest held as a result of engaging in an otherwise permissible
activity, provided that such business be divested as soon as reasonably practicable provided
that Mr. Tang or his affiliates shall, as soon as reasonably practicable after acquiring the
assets constituting the Competing Activity or secured by such security interest, and on a
basis consistent with maximising value in the ordinary course of business, use commercially
reasonable efforts to divest itself of such assets, unless Mr. Tang or his associates would
otherwise not be prohibited from holding such assets pursuant to the non-competition covenants
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engaging or owning an interest in any type of business (other than a Competing Activity)
that any of the members of the PCB Sellers group is engaged in as at the date of the PCB Agreement; and |
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without limiting (b) above, owning any share capital in any person that engages in a
Competing Activity in the ordinary course of business, provided that such share capital
constitutes less than 5% of the share capital of such person and such share capital is listed
on a national securities exchange and such ownership provides no right to control such person. |
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Special Security Agreement
TTM may enter into a special security agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense on or
after the Completion Date. TTM expects that the Special Security Agreement may contain terms
relating to, among other things, the following:
Board Composition
The TTM Board will include three persons, referred to as Outside Directors, who have
strong national security qualifications and no prior relationship with TTM or its significant
foreign shareholder. The Outside Directors may not be removed (subject to limited exceptions)
without prior notice to and the written approval of the U.S. Defense Security Service. Another
new member of the board will be a representative of the Relevant Tang Shareholder, who will
not have access to classified information (ie, information that the U.S. government deems to
be sensitive in that its dissemination to other than designated persons or entities could
cause damage to U.S. national security, and hence for which the U.S. government restricts
access) or vote on TTMs participation in classified programs.
Quorum for Board Action
A majority of the members of the TTM Board, including at least one Outside Director,
would be required for the TTM Board to take action.
Appointment of Government Security Committee
The TTM Board would appoint a Government Security Committee comprised of Outside
Directors and directors who are officers of TTM, each of whom must be a U.S. resident citizen
with a security clearance. The Government Security Committee would be responsible for ensuring
that TTM maintains appropriate policies and procedures to safeguard the classified and
export-controlled information in TTMs possession, and to ensure that TTM complies with
applicable laws and agreements.
Appointment of Facility Security Officer and Technology Control Officer
TTM would appoint a facility security officer and a technology control officer to assist
the Government Security Committee.
Registration Rights Agreements
Under applicable U.S. securities laws, a stockholder that holds more than 10% of the
issued share capital of a company or has board representation is presumed to be an affiliate
of the company. Such stockholder may be restricted from selling its shares in the company
without the company first registering the sale of those shares with the SEC, unless an
exemption from registration is available.
As Meadville (prior to the Distribution Date) will hold approximately 45.7% of the issued
share capital of TTM and Su Sih (from the Distribution Date) is expected to hold approximately
33.0% of the issued share capital of TTM and will be entitled to nominate a director to the
TTM Board, each
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of Meadville and Su Sih (at the respective time) will be considered an affiliate of TTM
under the applicable U.S. securities laws. As the Independent Shareholders will receive a small
percentage of TTM Shares (the aggregate percentage of shareholding in TTM that will be held by all
the Independent Shareholders will be approximately 12.7%), then in the absence of other factors
giving them control or influence over TTMs management, they would not be considered to be
affiliates of TTM and, therefore, will not be subject to the foregoing restriction on selling
their TTM Shares that they receive in the Proposed Distribution.
In the case of Meadville, it will need TTM to register the issuance of the TTM Shares
with the SEC to enable Meadville to distribute the TTM Shares to the Shareholders on the
Distribution Date. In order to facilitate the sale of the TTM Shares with respect to which
certain Independent Shareholders elect to receive net cash proceeds of sale of the TTM Shares
as their Proposed Distribution (as further described in the sub-section headed Election in
relation to TTM Shares of this letter), TTM entered into a sell-down registration rights
agreement with Meadville and MTG Investment on 23 December 2009 (the Sell-down Registration
Rights Agreement) pursuant to the PCB Agreement. Under the Sell-down Registration Rights
Agreement, TTM has agreed to use reasonable efforts to effect a registration of such TTM
Shares under the Securities Act, including preparing and filing any Registration Statements
that may be required under the Securities Act and any supplements and amendments to the
Registration Statements, and entering into customary agreements with underwriters (if the sale
of such TTM Shares is to be effected through an underwritten offering), and to use reasonable
efforts and take such other actions as may be required to effect the registration of all the
TTM Shares held by MTG Investment or Meadville as soon as practicable after the Completion
Date, but in no event later than five days after the Completion Date.
In order to put Su Sih (and Mr. Tang and any affiliates of Mr. Tang which may hold TTM
Shares from time to time) in the same position as the Independent Shareholders with respect to
the right to sell the TTM Shares in the United States in the future, TTM will enter into a
registration rights agreement with Su Sih and Mr. Tang (the Registration Rights Agreement)
on the Completion Date, pursuant to which TTM will grant Su Sih and any other affiliates of
Mr. Tang who holds TTM Shares from time to time, certain customary rights to require TTM to
use reasonable efforts to effect the registration with the SEC of the TTM Shares held by Su
Sih and any other affiliates of Mr. Tang under the Securities Act. Su Sih and any other
affiliates of Mr. Tang may not cause TTM to file registration statements to effect the
registration of such TTM Shares until the date that is 18 months following the Completion
Date.
3. THE LAMINATE SALE
On 16 November 2009, MTG Investment and Top Mix had entered into the Laminate Agreement,
pursuant to which MTG Investment had conditionally agreed to sell, and Top Mix had
conditionally agreed to purchase, the Laminate Business by the sale and purchase of the entire
issued share capital of MTG Laminate free from all Encumbrances and from all other rights
exercisable or claims by third parties, together with all rights attaching or accruing to them
as at the Completion Date. The Laminate Sale is subject to the Laminate Sale Conditions.
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Consideration for the Laminate Sale
The consideration for the Laminate Sale is approximately HK$2,783.8 million and has been
determined by agreement between the parties with reference to, among other things: (a) the
market value of the shareholding indirectly held by MTG Laminate on the GSST Last Trading Date
of 212,288,109 GSST shares of approximately RMB1,947.2 million (equivalent to approximately
HK$2,210.7 million) based on a price per GSST share (the GSST Reference Price) that is
after a 7.5% discount to the average closing price per GSST share of approximately RMB9.92
(equivalent to approximately HK$11.26) for the past five trading days up to and including the
GSST Last Trading Date; and (b) the unaudited combined net assets of the Laminate Business
attributable to the Shareholders (excluding the value of the GSST shares held by MTG Laminate
through AVA International). The consideration for the Laminate Sale represents a premium of
approximately HK$1,687.9 million or 154.0% over the unaudited combined net assets of MTG
Laminate attributable to the shareholders of MTG Laminate as at 30 September 2009.
The average closing price per GSST share as quoted on the Shanghai Stock Exchange for the
past 30 trading days up to and including the Latest Practicable Date was approximately
RMB11.50 (equivalent to approximately HK$13.06). The average closing price per GSST share as
quoted on the Shanghai Stock Exchange for the past 90 trading days up to and including the
Latest Practicable Date was approximately RMB10.33 (equivalent to approximately HK$11.72). The
average closing price per GSST share as quoted on the Shanghai Stock Exchange for the past 180
trading days up to and including the Latest Practicable Date was approximately RMB9.17
(equivalent to approximately HK$10.42).
If Meadville (through AVA International) decides, subject to compliance with the
requirements of applicable PRC laws and regulations, to sell any of its shareholding in GSST
prior to the Completion Date at a sale price per GSST share above the GSST Reference Price,
Meadville will notify the Shareholders by way of an announcement of such sale and distribute
the incremental net amount (after any applicable transaction expenses and taxes) of the
average sale price of such GSST shares above the GSST Reference Price for each GSST share that
is sold, subject to the fulfilment of the conditions precedent set out in the sub-section
headed Conditions of the Proposed Distribution in this letter, to the Shareholders as
dividends on the Distribution Date. Any sale of GSST shares by Meadville (through AVA
International) will not change the agreed consideration for the Laminate Sale set out above.
Meadville announced on 4 February 2010 that Meadville (through AVA International) had
disposed of an aggregate of 47,000,000 GSST shares (the GSST Sale Shares) for a total
consideration of RMB518,750,000 (equivalent to approximately HK$588,936,875), which is
equivalent to an average sale price of approximately RMB11.04 (equivalent to approximately
HK$12.53) per GSST Sale Share, on 3 February 2010 and 4 February 2010. Meadville will announce
by way of announcement and/or on its website (http://www.meadvillegroup.com) as soon as
practicable and in any event on or before the Distribution Date, the exact amount of any
incremental net amount (after any applicable transaction expenses and taxes) per GSST Sale
Share above the GSST Reference Price which will form part of the cash amount available for
distribution to the Shareholders under the Proposed Distribution. In the event that such
incremental net amount is distributed to the
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Shareholders under the Proposed Distribution, such amount will be the prevailing exchange rate
for RMB into HK$ on or before the Distribution Date. As at the Latest Practicable Date, Meadville
(through AVA International) held 165,288,109 GSST shares representing approximately 17.3% of the
issued share capital of GSST.
Meadville (through AVA International) may further sell (a) part(s) of its shareholding in
GSST although there can be no assurance that Meadville (through AVA International) will sell
any further part of its shareholding in GSST at or above the GSST Reference Price prior to the
Completion Date.
The consideration for the Laminate Sale of approximately HK$2,783.8 million will be
payable on the Completion Date by Top Mix in cash as to approximately HK$136.6 million and by
issuing the Promissory Notes in the principal amounts of approximately HK$439.4 million,
HK$2,110.0 million and HK$97.8 million respectively, to Meadville (as directed by MTG
Investment). The principal amounts of the Promissory Notes will be repayable on demand made by
the holders of the Promissory Notes by not less than one months written notice at any time
before the first anniversary of the date of issue of the Promissory Notes.
The Promissory Notes will bear interest at the rate equal to the applicable HIBOR for the
period from the date of issue of the Promissory Notes up to, but excluding, the Distribution
Date. The Promissory Notes will not bear any interest subsequent to the Distribution Date. The
interest accruing on the Promissory Notes from the date of issue of the Promissory Notes up
to, but excluding, the Distribution Date will be paid by Top Mix on the Distribution Date and
will form part of the cash amount available for distribution to the Shareholders.
Confirmation of Financial Resources
Somerley has been appointed as the financial adviser to Top Mix. Somerley is satisfied
that sufficient financial resources are available to Top Mix for the payment of the cash
component of the consideration for the Laminate Sale. Top Mix will finance such amount by
funds to be drawn down under a credit facility with HSBC of up to HK$600 million which is
provided for the purpose of financing the acquisition of the Laminate Business. The term of
the facility is one year and the interest rate will be 2% per annum over 1, 2, 3 or 6 months
Hong Kong Interbank Offered Rate/Singapore Interbank Offered Rate respectively.
Top Mix does not intend that the payment of interest on, repayment of or securing for any
liability (contingent or otherwise) incurred by it in connection with the Laminate Sale will
depend on the Laminate Business.
Conditions of the Laminate Sale
The Laminate Sale is conditional upon the fulfilment (or, if applicable, waiver) of the
following conditions:
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approval of the PCB Sale, the Laminate Sale, the Withdrawal Proposal, the Deregistration
and Continuation and the Proposed Distribution by passing the necessary resolutions at the EGM
in accordance with the requirements of the Listing Rules and applicable laws; |
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approval of the Transactions by passing a special resolution (by way of poll) of the
Independent Shareholders holding at least 75% of the votes attaching to the Meadville Shares
held by the Independent Shareholders who vote in person or by proxy at the EGM, with the
number of votes cast against the Transactions being not more than 10% of the votes attaching
to the Meadville Shares held by all the Independent Shareholders, in accordance with the
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satisfaction (or, if applicable, waiver) of all the conditions precedent for completion of
the PCB Sale pursuant to the PCB Agreement (other than any condition precedent in the PCB Agreement that the Laminate Sale shall have become unconditional); |
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all authorisations (if any) which are required for the entering into or the performance of
the obligations under the Laminate Agreement by the parties having been obtained and all
filings with any Authority and other relevant third parties which are required for the
entering into and the implementation of the Laminate Agreement having been made and such
authorisations (if any) remaining in full force and effect and there being no statement,
notification or intimation of an intention to revoke or not to renew the same having been
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no order or judgment (whether temporary, preliminary or permanent) of any Authority having
been issued or made prior to completion of the Laminate Sale, and no legal or regulatory
requirements remain to be satisfied, which has the effect of making unlawful or otherwise
prohibiting or restricting the Laminate Sale or any transaction contemplated by the Laminate
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there having been no breach of warranties set out in the Laminate Agreement (and no fact,
event or circumstance having occurred which would make the warranties untrue or inaccurate in
any material respect when repeated at completion of the Laminate Sale). |
Except for Laminate Sale Conditions (a) to (c) set out above which may not be waived, all
or any of the Laminate Sale Conditions (d) to (f) set out above may be waived by Top Mix.
Completion of the Laminate Sale will take place on the date which is ten Business Days
following the satisfaction or waiver of all the Laminate Sale Conditions (other than those
Laminate Sale Conditions that by their terms are to be satisfied on completion of the Laminate
Sale, but subject to the satisfaction or waiver of such Laminate Sale Conditions), or such
other date as the parties to the Laminate Agreement may agree.
As at the Latest Practicable Date, none of the Laminate Sale Conditions has been
fulfilled (or, if applicable, waived).
Shareholders will be notified by way of an announcement if the Laminate Sale Conditions
are or are not fulfilled (or, if applicable, waived or not waived) on or before the Long Stop
Date. If all the Laminate Sale Conditions are not fulfilled (or, if applicable, waived) on or
before the Long Stop Date, either MTG Investment or Top Mix may extend the Long Stop Date to a
date on or before the Termination Date. According to the current timetable, it is expected
that completion of the Laminate Sale will take place on Friday, 26 March 2010. If the Laminate
Sale Conditions have not then been fulfilled (or, if applicable, waived), the timetable for
completion will be delayed and Meadville will make a further announcement.
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If the Laminate Sale is not completed by the Termination Date, the Laminate
Agreement will automatically terminate in accordance with its terms and the Proposal will
lapse. The Laminate Agreement will also terminate if the PCB Agreement is terminated in
accordance with its terms. The Shareholders will be notified by way of an announcement
accordingly. If the Proposal is not approved or lapses, Meadville Shares will remain listed on
the Stock Exchange.
Shareholders and potential investors should be aware that the implementation of the
Proposal is subject to the conditions set out in the sub-section headed Conditions of the PCB
Sale and Conditions of the Laminate Sale of this letter being fulfilled (or, if applicable,
waived) and thus may or may not become effective. Shareholders and potential investors are
advised to exercise caution when dealing in Meadville Shares.
Financials of the Laminate Business
The combined net assets of the Laminate Business attributable to the Shareholders as at
31 December 2008 and 30 September 2009 were approximately HK$556.0 million and HK$1,095.9
million, respectively (as extracted from Note 40 to the Accountants Report on the Meadville
Group as set out in Appendix VI to the Circular for the years ended 31 December 2008
(audited), 31 December 2007 (audited) and 31 December 2006 (audited) and nine months ended 30
September 2008 (unaudited) and 30 September 2009 (audited)). The combined net profits before
income tax of the Laminate Business for the years ended 31 December 2007 and 31 December 2008
and nine months ended 30 September 2008 and 30 September 2009 were approximately HK$105.5
million, HK$21.3 million, HK$86.0 million and HK$67.9 million, respectively (as extracted from
Note 40 to the Accountants Report on the Meadville Group as set out in Appendix VI to the
Circular for the years ended 31 December 2008 (audited), 31 December 2007 (audited) and 31
December 2006 (audited) and nine months ended 30 September 2008 (unaudited) and 30 September
2009 (audited)). The combined net profits after income tax of the Laminate Business for the
years ended 31 December 2007 and 31 December 2008 and nine months ended 30 September 2008 and
30 September 2009 were approximately HK$97.5 million, HK$18.1 million, HK$81.0 million and
HK$58.6 million, respectively (as extracted from Note 40 to the Accountants Report on the
Meadville Group as set out in Appendix VI to the Circular for the years ended 31 December 2008
(audited), 31 December 2007 (audited) and 31 December 2006 (audited) and nine months ended 30
September 2008 (unaudited) and 30 September 2009 (audited)).
Information on MTG Laminate
MTG Laminate (through its subsidiaries) operates the Laminate Business in the Meadville
Group. MTG Laminate also indirectly holds interest in GSST and SSST. GSST is a company listed
on the Shanghai Stock Exchange. SSST is a company beneficially owned, as at the Latest
Practicable Date, as to 75% by GSST and 25% by AVA International. GSST and SSST are engaged in
the manufacturing of prepreg and laminate in the PRC.
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Intention with regard to the Laminate Business
It is the intention of Top Mix to maintain the existing Laminate Business after
completion of the Laminate Sale. Top Mix has no plan to introduce any major changes to the
Laminate Business (including redeployment of fixed assets of the Laminate Business) or
discontinue the employment of the employees in the Laminate Business as a result of the
Laminate Sale. Top Mix will assess any opportunity that may arise from time to time involving
the business and/or assets of the Laminate Business.
Listing Rules and Takeovers Code Implications
Connected Transaction
Top Mix is wholly-owned by Su Sih, which is in turn wholly-owned by Mr. Tang. Mr. Tang
and Su Sih hold approximately 12.0% and 57.5% respectively of the Meadville Shares in issue
and are each a substantial shareholder of Meadville. Top Mix is, therefore, an associate (as
defined in the Listing Rules) of the substantial shareholders of Meadville and a connected
person of Meadville, and the Laminate Sale constitutes a connected transaction for Meadville
pursuant to Listing Rule 14A.13(1)(a).
Major Transaction
The applicable percentage ratios (as defined in the Listing Rules) in respect of the
Laminate Sale are more than 25% but less than 75%. Accordingly, the Laminate Sale constitutes
a major transaction for Meadville under Listing Rule 14.06(3).
The Laminate Sale is subject to the disclosure, reporting and shareholders approval
requirements of Listing Rules 14.34 to 14.37, 14.38A and 14.40 to 14.43 (in respect of the
major transaction) and Listing Rules 14A.16(5) and 14A.17 (in respect of the connected
transaction).
Takeovers Code
Note 7 to Rule 2 of the Takeovers Code also applies to the Laminate Sale to require the
Laminate Sale to be approved by at least 75% of the votes held by the Independent Shareholders
who vote in person or by proxy at the EGM, with the number of votes cast against the Laminate
Sale being not more than 10% of the votes attaching to the Meadville Shares held by all the
Independent Shareholders.
The EGM will be convened to consider and approve, among other things, the Laminate Sale.
The Controlling Shareholders, TTM and any other persons acting in concert with either the
Controlling Shareholders or TTM will abstain from voting at the EGM in respect of the
resolutions to be proposed to approve the Laminate Sale.
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4. EFFECTS OF COMPLETION OF THE TRANSACTIONS
As set out in the sub-section headed Conditions of the PCB Sale and Conditions of the
Laminate Sale of this letter, each of the PCB Sale and the Laminate Sale is conditional upon,
among other things, the approval by Independent Shareholders/Shareholders (as the case may be)
passing the necessary resolutions at the EGM of the Laminate Sale (for completing the PCB
Sale), the PCB Sale (for completing the Laminate Sale), the Transactions, the Withdrawal
Proposal, the Deregistration and Continuation and the Proposed Distribution. If all of the
requisite approvals are obtained and the other relevant condition precedents are fulfilled
(or, if applicable, waived), the PCB Sale and the Laminate Sale will proceed to completion and
the Withdrawal Proposal, the Deregistration and Continuation and the Proposed Distribution
will become effective as set out in the sections headed Withdrawal Proposal, Deregistration
and Continuation and Proposed Distribution by Way of Dividend of this letter.
Upon completion of the PCB Sale, each of the PCB Holdcos and their subsidiaries will
cease to be an indirect subsidiary of Meadville. Upon completion of the Laminate Sale, MTG
Laminate and its subsidiaries will cease to be indirect subsidiaries of Meadville.
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Shareholding Charts
The chart below shows a simplified shareholding structure of Meadville as at the Latest
Practicable Date:
Notes:
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Mr. Tang holds this interest in his personal capacity. |
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Mr. Tang and Su Sih are parties acting in concert with Top Mix. As at the Latest Practicable
Date, the aggregate holding of Meadville Shares by Mr. Tang, Su Sih and Top Mix was approximately
72.2% of the issued share capital of Meadville. |
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The chart below shows a simplified shareholding structure of TTM, the PCB Business
and the Laminate Business upon completion of the Transactions and immediately after the
Proposed Distribution (assuming Meadville does not further sell any of its shareholding in
GSST through AVA International):
Notes:
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Mr. Tang holds this interest in his capacity as the trustee of the Trust. |
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The TTM Shares to be distributed to Mr. Tang and Top Mix by Meadville through the Proposed
Distribution will be transferred to Su Sih on the Distribution Date as directed by Mr. Tang and Top
Mix. |
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The subsidiaries of MTG Laminate include AVA International. |
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Financial Effect of the Transactions
An aggregate gain of approximately HK$3,312.7 million would arise from the Transactions
on the Completion Date based on the financial information of Meadville as at 30 September 2009
referred to below. A gain of approximately HK$1,624.8 million would arise from the PCB Sale
which is calculated based on the combined net assets of the PCB Holdcos attributable to the
Shareholders as at 30 September 2009 of approximately HK$1,779.3 million (as extracted from
Note 40 to the Accountants Report on the Meadville Group as set out in Appendix VI to the
Circular for the years ended 31 December 2008 (audited), 31 December 2007 (audited) and 31
December 2006 (audited) and nine months ended 30 September 2008 (unaudited) and 30 September
2009 (audited)) due to the transfer of the PCB Holdcos to the TTM Group and the consideration
to be received for the PCB Sale in the amount of approximately HK$3,404.1 million based on the
closing price of US$8.95 (equivalent to approximately HK$69.36) per TTM Share as at the TTM
Latest Practicable Date. A gain of approximately HK$1,687.9 million would arise from the
Laminate Sale which is calculated based on the combined net assets of the Laminate Business
attributable to the Shareholders as at 30 September 2009 of approximately HK$1,095.9 million
(as extracted from Note 40 to the Accountants Report on the Meadville Group as set out in
Appendix VI to the Circular for the years ended 31 December 2008 (audited), 31 December 2007
(audited) and 31 December 2006 (audited) and nine months ended 30 September 2008 (unaudited)
and 30 September 2009 (audited)) due to the transfer of the Laminate Business to Top Mix and
the consideration to be received for the Laminate Sale in the amount of approximately
HK$2,783.8 million.
Following completion of the PCB Sale and the Laminate Sale, the total assets of the
Meadville Group should increase because of the gain of approximately HK$3,312.7 million as a
result of the Transactions. It is anticipated that no material assets of Meadville will remain
following the Proposed Distribution.
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LETTER FROM THE MEADVILLE BOARD
Shareholding Structure of Meadville
The table below sets out the shareholding structure of Meadville as at the Latest
Practicable Date, which will be the same shareholding structure of Meadville immediately
following completion of the PCB Sale and the Laminate Sale (assuming there will be no changes
to the shareholding structure in the meantime):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Approximate number |
|
|
Approximate |
|
|
|
of Meadville Shares |
|
|
percentage of |
|
|
|
as at the Latest |
|
|
Meadville Shares |
|
Shareholders |
|
Practicable Date |
|
|
in issue |
|
|
|
(in thousands) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Top Mix (Note 2) |
|
|
52,361 |
|
|
|
2.7 |
% |
TTM HK |
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0.0 |
% |
Mr. Tang (Note 1) |
|
|
235,305 |
|
|
|
12.0 |
% |
Su Sih (Note 2) |
|
|
1,129,895 |
|
|
|
57.5 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Subtotal of the concert party group |
|
|
1,417,561 |
|
|
|
72.2 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other Shareholders |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Others |
|
|
546,439 |
|
|
|
27.8 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Meadville Shares in issue |
|
|
1,964,000 |
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Notes: |
|
1. |
|
Mr. Tang holds such Meadville Shares in his capacity as the trustee of the Trust. |
|
2. |
|
Top Mix is wholly-owned by Su Sih, which in turn is wholly-owned by Mr. Tang in his personal
capacity. |
As at the Latest Practicable Date, there were 1,964,000,000 Meadville Shares in
issue of which: (a) Top Mix and the parties acting in concert with it held an aggregate of
1,417,561,000 Meadville Shares (representing approximately 72.2% of the Meadville Shares in
issue); (b) TTM HK and the parties acting in concert with it (other than Top Mix, Su Sih and
Mr. Tang) did not hold any Meadville Shares; and (c) the Independent Shareholders held an
aggregate of 546,439,000 Meadville Shares (representing approximately 27.8% of the Meadville
Shares in issue). Meadville does not have any outstanding convertible securities, warrants,
options or derivatives in respect of any Meadville Shares.
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LETTER FROM THE MEADVILLE BOARD
Shareholding Structure of TTM Group
The table below sets out the shareholding structure of TTM as at the TTM Latest
Practicable Date and immediately following completion of the PCB Sale and the Proposed
Distribution (assuming that there will be no changes to the shareholding structure in the
meantime and that Su Sih does not acquire any TTM Shares sold through the Dealing Facility
(described in the sub-section headed Dealing Facility of this letter and Appendix I to the
Circular)):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Approximate |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
number of |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Approximate |
|
|
|
|
|
|
TTM Shares |
|
|
|
|
|
|
number of |
|
|
|
|
|
|
following |
|
|
|
|
|
|
TTM Shares |
|
|
|
|
|
|
completion of |
|
|
|
|
|
|
as at the TTM |
|
|
Approximate |
|
|
the PCB Sale |
|
|
Approximate |
|
|
|
Latest |
|
|
percentage of |
|
|
and after the |
|
|
percentage of |
|
|
|
Practicable |
|
|
TTM Shares |
|
|
Proposed |
|
|
TTM Shares |
|
Stockholders of TTM |
|
Date |
|
|
in issue |
|
|
Distribution |
|
|
in issue |
|
|
|
(in thousands) |
|
|
|
|
|
(in thousands) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Su Sih (Note 1 ) |
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0.0 |
% |
|
|
26,225 |
|
|
|
33.0 |
% |
Independent Shareholders |
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0.0 |
% |
|
|
10,109 |
|
|
|
12.7 |
% |
Public |
|
|
43,187 |
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
|
43,187 |
|
|
|
54.3 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total TTM Shares in issue |
|
|
43,187 |
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
|
79,521 |
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Note: |
|
1. |
|
The TTM Shares to be distributed to Mr. Tang and Top Mix by Meadville through the Proposed
Distribution will be transferred to Su Sih on the Distribution Date as directed by Mr. Tang
and Top Mix. |
As at the TTM Latest Practicable Date, there were 43,186,855 TTM Shares in issue.
The new TTM Shares to be issued as part of the consideration for the PCB Sale represent
approximately 84.1% of the issued share capital of TTM as at the TTM Latest Practicable Date
and will represent approximately 45.7% of the issued share capital of TTM as enlarged by the
issue of such new TTM Shares.
Save as disclosed in Appendix XIV to the Circular, TTM does not have any outstanding
convertible securities, warrants, options or derivatives in respect of any TTM Shares.
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LETTER FROM THE MEADVILLE BOARD
Information on Meadville
Meadville is an exempted company incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability on
28 August 2006, the shares of which have been listed on the Stock Exchange since 2 February 2007.
The Meadville Group is principally engaged in the business of manufacturing and distributing
various PCB products, prepreg and laminate. The Meadville Group is one of the leading PCB
manufacturers in the Greater China area by turnover with customer base in the PRC, Europe, North
and Southeast Asia and North America. The revenue mix for the PCB Business by geography in 2008 was
56% for the PRC, 9% for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, 6% for North America and 29% for the
rest of the world.
A summary of the consolidated results of the Meadville Group for each of the two
financial years ended 31 December 2007 (audited) and 31 December 2008 (audited) and nine
months ended 30 September 2008 (unaudited) and 30 September 2009 (audited) are set out below:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine months ended |
|
|
|
Year ended 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(unaudited) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenue |
|
|
4,490,262 |
|
|
|
5,626,451 |
|
|
|
4,269,498 |
|
|
|
3,700,891 |
|
Profit before income tax |
|
|
522,675 |
|
|
|
585,932 |
|
|
|
575,339 |
|
|
|
303,483 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Profit for the year/period |
|
|
450,559 |
|
|
|
508,545 |
|
|
|
493,410 |
|
|
|
250,405 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Profit attributable to Shareholders |
|
|
341,648 |
|
|
|
402,468 |
|
|
|
417,642 |
|
|
|
178,307 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earnings per Meadville Share for the
year/period: |
|
HK$ |
|
|
HK$ |
|
|
HK$ |
|
|
HK$ |
|
Basic |
|
|
0.17 |
|
|
|
0.20 |
|
|
|
0.21 |
|
|
|
0.09 |
|
Diluted |
|
|
0.17 |
|
|
|
0.20 |
|
|
|
0.21 |
|
|
|
0.09 |
|
Dividend per Meadville Share for
the year/period |
|
|
0.06 |
|
|
|
0.042 |
|
|
|
0.028 |
|
|
|
0.015 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The audited net assets of the Meadville Group attributable to Shareholders as at 31
December 2007, 31 December 2008 and 30 September 2009 were approximately HK$2,463.5 million,
HK$2,778.8 million and HK$2,916.2 million, respectively.
Since 30 June 2009, Meadville has strengthened its balance sheet and expects its net bank
borrowings to be reduced by completion of the Transactions. This is consistent with the
statements in Meadvilles interim report dated 17 August 2009 in which Meadville expects to
continue generating surplus operational cash flow through business operations and enhanced
financial management in the second half of 2009.
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LETTER FROM THE MEADVILLE BOARD
The auditors report set out in the annual reports of Meadville for each of the three
years ended
31 December 2008, 31 December 2007 and 31 December 2006 were unqualified. In addition, the terms
extraordinary items and exceptional items are no longer in use under the prevailing HKFRS.
Further information on the Meadville Group is provided for in Appendix VI headed Accountants
Report on the Meadville Group, Appendix VII headed Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information on
the Remaining Meadville Group, Appendix VIII headed Additional Financial Information about the
Meadville Group and Appendix XII headed Valuation Report on the Meadville Group to the Circular.
As all of the financial information for the year ended 31 December 2009 will not be available until
after the year end and it takes time to prepare the financial statements and complete the requisite
audit procedures, Meadville has applied for, and the Stock Exchange has granted, a waiver from
strict compliance with the requirement to include the audited financial statements of the Meadville
Group for the year ended 31 December 2009 under Listing Rules 4.06 and 4.06A. The waiver has been
granted on the conditions that: (i) the Circular be despatched on or before 12 February 2010 and
the EGM will be held on or before 9 March 2010; and (ii) the Meadville Directors to confirm that
there has been no material adverse change in the financial positions or prospects of the Meadville
Group and no event which would materially affect the information shown in the Accountants Report
on the Meadville Group since 30 September 2009. In relation to (i), the Circular has been
despatched on 11 February 2010 and the EGM is to be held on 9 March 2010. In relation to (ii), the
Meadville Directors confirm that they have performed sufficient due diligence to ensure that, up to
the date of the Circular, there has been no material adverse change in the financial positions or
prospects of the Meadville Group since 30 September 2009, and that there has been no event since 30
September 2009 which would materially affect the information shown in the Accountants Report on
the Meadville Group, which is set out in Appendix VI to the Circular.
Information on TTM Group
TTM HK is an investment holding company incorporated in Hong Kong with limited liability on
23 October 2009 for the purpose of acquiring the PCB Holdcos. TTM HK is a direct wholly-owned
subsidiary of TTM International.
TTM International is a company incorporated in the State of Delaware, United States on 17
December 2004 and is a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of TTM. Following completion of the PCB
Sale, the main asset of TTM International will be its direct holding of the entire issued
share capital of TTM HK.
TTM is North Americas largest PCB manufacturer and its common stock is listed on the
NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol TTMI. TTM was originally incorporated in the
State of Washington, United States, in 1978 and was reincorporated in the State of Delaware,
United States on 21 June 2005. It is a leading supplier of PCB and backplane assemblies and
specialises in serving the aerospace/defence and high-end commercial markets (including
networking and communications infrastructure, computing, industrial and medical markets). Its
customers include original equipment manufacturers and electronic manufacturing services
companies, and its top five customers accounted for approximately 29% of its revenues in 2008.
The TTM Group currently has
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LETTER FROM THE MEADVILLE BOARD
nine manufacturing operations, eight of which are in the United States (one of which will be
closed as previously announced by TTM in September 2009) and one in the PRC. Its revenue mix by
geography in 2008 was 76% for North America, 12% for the PRC, 4% in the aggregate for Europe, the
Middle East and Africa and 8% for the rest of the world.
A summary of the audited consolidated results of the TTM Group for each of the two
financial years ended 31 December 2007 and 31 December 2008 and the unaudited consolidated
results of the TTM Group for the nine months ended 29 September 2008 and 28 September 2009
under U.S. GAAP are set out below:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine months ended |
|
|
|
Year ended 31 December |
|
|
29 September |
|
|
28 September |
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
US$000 |
|
|
US$000 |
|
|
US$000 |
|
|
US$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenue |
|
|
669,458 |
|
|
|
680,981 |
|
|
|
516,065 |
|
|
|
432,552 |
|
Profit (Loss) before income tax |
|
|
51,268 |
|
|
|
(61,371 |
) |
|
|
50,461 |
|
|
|
3,869 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Profit (Loss) for the year/period |
|
|
34,683 |
|
|
|
(36,911 |
) |
|
|
32,277 |
|
|
|
2,490 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Profit (Loss) attributable to
stockholders |
|
|
34,683 |
|
|
|
(36,911 |
) |
|
|
32,277 |
|
|
|
2,490 |
|
Earnings (Loss) per TTM Share for
the year/period: |
|
US$ |
|
|
US$ |
|
|
US$ |
|
|
US$ |
|
Basic |
|
|
0.82 |
|
|
|
(0.86 |
) |
|
|
0.76 |
|
|
|
0.06 |
|
Diluted |
|
|
0.81 |
|
|
|
(0.86 |
) |
|
|
0.75 |
|
|
|
0.06 |
|
Dividend per TTM Share for the
year/period |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Under IFRS, profit (loss) attributable to stockholders of the TTM Group for each of the
two financial years ended 31 December 2007 and 31 December 2008 was US$33.3 million and
US$(23.7) million, respectively, and profit (loss) attributable to stockholders for the nine
months ended 29 September 2008 and 28 September 2009 was US$39.9 million and US$(2.3) million,
respectively. The primary reason for the differences between U.S. GAAP and IFRS is the result
of mark-to-market adjustments on the conversion feature, convertible note hedge, and warrants
related to the TTM Groups Convertible Notes. These instruments are required to be recorded as
derivatives under IFRS and recognised as either assets or liabilities in the balance sheet at
their respective fair values. Other differences between U.S. GAAP and IFRS impacting the TTM
Groups profit (loss) attributable to stockholders relate to accounting for share based
payments, restructuring charges, income taxes, and changes in the Convertible Notes discount
and related amortisation. For additional information regarding the U.S. GAAP to IFRS
differences, refer to the IFRS reconciliation footnotes contained in the TTM Groups financial
information in Appendix IX to the Circular.
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LETTER FROM THE MEADVILLE BOARD
The audited total net assets of the TTM Group as at 31 December 2007 and 31 December
2008 were approximately US$328.6 million (equivalent to approximately HK$2,546.7 million) and
US$330.0 million (equivalent to approximately HK$2,557.6 million), respectively. The unaudited
total net assets of the TTM Group as at 28 September 2009 was US$336.8 million (equivalent to
approximately HK$2,610.3 million).
The unaudited revenue, profit before income tax, profit for the year, profit attributable
to stockholders of TTM, basic earnings per TTM Share and diluted earnings per TTM Share of the
TTM Group for the year ended 31 December 2009 were US$582.5 million (equivalent to
approximately HK$4,514.5 million), US$8.7 million (equivalent to approximately HK$67.4
million), US$5.2 million (equivalent to approximately HK$40.3 million), US$5.2 million
(equivalent to approximately HK$40.3 million), US$0.12 (equivalent to approximately HK$0.93)
and US$0.12 (equivalent to approximately HK$0.93), respectively. The unaudited total net
assets of the TTM Group as at 31 December 2009 was approximately US$341.3 million (equivalent
to approximately HK$2,645.1 million). A copy of TTMs unaudited 2009 fourth quarter and
year-end results can be obtained from the SECs website
(http://sec.gov/edgar/searchedgar/companysearch.html) or TTMs website
(www.ttmtech.com/investors/investor_sec.jsp).
The holders of TTMs common stock are entitled to one vote per share on all matters to be
voted upon by the stockholders. Subject to preferences that may be applicable to any
outstanding preferred stock, the holders of common stock are entitled to receive ratably any
dividends that may be declared from time to time by the TTM Board out of funds legally
available for that purpose. In the event of TTMs liquidation, dissolution, or winding up, the
holders of common stock are entitled to share ratably in all assets remaining after payment of
liabilities, subject to prior distribution rights of preferred stock then outstanding. The
common stock has no pre-emptive or conversion rights or other subscription rights. There are
no redemption provisions applicable to, nor any segregated account or accounts funded by TTM
for the purpose of accumulating proceeds for the redemption of, TTMs common stock. TTMs
certificate of incorporation authorises the TTM Board to issue one or more series of preferred
stock and to determine, with respect to any series of preferred stock, the terms and rights of
such series without any further vote or action by TTMs stockholders. The existence of
authorised but unissued shares of preferred stock may enable the TTM Board to render it more
difficult or discourage an attempt to obtain control of TTM by means of a proxy contest,
tender offer or other form of transaction intended to cause a change of control of TTM. Any
issuance of preferred stock with voting and conversion rights may adversely affect the voting
power of the holders of common stock, including the loss of voting control to others. The
existence of authorised but unissued shares of preferred stock will also enable the TTM Board,
without stockholder approval, to adopt a poison pill takeover defence mechanism. TTM has no
plans to issue any shares of preferred stock. Additional terms, rights, and obligations
pertaining to TTMs capital stock are contained in TTMs certificate of incorporation
(available at http://sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1116942/000110465905042053/a05-15572_1ex3d1.htm) and second
amended and restated bylaws (available at
http://sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1116942/000136231009002454/c81398exv3w2.htm).
Further information on the TTM Group is provided for in Appendix II to the Circular
headed U.S. Disclosure Obligations in relation to the Proposal, Appendix IX to the Circular
headed U.S. GAAP Financial Information of the TTM Group, Appendix X to the Circular headed
Additional Financial Information about the TTM Group and Appendix XI to the Circular headed
Reports on Earnings Guidance in relation to the TTM Group to the Circular.
-57-
LETTER FROM THE MEADVILLE BOARD
Information on Top Mix
Top Mix is an investment holding company incorporated in the BVI with limited liability
on 2 April 2007 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Su Sih. The asset currently held by Top
Mix is its direct holding of 52,361,000 Meadville Shares (representing approximately 2.7% of
the Meadville Shares in issue) as at the Latest Practicable Date.
Su Sih is also an investment holding company incorporated in the BVI with limited liability on
31 August 2006 and is wholly-owned by Mr. Tang. The current assets of Su Sih are its direct holding
of: (i) 1,129,895,000 Meadville Shares (representing approximately 57.5% of the Meadville Shares in
issue) as at the Latest Practicable Date; and (ii) the entire issued share capital of Top Mix.
Mr. Tang, in his capacity as the trustee of the Trust, directly held 235,305,000
Meadville Shares (representing approximately 12.0% of the Meadville Shares in issue) as at the
Latest Practicable Date and, in his personal capacity, indirectly held (through Top Mix and Su
Sih) a total of 1,182,256,000 Meadville Shares (representing approximately 60.2% of the
Meadville Shares in issue) as at the Latest Practicable Date.
Use of proceeds of the PCB Sale and Laminate Sale
Meadville will distribute the sale proceeds from the PCB Sale and the Laminate Sale to
the Shareholders as described in the section headed Proposed Distribution by Way of Dividend
of this letter.
5. WITHDRAWAL PROPOSAL
In conjunction with and as a condition precedent to the Proposed Distribution, the
Meadville Directors propose to withdraw the listing of Meadville Shares on the Stock Exchange.
A voluntary withdrawal of the listing of Meadville Shares would require the approval of
the Independent Shareholders in accordance with the requirements of Listing Rule 6.12. In this
regard, the Proposed Distribution is considered by the Meadville Board to be a reasonable
cash alternative or other reasonable alternative offered to the Independent Shareholders in
compliance with Listing Rule 6.12(4), given that: (i) the assets of Meadville will consist
wholly or substantially of cash, the Promissory Notes and TTM Shares after completion of the
Transactions; (ii) TTM Shares are listed and generally represent better liquidity than the
Meadville Shares (details of which are set out in the sub-section headed The Liquidity of the
TTM Shares in the letter from the IFA as set out in the Circular); and (iii) Meadville will
not be regarded as suitable for listing under Listing Rule 14.82. The Proposed Distribution is
to distribute substantially such cash, Promissory Notes and TTM shares to the Shareholders.
Further, as described in the subsection headed Dealing Facility of this letter, Shareholders
who elect or who are deemed to have elected option (c) on the Form of Election will receive
the net cash proceeds of the sale of the TTM Shares to which such Shareholders would otherwise
have been entitled under the Proposed Distribution, though the sale prices may be
substantially lower than or higher than the current trading price of the TTM Shares. For the
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Shareholders who like to hold, rather than receive the net cash proceeds of sale of the TTM
Shares to which such Shareholders would otherwise have been entitled under the Proposed
Distribution, such Shareholders may elect option (a) or option (b) on the Form of Election as
described in the subsection headed Election in relation TTM Shares of this letter.
The Withdrawal Proposal would become effective and binding on Meadville and all
Shareholders following the approval of the Withdrawal Proposal by passing a special resolution
(by way of poll) of the Independent Shareholders holding at least 75% of the votes attaching
to the Meadville Shares held by the Independent Shareholders who vote in person or by proxy at
the EGM, with the number of votes cast against the Withdrawal Proposal being not more than 10%
of the votes attaching to the Meadville Shares held by all the Independent Shareholders. The
Withdrawal Proposal is also subject to the resolutions approving the Transactions having been
passed at the EGM.
The EGM will be convened to consider and approve, among other things, the Withdrawal
Proposal as set out in the section headed The EGM of this letter. The Controlling
Shareholders, TTM and any other persons acting in concert with either the Controlling
Shareholders or TTM will abstain from voting at the EGM in respect of the Withdrawal Proposal.
The IBC has been established to advise the Independent Shareholders in connection with, among
other things, the Withdrawal Proposal and the IFA has been appointed to advise the IBC and the
Independent Shareholders in connection with, among other things, the Withdrawal Proposal.
The Proposed Distribution will not be made if the Withdrawal Proposal is not approved at
the EGM. Subject to the requisite approvals being obtained, Meadville will apply to the Stock
Exchange to withdraw the listing of Meadville Shares on the Stock Exchange. Such application
is subject to the Stock Exchange being satisfied with compliance with applicable Listing Rules
requirements, including but not limited to, Listing Rule 6.12. Shareholders and investors will
be notified by way of an announcement of the timetable for the Withdrawal Proposal.
6. DEREGISTRATION AND CONTINUATION
Following the withdrawal of the listing of Meadville Shares on the Stock Exchange and in
order to make the Proposed Distribution in a timely and efficient manner, Meadville proposes
to deregister in the Cayman Islands and continue into the BVI under the name of Meadville
Holdings (BVI) Limited as a BVI business company under the BVI Companies Act. As a result,
Meadville would cease to be a Cayman Islands exempted company and would become a BVI business
company. The continuation will not affect the assets, rights, powers, authorities, functions,
obligations or liabilities of Meadville. As the Proposed Distribution will involve payment out
of the issued paid-up share capital of Meadville, approval by the Cayman court is required
under Cayman Islands Companies Law. Such court approval typically takes approximately three to
four months from the date of an extraordinary general meeting of Meadville approving the
reduction of issued capital of Meadville depending on the Cayman courts timetable.
A new article 195 (as set out in special resolution no. 4 in the Notice of EGM) is
proposed to be added to the Existing Memorandum and Articles to provide for the Deregistration
and Continuation. Upon the Deregistration and Continuation becoming effective, Meadville also
intends to adopt the New Memorandum and Articles to replace the Existing Memorandum and
Articles to comply with relevant laws in the BVI.
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A summary of the differences of certain provisions of Cayman Islands Companies Law
and BVI Companies Act is set out in Appendix IV to the Circular. A summary of the New
Memorandum and Articles and certain differences between the New Memorandum and Articles and
the Existing Memorandum and Articles are set out in Appendix V to the Circular.
The Deregistration and Continuation would become effective and binding on Meadville and
all Shareholders, subject to: (a) compliance with applicable laws of the Cayman Islands and
the BVI; and (b) the approval of the Deregistration and Continuation by passing a special
resolution (by way of poll) of the Shareholders holding at least 75% of the votes attaching to
the Meadville Shares held by the Shareholders who vote in person or by proxy at the EGM. The
Deregistration and Continuation is also subject to the resolutions approving the PCB Sale, the
Laminate Sale and the Withdrawal Proposal having been passed at the EGM. The special
resolutions proposed at the EGM will also include a resolution to adopt the New Memorandum and
Articles upon the Deregistration and Continuation becoming effective. The EGM will be convened
to consider and approve, among other things, the Deregistration and Continuation as set out in
the section headed The EGM of this letter. The Proposed Distribution will not be made if the
Deregistration and Continuation is not approved at the EGM.
Upon the necessary approvals being obtained for each of the Withdrawal Proposal, the
Deregistration and Continuation and the Proposed Distribution, Meadville will make an
application to the Cayman Registrar to have Meadville deregistered from the Cayman Islands and
to the BVI Registrar for registration of Meadville as a BVI business company in the BVI. The
Cayman Registrar is obliged to deregister Meadville if the requirements of the Cayman Islands
Companies Law on deregistration have been complied with. Meadville will file an application
for continuation into the BVI with the BVI Registrar together with the New Memorandum and
Articles. Upon registration by the BVI Registrar of the continuation and the adoption of the
New Memorandum and Articles by Meadville, the BVI Registrar will issue a certificate of
continuation and Meadville will become a BVI business company under the BVI Companies Act, and
any applicable laws in the BVI would apply as if Meadville had been incorporated in the BVI on
the date of registration of Meadvilles continuation into the BVI. Upon approval by the Cayman
Registrar of the application for deregistration, the Cayman Registrar will issue a certificate
of deregistration. It is expected that the Deregistration and Continuation will become
effective on or about Monday, 26 April 2010, or such later date(s) as may be notified by
Meadville to the Shareholders by announcement(s).
In view of the proposal to wind up Meadville as soon as practicable following the
Proposed Distribution having been made, the Meadville Directors do not propose to issue new
share certificates to the Shareholders following the continuation of Meadville into the BVI
under the BVI Companies Act. Any amounts due to the Shareholders as a result of the winding-up
of Meadville will be paid to the Shareholders as described in the section headed Winding-Up
Proposal of this letter and payment of any such amounts would not require the production of
new share certificates. However, it is anticipated that Meadville will have no material
remaining assets available for distribution on its winding-up after the Proposed Distribution
and after the payment of fees and expenses in relation to the Proposal and the costs of the
winding-up.
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LETTER FROM THE MEADVILLE BOARD
7. PROPOSED DISTRIBUTION BY WAY OF DIVIDEND
Subject to the fulfillment of the conditions precedent set out in the sub-section headed
Conditions of the Proposed Distribution of this letter, Meadville will make the Proposed
Distribution on the Distribution Date in favour of the Shareholders of the aggregate
consideration for the PCB Sale and the Laminate Sale (plus the accrued interest on the
Promissory Notes to be paid as at the Distribution Date). As the cash component of the
consideration for the PCB Sale will be paid in US$ by TTM, the amount that will be distributed
to the Shareholders as part of the Proposed Distribution in respect of such consideration will
be at the prevailing HK$ equivalent of approximately US$114.0 million on or before the
Distribution Date. The accrued interest on the Promissory Notes for the period from the date
of issue of the Promissory Notes up to, but excluding, the Distribution Date will be paid by
Top Mix on the Distribution Date to Meadville and will become an additional amount in cash to
be distributed to the Shareholders as part of the Proposed Distribution. The exact amount of
such interest can only be determined at the Distribution Date and the Shareholders will be
notified of the exact amount of such interest by way of announcement on the website of
Meadville (http://www.meadvillegroup.com).
The Proposed Distribution will comprise:
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cash in the aggregate amount of approximately HK$1,020.4 million (which amount comprises:
(i) approximately HK$883.8 million as the equivalent of approximately US$114.0 million, being
the cash component of the consideration for the PCB Sale based on the exchange rate for US$
into HK$ as stated in the Circular; and (ii) approximately HK$136.6 million, being the cash
component of the consideration for the Laminate Sale); |
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approximately HK$2,647.2 million, being the remaining part of the consideration for the
Laminate Sale represented by the Promissory Notes, which will be distributed to the
Controlling Shareholders; and |
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TTM Shares valued at approximately US$325.2 million (equivalent to approximately
HK$2,520.3 million) based on the closing price per TTM Share of US$8.95 (equivalent to
approximately HK$69.36) as at the TTM Latest Practicable Date (or the net cash proceeds from
the sale of the relevant TTM Shares if option (c) (as described in the sub-section headed
Election in relation to TTM Shares of this letter) is elected or deemed to have been elected
by the relevant Shareholders). |
The aggregate value of the Proposed Distribution of approximately HK$6,187.9 million
(which amount includes approximately HK$883.8 million as the equivalent of approximately
US$114.0 million, being the cash component of the consideration for the PCB Sale based on the
exchange rate for US$ into HK$ as stated in the Circular, not taking into account the accrued
interest on the Promissory Notes to be paid as at the Distribution Date, the amount of the net
cash proceeds of sale of any of the TTM Shares for which option (c) (as described in the
sub-section headed Election in
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relation to TTM Shares of this letter) is elected or deemed to have been elected by the
relevant Shareholders or any amount equal to the incremental net amount (after any applicable
transaction expenses and taxes) of the average sale price of each GSST share) above the GSST
Reference Price, is equivalent to each Shareholder receiving a dividend of approximately HK$3.15
for each Meadville Share comprising:
approximately HK$1.867 in cash and 0.0185 TTM Share for every Meadville Share
Meadville announced on 4 February 2010 that Meadville (through AVA International) had
disposed of an aggregate of 47,000,000 GSST shares for a total consideration of RMB518,750,000
(equivalent to approximately HK$588,936,875), which is equivalent to an average sale price of
approximately RMB11.04 (equivalent to approximately HK$12.53) per GSST Sale Share, on 3
February 2010 and 4 February 2010. Meadville will announce by way of announcement and/or on
its website (http://www.meadvillegroup.com) as soon as practicable and in any event on or
before the Distribution Date, the exact amount of any incremental net amount (after any
applicable transaction expenses and taxes) per GSST Sale Share above the GSST Reference Price
which will form part of the cash amount available for distribution to the Shareholders under
the Proposed Distribution. In the event that such incremental net amount is distributed to the
Shareholders under the Proposed Distribution, such amount will be at the prevailing exchange
rate for RMB into HK$ on or before the Distribution Date.
If Meadville (through AVA International) further sells any GSST shares, in addition to
the GSST Sale Shares, prior to the Completion Date, Meadville will notify the Shareholders by
way of an announcement of such sale (if any) and distribute the incremental net amount of the
average sale price of such GSST shares above the GSST Reference Price for each GSST share that
is sold, subject to the fulfilment of the conditions precedent set out in the sub-section
headed Conditions of the Proposed Distribution in this letter, to the Shareholders as
dividends on the Distribution Date.
Comparisons of Value
The Proposed Distribution of approximately HK$3.15 in value for each Meadville Share
represents:
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a premium of approximately 46.5% over the last trading price of HK$2.15 per
Meadville Share as quoted on the Stock Exchange on the Last Trading Date; |
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a premium of approximately 37.6% over the average closing price of approximately
HK$2.29 per Meadville Share as quoted on the Stock Exchange for the past 30 trading days up to
and including the Last Trading Date; |
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a premium of approximately 54.4% over the average closing price of approximately
HK$2.04 per Meadville Share as quoted on the Stock Exchange for the past 60 trading days up to
and including the Last Trading Date; |
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a premium of approximately 66.7% over the average closing price of approximately
HK$1.89 per Meadville Share as quoted on the Stock Exchange for the past 90 trading days up to
and including the Last Trading Date; |
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a premium of approximately 117.2% over the average closing price of
approximately HK$1.45 per Meadville Share as quoted on the Stock Exchange for the past 180
trading days up to and including the Last Trading Date; |
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a premium of approximately 3.6% over the closing price of HK$3.04 per Meadville
Share as quoted on the Stock Exchange on the Latest Practicable Date; and |
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a premium of approximately 125% over the audited consolidated net asset value
attributable to the Shareholders per Meadville Share of approximately HK$1.40 as at 31
December 2008 based on a weighted average number of approximately 1,987,360,000 Meadville
Shares in issue for the year ended 31 December 2008. |
Highest and lowest prices
During the Relevant Period, the highest closing price of Meadville Shares was HK$3.19 per
Meadville Share as quoted on the Stock Exchange on 3 February 2010 and the lowest closing
price of Meadville Shares was HK$0.97 per Meadville Share as quoted on the Stock Exchange on
18 May 2009.
Conditions of the Proposed Distribution
The Proposed Distribution is conditional upon the fulfillment of the following condition
precedents:
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completion of the PCB Sale and the Laminate Sale; |
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approval of the Withdrawal Proposal by passing a special resolution (by way of poll) of
the Independent Shareholders holding at least 75% of the votes attaching to the Meadville
Shares held by the Independent Shareholders who vote in person or by proxy at the EGM, with
the number of votes cast against the Withdrawal Proposal being not more than 10% of the votes
attaching to the Meadville Shares held by all the Independent Shareholders; |
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approval of the Deregistration and Continuation by passing a special resolution (by way of
poll) of the Shareholders holding at least 75% of the votes attaching to the Meadville Shares
held by the Shareholders who vote in person or by proxy at the EGM; and |
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approval of the Proposed Distribution by passing a special resolution (by way of poll) of
the Independent Shareholders holding at least 75% of the votes attaching to the Meadville
Shares held by the Independent Shareholders who vote in person or by proxy at the EGM. |
The EGM will be convened to consider and approve, among other things, the Proposed
Distribution as set out in the section headed The EGM of this letter. In order to make the
Proposed Distribution to the Shareholders, Meadville will deregister in the Cayman Islands and
continue in the BVI as a BVI business company as set out in the section headed Deregistration
and Continuation of this letter.
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Distribution to the Shareholders
Pursuant to the Proposed Distribution, each Shareholder will receive cash and TTM Shares
(or, if applicable, net cash proceeds from the sale of the relevant TTM Shares) as a dividend
from Meadville. The Controlling Shareholders will receive, subject to the relevant proposed
resolutions to be approved at the EGM, the cash component of their dividends in the form of
the Promissory Notes. The result is that the Proposed Distribution (not taking into account
the accrued interest on the Promissory Notes to be paid as at the Distribution Date or the
amount of the net cash proceeds of sale of any of the TTM Shares under option (c) (as
described in the sub-section headed Election in relation to TTM Shares of this letter) or
any incremental net amount (after any applicable transaction expenses and taxes) of the
average sale price of each GSST share that is sold above the GSST Reference Price) will be
distributed to the Shareholders in the manner set out in the table below:
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Value of TTM |
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Shares |
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Approximately |
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US$ million |
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(equivalent to |
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Aggregate |
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Approximate |
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Approximate |
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Promissory Notes |
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approximately |
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Cash |
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amount |
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value per |
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shareholding |
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Approximately |
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HK$ million) |
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Approximately |
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Approximately |
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Meadville Share |
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HK$ million |
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(Note 1) |
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HK$ million |
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HK$ million |
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HK$ |
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Mr. Tang |
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12.0 |
% |
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439.4 |
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38.9 |
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(302.0 |
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0.0 |
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741.4 |
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3.15 |
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Su Sih |
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57.5 |
% |
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2,110.0 |
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187.1 |
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(1,449.9 |
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0.0 |
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3,559.9 |
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3.15 |
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Top Mix |
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2.7 |
% |
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97.8 |
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8.7 |
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(67.2 |
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0.0 |
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165.0 |
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3.15 |
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Independent Shareholders |
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27.8 |
% |
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N/A |
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90.5 |
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(701.2 |
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1,020.4 |
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1,721.6 |
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3.15 |
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Total |
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100.0 |
% |
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2,647.2 |
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325.2 |
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(2,520.3 |
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1,020.4 |
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6,187.9 |
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Note:
1. |
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The values stated are based on the closing price per TTM Share as quoted on NASDAQ on the TTM
Latest Practicable Date of US$8.95 (equivalent to approximately HK$69.36). |
Although the composition of the Proposed Distribution for the Controlling
Shareholders (ie, the Promissory Notes and TTM Shares) differs from that for the Independent
Shareholders (ie, cash and TTM Shares (or, if applicable, net cash proceeds from the sale of
the relevant TTM Shares)), the aggregate value of the Proposed Distribution per Meadville
Share is the same for all the Shareholders as shown in the table above.
On the Distribution Date, each of Mr. Tang and Top Mix will direct Meadville to
distribute to Su Sih the TTM Shares to which they are entitled. The value of the TTM Shares
which Mr. Tang will direct to Su Sih will be used to offset the value of the shares in Su Sih
to be subscribed by Mr. Tang in his capacity as trustee of the Trust. The value of the TTM Shares which Top Mix will
direct to Su Sih will become an outstanding balance owed by Su Sih to Top Mix.
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No Fractional Entitlements
Shareholders will only be distributed the nearest whole number of TTM Shares (ie, rounded
down to the nearest whole number) to which they are entitled under the Proposed Distribution.
No cash or other property will be delivered to Shareholders in lieu of such fractional TTM
Shares. Shares listed on NASDAQ are usually traded in round lots of 100 shares but fewer
shares can still be traded on NASDAQ. Shareholders who elect option (a) on the Form of
Election may sell any whole number of TTM Shares through the TTM Transfer Agent and will not
be subject to a minimum number of TTM Shares before such Shareholders can sell.
Election in relation to TTM Shares
In relation to the component of the Proposed Distribution comprising TTM Shares, which
are not in certificated form, Shareholders will be given the option to either:
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receive the TTM Shares in electronic form through the facilities of the TTM Transfer
Agent; |
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receive the TTM Shares in such Shareholders nominated U.S. securities account; or |
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receive, in lieu of the TTM Shares to which such Shareholder would otherwise have been
entitled, the net cash proceeds of sale of such TTM Shares sold through the Dealing Facility
referred to below. |
Shareholders are strongly urged to read Appendix I to the Circular before completing the
Form of Election.
The Form of Election is enclosed with the Circular to allow the Shareholders to make the
election. Any Shareholder who wishes to make the election must complete, sign and return the
Form of Election to the Registrar, Tricor Investor Services Limited, at 26th Floor, Tesbury
Centre, 28 Queens Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong on or before the Election Deadline, which is
currently scheduled to be, 4:00 pm on Monday, 12 April 2010. Any Shareholder who does not
return a duly completed and signed Form of Election will be deemed to have elected option (c)
above.
Shareholders who elect option (a) or option (b) above should also complete, sign and
return the relevant Tax Form to the Registrar, Tricor Investor Services Limited, at 26th
Floor, Tesbury Centre, 28 Queens Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong on or before the Election Deadline, which is currently
scheduled to be, 4:00 pm on Monday, 12 April 2010. Non-U.S. Shareholders and U.S. Shareholders who
fail to return to the Registrar a duly completed and signed Tax Form may be subject to U.S. federal
backup withholding tax at a maximum tax rate of 30% on distributions paid in cash by TTM and/or
proceeds received upon a subsequent sale or disposition of the TTM Shares. Further details in
relation to the Tax Forms are set out in Appendix I to the Circular.
Shareholders are advised to seek their own professional tax advice before electing the
option in which they would like to receive the component of the Proposed Distribution
comprising the TTM Shares and completing the relevant Tax Form. None of Meadville, Top Mix,
TTM, TTM
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LETTER FROM THE MEADVILLE BOARD
HK, Merrill Lynch, UBS, Somerley, the TTM Transfer Agent, the IFA, the Registrar or any of
their respective affiliates, directors, officers, employees, advisers or agents has provided or is
providing any tax advice in connection with the Proposed Distribution or the Proposal as a whole.
TTM Shares in Electronic Form
Shareholders who elect option (a) above will have their TTM Shares entered as a book
entry in the share register of TTM. These TTM Shares will be held at the TTM Transfer Agent,
an independent third party, for and on behalf of those Shareholders for three years after
completion of the Transactions. During that period, those Shareholders may instruct the TTM
Transfer Agent to sell the TTM Shares or to transfer such shares to their securities account
with a nominated U.S. broker. For Shareholders that instruct the TTM Transfer Agent to sell
their TTM Shares, the TTM Transfer Agent will arrange for the sale of the TTM Shares on behalf
of the Shareholders and remit the cash proceeds, less an administrative fee (currently
US$15.00 (equivalent to approximately HK$116.25)) per transaction and commission (currently
US$0.10 (equivalent to approximately HK$0.78)) per TTM Share, from such sale to the
Shareholders. The sale price for the TTM Shares sold through the TTM Transfer Agent will not
be subject to any minimum or maximum price but will depend on the market price of the TTM
Shares at the time of the sale and, therefore, the TTM Shares may be sold at prices that are
substantially lower or higher than the current trading price of the TTM Shares. No assurance
can therefore be given as to the liquidity of the market, or the sale price the Shareholders
would receive, for their TTM Shares sold through the TTM Transfer Agent. The net cash proceeds
from the sale will be remitted to the Shareholders as soon as practicable after the sale of
such TTM Shares.
Further details in relation to the TTM Shares held in electronic form are set out in
Appendix I to the Circular and the relevant information in the Form of Election.
Nominated U.S. Securities Account
Shareholders who elect option (b) above will receive a letter from Meadville containing a
transaction number, together with instructions as to how such Shareholders can have their TTM
Shares transferred to their nominated U.S. securities account. In order to have the TTM Shares
transferred to the nominated U.S. securities account of Shareholders who elect option (b)
above, such Shareholders must instruct their U.S. broker to request their TTM Shares through
the Deposit/Withdrawal At Custodian system (DWAC) at the Depository Trust & Clearing
Corporation, citing the transaction number set out in the letter from Meadville, within one
month of the Distribution Date. Any Shareholders who elect option (b) above but have not
arranged to have their TTM Shares transferred to their U.S. nominated securities account
within one month of the Distribution Date will have their TTM Shares entered as a book entry
in the share register of TTM in accordance with option (a) above.
Further details in relation to receiving the TTM Shares in the Shareholders nominated
U.S. securities accounts are set out in Appendix I to the Circular and the relevant
information in the Form of Election.
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LETTER FROM THE MEADVILLE BOARD
Dealing Facility
The Dealing Facility will be provided by Meadville to Shareholders who have elected
option (c) above or who are deemed to have elected option (c) above. Any Shareholder who does
not return a duly completed and signed Form of Election to the Registrar will be deemed to
have elected option (c) above. It is proposed that TTM Shares would be sold by (a) placing
agent(s) or (an) underwriter(s) (who will be (a) third party(ies) to be appointed by TTM with
the consent of Meadville following the Record Date, and which may include Merrill Lynch and/or
UBS or their respective affiliates) in one or more transactions, in private or public
transactions, on NASDAQ, in over-the-counter market, in negotiated transactions or otherwise
from time to time during the Sale Period. The Meadville Board is unable to arrange (a) placing
agent(s) or (an) underwriter(s) to fix the sale price for the TTM Shares to be sold through
the Dealing Facility at the time the Circular is despatched as such sale price will depend on
several factors, including, the number of TTM Shares to be sold through the Dealing Facility,
the prevailing market conditions and investor demand for TTM Shares at the relevant time of
the sale. The sale price for the TTM Shares sold through the Dealing Facility will not be
subject to any minimum or maximum price but will depend on the market price of the TTM Shares
at the time of the sale and, therefore, the TTM Shares may be sold at prices that are
substantially lower or higher than the current trading price of the TTM Shares. It is
currently anticipated that the relevant TTM Shares are likely to be sold at a discount to the
market price of the TTM Shares at the time of sale. The amount of such discount will depend on
a number of factors, including the number of TTM Shares to be sold through the Dealing
Facility, the prevailing market conditions and investor demand for TTM Shares at the time and
could be material. As such, the Meadville Directors do not consider it meaningful to estimate
the amount of such discount at this time. No assurance can therefore be given as to the sale
price the Shareholders would receive for their TTM Shares through the Dealing Facility. Any
decision regarding the manner, time and price at which such TTM Shares are sold through the
Dealing Facility and the appointment of the placing agent(s) or underwriter(s) (if applicable)
will be made by the Meadville Board, which will have regard to the prevailing market
conditions, the customary market terms for such securities transactions and the interests of
those Shareholders who have elected or who are deemed to have elected option (c) above. The
cash proceeds from the sale, net of certain transaction expenses (including any underwriting
commission or placing fee and transfer taxes (if any)), will be remitted to the Shareholders
who have elected option (c) above or who are deemed to have elected option (c) above as soon
as practicable either as and when some of the TTM Shares have been sold or after all the TTM
Shares have been sold, in each case, based upon the average selling price per TTM Share and on
a pro-rata basis. There can be no assurance that the transaction expenses incurred by
Meadville, and ultimately borne by the Shareholders electing or who are deemed to have elected
option (c) above, will be less than the expenses a Shareholder would incur if it were to sell
the TTM Shares on its own. Each relevant Shareholder will receive the same net cash proceeds
of sale per whole TTM Share when the net cash proceeds from the sale are remitted to the
relevant Shareholders.
The underwriting commission or placing fee is estimated to be approximately 6% to 7% of
the sale price of the TTM Shares sold through the Dealing Facility. As at the Latest
Practicable Date, there are no transfer taxes to be paid on the sale of the TTM Shares sold through the Dealing Facility. It is currently anticipated that there would be no other
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that will be borne by Shareholders for the sale of TTM Shares through the Dealing Facility.
Shareholders will be notified by way of announcement and/or on the website of Meadville
(http://www.meadvillegroup.com) if there are any other transaction expenses in connection with the
Dealing Facility to be borne by them.
Upon completion of the placing of the relevant TTM Shares, the Shareholders will be
notified of the average sale price of the TTM Shares sold through the Dealing Facility and the
net cash amount per Meadville Share to be distributed to the Shareholders who elected or who
are deemed to have elected option (c) above by way of announcement on the website of Meadville
(http://www.meadvillegroup.com). It is currently expected that such an announcement will be
made on or before Tuesday, 13 July 2010.
Su Sih has indicated that it is considering whether to acquire TTM Shares that are sold
through the Dealing Facility referred to above but has not committed to acquire any such TTM
Shares. Any increase in Su Sihs holding of TTM Shares is subject to the maximum holding of
39.3% of the issued share capital of TTM as permitted pursuant to the terms of the
Shareholders Agreement.
Those Shareholders who may wish to elect option (c) above should pay particular attention
to the information set out in the sub-section headed Option (c) Dealing Facility in
Appendix I to the Circular and the relevant information in the Form of Election.
Registration and Payment in relation to the Proposed Distribution
In the event that the Proposed Distribution becomes effective, payment to each
Shareholder in respect of his/her/its entitlement to the cash component of the Proposed
Distribution (including, if applicable, the net cash proceeds from the sale of the relevant
TTM Shares) will be made to such Shareholder in accordance with the timetable and the terms of
the Proposed Distribution.
To qualify for the entitlements under the Proposed Distribution, the Shareholders,
transferees of Meadville Shares or their successors in title should ensure that their
Meadville Shares are registered or lodged for registration in their names or in the name(s) of
their nominees with the Registrar before 4:00 pm on Wednesday, 31 March 2010 or such other
date(s) as may be notified by Meadville to the Shareholders by way of announcement(s).
Assuming the Proposed Distribution becomes effective on Tuesday, 27 April 2010, cheques
for the payment of the entitlements to the cash component of the Proposed Distribution
(including, if applicable, the net cash proceeds from the sale of the relevant TTM Shares)
will be despatched to the Shareholders on or before Wednesday, 5 May 2010 or such other
date(s) as may be notified by Meadville to the Shareholders by way of announcement(s). In the
absence of any specific instructions to the contrary received in writing by the Registrar
before the Record Date, cheques will be sent to the Shareholders at their respective addresses
appearing in the register of members of Meadville on the Record Date (or, in the case of joint holders, to the registered address of that
joint holder whose name appears first in the register of members of Meadville on the Record
Date) by ordinary post at the risk of the relevant Shareholder. Top Mix, TTM HK, Meadville and
the Registrar will not be responsible for any loss or delay in despatch of the cheques.
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In relation to the Meadville Shares held in CCASS, arrangements have been made with
HKSCC for the cash component of the Proposed Distribution (including, if applicable, the net
cash proceeds from the sale of the relevant TTM Shares) to be paid to the Shareholders through
CCASS in accordance with the CCASS operating procedures.
Shareholders are recommended to consult their professional advisers if they are in doubt
as to any of the above procedures.
8. WINDING-UP PROPOSAL
Following completion of the Proposed Distribution, the Independent Shareholders would
each receive an amount of approximately HK$1.867 in cash and 0.0185 TTM Shares (or the net
cash proceeds from the sale of such TTM Shares if option (c) (as described in the sub-section
headed Election in relation to TTM Shares of this letter) is elected or deemed to have been
elected by such Independent Shareholder) for every Meadville Share pursuant to the Proposed
Distribution. Thereafter, the Independent Shareholders would remain as Shareholders in an
unlisted company. Pursuant to the New Memorandum and Articles, the Controlling Shareholders
will resolve (by way of written resolutions) to approve the appointment of the voluntary
liquidator and to approve the liquidation plan. A copy of the proposed Shareholders written
resolutions and the liquidation plan will be sent to all Shareholders 10 days prior to the
signing of the Shareholders written resolutions by the Controlling Shareholders. According to
the current timetable, the winding up of Meadville is expected to commence shortly after
completion of the Sale Period. No further approval from Shareholders will be required to
initiate the winding up of Meadville.
All Shareholders will be entitled to participate on a pro-rata basis in any assets
available for distribution to Shareholders on the winding up of Meadville (after any
creditors, fees and expenses incurred in relation to the Proposal and the costs of the winding
up have been paid), but it is anticipated that no material assets of Meadville will remain
following the Proposed Distribution.
Following the completion of the winding up of Meadville, should there be any remaining
assets, including any fractional TTM Shares not distributed to the Shareholders under the
Proposed Distribution, available for distribution (apart from the Proposed Distribution) to
the Shareholders on the winding-up of Meadville (after any creditors, fees and expenses
incurred in relation to the Proposal and the costs of winding-up have been paid), an
announcement will be made by Meadville on its website (http://www.meadvillegroup.com) advising
the Shareholders of their entitlement. However, it is anticipated that Meadville will have no
material remaining assets available for distribution on its winding-up after the Proposed
Distribution and after the payment of fees and expenses in relation to the Proposal and the
costs of the winding-up. Shareholders and investors will be notified of the proposed timetable
for the Winding-Up Proposal by way of a paid announcement in the Hong Kong Economic Times and
the South China Morning Post and also on Meadvilles website (http://www.meadvillegroup.com).
Registration and Payment in relation to the Winding-up Proposal
Should there be remaining assets available for distribution (apart from the Proposed
Distribution) to the Shareholders on the winding up of Meadville, payment to each Shareholder
in respect of his/her/its entitlement upon the winding up of Meadville will be made to such
Shareholder in accordance with the timetable and the terms of the Winding-up Proposal.
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The Shareholders, transferees of Meadville Shares or their successors in title
should ensure that their Meadville Shares are registered or lodged for registration in their
names or in the name(s) of their nominees with the Registrar before 4:00 pm on Wednesday, 31
March 2010 or such other date(s) as may be notified by Meadville to the Shareholders by way of
announcement(s).
Cheques for the payment of the entitlements, if any, upon the winding up of Meadville
will be despatched to the Shareholders as soon as practicable following completion of the
winding up of Meadville. In the absence of any specific instructions to the contrary received
in writing by the Registrar before the Record Date, cheques will be sent to the Shareholders
at their respective addresses appearing in the register of members of Meadville on the Record
Date (or, in the case of joint holders, to the registered address of that joint holder whose
name appears first in the register of members of Meadville on the Record Date) by ordinary
post at the risk of the relevant Shareholder. Top Mix, TTM HK, Meadville and the Registrar
will not be responsible for any loss or delay in despatch of the cheques.
For the Shareholders whose Meadville Shares are held in CCASS, arrangements will be made
with HKSCC Nominees for any amounts due to them as a result of the winding up of Meadville to
be paid to them through CCASS in accordance with the CCASS operating procedures.
However, it is anticipated that Meadville will have no material remaining assets
available for distribution on its winding-up after the Proposed Distribution and after the
payment of fees and expenses in relation to the Proposal and the costs of the winding-up.
9. REASONS FOR AND BENEFITS OF THE PROPOSAL
The PCB Sale
TTM believes that the PCB Sale will allow it to achieve certain economies of scale
necessary for sustainable and profitable growth. The PCB Sale is expected to broaden its
product line offering, capture incremental high-volume business from existing and new
customers, and expand and diversify its customer base and end markets. TTM expects that the
PCB Sale will enable it to create a one-stop global business solution for the Combined PCB
Business customers. While the PCB Sale is not motivated by the creation of cost synergies or
cost reductions, TTM expects that the Combined PCB Business will stand to realise potential
synergies, improve utilisation of its capital resources, and enhance capital expenditure
management. The PCB Business has expanded its capacity in recent years to support growing
market demand, and TTM expects to capitalise on Meadvilles prior investments in the PCB
Business. TTM expects that the manufacturing platform of the Combined PCB Business will enable
it to execute its global facility specialisation strategy.
Upon completion of the PCB Sale, by combining the leading North American PCB manufacturer
with a leading Asian PCB manufacturer, TTM expects that it will become a leading global PCB
manufacturer with high-technology, strong production, and strong research and development
capabilities. While the PCB Sale is expected to create a global presence, TTM expects to
retain deep local knowledge in the respective North American and Asian PCB markets. TTM
expects the PCB Sale to strengthen its competitive position by expanding its platform into the
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regions that complement its existing U.S. footprint. Additionally, TTM expects that the
combined position will allow it to serve the growing Asian market demand, broaden its product line
offering, and, due to minimal customer overlap, expand its customer base and end-markets. TTM
believes that the long-term potential of the PCB Business remains significant and the PCB Sale will
allow it to capitalise on what it believes to be a long-term growth opportunity. TTM also expects
to be able to leverage the presence of the PCB Holdcos (together with their respective subsidiaries
engaged in the PCB Business) in Asia, marketing capabilities and distribution networks.
TTM believes that the PCB Sale:
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The Meadville Directors (other than members of the IBC who have expressed their view in
the letter from the IBC set out in the Circular after receiving advice from the IFA) are of
the view that the terms of the PCB Sale are on normal commercial terms, fair and reasonable
and in the interests of Meadville and the Shareholders as a whole.
TTM has no immediate plans for further acquisitions. TTM plans to maximise the potential
of the Combined PCB Business before it evaluates any other transactions. However, TTM will
continue to evaluate strategic opportunities to maximise its shareholders value.
The Laminate Sale
The Meadville Directors (other than members of the IBC who have expressed their view in
the letter from the IBC set out in the Circular after receiving advice from the IFA) are of
the view that the Laminate Business is a small business that would be better managed by a
private company. The
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operational management teams of the Laminate Business and the PCB Business are separate. The
Proposal would allow the management of the Laminate Business to focus on the development of the
business without the distraction of complying with the ongoing obligations of the Listing Rules. In
addition, the segment results (before share of net profit of associated companies) of the Laminate
Business for 2008 show a loss, while the segment results for the years ended 31 December 2006 and
31 December 2007 were approximately 12.3% and 9.8% of the Meadville Groups total operating
results, respectively. After the PCB Sale, the Laminate Business alone is not an attractive
business for Meadville as a listed company. In view of this, the Laminate Sale and the Proposal
provide an opportunity for the Independent Shareholders to realise their investments in respect of
the Laminate Business at an attractive premium. The Meadville Directors (other than members of the
IBC who have expressed their view in the letter from the IBC set out in the Circular after
receiving advice from the IFA) are of the view that the terms of the Laminate Sale are on normal
commercial terms, fair and reasonable and in the interests of Meadville and the Shareholders as a
whole.
The Proposal
The Meadville Directors (other than members of the IBC who have expressed their view in
the letter from the IBC set out in the Circular after receiving advice from the IFA) are of
the view that the terms of the Proposal are attractive to the Independent Shareholders and
that the Proposal will be beneficial to the Independent Shareholders in a number of ways.
The Meadville Directors (other than members of the IBC who have expressed their view in
the letter from the IBC set out in the Circular after receiving advice from the IFA) consider
that the Transactions provide an opportunity for the Independent Shareholders to monetise
their Meadville Shares (which have a relatively low degree of market liquidity) at an
attractive premium to the market price prevailing during the three months period preceding the
Last Trading Date. By accepting the Proposal, the Independent Shareholders will have an
opportunity to realise their investment in Meadville and to continue such investments in the
PCB industry by way of having an interest in the Combined PCB Business through holding the TTM
Shares to be distributed to them in the Proposed Distribution. For those Shareholders who
would like to redeploy their whole investments in Meadville into other investment
opportunities that they may consider more attractive, they can elect option (c) on the Form of
Election referred to in the sub-section headed Election in relation to TTM Shares of this
letter.
10. THE EGM
The Special Resolutions
The EGM will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday, 9 March 2010 for the purpose of considering
and, if thought fit, passing special resolutions by:
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Shares held by the Independent Shareholders who vote in person or by proxy at the EGM, with
the number of votes cast against the resolutions being not more than 10% of the votes
attaching to the Meadville Shares held by all the Independent Shareholders to approve and give
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the Independent Shareholders holding at least 75% of the votes attaching to the
Meadville Shares held by the Independent Shareholders who vote in person or by proxy at the
EGM, with the number of votes cast against the resolutions being not more than 10% of the
votes attaching to the Meadville Shares held by all the Independent Shareholders to approve
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Shares held by the Independent Shareholders who vote in person or by proxy at the EGM to
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the Shareholders holding at least 75% of the votes attaching to the Meadville Shares held
by the Shareholders who vote in person or by proxy at the EGM to approve the Deregistration
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by the Shareholders who vote in person or by proxy at the EGM to adopt the New Memorandum and
Articles. |
As at the Latest Practicable Date, the Independent Shareholders held 546,439,000
Meadville Shares. 10% of the votes attached to all Meadville Shares held by the Independent
Shareholders referred to under paragraphs (a) and (b) above therefore are represented by
54,643,900 Meadville Shares as at the Latest Practicable Date.
For the resolutions to be proposed to approve the Transactions, the Withdrawal Proposal
and the Proposed Distribution, the Controlling Shareholders, TTM, TTM HK and any other persons
acting in concert with either the Controlling Shareholders, TTM or TTM HK will abstain from
voting at the EGM in respect of such resolutions. For the resolutions to be proposed to
approve the Deregistration and Continuation and adopt the New Memorandum and Articles, all
Shareholders, including the Controlling Shareholders, are permitted to vote at the EGM in
respect of such resolutions.
The Effect of Passing the Special Resolutions
If the resolutions approving the Withdrawal Proposal, the Deregistration and Continuation
and the Proposed Distribution are all passed at the EGM, the Meadville Board intends to
declare the Proposed Distribution immediately following the EGM on a conditional basis,
subject to: (a) completion of the PCB Sale and the Laminate Sale; (b) the listing of Meadville
Shares having been withdrawn from the Stock Exchange; and (c) the Deregistration and
Continuation having been completed. The Record Date for the Proposed Distribution is expected
to be Tuesday, 13 April 2010, or such later date(s) as may be notified by Meadville to the Shareholders by
announcement(s) and the Proposed Distribution is expected to be paid within 22 days of the
Record Date. The procedures for cash payment to be paid and TTM Shares (if any) to be
distributed to the Shareholders under the Proposed Distribution are set out in the
sub-sections headed Registration and Payment in relation to the Proposed Distribution,
Registration and Payment in relation to the Winding-up Proposal and Election in relation to
TTM Shares of this letter, respectively.
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11. RESOLUTIONS TO BE APPROVED BY WAY OF A POLL AT THE EGM
Pursuant to Listing Rule 13.39 and Rule 2.9 of the Takeovers Code, any vote of the
shareholders at a general meeting must be taken by poll and the relevant listed company must
announce the results of the poll in the accordance with the Listing Rules and the Takeovers
Code.
Accordingly, the resolutions to be passed at the EGM will be approved by way of a poll.
An announcement will be published by Meadville in relation to the results of the EGM on the
respective websites of the Stock Exchange and Meadville on the day that the EGM is held. If
the Proposal is approved by the requisite majorities at the EGM and all the PCB Sale
Conditions and the Laminate Sale Conditions have been fulfilled (or, if applicable, waived) on
or before the date of the EGM, the announcement will also include details of the Completion
Date (in respect of the PCB Sale and the Laminate Sale), the last day of dealings in Meadville
Shares on the Stock Exchange and the Record Date. Based on the current timetable, the
Completion Date is expected to be Friday, 26 March 2010, the last day for dealing in Meadville
Shares is expected to be Friday, 26 March 2010 and the Record Date is expected to be Tuesday,
13 April 2010. If the PCB Sale Conditions and the Laminate Sale Conditions have not been
fulfilled (or, if applicable, waived), the timetable for completion of the PCB Sale and the
Laminate Sale will be delayed and Meadville will make a further announcement.
12. UNTRACEABLE SHAREHOLDERS
It is proposed that a custodian will be appointed to hold the amount of the Proposed
Distribution and any payments due to Shareholders upon the winding up of Meadville which would
be payable to Shareholders who are untraceable. For this purpose, a Shareholder will be deemed
to be untraceable if:
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on the last two consecutive occasions on which a distribution has been paid by Meadville a
cheque payable to such Shareholder either: (i) has been sent to such Shareholder and has been
returned undelivered or has not been cashed; or (ii) has not been sent to such Shareholder
because on an earlier occasion a cheque for a distribution so payable has been returned
undelivered, and in any such case no valid claim in respect thereof has been communicated in
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The relevant custodian to be appointed in this regard will hold all monies representing
the amount of the Proposed Distribution or other payments due to Shareholders upon the winding
up of Meadville which would be payable to the Shareholders who are untraceable, until the
expiration of six years after the date on which Meadville is wound up. During such time, any
persons entitled to the Proposed Distribution or other payments due to Shareholders upon the
winding up of Meadville may claim such monies from the custodian, notwithstanding the winding
up of Meadville.
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Shareholders who are untraceable shall have no right to obtain payment in respect of
the Proposed Distribution or any payment due to Shareholders upon the winding up of Meadville
after the expiration of the six-year period immediately following the date on which Meadville
is wound up.
Settlement of the entitlement to the Proposed Distribution and other payments due to
Shareholders upon the winding up of Meadville will be implemented in full in accordance with
the terms of the Proposed Distribution and the Winding-up Proposal, respectively, without
regard to any lien, right of set-off, counterclaim or other analogous right to which Top Mix,
TTM HK or Meadville may otherwise be, or claim to be, entitled against any of the
Shareholders.
13. NO DIVIDEND OR OTHER DISTRIBUTION
Subject to the Proposed Distribution (in respect of Meadville) as set out in the section
headed Proposed Distribution by Way of Dividend of this letter, Meadville, MTG Laminate and
PCB Holdcos do not intend to declare or pay any dividend or other distribution on their
respective shares during the offer period in respect of the Proposal.
14. INDEPENDENT BOARD COMMITTEE
The IBC (comprising Mr. Lee, Eugene, Mr. Leung Kwan Yuen, Andrew and Dr. Li Ka Cheung,
Eric, being the three independent non-executive directors of Meadville) has been formed to
advise the Independent Shareholders as to whether:
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Shareholders are concerned and to make recommendation(s) to the Independent Shareholders as to
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the Laminate Sale (as a connected transaction) is fair and reasonable, whether it is in
the interests of Meadville and the Shareholders as a whole and to make recommendation(s) as to
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Meadville and the Shareholders as a whole and to make recommendation(s) as to what action the
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The recommendations of the IBC (as to whether each of the Transactions (as a whole), the
Laminate Sale (as a connected transaction) and the Withdrawal Proposal is or is not fair and
reasonable) are set out in the letter from the IBC of the Circular.
15. INFORMATION FOR OVERSEAS SHAREHOLDERS
The Circular has been prepared for the purpose of complying with the laws, regulations
and/or rules of Hong Kong and the information disclosed in the Circular may not be the same as
that which would have been disclosed if the Circular had been prepared in accordance with the
laws, regulations and/or rules of any other jurisdiction.
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It is the responsibility of any overseas Shareholders wishing to accept the Proposed
Distribution to satisfy themselves as to the full observance of the laws of the relevant
jurisdiction(s) in connection with such acceptance and the payment of any issue, transfer or
other taxes due in any such jurisdiction(s). Further details are set out in the section headed
Information for Overseas Shareholders in Appendix I to the Circular.
16. TAXATION
As the Proposal does not involve the sale and purchase of Hong Kong stock, no stamp duty
will be payable pursuant to the Stamp Duty Ordinance (Chapter 117 of the Laws of Hong Kong) on
the transfer of shares of MTG Laminate, PCB Holdcos and the TTM Shares upon the Proposal
becoming effective or upon the transfer of TTM Shares to Shareholders pursuant to the Proposed
Distribution.
Shareholders are recommended to consult their own professional advisers if they are in
any doubt as to the taxation implications of the receipt of cash payment or TTM Shares. It is
emphasised that none of Top Mix, Somerley, TTM, TTM HK, UBS, Meadville, Merrill Lynch, the
IFA, the Registrar or any of their respective affiliates, directors, officers, employees,
advisors or agents accepts responsibility for any taxation effects on, or liabilities of, any
persons as a result of any action such person has taken in relation to the Proposal.
The Circular does not include any information in respect of overseas taxation.
Shareholders are recommended to consult their tax advisers regarding the implications in the
relevant jurisdiction of owning and disposing of Meadville Shares or TTM Shares.
17. GENERAL
Associates of Meadville, Top Mix, Su Sih, Mr. Tang, TTM and TTM HK are hereby reminded to
disclose their dealings in any relevant securities of Meadville and TTM.
In accordance with Rule 3.8 of the Takeovers Code, reproduced below is the full text of
Note 11 to Rule 22 of the Takeovers Code:
Responsibilities of stockbrokers, banks and other intermediaries
Stockbrokers, banks and others who deal in relevant securities on behalf of clients
have a general duty to ensure, so far as they are able, that those clients are aware of
the disclosure obligations attaching to associates and other persons under Rule 22 of the
Takeovers Code and that those clients are willing to comply with them. Principal traders
and dealers who deal directly with investors should, in appropriate cases, likewise draw
attention to the relevant rules of the Takeovers Code. However, this does not apply when
the total value of dealings (excluding stamp duty and commission) in any relevant
security undertaken for a client during any 7 day period is less than HK$1 million.
This dispensation does not alter the obligation of principals, associates and other
persons themselves to initiate disclosure of their own dealings, whatever total value is
involved.
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Intermediaries are expected to co-operate with the Executive in its dealings
enquiries. Therefore, those who deal in relevant securities should appreciate that
stockbrokers and other intermediaries will supply the Executive with relevant
information as to those dealings, including identities of clients, as part of that
co-operation.
18. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Further details of the Proposal are set out elsewhere in the Circular, of which this
letter forms a part. You are advised to read carefully the letter from the IBC and the letter
from the IFA, and the additional information set out in the Appendices to the Circular, before
deciding whether or not to vote for or against the resolutions to be proposed at the EGM to
approve the Proposal.
19. RECOMMENDATION
The Meadville Directors (other than the independent non-executive directors of Meadville
whose opinion is expressed in the letter from the IBC set out in the Circular) consider that:
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the Proposal is in the interests of Meadville and the Shareholders as a whole (including
the Independent Shareholders) and recommend that you accept the Proposal. |
Your attention is drawn to the letter from the IBC set out in the Circular, which
contains its recommendation to the Independent Shareholders in respect of the Proposal, and
the letter from the IFA, which contains its advice to the IBC and the Independent Shareholders
in respect of the fairness and reasonableness of the Proposal and the principal factors and
reasons it has considered before arriving at its advice to the IBC and the Independent
Shareholders. You are also advised to read the Appendices to the Circular and the Form of
Election.
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Yours faithfully
For and on behalf of the Meadville Board of
MEADVILLE HOLDINGS LIMITED
Tang Chung Yen, Tom
Executive Chairman and Group Managing Director
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LETTER FROM THE IBC
The following is the full text of the letter from the IBC prepared for the purpose of
inclusion in this Circular.
11 February 2010
To the Independent Shareholders
Dear Sir or Madam,
(1) VERY SUBSTANTIAL DISPOSAL AND VERY SUBSTANTIAL ACQUISITION
IN RESPECT OF THE SALE OF THE PCB BUSINESS
(2) MAJOR TRANSACTION AND CONNECTED TRANSACTION IN RESPECT OF
THE SALE OF THE LAMINATE BUSINESS
(3) VOLUNTARY WITHDRAWAL OF LISTING
(4) DEREGISTRATION FROM THE CAYMAN ISLANDS AND CONTINUATION
IN THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS
(5) PROPOSED DISTRIBUTION BY WAY OF DIVIDEND
We refer to the circular dated 11 February 2010 issued jointly by Top Mix, TTM, TTM
HK and Meadville (the Circular), of which this letter forms part. Unless the context
otherwise requires, terms defined in the Circular shall have the same meanings when used in
this letter.
We have been appointed by the Meadville Board to form the IBC to consider and to advise
the Independent Shareholders as to whether:
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the Transactions (as a whole) are fair and reasonable and to make recommendation(s) as to
voting; |
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the Laminate Sale (as a connected transaction) is fair and reasonable, whether it is in the
interests of Meadville and the Shareholders as a whole and to make recommendation(s) as to what
action the Independent Shareholders should take; and |
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the Withdrawal Proposal is fair and reasonable, whether it is in the interests of Meadville
and the Shareholders as a whole and to make recommendation(s) as to what action the Independent
Shareholders should take. |
ING Bank N.V. has been appointed as the IFA to advise us in respect of the above.
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We draw your attention to the letter from the Meadville Board and the letter from the
IFA as set out in the Circular.
Having considered the terms of the Proposal, taking into account the information contained in
the Circular and the advice of the IFA, we are of the opinion that:
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the Proposal is in the interests of Meadville and the Shareholders as a whole (including
the Independent Shareholders); |
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the terms of the Transactions (as a whole) are fair and reasonable so far as the
Independent Shareholders are concerned and recommend the Independent Shareholders to vote for
the resolutions to approve the Transactions; |
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the terms of the Laminate Sale (as a connected transaction) are fair and reasonable so
far as the Independent Shareholders are concerned and recommend the Independent
Shareholders to vote for the resolution to approve the Laminate Sale; and |
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the terms of the Withdrawal Proposal are fair and reasonable so far as the
Independent Shareholders are concerned and recommend the Independent Shareholders to vote
for the resolution to approve the Withdrawal Proposal. |
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Yours faithfully |
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Lee, Eugene
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LETTER FROM THE IFA
The following is the text of the letter prepared by ING setting out its advice to the
Independent Board Committee and the Independent Shareholders for inclusion in this Circular.
39/F One International Finance Centre,
1 Harbour View Street, Central, Hong Kong
11 February 2010
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To the Independent Board Committee and Independent Shareholders of Meadville
Holdings Limited |
Dear Sirs,
(1) VERY SUBSTANTIAL DISPOSAL AND VERY SUBSTANTIAL
ACQUISITION IN
RESPECT OF THE SALE OF THE PCB BUSINESS
(2) MAJOR TRANSACTION AND CONNECTED TRANSACTION IN
RESPECT OF THE
SALE OF THE LAMINATE BUSINESS
AND
(3) VOLUNTARY WITHDRAWAL OF LISTING
INTRODUCTION
We refer to the circular dated 11 February 2010 to the Shareholders (the Circular), of
which this letter forms part. Unless otherwise defined, all terms defined in the Circular shall
have the same meaning when used in this letter.
We refer to our appointment as the independent financial adviser to advise the IBC and the
Independent Shareholders in respect of (i) the Transactions (as a whole); (ii) the Laminate
Sale (as a connected transaction); and (iii) the Withdrawal Proposal (collectively referred to
as the Relevant Transactions).
This letter sets out our evaluation of the Relevant Transactions and our recommendation in
relation thereon to the IBC and the Independent Shareholders, and is prepared for inclusion in
the Circular.
On 16 November 2009, Meadville and MTG Investment entered into the PCB Agreement with TTM,
TTM International and TTM HK to conditionally sell the PCB Business to TTM HK for a
consideration to be settled partly in cash as to US$114.0 million (equivalent to approximately
HK$883.8 million) and by the issue of 36,334,000 new TTM Shares. Each member of the TTM Group
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is a third party independent of Meadville and not a connected person of Meadville. The PCB
Sale will constitute a very substantial disposal and a very substantial acquisition (in respect of
the TTM Shares to be received by Meadville as part of the consideration) for Meadville pursuant to
the Listing Rules.
On the same day, MTG Investment entered into the Laminate Agreement with Top Mix to
conditionally sell the Laminate Business to Top Mix for a consideration of approximately
HK$2,783.8 million to be settled partly in cash as to approximately HK$136.6 million and by the
issue of three Promissory Notes in the principal amounts of approximately HK$439.4 million,
HK$2,110.0 million and HK$97.8 million.
Top Mix is wholly-owned by Su Sih, which is in turn wholly-owned by Mr. Tang. As at the
Latest Practicable Date, Mr. Tang and Su Sih held approximately 12.0% and 57.5% respectively of
the Meadville Shares in issue and are each a substantial Shareholder. Therefore, Top Mix is an
associate (as defined in the Listing Rules) of the substantial Shareholders and a connected
person of Meadville. The Laminate Sale will constitute a major transaction and a connected
transaction for Meadville pursuant to the Listing Rules.
Following completion of the PCB Sale and the Laminate Sale, the Meadville Directors
propose to withdraw the listing of the Meadville Shares on the Stock Exchange in conjunction
with, and as a condition precedent to, the Proposed Distribution. In order to make the Proposed
Distribution in a timely and efficient manner, Meadville proposes to deregister in the Cayman
Islands and continue into the BVI under the name of Meadville Holdings (BVI) Limited as a BVI
business company under the BVI Companies Act.
The Proposal (comprising the Relevant Transactions, the Deregistration and Continuation
and the Proposed Distribution) is subject to the Listing Rules. The Executive has confirmed
that the Proposal will be treated as a proposal by TTM HK and Top Mix to privatise Meadville
and, therefore, the Transactions are also subject to the Takeovers Code.
Meadville will convene the EGM for the Shareholders to consider and if deemed fit, approve
the resolutions in respect of the Proposal, including the Relevant Transactions. In accordance
with the Listing Rules and the Takeovers Code, the Controlling Shareholders, TTM and any other
persons acting in concert with either the Controlling Shareholders or TTM will abstain from
voting at the EGM in respect of the Relevant Transactions. Any vote of the Independent
Shareholders at the EGM shall be taken by poll.
We are independent from and not connected with Meadville, TTM or any parties acting in
concert with any of them and accordingly, we are considered to be eligible to give independent
advice on the Relevant Transactions. Our United States affiliate, ING Investment Management
Co., is a discretionary investment adviser for retail mutual funds which collectively own
127,481 TTM Shares as at the Latest Practicable Date (equivalent to approximately 0.30% of the
TTM Shares in issue), in which we do not have any beneficial interest since we are only acting
in the role of investment adviser to the funds and this would not affect our independence.
Apart from normal professional fees payable to us in connection with this appointment, no
arrangement exists whereby we will receive any fees or benefits from Meadville, TTM or any
party acting in concert with any of them.
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We were neither a party to the negotiations entered into by Meadville in relation to
the Relevant Transactions, nor were we involved in the deliberations leading up to the decision
of the Meadville Directors to enter into the Relevant Transactions. We do not, by this letter,
warrant the merits of the Relevant Transactions, other than to form an opinion, for the purpose
of the Takeovers Code and the Listing Rules, on whether (i) the Transactions (as a whole) are
fair and reasonable and to make recommendation(s) as to voting; (ii) the Laminate Sale (as a
connected transaction) is fair and reasonable and to make recommendation(s) as to what action
the Independent Shareholders should take; and (iii) the Withdrawal Proposal is fair and
reasonable and to make recommendation(s) as to what action the Independent Shareholders should
take.
BASIS OF ADVICE
In formulating our opinion and recommendation with regards to the Relevant Transactions we
have reviewed, among others, the Circular, the announcements by Meadville and TTM in respect to
the Proposal (which includes the Relevant Transactions), the PCB Agreement, the Laminate
Agreement and annual reports and interim reports of Meadville and TTM. We have considered
information, statements, opinions and representations, given in writing and orally, by the
management of Meadville (the Management). We also reviewed research studies, market data and
publicly available information as we deemed necessary. We have relied, without assuming any
responsibility for independent verification, on the information and the facts about the
Relevant Transactions and Meadville as supplied by the Management, as well as research studies,
market data and publicly available information. We have assumed that all statements,
information, opinions and representations made to us or contained or referred to in the
Circular provided by Meadville are true, accurate, and complete in all material respects at the
time they were made and continue to be so as at the date hereof and that we have relied on the
same.
We have been advised by the Management that all material relevant information has been
supplied to us and believe that no material facts have been withheld or omitted from the
information provided and referred to in the Circular. We have assumed that all statements of
belief, opinion and intention made by the Management as set forth in the Circular were
reasonably made after due and careful enquiries and that there are no other facts or
representations, the omission of which would make any statement, information, opinion or
representation in the Circular, including this letter, misleading in any material respects.
We consider that we have reviewed sufficient information currently available to reach an
informed view and to justify our reliance on the accuracy of the information contained in the
Circular and to provide a reasonable basis for our opinion and recommendation. We are not aware
of, and have no reason to suspect that, any facts or circumstances, which would render the
information provided or the representations made to us untrue, inaccurate or misleading in any
material respects, nor do we suspect that any material facts have been omitted or withheld from
the information supplied in the Circular. We have not, however, carried out any independent
verification of the information provided to us by the Management, or conducted any form of
investigation into the commercial viability or the future prospects of the businesses and
affairs of Meadville and its associates. We have further assumed
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that all material governmental, regulatory, or other consents and approvals necessary for the
effectiveness and implementation of the Relevant Transactions have been or will be obtained without
any delay, limitation, restriction or condition or otherwise which may have any adverse effect on
the business of Meadville or the contemplated benefits of Meadville.
We have not assumed any responsibility for any aspect of the work that any professional
advisers have produced regarding the Relevant Transactions and we have assumed as true and
accurate and not misleading any work produced by such advisers. We have not provided, obtained
or reviewed any tax, regulatory, accounting, actuarial or other advice and as such assume no
liability or responsibility in connection therewith. Accordingly, in providing our opinion, we
have not taken into account the possible implications of any such advice.
In connection with the formulation and delivery of our opinion to the IBC and the
Independent Shareholders, we have performed a variety of commonly used financial, comparative,
and valuation analyses. The formulation of a fairness and reasonableness opinion involves
various determinations as to the most appropriate and relevant methods of financial,
comparative and valuation analyses and the application of those methods to the particular
circumstances. Furthermore, in arriving at our opinion, we did not attribute any particular
weight to any analysis or factor but made qualitative judgments as to the significance and
relevance of each analysis and factor. Accordingly, we believe that our analyses must be
considered as a whole and that considering any portion of such analyses and factors, without
considering all analyses and factors, could create a misleading or incomplete view of the
process underlying our opinion.
Our opinion is necessarily based upon the financial, economic, market, regulatory, legal
and other conditions as they exist on, and the facts, information and opinions made available
to us as of the date of this letter.
Our opinion is also subject to the following qualifications:
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it is not possible to confirm whether or not the Relevant Transactions are in the interests
of each individual Independent Shareholder respectively and each Independent Shareholder should
consider his/her/its vote on the merits or otherwise of the Relevant Transactions respectively
in his/her/its own circumstances and from his/her/its own point of view having regard to all
the circumstances (and not only the financial perspective offered in this letter) as well as
his/her/its own investment objectives; |
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we express no opinion as to whether the Relevant Transactions will be completed or whether
they will be successful; |
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nothing contained in this letter should be construed as us expressing any view as to the
trading prices or market trends of any securities of Meadville or TTM at any particular time;
and |
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nothing contained in this letter should be construed as a recommendation to hold, sell or
buy any securities in Meadville or TTM. |
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PRINCIPAL FACTORS AND REASONS CONSIDERED
In formulating our opinion and recommendation regarding the Relevant Transactions, we have
taken into account the following principal factors and reasons:
1. Background and Rationale
Meadville is an exempted company incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability on
28 August 2006, the shares of which have been listed on the Stock Exchange since 2 February 2007.
The Meadville Group is principally engaged in the business of manufacturing and distributing
various PCB products, prepreg and laminate. The Meadville Group is one of the leading PCB
manufacturers in the Mainland China area by turnover with customers in the PRC, Europe, North and
Southeast Asia and North America. The revenue mix for Meadville by geographical locations (the
final destination to where the final products are delivered) in 2008 was 64% for the PRC, 8% for
Europe, 7% for North America and 21% for the rest of the world. TTM is the largest PCB manufacturer
in North America and is a listed company on NASDAQ Global Select Market. TTM was originally
incorporated in the State of Washington, United States, in 1978 and was reincorporated under the
laws of the State of Delaware, United States on 21 June 2005. It specialises in serving the
aerospace/defence and high-end commercial markets (including networking and communications
infrastructure, computing, industrial and medical markets). Its customers include original
equipment manufacturers and electronic manufacturing services companies, and its top five customers
accounted for approximately 29% of its revenues in 2008. The TTM Group has eight manufacturing
operations, seven of which are in the United States and one in the PRC. Its revenue mix by
geographical locations in 2008 was 76% for North America, 12% for the PRC, 4% for Europe, the
Middle East and Africa and 8% for the rest of the world.
The reasons for and benefits of the Relevant Transactions are set out in the letter from
the Meadville Board as set out in the Circular. As stated in the letter from the Meadville
Board, the Meadville Directors (other than members of the IBC who have expressed their view in
the letter from the IBC in the Circular) consider that the Transactions provide an opportunity
to the Independent Shareholders to monetise their Meadville Shares and are of the view that the
terms of the Proposal are attractive to the Independent Shareholders and that the Proposal will
be beneficial to the Independent Shareholders in a number of ways.
We note that the Relevant Transactions would provide the Independent Shareholders an
investment opportunity in the Combined PCB Business (through holding the TTM Shares to be
distributed to them in the Proposed Distribution), which would:
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create a global PCB company combining the PCB Business and the PCB business of TTM; |
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improve the utilisation of resources of Meadville and TTM. The PCB Business has expanded
its capacity in recent years to support growing market demand, and TTM expects to capitalise on
Meadvilles prior investments in the PCB Business by using the facilities |
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of the PCB Business to broaden its product line offering, capture incremental
high-volume business from existing and new customers and expand its customer base and end
markets. On the other hand, TTM announced on 1 September 2009 to close two plants in the US
and, according to the Management, some of the equipments in these plants can be used in the
PCB Business. The utilisation of resources of Meadville and TTM can further be improved by
combining buying power of TTM and the PCB Business and consolidating research and
development resources through best practice sharing; |
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expand facility footprint globally, with specialised facilities in Asia Pacific region and
North America capable of volume production as well as quick turn/high mix production.
Meadville currently operates a total of seven PCB plants in the PRC for volume production
of PCBs and substrate production as well as one plant in Hong Kong for high mix production
of PCBs with some quick turn production. TTM currently operates six plants for high
technology/quick turn/high mix production of PCBs and one assembling plant in the United
States as well as one plant in the PRC for focused assembly of backplanes. The Combined
Business will therefore have a more complete manufacturing platform in Asia and North
America; |
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develop the technology focus from standard level to more advanced level, covering
additional segments of higher-end networking and aerospace in addition to Meadvilles focus on
the higher technology portion of the Asian market for customers in cellular phone, server and
high-end networking segments as well as the development of the commercial aerospace segments; |
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create a global PCB manufacturer with a more diversified revenue mix in terms of geography,
end-market and customer base, resulting in approximately 34% of revenue from the PRC and 41%
from North America, and top five customers representing 24% of revenue on a combined basis in
2008. This compares to Meadvilles approximately 64% and 7% of revenue derived from the PRC and
North America, and top five customers representing approximately 39% of revenue of Meadville
alone in 2008; and |
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leverage both companies technology specialisation and cross selling synergies to explore
opportunities with potential new customers. The Combined PCB Business will have a more complete
spectrum of manufacturing capabilities and global sales force to offer one stop solution to
meet the requirements of customers in their different product life cycles. |
We also note that there are arrangements to facilitate the Independent Shareholders to
exit and monetise their whole investments in Meadville Shares completely. As set out in the
letter from the Meadville Board in the Circular, Meadville provides the Independent
Shareholders to receive, in lieu of the TTM Shares to which such Shareholders would otherwise
have been entitled, the net cash proceeds from sale of the TTM Shares. Analysis of this option
is set out in the Section 9 below of this letter.
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2. Aggregate Consideration
The consideration of the PCB Sale will be settled on the Completion Date as follows:
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partly in cash, as to approximately US$114.0 million (equivalent to approximately HK$883.8
million) to be paid by TTM to Meadville based on the prevailing Hong Kong dollar equivalent of
approximately US$114.0 million (as directed by MTG Investment); and |
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partly by issuing 36,334,000 new TTM Shares to Meadville (as directed by MTG Investment). |
Based on the closing price of US$11.21 (equivalent to approximately HK$86.88) per TTM
Share as at the TTM Last Trading Date (being the full trading day of TTM Shares immediately
prior to the execution of the PCB Agreement), the consideration for the PCB Sale is
approximately US$521.3 million (equivalent to approximately HK$4,040.5 million). Based on the
closing price of US$8.95 (equivalent to approximately HK$69.36) per TTM Share as at the TTM
Latest Practicable Date, the consideration for the PCB Sale is approximately US$439.2 million
(equivalent to approximately HK$3,404.1 million).
The consideration of the Laminate Sale is approximately HK$2,783.8 million, to be settled
on the Completion Date as follows:
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partly by cash, as to approximately HK$136.6 million to be paid by Top Mix to Meadville (as
directed by MTG Investment); and |
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partly by the Promissory Notes in the principal amounts of approximately HK$439.4 million,
HK$2,110.0 million and HK$97.8 million to be issued by Top Mix to Meadville (as directed by MTG
Investment). |
The Promissory Notes will bear interest at the rate equal to HIBOR for the period from the
date of issue of the Promissory Notes up to, but excluding, the Distribution Date. The
Promissory Notes will not bear any interest subsequent to the Distribution Date. The interest
accruing on the Promissory Notes from the date of issue of the Promissory Notes up to, but
excluding, the Distribution Date will be paid by Top Mix on the Distribution Date and will form
part of the cash amount available for distribution to the Shareholders.
Meadville will propose that, subject to the fulfilment of the conditions precedent set out
in the sub-section headed Conditions of the Proposed Distribution in the letter from the
Meadville Board as set out in the Circular, it will make the Proposed Distribution on the
Distribution Date in favour of the Shareholders of the aggregate consideration from the
Transactions (plus the accrued interest on the Promissory Notes to be paid as at the
Distribution Date). The Proposed Distribution will comprise cash (part of which will be
satisfied by the distribution of the Promissory Notes to the Controlling Shareholders) and TTM
Shares (or, if applicable, net cash proceeds from the sale of the relevant TTM Shares).
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3. Share Price Performance
The following chart shows the share price performance of Meadville from 2 February 2007
(being the first trading date since the initial public offering of the Meadville Shares, or the
Listing Date) to the Latest Practicable Date. |
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Meadville Share Price Performance from the Listing Date to the Latest Practicable Date |
Source: Bloomberg
Note:
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Based on the closing price of US$11.21 per TTM Shares as at the TTM Last Trading Date. |
The aggregate consideration for the Transactions (not taking into account the accrued
interest on the Promissory Notes to be paid as at the Distribution Date and based on the
closing price of US$11.21 per TTM Share as at the TTM Last Trading Date) is approximately
US$880.5 million (equivalent to approximately HK$6,824.3 million) (the Aggregate
Consideration), which represents an Aggregate Consideration per Meadville Share of
approximately HK$3.47 based on the total issued share capital of 1,964,000,000 Meadville
Shares, representing:
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a premium of approximately 14.14% over the closing price of HK$3.04 per Meadville Share as
quoted on the Stock Exchange on the Latest Practicable Date; |
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a premium of approximately 61.40% over the last trading price of HK$2.15 per Meadville
Share as quoted on the Stock Exchange on the Last Trading Date; |
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a premium of approximately 35.02% over the average closing price of approximately
HK$2.57 per Meadville Share as quoted on the Stock Exchange for the past ten trading days up to
and including the Last Trading Date; |
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a premium of approximately 51.53% over the average closing price of approximately HK$2.29
per Meadville Share as quoted on the Stock Exchange for the past 30 trading days up to and
including the Last Trading Date; |
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a premium of approximately 70.10% over the average closing price of approximately HK$2.04
per Meadville Share as quoted on the Stock Exchange for the past 60 trading days up to and
including the Last Trading Date; |
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a premium of approximately 83.60% over the average closing price of approximately HK$1.89
per Meadville Share as quoted on the Stock Exchange for the past 90 trading days up to and
including the Last Trading Date; |
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a premium of approximately 139.31% over the average closing price of approximately HK$1.45
per Meadville Share as quoted on the Stock Exchange for the past 180 trading days up to and
including the Last Trading Date; and |
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a premium of approximately 134.46% to the audited consolidated net assets attributable to
the Shareholders of approximately HK$1.48 per Meadville Share as at 30 September 2009 based on
1,964,000,000 Meadville Shares in issue as at 30 September 2009. |
We note that the Aggregate Consideration per Meadville Share of approximately HK$3.47 also
represents a significant premium of approximately 54.22% to the initial public offering price
of HK$2.25 on the Listing Date. Since the Listing Date to the Last Trading Date, the daily
closing prices of the Meadville Shares have never traded above the Aggregate Consideration per
Meadville Share of approximately HK$3.47. The average closing price of the Meadville Shares for
the period from the Listing Date to the Last Trading Date is approximately HK$1.68 per share,
compared to which the Aggregate Consideration per Meadville Share of approximately HK$3.47
represents a significant premium of approximately 106.55%.
We also note that on 28 October 2009, Meadville Shares closed at its highest daily closing
price of approximately HK$2.79 per Meadville Share for the period from the Listing Date to the
Last Trading Date (the Historically Highest Closing Price), with the daily trading volume of
approximately 8,092,000 Meadville Shares, representing approximately 0.41% of total Meadville
Shares outstanding as at the same day. Subsequently the closing price of Meadville Shares
dropped slightly to approximately HK$2.78 per Meadville Share on 29 October 2009, and further
dropped significantly to approximately HK$2.15 per Meadville Share as at the Last Trading Date,
with daily trading volume of approximately 44,939,000 Meadville Shares, representing
approximately 2.29% of total Meadville Shares outstanding as at the Last Trading Date which is
significantly higher than historical daily trading volumes.
We note that as compared to the Historically Highest Closing Price, the Aggregate
Consideration per share of approximately HK$3.47 represents a premium of approximately 24.37%.
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The Aggregate Consideration per Meadville Share based on the closing price of
US$8.95 per TTM Share as at the TTM Latest Practicable Date is approximately HK$3.15. This
represents a premium of approximately 3.62% compared to the closing price of HK$3.04 per
Meadville Share as at the Latest Practicable Date and a premium of approximately 112.84% to
the audited consolidated net assets attributable to the Shareholders of approximately HK$1.48
per Meadville Share as at 30 September 2009 based on 1,964,000,000 Meadville Shares in issue
as at 30 September 2009.
4. Comparable Companies Analysis
In our assessment of the valuation of the Transactions, we have considered the following
commonly used valuation multiples:
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Enterprise value to Sales (EV/Sales); |
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Enterprise value to EBITDA (EV/EBITDA); |
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Price-to-book multiple (P/B). |
Although these multiples may not necessarily fully reflect the fundamental value of the
PCB Business or the Laminate Business, they typically provide a useful insight into their
relative valuations. The implied valuation multiples for the PCB Sale and the Laminate Sale
are set out in the table below:
Table (1): Implied Valuation Multiples for the PCB Sale and the Laminate Sale
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PCB Sale |
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Total consideration |
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4,040.5 |
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Net debt(1)
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2,715.4 |
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Minority interests(2)
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534.6 |
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Implied enterprise value (EV) |
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(HK$million) |
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7,290.5 |
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Sales(3)
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5,212.4 |
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EBITDA(5)
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1,095.9 |
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Profit attributable to the equity holders of the PCB
Business(3)
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376.1 |
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Net assets attributable to the equity holders of the PCB
Business(2)
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1,779.3 |
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EV/Sales(4)
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1.40 |
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EV/EBITDA(4)
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6.65 |
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PER(4)
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10.74 |
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P/B(4)
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2.27 |
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Laminate Sale |
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Total consideration |
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2,783.8 |
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Net cash(1)
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37.1 |
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Minority interests(2)
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26.3 |
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Implied EV |
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2,773.0 |
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Sales(3)
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759.3 |
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EBITDA(5)
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23.7 |
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Profit attributable to the equity holders of the Laminate
Business(3)
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(HK$million) |
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19.6 |
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Net assets attributable to the equity holders of the
Laminate Business(2)
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(HK$million) |
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1,095.9 |
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EV/Sales(4)
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(Times) |
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3.65 |
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EV/EBITDA(4)
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(Times) |
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117.00 |
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PER(4)
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(Times) |
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142.03 |
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P/B(4)
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2.54 |
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Notes:
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(1) |
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Net debt is calculated based on borrowings (including short-term debts and long-term debts)
less cash and bank balances and net cash is calculated based on cash and bank balances less
borrowings. The net debt or net cash figures in above Table (1) are as of 30 September 2009. |
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(2) |
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As at 30 September 2009, as per Appendix VI of the Circular. |
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(3) |
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For the financial year ended 31 December 2008, or as at 31 December 2008, as per Appendix VI of
the Circular. |
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(4) |
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EV/Sales multiple is calculated based on implied EV divided by sales; EV/EBITDA multiple is
calculated based on implied EV divided by EBITDA; PERs are calculated based on total consideration
divided by profit attributable to the equity holders of the PCB Business or the Laminate Business
as appropriate; and P/B multiples are calculated based on total consideration divided by net
assets attributable to the equity holders of the PCB Business or the Laminate Business as
appropriate. |
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(5) |
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EBITDA is defined as operating profit before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation. The
EBITDA figures in above Table(1) are for the financial year ended 31 December 2008. EBITDA of the
Laminate Business does not include share of net profit from associated companies including GSST. |
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(6) |
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Based on the closing price of US$11.21 (equivalent to approximately HK$86.88) per TTM Share as
at TTM Last Trading Date. |
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In selecting companies comparable to Meadville, we have taken into account their
scope of business and their operating environment relative to Meadville. As the Transactions
include both the PCB Sale and the Laminate Sale, we have selected publicly-listed companies in
both sectors for comparison purpose.
We have selected a list of comparable companies to Meadville for our comparison analysis
based on the selection criteria that these companies: (i) are listed with primary operations
located in Asia; and (ii) are mainly conducting PCB manufacturing business (the PCB
Comparable Companies) or laminate manufacturing business (the Laminate Comparable
Companies) (collectively the Comparable Companies) with a substantial part of their
respective revenue generated from either of the two businesses.
While comparable companies analysis can reflect current market sentiment towards the
sector and provide guidance on valuation, we note that the analysis does not take into account
difference in accounting policies and standards, different interim financial reporting periods
as well as differences in business models and/or tax treatments, nor does it take into account
possible unique characteristic(s) of different companies. No adjustments have been made to
account for these differences.
We have conducted our analysis and identified fourteen PCB manufacturing companies
and four laminate manufacturing companies based on the abovementioned selection criteria that
we consider to be the closest comparables (after taking into consideration the factors as set
out in our selection criteria) to the PCB Business and the Laminate Business, respectively.
The Comparable Companies listed out in Table (2) below are exhaustive based on our selection
criteria. We set out in the table below these Comparable Companies and their relevant
valuation multiples based on their respective market trading prices. The valuation multiples
of the Comparable Companies are based on their respective share prices as at the Last Trading
Date, their respective latest publicly disclosed financial positions of balance sheet items as
at 30 September 2009 (unless otherwise stated), and the financial information for the twelve
months ended 31 December 2008 for all Comparable Companies.
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Table (2): Comparable Companies Valuation Multiples
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capitalisation |
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Sales(1) |
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EBITDA(2) |
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PER(3)
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PCB Comparable Companies |
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Kingboard Chemical Holdings Ltd.(5)
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Hong Kong |
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3,466.1 |
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1.60 |
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9.76 |
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15.82 |
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1.32 |
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Hannstar Board International Holdings Ltd.(5)
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Hong Kong |
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326.1 |
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0.79 |
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4.19 |
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6.44 |
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1.08 |
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Guangdong Goworld Co., Ltd. |
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Shenzhen |
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501.9 |
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1.58 |
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10.52 |
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31.77 |
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2.23 |
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Nan Ya Printed Circuit Board Corporation |
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Taiwan |
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2,013.4 |
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1.51 |
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5.47 |
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9.55 |
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1.92 |
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Tripod Technology Corporation |
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Taiwan |
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1,221.6 |
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1.29 |
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6.62 |
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13.70 |
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2.36 |
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Unimicron Technology Corporation |
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Taiwan |
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1,287.6 |
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1.11 |
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6.32 |
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16.72 |
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1.37 |
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Gold Circuit Electronics Ltd. |
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Taiwan |
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202.3 |
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0.63 |
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4.73 |
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19.56 |
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0.71 |
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WUS Printed Circuit Co., Ltd. |
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Taiwan |
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141.1 |
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0.46 |
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6.58 |
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N/M |
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0.83 |
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Compeq Manufacturing Co., Ltd. |
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Taiwan |
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316.0 |
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0.61 |
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6.89 |
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67.52 |
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0.65 |
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Elec & Eltek International Co., Ltd. |
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Singapore |
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205.2 |
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0.58 |
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3.16 |
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4.81 |
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0.59 |
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Daeduck Electronics Co., Ltd.(6)
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South Korea |
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216.7 |
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0.62 |
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12.57 |
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N/M |
(7) |
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1.11 |
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Simm Tech Co., Ltd. |
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South Korea |
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118.4 |
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0.71 |
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5.04 |
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N/M |
(7) |
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N/M |
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Meiko Electronics Co., Ltd. |
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Japan |
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366.0 |
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0.89 |
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6.15 |
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12.23 |
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0.99 |
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Ibiden Co., Ltd. |
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Japan |
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5,795.7 |
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1.76 |
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10.75 |
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69.71 |
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2.00 |
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1.01 |
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7.05 |
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24.35 |
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1.32 |
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Average of More Comparable PCB Companies(8)
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1.02 |
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6.42 |
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20.65 |
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1.31 |
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PCB Business or PCB Sale |
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Hong Kong |
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521.3 |
(9) |
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1.40 |
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6.65 |
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10.74 |
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EBITDA(2) |
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PER(3)
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Laminate Comparable Companies |
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Kingboard Laminates Holdings Ltd.(5)
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2,121.3 |
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1.77 |
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8.77 |
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13.72 |
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Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company Inc. |
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Japan |
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2,374.6 |
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0.84 |
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8.97 |
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10.64 |
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Hitachi Chemical Co., Ltd. |
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Japan |
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0.83 |
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5.96 |
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20.23 |
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1.54 |
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Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd. |
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Japan |
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1,306.6 |
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0.62 |
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9.13 |
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103.62 |
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0.94 |
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1.01 |
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37.05 |
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Laminate Business or Laminate Sale |
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Hong Kong |
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359.2 |
(9) |
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3.65 |
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117.00 |
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142.03 |
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2.54 |
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Sources: Bloomberg, Annual reports
Notes:
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(1) |
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EV/Sales multiples are calculated based on the market capitalisation (using the respective
share prices as at the Last Trading Date in the case of the Comparable Companies) plus net debt
(or less net cash) plus minority interests, divided by the respective sales for the 12-month
period ended 31 December 2008. |
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EV/EBITDA multiples are calculated based on the market capitalisation (using the respective
share prices as at the Last Trading Date in the case of the Comparable Companies) plus net debt
(or less net cash) plus minority interests, divided by the respective EBITDA for the 12-month
period ended 31 December 2008. |
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PERs are calculated based on the market capitalisation (using the respective share prices as
at the Last Trading Date in the case of the Comparable Companies), divided by the respective
profit attributable to shareholders for the 12-month period ended 31 December 2008. |
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P/B multiples are calculated based on the market capitalisation (using the respective share
prices as at Last Trading Date in the case of the Comparable Companies), divided by the respective
latest publicly disclosed net assets attributable to equity holders. |
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(5) |
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The latest publicly disclosed statements of financial position for these Hong Kong listed
companies are as of 30 June 2009. |
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(6) |
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The latest publicly disclosed statement of financial position for Daeduck Electronics
Co., Ltd. is as of 31
December 2008. |
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(7) |
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N/M denotes not meaningful due to negative figures of profit attributable to equity
holders and net assets attributable to equity holders. |
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(8) |
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More Comparable PCB Companies is defined in the Section 4.1 below. |
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(9) |
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Based on the consideration of the PCB Sale or the Laminate Sale as appropriate. |
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(10) |
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GSST, an associated company of Meadville and listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, is
not included in the Laminate Comparable Companies as it is part of the Transactions as described in Section 8. |
4.1 EV/Sales
The implied EV/Sales multiple for the PCB Sale is approximately 1.40 times, which is
significantly higher than the average of the PCB Comparable Companies at 1.01 times.
In addition, we note that those PCB Comparable Companies that are listed in Hong Kong,
PRC, Taiwan and Singapore (the More Comparable Regions) have more similar business profile
as the PCB Business, including (i) manufacturing facilities and capacities in the PRC, which
comprises of a substantial part of the overall PCB manufacturing business of the respective
companies; and (ii) diversified revenue from sale of products to geographic regions including
Asia, North America and the rest of the world, with majority of revenue from Asia. Therefore,
we consider those PCB Comparable Companies that are listed in the More Comparable Regions (the
More Comparable PCB Companies) more comparable to Meadvilles PCB Business. The average
EV/Sales multiple for the More Comparable PCB Companies is approximately 1.02 times, compared
to which the 1.40 times EV/Sales multiple for the PCB Sale represents a significantly higher
level.
The implied EV/Sales multiple for the Laminate Sale is approximately 3.65 times, which is
significantly higher than the average of the Laminate Comparable Companies at approximately
1.01 times. In addition, the EV/Sales multiple for Kingboard Laminates Holdings Ltd., which is
located and listed within the More Comparable Regions, is at approximately 1.77 times,
compared to which the 3.65 times EV/Sales multiple of the Laminate Sale also represents a
significantly higher valuation level.
4.2 EV/EBITDA
EV/EBITDA is one of the most commonly used benchmarks for valuing companies. The
implied EV/EBITDA multiple for the PCB Sale is approximately 6.65 times, which is within the
range of EV/EBITDA multiples at which the PCB Comparable Companies are trading. In addition,
the average EV/EBITDA multiple for the More Comparable PCB Companies is at approximately 6.42
times, compared to which the 6.65 times EV/EBITDA of the PCB Sale represents a higher valuation level.
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The implied EV/EBITDA multiple for the Laminate Sale is approximately 117.00 times,
which is significantly higher than the average of the Laminate Comparable Companies at
approximately 8.21 times. In addition, the EV/EBITDA multiple for Kingboard Laminates Holdings
Ltd. is approximately 8.77 times, compared to which the 117.00 times EV/EBITDA multiple of the
Laminate Sale also represents a significantly higher valuation level.
4.3 PER
PER is another commonly used benchmark for valuing companies. The implied PER for the PCB
Sale is approximately 10.74 times, which is within the range of the PERs at which the PCB
Comparable Companies are trading and also within the range of the PERs at which the More
Comparable PCB Companies are trading.
We note that Meadvilles PCB Business was growing steadily during 2008 and achieved a
profit attributable to the equity holders of the PCB Business of approximately HK$376.1
million for the financial year ended 31 December 2008, representing approximately 52.8% growth
from the profit attributable to the equity holders of PCB Business of approximately HK$246.1
million for the financial year ended 31 December 2007. However, most PCB Comparable Companies
suffered from deteriorating performance in terms of profit during 2008 except Guangdong
Goworld Co., Ltd. and Elec & Eltek International Company Ltd.. Three of the PCB Comparable
Companies, WUS Printed Circuit Co., Ltd., Daeduck Electronics Co., Ltd. and Simm Tech Co.,
Ltd. made net loss for the financial year ended 31 December 2008. Other PCB Comparable
Companies had an average decrease of profit attributable to equity holders of approximately
47.3% for the twelve months ended 31 December 2008 as compared to the twelve months ended 31
December 2007. Also, the net profit attributable to equity holders may be affected by other
non-recurring items, non-operating items and taxation in different jurisdictions. Therefore,
we consider the PER multiples for the PCB Comparable Companies not as comparable to the PCB
Sale and do not significantly rely on them for our assessment of the valuation of the PCB
Sale.
The implied PER for the Laminate Sale is approximately 142.03 times, which is
significantly higher than the average of the Laminate Comparable Companies at approximately
37.05 times. In addition, the PER for Kingboard Laminates Holdings Ltd. is approximately 13.72
times, compared to which the 142.03 times PER of the Laminate Sale represents an even higher
valuation level.
4.4 P/B
The implied P/B multiple for the PCB Sale is approximately 2.27 times, which is significantly
higher than the average of the PCB Comparable Companies at approximately 1.32 times. In addition,
the average P/B multiple for the More Comparable PCB Companies is at approximately 1.31 times,
compared to which the 2.27 times P/B multiple for the PCB Sale also represents a significantly
higher level.
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The implied P/B multiple for the Laminate Sale is approximately 2.54 times, which is
significantly higher than the average of the Laminate Comparable Companies at approximately
1.35 times. In addition, the P/B multiple for Kingboard Laminates Holdings Ltd. is at
approximately 2.11 times, compared to which the 2.54 times P/B multiple for the Laminate Sale
still represents a higher level.
Based on the comparable companies analysis set out above, we are of the view that the PCB
Sale and the Laminate Sale both represent reasonable valuation levels with generally higher
valuation multiples than those implied by the Comparable Companies.
5. Privatisation Premium Analysis
As stated in the letter from the Meadville Board as set out in the Circular, the
Executive has confirmed that the Proposal will be treated as a proposal by TTM HK and Top Mix
to privatise Meadville.
We have reviewed the privatisation transactions by listed companies on the Stock Exchange
and selected those privatisation transactions (the Comparable Privatisation Transactions)
that were announced between 1 January 2007 and the Latest Practicable Date and have been
successfully completed. Our analysis is summarised in the following table:
Table (3): Comparable Privatisation Transactions Premium Analyses
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capitalisation(1)
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22 June 2009 |
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A-S China Plumbing
Products Limited |
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19.5 |
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205.00 |
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331.40 |
% |
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296.10 |
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25 May 2009 |
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Stone Group Holdings
Limited |
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89.3 |
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39.13 |
% |
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44.58 |
% |
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68.42 |
% |
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22 May 2009 |
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The Ming An
(Holdings)
Company Limited |
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337.5 |
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44.40 |
% |
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55.50 |
% |
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38.29 |
% |
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8.33 |
% |
19 May 2009 |
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Nam Tai Electronic &
Electrical Products
Limited |
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169.5 |
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2.01 |
% |
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6.29 |
% |
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45.80 |
% |
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245.45 |
% |
12 March 2009 |
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Delta Networks
Holding
Limited |
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233.5 |
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43.79 |
% |
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80.33 |
% |
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96.43 |
% |
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20.22 |
% |
22 December 2008 |
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Shaw Brothers (Hong
Kong) Limited |
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417.9 |
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64.21 |
% |
|
|
73.38 |
% |
|
|
53.98 |
% |
|
|
169.70 |
% |
2 December 2008 |
|
GST Holdings Limited |
|
|
196.1 |
|
|
|
77.90 |
% |
|
|
93.50 |
% |
|
|
65.00 |
% |
|
|
113.92 |
% |
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Premium of the proposals to the |
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Premium/ |
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average share prices prior to |
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(discount) of |
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Market |
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announcement dates |
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the proposals |
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Date of |
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capitalisation(1)
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Last trading |
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30 trading |
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90 trading |
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to net |
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announcement |
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Company |
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(US$ million) |
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day |
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days |
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days |
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assets(3)
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10 June 2008 |
|
CITIC International
Financial Holdings
Limited |
|
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4,234.4 |
|
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|
33.33 |
% |
|
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43.67 |
% |
|
|
66.30 |
% |
|
|
52.10 |
% |
2 June 2008 |
|
China Netcom Group
Corporation (Hong
Kong)
Limited |
|
|
23,331.8 |
|
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|
3.00 |
% |
|
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15.90 |
% |
|
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22.00 |
% |
|
|
93.20 |
% |
2 June 2008 |
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Wing Lung Bank Ltd. |
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4,416.0 |
|
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|
6.17 |
% |
|
|
9.72 |
% |
|
|
24.00 |
% |
|
|
206.80 |
% |
28 February 2008 |
|
Mirabell International
Holdings Limited |
|
|
176.3 |
|
|
|
15.16 |
% |
|
|
17.65 |
% |
|
|
18.34 |
% |
|
|
18.81 |
% |
19 December 2007 |
|
Baltrans Holding
Limited |
|
|
217.8 |
|
|
|
43.52 |
% |
|
|
54.69 |
% |
|
|
56.47 |
% |
|
|
276.21 |
% |
7 December 2007 |
|
Lei Shing Hong Limited |
|
|
1,230.3 |
|
|
|
11.23 |
% |
|
|
42.47 |
% |
|
|
53.57 |
% |
|
|
68.63 |
% |
14 June 2007 |
|
Chia Hsin Cement
Greater China Holding
Corp |
|
|
325.9 |
|
|
|
2.26 |
% |
|
|
27.04 |
% |
|
|
45.00 |
% |
|
|
46.50 |
% |
19 April 2007 |
|
Shimao International
Holdings Limited |
|
|
74.8 |
|
|
|
50.00 |
% |
|
|
45.63 |
% |
|
|
41.89 |
% |
|
|
38.16 |
% |
9 March 2007 |
|
TOM Online Inc. |
|
|
626.6 |
|
|
|
33.33 |
% |
|
|
13.01 |
% |
|
|
5.70 |
% |
|
|
117.11 |
% |
1 March 2007 |
|
Pacific
Century Insurance
Holdings Limited |
|
|
607.5 |
|
|
|
41.52 |
% |
|
|
60.60 |
% |
|
|
71.40 |
% |
|
|
142.73 |
% |
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Average |
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|
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|
42.12 |
% |
|
|
59.73 |
% |
|
|
62.86 |
% |
|
|
90.99 |
% |
|
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16 November 2009 |
|
Meadville |
|
|
521.3 |
(2) |
|
|
61.40 |
% |
|
|
51.53 |
% |
|
|
83.60 |
% |
|
|
134.46 |
% |
Sources: the Stock Exchange, Companies announcements
Notes:
|
(1) |
|
The market capitalisation is based on the closing price of the respective companies on the last
trading day
immediately before the announcement of the privatization proposals (Exchange rate of
US$1=HK$7.7502). |
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(2) |
|
Based on the consideration of the PCB Sale. |
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(3) |
|
The premium to net assets of Meadville are based on the audited consolidated net assets
attributable to the
Shareholders of approximately HK$1.48 per Meadville Share and 1,964,000,000 Meadville Shares
in issue as at
30 September 2009. |
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LETTER FROM THE IFA
The Aggregate Consideration per Meadville Share of approximately HK$3.47 represents:
|
(1) |
|
a premium of approximately 61.40% over the closing price of HK$2.15 per Meadville Share on
the Last Trading Date, which is within the range of the corresponding premia offered by the
Comparable Privatisation Transactions as to their respective closing prices immediately prior
to their respective announcements, and significantly higher than the average of such premia
given by the Comparable Privatisation Transactions; |
|
|
(2) |
|
a premium of approximately 51.53% over the average closing price of approximately HK$2.29
for the last 30 consecutive trading days immediately prior to the Last Trading Date, which is
within the range of the corresponding premia offered by the Comparable Privatisation
Transactions as to their respective 30 trading day average closing prices immediately prior to
their respective announcements; |
|
|
(3) |
|
a premium of approximately 83.60% over the average closing price of approximately HK$1.89
for the last 90 consecutive trading days immediately prior to the Last Trading Date, which is
within the range of the corresponding premia offered by the Comparable Privatisation
Transactions as to their respective 90 trading days average closing prices immediately prior
to their respective announcements, and significantly higher than the average of such premia
given by the Comparable Privatisation Transactions; and |
|
|
(4) |
|
a premium of approximately 134.46% to the audited consolidated net assets attributable to
the Shareholders of approximately HK$1.48 per Meadville Share as at 30 September 2009 based
1,964,000,000 Meadville Shares in issue as at 30 September 2009, which is within the range of
the premia offered by the Comparable Privatisation Transactions as to their respective net
book values, and higher than the average of such premia given by the Comparable Privatisation
Transactions. |
Based on the privatisation premium analysis as set out above, we are of the view that the
Aggregate Consideration per Meadville Share represents a reasonably high premium over the
trading prices prior to the Last Trading Date with generally higher privatisation premium than
those implied by the Comparable Privatisation Transactions.
Independent Shareholders should note that different stock market conditions, businesses
and sizes of the companies involved in other privatisation transactions referred to above may
lead to different privatisation premium when compared to the current Proposal.
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6. Valuation of TTM Shares
As part of the consideration of the PCB Sale, Meadville will receive 36,334,000 new TTM
Shares, which represent approximately 84.1% of the issued share capital of TTM as at the TTM
Latest Practicable Date and will represent approximately 45.7% of the issued share capital of
TTM as enlarged by the issue of such new TTM Shares. The 36,334,000 TTM Shares are valued at
approximately US$407.3 million (equivalent to approximately HK$3,156.7 million), based on the
closing price of US$11.21 (equivalent to approximately HK$86.88) per TTM Share as at the TTM
Last Trading Date, or approximately US$325.2 million (equivalent to approximately HK$2,520.3
million) based on the closing price of US$8.95 (equivalent to approximately HK$69.36) per TTM
Share as at the TTM Latest Practicable Date. The implied considerations for the PCB Sale based
on the closing prices per TTM Share are set out in below table:
Table (4): Implied Considerations for the PCB Sale
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As at TTM Last |
|
|
As at TTM Latest |
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|
|
Trading Date |
|
|
Practicable Date |
|
TTM Share closing price |
|
US$11.21 |
|
|
US$8.95 |
|
|
Number of new TTM Shares to be issued as
part of consideration for the PCB Sale |
|
|
36,334,000 |
|
|
|
36,334,000 |
|
Implied value of new TTM Shares to be issued
as part of consideration for the PCB Sale |
|
US$ |
407.3 million |
|
|
US$ |
325.2 million |
|
Cash consideration of the PCB Sale |
|
US$ |
114.0 million |
|
|
US$ |
114.0 million |
|
Implied total consideration for the PCB Sale |
|
US$ |
521.3 million |
|
|
US$ |
439.2 million |
|
|
|
(equivalent to |
|
|
(equivalent to |
|
|
|
approximately |
|
|
approximately |
|
|
|
HK$4,040.5 |
|
|
HK$3,404.1 |
|
|
|
million) |
|
|
million) |
|
Sources: letter from the Meadville Board as set out in the Circular, Bloomberg.
The number of TTM Shares to be issued as part of the consideration for the PCB Sale
increases the total TTM Shares outstanding by 84.1% from approximately 43,186,855 shares as at
the TTM Latest Practicable Date to approximately 79,520,855 shares following the completion of
the PCB Sale.
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LETTER FROM THE IFA
6.1 TTM Share Price Performance
The following chart shows the share price performance of the TTM Shares from the Listing
Date to the TTM Latest Practicable Date.
Chart (2): TTM Share Price Performance from the Listing Date to the TTM Latest Practicable Date
Source: Bloomberg.
We note that the US$11.21 per TTM Share at the TTM Last Trading Date represents:
|
(1) |
|
a premium of approximately 0.81% to the closing price of US$11.12 per TTM Share as quoted on
the NASDAQ immediately prior to the TTM Last Trading Date; |
|
|
(2) |
|
a premium of approximately 3.70% over the average closing price of approximately US$10.81 per
TTM Share as quoted on the NASDAQ for the past ten trading days immediately prior to the TTM the
Last Trading Date; |
|
|
(3) |
|
at par with the average closing price of approximately US$11.21 per TTM Share as quoted on the
NASDAQ for the past 30 trading days immediately prior to the TTM Last Trading Date; |
|
|
(4) |
|
a premium of approximately 2.00% over the average closing price of approximately US$10.99 per
TTM Share as quoted on the NASDAQ for the past 60 trading days immediately prior to the TTM Last
Trading Date; |
|
|
(5) |
|
a premium of approximately 5.85% over the average closing price of approximately US$10.59 per
TTM Share as quoted on the NASDAQ for the past 90 trading days immediately prior to the TTM Last
Trading Date; |
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LETTER FROM THE IFA
|
(6) |
|
a premium of approximately 26.81% over the average closing price of approximately
US$8.84 per TTM Share as quoted on the NASDAQ for the past 180 trading days immediately prior
to the TTM Last Trading Date; and |
|
|
(7) |
|
a premium of approximately 10.44% to the average closing price of approximately US$10.15
per TTM Share for the period from Listing Date to the TTM Last Trading Date. |
We also note that the closing price of US$8.95 per TTM Share as at the TTM Latest
Practicable Date represents a discount of approximately 18.71% to the average closing price of
approximately US$11.01 per TTM Share for the period from the first trading date immediately
after the TTM Last Trading Date to the TTM Latest Practicable Date.
We have also compared the market performance of TTM Shares to Meadville Shares for the
period from the Listing Date to the TTM Latest Practicable Date. The following chart shows the
relative share price performance of TTM Shares and Meadville Shares for the abovementioned
period. All the share prices are rebased to 100 on the Listing Date for comparison purpose.
Chart (3): |
|
Relative Share Price Performance of TTM Shares and Meadville Shares from Listing Date to
the TTM Latest Practicable Date |
Source: Bloomberg.
Based on the chart set out above, we note that during the period from the Listing
Date to the TTM Last Trading Date, the share price movement trends of TTM Shares and Meadville
Shares were generally in line, with similar increase and decrease trends during similar
periods. We also note that the TTM Share price decreased approximately 5.3% during this period
from the Listing Date to the Last Trading Date, while Meadville Share price decreased
approximately 4.4% during the same period, representing a similar share price movement level.
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We also note that during the period from the Last Trading Date to the TTM Latest
Practicable Date, the daily closing prices of Meadville Shares were in the range of HK$2.84 to
HK$3.19 per Meadville Share. During the period from TTM Last Trading Date to the TTM Latest
Practicable Date, the daily closing prices of TTM Shares were in the range of US$8.95 to
US$12.26 per TTM Share.
6.2 Valuation Multiples of TTM Shares
The Table (5) below sets out the implied valuation multiples for TTM Shares.
Table (5): Implied Valuation Multiples for TTM Shares
(in accordance with U.S. GAAP)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Share price |
|
(US$per share) |
|
|
11.21 |
|
|
|
8.95 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(as at TTM Last |
|
|
(as at TTM Latest |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Trading Date) |
|
|
Practicable Date) |
|
Total shares outstanding |
|
(Shares) |
|
|
43,175,369 |
|
|
|
43,186,855 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(as at TTM Last |
|
|
(as at TTM Latest |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Trading Date) |
|
|
Practicable Date) |
|
Implied market capitalisation |
|
(US$million) |
|
|
484.0 |
|
|
|
386.5 |
|
Net cash(1)
|
|
(US$million) |
|
|
62.1 |
(2) |
|
|
75.8 |
(5) |
Minority interests |
|
(US$million) |
|
|
0.0 |
(2) |
|
|
0.0 |
(5) |
Implied EV |
|
(US$million) |
|
|
421.9 |
|
|
|
310.7 |
|
Net sales |
|
(US$million) |
|
|
681.0 |
(3) |
|
|
582.5 |
(6) |
EBITDA |
|
(US$million) |
|
|
(24.6 |
)(3)
|
|
|
41.8 |
(6) |
Net income (loss) |
|
(US$million) |
|
|
(36.9 |
)(3)
|
|
|
5.2 |
(6) |
Total stockholders equity |
|
(US$million) |
|
|
336.8 |
(2) |
|
|
341.3 |
(5) |
EV/Sales |
|
(Times) |
|
|
0.62 |
|
|
|
0.53 |
|
EV/EBITDA |
|
(Times) |
|
|
4.44 |
(4) |
|
|
5.23 |
(7) |
PER |
|
(Times) |
|
|
N/M |
(8) |
|
|
74.33 |
|
P/B |
|
(Times) |
|
|
1.44 |
|
|
|
1.13 |
|
Sources: Appendix IX and X of the Circular, TTM website, Bloomberg.
Notes:
|
(1) |
|
Net cash is calculated based on cash and cash equivalents plus short-term investments less
borrowings (including short-term debts, long-term debts and convertible notes if any). |
|
|
(2) |
|
As of 28 September 2009, as TTM uses a 13-week fiscal quarter and the third quarter of 2009
ended on 28 September. |
|
|
(3) |
|
For the twelve months ended 31 December 2008. |
|
|
(4) |
|
Based on TTMs 2008 EBITDA adjusted for items as described in Section 7.2 of this letter. |
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|
(5) |
|
As of 31 December 2009. |
|
|
(6) |
|
For the twelve months ended 31 December 2009. |
|
|
(7) |
|
Based on TTMs EBITDA for the twelve months ended 31 December 2009, adjusted for items as
described in Section 7.2 of this letter. Such TTM Adjusted EBITDA for twelve months ended 31
December 2009 is approximately US$59.4 million. |
|
|
(8) |
|
N/M denotes not meaningful due to net loss. |
We have also reviewed PCB manufacturing companies that are listed on the US market
exhaustively for our assessment. Based on our analysis, we identified that among PCB
manufacturing companies listed in the US, such as Multi-Fineline Electronix Inc., DDi
Corporation, IEC Electronics Corporation, and Merix Corporation, Multi-Fineline Electronix
Inc. (Multi-Fineline) had a market capitalisation of approximately US$540.6 million
(equivalent to approximately HK$4,189.8 million) as at the TTM Latest Practicable Date, which
we consider to be the only US-listed PCB manufacturing company with a comparable company size
to TTM which had a market capitalisation of approximately US$386.5 million (equivalent to
approximately HK$2,995.5 million) as at the TTM Latest Practicable Date. Based on (i) the
market capitalisation of Multi-Fineline Electronix Inc. as at the TTM Latest Practicable Date;
(ii) sales, EBITDA and net income figures for the financial year ended 30 September 2009; and
(iii) net debt, minority interest, and net assets attributable to equity holders figures as at
30 September 2009, Multi-Fineline was traded at (i) an implied EV/Sales multiple of approximately
0.52 times; (ii) an implied EV/EBITDA multiple of approximately 4.05 times; (iii) an implied PER of
approximately 11.73 times; and (iv) an implied P/B multiple of approximately 1.51 times. Based on
the implied valuation multiples of TTM Shares as at the TTM Last Trading Date and the TTM Latest
Practicable Date as set out in the above Table (5), we consider the valuation multiples of TTM
Share (other than PER) are in generally line with those of Multi-Fineline.
7. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF THE PCB BUSINESS AND TTM
7.1 Financial Performance of the PCB Business
The following table sets out the key financial information of the PCB Business for the
last three financial years ended 31 December 2006, 2007 and 2008 and for the nine months ended
30 September 2009. Independent Shareholders may refer to Appendix VI and Appendix VIII of the
Circular for more details of the financial performance of the PCB Business.
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Table (6): Key Financial Information of the PCB Business
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For the nine |
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months |
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For the financial years |
|
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ended 30 |
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(In accordance with HKFRS) |
|
ended 31 December |
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September |
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(in US$ million)(2)
|
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2006(1)
|
|
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2007(1)
|
|
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2008(1)
|
|
|
2009(1)
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Income Statement Items |
|
|
|
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|
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|
|
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|
|
Revenue |
|
|
366.3 |
|
|
|
530.1 |
|
|
|
672.6 |
|
|
|
452.3 |
|
Revenue increase/(decrease) % |
|
|
|
|
|
|
44.7 |
% |
|
|
26.9 |
% |
|
|
(10.8%) |
(3) |
EBITDA |
|
|
79.9 |
|
|
|
100.0 |
|
|
|
141.4 |
|
|
|
86.4 |
|
EBITDA margin % |
|
|
21.8 |
% |
|
|
18.9 |
% |
|
|
21.0 |
% |
|
|
19.1 |
% |
Profit before income tax |
|
|
44.4 |
|
|
|
53.8 |
|
|
|
71.8 |
|
|
|
31.4 |
|
Income tax expense |
|
|
(5.4 |
) |
|
|
(8.3 |
) |
|
|
(9.4 |
) |
|
|
(5.8 |
) |
Effective tax rate % |
|
|
12.2 |
% |
|
|
15.4 |
% |
|
|
13.1 |
% |
|
|
18.5 |
% |
Profit for the year/period |
|
|
39.0 |
|
|
|
45.5 |
|
|
|
62.4 |
|
|
|
25.6 |
|
Net margin % |
|
|
10.6 |
% |
|
|
8.6 |
% |
|
|
9.3 |
% |
|
|
5.7 |
% |
Profit attributable to the equity holders
of the PCB Business |
|
|
30.9 |
|
|
|
31.8 |
|
|
|
48.5 |
|
|
|
16.4 |
|
|
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|
|
Statement of Financial Position Items |
|
|
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|
Total assets |
|
|
457.7 |
|
|
|
871.9 |
|
|
|
1,032.7 |
|
|
|
971.3 |
|
Total liabilities |
|
|
376.2 |
|
|
|
631.9 |
|
|
|
803.5 |
|
|
|
672.7 |
|
Net debt(4)
|
|
|
181.7 |
|
|
|
281.9 |
|
|
|
359.8 |
|
|
|
350.4 |
|
Net assets attributable to the equity
holders of the PCB Business |
|
|
55.9 |
|
|
|
196.7 |
|
|
|
176.9 |
|
|
|
229.6 |
|
Net debt to net assets ratio(5)
|
|
|
3.3 |
|
|
|
1.4 |
|
|
|
2.0 |
|
|
|
1.5 |
|
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|
Statement of Cash Flow Items |
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Net cash generated from operating
activities |
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142.2 |
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179.5 |
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All financial figures are in accordance with HKFRS. Income statement and statement of cash
flow items are for the financial years ended 31 December 2006, 2007 and 2008, and for the nine
months ended 30 September 2009, and statement of financial position items are as of 31 December
2006, 2007 and 2008, and as of 30 September 2009. |
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Based on the exchange rate of US$1=HK$7.7502. |
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Net debt figures are calculated based on borrowings (including short-term borrowings
and long-term borrowings)
less cash and bank balances. |
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Net debt to net assets ratios are calculated based on net debt figures divided by
respective net assets attributable
to the equity holders of the PCB Business as at the end of the same periods. |
As set out in the table above, the revenue for the PCB Business grew rapidly for the
last three financial years ended 31 December 2006, 2007 and 2008, with a compound annual
growth rate
(CAGR) of approximately 35.5% from 2006 to 2008. The EBITDA figures for the last three financial
years ended 31 December 2006, 2007 and 2008 increased from approximately US$79.9 million
(equivalent to approximately HK$619.5 million) in 2006 to US$141.4 million (equivalent to
approximately HK$1,095.9 million) in 2008, with a CAGR of 33.0% which is in line with the revenue
growth, implying a stable EBITDA margin in the range of 18.9% to 21.8%. The profit for the year of
PCB Business also grew in line with revenue and EBITDA, increasing from approximately US$39.0
million (equivalent to approximately HK$302.6 million) in 2006 to US$62.4 million (equivalent to
approximately HK$483.7 million) in 2008, representing a steady net margin in the range of 8.6% to
10.6%.
Total assets of the PCB Business were growing rapidly with a CAGR of approximately 50.2%
from 2006 to 2008, which also represents the rapid capacity expansion of the PCB Business. The
gearing of the PCB Business remained at a high level for the last three financial years ended
31 December 2006, 2007 and 2008 with a net debt to net assets ratio of approximately 3.2 times
at the end of 2006 and approximately 2.0 times at the end of 2008.
Net cash flow used in investing activities remained negative for the last three financial
years ended 31 December 2006, 2007 and 2008, with a net cash outflow of US$173.5 million
(equivalent to approximately HK$1,345.0 million) used in investing activities in relation to
purchase of property, plant and equipment during 2008. Net cash flow generated from operating
activities remained positive for the last three financial years ended 31 December 2006, 2007
and 2008, with a net cash flow generated from operating activities of approximately US$179.5
million (equivalent to approximately HK$1,391.4 million) for 2008, which resulted in a
positive total net cash flow with some support of cash flow generated from financing
activities.
The overall steady growth of the PCB Business in the past three financial years ended 31
December 2006, 2007 and 2008 were primarily due to: (i) the growing demand for high technology
PCBs from continued infrastructure spending in the PRC; (ii) the PRC governments policies to
encourage investments focusing on high technology electronic products; and (iii) the continued
outsourcing of high technology PCB production into the PRC from the US, Europe and Japan.
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For the nine months ended 30 September 2009, the revenue of the PCB Business was
approximately US$452.3 million (equivalent to approximately HK$3,505.4 million), which was an
approximate 10.8% decrease as compared to the same period in 2008 mainly due to market
downturn. EBITDA was approximately US$86.4 million (equivalent to approximately HK$669.8
million), representing an EBITDA margin of approximately 19.1% which was in line with those
for the last three financial years ended 31 December 2006, 2007 and 2008. The gearing of the
PCB Business as at 30 September 2009 was improved with a net debt to net assets ratio of
approximately 1.5 times, primarily due to decrease in capital expenditure. For the nine months
ended 30 September 2009, net cash used in investing activities for the PCB Business decreased
to approximately US$34.1 million (equivalent to approximately HK$264.2 million) as compared to
US$136.1 million (equivalent to approximately HK$1,054.6 million) for the nine months ended 30
September 2008.
7.2 Financial Performance of TTM
Financial Performance of TTM Under U.S. GAAP
The following table sets out the audited key financial information of TTM for the last
three financial years ended 31 December 2006, 2007 and 2008 and the unaudited key financial
information of TTM for the three quarters ended 28 September 2009. Independent Shareholders
may refer to Appendix IX and Appendix X of the Circular for more details of the financial
performance of TTM.
Table (7): Key Financial Information of TTM
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Net sales |
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Notes: |
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(1) |
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All financial figures are in accordance with U.S. GAAP except for TTM Adjusted EBITDA.
Income statement and statement of cash flow items are for the financial years ended 31
December 2006, 2007 and 2008, and for the three quarters ended 28 September 2009, and
statement of financial position items are as of 31 December 2006, 2007 and 2008, and as of 28
September 2009. |
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(2) |
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As compared to the figures for the three quarters ended 29 September 2008. |
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TTM Adjusted EBITDA figures are based on EBITDA, adjusted for (i) impairment charges for
goodwill and
long-lived assets; (ii) restructuring charges; and (iii) metal reclamation gain (the TTM
Adjusted EBITDA).
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Net debt/(cash) figures are calculated based on borrowings (including short-term debts,
long-term debts and
convertible notes if any) less cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments. |
As set out
in the table above, the net sales for TTM grew rapidly for the last three
financial years ended 31 December 2006, 2007 and 2008 with a CAGR of approximately 35.8% from
2006 to 2008. The EBITDA increased by approximately 35.7% from approximately US$69.1 million
(equivalent to approximately HK$535.5 million) in 2006 to US$90.6 million (equivalent to
approximately HK$702.2 million) in 2007. EBITDA in 2008 reduced to approximately negative
US$24.6 million (equivalent to approximately negative HK$190.7 million).
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We note that TTM
recorded several items in 2008 that have significant impact on
TTMs EBITDA and result in net loss for the year, including: (i) impairment charge of goodwill
and long-lived assets in 2008 for approximately US$123.3 million (equivalent to approximately
HK$955.6 million) as a result of the annual goodwill impairment test (after considering
factors such as a weakening economy, reduced expectations for future cash flows coupled with a
decline in the market price of TTM Shares and market capitalization for a sustained period, as
indicators for potential goodwill impairment), and the write-down of certain long-lived assets
associated with specific plant facilities and assets held for sale (after considering factors
including real estate market conditions); and (ii) metal reclamation gain of approximately
US$3.7 million (equivalent to approximately HK$28.7 million) in relation to a pricing
reconciliation of metal reclamation activity attributable to a single vendor. If excluding the
abovementioned items, the TTM Adjusted EBITDA of TTM for the financial year ended 31 December
2008 would be approximately US$95.0 million (equivalent to approximately HK$736.3 million),
representing approximately 4.8% growth from approximately US$90.6 million (equivalent to
approximately HK$702.2 million) for the financial year ended 31 December 2007 and a CAGR of
approximately 17.1% from 2006 to 2008. The EBITDA margins for TTM based on the TTM Adjusted
EBITDA deteriorated from approximately 18.8% for the financial year ended 31 December 2006 to
approximately 13.9% for the financial year ended 31 December 2008. The net loss for TTM was
US$36.9 million (equivalent to approximately HK$286.0 million) for the financial year ended 31
December 2008 which was also impacted by abovementioned adjusted items, as compared to net
income of US$35.0 million (equivalent to approximately HK$271.3 million) for the financial
year ended 31 December 2006 and US$34.7 million (equivalent to approximately HK$268.9 million)
for the financial year ended 31 December 2007.
Total assets of
TTM as at the end of 2008 grew slightly to approximately US$540.2 million
(equivalent to approximately HK$4,186.7 million), which was approximately 8.3% higher than
that of 2007. TTM had a net cash position of approximately US$17.2 million (equivalent to
approximately HK$133.3 million) as at 31 December 2008, representing an improved financial
position as compared to 2007 when it had net debt of US$66.3 million (equivalent to
approximately HK$513.8 million).
TTM had net cash
inflow from operating activities of approximately US$75.6 million
(equivalent to approximately HK$585.9 million) for the financial year ended 31 December 2008.
During 2008, net cash flow generated from financing activities was also significant at
approximately US$74.8 million (equivalent to approximately HK$579.7 million), mainly from the
new issuance of convertible notes of approximately US$175.0 million (equivalent to
approximately HK$1,356.3 million).
For the three quarters
ended 28 September 2009 (i.e. for the period from 1 January 2009
to 28 September 2009), the net sales of TTM was approximately US$432.6 million (equivalent to
approximately HK$3,352.7 million), which was an approximate 16.2% decrease as compared to the
same period in 2008. EBITDA was approximately US$29.0 million (equivalent to approximately
HK$224.8 million), representing an EBITDA margin of approximately 6.7% which was lower than
those for the last two financial years ended 31 December 2006 and 2007. The TTM Adjusted
EBITDA for the three quarters ended 28 September 2009 was approximately US$44.6 million
(equivalent to approximately HK$345.7 million). Net income for the three quarters ended 28
September 2009 amounted to US$2.5 million (equivalent to approximately HK$19.4 million). The
gearing of TTM as at 28 September 2009 represented an even stronger gearing level with a
higher net cash position of approximately US$62.1 million (equivalent to approximately
HK$481.3 million).
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As disclosed by TTM on 4 February 2010, for the fourth quarter ended 31 December
2009, TTM had net sales of approximately US$149.9 million (equivalent to approximately
HK$1,161.8 million), an approximately 7.8% growth from that of third quarter ended 28
September 2009 mainly due to increase in demand. The full year net sales for the financial
year ended 31 December 2009 was approximately US$582.5 million (equivalent to approximately
HK$4,514.5 million), representing approximately 14.5% decrease from the financial year ended
31 December 2008 primarily due to weak economy and TTMs restructuring efforts during 2009.
TTM recorded net income of approximately US$2.8 million (equivalent to approximately HK$21.7
million) for the fourth quarter of 2009 as compared to net loss of approximately US$4.9
million (equivalent to approximately HK$38.0 million) for the third quarter of 2009. Net
income for the full year 2009 was approximately US$5.2 million (equivalent to approximately
HK$40.3 million) as compared to net loss of approximately US$36.9 million (equivalent to
approximately HK$286.0 million) for 2008. TTM also demonstrated strong free cash flow during
fourth quarter of 2009, increasing aggregate balance of cash and cash equivalents, restricted
cash and short-term investments by approximately US$15.0 million (equivalent to approximately
HK$116.3 million) to US$215.7 million (equivalent to approximately HK$1,671.7 million).
Based on the financial performance analysis set out above, as compared to the PCB
Business, TTM had a similar revenue/net sales growth profile for the last three financial
years ended 31 December 2006, 2007 and 2008, with net sales CAGR for 2006 to 2008 at a level
very close to that of the PCB Business. However, TTM had higher net sales volatility for the
last three financial years ended 31 December 2006, 2007 and 2008 as compared to the PCB
Business, with approximately 81.3% revenue growth in 2007 and only approximately 1.7% in 2008.
The earning margins, including EBITDA margins and net margins, of TTM are lower than those of
the PCB Business.
We also note that in the last three financial years ended 31 December 2006, 2007 and
2008, the PCB Business had the rapid growth of total assets, high gearing level and
significant net cash outflow from investing activities; while in the same period TTM had low
assets growth, low gearing, and smaller amount of net cash used in investing activities.
Therefore, based on the historical financial performance of Meadville and TTM, upon
completion of the PCB Sale, the financial position of the Combined PCB Business may improve as
compared to the PCB Business alone, as the low debt level of TTM (after taken into account the
cash component of the consideration of the PCB Sale of approximately US$114.0 million
(equivalent to approximately HK$883.8 million)) would help to improve the gearing of the
Combined PCB Business to a lower and healthier level.
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Financial Performance of TTM Under IFRS
We also note that under IFRS, TTM had a net income of approximately US$33.3 million
(equivalent to approximately HK$258.1 million) for the financial year ended 31 December 2007,
a net loss of approximately US$23.7 million (equivalent to approximately HK$183.7 million) for
the financial year ended 31 December 2008, and a net loss of approximately US$2.3 million
(equivalent to approximately HK$17.8 million) for the three quarters ended 28 September 2009
(as compared to a net income of approximately US$39.9 million (equivalent to approximately
HK$309.2 million) for the three quarters ended 29 September 2008). The primary reason for the
significant differences between U.S. GAAP and IFRS is the result of mark-to-market adjustments
on the conversion feature, convertible note hedge, and warrants related to the TTMs
convertible notes. These instruments are required to be recorded as derivatives under IFRS and
recognized as either assets or liabilities in the balance sheet at their respective fair
values. Other differences between U.S. GAAP and IFRS impacting the TTMs net income (loss)
relate to accounting for share based payments, restructuring charges, income taxes, and
changes in the convertible notes discount with related amortization. As these are only
differences due to different accounting treatments, we consider that they do not have material
impact on the underlying performance of TTM, therefore the value of TTM Shares. Independent
Shareholders may refer to Appendix IX of the Circular for additional information regarding the
U.S. GAAP to IFRS differences of TTM.
The above sets out our analysis on financial performance of the PCB Business and TTM,
which are one of the factors that we have considered. Other factors that we have considered
are set out in other sections of this letter.
8. The Laminate Sale
The consideration for the Laminate Sale is approximately HK$2,783.8 million and has been
determined by between the parties with reference to, among other things: (i) the market value
of the shareholding indirectly held by MTG Laminate on the GSST Last Trading Date of
212,288,109 GSST Shares of approximately RMB1,947.2 million (equivalent to approximately
HK$2,210.7 million) based on a 7.5% discount to the average closing price per GSST Share of
approximately RMB9.92 (the GSST Reference Price) (equivalent to approximately HK$11.26) for
the past five trading days up to and including the GSST Last Trading Date; and (ii) the
unaudited combined net assets attributable to the equity holders of Laminate Business
(excluding the value of the GSST Shares held by MTG Laminate through AVA International).
8.1 The Sale of GSST Shares
The 212,288,109 shares of GSST (the GSST Shares) that was indirectly held by MTG
Laminate as at GSST Last Trading Date represents approximately 22.2% of GSSTs total issued
share capital. GSST is a company listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange. The consideration for
the GSST Shares is determined with reference to the market value of the GSST Shares of
approximately RMB1,947.2 million based on the GSST Reference Price.
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The GSST Reference Price of approximately RMB9.18 per share (being a 7.5% discount
of the RMB9.92 per share of the average closing price for the past five trading days up to and
including the GSST Last Trading Date) represents:
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a discount of approximately 6.61% over the closing price per GSST Share of RMB9.83 quoted
on the Shanghai Stock Exchange for the last trading day immediate prior to the GSST Last
Trading Date; |
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a discount of approximately 7.46% over the closing price per GSST Share of RMB9.92 quoted
on the Shanghai Stock Exchange for the past 7 trading days up to and including the GSST Last
Trading Date; |
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a discount of approximately 2.44% over the average closing price per GSST Share of
approximately RMB9.41 as quoted on the Shanghai Stock Exchange for the past 30 trading days up
to and including the GSST Last Trading Date; |
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a premium of approximately 4.20% over the average closing price per GSST Share of
approximately RMB8.81 as quoted on the Shanghai Stock Exchange for the past 90 trading days up
to and including the GSST Last Trading Date; and |
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a premium of approximately 18.30% over the average closing price per GSST Share of
approximately RMB7.76 as quoted on the Shanghai Stock Exchange for the past 180 trading days
up to and including the GSST Last Trading Date. |
GSST is incorporated in the PRC whose shares are listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange.
GSST Shares are A shares which can only be traded by residents of the PRC or international
investors under the China Qualified Foreign Institutional Investors (QFII) regulations. The
Laminate Sale provides an opportunity for the Independent Shareholders to realise their
investment in the Laminate Business. We have also reviewed the divestment transactions of
PRC-listed companies in order to assess whether the
7.5% discount applied to the market value of GSST to reach the GSST Reference Price is fair
and reasonable. We have selected the minority-stake divestment transactions based on the selection
criteria that: (i) the target companies are PRC-based companies listed on the Shanghai Stock
Exchange where GSST is also listed; (ii) the underlying equity stakes that were sold were minority
stakes and at a similar shareholding level (in our selection, such level is higher than 20% and
lower than 30%) as Meadvilles shareholding in GSST; (iii) the nature of the minority equity
transactions were divestment; and (iv) the transactions were generally in normal commercial terms
and to the best of our knowledge were neither related-party transactions nor other share-transfer
transactions that were not under commercial terms (that is, excluding transactions such as
transferring of existing shares under court order and auction of existing shares by court).
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We have conducted our analysis and identified ten divestment transactions since 2007
based on the abovementioned selection criteria, being all the transactions that we consider to
be the closest comparables (after taking into consideration the factors as set out in the
abovementioned selection criteria) to the sale of GSST Shares. We set out in the table below
all such divestment transactions and their relevant premium/(discount) levels to their
respective average market prices prior to the time when the transactions were announced.
Table (8): Minority Stake Divestment Transactions on the Shanghai Stock Exchange
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01 August 2009 |
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Ningxia Dayuan Chemical Co
Limited |
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25.4 |
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Zhejiang King Refrigeration
Industry Co Limited |
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21.3 |
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0.92 |
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11.01 |
% |
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17.12 |
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03 November 2008 |
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Dalian Sun Asia Tourism
Holding Co Limited |
|
|
24.0 |
% |
|
|
97.18 |
% |
|
|
110.84 |
% |
|
|
89.19 |
% |
24 January 2008 |
|
Yinchuan Xinhua Department
Store Co Limited |
|
|
29.3 |
% |
|
|
(63.12 |
%) |
|
|
(65.19 |
%) |
|
|
(66.29 |
%) |
27 October 2007 |
|
Suntek Technology Co Limited |
|
|
27.2 |
% |
|
|
(81.85 |
%) |
|
|
(83.78 |
%) |
|
|
(84.45 |
%) |
16 August 2007 |
|
Hubei Qianjiang
Pharmaceutical Co Limited |
|
|
29.9 |
% |
|
|
16.50 |
% |
|
|
9.21 |
% |
|
|
(1.91 |
%) |
28 June 2007 |
|
Beijing Jingneng Thermal
Power Co Limited |
|
|
26.0 |
% |
|
|
(64.65 |
%) |
|
|
(66.05 |
%) |
|
|
(64.17 |
%) |
28 June 2007 |
|
Tianjin Marine Shipping Co
Limited |
|
|
29.9 |
% |
|
|
(89.45 |
%) |
|
|
(89.62 |
%) |
|
|
(87.11 |
%) |
21 May 2007 |
|
Nantong Jiangshan
Agrochemical & Chemicals Co
Limited |
|
|
28.0 |
% |
|
|
(32.80 |
%) |
|
|
(19.05 |
%) |
|
|
0.09 |
% |
26 March 2007 |
|
Lingyun Industrial Corp
Limited |
|
|
23.7 |
% |
|
|
(65.08 |
%) |
|
|
(62.62 |
%) |
|
|
(57.62 |
%) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Average |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(31.90 |
%) |
|
|
(28.42 |
%) |
|
|
(27.49 |
%) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
16 November 2009 |
|
GSST |
|
|
22.2 |
% |
|
|
(6.61 |
%) |
|
|
(7.46 |
%) |
|
|
(2.44 |
%) |
Sources: The Shanghai Stock Exchange, Dealogic, Bloomberg
-112-
LETTER FROM THE IFA
The discounts of GSST Reference Price to: (i) the last closing price, (ii) the
average closing price for the past 7 trading days up to and including the GSST Last Trading
Date, and (iii) the average closing price for the past 30 trading days up to and including the
GSST Last Trading Date are all significantly lower than the average corresponding discounts of
minority stake divestitures on the Shanghai Stock Exchange from 2007 to GSST Last Trading
Date. Therefore, we are of the view that the GSST Reference Price is fair and reasonable as
compared to other minority stake acquisitions on the Shanghai Stock Exchange.
We also note that if Meadville decides, subject to compliance with the requirements of
the applicable PRC laws and regulations, to sell any of its shareholding in GSST prior to the
Completion Date at a sale price per GSST Share above the GSST Reference Price, Meadville will
distribute the incremental net amount (after any applicable transaction expenses and taxes)
above the GSST Reference Price for each GSST Share that is sold, assuming the Transactions
have been completed, to the Shareholders as dividends on the Distribution Date. Therefore,
there may be potential upside on the consideration of the sale of GSST Shares which may be
subject to the increase of GSST Share price and other factors that may occur during the period
until the Completion Date.
We note that Meadville announced on 4 February 2010 that Meadville (through AVA
International) disposed of an aggregate of 47,000,000 GSST shares (the GSST Sale Shares) for
a total consideration of RMB518,750,000 (equivalent to approximately HK$588,936,875), which is
equivalent to an average sale price of approximately RMB11.04 (equivalent to approximately
HK$12.53) per GSST Sale Share, on 3 February 2010 and 4 February 2010. Meadville will announce
by way of announcement and/or on its website (http://www.meadvillegroup.com) as soon as
practicable and in any event on or before the Distribution Date, the exact amount of the
incremental net amount per GSST Sale Share (after any applicable transaction expenses and
taxes) above the GSST Reference Price which will form part of the cash amount available for
distribution to the Shareholders under the Proposed Distribution (if any). In the event that
such incremental net amount is distributed to the Shareholders under the Proposed
Distribution, such amount will be the prevailing exchange rate for RMB into HK$ on or before
the Distribution Date. As at the Latest Practicable Date, Meadville (through AVA
International) held 165,288,109 GSST shares representing 17.3% of the issued share capital of
GSST.
8.2 The Unlisted Assets under the Laminate Business
The unlisted assets under the Laminate Business (the Unlisted Laminate Assets)
primarily are the unlisted investment of approximately 25.00% equity interest in SSST held by
the Laminate Business and approximately 93.71% equity interest in Mica-Ava (Far East)
Industrial Limited and Mica-Ava (Guangzhou) Material Company Ltd.
The implied consideration for the Unlisted Laminate Assets is approximately HK$573.1
million, being the consideration for the Laminate Sale of approximately HK$2,783.8 million
less the consideration for the GSST Shares of approximately RMB1,947.2 million (equivalent to
approximately HK$2,210.7 million). This is approximately equal to the unaudited net assets of
approximately HK$572.5 million of the Unlisted Laminate Assets as at 30 September 2009 based
on the management accounts of Meadville.
-113-
LETTER FROM THE IFA
We note that the Unlisted Laminate Assets had net loss of approximately HK$31.9
million for the financial year ended 31 December 2008 and a small net profit of approximately
HK$9.2 million for the nine months ended 30 September 2009.
8.3 Promissory Notes
We understand that as part of the consideration for the Laminate Sale, Meadville will
receive three Promissory Notes in the aggregate principal amounts of approximately HK$2,647.2
million from Top Mix on the Completion Date. The Promissory Notes will bear interest at the
rate equal to the applicable HIBOR for the period from the date of issue of the Promissory
Notes up to, but excluding, the Distribution Date. The Promissory Notes will not bear any
interest subsequent to the Distribution Date. The interest accruing on the Promissory Notes
from the date of issue of the Promissory Notes up to, but excluding, the Distribution Date
will be paid by Top Mix on the Distribution Date and will form part of the cash amount
available for distribution to the Shareholders.
As set out in the Circular, the Distribution Date is expected to be within 30 days after
the Completion Date. Therefore the HIBOR to be applied to the Promissory Notes is expected to
be the HIBOR for Hong Kong dollar for a period of one month.
According to Bloomberg, the one-month Hong Kong dollar HIBOR as at the Last Trading Date
was 0.07964%. We have also reviewed the comparable bank deposit rate as a guidance as to
whether HIBOR is a reasonable rate to use. According to the tariff of the Hongkong and
Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) in Hong Kong, the one-month deposit rate of HK$1 million
or above for corporate commercial accounts is at 0.01%, which is significantly lower than the
corresponding HIBOR. Therefore we are of the view that it is fair and reasonable to use HIBOR
for the interest of the Promissory Notes.
As stated in the letter from the Meadville Board, after PCB Sale, the Meadville Directors
(other than members of the IBC who have expressed their view in the letter from the IBC in the
Circular) are of the view that the Laminate Business alone is not an attractive business for
Meadville as a listed company. In view of this, the Laminate Sale and the Proposal provide an
opportunity for the Independent Shareholders to realise their investments in respect of the
Laminate Business. We also note that the Laminate Sale is conditional upon, among other
conditions, the approval of the PCB Sale.
As shown above, the Laminate Business comprises of a holding of approximately 17.3% of
GSSTs total issued share capital (after the sale of GSST Sale Shares) and the Unlisted
Laminate Assets. GSST and SSST (which is 75% owned by GSST and 25% owned by AVA International
Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Meadville) are principally engaged in the manufacturing
and distribution of, among other things, prepreg and laminate and are suppliers of such
materials to Meadville Group for the PCB Business. According to the Management, Meadville does
not have day to day management control of GSST. As shown above, the Unlisted Laminate Business
recorded a loss for the year ended 31 December 2008 and a small profit for the nine months
ended 30 September 2009. Based on our assessment above, Meadville would be a small listed
company with the Laminate Business alone. Taking into consideration of the listing costs
associated with a listed company, we are of the view that it is in the interests of Meadville
and the Shareholders as a whole to sell the Laminate Business and withdraw from listing.
-114-
LETTER FROM THE IFA
9. Withdrawal Proposal
In conjunction with and as a condition precedent to the Proposed Distribution, the
Meadville Directors propose to withdraw the listing of Meadville Shares on the Stock Exchange.
Pursuant to the Listing Rules, a voluntary withdrawal of listing of Meadville Shares
would require a reasonable cash alternative or other reasonable alternative being offered to
the Independent Shareholders.
9.1 Proposed Distribution Components
Pursuant to the Proposed Distribution, not taking into account the accrued interest on
the Promissory Notes to be paid as at the Distribution Date, or the amount of the net cash
proceeds of sale of any of the TTM Shares for which option (c) (as described in the
sub-section headed Election in relation to TTM Shares of the letter from the Meadville Board
as set out in the Circular) is elected by the relevant Shareholders, or any amount equal to
the incremental net amount above the GSST Reference Price for each GSST share that is sold,
each Independent Shareholder will receive cash and TTM Shares as a dividend from Meadville as
follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Approximately HK$1.867 in cash and 0.0185 TTM
Share(notes)
|
|
for every Meadville Share |
Notes:
|
|
|
(1) |
|
Independent Shareholders have the option to receive net cash proceeds of the sale of TTM
Shares, as set out in detail in Section 9.5 below. |
|
(2) |
|
Shareholders will only be distributed the nearest whole number of TTM shares (i.e. rounded down
to the nearest whole number) to which they are entitled under the Proposed Distribution. |
-115-
LETTER FROM THE IFA
Instead of cash, the Controlling Shareholders will receive, subject to the relevant
proposed resolutions to be approved at the EGM, the cash component of their dividends in the
form of the Promissory Notes. Although the composition of the Proposed Distribution for the
Independent Shareholders differs from that for the Controlling Shareholders, the aggregate
value of the Proposed Distribution per Meadville Share is the same for all the Shareholders as
shown in the table below:
Table (9): The Proposed Distribution to the Shareholders
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proposed Distribution per Meadville Share |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash Component |
|
|
Promissory Notes |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Approximate |
|
|
(HK$) |
|
|
(HK$)(2)
|
|
|
TTM Shares |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
number of |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Per |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Meadville |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Per |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Per |
|
|
Total |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Meadville |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Approximate |
|
|
Shares |
|
|
Total |
|
|
Meadville |
|
|
Total |
|
|
Meadville |
|
|
number |
|
|
Per |
|
|
Share |
|
|
Aggregate |
|
|
|
Shareholding |
|
|
Held |
|
|
(HK$ |
|
|
Share |
|
|
(HK$ |
|
|
Share |
|
|
of TTM |
|
|
Meadville |
|
|
Value |
|
|
Amount |
|
Shareholders |
|
(%)(1)
|
|
|
(000)(1)
|
|
|
million) |
|
|
(HK$) |
|
|
million) |
|
|
(HK$) |
|
|
Shares(3)
|
|
|
Share |
|
|
(HK$)(4)
|
|
|
(HK$) |
|
|
Independent
Shareholders |
|
|
27.8 |
% |
|
|
546,439 |
|
|
|
1,020.4 |
|
|
|
1.867 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10,109,122 |
|
|
|
0.0185 |
|
|
|
1.283 |
|
|
|
3.15 |
|
Controlling
Shareholders: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mr. Tang |
|
|
12.0 |
% |
|
|
235,305 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
439.4 |
|
|
|
1.867 |
|
|
|
4,353,143 |
|
|
|
0.0185 |
|
|
|
1.283 |
|
|
|
3.15 |
|
Su Sih |
|
|
57.5 |
% |
|
|
1,129,895 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,110.0 |
|
|
|
1.867 |
|
|
|
20,903,057 |
|
|
|
0.0185 |
|
|
|
1.283 |
|
|
|
3.15 |
|
Top Mix |
|
|
2.7 |
% |
|
|
52,361 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
97.8 |
|
|
|
1.867 |
|
|
|
968,678 |
|
|
|
0.0185 |
|
|
|
1.283 |
|
|
|
3.15 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
|
1,964,000 |
|
|
|
1,020.4 |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
2,647.2 |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
36,334,000 |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Notes:
|
|
|
(1) |
|
As of the Latest Practicable Date. |
|
(2) |
|
Based on the consideration in the form of the Promissory Notes of approximately HK$2,647.2
million that will be distributed to the Controlling Shareholders only, and 1,417,561,000 Meadville
Shares held by the Controlling Shareholders. |
|
(3) |
|
Pursuant to the letter from the Meadville Board as set out in the Circular, the TTM Shares to
be distributed to Mr. Tang and Top Mix through the Proposed Distribution will be transferred to Su Sih on the
Distribution date as directed by Mr. Tang and Top Mix. |
|
(4) |
|
Based on the closing price of US$8.95 (equivalent to approximately HK$69.36) per TTM Share as
at the TTM Latest Practicable Date. |
Cash component (or Promissory Notes in the case of the Controlling Shareholders) and
TTM Shares (as at the Latest Practicable Date) account for approximately 59.3% and 40.7% of
the Proposed Distribution of HK$3.15.
-116-
LETTER FROM THE IFA
The Proposed Distribution of approximately HK$3.15 per Meadville Share, not taking
into account the accrued interest of the Promissory Notes to be paid as at the Distribution
Date or any amount equal to the incremental net amount above GSST Reference Price for each
GSST Share that is sold, represents:
|
(1) |
|
a premium of approximately 3.62% over the closing price of HK$3.04 per Meadville Share as
quoted on the Stock Exchange on the Latest Practicable Date; |
|
|
(2) |
|
a premium of approximately 46.51% over the last trading price of HK$2.15 per Meadville
Share as quoted on the Stock Exchange on the Last Trading Date; |
|
|
(3) |
|
a premium of approximately 22.57% over the average closing price of approximately HK$2.57
per Meadville Share as quoted on the Stock Exchange for the past ten trading days up to and
including the Last Trading Date; |
|
|
(4) |
|
a premium of approximately 37.55% over the average closing price of approximately HK$2.29
per Meadville Share as quoted on the Stock Exchange for the past 30 trading days up to and
including the Last Trading Date; |
|
|
(5) |
|
a premium of approximately 54.41% over the average closing price of approximately HK$2.04
per Meadville Share as quoted on the Stock Exchange for the past 60 trading days up to and
including the Last Trading Date; |
|
|
(6) |
|
a premium of approximately 66.67% over the average closing price of approximately HK$1.89
per Meadville Share as quoted on the Stock Exchange for the past 90 trading days up to and
including the Last Trading Date; |
|
|
(7) |
|
a premium of approximately 117.24% over the average closing price of approximately HK$1.45
per Meadville Share as quoted on the Stock Exchange for the past 180 trading days up to and
including the Last Trading Date; and |
|
|
(8) |
|
a premium of approximately 112.84% to the audited consolidated net assets attributable to
the Shareholders of approximately HK$1.48 per Meadville Share as at 30 September 2009 based on
1,964,000,000 Meadville Shares in issue as at 30 September 2009. |
9.2 Exchange Risk
As the cash component of the consideration for the PCB Sale will be paid to Meadville in
the United States dollar (the US dollar), the respective amount that will be distributed to
the Independent Shareholders as part of the Proposed Distribution in respect of such
consideration will be at the prevailing Hong Kong dollar equivalent of approximately US$114.0
million on or before the Distribution Date. Therefore, the Independent Shareholders will bear
the exchange risk of such cash component during the period until the Distribution Date.
-117-
LETTER FROM THE IFA
As at the Last Trading Date, the exchange rate of US dollar to Hong Kong dollar was
at 7.7502. According to the Linked Exchange Rate System established by the Hong Kong
government, the Hong Kong dollar is officially linked to the US dollar, with a narrow
convertibility zone of 7.75 to 7.85. We are not aware of any potential changes in such system
in the short-term.
We noted that the exchange rate of US dollar to Hong Kong dollar as at the Last Trading
Date was very close to the low end of the permitted trading band. Any appreciation of US
dollar against Hong Kong dollar to the extent that US$1=HK$7.85 would be potential upside of
the cash component and in the interest of the Independent Shareholders. We note that as at the
Latest Practicable Date, the exchange rate of US dollar to Hong Kong dollar was at 7.7708.
9.3 The Liquidity of the TTM Shares
In relation to the component of the Proposed Distribution comprising TTM Shares,
Shareholders will be given an option to either:
|
(a) |
|
receive the TTM Shares in electronic form through the facilities of the TTM Transfer
Agent; |
|
|
(b) |
|
receive the TTM Shares in such Shareholders nominated U.S. securities account; or |
|
|
(c) |
|
receive, in lieu of the TTM Shares to which such Shareholder would otherwise have been
entitled, the net cash proceeds of sale of such TTM Shares sold through the Dealing Facility
referred to in the letter from the Meadville Board as set out in the Circular |
TTM Shares are listed on NASDAQ Global Select Market. We have reviewed the trading volume
statistics of the TTM Shares and compared it to those of the Meadville Shares, in order to
assess the liquidity of the TTM Shares as compared to the Meadville Shares. The table below
sets out the trading volume statistics of both TTM Shares and the Meadville Shares for
comparison purpose.
Table (10): Trading Statistics of Meadville Shares and the TTM Shares
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Meadville |
|
|
TTM |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total issued share capital (shares) as at Last Trading Date/TTM
Last Trading Date(1)
|
|
|
1,964,000,000 |
|
|
|
43,175,369 |
|
Total free float (shares) as at Last Trading Date/TTM Last
Trading Date(2)
|
|
|
546,439,000 |
|
|
|
43,175,369 |
|
|
|
|
(27.8 |
%) |
|
|
(100.0 |
%) |
-118-
LETTER FROM THE IFA
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Average |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Average |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Average |
|
|
daily |
|
|
Average daily |
|
|
Average |
|
|
daily |
|
|
Average daily |
|
|
|
daily |
|
|
trading |
|
|
trading volume as |
|
|
daily |
|
|
trading |
|
|
trading volume as |
|
|
|
trading |
|
|
value |
|
|
% of total |
|
|
% of free |
|
|
trading |
|
|
value |
|
|
% of total |
|
|
% of free |
|
Period |
|
volume |
|
|
(US$)(3)
|
|
|
shares |
|
|
float |
|
|
volume |
|
|
(US$)(3)
|
|
|
shares |
|
|
float |
|
|
10-day average prior to the
Last Trading Date/TTM
Last Trading Date(1)
|
|
|
5,648,400 |
|
|
|
1,894,019 |
|
|
|
0.29 |
% |
|
|
1.03 |
% |
|
|
269,444 |
|
|
|
2,926,334 |
|
|
|
0.62 |
% |
|
|
0.62 |
% |
30-day average prior to the
Last Trading Date/TTM
Last Trading Date(1)
|
|
|
3,907,817 |
|
|
|
1,210,640 |
|
|
|
0.20 |
% |
|
|
0.72 |
% |
|
|
259,839 |
|
|
|
2,936,494 |
|
|
|
0.60 |
% |
|
|
0.60 |
% |
90-day average prior to the
Last Trading Date/TTM
Last Trading Date(1)
|
|
|
2,767,653 |
|
|
|
725,695 |
|
|
|
0.14 |
% |
|
|
0.51 |
% |
|
|
264,132 |
|
|
|
2,818,911 |
|
|
|
0.61 |
% |
|
|
0.61 |
% |
180-day average prior to
the Last Trading
Date/TTM Last Trading
Date (1)
|
|
|
3,714,947 |
|
|
|
730,473 |
|
|
|
0.19 |
% |
|
|
0.68 |
% |
|
|
297,844 |
|
|
|
2,568,390 |
|
|
|
0.69 |
% |
|
|
0.69 |
% |
Source: Bloomberg
Notes:
|
|
|
(1) |
|
The last trading date for the Meadville Shares is the Last Trading Date at 30 October 2009,
while the last trading date for the TTM Shares is the TTM Last Trading Date at 13 November 2009. |
|
(2) |
|
Free float is defined as those shares held in public hands. |
|
(3) |
|
Average daily trading values for Meadville are translated into US dollar using the exchange
rate of US$1=HK$7.7502. |
We note that the trading volume of TTM Shares during the periods prior to the TTM
Last Trading Date was broadly consistent, with an average daily trading volume range of
between 0.60% and 0.69% of the total issued share capital of TTM, and an average daily trading
volume range of between 0.60% and 0.69% of total free float. The average daily trading values
of TTM shares during the periods prior to the TTM Last Trading Date also suggest a narrow
range from approximately US$2,568,390 (equivalent to approximately HK$19,905,536) to
US$2,936,494 (equivalent to approximately HK$22,758,416).
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We have also compared the trading statistics of Meadville Shares to those of the TTM
Shares for the periods prior to the Last Trading Date or TTM Last Trading Date, and note that:
|
(1) |
|
the average daily trading volumes of TTM Shares in terms of percentage of the total issued
share capital are significantly higher than those of the Meadville Shares for the periods from 10
trading days to 180 trading days prior to the Last Trading Date, which ranges from
0.14% to 0.29% of the total issued share capital of Meadville; |
|
|
(2) |
|
TTM has a significantly higher free float percentage of approximately 100.0% as at TTM
Last Trading Date than the free float percentage of approximately 27.8% for Meadville as at
the Last Trading Date; |
|
|
(3) |
|
the 10 trading days and 30 trading days average daily trading volumes of TTM Shares in
terms of percentage of free float are both lower than the corresponding average daily trading
volumes of the Meadville Shares. However, the 90 trading days and 180 trading days average
daily trading volumes of TTM Shares in terms of percentage of free float are both higher than
the corresponding average daily trading volumes of the Meadville Shares; and |
|
|
(4) |
|
the average daily trading values of TTM Shares are significantly higher than those of
Meadville for the periods from 10 trading days to 180 trading days prior to the Last Trading
Date. |
Based on our comparison analysis as set out above, we consider that TTM Shares generally
represent better trading liquidity than the Meadville Shares.
In addition, as TTM Shares are listed on NASDAQ Global Select Market, we have also
reviewed the trading statistics of Multi-Fineline, which we consider to be a comparable size
PCB manufacturing company also listed on NASDAQ as set out in Section 6 of this letter. Table
(11) below sets out the trading statistics of both TTM Shares and the shares of Multi-Fineline
for comparison purpose.
Table (11): Trading Statistics of Multi-Fineline Shares and the TTM Shares
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Multi-Fineline |
|
|
TTM |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total issued share capital (shares) as at TTM Last Trading Date |
|
|
25,381,000 |
|
|
|
43,175,369 |
|
Total free float (shares) as at TTM Last Trading Date(1)
|
|
|
10,563,948 |
|
|
|
43,175,369 |
|
|
|
|
(41.6 |
%) |
|
|
(100.0 |
%) |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Average |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Average |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Average |
|
|
daily |
|
|
Average daily |
|
|
Average |
|
|
daily |
|
|
Average daily |
|
|
|
daily |
|
|
trading |
|
|
trading volume as |
|
|
daily |
|
|
trading |
|
|
trading volume as |
|
|
|
trading |
|
|
value |
|
|
% of total |
|
|
% of free |
|
|
trading |
|
|
value |
|
|
% of total |
|
|
% of free |
|
Period |
|
volume |
|
|
(US$)(3) |
|
|
shares |
|
|
float |
|
|
volume |
|
|
(US$)(3) |
|
|
shares |
|
|
float |
|
|
10-day average prior to
TTM Last Trading Date |
|
|
159,200 |
|
|
|
4,286,759 |
|
|
|
0.63 |
% |
|
|
1.51 |
% |
|
|
269,444 |
|
|
|
2,926,334 |
|
|
|
0.62 |
% |
|
|
0.62 |
% |
30-day average prior to
TTM Last Trading Date |
|
|
124,021 |
|
|
|
3,387,284 |
|
|
|
0.49 |
% |
|
|
1.17 |
% |
|
|
259,839 |
|
|
|
2,936,494 |
|
|
|
0.60 |
% |
|
|
0.60 |
% |
90-day average prior to
TTM Last Trading Date |
|
|
118,647 |
|
|
|
3,137,457 |
|
|
|
0.47 |
% |
|
|
1.12 |
% |
|
|
264,132 |
|
|
|
2,818,911 |
|
|
|
0.61 |
% |
|
|
0.61 |
% |
180-day average prior to
TTM Last Trading Date |
|
|
124,198 |
|
|
|
2,774,653 |
|
|
|
0.49 |
% |
|
|
1.18 |
% |
|
|
297,844 |
|
|
|
2,568,390 |
|
|
|
0.69 |
% |
|
|
0.69 |
% |
Source: Bloomberg
Note:
(1) |
|
Free float is defined as those shares held in public hands. |
|
|
|
Based on the trading statistics comparison as set out in Table (11) above, we note that: |
|
(1) |
|
the average daily trading volumes of TTM Shares in terms of percentage of the total issued
share capital are generally higher than those of Multi-Fineline shares for the periods prior
to the TTM Last Trading Date, except for the period of 10 trading days prior to TTM Last
Trading Date during which the average daily trading volumes of TTM Shares is slight lower than
that of Multi-Finieline in terms of percentage of total issued share capital; |
|
|
(2) |
|
TTM has a significantly higher free float percentage of 100.0% than the free float
percentage of approximately 41.6% for Multi-Fineline as at TTM Last Trading Date; |
|
|
(3) |
|
the average daily trading volumes of TTM Shares in terms of percentage of free float are
significantly lower than those of Multi-Fineline shares for the periods prior to the TTM Last
Trading Date, mainly due to higher free float percentage of TTM Shares; and |
|
|
(4) |
|
the average daily trading values of TTM Shares are generally lower than those of
Multi-Fineline shares for the periods prior to the Last Trading Date, partly due to lower
market capitalisation of TTM. |
As other listed US PCB companies as mentioned in above Section 6 of this letter,
including DDi Corporation (market capitalisation of approximately US$83.5 million as at the
TTM Latest Practicable Date), IEC Electronics Corporation (market capitalisation of approximately
US$42.3 million as at the TTM Latest Practicable Date), and Merix Corporation (market
capitalisation of approximately US$54.1 million as at the TTM Latest Practicable Date) are
much smaller than TTM in terms of market capitalisation, we do not compare their trading
statistics to those of TTM.
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Based on our comparison analysis as set out above, we consider that TTM Shares
generally represent reasonable trading liquidity as compared to that of the US PCB comparable
company.
9.4 |
|
Options to Receive TTM Shares in Electronic Form through the Facilities of TTM Transfer Agent
or in Shareholders Nominated Securities Accounts |
The Independent Shareholders have the option to receive TTM Shares in their nominated
U.S. securities account should they choose option (b) (as described in the sub-section headed
Election in relation to TTM Shares of the letter from the Meadville Board as set out in the
Circular). The Independent Shareholders may also elect to receive TTM Shares in electronic
form through the facilities of the TTM Transfer Agent should they choose option (a) (as
described in the sub-section headed Election in relation to TTM Shares of the letter from
the Meadville Board as set out in the Circular). For those Independent Shareholders who choose
option (a), the TTM Shares will be held at the TTM Transfer Agent, an independent third party,
for and on behalf of those Independent Shareholders for three years after completion of the
Transactions. During that period, those Independent Shareholders may instruct the TTM Transfer
Agent to sell the TTM Shares or to transfer such shares to their securities account with a
nominated U.S. broker. Further details are set out in the letter from the Meadville Board and
Appendix I of the Circular.
The Independent Shareholder should be aware that should they choose to receive TTM Shares
as part of the Proposed Distribution, their investment will be exposed to relevant regulations
and potential risks in the US equity market which may be different from those in the Hong Kong
equity market that the Independent Shareholders have invested prior to the completion of PCB
Sale. Further information is set out in Appendix III of the Circular.
As stated in Appendix I to the Circular, the Independent Shareholders who elect to
receive and hold TTM Shares as part of the Proposed Distribution may be subject to U.S.
federal backup withholding tax of up to 30% on distributions paid in cash by TTM and/or
proceeds received upon a subsequent sale or disposition of the TTM Shares if Non-U.S.
Shareholders and U.S. Shareholders fail to return a completed and signed U.S. Internal Revenue
Service Form W-8BEN or U.S. Internal Revenue Service Form W-9, as applicable.
According to Appendix I to the Circular, distributions paid in cash by TTM to a Non-U.S.
Shareholder will generally be subject to U.S. federal withholding tax at a 30% rate subject to
reduction or complete exemption under an applicable income tax treaty, if such Non-U.S.
Shareholder provides an Internal Revenue Service Form W-8BEN certifying that it is: (a) not a
U.S. person for U.S. federal income tax purposes; and (b) entitled to such treaty benefits. As
there is presently no income tax treaty in force between Hong Kong and the United States,
Shareholders who are Non-U.S. Shareholders resident in Hong Kong and who elect option (a) on
the Form of Election will be subject to U.S. federal withholding tax at a tax rate of 30% on
distributions paid in cash by TTM. Upon the sale, exchange or other disposition of TTM Shares
(other than in the case of a redemption, which may be subject to withholding tax as a
distribution as described in the preceding sentence), such Shareholders should not generally be subject to U.S. federal withholding
tax, but the exact amount of U.S. federal withholding tax to be imposed, if any, will depend
on the particular circumstances of such Shareholder.
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For the Independent Shareholders who elect to choose the option (a) referred to in the
Section 9.3 above (that is, to receive the TTM Shares in electronic form through the facilities of the TTM
Transfer Agent), they will also be subject to an administrative fee of US$15.00 per transaction and
a commission of US$0.10 per TTM Share that is sold when he/she/it sells the TTM Shares that are to
be distributed to them.
As stated in Appendix III of the Circular, TTM has not declared or paid cash dividend
since 2000. TTM currently plans to retain any earnings to finance the growth of its business
rather than to pay cash dividend on its common stock.
Independent Shareholders should also be aware of certain risks related to the PCB Sale,
the Combined PCB Business, the Combined PCB Businesss international operations, and
investment in TTM Shares as set out in the letter from the Meadville Board and Appendix III of
the Circular. Furthermore, if Independent Shareholders intend to hold onto the TTM Shares for
sale at a later stage by themselves, they should consider the volatility of TTM Share price,
particularly during the Sale Period when the TTM Shares are sold through the Dealing Facility
as described in Section 9.5 of this letter.
Independent Shareholders are advised to seek their own professional tax advice before
electing the option on the Form of Election in which they would like to receive the component
of the Proposed Distribution comprising the TTM Shares.
9.5 Option to Receive Net Cash Proceeds from Disposal of TTM Shares
As set out in the Table (9) above, among the 36,334,000 new TTM Shares to be issued to
the Shareholders, approximately 10,109,122 new TTM shares are to be issued to the Independent
Shareholders, representing approximately 27.8% of the 36,334,000 new TTM Shares to be issued
as part of the consideration of the PCB Sale and approximately 12.7% of the total enlarged TTM
Shares outstanding of 79,520,855 shares following the completion of the PCB Sale.
The Independent Shareholders should be aware that Meadville provides the option to
receive, in lieu of the TTM Shares to which such Shareholder would otherwise have been
entitled, the net cash proceeds of the sale of the TTM Shares sold through the Dealing
Facility. The Dealing Facility will be provided by Meadville to Shareholders who have elected
option (c) (as described in the sub-section headed Election in relation to TTM Shares of the
letter from the Meadville Board as set out in the Circular), or who are deemed to have elected
option (c) (as described in the sub-section headed Election in relation to TTM Shares of the
letter from the Meadville Board as set out in the Circular). As stated in the letter from the
Meadville Board in the Circular, the TTM Shares to be sold through the Dealing Facility will
be aggregated and sold in one or more transactions in private or public transactions, on
NASDAQ, in over-the-counter market, in negotiated transactions or otherwise from time to time
during the Sale Period by (a) placing agent(s) or (an) underwriter(s) (who will be (a) third
party(ies) to be appointed by TTM with the consent of Meadville. Any decision regarding the
manner, time and price at which such TTM Shares are sold through the Dealing Facility and the
appointment of the placing agent(s) or underwriter(s) (if applicable) will be made by the
Meadville Board, which will have regard to the prevailing market conditions, the customary market
terms for such securities transaction and the interests of those Shareholders who have elected
or deemed to have elected option
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(c) above. Each relevant Shareholder will receive the same net cash proceeds of sale per whole
TTM Share when the net cash proceeds from the sale are remitted to the relevant Shareholders and we
consider that it is fair and reasonable. The Independent Shareholders should also be aware that
should they choose option (c) (as described in the sub-section headed Election in relation to TTM
Shares of the letter from the Meadville Board as set out in the Circular), the actual net cash
proceeds they will receive will be: (i) subject to the actual selling price of the TTM Shares (the
Selling Price), which may be different from the US$8.95 (equivalent to approximately HK$69.36)
per TTM Share as at the TTM Latest Practicable Date; and (ii) net of certain transaction expenses
in connection with the sale of such TTM Shares.
Pursuant to the letter from the Meadville Board as set out in the Circular, the TTM
Shares to be distributed to Mr. Tang and Top Mix by Meadville through the Proposed
Distribution will be transferred to Su Sih on the Distribution Date as directed by Mr. Tang
and Top Mix. Su Sih, as one of the Relevant Tang Shareholders, has undertaken that it will
not, for a period of 18 months after the completion of the PCB Sale, transfer or dispose of
any TTM Shares (other than (i) to other Relevant Tang Shareholders or their respective
affiliates or TTM or its subsidiaries; or (ii) pursuant to a Recommended Proposal or
transaction approved by the TTM Board).
Should all the Independent Shareholders choose option (c) (as described in the
sub-section headed Election in relation to TTM Shares of the letter from the Meadville Board
as set out in the Circular) to receive net cash proceeds from the sale of TTM Shares to be
distributed to them, a total of approximately 10,109,122 TTM Shares, or approximately 12.7% of
total enlarged TTM Shares outstanding following the completion of PCB Sale, would be available
for sale. We are not in the position to forecast any TTM Share price movement in relation to
such sale of up to approximately 12.7% of total enlarged TTM Shares outstanding following the completion of PCB Sale. However, the
Independent Shareholders should be aware of such potential market price movement of TTM Shares, and
its impact on the Proposed Distribution per Meadville Share as a whole. Furthermore, as stated in
the letter from the Meadville Board in the Circular, it is currently anticipated that the relevant
TTM Shares are likely to be sold at a discount (the Placing Discount) to the market price of the
TTM Shares at the time of sale. We understand that the amount of such Placing Discount will depend
on a number of factors, including (i) the number of TTM Shares to be sold through the Dealing
Facility; (ii) the prevailing market conditions at the time of the sale; and (iii) investors
demand for TTM Shares at the time of the sale. As such, we understand that the Meadville Directors
consider it not meaningful to estimate the amount of such Placing Discount at this time.
In addition, should the Independent Shareholders choose option (c) (as described in the
sub-section headed Election in relation to TTM Shares of the letter from the Meadville Board
as set out in the Circular) to receive net cash proceeds from the sale of TTM Shares to be
distributed to them, certain transaction expenses in connection with the sale of the TTM
Shares will be borne by the Independent Shareholders, and therefore the net cash proceeds to
be received by some Independent
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Shareholders may be lower than the value of such TTM Shares to be entitled to such Independent
Shareholders. To our understanding, the transaction expenses in connection with the sale of TTM
Shares to be borne by the Independent Shareholders are set out in the following table:
Table (12): Transaction Expenses In Connection With the Sale of TTM Shares
|
|
|
Transaction Expenses |
|
Amount/Rate |
|
|
|
Placing agent(s) or underwriter(s)
commission
|
|
Normally based on a percentage of the Selling
Price to be negotiated. |
|
Note: |
|
As stated in the letter from the Meadville Board, TTM entered into the Sell-down
Registration Rights Agreement with Meadville and MTG Investment on 23 December 2009. Under the
Sell-down Registration Rights Agreement, TTM has agreed to use reasonable efforts to effect a
registration of the TTM Shares to be distributed to Shareholders under the Securities Act. As
stated in the Sell-down Registration Rights Agreement, TTM will bear all registration expenses
in connection with or incident to the registration of TTM Shares to be sold through the
Dealing Facility. The Management confirms that Meadville will be responsible for the legal
costs for the sell-down general arrangement, e.g. lawyers fees in executing the Placing
Agreement with the placing agent(s) or underwriter(s), if any. |
As disclosed in the letter from the Meadville Board in the Circular, the
underwriting commission or placing fees are estimated to be approximately 6% to 7% of the sale
price of the TTM Shares sold through the Dealing Facility. As at the Latest Practicable Date,
there are no transfer taxes to be paid on the sale of the TTM Shares sold through the Dealing
Facility. It is currently anticipated that there would be no other transaction expenses that
will be borne by Independent Shareholders for the sale of TTM Shares through the Dealing
Facility.
The above transaction expenses have not been ascertained by Meadville and will likely be
determined shortly before or during the Sale Period. There can be no assurance that the
transaction expenses incurred by Meadville, and ultimately borne by the Shareholders electing
to use option (c) (as described in the sub-section headed Election in relation to TTM Shares
of the letter from the Meadville Board as set out in the Circular), will be less than the
expenses a Shareholder would incur if it were to sell the TTM Shares on its own.
As the TTM Shares are traded in US dollars, the placing agent(s) or underwriter(s) will
convert the net proceeds of such sale into Hong Kong dollars at the prevailing exchange rate
as soon as practicable after the sale of the TTM Shares. The net cash proceeds to be received
by the Independent Shareholders from the sale of TTM Shares will be subject to exchange risk
as described above.
The following table illustrates the impact on the Proposed Distribution per Meadville
Share from: (i) TTM Share price movements; (ii) the Placing Discount; and (iii) transaction
expenses in connection with the sale of TTM Shares, should the Independent Shareholders choose
option (c) (as described in the sub-section headed Election in relation to TTM Shares of the
letter from the Meadville Board as set out in the Circular). The TTM Share price movements, as
listed out in the table, are for illustration purpose only and do not represent our forecasts
or implication of TTM Share price
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movements in any way. The actual Placing Discount may be substantially higher or lower than
the Placing Discount used for illustration in Table (13). The transaction expenses are based on
assumptions provided by Meadville and its financial advisor and do not represent the final
determination of such transaction expenses and as such may vary materially.
Table (13): The Potential Impact on the Proposed Distribution Per Meadville Share
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|
|
|
TTM Share price movement (Increase +/Decrease -)(1)
|
|
|
0 |
% |
|
|
+10 |
%(2)
|
|
|
-10 |
%(2)
|
Implied TTM Share price (US$) |
|
|
8.95 |
|
|
|
9.85 |
|
|
|
8.06 |
|
Placing Discount(3)
|
|
|
10 |
% |
|
|
10 |
% |
|
|
10 |
% |
Selling price of TTM Shares (US$)(3)
|
|
|
8.06 |
|
|
|
8.86 |
|
|
|
7.25 |
|
Transaction expenses(4)
|
|
|
6.5 |
% |
|
|
6.5 |
% |
|
|
6.5 |
% |
Implied net cash to be received from sale of each
TTM Share, after all transaction expenses (US$)(4)
|
|
|
7.53 |
|
|
|
8.28 |
|
|
|
6.78 |
|
Implied Proposed Distribution value per Meadville
Share from the sale of TTM Shares (based on
0.0185 TTM Shares per Meadville Share) (HK$)(5)
|
|
|
1.08 |
|
|
|
1.19 |
|
|
|
0.97 |
|
Cash component of the Proposed Distribution per
Meadville Share (HK$) |
|
|
1.867 |
|
|
|
1.867 |
|
|
|
1.867 |
|
Implied Proposed Distribution per Meadville Share (HK$)(5)
|
|
|
2.95 |
|
|
|
3.05 |
|
|
|
2.84 |
|
Premium to average |
|
Last Trading Date(5)
|
|
|
37.06 |
% |
|
|
42.09 |
% |
|
|
32.04 |
% |
closing prices of |
|
10 trading day(5)
|
|
|
14.66 |
% |
|
|
18.87 |
% |
|
|
10.46 |
% |
Meadville Shares prior |
|
30 trading day(5)
|
|
|
28.68 |
% |
|
|
33.40 |
% |
|
|
23.97 |
% |
to the Last Trading |
|
60 trading day(5)
|
|
|
44.45 |
% |
|
|
49.75 |
% |
|
|
39.16 |
% |
Date and to net assets |
|
90 trading day(5)
|
|
|
55.92 |
% |
|
|
61.63 |
% |
|
|
50.20 |
% |
per Meadville Share |
|
180 trading day (5) |
|
|
103.23 |
% |
|
|
110.68 |
% |
|
|
95.78 |
% |
attributable to the |
|
Net assets per Meadville |
|
|
99.11 |
% |
|
|
106.41 |
% |
|
|
91.81 |
% |
equity holders |
|
Share attributable to the |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
equity holders(5)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Source: Bloomberg
Notes:
(1) |
|
The TTM Share price movements are shown as percentage of increase (+) or decrease (-) to
the US$8.95 per TTM Share as at TTM Latest Practicable Date |
|
(2) |
|
The 10% increase or decrease is only for the purpose to illustrate change in implied
consideration of TTM Shares component. For each 10% movement on the TTM Share price based on
the closing price of US$8.95 per TTM Share as at TTM Latest Practicable Date, the net cash proceeds from the sale of each TTM
Share, and therefore the implied Proposed Distribution per Meadville Share for the
Independent Shareholders who choose option (c) (as described in the sub-section headed
Election in relation to TTM Shares of the letter from the Meadville Board as set out in
the Circular), would be affected by approximately HK$0.108. |
|
(3) |
|
The Placing Discount shown is for illustrative purpose only. The actual Placing Discount
may be substantially higher or lower than the Placing Discount used for illustration in Table
(13). |
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(4) |
|
Based on the assumption of transaction expenses of 6.5% of the Selling Price, which is
the mid-point of the estimates of 6% to 7% as set out in the letter from the Meadville Board. |
|
(5) |
|
Based on the exchange rate of US$1=HK$7.7502. |
|
(6) |
|
Based on the closing price of Meadville Shares as at the Last Trading Date, the 10 trading
days to 180 trading days average closing price prior to the Last Trading Date, and the net
assets per Meadville Share attributable to the equity holders as at 30 September 2009. |
Based on our analysis as set out above, we are of the view that the Proposed
Distribution offers a reasonable cash and other reasonable alternative to Independent
Shareholders for the Withdrawal Proposal.
The Form of Election is enclosed with the Circular for the Shareholders to elect the
options referred to above in the sub-section headed Election in relation to TTM Shares of
the letter from the Meadville Board as set out in the Circular. Any Shareholder who does not
return a duly completed and signed Form of Election to the Registrar on or before the Election
Deadline (i.e. 4:00 pm on 12 April 2010) will be deemed to have elected option (c) on the Form
of Election. Further details are set out in Appendix I of the Circular.
As stated in the Section headed Expected Timetable of the Circular, Meadville Shares
will be suspended on 9 March 2010 before the EGM and will resume trading on 10 March 2010
after EGM. Subject to the requisite approvals being obtained, Meadville will apply to the
Stock Exchange to withdraw the listing of Meadville Shares on the Stock Exchange. The latest
time for dealings in Meadville Shares on the Stock Exchange prior to the withdrawal of listing
of Meadville Shares on the Stock Exchange is currently expected to be 4:00 pm on 26 March
2010. (Independent Shareholders should note that the above timetable may be subject to change.
Further announcement(s) will be made in the event of such change). Any Independent Shareholder
who intends to realise their investment in Meadville but do not wish to have uncertainties
about the TTM Share price movement or the net cash proceeds to be received under option (c)
may consider selling the Meadville Shares prior to the latest time for dealings in Meadville
Shares on the Stock Exchange.
The above analysis sets out some of the important features of option (a), (b) and (c) (as
described in the sub-section headed Election in relation to TTM Shares of the letter from
the Meadville Board as set out in the Circular). Independent Shareholders may refer to
Appendix I of the Circular for further details. We have not considered individual circumstance
of each Independent Shareholder and each Independent Shareholder should consider his own
investment objectives in making his own election of the options or selling the Meadville
Shares in the market.
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CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATION
Having analysed and considered the principal factors as set out in this letter above, we
would draw your attention to the following key factors, which should be read in conjunction
with and interpreted in the full context of the Circular, in arriving at our conclusion:
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The PCB Sale, Laminate Sale, Proposed Distribution, and Withdrawal Proposal are considered
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The consideration of the PCB Sale comprises of cash and TTM Shares. The consideration of
the Laminate Sale comprises of cash and Promissory Notes; |
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The Aggregate Consideration per Meadville Share represents a significant premium over the
historical trading prices of the Meadville Shares, and generally a higher premium than the
average premium paid in recent successful privatisation transactions on the Stock Exchange; |
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The valuation multiples of PCB Sale and the Laminate Sale based on the consideration of
the Transactions are generally higher than those suggested by the Comparable Companies; |
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The interest rate applied to the Promissory Notes is higher than the market deposit rates.
The liquidity of TTM Shares is better with higher daily trading volume as percentage of total
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The aggregate consideration from the PCB Sale and the Laminate Sale (together with the
interest accruing on the Promissory Notes from the date of issue of the Promissory Notes up
to, but excluding, the Distribution Date) will be distributed to the Shareholders as Proposed
Distribution comprising of cash component and TTM Shares. The Shareholders are also given the
option to receive net cash proceeds from the sale of such TTM Shares to be entitled to the
Shareholders instead of the TTM Shares; and |
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Given the above (3), (4), (5) and (6), the Proposed Distribution represents a reasonable
cash alternative and other reasonable alternatives for the voluntary withdrawal of listing of
the shares under the Listing Rules, and provide an opportunity for Independent Shareholders to
realise their investment in Meadville at a premium to the prevailing market price of the
Meadville Shares. |
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Based on the above, we are of the opinion:
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the Proposal is in the interest of Meadville and the Shareholders as a whole (including the
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the terms of the Transactions (as a whole) are fair and reasonable so far as the
Independent Shareholders are concerned and recommend the Independent Shareholders to vote for
the resolutions to approve the Transactions; |
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the terms of the Laminate Sale (as a connected transaction) are on normal commercial
terms, fair and reasonable so far as the Independent Shareholders are concerned and
recommend the Independent Shareholders to vote for the resolution to approve the Laminate
Sale; and |
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the terms of the Withdrawal Proposal are fair and reasonable so far as the
Independent Shareholders are concerned and recommend the Independent Shareholders to vote
for the resolution to approve the Withdrawal Proposal. |
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Yours
faithfully, For and on behalf of
ING BANK N.V.
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1. ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN
The form of proxy for use at the EGM and the Form of Election for the Shareholders to
elect the options referred to below, together with the Tax Forms for Shareholders who elect
option (a) on the Form of Election referred to below, are enclosed with this Circular for the
Shareholders.
(A) All Shareholders
Form of Election
If you are a Shareholder, you are strongly urged to complete and sign the accompanying
Form of Election to elect the option in which you would like to receive the
component of the Proposed Distribution comprising TTM Shares from three
options, together with the applicable Tax Form if you elect option (a) or option (b) on the
Form of Election referred to below, in accordance with the instructions printed on the Form of
Election and/or the applicable Tax Form and to lodge it with the Registrar, Tricor Investor
Services Limited, at 26th Floor, Tesbury Centre, 28 Queens Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, as
soon as possible but in any event on or before the Election Deadline, which is currently
scheduled to be, 4:00 pm on Monday, 12 April 2010 in order to be valid.
Any Shareholder who does not return a duly completed and signed Form of Election to the
Registrar on or before the Election Deadline will be deemed to have elected option (c) on the
Form of Election referred to below and will also be deemed to be bound by the applicable terms
and conditions set out in the Form of Election. Accordingly, such Shareholder will receive the
net cash proceeds of sale of the TTM Shares to which such Shareholder would otherwise have
been entitled under the Proposed Distribution sold through the Dealing Facility in lieu of
receiving such TTM Shares.
The Form of Election does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer
to buy any securities of Meadville or TTM or a solicitation of any vote or approval.
None of Meadville, Top Mix, TTM, TTM HK, the TTM Transfer Agent, Merrill Lynch, UBS,
Somerley, the Registrar nor any of their respective affiliates, directors, officers,
employees, advisers or agents makes any recommendation as to whether you should make any of
the elections in the Form of Election.
Option (a) TTM Shares in Electronic Form
Shareholders who elect option (a) on the Form of Election and provide the required
information as set out on the Form of Election, including U.S. social security number or
individual taxpayer identification number (if applicable), will have their TTM Shares entered
as a book entry in the share register of TTM. An account for each of the Shareholders who
elect option (a) on the Form of Election will be opened with the TTM Transfer Agent in which
their TTM Shares will be held for and on behalf of such Shareholders. Pursuant to the PCB
Agreement, TTM has agreed to maintain a directed share sale program with the TTM Transfer
Agent to allow Shareholders who elect option (a) to sell and/or transfer their TTM Shares
through the TTM Transfer Agent for a period of three years after completion of the
Transactions. If Shareholders who elect option (a) on the Form of Election do not sell all of
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TTM Shares prior to the expiration of three years after the completion of the Transactions,
such Shareholders may no longer be able to sell their TTM Shares through the TTM Transfer Agent
following the expiration of three years after the completion of the Transactions. Shareholders who
elect option (a) on the Form of Election may instruct their U.S. broker to send a request to the
TTM Transfer Agent through the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation in the manner set out below
to transfer their TTM Shares to their U.S. securities accounts in order to sell their TTM Shares
following the expiration of three years after the completion of the Transactions
Shareholders who elect option (a) on the Form of Election should also complete, sign and
return to the Registrar, together with the Form of Election, the enclosed U.S. Internal
Revenue Service Form W-8BEN (in the case of Non-U.S. Shareholders) or U.S. Internal Revenue
Service Form W-9 (in the case of U.S. Shareholders). Instructions for completing the U.S.
Internal Revenue Service Form W-8BEN and U.S. Internal Revenue Service Form W-9 are available
free of charge from the website of the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (www.irs.gov) at
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/iw8ben.pdf and http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/iw9.pdf,
respectively. Non-U.S. Shareholders and U.S. Shareholders who fail to return to the Registrar
a duly completed and signed U.S. Internal Revenue Service Form W-8BEN or U.S. Internal Revenue
Service Form W-9, as applicable, may be subject to U.S. federal backup withholding tax at a
maximum tax rate of 30% on distributions paid in cash by TTM and/or proceeds received upon a
subsequent sale disposition of the TTM Shares.
Shareholders who elect option (a) on the Form of Election should note that the Chinese
versions of the Tax Forms are for reference only and such Shareholders should complete and
sign on the English version of the applicable Tax Form only. None of Meadville or any of its
affiliates, directors, officers, employees, advisers or agents is responsible for the accuracy
of the Chinese translation of the Tax Forms and Shareholders are advised to seek their own
professional tax advice.
Distributions paid in cash by TTM to a Non-U.S. Shareholder will generally be subject to
U.S. federal withholding tax at a 30% rate subject to reduction or complete exemption under an
applicable income tax treaty, if such Non-U.S. Shareholder provides an Internal Revenue
Service Form W-8BEN certifying that it is: (a) not a U.S. person for U.S. federal income tax
purposes; and (b) entitled to such treaty benefits. As there is currently no income tax treaty
in force between Hong Kong and the United States, Shareholders who are Non-U.S. Shareholders
resident in Hong Kong and who elect option (a) on the Form of Election will be subject to U.S.
federal withholding tax at a tax rate of 30% on distributions paid in cash by TTM. Upon the
sale, exchange or other disposition of TTM Shares (other than in the case of a repurchase of
TTM Shares by TTM, which may be subject to withholding tax as a distribution as described
above), such Shareholders should not generally be subject to U.S. federal withholding tax but
the exact amount of U.S. federal withholding tax to be imposed, if any, will depend on the
particular circumstances of each Shareholder. Accordingly, Shareholders are advised to seek their own professional tax advice.
To ensure compliance with the U.S. Treasury Department Circular 230, Shareholders are
hereby notified that: (a) any discussion of U.S. federal tax issues in this Circular is not
intended or written by any of Meadville, Top Mix, TTM or TTM HK to be relied upon, and cannot
be relied upon, by Shareholders for the purpose of avoiding penalties that may be imposed on
Shareholders under the
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U.S. Internal Revenue Code; (b) such discussion is included in this Circular in connection
with its promotion or marketing (within the meaning of U.S. Treasury Department Circular 230) of
the transactions or matters addressed in this Circular; and (c) Shareholders should seek advice
based on their particular circumstances from an independent tax adviser.
Shareholders are advised to seek their own professional tax advice before electing the
form in which they would like to receive the component of the Proposed Distribution comprising
the TTM Shares and none of Meadville, Top Mix, TTM, TTM HK, Merrill Lynch, UBS, Somerley, the
TTM Transfer Agent, the IFA, the Registrar or any of their respective affiliates, directors,
officers, employees, advisers or agents has provided or is providing any tax advice in
connection with the Proposed Distribution or the Proposal as a whole.
Shareholders who elect
option (a) on the Form of Election will receive an account
statement issued by the TTM Transfer Agent containing details of their TTM Shares
and account number(s) as soon as possible (currently expected to be within 10
days) following the book entry in the share register of TTM. Such account statement will also
provide the contact details of the TTM Transfer Agent, instructions on how to access an
account through the TTM Transfer Agents website (www.amstock.com) and details on how to set
up an accountholders personal identification number which will be required to access such
account through the TTM Transfer Agents website.
Shareholders who elect option (a) on the Form of Election may, at any time following
receipt of the account statement issued by the TTM Transfer Agent referred to above: (a)
transfer all or part of their TTM Shares to their securities account with a nominated U.S.
broker by instructing such U.S. broker to send a request to the TTM Transfer Agent through the
Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation to make such transfer and providing the required
information, including the relevant Shareholders account number with the TTM Transfer Agent
and the number of TTM Shares to be transferred; and/or (b) sell all or part of the TTM Shares
by giving instructions to the TTM Transfer Agent via any one of the following methods:
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Access, enter the ten digit account number which appears on the account statement sent by the
TTM Transfer Agent to such Shareholders and such Shareholders personal identification number,
select Sell D/R Shares and follow the instructions as set out on the website; or |
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Agent to such Shareholders and mail the instructions to the TTM Transfer Agent. |
Instructions given to the TTM Transfer Agent to sell the TTM shares are execution-only
and irrevocable once given. Moreover, Shareholders who elect option (a) on the Form of
Election will not be allowed to set a sale price which must be reached or exceeded before the
TTM Transfer Agent can sell the relevant TTM Shares. Execution of the sale of the TTM Shares
will be subject solely to the control of the TTM Transfer Agent.
The TTM Transfer Agent will combine all requests to sell the TTM Shares received on a
daily basis and sell the total number of such TTM Shares on the open market through a
designated U.S.
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broker. Depending on the time such request to sell is made, the TTM Shares will be sold on the
same day as such request, failing which, such TTM Shares will be sold on the following trading day.
The sale price for such TTM Shares will not be subject to any minimum or maximum price but will
depend on the market price of the TTM Shares at the time of the sale. The market price of the TTM
Shares may also fluctuate during the period between a request for sale, the receipt of the sale
instructions by the TTM Transfer Agent and the ultimate sale of the TTM Shares on the open market.
Therefore, the TTM Shares may be sold at prices that are substantially lower or higher than the
current trading price of the TTM Shares and no assurance can be given as to the liquidity of the
market, or the sale price the Shareholders would receive, for their TTM Shares sold through the TTM
Transfer Agent.
The cash proceeds from the sale, less an administrative fee (currently US$15.00
(equivalent to approximately HK$116.25)) per transaction and commission (currently US$0.10
(equivalent to approximately HK$0.78)) per TTM Share will be remitted by the TTM Transfer
Agent to the relevant Shareholder by cheque in U.S. Dollars as soon as practicable, and
typically within 14 days, after the sale of such TTM Shares by post at such Shareholders own
risk. Save for the administrative fee and commission, no other fees are payable to the TTM
Transfer Agent by the Shareholders who sell their TTM Shares through the TTM Transfer Agent.
The TTM Transfer Agent will not assess the suitability or profitability of the sale
conducted for any Shareholder and the decision whether and when to sell the TTM Shares is the
sole responsibility and decision of the relevant Shareholder. Further, Meadville, TTM, the TTM
Transfer Agent and all of their respective agent(s) will not be liable for any losses, costs,
damages, expense or delays incurred as a result of any act of God, mechanical or electrical
breakdown, computer failure, in each case the effect of which makes it, in the opinion of the
TTM Transfer Agent, impractical to process the relevant Shareholders instructions to sell the
TTM Shares, trading in the TTM Shares being suspended or materially limited by NASDAQ or
trading generally on NASDAQ being suspended or materially limited, or any loss in respect of
timing of the sale conducted for the relevant Shareholder.
The TTM Transfer Agent may at any time modify the terms of its services, including
applicable fees, which will be announced on its website (www.amstock.com).
For information relating to the TTM Transfer Agent and their services, Shareholders may
contact the TTM Transfer Agent at +1-866-703-9065 or visit its website (www.amstock.com).
If the information provided by any Shareholder who elects option (a) on the Form of
Election is incomplete or inaccurate, then such Shareholder will be deemed to have elected
option (c), that is, all of such Shareholders TTM Shares will be sold through the Dealing
Facility and such Shareholders will receive the net cash proceeds of such sale. Further
details in relation to option (c) are set out in the sub-section headed Option (c) Dealing
Facility of this Appendix.
Option (b) Nominated U.S. Securities Account
Shareholders who elect option (b) on the Form of Election and provide the required
information as set out on the Form of Election, including the name of the U.S. broker at which
the nominated U.S. securities account is held and such U.S. brokers Depository Trust &
Clearing Corporation number,
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will receive a letter from Meadville containing a transaction number, together with
instructions as to how such Shareholders can have their TTM Shares transferred to their nominated
U.S. securities account, as soon as practicable (currently expected to be within 10 days),
following the Election Deadline by post at such Shareholders own risk.
Upon receiving the letter from Meadville referred to above, Shareholders who elect option
(b) on the Form of Election should follow the instructions set out in the letter and provide
their U.S. broker with the relevant transaction number as provided in the letter. In order to
have the TTM Shares transferred to the nominated U.S. securities account of Shareholders who
elect option (b), such Shareholders must instruct their U.S. broker to request their TTM
Shares through the Deposit/Withdrawal At Custodian system (DWAC) at the Depository Trust &
Clearing Corporation, citing the transaction number set out in the letter from Meadville,
within one month of the Distribution Date.
Shareholders who elect option (b) should note that it is their own responsibility to
instruct their U.S. broker in accordance with the instructions set out in the letter from
Meadville referred to above in order to have their TTM Shares transferred to their nominated
U.S. securities account. None of Meadville, Top Mix, TTM, TTM HK, Merrill Lynch, UBS,
Somerley, the TTM Transfer Agent, the Registrar or any of their respective affiliates,
directors, officers, employees, advisers or agents will be responsible or liable for the
failure to give such instructions or the failure of the U.S. broker to carry out such
instructions.
Any mistake or omission in the details of the U.S. broker provided by the relevant
Shareholder on the Form of Election resulting in the failure of the TTM Shares to be
effectively transferred to the nominated U.S. securities account of such Shareholder will be
at such Shareholders own risk.
Any Shareholders who elect option (b) but have not arranged to have their TTM Shares
transferred to their U.S. nominated securities account within one month of the Distribution
Date will have their TTM Shares entered as a book entry in the share register of TTM in
accordance with option (a) above and such Shareholders will have an account opened with the
TTM Transfer Agent in which their TTM Shares will be held for and on behalf of such
Shareholders. Further details in relation to option (a) are set out in the sub-section headed
Option (a) TTM Shares in Electronic Form of this Appendix.
Shareholders who elect option (b) on the Form of Election should also complete, sign and
return to the Registrar, together with the Form of Election, the enclosed U.S. Internal
Revenue Service Form W-8BEN (in the case of Non-U.S. Shareholders) or U.S. Internal Revenue
Service Form W-9 (in the case of U.S. Shareholders). Instructions for completing the U.S.
Internal Revenue Service Form W-8BEN and U.S. Internal Revenue Service Form W-9 are available
free of charge from the website of the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (www.irs.gov) at
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/iw8ben.pdf and http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/iw9.pdf,
respectively. Further details in relation to the Tax Forms are set out in the sub-section
headed Option (a) TTM Shares in Electronic Form of this Appendix.
If the information provided by any Shareholder who elects option (b) on the Form of
Election is incomplete or inaccurate, then such Shareholder will be deemed to have elected
option
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(c), that is, all of the TTM Shares to which such Shareholder is entitled will be sold through
the Dealing Facility and such Shareholder will receive the net cash proceeds of such sale. Further
details in relation to option (c) are set out in the sub-section headed Option (c) Dealing
Facility of this Appendix.
Option (c) Dealing Facility
Shareholders who elect option (c) on the Form of Election, or who are deemed to have
elected option (c) on the Form of Election, will have all of their TTM Shares sold through the
Dealing Facility and will receive the net cash proceeds of such sale. Any Shareholder who does
not return a duly completed and signed Form of Election to the Registrar will be deemed to
have elected option (c) on the Form of Election.
The TTM Shares to be sold through the Dealing Facility will be aggregated and placed in
one or more transactions, in private or public transactions, on NASDAQ, in over-the-counter
market, in negotiated transactions or otherwise from time to time during the Sale Period by
(a) placing agent(s) or (an) underwriter(s), who will be (a) third party(ies) to be appointed
by TTM with the consent of Meadville following the Record Date, and which may include Merrill
Lynch and/or UBS or their respective affiliates. The Meadville Board is unable to arrange (a)
placing agent(s) or (an) underwriter(s) to fix the sale price for the TTM Shares to be sold
through the Dealing Facility at the time the Circular is despatched as such sale price will
depend on several factors, including, the number of TTM Shares to be sold through the Dealing
Facility, the prevailing market conditions and investor demand for TTM Shares at the relevant
time of the sale. The sale price for the TTM Shares sold through the Dealing Facility will not
be subject to any minimum or maximum price but will depend on the market price of the TTM
Shares at the time of the sale and, therefore, the TTM Shares may be sold at prices that are
substantially lower or higher than the current trading price of the TTM Shares. It is
currently anticipated that the relevant TTM Shares are likely to be sold at a discount to the
market price of the TTM Shares at the time of sale. The amount of such discount will depend on
a number of factors, including the number of TTM Shares to be sold through the Dealing
Facility, the prevailing market conditions and investor demand for TTM Shares at the time and
could be material. As such, the Meadville Directors do not consider it meaningful to estimate
the amount of such discount at this time. No assurance can therefore be given as to the sale
price the Shareholders would receive for their TTM Shares through the Dealing Facility. Any
decision regarding the manner, time and price at which such TTM Shares are sold through the
Dealing Facility and the appointment of the placing agent(s) or underwriter(s) (if applicable)
will be made by the Meadville Board, which will have regard to the prevailing market
conditions, the customary market terms for such securities transactions and the interests of
those Shareholders who have elected or who are deemed to have elected option (c) on the Form
of Election. The cash proceeds from the sale, net of certain transaction expenses (including
any underwriting commission or placing fee and transfer taxes (if any)), will be remitted to
the Shareholders who have elected option (c) on the Form of Election or who are deemed to have
elected option (c) on the Form of Election as soon as practicable either as and when some of
the TTM Shares have been sold or after all the TTM Shares have been sold, in each case, based
upon the average selling price per TTM Share and on a pro-rata basis. There can be no
assurance that the transaction expenses incurred by Meadville, and ultimately borne by the
Shareholders electing or who are deemed to have
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elected option (c) on the Form of Election, will be less than the expenses a Shareholder would
incur if it were to sell the TTM Shares on its own. Each relevant Shareholder will receive the same
net cash proceeds of sale per whole TTM Share when the net cash proceeds from the sale are remitted
to the relevant Shareholders.
The underwriting commission or placing fee is estimated to be approximately 6% to 7% of
the sale price of the TTM Shares sold through the Dealing Facility. As at the Latest
Practicable Date, there are no transfer taxes to be paid on the sale of the TTM Shares sold
through the Dealing Facility. It is currently anticipated that there would be no other
transaction expenses that will be borne by Shareholders for the sale of TTM Shares through the
Dealing Facility. Shareholders will be notified by way of announcement and/or on the website of Meadville
(http://www.meadvillegroup.com) if there are any other transaction expenses in connection with the
Dealing Facility to be borne by them.
As the TTM Shares are traded in U.S. Dollars, the placing agent(s) or underwriter(s) will
convert the net proceeds of such sale into HK Dollars at the prevailing exchange rate between
U.S. Dollars and HK Dollars as soon as possible after the sale of the TTM Shares.
The net cash proceeds of sale under the Dealing Facility will be remitted to each
Shareholder who elects option (c) on the Form of Election or who are deemed to have elected
option (c) on the Form of Election by cheque as soon as practicable after such sale, together
with details of the average sale price of the TTM Shares sold through the Dealing Facility and
the net cash amount per Meadville Share to be distributed to each such Shareholder, by post at
such Shareholders own risk.
Upon completion of the placing of the relevant TTM Shares, the Shareholders will be
notified of the average sale price of the TTM Shares sold through the Dealing Facility and the
net cash amount per Meadville Share to be distributed to the Shareholders who elected or who
are deemed to have elected option (c) on the Form of Election by way of announcement on the
website of Meadville (http://www.meadvillegroup.com). It is currently expected that such an
announcement will be made on or before Tuesday, 13 July 2010.
None of the placing agent(s) or underwriter(s) or Meadville will assess the suitability
or profitability of the sale of such TTM Shares conducted for any Shareholder. The decision
whether or not to sell the TTM Shares through the Dealing Facility is the sole responsibility
and decision of such Shareholder. Meadville and the placing agent(s) or underwriter(s) and all
of their respective agent(s) will not be liable for any special, indirect or consequential
loss relating to the Dealing Facility, howsoever caused, or loss in respect of timing of
dealings under the Dealing Facility.
As the placing agent(s) or underwriter(s) will be appointed by TTM with the consent of
Meadville, such placing agent(s) or underwriter(s) will be acting exclusively for TTM and no
one else in connection with the Dealing Facility. Accordingly, such placing agent(s) or
underwriter(s) will not be responsible to anyone other than TTM in connection with the Dealing
Facility.
Form of proxy
If you are a Shareholder, regardless of whether or not you are able to attend the
EGM, you are also strongly urged to complete and sign the accompanying form of proxy in
accordance with the
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instructions printed on the form of proxy and to lodge it with the Registrar, Tricor Investor
Services Limited, at 26th Floor, Tesbury Centre, 28 Queens Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, as soon
as possible but in any event not later than 10:00 am on Sunday, 7 March 2010 in order to be valid.
The completion and return of the form of proxy will not preclude you from attending and
voting in person at the EGM. In such event, the returned form of proxy will be deemed to have
been revoked.
The Shareholders should also note that, should they not appoint a proxy or not attend and
vote at the EGM, they would still be bound by the outcome of the EGM.
For the purposes of determining the entitlements of the Independent Shareholders to vote
at and the Shareholders to attend and vote at the EGM, the register of members of Meadville
will be closed from Thursday, 4 March 2010 to Tuesday, 9 March 2010 (both day inclusive) and,
during such period, no transfer of Meadville Shares will be effected. In order to qualify to
vote at the EGM, all transfers accompanied by the relevant share certificates must be lodged
with the Registrar before such closure.
(B) The Beneficial Owners
The form of proxy and the Form of Election enclosed with this Circular shall only be
completed and signed by the Shareholders whose names are registered in the register of members
of Meadville, that is, the Registered Owners. Any Beneficial Owner whose Meadville Shares are
held on trust by, and registered in the name of a Registered Owner (other than HKSCC Nominees)
should contact such Registered Owner (or the appropriate intermediary) to give instructions to
and/or to make arrangements with such Registered Owner as to the manner in which the Meadville
Shares beneficially owned by the Beneficial Owner should be voted at the EGM and as to the
option in which such Beneficial Owner would like to receive the component of the Proposed
Distribution comprising TTM Shares and/or to have the name of such Beneficial Owner registered
in the register of members of Meadville for his/her/its shareholdings in Meadville. Such
instructions should be given before the latest time for the lodgment of the forms of proxy and
the Form of Election and/or the latest time for lodgment of transfers of Meadville Shares with
the Registrar, as the case may be, (or otherwise in accordance with the instructions of the
Registered Owner, in order to provide the Registered Owner with sufficient time to accurately
complete the forms of proxy and the Form of Election, and to submit them by the deadlines
stated above). To the extent that any Registered Owner requires instructions from or
arrangements to be made with any Beneficial Owner at a particular date and time in advance of
the latest time for the lodgment of the forms of proxy and the Form of Election, any such
Beneficial Owner should comply with the requirements of the Registered Owner.
Any Beneficial Owner whose Meadville Shares are deposited in CCASS and registered under
the name of HKSCC Nominees must (unless such Beneficial Owner is a CCASS Investor Participant)
contact their brokers, custodians or nominees (or other relevant person who is or has in turn
deposited such Meadville Shares with a CCASS Clearing Participant or CCASS Custodian
Participant) if they wish to: (a) give voting instructions to such persons for such Meadville
Shares in respect of the Proposal; or (b) give election instructions to such persons in
respect of the form in which they would like to receive the component of the Proposed
Distribution comprising TTM Shares. The instructions in (a) and the instructions in (b) should
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be given in accordance with the instructions of the Registered Owner, in order to provide the
Registered Owner with sufficient time to accurately complete the form of proxy and the Form of
Election, and to submit them by the respective deadlines stated above. The procedure for voting and
election in respect of the Proposal by CCASS Participants with respect to the Meadville Shares
registered under the name of HKSCC will be in accordance with the General Rules of CCASS, the
CCASS Operational Procedures and any other requirements of CCASS.
Any Beneficial Owner who instructs the relevant Registered Owner to elect option (a) or
option (b) on the Form of Election should return to the Registrar, Tricor Investor Services
Limited, at 26th Floor, Tesbury Centre, 28 Queens Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, a duly
completed and signed U.S. Internal Revenue Service Form W-8BEN (in the case of Non-U.S.
Shareholders) or U.S. Internal Revenue Service Form W-9 (in the case of U.S. Shareholders) on
or before the Election Deadline. Instructions for completing the U.S. Internal Revenue Service
Form W-8BEN and U.S. Internal Revenue Service Form W-9 are available free of charge from the
website of the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (www.irs.gov) at
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/iw8ben.pdf and http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/iw9.pdf,
respectively. Further details in relation to the Tax Forms are set out in the sub-section
headed Option (a) TTM Shares in Electronic Form of this Appendix.
Any Beneficial Owner who does not instruct its Registered Owner to complete, sign and
return the Form of Election to the Registrar, Tricor Investor Services Limited, at 26th Floor,
Tesbury Centre, 28 Queens Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, on or before the Election Deadline will be deemed to
have elected option (c) on the Form of Election, that is, such Beneficial Owner will receive the
net cash proceeds of sale of the TTM Shares to which such Beneficial Owner would otherwise have
been beneficially entitled under the Proposed Distribution sold through the Dealing Facility in
lieu of receiving such TTM Shares.
Any Beneficial Owner who wishes to attend and vote at the EGM personally should contact
the Registered Owner (or the appropriate intermediary) directly to make the appropriate
arrangements with the Registered Owner to enable the Beneficial Owner to attend and vote at
the EGM and, for such purpose, the Registered Owner may appoint the Beneficial Owner as its
proxy or such Beneficial Owner may have his/her/its name entered in the register of members of
Meadville before 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, 3 March 2010 or not less than 48 hours before the
time appointed for any adjournment of the EGM.
(C) General
If you are in any doubt as to the action to be taken, you are encouraged to consult your
licensed securities dealer or other registered institution in securities, bank manager,
solicitor, professional accountant or other professional adviser.
If you have sold or transferred all or part of your Meadville Shares, you should at once
hand this Circular, the form of proxy, the Form of Election and the Tax Forms to the purchaser
or the transferee (or to the licensed securities dealer or other registered institution in
securities or other agent, through whom the sale or transfer was effected, for transmission to
the purchaser or the transferee). Copies of this Circular, the form of proxy, the Form of
Election and the Tax Forms can also be obtained from
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the Registrar, Tricor Investor Services Limited, at 26th Floor, Tesbury Centre, 28 Queens
Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm on Monday to Friday of each week (excluding
public holidays), the website of Meadville (http://www.meadvillegroup.com) and the website of the
Stock Exchange (http://www.hkexnews.hk).
The EGM will be held at the time and the place specified in the Notice of EGM on pages
N-1 to N-5 of this Circular. A form of proxy for the EGM is enclosed with this Circular for
the Shareholders.
2. INFORMATION FOR OVERSEAS SHAREHOLDERS
This Circular has been prepared for the purpose of complying with the laws, regulations
and/or rules of Hong Kong, and the information disclosed in this Circular may not be the same
as that which would have been disclosed if this Circular had been prepared in accordance with
the laws, regulations and/or rules of any other jurisdiction.
This Circular and the accompanying Form of Election do not constitute an offer or
invitation to sell, purchase, subscribe for or issue any securities or the solicitation of an
offer to buy or subscribe for securities pursuant to this Circular or otherwise in any
jurisdiction in which such offer, invitation or solicitation is unlawful.
The distribution of this Circular, and the making of the Proposed Distribution, if
approved, to persons not resident in Hong Kong may be subject to the laws and regulations of
the relevant jurisdictions. Such persons should take note of and observe any applicable legal,
tax and regulatory requirements. It is the responsibility of any overseas Shareholders wishing
to accept the Proposed Distribution to satisfy themselves as to the full observance of the
laws and regulations of the relevant jurisdiction, including the obtaining of any
governmental, exchange control or other consents which may be required, and the compliance
with other necessary formalities and the payment of any transfer or other taxes due in such
jurisdiction. Meadville, Top Mix, TTM, TTM HK, Merrill Lynch, UBS, Somerley, the IFA, the
Registrar and any of their respective directors, officers and associates and any other person
involved in the Proposal shall be entitled to be fully indemnified and held harmless by such
overseas Shareholder for any such transfer or other taxes as such person may be required to
pay. Voting for the resolutions to be proposed at the EGM to approve the Proposal by any such
person will constitute a warranty by such person that such person is permitted under all
applicable laws to receive and vote for such resolutions, and any revision thereof, and such
vote shall be valid and binding in accordance with all applicable laws.
The distribution of the Proposed Distribution, in particular the TTM Shares, to
Shareholders not resident in Hong Kong may be subject to the laws of the relevant
jurisdictions in which such Shareholders reside in. Such Shareholders should take note of and
observe any applicable legal, tax or regulatory requirements.
The distribution of TTM Shares under the Proposed Distribution and the voting on the
resolutions to be proposed at the EGM may constitute an offer or sale of the relevant TTM
Shares under U.S. securities laws. Consequently, such offer or sale of such TTM Shares has
been registered
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on the Form S-4, which has been declared effective by the SEC. Shareholders are strongly
advised to read the U.S. Prospectus forming part of the Form S-4 accompanying this Circular in full
and to consider all the information in the U.S. Prospectus prior to: (a) making any voting decision
with respect to the resolutions for the Proposal; and (b) making any election on the Form of
Election.
It is the responsibility of any overseas Shareholders wishing to accept the Proposed
Distribution to satisfy themselves as to the full observance of the laws of the
relevant jurisdiction in connection with such acceptance (including the obtaining of any
governmental, exchange control or other consents which may be required or the compliance with
other necessary formalities) and the payment of any issue, transfer or other taxes due in any
such jurisdiction.
3. GENERAL
Additional copies of the form of proxy, the Form of Election and the Tax Forms are
available for collection from the Registrar at 26th Floor, Tesbury Centre, 28 Queens Road
East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm on Monday to Friday of each week (excluding
public holidays) until the Election Deadline (in the case of the Form of Election and the Tax
Forms) and until the date of the EGM (in the case of the form of proxy). Copies of the form of
proxy, the Form of Election and the Tax Forms can also be found on the websites of Meadville
(http://www.meadvillegroup.com) and the Stock Exchange (http://www.hkexnews.hk).
This Circular, the form of proxy, the Form of Election and the Tax Forms and all
communications, notices, remittances or other documents to be delivered by or sent to or from
Shareholders will be delivered by or sent to or from them, or their designated agents, at
their own risk, and none of Meadville, Top Mix, TTM, TTM HK, Merrill Lynch, UBS, Somerley, the
Registrar, the TTM Transfer Agent, the placing agent(s)/underwriter(s) nor any of their
respective directors, officers, associates, agents or any other persons involved in the
Proposal accepts any liability for any loss in postage or any other liabilities that may arise
as a result.
No acknowledgement of receipt of the form of proxy, the Form of Election and the Tax
Forms and/or any other documents delivered by the Shareholders to Meadville and/or to the
Registrar will be given.
The accidental omission to despatch this Circular, the form of proxy, the Form of
Election and the Tax Forms to any person to whom the Proposal is made will not invalidate the
Proposal in any way.
Acceptance of the Proposed Distribution by a Shareholder will be deemed to constitute a
warranty by such Shareholder to Meadville that such Shareholder has not taken or omitted to
take any action which will or may result in Meadville, TTM, the TTM Transfer Agent, Merrill
Lynch, UBS, Somerley, the placing agent(s)/underwriter(s) and/or any other person acting in
breach of the legal or regulatory requirements of any territory in connection with the
Proposed Distribution or such Shareholders acceptance of the Proposed Distribution, and such
Shareholder is permitted under all applicable laws to receive and accept the Proposed
Distribution, and that such acceptance is valid and binding in accordance with all applicable
laws.
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Due execution of the Form of Election by or on behalf of a Shareholder will constitute:
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an irrevocable authority to Meadville, TTM, the TTM Transfer Agent, the placing
agent(s)/underwriter(s), Merrill Lynch, UBS, the Registrar or such person or persons as any of
them may direct, to complete, amend and execute any document on behalf of such Shareholder,
and to do any other act that may be necessary or expedient, to facilitate the delivery of the
TTM Shares as part of the Proposed Distribution and/or the sale of the relevant TTM Shares
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a warranty and representation to Meadville that such Shareholder is the registered
Shareholder of all such Meadville Shares with respect to which such Shareholder is purporting
to make an election as a Shareholder and that such Shareholder is entitled to receive in full
all dividends and other distributions whatsoever declared, made or paid in respect of such
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No stamp duty is payable in connection with acceptance of the Proposed Distribution or
the TTM Shares.
Shareholders must rely on their own examination of Meadville, Top Mix, TTM and TTM HK and
the terms of the Proposal, including the merits and risks involved, in making a decision.
Shareholders should consult their own professional advisers for professional advice.
The provisions set out in the accompanying Form of Election form part of this Circular.
The English texts of this Circular and the Form of Election shall prevail over their
respective Chinese texts for the purpose of interpretation.
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All references to $ in this Appendix II refer to US$ and references to the
Company or our Company in this Appendix II refer to TTM.
1. FORM 8-K
In connection with the Transactions, TTM filed a current report on Form 8-K with the SEC on
16 November 2009 which disclosed details of the PCB Sale to the stockholders of TTM and which
enclosed a press release by TTM in relation to the PCB Sale, the PCB Agreement and the
Shareholders Agreement. TTM also conducted a conference call with its stockholders, analysts and
investors to discuss the Transactions at 5:00 am Pacific Standard time on 16 November 2009 (9:00 pm
Hong Kong time on 16 November 2009). The presentation materials and the transcripts of the
conference call were also filed with the SEC. Note 3 to Rule 8.1 of the Takeovers Code was complied
with in conducting the conference call on 16 November 2009 and in relation to the press release,
the presentation materials, the transcripts of the conference call and other documents (if any)
related to the conference call so filed. Shareholders and potential investors of Meadville can
obtain copies of such press release, the PCB Agreement, the Shareholders Agreement, the
presentation materials and the transcripts of the conference call from the SECs website
(http://sec.gov/edgar/ searchedgar/companysearch.html), TTMs website
(www.ttmtech.com/investors/investor_sec.jsp) or by directing a request to TTM, 2630 S. Harbor
Blvd., Santa Ana, CA 92704, United States of America, Attention: Investor Relations.
In addition, TTM filed a current report on Form 8-K with the SEC on 15 December 2009
(U.S. time) to reflect certain required accounting adjustments and reclassifications with
respect to the financial information contained in TTMs annual report on Form 10-K for the
fiscal year ended 31 December 2008 filed on 16 March 2009. TTM published an announcement
relating to such Form 8-K on the Stock Exchanges website on 16 December 2009. Shareholders
and potential investors of Meadville can obtain a copy of such Form 8-K from the SECs website
(http://sec.gov/edgar/ searchedgar/companysearch.html) or TTMs website
(www.ttmtech.com/investors/investor_sec.jsp).
TTM also issued a press release relating to the notice issued by CFIUS, and filed with
the SEC a Form 8-K announcing the filing of the press release, on 2 February 2010 (U.S. time).
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2. EARNINGS RELEASE DATED 4 FEBRUARY 2010
TTM issued a press release, containing a summary of TTMs unaudited financial results for
the fourth quarter of 2009 and for the full year ending 31 December 2009, and filed with the
SEC a Form 8-K announcing the filing of the press release, on 4 February 2010 (U.S. time). TTM published an
announcement relating to such Form 8-K on the Stock Exchanges website on 5 February 2010. The
press release is reproduced below in this section. The earnings guidance under the paragraph headed
First Quarter 2010 Forecast in the press release (the Earnings Guidance) constitutes a profit
forecast made during the offer period in respect of the Proposal. The Earnings Guidance and the
reports on the Earnings Guidance by UBS and KPMG, Certified Public Accountants, Hong Kong, (TTMs
reporting accountants for the purpose of the report) respectively are set out in Appendix XI to
this Circular in compliance with Rule 10 of the Takeovers Code.
TTM Technologies, Inc. Reports 2009 Fourth Quarter and Year-End Results
SANTA ANA, Calif., Feb. 4, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) TTM Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:
TTMI), North Americas largest printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturer, today reported
results for the fourth quarter of 2009, ended December 31, 2009.
Fourth Quarter 2009 Financial Highlights
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restricted cash and short-term investments by $15.0 million in the fourth quarter and ending the
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Fourth Quarter 2009 Financial Results GAAP
We are pleased about the renewed strength in our commercial end markets, which led to a
significant increase in revenue over the third quarter, said Kent Alder, President and CEO of
TTM. The increase in demand that we experienced in the fourth quarter was broad-based and
marks our first quarter of sequential revenue growth since the first quarter of 2008.
Fourth quarter net sales of $149.9 million increased $10.8 million, or 7.8 percent, from
third quarter net sales of $139.1 million.
Fourth quarter gross margin of 18.5 percent improved from third quarter gross margin of
17.4 percent.
Fourth quarter operating income of $7.3 million was an improvement over a third quarter
operating loss of $5.4 million. TTM recorded $17.1 million and $6.1 million in charges related
to previously announced plant closures and the Meadville Holdings transaction in the third and
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quarters, respectively. Net income for the fourth quarter was $2.8 million, or $0.06 per
diluted share, compared to a net loss in the third quarter of $4.9 million, or $0.11 per basic
share. Excluding the charges discussed above, net income for the fourth quarter was $6.2 million,
or $0.14 per diluted share, compared to net income of $5.5 million, or $0.13 per diluted share, in
the third quarter.
Considering the significant restructuring we have accomplished over the past year, I am
very pleased with our financial performance, Alder said. Our employees have responded well
to the increase in market demand while providing greater operational efficiency to the
Company.
Fourth Quarter 2009 Financial Results Non-GAAP
Non-GAAP results for the fourth quarter exclude amortization of intangibles, stock-based
compensation expense, non-cash interest expense, asset impairment and restructuring charges,
costs related to the Meadville Holdings transaction and miscellaneous closing costs as well as
the income tax effects related to these expenses.
Fourth quarter non-GAAP net income was $8.4 million, or $0.19 per diluted share. This
compares to third quarter non-GAAP net income of $7.8 million, or $0.18 per diluted share.
Excluding asset impairment charges, adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes,
depreciation and amortization) for the fourth quarter was $14.7 million, or 9.8 percent of net
sales, compared to third quarter adjusted EBITDA of $10.7 million, or 7.7 percent of net
sales.
Fourth Quarter 2009 Segment Information
TTM Technologies reports two operating segments: PCB Manufacturing and Backplane
Assembly.
For the PCB Manufacturing segment, fourth quarter net sales (before inter-company sales)
were $128.2 million, compared with $123.2 million in the third quarter. Fourth quarter
operating segment income (before amortization of intangibles) was $5.7 million compared to an
operating segment loss of $1.9 million in the third quarter. Excluding plant closure and
transaction costs, fourth quarter operating income (before amortization of intangibles) for
the PCB Manufacturing segment was $11.8 million compared to third quarter operating segment
income of $12.1 million.
For the Backplane Assembly segment, fourth quarter net sales (before inter-company sales) were $29.3 million, compared with $24.0 million in the third quarter. Fourth quarter operating segment
income (before amortization of intangibles) was $2.4 million compared with an operating segment
loss of $2.6 million in the third quarter. Excluding plant closure costs, fourth quarter operating
income (before amortization of intangibles) for the Backplane Assembly segment was $2.5 million
compared to third quarter operating segment income of $0.5 million.
Full Year 2009 Financial Results
Net sales of $582.5 million for the full year 2009 decreased $98.5 million, or 14.5
percent, from full year 2008 net sales of $681.0 million. The decrease in sales was primarily
due to the weak economy and TTMs restructuring efforts.
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For 2009, TTM recorded net income of $5.2 million, or $0.12 per diluted share,
compared to a net loss of $36.9 million, or $0.86 per basic share, in 2008. Non-GAAP net
income for 2009 was $30.7 million, or $0.71 per diluted share, compared to 2008 non-GAAP net
income of $44.6 million, or $1.04 per diluted share.
Balance Sheet
Cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and short-term investments at the end of the
fourth quarter totaled $215.7 million, an increase of $15.0 million from $200.7 million at the
end of the third quarter.
First Quarter 2010 Forecast
For the first quarter of 2010, TTM estimates revenue in a range from $132 million to $140
million, GAAP earnings in a range from $0.06 to $0.11 per diluted share and non-GAAP earnings
in a range from $0.14 to $0.19 per diluted share. The forecast for the first quarter 2010 does
not include results from Meadville Holdings.
To Access the Live Webcast/Conference Call
The company will host a conference call to discuss the fourth quarter results and the
first quarter 2010 outlook on February 4, 2010, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (1:30 p.m.
Pacific Standard Time).
To listen to the live webcast, log on to the TTM Technologies website at
http://www.ttmtech.com. To access the live conference call, dial 1-877-941-2928 or
1-480-629-9725.
To Access a Replay of the Webcast
A digital replay will be available on TTM Technologies website at http://www.ttmtech.com
and will remain accessible for one week following the live event.
A telephone replay also will be available beginning two hours after the conclusion of the
conference call until February 11, 2010. You may access the telephone replay by dialing
1-303-590-3030 or 1-800-406-7325 and entering confirmation code 4177386.
About Our Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This release includes information about the Companys non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP
earnings per share, which are non-GAAP financial measures. Management believes that both
measures which exclude amortization of intangibles, stock-based compensation expense,
non-cash interest expense on our convertible debt, asset impairment and restructuring charges,
inventory write-down
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related to facility closures, costs related to the Meadville Holdings transaction and
miscellaneous closing costs as well as the associated tax impact of these charges provide
additional useful information to investors regarding the Companys ongoing financial condition and
results of operations.
A material limitation associated with the use of the above non-GAAP financial measures is
that they have no standardized measurement prescribed by GAAP and may not be comparable with
similar non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. The Company compensates for these
limitations by providing full disclosure of each non-GAAP financial measure and reconciliation
to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure. However, the non-GAAP financial
measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial
information prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Safe Harbor Statement
This release contains forward-looking statements that relate to future events or
performance. These statements reflect the companys current expectations, and the company does
not undertake to update or revise these forward-looking statements, even if experience or
future changes make it clear that any projected results expressed or implied in this or other
company statements will not be realized. Furthermore, readers are cautioned that these
statements involve risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the companys control,
which could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements.
These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the companys dependence upon
the electronics industry, the impact of the current economic crisis, the companys dependence
upon a small number of customers, the unpredictability of and potential fluctuation in future
revenues and operating results, increased competition from low-cost foreign manufacturers and
other Risk Factors set forth in the companys most recent SEC filings.
About TTM
TTM Technologies, Inc. is North Americas largest printed circuit board manufacturer,
focusing on quick-turn and technologically advanced PCBs and the backplane and sub-system
assembly business. TTM stands for time-to-market, representing how the companys
time-critical, one-stop manufacturing services enable customers to shorten the time required
to develop new products and bring them to market. Additional information can be found at
www.ttmtech.com.
The TTM Technologies logo is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/
prs/?pkgid=5691
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|
|
|
|
|
Operating expenses: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Selling and marketing |
|
|
6,480 |
|
|
|
7,420 |
|
|
|
6,546 |
|
|
|
26,517 |
|
|
|
30,436 |
|
General and administrative |
|
|
11,088 |
|
|
|
7,940 |
|
|
|
9,403 |
|
|
|
36,548 |
|
|
|
33,255 |
|
Amortization of definite-lived
intangibles |
|
|
860 |
|
|
|
951 |
|
|
|
860 |
|
|
|
3,440 |
|
|
|
3,799 |
|
Restructuring charges |
|
|
481 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,501 |
|
|
|
5,490 |
|
|
|
|
|
Impairment of long-lived assets |
|
|
1,500 |
|
|
|
123,322 |
|
|
|
10,293 |
|
|
|
12,136 |
|
|
|
123,322 |
|
Metal reclamation |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3,700 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total operating expenses |
|
|
20,409 |
|
|
|
139,633 |
|
|
|
29,603 |
|
|
|
84,131 |
|
|
|
187,112 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating income (loss) |
|
|
7,265 |
|
|
|
(108,862 |
) |
|
|
(5,396 |
) |
|
|
19,078 |
|
|
|
(49,872 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest expense |
|
|
(2,802 |
) |
|
|
(2,777 |
) |
|
|
(2,919 |
) |
|
|
(11,198 |
) |
|
|
(11,065 |
) |
Interest income |
|
|
111 |
|
|
|
223 |
|
|
|
196 |
|
|
|
467 |
|
|
|
1,370 |
|
Other, net |
|
|
305 |
|
|
|
(416 |
) |
|
|
57 |
|
|
|
401 |
|
|
|
(1,804 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (loss) before income taxes |
|
|
4,879 |
|
|
|
(111,832 |
) |
|
|
(8,062 |
) |
|
|
8,748 |
|
|
|
(61,371 |
) |
Income tax (provision) benefit |
|
|
(2,126 |
) |
|
|
42,644 |
|
|
|
3,177 |
|
|
|
(3,505 |
) |
|
|
24,460 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income (loss) |
|
$ |
2,753 |
|
|
$ |
(69,188 |
) |
|
$ |
(4,885 |
) |
|
$ |
5,243 |
|
|
$ |
(36,911 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earnings (loss) per common share: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic |
|
$ |
0.06 |
|
|
$ |
(1.62 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.11 |
) |
|
$ |
0.12 |
|
|
$ |
(0.86 |
) |
Diluted |
|
$ |
0.06 |
|
|
$ |
(1.62 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.11 |
) |
|
$ |
0.12 |
|
|
$ |
(0.86 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average common shares: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic |
|
|
43,172 |
|
|
|
42,810 |
|
|
|
43,142 |
|
|
|
43,080 |
|
|
|
42,681 |
|
Diluted |
|
|
43,930 |
|
|
|
42,810 |
|
|
|
43,142 |
|
|
|
43,579 |
|
|
|
42,681 |
|
-II-6-
|
|
|
APPENDIX II
|
|
U.S. DISCLOSURE OBLIGATIONS IN RELATION TO THE PROPOSAL
|
SELECTED BALANCE SHEET DATA
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
20081
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
$ |
94,347 |
|
|
$ |
148,465 |
|
Restricted cash |
|
|
120,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
Short-term investments |
|
|
1,351 |
|
|
|
3,657 |
|
Accounts receivable, net |
|
|
89,519 |
|
|
|
115,232 |
|
Inventories |
|
|
60,153 |
|
|
|
71,011 |
|
Total current assets |
|
|
384,433 |
|
|
|
353,130 |
|
Property, plant and equipment, net |
|
|
88,577 |
|
|
|
114,931 |
|
Other non-current assets |
|
|
71,683 |
|
|
|
72,179 |
|
Total assets |
|
|
544,693 |
|
|
|
540,240 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts payable |
|
|
37,867 |
|
|
|
48,750 |
|
Total current liabilities |
|
|
60,696 |
|
|
|
72,768 |
|
Convertible senior notes, net |
|
|
139,882 |
|
|
|
134,914 |
|
Total long-term liabilities |
|
|
142,694 |
|
|
|
137,436 |
|
Stockholders equity |
|
|
341,303 |
|
|
|
330,036 |
|
Total liabilities and stockholders equity |
|
|
544,693 |
|
|
|
540,240 |
|
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Third |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fourth Quarter |
|
|
Quarter |
|
|
Full Year |
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
20081,2
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
20081,2
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
EBITDA |
|
$ |
13,219 |
|
|
$ |
(102,653 |
) |
|
$ |
399 |
|
|
$ |
42,653 |
|
|
$ |
(25,065 |
) |
EBITA |
|
$ |
8,570 |
|
|
$ |
(108,074 |
) |
|
$ |
(4,253 |
) |
|
$ |
23,513 |
|
|
$ |
(46,389 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross margin |
|
|
18.5 |
% |
|
|
18.7 |
% |
|
|
17.4 |
% |
|
|
17.7 |
% |
|
|
20.2 |
% |
EBITDA margin |
|
|
8.8 |
|
|
|
(62.2 |
) |
|
|
0.3 |
|
|
|
7.3 |
|
|
|
(3.7 |
) |
Operating margin |
|
|
4.8 |
|
|
|
(66.0 |
) |
|
|
(3.9 |
) |
|
|
3.3 |
|
|
|
(7.3 |
) |
-II-7-
|
|
|
APPENDIX II
|
|
U.S. DISCLOSURE OBLIGATIONS IN RELATION TO THE PROPOSAL
|
End Market Breakdown:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Third |
|
|
|
Fourth Quarter |
|
|
Quarter |
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Aerospace/Defense |
|
|
42 |
% |
|
|
40 |
% |
|
|
44 |
% |
Networking/Communications |
|
|
38 |
|
|
|
37 |
|
|
|
35 |
|
Computing/Storage/Peripherals |
|
|
10 |
|
|
|
12 |
|
|
|
12 |
|
Medical/Industrial/Instrumentation/Other |
|
|
10 |
|
|
|
11 |
|
|
|
9 |
|
Stock-based Compensation:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Third |
|
|
|
Fourth Quarter |
|
|
Quarter |
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amount included in: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost of goods sold |
|
$ |
412 |
|
|
$ |
331 |
|
|
$ |
413 |
|
Selling and marketing |
|
|
134 |
|
|
|
98 |
|
|
|
133 |
|
General and administrative |
|
|
1,021 |
|
|
|
786 |
|
|
|
980 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total stock-based compensation expense |
|
$ |
1,567 |
|
|
$ |
1,215 |
|
|
$ |
1,526 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-II-8-
|
|
|
APPENDIX II
|
|
U.S. DISCLOSURE OBLIGATIONS IN RELATION TO THE PROPOSAL
|
Operating Segment Data:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Third |
|
|
|
Fourth Quarter |
|
|
Quarter |
|
Net sales: |
|
2009 |
|
|
20081
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
PCB Manufacturing |
|
$ |
128,207 |
|
|
$ |
144,211 |
|
|
$ |
123,171 |
|
Backplane Assembly |
|
|
29,332 |
|
|
|
31,064 |
|
|
|
23,950 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total sales |
|
|
157,539 |
|
|
|
175,275 |
|
|
|
147,121 |
|
Inter-company sales |
|
|
(7,615 |
) |
|
|
(10,359 |
) |
|
|
(8,046 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total net sales |
|
$ |
149,924 |
|
|
$ |
164,916 |
|
|
$ |
139,075 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating segment income (loss): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
PCB Manufacturing |
|
$ |
5,743 |
|
|
$ |
(107,505 |
) |
|
$ |
(1,897 |
) |
Backplane Assembly |
|
|
2,382 |
|
|
|
(406 |
) |
|
|
(2,639 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total operating segment income (loss) |
|
|
8,125 |
|
|
|
(107,911 |
) |
|
|
(4,536 |
) |
Amortization of intangibles |
|
|
(860 |
) |
|
|
(951 |
) |
|
|
(860 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total operating income (loss) |
|
|
7,265 |
|
|
|
(108,862 |
) |
|
|
(5,396 |
) |
Total other expense |
|
|
(2,386 |
) |
|
|
(2,970 |
) |
|
|
(2,666 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (loss) before income taxes |
|
$ |
4,879 |
|
|
$ |
(111,832 |
) |
|
$ |
(8,062 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-II-9-
|
|
|
APPENDIX II
|
|
U.S. DISCLOSURE OBLIGATIONS IN RELATION TO THE PROPOSAL
|
RECONCILIATIONS3
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Third |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fourth Quarter |
|
|
Quarter |
|
|
Full Year |
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
20081
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
20081
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
EBITA/EBITDA reconciliation: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income (loss) |
|
$ |
2,753 |
|
|
$ |
(69,188 |
) |
|
$ |
(4,885 |
) |
|
$ |
5,243 |
|
|
$ |
(36,911 |
) |
Add back items: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income tax provision (benefit) |
|
|
2,126 |
|
|
|
(42,644 |
) |
|
|
(3,177 |
) |
|
|
3,505 |
|
|
|
(24,460 |
) |
Interest expense |
|
|
2,802 |
|
|
|
2,777 |
|
|
|
2,919 |
|
|
|
11,198 |
|
|
|
11,065 |
|
Amortization of intangibles |
|
|
889 |
|
|
|
981 |
|
|
|
890 |
|
|
|
3,567 |
|
|
|
3,917 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
EBITA |
|
|
8,570 |
|
|
|
(108,074 |
) |
|
|
(4,253 |
) |
|
|
23,513 |
|
|
|
(46,389 |
) |
|
Depreciation expense |
|
|
4,649 |
|
|
|
5,421 |
|
|
|
4,652 |
|
|
|
19,140 |
|
|
|
21,324 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
EBITDA |
|
$ |
13,219 |
|
|
$ |
(102,653 |
) |
|
$ |
399 |
|
|
$ |
42,653 |
|
|
$ |
(25,065 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Add back: Impairment of long-lived
assets |
|
|
1,500 |
|
|
|
123,322 |
|
|
|
10,293 |
|
|
|
12,136 |
|
|
|
123,322 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Adjusted EBITDA |
|
$ |
14,719 |
|
|
$ |
20,669 |
|
|
$ |
10,692 |
|
|
$ |
54,789 |
|
|
$ |
98,257 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-GAAP EPS
reconciliation4: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
GAAP net income (loss) |
|
$ |
2,753 |
|
|
$ |
(69,188 |
) |
|
$ |
(4,885 |
) |
|
$ |
5,243 |
|
|
$ |
(36,911 |
) |
Add back items: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amortization of definite-lived
intangibles |
|
|
889 |
|
|
|
981 |
|
|
|
890 |
|
|
|
3,567 |
|
|
|
3,917 |
|
Stock-based compensation |
|
|
1,567 |
|
|
|
1,215 |
|
|
|
1,526 |
|
|
|
6,265 |
|
|
|
5,076 |
|
Non-cash convertible debt
interest expense |
|
|
1,410 |
|
|
|
1,298 |
|
|
|
1,381 |
|
|
|
5,469 |
|
|
|
3,208 |
|
Impairment of long-lived assets |
|
|
1,500 |
|
|
|
123,322 |
|
|
|
10,293 |
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12,136 |
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123,322 |
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Restructuring charges |
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481 |
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|
|
|
|
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2,501 |
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5,490 |
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|
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Inventory write-down related to
facility closures |
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2,637 |
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3,350 |
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Meadville Holdings transaction
costs |
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4,004 |
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1,377 |
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5,383 |
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Miscellaneous closing costs |
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160 |
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292 |
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884 |
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Income tax effects |
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(4,362 |
) |
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(48,358 |
) |
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(8,235 |
) |
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(17,046 |
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(54,014 |
) |
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Non-GAAP net income |
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$ |
8,402 |
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$ |
9,270 |
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$ |
7,777 |
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$ |
30,741 |
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$ |
44,598 |
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Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share |
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$ |
0.19 |
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$ |
0.22 |
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$ |
0.18 |
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$ |
0.71 |
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$ |
1.04 |
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APPENDIX II
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U.S. DISCLOSURE OBLIGATIONS IN RELATION TO THE PROPOSAL
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On January 1, 2009, the Company adopted new authoritative guidance for
convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash upon conversion (including partial cash
settlement) by separately accounting for the liability and equity components in
a manner that will reflect the entitys nonconvertible debt borrowing rate when interest cost is
recognized in subsequent periods. The Company has retrospectively applied this method of accounting
back to the issuance date of convertible debt, which for the Company was May 2008. |
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Certain reclassifications of prior year amounts have been made to conform to the current
year presentation. Beginning in the second quarter of 2009, the Company reports gains and losses
from the sale or disposal of property, plant and equipment as a component of general and administrative expenses in the consolidated condensed statements of
operations. Prior to the second quarter 2009, the gains and losses from the sale or disposal of
property, plant and equipment were included as a component of cost of goods sold. |
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3 |
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This information provides a reconciliation of EBITA/EBITDA/Adjusted EBITDA and non-GAAP
EPS to the financial information in our consolidated statements of operations. |
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4 |
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This information provides non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP EPS, which are non-GAAP
financial measures. Management believes that both measures which exclude amortization of
intangibles, stock-based compensation expense, non-cash interest
expense on our convertible debt (before consideration of capitalized interest), asset impairment
and restructuring charges, inventory write-down related to facility closures, costs related to the
Meadville Holdings transaction and miscellaneous closing costs as well as the associated tax impact
of these charges provide additional useful information to investors regarding the Companys
ongoing financial condition and results of operations. |
EBITDA means earnings before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization.
EBITA means earnings before interest expense, income
taxes and amortization. We present EBITDA /
EBITA / Adjusted EBITDA to enhance the understanding of our operating results. EBITDA / EBITA /
Adjusted EBITDA is a key measure we use to evaluate our operations. In addition, we provide our
EBITDA / EBITA / Adjusted EBITDA because we believe that investors and securities analysts will
find EBITDA / EBITA / Adjusted EBITDA to be a useful measure for evaluating our operating
performance and comparing our operating performance with that of similar companies that have
different capital structures and for evaluating our ability to meet our future debt service,
capital expenditures, and working capital requirements. However, EBITDA / EBITA
/ Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to cash flows from operating
activities as a measure of liquidity or as an alternative to net income as a measure of operating
results in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of
America.
CONTACT: |
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TTM Technologies, Inc.
Steve Richards, Chief Financial Officer
(714) 241-0303 investor@ttmtech.com |
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3. FORM S-4
In connection with the PCB Sale, TTM filed a Registration Statement on Form S-4 in
preliminary form and Amendment No. 1 with the SEC on 24 December 2009 and 4 February 2010
(U.S. time), respectively, which contained the U.S. Prospectus and contained information
relating to Meadville (including the PCB Business) and TTM. In accordance with applicable
rules and regulations of the SEC, TTM filed Amendment No. 1 to the Form S-4 to update and
complete the disclosures contained in the originally filed Form S-4. Specifically, the updates
and additional information in Amendment No. 1 primarily relate to the following: (a) the
status of antitrust and regulatory approvals; (b) certain fourth quarter 2009 financial
results contained in TTMs recent earnings release; (c) certain information regarding TTMs
and Meadvilles recent share prices, beneficial ownership, and record ownership; (d) voting
instructions for TTMs stockholders; (e) the expected timing of previously announced facility
closures; (f) pro forma financial information updated based on the price of TTMs common stock
as of 1 February 2010; (g) recent US$ to HK$ exchange rates; and (h) an additional summary of
certain risks relating to security clearances at TTMs operations. The Form S-4 having become
and remaining effective under the Securities Act and having not become the subject of any stop
order or proceedings seeking a stop order is one of the conditions to completion of the PCB
Sale. The SEC has declared the Form S-4 to be effective and TTM has filed the U.S. Prospectus
with the SEC. TTM has mailed the U.S. Prospectus to its stockholders and Meadville has mailed
a copy of the U.S. Prospectus to the Shareholders together with this Circular. A copy of the
Form S-4 is also available from the SECs website
(http://sec.gov/edgar/searchedgar/companysearch.html) and TTMs website
(www.ttmtech.com/investors/investor_sec.jsp) on 11 February 2010. The Form S-4 contains
important information and Shareholders and potential investors are urged to read the U.S.
Prospectus. In particular, there are certain risks associated with the PCB Sale and the
receipt and holding of TTM Shares, details of which are set out in Appendix III to this
Circular and in the Form S-4.
The Form S-4 contains important information. As the Form S-4 is required to be prepared
in accordance with, and must contain the contents specifically required by, applicable U.S.
securities laws that are not identical to the relevant Hong Kong requirements applicable to
the Circular, the Form S-4 contains information which is not contained or presented in the
same way in the Circular (and vice versa). Before making any voting or investment decision,
Shareholders and potential investors are urged to read the U.S. Prospectus carefully. In
particular, there are certain risks associated with the PCB Sale and the receipt and holding
of TTM Shares, details of which are set out in Appendix III to this Circular and in the Form
S-4.
When perusing the Form S-4, Shareholders and potential investors may refer to the
following sections of the Form S-4 for information relating to the PCB Business and TTM:
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Summary; |
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Summary Selected Historical and Pro Forma Financial Data; |
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Risk Factors; |
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Stock Price and Dividend Information; |
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The PCB Combination; |
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The Stock Purchase Agreement and Related Agreements; |
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Comparison of Meadville Shareholder and TTM Stockholder Rights; |
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Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Statements; |
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Information Regarding Meadvilles PCB Operations and the PCB Subsidiaries; |
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Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions of Meadville; |
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Selected Historical Financial Data of the PCB Business of Meadville; |
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Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
of the PCB Business of Meadville; |
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Plan of Distribution; |
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Where You Can Find More Information; |
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Index to Financial Statements of the Printed Circuit Board Business of Meadville
Holdings Limited; |
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Annex A Stock Purchase Agreement; |
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Annex B Shareholders Agreement; and |
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Annex C Opinion of UBS. |
UBS Securities LLC issued an opinion to TTM on 15 November 2009 (the Fairness Opinion)
as to the fairness, from a financial point of view, to TTM of the consideration to be paid by
TTM for the PCB Business which is reproduced in Annex C to the Form S-4 (referred to above).
Further details relating to the Fairness Opinion are also set out in the sub-section headed
Opinion of TTMs Financial Advisor under the section headed The PCB Combination in the
Form S-4 (the Fairness Opinion Section) (referred to above).
Certain financial information set out in the Fairness Opinion Section constitutes profit
forecasts under Rule 10 of the Takeovers Code (the Profit Forecast Information). However,
the Profit Forecast Information does not meet the standards required by Rule 10 of the
Takeovers Code relating to profit forecasts, but it is required for inclusion in the Form S-4
by the relevant U.S. requirements. UBS Securities LLC has not reported on whether the Profit
Forecast Information has been prepared by TTM with due care and consideration. In addition, as
the
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Profit Forecast Information does not meet the definition of a profit forecast under the Hong
Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants audit guideline for a profit forecast, KPMG LLP
(TTMs independent registered public accounting firm) has not reported on whether the Profit
Forecast Information, so far as the accounting policies and calculations are concerned, have been
properly compiled under the Takeovers Code on the basis of the assumptions made. Further, given
that the discounted cash flows information in the Profit Forecast Information involve a stream of
projected cash flow of five years commencing from 1 January 2010 plus a terminal value based on
cash flows beyond 2014, it is impracticable for the auditors or reporting accountants to report on
profit forecasts in association therewith. The Hong Kong Auditing Guideline 3.341 indicates that
reporting accountants should normally restrict their reporting on profit forecasts to those for one
year or less from the date to which the last audited financial statements were made up. Only in
exceptional circumstances should they report on profit forecasts for a future accounting period
which should in any case be limited to the immediately succeeding period and then only if a
significant part of the current period has already elapsed. There are genuine practical
difficulties in meeting the reporting requirements under Rule 10 of the Takeovers Code. The TTM
Board confirmed that the only reason for including the Fairness Opinion and the Fairness Opinion
Section in the Form S-4 is due to requirements under the Securities Act and the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended. In view of TTMs obligations to comply with the U.S. regulatory
requirements, TTM has requested for, and the Executive has permitted, the inclusion of the Profit
Forecast Information in the Form S-4. Shareholders and potential investors should exercise caution
in placing any reliance on the Profit Forecast Information.
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APPENDIX III
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RISK FACTORS AS EXTRACTED FROM THE FORM S-4 |
The following text has been extracted from the Form S-4 and all defined terms used
in this section shall have the same meaning as given to them in the Form S-4. In particular,
all references to TTM, the Company, our company, we, us, our, and similar names
refer to TTM and its subsidiaries; all references to Meadville refer to Meadville; all
references to the PCB Subsidiaries refer to the PCB Holdcos and their respective
subsidiaries engaged in the PCB Business; all references to the stock purchase agreement
refer to the PCB Agreement; all references to the PCB Combination refer to the PCB Sale; all
references to the Combined Company refer to TTM, the PCB Holdcos and their respective
subsidiaries following the PCB Sale; and all references to $ refer to US$.
Our stockholders should carefully consider the following factors in evaluating whether to
approve the issuance of our common stock in connection with the PCB Combination, and
Meadvilles shareholders should consider the following factors in connection with their
potential receipt of shares of our common stock in the PCB Combination from the special
dividend by Meadville. These factors should be considered in conjunction with the other
information included or incorporated by reference in this proxy statement/prospectus.
Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us, or that are not currently
believed to be important to you, also may adversely affect the PCB Combination and us
following the PCB Combination.
Risks Related to the PCB Combination
Failure to complete the proposed PCB Combination could adversely affect our and Meadvilles future
business and operations.
The proposed PCB Combination is subject to the satisfaction of various closing
conditions, including the approval by both our and Meadvilles shareholders and other
conditions described in the stock purchase agreement that are outside the control of us and
Meadville. Our and Meadvilles respective obligations to complete the PCB Combination are also
subject to the other conditions listed under The PCB Combination Conditions to Completion
of the PCB Combination. We cannot assure you that these conditions will be satisfied or that
the PCB Combination will be successfully completed. In the event that the PCB Combination is
not completed:
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we and Meadville would not realize the potential benefits of the PCB
Combination, including the potentially enhanced financial and competitive position of the
combined company; |
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our and Meadvilles managements attention from day-to-day business may be
diverted, we and Meadville may lose key employees, and our and Meadvilles relationships with
our respective customers and partners may be disrupted as a result of uncertainties with
regard to our and Meadvilles business and prospects; and |
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we and Meadville will each incur and must pay significant costs and expenses
related to the PCB Combination, such as legal, accounting, and advisory fees. |
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Any such events could adversely affect our and Meadvilles business and operating results.
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Our and Meadvilles business could suffer due to the announcement, pendency, and consummation
of the proposed PCB Combination.
The announcement, pendency, and consummation of the PCB Combination may have a negative
impact on our, Meadvilles, and the combined companys ability to sell their respective
products and services, attract and retain key management, technical, sales, or other
personnel, maintain and attract new customers, and maintain strategic relationships with third
parties. For example, we and Meadville, and following consummation of the PCB Combination the
combined company, may experience the deferral, cancellation, or a decline in the size or rate
of orders for products or services or a deterioration in customer relationships. Any such
events could harm our and Meadvilles, and following the PCB Combination the combined
companys, operating results and financial condition.
The price of our common stock may fluctuate, and the purchase price payable in the PCB Combination
will not be adjusted for any changes in the price of our common stock or Meadvilles shares.
A portion of the consideration payable in connection with the PCB Combination would be
paid through the issuance to Meadville, as MTGs designee, of 36,334,000 shares of our common
stock, and we will deliver to Meadville cash in the amount of $114,034,328. Under the stock
purchase agreement, other than as a result of reclassifications, stock splits, stock
dividends, and similar changes effected by us, neither the number of shares of our common
stock to be issued nor the amount of cash to be delivered will be adjusted even if the market
price of our common stock or Meadvilles shares fluctuates between the date of the stock
purchase agreement and the closing date of the PCB Combination. The market price of our common
stock and Meadvilles shares at the closing of the PCB Combination will likely vary from the
market price at the date of this proxy statement/prospectus and at the date of our
stockholders meeting and the Meadville shareholders meeting. The stock purchase and special
dividend of our common stock and cash to Meadvilles shareholders may not be completed until a
significant period of time has passed after the special meetings. Stock price changes may
result from a variety of factors that are beyond the control of us or Meadville, including:
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market reaction to the announcement and pendency of the PCB Combination and
market assessment of the merits and risks of the PCB Combination and the likelihood of the PCB
Combination being consummated; |
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changes in the respective businesses, operations, or prospects of our or
Meadvilles PCB business; |
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governmental or litigation developments or regulatory considerations affecting
us or the electronics industry; |
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general business, market, industry, or economic conditions; |
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the worldwide supply/demand balance for products in the PCB and electronics
industry; and |
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other factors beyond the control of us or Meadville, including
those described elsewhere in this Risk Factors section. |
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APPENDIX III
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RISK FACTORS AS EXTRACTED FROM THE FORM S-4 |
Neither party is permitted to walk away from the PCB Combination or re-solicit the
vote of its shareholders solely because of changes in the market price, and therefore value,
of our common stock or Meadvilles shares through the closing date of the PCB Combination. Any
reduction in our stock price would result in Meadville shareholders receiving less value in
the PCB Combination. Conversely, any increase in our stock price would potentially result in
Meadville, and ultimately
Meadville shareholders, receiving greater value in the PCB Combination. The specific
dollar value per share of our common stock that Meadville, and ultimately Meadville
shareholders, would receive upon completion of the PCB Combination will depend on, among other
things, the market value of our common stock at that time and at the time of Meadvilles
special dividend of our shares to Meadvilles shareholders, and other factors discussed in
this proxy statement/prospectus. Our and Meadvilles shareholders will not know the exact
value of our common stock to be issued in the PCB Combination at the time of the special
meetings of their respective shareholders.
The PCB Combination could be a taxable transaction for Meadville shareholders.
Meadville shareholders who are subject to U.S. or foreign income taxes are urged to
consult their own tax advisors concerning the consequences of the PCB Combination.
We may not realize the operating and financial benefits we expect from the PCB Combination.
The post-acquisition integration of our company and the PCB Subsidiaries would be
complex, time-consuming, and expensive, and may disrupt the day-to-day management and
operation of our respective businesses. After the PCB Combination, the combined company would
need to overcome significant challenges in order to realize any benefits or synergies from the
PCB Combination. These challenges include the timely, efficient, and successful completion of
a number of post-acquisition events, including the following:
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integrating the operations and technologies of the companies; |
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implementing of disclosure controls, internal controls, and financial reporting
systems to comply with the requirements of U.S. GAAP and U.S. securities laws and regulations
required as a result of integration of the PCB Subsidiaries as part of a consolidated
reporting company under the Exchange Act; |
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retaining and assimilating the key personnel of each company; |
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resolving possible inconsistencies in operating and product standards, internal
controls, procedures and policies, business cultures, corporate governance and reporting
practices, and compensation methodologies between the companies; |
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retaining existing vendors and customers of the companies and attracting
additional customers; |
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retaining strategic partners of each company and attracting new strategic
partners; and |
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creating uniform business standards, procedures, policies, and
information systems. |
The execution of these post-acquisition integration events would involve considerable
risks and may not be successfully implemented, or if implemented, on a timely basis. These
risks include the following:
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potential disruption of ongoing business operations and distraction of the
management of the combined company; |
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potential strain on financial and managerial controls and reporting systems and
procedures of the combined company; |
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unanticipated expenses and potential delays related to integration of the
operations, technology, and other resources of the companies; |
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potential impairment of relationships with employees, suppliers, and customers
as a result of the inclusion and integration of management personnel; |
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greater than anticipated costs and expenses related to the PCB Combination or
the integration of the respective businesses of us and the PCB Subsidiaries following the PCB
Combination; |
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the difficulty of complying with government-imposed regulations in both the U.S.
and the PRC, which may in many ways be materially different from one another; and |
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potential unknown liabilities associated with the PCB Combination and the
combined operations. |
The combined company may not succeed in mitigating these risks or any other problems
encountered in connection with the PCB Combination. The inability to successfully integrate
the operations, technology, and personnel of our company and the PCB Subsidiaries, or any
significant delay in achieving integration of the companies, could have a material adverse
effect on the combined company after the PCB Combination and, as a result, on the market price
of our common stock following the PCB Combination.
As a result of the PCB Combination, we and the PCB Subsidiaries as a combined company would be a
substantially larger and broader organization, with a greater geographic diversity relative to our
and Meadvilles current operations, and if management is unable to sufficiently manage the combined
company, operating and financial results would suffer.
As a result of the PCB Combination, the combined company would have significantly more
employees, greater geographic diversity, and customers in multiple distribution channels. The
combined company would face challenges inherent in efficiently managing an increased number of
employees over large geographic distances, including the need to implement appropriate
policies,
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RISK FACTORS AS EXTRACTED FROM THE FORM S-4 |
benefits, reporting, management, and compliance programs and systems. The inability to manage
successfully the substantially larger and internationally diverse organization, or any significant
delay in achieving successful management of the organization, could have a material adverse effect
on the combined company and, as a result, on the market price of our common stock.
The combined company would need to invest in its operations to integrate us and the PCB
Subsidiaries and to maintain and grow the combined business, and may need additional funds to do
so.
The combined company would depend on the availability of adequate capital to maintain and
develop its business. We believe that the combined company can meet its capital requirements
from internally generated funds, cash in hand, and available borrowings. If the combined
company is
unable to fund its capital requirements as currently planned, however, it would have a
material adverse effect on the combined companys business, financial condition, and operating
results. If the combined company does not achieve our expected operating results, the combined
company would need to reallocate its sources and uses of operating cash flows. This may
include borrowing additional funds to service debt payments, which may impair the ability of
the combined company to make investments in the business or to integrate us and the PCB
Subsidiaries. There is no assurance that the combined company would be able to borrow any such
additional funds when needed on commercially acceptable terms or at all.
Should the combined company need to raise funds through incurring additional debt, the
combined company may become subject to covenants even more restrictive than those contained in
our or the PCB Subsidiaries current debt instruments. Furthermore, if we issue additional
equity, our equity holders would suffer dilution. There can be no assurance that additional
capital would be available on a timely basis, on favorable terms, or at all.
The PCB Combination could cause us or the PCB Subsidiaries to lose key personnel, which could
materially affect the combined companys business and require the combined company to incur
substantial costs to recruit replacements for lost personnel.
As a result of the PCB Combination, our current and prospective employees and the PCB
Subsidiaries employees could experience uncertainty about their future roles within the
combined company. This uncertainty may adversely affect their ability or willingness to
continue with the combined company, and the ability of the combined company to attract and
retain key management, sales, marketing, and technical personnel. Any failure to retain and
attract key personnel could have a material adverse effect on our and the PCB Subsidiaries
current business and the business of the combined company after the completion of the PCB
Combination.
General uncertainty related to the PCB Combination could harm us and Meadville.
In response to the announcement and pendency of the proposed PCB Combination, customers
may delay or defer purchasing decisions. If this were to occur, our and Meadvilles cash flows
and
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RISK FACTORS AS EXTRACTED FROM THE FORM S-4 |
revenue, respectively, and the revenues of the combined company, could decline materially or
any anticipated increases in revenue could be lower than expected. Also, speculation regarding the
likelihood of the closing of the PCB Combination could increase the volatility of our and
Meadvilles share price.
Some of our and Meadvilles and the PCB Subsidiaries officers and directors have conflicts of
interest that may influence them to support or approve the issuance of shares in connection with
the PCB Combination.
Certain officers and directors of us, Meadville, and the PCB Subsidiaries participate in
arrangements that provide them with material interests in the PCB Combination that are
different from and in addition to those of our stockholders and Meadvilles shareholders,
including, among others, employment agreements and compensation arrangements for key officers,
indemnification arrangements, and, with respect to the Principal Shareholders and Tang
Siblings, the ability to nominate a member of our board of directors. These interests, among
others, may influence our
directors and officers and the directors and officers of Meadville and the PCB
Subsidiaries to support or approve the PCB Combination. For a more detailed discussion, see
the section entitled The PCB Combination Interests of Certain Meadville Directors,
Officers, and Affiliates in the PCB Combination in this proxy statement/prospectus.
Regulatory authorities may delay or impose conditions on approval of the PCB Combination, which may
diminish the anticipated benefits of the PCB Combination.
The completion of the PCB Combination requires the receipt of various approvals from
governmental authorities, both in the U.S. and in the PRC. These regulatory approvals may take
substantial time, and there can be no assurance that such approvals can be obtained. Failure
to obtain these approvals in a timely manner may delay the completion of the PCB Combination,
possibly for a significant period of time, or prevent the completion of the PCB Combination
altogether. In addition, regulatory authorities may attempt to condition their approval of the
PCB Combination on the imposition of conditions that could restrict the day-to-day operations
of the combined company, including requiring the discontinuance of certain lines of business,
that may have a material adverse effect on the combined companys operating results or the
value of our common stock after the PCB Combination is completed. Any delay in the completion
of the PCB Combination or conditions on effecting the PCB Combination may diminish anticipated
benefits or may result in additional transaction costs, loss of revenue, or other effects
associated with uncertainty about the completion or terms of the PCB Combination.
Both we and the PCB Subsidiaries, and ultimately the PCB Combination, may be subject to adverse
regulatory requirements and conditions.
A condition to completing the PCB Combination is the termination or expiration of the
waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended, or
the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act. We and Meadville made the required filings with the U.S. Department
of Justice and the U.S. Federal Trade Commission and received notice from the Federal Trade
Commission in January 2010 that our request for early termination of the review period had
been granted. However, even after the termination of the waiting period of the
Hart-Scott-Rodino Act, the
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Department of Justice or the Federal Trade Commission, as well as a foreign regulatory agency
or government, state, or private persons, may challenge the PCB Combination at any time before or
after its completion. We and Meadville cannot assure you that the Department of Justice or Federal
Trade Commission or third parties would not try to prevent the PCB Combination or seek to impose
restrictions or conditions on us or the PCB Subsidiaries. The PCB Combination was also subject to
approval by CFIUS, which we obtained on February 2, 2010, and is conditioned upon the receipt of
antitrust approvals from the applicable governmental authorities of the PRC. Such approvals may
take a substantial amount of time to obtain and there can be no assurance that such approvals can
be obtained in a timely manner or at all. Depending on the nature of any restrictions or
conditions, these restrictions or conditions may jeopardize or delay completion of the PCB
Combination or lessen the anticipated benefits of the PCB Combination.
The U.S. Department of Justice, the SEC, and other governmental authorities have a broad
range of civil and criminal sanction authority available to them under the U.S. Foreign
Corrupt Practices Act, referred to as the FCPA, and other laws, which they may seek to impose
in appropriate circumstances. Recent civil and criminal settlements with a number of public
corporations and
individuals have included multi-million dollar fines, disgorgement, injunctive relief,
guilty pleas, deferred prosecution agreements, and other sanctions, including requirements
that corporations retain a monitor to oversee compliance with the FCPA. The combined company
may incur significant expenses in instituting controls related to compliance with the FCPA.
We are subject to the requirements of the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual for
our facility security clearance, which is a prerequisite to our ability to perform on classified
contracts for the U.S. government.
A facility security clearance is required in order to be awarded and perform on
classified contracts for the U.S. Department of Defense and certain other agencies of the U.S.
government. We currently perform on several classified contracts. As a cleared entity, we must
comply with the requirements of the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual, or
NISPOM, and any other applicable U.S. government industrial security regulations. Further, due
to the fact that immediately following the PCB Combination a significant portion of our voting
equity will be owned by a non-U.S. entity, we expect that following the closing of the PCB
Combination the combined company will be required to be governed by and operate in accordance
with the terms and requirements of a Special Security Agreement, or SSA, with the U.S.
Department of Defense.
If we were to violate the terms and requirements of the SSA, the NISPOM, or any other
applicable U.S. government industrial security regulations (which may apply to us under the
terms of our classified contracts), we could lose our security clearance. We cannot assure you
that we will be able to maintain our security clearance. If for some reason our security
clearance is invalidated or terminated, we may not be able to continue to perform present
classified contracts and would not be able to enter into new classified contracts, which could
adversely affect the combined companys revenues.
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Charges to earnings resulting from the application of the purchase method of accounting may
adversely affect the market value of our common stock following the PCB Combination.
If the anticipated benefits of the PCB Combination are not achieved, our financial
results, including our earnings, could be adversely affected. In accordance with U.S. GAAP, we
would account for the PCB Combination using the purchase method of accounting. For accounting
purposes, we would be considered the acquiring company. As a result, we would allocate the
total purchase price to the PCB Subsidiaries net tangible assets, identifiable intangible
assets, liabilities assumed, and noncontrolling interests based on their fair values as of the
date of completion of the PCB Combination, and record the excess of the purchase price over
those fair values as goodwill. The combined company would incur additional amortization
expense over the estimated useful lives of certain of the intangible assets acquired in
connection with the PCB Combination. In addition, to the extent the value of goodwill or
intangible assets with indefinite lives becomes impaired, we may be required to incur material
charges relating to the impairment of those assets.
In addition, from the date of the completion of the PCB Combination, our results of
operations would include the operating results of the PCB Subsidiaries, presented in
accordance with U.S. GAAP. Certain of the PCB Business historical combined financial
statements included in this proxy statement/prospectus have been prepared in accordance with
HKFRS and reconciled to U.S. GAAP,
which differ in certain material respects from U.S. GAAP. Accordingly, the U.S. GAAP
presentation of the PCB Business results of operations may not be comparable to its
historical financial statements.
Changes to current accounting principles could have a significant effect on the combined companys
reported financial results or the way in which it conducts its business.
We prepare our financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP, which are subject to
interpretation by the Financial Accounting Standards Board, the American Institute of
Certified Public Accountants, the SEC, and various other authorities formed to interpret,
recommend, and announce appropriate accounting principles, policies, and practices. A change
in these principles could have a significant effect on our reported financial results and may
even retroactively affect the accounting for previously reported transactions. Our accounting
policies that recently have been or may in the future be affected by changes in the accounting
principles are as follows:
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Changes in these or other rules may have a significant adverse effect on our reported
financial results or in the way in which we conduct our business. See the discussion in our
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on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended September 28, 2009, which we have incorporated by
reference into this proxy statement/prospectus, under Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
and the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included therein, for additional
information about our critical accounting policies and estimates and associated risks.
We and the PCB Subsidiaries have limited protection of our respective proprietary rights, and we
may be involved in disputes relating to intellectual property.
We and the PCB Subsidiaries rely on a combination of copyright, patent, trademark and
trade secret laws, confidentiality procedures, contractual provisions, and other measures to
protect our respective proprietary information. All of these measures afford only limited
protection. These measures may be invalidated, circumvented, or challenged, and others may
develop technologies or processes that are similar or superior to our or the PCB Subsidiaries
technology. We and the PCB Subsidiaries, and ultimately the combined company, may not have the
controls and procedures in place that are needed to adequately protect proprietary
information. Despite our and the PCB Subsidiaries efforts to protect our respective
proprietary rights, unauthorized parties may attempt to copy our or the combined companys
products or obtain or use information that we regard as proprietary, which could adversely
impact revenues and the financial condition of the combined company.
Furthermore, there is a risk that we or the PCB Subsidiaries may infringe on the
intellectual property rights of others. As in the case with many other companies in the PCB
industry, we and the PCB Subsidiaries from time to time receive communications from third
parties asserting patent rights to our respective products and enter into discussions with
such third parties. Irrespective of the validity or the successful assertion of such claims,
we and the PCB Subsidiaries could incur costs in either defending or settling any intellectual
property disputes alleging infringement. In addition, our customers and the customers of the
PCB Subsidiaries typically require us and the PCB Subsidiaries, respectively, to indemnify
them against claims of intellectual property infringement. If any claims are brought against
the customers for such infringement, whether or not these have merit, we and the PCB
Subsidiaries could be required to expend significant resources in defending such claims. In
the event we or the PCB Subsidiaries are subject to any infringement claims, we or the PCB
Subsidiaries may be required to spend a significant amount of money to develop non-infringing
alternatives or obtain licenses. We and the PCB Subsidiaries, and ultimately the combined
company, may not be successful in developing such alternatives or in obtaining such licenses
on reasonable terms or at all, which could disrupt the production processes, damage the
reputation, and affect the revenues and financial condition of the combined company.
We and Meadville will not have recourse for breaches of representations and warranties by the
other.
The stock purchase agreement under which the PCB Combination would be effected provides
that the representations and warranties made by us and our affiliates, Meadville, and MTG will
not survive the effectiveness of the PCB Combination. Accordingly, the stock purchase
agreement does not contain provisions for indemnification by any party for the breach or
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representation or warranty set forth in the stock purchase agreement. As a result, if the PCB
Combination is effected, we and our affiliates on the one hand, and Meadville and MTG, on the other
hand, would thereafter not have remedies under the stock purchase agreement for the breach of any
representation or warranty made by the other.
We incur a variety of costs as a result of being a public company, and those costs may increase as
a result of the PCB Combination.
As a U.S. public company registered with the SEC under the Exchange Act, we incur
significant legal, accounting, and other expenses. In addition, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of
2002, as well as rules subsequently implemented by the SEC and the Nasdaq Stock Market,
frequently require changes in corporate governance policies and practices of companies
registered with the SEC under the Exchange Act. These rules and regulations increase legal and
financial compliance costs and make some activities more time-consuming and costly. In
addition, we incur additional costs associated with our Exchange Act public company reporting
requirements. These rules and regulations also may make it more difficult and more expensive
for us to obtain and pay for, at commercially reasonable rates, director and officer liability
insurance, and the combined company may be required to accept reduced policy limits and
reduced scope of coverage or incur substantially higher costs to obtain the same or similar
levels of coverage. As a result, it may be more difficult for the combined company to attract
and retain qualified persons to serve on its board of directors or as executive officers. As a
result, implementation of disclosure controls, internal controls, and financial reporting
systems complying with the requirements of U.S. GAAP and U.S. securities laws and regulations
required as a result of our continued status as a reporting company under the Exchange
Act following effectiveness of the PCB Combination may be more difficult and costly than
anticipated.
We expect to incur significant costs as a result of the integration of our operations with the PCB
Subsidiaries.
There are inconsistencies in standards, controls, procedures and policies, business
cultures, and compensation structures between us and the PCB Subsidiaries. The integration of
our operations and the operations of the PCB subsidiaries and reconciling the inconsistencies
in the standards, controls, procedures and policies, business cultures, and compensation
structures between us and the PCB Subsidiaries may result in additional costs for the combined
company. There are no assurances that such inconsistencies can be reconciled seamlessly or at
all. The failure to reconcile such inconsistencies may lessen the anticipated benefits of the
PCB Combination.
Meadville shareholders receiving our common stock in the PCB Combination would become stockholders
in a Delaware corporation, which would change the rights and privileges of such shareholders in
comparison to the rights and privileges of a shareholder in a Cayman Islands company.
We are governed by the laws of the United States and the corporate and other laws of the
state of Delaware and by our Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws. The Delaware General
Corporation Law extends to stockholders certain rights and privileges that may not exist at
all or that may be materially different under Cayman Islands law and, conversely, does not
extend certain rights and privileges that a Meadville shareholder may have as a shareholder of
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Islands law. See the section entitled Comparison of Meadville Shareholder and TTM Stockholder
Rights in this proxy statement/prospectus. We have adopted certain provisions that have the effect
of discouraging a third party from acquiring control of our company. These provisions may also have
the effect of discouraging or preventing certain types of transactions involving an actual or a
threatened change in control of our company, including unsolicited takeover attempts, even though
such a transaction may offer our stockholders the opportunity to sell their shares of our common
stock at a price above the prevailing market price.
Following the effectiveness of the PCB Combination, the current principal owners of Meadville are
expected to own a substantial percentage of our common stock.
Following the effectiveness of the PCB Combination, approximately 46% of our common stock
outstanding after giving effect to the PCB Combination (based on the number of shares of our
common stock outstanding on November 16, 2009, the date we executed and announced the stock
purchase agreement) would be owned by Meadville and, following the special dividend of our
common stock by Meadville to its shareholders (or sale thereof on behalf of such shareholders
electing to sell such TTM shares to which they would otherwise have been entitled), by
Meadvilles shareholders or their transferees, and an estimated 33% to 39% of our common stock
would be owned by the Principal Shareholders. The Principal Shareholders and the Tang Siblings
will be entitled to jointly nominate one individual to our board of directors and a majority
of the members of the board of directors of the PCB Subsidiaries. The Principal Shareholders,
subject to the restrictions set forth in the shareholders agreement and any mitigation
agreement(s) that we may be required to enter into
with agencies of the U.S. government, will have influence over our management,
operations, and potential significant corporate actions. The interests of the Principal
Shareholders could conflict with the interests of our other stockholders and there can be no
assurance that the Principal Shareholders would not take actions that favor their interests
and not the interests of our other stockholders. See the sections entitled The Stock Purchase
Agreement and Related Arrangements The Shareholders Agreement and The PCB Combination
Regulatory Approvals Required for the PCB Combination.
Current holders of our common stock would suffer substantial dilution if the PCB Combination is
effected.
The PCB Combination would dilute the ownership position of our current stockholders. If
the PCB Combination is effected, we would issue 36,334,000 shares of our common stock in
connection with the PCB Combination, representing approximately 46% of our outstanding common
stock after giving effect to the PCB Combination (based on the number of shares of our common
stock outstanding on November 16, 2009, the date we executed and announced the stock purchase
agreement). Consequently, following the PCB Combination our current stockholders, as a general
matter, would have less influence over the management and policies of our company than they
currently exercise over the management and policies of our company.
The date that Meadville shareholders would receive the special dividend of our common stock from
Meadville is uncertain.
The completion of the PCB Combination is subject to the shareholder and governmental
approvals described in this proxy statement/prospectus and the satisfaction or waiver of
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conditions. While we currently expect to complete the PCB Combination during the first quarter
of 2010, such date could be later than expected due to delays in receiving such approvals or
satisfying other closing conditions. After the closing of the PCB Combination, the special dividend
of the TTM shares, together with certain cash, by Meadville to the Meadville shareholders is
subject to Meadville withdrawing the listing of its shares on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong, the
deregistration of Meadville from the Cayman Islands and continuation of Meadville in the British
Virgin Islands as a British Virgin Islands business company, and the approval of the Meadville
shareholders in respect of the special dividend. While we currently expect the special dividend of
our shares, together with certain cash, by Meadville to take place within thirty days following the
closing date of the PCB Combination, such date could be later due to unexpected delays in the
deregistration and continuation process. Accordingly, we cannot provide our stockholders with a
definitive date on which we would issue the shares of our common stock to Meadville, and we cannot
provide Meadville shareholders with a definitive date on which Meadville shareholders would receive
from Meadville the special dividend of shares of our common stock or cash in lieu of shares of our
common stock (as to Meadville shareholders that elect to participate in the dealing facility and
receive the net cash proceeds from the sale of the shares of our common stock by Meadville) in
connection with the PCB Combination.
Risks Related to the Combined Company
The combined company would be heavily dependent upon the worldwide electronics industry, which is
characterized by significant economic cycles and fluctuations in product demand. A significant
downturn in the electronics industry could result in decreased demand for the combined companys
manufacturing services and could lower its sales revenues and gross margins.
A majority of our and the PCB Subsidiaries sales revenues are generated from the
electronics industry, which is characterized by intense competition, relatively short product
life cycles, and significant fluctuations in product demand. The industry is subject to
economic cycles and recessionary periods and has been negatively affected by the current
contraction in the U.S. and global economy and in the worldwide electronics market. Moreover,
due to the uncertainty in the end markets served by most of our and the PCB Subsidiaries
customers, the combined company would have a low level of visibility with respect to future
financial results. The current credit crisis and related turmoil in the financial system has
negatively impacted the global economy and could result in a significant downturn in the
electronics industry. A lasting economic recession, excess manufacturing capacity, or a
decline in the electronics industry could negatively affect the combined companys business,
results of operations, and financial condition. A decline in sales could harm the combined
companys profitability and results of operations and could require the combined company to
recognize an impairment of its long-lived assets, including goodwill and other intangible
assets.
The global financial crisis may impact the combined companys business and financial condition in
ways that we and Meadville currently cannot predict.
The continued credit crisis and related turmoil in the global financial system has had
and may continue to have an impact on our, Meadvilles, and the PCB Subsidiaries, and
ultimately the combined companys, business and financial condition. In addition to the impact
that the global financial crisis has already had on us and Meadville, the combined company
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challenges if conditions in the financial markets do not improve or worsen. For example,
continuation of the credit crisis could adversely impact overall demand in the electronics
industry, which could have a negative effect on the combined companys revenues and profitability.
In addition, the combined companys ability to access the capital markets may be severely
restricted at a time when the combined company would like, or need, to do so, which could have an
impact on flexibility to react to changing economic and business conditions.
During periods of excess global printed circuit board manufacturing capacity, the combined
companys gross margins may fall and/or the combined company may have to incur restructuring
charges if it chooses to reduce the capacity of or close any of its facilities.
When we experience excess capacity, our sales revenues may not fully cover our fixed
overhead expenses, and our gross margins may decline. In addition, we generally schedule our
quick-turn production facilities at less than full capacity to retain our ability to respond
to unexpected additional quick-turn orders. However, if these orders are not received, we may
forego some production and could experience continued excess capacity. We expect that the
combined company would continue to be subject to this risk of excess capacity. If the combined
company determines that it has significant, long-term excess capacity, it may decide to
permanently close one or more of its facilities and lay off some of its employees. Closures or
lay-offs could result in the combined company recording restructuring charges such as
severance, other exit costs, and asset impairments.
The combined company will have significant indebtedness, which could limit the financial
flexibility of the combined company.
Our total liabilities as of September 28, 2009 were approximately $206 million. After
giving effect to the PCB Combination, the combined companys pro forma total liabilities as of
September 28, 2009 would have been approximately $864.3 million. The combined companys
significant indebtedness could have significant negative consequences, including:
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changes in the combined companys business and the industry in which it competes, including by
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leveraged competitors and competitors that are larger and may have better access to capital
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Our acquisition strategy involves numerous risks.
As part of our business strategy, including following the PCB Combination, we expect that
we would continue to grow by pursuing opportunistic and strategic acquisitions of businesses,
technologies, assets, or product lines that complement or expand our business. Risks related
to an acquisition (including the acquisition of the PCB Subsidiaries in the PCB Combination)
may include:
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Acquisitions of high technology companies are inherently risky, and no assurance can be
given that our past or future acquisitions, including the PCB Combination, will be successful
and will not harm our business, operating results, or financial condition. Failure to manage
and successfully integrate acquisitions we make could harm our business and operating results
in a material way. Even when an acquired company has already developed and marketed products,
product enhancements may not be made in a timely fashion. In addition, unforeseen issues might
arise with respect to such products after the acquisition.
If the combined company is unable to manage its growth effectively, the business could be
negatively affected.
We have experienced, and expect to continue to experience, growth in the scope and
complexity of our operations. This growth may strain our and the PCB Subsidiaries managerial,
financial, manufacturing, and other resources. In order to manage the combined companys
growth following the PCB Combination, the combined company would be required to continue to
implement additional operating and financial controls and hire and train additional personnel.
There can be no assurance that the combined company would be able to do so in the future, and
failure to do so could jeopardize expansion plans and seriously harm the combined companys
operations. In addition, growth in the combined companys capacity could result in reduced
capacity utilization and a corresponding
decrease in gross margins.
The development plans of the combined company involve significant capital expenditures and
financing requirements, which are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties.
We expect the business of the combined company will be capital intensive. The ability of
the combined company to increase revenue, profit, and cash flow depends upon continued capital
spending. There can be no assurance as to whether, or at what cost, the anticipated capital
projects of the combined company will be completed, if they will be completed on schedule, or
as to the success of these projects if completed. In addition, we may be unable to generate
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operations or obtain necessary external financing to finance our capital expenditures and
investments. Further, the ability of the combined company to obtain external financing in the
future is subject to a variety of uncertainties, including the following:
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If adequate funds are not available on satisfactory terms, we may be forced to curtail
the expansion plans of the combined company, which could result in a loss of customers, the
inability to successfully implement our business strategy, and plan limitations on the growth
of the business of the combined company.
We and the PCB Subsidiaries depend upon a relatively small number of original equipment
manufacturer, or OEM, customers for a large portion of our and their respective sales, and a
decline in sales to major customers could harm the results of operations of the combined company.
A small number of customers are responsible for a significant portion of our sales. Our
five largest OEM customers accounted for approximately 29% and 24% of our net sales for the
years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively. Our sales attributed to OEMs include
both direct sales as well as sales that the OEMs place through EMS providers. The PCB
Subsidiaries also depend on a small number of key direct and indirect OEM customers for a
significant portion of their net sales. Sales to the PCB Subsidiaries five largest OEM
customers accounted for approximately 38.6% and
36.1% of net sales for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively. The combined
companys customer concentration could fluctuate, depending on future customer requirements, which
would depend in large part on market conditions in the electronics industry segments in which its
customers participate. The loss of one or more significant customers or a decline in sales to
significant customers could harm the combined companys business, results of operations, and
financial condition and lead to declines in the trading price of our common stock. In addition, the
combined company could generate significant accounts receivable in connection with providing
manufacturing services to its customers. If one or more significant customers were to become
insolvent or were otherwise unable or
unwilling to pay for the manufacturing services provided by the combined company, the combined
companys results of operations would be harmed.
In addition, during the combined companys industry downturns, customers may request that
the combined company reduce prices to limit the level of order losses, and the combined
company may be unable to collect payments from its customers. There can be no assurance that
key customers would not cancel orders, that they would continue to place orders with the
combined company in the future at the same levels as experienced by us and the PCB
Subsidiaries in prior periods, that they would be able to meet their payment obligations, or
that the end-products which use the combined companys
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products would be successful. This concentration of customer base may materially and adversely
affect the combined companys operating results due to the loss or cancellation of business from
any of these key customers, significant changes in scheduled deliveries to any of these customers,
or decreases in the prices of the products sold to any of these customers.
The PCB Subsidiaries have historically operated in Asia, where production costs are lower. We have
historically operated primarily in North America. Following the PCB Combination, the average
production costs of the combined company may be higher than the historic average production costs
of the PCB Subsidiaries due to the integration of the production costs of the PCB Subsidiaries with
our production costs, which has historically operated in North America. Competitors with lower
production costs may gain market share in the combined companys key market segments, which may
have an adverse effect on the pricing of the products of the combined company.
Although the PCB Subsidiaries have historically operated in Asia, the PCB Combination and
the integration of the PCB Subsidiaries with our company, which has historically operated in
North America, may result in the combined company being at a competitive disadvantage with
respect to price when compared to manufacturers with other lower-cost facilities in Asia and
other locations. We believe price competition from PCB manufacturers in Asia and other
locations with lower production costs may play an increasing role in the market. While
historically our and the PCB Subsidiaries competitors in these locations have produced less
technologically advanced PCBs, they continue to expand their capacity and capabilities with
advanced equipment to produce higher technology PCBs. In addition, fluctuations in foreign
currency exchange rates may benefit these offshore competitors. As a result, these competitors
may gain market share, which may force the combined company to lower its prices, which would
reduce the combined companys gross margins.
The PCB Subsidiaries manufacturing facilities are located in Hong Kong and the PRC. To
the extent that other cost-competitive regions begin to enter into PCB production and start to
draw foreign investment into their domestic PCB industries or establish domestic markets for
such products, the combined company may face greater competition for its products.
Correspondingly, if conditions in the PCB products markets in the PRC and Hong Kong
deteriorate, particularly for reasons such as increases in labor or other costs, migration of
the supply chain outside of the PRC and Hong Kong, or decreases in demand for PCBs in the PRC,
then production and consumption of PCBs may shift to these other regions. The inability of the
combined company to shift its production and sales to these regions could have a material
adverse effect on its results of operations and financial condition.
A trend toward consolidation among customers could adversely affect the combined companys
business.
Recently, some of our large customers have consolidated and further consolidation of
customers may occur. Depending on which organization becomes the controller of the supply
chain function following the consolidation, the combined company may not be retained as a
preferred or approved supplier. In addition, product duplication could result in the
termination of a product line that we currently support and that the combined company would
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increasing the combined companys position with the combined customers, there does exist the
potential for decreased revenue if the combined company is not retained as a continuing supplier.
The combined company would also face the risk of increased pricing pressure from the combined
customers because of its increased market share.
The combined companys failure to comply with the requirements of environmental laws could result
in litigation, fines, and revocation of permits necessary to its manufacturing processes. Failure
to operate in conformance with environmental laws could lead to debarment from participation in
federal government contracts.
Our and the PCB Subsidiaries operations are, and the combined companys operations would
be, regulated under a number of federal, state, local, and foreign environmental and safety
laws and regulations that govern, among other things, the discharge of hazardous materials
into the air and water, as well as the handling, storage, and disposal of such materials. In
the U.S., these laws and regulations include the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, the
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, the Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act, the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, and the Federal Motor
Carrier Safety Improvement Act. There are also analogous state, local, and foreign laws that
would apply to the combined company, including stringent environmental regulations in the PRC.
Compliance with these environmental laws is a major consideration for the combined company
because the combined companys manufacturing processes would use and generate materials
classified as hazardous. Because we and the PCB Subsidiaries use hazardous materials and
generate hazardous wastes in our manufacturing processes, we and the combined company may be
subject to potential financial liability for costs associated with the investigation and
remediation of our sites, or sites at which we have arranged for the disposal of hazardous
wastes, if such sites become contaminated. Even if we, the PCB Subsidiaries, and the combined
company fully comply with applicable environmental laws and are not directly at fault for the
contamination, we may still be liable. The wastes the combined company would likely generate
include spent ammoniacal and cupric etching solutions, metal stripping solutions, waste acid
solutions, waste alkaline cleaners, waste oil, and waste waters that contain heavy metals such
as copper, tin, lead, nickel, gold, silver, cyanide, and fluoride; and both filter cake and
spent ion exchange resins from equipment used for on-site waste treatment.
Any material violations of environmental laws or failure to maintain required
environmental permits could subject the combined company to fines, penalties, and other
sanctions, including the revocation of effluent discharge permits, which could require the
combined company to cease or limit production at one or more of its facilities, and harm its
business, results of operations, and financial condition. Even if the combined company were to
ultimately prevail, environmental lawsuits against it would be time consuming and costly to
defend.
Prior to our acquisition of our PCG business, PCG made legal commitments to the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency and to the State of Connecticut regarding settlement of
enforcement actions related to the PCG operations in Connecticut. The obligations include
fulfillment of a Compliance Management Plan and installation of two rinse water recycling
systems at the Stafford, Connecticut facilities. Failure to meet either commitment could
result in further costly enforcement actions, including exclusion from participation in
defense and other federal contracts, which would materially harm our business, results of
operations, and financial condition.
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Environmental laws also could become more stringent over time, imposing greater
compliance costs and increasing risks and penalties associated with violations. We and the PCB
Subsidiaries operate, and the combined company would operate, in environmentally sensitive
locations, and we are subject to potentially conflicting and changing regulatory agendas of
political, business, and environmental groups. Changes or restrictions on discharge limits,
emissions levels, material storage, handling, or disposal might require a high level of
unplanned capital investment or global relocation. It is possible that environmental
compliance costs and penalties from new or existing regulations may harm the combined
companys business, results of operations, and financial condition.
We have been increasingly required to certify compliance to various material content
restrictions in our products based on laws of various jurisdictions or territories such as the
Restriction of Hazardous Substances, or RoHS, and Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and
Restriction of Chemicals, or REACH, directives in the European Union and Chinas RoHS
legislation. New York City has adopted identical restrictions and many U.S. states are
considering similar rules and legislation. In addition, we must also certify as to the
non-applicability to the European Unions Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment directive
for certain products that it manufactures. As with other types of product certifications that
we routinely provide, we may incur liability and pay damages if our products do not conform to
our certifications. The combined company would remain subject to these certification
requirements and the liability that results from those requirements.
Like us, Meadville and the PCB Subsidiaries are subject to a variety of environmental
laws and regulations in Hong Kong and the PRC which impose limitations on the discharge of
pollutants into the air and water and establish standards for the treatment, storage, and
disposal of solid and hazardous wastes. The manufacturing of their products generates gaseous
chemical wastes, liquid wastes, waste water, and other industrial wastes in various stages of
the manufacturing process. Production sites in Hong Kong and in the PRC are subject to
regulation and periodic monitoring by the relevant environmental protection authorities.
Environmental claims or the failure to comply with current or future regulations could result
in the assessment of damages or imposition of fines against the combined company, suspension
of production, or cessation of operations. New regulations could require the combined company
to acquire costly equipment or to incur other significant expenses. Any failure by the
combined company to control the use of, or adequately restrict the discharge of, hazardous
substances could subject it to substantial future liabilities.
The combined company would be exposed to the credit risk of some of its customers and to credit
exposures in weakened markets.
Most of the combined companys sales would be on an open credit basis, with standard
industry payment terms. The combined company would monitor individual customer payment
capability in granting such open credit arrangements, seek to limit such open credit to
amounts it believes the customers can pay, and maintain reserves the combined company believes
are adequate to cover exposure for doubtful accounts. During periods of economic downturn in
the electronics industry and the global economy, the combined companys exposure to credit
risks from its customers increases. Although we and the PCB Subsidiaries have, and the
combined company would have, programs in place to monitor and mitigate the associated risks,
such programs may not be effective in reducing the combined companys credit risks.
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Our ten largest customers accounted for approximately 50% and 44% of our net sales
for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively. The ten largest customers of the
PCB Subsidiaries accounted for approximately 51.1% and 50.3% of their combined net sales for
the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively. Additionally, the OEM customers often
direct a significant portion of their purchases through a relatively limited number of EMS
companies. Our and the PCB Subsidiaries contractual relationships are often with the EMS
companies, who are obligated to pay us or the PCB Subsidiaries for their products. Because we
expect the combined companys OEM customers to continue to direct sales to EMS companies, we
expect that the combined company would continue to be subject to this credit risk with a
limited number of EMS customers. If one or more significant customers were to become insolvent
or were otherwise unable to pay amounts owing to the combined company, the combined companys
results of operations would be harmed.
Many of the combined companys customers would be EMS companies located outside of the
U.S. The combined companys exposure is likely to increase as these foreign customers continue
to expand. With the primary exception of sales from the combined companys facilities in China
and a portion of sales from our current Ireland sales office, the combined companys foreign
sales would be denominated in U.S. Dollars and would not typically be on the same open
credit basis and terms described above.
The combined company would rely on suppliers for the timely delivery of raw materials and
components used in manufacturing its PCB and backplane assemblies, and an increase in industry
demand or the presence of a shortage for these raw materials or components may increase the price
of these raw materials or components and decrease anticipated gross margins. If a raw material
supplier fails to satisfy the combined companys product quality standards, it could harm customer
relationships.
To manufacture PCBs, the combined company would use raw materials such as laminated
layers of fiberglass, copper foil, chemical solutions, gold, and other commodity products,
which it would order from its suppliers. Although we and the PCB Subsidiaries have
historically had preferred suppliers for most of these raw materials, the materials we and the
PCB Subsidiaries use, and the combined company would use, are generally readily available in
the open market, and numerous other potential suppliers exist. In the case of backplane
assemblies, components include connectors, sheet metal, capacitors, resistors, and diodes,
many of which are custom made and would be controlled by the combined companys customers
approved vendors. These components for backplane assemblies in some cases have limited or sole
sources of supply. From time to time, the combined company would likely experience increases
in raw material or component prices, based on demand trends, which can negatively affect gross
margins. In addition, consolidations and restructuring in the combined companys supplier base
may result in adverse materials pricing due to reduction in competition among suppliers.
Furthermore, if a raw material or component supplier fails to satisfy the combined companys
product quality standards, it could harm customer relationships. Suppliers may from time to
time extend lead times, limit supplies, or increase prices, due to capacity constraints or
other factors, which could harm the combined companys ability to deliver products on a timely
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We and the PCB Subsidiaries have recently experienced an increase in the price we
pay for gold. In general, we and the PCB Subsidiaries have been able to pass this price
increase on to our customers, but there can be no assurance that we and the PCB Subsidiaries,
or the combined company, would continue to be able to do so in the future.
If the combined company is unable to respond to rapid technological change and process development,
it may not be able to compete effectively.
The market for our and the PCB Subsidiaries manufacturing services is characterized by
rapidly changing technology and continual implementation of new production processes. The
future success of the combined companys business would depend in large part upon its ability
to maintain and enhance its technological capabilities, to manufacture products that meet
changing customer needs, and to successfully anticipate or respond to technological changes on
a cost-effective and timely basis. We expect that the investment necessary to maintain the
combined companys technological position would increase as customers make demands for
products and services requiring more advanced technology on a quicker turnaround basis. The
combined company may not be able to respond to technological changes as quickly as its
competitors.
In addition, the PCB industry could encounter competition from new or revised
manufacturing and production technologies that render existing manufacturing and production
technology less competitive or obsolete. The combined company may not respond effectively to
the technological requirements of the changing market. If the combined company needs new
technologies and equipment to remain competitive, the development, acquisition, and
implementation of those technologies and equipment may require it to make significant capital
investments. There is no assurance it would be able to acquire such technology or equipment on
reasonable terms or at all, or if acquired, implement it on a timely and profitable basis.
If the combined company is unable to provide its customers with high-end technology, high quality
products, and responsive service, or if it is unable to deliver its products to its customers in a
timely manner, the combined companys results of operations and financial condition may suffer.
In order to maintain our and the PCB Subsidiaries existing PCB customer base and obtain
business from new customers, the combined company must demonstrate its ability to produce its
products at the level of technology, quality, responsiveness of service, timeliness of
delivery, and at costs that our customers require. If the combined companys products are of
substandard quality, if they are not delivered on time, if the combined company is not
responsive to its customers demands, or if it cannot meet its customers technological
requirements, the combined companys reputation as a reliable supplier of PCB products would
likely be damaged. If the combined company is unable to meet these product and service
standards it may be unable to obtain new contracts or keep our and the PCB Subsidiaries
existing customers, and this could have a material adverse effect on its results of operations
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If the combined company is unable to maintain satisfactory capacity utilization rates, its
results of operations and financial condition would be adversely affected.
Given the high fixed costs of our and the PCB Subsidiaries operations, decreases in
capacity utilization rates can have a significant effect on our businesses. Accordingly, the
combined companys ability to maintain or enhance gross margins would continue to depend, in
part, on maintaining satisfactory capacity utilization rates. In turn, its ability to maintain
satisfactory capacity utilization would depend on the demand for its products, the volume of
orders it receives, and its ability to offer products that meet its customers requirements at
competitive prices. If current or future production capacity fails to match current or future customer demands, the
combined companys facilities would be underutilized and would be less likely to achieve
expected gross margins.
Competition in the PCB market is intense, and the combined company could lose market share if it is
unable to maintain its current competitive position in end markets using quick-turn, high
technology, and high-mix manufacturing services.
The PCB industry is intensely competitive, highly fragmented, and rapidly changing. We
expect competition to continue, which could result in price reductions, reduced gross margins,
and loss of market share. Our principal North American PCB competitors include Coretec, DDi,
Endicott Interconnect Technologies, Firan Technology Group, ISU/Petasys, Merix, Pioneer
Circuits, and Sanmina-SCI. Our principal international PCB competitors include Elec & Eltek,
Hitachi, Ibiden, ISU/Petasys, Meadville, and Multek. Our principal assembly competitors in
Asia include Amphenol, Sanmina-SCI, Simclar, TT Electronics, and Viasystems. The PCB
Subsidiaries principal competitors include China Circuit, Compeq. Elec & Eltek, Founder
Holdings, Gold Circuit, Nan Ya, Shenzhen Shennan Circuit, Tripod Technology, Unimicron,
Unitech, and WUS. The PCB subsidiaries principal international competitors include AT&S,
Merix, Multex, and Viasystems. The combined company is expected to compete on an international
basis, and new and emerging technologies may result in new competitors entering the combined
companys market.
Some of the combined companys competitors and potential competitors would have
advantages over the combined company, including:
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In addition, these competitors may respond more quickly to new or emerging technologies,
or adapt more quickly to changes in customer requirements, and devote greater resources to the
development, promotion, and sale of their products than would the combined company. The
combined company would be required to continually develop improved manufacturing processes to
meet its customers needs for complex products. Our and the PCB Subsidiaries manufacturing
process technology is generally not subject to significant proprietary protection. During
recessionary periods in the electronics industry, our historic strategy of providing
quick-turn services, an integrated manufacturing solution, and responsive customer service may take on reduced importance to
the combined companys customers. As a result, the combined company may need to compete more
on the basis of price, which could cause its gross margins to decline. Periodically, PCB
manufacturers and backplane assembly providers experience overcapacity. Overcapacity, combined
with weakness in demand for electronic products, would result in increased competition and
price erosion for the combined companys products.
Our and the PCB Subsidiaries results of operations are often subject to demand fluctuations and
seasonality. With a high level of fixed operating costs, even small revenue shortfalls would
decrease the combined companys gross margins and potentially cause the trading price of our common
stock to decline.
Our and the PCB Subsidiaries results of operations fluctuate for a variety of reasons,
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A significant portion of our operating expenses are relatively fixed in nature, and
planned expenditures are based in part on anticipated orders. We expect that the combined
company would operate on a similar basis. Accordingly, unexpected revenue shortfalls may
decrease the combined companys gross margins. In addition, we have experienced sales
fluctuations due to seasonal patterns in the capital budgeting and purchasing cycles, as well
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customers and the end markets it serves. In particular, the seasonality of the computer
industry and quick-turn ordering patterns affects the overall PCB industry. These seasonal trends
have caused fluctuations in our operating results in the past and may continue to do so in the
future, including for the combined company. Results of operations in any period should not be
considered indicative of the results to be expected for any future period. In addition, our
consolidated future quarterly operating results may fluctuate and may not meet the expectations of
securities analysts or investors. If this occurs, the trading price of our common stock likely
would be adversely affected.
Because the combined company intends to sell primarily on a purchase order basis, it would be
subject to uncertainties and variability in demand by its customers that could decrease revenues
and harm its operating results.
We generally sell, and the combined company is expected to sell, to customers on a
purchase order basis rather than pursuant to long-term contracts. Quick-turn orders are
subject to particularly short lead times. Consequently, sales are subject to short-term
variability in demand by customers. Customers submitting purchase orders may cancel, reduce,
or delay their orders for a variety of reasons. The level and timing of orders placed by the combined companys customers may
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We and the PCB Subsidiaries have periodically experienced terminations, reductions, and
delays in our respective customers orders. Further terminations, reductions, or delays in
customers orders could harm the combined companys business, results of operations, and
financial condition. In addition, significant cancellations or deferrals could cause the
combined company to hold excess inventory of certain raw materials supplied for the cancelled
product for which it has taken delivery and which could reduce its profit margins and restrict
its ability to fund its operations.
The increasing prominence of EMS providers in the PCB industry could adversely impact the combined
companys anticipated gross margins, potential sales, and customers.
Sales to EMS providers represented approximately 52% and 53% of our net sales for the
years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively. Sales to EMS providers include sales
directed by OEMs as well as orders placed with us at the EMS providers discretion. EMS
providers source on a global basis to a greater extent than OEMs. The growth of EMS providers
increases the purchasing power of such providers and could result in increased price
competition or the loss of existing OEM customers. In addition, some EMS providers, including
some of our and the PCB Subsidiaries customers, have the ability to directly manufacture PCBs
and create backplane assemblies. If a
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significant number of other EMS customers were to acquire these abilities, the combined
companys customer base might shrink, and its expected and actual sales might decrease
substantially. Moreover, if any of the combined companys OEM customers outsource the production of
PCBs and creation of backplane assemblies to these EMS providers, the combined companys business,
results of operations, and financial condition may be harmed.
If events or circumstances occur in the combined companys business that indicate that its goodwill
and definite-lived intangibles may not be recoverable, it could have impairment charges that would
negatively affect its earnings.
As of September 28, 2009, our consolidated balance sheet reflected approximately $30.1
million of goodwill and definite-lived intangible assets. We evaluate whether events and
circumstances have occurred, such as the potential for reduced expectations for future cash
flows coupled with further decline in the market price of our stock and market capitalization
that may indicate that the remaining balance of goodwill and definite-lived intangible assets
may not be recoverable. If factors indicate that assets are impaired, the combined company
would be required to reduce the carrying value of its goodwill and definite-lived intangible
assets, which could harm the combined companys results during the periods in which such a
reduction is recognized. The combined companys goodwill and definite-lived intangible assets may increase in future
periods if it consummates other acquisitions. Amortization or impairment of these additional
intangibles would, in turn, harm the combined companys earnings.
Damage to the combined companys manufacturing facilities due to fire, natural disaster, or other
events could harm its financial results.
We have U.S. manufacturing and assembly facilities in California, Connecticut, Utah, and
Wisconsin, and also have an assembly facility in the PRC. The PCB Subsidiaries have various
PCB facilities in the PRC in Dongguan, Guangzhou, Shanghai, and Suzhou and in Hong Kong. The
destruction or closure of any of the combined companys facilities for a significant period of
time as a result of fire, explosion, blizzard, act of war or terrorism, flood, tornado,
earthquake, lightning, or other natural disaster could harm the combined company financially,
increasing its costs of doing business and limiting its ability to deliver its manufacturing
services and products on a timely basis.
The combined companys manufacturing processes would depend on the collective industry experience
of its employees. If a significant number of these employees were to leave the employ of the
combined company, it could limit its ability to compete effectively and could harm the combined
companys financial results.
The combined company would have limited patent or trade secret protection for its
manufacturing processes. We and the PCB Subsidiaries rely on the collective experience of our
employees involved in their manufacturing processes to ensure that we continuously evaluate
and adopt new technologies in our industry. Pursuant to relevant agreements, the PCB
Subsidiaries have been granted the right to use certain of their customers intellectual
property and strategic partners proprietary technology for the production of certain
products. Although the combined company would not be dependent on any one employee or a small
number of employees, if a significant number of the combined companys employees involved in
its manufacturing processes were to leave its
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employment, and the combined company is not able to replace these people with new employees
with comparable experience, the combined companys manufacturing processes might suffer as the
combined company might be unable to keep up with innovations in the industry. Further, employees
who leave the combined company may take their experience to one of the combined companys
competitors, and those competitors could develop an advantage over the combined company in the
sophistication of their manufacturing techniques. As a result, the combined company may lose its
ability to continue to compete effectively.
The combined companys business may suffer if any of its key senior executives discontinue
employment with the combined company or if the combined company is unable to recruit and retain
highly skilled engineering and sales staff.
The combined companys future success would depend to a large extent on the services of
its key managerial employees. In particular, Meadville and the PCB Subsidiaries have depended
on the continued service of its executive officers, including its executive directors Mr.
Tang, Mr. Tang Chung Yen, Tom (who we refer to as Tom Tang), Mr. Chung Tai Keung, Canice (who
we refer to as Canice Chung), and Ms. Tang Ying Ming, Mai (who we refer to as Mai Tang). The
combined company may not be able to retain its executive officers and key personnel or attract
additional qualified management in the future. Its business also would depend on its
continuing ability to recruit, train, and retain highly qualified employees, particularly
engineering, sales, and marketing personnel. The competition for these employees is intense,
including in the PRC, and the loss of these employees could harm the combined companys
business. Further, the combined companys ability to successfully integrate the acquired
companies depends in part on its ability to retain key management and existing employees at
the time of the acquisition. The combined company may need to increase employee compensation
levels in order to attract and retain existing executive officers and certain other employees
as well as hire new employees.
The combined company may be exposed to intellectual property infringement claims by third parties
that could be costly to defend, could divert managements attention and resources, and if
successful, could result in liability.
The combined company could be subject to legal proceedings and claims for alleged
infringement by it of third-party proprietary rights, such as patents, from time to time in
the ordinary course of business. It is possible that the circuit board designs and other
specifications supplied to the combined company by its customers might infringe on the patents
or other intellectual property rights of third parties, in which case the combined companys
manufacture of PCBs according to such designs and specifications could expose it to legal
proceedings for allegedly aiding and abetting the violation, as well as to potential liability
for the infringement. If the combined company did not prevail in any litigation resulting from
any such allegations, its business could be harmed. Any such claim, regardless of its merits,
could result in substantial costs and diversion of resources that could materially and
adversely affect the combined companys business and operating results.
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The combined company would be subject to extensive governmental regulations, policies, and
controls in the U.S., the PRC, and elsewhere.
The combined companys failure to comply with any of such present or future regulatory
requirements or contractual obligations could result in suspension of production, prohibitions
on sales or product recalls, or in its being directly or indirectly liable for costs, civil or
criminal fines or penalties, and third-party claims. In addition, such regulations could
jeopardize the combined companys ability to conduct business in the jurisdictions
implementing them or require it to incur significant expenses associated with compliance.
Changes in current laws or regulations or the imposition of new laws and regulations in the
U.S., the PRC, or elsewhere could also materially and adversely affect the combined companys
business. Additionally, foreign governments may impose tariffs, duties, and other import
restrictions on raw materials that the combined company would obtain from non-domestic
suppliers and may impose export restrictions on products that it would sell internationally.
The imposition of regulations, tariffs, duties, or restrictions could materially and adversely
affect the combined companys business, results of operations, and financial condition.
We depend heavily on a single end customer, the U.S. government, for a substantial portion of our
business, including programs subject to security classification restrictions on information.
Changes affecting the governments capacity to do business with us or our direct customers or the
effects of competition in the defense industry could have a material adverse effect on the combined
companys business.
A significant portion of our revenues have historically been derived from products and
services ultimately sold to the U.S. government and is therefore affected by, among other
things, the federal budget process. We are a supplier, primarily as a subcontractor, to the
U.S. government and its agencies as well as foreign governments and agencies. These contracts
are subject to the respective customers political and budgetary constraints and processes,
changes in customers short-range and long-range strategic plans, the timing of contract
awards, and in the case of contracts with the U.S. government, the congressional budget
authorization and appropriation processes, the governments ability to terminate contracts for
convenience or for default, as well as other risks such as contractor suspension or debarment
in the event of certain violations of legal and regulatory requirements. The termination or
failure to fund one or more significant contracts by the U.S. government, or the U.S.
governments determination not to use the combined company as a supplier, could have a
material adverse effect on the combined companys business, results of operations, or
prospects. The substantial foreign ownership of our shares following the PCB Combination may
limit the combined companys ability to work on certain projects for the U.S. government,
especially projects with security requirements.
The U.S. Defense Security Service and CFIUS may take measures to protect classified projects and
national security.
Due to the substantial foreign ownership of our shares following the PCB Combination, the
U.S. Defense Security Service and CFIUS may take measures to protect classified projects and
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security. Certain measures and conditions may be imposed on the combined company, which may
materially and adversely affect the combined companys operating results, due to increasing the
costs of the combined company for directors and other security measures and limiting the combined
companys control over certain U.S. facilities, contracts, personnel, and operations.
Increasingly, our larger customers are requesting that we enter into supply agreements with them
that have increasingly restrictive terms and conditions. These agreements typically include
provisions that increase our financial exposure, which could result in significant costs to the
combined company.
Our supply agreements with our customers typically include provisions that generally
serve to increase our exposure for product liability and warranty claims as compared to our
standard terms and conditions which could result in higher costs to the combined company as
a result of such claims. In addition, these agreements typically contain provisions that seek
to limit our operational and pricing flexibility and extend payment terms, which can adversely
impact the combined companys cash flow and results of operations.
Products that the combined company manufactures may contain design or manufacturing defects, which
could result in reduced demand for the combined companys services and liability claims against the
combined company.
A significant component of the combined companys business would involve manufacturing
products to its customers specifications, which are highly complex and may contain design or
manufacturing errors or failures, despite quality control and quality assurance efforts.
Defects in the products the combined company manufactures, whether caused by a design,
manufacturing, or materials failure or error, may result in delayed shipments, customer
dissatisfaction, a reduction or cancellation of purchase orders, or liability claims against
the combined company. If these defects occur either in large quantities or too frequently, the
combined companys business reputation may be impaired. Our sales mix has shifted towards
standard delivery time products, which have larger production runs, thereby increasing our
exposure to these types of defects. Since the combined companys products would be used in
products that are integral to its customers businesses, errors, defects, or other performance
problems could result in financial or other damages to its customers beyond the cost of the
PCB, for which the combined company may be liable. Although the combined companys invoices
and sales arrangements would generally contain provisions designed to limit its exposure to
product liability and related claims, existing or future laws or unfavorable judicial
decisions could negate these limitation of liability provisions. Product liability litigation
against the combined company, even if it were unsuccessful, would be time consuming and costly
to defend and could impair the combined companys reputation and relationships with customers.
Although we maintain, and we expect that the combined company would seek to maintain,
technology errors and omissions insurance, we cannot assure you that the combined company
would be able to purchase such insurance coverage in the future on terms that are satisfactory
to the combined company, if at all.
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We are subject to risks of currency fluctuations and currency exchange risks, and the combined
company would continue to be subject to such risks.
A portion of the combined companys cash and other current assets would be held in
currencies other than the U.S. Dollar. Changes in exchange rates among other currencies and
the U.S. Dollar would affect the value of these assets as translated to U.S. Dollars in the
combined companys balance sheet. To the extent that we ultimately decide to repatriate some
portion of these funds to the U.S., the actual value transferred could be impacted by
movements in exchange rates. Any such type of movement could negatively impact the amount of
cash available to fund operations or to repay debt. Significant inflation or disproportionate
changes in foreign exchange rates could occur as a result of general economic conditions, acts
of war or terrorism, changes in governmental monetary or tax policy, or changes in local
interest rates.
As a result of this, and due to the fact that a substantial portion of the combined
companys operating costs are expected to be denominated in Renminbi, or RMB, a portion of the
combined companys results of operations will be exposed to fluctuations between the U.S.
Dollar and the RMB. The impact of future exchange rate fluctuations between the U.S. Dollar
and the RMB cannot be predicted. To the extent that the PCB Subsidiaries have, or the combined
company will have, outstanding indebtedness denominated in the RMB, the appreciation of the
RMB against the U.S. Dollar will have an adverse impact on the financial condition and results
of operations (including the cost of servicing, and the value in our balance sheet of, the
RMB-denominated indebtedness) of the combined company.
The PRC government imposes control over the convertibility of RMB into foreign
currencies. Pursuant to certain PRC regulations, conversion of RMB into foreign exchange from
foreign exchange accounts in the PRC is based on, among other things, a board resolution
declaring the distribution of a dividend and payment of profits. Remittance of such amounts to
foreign investors from the foreign exchange accounts of the foreign invested enterprises in
the PRC or conversion of the RMB into foreign currencies at designated foreign exchange banks
for the remittance of dividends and profits do not require permission from the State
Administration of Foreign Exchange, or SAFE, and other applicable governmental authorities of
the PRC do not impose restrictions on the category of recurring international payments and
transfers. However, conversion of RMB into foreign currencies for capital account items,
including direct investment, loans, and security investment, must be approved by SAFE and the
relevant branch. These regulations and procedures would subject the combined company to
further currency exchange risks.
We export defense and commercial products from the United States to other countries, and Meadville
exports various products from the PRC. If the combined company were to fail to comply with export
laws, it could be subject to fines and other punitive actions.
Exports from the United States are regulated by the U.S. Department of State and U.S.
Department of Commerce, and exports from the PRC are regulated by certain PRC authorities.
Other foreign countries also regulate exports of products that may be manufactured by the
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company. Failure to comply with these regulations can result in significant fines and
penalties. Additionally, violations of these laws can result in punitive penalties, which would
restrict or prohibit the combined company from exporting certain products, resulting in significant
harm to the combined companys business.
Our business has benefited from OEMs deciding to outsource their PCB manufacturing and backplane
assembly needs to us. If OEMs choose to provide these services in-house or select other providers,
the business of the combined company could suffer.
The combined companys future revenue growth partially depends on new outsourcing
opportunities from OEMs. Our and the PCB Subsidiaries current and prospective customers
continuously evaluate our and the PCB Subsidiaries performance against other providers. They
also evaluate the potential benefits of manufacturing their products themselves. To the extent
that outsourcing opportunities are not available either due to OEM decisions to produce these
products themselves or to use other providers, the combined companys financial results and
future growth could be adversely affected.
The combined company may not be able to fully recover its costs for providing design services to
its customers, which could harm its financial results.
Although we and the PCB Subsidiaries have historically entered into design service
activities with purchase order commitments, the cost of labor and equipment to provide these
services may in fact exceed what the combined company would be able to fully recover through
purchase order coverage. The combined company may also be subject to agreements with customers
in which the cost of these services is recovered over a period of time or through a certain
number of units shipped as part of the ongoing product price. While the combined company would generally seek to
make contractual provisions to recover these costs in the event that the product does not go
into production, the actual recovery can be difficult to obtain and may not happen in full or
at all. In other instances, the business relationship may involve investing in these services
for a customer as an ongoing service not directly recoverable through purchase orders. In any
of these cases, the possibility exists that some or all of these activities are considered
costs of doing business, are not directly recoverable, and may adversely impact the combined
companys operating results.
Unanticipated changes in tax rates or in our assessment of the realizability of its deferred tax
assets or exposure to additional income tax liabilities could affect the combined companys
operating results and financial condition.
We are, and the combined company will be, subject to income taxes in the United States
and various foreign jurisdictions. Significant judgment will be required in determining the
combined companys provision for income taxes and, in the ordinary course of business, there
are many transactions and calculations in which the ultimate tax determination is uncertain.
The combined companys effective tax rates could be adversely affected by changes in the mix
of earnings in countries and states with differing statutory tax rates, changes in the
valuation of deferred tax assets and liabilities, changes in tax laws, as well as other
factors. These tax determinations are regularly subject to audit by tax authorities, and
developments in those audits could adversely affect the
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combined companys income tax provision. Although we believe that our own tax estimates are
reasonable, the final determination of tax audits or tax disputes may be different from what is
reflected in our historical income tax provisions, which could affect our operating results and the
operating results of the combined company.
If our net earnings do not remain at or above recent levels, or if we are not able to predict with
a reasonable degree of probability that they will continue, we may have to record a valuation
allowance against our net deferred tax assets.
As of September 28, 2009, we had net deferred income tax assets of approximately $40.9
million. Based on our forecast for future taxable earnings, we believe we will utilize the
deferred tax asset in future periods. However, if the estimates of future earnings are lower
than expected, we may record a higher income tax provision due to a write down of our net
deferred tax assets, which would reduce our earnings per share.
The combined companys results of operations may differ significantly from the unaudited pro forma
condensed combined financial data included in this proxy statement/prospectus.
This proxy statement/prospectus includes unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial
statements to illustrate the effects of the PCB Combination on our historical financial
position and operating results. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined statements of
operations combine the historical consolidated statements of operations of us and the PCB
Business of Meadville, giving effect to the PCB Combination as if it had been completed on
January 1, 2008. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet combines the
historical consolidated balance sheets of us and the PCB Business of Meadville, giving effect
to the PCB Combination as if it occurred on September 28, 2009. This unaudited pro forma
financial data is presented for illustrative purposes only and does not necessarily indicate the results of operations or the combined
financial position that would have resulted had the PCB Combination been completed as of the
dates or at the beginning of the periods presented, as applicable, nor is it indicative of the
results of operations in future periods or the future financial position of the combined
company.
Risks Related to the Combined Companys International Operations
Our existing backplane assembly operation serves customers and has a manufacturing facility outside
the United States and is subject to the risks characteristic of international operations. These
risks include significant potential financial damage and potential loss of the business and its
assets.
Because we currently have manufacturing operations and sales offices located in Asia and
Europe, and the PCB Subsidiaries have facilities in the PRC, we and the combined company are
subject to the risks of changes in economic and political conditions in those geographic
areas, including but not limited to:
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Our and the PCB Subsidiaries current operations in the PRC, and ultimately the combined companys
operations in the PRC, subject us to risks and uncertainties relating to the laws and regulations
of the PRC.
Consummation of the PCB Combination would result in us having a substantially greater
presence in and exposure to the PRC. Under its current leadership, the government of the PRC
has been pursuing economic reform policies, including the encouragement of foreign trade and
investment and greater economic decentralization. No assurance can be given, however, that the
government of the PRC will continue to pursue such policies, that such policies will be
successful if pursued, or that such policies will not be significantly altered from time to
time. Despite progress in developing its legal system, the PRC does not have a comprehensive
and highly developed system of laws, particularly with respect to foreign investment
activities and foreign trade. Enforcement of existing and future laws and contracts is
uncertain, and implementation and interpretation thereof may be inconsistent. As the Chinese legal system develops, the promulgation of new laws,
changes to existing laws, and the preemption of local regulations by national laws may
adversely affect foreign investors. Further, any litigation in the PRC may be protracted and
result in substantial costs and diversion of resources and management attention. In addition,
some government policies and rules are not timely published or broadly communicated, if they
are published at all. As a result, the combined company may operate its business in violation
of new rules and policies without having any knowledge of their existence. These uncertainties
could limit the legal protections available to the combined company.
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The PRC economy differs from the economies of most developed countries in many
respects, including the amount of government involvement, level of capital reinvestment,
growth rate, control of foreign exchange, allocation of resources, and balance of payments
position. While the PRC economy has experienced significant growth in the past 20 years,
growth has been uneven, both geographically and among various sectors of the economy. The PRC
government has implemented various measures to encourage economic growth and guide the
allocation of resources. The PRC economy has been transitioning from a planned economy to a
more market-oriented economy. Although the PRC government has implemented measures since the
late 1970s emphasizing the use of market forces for economic reform, including the reduction
of state ownership of productive assets and the establishment of improved corporate governance
in business enterprises, the government continues to play a significant role in regulating
industry development by imposing industrial policies. It also exercises significant control
over Chinas economic growth through the allocation of resources, controlling payment of
foreign currency-denominated obligations, setting monetary policy, and providing preferential
treatment to particular industries or companies. Since late 2003, the PRC government has
implemented a number of measures designed to prevent the economy from overheating. These
actions, as well as future actions and policies of the PRC government, could cause a decrease
in the overall level of economic activity, and consequently have an adverse impact on the
combined companys business, results of operations, and financial condition.
Moreover, there can be no assurance that economic reform measures adopted by the PRC
government, or other policies adopted in the future, will be effective or consistently
applied. Furthermore, some of these measures and policies may benefit the overall economy of
the PRC, but may also have a negative impact on the combined companys business. For example,
the combined companys results of operations and financial condition may be adversely affected
by government control over capital investments or changes in tax regulations applicable to the
combined company.
The combined companys operations would be subject to the uncertainties of the PRC legal system.
The PRC legal system is a civil law system based on written statutes. Unlike common law
systems, it is a system in which decided legal cases have little value as precedent. In 1979,
the PRC government began to promulgate a comprehensive system of laws and regulations
governing economic matters in general, and forms of foreign investment (including wholly
foreign-owned enterprises and joint ventures) in particular. These laws, regulations, and
legal requirements are relatively new and are often changing and their interpretation and
enforcement involve uncertainties. These uncertainties would limit the reliability of legal
protections available to the combined company. We cannot predict the effect of future
developments in the PRC legal system. The combined company may be required in the future to
procure additional permits, authorizations, and approvals for our and the PCB Subsidiaries
existing and the combined companys future operations, which may not be obtainable in a timely
fashion or at all. An inability to obtain such permits or authorizations may have a material adverse effect on the combined companys business and
results of operations.
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Due to the lack of back up facilities in the PRC, the combined companys operations could be
adversely affected by a shortage of utilities or a discontinuation of priority supply status
offered for such utilities.
The manufacturing of PCBs requires significant quantities of electricity and water.
Meadville and the PCB Subsidiaries have historically purchased substantially all of the
electrical power for their manufacturing plants in the PRC from local power plants. Because
the PRCs economy has recently been in a state of growth, the strain on the nations power
plants is increasing, which has led to continuing power outages in various parts of the
country. There may be times when the combined companys operations in the PRC may be unable to
obtain adequate sources of electricity to meet production requirements. Additionally, the
combined company would not likely maintain any back-up power generation facilities for its
operations, so if it were to lose power at any of its facilities it would be required to cease
operations until power was restored. Any stoppage of power could adversely affect the combined
companys ability to meet its customers orders in a timely manner, thus potentially resulting
in a loss of business and increased costs of manufacturing. In addition, the sudden cessation
of power supply could damage the combined companys equipment, resulting in the need for
costly repairs or maintenance as well as damage to products in production, resulting in an
increase in scrapped products. Similarly, the sudden cessation of the water supply to the PRC
facilities could adversely affect the combined companys ability to fulfill orders in a timely
manner, potentially resulting in a loss of business and under-utilization of capacity. Various
regions in the PRC have in the past experienced shortages of both electricity and water and
unexpected interruptions of power supply. There can be no assurance that the combined
companys required utilities would not in the future experience material interruptions, which
could have a material adverse effect on its results of operations and financial condition.
The national and regional economies in the PRC may be adversely affected by a recurrence of severe
acute respiratory syndrome, or an outbreak of other epidemics such as H1N1 or avian flu, thereby
affecting the combined companys prospects.
In June 2009, the World Health Organization, or WHO, declared the outbreak of H1N1
influenza to be a pandemic. The PRC has had reported cases of H1N1 influenza. The governments
of many regions, including the government of the PRC, undertook quarantine measures. During
2004, large parts of Asia, including the Guangdong province, where the PCB Subsidiaries have
operations, experienced outbreaks of avian flu which, according to a report of the WHO in
2004, placed the world at risk of an influenza pandemic with high mortality and social and
economic disruption. Further, in the first half of 2003 certain countries in Asia experienced
an outbreak of SARS, a highly contagious form of atypical pneumonia, which seriously
interrupted economic activities and caused the demand for goods and services to decrease in
the affected regions.
Past occurrences of epidemics or pandemics, depending on their scale of occurrence, have
caused different degrees of damage to the national and local economies in the PRC. A
recurrence of SARS or an outbreak of any other epidemics or pandemics in the PRC, such as the
H1N1 influenza or avian flu, especially in the areas where we or the PCB Subsidiaries have operations, or
where the combined company will have operations, may result in quarantines, temporary closures
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manufacturing facilities, travel restrictions, or the temporary or permanent loss of key
personnel. The perception that an outbreak of contagious disease may occur again may also have an
adverse effect on the economic conditions of countries in Asia. Any of the above may cause material
disruptions to our operations, which in turn may adversely affect our financial condition and
results of operations.
The PCB Subsidiaries do not currently have a certificate of state-owned land use or certificates of
real estate ownership for certain of their properties in the PRC and the properties associated with
certain facilities are subject to a general city re-zoning plan which, if implemented in the
future, may require the combined company to relocate these facilities.
The PCB Subsidiaries do not currently have certificates of real estate ownership for
certain buildings used as dormitories and a sewage treatment center for staff dormitories in
the PRC. The PCB Subsidiaries also have not obtained the relevant certificate of state-owned
land use and certificates of real estate ownership for certain facilities in the PRC. Further,
there is a legal defect in the leasing of a parcel of land currently used as dormitories and
two buildings used as staff quarters in the PRC. We can provide no assurance that the PCB
Subsidiaries will be able to obtain relevant land use certificates in a timely manner or at
all, or that the combined companys results of operations or financial condition would not be
adversely affected due to the lack of such certificates. Any requirement to cease using the
relevant property and premises could also have a material adverse effect on the combined
companys business.
In addition, we understand that all of the properties where certain of the PCB
Subsidiaries facilities are located are now subject to a general city rezoning plan which has
been prepared by the Dongguan municipal government. According to the relevant PRC regulations,
the general rezoning plan is made for twenty years. Under the rezoning plan, it is intended
that the properties where certain of the PCB Subsidiaries facilities are located will be
re-designated from industrial to commercial use. If and when implemented in respect of those
properties, the rezoning plan may require the combined company to vacate these properties and
relocate the facilities.
In the event the combined company is required to vacate the above properties, the
combined company would implement certain strategies to minimize any loss of production
capacity during relocation. There can be no assurance that the combined companys strategies
to deal with the relocation of the facilities can be implemented, or that such strategies can
be implemented before the combined company is required to vacate the above properties due to
the proposed general city rezoning plan. If the combined company is required to relocate the
facilities, the combined companys results of operation and financial condition may be
materially and adversely affected.
Risks Related to an Investment in TTM Common Stock
The market price for our common stock may be volatile before and following the PCB Combination, and
many factors could cause the market price of our common stock to fall.
Many factors could cause the market price of our common stock to rise and fall before and
following the PCB Combination, including the following:
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In addition, stocks of technology companies have experienced extreme price and volume
fluctuations that often have been unrelated or disproportionate to their operating
performance. Public announcements by technology companies concerning, among other things,
their performance, accounting practices, or legal problems could cause the market price of our
common stock to decline regardless of the actual operating performance of us or the combined
company.
Holders of Meadvilles capital stock who receive shares of our common stock in the PCB Combination
may face difficulty and risks in selling the shares of our common stock they receive.
In connection with the PCB Combination transaction, Meadvilles shareholders would be
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that they would otherwise have been entitled to receive through a dealing facility
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Meadville will prepare and deliver to Meadvilles shareholders an election form with the
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If a Meadville shareholder elects to utilize the dealing facility, the sale price
for our shares would not be subject to any minimum or maximum price but would depend on the
market price over the applicable sales period and, therefore, our shares may be sold at prices
that are substantially lower than the current trading price of our shares or the trading price
of our shares on the date of the sale by the placing agent or agents. No assurance can be
given as to the sale price that Meadville shareholders would receive for their TTM shares
through the dealing facility. The cash proceeds from the sale, net of certain transaction
expenses (including any underwriting commission or placing fees and transfer taxes (if any)),
will be remitted to the Meadville shareholders who have elected or who are deemed to have
elected to participate in the dealing facility. There can be no assurance that the transaction
expenses incurred by Meadville, and ultimately borne by the Meadville shareholders electing to
use the dealing facility, will be less than the expenses a Meadville shareholder would incur
if it were to sell the TTM shares on its own.
The market price of our common stock could be negatively affected by sales of substantial amounts
of our common stock in the public markets.
Sales of a substantial number of shares of our common stock in the public markets
following the PCB Combination, or the perception that these sales might occur, and the
issuance of a substantial number of shares of our common stock in connection with the PCB
Combination (and the special dividend of such shares to Meadville shareholders, or the sale
thereof, at the election of Meadville shareholders, to the public through the dealing
facility), could cause the market price of our common stock to decline or could impair our
ability to raise capital through a future sale of, or pay for acquisitions using, our equity
securities.
We may not pay dividends on our common stock in the immediate future.
We have not declared or paid cash dividends since 2000. We currently plan to retain any
earnings to finance the growth of our business rather than to pay cash dividends on our common
stock. Payments of any cash dividends on our common stock in the future will depend on our
financial condition, results of operations, and capital requirements as well as other factors
deemed relevant by our board of directors. Further, we may enter into credit arrangements and
other lending arrangements that prohibit us from paying dividends on our common stock without
the consent of our lenders.
Provisions of our Certificate of Incorporation, Bylaws, and Delaware law could delay or prevent a
change in control of us and entrench current management.
Our Certificate of Incorporation, our Bylaws, and the Delaware General Corporation Law
contain certain provisions that could delay or make more difficult an acquisition of control
of our company not approved by our board of directors, whether by means of a tender offer,
open market purchases, a proxy context, or otherwise. These provisions have been implemented
to enable us to develop our business in a manner that will foster our long-term growth without
disruption caused by the threat of a takeover not deemed by our board of directors to be in
the best interests of our company and our stockholders. These provisions could have the effect
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proposals involving an acquisition or change of control of our company even if such a
proposal, if made, might be considered desirable by a majority of our stockholders. These
provisions may also have the effect of making it more difficult for third parties to cause the
replacement of our current management without the concurrence of our board of directors.
Our Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws provide that our board of directors will be
divided into three classes, as nearly equal in number as possible, serving staggered terms.
Approximately one-third of our board of directors will be elected each year. The provision for
a classified board could prevent a party who acquires control of a majority of our outstanding
common stock from obtaining control of our board of directors until our second annual
stockholder meeting following the date the acquirer obtains the controlling share interest.
The classified board of directors provision could have the effect of discouraging a potential
acquirer from making a tender offer or otherwise attempting to obtain control of us and could
increase the likelihood that incumbent directors will retain their positions.
In addition, our Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws:
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preferred stock and to determine, with respect to any series of preferred stock, the
designations, preferences, voting powers, qualifications, special or relative rights, and
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the board of directors, our chief executive officer, a majority of the board of directors, our
Secretary, or at the written demand of our stockholders holding at least a majority of all the
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before any annual or special meeting of stockholders and for nominations by stockholders of
candidates for election as directors at an annual meeting or a special meeting at which
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provide that provisions of our Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws,
including certain provisions related to directors, annual and special meetings of
stockholders, special stockholder notice provisions, and special stockholder voting
requirements, may be amended only by the holders of at least 80% of the shares entitled to
vote at an annual or special meeting of stockholders. |
Section 203 of the Delaware General Corporation Law applies to our company. Section 203
provides that, subject to certain exceptions, a corporation shall not engage in any business
combination with any interested shareholder for a three-year period following the time that
such shareholder becomes an interested shareholder unless the following conditions have been
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upon consummation of the transaction that resulted in the shareholder becoming
an interested shareholder, the interested shareholder owned at least 85% of the voting stock
of the corporation outstanding at the time the transaction commenced (excluding certain
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Section 203 generally defines an interested shareholder to include, subject to various
exceptions, the following:
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any person that is the owner of 15% or more of the outstanding voting stock of
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Section 203 generally defines a business combination to include the following:
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any merger or consolidation of the corporation or any majority-owned subsidiary
with the interested shareholder, or with any other corporation, partnership, unincorporated
association, or other entity if the merger or consolidation is caused by the interested
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Under certain circumstances, Section 203 makes it more difficult for a person that
would be an interested shareholder to effect various business combinations with a
corporation for a three-year period, although a companys certificate of incorporation or
shareholder-adopted bylaws may exempt a corporation from the restrictions imposed by Section 203. Neither our Certificate of
Incorporation nor our Bylaws exempt our company from the restrictions imposed by Section 203.
We anticipate that the provisions of Section 203 may encourage companies interested in
acquiring our company to negotiate in advance with our board of directors since the
stockholder approval requirement would be avoided if the board of directors approves, prior to
the time the acquirer becomes an interested shareholder, either the business combination or
the transaction that results in the acquirer becoming an interested shareholder.
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Meadville is incorporated in the Cayman Islands and currently operates subject to
Cayman Islands law. Once the Deregistration and Continuation becomes effective, Meadville will
become a BVI business company limited by shares under the BVI Companies Act and be subject to
BVI law.
Set out below is a summary comparison of certain provisions of the Cayman Islands
Companies Law and the BVI Companies Act. The summary does not purport to be a complete review
of all relevant matters of the Cayman Islands Companies Law and the BVI Companies Act and
taxation or to contain all applicable qualifications and exceptions. Any person wishing to
have a detailed summary of the Cayman Islands Companies Law or the BVI Companies Act or advice
on the differences between the laws of those jurisdictions and the laws of any other
jurisdiction is recommended to seek independent legal advice.
1. CAYMAN ISLANDS COMPANIES LAW
(a) Share capital
The Cayman Islands Companies Law provides that where a company issues shares at a
premium, whether for cash or otherwise, a sum equal to the aggregate amount of the value of
the premium on those shares shall be transferred to an account, to be called the share
premium account. At the option of a company, these provisions may not apply to premium on
shares of that company allotted pursuant to any arrangement in consideration of the
acquisition or cancellation of shares in any other company and issued at a premium. The Cayman
Islands Companies Law provides that the share premium account may be applied by the company
subject to the provisions, if any, of its memorandum and articles of association in: (i)
paying distributions or dividends to shareholders; (ii) paying up unissued shares of the
company to be issued to shareholders as fully paid bonus shares; (iii) the redemption and
repurchase of shares (subject to the provisions of section 37 of the Cayman Islands Companies
Law); (iv) writing-off the preliminary expenses of the company; (v) writing-off the expenses
of, or the commission paid or discount allowed on, any issue of shares or debentures of the
company; and (vi) providing for the premium payable on redemption or purchase of any shares or
debentures of the company.
No distribution or dividend may be paid to shareholders out of the share premium account
unless immediately following the date on which the distribution or dividend is proposed to be
paid, the company will be able to pay its debts as they fall due in the ordinary course of its
business.
The Cayman Islands Companies Law provides that, subject to confirmation by the Grand
Court of the Cayman Islands (the Court), a company limited by shares or a company limited by
guarantee and having a share capital may, if so authorised by its articles of association, by
special resolution reduce its share capital in any way.
The existing articles of association of Meadville (Existing Articles) includes certain
protections for holders of special classes of shares, requiring their consent to be obtained
before their rights may be varied. The consent of the specified proportions of the holders of
the issued shares of that class or the sanction of a resolution passed at a separate meeting
of the holders of those shares is required.
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(b) Financial assistance to purchase shares of a company or its holding company
Subject to all applicable laws, a company may give financial assistance to directors and
employees of the company, its subsidiaries, its holding company or any subsidiary of such
holding company in order that they may buy shares in the company or shares in any subsidiary
or holding company. Further, subject to all applicable laws, a company may give financial
assistance to a trustee for the acquisition of shares in the company or shares in any such
subsidiary or holding company to be held for the benefit of employees of the company, its
subsidiaries, its holding company or any subsidiary of any such holding company (including
salaried directors).
There is no statutory restriction in the Cayman Islands on the provision of financial
assistance by a company to another person for the purchase of, or subscription for, its own or
its holding companys shares. Accordingly, a company may provide financial assistance if the
directors of the company consider, in discharging their duties of care and acting in good
faith, for a proper purpose and in the interests of the company, that such assistance can
properly be given. Such assistance should be on an arms-length basis.
(c) Purchase of shares and warrants by a company and its subsidiaries
Subject to the provisions of the Cayman Islands Companies Law, a company limited by
shares or a company limited by guarantee and having a share capital may, if so authorised by
its articles of association, issue shares which are to be redeemed or are liable to be
redeemed at the option of the company or a shareholder. In addition, such a company may, if
authorised to do so by its articles of association, purchase its own shares, including any
redeemable shares. However, if the articles of association do not authorise the manner of
purchase, a company cannot purchase any of its own shares unless the manner of purchase has
first been authorised by an ordinary resolution of the company. At no time may a company
redeem or purchase its shares unless they are fully paid. A company may not redeem or purchase
any of its shares if, as a result of the redemption or purchase, there would no longer be any
shareholder of the company holding shares. A payment out of capital by a company for the
redemption or purchase of its own shares is not lawful unless immediately following the date
on which the payment is proposed to be made, the company shall be able to pay its debts as
they fall due in the ordinary course of business.
A company is not prohibited from purchasing and may purchase its own warrants subject to
and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the relevant warrant instrument or
certificate. There is no requirement under Cayman Islands law that a companys memorandum or
articles of association contain a specific provision enabling such purchases and the directors
of a company may rely upon the general power contained in its memorandum of association to buy
and sell and deal in personal property of all kinds.
Under Cayman Islands law, a subsidiary may hold shares in its holding company and, in
certain circumstances, may acquire such shares.
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(d) Dividends and distributions
With the exception of section 34 of the Cayman Islands Companies Law, there is no
statutory provision relating to the payment of dividends. Based upon English case law, which
is regarded as persuasive in the Cayman Islands, dividends may be paid only out of profits. In
addition, section 34 of the Cayman Islands Companies Law permits, subject to a solvency test
and the provisions, if any, of the companys memorandum and articles of association, the
payment of dividends and distributions out of the share premium account.
(e) Protection of minorities
The Cayman Islands courts ordinarily would be expected to follow English case law
precedents which permit a minority shareholder to commence a representative action against or
derivative actions in the name of the company to challenge: (i) an act which is ultra vires
the company or illegal; (ii) an act which constitutes a fraud against the minority and the
wrongdoers are themselves in control of the company; and (iii) an irregularity in the passing
of a resolution which requires a qualified (or special) majority.
In the case of a company (not being a bank) having a share capital divided into shares,
the Court may, on the application of shareholders holding not less than one fifth of the
shares of the company in issue, appoint an inspector to examine the affairs of the company and
to report thereon in such manner as the Court shall direct.
Any shareholder of a company may petition the Court which may make a winding-up order if
the Court is of the opinion that it is just and equitable that the company should be wound up.
Generally claims against a company by its shareholders must be based on the general laws
of contract or tort applicable in the Cayman Islands or their individual rights as
shareholders as established by the companys memorandum and articles of association.
(f) Management
The Cayman Islands Companies Law contains no specific restrictions on the power of
directors to dispose of assets of a company. However, as a matter of general law, every
officer of a company, which includes a director, managing director and secretary, in
exercising his powers and discharging his duties, must do so honestly and in good faith with a
view to the best interests of the company and exercise the care, diligence and skill that a
reasonably prudent person would exercise in comparable circumstances.
(g) Accounting and auditing requirements
A company shall cause proper books of account to be kept with respect to: (i) all sums of
money received and expended by the company and the matters in respect of which the receipt and
expenditure takes place; (ii) all sales and purchases of goods by the company; and (iii) the
assets and liabilities of the company.
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Proper books of account shall not be deemed to be kept if there are not kept such
books as are necessary to give a true and fair view of the state of a companys affairs and to
explain its transactions.
(h) Exchange control
There are no exchange control regulations or currency restrictions in the Cayman Islands.
(i) Taxation
Pursuant to section 6 of the Tax Concessions Law (1999 Revision) of the Cayman Islands,
Meadville has obtained an undertaking from the Governor-in-Cabinet of the Cayman Islands:
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not be payable on or in respect of the shares, debentures or other obligations of Meadville. |
The undertaking for Meadville is for a period of 20 years from 26 September 2006.
The Cayman Islands currently levy no taxes on individuals or corporations based upon
profits, income, gains or appreciations and there is no taxation in the nature of inheritance
tax or estate duty. There are no other taxes likely to be material to Meadville levied by the
Government of the Cayman Islands save certain stamp duties which may be applicable, from time
to time, on certain instruments executed in or brought within the jurisdiction of the Cayman
Islands. The Cayman Islands are not party to any double tax treaties.
(j) Stamp duty on transfers
No stamp duty is payable in the Cayman Islands on transfers of shares of Cayman Islands
companies except those which hold interests in land in the Cayman Islands.
(k) Loans to directors
There is no express provision in the Cayman Islands Companies Law prohibiting the making
of loans by a company to any of its directors.
(l) Inspection of corporate records
Shareholders of a company have no general right under the Cayman Islands Companies Law to
inspect or obtain copies of the register of members or corporate records of the company. They
will, however, have such rights as are set out in the companys articles of association.
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An exempted company may, subject to the provisions of its articles of association,
maintain its principal register of members and any branch registers at such locations, whether
within or outside the Cayman Islands, as the directors may, from time to time, think fit.
There is no requirement under the Cayman Islands Companies Law for an exempted company to make
any returns of shareholders to the Cayman Registrar. The names and addresses of the
shareholders are, accordingly, not a matter of public record and are not available for public
inspection.
(m) Winding up
A company may be wound up by either an order of the Court or by a special resolution of
its shareholders. The Court has authority to order winding up in a number of specified
circumstances including where it is, in the opinion of the Court, just and equitable to do so.
A company may be wound up voluntarily when the shareholders so resolve in general meeting
by special resolution, or, in the case of a limited duration company, when the period fixed
for the duration of the company by its memorandum expires, or the event occurs on the
occurrence of which the memorandum provides that the company is to be dissolved. In the case
of a voluntary winding up, such company is obliged to cease to carry on its business from the
time of passing the resolution for voluntary winding up or upon the expiry of the period or
the occurrence of the event referred to above.
For the purpose of conducting the proceedings in winding up a company and assisting the
Court, there may be appointed one or more than one person to be called an official liquidator
or official liquidators; and the Court may appoint to such office such person or persons,
either provisionally or otherwise, as it thinks fit, and if more persons than one are
appointed to such office, the Court shall declare whether any act hereby required or
authorised to be done by the official liquidator is to be done by all or any one or more of
such persons. The Court may also determine whether any and what security is to be given by an
official liquidator on his appointment; if no official liquidator is appointed, or during any
vacancy in such office, all the property of the company shall be in the custody of the Court.
In the case of a shareholders voluntary winding up of a company, the company in general
meeting must appoint one or more liquidators for the purpose of winding up the affairs of the
company and distributing its assets.
Upon the appointment of a liquidator, the responsibility for the companys affairs rests
entirely in his hands and no future executive action may be carried out without his approval.
A liquidators duties are to collect the assets of the company (including the amount (if any)
due from the contributories), settle the list of creditors and, subject to the rights of
preferred and secured creditors and to any subordination agreements or rights of set-off or
netting of claims, discharge the companys liability to them (pari passu if insufficient
assets exist to discharge the liabilities in full) and to settle the list of contributories
(shareholders) and divide the surplus assets (if any) amongst them in accordance with the
rights attaching to the shares.
As soon as the affairs of the company are fully wound up, the liquidator must make up an
account of the winding up, showing how the winding-up has been conducted and the property of
the company
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has been disposed of, and thereupon call a general meeting of the company for the purposes of
laying before it the account and giving an explanation thereof. This final general meeting shall be
called by Public Notice (as defined in the Cayman Islands Companies Law) or otherwise as the Cayman
Registrar may direct.
(n) Reconstructions
There are statutory provisions which facilitate reconstructions and amalgamations
approved by a majority in number representing 75% in value of shareholders or class of
shareholders or creditors, as the case may be, as are present at a meeting called for such
purpose and thereafter sanctioned by the Court. Whilst a dissenting shareholder would have the
right to express to the Court his view that the transaction for which approval is sought would
not provide the shareholders with a fair value for their shares, the Court is unlikely to
disapprove the transaction on that ground alone in the absence of evidence of fraud or bad
faith on behalf of management.
(o) Compulsory acquisition
Where an offer is made by a company for the shares of another company and, within four
months of the offer, the holders of not less than 90% of the shares which are the subject of
the offer accept, the offeror may at any time within two months after the expiration of the
said four months, by notice in the prescribed manner require the dissenting shareholders to
transfer their shares on the terms of the offer. A dissenting shareholder may apply to the
Court within one month of the notice objecting to the transfer. The burden is on the
dissenting shareholder to show that the Court should exercise its discretion, which it will be
unlikely to do unless there is evidence of fraud or bad faith or collusion as between the
offeror and the holders of the shares who have accepted the offer as a means of unfairly
forcing out minority shareholders.
(p) Indemnification
Cayman Islands law does not limit the extent to which a companys articles of association
may provide for indemnification of officers and directors, except to the extent any such
provision may be held by the Court to be contrary to public policy (e.g. for purporting to
provide indemnification against the consequences of committing a crime).
2. BVI COMPANIES ACT
(a) Share capital
The BVI Companies Act provides that, subject to the memorandum and articles of
association of a company, a share may be issued with or without a par value. Where a company
issues shares with par value, the consideration for a share shall not be less than the par
value of the share. A share may be issued for consideration in any form, including money, a
promissory note, or other written obligation to contribute money or property, real property,
personal property (including goodwill and know-how) services rendered or a contract for future
services.
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Subject to the memorandum and articles of association of a company, its directors
have the power to issue shares of the company from time to time. The memorandum of association
of a business company limited by shares must set out: (i) either the maximum number of shares
the company is authorised to issue or state that the company is authorised to issue an
unlimited number of shares; and (ii) the classes of shares that the company is authorised to
issue, and if the company is authorised to issue two or more classes, the rights, privileges,
restrictions and conditions attaching to each class of shares. Subject to the BVI Companies
Act and to the companys memorandum or articles, shares may be issued, and options to acquire
shares in a company granted, at such times, to such persons, for such consideration and on
such terms as the directors may determine.
The issue by a company of a share that: (i) increases a liability of a person; or (ii)
imposes a new liability on a person to the company, is void if that person, or an authorised
agent of that person, does not agree in writing to becoming the holder of that share. A share
is deemed issued when the name of the shareholder is entered in the companys register of
members.
A company may, subject to its memorandum and articles of association: (i) divide its
shares, including issued shares, into a larger number of shares; or (ii) combine its shares,
including issued shares, into a smaller number of shares. A division or combination of shares,
including issued shares, of a class or series shall be for a larger or smaller number, as the
case may be, of shares in the same class or series. Where shares are divided or combined, the
aggregate par value of the new shares must be equal to the aggregate par value of the original
shares. A company shall not divide its shares if it would cause the maximum number of shares
that the company is authorised to issue by its memorandum to be exceeded.
(b) Financial assistance to purchase shares of a company or its holding company
There is no statutory restriction in the BVI on the provision of financial assistance by
a BVI business company limited by shares to another person for the purchase of, or
subscription for, its own or its holding companys shares. Accordingly, a BVI business company
limited by shares may provide financial assistance in connection with the purchase of its own
or its holding companys shares if the directors of the company consider, in discharging their
duty of care and acting in good faith, for a proper purpose and in the interests of the
company, that such assistance can properly be given. Such assistance should be on an
arms-length basis.
(c) Purchase of shares and warrants by a company and its subsidiaries
A BVI business company may purchase, redeem or otherwise acquire its own shares in
accordance with the provisions of the BVI Companies Act or such other provisions for the
purchase, redemption or acquisition as may be specified in the memorandum or articles of
association of the company.
A company may not purchase, redeem or otherwise acquire its own shares without the
consent of the shareholder whose shares are to be purchased, redeemed or otherwise acquired,
unless the company is permitted by the BVI Companies Act or any provision of its memorandum or
articles of association to purchase, redeem or otherwise acquire the shares without that
consent.
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No purchase, redemption or other acquisition may be made unless the directors are
satisfied on reasonable grounds, that the company will, immediately after the purchase,
redemption or acquisition, satisfy the solvency test. A company satisfies the solvency test
if: (i) the value of the companys assets exceeds its liability; and (ii) the company is able
to pay its debts as they fall due. The BVI Companies Act provides for certain situations where
this solvency test is not mandatory prior to re-purchase, redemption or acquisition being
permitted. These are where: (i) the company redeems the shares under and in accordance with
section 62 of the BVI Companies Act; (ii) the company redeems the shares pursuant to a right
of a shareholder to have his shares redeemed or to have his shares exchanged for money or
other property of the company; or (iii) the company purchases, redeems or otherwise acquires
the share or shares by virtue of the provisions of section 179 of the BVI Companies Act.
Shares that are purchased, redeemed or otherwise acquired may be cancelled or held as
treasury shares. A company may hold shares that have been purchased, redeemed or otherwise
acquired as treasury shares if: (i) the memorandum or articles of the company do not prohibit
it from holding treasury shares; (ii) the directors resolve that shares to be purchased,
redeemed or otherwise acquired shall be held as treasury shares; and (iii) the number of
shares purchased, redeemed or otherwise acquired, when aggregated with shares of the same
class already held by the company as treasury shares, does not exceed 50% of the shares of
that class previously issued by the company, excluding shares that have been cancelled. All
the rights and obligations attaching to a treasury share are suspended and shall not be
exercised by or against the company while it holds the share as a treasury share.
Under BVI law, a subsidiary may acquire and hold shares in its holding company.
A company is not prohibited from purchasing and may purchase its own warrants subject to
and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the relevant warrant instrument or
certificate. There is no requirement under BVI law that a companys memorandum of association
or its articles of association contain a specific provision enabling such purchases.
(d) Dividends and distributions
Subject to the BVI Companies Act and its memorandum and articles of association, the
directors of the company may by resolution, authorise a distribution or dividend by the
company to its shareholders if the directors are satisfied, on reasonable grounds, that
immediately after the distribution or dividend: (i) the company will be able to pay its debts
as they fall due; and (ii) the value of the companys assets exceeds its liabilities.
A distribution or dividend made to a member at a time when the company did not,
immediately after the distribution, satisfy the aforesaid solvency test may be recovered by
the company from the shareholder unless: (i) the shareholder received the distribution in good
faith and without knowledge of the companys failure to satisfy the solvency test; (ii) the
shareholder has altered his position in reliance on the validity of the distribution; and
(iii) it would be unfair to require repayment in full or at all.
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If, after a distribution or dividend is authorised and before it is made, the
directors cease to be satisfied on reasonable grounds that the company will, immediately after
the distribution is made, satisfy the solvency test, any distribution or dividend made by the
company is deemed not to have been authorised. A director who: (i) ceased, after authorisation
but before the making of the distribution, to be satisfied on reasonable grounds for believing
that the company would satisfy the solvency test immediately after the distribution is made;
and (ii) failed to take reasonable steps to prevent the distribution being made, is personally
liable to the company to repay to the company so much of the distribution as is not able to be
recovered from shareholders.
(e) Protection of minorities
The BVI court ordinarily would be expected to follow English case law precedents which
permit a minority shareholder to commence a representative action against or derivative
actions in the name of the company to challenge: (i) an act which is ultra vires the company
or illegal; (ii) an act which constitutes a fraud against the minority and the wrongdoers are
themselves in control of the company; and (iii) an irregularity in the passing of a resolution
which requires a qualified (or special) majority.
The BVI Companies Act provides that if a company or a director of a company engages in,
or proposes to engage in, conduct that contravenes the BVI Companies Act or the memorandum or
articles of association of the company, the BVI High Court may, on the application of a member
or a director of the company, make an order directing the company or director to comply with,
or restraining the company or director from engaging in conduct that contravenes, the BVI
Companies Act or the memorandum or articles or association.
The BVI Companies Act also contains provisions allowing the court, on the application of
a member of a company, to grant leave to the shareholder to: (i) bring proceedings in the name
and on behalf of that company; or (ii) intervene in proceedings to which the company is a
party for the purpose of continuing, defending or discontinuing the proceedings on behalf of
the company. No proceedings brought by a shareholder or in which a shareholder intervenes with
the leave of the court may be settled or compromised or discontinued without the approval of
the court.
Under the BVI Companies Act, a shareholder of a company may bring an action against the
company for breach of a duty owed by the company to him as a member.
In the case where a shareholder of a company brings proceedings against the company and
other shareholders that have the same or substantially the same interest in relation to the
proceedings, the BVI High Court may appoint that shareholder to represent all or some of the
shareholders having the same interest and may, for that purpose, make such order as it thinks
fit, including an order: (i) as to the control and conduct of the proceedings; (ii) as to the
costs of the proceedings; and (iii) directing the distribution of any amount ordered to be
paid by a defendant in the proceedings among the shareholders represented.
The BVI Companies Act provides that a shareholder of a company who considers that the
affairs of the company have been, are being or are likely to be, conducted in a manner that
is, or any act or acts of the company have been, or are, likely to be oppressive, unfairly
discriminatory, or unfairly
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prejudicial to him in that capacity, may make an application to the BVI High Court. If the
court considers that it is just and equitable to do so, it may make such order as it thinks fit,
including, without limiting the generality of this subsection, one or more of the following orders:
(i) in the case of a shareholder, requiring the company or any other person to acquire the
shareholders shares; (ii) requiring the company or any other person to pay compensation to the
shareholder; (iii) regulating the future conduct of the companys affairs; (iv) amending the
memorandum or articles of the company; (v) appointing a receiver of the company; (vi) appointing a
liquidator of the company under section 159(1) of the BVI Insolvency Act on the grounds specified
in section 162(1)(b) of that act; (vii) directing the rectification of the records of the company;
(viii) setting aside any decision made or action taken by the company or its directors in breach of
the BVI Companies Act or the memorandum or articles of the company. None of the foregoing orders
may be made against the company or any other person unless the company or that person is a party to
the proceedings in which the application is made.
A shareholder or the BVI Registrar may apply to the BVI High Court ex parte or upon such
notice as the court may require, for an order directing that an investigation be made of the
company and any of its affiliated companies. If, upon such an application, it appears to the
court that: (i) the business of the company or any of its affiliates is or has been carried on
with intent to defraud any person; (ii) the company or any of its affiliates was formed for a
fraudulent or unlawful purpose or is to be dissolved for a fraudulent or unlawful purpose; or
(iii) persons concerned with the incorporation, business or affairs of the company or any of
its affiliates have in connection therewith acted fraudulently or dishonestly, the court may
make any order it thinks fit with respect to an investigation of the company and any of its
affiliated companies by an inspector, who may be the BVI Registrar.
The BVI Companies Act provides that a shareholder of a company is entitled to payment of
the fair value of his shares upon dissenting from any of the following:
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the assets or business of the company, if not made in the usual or regular course of the
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Generally, any other claims against a company by its shareholders must be based on the
general laws of contract or tort applicable in the BVI or their individual rights as
shareholders as established by the companys memorandum and articles of association.
(f) Management
The BVI Companies Act provides that, subject to the memorandum or articles of association
of a company, any sale, transfer, lease, exchange or other disposition, other than a mortgage,
charge or other encumbrance of the enforcement thereof, of more than 50% in value of the
assets of the company (other than a transfer pursuant to a power described in section 28(3) of
the BVI Companies Act), if not made in the usual or regular course of business carried on by
the company, must be approved by a resolution of shareholders and in the manner provided in
section 175 of the BVI Companies Act. The BVI Companies Act contains no other specific
restrictions on the power of directors to dispose of assets of a company.
A director of a company, in exercising his powers or performing his duties, shall act
honestly and in good faith and in what the director believes to be in the best interests of
the company. A director shall exercise his powers as a director for a proper purpose and shall
not act, or agree to the company acting, in a manner that contravenes the BVI Companies Act or
the memorandum or articles of association of the company. A director of a company, when
exercising powers or performing duties as a director, shall exercise the care, diligence, and
skill that a reasonable director would exercise in the same circumstances taking into account,
but without limitation: (i) the nature of the company; (ii) the nature of the decision; and
(iii) the position of the director and the nature of the responsibilities undertaken by him.
The BVI Companies Act contains no specific provision in respect of the establishment or
composition of audit committee or similar committee.
(g) Accounting and auditing requirements
A BVI business company is required by the BVI Companies Act to keep records that: (i) are
sufficient to show and explain the companys transactions; and (ii) will, at any time, enable
the financial position of the company to be determined with reasonable accuracy.
There are no provisions in the BVI Companies Act for either an annual audit or for the
appointment of auditors. There are also no provisions in the BVI Companies Act requiring a
business company to set a date as its financial year end.
(h) Exchange control
There are no exchange control regulations or currency restrictions in the BVI.
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(i) Taxation
A BVI business company is exempt from all provisions of the Income Tax Ordinance of the
BVI (including with respect to all dividends, interests, rents, royalties, compensations and
other amounts payable by the company to persons who are not persons resident in the BVI).
Capital gains realised with respect to any shares, debt obligations or other securities
of the company by persons who are not persons resident in the BVI are also exempt from all
provisions of the Income Tax Ordinance of the BVI.
No estate, inheritance, succession or gift tax is payable by persons who are not persons
resident in the BVI with respect to any shares, debt obligations or other securities of the
company, save for interest payable to or for the benefit of an individual resident in the
European Union.
(j) Stamp duty on transfer
No stamp duty is payable in the BVI on a transfer of shares, debt obligations or other
securities in a BVI business company which is not a land owning company. A company is a land
owning company if it, or any of its subsidiaries, has an interest in any land in the BVI.
(k) Loans to directors
There is no express provision in the BVI Companies Act prohibiting the making of loans by
a business company to any of its directors.
(l) Inspection of corporate records
Members of the general public, on a payment of a nominal fee, can inspect the public
records of a business company available at the office of the BVI Registrar which will include
the companys certificate of incorporation, its memorandum and articles of association (with
any amendments) and the records of licence fees paid to-date and will also disclose any
articles of dissolution, articles of merger, and a register of mortgages, charges and other
encumbrances if the company has elected to file such a register.
A shareholder of a company is entitled, on giving written notice to the company, to
inspect the memorandum and articles, the register of members, the register of directors, and
minutes of meetings and resolutions of shareholders and of those classes of shareholders of
which he is a shareholder, and to make copies of or take extracts from the documents and
records. Subject to the memorandum and articles of association of the company, its directors
may, if they are satisfied that it would be contrary to the companys interests to allow the
member to inspect the register of members, register of directors or minutes of meetings and
resolutions of shareholders or part of any such documents, refuse to permit the shareholder to
inspect the document or limit the inspection of the document, including limiting the making of
copies or the taking of extracts from the records. The directors are required, as soon as
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reasonably practicable, to notify the shareholder concerned. Where a company fails or refuses
to permit a shareholder to inspect a document or permits a shareholder to inspect a document
subject to limitations, that shareholder may apply to the BVI High Court for an order that he
should be permitted to inspect the document or to inspect the document without limitation.
The BVI Companies Act requires a business company to keep minutes of all meetings of
directors, shareholders, committees of directors and committees of shareholders and copies of
all resolutions consented to by directors, shareholders, committees of directors and
committees of shareholders. The minutes of meetings and resolutions of shareholders and of
classes of shareholders, and the minutes of meeting of directors and committees of directors
are required by the BVI Companies Act to be kept at the office of the companys registered
agent or at such other places, within or outside the BVI, as the directors may determine. A
company shall keep at the office of its registered agent the memorandum and articles of
association of the company, the register of members (or a copy thereof), the register of
directors (or a copy thereof) and copies of all notices and other documents filed by the
company in the previous ten years. The BVI Companies Act requires a company to have a common
seal and an imprint of the seal shall be kept at the office of its registered agent.
A business company is required to keep a register of members containing the names and
addresses of the persons who hold registered shares in the company, the number of each class
and series of registered shares held by each shareholder, the date on which the name of each
shareholder was entered in the register of members and the date on which any person ceased to
be a shareholder. The register of members may be in such form as the directors may approve but
if it is in magnetic, electronic or other data storage form, the company must be able to
produce legible evidence of its contents. The entry of the name of a person in the register of
members as a holder of a share in a company is prima facie evidence that legal title in the
share vests in that person.
The BVI Companies Act requires a business company to keep a register to be known as a
register of directors containing, inter alia, the names and addresses of the persons who are
directors of the company or who have been nominated as reserve directors of the company, the
date on which each person whose name is entered in the register was appointed as a director or
nominated as a reserve director of the company, the date on which each person named as a
director ceased to be a director of the company and the date on which the nomination of any
person nominated as a reserve director ceased to have effect. The register of directors may be
in such form as the directors approve, but if it is in magnetic, electronic or other data
storage form, the company must be able to produce legible evidence of its contents. The
register of directors is prima facie evidence of any matters directed or authorised by the BVI
Companies Act to be contained therein.
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(m) Winding up
(i) Where the business company is solvent
Where it is proposed to liquidate a solvent business company (that is to say, the
company either has no liabilities or that it is able to pay it debts as they fall due),
the directors of the company shall:
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the company is and will continue to be able to discharge, pay or provide for its debts as
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approve a liquidation plan specifying: (1) the reasons for the liquidation of the
company; (2) their estimate of the time required to liquidate the company; (3) whether
the liquidator is authorised to carry on the business of the company if he determines
that to do so would be necessary or in the best interests of the creditors or
shareholders of the company; (4) the name and address of each individual to be appointed
as liquidator and the remuneration proposed to be paid to each liquidator; and (5)
whether the liquidator is required to send to all shareholders a statement of account
prepared or caused to be prepared by the liquidator in respect of his actions or
transactions. In accordance with the memorandum and articles of association of the
company, the directors and/or the shareholders of the company will pass a resolution to
appoint a voluntary liquidator and will give notice to the selected liquidator of his
appointment. The liquidation of a company commences at the time of appointment of a
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Within 14 days of the commencement of the liquidation, the voluntary liquidator is
required to file a notice of his appointment, a copy of the declaration of solvency made
by the directors and a copy of the liquidation plan, with the BVI Registrar. He is also
required, within 30 days of the commencement of the liquidation, to advertise notice of
his appointment in the manner prescribed.
With effect from the commencement of the voluntary liquidation of a company:
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functions or duties other than those required or permitted under Part XII of the BVI
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The directors, after the commencement of the voluntary liquidation, may
authorise the liquidator to carry on the business of the company if the liquidator
determines that to do so would be necessary or in the best interests of the
creditors or shareholders of the
company where the liquidation plan does not give the liquidator such authorisation,
and exercise such powers as the liquidator, by written notice, may authorise them
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The BVI High Court may, at any time after the appointment of a voluntary liquidator,
on application by a director, shareholder or creditor of the company, make an order
terminating the liquidation if it is satisfied that it would be just and equitable to do
so. Where such an order is made, the company ceases to be in voluntary liquidation and
the voluntary liquidator ceases to hold office with effect from the date of the order or
such later date as may be specified in the order.
A voluntary liquidator shall, upon completion of a voluntary liquidation, file a
statement that the liquidation has been completed and upon receiving the statement, the
BVI Registrar shall strike the company off the Register of Companies and issue a
certificate of dissolution in the approved form certifying that the company has been
dissolved. The dissolution of the company is effective from the date of the issue of the
certificate.
Immediately following the issue by the BVI Registrar of a certificate of
dissolution, the person who, immediately prior to the dissolution, was the voluntary
liquidator of the company shall cause to be published in the Gazette, a notice that the
company has been struck off the Register of Companies and dissolved.
(ii) Where the business company is insolvent
If at any time the voluntary liquidator of a company in voluntary liquidation is of
the opinion that the company is insolvent (that is to say, either the value of the
companys liabilities exceeds, or will exceed, its assets or, the company is, or will be,
unable to pay its debts as they fall due), he shall forthwith send a written notice to
the Official Receiver in the approved form.
The voluntary liquidator shall then call a meeting of creditors of the company to be
held within twenty-one days of the date of the aforesaid notice to the Official Receiver.
The said creditors meeting shall be treated as if it were the first meeting of the
creditors of a company called under section 179 of the BVI Insolvency Act by a liquidator
appointed by the shareholders of a company and, sections 179 and 180 of the BVI
Insolvency Act shall apply to the calling and holding of such a meeting.
Where a voluntary liquidator is not an eligible licensed insolvency practitioner
with respect to the company, the Official Receiver may apply to the BVI High Court ex
parte for the appointment of himself or an eligible licensed insolvency practitioner as
the liquidator of the company and the court may make the appointment subject to such
conditions as it considers appropriate.
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From the time that an appointed voluntary liquidator first becomes aware that
the company is not, or will not be, able to pay its debts he shall conduct the
liquidation as if he had been appointed liquidator under the BVI Insolvency Act.
The BVI Insolvency Act will apply to the liquidation of the company subject to such
modifications as are appropriate and the liquidation of the company shall be deemed to
have commenced on the date of the appointment of the voluntary liquidator.
(n) Reconstructions
There are statutory provisions which facilitate arrangements which involve a plan of
arrangement being approved by a resolution of directors of the company and application being
made to the BVI High Court for approval of the proposed arrangement. Upon approval by the
court, the directors of the company, if they are still desirous of executing the plan, shall
confirm the plan of arrangement as approved by the court whether or not the court has directed
any amendments to be made thereto and give notice to the persons whom the order of court
requires notice to be given and submit the plan of arrangement to those persons for such
approval, if any, as the court order requires.
After the plan of arrangement has been so approved, an articles of arrangement shall be
executed by the company. The articles of arrangement shall contain the plan of arrangement,
the order of the court approving the plan of arrangement and the manner in which the plan of
arrangement was approved, if approval was required by the order of the court. The articles of
arrangement shall be filed with the BVI Registrar who shall register them. Upon registration
of the articles of arrangement, the BVI Registrar shall issue a certificate in the approved
form certifying that the articles of arrangement have been registered.
An arrangement is effective on the date the articles of arrangement are registered by the
BVI Registrar or on such date subsequent thereto, not exceeding 30 days, as is stated in the
articles of arrangement.
(o) Compulsory acquisition
Subject to the memorandum or articles of association of a company, shareholders of the
company holding 90% of the votes of the outstanding shares entitled to vote on a merger or
consolidation, and shareholders of the company holding 90% of the votes of the outstanding
shares of each class of shares entitled to vote as a class, may give a written instruction to
the company directing the company to redeem the shares held by the remaining shareholders.
Upon receipt of the written instruction, the company shall redeem the shares specified in the
written instruction irrespective of whether or not the shares are by their terms redeemable.
The company shall give written notice to each shareholder whose shares are to be redeemed
stating the redemption price and the manner in which the redemption is to be effected.
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(p) Indemnification
Section 132 of the BVI Companies Act provides that subject to the memorandum or articles
of association of a company, the company may indemnify against all expenses, including legal
fees, and against all judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement and reasonably incurred
in connection with legal, administrative or investigative proceedings any person who: (i) is
or was a party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed
proceedings, whether civil,
criminal, administrative or investigative, by reason of the fact that the person is or
was a director of the company; or (ii) is or was, at the request of the company, serving as a
director of, or in any other capacity is or was acting for, another body corporate or a
partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, provided that the said person had acted
honestly and in good faith and in what he believed to be in the best interests of the company
and, in the case of criminal proceedings, the person had no reasonable cause to believe that
his conduct was unlawful. Any indemnity given in breach of the foregoing proviso is void and
of no effect.
Expenses, including legal fees, incurred by a director or a former director in defending
any legal, administrative or investigative proceedings may be paid by the company in advance
of the final disposition of such proceedings upon receipt of an undertaking by or on behalf of
the director or the former director, as the case may be, to repay the amount if it shall
ultimately be determined that the director is not entitled to be indemnified by the company.
In the case of a former director, the undertaking to be furnished by such former director may
also include such other terms and conditions as the company deems appropriate.
A company may purchase and maintain insurance in relation to any person who is or was a
director of the company, or who at the request of the company is or was serving as a director
of, or in any other capacity is or was acting for, another body corporate or a partnership,
joint venture, trust or other enterprise, against any liability asserted against the person
and incurred by the person in that capacity, whether or not the company has or would have had
the power to indemnify the person against the liability under section 132 of the BVI Companies
Act.
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PART A SUMMARY OF THE EXISTING MEMORANDUM OF ASSOCIATION AND SELECTED EXISTING ARTICLES OF
ASSOCIATION OF MEADVILLE
This summary provides information about certain provisions of the existing memorandum of
association (the Memorandum) and the existing articles of association (the Articles)
which comprise the constitution of Meadville. The description below is only a summary and is
qualified in
its entirety by reference to the Memorandum, the Articles and the Cayman Islands
Companies Law.
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The Memorandum provides, inter alia, that the liability of members of Meadville is limited and
that the objects for which Meadville is established are unrestricted (and therefore include acting
as an investment company), and that Meadville shall have and be capable of exercising any and all
of the powers at any time or from time to time exercisable by a natural person or body corporate
whether as principal, agent, contractor or otherwise and since Meadville is an exempted company
that Meadville will not trade in the Cayman Islands with any person, firm or corporation except in
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Subject to the provisions of the Cayman Islands Companies Law, the Existing Memorandum
and Articles and to any special rights conferred on the holders of any Meadville Shares or
class of Meadville Shares, any Meadville Shares may be issued with or have attached thereto
such rights, or such restrictions, whether with regard to dividend, voting, return of capital,
or otherwise, as Meadville may by ordinary resolution determine (or, in the absence of any
such determination or so far as the same may not make specific provision, as the Meadville
Board may determine). Any Meadville Shares may be issued on terms that upon the happening of a
specified event or upon a given date and either at the option of Meadville or the holder
thereof, they are liable to be redeemed.
The Meadville Board may issue warrants to subscribe for any class of Meadville Shares or
other securities of Meadville on such terms as it may from time to time determine.
Where warrants are issued to bearer, no certificate thereof shall be issued to replace
one that has been lost unless the Meadville Board is satisfied beyond reasonable doubt that
the original certificate thereof has been destroyed and Meadville has received an indemnity in
such form as the Meadville Board shall think fit with regard to the issue of any such
replacement certificate.
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Subject to the provisions of the Cayman Island Companies Law, the Articles and, where
applicable, the rules of any stock exchange of the Relevant Territory (as defined in the
Articles) and without prejudice to any special rights or restrictions for the time being
attached to any Meadville Shares or any class of Meadville Shares, all unissued Meadville
Shares in Meadville shall be at the disposal of the Meadville Board, which may offer, allot,
grant options over or otherwise dispose of them to such persons, at such times, for such
consideration and on such terms and conditions as it in its absolute discretion thinks fit,
but so that no Meadville Shares shall be issued at a discount.
Neither Meadville nor the Meadville Board shall be obliged, when making or granting any
allotment of, offer of, option over or disposal of Meadville Shares, to make, or make
available, any such allotment, offer, option or Meadville Shares to members or others whose
registered addresses are in any particular territory or territories where, in the absence of a
registration statement or other special formalities, this is or may, in the opinion of the
Meadville Board, be unlawful or impracticable. However, no member affected as a result of the
foregoing shall be, or be deemed to be, a separate class of members for any purpose
whatsoever.
(b) Power for Meadville to purchase its own shares
Meadville is empowered by the Cayman Island Companies Law and the Articles to purchase
its own shares subject to certain restrictions and the Meadville Board may only exercise this
power on behalf of Meadville subject to any applicable requirement imposed from time to time
by code, rules or regulations issued from time to time by the Stock Exchange and/or the SFC.
Where Meadville purchases for redemption a redeemable Meadville Share, purchases not made
through the market or by tender shall be limited to a maximum price, and if purchases are by
tender, tenders shall be available to all members alike.
(c) Call on Meadville Shares and forfeiture of Meadville Shares
The Meadville Board may from time to time make such calls as it may think fit upon the
members in respect of any monies unpaid on the Meadville Shares held by them respectively
(whether on account of the nominal value of the Meadville Shares or by way of premium) and not
by the conditions of allotment thereof made payable at fixed times. A call may be made payable
either in one sum or by instalments. If the sum payable in respect of any call or instalment
is not paid on or before the day appointed for payment thereof, the person or persons from
whom the sum is due shall pay interest on the same at such rate not exceeding 20% per annum as
the Meadville Board shall fix from the day appointed for the payment thereof to the time of
actual payment, but the Meadville Board may waive payment of such interest wholly or in part.
The Meadville Board may, if it thinks fit, receive from any member willing to advance the
same, either in money or moneys worth, all or any part of the money uncalled and unpaid or
instalments payable upon any Meadville Shares held by him, and in respect of all or any of the
monies so advanced Meadville may pay interest at such rate (if any) not exceeding 20% per
annum as the Meadville Board may decide.
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If a member fails to pay any call or instalment of a call on the day appointed for
payment thereof, the Meadville Board may, at any time thereafter during such time as any part
of the call or instalment remains unpaid, serve not less than 14 days notice on him requiring
payment of so much of the call or instalment as is unpaid, together with any interest which
may have accrued and which may still accrue up to the date of actual payment. The notice will
name a further day (not earlier than the expiration of 14 days from the date of the notice) on
or before which the payment required by the notice is to be made, and it shall also name the
place where payment is to be made. The notice shall also state that, in the event of
non-payment at or before the time appointed, the Meadville Shares in respect of which the call
was made will be liable to be forfeited.
If the requirements of any such notice are not complied with, any Meadville Shares in
respect of which the notice has been given may at any time thereafter, before the payment
required by the notice has been made, be forfeited by a resolution of the Meadville Board to
that effect. Such forfeiture will include all dividends and bonuses declared in respect of the
forfeited Meadville Shares and not actually paid before the forfeiture.
A person whose Meadville Shares have been forfeited shall cease to be a member in respect
of the forfeited Meadville Shares but shall, nevertheless, remain liable to pay to Meadville
all moneys which, at the date of forfeiture, were payable by him to Meadville in respect of
the Meadville Shares together with (if the Meadville Board shall in its discretion so require)
interest thereon from the date of forfeiture until payment at such rate not exceeding 20% per
annum as the Meadville Board may prescribe.
(d) Share certificates
Every person whose name is entered as a member in the register of members shall be
entitled without payment to receive a certificate for his Meadville Shares. The Cayman Island
Companies Law prohibits the issue of bearer shares to any person other than an authorised or
recognised custodian defined in the Cayman Island Companies Law.
Every certificate for Meadville Shares, warrants or debentures or representing any other
form of securities of Meadville shall be issued under the seal of Meadville, and shall be
signed autographically by one Meadville Director and the company secretary, or by two
Meadville Directors, or by some other person(s) appointed by the Meadville Board for the
purpose. As regards any certificates for Meadville Shares or debentures or other securities of
Meadville, the Meadville Board may by resolution determine that such signatures or either of
them shall be dispensed with or affixed by some method or system of mechanical signature other
than autographic as specified in such resolution or that such certificates need not be signed
by any person. Every share certificate issued shall specify the number and class of Meadville
Shares in respect of which it is issued and the amount paid thereon and may otherwise be in
such form as the Meadville Board may from time to time prescribe. A share certificate shall
relate to only one class of Meadville Shares, and where the capital of Meadville includes
shares with different voting rights, the designation of each class of Meadville Shares, other
than those which
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carry the general right to vote at general meetings, must include the words restricted voting or
limited voting or non-voting or some other appropriate designation which is commensurate with
the rights attaching to the relevant class of Meadville Shares. Meadville shall not be bound to
register more than four persons as joint holders of any Meadville Shares.
(e) Register of members
The Meadville Board shall cause to be kept a register of members and there shall be
entered therein the particulars required under the Cayman Island Companies Law.
Except as otherwise expressly provided by the Articles or as required by law or as
ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction, no person shall be recognised by Meadville as
holding any Meadville Shares upon any trust and, except as aforesaid, Meadville shall not be
bound by or be compelled in any way to recognise (even when having notice thereof) any
equitable, contingent, future or partial interest in any Meadville Shares or any interest in
any fractional part of a Meadville Shares or any other right or claim to or in respect of any
Meadville Shares except an absolute right to the entirety thereof of the registered holder.
(f) Transfer of shares
Subject to the Cayman Islands Companies Law, all transfers of Meadville Shares shall be
effected by an instrument of transfer in the usual or common form or in such other form as the
Meadville Board may approve provided always that it shall be in such form prescribed by the
Stock Exchange and may be under hand or, if the transferor or transferee is a Clearing House
or its nominee(s), under hand or by machine imprinted signature or by such other manner of
execution as the Meadville Board may approve from time to time.
Execution of the instrument of transfer shall be by or on behalf of the transferor and
the transferee provided that the Meadville Board may dispense with the execution of the
instrument of transfer by the transferor or transferee or accept mechanically executed
transfers in any case in which it in its discretion thinks fit to do so, and the transferor
shall be deemed to remain the holder of the Meadville Shares until the name of the transferee
is entered in the register of members of Meadville in respect thereof.
The Meadville Board may, in its absolute discretion, at any time and from time to time
remove any Meadville Share on the principal register to any branch register or any share on
any branch register to the principal register or any other branch register.
Unless the Meadville Board otherwise agrees, no Meadville Share on the principal register
shall be removed to any branch register nor shall Meadville Shares on any branch register be
removed to the principal register or any other branch register. All removals and other
documents of title shall be lodged for registration and registered, in the case of Meadville
Shares on any branch register, at the relevant registration office and, in the case of
Meadville Shares on the principal register, at the place at which the principal register is
located.
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The Meadville Board may, in its absolute discretion, decline to register a transfer of
any Meadville Share (not being a fully paid up share) to a person of whom it does not approve
or any Meadville Share issued under any share option scheme upon which a restriction on
transfer imposed thereby still subsists, and it may also refuse to register any transfer of
any Meadville Share to more than four joint holders or any transfer of any Meadville Share
(not being a fully paid up share) on which Meadville has a lien.
The Meadville Board may decline to recognize any instrument of transfer unless a fee of
such maximum sum as the Stock Exchange may determine to be payable or such lesser sum as the
Meadville Board may from time to time require is paid to Meadville in respect thereof, the
instrument of transfer is properly stamped (if applicable), is in respect of only one class of
Meadville Share and is lodged at the relevant registration office or the place at which the
principal register is located accompanied by the relevant share certificate(s) and such other
evidence as the Meadville Board may reasonably require to show the right of the transferor to
make the transfer (and if the instrument of transfer is executed by some other person on his
behalf, the authority of that person so to do).
The registration of transfers may be suspended and the register closed on giving notice
by advertisement in a newspaper circulating generally in Hong Kong or, where applicable, any
other newspapers in accordance with the requirements of the Stock Exchange, at such times and
for such periods as the Meadville Board may determine. The register of members shall not be
closed for periods exceeding 30 days in any year.
Fully paid Meadville Shares shall be free from any restriction with respect to the right
of the holder thereof to transfer such Meadville Shares (except when permitted by the Stock
Exchange) and shall also be free from all liens.
(g) Transmission of shares
In the case of the death of a Shareholder, the survivor or survivors where the deceased
was a joint holder, and the legal personal representatives of the deceased where he was a sole
or only surviving holder, shall be the only persons recognised by Meadville as having any
title to his interest in the Meadville Shares; but nothing herein contained shall release the
estate of a deceased holder (whether sole or joint) from any liability in respect of any
Meadville Share solely or jointly held by him. Any person becoming entitled to a Meadville
Share in consequence of the death or bankruptcy or winding up of a Shareholder may, upon such
evidence as to his title being produced as may from time to time be required by the Meadville
Board, and subject as hereinafter provided, elect either to be registered himself as holder of
the Meadville Share or to have some person nominated by him registered as the transferee
thereof.
(h) Power to alter shares
Meadville may, by an ordinary resolution of its members: (i) increase its share capital
by the creation of new Meadville Shares of such amount as it thinks expedient; (ii)
consolidate or divide all or any of its share capital into shares of larger or smaller amount
than its existing shares; (iii) divide
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its unissued shares into several classes and attach thereto respectively any preferential,
deferred, qualified or special rights, privileges or conditions; (iv) subdivide its shares or any
of them into shares of an amount smaller than that fixed by the Memorandum; and (v) cancel
Meadville Shares which, at the date of the passing of the resolution, have not been taken or agreed
to be taken by any person and diminish the amount of its share capital by the amount of the
Meadville Shares so cancelled; (vi) make provision for the allotment and issue of Meadville Shares
which do not carry any voting rights; (vii) change the currency of denomination of its share
capital; and (viii) reduce its share premium account in any manner authorized and subject to any
conditions prescribed by law.
Subject to the Cayman Islands Companies Law and to confirmation by the court, a company
limited by shares may, by special resolution, reduce its share capital in any manner
authorised.
(i) Distributions
Meadville in general meeting may declare dividends in any currency to be paid to the
members but no dividend shall be declared in excess of the amount recommended by the Meadville
Board.
Except in so far as the rights attaching to, or the terms of issue of, any Meadville
Share may otherwise provide:
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Shares in respect whereof the dividend is paid, although no amount paid up on a share in
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all dividends shall be apportioned and paid pro rata in accordance with the amount paid
up on the Meadville Shares during any portion or portions of the period in respect of which
the dividend is paid. The Meadville Board may deduct from any dividend or other monies payable
to any member all sums of money (if any) presently payable by him to Meadville on account of
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Where the Meadville Board or Meadville in general meeting has resolved that a dividend
should be paid or declared on the share capital of Meadville, the Meadville Board may resolve:
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that such dividend be satisfied wholly or in part in the form of an allotment of Meadville
Shares credited as fully paid up, provided that the members entitled thereto will be entitled
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that the members entitled to such dividend will be entitled to elect to receive an
allotment of Meadville Shares credited as fully paid up in lieu of the whole or such part of
the dividend as the Meadville Board may think fit. |
Upon the recommendation of the Meadville Board, Meadville may by ordinary resolution in
respect of any one particular dividend of Meadville determine that it may be satisfied wholly
in the form of an allotment of Meadville Shares credited as fully paid up without offering any
right to members to elect to receive such dividend in cash in lieu of such allotment.
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Any dividend, bonus or other sum payable in cash to the holder of Meadville Shares may be
paid by cheque or warrant sent through the post addressed to the holder at his registered
address, but in the case of joint holders, shall be addressed to the holder whose name stands
first in the register of members of Meadville in respect of the Meadville Shares at his
address as appearing in the register, or addressed to such person and at such address as the
holder or joint holders may in writing so direct. Every such cheque or warrant shall be made
payable to the order of the person to whom it is sent and shall be sent at the holders or
joint holders risk and payment of the cheque or warrant by the bank on which it is drawn
shall constitute a good discharge to Meadville. Any one of two or more joint holders may give
effectual receipts for any dividends or other moneys payable or property distributable in
respect of the Meadville Shares held by such joint holders.
Whenever the Meadville Board or Meadville in general meeting has resolved that a dividend
be paid or declared, the Meadville Board may further resolve that such dividend be satisfied
wholly or in part by the distribution of specific assets of any kind.
The Meadville Board may, if it thinks fit, receive from any member willing to advance the
same, and either in money or moneys worth, all or any part of the money uncalled and unpaid
or instalments payable upon any Meadville Shares held by him, and in respect of all or any of
the moneys so advanced may pay interest at such rate (if any) not exceeding 20% per annum, as
the Meadville Board may decide, but a payment in advance of a call shall not entitle the
member to receive any dividend or to exercise any other rights or privileges as a member in
respect of the Meadville Shares or the due portion of the Meadville Shares upon which payment
has been advanced by such member before it is called up.
All dividends, bonuses or other distributions unclaimed for one year after having been
declared may be invested or otherwise made use of by the Meadville Board for the benefit of
Meadville until claimed and Meadville shall not be constituted a trustee in respect thereof.
All dividends, bonuses or other distributions unclaimed for six years after having been
declared may be forfeited by the Meadville Board and, upon such forfeiture, shall revert to
Meadville.
No dividend or other monies payable by Meadville on or in respect of any Meadville Share
shall bear interest against Meadville.
Meadville may exercise the power to cease sending cheques for dividend entitlements or
dividend warrants by post if such cheques or warrants remain uncashed on two consecutive
occasions or after the first occasion on which such a cheque or warrant is returned
undelivered.
(j) General meetings
Meadville must hold an annual general meeting each year. Such meeting must be held not
more than 15 months after the holding of the last preceding annual general meeting, or such
longer period as may be authorised by the Stock Exchange at such time and place as may be
determined by the Meadville Board.
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An annual general meeting and any extraordinary general meeting at which it is proposed
to pass a special resolution must be called by at least 21 days notice in writing, and any
other extraordinary general meeting shall be called by at least 14 days notice in writing.
The notice shall be exclusive of the day on which it is served or deemed to be served and of
the day for which it is given. The notice must specify the time, place and agenda of the
meeting, and particulars of the resolution(s) to be considered at that meeting, and, in the
case of special business, the general nature of that business.
Except where otherwise expressly stated, any notice or document (including a share
certificate) to be given or issued under the Articles shall be in writing, and may be served
by Meadville on any member either personally or by sending it through the post in a prepaid
envelope or wrapper addressed to such member at his registered address as appearing in
Meadvilles register of members or by leaving it at such registered address as aforesaid or
(in the case of a notice) by advertisement in the newspapers. Any member whose registered
address is outside Hong Kong may notify Meadville in writing of an address in Hong Kong which
for the purpose of service of notice shall be deemed to be his registered address. Where the
registered address of the member is outside Hong Kong, notice, if given through the post,
shall be sent by prepaid airmail letter where available.
Although a meeting of Meadville may be called by shorter notice than as specified above,
such meeting may be deemed to have been duly called if it is so agreed:
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in the case of any other meeting, by a majority in number of the members having a right
to attend and vote at the meeting, being a majority together holding not less than 95% in
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All business transacted at an extraordinary general meeting shall be deemed special
business and all business shall also be deemed special business where it is transacted at an
annual general meeting with the exception of the following, which shall be deemed ordinary
business:
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the consideration and adoption of the accounts and balance sheet and the reports of the
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the granting of any mandate or authority to the Meadville Board to offer, allot, grant
options over, or otherwise dispose of the unissued shares of Meadville representing not more
than 20% in nominal value of its existing issued share capital (or such other percentage as
may from time to time be specified in the rules of the Stock Exchange) and the number of any
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the granting of any mandate or authority to the Meadville Board to repurchase securities
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No business shall be transacted at any general meeting unless a quorum is present when
the meeting proceeds to business, and continues to be present until the conclusion of the
meeting.
The quorum for a general meeting shall be two members present in person (or in the case
of a member being a corporation, by its duly authorised representative) or by proxy and
entitled to vote. In respect of a separate class meeting (other than an adjourned meeting)
convened to sanction the modification of class rights the necessary quorum shall be two
persons holding or representing by proxy not less than one-third in nominal value of the
issued shares of that class.
(k) Voting at general meetings
Subject to any special rights, restrictions or privileges as to voting for the time being
attached to any class or classes of Meadville Shares at any general meeting on a show of
hands, every member who is present in person or by proxy or being a corporation, is present by
its duly authorised representative shall have one vote, and on a poll every member present in
person or by proxy or, in the case of a member being a corporation, by its duly authorised
representative shall have one vote for every Meadville Share which is fully paid or credited
as fully paid registered in his name in the register of members of Meadville but so that no
amount paid up or credited as paid up on a Meadville Share in advance of calls or instalments
is treated for the foregoing purpose as paid up on the Meadville Share. Notwithstanding
anything contained in the Articles, where more than one proxy is appointed by a member which
is a Clearing House (as defined in the Articles) (or its nominee(s)), each such proxy shall
have one vote on a show of hands. On a poll, a member entitled to more than one vote need not
use all his votes or cast all the votes he does use in the same way.
At any general meeting a resolution put to the vote of the meeting is to be decided on a
show of hands unless (before or on the declaration of the result of the show of hands or on
the withdrawal of any other demand for a poll) a poll is demanded or otherwise required under
the rules of the stock exchange of the Relevant Territory (as defined in the Articles). A poll
may be demanded by:
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by its duly authorised representative or by proxy for the time being entitled to vote at the
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any member or members present in person or, in the case of a member being a corporation,
by its duly authorised representative or by proxy and representing not less than one-tenth of
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a member or members present in person or, in the case of a member being a corporation, by
its duly authorised representative or by proxy and holding shares in Meadville conferring a
right to vote at the meeting being Meadville Shares on which an aggregate sum has been paid
equal to not less than one-tenth of the total sum paid up on all the Meadville Shares
conferring that right. |
Should a Clearing House or its nominee(s), be a member of Meadville, such person or
persons may be authorised as it thinks fit to act as its representative(s) at any meeting of
Meadville or at any meeting of any class of members of Meadville provided that, if more than
one person is so authorised, the authorisation shall specify the number and class of shares in
respect of which each such person is so authorised. A person authorised in accordance with
this provision shall be entitled to exercise the same rights and powers on behalf of the
Clearing House or its nominee(s), as if such person were an individual member including the
right to vote individually on a show of hands.
Where Meadville has knowledge that any member is, under the Listing Rules, required to
abstain from voting on any particular resolution of Meadville or restricted to voting only for
or only against any particular resolution of Meadville, any votes cast by or on behalf of such
member in contravention of such requirement or restriction shall not be counted.
(l) Election of directors
At any time or from time to time, the Meadville Board shall have the power to appoint any
person as a Meadville Director either to fill a casual vacancy on the Meadville Board or as an
additional Meadville Director to the existing Meadville Board subject to any maximum number of
Meadville Directors, if any, as may be determined by the members in general meeting. Any
Meadville Director so appointed shall hold office only until the next general meeting of
Meadville and shall then be eligible for re-election. There is no shareholding qualification
for Meadville Directors.
At each annual general meeting, one third of the Meadville Directors for the time being
will retire from office by rotation. However, if the number of Meadville Directors is not a
multiple of three, then the number nearest to but not less than one third shall be the number
of retiring Meadville Directors. The Meadville Directors who shall retire in each year will be
those who have been longest in the office since their last re-election or appointment but as
between persons who become or were last re-elected Meadville Directors on the same day, those
to retire will (unless they otherwise agree among themselves) be determined by lot.
No person, other than a retiring Meadville Director, shall, unless recommended by the
Meadville Board for election, be eligible for election to the office of Director at any
general meeting, unless notice in writing of the intention to propose that person for election
as a Meadville Director and notice in writing by that person of his willingness to be elected
shall have been lodged at the head office or
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at the registration office. The period for lodgment of such notices will commence no earlier than
the day after the despatch of the notice of the meeting appointed for such election and end no
later than seven days prior to the date of such meeting and the minimum length of the period during
which such notices to Meadville may be given must be at least seven days.
A Meadville Director is not required to hold any Meadville Shares in Meadville by way of
qualification nor is there any specified upper or lower age limit for Meadville Directors
either for accession to the Meadville Board or retirement therefrom.
A Meadville Director may be removed by an ordinary resolution of Meadville before the
expiration of his term of office (but without prejudice to any claim which such Director may
have for damages for any breach of any contract between him and Meadville) and Meadville may
by ordinary resolution appoint another in his place. Unless otherwise determined by Meadville
in general meeting, the number of Meadville Directors shall not be less than two.
In addition to the foregoing, the office of a Meadville Director shall be vacated:
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if he dies or becomes of unsound mind as determined pursuant to an order made by any
competent court or official on the grounds that he is or may be suffering from mental disorder
or is otherwise incapable of managing his affairs and the Meadville Board resolves that his
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if, without special leave, he is absent from meetings of the Meadville Board for 6
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if he becomes bankrupt or has a receiving order made against him or suspends payment or
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if he has been validly required by the stock exchange of the Relevant Territory (as
defined in the Articles) to cease to be a Meadville Director and the relevant time period for
application for review of or appeal against such requirement has lapsed and no application for
review or appeal has been filed or is underway against such requirement; or |
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if he is removed from office by notice in writing served upon him signed by not less
than three-fourths in number (or, if that is not a round number, the nearest lower round
number) of the Meadville Directors (including himself) then in office. |
From time to time the Meadville Board may appoint one or more of its body to be managing
director, joint managing director, or deputy managing director or to hold any other employment
or executive office with Meadville for such period and upon such terms as the Meadville Board
may determine and the Meadville Board may revoke or terminate any of such appointments.
(m) Remuneration of directors
The Meadville Directors shall be entitled to receive, as ordinary remuneration for their
services, such sums as shall from time to time be determined by the Meadville Board, or
Meadville in general meeting, as the case may be, such sum (unless otherwise directed by the
resolution by which it is determined) to be divided amongst the Meadville Directors in such
proportions and in such manner as they may agree or failing agreement, equally, except that in
such event any Meadville Director holding office for only a portion of the period in respect
of which the remuneration is payable shall only rank in such division in proportion to the
time during such period for which he has held office. The Meadville Directors shall also be
entitled to be repaid all travelling, hotel and other expenses reasonably incurred by them in
attending any Meadville Board meetings, committee meetings or general meetings or otherwise in
connection with the discharge of their duties as Meadville Directors. Such remuneration shall
be in addition to any other remuneration to which a Meadville Director who holds any salaried
employment or office in Meadville may be entitled by reason of such employment or office.
Any Meadville Director who, at the request of Meadville performs services which in the
opinion of the Meadville Board go beyond the ordinary duties of a Meadville Director may be
paid such special or extra remuneration (whether by way of salary, commission, participation
in profits or otherwise) as the Meadville Board may determine and such extra remuneration
shall be in addition to or in substitution for any ordinary remuneration as a Meadville
Director. The remuneration of a group managing director, managing director, joint managing
director, deputy managing director or an executive director or a director appointed to any
other office in the management of Meadville may from time to time be fixed by the Meadville
Board and may be by way of salary, commission, or participation in profits or otherwise or by
all or any of those modes and with such other benefits (including pension and/or gratuity
and/or other benefits on retirement) and allowances as the Meadville Board may from time to
time decide. Such remuneration shall be in addition to his ordinary remuneration as a
Meadville Director.
The Meadville Board may establish, either on its own or jointly in concurrence or
agreement with other companies (being subsidiaries of Meadville or with which Meadville is
associated in business), or may make contributions out of Meadvilles monies to, such schemes
or funds for providing pensions, sickness or compassionate allowances, life assurance or other
benefits for employees (which expression as used in this and the following paragraph shall
include any Meadville Director or former Meadville Director who may hold or have held any
executive office or any office of profit with Meadville or any of its subsidiaries) and former
employees of Meadville and their dependents or any class or classes of such persons.
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In addition, the Meadville Board may also pay, enter into agreements to pay or make
grants of revocable or irrevocable, whether or not subject to any terms or conditions,
pensions or other benefits to employees and former employees and their dependents, or to any
of such persons, including pensions or benefits additional to those, if any, to which such
employees or former employees or their dependents are or may become entitled under any such
scheme or fund as mentioned above. Such pension or benefit may, if deemed desirable by the
Meadville Board, be granted to an employee either before and in anticipation of, or upon or at
any time after, his actual retirement.
(n) Resignation of directors
A Meadville Director may resign by notice in writing delivered to Meadville at the
registered office of Meadville for the time being or tendered at a meeting of the Meadville
Board.
Payments to any present Meadville Director or past Meadville Director of any sum by way
of compensation for loss of office or as consideration for or in connection with his
retirement from office (not being a payment to which the Meadville Director is contractually
or statutorily entitled) must be approved by Meadville in general meeting.
(o) Directors to manage business
The business of Meadville shall be managed by the Meadville Board who, in addition to the
powers and authorities by these Articles expressly conferred upon it, may exercise all such
powers and do all such acts and things as may be exercised or done or approved by Meadville
and are not hereby or by the Cayman Islands Companies Law expressly directed or required to be
exercised or done by Meadville in general meeting, but subject nevertheless to the provisions
of the Cayman Islands Companies Law and of these Articles and to any regulations from time to
time made by Meadville in general meeting not being inconsistent with such provisions or these
Articles, provided that no regulation so made shall invalidate any prior act of the Meadville
Board which would have been valid if such regulation had not been made.
(p) Committees of directors
The Meadville Board may also delegate any of its powers to committees consisting of such
Meadville Director or Meadville Directors and other person(s) as the Meadville Board thinks
fit, and from time to time it may also revoke such delegation or revoke the appointment of and
discharge any such committees either wholly or in part, and either as to persons or purposes,
but every committee so formed shall, in the exercise of the powers so delegated, conform to
any regulations that may from time to time be imposed upon it by the Meadville Board.
(q) Conflicts of interest
With the exception of the office of auditor of Meadville, a Meadville Director may hold
any other office or place of profit with Meadville in conjunction with his office of Meadville
Director for such period and, upon such terms as the Meadville Board may determine, and may be
paid such extra
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remuneration (whether by way of salary, commission, participation in profits or otherwise) in
addition to any remuneration provided for by or pursuant to any other Articles. A Meadville
Director may be or become a director or other officer or member of any other company in which
Meadville may be interested, and shall not be liable to account to Meadville or the members for any
remuneration or other benefits received by him as a director, officer or member of such other
company. The Meadville Board may also cause the voting power conferred by the shares in any other
company held or owned by Meadville to be exercised in such manner in all respects as it thinks fit,
including the exercise thereof in favour of any resolution appointing the Meadville Directors or
any of them to be directors or officers of such other company.
No Meadville Director or intended Meadville Director shall be disqualified by his office
from contracting with Meadville, either as vendor, purchaser or otherwise, nor shall any such
contract or any other contract or arrangement in which any Meadville Director is in any way
interested be liable to be avoided, nor shall any Meadville Director so contracting or being
so interested be liable to account to Meadville for any profit realised by any such contract
or arrangement by reason only of such Meadville Director holding that office or the fiduciary
relationship thereby established. A Meadville Director who is, in any way, materially
interested in a contract or arrangement or proposed contract or arrangement with Meadville
shall declare the nature of his interest at the earliest meeting of the Meadville Board at
which he may practically do so.
There is no power to freeze or otherwise impair any of the rights attaching to any
Meadville Share by reason that the person or persons who are interested directly or indirectly
therein have failed to disclose their interests to Meadville.
A Meadville Director shall not vote (nor shall he be counted in the quorum) on any
resolution of the Meadville Board in respect of any contract or arrangement or other proposal
in which he or his associate(s) is/are materially interested, and if he shall do so his vote
shall not be counted nor shall he be counted in the quorum for that resolution, but this
prohibition shall not apply to any of the following matters namely:
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respect of money lent or obligations incurred or undertaken by him or any of them at the
request of or for the benefit of Meadville or any of its subsidiaries; |
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the giving of any security or indemnity to a third party in respect of a debt or
obligation of Meadville or any of its subsidiaries for which the Meadville Director or his
associate(s) has/have himself/themselves assumed responsibility in whole or in part whether
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any proposal concerning an offer of shares or debentures or other securities of or by
Meadville or any other company which Meadville may promote or be interested in for
subscription or purchase, where the Meadville Director or his associate(s) is/are or is/are to
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any proposal concerning any other company in which the Meadville Director or his
associate(s) is/are interested only, whether directly or indirectly, as an officer or
executive or a member or in which the Meadville Director or his associate(s) is/are
beneficially interested in shares of that company, provided that the Meadville Director and
any of his associates are not in aggregate beneficially interested in 5% or more of the issued
shares of any class of such company (or of any third company through which his interest or
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any proposal or arrangement concerning the adoption, modification or operation of a share
option scheme, a pension fund or retirement, death or disability benefits scheme or other
arrangement which relates both to Meadville Directors, his associate(s) and employees of
Meadville or of any of its subsidiaries and does not provide in respect of any Meadville
Director, or his associate(s), as such any privilege or advantage not generally accorded to
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any contract or arrangement in which the Meadville Director or his associate(s) is/are
interested in the same manner as other holders of shares or debentures or other securities of
Meadville by virtue only of his/their interest in shares or debentures or other securities of
Meadville. |
(r) Indemnification and exculpation
The directors, group managing director, managing directors, joint managing directors,
deputy managing directors, executive directors, auditors, secretary and other officers for the
time being of Meadville and the trustees (if any) for the time being acting in relation to any
of the affairs of Meadville, and their respective executors or administrators, shall be
indemnified and secured harmless out of the assets of Meadville from and against all actions,
costs, charges, losses, damages and expenses which they or any of them, their or any of their
executors or administrators, shall or may incur or sustain by reason of any act done,
concurred in or omitted in or about the execution of their duty or supposed duty in their
respective offices or trusts, except such (if any) as they shall incur or sustain through
their own fraud or dishonesty, and none of them shall be answerable for the acts, receipts,
neglects or defaults of any other of them, or for joining in any receipt for the sake of
conformity, or for any bankers or other persons with whom any moneys or effects of Meadville
shall be lodged or deposited for safe custody, or for the insufficiency or deficiency of any
security upon which any moneys of Meadville shall be placed out or invested, or for any other
loss, misfortune or damage which may arise in the execution of their respective offices or
trusts, or in relation thereto, except as the same shall happen by or through their own fraud,
dishonest, or recklessness. Meadville may take out and pay the premium and other moneys for
the maintenance of insurance, bonds and other instruments for the benefit either of Meadville
or the Meadville Directors (and/or other officers) or any of them to indemnify Meadville
and/or Meadville Directors (and/or other officers) named therein for this purpose against any
loss, damage, liability and claim which they may suffer or sustain in connection with any
breach by the Meadville Directors (and/or other officers) or any of them of their duties to
Meadville.
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(s) Meetings of the board of directors
Subject to the Articles, the Meadville Board may meet anywhere in the world for the
despatch of business and may adjourn and otherwise regulate its meetings as it thinks fit.
Questions arising at any meeting shall be determined by a majority of votes. In the case of an
equality of votes, the chairman of the meeting shall have a second or casting vote.
(t) Accounts and audit
The Meadville Board shall cause proper books of account to be kept of the sums of money
received and expended by Meadville, and the matters in respect of which such receipt and
expenditure take place, and of the assets and liabilities of Meadville and of all other
matters required by the Cayman Islands Companies Law necessary to give a true and fair view of
the state of Meadvilles affairs and to show and explain its transactions.
The books of accounts of Meadville shall be kept at the head office of Meadville or at
such other place or places as the Meadville Board decides and shall always be open to
inspection by any Meadville Director. No member (other than a Meadville Director) shall have
any right to inspect any account or book or document of Meadville except as conferred by the
Cayman Islands Companies Law or ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction or authorised by
the Meadville Board or Meadville in general meeting.
The Meadville Board shall from time to time cause to be prepared and laid before
Meadville at its annual general meeting balance sheets and profit and loss accounts (including
every document required by law to be annexed thereto), together with a copy of the Meadville
Directors report and a copy of the auditors report not less than 21 days before the date of
the annual general meeting. Copies of these documents shall be sent to every person entitled
to receive notices of general meetings of Meadville under the provisions of the Articles
together with the notice of annual general meeting, not less than 21 days before the date of
the meeting.
Subject to the rules of the stock exchange of the Relevant Territory (as defined in the
Articles), Meadville may send summarised financial statements to Shareholders who has, in
accordance with the rules of the stock exchange of the Relevant Territory (as defined in the
Articles), consented and elected to receive summarised financial statements instead of the
full financial statements. The summarised financial statements must be accompanied by any
other documents as may be required under the rules of the stock exchange of the Relevant
Territory (as defined in the Articles), and must be sent to the Shareholders not less than 21
days before the general meeting to those Shareholders that have consented and elected to
receive the summarised financial statements.
Meadville shall appoint auditor(s) to hold office until the conclusion of the next annual
general meeting on such terms and with such duties as may be agreed with the Meadville Board.
The auditors remuneration shall be fixed by Meadville in general meeting or by the Meadville
Board if authority is so delegated by the members.
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The auditors shall audit the financial statements of Meadville in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles of Hong Kong, the International Accounting Standards
or such other standards as may be permitted by the Stock Exchange.
(u) Liquidation
A resolution that Meadville be wound up by the court or be wound up voluntarily shall be
a special resolution.
Subject to any special rights, privileges or restrictions as to the distribution of
available surplus assets on liquidation for the time being attached to any class or classes of
shares:
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if Meadville shall be wound up and the assets available for distribution amongst the
members of Meadville shall be more than sufficient to repay the whole of the capital paid up
at the commencement of the winding up, then the excess shall be distributed pari passu amongst
such members in proportion to the amount paid up on the Meadville Shares held by them
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if Meadville shall be wound up and the assets available for distribution amongst the
members as such shall be insufficient to repay the whole of the paid-up capital, such assets
shall be distributed so that, as nearly as may be, the losses shall be borne by the members in
proportion to the capital paid up, on the Meadville Shares held by them respectively. |
In the event that Meadville is wound up (whether the liquidation is voluntary or
compelled by the court) the liquidator may, with the sanction of a special resolution and any
other sanction required by the Cayman Islands Companies Law divide among the members in specie
or kind the whole or any part of the assets of Meadville whether the assets shall consist of
property of one kind or shall consist of properties of different kinds and the liquidator may,
for such purpose, set such value as he deems fair upon any one or more class or classes of
property to be divided as aforesaid and may determine how such division shall be carried out
as between the members or different classes of members and the members within each class. The
liquidator may, with the like sanction, vest any part of the assets in trustees upon such
trusts for the benefit of members as the liquidator shall think fit, but so that no member
shall be compelled to accept any Meadville Shares or other property upon which there is a
liability.
(v) Fundamental changes
While there are no specific provisions in the Articles relating to the disposal of the
assets of Meadville or any of its subsidiaries, the Meadville Board may exercise all powers
and do all acts and things which may be exercised or done or approved by Meadville and which
are not required by the Articles or the Cayman Islands Companies Law to be exercised or done
by Meadville in general meeting, but if such power or act is regulated by Meadville in general
meeting, such regulation shall not invalidate any prior act of the Meadville Board which would
have been valid if such regulation had not been made.
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(w) Rights of the minorities in relation to fraud or oppression
There are no provisions in the Articles concerning the rights of minority members in
relation to fraud or oppression. However, certain remedies may be available to members of
Meadville under Cayman Islands law.
(x) Continuation under foreign law
The Memorandum provides that Meadville shall have the power, subject to the provisions of
the Cayman Islands Companies Law and with the approval of a special resolution, to continue as
a body incorporated under the laws of any jurisdiction outside of the Cayman Islands and to be
de-registered in the Cayman Islands.
PART B SUMMARY OF NEW MEMORANDUM OF ASSOCIATION AND NEW ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION OF MEADVILLE TO
BE ADOPTED ON THE CONTINUATION OF MEADVILLE INTO THE BVI
This summary provides information about certain provisions of the new memorandum of
association (the New Memorandum) and new articles of association (the New Articles), in
each case as proposed to be adopted by Meadville on the continuation of Meadville into the
BVI. The description below is only a summary and is qualified in its entirety by reference to
the New Memorandum and Articles and the BVI Companies Act.
1. NEW MEMORANDUM
Paragraph 3 of the New Memorandum states that Meadville is a company limited by shares.
Paragraph 5 of the New Memorandum states that, subject to the BVI Companies Act and any
other BVI legislation, Meadville has, irrespective of corporate benefit, full capacity to
carry on or undertake any business activity, do any act or enter into any transaction, and for
these purposes, Meadville has full rights, powers and privileges.
Paragraph 6 of the New Memorandum states that Meadville is authorised to issue up to a
maximum of 20,000,000,000 shares of HK$0.01 par value each in a single class.
Paragraph 7 of the New Memorandum states that each Meadville Share confers on the
Shareholder (a) the right to one vote at a meeting of the Shareholders or on any Resolution of
Shareholders (as defined below); (b) the right to an equal share in any Distribution (as
defined below) paid by Meadville; and (c) the right to an equal share in the distribution of
the surplus assets of Meadville on its liquidation.
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Resolution of Shareholders means either:
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Meadville by the affirmative vote of a majority of the votes of the Meadville Shares entitled
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2. NEW ARTICLES
(a) Power to issue shares
Meadville Shares and other securities may be issued at such times, to such persons, for
such consideration and on such terms as the directors may by Resolution of Directors (as
defined below) determine.
No Meadville Shares may be issued for a consideration other than money, unless a
Resolution of Directors has been passed stating:
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issue is not less than the amount to be credited for the issue of the Meadville Shares. |
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or of a committee of directors of Meadville by the affirmative vote of a majority of the
directors present at the meeting who voted except that where a director is given more than one
vote, he shall be counted by the number of votes he casts for the purpose of establishing a
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(b) Power of Meadville to purchase its shares
Meadville may purchase, redeem or otherwise acquire and hold its own shares save that
Meadville may not purchase, redeem or otherwise acquire its own Shares without the consent of
Shareholders whose Meadville Shares are to be purchased, redeemed or otherwise acquired unless
Meadville is permitted by the BVI Companies Act or any other provision in the New Memorandum
and Articles to purchase, redeem or otherwise acquire the Meadville Shares without their
consent.
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Meadville may only offer to acquire Meadville Shares if at the relevant time the
directors determine by Resolution of Directors that immediately after the acquisition the
value of Meadvilles assets will exceed its liabilities and Meadville will be able to pay its
debts as they fall due.
Meadville Shares that Meadville purchases, redeems or otherwise acquires pursuant to the
New Articles may be cancelled or held as Treasury Shares (as defined in the New Memorandum)
except to the extent that such Shares are in excess of 50% of the issued Meadville Shares in
which case they shall be cancelled but they shall be available for reissue.
(c) Forfeiture of shares
Meadville Shares that are not fully paid on issue are subject to the forfeiture
provisions set forth in the New Articles and for this purpose Meadville Shares issued for a
promissory note or a contract for future services are deemed to be not fully paid. A written
notice of call specifying the date for payment to be made shall be served on the Shareholder
who defaults in making payment in respect of the Meadville Shares. Where a notice has been
issued and the requirements of the notice have not been complied with, the Meadville Directors
may, at any time before tender of payment forfeit and cancel the Meadville Shares to which the
notice relates. Upon forfeiture and cancellation pursuant to the New Articles, Meadville shall
be under no obligation to refund any moneys to that Shareholder and that Shareholder shall be
discharged from any further obligation to Meadville as regards the forfeited Meadville Share.
(d) Share certificates
Every Shareholder is entitled to a certificate signed by a director of Meadville or under
the seal specifying the number of Meadville Shares held by him and the signature of the
director and the seal may be facsimiles. Any Shareholder receiving a certificate shall
indemnify and hold Meadville and its directors and officers harmless from any loss or
liability which it or they may incur by reason of any wrongful or fraudulent use or
representation made by any person by virtue of the possession thereof. If a certificate for
Meadville Shares is worn out or lost it may be renewed on production of the worn out
certificate or on satisfactory proof of its loss together with such indemnity as may be
required by a Resolution of Directors.
(e) Fractional shares
Meadville may issue fractional shares and a fractional share shall have the corresponding
fractional rights, obligations and liabilities of a whole share of the same class or series of
Meadville Shares.
(f) Register of members
The Meadville Directors shall keep a register of members, containing the matters required
by the New Articles. A Meadville Share is deemed to be issued when the name of the Shareholder
is entered in the register of members.
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(g) Transfer of registered shares
Meadville Shares may be transferred by a written instrument of transfer signed by the
transferor and containing the name and address of the transferee, which shall be sent to
Meadville at the office of its registered agent for registration. The transfer of a Meadville
Share is effective when the name of the transferee is entered on the register of members.
Meadville shall, on receipt of an instrument of transfer complying with the New Articles,
enter the name of the transferee of a Meadville Share in the register of members unless the
Meadville Directors resolve to refuse or delay the registration of the transfer for reasons
that shall be specified in a Resolution of Directors. The Meadville Directors may not resolve
to refuse or delay the transfer of a Meadville Share unless the Shareholder has failed to pay
an amount due in respect of the Meadville Share.
(h) Transmission of registered shares
Subject to the New Memorandum, the personal representative of a deceased Shareholder may
transfer a Meadville Share even though the personal representative is not a Shareholder at the
time of the transfer.
(i) Power to alter shares
Meadville may amend the New Memorandum to increase or reduce the maximum number of
Meadville Shares that Meadville is authorised to issue, or to authorise Meadville to issue an
unlimited number of shares. Subject to the New Memorandum and Articles, Meadville may: (i)
divide its shares, including issued shares, into a larger number of shares; or (ii) combine
its shares, including issued shares, into a smaller number of shares; provided that, where
Meadville Shares are divided or combined, the aggregate par value (if any) of the new
Meadville Shares must be equal to the aggregate par value (if any) of the original Meadville
Shares.
(j) Distributions
The directors of Meadville may, by Resolution of Directors, authorise a Distribution (as
defined below) by way of dividend at a time and of an amount they think fit if they are
satisfied, on reasonable grounds, that, immediately after the Distribution, the value of
Meadvilles assets will exceed its liabilities and Meadville will be able to pay its debts as
they fall due. Dividends may be paid in money, shares, or other property. Notice of any
dividend that may have been declared shall be given to each Shareholder and all dividends
unclaimed for three years after having been declared may be forfeited by Resolution of
Directors for the benefit of Meadville. No dividend shall bear interest as against Meadville
and no dividend shall be paid on Treasury Shares. For all Distribution by way of dividend, a
right of election may be offered to the Shareholders to choose to receive one particular form
of Distribution from a selection of two or more forms of Distributions as determined by the
Meadville Directors. In the case of a Distribution of shares of another company, the Meadville
Directors may determine that Shareholders entitlements to fractional shares be disregarded
and that only the nearest whole number of shares entitled are to be distributed to each
Shareholder.
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Distribution means: (i) the direct or indirect transfer of an asset, other than
Meadvilles own shares, to or for the benefit of a Shareholder; or (ii) the incurring of a
debt to or for the benefit of a Shareholder; in relation to the Meadville Shares held by a
Shareholder and whether by means of the purchase of an asset, the purchase, redemption or
other acquisition of shares, a transfer of indebtedness or otherwise, and includes a dividend.
(k) General meetings
Any Meadville Director may convene meetings of the Shareholders at such times and in such
manner and places as the directors consider necessary or desirable.
The Meadville Directors shall call a meeting of the Shareholders if requested in writing
to do so by Shareholders entitled to exercise at least 30% of the voting rights in respect of
the matter for which the meeting is being requested.
The Meadville Directors convening a meeting shall give not less than seven days notice of
meetings of Shareholders to the other Meadville directors and to those Shareholders whose
names, on the date the notice is given, appear as Shareholders in the register of members of
Meadville and are entitled to vote at the meeting. A meeting of Shareholders held in
contravention of the foregoing requirement is valid if Shareholders holding a 90% majority of
the total voting rights on all the matters to be considered at the meeting have waived notice
of the meeting and, for this purpose, the presence of a Shareholder at the meeting shall
constitute waiver in relation to all the Meadville Shares which that Shareholder holds. A
Shareholder shall be deemed to be present at a meeting of Shareholders if he participates by
telephone or other electronic means and all Shareholders participating in the meeting are able
to hear each other.
A meeting of Shareholders is properly constituted if at the commencement of the meeting
there are present in person or by proxy not less than 50% of the votes of the Meadville Shares
or class or series of Meadville Shares entitled to vote on Resolutions of Shareholders to be
considered at the meeting.
(l) Voting at general meetings
At any meeting of the Shareholders the chairman shall be responsible for deciding in such
manner as he shall consider appropriate whether any resolution has been carried or not and the
result of his decision shall be announced to the meeting and recorded in the minutes of the
meeting.
If the chairman shall have any doubt as to the outcome of a proposed resolution, he shall
cause a poll to be taken of all votes cast upon such resolution, but if the chairman shall
fail to take a poll then any Shareholder present in person or by proxy who disputes the
announcement by the chairman of the result of any vote may immediately following such
announcement demand that a poll be taken and the chairman shall thereupon cause a poll to be
taken. If a poll is taken at any meeting, the result thereof shall be duly recorded in the
minutes of that meeting by the chairman.
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A Shareholder may be represented at a meeting of Shareholders by a proxy who may
speak and vote on behalf of the Shareholder. Any person other than an individual which is a
Shareholder may by resolution in writing of its directors or other governing body authorise
such individual as it thinks fit to act as its representative (the Representative) at any
meeting of the Shareholders or at the meeting of any class of Shareholders and the
Representative shall be entitled to exercise the same powers on behalf of the Shareholder
which he represents as that Shareholder could exercise if it were an individual.
Meadville Directors may attend and speak at any meeting of Shareholders and at any
separate meeting of the holders of any class or series of shares in Meadville.
(m) Election of directors
The Meadville Directors shall be elected by Resolution of Shareholders or by Resolution
of Directors for such term as the Shareholders or Meadville Directors determine. No person
shall be appointed as a Meadville Director unless he has consented in writing to act as a
Meadville Director.
A Meadville Director is not required to hold a Meadville Share as a qualification to office.
The minimum number of Meadville Directors shall be one and the maximum number shall be 12.
Each Meadville Director shall hold office for the term, if any, as may be specified in
the resolution appointing him or until his earlier death, resignation or removal.
A Meadville Director may be removed from office: (i) with or without cause by a
Resolution of Shareholders at a meeting of the Shareholders called for the purpose of removing
the Meadville Director or for purposes including the removal of the Meadville Director; or by
a written resolution passed by at least 75% of the Shareholders entitled to vote for or
against such resolution; or (ii) with cause, by a Resolution of Directors passed at a meeting
of Meadville Directors called for the purpose of removing the Meadville Director or for the
purposes including the removal of the Meadville Director.
The Meadville Directors may at any time appoint any person to be a Meadville Director
either to fill a vacancy or as an addition to the existing Meadville Directors. Where the
Meadville Directors appoint a person as director to fill a vacancy, the term shall not exceed
the term that remained when the person who has ceased to be a Meadville Director ceased to
hold office.
(n) Remuneration of directors
The Meadville Directors may, by a Resolution of Directors, fix the emoluments of
Meadville Directors with respect to services to be rendered in any capacity to Meadville.
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(o) Resignation of directors
A Meadville Director may resign his office by giving written notice of his resignation to
Meadville and the resignation shall have effect from the date the notice is received by
Meadville at the office of its registered agent or from such later date as may be specified in
the notice.
(p) Directors to manage business
The business and affairs of Meadville shall be managed by, or under the direction or
supervision of, the Meadville Directors, who have all the powers necessary for managing, and
for directing and supervising, the business and affairs of Meadville. The Meadville Directors
may exercise all such powers of Meadville as are not by the BVI Companies Act or by the New
Memorandum or the New Articles required to be exercised by the Shareholders.
(q) Committees of directors
The Meadville Directors may, by a Resolution of Directors, designate one or more
committees of Meadville Directors, each consisting of one or more Meadville Directors, and
delegate one or more of their power, including the power to affix the seal to the committee.
The Meadville Directors may, by a Resolution of Directors, appoint any person, including
a person who is a Meadville Director, to be an officer or agent of Meadville. Such officers
may consist of a chairman of the Meadville Board, a president and one or more vice presidents,
secretaries and treasurers and such other officers as may from time to time be considered
necessary or expedient.
Any number of offices may be held by the same person.
An agent of Meadville has such powers and authorities of the Meadville Directors,
including the power and authority to affix the Seal (as defined in the New Articles), as are
set out in the New Articles or in the Resolution of Directors appointing the agent subject to
the restrictions set out in the New Articles.
(r) Conflicts of interest
A Meadville Director shall, immediately after becoming aware of the fact that he is
interested in a transaction entered into or to be entered into by Meadville, disclose the
interest to all other Meadville Directors of Meadville.
A Meadville Director who is interested in a transaction entered into or to be entered
into by Meadville may vote on a matter relating to the transaction, attend a meeting of
Meadville Directors at which a matter relating to the transaction arises and be included among
the Meadville Directors present at the meeting for the purposes of a quorum and sign a
document on behalf of Meadville, or do any other thing in his capacity as Meadville Director
that relates to the transaction.
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(s) Indemnification
Meadville shall indemnify against all expenses, including legal fees, and against all
judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement and reasonably incurred in connection with
legal, administrative or investigative proceedings any person who: (i) is or was a party or is
threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed proceedings, whether
civil, criminal, administrative or investigative, by reason of the fact that the person is or
was a director of Meadville; or (ii) is or was, at the request of Meadville, serving as a
director of or in any other capacity is or was acting for, another company or a partnership,
joint venture, trust or other enterprise.
The foregoing right of indemnification only applies if the person acted honestly and in
good faith and in what he believed to be the best interests of Meadville and, in the case of
criminal proceedings, the person had no reasonable cause to believe that his conduct was
unlawful.
Meadville may purchase and maintain insurance in relation to any person who is or was a
director, an officer or a liquidator of Meadville, or who at the request of Meadville is or
was serving as a director, an officer or a liquidator of, or in any other capacity is or was
acting for, another company or a partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise,
against any liability asserted against the person and incurred by the person in that capacity,
whether or not Meadville has or would have had the power to indemnify the person against the
liability under the foregoing paragraph.
(t) Meetings of the board of directors
The Meadville Directors or any committee thereof may meet at such times and in such
manner and places within or outside the BVI as they may determine to be necessary or
desirable. Any one Meadville Director may call a meeting of Meadville Directors. A meeting of
Meadville Directors is duly constituted for all purposes if at the commencement of the meeting
there are present in person or by alternate not less than one-half of the total number of
Meadville Directors, unless there are only two Meadville Directors in which case the quorum is
two.
At meetings of Meadville Directors at which the chairman of the Meadville Board is
present, he shall preside as chairman of the meeting. If there is no chairman of the Meadville
Board or if the chairman of the Meadville Board is not present, the Meadville Directors
present shall choose one of their number to be chairman of the meeting.
(u) Accounts
Meadville shall keep records that are sufficient to show and explain Meadvilles
transactions, and will, at any time, enable the financial position of Meadville to be
determined with reasonable accuracy.
Meadville may by Resolution of Shareholders call for the Meadville Directors to prepare
periodically and make available a profit and loss account and a balance sheet. The profit and
loss account and balance sheet shall be drawn up so as to give respectively a true and fair
view of the profit and loss of Meadville for a financial period and a true and fair view of
the assets and liabilities of Meadville as at the end of a financial period.
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APPENDIX V
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SUMMARY OF THE EXISTING MEMORANDUM AND |
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ARTICLES AND THE NEW MEMORANDUM AND |
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ARTICLES IN RELATION TO MEADVILLE |
(v) Voluntary liquidation
Meadville may by a Resolution of Shareholders or by a Resolution of Directors appoint a
voluntary liquidator.
(w) Fundamental changes
Subject to the New Memorandum or the New Articles, any sale, transfer, lease, exchange or
other disposition, other than a mortgage, charge or other encumbrance or the enforcement
thereof, of more than 50% in value of the assets of Meadville, if not made in the usual or
regular course of the business carried on by Meadville, shall be made as follows:
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the sale, transfer, lease, exchange or other disposition shall be approved by the
Meadville Directors; |
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upon approval of the sale, transfer, lease, exchange or other disposition, the Directors
shall submit details of the disposition to the members for it to be authorised by a resolution
of members; |
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if a meeting of members is to be held, notice of the meeting, accompanied by an outline
of the disposition, shall be given to each member, whether or not he is entitled to vote on
the sale, transfer, lease, exchange or other disposition; and |
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if it is proposed to obtain the written consent of members, an outline of the disposition
shall be given to each member, whether or not he is entitled to consent to the sale, transfer,
lease, exchange or other disposition. The Meadville Directors may by Resolution of Directors
determine that any sale, transfer, lease, exchange or other disposition is in the usual or
regular course of the business carried on by Meadville and such determination is, in the
absence of fraud, conclusive. |
(x) Continuation under foreign law
Meadville may by Resolution of Shareholders or by a resolution passed unanimously by all
Meadville Directors continue as a company incorporated under the laws of a jurisdiction
outside the BVI in the manner provided under those laws.
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APPENDIX VI
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ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
The following is the text of a report received from Meadvilles reporting accountant
and auditor, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Certified Public Accountants, Hong Kong, for the purpose
of incorporation in this Circular.
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PricewaterhouseCoopers
22nd Floor Princes Building
Central Hong Kong
Telephone (852) 2289 8888
Facsimile (852) 2810 9888
www.pwchk.com |
11 February 2010
The Directors
Meadville Holdings Limited
Dear Sirs,
We set out below our report on the financial information (the Financial Information) of
Meadville Holdings Limited (the Company) and its subsidiaries (together, the Group) set
out in Sections I to III below, for inclusion in the circular of Meadville Holdings Limited
dated 11 February 2010 (the Circular) in connection with, inter alia, the proposed disposal
of the PCB Business and Laminate Business and the proposed distribution by way of dividend to
the Companys shareholders of the aggregate consideration received for the disposal of the PCB
Business and Laminate Business by the Group. The Financial Information comprises the
consolidated statements of financial position of the Group as at 31 December 2006, 2007, 2008
and 30 September 2009, the statements of financial position of the Company as at 31 December
2006, 2007, 2008 and 30 September 2009, and the consolidated income statements, the
consolidated statements of comprehensive income, the consolidated statements of changes in
equity and the consolidated cash flow statements of the Company for each of three years ended
31 December 2006, 2007 and 2008 and the nine months ended
30 September 2008 and 2009 (the Relevant Periods), and a summary of significant accounting
policies and other explanatory notes.
The Company was incorporated in the Cayman Islands on 28 August 2006 as an exempted
company with limited liability under the Companies Law (2004 Revision) of the Cayman Islands.
As at the date of this report, the Company has direct and indirect interests in the
subsidiaries and associated companies as set out in Note 20 and Note 19 respectively of
Section II below.
The consolidated financial statements of the Company for each of the three years ended 31
December 2006, 2007 and 2008 were audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers.
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APPENDIX VI
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ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
The Financial Information has been prepared based on the audited consolidated
financial statements or, where appropriate, unaudited consolidated financial statements of the
Company with no adjustment made thereon. |
Directors responsibility
The directors of the Company during the Relevant Periods are responsible for the
preparation and the true and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements of the
Company in accordance with Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards (HKFRSs) issued by the
Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (the HKICPA).
For the financial information for each of the years ended 31 December 2006, 2007 and 2008
and the nine months ended 30 September 2009, the directors of the Company are responsible for
the preparation and the true and fair presentation of the financial information in accordance
with HKFRSs issued by the HKICPA. This responsibility includes designing, implementing and
maintaining internal control relevant to the preparation and the true and fair presentation of
the financial information that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or
error; selecting and applying appropriate accounting policies; and making accounting estimates
that are reasonable in the circumstances.
For the financial information for the nine months ended 30 September 2008, the directors
of the Company are responsible for the preparation and the presentation of the financial
information in accordance with the accounting policies set out in Note 2 of Section II below
which are in conformity with HKFRSs.
Reporting accountants responsibility
For the financial information for each of the three years ended 31 December 2006, 2007
and 2008 and the nine months ended 30 September 2009, our responsibility is to express an
opinion on the financial information based on our examination and to report our opinion to
you. We examined the audited consolidated financial statements or, where appropriate, the
unaudited consolidated financial statements of the Company used in preparing the financial
information, and carried out such additional procedures as we considered necessary in
accordance with the Auditing Guideline 3.340 Prospectuses and the Reporting Accountant
issued by the HKICPA.
For the financial information for the nine months ended 30 September 2008, our
responsibility is to express a conclusion on the financial information based on our review and
to report our conclusion to you. We conducted our review in accordance with Hong Kong Standard
on Review Engagements 2410 Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the
Independent Auditor of the Entity. A review of the financial information consists of making
inquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying
analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit
conducted in accordance with Hong Kong Standards on Auditing and consequently does not enable
us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be
identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion.
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APPENDIX VI
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ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
Opinion and review conclusion
In our opinion, the financial information for each of three years ended 31 December 2006,
2007 and 2008 and the nine months ended 30 September 2009, for the purpose of this report,
gives a true
and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company as at 31 December 2006, 2007 and
2008 and 30 September 2009 and of the Group as at 31 December 2006, 2007 and 2008 and 30
September 2009 and of the Groups results and cash flows for the respective years and period
then ended.
Based on our review, which does not constitute an audit, nothing has come to our
attention that causes us to believe that the financial information for the nine months ended
30 September 2008, for the purpose of this report, is not prepared, in all material respects,
in accordance with the accounting policies set out in Note 2 of Section II below which are in
conformity with HKFRS.
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APPENDIX VI
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ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS
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Nine months ended |
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Year ended 31 December |
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30 September |
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Note |
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2006 |
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2007 |
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2008 |
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2008 |
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2009 |
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HK$000 |
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HK$000 |
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HK$000 |
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HK$000 |
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HK$000 |
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(unaudited) |
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Revenue |
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5 |
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3,140,398 |
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4,490,262 |
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5,626,451 |
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4,269,498 |
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3,700,891 |
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Cost of sales |
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9, 22 |
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(2,486,560 |
) |
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(3,430,222 |
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(4,546,027 |
) |
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(3,426,634 |
) |
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(2,970,848 |
) |
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Gross profit |
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653,838 |
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1,060,040 |
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1,080,424 |
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842,864 |
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730,043 |
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Other income |
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6 |
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97,145 |
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177,050 |
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172,495 |
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137,369 |
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98,909 |
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Selling and distribution expenses |
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9 |
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(126,467 |
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(240,182 |
) |
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(280,422 |
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(219,237 |
) |
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(196,220 |
) |
General and administrative expenses |
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9 |
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(154,349 |
) |
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(245,152 |
) |
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(281,565 |
) |
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(158,676 |
) |
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(306,479 |
) |
Share award expenses |
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7, 9 |
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(254,502 |
) |
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(11,661 |
) |
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(9,198 |
) |
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(10,772 |
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Operating profit |
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470,167 |
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497,254 |
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679,271 |
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593,122 |
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315,481 |
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Loss on
share reform of an associated company |
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19 |
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(52,237 |
) |
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Interest income |
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10 |
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6,034 |
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27,300 |
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5,095 |
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3,730 |
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1,324 |
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Finance costs |
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11 |
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(88,171 |
) |
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(109,737 |
) |
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(132,011 |
) |
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(96,791 |
) |
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(64,057 |
) |
Share of net profit of associated
companies |
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19 |
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97,849 |
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107,858 |
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33,577 |
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75,278 |
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50,735 |
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Profit before income tax |
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433,642 |
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522,675 |
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585,932 |
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575,339 |
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303,483 |
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Income tax expense |
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12 |
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(48,718 |
) |
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(72,116 |
) |
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(77,387 |
) |
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(81,929 |
) |
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(53,078 |
) |
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Profit for the year/period |
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5 |
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384,924 |
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450,559 |
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508,545 |
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493,410 |
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250,405 |
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Attributable to: |
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Equity holders of the Company |
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13 |
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320,017 |
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341,648 |
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402,468 |
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417,642 |
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178,307 |
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Minority interests |
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64,907 |
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108,911 |
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106,077 |
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75,768 |
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72,098 |
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384,924 |
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450,559 |
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508,545 |
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493,410 |
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250,405 |
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Earnings per share for profit
attributable to equity holders of the
Company during the year/period
(expressed in HK$ per share) basic and diluted |
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13 |
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0.21 |
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0.17 |
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0.20 |
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0.21 |
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0.09 |
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Dividends |
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14 |
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120,000 |
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82,488 |
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54,992 |
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29,460 |
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The notes on pages VI-18 to VI-132 are an integral part of this Financial Information.
-VI-4-
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APPENDIX VI
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ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
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Nine months ended |
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Year ended 31 December |
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30 September |
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2006 |
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2007 |
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2008 |
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2008 |
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2009 |
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HK$000 |
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HK$000 |
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HK$000 |
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HK$000 |
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HK$000 |
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(unaudited) |
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Profit for the year/period |
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384,924 |
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450,559 |
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508,545 |
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493,410 |
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250,405 |
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Other comprehensive income |
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Exchange differences |
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50,899 |
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147,073 |
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128,805 |
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159,588 |
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3,235 |
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Fair value (loss)/gain of
available-for-sale financial asset |
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(454 |
) |
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3,564 |
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(2,921 |
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Cash flow hedge |
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change in fair value of hedging
instruments |
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22,796 |
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transfer to income statement upon
change in fair value of hedged
items |
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(17,226 |
) |
transfer to property, plant
and equipment |
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(178 |
) |
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Other comprehensive income for
the year/period, net of tax |
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50,899 |
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147,073 |
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128,351 |
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163,152 |
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|
5,706 |
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Total comprehensive income for
the year/period |
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435,823 |
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597,632 |
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636,896 |
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656,562 |
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256,111 |
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Total comprehensive income
attributable to: |
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Equity holders of the Company |
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364,816 |
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469,588 |
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508,445 |
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555,889 |
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183,632 |
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Minority interests |
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71,007 |
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|
128,044 |
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128,451 |
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100,673 |
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72,479 |
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435,823 |
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597,632 |
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636,896 |
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656,562 |
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256,111 |
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The notes on pages VI-18 to VI-132 are an integral part of this Financial Information.
-VI-5-
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APPENDIX VI
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ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At |
|
|
|
|
|
At 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
Note |
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-current assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property, plant and equipment |
|
16 |
|
|
2,030,800 |
|
|
|
4,121,368 |
|
|
|
5,290,295 |
|
|
|
5,166,726 |
|
Leasehold land and land use rights |
|
17 |
|
|
114,549 |
|
|
|
174,420 |
|
|
|
178,430 |
|
|
|
175,181 |
|
Intangible assets |
|
18 |
|
|
22,561 |
|
|
|
149,899 |
|
|
|
22,159 |
|
|
|
21,292 |
|
Interests in associated companies |
|
19 |
|
|
441,409 |
|
|
|
579,543 |
|
|
|
620,573 |
|
|
|
635,563 |
|
Available-for-sale financial asset |
|
21 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
21,089 |
|
|
|
20,635 |
|
|
|
17,714 |
|
Derivative financial instruments |
|
29 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
22,358 |
|
Deferred tax assets |
|
30 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
13,124 |
|
|
|
32,682 |
|
|
|
42,935 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,609,319 |
|
|
|
5,059,443 |
|
|
|
6,164,774 |
|
|
|
6,081,769 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Inventories |
|
22 |
|
|
373,459 |
|
|
|
498,000 |
|
|
|
544,904 |
|
|
|
545,769 |
|
Debtors and prepayments |
|
23 |
|
|
1,241,699 |
|
|
|
1,597,034 |
|
|
|
1,243,021 |
|
|
|
1,171,839 |
|
Derivative financial instruments |
|
29 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
438 |
|
Amount due from a minority shareholder |
|
36 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
39,055 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Taxation recoverable |
|
|
|
|
2,220 |
|
|
|
6,090 |
|
|
|
21,820 |
|
|
|
25,537 |
|
Cash and bank balances |
|
25 |
|
|
211,150 |
|
|
|
418,192 |
|
|
|
889,773 |
|
|
|
951,865 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,828,528 |
|
|
|
2,558,371 |
|
|
|
2,699,518 |
|
|
|
2,695,448 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total assets |
|
|
|
|
4,437,847 |
|
|
|
7,617,814 |
|
|
|
8,864,292 |
|
|
|
8,777,217 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Equity |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital and reserves attributable to the
equity holders of the Company |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Share capital |
|
26 |
|
|
777,000 |
|
|
|
1,822,612 |
|
|
|
1,822,252 |
|
|
|
1,822,252 |
|
Reserves |
|
27 |
|
|
(43,189 |
) |
|
|
560,901 |
|
|
|
929,024 |
|
|
|
1,093,968 |
|
Proposed final dividend |
|
14, 27 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
80,000 |
|
|
|
27,496 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
733,811 |
|
|
|
2,463,513 |
|
|
|
2,778,772 |
|
|
|
2,916,220 |
|
Minority interests in equity |
|
|
|
|
203,916 |
|
|
|
359,293 |
|
|
|
425,167 |
|
|
|
560,894 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total equity |
|
|
|
|
937,727 |
|
|
|
2,822,806 |
|
|
|
3,203,939 |
|
|
|
3,477,114 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-VI-6-
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
Note |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-current liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Borrowings |
|
|
28 |
|
|
|
749,060 |
|
|
|
1,738,067 |
|
|
|
2,777,110 |
|
|
|
2,964,762 |
|
Derivative financial instruments |
|
|
29 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
17,350 |
|
|
|
13,944 |
|
Deferred tax liabilities |
|
|
30 |
|
|
|
14,219 |
|
|
|
81,483 |
|
|
|
97,081 |
|
|
|
92,730 |
|
Financial liabilities |
|
|
31 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
264,394 |
|
|
|
151,270 |
|
|
|
161,758 |
|
Long-term other payables |
|
|
32 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
115,658 |
|
|
|
74,564 |
|
|
|
24,974 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
763,279 |
|
|
|
2,199,602 |
|
|
|
3,117,375 |
|
|
|
3,258,168 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Creditors and accruals |
|
|
33 |
|
|
|
800,030 |
|
|
|
1,428,268 |
|
|
|
1,467,106 |
|
|
|
1,183,508 |
|
Amount due to a subsidiary of
a minority shareholder |
|
|
34 |
|
|
|
63,359 |
|
|
|
29,367 |
|
|
|
16,828 |
|
|
|
25,848 |
|
Amounts due to associated companies |
|
|
34 |
|
|
|
120,742 |
|
|
|
150,669 |
|
|
|
121,595 |
|
|
|
140,595 |
|
Amounts due to related parties |
|
|
24 |
|
|
|
709,598 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amount due to a minority shareholder |
|
|
36 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
343 |
|
|
|
60,466 |
|
|
|
|
|
Borrowings |
|
|
28 |
|
|
|
1,026,247 |
|
|
|
961,107 |
|
|
|
858,525 |
|
|
|
635,911 |
|
Derivative financial instruments |
|
|
29 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8,015 |
|
|
|
2,023 |
|
Dividend payable |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
29,460 |
|
Taxation payable |
|
|
|
|
|
|
16,865 |
|
|
|
25,652 |
|
|
|
10,443 |
|
|
|
24,590 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,736,841 |
|
|
|
2,595,406 |
|
|
|
2,542,978 |
|
|
|
2,041,935 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,500,120 |
|
|
|
4,795,008 |
|
|
|
5,660,353 |
|
|
|
5,300,103 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total equity and liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,437,847 |
|
|
|
7,617,814 |
|
|
|
8,864,292 |
|
|
|
8,777,217 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net current (liabilities)/assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(908,313 |
) |
|
|
(37,035 |
) |
|
|
156,540 |
|
|
|
653,513 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total assets less current liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,701,006 |
|
|
|
5,022,408 |
|
|
|
6,321,314 |
|
|
|
6,735,282 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The notes on pages VI-18 to VI-132 are an integral part of this Financial Information.
-VI-7-
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
COMPANY STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
Note |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-current assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investments in subsidiaries |
|
|
20 |
|
|
|
777,000 |
|
|
|
777,000 |
|
|
|
777,000 |
|
|
|
777,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Debtors and prepayments |
|
|
23 |
|
|
|
7,532 |
|
|
|
312 |
|
|
|
582 |
|
|
|
235 |
|
Amounts due from subsidiaries |
|
|
35 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,315,749 |
|
|
|
1,910,604 |
|
|
|
1,855,731 |
|
Taxation recoverable |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9 |
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and bank balances |
|
|
25 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
339 |
|
|
|
542 |
|
|
|
29,574 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7,532 |
|
|
|
1,316,400 |
|
|
|
1,911,737 |
|
|
|
1,885,540 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
784,532 |
|
|
|
2,093,400 |
|
|
|
2,688,737 |
|
|
|
2,662,540 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Equity |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital and reserves attributable to the
equity holders of the Company |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Share capital |
|
|
26 |
|
|
|
777,000 |
|
|
|
1,822,612 |
|
|
|
1,822,252 |
|
|
|
1,822,252 |
|
Reserves |
|
|
27 |
|
|
|
(597 |
) |
|
|
173,464 |
|
|
|
831,478 |
|
|
|
802,018 |
|
Proposed final dividend |
|
|
14 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
80,000 |
|
|
|
27,496 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total equity |
|
|
|
|
|
|
776,403 |
|
|
|
2,076,076 |
|
|
|
2,681,226 |
|
|
|
2,624,270 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Creditors and accruals |
|
|
33 |
|
|
|
1,004 |
|
|
|
17,324 |
|
|
|
7,509 |
|
|
|
8,810 |
|
Amounts due to subsidiaries |
|
|
35 |
|
|
|
7,125 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dividend payable |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
29,460 |
|
Taxation payable |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8,129 |
|
|
|
17,324 |
|
|
|
7,511 |
|
|
|
38,270 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total equity and liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
784,532 |
|
|
|
2,093,400 |
|
|
|
2,688,737 |
|
|
|
2,662,540 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net current (liabilities)/assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(597 |
) |
|
|
1,299,076 |
|
|
|
1,904,226 |
|
|
|
1,847,270 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total assets less current liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
776,403 |
|
|
|
2,076,076 |
|
|
|
2,681,226 |
|
|
|
2,624,270 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The notes on pages VI-18 to VI-132 are an integral part of this Financial Information.
-VI-8-
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|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine months ended |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year ended 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
Note |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(unaudited) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from operating activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Profit before income tax |
|
|
|
|
|
|
433,642 |
|
|
|
522,675 |
|
|
|
585,932 |
|
|
|
575,339 |
|
|
|
303,483 |
|
Adjustments for: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Share of net profit of
associated companies |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(97,849 |
) |
|
|
(107,858 |
) |
|
|
(33,577 |
) |
|
|
(75,278 |
) |
|
|
(50,735 |
) |
Loss on share reform of an
associated company |
|
|
|
|
|
|
52,237 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(6,034 |
) |
|
|
(27,300 |
) |
|
|
(5,095 |
) |
|
|
(3,730 |
) |
|
|
(1,324 |
) |
Finance costs |
|
|
|
|
|
|
88,171 |
|
|
|
109,737 |
|
|
|
132,011 |
|
|
|
96,791 |
|
|
|
64,057 |
|
Impairment of intangible assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
55 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
19,860 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Impairment of property, plant
and equipment |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10,612 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,419 |
|
Amortisation of intangible
assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,170 |
|
|
|
1,337 |
|
|
|
2,991 |
|
|
|
2,513 |
|
|
|
878 |
|
Amortisation of leasehold land
and land use rights |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,472 |
|
|
|
2,904 |
|
|
|
4,353 |
|
|
|
3,252 |
|
|
|
3,297 |
|
Depreciation of property, plant
and equipment |
|
|
|
|
|
|
208,770 |
|
|
|
291,760 |
|
|
|
441,705 |
|
|
|
322,361 |
|
|
|
387,084 |
|
Dividend income from
available-for-sale financial
asset |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,971 |
) |
Negative goodwill from
acquisition of minority
interest in a subsidiary |
|
|
38 |
(a) |
|
|
(1,108 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income on partial disposal of
a subsidiary |
|
|
38 |
(b) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(41 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Gain)/loss on disposal of
property, plant and equipment |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(684 |
) |
|
|
2,599 |
|
|
|
22,383 |
|
|
|
9,430 |
|
|
|
1,222 |
|
Gain on adjustment for
contingent consideration in
relation to business
combination |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(13,933 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(13,425 |
) |
Net exchange differences |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(5,115 |
) |
|
|
(45,043 |
) |
|
|
(141,888 |
) |
|
|
(143,518 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Share award expenses |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
254,502 |
|
|
|
11,661 |
|
|
|
9,198 |
|
|
|
10,772 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-VI-9-
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine months ended |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year ended 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
|
Note |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
HK$000 |
|
HK$000 |
|
HK$000 |
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(unaudited) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating profit before working
capital changes |
|
|
|
|
|
|
675,727 |
|
|
|
1,015,884 |
|
|
|
1,026,403 |
|
|
|
796,358 |
|
|
|
708,757 |
|
Changes in: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Inventories |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(114,271 |
) |
|
|
(96,759 |
) |
|
|
(46,904 |
) |
|
|
(232,236 |
) |
|
|
(865 |
) |
Debtors and prepayments |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(272,588 |
) |
|
|
(139,214 |
) |
|
|
354,013 |
|
|
|
(128,156 |
) |
|
|
71,182 |
|
Restricted bank balances |
|
|
|
|
|
|
12,075 |
|
|
|
(2,477 |
) |
|
|
(1,972 |
) |
|
|
2,719 |
|
|
|
(2,524 |
) |
Creditors and accruals |
|
|
|
|
|
|
204,356 |
|
|
|
456,466 |
|
|
|
38,838 |
|
|
|
110,936 |
|
|
|
(283,598 |
) |
Long-term other payables |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
115,658 |
|
|
|
(41,094 |
) |
|
|
(16,265 |
) |
|
|
(49,590 |
) |
Amount due from a director |
|
|
|
|
|
|
20,809 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amounts due to associated
companies |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(23,210 |
) |
|
|
29,927 |
|
|
|
(29,074 |
) |
|
|
(44,085 |
) |
|
|
19,000 |
|
Amounts due from/(to) related
parties |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(39,669 |
) |
|
|
(9,598 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amounts due from/(to) minority
shareholders |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(38,712 |
) |
|
|
39,055 |
|
|
|
39,958 |
|
|
|
|
|
Amount due to a subsidiary of
a minority shareholder |
|
|
|
|
|
|
39,565 |
|
|
|
(33,992 |
) |
|
|
(12,539 |
) |
|
|
32,099 |
|
|
|
9,020 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash generated from operating
activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
502,794 |
|
|
|
1,297,183 |
|
|
|
1,326,726 |
|
|
|
561,328 |
|
|
|
471,382 |
|
Interest received |
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,034 |
|
|
|
27,300 |
|
|
|
5,095 |
|
|
|
3,730 |
|
|
|
1,324 |
|
Interest paid |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(88,171 |
) |
|
|
(109,737 |
) |
|
|
(90,770 |
) |
|
|
(82,653 |
) |
|
|
(66,768 |
) |
Hong Kong profits tax paid |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2,900 |
) |
|
|
(11,900 |
) |
|
|
(3,285 |
) |
|
|
(3,275 |
) |
|
|
(5,605 |
) |
Overseas tax paid |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(36,396 |
) |
|
|
(70,741 |
) |
|
|
(110,034 |
) |
|
|
(85,341 |
) |
|
|
(51,625 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash generated from operating
activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
381,361 |
|
|
|
1,132,105 |
|
|
|
1,127,732 |
|
|
|
393,789 |
|
|
|
348,708 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-VI-10-
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine months ended |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year ended 31 December |
|
30 September |
|
|
|
Note |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(unaudited) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from investing activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Purchase of property, plant
and equipment |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(654,442 |
) |
|
|
(1,387,330 |
) |
|
|
(1,409,181 |
) |
|
|
(1,100,129 |
) |
|
|
(268,216 |
) |
Purchase of leasehold land and
land use rights |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(30,805 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from sale of property,
plant and equipment |
|
|
|
|
|
|
7,482 |
|
|
|
3,431 |
|
|
|
2,644 |
|
|
|
3,514 |
|
|
|
1,022 |
|
Acquisition of a subsidiary, net of
bank balances and cash acquired |
|
|
38 |
(c) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(694,715 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Partial disposal of a subsidiary |
|
|
38 |
(b) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
14,719 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Acquisition of minority interest
in a subsidiary |
|
|
38 |
(a) |
|
|
(6,354 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Purchase of available-for-sale
financial asset |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(21,089 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investment in an associated company |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(33,305 |
) |
|
|
(20,750 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Distribution to equity holders |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(6,698 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dividends received from associated
companies |
|
|
|
|
|
|
41,112 |
|
|
|
26,511 |
|
|
|
27,749 |
|
|
|
27,749 |
|
|
|
36,114 |
|
Dividend received from
available-for-sale financial asset |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,971 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash used in investing activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(683,010 |
) |
|
|
(2,079,223 |
) |
|
|
(1,378,788 |
) |
|
|
(1,068,866 |
) |
|
|
(229,109 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-VI-11-
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine months ended |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year ended 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
Note |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(unaudited) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from financing
activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
New borrowings |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,967,787 |
|
|
|
3,095,406 |
|
|
|
3,506,676 |
|
|
|
3,088,152 |
|
|
|
1,129,480 |
|
Repayment of borrowings |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,629,011 |
) |
|
|
(2,186,244 |
) |
|
|
(2,595,841 |
) |
|
|
(2,173,344 |
) |
|
|
(1,138,816 |
) |
Repurchase of own shares |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(69,855 |
) |
|
|
(69,855 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from issuance of shares |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,125,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Share issue expenses |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(79,388 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Partial consideration pursuant to
the reorganisation |
|
|
38 |
(d) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(700,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dividends paid to shareholders |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(40,000 |
) |
|
|
(134,992 |
) |
|
|
(134,992 |
) |
|
|
(27,496 |
) |
Dividends paid to minority
shareholders |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(30,174 |
) |
|
|
(101,630 |
) |
|
|
(3,127 |
) |
|
|
(3,127 |
) |
|
|
(91,361 |
) |
Capital contribution by minority
shareholders |
|
|
|
|
|
|
18,068 |
|
|
|
114,285 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
94,199 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash generated from/(used in)
financing activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
326,670 |
|
|
|
1,227,429 |
|
|
|
702,861 |
|
|
|
706,834 |
|
|
|
(33,994 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net increase in cash and
cash equivalents |
|
|
|
|
|
|
25,021 |
|
|
|
280,311 |
|
|
|
451,805 |
|
|
|
31,757 |
|
|
|
85,605 |
|
Exchange differences on cash and
cash equivalents |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(16,497 |
) |
|
|
(33,236 |
) |
|
|
(7,822 |
) |
|
|
(9,157 |
) |
|
|
(411 |
) |
Cash and cash equivalents at
beginning of the year/period |
|
|
|
|
|
|
158,692 |
|
|
|
167,216 |
|
|
|
414,291 |
|
|
|
414,291 |
|
|
|
858,274 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents at end of
the year/period |
|
|
38 |
(e) |
|
|
167,216 |
|
|
|
414,291 |
|
|
|
858,274 |
|
|
|
436,891 |
|
|
|
943,468 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The notes on pages VI-18 to VI-132 are an integral part of this Financial Information.
-VI-12-
|
|
|
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Attributable to the equity holders of the Company |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Available- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
for-sale |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Employee |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
financial |
|
|
Capital |
|
|
share-based |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proposed |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Share |
|
|
Merger |
|
|
Hedging |
|
|
asset |
|
|
redemption |
|
|
compensation |
|
|
General |
|
|
Exchange |
|
|
final |
|
|
Retained |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Minority |
|
|
Total |
|
|
|
capital |
|
|
reserve |
|
|
reserve |
|
|
reserve |
|
|
reserve |
|
|
reserve |
|
|
reserve |
|
|
reserve |
|
|
dividend |
|
|
earnings |
|
|
Total |
|
|
interests |
|
|
equity |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At 1 January 2006 |
|
|
777,000 |
|
|
|
(549,769 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
68,286 |
|
|
|
22,789 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
808,482 |
|
|
|
1,126,788 |
|
|
|
152,477 |
|
|
|
1,279,265 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Profit for the year |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
320,017 |
|
|
|
320,017 |
|
|
|
64,907 |
|
|
|
384,924 |
|
Other comprehensive income: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exchange differences |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,934 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
336 |
|
|
|
41,529 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
44,799 |
|
|
|
6,100 |
|
|
|
50,899 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total comprehensive income
for the year ended
31 December 2006 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,934 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
336 |
|
|
|
41,529 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
320,017 |
|
|
|
364,816 |
|
|
|
71,007 |
|
|
|
435,823 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Transactions with equity
holders: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital contribution by
minority shareholders |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
18,068 |
|
|
|
18,068 |
|
Partial consideration pursuant
to the reorganisation |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(700,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(700,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(700,000 |
) |
Distribution to equity holders |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(57,793 |
) |
|
|
(57,793 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(57,793 |
) |
Disposal of equity interest by
a minority shareholder |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(7,462 |
) |
|
|
(7,462 |
) |
Dividends |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(30,174 |
) |
|
|
(30,174 |
) |
Transfer |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
12,773 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(12,773 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(700,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
12,773 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(70,566 |
) |
|
|
(757,793 |
) |
|
|
(19,568 |
) |
|
|
(777,361 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At 31 December 2006 |
|
|
777,000 |
|
|
|
(1,246,835 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
81,395 |
|
|
|
64,318 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,057,933 |
|
|
|
733,811 |
|
|
|
203,916 |
|
|
|
937,727 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-VI-13-
|
|
|
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Attributable to the equity holders of the Company |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Available- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
for-sale |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Employee |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
financial |
|
|
Capital |
|
|
share-based |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proposed |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Share |
|
|
Merger |
|
|
Hedging |
|
|
asset |
|
|
redemption |
|
|
compensation |
|
|
General |
|
|
Exchange |
|
|
final |
|
|
Retained |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Minority |
|
|
Total |
|
|
|
capital |
|
|
reserve |
|
|
reserve |
|
|
reserve |
|
|
reserve |
|
|
reserve |
|
|
reserve |
|
|
reserve |
|
|
dividend |
|
|
earnings |
|
|
Total |
|
|
interests |
|
|
equity |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At 1 January 2007 |
|
|
777,000 |
|
|
|
(1,246,835 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
81,395 |
|
|
|
64,318 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,057,933 |
|
|
|
733,811 |
|
|
|
203,916 |
|
|
|
937,727 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Profit for the year |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
341,648 |
|
|
|
341,648 |
|
|
|
108,911 |
|
|
|
450,559 |
|
Other comprehensive income: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exchange differences |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
713 |
|
|
|
126,627 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
600 |
|
|
|
127,940 |
|
|
|
19,133 |
|
|
|
147,073 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total comprehensive income
for the year ended
31 December 2007 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
713 |
|
|
|
126,627 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
342,248 |
|
|
|
469,588 |
|
|
|
128,044 |
|
|
|
597,632 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Transactions with equity
holders: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital contribution by
minority shareholders |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
128,963 |
|
|
|
128,963 |
|
Proceeds from issuance
of shares |
|
|
1,125,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,125,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,125,000 |
|
Share issue expenses |
|
|
(79,388 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(79,388 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(79,388 |
) |
Share award expenses
(Note 7)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
254,502 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
254,502 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
254,502 |
|
Dividend (Note 14)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(40,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(40,000 |
) |
|
|
(101,630 |
) |
|
|
(141,630 |
) |
Proposed final dividend
(Note 14)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(80,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
80,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Transfer |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
48,461 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(48,461 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,045,612 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
134,502 |
|
|
|
48,461 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
80,000 |
|
|
|
(48,461 |
) |
|
|
1,260,114 |
|
|
|
27,333 |
|
|
|
1,287,447 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At 31 December 2007 |
|
|
1,822,612 |
|
|
|
(1,246,835 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
134,502 |
|
|
|
130,569 |
|
|
|
190,945 |
|
|
|
80,000 |
|
|
|
1,351,720 |
|
|
|
2,463,513 |
|
|
|
359,293 |
|
|
|
2,822,806 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-VI-14-
|
|
|
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Attributable to the equity holders of the Company |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Available- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
for-sale |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Employee |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
financial |
|
|
Capital |
|
|
share-based |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proposed |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Share |
|
|
Merger |
|
|
Hedging |
|
|
asset |
|
|
redemption |
|
|
compensation |
|
|
General |
|
|
Exchange |
|
|
final |
|
|
Retained |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Minority |
|
|
Total |
|
|
|
capital |
|
|
reserve |
|
|
reserve |
|
|
reserve |
|
|
reserve |
|
|
reserve |
|
|
reserve |
|
|
reserve |
|
|
dividend |
|
|
earnings |
|
|
Total |
|
|
interests |
|
|
equity |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At 1 January 2008 |
|
|
1,822,612 |
|
|
|
(1,246,835 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
134,502 |
|
|
|
130,569 |
|
|
|
190,945 |
|
|
|
80,000 |
|
|
|
1,351,720 |
|
|
|
2,463,513 |
|
|
|
359,293 |
|
|
|
2,822,806 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Profit for the year |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
402,468 |
|
|
|
402,468 |
|
|
|
106,077 |
|
|
|
508,545 |
|
Other comprehensive income: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exchange differences |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
649 |
|
|
|
105,782 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
106,431 |
|
|
|
22,374 |
|
|
|
128,805 |
|
Change in fair value of
available-for-sale
financial asset |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(454 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(454 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(454 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total comprehensive income
for the year ended
31 December 2008 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(454 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
649 |
|
|
|
105,782 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
402,468 |
|
|
|
508,445 |
|
|
|
128,451 |
|
|
|
636,896 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Transactions with equity
holders: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Share award expenses
(Note 7)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11,661 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11,661 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11,661 |
|
Dividend (Note 14)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(54,992 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(80,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(134,992 |
) |
|
|
(62,577 |
) |
|
|
(197,569 |
) |
Cancellation upon repurchase
of own shares (Note 26)
|
|
|
(360 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
360 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(69,855 |
) |
|
|
(69,855 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(69,855 |
) |
Proposed final dividend
(Note 14)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(27,496 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
27,496 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Transfer |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
35,388 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(35,388 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(360 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
360 |
|
|
|
(70,827 |
) |
|
|
35,388 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(52,504 |
) |
|
|
(105,243 |
) |
|
|
(193,186 |
) |
|
|
(62,577 |
) |
|
|
(255,763 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At 31 December 2008 |
|
|
1,822,252 |
|
|
|
(1,246,835 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(454 |
) |
|
|
360 |
|
|
|
63,675 |
|
|
|
166,606 |
|
|
|
296,727 |
|
|
|
27,496 |
|
|
|
1,648,945 |
|
|
|
2,778,772 |
|
|
|
425,167 |
|
|
|
3,203,939 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-VI-15-
|
|
|
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Attributable to the equity holders of the Company |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Available- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
for-sale |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Employee |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
financial |
|
|
Capital |
|
|
share-based |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proposed |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Share |
|
|
Merger |
|
|
Hedging |
|
|
asset |
|
|
redemption |
|
|
compensation |
|
|
General |
|
|
Exchange |
|
|
final |
|
|
Retained |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Minority |
|
|
Total |
|
|
|
capital |
|
|
reserve |
|
|
reserve |
|
|
reserve |
|
|
reserve |
|
|
reserve |
|
|
reserve |
|
|
reserve |
|
|
dividend |
|
|
earnings |
|
|
Total |
|
|
interests |
|
|
equity |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At 1 January 2009 |
|
|
1,822,252 |
|
|
|
(1,246,835 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(454 |
) |
|
|
360 |
|
|
|
63,675 |
|
|
|
166,606 |
|
|
|
296,727 |
|
|
|
27,496 |
|
|
|
1,648,945 |
|
|
|
2,778,772 |
|
|
|
425,167 |
|
|
|
3,203,939 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Profit for the period |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
178,307 |
|
|
|
178,307 |
|
|
|
72,098 |
|
|
|
250,405 |
|
Other comprehensive
income: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exchange differences |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8 |
|
|
|
2,846 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,854 |
|
|
|
381 |
|
|
|
3,235 |
|
Change in fair value of
available-for-sale
financial asset |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2,921 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2,921 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2,921 |
) |
Cash flow hedge |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
change in fair value
of
hedging instruments |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
22,796 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
22,796 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
22,796 |
|
transfer to income
statement upon change
in fair value of
hedged item |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(17,226 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(17,226 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(17,226 |
) |
transfer to
property, plant
and equipment |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(178 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(178 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(178 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total comprehensive
income
for the nine months
ended
30 September 2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,392 |
|
|
|
(2,921 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8 |
|
|
|
2,846 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
178,307 |
|
|
|
183,632 |
|
|
|
72,479 |
|
|
|
256,111 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Transactions with equity
holders: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Share award expenses
(Note 7)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10,772 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10,772 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10,772 |
|
Dividend (Note 14)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(29,460 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(27,496 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(56,956 |
) |
|
|
(30,951 |
) |
|
|
(87,907 |
) |
Capital contribution by
minority shareholders |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
94,199 |
|
|
|
94,199 |
|
Transfer |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
28,183 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(28,183 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(18,688 |
) |
|
|
28,183 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(27,496 |
) |
|
|
(28,183 |
) |
|
|
(46,184 |
) |
|
|
63,248 |
|
|
|
17,064 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At 30 September 2009 |
|
|
1,822,252 |
|
|
|
(1,246,835 |
) |
|
|
5,392 |
|
|
|
(3,375 |
) |
|
|
360 |
|
|
|
44,987 |
|
|
|
194,797 |
|
|
|
299,573 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,799,069 |
|
|
|
2,916,220 |
|
|
|
560,894 |
|
|
|
3,477,114 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The notes on pages VI-18 to VI-132 are an integral part of this Financial Information.
-VI-16-
|
|
|
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Attributable to the equity holders of the Company |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Available- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
for-sale |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Employee |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
financial |
|
|
Capital |
|
|
share-based |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proposed |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Share |
|
|
Merger |
|
|
Hedging |
|
|
asset |
|
|
redemption |
|
|
compensation |
|
|
General |
|
|
Exchange |
|
|
final |
|
|
Retained |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Minority |
|
|
Total |
|
|
|
capital |
|
|
reserve |
|
|
reserve |
|
|
reserve |
|
|
reserve |
|
|
reserve |
|
|
reserve |
|
|
reserve |
|
|
dividend |
|
|
earnings |
|
|
Total |
|
|
interests |
|
|
equity |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At 1 January 2008 |
|
|
1,822,612 |
|
|
|
(1,246,835 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
134,502 |
|
|
|
130,569 |
|
|
|
190,945 |
|
|
|
80,000 |
|
|
|
1,351,720 |
|
|
|
2,463,513 |
|
|
|
359,293 |
|
|
|
2,822,806 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Profit for the period |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
417,642 |
|
|
|
417,642 |
|
|
|
75,768 |
|
|
|
493,410 |
|
Other comprehensive income: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exchange differences |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
717 |
|
|
|
133,966 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
134,683 |
|
|
|
24,905 |
|
|
|
159,588 |
|
Change in fair value of
available-for-sale
financial asset |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,564 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,564 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,564 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total comprehensive income
for the nine months ended
30 September 2008 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,564 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
717 |
|
|
|
133,966 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
417,642 |
|
|
|
555,889 |
|
|
|
100,673 |
|
|
|
656,562 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Transactions with equity
holders: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Share award expenses (Note 7)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9,198 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9,198 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9,198 |
|
Dividend (Note 14)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(54,992 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(80,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(134,992 |
) |
|
|
(38,607 |
) |
|
|
(173,599 |
) |
Cancellation upon repurchase
of
own shares (Note 26)
|
|
|
(360 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
360 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(69,855 |
) |
|
|
(69,855 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(69,855 |
) |
Transfer |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
13,229 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(13,229 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(360 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
360 |
|
|
|
(45,794 |
) |
|
|
13,229 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(80,000 |
) |
|
|
(83,084 |
) |
|
|
(195,649 |
) |
|
|
(38,607 |
) |
|
|
(234,256 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At 30 September 2008 |
|
|
1,822,252 |
|
|
|
(1,246,835 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,564 |
|
|
|
360 |
|
|
|
88,708 |
|
|
|
144,515 |
|
|
|
324,911 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,686,278 |
|
|
|
2,823,753 |
|
|
|
421,359 |
|
|
|
3,245,112 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The notes on pages VI-18 to VI-132 are an integral part of this Financial Information.
-VI-17-
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
II NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL INFORMATION
1 General information, reorganisation and basis of preparation
(a) General information
Meadville Holdings Limited (the Company) and its subsidiaries (hereinafter collectively
referred to as the Group) are principally engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of
printed circuit boards (the PCB Business) and prepreg and laminate (the Laminate
Business).
The Company was incorporated in the Cayman Islands on 28 August 2006 as an exempted
company with limited liability under the Companies Law (2004 Revision) of the Cayman Islands.
The address of its registered office is Clifton House, 75 Fort Street, P.O. Box 1350 GT,
George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands.
The Companys shares were listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong
Limited (Stock Exchange) on 2 February 2007 (Listing).
This Financial Information are presented in units of Hong Kong dollars (HK$), unless
otherwise stated.
(b) Reorganisation
Before completion of the reorganisation, the PCB Business and Laminate Business was
carried out by Photomask (HK) Limited (formerly known as Meadville Technologies Group Limited)
(PHKL), the former holding company, and all its subsidiaries except for Qingyi Precision
Maskmaking (Shenzhen) Ltd. (SQM). SQM was engaged in the research, design and manufacturing
of photomasks (the Photomask Business).
For the preparation of the listing of shares of the Company on the Stock Exchange, the
following reorganisation (the Reorganisation) was carried out to transfer the PCB Business
and Laminate Business and its related assets to the Company by way of the following steps:
|
|
|
MTG Investment (BVI) Limited (MTG(INV)) was incorporated in the British Virgin
Islands on 23 August 2006 by Mr. Tang Hsiang Chien, a shareholder of MTG(INV). Pursuant to an
agreement dated 30 December 2006 entered into between MTG(INV) and PHKL, MTG(INV) acquired the
equity interests in the subsidiaries of PHKL engaged in the PCB Business and Laminate Business
(including their holding companies) and certain assets and liabilities in relation to the PCB
Business and Laminate Business of PHKL for a total consideration of approximately HK$1,219
million, which was satisfied partly by payment of cash of HK$700 million and partly by issue
of 99,999 shares in MTG(INV). As a result of the transfer, PHKL ceased its operation in the
PCB Business and Laminate Business and only conducted the Photomask Business thereafter. |
-VI-18-
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
|
|
|
Pursuant to an agreement dated 30 December 2006, the Company acquired the entire
issued capital of MTG(INV) through a share swap, and the Company became the holding company of
the companies now comprising the Group. Details of the Companys interests in its subsidiaries
and associated companies are set out in Note 20 and Note 19 respectively. |
The Reorganisation involved companies under common control, and the Group resulting from
the Reorganisation is regarded as a continuing group. Accordingly, the Reorganisation has been
accounted for on the basis of merger accounting, under which the consolidated financial
statements have been prepared as if the Company had been the holding company of the
subsidiaries comprising the Group throughout the year ended 31 December 2006, rather than from
the date on which the Reorganisation was completed. The comparative figures as at 1 January
2006 have been presented on the same basis.
As a result of the Reorganisation, all the PCB Business and Laminate Business were
transferred to the Company and its subsidiaries now comprising the Group effective 30 December
2006. After the Reorganisation, the PCB Business and Laminate Business were carried out by the
Group.
-VI-19-
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
(c) Basis of preparation
The Financial Information of the Company have been prepared in accordance with Hong Kong
Financial Reporting Standards (HKFRSs) issued by the HKICPA. They have been prepared under
the historical cost convention, as modified by the revaluation of available-for-sale financial
asset and financial assets and financial liabilities (including derivative instruments) at
fair value through profit or loss.
The preparation of the Financial Information in conformity with HKFRSs requires the use
of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise its
judgement in the process of applying the Groups accounting policies. The areas involving a
higher degree of judgement or complexity, or areas where assumptions and estimates are
significant to the Financial Information, are disclosed in Note 4.
|
(i) |
|
The following new standards, amendments to standards and interpretations are mandatory for
the first time for the financial year beginning 1 January 2009: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Effective for |
|
|
|
|
accounting |
|
|
|
|
periods |
|
|
|
|
beginning |
|
|
|
|
on or after |
|
|
|
|
|
HKAS 1 (Revised)
|
|
Presentation of financial statements
|
|
1 January 2009 |
HKAS 23 (Revised)
|
|
Borrowing costs
|
|
1 January 2009 |
HKAS 32 and HKAS 1
(Amendments)
|
|
Puttable financial instruments and
obligations arising on liquidation
|
|
1 January 2009 |
HKFRS 1 and HKAS 27
(Amendments)
|
|
Cost of an investment in a subsidiary,
jointly controlled entity or associate
|
|
1 January 2009 |
HKFRS 2 (Amendment)
|
|
Share-based payment Vesting conditions
and cancellations
|
|
1 January 2009 |
HKFRS 7 (Amendments)
|
|
Financial instruments: Disclosures
|
|
1 January 2009 |
HKFRS 8
|
|
Operating segments
|
|
1 January 2009 |
HK(IFRIC) Int 13
|
|
Customer loyalty programmes
|
|
1 July 2008 |
HK(IFRIC) Int 15
|
|
Agreements for construction of real estates
|
|
1 January 2009 |
HK(IFRIC) Int 16
|
|
Hedges of a net investment in a foreign
operation
|
|
1 October 2008 |
|
|
|
HK(IFRIC) Int 18 Transfer of assets from customers is effective to transfers of
assets from customers received on or after 1 July 2009. |
|
|
|
|
The adoption of the above new standards, amendments to standards and interpretations has
no significant impact on the results and financial position of the Group. |
-VI-20-
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
|
|
|
In addition, HKICPA also published a number of amendments for the existing standards
under its annual improvement project. These amendments are also not expected to have a
significant financial impact on the results and financial position of the Group. |
|
|
(ii) |
|
The following new standards, amendments to standards and interpretations have been issued
but are not effective for the period beginning on 1 January 2009 and are relevant to the
Groups operations and have not been early adopted: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Effective for |
|
|
|
|
accounting |
|
|
|
|
periods |
|
|
|
|
beginning |
|
|
|
|
on or after |
|
|
|
|
|
HKAS 24 (Revised)
|
|
Related party disclosures
|
|
1 January 2011 |
HKAS 27 (Revised)
|
|
Consolidated and separate financial
statements
|
|
1 July 2009 |
HKAS 39 (Amendment)
|
|
Eligible hedged items
|
|
1 July 2009 |
HKFRS 3 (Revised)
|
|
Business combinations
|
|
1 July 2009 |
HKFRS 9
|
|
Financial instruments
|
|
1 January 2013 |
HK(IFRIC) Int 9 and
HKAS 39 (Amendments)
|
|
Reassessment of embedded derivatives
|
|
30 June 2009 |
HK(IFRIC) Int 17
|
|
Distributions of non-cash assets to
owners
|
|
1 July 2009 |
|
|
|
Whether the adoption of HKFRS 3 (Revised) and HKAS 27 (Revised) has any material impact on
the results and financial position of the Group will depend on the incidence and timing of
business combinations occurring on or after 1 January 2010. The directors are not yet in a
position to state whether any substantial changes to the financial statements will be
resulted from adopting HKFRS 9. The directors anticipate that the adoption of other new
standards, amendments and interpretations to standards will not result in a significant
impact on the results and financial position of the Group. |
-VI-21-
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
|
(iii) |
|
The following new standards, amendments to standards and interpretations have been
issued but are not effective for the period beginning on 1 January 2009 and are not relevant
to the Groups operations and have not been early adopted: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Effective for |
|
|
|
|
accounting |
|
|
|
|
periods |
|
|
|
|
beginning |
|
|
|
|
on or after |
|
|
|
|
|
HKAS 32 (Amendment)
|
|
Classification of right issues
|
|
1 February 2010 |
HKFRS 1 (Revised)
|
|
First-time adoption of Hong Kong
Financial Reporting Standards
|
|
1 July 2009 |
HKFRS 1 (Amendment)
|
|
Additional exemptions for first-time
adopters
|
|
1 January 2010 |
HKFRS 2 (Amendment)
|
|
Group cash-settled share-based payment
transactions
|
|
1 January 2010 |
HK(IFRIC) Int 14
(Amendment)
|
|
Prepayments of a minimum funding
requirement
|
|
1 January 2011 |
HK(IFRIC) Int 19
|
|
Extinguishing financial liabilities with
equity instruments
|
|
1 July 2010 |
|
(iv) |
|
HKICPAs improvements to HKFRS have been published in October 2008 but are not effective
for the period beginning on 1 January 2009 and have not been early adopted by the Group.
Amendment has been made to the following standard according to the improvements: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Effective for |
|
|
|
|
accounting |
|
|
|
|
periods |
|
|
|
|
beginning |
|
|
|
|
on or after |
|
|
|
|
|
HKFRS 5
|
|
Non-current assets held for sale and
discontinued operations (and
consequential amendment to HKFRS 1,
First time adoption of Hong Kong
Financial Reporting Standards)
|
|
1 July 2009 |
-VI-22-
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
|
(v) |
|
HKICPAs improvements to HKFRS have been published in May 2009 but are not effective
for the period beginning on 1 January 2009 and have not been early adopted by the Group.
Amendments have been made to the following standards according to the improvements: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Effective for |
|
|
|
|
accounting |
|
|
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HKAS 1 (Revised)
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HKAS 7
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Statement of cash flows
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HKAS 17
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Leases
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HKAS 18
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Revenue
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HKAS 36
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Impairment of assets
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HKAS 38
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Intangible assets
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HKAS 39
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measurement
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HKFRS 2
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Share-based payment Scope of
HKFRS 2 and HKFRS 3 (Revised)
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HKFRS 5
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discontinued operations
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HKFRS 8
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HK Int 4 (Revised)
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Leases Determination of the length of
lease term in respect of Hong Kong
land leases
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HK(IFRIC) Int 9
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HK(IFRIC) Int 16
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The directors anticipate that the adoption of the above amendments to HKFRS mentioned in
Note 1(c) (iii), (iv) and (v) will not result in a significant impact on the results and
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2 Summary of significant accounting policies
(a) Merger accounting for common control combinations
The Financial Information incorporates the financial statements of the combining entities
or businesses in which the common control combination occurs as if they had been combined from
the date when the combining entities or businesses first came under the control of the
controlling party.
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The net assets of the combining entities or businesses are combined using the
existing book values from the controlling parties perspective. No amount is recognised in
respect of goodwill or excess of acquirers interest in the net fair value of acquirees
identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities over cost at the time of common
control combination, to the extent of the continuation of the controlling partys interest.
The consolidated income statement includes the results of the combining entities or
businesses from the earliest date presented or since the date when the combining entities
first came under the common control, where this is a shorter period, regardless of the date of
the common control combination.
A uniform set of accounting policies is adopted by those entities. All intra-group
transactions, balances and unrealised gains on transactions between combining entities or
businesses are eliminated on consolidation.
(b) Consolidation
(i) Subsidiaries
Subsidiaries are all entities (including special purpose entities) over which the
Group has power to govern the financial and operating policies generally accompanying a
shareholding of more than one half of the voting rights. The existence and effect of
potential voting rights that are currently exercisable or convertible are considered when
assessing whether the Group controls another entity.
Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to
the Group. They are de-consolidated from the date that control ceases.
Except for the Reorganisation which has been accounted for as a combination of
entities or businesses under common control using merger accounting as explained in Note
1(b), the purchase method of accounting is used to account for the acquisition of
subsidiaries by the Group. 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. Identifiable
assets acquired and liabilities and contingent liabilities assumed in a business
combination are measured initially at their fair values at the acquisition date,
irrespective of the extent of any minority interests. The excess of the cost of
acquisition over the fair value of the Groups share of the identifiable net assets
acquired is recorded as goodwill. If the cost of acquisition is less than the fair value
of the net assets of the subsidiary acquired, the difference is recognised directly in
the consolidated income statement.
Inter-company transactions, balances and unrealised gains on transactions between
group companies are eliminated. Unrealised losses are also eliminated. Accounting
policies of subsidiaries have been changed where necessary in the consolidated financial
statements to ensure consistency with the policies adopted by the Group.
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In the Companys statement of financial position the investments in
subsidiaries are stated at cost less provision for impairment losses. The results of
subsidiaries are accounted for by the Company on the basis of dividend received and
receivable.
(ii) Transactions with minority interests
The Group applies a policy of treating transactions with minority interests as
transactions with parties external to the Group. Disposals to minority interests result
in gains and losses for the Group that are recorded in the consolidated income statement.
Purchases from minority interests result in goodwill, being the difference between any
consideration paid and the relevant share acquired of the carrying value of net assets of
the subsidiary.
(iii) Associated companies
Associated companies are all entities over which the Group has significant influence
but not control, generally accompanying a shareholding of between 20% and 50% of the
voting rights. Interests in associated companies are accounted for using the equity
method of accounting and are initially recognised at cost. The Groups interests in
associated companies include goodwill identified on acquisition, net of any accumulated
impairment loss.
The Groups share of its associated companies post-acquisition profits or losses is
recognised in the consolidated income statement, and its share of post-acquisition
movements in reserves is recognised in reserves. The cumulative post-acquisition
movements are adjusted against the carrying amount of the investment. When the Groups
share of losses in an associated company equals or exceeds its interest in the associated
company, including any other unsecured receivables, the Group does not recognise further
losses, unless it has incurred obligations or made payments on behalf of the associated
company.
Unrealised gains on transactions between the Group and its associated companies are
eliminated to the extent of the Groups interest in the associated companies. Unrealised
losses are also eliminated unless the transaction provides evidence of an impairment of
the asset transferred. Accounting policies of associated companies have been changed
where necessary to ensure consistency with the policies adopted by the Group.
(c) Segment reporting
Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting
provided to the chief operating decision-maker. The chief operating decision-maker, who is
responsible for allocating resources and assessing performance of the operating segments, has
been identified as the management that makes strategic decisions.
(d) Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation
and accumulated impairment losses. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly
attributable to the acquisition of the items.
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Subsequent costs are included in the assets carrying amount or recognised as a
separate asset, as appropriate, only when it is probable that future economic benefits
associated with the item will flow to the Group and the cost of the item can be measured
reliably. All other repairs and maintenance are charged in the consolidated income statement
during the financial period in which they are incurred.
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment is calculated using the straight-line
method to allocate their cost to their residual values over their estimated useful lives,
which are summarised as follows:
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The assets residual values and useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate,
at the end of each reporting period.
Construction in progress represents buildings or leasehold improvements on which
construction work has not been completed and plant, machinery and equipment pending
installation. It is carried at cost which includes construction expenditures and other direct
costs less any impairment losses. On completion, construction in progress is transferred to
the appropriate categories of property, plant and equipment at cost less accumulated
impairment losses. No depreciation is provided for construction in progress until they are
completed and available for use.
An assets carrying amount is written down immediately to its recoverable amount if the
assets carrying amount is greater than its estimated recoverable amount.
Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing proceeds with carrying amount
and are charged to the consolidated income statement.
(e) Intangible assets
(i) Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of an acquisition over the fair value of
the Groups share of the net identifiable assets of the acquired subsidiary and
associated company at the date of acquisition. Goodwill on acquisitions of subsidiaries
is included in intangible assets. Goodwill on acquisitions of associated companies is
included in interests in associated companies. Goodwill is tested for impairment and
carried at cost less accumulated impairment losses. Gains and losses on the disposal of
an entity include the carrying amount of goodwill relating to the entity sold. Impairment
losses on goodwill are not reversed.
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Goodwill is allocated to cash-generating units (CGUs) for the purpose of
impairment testing. The allocation is made to those CGUs or groups of CGUs that are
expected to benefit from the business combination in which the goodwill arose.
(ii) Technologies fee
The technologies fee is shown at historical cost. The technologies fee has a
definite useful life and is carried at cost less accumulated amortisation. Amortisation
is calculated using the straight-line method to allocate the cost of technologies fee
over its estimated useful life of 10 years.
(iii) Customer relationship
Customer relationship represents the fair value attributable to customer base or
existing contractual bids with customers taken over as a result of business combination.
Amortisation is calculated using the straight-line method over the estismated useful life
of 10 years.
(f) Trade and other receivables
Trade and other receivables are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently
measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less provision for impairment.
A provision for impairment of trade and other receivables is established when there is
objective evidence that the Group will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the
original terms of receivables. The amount of the provision is the difference between the
assets carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows, discounted at
the effective interest rate. The carrying amount of the assets is reduced through the use of
an allowance account, and the amount of the loss is recognised in the consolidated income
statement within selling and distribution expenses. When a receivable is uncollectible, it is
written off against the allowance account for receivables. Subsequent recoveries of amounts
previously written off are credited against selling and distribution expenses in the
consolidated income statement.
(g) Impairment of non-financial assets
Non-financial assets that have an indefinite useful life or have not yet available for
use are not subject to amortisation, which are at least tested annually for impairment and are
reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying
amount may not be recoverable. Assets that are subject to amortisation are reviewed for
impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may
not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognised for the amount by which the assets
carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount.
The recoverable amount is the higher of an assets fair value less costs to sell and
value in use. For the purposes of assessing impairment, assets are grouped at the lowest
levels for which there are separately identifiable cash flows (CGUs). Non-financial assets
other than goodwill that suffered an impairment are reviewed for possible reversal of the
impairment at each reporting date.
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(h) Available-for-sale financial assets
Available-for-sale financial assets are non-derivative financial assets. They are
included in non-current assets unless management intends to dispose of the investment within
twelve months of the statement of financial position. Available-for-sale financial assets are
stated initially at fair value plus transaction costs and subsequently carried at fair value.
Changes in fair value of monetary securities denominated in a foreign currency and
classified as available-for-sale are analysed between translation differences resulting from
changes in amortised costs of the security and other changes in the carrying amount of the
security. Changes in the fair value of monetary and non-monetary securities classified as
available-for-sale are recognised in equity.
Interest on available-for-sale securities calculated using the effective interest method
is recognised in the consolidated income statement. Dividends on available-for-sale equity
instruments are recognised in the consolidated income statement when the Groups right to
receive payments is established.
If the market for a financial asset is not active (and for unlisted securities), the
Group established fair value by using valuation techniques. These include the use of recent
arms length transactions, reference to other instruments that are substantially the same,
discounted cash flow analysis and option pricing models, making maximum use of market inputs
and relying as little as possible on entity-specific inputs.
The Group assesses at the end of each reporting period whether there is objective
evidence that a financial asset or a group of financial assets is impaired. In the case of
equity securities classified as available-for-sale, a significant or prolonged decline in the
fair value of the security below its cost is considered as an indicator that the securities
are impaired. If any such evidence exists for available-for-sale financial asset, the
cumulative loss measured as the difference between the acquisition cost and the current
fair value, less any impairment loss on that financial asset previously recognised in profit
or loss is removed from equity and recognised in the consolidated income statement.
Impairment losses recognised in the consolidated income statement on equity instruments are
not reversed through the consolidated income statement.
(i) Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost, calculated on
the weighted average basis, comprises materials, direct labour, other direct costs and related
production overheads (based on normal operating capacity). Net realisable value is the
estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less applicable variable selling
expenses.
(j) Operating leases
Leases in which a significant portion of the risks and rewards of ownership are retained
by the lessor are classified as operating leases. Payments made under operating leases (net of
any incentives received from the lessor) are expensed in the consolidated income statement on
a straight line basis over the period of the lease.
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(k) Borrowings
Borrowings are recognised initially at fair value, net of transaction costs incurred.
Borrowings are subsequently stated at amortised cost; any difference between the proceeds (net
of transaction costs) and the redemption value is recognised in the consolidated income
statement over the period of the borrowings using the effective interest method.
Borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition and construction of any
qualifying asset are capitalised during the period of time that is required to complete and
prepare the asset for its intended use. Borrowing costs capitalised are either the actual
costs incurred on a specific borrowing or an amount calculated using the weighted average
method, considering all borrowing costs incurred on general borrowings outstanding. Other
borrowing costs are expensed.
Borrowings are classified as current liabilities unless the Group has an unconditional
right to defer settlement of the liability for at least twelve months after the end of each
reporting period.
(l) Derivative financial instruments and hedging activities
Derivatives are initially recognised at fair value on the date a derivative contract is
entered into and are subsequently remeasured at their fair value. The method of recognising
the resulting gain or loss depends on whether the derivative is designed as a hedging
instrument, and if so, the nature of the item being hedged. The Group designates certain
derivatives as either: (i) hedges of the fair value of recognised assets or liabilities or a
firm commitment (fair value hedge) or (ii) hedges of highly probable forecast transactions
(cash flow hedges).
The Group documents at the inception of the transaction the relationship between hedging
instruments and hedged items, as well as its risk management objectives and strategy for
undertaking various hedge transactions. The Group also documents its assessment, both at hedge
inception and on an ongoing basis, of whether the derivatives that are used in hedging
transactions are highly effective in offsetting changes in fair values or cash flows of hedged
items.
(i) Fair value hedge
Changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and qualify as fair
value hedges are recorded in the consolidated income statement, together with any changes
in the fair value of the hedged asset or liability that are attributable to the hedged
risk.
If the hedge no longer meets the criteria for hedge accounting, the adjustment to
the carrying amount of a hedged item for which the effective interest method is used is
amortised through the consolidated income statement over the period to maturity.
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(ii) Cash flow hedge
The effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives that are
designated and qualify as cash flow hedges are recognised in hedging reserve. The gain or
loss relating to the ineffective portion is recognised immediately in the consolidated
income statement.
Amounts accumulated in hedging reserve are recognised in the consolidated income
statement in the periods when the hedged item affects profit or loss. However, when the
forecast transaction that is hedged results in the recognition of a non-financial asset
(for example, property, plant and equipment), the gains and losses previously deferred in
hedging reserve are transferred from hedging reserve and included in the initial
measurement of the cost of the asset. The deferred amounts are ultimately recognised as
depreciation in case of property, plant and equipment.
When a hedging instrument expires or is sold, or when a hedge no longer meets the
criteria for hedge accounting, any cumulative gain or loss existing in hedging reserve at
that time remains in hedging reserve and is recognised when the forecast transaction is
ultimately recognised in the consolidated income statement. When a forecast transaction
is no longer expected to occur, the cumulative gain or loss that was reported in hedging
reserve is immediately transferred to the consolidated income statement.
Certain derivative instruments do not qualify for hedge accounting. Changes in the
fair value of these derivative instruments are recognised immediately in the consolidated
income statement.
(m) Current and deferred income tax
The tax expense for the year/period comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised
in the consolidated income statement.
The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of the tax laws enacted or
substantially enacted at the end of each reporting period in the countries where the Company
and its subsidiaries and associated companies operate and generate taxable income. Management
periodically evaluates positions taken in tax returns with respect to situations in which
applicable tax regulation is subject to interpretation. It establishes provisions where
appropriate on the basis of amounts expected to be paid to the tax authorities.
Deferred income tax is recognised, using the liability method, on temporary differences
arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the
consolidated financial statements. However, the deferred income tax is not accounted for if it
arises from initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction other than a
business combination and at the time of the transaction affects neither accounting nor taxable
profit or loss. Deferred income tax is determined using tax rates (and laws) that have been
enacted or substantially enacted by the end of reporting period and are expected to apply when
the related deferred income tax asset is realised or the deferred income tax liability is
settled.
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Deferred income tax assets are recognised only to the extent that it is probable
that future taxable profit will be available against which the temporary differences can be
utilised.
Deferred income tax is provided on temporary differences arising on investments in
subsidiaries and associated companies, except where the timing of the reversal of the
temporary difference is controlled by the Group and it is probable that the temporary
difference will not reverse in the foreseeable future.
(n) Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other
short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and
bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities on the
statement of financial position.
(o) Trade payables
Trade payables are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently measured at
amortised cost using the effective interest method.
(p) Provisions
Provisions are recognised when the Group has a present legal or constructive obligation
as a result of past events; it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to
settle the obligation; and the amount has been reliably estimated.
Restructuring provisions comprise lease termination penalties and employee termination
payments. Provisions are not recognised for future operating losses.
Where there are a number of similar obligations, the likelihood that an outflow will be
required in settlement is determined by considering the class of obligations as a whole. A
provision is recognised even if the likelihood of an outflow with respect to any one item
included in the same class of obligations may be small.
Provisions are measured at the present value of the expenditures expected to be required
to settle the obligation using a pre-tax rate that reflects current market assessments of the
time value of money and the risks specific to the obligation. The increase in the provision
due to passage of time is recognised as interest expense.
(q) Employee benefits
(i) Employee leave entitlements
Employee entitlements to annual and long service leaves are recognised when they
accrue to employees. Provisions are made for the estimated liability for annual leave and
long service leave as a result of services rendered by employees up to the end of each
reporting period.
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(ii) Retirement benefits
The Group pays contributions to separate trustee-administered funds on a mandatory
basis. The Group has no further payment obligation once the contributions have been paid.
The contributions are recognised as employee benefit expense when they are due and are
not reduced by contributions forfeited by those employees who leave the scheme prior to
vesting fully in the contribution.
The Groups employees in mainland China are covered by various government sponsored
pension plans. These government agencies are responsible for the pension liabilities to
these employees. The relevant group companies pay monthly contributions to these pension
plans based on certain percentages of the salaries, subject to a certain ceiling. Under
these plans, the Group has no legal or constructive obligation to make further payments
once the required contributions have been paid. Contributions to these plans are expensed
as incurred.
The Groups overseas employees are entitled to participate in a number of defined
contribution pension schemes, the assets of which are generally held in separate
trustee-administered funds. The pension schemes are generally funded by payments from
employees and by the relevant group companies.
(iii) Bonus plans
Provisions for bonus plan due wholly within twelve months after the end of each
reporting period are recognised where contractually obliged or where there is a past
practice that has created a constructive obligation.
(iv) Share-based compensation
For shares granted to the employees, the fair value of the employee services
received in exchange for the grant of the shares is recognised as an expense. The total
amount to be expensed over the vesting period is determined by reference to the fair
value of the shares granted. At the end of each reporting period, the Group revises its
estimates of the number of shares that are expected to vest. It recognises the impact of
the revision of original estimates, if any, in the consolidated income statement, with a
corresponding adjustment to equity.
(v) Other benefits
The Groups employees in mainland China are also entitled to participate in various
government sponsored medical insurance plan and housing funds. The relevant group
companies pay monthly contributions to these funds based on certain percentages of the
salaries. The Groups liability in respect of these funds is limited to the contributions
paid. Contributions to these plans are expensed as incurred.
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(r) Government grants
Grants from government are recognised at their fair value where there is a reasonable
assurance that the grant will be received and the Group will comply with all attached
conditions.
Government grants relating to costs are deferred and recognised in the consolidated
income statement over the period necessary to match them with the costs that they are intended
to compensate.
Government grants relating to the purchase of property, plant and equipment are included
in non-current liabilities as deferred government grants and are credited to the consolidated
income statement on a straight line basis over the expected lives of the related assets.
(s) Share capital
Shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of
new shares are shown in equity as a deduction, net of tax, from the net proceeds.
Where any group company purchases the Companys equity share capital, the consideration
paid, including any directly attributable incremental costs (net of income taxes) is deducted
from equity attributable to the Companys equity holders until the shares are cancelled or
reissued. Where such shares are subsequently reissued, any consideration received, net of any
directly attributable incremental transaction costs and the related income tax effects, is
included in equity attributable to the Companys equity holders.
(t) Financial liabilities put option
Financial liabilities are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently measured at
amortised cost using the effective interest method. The accretion of the discount on the
financial liability should be recognised as finance costs in the consolidated income
statement. Adjustments to the liability for the contingent consideration other than accretion
of discount are recognised against goodwill including revision of cash flow estimates.
(u) Revenue recognition
Revenue comprises the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for the sale
of goods in the ordinary course of the Groups activities. Revenue is shown net of value-added
tax, returns, rebates and discounts and after eliminating sales within the Group.
Sales of goods are recognised when a group entity has delivered products to the customer,
the customer has accepted the products and collectability of related receivables is reasonably
assured.
Dividend income is recognised when the right to receive payment is established.
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(v) Interest income
Interest income is recognised on a time proportion basis, using the effective interest method.
(w) Foreign currency translation
(i) Functional and presentation currency
Items included in the financial statements of each of the Groups entities are
measured using the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity
operates (the functional currency). The consolidated financial statements are presented
in HK$ which is the Companys functional and presentation currency.
(ii) Transactions and balances
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the
exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions or valuation where items are
remeasured. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such
transactions and from the translation at year-end exchange rates of monetary assets and
liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in the consolidated income
statement except when deferred in equity as qualifying cash flow hedges.
Foreign exchange gains and losses that relate to borrowings and cash and cash
equivalents are presented in the consolidated income statement within interest income or
finance cost. All other foreign exchange gains and losses are presented in the
consolidated income statement within general and administrative expenses.
Changes in the fair value of monetary securities denominated in foreign currency
classified as available-for-sale are analysed between translation differences resulting
from changes in the amortised cost of the security, and other changes in the carrying
amount of the security. Translation differences related to changes in the amortised cost
are recognised in profit or loss, and other changes in the carrying amount are recognised
in equity.
Translation differences on non-monetary financial assets and liabilities such as
equities held at fair value through profit or loss are reported as part of the fair value
gain or loss. Translation differences on non-monetary financial assets such as equities
classified as available-for-sale are included in the available-for-sale reserve in
equity.
(iii) Group companies
The results and financial position of all the group entities (none of which has the
currency of a hyperinflationary economy) that have a functional currency different from
the presentation currency are translated into the presentation currency as follows:
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rates (unless this average is not a reasonable approximation of the cumulative effect of
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On consolidation, exchange differences arising from the translation of the net
investment in foreign entities, and of borrowings and other currency instruments
designated as hedges of such investments, are taken to owners equity. When a foreign
operation is partially disposed of or sold, such exchange differences that were recorded
in equity are recognised in the consolidated income statement as part of the gain or loss
on sale.
Goodwill and fair value adjustments arising on the acquisition of a foreign entity
are treated as assets and liabilities of the foreign entity and translated at the closing
rate.
(x) Dividend distribution
Dividend distribution to the Companys shareholders is recognised as a liability in the
Groups financial statements in the period in which the dividends are approved by the
Companys shareholders or directors, where appropriate.
3 Financial risk management
(a) Financial risk factors
The Groups activities expose it to a variety of financial risks: foreign exchange risk,
credit risk, liquidity risk and cash flow and fair value interest-rate risk. The Groups
overall risk management programme focuses on the unpredictability of financial markets and
seeks to minimise potential adverse effects on the Groups financial performance. The Group
uses derivative financial instruments to hedge certain risk exposures.
(i) Foreign exchange risk
The Group operates principally in Hong Kong and mainland China and is exposed to
foreign exchange risk arising from various currency exposures, primarily with respect to
the US Dollar (US$) and Renminbi (RMB). Foreign exchange risk arises from future
commercial transactions, recognised assets and liabilities and net investments in foreign
operations. The Group attempts to minimise its foreign exchange risk exposure through
payment of operating costs and maintenance of borrowings at a balanced mix of major
currencies.
In addition, the conversion of RMB into foreign currencies is subject to the rules
and regulations of the foreign exchange controls promulgated by the Chinese government.
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The Group has certain investments in foreign operations, whose net assets are
exposed to foreign currency translation risk. Currency exposure arising from the net
assets of the Groups foreign operations is managed primarily through borrowings
denominated in the relevant foreign currencies.
If RMB had weakened/strengthened by 3.5%, 5.0%, 4.0% and 0.1% against the HK$ with
all other variables held constant, post-tax profit for the year/period would have been
HK$9,143,000, HK$24,451,000, HK$16,804,000 and HK$100,000 higher/lower respectively for
the years ended 31 December 2006, 2007 and 2008 and nine months ended 30 September 2009
respectively, mainly as a result of foreign exchange losses/gains on translation of
RMB-denominated trade receivables and foreign exchange gains/losses on translation of
RMB-denominated trade payables and borrowings.
If US$ had weakened/strengthened by 0.2%, 0.4%, 0.7% and 0.1% against the HK$ with
all other variables held constant, post-tax profit for the year/period would have been
HK$572,000, HK$2,653,000, HK$13,460,000 and HK$1,942,000 higher/lower respectively for
the years ended 31 December 2006, 2007 and 2008 and nine months ended 30 September 2009, mainly as a result of
foreign exchange losses/gains on translation of US$-denominated trade receivables and foreign
exchange gains/losses on translation of US$-denominated trade payables and borrowings. There
is no significant impact on equity for the years ended 31 December 2006, 2007, 2008 and for
the period ended 30 September 2009.
(ii) Credit risk
The credit risk of the Group mainly arises from cash and cash equivalents and
debtors. The carrying amounts of these balances represent the Groups maximum exposure to
credit risk in relation to financial assets. At 31 December 2006, 2007 and 2008 and 30
September 2009, all the bank deposits are deposited in high quality financial
institutions without significant credit risk.
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APPENDIX VI
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ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
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|
The table below shows the bank deposit balances of the five major banks at 31
December 2006, 2007, 2008 and 30 September 2009. Management does not expect any losses
from non-performance by these banks. The Group has no policy to limit the amount of
credit exposure to any financial institution. |
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At |
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At 31 December |
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30 September |
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|
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|
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2006 |
|
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2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
Counterparty |
|
Rating (i) |
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Bank 1 |
|
Aa1 |
|
|
79,249 |
|
|
|
147,178 |
|
|
|
268,348 |
|
|
|
230,826 |
|
Bank 2 |
|
Aa3 |
|
|
10,863 |
|
|
|
8,756 |
|
|
|
169,273 |
|
|
|
125,495 |
|
Bank 3 |
|
A1 |
|
|
19,941 |
|
|
|
61,034 |
|
|
|
162,303 |
|
|
|
157,753 |
|
Bank 4 |
|
A1 |
|
|
66,902 |
|
|
|
106,732 |
|
|
|
144,979 |
|
|
|
184,715 |
|
Bank 5 |
|
Baa1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
82,654 |
|
Bank 6 |
|
A1 |
|
|
10,771 |
|
|
|
76,187 |
|
|
|
104,461 |
|
|
|
|
|
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|
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|
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
187,726 |
|
|
|
399,887 |
|
|
|
849,364 |
|
|
|
781,443 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
Note (i): |
|
The source of current credit rating is from Moodys. |
The table below shows major debtor balances at 31 December 2006, 2007, 2008 and
30 September 2009.
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At |
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|
At 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
Counterparty |
|
Rating |
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Debtors A (ii) |
|
5A3 |
|
|
156,732 |
|
|
|
297,354 |
|
|
|
213,849 |
|
|
|
261,164 |
|
Debtors B (ii) |
|
4A3 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
28,475 |
|
|
|
27,985 |
|
|
|
61,645 |
|
Debtors C (ii) |
|
3A3 |
|
|
72,349 |
|
|
|
229,850 |
|
|
|
180,920 |
|
|
|
17,605 |
|
Debtors D (iii) |
|
AAA |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,287 |
|
|
|
|
|
Debtors E (iii) |
|
AA- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,644 |
|
Debtors F (iii) |
|
A+ |
|
|
39,883 |
|
|
|
41,770 |
|
|
|
6,808 |
|
|
|
10,914 |
|
Debtors G (iii) |
|
A- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,685 |
|
|
|
19,337 |
|
|
|
19,050 |
|
Debtors H (iii) |
|
BBB |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,266 |
|
|
|
10,418 |
|
|
|
5,592 |
|
Debtors I (iii) |
|
BB+ |
|
|
69,679 |
|
|
|
117,629 |
|
|
|
77,148 |
|
|
|
62,106 |
|
Debtors J (iii) |
|
B+ |
|
|
19,995 |
|
|
|
46,736 |
|
|
|
11,021 |
|
|
|
14,687 |
|
Debtors K (iii) |
|
BB- |
|
|
9,251 |
|
|
|
30,386 |
|
|
|
26,518 |
|
|
|
25,287 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
367,889 |
|
|
|
800,151 |
|
|
|
578,291 |
|
|
|
481,694 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Note (ii): |
|
The source of current credit rating is from Dun & Bradstreet. |
|
Note (iii): |
|
The source of current credit rating is from Standard & Poors. |
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|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
In order to minimise the credit risk to debtors, the Group has delegated a
credit control team to be responsible for determination of credit limits, credit
approvals and other monitoring procedures to ensure that follow-up action is taken to
recover overdue debts. In addition, the Group reviews the recoverable amount of each
individual trade debt at the end of each reporting period to ensure that adequate
impairment losses are made for irrecoverable amounts.
As at 31 December 2006, 2007, 2008 and 30 September 2009, the credit quality of
financial assets which include bank balances and debtors are neither past due nor
impaired by making reference to the counterpartys default history. The trade debtors
have no history of default in recent years.
(iii) Liquidity risk
Cash flow forecasting is performed in the operating entities of the Group and
aggregated by Group finance. Group finance monitors rolling forecast of the Groups
liquidity requirements to ensure it has sufficient cash to meet operational needs while
maintaining sufficient headroom on its undrawn committed borrowing facilities at all
times so that the Group does not breach borrowing limits or covenants on any of its
borrowing facilities. Such forecasting takes into consideration the Groups debt
financing plans, covenant compliance and external regulatory or legal requirements, for
example, currency restrictions.
Surplus cash held by the operating entities over and above balance required for
working capital management are transferred to the Groups treasury. Group treasury
invests surplus cash in interest bearing current accounts and time deposits to provide
sufficient headroom as determined by the above-mentioned forecasts. The table below
analyses the Groups financial assets held at 30 September 2009 for managing liquidity
risk.
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|
|
|
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Between |
|
|
Between |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Within |
|
|
1 and |
|
|
2 and |
|
|
Over |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1 year |
|
|
2 years |
|
|
5 years |
|
|
5 years |
|
|
Total |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At 30 September 2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Debtors |
|
|
1,035,016 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,035,016 |
|
Cash and bank balances |
|
|
943,468 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
943,468 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,978,484 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,978,484 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The table below analyses the Groups financial liabilities into relevant
maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the end of each reporting period to
the contractual maturity date. The amounts disclosed in the table are the contractual
undiscounted cash flows, except for the non-interest bearing current liabilities, which
are disclosed at their fair values. The difference between the amounts disclosed on the
consolidated statement of financial position and the table below represents the derivative
financial instruments that are calculated at the net-settled amount, interest elements
that have been included in borrowings and long-term other payables
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|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
which are calculated based on the amounts of the borrowings and long-term other payables
held at 31 December 2006, 2007 and 2008 and 30 September 2009 without taking into account of
future issues and a floating-rate interest which is estimated using applicable interest rate
at respective end of reporting period.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Between |
|
|
Between |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Within |
|
|
1 and |
|
|
2 and |
|
|
Over |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1 year |
|
|
2 years |
|
|
5 years |
|
|
5 years |
|
|
Total |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At 31 December 2006 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Creditors and accruals |
|
|
800,030 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
800,030 |
|
Amount due to a subsidiary of minority shareholder |
|
|
63,359 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
63,359 |
|
Amounts due to associated companies |
|
|
120,742 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
120,742 |
|
Amounts due to related parties |
|
|
709,598 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
709,598 |
|
Borrowings |
|
|
1,094,408 |
|
|
|
301,114 |
|
|
|
506,801 |
|
|
|
14,086 |
|
|
|
1,916,409 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,788,137 |
|
|
|
301,114 |
|
|
|
506,801 |
|
|
|
14,086 |
|
|
|
3,610,138 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At 31 December 2007 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Creditors and accruals |
|
|
1,428,268 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,428,268 |
|
Amount due to a subsidiary of minority shareholder |
|
|
29,367 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
29,367 |
|
Amounts due to associated companies |
|
|
150,669 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
150,669 |
|
Borrowings |
|
|
1,056,941 |
|
|
|
527,472 |
|
|
|
1,338,753 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,923,166 |
|
Amount due to a minority shareholder |
|
|
343 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
343 |
|
Financial liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
393,823 |
|
|
|
393,823 |
|
Long-term other payables |
|
|
2,482 |
|
|
|
6,081 |
|
|
|
124,020 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
132,583 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,668,070 |
|
|
|
533,553 |
|
|
|
1,462,773 |
|
|
|
393,823 |
|
|
|
5,058,219 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-VI-39-
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Between |
|
|
Between |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Within |
|
|
1 and |
|
|
2 and |
|
|
Over |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1 year |
|
|
2 years |
|
|
5 years |
|
|
5 years |
|
|
Total |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At 31 December 2008 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Creditors and accruals |
|
|
1,467,106 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,467,106 |
|
Derivative financial
instruments |
|
|
12,185 |
|
|
|
6,491 |
|
|
|
6,675 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
25,351 |
|
Amount due to a subsidiary
of minority shareholder |
|
|
16,828 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
16,828 |
|
Amounts due to associated
companies |
|
|
121,595 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
121,595 |
|
Borrowings |
|
|
912,291 |
|
|
|
565,979 |
|
|
|
2,277,395 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,755,665 |
|
Amount due to a minority
shareholder |
|
|
60,466 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
60,466 |
|
Financial liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
190,587 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
190,587 |
|
Long-term other payables |
|
|
810 |
|
|
|
15,817 |
|
|
|
61,064 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
77,691 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,591,281 |
|
|
|
588,287 |
|
|
|
2,535,721 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,715,289 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At 30 September 2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Creditors and accruals |
|
|
1,183,508 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,183,508 |
|
Derivative financial
instruments |
|
|
8,084 |
|
|
|
6,126 |
|
|
|
2,938 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
17,148 |
|
Amount due to a subsidiary
of minority shareholder |
|
|
25,848 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
25,848 |
|
Amounts due to associated
companies |
|
|
140,595 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
140,595 |
|
Borrowings |
|
|
716,860 |
|
|
|
1,247,403 |
|
|
|
1,802,646 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,766,909 |
|
Financial liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
196,806 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
196,806 |
|
Long-term other payables |
|
|
21 |
|
|
|
23,267 |
|
|
|
1,780 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
25,068 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,074,916 |
|
|
|
1,276,796 |
|
|
|
2,004,170 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,355,882 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
The table below analyses the Groups derivative financial instruments held at
30 September 2009 that will be settled on a gross basis into relevant maturity groupings
based on the remaining period at the balance sheet to the contractual maturity date. The
amounts disclosed in the table are the contractual undiscounted cash flows. Balances due
within 12 months equal their carrying balances as the impact of discounting is not
significant.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Between |
|
|
Between |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Within |
|
|
1 and |
|
|
2 and |
|
|
Over |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1 year |
|
|
2 years |
|
|
5 years |
|
|
5 years |
|
|
Total |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At 30 September 2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forward foreign exchange
contracts cash flow
hedges: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outflow |
|
|
(5,114 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(174,541 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(179,655 |
) |
Inflow |
|
|
5,517 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
196,794 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
202,311 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(iv) Cash flow and fair value interest-rate risk
The Groups interest-rate risk mainly arises from borrowings. Borrowings issued at
variable rates expose the Group to cash flow interest-rate risk. Other than borrowings,
the Group has no significant interest-bearing assets and liabilities. Accordingly, the
Groups income and operating cash flows, other than finance costs, are substantially
independent of changes in market interest rates.
The Group aims to maintain a suitable mixture of fixed rate and floating rate
borrowings in order to stabilise interest costs despite rate movements. Interest rate
hedging ratio is determined after taking into consideration of general market trend, the
Groups cash flow patterns and interest coverage ratio. The Group uses interest rate swaps
to hedge exposures or to modify the interest rate characteristics of its borrowings. At 31
December 2008 and 30 September 2009, the Group has interest rate swap contracts to hedge
certain of the Groups borrowings amounting to US$100 million with fixed interest rates.
The Group analyses its interest rate exposure on a dynamic basis. Various scenarios
are simulated taking into consideration refinancing, renewal of existing positions and
alternative financing. Based on these scenarios, the Group calculates the impact on income
statement of a defined interest rate shift. For each simulation, the same interest rate
shift is used for all currencies. The scenarios are run only for liabilities that
represent the major interest-bearing positions.
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|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
Based on the simulations performed, the impact on income statement of a 10
basis-point shift would be a maximum increase of HK$1,775,000, HK$2,699,000, HK$2,895,000
and HK$2,137,000 or decrease of HK$1,775,000, HK$2,699,000, HK$2,895,000 and
HK$2,137,000, for the years ended 31 December 2006, 2007 and 2008 and nine months period
ended 30 September 2009 respectively.
(b) Capital risk management
The Groups objectives when managing capital are to safeguard the Groups ability to
continue as a going concern in order to provide returns for shareholders and benefits for
other stakeholders and to maintain an optimal capital structure to reduce the cost of capital.
In order to maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Group will monitor the
operating cash flow generated from operations and available banking facilities to match its
capital expenditures and dividend outflow payments.
The Group monitors capital on the basis of the gearing ratio. This ratio is calculated as
net debt divided by total capital. Net debt is calculated as total borrowings less cash and
bank balances. Total capital is calculated as equity, as shown in the consolidated
statements of financial position.
The Groups strategy was to maintain a solid capital base to support the operations and
development of its business in the long term. Management considers a gearing ratio of not more
than 100% as solid and reasonable. The table below analyses the Groups capital structure at
31 December 2006, 2007, 2008 and 30 September 2009:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At |
|
|
|
At 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total borrowings |
|
|
1,775,307 |
|
|
|
2,699,174 |
|
|
|
3,635,635 |
|
|
|
3,600,673 |
|
Less: cash and bank balances
(Note 25)
|
|
|
(211,150 |
) |
|
|
(418,192 |
) |
|
|
(889,773 |
) |
|
|
(951,865 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net debt |
|
|
1,564,157 |
|
|
|
2,280,982 |
|
|
|
2,745,862 |
|
|
|
2,648,808 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total capital |
|
|
937,727 |
|
|
|
2,822,806 |
|
|
|
3,203,939 |
|
|
|
3,477,114 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gearing ratio |
|
|
167 |
% |
|
|
81 |
% |
|
|
86 |
% |
|
|
76 |
% |
The increase in net debt during 2007 resulted primarily from the acquisition of 80% of
the issued share capital of Aspocomp Asia Limited and its subsidiaries in November 2007.
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|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
The increase in net debt during 2008 resulted primarily from the increase in
borrowings to finance the purchases of property, plant and equipment.
The decrease in net debt during 2009 resulted primarily from the decrease in borrowings
through repayment.
(c) Fair value estimation
Effective 1 January 2009, the Group adopted the amendment to HKFRS 7 for financial
instruments that are measured in the statement of financial position at fair value, this
requires disclosure of fair value measurements by level of the following fair value
measurement hierarchy:
|
|
|
Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (level 1). |
|
|
|
|
Inputs other than quoted prices included within level 1 that are observable for the asset or
liability, either directly (that is, as prices) or indirectly (that is, derived from prices)
(level 2). |
|
|
|
|
Inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (that is,
unobservable inputs) (level 3). |
The following table presents the Groups assets and liabilities that are measured at fair
value at the end of the reporting period.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At 30 September |
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Assets |
|
|
|
|
Level 2 |
|
|
|
|
Derivative financial instruments |
|
|
22,796 |
|
Level 3 |
|
|
|
|
Available-for-sale financial asset |
|
|
17,714 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total assets |
|
|
40,510 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Liabilities |
|
|
|
|
Level 2 |
|
|
|
|
Derivative financial instruments |
|
|
15,967 |
|
|
|
|
|
The fair value of financial instruments that are not traded in an active market is
determined by using valuation techniques. These valuation techniques maximise the use of
observable market data where it is available and rely as little as possible on entity specific
estimates. If all significant inputs required to fair value an instrument are observable, the
instrument is included in level 2.
-VI-43-
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
If one or more of the significant inputs is not based on observable market data. The
instrument is included in level 3.
Specific valuation techniques used to value financial instruments include:
|
(i) |
|
The fair value of interest rate swaps is calculated as the present value of the estimated
future cash flows based on observable yield curve. |
|
|
(ii) |
|
The fair value of forward foreign exchange contracts is determined using forward exchange
rates at the end of reporting period, with the resulting value discounted back to present
value. |
|
|
(iii) |
|
Enterprise value calculation method is used to determine the fair value for the
available-for-sale financial asset which use an average of the latest two years earnings
before interest, tax and depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) extracted from the latest
unaudited financial results of the security and an enterprise value
multiplier of 5.5 times. The enterprise value multiplier used is within the range of the multiplier of similar
companies within the same industry. |
4 Critical accounting estimates and judgements
Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience
and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable
under the circumstances.
The Group makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future. The resulting accounting
estimates will, by definition, seldom equal the related actual results. The estimates and
assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying
amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are discussed below.
(a) Useful lives of property, plant and equipment
The Groups management determines the estimated useful lives and related depreciation
charges for its property, plant and equipment. This estimate is based on the historical
experience of the actual useful lives of property, plant and equipment of similar nature and
functions. It could change significantly as a result of technical innovations and competitor
actions in response to severe industry cycles. Management will increase the depreciation
charge where useful lives are less than previously estimated lives, or it will write-off or
write-down technically obsolete or non-strategic assets that have been abandoned or sold.
-VI-44-
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
(b) Impairment of non-financial assets
Property, plant and equipment, leasehold land and land use rights, and intangible assets
(other than goodwill) are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances
indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable, and goodwill is tested annually for
impairment in accordance with accounting policy stated in Note 2(f). The recoverable amounts
are determined based on value-in-use calculations or market valuations. These calculations
require the use of judgement and estimates.
Management judgement is required in the area of asset impairment particularly in
assessing: (i) whether an event has occurred that may indicate that the related asset value
may not be recoverable; (ii) whether the carrying value of an asset can be supported by the
recoverable amount, being the higher of fair value less costs to sell or net present value of
future cash flows which are estimated based upon the continued use of the asset in the
business; and (iii) the appropriate key assumptions to be applied in preparing cash flow
projections including whether these cash flow projections are discounted using an appropriate
rate. Changing the assumptions selected by management in assessing impairment, including the
discount rates or the growth rate assumptions in the cash flow projections, could materially
affect the net present value used in the impairment test and as a result affect the Groups
financial position and results of operations. If there is a significant adverse change in the
projected performance and resulting future cash flow projections, it may be necessary to take
an impairment charge to the consolidated income statement.
(c) Provision for impairment of trade and other receivables
The Group makes provision for impairment of trade and other receivables based on an
assessment of the recoverability of these receivables. Provisions are applied to trade and
other receivables where events or changes in circumstances indicate that the balances may not
be collectible. The identification of impairment of trade and other receivables requires the
use of judgement and estimates. Where the expectation is different from the original estimate,
such difference will impact the carrying value of receivables and provision for impairment
losses in the period in which such estimate has been changed.
(d) Net realisable values of inventories
Inventories are carried at the lower of cost and net realisable value. The cost of
inventories is written down to net realisable value when there is an objective evidence that
the cost of inventories may not be recoverable. The cost of inventories may not be recoverable
if those inventories are damaged, if they have become wholly or partially obsolete, or if
their selling prices have declined. The cost of inventories may also not be recoverable if the
estimated costs to be incurred to make the sale have increased. The amount written off to the
consolidated income statement is the difference between the carrying value and net realisable
value of the inventories. In determining whether the cost of inventories can be recoverable,
significant judgement is required. In making this judgement, the Group evaluates, among other
factors, the duration and extent by all means to which the amount will be recovered.
-VI-45-
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
(e) Present value of financial liabilities
The Group management determines the estimated redemption value of the financial
liabilities by using a predetermined formula based on the put option agreement described in
Note 31. This formula requires the use of estimates and assumptions which are described in
Note 31. Any changes in these assumptions will impact the present value determined and the
amount recorded in the consolidated statement of financial position.
5 Segment information
The chief operating decision-makers have been identified as the Executive Directors. The
Executive Directors review the Groups internal reporting in order to assess performance and
allocate resources. The Executive Directors have determined the operating segments based on
these reports. The Executive Directors consider the business from product perspective. The
Executive Directors assess the performance of two main business segments: (i) manufacturing
and distribution of PCB including but not limited to provision of circuit design,
quick-turn-around services and drilling and routing services; and (ii) manufacturing and
distribution of prepreg and laminate.
The Executive Directors assess the performance of the operating segments based on a
measure of operating profit. Interest income, finance costs, share of net profit of associated
companies and income tax expense are not included in the result for each operating segment.
Other information provided to the Executive Directors, except as noted below, is measured in a
manner consistent with that in the financial information.
Revenue consists of sales of (i) PCB; and (ii) prepreg and laminate. Sales between
segements are carried out on terms equivalent to those prevail in arms length transactions.
The revenue from external parties reported to the Executive Directors is measured in a manner
consistent with that in the consolidated income statement.
Segment assets consist primarily of property, plant and equipment, leasehold land and
land use rights, intangible assets, available-for-sale financial assets, derivative financial
instruments, inventories, debtors and prepayments, amounts due from related parties and cash
and bank balances. They exclude items such as interests in associated companies, deferred tax
assets and taxation recoverable, which are managed by the head office.
Segment liabilities comprise operating liabilities. They excluded items such as amounts
due to associated companies and related parties, deferred tax liabilities, dividend payable
and taxation payable.
-VI-46-
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
Information regarding the Groups reportable segments as provided to the Executive
Directors for the purposes of resources allocation and assessment of segment performance is
set out below:
Segment results, assets and liabilities
|
|
The segment results for the years/periods are as follows: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine months ended |
|
|
|
Year ended 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(unaudited) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenue/turnover |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
PCB |
|
|
2,838,773 |
|
|
|
4,108,638 |
|
|
|
5,212,437 |
|
|
|
3,930,212 |
|
|
|
3,505,389 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pre
preg and laminate |
|
|
512,466 |
|
|
|
663,943 |
|
|
|
759,302 |
|
|
|
604,195 |
|
|
|
475,026 |
|
Inter-segment revenue |
|
|
(210,841 |
) |
|
|
(282,319 |
) |
|
|
(345,288 |
) |
|
|
(264,909 |
) |
|
|
(279,524 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Subtotal for
Prepreg and laminate |
|
|
301,625 |
|
|
|
381,624 |
|
|
|
414,014 |
|
|
|
339,286 |
|
|
|
195,502 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total revenue/ turnover |
|
|
3,140,398 |
|
|
|
4,490,262 |
|
|
|
5,626,451 |
|
|
|
4,269,498 |
|
|
|
3,700,891 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Segment results |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
PCB |
|
|
412,303 |
|
|
|
448,462 |
|
|
|
693,667 |
|
|
|
570,831 |
|
|
|
294,151 |
|
Prepreg and laminate |
|
|
57,864 |
|
|
|
48,792 |
|
|
|
(14,396 |
) |
|
|
22,291 |
|
|
|
21,330 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
470,167 |
|
|
|
497,254 |
|
|
|
679,271 |
|
|
|
593,122 |
|
|
|
315,481 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss on
share reform of an associated company |
|
|
(52,237 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest income |
|
|
6,034 |
|
|
|
27,300 |
|
|
|
5,095 |
|
|
|
3,730 |
|
|
|
1,324 |
|
Finance costs |
|
|
(88,171 |
) |
|
|
(109,737 |
) |
|
|
(132,011 |
) |
|
|
(96,791 |
) |
|
|
(64,057 |
) |
Share of net profit of
associated companies |
|
|
97,849 |
|
|
|
107,858 |
|
|
|
33,577 |
|
|
|
75,278 |
|
|
|
50,735 |
|
Income tax expense |
|
|
(48,718 |
) |
|
|
(72,116 |
) |
|
|
(77,387 |
) |
|
|
(81,929 |
) |
|
|
(53,078 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Profit for the year/period |
|
|
384,924 |
|
|
|
450,559 |
|
|
|
508,545 |
|
|
|
493,410 |
|
|
|
250,405 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-VI-47-
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
The segment assets and liabilities at the end of the years/period are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At |
|
|
|
At 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Segment assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
PCB |
|
|
3,553,250 |
|
|
|
6,455,973 |
|
|
|
7,529,187 |
|
|
|
7,482,444 |
|
Prepreg and laminate |
|
|
440,968 |
|
|
|
563,084 |
|
|
|
660,030 |
|
|
|
590,738 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,994,218 |
|
|
|
7,019,057 |
|
|
|
8,189,217 |
|
|
|
8,073,182 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Associated companies |
|
|
441,409 |
|
|
|
579,543 |
|
|
|
620,573 |
|
|
|
635,563 |
|
Deferred tax assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
13,124 |
|
|
|
32,682 |
|
|
|
42,935 |
|
Taxation recoverable |
|
|
2,220 |
|
|
|
6,090 |
|
|
|
21,820 |
|
|
|
25,537 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total assets |
|
|
4,437,847 |
|
|
|
7,617,814 |
|
|
|
8,864,292 |
|
|
|
8,777,217 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Segment liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
PCB |
|
|
2,994,694 |
|
|
|
4,268,289 |
|
|
|
5,293,837 |
|
|
|
4,836,369 |
|
Prepreg and laminate |
|
|
353,600 |
|
|
|
268,915 |
|
|
|
137,397 |
|
|
|
176,359 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,348,294 |
|
|
|
4,537,204 |
|
|
|
5,431,234 |
|
|
|
5,012,728 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Associated companies |
|
|
120,742 |
|
|
|
150,669 |
|
|
|
121,595 |
|
|
|
140,595 |
|
Deferred tax liabilities |
|
|
14,219 |
|
|
|
81,483 |
|
|
|
97,081 |
|
|
|
92,730 |
|
Dividend payable |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
29,460 |
|
Taxation payable |
|
|
16,865 |
|
|
|
25,652 |
|
|
|
10,443 |
|
|
|
24,590 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities |
|
|
3,500,120 |
|
|
|
4,795,008 |
|
|
|
5,660,353 |
|
|
|
5,300,103 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-VI-48-
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI `
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
Other segment items included in the consolidated income statement are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine months ended |
|
|
|
Year ended 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(unaudited) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital expenditures |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
PCB |
|
|
665,753 |
|
|
|
2,119,814 |
|
|
|
1,357,112 |
|
|
|
1,058,114 |
|
|
|
259,637 |
|
Prepreg and laminate |
|
|
19,494 |
|
|
|
170,288 |
|
|
|
52,069 |
|
|
|
42,015 |
|
|
|
8,579 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total capital expenditures |
|
|
685,247 |
|
|
|
2,290,102 |
|
|
|
1,409,181 |
|
|
|
1,100,129 |
|
|
|
268,216 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation of property,
plant and equipment
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
PCB |
|
|
200,264 |
|
|
|
278,663 |
|
|
|
421,325 |
|
|
|
309,313 |
|
|
|
363,413 |
|
Prepreg and laminate |
|
|
8,506 |
|
|
|
13,097 |
|
|
|
20,380 |
|
|
|
13,048 |
|
|
|
23,671 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total depreciation of
property, plant and
equipment |
|
|
208,770 |
|
|
|
291,760 |
|
|
|
441,705 |
|
|
|
322,361 |
|
|
|
387,084 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amortisation of leasehold
land and land use rights
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
PCB |
|
|
1,876 |
|
|
|
2,167 |
|
|
|
3,600 |
|
|
|
2,688 |
|
|
|
2,730 |
|
Prepreg and laminate |
|
|
596 |
|
|
|
737 |
|
|
|
753 |
|
|
|
564 |
|
|
|
567 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total amortisation of
leasehold land and
land use rights |
|
|
2,472 |
|
|
|
2,904 |
|
|
|
4,353 |
|
|
|
3,252 |
|
|
|
3,297 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amortisation of intangible
assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
PCB |
|
|
1,170 |
|
|
|
1,337 |
|
|
|
2,991 |
|
|
|
2,513 |
|
|
|
878 |
|
Prepreg and laminate |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total amortisation of
intangible assets |
|
|
1,170 |
|
|
|
1,337 |
|
|
|
2,991 |
|
|
|
2,513 |
|
|
|
878 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-VI-49-
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine months ended |
|
|
|
Year ended 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(unaudited) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Impairment of property,
plant and equipment
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
PCB |
|
|
|
|
|
|
10,612 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,419 |
|
Prepreg and laminate |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total impairment of
property, plant and
equipment |
|
|
|
|
|
|
10,612 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,419 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Impairment of intangible
assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
PCB |
|
|
55 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
19,860 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Prepreg and laminate |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total impairment of
intangible assets |
|
|
55 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
19,860 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Provision for/
(written-back of) bad
and doubtful debts
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
PCB |
|
|
15,818 |
|
|
|
6,587 |
|
|
|
(1,638 |
) |
|
|
2,754 |
|
|
|
2,253 |
|
Prepreg and laminate |
|
|
192 |
|
|
|
149 |
|
|
|
27 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total provision for/
(written-back of) bad
and doubtful debts |
|
|
16,010 |
|
|
|
6,736 |
|
|
|
(1,611 |
) |
|
|
2,754 |
|
|
|
2,253 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Provision for/
(written-back of)
inventories
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
PCB |
|
|
12,264 |
|
|
|
12,572 |
|
|
|
6,646 |
|
|
|
5,550 |
|
|
|
(2,315 |
) |
Prepreg and laminate |
|
|
(81 |
) |
|
|
1,026 |
|
|
|
997 |
|
|
|
361 |
|
|
|
272 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total provision for/
(written-back of)
inventories |
|
|
12,183 |
|
|
|
13,598 |
|
|
|
7,643 |
|
|
|
5,911 |
|
|
|
(2,043 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-VI-50-
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
The Groups revenue by geographical locations (the final destination to where the
products are delivered) is as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine months ended |
|
|
|
Year ended 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(unaudited) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mainland China |
|
|
1,959,283 |
|
|
|
3,038,429 |
|
|
|
3,599,620 |
|
|
|
2,683,361 |
|
|
|
2,651,399 |
|
Hong Kong |
|
|
186,272 |
|
|
|
411,155 |
|
|
|
481,912 |
|
|
|
394,698 |
|
|
|
210,242 |
|
North Asia |
|
|
447,602 |
|
|
|
278,155 |
|
|
|
270,265 |
|
|
|
213,151 |
|
|
|
117,861 |
|
North America |
|
|
182,759 |
|
|
|
223,689 |
|
|
|
402,344 |
|
|
|
319,934 |
|
|
|
153,565 |
|
Europe |
|
|
224,517 |
|
|
|
308,387 |
|
|
|
467,434 |
|
|
|
375,891 |
|
|
|
285,427 |
|
Southeast Asia |
|
|
139,965 |
|
|
|
230,447 |
|
|
|
404,876 |
|
|
|
282,463 |
|
|
|
282,397 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total revenue |
|
|
3,140,398 |
|
|
|
4,490,262 |
|
|
|
5,626,451 |
|
|
|
4,269,498 |
|
|
|
3,700,891 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The Groups non-current assets are located in the following geographical areas:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At |
|
|
|
At 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-current assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mainland China |
|
|
1,879,619 |
|
|
|
3,791,484 |
|
|
|
5,119,950 |
|
|
|
5,023,239 |
|
Hong Kong |
|
|
288,291 |
|
|
|
309,356 |
|
|
|
287,513 |
|
|
|
297,466 |
|
Finland |
|
|
|
|
|
|
301,489 |
|
|
|
44,738 |
|
|
|
31,808 |
|
India |
|
|
|
|
|
|
64,447 |
|
|
|
59,318 |
|
|
|
50,758 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
6 Other income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine months ended |
|
|
|
Year ended 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(unaudited) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sales of scrap |
|
|
64,805 |
|
|
|
129,767 |
|
|
|
167,961 |
|
|
|
134,533 |
|
|
|
91,674 |
|
Dividend received from
available-for-sale
financial asset |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,971 |
|
Investment tax credits |
|
|
16,317 |
|
|
|
34,414 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Negative goodwill from
acquisition of minority
interest in a subsidiary
(Note 38(a))
|
|
|
1,108 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income on partial disposal
of a subsidiary
(Note 38(b))
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
41 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tooling charges |
|
|
10,146 |
|
|
|
5,757 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sundries |
|
|
4,769 |
|
|
|
7,071 |
|
|
|
4,534 |
|
|
|
2,836 |
|
|
|
5,264 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
97,145 |
|
|
|
177,050 |
|
|
|
172,495 |
|
|
|
137,369 |
|
|
|
98,909 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investment tax credits represent incentives receivable as a result of the re-investment
of the dividend incomes from subsidiaries and associated companies in mainland China.
7 Share award expenses
In 2007, Su Sih (BVI) Limited (Su Sih), the controlling shareholder of the Company,
through its then wholly-owned subsidiary Total Glory Holdings Limited (Total Glory) granted
134,800,000 shares from Total Glorys shareholding in the Company to the employees and senior
executives of the Group so as to allow them to share in the Groups success and to incentivise
and reward them.
Out of the total 134,800,000 shares, 105,448,000 shares are not subject to any vesting
conditions whereas 29,352,000 shares were then subject to certain vesting conditions. For the
years ended 31 December 2007 and 2008 and nine months periods ended 30 September 2008 and
2009, out of the 29,352,000 shares which are subject to vesting conditions, nil, 4,752,000,
4,239,000 (unaudited) and 5,209,000 shares were forfeited and returned to Total Glory
respectively. Accordingly, based on the offer price of HK$2.25 per share, share award expenses
of nil, approximately HK$5.5 million, HK$3.7 million (unaudited) and HK$0.1 million were
credited to the consolidated income statement for the years ended 31 December 2007 and 2008
and nine months periods ended 30 September 2008 and 2009
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|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
respectively. In addition, those granted shares which are subject to the vesting conditions
and based on the offer price of HK$2.25 per share, net share award expenses of HK$17.2 million,
HK$11.7 million, HK$9.2 million (unaudited) and HK$10.8 million were charged to the consolidated
income statement for the years ended 31 December 2007 and 2008 and nine months periods ended 30
September 2008 and 2009 respectively.
In respect of 105,448,000 shares granted in 2007 which are not subject to any vesting
conditions, all of them were vested in 2007 and HK$237.3 million was charged to the
consolidated income statement for the year ended 31 December 2007. No share award expense was
charged to the consolidated income statement for the year ended 31 December 2008 and nine
months periods ended
30 September 2008 and 2009 in relation to those granted shares which are not subject to any vesting
conditions.
For the share award expenses charged for the years ended 31 December 2006, 2007 and 2008
and nine months periods ended 30 September 2008 and 2009, corresponding amounts were credited
as an employee share-based compensation reserve under equity in the financial statements of
the Company.
8 Employee benefit expenses (including directors emoluments)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine months ended |
|
|
|
Year ended 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(unaudited) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Wages and salaries |
|
|
400,923 |
|
|
|
590,904 |
|
|
|
753,804 |
|
|
|
565,545 |
|
|
|
554,080 |
|
Share award expenses (Note 7)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
254,502 |
|
|
|
11,661 |
|
|
|
9,198 |
|
|
|
10,772 |
|
Retirement benefit costs |
|
|
18,146 |
|
|
|
22,927 |
|
|
|
33,292 |
|
|
|
24,062 |
|
|
|
20,263 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
419,069 |
|
|
|
868,333 |
|
|
|
798,757 |
|
|
|
598,805 |
|
|
|
585,115 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The Group participates in employee social security plans, including pension, medical and
other welfare benefits organised by the municipal government in mainland China in accordance
with relevant regulations. Contributions are calculated based on certain percentages of the
total salary costs of employees, subject to certain ceilings. The assets of the plans are held
separately by the municipal government, which is responsible for the entire pension
obligations payable to the retired employees. The Group has no other obligations except for
making these specific contributions to the plans.
The Group also operates a defined contribution scheme in accordance with the requirements
of the Mandatory Provident Fund Ordinance for all eligible employees in Hong Kong.
Contributions to the scheme are calculated based on certain percentage of the applicable
salary costs or pre-determined fixed sums. The assets of the scheme are held under separate
independent trust funds.
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|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
(a) Directors emoluments
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine months ended |
|
|
|
Year ended 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(unaudited) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fees |
|
|
145 |
|
|
|
1,314 |
|
|
|
1,200 |
|
|
|
900 |
|
|
|
900 |
|
Other emoluments |
|
|
13,412 |
|
|
|
173,268 |
|
|
|
26,966 |
|
|
|
19,396 |
|
|
|
15,513 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
13,557 |
|
|
|
174,582 |
|
|
|
28,166 |
|
|
|
20,296 |
|
|
|
16,413 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The remuneration of every director of the Company for the year ended 31 December 2006 is
set out below:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Employer's |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Share |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
contribution |
|
|
|
|
|
|
award |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Discretionary |
|
|
Other |
|
|
to pension |
|
|
|
|
Name of director |
|
expenses |
|
|
Fees |
|
|
Salary |
|
|
bonuses |
|
|
benefits |
|
|
scheme |
|
|
Total |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
(Note 7) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tang Hsiang Chien |
|
|
|
|
|
|
73 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
73 |
|
Tang Chung Yen, Tom |
|
|
|
|
|
|
36 |
|
|
|
3,491 |
|
|
|
1,046 |
|
|
|
1,042 |
|
|
|
148 |
|
|
|
5,763 |
|
Tang Ying Ming, Mai |
|
|
|
|
|
|
36 |
|
|
|
3,327 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
143 |
|
|
|
3,506 |
|
Chung Tai Keung, Canice |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,897 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,209 |
|
|
|
109 |
|
|
|
4,215 |
|
Leung Kwan Yuen, Andrew |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Lee Eugene |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Li Ka Cheung, Eric |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
145 |
|
|
|
9,715 |
|
|
|
1,046 |
|
|
|
2,251 |
|
|
|
400 |
|
|
|
13,557 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-VI-54-
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
The remuneration of every director of the Company for the year ended 31 December
2007 is set out below:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Employers |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Share |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
contribution |
|
|
|
|
|
|
award |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Discretionary |
|
|
Other |
|
|
to pension |
|
|
|
|
Name of director |
|
expenses |
|
|
Fees |
|
|
Salary |
|
|
bonuses |
|
|
benefits |
|
|
scheme |
|
|
Total |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
(Note 7) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tang Hsiang Chien |
|
|
|
|
|
|
75 |
|
|
|
4,200 |
|
|
|
300 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
180 |
|
|
|
4,755 |
|
Tang Chung Yen, Tom |
|
|
|
|
|
|
38 |
|
|
|
6,300 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
270 |
|
|
|
6,608 |
|
Tang Ying Ming, Mai |
|
|
|
|
|
|
38 |
|
|
|
5,320 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
228 |
|
|
|
5,586 |
|
Chung Tai Keung, Canice |
|
|
149,400 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,920 |
|
|
|
1,230 |
|
|
|
1,680 |
|
|
|
240 |
|
|
|
156,470 |
|
Leung Kwan Yuen, Andrew |
|
|
|
|
|
|
349 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
349 |
|
Lee Eugene |
|
|
|
|
|
|
465 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
465 |
|
Li Ka Cheung, Eric |
|
|
|
|
|
|
349 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
349 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
149,400 |
|
|
|
1,314 |
|
|
|
19,740 |
|
|
|
1,530 |
|
|
|
1,680 |
|
|
|
918 |
|
|
|
174,582 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The remuneration of every director of the Company for the year ended 31 December
2008 is set out below:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Employers |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Share |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
contribution |
|
|
|
|
|
|
award |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Discretionary |
|
|
Other |
|
|
to pension |
|
|
|
|
Name of director |
|
expenses |
|
|
Fees |
|
|
Salary |
|
|
bonuses |
|
|
benefits |
|
|
scheme |
|
|
Total |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
(Note 7) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tang Hsiang Chien |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,130 |
|
|
|
1,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
177 |
|
|
|
5,307 |
|
Tang Chung Yen, Tom |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,195 |
|
|
|
1,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
266 |
|
|
|
7,461 |
|
Tang Ying Ming, Mai |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,231 |
|
|
|
1,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
224 |
|
|
|
6,455 |
|
Chung Tai Keung, Canice |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,647 |
|
|
|
2,000 |
|
|
|
1,860 |
|
|
|
236 |
|
|
|
7,743 |
|
Leung Kwan Yuen, Andrew |
|
|
|
|
|
|
360 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
360 |
|
Lee Eugene |
|
|
|
|
|
|
480 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
480 |
|
Li Ka Cheung, Eric |
|
|
|
|
|
|
360 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
360 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,200 |
|
|
|
19,203 |
|
|
|
5,000 |
|
|
|
1,860 |
|
|
|
903 |
|
|
|
28,166 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-VI-55-
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
The remuneration of every director of the Company for the nine months ended 30
September 2008 (Unaudited) is set out below:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Employers |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Share |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
contribution |
|
|
|
|
|
|
award |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Discretionary |
|
|
Other |
|
|
to pension |
|
|
|
|
Name of director |
|
expenses |
|
|
Fees |
|
|
Salary |
|
|
bonuses |
|
|
benefits |
|
|
scheme |
|
|
Total |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
(Note 7) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tang Hsiang Chien |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,700 |
|
|
|
1,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
135 |
|
|
|
3,835 |
|
Tang Chung Yen, Tom |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,050 |
|
|
|
1,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
203 |
|
|
|
5,253 |
|
Tang Ying Ming, Mai |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,420 |
|
|
|
1,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
171 |
|
|
|
4,591 |
|
Chung Tai Keung, Canice |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,160 |
|
|
|
2,000 |
|
|
|
1,380 |
|
|
|
177 |
|
|
|
5,717 |
|
Leung Kwan Yuen, Andrew |
|
|
|
|
|
|
270 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
270 |
|
Lee Eugene |
|
|
|
|
|
|
360 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
360 |
|
Li Ka Cheung, Eric |
|
|
|
|
|
|
270 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
270 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
900 |
|
|
|
12,330 |
|
|
|
5,000 |
|
|
|
1,380 |
|
|
|
686 |
|
|
|
20,296 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The remuneration of every director of the Company for the nine months ended 30
September 2009 is set out below:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Employers |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Share |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
contribution |
|
|
|
|
|
|
award |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Discretionary |
|
|
Other |
|
|
to pension |
|
|
|
|
Name of director |
|
expenses |
|
|
Fees |
|
|
Salary |
|
|
bonuses |
|
|
benefits |
|
|
scheme |
|
|
Total |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
(Note 7) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tang Hsiang Chien |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,430 |
|
|
|
500 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
122 |
|
|
|
3,052 |
|
Tang Chung Yen, Tom |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,645 |
|
|
|
500 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
182 |
|
|
|
4,327 |
|
Tang Ying Ming, Mai |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,078 |
|
|
|
500 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
154 |
|
|
|
3,732 |
|
Chung Tai Keung, Canice |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,920 |
|
|
|
1,000 |
|
|
|
1,320 |
|
|
|
162 |
|
|
|
4,402 |
|
Leung Kwan Yuen, Andrew |
|
|
|
|
|
|
270 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
270 |
|
Lee Eugene |
|
|
|
|
|
|
360 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
360 |
|
Li Ka Cheung, Eric |
|
|
|
|
|
|
270 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
270 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
900 |
|
|
|
11,073 |
|
|
|
2,500 |
|
|
|
1,320 |
|
|
|
620 |
|
|
|
16,413 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
No directors waived or agreed to waive any emoluments during the years ended 31
December 2006, 2007 and 2008 and nine months ended 30 September 2008 and 2009. No incentive
payment for joining the Group or compensation for loss of office was paid or payable to any
directors during the years ended 31 December 2006, 2007 and 2008 and nine months ended 30
September 2008 and 2009.
-VI-56-
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
(b) Five highest paid individuals
The five individuals whose emoluments were the highest in the Group include three, four,
four, four (unaudited) and four directors for the years ended 31 December 2006, 2007 and 2008
and nine months ended 30 September 2008 and 2009, whose emoluments are reflected in the
analysis presented above. The emoluments payable to the remaining two, one, one, one
(unaudited) and one individual for the years ended 31 December 2006, 2007 and 2008 and nine
months ended 30 September 2008 and 2009 are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine months ended |
|
|
|
Year ended 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(unaudited) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic salaries, bonuses, allowances
and benefits in kind |
|
|
4,432 |
|
|
|
2,380 |
|
|
|
3,686 |
|
|
|
2,910 |
|
|
|
2,337 |
|
Share award expenses (Note 7)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
14,500 |
|
|
|
560 |
|
|
|
420 |
|
|
|
268 |
|
Retirement benefit defined
contribution scheme |
|
|
65 |
|
|
|
43 |
|
|
|
94 |
|
|
|
71 |
|
|
|
14 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,497 |
|
|
|
16,923 |
|
|
|
4,340 |
|
|
|
3,401 |
|
|
|
2,619 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The emoluments fell within the following bands:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
No. of individuals |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine months ended |
|
|
|
Year ended 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(unaudited) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Emolument bands |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Under HK$1,000,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
HK$1,000,001 - HK$1,500,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
HK$1,500,001 - HK$2,000,000 |
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
HK$2,000,001 - HK$2,500,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
HK$2,500,001 - HK$3,000,000 |
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1 |
|
HK$3,000,001 - HK$3,500,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
Over HK$3,500,001 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2 |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-VI-57-
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
9 Expenses by nature
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine months ended |
|
|
|
Year ended 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(unaudited) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Raw materials and consumables used |
|
|
1,568,490 |
|
|
|
2,254,881 |
|
|
|
2,825,665 |
|
|
|
2,209,681 |
|
|
|
1,767,911 |
|
Employee benefit expenses (Note 8)
|
|
|
419,069 |
|
|
|
868,333 |
|
|
|
798,757 |
|
|
|
598,805 |
|
|
|
585,115 |
|
Amortisation of intangible assets |
|
|
1,170 |
|
|
|
1,337 |
|
|
|
2,991 |
|
|
|
2,513 |
|
|
|
878 |
|
Amortisation of leasehold land and land use rights |
|
|
2,472 |
|
|
|
2,904 |
|
|
|
4,353 |
|
|
|
3,252 |
|
|
|
3,297 |
|
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment |
|
|
208,770 |
|
|
|
291,760 |
|
|
|
441,705 |
|
|
|
322,361 |
|
|
|
387,084 |
|
Impairment of property, plant and equipment |
|
|
|
|
|
|
10,612 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,419 |
|
Impairment of intangible assets |
|
|
55 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
19,860 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Gain)/loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment |
|
|
(684 |
) |
|
|
2,599 |
|
|
|
22,383 |
|
|
|
9,430 |
|
|
|
1,222 |
|
Provision for/(written-back of) bad and doubtful debts |
|
|
16,010 |
|
|
|
6,736 |
|
|
|
(1,631 |
) |
|
|
2,754 |
|
|
|
2,253 |
|
Provision for/(written-back of) inventories |
|
|
12,183 |
|
|
|
13,598 |
|
|
|
7,643 |
|
|
|
5,911 |
|
|
|
(2,043 |
) |
Management fee expense to a related company |
|
|
5,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sales commission |
|
|
12,367 |
|
|
|
27,430 |
|
|
|
37,910 |
|
|
|
32,215 |
|
|
|
18,499 |
|
Subcontracting expenses |
|
|
79,688 |
|
|
|
90,283 |
|
|
|
98,987 |
|
|
|
77,515 |
|
|
|
27,413 |
|
Auditors remuneration |
|
|
2,887 |
|
|
|
4,661 |
|
|
|
6,432 |
|
|
|
4,399 |
|
|
|
4,078 |
|
Operating lease rental
expense |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Land and buildings |
|
|
3,365 |
|
|
|
5,010 |
|
|
|
5,964 |
|
|
|
4,639 |
|
|
|
3,619 |
|
Exchange (gain)/loss |
|
|
(15,479 |
) |
|
|
(67,203 |
) |
|
|
(158,174 |
) |
|
|
(154,469 |
) |
|
|
11,839 |
|
Others |
|
|
452,013 |
|
|
|
657,117 |
|
|
|
1,006,830 |
|
|
|
694,739 |
|
|
|
667,735 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total cost of sales, selling and distribution expenses,
general and administrative expenses and share award
expenses |
|
|
2,767,376 |
|
|
|
4,170,058 |
|
|
|
5,119,675 |
|
|
|
3,813,745 |
|
|
|
3,484,319 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-VI-58-
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
10 Interest income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine months ended |
|
|
|
Year ended 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(unaudited) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest income from banks |
|
|
2,291 |
|
|
|
13,317 |
|
|
|
5,095 |
|
|
|
3,730 |
|
|
|
1,324 |
|
Interest income from
related parties |
|
|
3,743 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest income from
deposits relating to share
subscription during the
global offering |
|
|
|
|
|
|
13,983 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,034 |
|
|
|
27,300 |
|
|
|
5,095 |
|
|
|
3,730 |
|
|
|
1,324 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11 Finance costs
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine months ended |
|
|
|
Year ended 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(unaudited) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest expenses on bank
loans, overdrafts and
other short-term loans
wholly repayable within
five years |
|
|
88,171 |
|
|
|
109,737 |
|
|
|
141,014 |
|
|
|
100,091 |
|
|
|
69,838 |
|
Less: amounts capitalised in
property, plant and
equipment (Note)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(24,879 |
) |
|
|
(17,438 |
) |
|
|
(12,468 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
88,171 |
|
|
|
109,737 |
|
|
|
116,135 |
|
|
|
82,653 |
|
|
|
57,370 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest on accretion of
discount of financial
liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
15,876 |
|
|
|
14,138 |
|
|
|
6,687 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
88,171 |
|
|
|
109,737 |
|
|
|
132,011 |
|
|
|
96,791 |
|
|
|
64,057 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-VI-59-
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
|
|
|
Note: |
|
Interest expenses of nil, nil, approximately HK$24,879,000, approximately
HK$17,438,000 (unaudited) and approximately HK$12,468,000 arising on borrowings for the
construction and acquisition of qualifying assets were capitalised during the years ended 31
December 2006, 2007 and 2008 and nine months ended 30 September 2008 and 2009 respectively and
are included in Additions under property, plant and equipment. A capitalisation rate of nil,
nil, 3.9%, 3.8% (unaudited) and 2.0% per annum was used for the years ended 31 December 2006,
2007 and 2008 and nine months ended 30 September 2008 and 2009, representing the interest rate
of the loans used to finance the projects. |
12 Income tax expense
The amounts of taxation charged to the consolidated income statement represent:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine months ended |
|
|
|
Year ended 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(unaudited) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current income tax |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hong Kong profits tax |
|
|
3,151 |
|
|
|
5,859 |
|
|
|
3,532 |
|
|
|
2,664 |
|
|
|
4,408 |
|
Overseas taxation |
|
|
44,875 |
|
|
|
73,472 |
|
|
|
78,675 |
|
|
|
89,706 |
|
|
|
63,268 |
|
Deferred income tax (Note 30)
|
|
|
692 |
|
|
|
(7,215 |
) |
|
|
(4,820 |
) |
|
|
(10,441 |
) |
|
|
(14,598 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
48,718 |
|
|
|
72,116 |
|
|
|
77,387 |
|
|
|
81,929 |
|
|
|
53,078 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Taxation has been provided at the appropriate tax rates prevailing in the countries in
which the Group operates. Hong Kong profits tax has been provided at the rate of 17.5%, 17,5%,
16.5%, 16.5% and 16.5% on the estimated assessable profit for the years ended 31 December
2006, 2007 and 2008 and nine months ended 30 September 2008 and 2009 respectively. The rates
applicable for income tax in mainland China is 33%, 33%, 25%, 25% and 25% for the years ended
31 December 2006, 2007 and 2008 and nine months ended 30 September 2008 and 2009 respectively.
Certain subsidiaries established in mainland China are entitled to exemption and concessions
from income tax under tax holidays. Income tax was calculated at rates given under the
concessions.
The new Corporate Income Tax Law increases the corporate income tax rate for foreign
investment enterprises from previous preferential rates to 25% with effect from 1 January
2008. Companies established in mainland China before 16 March 2007 and previously taxed at the
rate lower than 25% may be offered a gradual increase of tax rate to 25% within 5 years.
Certain subsidiaries of the Company established in mainland China will enjoy preferential
income tax rate from 2008 to 2011 and be taxed at the rate of 25% from 2012 or when the
preferential treatment expires.
-VI-60-
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
The taxation of the Groups profit before income tax and share of net profit of
associated companies differs from the theoretical amount that would arise using the applicable
tax rate, being the weighted average of tax rates prevailing in the territories in which the
Group operates, as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine months ended |
|
|
|
Year ended 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(unaudited) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Profit before income tax and share
of net profit of associated
companies |
|
|
335,793 |
|
|
|
414,817 |
|
|
|
552,355 |
|
|
|
500,061 |
|
|
|
252,748 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tax calculated at domestic
applicable tax rate |
|
|
116,031 |
|
|
|
164,723 |
|
|
|
130,468 |
|
|
|
117,520 |
|
|
|
65,723 |
|
Effect of change in tax rate |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(10,940 |
) |
|
|
(15,296 |
) |
|
|
(1,088 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Effect of relief on income tax |
|
|
(87,477 |
) |
|
|
(133,516 |
) |
|
|
(40,090 |
) |
|
|
(45,866 |
) |
|
|
(59,588 |
) |
Expenses not deductible for
taxation purposes |
|
|
43,258 |
|
|
|
73,134 |
|
|
|
43,970 |
|
|
|
41,225 |
|
|
|
39,179 |
|
Income not subject to taxation |
|
|
(27,863 |
) |
|
|
(31,042 |
) |
|
|
(54,475 |
) |
|
|
(45,536 |
) |
|
|
(11,067 |
) |
Unrecognised tax loss utilised
during the year/period |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(15,900 |
) |
|
|
(1,086 |
) |
|
|
(4,678 |
) |
|
|
(4,486 |
) |
Tax losses for which no deferred
income tax recognised |
|
|
4,769 |
|
|
|
25,657 |
|
|
|
13,896 |
|
|
|
20,352 |
|
|
|
23,317 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income tax expense |
|
|
48,718 |
|
|
|
72,116 |
|
|
|
77,387 |
|
|
|
81,929 |
|
|
|
53,078 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average domestic
applicable tax rate |
|
|
34.6 |
% |
|
|
39.7 |
% |
|
|
23.6 |
% |
|
|
23.5 |
% |
|
|
26.0 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The change in weighted average domestic applicable tax rates above is mainly caused by a
change in mix of profit earned in different tax jurisdictions and changes in respective
tax rates as mentioned above.
-VI-61-
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
13 Earnings per share
(a) Basic
Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the profit attributable to equity
holders of the Company by the weighted average number of shares in issue during the
years/periods. In determining the weighted number of shares in issue, a total of 1,500,000,000
shares were deemed to be in issue since 1 January 2006 and in issue for 2007 as if the
Reorganisation was completed on 1 January 2006.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine months ended |
|
|
|
Year ended 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(unaudited) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Profit attributable to equity holders
of the Company (HK$000) |
|
|
320,017 |
|
|
|
341,648 |
|
|
|
402,468 |
|
|
|
417,642 |
|
|
|
178,307 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average number of
shares in issue (shares in
thousands) |
|
|
1,500,000 |
|
|
|
1,956,164 |
|
|
|
1,987,360 |
|
|
|
1,995,232 |
|
|
|
1,964,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic earnings per share
(HK$ per share) |
|
|
0.21 |
|
|
|
0.17 |
|
|
|
0.20 |
|
|
|
0.21 |
|
|
|
0.09 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(b) Diluted
Diluted earnings per share is calculated by adjusting the weighted average number of shares outstanding to assume conversion of all dilutive potential shares.
During the years ended 31 December 2006, 2007, 2008 and nine months ended 30 September 2008 and 2009 there were no potential dilutive shares outstanding.
-VI-62-
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
14 Dividends
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine months ended |
|
|
|
Year ended 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(unaudited) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interim dividend paid |
|
|
|
|
|
|
40,000 |
|
|
|
54,992 |
|
|
|
54,992 |
|
|
|
29,460 |
|
Proposed final dividend |
|
|
|
|
|
|
80,000 |
|
|
|
27,496 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
120,000 |
|
|
|
82,488 |
|
|
|
54,992 |
|
|
|
29,460 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The dividend per share during the years/periods is as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine months ended |
|
|
|
Year ended 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(unaudited) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interim dividend paid
(HK$ per share) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.020 |
|
|
|
0.028 |
|
|
|
0.028 |
|
|
|
0.015 |
|
Proposed final dividend
(HK$ per share) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.040 |
|
|
|
0.014 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.060 |
|
|
|
0.042 |
|
|
|
0.028 |
|
|
|
0.015 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-VI-63-
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
15 (Loss)/profit attributable to equity holders of the Company
The (loss)/profit attributable to equity holders of the Company is dealt with in the
financial statements of the Company for the years ended 31 December 2006, 2007 and 2008 and
nine months ended 30 September 2008 and 2009 as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine months ended |
|
|
|
Year ended 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(unaudited) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Loss)/profit attributable to
equity holders of the Company |
|
|
(597 |
) |
|
|
39,559 |
|
|
|
798,336 |
|
|
|
800,920 |
|
|
|
(10,772 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
16 Property, plant and equipment Group
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Plant, |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Leasehold |
|
|
Furniture and |
|
|
machinery and |
|
|
Motor |
|
|
Construction |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Buildings |
|
|
improvements |
|
|
equipment |
|
|
equipment |
|
|
vehicles |
|
|
in progress |
|
|
Total |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At 1 January 2006 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost |
|
|
496,435 |
|
|
|
18,780 |
|
|
|
82,511 |
|
|
|
1,558,211 |
|
|
|
17,549 |
|
|
|
194,534 |
|
|
|
2,368,020 |
|
Accumulated
depreciation and
accumulated
impairment |
|
|
(91,605 |
) |
|
|
(8,237 |
) |
|
|
(41,109 |
) |
|
|
(679,328 |
) |
|
|
(11,775 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(832,054 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net book amount |
|
|
404,830 |
|
|
|
10,543 |
|
|
|
41,402 |
|
|
|
878,883 |
|
|
|
5,774 |
|
|
|
194,534 |
|
|
|
1,535,966 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year ended 31 December
2006 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Opening net book
amount |
|
|
404,830 |
|
|
|
10,543 |
|
|
|
41,402 |
|
|
|
878,883 |
|
|
|
5,774 |
|
|
|
194,534 |
|
|
|
1,535,966 |
|
Exchange differences |
|
|
13,056 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,064 |
|
|
|
38,849 |
|
|
|
179 |
|
|
|
3,269 |
|
|
|
56,417 |
|
Additions |
|
|
9,447 |
|
|
|
560 |
|
|
|
16,378 |
|
|
|
221,779 |
|
|
|
4,549 |
|
|
|
401,729 |
|
|
|
654,442 |
|
Reclassification |
|
|
46,985 |
|
|
|
42 |
|
|
|
8,131 |
|
|
|
431,402 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(486,560 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Disposals |
|
|
(823 |
) |
|
|
(1,913 |
) |
|
|
(226 |
) |
|
|
(3,809 |
) |
|
|
(25 |
) |
|
|
(2 |
) |
|
|
(6,798 |
) |
Distribution to equity
holders |
|
|
(391 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(66 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(457 |
) |
Depreciation |
|
|
(26,842 |
) |
|
|
(1,490 |
) |
|
|
(12,176 |
) |
|
|
(165,820 |
) |
|
|
(2,442 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(208,770 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Closing net book amount |
|
|
446,262 |
|
|
|
7,742 |
|
|
|
54,573 |
|
|
|
1,401,284 |
|
|
|
7,969 |
|
|
|
112,970 |
|
|
|
2,030,800 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-VI-64-
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Plant, |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Leasehold |
|
|
Furniture and |
|
|
machinery and |
|
|
Motor |
|
|
Construction |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Buildings |
|
|
improvements |
|
|
equipment |
|
|
equipment |
|
|
vehicles |
|
|
in progress |
|
|
Total |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At 31 December 2006 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost |
|
|
566,448 |
|
|
|
13,857 |
|
|
|
103,917 |
|
|
|
2,203,193 |
|
|
|
20,416 |
|
|
|
112,970 |
|
|
|
3,020,801 |
|
Accumulated
depreciation and
accumulated
impairment |
|
|
(120,186 |
) |
|
|
(6,115 |
) |
|
|
(49,344 |
) |
|
|
(801,909 |
) |
|
|
(12,447 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(990,001 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net book amount |
|
|
446,262 |
|
|
|
7,742 |
|
|
|
54,573 |
|
|
|
1,401,284 |
|
|
|
7,969 |
|
|
|
112,970 |
|
|
|
2,030,800 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year ended 31 December
2007 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Opening net book
amount |
|
|
446,262 |
|
|
|
7,742 |
|
|
|
54,573 |
|
|
|
1,401,284 |
|
|
|
7,969 |
|
|
|
112,970 |
|
|
|
2,030,800 |
|
Exchange differences |
|
|
30,449 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,454 |
|
|
|
106,326 |
|
|
|
401 |
|
|
|
43,760 |
|
|
|
185,390 |
|
Additions |
|
|
8,950 |
|
|
|
864 |
|
|
|
22,055 |
|
|
|
298,404 |
|
|
|
5,372 |
|
|
|
1,051,685 |
|
|
|
1,387,330 |
|
Acquisition through
business combination
(Note 38 (c))
|
|
|
160,233 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,998 |
|
|
|
298,651 |
|
|
|
127 |
|
|
|
362,241 |
|
|
|
826,250 |
|
Reclassification |
|
|
28,338 |
|
|
|
562 |
|
|
|
49,845 |
|
|
|
156,857 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(235,602 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Disposals |
|
|
(173 |
) |
|
|
(19 |
) |
|
|
(191 |
) |
|
|
(5,034 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(613 |
) |
|
|
(6,030 |
) |
Depreciation |
|
|
(31,820 |
) |
|
|
(451 |
) |
|
|
(28,835 |
) |
|
|
(227,377 |
) |
|
|
(3,277 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(291,760 |
) |
Impairment |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(579 |
) |
|
|
(10,033 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(10,612 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Closing net book amount |
|
|
642,239 |
|
|
|
8,698 |
|
|
|
106,320 |
|
|
|
2,019,078 |
|
|
|
10,592 |
|
|
|
1,334,441 |
|
|
|
4,121,368 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At 31 December 2007 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost |
|
|
801,977 |
|
|
|
15,234 |
|
|
|
226,252 |
|
|
|
3,028,310 |
|
|
|
24,564 |
|
|
|
1,334,441 |
|
|
|
5,430,778 |
|
Accumulated
depreciation and
accumulated
impairment |
|
|
(159,738 |
) |
|
|
(6,536 |
) |
|
|
(119,932 |
) |
|
|
(1,009,232 |
) |
|
|
(13,972 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,309,410 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net book amount |
|
|
642,239 |
|
|
|
8,698 |
|
|
|
106,320 |
|
|
|
2,019,078 |
|
|
|
10,592 |
|
|
|
1,334,441 |
|
|
|
4,121,368 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year ended 31 December
2008 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Opening net book
amount |
|
|
642,239 |
|
|
|
8,698 |
|
|
|
106,320 |
|
|
|
2,019,078 |
|
|
|
10,592 |
|
|
|
1,334,441 |
|
|
|
4,121,368 |
|
Exchange differences |
|
|
41,748 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,327 |
|
|
|
124,262 |
|
|
|
375 |
|
|
|
54,766 |
|
|
|
226,478 |
|
Additions |
|
|
6,581 |
|
|
|
588 |
|
|
|
19,000 |
|
|
|
75,471 |
|
|
|
4,091 |
|
|
|
1,303,450 |
|
|
|
1,409,181 |
|
Reclassification |
|
|
489,972 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
19,993 |
|
|
|
888,628 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,398,593 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Disposals |
|
|
(19,073 |
) |
|
|
(1,238 |
) |
|
|
(158 |
) |
|
|
(2,970 |
) |
|
|
(118 |
) |
|
|
(1,470 |
) |
|
|
(25,027 |
) |
Depreciation |
|
|
(44,178 |
) |
|
|
(452 |
) |
|
|
(36,807 |
) |
|
|
(356,431 |
) |
|
|
(3,837 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(441,705 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Closing net book amount |
|
|
1,117,289 |
|
|
|
7,596 |
|
|
|
113,675 |
|
|
|
2,748,038 |
|
|
|
11,103 |
|
|
|
1,292,594 |
|
|
|
5,290,295 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-VI-65-
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Plant, |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Leasehold |
|
|
Furniture and |
|
|
machinery and |
|
|
Motor |
|
|
Construction |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Buildings |
|
|
improvements |
|
|
equipment |
|
|
equipment |
|
|
vehicles |
|
|
in progress |
|
|
Total |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At 31 December 2008 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost |
|
|
1,322,248 |
|
|
|
12,545 |
|
|
|
271,217 |
|
|
|
4,101,005 |
|
|
|
29,108 |
|
|
|
1,292,594 |
|
|
|
7,028,717 |
|
Accumulated
depreciation and
accumulated
impairment |
|
|
(204,959 |
) |
|
|
(4,949 |
) |
|
|
(157,542 |
) |
|
|
(1,352,967 |
) |
|
|
(18,005 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,738,422 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net book amount |
|
|
1,117,289 |
|
|
|
7,596 |
|
|
|
113,675 |
|
|
|
2,748,038 |
|
|
|
11,103 |
|
|
|
1,292,594 |
|
|
|
5,290,295 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine months ended
30 September 2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Opening net book
amount |
|
|
1,117,289 |
|
|
|
7,596 |
|
|
|
113,675 |
|
|
|
2,748,038 |
|
|
|
11,103 |
|
|
|
1,292,594 |
|
|
|
5,290,295 |
|
Exchange differences |
|
|
629 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
24 |
|
|
|
1,790 |
|
|
|
3 |
|
|
|
516 |
|
|
|
2,962 |
|
Additions |
|
|
4,849 |
|
|
|
157 |
|
|
|
21,341 |
|
|
|
365 |
|
|
|
446 |
|
|
|
241,058 |
|
|
|
268,216 |
|
Reclassification |
|
|
95,579 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8,869 |
|
|
|
208,804 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(313,252 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Disposals |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(381 |
) |
|
|
(1,355 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(508 |
) |
|
|
(2,244 |
) |
Depreciation |
|
|
(48,489 |
) |
|
|
(177 |
) |
|
|
(32,209 |
) |
|
|
(303,144 |
) |
|
|
(3,065 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(387,084 |
) |
Impairment |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(5,419 |
) |
|
|
(5,419 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Closing net book amount |
|
|
1,169,857 |
|
|
|
7,576 |
|
|
|
111,319 |
|
|
|
2,654,498 |
|
|
|
8,487 |
|
|
|
1,214,989 |
|
|
|
5,166,726 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At 30 September 2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost |
|
|
1,423,438 |
|
|
|
12,702 |
|
|
|
300,214 |
|
|
|
4,309,014 |
|
|
|
29,506 |
|
|
|
1,220,408 |
|
|
|
7,295,282 |
|
Accumulated
depreciation and
accumulated
impairment |
|
|
(253,581 |
) |
|
|
(5,126 |
) |
|
|
(188,895 |
) |
|
|
(1,654,516 |
) |
|
|
(21,019 |
) |
|
|
(5,419 |
) |
|
|
(2,128,556 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net book amount |
|
|
1,169,857 |
|
|
|
7,576 |
|
|
|
111,319 |
|
|
|
2,654,498 |
|
|
|
8,487 |
|
|
|
1,214,989 |
|
|
|
5,166,726 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-VI-66-
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
Depreciation expenses for the years ended 31 December 2006, 2007 and 2008 and nine
months ended 30 September 2008 and 2009 have been charged to the consolidated income statement
as below:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine months ended |
|
|
|
Year ended 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(unaudited) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost of sales |
|
|
192,229 |
|
|
|
271,912 |
|
|
|
414,521 |
|
|
|
305,247 |
|
|
|
350,450 |
|
Selling and distribution expenses |
|
|
3,490 |
|
|
|
3,580 |
|
|
|
3,716 |
|
|
|
2,777 |
|
|
|
3,012 |
|
General and administrative expenses |
|
|
13,051 |
|
|
|
16,268 |
|
|
|
23,468 |
|
|
|
14,337 |
|
|
|
33,622 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
208,770 |
|
|
|
291,760 |
|
|
|
441,705 |
|
|
|
322,361 |
|
|
|
387,084 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Impairment loss of nil, approximately HK$10,612,000, nil, nil (unaudited) and
HK$5,419,000 has been charged to general and administrative expenses for the years ended 31
December 2006, 2007 and 2008 and nine months ended 30 September 2008 and 2009, respectively.
-VI-67-
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
17 |
|
Leasehold land and land use rights Group |
The Groups interest in leasehold land and land use rights represents prepaid operating
lease payments and their net book value are analysed as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At |
|
|
|
At 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Beginning of the year/period |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost |
|
|
90,825 |
|
|
|
124,378 |
|
|
|
187,691 |
|
|
|
196,641 |
|
Accumulated amortisation |
|
|
(7,171 |
) |
|
|
(9,829 |
) |
|
|
(13,271 |
) |
|
|
(18,211 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net book amount |
|
|
83,654 |
|
|
|
114,549 |
|
|
|
174,420 |
|
|
|
178,430 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Opening net book amount |
|
|
83,654 |
|
|
|
114,549 |
|
|
|
174,420 |
|
|
|
178,430 |
|
Exchange differences |
|
|
2,562 |
|
|
|
6,882 |
|
|
|
8,363 |
|
|
|
48 |
|
Additions |
|
|
30,805 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Acquisition through
business
combination (Note
38(c))
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
55,893 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amortisation |
|
|
(2,472 |
) |
|
|
(2,904 |
) |
|
|
(4,353 |
) |
|
|
(3,297 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Closing net book amount |
|
|
114,549 |
|
|
|
174,420 |
|
|
|
178,430 |
|
|
|
175,181 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
End of the year/period |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost |
|
|
124,378 |
|
|
|
187,691 |
|
|
|
196,641 |
|
|
|
196,696 |
|
Accumulated amortisation |
|
|
(9,829 |
) |
|
|
(13,271 |
) |
|
|
(18,211 |
) |
|
|
(21,515 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net book amount |
|
|
114,549 |
|
|
|
174,420 |
|
|
|
178,430 |
|
|
|
175,181 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-VI-68-
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
Amortisation of prepaid and operating lease payments for years ended 31 December
2006, 2007 and 2008 and nine months ended 30 September 2008 and 2009 has been charged to the
consolidated income statement as below:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine months ended |
|
|
|
Year ended 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(unaudited) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost of sales |
|
|
157 |
|
|
|
157 |
|
|
|
157 |
|
|
|
118 |
|
|
|
118 |
|
General and administrative expenses |
|
|
2,315 |
|
|
|
2,747 |
|
|
|
4,196 |
|
|
|
3,134 |
|
|
|
3,179 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,472 |
|
|
|
2,904 |
|
|
|
4,353 |
|
|
|
3,252 |
|
|
|
3,297 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At |
|
|
|
At 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$'000 |
|
|
HK$'000 |
|
|
HK$'000 |
|
|
HK$'000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
In Hong Kong held on: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Leases of leasehold land
between 10 to
50 years |
|
|
29,388 |
|
|
|
28,669 |
|
|
|
27,951 |
|
|
|
27,412 |
|
In mainland China held on: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Leases of land use rights
between 10 to
50 years |
|
|
85,161 |
|
|
|
139,595 |
|
|
|
144,604 |
|
|
|
141,991 |
|
In India held on: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Leases of land use rights
between 10 to
50 years |
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,156 |
|
|
|
5,875 |
|
|
|
5,778 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
114,549 |
|
|
|
174,420 |
|
|
|
178,430 |
|
|
|
175,181 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
In regards with the leasehold land and land use rights owned and occupied by the Group,
the Group holds all of the relevant certificates of state-owned land use rights except for a
piece of land in mainland China for which the net book value at 31 December 2006, 2007 and
2008 and 30 September 2009 amounted to approximately HK$9,177,000, HK$9,637,000, HK$10,010,000
and HK$9,850,000 respectively.
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|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
18 Intangible assets Group
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Techno- |
|
|
Customer |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Goodwill |
|
|
logies fee |
|
|
relationship |
|
|
Others |
|
|
Total |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
(Note (a)) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At 1 January 2006 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost |
|
|
33,779 |
|
|
|
11,700 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
800 |
|
|
|
46,279 |
|
Accumulated amortisation and
accumulated impairment |
|
|
(19,724 |
) |
|
|
(2,925 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(321 |
) |
|
|
(22,970 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net book amount |
|
|
14,055 |
|
|
|
8,775 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
479 |
|
|
|
23,309 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year ended 31 December 2006 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Opening net book amount |
|
|
14,055 |
|
|
|
8,775 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
479 |
|
|
|
23,309 |
|
Exchange differences |
|
|
477 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
477 |
|
Impairment |
|
|
(55 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(55 |
) |
Amortisation |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,170 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,170 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Closing net book amount |
|
|
14,477 |
|
|
|
7,605 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
479 |
|
|
|
22,561 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At 31 December 2006 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost |
|
|
34,201 |
|
|
|
11,700 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
800 |
|
|
|
46,701 |
|
Accumulated amortisation and
accumulated impairment |
|
|
(19,724 |
) |
|
|
(4,095 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(321 |
) |
|
|
(24,140 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net book amount |
|
|
14,477 |
|
|
|
7,605 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
479 |
|
|
|
22,561 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year ended 31 December 2007 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Opening net book amount |
|
|
14,477 |
|
|
|
7,605 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
479 |
|
|
|
22,561 |
|
Exchange differences |
|
|
1,014 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
294 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,308 |
|
Acquisition through business
combination (Note 38(c))
|
|
|
106,738 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
20,629 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
127,367 |
|
Amortisation |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,170 |
) |
|
|
(167 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,337 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Closing net book amount |
|
|
122,229 |
|
|
|
6,435 |
|
|
|
20,756 |
|
|
|
479 |
|
|
|
149,899 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-VI-70-
|
|
|
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Techno- |
|
|
Customer |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Goodwill |
|
|
logies fee |
|
|
relationship |
|
|
Others |
|
|
Total |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
(Note (a)) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At 31 December 2007 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost |
|
|
141,953 |
|
|
|
11,700 |
|
|
|
20,931 |
|
|
|
800 |
|
|
|
175,384 |
|
Accumulated amortisation and
accumulated impairment |
|
|
(19,724 |
) |
|
|
(5,265 |
) |
|
|
(175 |
) |
|
|
(321 |
) |
|
|
(25,485 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net book amount |
|
|
122,229 |
|
|
|
6,435 |
|
|
|
20,756 |
|
|
|
479 |
|
|
|
149,899 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year ended 31 December 2008 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Opening net book amount |
|
|
122,229 |
|
|
|
6,435 |
|
|
|
20,756 |
|
|
|
479 |
|
|
|
149,899 |
|
Exchange differences |
|
|
9,253 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
925 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10,178 |
|
Impairment |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(19,860 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(19,860 |
) |
Adjustment for change in
estimate of contingent
consideration (Note (b))
|
|
|
(115,067 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(115,067 |
) |
Amortisation |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,170 |
) |
|
|
(1,821 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2,991 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Closing net book amount |
|
|
16,415 |
|
|
|
5,265 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
479 |
|
|
|
22,159 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At 31 December 2008 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost |
|
|
36,139 |
|
|
|
11,700 |
|
|
|
22,260 |
|
|
|
800 |
|
|
|
70,899 |
|
Accumulated amortisation and
accumulated impairment |
|
|
(19,724 |
) |
|
|
(6,435 |
) |
|
|
(22,260 |
) |
|
|
(321 |
) |
|
|
(48,740 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net book amount |
|
|
16,415 |
|
|
|
5,265 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
479 |
|
|
|
22,159 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine months ended
30 September 2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Opening net book amount |
|
|
16,415 |
|
|
|
5,265 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
479 |
|
|
|
22,159 |
|
Exchange differences |
|
|
11 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11 |
|
Amortisation |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(878 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(878 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Closing net book amount |
|
|
16,426 |
|
|
|
4,387 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
479 |
|
|
|
21,292 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-VI-71-
|
|
|
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Techno- |
|
|
Customer |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Goodwill |
|
|
logies fee |
|
|
relationship |
|
|
Others |
|
|
Total |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
(Note (a)) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At 30 September 2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost |
|
|
36,150 |
|
|
|
11,700 |
|
|
|
22,260 |
|
|
|
800 |
|
|
|
70,910 |
|
Accumulated amortisation and
accumulated impairment |
|
|
(19,724 |
) |
|
|
(7,313 |
) |
|
|
(22,260 |
) |
|
|
(321 |
) |
|
|
(49,618 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net book amount |
|
|
16,426 |
|
|
|
4,387 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
479 |
|
|
|
21,292 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amortisation of approximately HK$1,170,000, HK$1,337,000, HK$2,991,000, HK$2,513,000
(unaudited) and HK$878,000 has been included in general and administrative expenses in the
consolidated income statement for the years ended 31 December 2006, 2007 and 2008 and nine
months ended 30 September 2008 and 2009, respectively.
Impairment charge of approximately HK$55,000, nil, HK$19,860,000, nil (unaudited) and nil
has been included in general and administrative expenses in the consolidated income statement
for the years ended 31 December 2006, 2007 and 2008 and nine months ended 30 September 2008
and 2009, respectively.
Notes:
(a) Impairment test for goodwill
Goodwill is allocated to the Groups CGUs identified according to the country of
operation. The allocation by
country of operation is presented below:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At |
|
|
|
At 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mainland China |
|
|
14,477 |
|
|
|
122,229 |
|
|
|
16,415 |
|
|
|
16,426 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the purposes of impairment reviews, the recoverable amount of goodwill is
determined based on value-in-use calculations. The value-in-use calculations use cash flow
projections based on the extrapolation of the latest unaudited financial results of each
CGU to a five-year period. Cash flows beyond the five-year period are extrapolated using
the estimated growth rates stated below. There are a number of assumptions and estimates
involved for the preparation of cash flow projections for the year/period.
-VI-72-
|
|
|
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
Key assumptions used for value-in-use calculations for goodwill for the following
five years of each of the years
ended 31 December 2006, 2007 and 2008 and nine months ended 30 September 2009 are presented
below:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At |
|
|
|
At 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross margin |
|
|
21.0 |
% |
|
|
23.0 |
% |
|
|
19.2 |
% |
|
|
19.7 |
% |
Growth rate |
|
|
16.8 |
% |
|
|
20.0 |
% |
|
|
10.0 |
% |
|
|
10.0 |
% |
Discount rate |
|
|
10.0 |
% |
|
|
8.3 |
% |
|
|
6.1 |
% |
|
|
6.1 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
These assumptions have been used for the analysis of each CGU within the business
segment. The directors prepared the financial budgets reflecting actual and prior year
performance and market development expectations. The growth rates used are consistent
with the industry growth estimates. The directors estimate discount rate using pre-tax
rates that reflect market assessments of the time value of money of the Group for each of
the years ended 31 December 2006, 2007 and 2008 and nine months ended 30 September 2009.
Judgement is required to determine key assumptions adopted in the cash flow projections
and changes to key assumptions can significantly affect these cash flow projections.
(b) Adjustment for change in estimate of contingent consideration
At 31 December 2008 and 30 September 2009, the present value of the put option which
represents a contingent consideration due in 2013 in relation to the acquisition of
Meadville Aspocomp (BVI) Holdings Limited (MAH) (Note 38(c)), has been decreased by
approximately HK$129,000,000 and has been increased by approximately HK$3,801,000
respectively. In connection with the adjustments made for the year ended 31 December
2008, relevant goodwill has been reduced by approximately HK$115,067,000 and the excess
credit of approximately HK$13,933,000 has been recognised in the consolidated income
statement. In connection with the adjustments made for the period ended 30 September
2009, no adjustment was made to relevant goodwill and the excess credit of approximately
HK$13,425,000 has been recognised in the consolidated income statement while an amount of
approximately HK$17,226,000 has been debited to the hedging reserve in the consolidated
statement of changes in equity.
19 Interests in associated companies Group
|
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|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At |
|
|
|
At 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Share of net assets |
|
|
440,782 |
|
|
|
578,871 |
|
|
|
619,859 |
|
|
|
634,849 |
|
Goodwill |
|
|
627 |
|
|
|
672 |
|
|
|
714 |
|
|
|
714 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
441,409 |
|
|
|
579,543 |
|
|
|
620,573 |
|
|
|
635,563 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
The movements of share of net assets and goodwill of associated companies are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At |
|
|
|
At 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Beginning of the year/period |
|
|
389,947 |
|
|
|
441,409 |
|
|
|
579,543 |
|
|
|
620,573 |
|
Exchange differences |
|
|
13,657 |
|
|
|
36,037 |
|
|
|
35,202 |
|
|
|
369 |
|
Additional investments in an
associated company |
|
|
33,305 |
|
|
|
20,750 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss on share reform of an associated
company (Note)
|
|
|
(52,237 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Share of associated companies results |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
net profit after income tax |
|
|
97,849 |
|
|
|
107,858 |
|
|
|
33,577 |
|
|
|
50,735 |
|
dividend received |
|
|
(41,112 |
) |
|
|
(26,511 |
) |
|
|
(27,749 |
) |
|
|
(36,114 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
End of the year/period |
|
|
441,409 |
|
|
|
579,543 |
|
|
|
620,573 |
|
|
|
635,563 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Note: |
|
Guangdong Shengyi Sci. Tech Co., Ltd. (GSST) is listed on the Shanghai Stock
Exchange. The Groups shares in GSST carrying at cost at 31 December 2005 of HK$70.1 million
were promoter shares, which were restricted and could not be freely traded on the public
market till 9 March 2007. On 19 January 2006, GSST approved to convert all restricted shares
to unrestricted shares by paying 3.3 shares to the shareholders of every 10 unrestricted
shares (the Share Reform). Immediately after the Share Reform, the number of shares and
percentage of equity held by the Group decreased from 165,305,000 shares to 141,525,000 and
from 25.91% to 22.18% respectively and such share become gradually tradable effective from 9 March
2007. Pursuant to this Share Reform, the Groups share of net assets value in GSST had
decreased by an amount of HK$52,237,000 and was charged to the consolidated income
statement for the year ended 31 December 2006. |
The aggregate amounts of each of current assets, non-current assets, current
liabilities, non-current liabilities, income and expenses related to the Groups interests in
associated companies are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At |
|
|
|
At 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-current assets |
|
|
365,549 |
|
|
|
578,155 |
|
|
|
636,153 |
|
|
|
655,825 |
|
Current assets |
|
|
537,867 |
|
|
|
788,048 |
|
|
|
675,439 |
|
|
|
747,223 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
903,416 |
|
|
|
1,366,203 |
|
|
|
1,311,592 |
|
|
|
1,403,048 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At |
|
|
|
At 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-current liabilities |
|
|
84,094 |
|
|
|
128,369 |
|
|
|
127,470 |
|
|
|
158,249 |
|
Current liabilities |
|
|
378,540 |
|
|
|
658,963 |
|
|
|
564,263 |
|
|
|
609,950 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
462,634 |
|
|
|
787,332 |
|
|
|
691,733 |
|
|
|
768,199 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net assets |
|
|
440,782 |
|
|
|
578,871 |
|
|
|
619,859 |
|
|
|
634,849 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Share of net assets of: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
A listed associated company |
|
|
355,901 |
|
|
|
458,911 |
|
|
|
509,056 |
|
|
|
522,632 |
|
An unlisted associated company |
|
|
84,881 |
|
|
|
119,960 |
|
|
|
110,803 |
|
|
|
112,217 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
440,782 |
|
|
|
578,871 |
|
|
|
619,859 |
|
|
|
634,849 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine months ended |
|
|
|
Year ended 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(unaudited) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income |
|
|
917,130 |
|
|
|
1,197,411 |
|
|
|
1,294,194 |
|
|
|
717,489 |
|
|
|
819,154 |
|
Expenses |
|
|
(819,281 |
) |
|
|
(1,089,553 |
) |
|
|
(1,260,617 |
) |
|
|
(642,211 |
) |
|
|
(768,419 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Profit after income tax |
|
|
97,849 |
|
|
|
107,858 |
|
|
|
33,577 |
|
|
|
75,278 |
|
|
|
50,735 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The Groups interests in its associated companies as at 30 September 2009 are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Place of |
|
|
|
Percentage of |
|
Name |
|
establishment |
|
Principal activities |
|
equity held |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
GSST |
|
Mainland China |
|
Manufacturing of prepreg and laminate |
|
|
22.18 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Suzhou Shengyi Sci. Tech Co., Ltd. (SSST) |
|
Mainland China |
|
Manufacturing of prepreg and laminate |
|
|
41.64 |
|
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|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
Based on the market price of the un-restricted shares of GSST, the market value of the
Groups shares at 31 December 2006, 2007, 2008 and 30 September 2009 was approximately as
follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At |
|
|
|
At 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Market value of the listed equity
securities |
|
|
1,736,981 |
|
|
|
3,604,569 |
|
|
|
1,114,503 |
|
|
|
2,023,420 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
20 Investments in subsidiaries Company
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At |
|
|
|
At 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unlisted investment, at cost |
|
|
777,000 |
|
|
|
777,000 |
|
|
|
777,000 |
|
|
|
777,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The following is a list of the principal subsidiaries at 30 September 2009:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proportion of |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
issued and fully |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
paid share capital/ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issued and |
|
|
registered capital |
|
|
|
Place of |
|
|
|
fully paid up |
|
|
held by the |
|
|
|
incorporation/ |
|
Principal activities and |
|
share capital/ |
|
|
Company directly/ |
|
Name |
|
establishment |
|
place of operation |
|
registered capital |
|
|
indirectly |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ACP Electronics Co., Ltd.2
|
|
Mainland China |
|
Manufacturing and sales |
|
US$ |
51,400,000 |
|
|
|
80.00 |
|
(ACPE) |
|
|
|
of high precision PCB/ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mainland China |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Aspocomp Chin-Poon |
|
British Virgin Islands |
|
Investment holding/ |
|
US$ |
54,300,000 |
|
|
|
80.00 |
|
Holdings Limited3
|
|
("BVI") |
|
BVI |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(ACPH) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Aspocomp Electronics |
|
India |
|
Manufacturing of PCB/ |
|
INR |
100,000 |
|
|
|
80.00 |
|
India Private Limited3
|
|
|
|
India |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(ACI) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dongguan Meadville |
|
Mainland China |
|
Manufacturing of PCB/ |
|
US$ |
78,000,000 |
|
|
|
80.00 |
|
Circuits Limited2
|
|
|
|
Mainland China |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proportion of |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
issued and fully |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
paid share capital/ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issued and |
|
|
registered capital |
|
|
|
Place of |
|
|
|
fully paid up |
|
|
held by the |
|
|
|
incorporation/ |
|
Principal activities and |
|
share capital/ |
|
|
Company directly/ |
|
Name |
|
establishment |
|
place of operation |
|
registered capital |
|
|
indirectly |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dongguan Shengyi |
|
Mainland China |
|
Manufacturing, sales |
|
US$ |
89,420,000 |
|
|
|
70.20 |
|
Electronics Ltd.2
|
|
|
|
and distribution of PCB/ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mainland China |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Guangzhou Meadville |
|
Mainland China |
|
Manufacturing of PCB/ |
|
US$ |
60,000,000 |
|
|
|
100.00 |
|
Electronics Co., Ltd.2
|
|
|
|
Mainland China |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
OPC Manufacturing |
|
Hong Kong |
|
Manufacturing of PCB/ |
|
HK$ |
8,000,000 |
|
|
|
100.00 |
|
Limited3
|
|
|
|
Hong Kong |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Meadville Innovations |
|
Mainland China |
|
Provision of PCB |
|
US$ |
1,000,000 |
|
|
|
100.00 |
|
(Shanghai) Co., Ltd.2
|
|
|
|
design services/ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mainland China |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Meadville International |
|
Mainland China |
|
Trading of PCB and |
|
US$ |
500,000 |
|
|
|
100.00 |
|
Trading (Shanghai) Co., |
|
|
|
liaison office/ Mainland |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ltd.2
|
|
|
|
China |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Meadville Enterprises (HK) |
|
Hong Kong |
|
Administration and |
|
HK$ |
1 |
|
|
|
100.00 |
|
Limited3
|
|
|
|
treasury/ Hong Kong |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mica-Ava (No.3) Limited3
|
|
BVI |
|
Investment holding/ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
93.71 |
|
(MA3) |
|
|
|
BVI |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mica-Ava China Limited3
|
|
Hong Kong |
|
Investment holding/ |
|
HK$ |
2,200,000,000 |
|
|
|
100.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
Hong Kong |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mica-AVA (Guangzhou) |
|
Mainland China |
|
Manufacturing of |
|
US$ |
42,000,000 |
|
|
|
93.71 |
|
Material Company Ltd.2
|
|
|
|
prepreg and laminate/ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(MAGL) |
|
|
|
Mainland China |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mica-Ava (Far East) |
|
Hong Kong |
|
Manufacturing of |
|
HK$ |
13,088 |
|
|
|
93.71 |
|
Industrial Limited3
|
|
|
|
prepreg and laminate/ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hong Kong |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Meadville Aspocomp (BVI) |
|
BVI |
|
Investment holding/ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
80.00 |
|
Holdings Limited3
|
|
|
|
BVI |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
MTG Investment (BVI) |
|
BVI |
|
Investment holding/ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
100.00 |
|
Limited1, 3
|
|
|
|
BVI |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
MTG(PCB) No.2 (BVI) |
|
BVI |
|
Investment holding/ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
100.00 |
|
Limited3
|
|
|
|
BVI |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(MTG(PCB2)) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-VI-77-
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proportion of |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
issued and fully |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
paid share capital/ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issued and |
|
|
registered capital |
|
|
|
Place of |
|
|
|
fully paid up |
|
|
held by the |
|
|
|
incorporation/ |
|
Principal activities and |
|
share capital/ |
|
|
Company directly/ |
|
Name |
|
establishment |
|
place of operation |
|
registered capital |
|
|
indirectly |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Oriental Printed Circuits |
|
Hong Kong |
|
Sales and distribution of |
|
HK$ |
90,000,000 |
|
|
|
100.00 |
|
Limited3
|
|
|
|
PCB/ Hong Kong |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shanghai Kaiser |
|
Mainland China |
|
Provision of PCB |
|
US$ |
16,420,000 |
|
|
|
100.00 |
|
Electronics Co., Ltd.2
|
|
|
|
drilling service/ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mainland China |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shanghai Meadville |
|
Mainland China |
|
Manufacturing of PCB/ |
|
US$ |
67,500,000 |
|
|
|
100.00 |
|
Electronics Co., Ltd.2
|
|
|
|
Mainland China |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shanghai Meadville |
|
Mainland China |
|
Research and |
|
US$ |
48,000,000 |
|
|
|
100.00 |
|
Science & Technology |
|
|
|
development of |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co., Ltd.2
|
|
|
|
high-end multi-layer |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
PCB / Mainland China |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1 |
|
Direct subsidiary |
|
2 |
|
Foreign investment enterprise |
|
3 |
|
Limited liability company |
No change in the percentage of beneficial interest of the above principal subsidiaries
attributable to the Group during the years ended 31 December 2006, 2007, 2008 and nine months
ended 30 September 2009, except for the following subsidiaries:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At |
|
|
|
At 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
% |
|
|
% |
|
|
% |
|
|
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ACPE |
|
|
|
|
|
|
80.00 |
|
|
|
80.00 |
|
|
|
80.00 |
|
ACPH |
|
|
|
|
|
|
80.00 |
|
|
|
80.00 |
|
|
|
80.00 |
|
ACI |
|
|
|
|
|
|
80.00 |
|
|
|
80.00 |
|
|
|
80.00 |
|
MA3 |
|
|
100.00 |
|
|
|
93.71 |
|
|
|
93.71 |
|
|
|
93.71 |
|
MAGL |
|
|
100.00 |
|
|
|
93.71 |
|
|
|
93.71 |
|
|
|
93.71 |
|
MAH |
|
|
|
|
|
|
80.00 |
|
|
|
80.00 |
|
|
|
80.00 |
|
MTG(PCB2) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
100.00 |
|
|
|
100.00 |
|
|
|
100.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-VI-78-
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
21 Available-for-sale financial asset Group
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At |
|
|
|
At 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unlisted equity security |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Beginning of the year/period |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
21,089 |
|
|
|
20,635 |
|
Addition |
|
|
|
|
|
|
21,089 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Less: fair value loss recognised directly in available-for-sale financial asset reserve |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(454 |
) |
|
|
(2,921 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
End of the year/period |
|
|
|
|
|
|
21,089 |
|
|
|
20,635 |
|
|
|
17,714 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The fair value of unlisted equity security is based on enterprise value calculation which
uses an average of the latest two years earnings before interest, tax and depreciation and
amortisation (EBITDA) extracted from the unaudited financial results of this security and an
enterprise value multiplier of 5.5 times at 31 December 2007, 2008 and 30 September 2009.
22 Inventories Group
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At |
|
|
|
At 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Raw materials |
|
|
136,733 |
|
|
|
162,314 |
|
|
|
201,606 |
|
|
|
204,809 |
|
Work in progress |
|
|
93,488 |
|
|
|
133,448 |
|
|
|
124,109 |
|
|
|
148,250 |
|
Finished goods |
|
|
139,644 |
|
|
|
201,203 |
|
|
|
216,812 |
|
|
|
187,988 |
|
Consumable stocks |
|
|
3,594 |
|
|
|
1,035 |
|
|
|
2,377 |
|
|
|
4,722 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
373,459 |
|
|
|
498,000 |
|
|
|
544,904 |
|
|
|
545,769 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-VI-79-
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
The cost of inventories recognised as expenses and included in cost of sales is as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine months ended |
|
|
|
Year ended 31 December |
|
|
|
|
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(unaudited) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost of inventories |
|
|
2,474,377 |
|
|
|
3,416,624 |
|
|
|
4,538,384 |
|
|
|
3,420,723 |
|
|
|
2,972,891 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Provision for/(written-back of) inventories amounted to approximately to HK$12,183,000,
HK$13,598,000 and HK$7,643,000, HK$5,911,000 (unaudited) and HK$(2,043,000) which have also
been included in cost of sales in the consolidated income statement for the years ended 31
December 2006, 2007 and 2008 and nine months ended 30 September 2008 and 2009, respectively.
23 Debtors and prepayments
Group
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At |
|
|
|
At 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Debtors |
|
|
1,124,995 |
|
|
|
1,471,542 |
|
|
|
1,058,029 |
|
|
|
1,035,016 |
|
Prepayments and other receivables |
|
|
116,704 |
|
|
|
125,492 |
|
|
|
184,992 |
|
|
|
136,823 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,241,699 |
|
|
|
1,597,034 |
|
|
|
1,243,021 |
|
|
|
1,171,839 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The carrying amounts of debtors and prepayments approximate their fair values.
-VI-80-
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
During the years/period, the Group normally granted credit terms of 60-90 days. The
ageing analysis of the debtors, based on the invoice date and net of provision, is as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At |
|
|
|
At 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Within credit period |
|
|
827,403 |
|
|
|
977,641 |
|
|
|
768,021 |
|
|
|
839,100 |
|
0 - 30 days |
|
|
171,962 |
|
|
|
235,108 |
|
|
|
190,703 |
|
|
|
108,337 |
|
31 - 60 days |
|
|
61,396 |
|
|
|
138,175 |
|
|
|
37,824 |
|
|
|
43,190 |
|
61 - 90 days |
|
|
26,449 |
|
|
|
72,902 |
|
|
|
41,262 |
|
|
|
25,202 |
|
Over 90 days |
|
|
37,785 |
|
|
|
47,716 |
|
|
|
20,219 |
|
|
|
19,187 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,124,995 |
|
|
|
1,471,542 |
|
|
|
1,058,029 |
|
|
|
1,035,016 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At 31 December 2006, 2007, 2008 and 30 September 2009, debtors of approximately
HK$60,841,000, HK$32,284,000, HK$40,854,000 and HK$15,611,000 were impaired. The amount of the
provision was HK$35,049,000, HK$24,936,000, HK$15,160,000 and HK$12,670,000 at 31 December
2006 2007, 2008 and 30 September 2009. The individually impaired receivables mainly relate to
customers, which are in unexpected difficult economic situations. It was assessed that a
portion of the receivables is expected to be recovered.
At 31 December 2006, 2007, 2008 and 30 September 2009, debtors of approximately
HK$271,800,000, HK$486,553,000, HK$264,314,000 and HK$192,975,000 were past due but not
considered impaired. These relate to a number of independent customers for whom there is no
recent history of default. The ageing analysis of these debtors is as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At |
|
|
|
At 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0 - 30 days |
|
|
171,962 |
|
|
|
235,108 |
|
|
|
190,703 |
|
|
|
108,337 |
|
31 - 60 days |
|
|
61,396 |
|
|
|
138,175 |
|
|
|
37,824 |
|
|
|
43,190 |
|
61 - 90 days |
|
|
14,552 |
|
|
|
67,748 |
|
|
|
21,794 |
|
|
|
24,517 |
|
Over 90 days |
|
|
23,890 |
|
|
|
45,522 |
|
|
|
13,993 |
|
|
|
16,931 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
271,800 |
|
|
|
486,553 |
|
|
|
264,314 |
|
|
|
192,975 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-VI-81-
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
The carrying amounts of the Groups debtors and prepayments are denominated in the
following currencies:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At |
|
|
|
At 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
HK$ |
|
|
130,531 |
|
|
|
24,440 |
|
|
|
19,597 |
|
|
|
19,872 |
|
US$ |
|
|
467,004 |
|
|
|
783,160 |
|
|
|
628,890 |
|
|
|
702,277 |
|
RMB |
|
|
639,607 |
|
|
|
785,117 |
|
|
|
572,953 |
|
|
|
409,876 |
|
EUR |
|
|
2,866 |
|
|
|
2,257 |
|
|
|
21,540 |
|
|
|
32,565 |
|
Other currencies |
|
|
1,691 |
|
|
|
2,060 |
|
|
|
41 |
|
|
|
7,249 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,241,699 |
|
|
|
1,597,034 |
|
|
|
1,243,021 |
|
|
|
1,171,839 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Movements on the provision for impairment of debtors are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At |
|
|
|
At 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Beginning of the year/period |
|
|
35,535 |
|
|
|
35,049 |
|
|
|
24,936 |
|
|
|
15,160 |
|
Exchange differences |
|
|
773 |
|
|
|
999 |
|
|
|
484 |
|
|
|
10 |
|
Provision for impairment of
receivables |
|
|
17,127 |
|
|
|
12,240 |
|
|
|
7,685 |
|
|
|
5,125 |
|
Receivables written off during the
year/period as uncollectible |
|
|
(17,269 |
) |
|
|
(17,848 |
) |
|
|
(8,629 |
) |
|
|
(4,753 |
) |
Unused amounts reversed |
|
|
(1,117 |
) |
|
|
(5,504 |
) |
|
|
(9,316 |
) |
|
|
(2,872 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
End of the year/period |
|
|
35,049 |
|
|
|
24,936 |
|
|
|
15,160 |
|
|
|
12,670 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The creation and release of provision for impaired receivables have been included in
selling and distribution expenses in the consolidated income statement. Amounts charged to the
allowance account are generally written off when there is no expectation of recovering
additional cash.
The other classes within debtors and prepayments do not contain impaired assets.
The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the fair value of each class
of receivable mentioned above. The Group does not hold any collateral as security.
-VI-82-
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
Company
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At |
|
|
|
At 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Prepayments and other receivables |
|
|
7,532 |
|
|
|
312 |
|
|
|
582 |
|
|
|
235 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The carrying amounts of prepayments and other receivables of the Company approximate
their fair values and are denominated in following currencies.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At |
|
|
|
At 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
HK$ |
|
|
7,532 |
|
|
|
251 |
|
|
|
517 |
|
|
|
220 |
|
US$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
61 |
|
|
|
65 |
|
|
|
15 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7,532 |
|
|
|
312 |
|
|
|
582 |
|
|
|
235 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
24 Amounts due to related parties
The amounts due to related parties were unsecured, interest-free and repayable on demand.
The carrying amounts of these amounts approximated their fair values. The amounts due to
related parties at 31 December 2006 were denominated in HK$.
25 Cash and bank balances
Group
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At |
|
|
|
At 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash in hand |
|
|
1,960 |
|
|
|
404 |
|
|
|
536 |
|
|
|
393 |
|
Bank balances |
|
|
209,190 |
|
|
|
417,788 |
|
|
|
889,237 |
|
|
|
951,472 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
211,150 |
|
|
|
418,192 |
|
|
|
889,773 |
|
|
|
951,865 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-VI-83-
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
|
|
Cash and bank balances are denominated in the following currencies: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At |
|
|
|
At 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
HK$ |
|
|
5,801 |
|
|
|
20,941 |
|
|
|
25,468 |
|
|
|
60,354 |
|
RMB |
|
|
73,309 |
|
|
|
203,620 |
|
|
|
394,097 |
|
|
|
565,301 |
|
US$ |
|
|
118,831 |
|
|
|
139,293 |
|
|
|
427,032 |
|
|
|
299,722 |
|
Other currencies |
|
|
13,209 |
|
|
|
54,338 |
|
|
|
43,176 |
|
|
|
26,488 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
211,150 |
|
|
|
418,192 |
|
|
|
889,773 |
|
|
|
951,865 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and bank balances include the following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At |
|
|
|
At 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Restricted bank balances |
|
|
1,424 |
|
|
|
3,901 |
|
|
|
5,873 |
|
|
|
8,397 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Some of the Groups bank balances denominated in RMB are deposited with banks in mainland
China. The remittance of funds out of these bank accounts is subject to the rules and
regulations of foreign exchange control by the Chinese Government.
Company
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At |
|
|
|
At 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Bank balances |
|
|
|
|
|
|
339 |
|
|
|
542 |
|
|
|
29,574 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
All of the bank balances held by the Company are unrestricted and denominated in HK$ at
31 December 2007, 2008 and 30 September 2009.
-VI-84-
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
26 Share capital
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nominal |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Number |
|
|
value of |
|
|
Share |
|
|
|
|
|
|
of shares |
|
|
shares |
|
|
premium |
|
|
Total |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
Authorised |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares of HK$0.1 each upon
incorporation (Note (a))
|
|
|
3,800,000 |
|
|
|
380 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
380 |
|
Sub-division of issued shares
(Note (b)(i))
|
|
|
34,200,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
38,000,000 |
|
|
|
380 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
380 |
|
Increase in authorised share capital of
HK$0.01 each (Note (b)(ii))
|
|
|
19,962,000,000 |
|
|
|
199,620 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
199,620 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At 31 December 2006, 2007, 2008
and 30 September 2009 |
|
|
20,000,000,000 |
|
|
|
200,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
200,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issued and fully paid |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares of HK$0.1 each issued (Note (a))
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sub-division of issued shares
(Note (b)(i))
|
|
|
9 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares issued to Tang Hsiang Chien
credited as fully paid of HK$0.01
each (Note (b)(iii))
|
|
|
235,305,000 |
|
|
|
2,353 |
|
|
|
119,535 |
|
|
|
121,888 |
|
Shares issued to Su Sih credited as fully
paid of HK$0.01 each (Note (b)(iii))
|
|
|
1,264,694,990 |
|
|
|
12,647 |
|
|
|
642,465 |
|
|
|
655,112 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At 31 December 2006 |
|
|
1,500,000,000 |
|
|
|
15,000 |
|
|
|
762,000 |
|
|
|
777,000 |
|
Shares issued by global offering as fully
paid of HK$0.01 each (Note (c))
|
|
|
500,000,000 |
|
|
|
5,000 |
|
|
|
1,040,612 |
|
|
|
1,045,612 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At 31 December 2007 |
|
|
2,000,000,000 |
|
|
|
20,000 |
|
|
|
1,802,612 |
|
|
|
1,822,612 |
|
Cancellation upon repurchase of own
shares (Note (d))
|
|
|
(36,000,000 |
) |
|
|
(360 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(360 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At 31 December 2008 and
30 September 2009 |
|
|
1,964,000,000 |
|
|
|
19,640 |
|
|
|
1,802,612 |
|
|
|
1,822,252 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-VI-85-
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
Notes:
(a) |
|
As at the date of incorporation of the Company, its authorised share capital was
HK$380,000 divided into 3,800,000 shares of HK$0.10 each. On 28 August 2006, one subscribers
share of HK$0.10 in the Company was allotted and issued to the initial subscriber and was
transferred by the initial subscriber on the same day to Tang Hsiang Chien, a director of the
Company, for cash at par. |
|
(b) |
|
Pursuant to a written resolution of the sole shareholder of the Company passed on 30
December 2006, |
|
(i) |
|
Each of the then issued and unissued shares of HK$0.10 each in the share capital of
the Company was subdivided into 10 shares of HK$0.01 each so that the authorised and
issued share capital of the Company comprises shares of HK$0.01 each; |
|
|
(ii) |
|
The authorised share capital of the Company was increased from HK$380,000 to
HK$200,000,000 by the issue of an additional 19,962,000,000 shares. On 30 December 2006,
Tang Hsiang Chien transferred 10 shares to Su Sih, a company wholly owned by Tang Hsiang
Chien for cash at par value; and |
|
|
(iii) |
|
On 30 December 2006, the Company issued and allotted, credited as fully paid,
235,305,000 shares to Tang Hsiang Chien (in his capacity as the trustee of Mein et Moi
Trust (MEM Trust) and 1,264,694,990 shares to Su Sih respectively in consideration of a
total of 100,000 shares representing the entire issued shares of MTG(INV) transferred to
the Company by Tang Hsiang Chien (in his capacity as the trustee of MEM Trust) and Su Sih
pursuant to a sale and purchase agreement entered into by the Company as purchaser and
Tang Hsiang Chien (in his capacity as the trustee of MEM Trust) and Su Sih as the vendor. |
(c) |
|
On 2 February 2007, the Company completed a global offering of 500,000,000 shares with a
par value of HK$0.01 each at a price of HK$2.25 per share and raised HK$1,125,000,000 share
proceeds. All these shares rank pari passu in respect with the then existing shares. The
Companys shares commenced trading on the Stock Exchange on 2 February 2007. The listing
proceeds of the aforementioned shares, net of direct listing expenses of approximately
HK$79,388,000, amounted to approximately HK$1,045,612,000. The resulting share premium
amounted to approximately HK$1,040,612,000. |
|
(d) |
|
The Company repurchased 36,000,000 of its own shares through purchases on the Stock
Exchange during the year ended 31 December 2008. The total amount paid to repurchase the
shares, including relevant direct costs of HK$431,000, was HK$69,855,000 and has been deducted
from retained earnings (Note 27). |
-VI-86-
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APPENDIX VI
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ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
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Employee |
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Available-for- |
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Capital |
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share-based |
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Merger |
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Hedging |
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|
sale financial |
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|
redemption |
|
|
compensation |
|
|
General |
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|
Exchange |
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|
Retained |
|
|
|
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|
|
reserve |
|
|
reserve |
|
|
asset reserve |
|
|
reserve |
|
|
reserve |
|
|
reserve |
|
|
reserve |
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|
earnings |
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|
Total |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
Note (i) |
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Note (iii) |
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Note (iv) |
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At 1 January 2006 |
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|
(549,769 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
68,286 |
|
|
|
22,789 |
|
|
|
808,482 |
|
|
|
349,788 |
|
Exchange differences |
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|
2,934 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
336 |
|
|
|
41,529 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
44,799 |
|
Profit for the year |
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|
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
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|
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|
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|
320,017 |
|
|
|
320,017 |
|
Partial consideration
pursuant
to the Reorganisation |
|
|
(700,000 |
) |
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|
(700,000 |
) |
Distribution to equity
holders
(Note (ii))
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|
|
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|
|
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|
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|
(57,793 |
) |
|
|
(57,793 |
) |
Transfer |
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
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|
12,773 |
|
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|
(12,773 |
) |
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|
At 31 December 2006 |
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|
(1,246,835 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
81,395 |
|
|
|
64,318 |
|
|
|
1,057,933 |
|
|
|
(43,189 |
) |
Exchange differences |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
713 |
|
|
|
126,627 |
|
|
|
600 |
|
|
|
127,940 |
|
Profit for the year |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
341,648 |
|
|
|
341,648 |
|
Share award expenses
(Note 7)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
254,502 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
254,502 |
|
Interim dividend (Note 14)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(40,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(40,000 |
) |
Proposed final dividend
(Note 14)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(80,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(80,000 |
) |
Transfer |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
48,461 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(48,461 |
) |
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|
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|
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|
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|
|
|
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|
|
At 31 December 2007 |
|
|
(1,246,835 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
134,502 |
|
|
|
130,569 |
|
|
|
190,945 |
|
|
|
1,351,720 |
|
|
|
560,901 |
|
Exchange differences |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
649 |
|
|
|
105,782 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
106,431 |
|
Profit for the year |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
402,468 |
|
|
|
402,468 |
|
Share award expenses
(Note 7)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11,661 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11,661 |
|
Interim dividend (Note 14)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(54,992 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(54,992 |
) |
Proposed final dividend
(Note 14)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(27,496 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(27,496 |
) |
Cancellation upon
repurchase
of own shares (Note 26)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
360 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(69,855 |
) |
|
|
(69,495 |
) |
Change in fair value of
available-for-sale
financial asset |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(454 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(454 |
) |
Transfer |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
35,388 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(35,388 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At 31 December 2008 |
|
|
(1,246,835 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(454 |
) |
|
|
360 |
|
|
|
63,675 |
|
|
|
166,606 |
|
|
|
296,727 |
|
|
|
1,648,945 |
|
|
|
929,024 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
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|
|
-VI-87-
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|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
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|
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Employee |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Available-for- |
|
|
Capital |
|
|
share-based |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Merger |
|
|
Hedging |
|
|
sale financial |
|
|
redemption |
|
|
compensation |
|
|
General |
|
|
Exchange |
|
|
Retained |
|
|
|
|
|
|
reserve |
|
|
reserve |
|
|
asset reserve |
|
|
reserve |
|
|
reserve |
|
|
reserve |
|
|
reserve |
|
|
earnings |
|
|
Total |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
Note (i) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Note (iii) |
|
|
Note (iv) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At 1 January 2009 |
|
|
(1,246,835 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(454 |
) |
|
|
360 |
|
|
|
63,675 |
|
|
|
166,606 |
|
|
|
296,727 |
|
|
|
1,648,945 |
|
|
|
929,024 |
|
Exchange differences |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8 |
|
|
|
2,846 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,854 |
|
Profit for the period |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
178,307 |
|
|
|
178,307 |
|
Share award expenses
(Note 7)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10,772 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10,772 |
|
Interim dividend (Note 14)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(29,460 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(29,460 |
) |
Cash flow hedge |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Change in fair value of
hedging instrument |
|
|
|
|
|
|
22,796 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
22,796 |
|
Transfer to income
statement upon
change in fair value
of hedged item |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(17,226 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(17,226 |
) |
Transfer to property,
plant and equipment |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(178 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(178 |
) |
Change in fair value of
available-for-sale
financial assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2,921 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2,921 |
) |
Transfer |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
28,183 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(28,183 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At 30 September 2009 |
|
|
(1,246,835 |
) |
|
|
5,392 |
|
|
|
(3,375 |
) |
|
|
360 |
|
|
|
44,987 |
|
|
|
194,797 |
|
|
|
299,573 |
|
|
|
1,799,069 |
|
|
|
1,093,968 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unaudited |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At 1 January 2008 |
|
|
(1,246,835 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
134,502 |
|
|
|
130,569 |
|
|
|
190,945 |
|
|
|
1,351,720 |
|
|
|
560,901 |
|
Exchange differences |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
717 |
|
|
|
133,966 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
134,683 |
|
Profit for the period |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
417,642 |
|
|
|
417,642 |
|
Share award expenses
(Note 7)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9,198 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9,198 |
|
Interim dividend (Note 14)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(54,992 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(54,992 |
) |
Cancellation upon
repurchase
of own shares |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
360 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(69,855 |
) |
|
|
(69,495 |
) |
Change in fair value of
available-for-sale
financial asset |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,564 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,564 |
|
Transfer |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
13,229 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(13,229 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At 30 September 2008 |
|
|
(1,246,835 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,564 |
|
|
|
360 |
|
|
|
88,708 |
|
|
|
144,515 |
|
|
|
324,911 |
|
|
|
1,686,278 |
|
|
|
1,001,501 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-VI-88-
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
Notes:
(i) |
|
The merger reserve of the Group represents the difference between the nominal amount of the
share capital issued by the Company and the nominal amount of the share capital of the subsidiaries
transferred to the Company pursuant to the Reorganisation. |
|
(ii) |
|
The reduction during the year ended 31 December 2006 represented the assets and liabilities
related to the Photomask Business which were excluded from the Group as a result of the
Reorganisation. The above reduction is reflected as a distribution made to the equity holders of
the Company. |
|
(iii) |
|
The employee share-based compensation reserve relates to the share award expenses, details of
which are described in Note 7. |
|
(iv) |
|
As stipulated by regulations in mainland China, the Companys subsidiaries established and
operated in mainland China are required to appropriate a portion of their after-tax profit (after
offsetting prior year losses) to the general reserve, at rates determined by their respective
boards of directors. The general reserve can be utilised to offset prior year losses or be utilised
for the issuance of bonus shares. During the years ended 31 December 2006, 2007 and 2008 and nine
months ended 30 September 2008 and 2009, the boards of directors of certain of the Companys
subsidiaries established in mainland China appropriated an aggregate amount of approximately
HK$12,773,000, HK$48,461,000 HK$35,388,000, HK$13,229,000 (unaudited) and HK$28,183,000 to the
general reserve respectively. |
-VI-89-
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Employee |
|
Retained |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital |
|
share-based |
|
profit/ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
redemption |
|
compensation |
|
(accumulated |
|
Proposed |
|
|
|
|
reserve |
|
reserve |
|
loss) |
|
final dividend |
|
Total |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
HK$000 |
|
HK$000 |
|
HK$000 |
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At 1 January 2006
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss for the year (Note 15)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(597 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(597 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At 31 December 2006
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(597 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(597 |
) |
Profit for the year (Note 15)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
39,559 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
39,559 |
|
Share award expenses (Note 7)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
254,502 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
254,502 |
|
Interim dividend (Note 14)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(40,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(40,000 |
) |
Final dividend (Note 14)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(80,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
80,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At 31 December 2007
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
134,502 |
|
|
|
38,962 |
|
|
|
80,000 |
|
|
|
253,464 |
|
Profit for the year (Note 15)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
798,336 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
798,336 |
|
Share award expenses (Note 7)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11,661 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11,661 |
|
Cancellation upon repurchase of
own shares (Note 26)
|
|
|
360 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(69,855 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(69,495 |
) |
Interim dividend (Note 14)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(54,992 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(80,000 |
) |
|
|
(134,992 |
) |
Final dividend (Note 14)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(27,496 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
27,496 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At 31 December 2008
|
|
|
360 |
|
|
|
63,675 |
|
|
|
767,443 |
|
|
|
27,496 |
|
|
|
858,974 |
|
Loss for the period (Note 15)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(10,772 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(10,772 |
) |
Share award expenses (Note 7)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10,772 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10,772 |
|
Interim dividend (Note 14)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(29,460 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(27,496 |
) |
|
|
(56,956 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At 30 September 2009
|
|
|
360 |
|
|
|
44,987 |
|
|
|
756,671 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
802,018 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unaudited |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At 1 January 2008
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
134,502 |
|
|
|
38,962 |
|
|
|
80,000 |
|
|
|
253,464 |
|
Profit for the period (Note 15)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
800,920 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
800,920 |
|
Share award expenses (Note 7)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9,198 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9,198 |
|
Interim dividend (Note 14)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(54,992 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(80,000 |
) |
|
|
(134,992 |
) |
Cancellation upon repurchase of
own shares (Note 26)
|
|
|
360 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(69,855 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(69,495 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At 30 September 2008
|
|
|
360 |
|
|
|
88,708 |
|
|
|
770,027 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
859,095 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-VI-90-
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At |
|
|
At 31 December |
|
30 September |
|
|
2006 |
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
|
2009 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
HK$000 |
|
HK$000 |
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-current |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term bank loans (Note (a))
|
|
|
749,060 |
|
|
|
1,738,067 |
|
|
|
2,777,110 |
|
|
|
2,964,762 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current portion of long-term bank
loans (Note (a))
|
|
|
166,200 |
|
|
|
394,334 |
|
|
|
364,022 |
|
|
|
472,996 |
|
Short-term bank loans (Note (b))
|
|
|
817,537 |
|
|
|
566,773 |
|
|
|
468,877 |
|
|
|
162,915 |
|
Bank overdrafts (Note (b))
|
|
|
42,510 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
25,626 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,026,247 |
|
|
|
961,107 |
|
|
|
858,525 |
|
|
|
635,911 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At |
|
|
|
At 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term bank loans |
|
|
915,260 |
|
|
|
2,132,401 |
|
|
|
3,141,132 |
|
|
|
3,437,758 |
|
Less: current portion included under
current liabilities |
|
|
(166,200 |
) |
|
|
(394,334 |
) |
|
|
(364,022 |
) |
|
|
(472,996 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term portion under non-current
liabilities |
|
|
749,060 |
|
|
|
1,738,067 |
|
|
|
2,777,110 |
|
|
|
2,964,762 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
All long-term bank loans are unsecured and repayable in equal quarterly or semi-annual
instalments up to 2013. The long-term bank loans carry interests that were above Hong Kong
Interbank Offered Rate, London Interbank Offered Rate or Singapore Interbank Offered Rate in
the range of
0.75%-1.20%, 0.67%-1.20%, 0.65%-1.50% and 0.67%-2.00% for the years ended 31 December 2006, 2007
and 2008 and nine months ended 30 September 2009, respectively.
-VI-91-
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
|
(a) |
|
The carrying amounts and fair values of the long-term bank loans are as follows: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At |
|
|
|
At 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term bank loans |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Carrying amounts |
|
|
915,260 |
|
|
|
2,132,401 |
|
|
|
3,141,132 |
|
|
|
3,437,758 |
|
Fair values |
|
|
927,277 |
|
|
|
2,192,181 |
|
|
|
3,439,069 |
|
|
|
3,444,471 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The fair values of non-current borrowings are estimated based on discounted cash flow
approach using the prevailing market rates of interest available to the Group of 5.09%,
4.08%, 0.50% and 2.05% per annum for financial instruments with substantially the same
terms and characteristics for the years ended 31 December 2006, 2007 and 2008 and nine
months ended 30 September 2009, depending on the types and currencies of borrowings. |
|
|
(b) |
|
The carrying amounts of the short-term bank loans and bank overdrafts approximate their
fair values. All short-term bank loans are unsecured. |
|
|
(c) |
|
The carrying amounts of bank borrowings are denominated in the following currencies: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At |
|
|
|
At 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
RMB |
|
|
593,846 |
|
|
|
570,494 |
|
|
|
493,893 |
|
|
|
249,634 |
|
HK $ |
|
|
569,918 |
|
|
|
1,093,492 |
|
|
|
728,564 |
|
|
|
717,833 |
|
US $ |
|
|
610,932 |
|
|
|
966,217 |
|
|
|
2,413,178 |
|
|
|
2,633,206 |
|
EUR |
|
|
611 |
|
|
|
45,718 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Japanese Yen (JPY) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
23,253 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,775,307 |
|
|
|
2,699,174 |
|
|
|
3,635,635 |
|
|
|
3,600,673 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-VI-92-
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
|
(d) |
|
The effective interest rates (per annum) at the dates of statement of financial
position are as follows: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At 31 December 2006 |
|
|
|
RMB |
|
|
HK$ |
|
|
US$ |
|
|
JPY |
|
|
EUR |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term loans |
|
|
5.58 |
% |
|
|
5.11 |
% |
|
|
6.51 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Short-term loans |
|
|
5.09 |
% |
|
|
4.95 |
% |
|
|
6.32 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
5.63 |
% |
Bank overdrafts |
|
|
5.58 |
% |
|
|
7.75 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At 31 December 2007 |
|
|
|
RMB |
|
|
HK$ |
|
|
US$ |
|
|
JPY |
|
|
EUR |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term loans |
|
|
5.73 |
% |
|
|
4.20 |
% |
|
|
6.23 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Short-term loans |
|
|
6.34 |
% |
|
|
4.35 |
% |
|
|
6.14 |
% |
|
|
3.03 |
% |
|
|
5.43 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At 31 December 2008 |
|
|
|
RMB |
|
|
HK$ |
|
|
US$ |
|
|
JPY |
|
|
EUR |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term loans |
|
|
6.36 |
% |
|
|
4.10 |
% |
|
|
4.33 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Short-term loans |
|
|
5.79 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
3.71 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Bank overdrafts |
|
|
5.10 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At 30 September 2009 |
|
|
|
RMB |
|
|
HK$ |
|
|
US$ |
|
|
JPY |
|
|
EUR |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term loans |
|
|
5.06 |
% |
|
|
0.99 |
% |
|
|
1.48 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Short-term loans |
|
|
4.90 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1.75 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-VI-93-
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE
MEADVILLE GROUP |
|
(e) |
|
All short-term bank loans and bank overdrafts will mature within one year. The
maturity of long-term bank loans is as follows: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At |
|
|
|
At 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Within one year |
|
|
166,200 |
|
|
|
394,334 |
|
|
|
364,022 |
|
|
|
472,996 |
|
Between one and two years |
|
|
263,736 |
|
|
|
466,225 |
|
|
|
530,265 |
|
|
|
1,190,800 |
|
Between two and five years |
|
|
471,524 |
|
|
|
1,271,842 |
|
|
|
2,246,845 |
|
|
|
1,773,962 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Wholly repayable within
five years |
|
|
901,460 |
|
|
|
2,132,401 |
|
|
|
3,141,132 |
|
|
|
3,437,758 |
|
Over five years |
|
|
13,800 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
915,260 |
|
|
|
2,132,401 |
|
|
|
3,141,132 |
|
|
|
3,437,758 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(f) |
|
The Group has the following undrawn borrowing facilities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At |
|
|
|
At 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fixed rate |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
expiring within one year |
|
|
382,293 |
|
|
|
408,472 |
|
|
|
631,289 |
|
|
|
1,090,642 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Floating rate |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
expiring within one year |
|
|
1,148,817 |
|
|
|
2,026,269 |
|
|
|
1,646,924 |
|
|
|
2,373,958 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,531,110 |
|
|
|
2,434,741 |
|
|
|
2,278,213 |
|
|
|
3,464,600 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At 31 December 2006, 2007, 2008 and 30 September 2009, the facilities were subject to
annual review at various dates. |
-VI-94-
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
|
(g) |
|
The exposure of the Groups borrowings to interest rate changes and the contractual
repricing dates at the end of each reporting period are as follows: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At |
|
|
|
At 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Changes in interest rates |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6 months or less |
|
|
906,047 |
|
|
|
674,061 |
|
|
|
1,378,821 |
|
|
|
421,105 |
|
over 6 months and up to
12 months |
|
|
869,260 |
|
|
|
2,025,113 |
|
|
|
2,256,814 |
|
|
|
3,179,568 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,775,307 |
|
|
|
2,699,174 |
|
|
|
3,635,635 |
|
|
|
3,600,673 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
29 |
|
Derivative financial instruments Group |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At |
|
|
|
At 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forward foreign exchange contracts
(Note (i))
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
22,796 |
|
Less: current portion included under
current assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(438 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term portion under non-current
assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
22,358 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest rates swap contracts
(Note (ii))
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
25,365 |
|
|
|
15,967 |
|
Less: current portion included under
current liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(8,015 |
) |
|
|
(2,023 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term portion under non-current
liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
17,350 |
|
|
|
13,944 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-VI-95-
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
|
|
|
Note: |
|
(i) |
|
At 30 September 2009, the Group entered into certain forward foreign exchange contracts to
buy EUR17,523,720 and JPY48,000,000 (equivalent to approximately HK$202,311,000) and to sell
US$23,179,838 (equivalent to approximately HK$179,655,000). These outstanding forward foreign
exchange contracts were mainly entered into to hedge against the foreign exchange risk in
relation to the financial liabilities denominated in EUR which will mature in 2013 and
payables denominated in EUR and JPY for property, plant and equipment which will mature within
twelve months from date of statement of financial position. |
|
(ii) |
|
At 31 December 2008 and 30 September 2009, the aggregate notional principal amounts of
the outstanding swap contracts were HK$774,990,000 and HK$775,050,000 respectively, of which the Group pays
fixed interest at
2.72% or 3.43% per annum and receives variable rates to hedge against interest rate risk
in relation to the bank borrowings and will be matured between 19 November 2009 and 30
July 2012. |
30 Deferred income tax Group
Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is legally enforceable
right to offset current tax assets against current tax liabilities and when the deferred
income taxes relate to the same tax jurisdication. The offset amounts are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At |
|
|
|
At 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred tax assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred tax assets to be
recovered after more than
12 months |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(13,124 |
) |
|
|
(32,682 |
) |
|
|
(42,935 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred tax liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred tax liabilities to be
settled after more than
12 months |
|
|
14,219 |
|
|
|
81,483 |
|
|
|
97,081 |
|
|
|
92,730 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred tax liabilities net |
|
|
14,219 |
|
|
|
68,359 |
|
|
|
64,399 |
|
|
|
49,795 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-VI-96-
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
The gross movement of deferred income tax account is as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At |
|
|
|
At 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Beginning of the year/period |
|
|
13,642 |
|
|
|
14,219 |
|
|
|
68,359 |
|
|
|
64,399 |
|
Exchange differences |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(57 |
) |
|
|
860 |
|
|
|
(6 |
) |
Recognised in the consolidated income
statement (Note 12)
|
|
|
692 |
|
|
|
(7,215 |
) |
|
|
(4,820 |
) |
|
|
(14,598 |
) |
Acquisition through business
combination (Note 38(c))
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
61,412 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Distribution to equity holders
(Note 27(ii))
|
|
|
(115 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
End of the year/period |
|
|
14,219 |
|
|
|
68,359 |
|
|
|
64,399 |
|
|
|
49,795 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Representing: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accelerated tax depreciation |
|
|
24,329 |
|
|
|
28,774 |
|
|
|
33,378 |
|
|
|
30,343 |
|
Tax losses |
|
|
(10,110 |
) |
|
|
(9,726 |
) |
|
|
(11,034 |
) |
|
|
(18,376 |
) |
Valuation adjustment resulting from
acquisition of a subsidiary |
|
|
|
|
|
|
78,203 |
|
|
|
67,633 |
|
|
|
62,104 |
|
Decelerated tax depreciation |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(27,210 |
) |
|
|
(38,206 |
) |
|
|
(43,529 |
) |
Others |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,682 |
) |
|
|
12,628 |
|
|
|
19,253 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
14,219 |
|
|
|
68,359 |
|
|
|
64,399 |
|
|
|
49,795 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-VI-97-
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
The movement in deferred tax assets and liabilities during the years ended 31
December 2006, 2007 and 2008 and nine months ended 30 September 2009 without taking into
consideration the offsetting of balances within the same tax jurisdiction, is as follows:
Deferred tax assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Decelerated |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
tax |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
depreciation |
|
|
Tax losses |
|
|
Others |
|
|
Total |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At 1 January 2006 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(4,902 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(4,902 |
) |
Recognised in the consolidated
income statement |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(5,208 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(5,208 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At 31 December 2006 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(10,110 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(10,110 |
) |
Exchange differences |
|
|
(754 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3 |
) |
|
|
(757 |
) |
Recognised in the consolidated
income statement |
|
|
(12,360 |
) |
|
|
384 |
|
|
|
699 |
|
|
|
(11,277 |
) |
Acquisition through business combination
(Note 38(c))
|
|
|
(14,096 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2,378 |
) |
|
|
(16,474 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At 31 December 2007 |
|
|
(27,210 |
) |
|
|
(9,726 |
) |
|
|
(1,682 |
) |
|
|
(38,618 |
) |
Exchange differences |
|
|
(1,806 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(134 |
) |
|
|
(1,940 |
) |
Recognised in the consolidated
income statement |
|
|
(9,190 |
) |
|
|
(1,308 |
) |
|
|
(4,050 |
) |
|
|
(14,548 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At 31 December 2008 |
|
|
(38,206 |
) |
|
|
(11,034 |
) |
|
|
(5,866 |
) |
|
|
(55,106 |
) |
Exchange differences |
|
|
(29 |
) |
|
|
(1 |
) |
|
|
(5 |
) |
|
|
(35 |
) |
Recognised in the consolidated
income statement |
|
|
(5,294 |
) |
|
|
(7,341 |
) |
|
|
(168 |
) |
|
|
(12,803 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At 30 September 2009 |
|
|
(43,529 |
) |
|
|
(18,376 |
) |
|
|
(6,039 |
) |
|
|
(67,944 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-VI-98-
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
Deferred tax liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Valuation |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
adjustment |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
resulting from |
|
|
Accelerated |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
acquisition of |
|
|
tax |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
a subsidiary |
|
|
depreciation |
|
|
Others |
|
|
Total |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At 1 January 2006 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
18,544 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
18,544 |
|
Recognised in the consolidated
income statement |
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,900 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,900 |
|
Distribution to equity holder
(Note 27(ii))
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(115 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(115 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At 31 December 2006 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
24,329 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
24,329 |
|
Exchange differences |
|
|
700 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
700 |
|
Recognised in the consolidated
income statement |
|
|
(383 |
) |
|
|
4,445 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,062 |
|
Acquisition through business
combination (Note 38(c))
|
|
|
77,886 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
77,886 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At 31 December 2007 |
|
|
78,203 |
|
|
|
28,774 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
106,977 |
|
Exchange differences |
|
|
2,801 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1 |
) |
|
|
2,800 |
|
Recognised in the consolidated
income statement |
|
|
(13,371 |
) |
|
|
4,604 |
|
|
|
18,495 |
|
|
|
9,728 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At 31 December 2008 |
|
|
67,633 |
|
|
|
33,378 |
|
|
|
18,494 |
|
|
|
119,505 |
|
Exchange differences |
|
|
20 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9 |
|
|
|
29 |
|
Recognised in the consolidated
income statement |
|
|
(5,549 |
) |
|
|
(3,035 |
) |
|
|
6,789 |
|
|
|
(1,795 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At 30 September 2009 |
|
|
62,104 |
|
|
|
30,343 |
|
|
|
25,292 |
|
|
|
117,739 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pursuant to the new Corporate Income Tax Law with effect from 1 January 2008, a 5%
withholding tax is levied on dividends distributed to foreign investors by the foreign
investment enterprises established in mainland China. The requirement applies to earnings
accumulated after 31 December 2007. At 31 December 2008 and 30 September 2009, approximately
HK$10,807,000 and HK$17,033,000 deferred tax liabilities have been recognised by the Group
respectively.
-VI-99-
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
Deferred income tax assets are recognised for tax losses carry forwards to the
extent that the realisation of the related benefit through the future taxable profits is
probable. The Group did not recognise deferred income tax assets of approximately
HK$49,748,000, HK$60,766,000, HK$83,230,000 and HK$97,845,000 in respect of accumulated tax
losses amounting to approximately HK$183,851,000, HK$262,536,000, HK$357,907,000 and
HK$403,486,000 at 31 December 2006, 2007, 2008 and 30 September 2009, respectively that can be
carried forward against future taxable income. At 31 December 2006, 2007, 2008 and 30
September 2009, these accumulated tax losses amounting to approximately HK$114,952,000,
HK$194,777,000, HK$283,094,000 and HK$366,549,000 respectively will be expired in five years.
There is no expiry period for the other tax losses.
31 Financial liabilities Group
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At |
|
|
|
At 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Put option |
|
|
|
|
|
|
264,394 |
|
|
|
151,270 |
|
|
|
161,758 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Note: |
|
|
In November 2007, the Company entered into a contract with Aspocomp Group OYJ (Aspocomp), an
independent third party, to acquire 80% of the equity interest in MAH. The Company and Aspocomp
also entered into a put and call option agreement (Option Deed) as part and parcel of the MAH
acquisition. Under the Option Deed, the Company was granted a call, to buy the remaining 20%
equity interests in MAH and Aspocomp was granted a put option to sell its remaining 20% equity
interests in MAH in the period from 2013 to 2023. |
|
|
The put option granted under the Option Deed was recognised as financial liabilities in the
consolidated financial
statements of the Group at the present value of the redemption amount. |
|
|
For the purposes of determining the present value of the put option, the put option is
determined based on the greater of (i) enterprise value calculation which uses EBITDA
projections based on the extrapolation of the latest unaudited consolidated financial results
of MAH to a four-year period and an enterprise value multiplier of 5.5 times or (ii) net asset
value based on the extrapolation of the latest unaudited consolidated financial results of MAH
at end of the financial year 2012; or (iii) the minimum price of approximately EUR15.38 million
plus interest which will accrue at the rate of 2.5% per annum, compounding annually for a
five-year period up to financial year ending 31 December 2012. |
-VI-100-
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
There are a number of assumptions and estimates involved in the preparation of EBITDA
projections for the years/periods. Key assumptions used for enterprise value calculation for
put option of each of the years ended 31 December 2007 and 2008 and nine months ended 30
September 2009 are presented as below:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine months |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ended |
|
|
|
Year ended 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross margin |
|
|
|
|
|
|
17.8 |
% |
|
|
19.2 |
% |
|
|
19.7 |
% |
Growth rate |
|
|
|
|
|
|
25.0 |
% |
|
|
10.0 |
% |
|
|
10.0 |
% |
Discount rate |
|
|
|
|
|
|
8.3 |
% |
|
|
6.1 |
% |
|
|
6.1 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The directors prepared the financial budgets reflecting actual and prior year performance and
market development
expectations. The growth rates used are consistent with the industry growth estimates. The
directors estimate discount rate using pre-tax rates that reflect market assessments of the
time value of money of the Group for the years ended 31 December 2007 and 2008 and nine months
ended 30 September 2009. Judgement is required to determine key assumptions adopted in the
EBITDA projections and changes to key assumptions can significantly affect these EBITDA
projections.
The value of put option at 31 December 2008 and 30 September 2009 represents the present value
of the minimum price
which was the highest possible value under the put option. (Note 18(b))
32 Long-term other payables Group
The balances represent payable for purchase of property, plant and equipment and will be
settled after twelve months.
The balances are denominated in the following currencies:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At |
|
|
|
At 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
HK$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,257 |
|
US$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
87,862 |
|
|
|
44,349 |
|
|
|
23,717 |
|
JPY |
|
|
|
|
|
|
26,272 |
|
|
|
13,039 |
|
|
|
|
|
EUR |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,524 |
|
|
|
17,176 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
115,658 |
|
|
|
74,564 |
|
|
|
24,974 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-VI-101-
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
33 Creditors and accruals
Group
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At |
|
|
|
At 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Creditors |
|
|
382,330 |
|
|
|
675,853 |
|
|
|
711,895 |
|
|
|
655,170 |
|
Accruals |
|
|
417,700 |
|
|
|
752,415 |
|
|
|
755,211 |
|
|
|
528,338 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
800,030 |
|
|
|
1,428,268 |
|
|
|
1,467,106 |
|
|
|
1,183,508 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The carrying amounts of creditors and accruals approximate their fair values.
During the years/period, the Group normally received credit terms of 60-90 days. The
ageing analysis of the creditors, based on the invoice date, is as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At |
|
|
|
At 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Within credit period |
|
|
286,059 |
|
|
|
435,324 |
|
|
|
431,516 |
|
|
|
482,243 |
|
0 - 30 days |
|
|
58,823 |
|
|
|
136,473 |
|
|
|
193,084 |
|
|
|
116,768 |
|
31 - 60 days |
|
|
21,214 |
|
|
|
60,111 |
|
|
|
62,425 |
|
|
|
38,099 |
|
61 - 90 days |
|
|
9,629 |
|
|
|
25,042 |
|
|
|
10,600 |
|
|
|
6,324 |
|
Over 90 days |
|
|
6,605 |
|
|
|
18,903 |
|
|
|
14,270 |
|
|
|
11,736 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
382,330 |
|
|
|
675,853 |
|
|
|
711,895 |
|
|
|
655,170 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-VI-102-
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
The carrying amounts of the Groups creditors and accruals are denominated in the
following currencies:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At |
|
|
|
At 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
HK$ |
|
|
266,815 |
|
|
|
244,018 |
|
|
|
182,414 |
|
|
|
152,490 |
|
RMB |
|
|
356,555 |
|
|
|
659,374 |
|
|
|
789,154 |
|
|
|
753,153 |
|
US$ |
|
|
162,127 |
|
|
|
366,513 |
|
|
|
443,314 |
|
|
|
230,235 |
|
EUR |
|
|
3,338 |
|
|
|
91,365 |
|
|
|
39,963 |
|
|
|
33,233 |
|
JPY |
|
|
9,854 |
|
|
|
46,480 |
|
|
|
12,020 |
|
|
|
13,238 |
|
Other currencies |
|
|
1,341 |
|
|
|
20,518 |
|
|
|
241 |
|
|
|
1,159 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
800,030 |
|
|
|
1,428,268 |
|
|
|
1,467,106 |
|
|
|
1,183,508 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Company
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At |
|
|
|
At 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accruals |
|
|
1,004 |
|
|
|
17,324 |
|
|
|
7,509 |
|
|
|
8,810 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The carrying amounts of the Companys accruals are denominated in the following currencies:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At |
|
|
|
At 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
HK$ |
|
|
1,004 |
|
|
|
16,651 |
|
|
|
7,165 |
|
|
|
8,526 |
|
RMB |
|
|
|
|
|
|
267 |
|
|
|
283 |
|
|
|
283 |
|
US$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
392 |
|
|
|
60 |
|
|
|
|
|
EUR |
|
|
|
|
|
|
4 |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
1 |
|
JPY |
|
|
|
|
|
|
10 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,004 |
|
|
|
17,324 |
|
|
|
7,509 |
|
|
|
8,810 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-VI-103-
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
34 Amounts due to a subsidiary of a minority shareholder/associated companies
The amounts due to a subsidiary of a minority shareholder/associated companies are
unsecured, interest-free and repayable within normal trade credit terms. The carrying amounts
of the amounts due to a subsidiary of a minority shareholder/associated companies approximate
their fair values.
The carrying amount of the amount due to a subsidiary of a minority shareholder is
denominated in HK$.
The carrying amounts of the amounts due to associated companies are denominated in the
following currencies:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At |
|
|
|
At 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
RMB |
|
|
23,727 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
43,633 |
|
|
|
72,418 |
|
US$ |
|
|
97,015 |
|
|
|
150,669 |
|
|
|
77,962 |
|
|
|
68,177 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
120,742 |
|
|
|
150,669 |
|
|
|
121,595 |
|
|
|
140,595 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
35 Amounts due from/(to) subsidiaries
The amounts due from/(to) subsidiaries are unsecured, interest-free and repayable on
demand. The carrying amounts of the amounts due from/(to) subsidiaries approximate their fair
values and are denominated in HK$.
-VI-104-
|
|
|
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
36 Amounts due from/(to) a minority shareholder
The amounts due from/(to) a minority shareholder are unsecured, interest-free and
repayable on demand. The carrying amount of amount due to a minority shareholder approximates
its fair value and is denominated in RMB.
The carrying amount of the amount due from a minority shareholder was denominated in the
following currencies:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At |
|
|
|
At 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
US$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,529 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
EUR |
|
|
|
|
|
|
36,526 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
39,055 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
37 Commitments
(a) Capital commitments
Capital commitments in respect of property, plant and equipment at the dates of statement
of financial position are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At |
|
|
|
At 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Contracted but not provided for |
|
|
271,270 |
|
|
|
658,567 |
|
|
|
347,543 |
|
|
|
279,249 |
|
Authorised but not contracted for |
|
|
6,998 |
|
|
|
123,153 |
|
|
|
10,880 |
|
|
|
2,173 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
278,268 |
|
|
|
781,720 |
|
|
|
358,423 |
|
|
|
281,422 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At 31 December 2006, 2007, 2008 and 30 September 2009, the Group had commitment in
respect of the injection of additional capital into certain subsidiaries established in
mainland China totalling approximately HK$433,700,000, HK$808,565,000, HK$654,574,000 and
HK$186,012,000 respectively.
-VI-105-
|
|
|
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
(b) Operating lease commitments
The future aggregate minimum lease expense under non-cancellable operating leases in
respect of land and buildings is payable as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At |
|
|
|
At 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Within one year |
|
|
3,387 |
|
|
|
3,055 |
|
|
|
2,391 |
|
|
|
3,713 |
|
One to five years |
|
|
2,035 |
|
|
|
3,908 |
|
|
|
2,992 |
|
|
|
4,018 |
|
More than five years |
|
|
5,027 |
|
|
|
18,956 |
|
|
|
18,695 |
|
|
|
18,507 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10,449 |
|
|
|
25,919 |
|
|
|
24,078 |
|
|
|
26,238 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-VI-106-
|
|
|
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
38 Notes to the consolidated statements of cash flows
(a) Acquisition of minority interest in a subsidiary
On 20 September 2005, Goalink Industrial Ltd. (Goalink) invested US$500,000 in Shanghai
Kaiser Electronics Co., Ltd which represented 10% of its new registered share capital.
On 27 July 2006, the Group acquired 10% equity interest in Shanghai Kaiser Electronics
Co., Ltd. from Goalink at a consideration of US$815,000 (approximately HK$6,354,000).
Details of the net assets acquired and goodwill are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Acquirees |
|
|
|
carrying amount |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net assets acquired comprised of: |
|
|
|
|
Property, plant and equipment |
|
|
69,646 |
|
Land use right |
|
|
2,242 |
|
Inventories |
|
|
857 |
|
Debtors and prepayments |
|
|
9,283 |
|
Cash and bank balances |
|
|
5,237 |
|
Creditors and accruals |
|
|
(10,187 |
) |
Balances with group companies |
|
|
(2,461 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net assets value |
|
|
74,617 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Additional share of net assets value (10%) |
|
|
7,462 |
|
Less: Consideration paid |
|
|
(6,354 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Negative goodwill credited to consolidated
income statement (Note 6)
|
|
|
1,108 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Note:
|
|
Negative goodwill represents excess of acquirers interest in the net fair value of
acquirees identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities over cost. |
-VI-107-
|
|
|
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
(b) Partial disposal of a subsidiary
In April 2007, the Group disposed of 6.29% equity interest in a subsidiary, MA3, at a
consideration of US$1,887,000 (approximately HK$14,718,600), to a minority shareholder of a
subsidiary.
Details of the net assets disposed of are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Acquirees |
|
|
|
carrying amount |
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
Net assets disposed of: |
|
|
|
|
Property, plant and equipment |
|
|
3,579 |
|
Land use right |
|
|
8,596 |
|
Debtors and prepayments |
|
|
29,039 |
|
Cash and bank balances |
|
|
200,651 |
|
Creditors and accruals |
|
|
(248 |
) |
Balances with group companies |
|
|
(8,267 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net assets value |
|
|
233,350 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Disposal of share of net assets value (6.29%) |
|
|
14,678 |
|
Income on partial disposal of a subsidiary (Note 6)
|
|
|
41 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total consideration |
|
|
14,719 |
|
|
|
|
|
-VI-108-
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
(c) Acquisition of a subsidiary through business combination
On 30 November 2007, the Group acquired 80% of the equity interest of MAH from a third
party, Aspocomp, for a consideration of approximately HK$724,166,000.
Details of the net assets acquired and goodwill are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
Purchase consideration: |
|
|
|
|
Cash paid |
|
|
707,666 |
|
Financial liabilities put option (Note 31)
|
|
|
264,394 |
|
Direct costs relating to the acquisition |
|
|
16,500 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total purchase consideration |
|
|
988,560 |
|
Fair value of net assets acquired shown as below |
|
|
(881,822 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Goodwill (Note 18)
|
|
|
106,738 |
|
|
|
|
|
The goodwill is attributable to the workforce of the acquired business and the
significant synergies expected to arise after the Groups acquisition of MAH.
-VI-109-
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
|
|
The assets and liabilities at 30 November 2007 arising from the acquisition are as
follows: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Acquirees |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
carrying |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
amount before |
|
|
Fair value |
|
|
Acquirees |
|
|
|
acquisition |
|
|
adjustment |
|
|
fair amount |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net assets acquired comprised of: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property, plant and equipment (Note 16)
|
|
|
568,776 |
|
|
|
257,474 |
|
|
|
826,250 |
|
Leasehold land and land use rights (Note 17)
|
|
|
21,099 |
|
|
|
34,794 |
|
|
|
55,893 |
|
Intangible assets (Note 18)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
20,629 |
|
|
|
20,629 |
|
Inventories |
|
|
27,782 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
27,782 |
|
Debtors and prepayments |
|
|
216,121 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
216,121 |
|
Deferred tax assets |
|
|
16,474 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
16,474 |
|
Cash and bank balances |
|
|
29,451 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
29,451 |
|
Creditors and accruals |
|
|
(171,772 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(171,772 |
) |
Tax payable |
|
|
(3,905 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3,905 |
) |
Borrowings |
|
|
(57,215 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(57,215 |
) |
Deferred tax liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(77,886 |
) |
|
|
(77,886 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
646,811 |
|
|
|
235,011 |
|
|
|
881,822 |
|
Goodwill (Note 18)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
106,738 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
988,560 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Satisfied by: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash consideration |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
724,166 |
|
Financial liabilities (Note 31)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
264,394 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
988,560 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash outflow arising on acquisition |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash consideration |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
724,166 |
|
Bank balances and cash acquired |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(29,451 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net outflow of cash and cash equivalents in
respect of the acquisition of a subsidiary |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
694,715 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-VI-110-
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
(d) Partial consideration pursuant to the reorganisation
The balance represents the partial consideration paid pursuant to an agreement dated 30
December 2006 entered into between MTG(INV) and PHKL, the former holding company, for the
purpose of preparation of the listing of shares of the Company on the Stock Exchange to PHKL,
to acquire the equity interest in the subsidiaries of PHKL which are engaged in the PCB,
prepreg and laminate business.
(e) Analysis of cash and cash equivalents
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At 31 December |
|
|
At 30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(unaudited) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and bank balances (Note 25)
|
|
|
211,150 |
|
|
|
418,192 |
|
|
|
889,773 |
|
|
|
463,856 |
|
|
|
951,865 |
|
Bank overdrafts (Note 28)
|
|
|
(42,510 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(25,626 |
) |
|
|
(25,782 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
168,640 |
|
|
|
418,192 |
|
|
|
864,147 |
|
|
|
438,074 |
|
|
|
951,865 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Less: restricted bank balances
(Note 25)
|
|
|
(1,424 |
) |
|
|
(3,901 |
) |
|
|
(5,873 |
) |
|
|
(1,183 |
) |
|
|
(8,397 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
|
167,216 |
|
|
|
414,291 |
|
|
|
858,274 |
|
|
|
436,891 |
|
|
|
943,468 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
39 Related party transactions
The Directors regard Su Sih (BVI) Limited, a company incorporated in the British Virgin
Islands, as being the ultimate holding company of the Group.
Parties are considered to be related if one party has the ability, directly or indirectly
control the other party or exercise significant influence over the other party in making
financial and operating decisions. Parties are also considered to be related if they are
subject to common control.
-VI-111-
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
The Group regularly conducts transactions in the normal course of business with the
associated companies and related parties, details of which during the years/periods are:
(a) |
|
Purchases of raw materials (Note i) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine months ended |
|
|
|
Year ended 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(unaudited) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Associated companies |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
GSST |
|
|
304,836 |
|
|
|
421,549 |
|
|
|
406,840 |
|
|
|
340,560 |
|
|
|
225,458 |
|
SSST |
|
|
34,280 |
|
|
|
37,272 |
|
|
|
30,047 |
|
|
|
17,690 |
|
|
|
42,498 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
A subsidiary of a
minority
shareholder
Hitachi
Chemical
Co. (Hong
Kong) Limited |
|
|
176,922 |
|
|
|
156,910 |
|
|
|
225,838 |
|
|
|
206,150 |
|
|
|
101,014 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(b) |
|
Purchases of finished goods (Note i) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine months ended |
|
|
|
Year ended 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(unaudited) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
A subsidiary of a
minority
shareholder |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hitachi Chemical
Co. (Hong
Kong) Limited |
|
|
2,361 |
|
|
|
1,869 |
|
|
|
3,221 |
|
|
|
2,815 |
|
|
|
1,337 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(c) |
|
Sales of finished goods (Note ii) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine months ended |
|
|
|
Year ended 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(unaudited) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
A subsidiary of a
minority
shareholder |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hitachi Chemical
Co. (Hong Kong)
Limited |
|
|
27,230 |
|
|
|
75,471 |
|
|
|
136,031 |
|
|
|
114,930 |
|
|
|
52,739 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-VI-112-
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
(d) |
|
Commissions (Note iii) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine months ended |
|
|
|
Year ended 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(unaudited) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
A subsidiary of a
minority
shareholder |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hitachi Chemical
Co. (Hong
Kong) Limited |
|
|
22,810 |
|
|
|
19,379 |
|
|
|
20,872 |
|
|
|
16,891 |
|
|
|
12,310 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(e) |
|
Interest income (Note iv) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine months ended |
|
|
|
Year ended 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(unaudited) |
|
|
|
|
|
Companies beneficially
owned by
directors of the
Company |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Su Sih Enterprises Limited |
|
|
714 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Le Baron International Ltd. |
|
|
1,275 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
A director |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tang Hsiang Chien |
|
|
1,754 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(f) |
|
Management fee expenses (Note v) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine months ended |
|
|
|
Year ended 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(unaudited) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Companies controlled by
directors of
the Company |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Su Sih Enterprises Limited |
|
|
5,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-VI-113-
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
(g) Amounts due from/(to) related parties
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
Note |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
A minority shareholder |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-trade
balance
Aspocomp Group
OYJ |
|
|
36 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
39,055 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Related parties |
|
|
24 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-trade balances |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Companies controlled
by
directors of the
Company |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Qingyi Precision
Maskmaking
(Shenzhen) Ltd |
|
|
|
|
|
|
5 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
PHKL |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(709,603 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(709,598 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
A subsidiary of a
minority
shareholder |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Trade balance |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hitachi Chemical
Co. (Hong
Kong) Limited |
|
|
34 |
|
|
|
(63,359 |
) |
|
|
(29,367 |
) |
|
|
(16,828 |
) |
|
|
(25,848 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Associated companies |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Trade balance |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
GSST |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(110,026 |
) |
|
|
(146,062 |
) |
|
|
(109,257 |
) |
|
|
(122,344 |
) |
SSST |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(10,716 |
) |
|
|
(4,607 |
) |
|
|
(12,338 |
) |
|
|
(18,251 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
34 |
|
|
|
(120,742 |
) |
|
|
(150,669 |
) |
|
|
(121,595 |
) |
|
|
(140,595 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
A minority shareholder |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dividend payable |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
GSST |
|
|
36 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(343 |
) |
|
|
(60,466 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
(h) Key management compensation
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine months ended |
|
|
|
Year ended 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Unaudited) |
|
|
|
|
|
Basic salaries, allowances and
benefits in kind |
|
|
31,219 |
|
|
|
39,956 |
|
|
|
51,826 |
|
|
|
33,657 |
|
|
|
34,140 |
|
Share award expenses (Note 7)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
171,831 |
|
|
|
4,367 |
|
|
|
3,276 |
|
|
|
3,276 |
|
Bonuses |
|
|
5,919 |
|
|
|
11,559 |
|
|
|
14,417 |
|
|
|
13,215 |
|
|
|
7,050 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
37,138 |
|
|
|
223,346 |
|
|
|
70,610 |
|
|
|
50,148 |
|
|
|
44,466 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Notes:
(i) |
|
Purchases of raw materials/finished goods from associated companies and a subsidiary of a
minority shareholder of a subsidiary are made at prices and terms comparable to those charged
by and contracted with other third party suppliers of the Group. |
|
(ii) |
|
Sales of finished goods are made at prices and terms comparable to those sold by and
contracted with other third party customers of the Group which are due within normal credit terms. |
|
(iii) |
|
Commission on sales of finished goods are based on terms of the underlying agreement. |
|
(iv) |
|
Interest income from a controlling shareholder and a director are calculated at prime
rate and 5.30% per annum on the amount receivable, respectively. |
(v) |
|
Management fee expense is subject to the terms of an agreement signed by the parties at a
fixed monthly fee for the provision of management services and consultancy services by the
controlling shareholder. The service contract expired on 31 October 2006. |
40 Events after the end of reporting period
On 16 November 2009, the Company and MTG(INV), entered into stock purchase agreement
(PCB Agreement) with TTM Technologies, Inc. (TTM), TTM Technologies International, Inc.
(TTM International) and TTM Hong Kong Limited (TTM HK), pursuant to which MTG(INV) has
conditionally agreed to sell, and TTM HK has conditionally agreed to purchase, the PCB
Business of the Company for a consideration of approximately US$114.0 million in cash and
36,334,000 new TTMs shares (the PCB Transaction). TTM, TTM International and TTM HK are
independent third parties to the Group. The completion of the PCB Transaction is subject to
various conditions as stated in the PCB Agreement.
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|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
On the same day, MTG(INV) and Top Mix Investment Limited (Top Mix) entered into a
sale and purchase agreement (the Laminate Agreement) pursuant to which MTG(INV) has
conditionally agreed to sell, Top Mix has conditionally agreed to purchase, the Laminate
Business for a consideration of approximately HK$2,783.8 million (the Laminate Transaction).
If AVA International Limited (AVA), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company in the Laminate
Business, sells any of its shareholding in GSST, an associated company of AVA, listed on the
Shanghai Stock Exchange, prior to the completion date of the Laminate Transaction at a sale
price per GSST share above the GSST Reference Price (as defined in the Laminate Agreement),
the Company will propose the distribution of the incremental net amount (after any applicable
transaction expenses and taxes) of the sale price per GSST share that is sold above the GSST
Reference Price (Incremental Net Amount), subject to the fulfillment of the conditions
precedent to making such distribution, to the shareholders of the Company as dividends. Top
Mix is a connected person of the Company. The completion of the Laminate Transaction is
subject to various conditions as stated in the Laminate Agreement.
On 3 and 4 February 2010, AVA disposed of totally 47,000,000 of its GSST shares (GSST
Shares), representing approximately 4.91% of the current issued share capital of GSST to
certain independent third parties, for a total cash consideration of RMB518,750,000. The
consideration on the disposal of GSST Shares after netting off the carrying value of the
disposed GSST Shares and relevant expenses and taxes directly attributable to the disposed
GSST Shares will be recognised as a gain in the consolidated income statement for the year
ending 31 December 2010. Immediately after the disposal of the GSST Shares as aforementioned,
the number of shares and percentage of equity held by AVA decreased from 212,288,109 shares to
165,288,109 shares and from approximately 22.18% to approximately 17.27% respectively of the
current entire issued share capital of GSST.
Subject to the fulfilment of certain conditions (including the completions of the PCB
Transaction and Laminate Transaction), the Company will make a distribution of the entire
amount of the considerations of PCB Transaction and Laminate Transaction (including the
Incremental Net Amount, if any, arising from the disposal of GSST shares) by way of the
dividend to the shareholders of the Company.
(a) The PCB Business of Meadville Holdings Limited
The PCB Business has historically been conducted by various subsidiaries directly or
indirectly controlled by the Company. Therefore, the accompanying combined income statements,
statements of financial position and statements of cash flows were prepared by combining the
assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses and cash flows that were directly applicable to the
PCB Business and operations for the years/periods presented.
The combined income statements of the PCB Business includes all the historical actual
costs of the PCB Business and an allocation of certain general corporate expenses of the
Company. These corporate expenses primarily relate to share award expenses in connection with
shares that were granted by the controlling shareholder of the Company, Su Sih to senior
executives of the Company
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|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
who are involved in the PCB Business and Laminate Business. For those expenses for which a
specific identification method was not practicable, the expenses were allocated based on estimates
that management considered as a reasonable reflection of the utilisation of services provided to,
or benefits received by the PCB Business.
In relation to share award expenses, for shares that are granted to the employees of the
PCB Business, the related expenses of approximately HK$86,070,000, HK$10,461,000, HK$8,297,000
(unaudited) and HK$9,632,000 for the years ended 31 December 2007, 2008 and nine months ended
30 September 2008 and 2009, respectively, are recorded based on the actual expenses of those
employees. For shares which are granted to corporate level management, share award expenses of
HK$140,027,000, HK$140,000, HK$107,000 (unaudited) and HK$265,000 for the years ended 31 December
2007, 2008 and nine months ended 30 September 2008 and 2009, respectively, are allocated based on
revenue of the PCB Business to the Group.
While the expenses allocated to the PCB Business are not necessarily indicative of the
expenses that the PCB Business would have incurred if the PCB Business had been a separate,
independent entity during the years/periods presented, management believes that the foregoing
presents a reasonable basis of estimating what the PCB Business expenses would have been on a
historical basis.
The Company earned interest income on the deposits from the share subscriptions during
the Listing in 2007. Interest income of nil, HK$12,038,000, nil, nil (unaudited) and nil for
the years ended 31 December 2006, 2007 and 2008 and nine months ended 30 September 2008 and 2009 respectively are
reflected in the PCB Business income statement based on specific identification of the use of the
Listing proceeds.
The combined income statements, combined statements of financial position and combined
statements of cash flows of the PCB Business for the years ended 31 December 2006, 2007, 2008
and the nine months ended 30 September 2008 and 2009 are as follows:
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|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
(i) Combined income statements
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine months ended |
|
|
|
Year ended 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(unaudited) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenue |
|
|
2,838,773 |
|
|
|
4,108,638 |
|
|
|
5,212,437 |
|
|
|
3,930,212 |
|
|
|
3,505,389 |
|
Cost of sales |
|
|
(2,261,374 |
) |
|
|
(3,150,277 |
) |
|
|
(4,205,020 |
) |
|
|
(3,156,792 |
) |
|
|
(2,844,527 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross profit |
|
|
577,399 |
|
|
|
958,361 |
|
|
|
1,007,417 |
|
|
|
773,420 |
|
|
|
660,862 |
|
Other income |
|
|
87,226 |
|
|
|
161,330 |
|
|
|
158,810 |
|
|
|
125,233 |
|
|
|
91,733 |
|
Selling and distribution
expenses |
|
|
(118,899 |
) |
|
|
(199,790 |
) |
|
|
(227,397 |
) |
|
|
(179,097 |
) |
|
|
(164,209 |
) |
General and administrative
expenses |
|
|
(129,493 |
) |
|
|
(200,869 |
) |
|
|
(259,762 |
) |
|
|
(140,314 |
) |
|
|
(276,255 |
) |
Share award expenses |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(226,097 |
) |
|
|
(10,601 |
) |
|
|
(8,404 |
) |
|
|
(9,897 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating profit |
|
|
416,233 |
|
|
|
492,935 |
|
|
|
668,467 |
|
|
|
570,838 |
|
|
|
302,234 |
|
Interest income |
|
|
5,871 |
|
|
|
28,507 |
|
|
|
17,440 |
|
|
|
13,010 |
|
|
|
5,192 |
|
Finance costs |
|
|
(77,974 |
) |
|
|
(104,311 |
) |
|
|
(129,359 |
) |
|
|
(94,503 |
) |
|
|
(63,759 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Profit before income tax |
|
|
344,130 |
|
|
|
417,131 |
|
|
|
556,548 |
|
|
|
489,345 |
|
|
|
243,667 |
|
Income tax expense |
|
|
(41,577 |
) |
|
|
(64,193 |
) |
|
|
(72,895 |
) |
|
|
(76,927 |
) |
|
|
(45,002 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Profit for the year/period |
|
|
302,553 |
|
|
|
352,938 |
|
|
|
483,653 |
|
|
|
412,418 |
|
|
|
198,665 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Attributable to: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Equity holders of the
PCB Business |
|
|
239,762 |
|
|
|
246,094 |
|
|
|
376,071 |
|
|
|
336,258 |
|
|
|
127,245 |
|
Minority interests |
|
|
62,791 |
|
|
|
106,844 |
|
|
|
107,582 |
|
|
|
76,160 |
|
|
|
71,420 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
302,553 |
|
|
|
352,938 |
|
|
|
483,653 |
|
|
|
412,418 |
|
|
|
198,665 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
(ii) Combined statements of financial position
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At |
|
|
|
At 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-current assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property, plant and equipment |
|
|
1,893,672 |
|
|
|
3,821,412 |
|
|
|
4,941,778 |
|
|
|
4,840,601 |
|
Leasehold land and land
use rights |
|
|
83,045 |
|
|
|
143,042 |
|
|
|
147,256 |
|
|
|
144,567 |
|
Intangible assets |
|
|
22,561 |
|
|
|
149,899 |
|
|
|
22,159 |
|
|
|
21,292 |
|
Available-for-sale financial
asset |
|
|
|
|
|
|
21,089 |
|
|
|
20,635 |
|
|
|
17,714 |
|
Derivative financial
instruments |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
22,358 |
|
Deferred tax assets |
|
|
155 |
|
|
|
13,124 |
|
|
|
32,517 |
|
|
|
42,437 |
|
Loan to a fellow subsidiary |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
41,074 |
|
|
|
10,076 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,999,433 |
|
|
|
4,148,566 |
|
|
|
5,205,419 |
|
|
|
5,099,045 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Inventories |
|
|
266,565 |
|
|
|
398,420 |
|
|
|
427,053 |
|
|
|
457,569 |
|
Debtors and prepayments |
|
|
1,114,910 |
|
|
|
1,480,853 |
|
|
|
1,163,672 |
|
|
|
1,083,759 |
|
Derivative financial
instruments |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
438 |
|
Amounts due from fellow
subsidiaries |
|
|
|
|
|
|
244,296 |
|
|
|
390,242 |
|
|
|
13,889 |
|
Amount due from intermediate
holding company |
|
|
|
|
|
|
40,177 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amount due from a minority
shareholder |
|
|
|
|
|
|
39,055 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Taxation recoverable |
|
|
1,129 |
|
|
|
3,500 |
|
|
|
19,269 |
|
|
|
23,752 |
|
Cash and bank balances |
|
|
164,964 |
|
|
|
402,822 |
|
|
|
797,874 |
|
|
|
849,012 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,547,568 |
|
|
|
2,609,123 |
|
|
|
2,798,110 |
|
|
|
2,428,419 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total assets |
|
|
3,547,001 |
|
|
|
6,757,689 |
|
|
|
8,003,529 |
|
|
|
7,527,464 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Equity |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital and reserves |
|
|
433,621 |
|
|
|
1,524,327 |
|
|
|
1,371,198 |
|
|
|
1,779,298 |
|
Minority interests in equity |
|
|
197,475 |
|
|
|
335,728 |
|
|
|
405,411 |
|
|
|
534,598 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total equity |
|
|
631,096 |
|
|
|
1,860,055 |
|
|
|
1,776,609 |
|
|
|
2,313,896 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-VI-119-
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At |
|
|
|
At
31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
Liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-current liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Borrowings |
|
|
667,600 |
|
|
|
1,679,147 |
|
|
|
2,763,230 |
|
|
|
2,954,662 |
|
Derivative financial
instruments |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
17,350 |
|
|
|
13,944 |
|
Deferred tax liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
65,183 |
|
|
|
79,520 |
|
|
|
74,779 |
|
Financial liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
264,394 |
|
|
|
151,270 |
|
|
|
161,758 |
|
Long-term other payables |
|
|
|
|
|
|
115,658 |
|
|
|
74,564 |
|
|
|
24,974 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
667,600 |
|
|
|
2,124,382 |
|
|
|
3,085,934 |
|
|
|
3,230,117 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Creditors and accruals |
|
|
711,257 |
|
|
|
1,270,757 |
|
|
|
1,388,419 |
|
|
|
1,060,395 |
|
Amounts due to fellow
subsidiaries |
|
|
66,454 |
|
|
|
99,838 |
|
|
|
88,481 |
|
|
|
97,952 |
|
Amount due to immediate
holding company |
|
|
|
|
|
|
290,000 |
|
|
|
643,961 |
|
|
|
49,492 |
|
Amount due to a related party |
|
|
417,859 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amount due to a minority
shareholder |
|
|
119,918 |
|
|
|
173,677 |
|
|
|
169,659 |
|
|
|
122,334 |
|
Amount due to a subsidiary of
a minority shareholder |
|
|
10,716 |
|
|
|
5,040 |
|
|
|
12,338 |
|
|
|
18,251 |
|
Borrowings |
|
|
905,236 |
|
|
|
908,288 |
|
|
|
823,013 |
|
|
|
609,794 |
|
Derivative financial
instruments |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8,015 |
|
|
|
2,023 |
|
Taxation payable |
|
|
16,865 |
|
|
|
25,652 |
|
|
|
7,100 |
|
|
|
23,210 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,248,305 |
|
|
|
2,773,252 |
|
|
|
3,140,986 |
|
|
|
1,983,451 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities |
|
|
2,915,905 |
|
|
|
4,897,634 |
|
|
|
6,226,920 |
|
|
|
5,213,568 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total equity and liabilities |
|
|
3,547,001 |
|
|
|
6,757,689 |
|
|
|
8,003,529 |
|
|
|
7,527,464 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net current (liabilities)/assets |
|
|
(700,737 |
) |
|
|
(164,129 |
) |
|
|
(342,876 |
) |
|
|
444,968 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total assets less current
liabilities |
|
|
1,298,696 |
|
|
|
3,984,437 |
|
|
|
4,862,543 |
|
|
|
5,544,013 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-VI-120-
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
(iii) Combined statements of cash flows
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine months ended |
|
|
|
Year ended 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(unaudited) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from operating
activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Profit before income tax |
|
|
344,130 |
|
|
|
417,131 |
|
|
|
556,548 |
|
|
|
489,345 |
|
|
|
243,667 |
|
Adjustments for: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Finance costs |
|
|
77,974 |
|
|
|
104,311 |
|
|
|
129,359 |
|
|
|
94,503 |
|
|
|
63,759 |
|
Interest income |
|
|
(5,871 |
) |
|
|
(28,507 |
) |
|
|
(17,440 |
) |
|
|
(13,010 |
) |
|
|
(5,192 |
) |
Impairment of intangible
assets |
|
|
55 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
19,860 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Impairment of property,
plant and equipment |
|
|
|
|
|
|
10,612 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,419 |
|
Amortisation of intangible
assets |
|
|
1,170 |
|
|
|
1,337 |
|
|
|
2,991 |
|
|
|
2,513 |
|
|
|
878 |
|
Amortisation of leasehold
land and land use rights |
|
|
1,876 |
|
|
|
2,167 |
|
|
|
3,600 |
|
|
|
2,688 |
|
|
|
2,730 |
|
Depreciation of property,
plant and equipment |
|
|
200,264 |
|
|
|
278,664 |
|
|
|
420,885 |
|
|
|
309,313 |
|
|
|
363,980 |
|
Dividend income from
available-for-sale
financial asset |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,971 |
) |
Negative goodwill from
acquisition of minority
interest in a subsidiary |
|
|
(1,108 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Gain)/loss on disposal of
property, plant and
equipment |
|
|
(780 |
) |
|
|
2,563 |
|
|
|
19,493 |
|
|
|
6,540 |
|
|
|
735 |
|
Gain on adjustment for
contingent consideration
in relation to business
combination |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(13,933 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(13,425 |
) |
Net exchange differences |
|
|
(7,849 |
) |
|
|
(48,270 |
) |
|
|
(138,453 |
) |
|
|
(139,271 |
) |
|
|
74 |
|
Share award expenses |
|
|
|
|
|
|
226,097 |
|
|
|
10,601 |
|
|
|
8,404 |
|
|
|
9,897 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-VI-121-
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine months ended |
|
|
|
Year ended 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(unaudited) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating profit before
working capital changes |
|
|
609,861 |
|
|
|
966,105 |
|
|
|
993,511 |
|
|
|
761,025 |
|
|
|
670,551 |
|
Changes in: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Inventories |
|
|
(56,692 |
) |
|
|
(104,073 |
) |
|
|
(28,633 |
) |
|
|
(136,445 |
) |
|
|
(30,516 |
) |
Debtors and prepayments |
|
|
(235,328 |
) |
|
|
(149,822 |
) |
|
|
317,181 |
|
|
|
(135,694 |
) |
|
|
79,913 |
|
Restricted bank balances |
|
|
12,075 |
|
|
|
(2,477 |
) |
|
|
(1,972 |
) |
|
|
2,719 |
|
|
|
(2,524 |
) |
Creditors and accruals |
|
|
202,160 |
|
|
|
387,728 |
|
|
|
117,662 |
|
|
|
167,349 |
|
|
|
(328,024 |
) |
Long-term other payables |
|
|
|
|
|
|
115,658 |
|
|
|
(41,094 |
) |
|
|
(16,266 |
) |
|
|
(49,590 |
) |
Amounts due from/(to)
fellow subsidiaries |
|
|
(53,667 |
) |
|
|
(210,912 |
) |
|
|
(157,303 |
) |
|
|
(153,013 |
) |
|
|
112,359 |
|
Amount due from
intermediate holding
company |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(40,177 |
) |
|
|
40,177 |
|
|
|
40,177 |
|
|
|
|
|
Amount due to immediate
holding company |
|
|
|
|
|
|
290,000 |
|
|
|
353,961 |
|
|
|
353,187 |
|
|
|
(54,884 |
) |
Amount due to a related party |
|
|
(26,340 |
) |
|
|
(7,859 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amounts due from/(to)
minority shareholders |
|
|
(3,240 |
) |
|
|
14,704 |
|
|
|
(25,429 |
) |
|
|
(17,499 |
) |
|
|
13,141 |
|
Amount due to a subsidiary
of a minority shareholder |
|
|
1,686 |
|
|
|
(5,676 |
) |
|
|
7,298 |
|
|
|
3,968 |
|
|
|
5,913 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash generated from
operating activities |
|
|
450,515 |
|
|
|
1,253,199 |
|
|
|
1,575,359 |
|
|
|
869,508 |
|
|
|
416,339 |
|
Interest received |
|
|
5,871 |
|
|
|
28,507 |
|
|
|
17,440 |
|
|
|
13,010 |
|
|
|
5,192 |
|
Interest paid |
|
|
(77,974 |
) |
|
|
(104,311 |
) |
|
|
(88,118 |
) |
|
|
(80,365 |
) |
|
|
(66,470 |
) |
Hong Kong profits tax paid |
|
|
(2,627 |
) |
|
|
(4,451 |
) |
|
|
(3,226 |
) |
|
|
(3,275 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Overseas tax paid |
|
|
(36,396 |
) |
|
|
(70,693 |
) |
|
|
(110,083 |
) |
|
|
(85,341 |
) |
|
|
(48,015 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash generated from
operating activities |
|
|
339,389 |
|
|
|
1,102,251 |
|
|
|
1,391,372 |
|
|
|
713,537 |
|
|
|
307,046 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-VI-122-
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine months ended |
|
|
|
Year ended 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(unaudited) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from investing
activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Purchase of property, plant
and equipment |
|
|
(643,282 |
) |
|
|
(1,218,320 |
) |
|
|
(1,347,624 |
) |
|
|
(1,058,114 |
) |
|
|
(269,023 |
) |
Purchase of leasehold land
and land use rights |
|
|
(22,473 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from sale of
property, plant and
equipment |
|
|
6,627 |
|
|
|
3,370 |
|
|
|
2,650 |
|
|
|
3,497 |
|
|
|
2,878 |
|
Acquisition of minority
interest in a subsidiary |
|
|
(6,354 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Acquisition of a subsidiary,
net of bank balances and
cash acquired |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(694,715 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Purchase of available-for-sale
financial asset |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(21,089 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dividend from
available-for-sale financial
asset |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,971 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash used in investing
activities |
|
|
(665,482 |
) |
|
|
(1,930,754 |
) |
|
|
(1,344,974 |
) |
|
|
(1,054,617 |
) |
|
|
(264,174 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-VI-123-
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine months ended |
|
|
|
Year ended 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(unaudited) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from financing
activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
New borrowings |
|
|
1,743,682 |
|
|
|
3,030,033 |
|
|
|
3,355,784 |
|
|
|
2,965,040 |
|
|
|
1,086,128 |
|
Repayment of borrowings |
|
|
(1,433,973 |
) |
|
|
(2,030,992 |
) |
|
|
(2,382,602 |
) |
|
|
(2,013,526 |
) |
|
|
(1,082,289 |
) |
Capital contribution from
immediate holding
company |
|
|
|
|
|
|
826,612 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loan to a fellow subsidiary |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(41,074 |
) |
|
|
(41,227 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Repayment of loan to a
fellow subsidiary |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
30,998 |
|
Dividend paid to shareholders |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(290,000 |
) |
|
|
(600,100 |
) |
|
|
(600,100 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Dividend paid to a minority
shareholder |
|
|
(29,227 |
) |
|
|
(101,630 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(91,361 |
) |
Capital contribution by a
minority shareholder |
|
|
18,068 |
|
|
|
114,285 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
88,349 |
|
Distribution to a shareholder |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(410,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash generated from
financing activities |
|
|
298,550 |
|
|
|
1,138,308 |
|
|
|
332,008 |
|
|
|
310,187 |
|
|
|
31,825 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net (decrease)/increase in
cash and cash equivalents |
|
|
(27,543 |
) |
|
|
309,805 |
|
|
|
378,406 |
|
|
|
(30,893 |
) |
|
|
74,697 |
|
Exchange differences on cash
and cash equivalents |
|
|
(8,229 |
) |
|
|
(32,767 |
) |
|
|
(10,952 |
) |
|
|
(13,123 |
) |
|
|
(457 |
) |
Cash and cash equivalents at
beginning of the
year/period |
|
|
157,655 |
|
|
|
121,883 |
|
|
|
398,921 |
|
|
|
398,921 |
|
|
|
766,375 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents
at end of the year/period |
|
|
121,883 |
|
|
|
398,921 |
|
|
|
766,375 |
|
|
|
354,905 |
|
|
|
840,615 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
(b) The Laminate Business of Meadville Holdings Limited
The Laminate Business has historically been conducted by various subsidiaries directly or
indirectly controlled by the Company. Therefore, the accompanying combined income statements,
statements of financial position and statements of cash flows were prepared by combining the
assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses and cash flows that were directly applicable to the
Laminate Business and operations for the years/periods presented.
The combined income statements of the Laminate Business include all the historical actual
costs of the Laminate Business and an allocation of certain general corporate expenses of the
Company. These corporate expenses primarily relate to share award expenses in connection with
shares that were granted by the controlling shareholder of the Company, Su Sih to senior
executives of the Company who are involved in the PCB Business and Laminate Business. For
those expenses for which a specific identification method was not practicable, the expenses
were allocated based on estimates that management considered as a reasonable reflection of the
utilisation of services provided to, or benefits received by the Laminate Business.
In relation to share award expenses, for shares that are granted to the employees of the
Laminate Business, the related expenses of approximately HK$5,777,000, HK$1,036,000,
HK$777,000 (unaudited) and HK$838,000 for the years ended 31 December 2007, 2008 and nine
months ended 30 September 2008 and 2009, respectively, are recorded based on the actual
expenses of those employees. For shares which are granted to corporate level management, share
award
expenses of HK$22,628,000, HK$24,000, HK$17,000 (unaudited) and HK$37,000 for the years
ended 31 December 2007, 2008 and nine months ended 30 September 2008 and 2009, respectively,
are allocated based on revenue of the Laminate Business to the Group.
While the expenses allocated to the Laminate Business are not necessarily indicative of
the expenses that the Laminate Business would have incurred if the Laminate Business had been
a separate, independent entity during the years/periods presented, management believes that
the foregoing presents a reasonable basis of estimating what the Laminate Business expenses
would have been on a historical basis.
The Company earned interest income on the deposits from the share subscriptions during
the Listing in 2007. Interest income of nil, HK$1,945,000, nil, nil (unaudited) and nil for
the years ended
31 December 2006, 2007 and 2008 and nine months ended 30 September 2008 and 2009 respectively are
reflected in the Laminate Business income statement based on specific identification of the use of
the Listing proceeds.
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|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
The combined income statements, combined statements of financial position and
combined statements of cash flows of the Laminate Business for the years ended 31 December
2006, 2007, 2008 and nine months ended 30 September 2008 and 2009 are as follows:
(i) Combined income statements
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine months ended |
|
|
|
Year ended 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(unaudited) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenue |
|
|
512,466 |
|
|
|
663,943 |
|
|
|
759,302 |
|
|
|
604,195 |
|
|
|
475,026 |
|
Cost of sales |
|
|
(438,632 |
) |
|
|
(563,726 |
) |
|
|
(688,079 |
) |
|
|
(535,847 |
) |
|
|
(406,730 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross profit |
|
|
73,834 |
|
|
|
100,217 |
|
|
|
71,223 |
|
|
|
68,348 |
|
|
|
68,296 |
|
Other income |
|
|
13,161 |
|
|
|
17,183 |
|
|
|
15,470 |
|
|
|
13,232 |
|
|
|
8,061 |
|
Selling and distribution
expenses |
|
|
(7,568 |
) |
|
|
(40,392 |
) |
|
|
(53,026 |
) |
|
|
(40,140 |
) |
|
|
(32,011 |
) |
General and administrative
expenses |
|
|
(24,890 |
) |
|
|
(44,280 |
) |
|
|
(29,866 |
) |
|
|
(18,355 |
) |
|
|
(22,141 |
) |
Share award expenses |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(28,405 |
) |
|
|
(1,060 |
) |
|
|
(794 |
) |
|
|
(875 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating profit |
|
|
54,537 |
|
|
|
4,323 |
|
|
|
2,741 |
|
|
|
22,291 |
|
|
|
21,330 |
|
Loss on share reform of an
associated company |
|
|
(52,237 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Share of net profit of
associated companies |
|
|
97,849 |
|
|
|
107,858 |
|
|
|
33,577 |
|
|
|
75,278 |
|
|
|
50,735 |
|
Interest income |
|
|
361 |
|
|
|
5,398 |
|
|
|
315 |
|
|
|
221 |
|
|
|
55 |
|
Finance costs |
|
|
(10,395 |
) |
|
|
(12,109 |
) |
|
|
(15,312 |
) |
|
|
(11,789 |
) |
|
|
(4,221 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Profit before income tax |
|
|
90,115 |
|
|
|
105,470 |
|
|
|
21,321 |
|
|
|
86,001 |
|
|
|
67,899 |
|
Income tax expense |
|
|
(7,141 |
) |
|
|
(7,924 |
) |
|
|
(3,252 |
) |
|
|
(5,000 |
) |
|
|
(9,314 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Profit for the year/period |
|
|
82,974 |
|
|
|
97,546 |
|
|
|
18,069 |
|
|
|
81,001 |
|
|
|
58,585 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Attributable to: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Equity holders of the
Laminate Business |
|
|
80,858 |
|
|
|
95,479 |
|
|
|
19,574 |
|
|
|
81,393 |
|
|
|
57,907 |
|
Minority interests |
|
|
2,116 |
|
|
|
2,067 |
|
|
|
(1,505 |
) |
|
|
(392 |
) |
|
|
678 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
82,974 |
|
|
|
97,546 |
|
|
|
18,069 |
|
|
|
81,001 |
|
|
|
58,585 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-VI-126-
|
|
|
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
(ii) Combined statements of financial position
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At |
|
|
|
At 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-current assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property, plant and equipment |
|
|
137,128 |
|
|
|
299,956 |
|
|
|
339,699 |
|
|
|
326,125 |
|
Leasehold land and land
use rights |
|
|
31,504 |
|
|
|
31,378 |
|
|
|
31,174 |
|
|
|
30,614 |
|
Interests in associated companies |
|
|
441,409 |
|
|
|
579,543 |
|
|
|
620,573 |
|
|
|
635,563 |
|
Deferred tax assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
165 |
|
|
|
498 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
610,041 |
|
|
|
910,877 |
|
|
|
991,611 |
|
|
|
992,800 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Inventories |
|
|
106,894 |
|
|
|
99,580 |
|
|
|
117,851 |
|
|
|
88,200 |
|
Debtors and prepayments |
|
|
126,388 |
|
|
|
115,859 |
|
|
|
79,500 |
|
|
|
87,833 |
|
Amounts due from fellow
subsidiaries |
|
|
66,454 |
|
|
|
99,838 |
|
|
|
88,481 |
|
|
|
97,952 |
|
Amounts due from associated
companies |
|
|
9,892 |
|
|
|
27,705 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Taxation recoverable |
|
|
1,091 |
|
|
|
2,590 |
|
|
|
2,542 |
|
|
|
1,785 |
|
Cash and bank balances |
|
|
46,186 |
|
|
|
15,031 |
|
|
|
91,357 |
|
|
|
73,279 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
356,905 |
|
|
|
360,603 |
|
|
|
379,731 |
|
|
|
349,049 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total assets |
|
|
966,946 |
|
|
|
1,271,480 |
|
|
|
1,371,342 |
|
|
|
1,341,849 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Equity |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital and reserves |
|
|
300,793 |
|
|
|
689,713 |
|
|
|
556,024 |
|
|
|
1,095,879 |
|
Minority interests in equity |
|
|
6,441 |
|
|
|
23,565 |
|
|
|
19,756 |
|
|
|
26,296 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total equity |
|
|
307,234 |
|
|
|
713,278 |
|
|
|
575,780 |
|
|
|
1,122,175 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-VI-127-
|
|
|
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At |
|
|
|
At 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-current liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Borrowings |
|
|
81,460 |
|
|
|
58,920 |
|
|
|
13,880 |
|
|
|
10,100 |
|
Deferred tax liabilities |
|
|
14,374 |
|
|
|
16,300 |
|
|
|
16,323 |
|
|
|
17,951 |
|
Loan from a fellow subsidiary |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
41,074 |
|
|
|
10,076 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
95,834 |
|
|
|
75,220 |
|
|
|
71,277 |
|
|
|
38,127 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Creditors and accruals |
|
|
87,770 |
|
|
|
156,500 |
|
|
|
78,298 |
|
|
|
114,303 |
|
Amount due to a subsidiary of
a minority shareholder |
|
|
63,358 |
|
|
|
29,367 |
|
|
|
16,828 |
|
|
|
25,848 |
|
Amount due to immediate
holding company |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
200,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
Amounts due to fellow
subsidiaries |
|
|
|
|
|
|
244,296 |
|
|
|
390,242 |
|
|
|
13,889 |
|
Amounts due to related parties |
|
|
291,739 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amounts due to associated
companies |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
64 |
|
|
|
10 |
|
Borrowings |
|
|
121,011 |
|
|
|
52,819 |
|
|
|
35,512 |
|
|
|
26,117 |
|
Taxation payable |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,341 |
|
|
|
1,380 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
563,878 |
|
|
|
482,982 |
|
|
|
724,285 |
|
|
|
181,547 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities |
|
|
659,712 |
|
|
|
558,202 |
|
|
|
795,562 |
|
|
|
219,674 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total equity and liabilities |
|
|
966,946 |
|
|
|
1,271,480 |
|
|
|
1,371,342 |
|
|
|
1,341,849 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net current (liabilities)/assets |
|
|
(206,973 |
) |
|
|
(122,379 |
) |
|
|
(344,554 |
) |
|
|
167,502 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total assets less current
liabilities |
|
|
403,068 |
|
|
|
788,498 |
|
|
|
647,057 |
|
|
|
1,160,302 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-VI-128-
|
|
|
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
(iii) Combined statements of cash flows
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine months ended |
|
|
|
Year ended 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(unaudited) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from operating
activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Profit before income tax |
|
|
90,115 |
|
|
|
105,470 |
|
|
|
21,321 |
|
|
|
86,001 |
|
|
|
67,899 |
|
Adjustments for: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Share of net profit of
associated companies |
|
|
(97,849 |
) |
|
|
(107,858 |
) |
|
|
(33,577 |
) |
|
|
(75,278 |
) |
|
|
(50,735 |
) |
Loss on share reform of
an associated company |
|
|
52,237 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Finance costs |
|
|
10,395 |
|
|
|
12,109 |
|
|
|
15,312 |
|
|
|
11,789 |
|
|
|
4,221 |
|
Interest income |
|
|
(361 |
) |
|
|
(5,398 |
) |
|
|
(315 |
) |
|
|
(221 |
) |
|
|
(55 |
) |
Amortisation of leasehold
land and land use rights |
|
|
596 |
|
|
|
737 |
|
|
|
753 |
|
|
|
564 |
|
|
|
567 |
|
Depreciation of property,
plant and equipment |
|
|
8,507 |
|
|
|
13,097 |
|
|
|
20,252 |
|
|
|
13,049 |
|
|
|
23,671 |
|
Gain on partial disposal of
a subsidiary |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(41 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss on disposal of
property, plant and
equipment |
|
|
76 |
|
|
|
36 |
|
|
|
2,890 |
|
|
|
2,890 |
|
|
|
487 |
|
Net exchange differences |
|
|
2,734 |
|
|
|
3,228 |
|
|
|
(3,435 |
) |
|
|
(4,246 |
) |
|
|
(74 |
) |
Share award expenses |
|
|
|
|
|
|
28,405 |
|
|
|
1,060 |
|
|
|
794 |
|
|
|
875 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating profit before
working capital changes |
|
|
66,450 |
|
|
|
49,785 |
|
|
|
24,261 |
|
|
|
35,342 |
|
|
|
46,856 |
|
Changes in: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Inventories |
|
|
(57,539 |
) |
|
|
7,314 |
|
|
|
(18,271 |
) |
|
|
(95,791 |
) |
|
|
29,651 |
|
Debtors and prepayments |
|
|
(36,860 |
) |
|
|
10,529 |
|
|
|
36,359 |
|
|
|
7,508 |
|
|
|
(8,333 |
) |
Creditors and accruals |
|
|
1,193 |
|
|
|
68,730 |
|
|
|
(78,202 |
) |
|
|
(55,828 |
) |
|
|
36,005 |
|
Amounts due to associated
companies |
|
|
(21,655 |
) |
|
|
(17,813 |
) |
|
|
27,769 |
|
|
|
9,404 |
|
|
|
(54 |
) |
Amounts due from/(to) fellow
subsidiaries |
|
|
69,667 |
|
|
|
210,912 |
|
|
|
157,303 |
|
|
|
153,013 |
|
|
|
94,761 |
|
Amount due from/(to)
immediate holding
company |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
200,000 |
|
|
|
200,000 |
|
|
|
(200,000 |
) |
Amounts due from/(to)
related parties |
|
|
3,720 |
|
|
|
(1,739 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amount due to a subsidiary
of a minority shareholder |
|
|
39,564 |
|
|
|
(33,991 |
) |
|
|
(12,539 |
) |
|
|
32,100 |
|
|
|
9,020 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-VI-129-
|
|
|
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine months ended |
|
|
|
Year ended 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(unaudited) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash generated from
operating activities |
|
|
64,540 |
|
|
|
293,727 |
|
|
|
336,680 |
|
|
|
285,748 |
|
|
|
7,906 |
|
Interest received |
|
|
361 |
|
|
|
5,398 |
|
|
|
315 |
|
|
|
221 |
|
|
|
55 |
|
Interest paid |
|
|
(10,395 |
) |
|
|
(12,109 |
) |
|
|
(15,312 |
) |
|
|
(11,789 |
) |
|
|
(4,221 |
) |
Hong Kong profits tax paid |
|
|
(273 |
) |
|
|
(7,448 |
) |
|
|
(51 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(5,611 |
) |
Overseas tax (paid)/refund |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(48 |
) |
|
|
50 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3,610 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash generated
from/(used in) operating
activities |
|
|
54,233 |
|
|
|
279,520 |
|
|
|
321,682 |
|
|
|
274,180 |
|
|
|
(5,481 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from investing
activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Purchase of property, plant
and equipment |
|
|
(11,162 |
) |
|
|
(169,009 |
) |
|
|
(52,178 |
) |
|
|
(42,015 |
) |
|
|
(11,259 |
) |
Purchase of leasehold land
and land use rights |
|
|
(8,332 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from sales of
property, plant and
equipment |
|
|
875 |
|
|
|
60 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
16 |
|
|
|
825 |
|
Partial disposal of
a subsidiary |
|
|
|
|
|
|
14,719 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investment in an associated
company |
|
|
(33,305 |
) |
|
|
(20,750 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dividends received from
associated companies |
|
|
41,112 |
|
|
|
26,511 |
|
|
|
27,749 |
|
|
|
27,749 |
|
|
|
36,114 |
|
Capital contribution to
previous shareholders |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(290,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash (used in)/generated
from investing activities |
|
|
(10,812 |
) |
|
|
(438,469 |
) |
|
|
(24,429 |
) |
|
|
(14,250 |
) |
|
|
25,680 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-VI-130-
|
|
|
|
|
|
APPENDIX VI
|
|
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine months ended |
|
|
|
Year ended 31 December |
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(unaudited) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from financing
activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
New borrowings |
|
|
224,105 |
|
|
|
65,373 |
|
|
|
150,893 |
|
|
|
123,112 |
|
|
|
43,352 |
|
Repayment of borrowings |
|
|
(195,038 |
) |
|
|
(155,252 |
) |
|
|
(213,240 |
) |
|
|
(159,818 |
) |
|
|
(56,527 |
) |
Loan from parent company |
|
|
(16,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loan from a fellow
subsidiary |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
41,074 |
|
|
|
41,227 |
|
|
|
(30,998 |
) |
Proceeds from issuance
of shares |
|
|
|
|
|
|
219,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dividend paid to shareholders |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(200,000 |
) |
|
|
(200,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Dividend paid to minority
shareholders |
|
|
(946 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3,127 |
) |
|
|
(3,127 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Capital contribution by
minority shareholders |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,850 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash generated
from/(used in) financing
activities |
|
|
12,121 |
|
|
|
129,121 |
|
|
|
(224,400 |
) |
|
|
(198,606 |
) |
|
|
(38,323 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net increase/(decrease) in
cash and cash equivalents |
|
|
55,542 |
|
|
|
(29,828 |
) |
|
|
72,853 |
|
|
|
61,324 |
|
|
|
(18,124 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exchange differences on cash
and cash equivalents |
|
|
(8,932 |
) |
|
|
(474 |
) |
|
|
3,473 |
|
|
|
3,967 |
|
|
|
46 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents at
beginning of the year/period |
|
|
(1,277 |
) |
|
|
45,333 |
|
|
|
15,031 |
|
|
|
15,031 |
|
|
|
91,357 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents at
end of the year/period |
|
|
45,333 |
|
|
|
15,031 |
|
|
|
91,357 |
|
|
|
80,322 |
|
|
|
73,279 |
|
|
|
|
|
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APPENDIX VI
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ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
III Subsequent financial statements
No audited financial statements have been prepared by the Company or its subsidiaries in
respect of any period subsequent to 30 September 2009 up to the date of this report. Save as
disclosed in Events after the end of reporting period in Note 40 of Section II of this
report, no dividend or distribution has been declared or made by the Company or any of its
subsidiaries in respect of any period subsequent to 30 September 2009.
Yours faithfully,
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Certified Public Accountants
Hong Kong
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APPENDIX VII
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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION ON THE REMAINING MEADVILLE GROUP |
The following is an illustrative and unaudited pro forma consolidated statement of
financial position, pro forma consolidated income statement and pro forma consolidated
statement of cash flows of the Remaining Meadville Group which have been prepared on the basis
of the notes set out below for the purpose of illustrating the effect of the Transactions and
the Proposed Distribution, as if the Transactions and the Proposed Distribution had taken
place on 30 September 2009 for the pro forma consolidated statement of financial position and
as if the Transactions and the Proposed Distribution had taken place on 1 January 2009 for the
pro forma consolidated income statement and the pro forma consolidated statement of cash
flows.
This unaudited pro forma financial information has been prepared for illustrative
purposes only and, because of its hypothetical nature, it may not give a true picture of the
financial position, results and cash flow of the Remaining Meadville Group had the
Transactions and the Proposed Distribution been completed as at 30 September 2009 or 1 January
2009, where appropriate, or at any future dates.
-VII-1-
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APPENDIX VII
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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION ON THE REMAINING MEADVILLE GROUP |
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2009
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Unaudited |
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pro forma |
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Audited |
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consolidated |
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consolidated |
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statement of |
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statement of |
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financial position |
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financial position |
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of the Remaining |
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of the Group as |
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Meadville Group |
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at |
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Pro forma adjustments |
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as at |
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30 September |
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30 September |
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2009 |
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Subtotal |
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2009 |
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HK$000 |
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HK$000 |
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HK$000 |
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HK$000 |
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HK$000 |
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HK$000 |
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HK$000 |
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HK$000 |
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HK$000 |
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Note 1 |
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Note 2 |
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Note 3 |
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Note 4 |
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Note 5 |
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Note 6 |
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Note 7 |
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Note 8 |
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Assets |
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Non-current assets |
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Property, plant and equipment |
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5,166,726 |
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(4,840,601 |
) |
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(326,125 |
) |
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Leasehold land and land use rights |
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175,181 |
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(144,567 |
) |
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(30,614 |
) |
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Intangible assets |
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21,292 |
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(21,292 |
) |
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Investments in associated
companies |
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635,563 |
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(635,563 |
) |
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Available-for-sale financial asset |
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17,714 |
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(17,714 |
) |
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Derivative financial instruments |
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22,358 |
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(22,358 |
) |
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Deferred tax assets |
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|
42,935 |
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(42,437 |
) |
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(498 |
) |
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Loan to a fellow subsidiary |
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(10,076 |
) |
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10,076 |
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6,081,769 |
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(5,099,045 |
) |
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(992,800 |
) |
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Current assets |
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|
Inventories |
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|
545,769 |
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(457,569 |
) |
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(88,200 |
) |
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|
Debtors and prepayments |
|
|
1,171,839 |
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|
(1,083,759 |
) |
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|
(87,833 |
) |
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|
247 |
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|
247 |
|
Derivative financial instruments |
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|
438 |
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|
|
(438 |
) |
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Amounts due from related parties |
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|
|
49,492 |
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|
|
|
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|
49,492 |
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|
|
|
|
|
49,492 |
|
Amounts due from fellow
subsidiaries |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(13,889 |
) |
|
|
(97,952 |
) |
|
|
111,841 |
|
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|
Amount due from Top Mix |
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|
|
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|
2,647,159 |
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|
|
2,647,159 |
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|
(2,647,159 |
) |
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|
|
Taxation recoverable |
|
|
25,537 |
|
|
|
(23,752 |
) |
|
|
(1,785 |
) |
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|
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|
|
Cash and bank balances |
|
|
951,865 |
|
|
|
(849,012 |
) |
|
|
(73,279 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
883,800 |
|
|
|
136,633 |
|
|
|
1,050,007 |
|
|
|
(910,833 |
) |
|
|
139,174 |
|
|
|
|
|
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,695,448 |
|
|
|
(2,428,419 |
) |
|
|
(349,049 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,746,905 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
188,913 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
Non-current asset held for
distribution to shareholders |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,230,028 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,230,028 |
|
|
|
(3,230,028 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
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|
|
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|
|
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|
|
Total assets |
|
|
8,777,217 |
|
|
|
(7,527,464 |
) |
|
|
(1,341,849 |
) |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,976,933 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
188,913 |
|
|
|
|
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|
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|
Equity |
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|
|
Capital and reserves |
|
|
2,916,220 |
|
|
|
(1,779,298 |
) |
|
|
(1,095,879 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,048,461 |
|
|
|
2,739,559 |
|
|
|
6,829,063 |
|
|
|
(6,788,020 |
) |
|
|
41,043 |
|
Minority interests in equity |
|
|
560,894 |
|
|
|
(534,598 |
) |
|
|
(26,296 |
) |
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|
|
Total equity |
|
|
3,477,114 |
|
|
|
(2,313,896 |
) |
|
|
(1,122,175 |
) |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,829,063 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
41,043 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
-VII-2-
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APPENDIX VII
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|
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ON THE REMAINING MEADVILLE GROUP |
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|
Unaudited |
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pro forma |
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|
Audited |
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|
consolidated |
|
|
|
consolidated |
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|
|
statement of |
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|
|
statement of |
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|
|
financial position |
|
|
|
financial position |
|
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of the Remaining |
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|
|
of the Group as |
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|
Meadville Group |
|
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|
at |
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Pro forma adjustments |
|
|
as at |
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|
|
30 September |
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30 September |
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2009 |
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Subtotal |
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2009 |
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HK$000 |
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HK$000 |
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|
HK$000 |
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|
HK$000 |
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HK$000 |
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HK$000 |
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HK$000 |
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|
HK$000 |
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|
HK$000 |
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Note 1 |
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Note 2 |
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Note 3 |
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Note 4 |
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Note 5 |
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Note 6 |
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Note 7 |
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Note 8 |
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Liabilities |
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Non-current liabilities |
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Borrowings |
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2,964,762 |
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(2,954,662 |
) |
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(10,100 |
) |
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Derivative financial instruments |
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13,944 |
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(13,944 |
) |
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Deferred tax liabilities |
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92,730 |
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(74,779 |
) |
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(17,951 |
) |
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Financial liabilities |
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161,758 |
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(161,758 |
) |
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Long-term other payables |
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24,974 |
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(24,974 |
) |
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Loan from a fellow subsidiary |
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(10,076 |
) |
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10,076 |
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3,258,168 |
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(3,230,117 |
) |
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(38,127 |
) |
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Current liabilities |
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Creditors and accruals |
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|
1,183,508 |
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(1,060,395 |
) |
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|
(114,303 |
) |
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|
65,367 |
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|
44,233 |
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|
118,410 |
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|
118,410 |
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Amount due to a subsidiary of a
minority shareholder |
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|
25,848 |
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(18,251 |
) |
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(25,848 |
) |
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18,251 |
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Amounts due to associated
companies |
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|
140,595 |
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|
(10 |
) |
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(140,585 |
) |
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Amount due to a minority
shareholder |
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(122,334 |
) |
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122,334 |
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Amounts due to fellow
subsidiaries |
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(97,952 |
) |
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(13,889 |
) |
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111,841 |
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Amount due to immediate holding
company |
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(49,492 |
) |
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49,492 |
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Borrowings |
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|
635,911 |
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(609,794 |
) |
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(26,117 |
) |
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Derivative financial instruments |
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|
2,023 |
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(2,023 |
) |
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Dividend payable |
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|
29,460 |
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|
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|
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29,460 |
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|
29,460 |
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Taxation payable |
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|
24,590 |
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(23,210 |
) |
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|
(1,380 |
) |
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|
2,041,935 |
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|
(1,983,451 |
) |
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|
(181,547 |
) |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
147,870 |
|
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|
147,870 |
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Total liabilities |
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|
5,300,103 |
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|
(5,213,568 |
) |
|
|
(219,674 |
) |
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|
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|
147,870 |
|
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|
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|
147,870 |
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|
Total equity and liabilities |
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|
8,777,217 |
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|
(7,527,464 |
) |
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|
(1,341,849 |
) |
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|
6,976,933 |
|
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|
188,913 |
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|
Net current assets |
|
|
653,513 |
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|
(444,968 |
) |
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|
(167,502 |
) |
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|
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|
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|
3,599,035 |
|
|
|
|
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|
41,043 |
|
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|
Total assets less current
liabilities |
|
|
6,735,282 |
|
|
|
(5,544,013 |
) |
|
|
(1,160,302 |
) |
|
|
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|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
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|
6,829,063 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
41,043 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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-VII-3-
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APPENDIX VII
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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION ON THE REMAINING MEADVILLE GROUP |
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE REMAINING
MEADVILLE GROUP:
1. |
|
The balances are extracted without adjustment from the Accountants Report on the Meadville
Group as set out in Appendix VI to this Circular. |
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2. |
|
The adjustment relates to the combined assets and liabilities of the PCB Business disposed to
TTM assuming the Transactions and Proposed Distribution had taken place on 30 September 2009. For
the purpose of the unaudited pro forma consolidated statement of financial position, the amounts of
combined assets and liabilities of the PCB Business are based on the combined financial information
of the PCB Business of the Group as extracted from Note 40 to the Accountants Report on the
Meadville Group as set out in Appendix VI to this Circular. |
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3. |
|
The adjustment relates to the combined assets and liabilities of the Laminate Business disposed
to Top Mix assuming the Transactions and the Proposed Distribution had taken place on 30 September
2009. For the purpose of the unaudited pro forma consolidated statement of financial position, the
amounts of combined assets and liabilities of the Laminate Business are based on the combined
financial information of the Laminate Business of the Group as extracted from Note 40 to the
Accountants Report on the Meadville Group as set out in Appendix VI to this Circular. |
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4. |
|
The adjustment represents the elimination of inter-segment balances between PCB Business and
Laminate Business. |
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5. |
|
The adjustment reflects the total consideration for the disposal of PCB Business of
approximately US$530.8 million (equivalent to approximately HK$4,113.8 million) which is to be
settled partly by cash of approximately US$114.0 million (equivalent to approximately HK$883.8
million) and partly by issuing 36,334,000 new shares of TTM (representing an aggregate value of
approximately US$416.8 million (equivalent to approximately HK$3,230.0 million) based on the
closing price of US$11.47 (equivalent to approximately HK$88.89) per TTM Share as at 30 September
2009). This results in a gain of approximately HK$2,269.1 million, representing the excess of the
consideration over the combined net assets of the PCB
Business attributable to the equity holders of the Company as at 30 September 2009 of
approximately HK$1,779.3 million, and an estimated legal and professional fee allocated to the
disposal of PCB Business of approximately HK$65.4 million with reference to the respective
consideration of the disposal of the PCB Business and Laminate Business on a basis considered
appropriate by management, assuming that this disposal had taken place on 30 September 2009.
Since the closing price of the TTM Shares issued and the combined net assets of the PCB
Business attributable to the equity holders of the Company at the date of completion of the
Transactions and the Proposed Distribution may be substantially different from the fair values
of the TTM Shares and the combined net asset value respectively used in the preparation of the
unaudited pro forma consolidated statement of financial position, the final amount of the gain
arising from the disposal of the PCB Business may also be different. |
-VII-4-
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APPENDIX VII
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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION ON THE REMAINING MEADVILLE GROUP |
6. |
|
The adjustment reflects the total consideration for the disposal of Laminate Business of
approximately HK$2,783.8 million which has been determined with reference to the market value of
the investment by MTG Laminate (BVI) Limited (MTG Laminate) in GSST shares of approximately
RMB1,947.2 million
(equivalent to approximately HK$2,210.7 million) based on the GSST Reference Price and the
unaudited combined net assets of the Laminate Business attributable to the equity holders of the
Company (excluding the investment in GSST shares) based on the unaudited management accounts of MTG
Laminate as at 30 September 2009. The total consideration for the disposal of Laminate Business
will be payable by Top Mix in cash as to approximately HK$136.6 million and by issuing of three
Promissory Notes in aggregate principal amount of approximately HK$2,647.2 million to the Company. |
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This results in a gain of approximately HK$1,643.7 million, representing the excess of the
consideration over the combined net assets of the Laminate Business attributable to the equity
holders of the Company as at 30 September 2009 of approximately HK$1,095.9 million and an
estimated legal and professional fee allocated to the disposal of Laminate Business of
approximately HK$44.2 million with reference to the respective consideration of the disposal
of the PCB Business and Laminate Business on a basis considered appropriate by management,
assuming that this disposal had taken place on 30 September 2009. For the purpose of the
unaudited pro forma financial information, the market value of the investment by MTG Laminate
in GSST shares is assumed to be based on the GSST Reference Price and has not taken into
account of the actual price that the GSST shares may be sold prior to the date of completion
of the Transactions and the Proposed Distribution, in which case the excess of the actual sale
price (after any applicable transaction expenses and taxes) over the GSST Reference Price
arising from the sale of GSST shares prior to the date of completion of the Transactions and
the Proposed Distribution will be distributed to the equity holders. Since the actual price
that the GSST shares may be sold prior to the date of completion of the Transactions and the
Proposed Distribution may be substantially different from the GSST Reference Price used in the
preparation of the unaudited pro forma consolidated statement of financial position, the final
amount of the gain arising from the disposal of the Laminate Business may also be different.
Also, since the combined net assets of the Laminate Business attributable to the equity
holders of the Company at the date of completion of the Transactions and the Proposed
Distribution may be substantially different from the net asset value used in preparation of
the unaudited pro forma consolidated statement of financial position, the final amount of the
gain arising from the disposal of the Laminate Business may also be different. |
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7. |
|
The balances represent the unaudited pro forma consolidated statement of financial position of
the Remaining Meadville Group as at 30 September 2009 assuming the Transactions had taken place on
30 September 2009 but before the withdrawals of Listing and the Proposed Distribution. |
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8. |
|
The adjustment reflects the payment of the aggregate consideration for the disposal of the PCB
Business and Laminate Business by way of dividend to the Companys shareholders. The amount
comprises: |
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(a) |
|
cash in the aggregate amount of approximately HK$910.8 million which includes (i)
approximately HK$883.8 million as the equivalent of approximately US$114.0 million, |
-VII-5-
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|
APPENDIX VII
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|
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION ON THE REMAINING MEADVILLE GROUP |
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being the cash component of the consideration for the disposal of the PCB Business;
(ii) approximately HK$136.6 million, being the cash component of the consideration for
the disposal of the Laminate Business; and less (iii) an estimated total legal and
professional fee of approximately HK$109.6 million directly attributable to the disposal
of PCB Business and Laminate Business; |
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(b) |
|
approximately HK$2,647.2 million, being the remaining consideration for disposal of the
Laminate Business by way of the issue of the Promissory Notes, which will be distributed to
the Controlling Shareholders, and without taking into account of the accrued interest on the
Promissory Notes for the period from the date of issue to the date of distribution which will
be paid by Top Mix to the Company and will be distributed to the shareholders as dividend. The
financial impact of the accrued interest is determined by the management of the Company to be
insignificant as compared to the total consideration of the disposal of the Laminate Business,
and accordingly has not been considered for the purpose of the unaudited pro forma
consolidated statement of financial position. In addition, the consideration for disposal of
the Laminate Business has not taken into account of the actual price that the GSST shares may
be sold prior to the date of completion of the Transactions and the Proposed Distribution, in
which case the excess of the actual sale price (after any applicable transaction expenses and
taxes) over the GSST Reference Price arising from the sale of GSST shares prior to the date of
completion of the Transactions and the Proposed Distribution will be distributed to the equity
holders. Since the actual price that the GSST shares may be sold prior to the date of
completion of the Transactions and the Proposed Distribution may be substantially different
from the GSST Reference Price used in the preparation of the unaudited pro forma consolidated
statement of financial position, the final amount of the distribution to the equity holders
may also be different; and |
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(c) |
|
TTM Shares valued at approximately US$416.8 million (equivalent to approximately
HK$3,230.0 million) based on the closing price per TTM Share of US$11.47 (equivalent to
approximately HK$88.89) as at 30 September 2009, being part of the consideration for the
disposal of the PCB Business. Since the closing price of the TTM Shares issued at the date of
completion of the Transactions and the Proposed Distribution may be substantially different
from their fair values used in the preparation of the unaudited pro forma consolidated
statement of financial position, the final amount of the aggregate consideration for the
disposal of the PCB Business may also be different. |
9. |
|
No adjustment has been made to reflect any trading result or other transaction of the Company or
the PCB Business or Laminate Business entered into subsequent to 30 September 2009 respectively. |
|
10. |
|
For illustration purpose, translations of US$ or RMB into HK$ are made in this unaudited pro
forma consolidated statement of financial position, at the rate US$1.00 to HK$7.7505 and RMB1.00 to
HK$1.1353. |
-VII-6-
|
|
|
APPENDIX VII
|
|
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION ON THE REMAINING MEADVILLE GROUP |
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2009
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Unaudited |
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|
pro forma |
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|
consolidated |
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|
Audited |
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|
income |
|
|
|
consolidated |
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
statement of |
|
|
|
income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
the Remaining |
|
|
|
statement of |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Meadville |
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|
|
the Group for |
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|
|
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|
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|
|
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|
Group for the |
|
|
|
the nine |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
nine months |
|
|
|
months ended |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ended |
|
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
30 September |
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
Pro forma adjustments |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
Note 1 |
|
|
Note 2 |
|
|
Note 3 |
|
|
Note 4 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenue |
|
|
3,700,891 |
|
|
|
(3,505,389 |
) |
|
|
(475,026 |
) |
|
|
279,524 |
|
|
|
|
|
Cost of sales |
|
|
(2,970,848 |
) |
|
|
2,844,527 |
|
|
|
406,730 |
|
|
|
(280,409 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross profit |
|
|
730,043 |
|
|
|
(660,862 |
) |
|
|
(68,296 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other income |
|
|
98,909 |
|
|
|
(91,733 |
) |
|
|
(8,061 |
) |
|
|
885 |
|
|
|
|
|
Other gain Disposal of the
PCB Business |
|
|
|
|
|
|
914,292 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
914,292 |
|
Other gain Disposal of the
Laminate Business |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,183,535 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,183,535 |
|
Selling and distribution
expenses |
|
|
(196,220 |
) |
|
|
164,209 |
|
|
|
32,011 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
General and administrative
expenses |
|
|
(306,479 |
) |
|
|
276,255 |
|
|
|
22,141 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(8,083 |
) |
Share award expenses |
|
|
(10,772 |
) |
|
|
9,897 |
|
|
|
875 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating profit |
|
|
315,481 |
|
|
|
612,058 |
|
|
|
2,162,205 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,089,744 |
|
Interest income |
|
|
1,324 |
|
|
|
(5,192 |
) |
|
|
(55 |
) |
|
|
3,923 |
|
|
|
|
|
Finance costs |
|
|
(64,057 |
) |
|
|
63,759 |
|
|
|
4,221 |
|
|
|
(3,923 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Share of net profit of
associated companies |
|
|
50,735 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(50,735 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Profit before income tax |
|
|
303,483 |
|
|
|
670,625 |
|
|
|
2,115,636 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,089,744 |
|
Income tax expense |
|
|
(53,078 |
) |
|
|
45,002 |
|
|
|
9,314 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,238 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Profit for the period |
|
|
250,405 |
|
|
|
715,627 |
|
|
|
2,124,950 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,090,982 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Attributable to: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Equity holders of the Company |
|
|
178,307 |
|
|
|
787,047 |
|
|
|
2,125,628 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,090,982 |
|
Minority interests |
|
|
72,098 |
|
|
|
(71,420 |
) |
|
|
(678 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
250,405 |
|
|
|
715,627 |
|
|
|
2,124,950 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,090,982 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-VII-7-
|
|
|
APPENDIX VII
|
|
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ON THE REMAINING MEADVILLE GROUP |
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT OF THE REMAINING MEADVILLE
GROUP:
1. |
|
The amounts have been extracted without adjustment from the Accountants Report on the Meadville
Group as set out in Appendix VI to this Circular. |
|
2. |
|
The adjustment reflects the combined results of the PCB Business disposed of assuming the
Transactions and the Proposed Distribution had taken place on 1 January 2009. For the purpose of
the unaudited pro forma consolidated income statement, the combined results of the PCB
Business are based on the combined financial information of the PCB Business of the Group for
the nine months ended 30 September 2009 as extracted from Note 40 of the Accountants Report
on the Meadville Group as set out in Appendix VI to this Circular. This results in a gain of
approximately HK$914.3 million which represents the excess of the total consideration for the
disposal of the PCB Business of approximately US$303.3 million (equivalent to approximately
HK$2,350.9 million) which is to be settled partly by cash of approximately US$114.0 million
(equivalent to approximately HK$883.8 million) and partly by issuing 36,334,000 new shares of
TTM (representing an aggregate value of approximately US$189.3 million (equivalent to
approximately HK$1,467.1 million) based on the closing price of US$5.21 (equivalent to
approximately HK$40.38) per TTM Share as at 31 December 2008) over the combined net assets of
the PCB Business attributable to the equity holders of the Company as at 1 January 2009 of
approximately HK$1,371.2 million, and an estimated legal and professional fee allocated to
this transaction of approximately HK$65.4 million with reference to the respective
consideration of the disposal of the PCB Business and Laminate Business on a basis considered
appropriate by management, assuming that the disposal had taken place on 1 January 2009. Since
the closing price of the TTM Shares issued and the combined net assets of the PCB Business
attributable to the equity holders of the Company at the date of completion of the
Transactions and the Proposed Distribution may be substantially different from the fair values
of TTM Shares and the combined net asset value respectively used in the preparation of the
unaudited pro forma consolidated income statement, the final amount of the gain arising from
the disposal of the PCB Business may also be different. |
|
3. |
|
The adjustment reflects the combined results of the Laminate Business disposed of assuming the
Transactions and the Proposed Distribution had taken place on 1 January 2009. For the purpose of
the unaudited pro forma consolidated income statement, the combined results of the Laminate
Business are based on the combined financial information of the Laminate Business of the Group for
the nine months ended 30 September 2009 as extracted from Note 40 of the Accountants Report on the
Meadville Group as set out in Appendix VI to this Circular. This results in a gain of approximately
HK$2,183.6 million which represents the excess of the total consideration for the disposal of the
Laminate Business of approximately HK$2,783.8 million (which will be payable by Top Mix in cash as
to approximately HK$136.6 million and by issuing of three Promissory Notes in aggregate principal
amount of approximately HK$2,647.2 million to the Company) over the combined net assets of the
Laminate Business attributable to the equity holders of
the Company as at 1 January 2009 of approximately HK$556.0 million, and an estimated legal and
professional fee allocated to this transaction of approximately HK$44.2 million with reference to
the respective consideration of the disposal of the PCB Business and |
-VII-8-
|
|
|
APPENDIX VII
|
|
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION ON THE REMAINING MEADVILLE GROUP |
|
|
Laminate Business on a basis considered appropriate by management, assuming that the
disposal had taken place on 1 January 2009. For the purpose of the unaudited pro forma
financial information, the consideration for the disposal of Laminate Business is assumed to
be based on the GSST Reference Price and has not taken into account of the actual price that
the GSST shares may be sold prior to the date of completion of the Transactions and the
Proposed Distribution, in which case the excess of the actual sale price (after any applicable
transaction expenses and taxes) over the GSST Reference Price arising from the sale of GSST
shares prior to the date of completion of the Transactions and the Proposed Distribution will
be distributed to the equity holders. Since the actual price that the GSST shares may be sold
prior to the date of completion of the Transactions and the Proposed Distribution may be
substantially different from the GSST Reference Price used in the preparation of the unaudited
pro forma consolidated income statement, the final amount of the gain arising from the
disposal of the Laminate Business may also be different. In addition, since the combined net
assets of the Laminate Business attributable to the equity holders of the Company at the date
of completion of the Transactions and the Proposed Distribution may be substantially different
from the combined net asset value used in the preparation of the unaudited pro forma
consolidated income statement, the final amount of the gain arising from the disposal of the
Laminate Business may also be different. |
4. |
|
The adjustment represents the elimination of inter-segment transactions between PCB Business and
Laminate Business. |
|
5. |
|
No adjustment has been made to reflect any trading result or other transaction of the Company or
the PCB Business or Laminate Business entered into subsequent to 1 January 2009 respectively. |
|
6. |
|
For illustration purpose, translations of US$ or RMB into HK$ are made in this unaudited pro
forma consolidated income statement, at the rate of US$1.00 to HK$7.7499 and RMB1.00 to HK$1.1353. |
-VII-9-
|
|
|
APPENDIX VII
|
|
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION ON THE REMAINING MEADVILLE GROUP |
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED 30
SEPTEMBER 2009
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unaudited |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
pro forma |
|
|
|
Audited |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
consolidated |
|
|
|
consolidated |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
statement of cash |
|
|
|
statement of |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
flows |
|
|
|
cash flows of the |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
of the Remaining |
|
|
|
Group for the |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Meadville Group |
|
|
|
nine months |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
for the nine |
|
|
|
ended 30 |
|
|
Pro forma adjustments |
|
|
months ended |
|
|
|
September 2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Subtotal |
|
|
|
|
|
|
30 September 2009 |
|
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
HK$000 |
|
|
|
Note 1 |
|
|
Note 2 |
|
|
Note 3 |
|
|
Note 4 |
|
|
Note 5 |
|
|
Note 6 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash generated from/(used in)
operating activities |
|
|
348,708 |
|
|
|
(307,046 |
) |
|
|
5,481 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
47,143 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
47,143 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from investing activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Purchase of property, plant and
equipment |
|
|
(268,216 |
) |
|
|
269,023 |
|
|
|
11,259 |
|
|
|
(2,681 |
) |
|
|
9,385 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9,385 |
|
Proceeds from sale of property,
plant and
equipment |
|
|
1,022 |
|
|
|
(2,878 |
) |
|
|
(825 |
) |
|
|
2,681 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dividends received from an associated
company |
|
|
36,114 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(36,114 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dividend received from
available-for-sale
financial assets |
|
|
1,971 |
|
|
|
(1,971 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from disposal of the PCB
Business |
|
|
|
|
|
|
883,800 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
883,800 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
883,800 |
|
Proceeds from disposal of the
Laminate
Business |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
136,633 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
136,633 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
136,633 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash (used in)/generated from
investing activities |
|
|
(229,109 |
) |
|
|
1,147,974 |
|
|
|
110,953 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,029,818 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,029,818 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from financing activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
New borrowings |
|
|
1,129,480 |
|
|
|
(1,086,128 |
) |
|
|
(43,352 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Repayment of borrowings |
|
|
(1,138,816 |
) |
|
|
1,082,289 |
|
|
|
56,527 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loan from a fellow subsidiary |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
30,998 |
|
|
|
(30,998 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Repayment of loan to a fellow
subsidiary |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(30,998 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
30,998 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dividends paid to shareholders |
|
|
(27,496 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(27,496 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(27,496 |
) |
Dividend paid to minority
shareholders |
|
|
(91,361 |
) |
|
|
91,361 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital contribution by minority
shareholders |
|
|
94,199 |
|
|
|
(88,349 |
) |
|
|
(5,850 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proposed distribution to shareholders |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(910,833 |
) |
|
|
(910,833 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-VII-10-
|
|
|
APPENDIX VII
|
|
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ON THE REMAINING MEADVILLE GROUP |
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Unaudited |
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pro forma |
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consolidated |
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consolidated |
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statement of cash |
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statement of |
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flows |
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of the Remaining |
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Meadville Group |
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nine months |
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for the nine |
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September 2009 |
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Subtotal |
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30 September 2009 |
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HK$000 |
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HK$000 |
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HK$000 |
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HK$000 |
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HK$000 |
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HK$000 |
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Note 1 |
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-VII-11-
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APPENDIX VII
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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION ON THE REMAINING MEADVILLE GROUP |
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS OF THE REMAINING
MEADVILLE GROUP:
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The amounts have been extracted without adjustment from the Accountants Report on the Meadville
Group as set out in Appendix VI to this Circular. |
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The adjustment reflects the combined statement of cash flows of the PCB Business disposed of
assuming the Transactions and the Proposed Distribution had taken place on 1 January 2009. For the
purpose of the unaudited pro forma consolidated statement of cash flows, the combined statement of
cash flows of the PCB Business to be disposed of are based on the combined financial information of
the PCB Business of the Group as extracted from Note 40 to the Accountants Report on the Meadville
Group as set out in Appendix VI to this Circular. The proceeds from disposal of the PCB Business
represents the cash consideration for the disposal of PCB Business of approximately US$114.0
million (equivalent to approximately HK$883.8 million). |
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The adjustment reflects the combined cash flows of the Laminate Business disposed of assuming
the Transactions and the Proposed Distribution had taken place on 1 January 2009. For the purpose
of the unaudited pro forma consolidated statement of cash flows, the combined statement of cash
flows of the Laminate Business to be disposed of are based on the combined financial information of
the Laminate Business of the Group as extracted from Note 40 to the Accountants Report on the
Meadville Group as set out in Appendix VI to this Circular. The proceeds from disposal of the
Laminate Business represents the cash consideration for the disposal of Laminate Business of
approximately HK$136.6 million. |
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The adjustment represents the elimination of inter-segment transactions between the PCB
Business and the Laminate Business. |
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The amounts represent the unaudited pro forma consolidated statement of cash flows of the
Remaining Meadville Group for the nine months ended 30 September 2009 assuming the Transactions had
taken place on 1 January 2009 but before the withdrawals of Listing and the Proposed Distribution. |
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The adjustment reflects the payment of the aggregate consideration for the disposal of the PCB
Business and Laminate Business by way of dividend to the Companys shareholders. The amount
comprises: |
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cash in the aggregate amount of approximately HK$910.8 million (which includes (i)
approximately HK$883.8 million as the equivalent of approximately US$114.0 million, being the
cash component of the consideration for the disposal of the PCB Business; and (ii)
approximately HK$136.6 million, being the cash component of the consideration for the disposal
of the Laminate Business; and less (iii) an estimated total legal and professional fee of
approximately HK$109.6 million directly attributable to these transactions; and |
-VII-12-
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APPENDIX VII
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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION ON THE REMAINING MEADVILLE GROUP |
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non-cash consideration in the aggregate amount of approximately HK$4,114.3 million
which includes: |
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approximately HK$2,647.2 million being the remaining consideration for disposal of
the Laminate Business by way of the issue of the Promissory Notes, which will be
distributed to the Controlling Shareholders, and without taking into account of the
accrued interest on the Promissory Notes for the period from the date of issue to the
date of distribution which will be paid by Top Mix to the Company and will be distributed
to the shareholders as dividend. The financial impact of the accrued interest is
determined by the management of the Company to be insignificant as compared to the total
consideration of the disposal of the Laminate Business, and accordingly has not been
considered for the purpose of the unaudited pro forma consolidated statement of cash
flows. In addition, the consideration for disposal of the Laminate Business has not taken
into account of the actual price that the GSST shares may be sold prior to the date of
completion of the Transactions and the Proposed Distribution, in which case the excess of
the actual sale price (after any applicable transaction expenses and taxes) over the GSST
Reference Price arising from the sale of GSST shares prior to the date of completion of
the Transactions and the Proposed Distribution will be distributed to the equity holders.
Since the actual price that the GSST shares may be sold prior to the date of completion
of the Transactions and the Proposed Distribution may be substantially different from the
GSST Reference Price used in the preparation of the unaudited pro forma consolidated
statement of cash flows, the final amount of the distribution to the equity holders may
also be different; and |
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TTM Shares valued at approximately US$189.3 million (equivalent to approximately
HK$1,467.1 million) based on the closing price per TTM Share of US$5.21 (equivalent to
approximately HK$40.38) as at 31 December 2008, being part of the consideration for the
disposal of the PCB Business. Since the closing price of the TTM shares issued at the
date of completion of the Transactions and the Proposed Distribution may be substantially
different from their fair values used in the preparation of the unaudited pro forma
consolidated statement of cash flows, the final amount of the aggregate consideration for
the disposal of the PCB Business may also be different. |
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No adjustment has been made to reflect any trading result or other transaction of the Company or
the PCB Business or Laminate Business entered into subsequent to 1 January 2009 respectively. |
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For illustration purpose, translations of US$ or RMB into HK$ are made in this unaudited pro
forma consolidated statement of cash flows, at the rate of US$1.00 to HK$7.7499 and RMB1.00 to
HK$1.1353. |
-VII-13-
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APPENDIX VII
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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ON THE REMAINING MEADVILLE GROUP |
The following is the text of a report received from Meadvilles reporting accountant
and auditor, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Certified Public Accountants, Hong Kong, for the purpose
of incorporation in this Circular.
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PricewaterhouseCoopers
22nd Floor Princes Building
Central Hong Kong
Telephone (852) 2289 8888
Facsimile (852) 2810 9888
www.pwchk.com |
ACCOUNTANTS REPORT ON UNAUDITED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION TO THE DIRECTORS OF MEADVILLE
HOLDINGS LIMITED
We report on the unaudited pro forma financial information set out on pages VII-1 to
VII-13 under the heading of Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information on the Remaining
Meadville Group (the Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information) in Appendix VII of the
circular dated 11 February 2010 (the Circular) of Meadville Holdings Limited (the
Company), in connection with, inter alia, the proposed disposal of the PCB Business and
Laminate Business and the proposed distribution by way of dividend to the Companys
shareholders of the aggregate consideration received from the disposal of the PCB Business and
Laminate Business (the Transactions) by the Company. The Unaudited Pro Forma Financial
Information has been prepared by the directors of the Company, for illustrative purposes only,
to provide information about how the Transactions might have affected the relevant financial
information of the Company and its subsidiaries (hereinafter collectively referred to as the
Group). The basis of preparation of the Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information is set out
on pages VII-1 to VII-13 of the Circular.
Respective Responsibilities of Directors of the Company and the Reporting Accountant
It is the responsibility solely of the directors of the Company to prepare the Unaudited
Pro Forma Financial Information in accordance with rule 4.29 of the Rules Governing the
Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the Listing Rules) and
Accounting Guideline 7 Preparation of Pro Forma Financial Information for Inclusion in
Investment Circulars issued by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (the
HKICPA).
It is our responsibility to form an opinion, as required by rule 4.29(7) of the Listing
Rules, on the Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information and to report our opinion to you. We
do not accept any responsibility for any reports previously given by us on any financial
information used in the compilation of the Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information beyond
that owed to those to whom those reports were addressed by us at the dates of their issue.
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APPENDIX VII
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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ON THE REMAINING MEADVILLE GROUP |
Basis of Opinion
We conducted our engagement in accordance with Hong Kong Standard on Investment Circular
Reporting Engagements 300 Accountants Reports on Pro Forma Financial Information in
Investment Circulars issued by the HKICPA. Our work, which involved no independent
examination of any of the underlying financial information, consisted primarily of comparing
the audited consolidated statement of financial position of the Group as at 30 September 2009
and income statement and statement of cash flows of the Group for the nine months ended 30
September 2009 with the Accountants Report on the Meadville Group as set out in Appendix VI
to this Circular, considering the evidence supporting the adjustments and discussing the
Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information with the directors of the Company.
We planned and performed our work so as to obtain the information and explanations we
considered necessary in order to provide us with sufficient evidence to give reasonable
assurance that the Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information has been properly compiled by the
directors of the Company on the basis stated, that such basis is consistent with the
accounting policies of the Group and that the adjustments are appropriate for the purposes of
the Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information as disclosed pursuant to rule 4.29(1) of the
Listing Rules.
The Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information is for illustrative purposes only, based on
the judgements and assumptions of the directors of the Company, and, because of its
hypothetical nature, does not provide any assurance or indication that any event will take
place in the future and may not be indicative of:
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the results and cash flows of the Group for nine months ended 30 September 2009 or any
future periods. |
Opinion
In our opinion:
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the Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information has been properly compiled by the directors
of the Company on the basis stated; |
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such basis is consistent with the accounting policies of the Group; and |
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the adjustments are appropriate for the purposes of the Unaudited Pro Forma Financial
Information as disclosed pursuant to rule 4.29(1) of the Listing Rules. |
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Certified Public Accountants
Hong Kong, 11 February 2010
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APPENDIX VIII
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ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
(1) INDEBTEDNESS
At 31 December 2009, Meadville Group had outstanding unsecured bank borrowings of HK$3,408
million, of which HK$3,136 million was guaranteed by the Meadville Group.
For the purpose of the above indebtedness statement, foreign currency amounts have been
translated into Hong Kong dollars at the approximate prevailing exchange rates as at the close
of business on 31 December 2009.
Save as disclosed above and apart from intra-group liabilities, as at the close of
business on 31 December 2009, Meadville Group did not have any outstanding mortgages, charges,
pledges, debentures, loan capitals, bank loan and overdrafts, debt securities or similar
indebtedness, finance leases on hire purchase commitments, acceptance liabilities or
acceptance credits, any guarantees or other material contingent liabilities.
The Directors of Meadville Group have confirmed that, as at the Latest Practicable Date,
there has been no material change to the Meadville Groups indebtedness and contingent
liability position since 31 December 2009.
(2) RECONCILIATION OF VALUATION ON THE PROPERTIES WITH THEIR CARRYING VALUES
B.I. Appraisals Limited, an independent firm of professional valuer, has valued the
property interests of Meadville Group as at 30 November 2009. The text of the letter, summary
of valuation and the valuation certificate are set out in Appendix XII to this Circular.
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APPENDIX VIII
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ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE MEADVILLE GROUP
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The reconciliation between valuation of the property interests of Meadville Group as
at 30 November 2009 and the net book value of such property interests as at 30 September 2009
is as follows:
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30 September 2009 (Note 1)
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Valuation of the property interests of Meadville Group as at 30
November 2009 (Note 2)
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The net book value of the property interests of Meadville Group as at 30 September 2009
represents the aggregate net book value of leasehold land and land use rights, buildings,
leasehold improvements and buildings and leasehold improvements under construction included in
construction in progress. |
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The valuation of the property interests of Meadville Group as at 30 November 2009 is set out
in Appendix XII to this Circular. |
-VIII-2-
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APPENDIX VIII
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ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE MEADVILLE GROUP
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(3) MATERIAL CHANGE
The Meadville Directors confirm that other than the disclosures described below, there is no
material change in the financial or trading position or outlook of the Meadville Group since
31 December 2008 (being the date to which the last published audited consolidated financial
statements of Meadville were made up) up to the Latest Practicable Date:
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the Proposal and the possible completion of the Proposal have changed the
outlook of the Meadville Group, as the business and operations of the Meadville Group would be
disposed of and Meadville would eventually be wound up as a result of effecting the Proposal.
An illustration of the effect of the completion of the Proposal on the Meadville Group
preceding the winding-up of Meadville as if the Proposal had taken place on 30 September 2009
is set out in the unaudited pro forma financial information on the Remaining Meadville Group
contained in Appendix VII to this Circular; |
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the trading price of Meadville Shares had fluctuated during the period preceding
the publication of the Announcement; and |
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the financial condition and outlook of the Meadville Group was impacted by the
widespread downturn in the global economy and credit environment as reflected in the
information shown in Meadvilles interim report for the six months ended 30 June 2009
published on
29 September 2009, the audited financial statements of the PCB Business and the
managements discussion and analysis of the PCB Business announced on 24 December 2009,
as well as the financial information about the Meadville Group contained in Appendix VI
to this Circular and the additional financial information about the Meadville Group
contained in Appendix VIII to this Circular. |
(4) FINANCIAL AND TRADING PROSPECTS
The completion of the Transactions is conditional upon, among other things, the Withdrawal
Proposal and the Proposed Distribution being approved by the Independent Shareholders at the
EGM and the Deregistration and Continuation being approved by the Shareholders at the EGM.
If the Independent Shareholders or Shareholders (as applicable) do not approve each of
the Transactions, the Withdrawal Proposal, the Deregistration and Continuation and the
Proposed Distribution, the Transactions will not complete and Meadville will remain a listed
company on the Stock Exchange.
-VIII-3-
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APPENDIX VIII
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ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE MEADVILLE GROUP
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If the Proposal is approved by the Independent Shareholders and the Shareholders as
set out in the sub-section headed The EGM in the letter from the Meadville Board as set out
in this Circular, the Transactions will proceed to completion and Meadvilles assets will
comprise mainly cash proceeds from the Transactions (including the Promissory Notes) and the
TTM Shares. Pursuant to the Withdrawal Proposal, the listing of Meadville Shares on the Stock
Exchange will be withdrawn and the Proposed Distribution will be made by way of dividend in
favour of the Shareholders of the aggregate consideration from the Transactions. Following
completion of the Proposed Distribution, Meadville will be wound up pursuant to the Winding-up
Proposal and any remaining assets of Meadville will be distributed to its Shareholders after
relevant fees and expenses incurred in relation to the Proposal and the costs of winding up
have been paid. It is anticipated that no material assets of Meadville will remain following
the Proposed Distribution.
(5) WORKING CAPITAL
As Meadville will have no material operations following completion of the Transactions,
its listing on the Stock Exchange is to be withdrawn and subsequently Meadville is to be wound
up pursuant to the Withdrawal Proposal and the Winding-up Proposal, Meadville has applied for,
and the Stock Exchange has granted, a waiver from strict compliance with the requirement to
include a statement by Meadville Directors that in their opinion the working capital available
to the Meadville Group is sufficient under Listing Rule 14.66(10).
(6) MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
As Meadville will have no material operations following completion of the Transactions,
its listing on the Stock Exchange is to be withdrawn and subsequently Meadville is to be wound
up pursuant to the Withdrawal Proposal and the Winding-up Proposal, Meadville has applied for
and the Stock Exchange has granted, a waiver from strict compliance with the requirement to
include a separate statement containing a discussion and analysis of the Remaining Meadville
Groups performance and the material factors underlying its results and financial position
under Listing Rule 14.68(3).
-VIII-4-
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APPENDIX VIII
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ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE MEADVILLE GROUP
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MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS FOR FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2008
Capital structure, liquidity and financial resources
For the year ended 31 December 2008, Meadville Group financed its liquidity requirements
by cash generated from operations and bank borrowings.
As at 31 December 2008, Meadville Groups consolidated current assets increased to
approximately HK$2,700 million (2007: HK$2,558 million) whereas Meadville Groups consolidated
current liabilities maintained at approximately HK$2,543 million (2007: HK$2,595 million).
Current ratio improved to 1.06 (2007: 0.99).
As at 31 December 2008, total bank borrowings increased to approximately HK$3,636 million
(2007: HK$2,699 million) whereas total cash and bank balances increased to approximately
HK$890 million (2007: HK$418 million). The increase in bank borrowings was mainly used to
finance the purchase of property, plant and equipment totalling approximately HK$1,409 million
for ongoing expansion and upgrading of the production facilities of Meadville Group. Total
equity increased to approximately HK$3,204 million (2007: HK$2,823 million). Gearing ratio
(expressed as total net borrowings over total equity) increased to 0.86 (2007: 0.81).
In July 2008, Meadville Group entered into a facility agreement with a syndicate of banks
to secure this facility at an aggregate of US$170 million (equivalent to approximately
HK$1,318 million) for a period of four years. This facility was for the purpose of financing
Meadville Groups future capacity expansion and general corporate funding requirements,
including replacement of certain shorter-term facilities. With this facility, Meadville
Groups liquidity position would be enhanced as less than 27% of this facility would be due by
2011 while the balance would be due in 2012. Meadville Group was able to obtain an interest
rate of LIBOR plus 0.9% per annum for this facility. As at 31 December 2008, Meadville Group
had total banking facilities, comprising primarily bank loans and bilaterals, amounting to
approximately HK$6,616 million of which approximately HK$2,278 million was not yet utilised.
Meadville Group adopted prudent financial management policy. In the last quarter of 2008,
Meadville Group entered into certain simple interest rate swap contracts to hedge certain of
Meadville Groups bank loans amounting to US$100 million (equivalent to approximately HK$775
million) with fixed interest rates. The fair values of these interest rate swap contracts,
amounting to approximately HK$25 million, was recognised as derivative financial instruments
under liabilities as at 31 December 2008.
In view of the slow-down of the global economy, Meadville Group anticipated that it was
unlikely that India plant investment would start in the near term, say in 2009 or 2010.
Meadville Group had decided to revise down the projections of the India and Suzhou operations
for the next four years, allowing Meadville to reduce the financial liabilities pertaining to
the fair value of the put option of this acquisition by about HK$129 million in 2008. For the
same reason, Meadville Groups goodwill pertaining to this acquisition had also been reduced
by the same amount while the credit difference arisen after set off against Meadville Groups
relevant goodwill available as at 31 December 2008 was dealt with in Meadville Groups
consolidated income statement for the year.
-VIII-5-
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APPENDIX VIII
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ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE MEADVILLE GROUP
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In order to enhance shareholders value of Meadville Group, Meadville repurchased
approximately 36 million shares which accounted for about 1.8% of the Companys total issued
shares in the second half of 2008. Total amounts incurred for the share repurchases were
approximately HK$70 million.
In view of Meadville Groups current level of cash and bank balances, funds generated
internally from operations and the unutilised banking facilities available, the Meadville
Board was confident that Meadville Group would have sufficient resources to meet its
foreseeable capital expenditures and debt repayment requirements.
Charges on group assets
Meadville Groups assets were free from charge as at 31 December 2008.
Capital commitment and contingent liabilities
As at 31 December 2008, Meadville Group had outstanding capital commitments in respect of
purchases of property, plant and equipment of approximately HK$358 million (2007: HK$782
million). In addition, Meadville Group had commitments in respect of injection of additional
capital into certain subsidiaries established in mainland China totalling approximately HK$655
million (2007: HK$809 million), of which approximately HK$469 million would be due within
2009. Such injection of capital would be mainly used to pay for the purchase of property,
plant and equipment and operating expenses. These capital commitments would be financed by
Meadville Groups internal resources.
Meadville Group had no material contingent liabilities as at 31 December 2008.
Staff and remuneration policy
As at 31 December 2008, Meadville Group had a total of 10,202 employees (2007: 11,653).
The number of employees had dropped from a peak of 13,349 in September 2008. This was
primarily due to the retrenchment actions as a result of the temporary shut down of the GME
and MAS plants following the sudden global economic slow down after Lehman Brothers
bankruptcy. These actions allowed Meadville Group to lower its variable and fixed overhead and
to retain a higher level of production capacity utilisation for the remaining plants of
Meadville Group.
Meadville Groups staff costs, excluding the non-cash share award expenses, increased by
28.2% to approximately HK$787 million for the year ended 31 December 2008 (2007: HK$614
million), out of which approximately HK$18 million was redundancy costs attributed by various
retrenchment actions. Effective from November 2008, the staff costs were slightly lowered by
salary cuts of 10%, 5% and 2.5% for directors, indirect staff and direct employees
respectively for all high cost regions such as Hong Kong and overseas regions, but excluding
mainland China.
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Meadville Group remunerates its employees based on their performance, work
experience and the prevailing market compensation packages. Salaries of employees are
maintained at competitive level while bonuses are granted by reference to the performance of
Meadville Group, individual plant operations and individual employees.
Meadville approved and adopted a share option scheme on 12 January 2007 for the purposes
of providing a longer term incentive and reward to eligible participants who have contributed
to the success of Meadville Group. In view that a total of 134.8 million shares in the capital
of Meadville were granted to the employees by a substantial shareholder during the initial
public offering in 2007, Meadville Group considered there was no need to grant any share
options to employees under this share option scheme in the foreseeable future.
Foreign exchange fluctuation exposures and hedges
Meadville Group operates principally in Hong Kong and mainland China, and is exposed to
foreign exchange risk arising from various currency exposures, primarily with respect to U.S.
Dollar and RMB. Foreign exchange risk arises from future commercial transactions, recognised
assets and liabilities and net investments in foreign operations. Meadville Group attempts to
minimise its foreign exchange risk exposure through matching its operating costs and
borrowings against its receivables on sales. Nevertheless, Meadville Group is still exposed to
relevant foreign exchange risk in respect of RMB and U.S. Dollar exchange rate fluctuations
such that Meadville Groups profit margin might be impacted accordingly. In addition, the
conversion of RMB into foreign currencies is subject to the rules and regulations of the
foreign exchange controls promulgated by the mainland China government.
Material acquisition and disposal of subsidiary and associated company
Meadville Group had no material acquisition or disposal of subsidiaries and associated
companies during the year ended 31 December 2008.
Segment information
Details of segmental information are set out in Note 5 to the financial information of
the Meadville Group which is set out in the Appendix VI to this Circular.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS FOR FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2007
Capital structure, liquidity and financial resources
For the year ended 31 December 2007, Meadville Group financed its liquidity requirements
by a combination of new capital raised through the Listing on 2 February 2007, bank borrowings
and cash generated by operations. Meadville Groups liquidity position had improved after
taking in the net Listing proceeds of approximately HK$1,046 million. As disclosed in the
prospectus of Meadville dated 22 January 2007, the net proceeds derived from the Listing had
been used for financing the
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ongoing expansion and upgrading of our production facilities in 2007 and 2008. As at 31
December 2007, Meadville Groups consolidated current assets increased by 39.9% to approximately
HK$2,558 million (2006: HK$1,829 million) whereas Meadville Groups consolidated current
liabilities maintained at approximately HK$2,595 million (2006: HK$2,737 million). Although the
current ratio improved to 0.99 (2006: 0.67) and the gearing ratio (expressed as total net
borrowings over total equity) reduced to 0.81 (2006: 1.67), both ratios were negatively impacted by
the acquisition of a majority equity interest of the PCB manufacturing business and certain
equipment from Aspocomp Group Oyj and its subsidiary on 30 November 2007 (collectively, ASPA
Acquisition). Meadville Groups current ratio was below one as we had financed part of the ASPA
Acquisition by short-term borrowings. However, Meadville Group was already in the process of
converting these short-term borrowings to long-term borrowings in the first quarter of 2008.
As at 31 December 2007, Meadville Groups total bank borrowings increased by 52% to
approximately HK$2,699 million (2006: HK$1,775 million), whereas total cash and bank balances
increased to approximately HK$418 million (2006: HK$211 million). The substantial increase in
bank borrowings was mainly due to the ASPA Acquisition amounting to approximately HK$708
million.
Despite the increase in financial leverage in support of the acquisition, the directors
considered that the financial leverage situation in 2007 was still manageable. Total banking
facilities (comprising primarily bank loans and overdrafts) amounted to approximately HK$5,593
million of which approximately HK$2,435 million was unutilised as at 31 December 2007.
Charges on group assets
Meadville Groups assets were free from charge as at 31 December 2007.
Capital commitment and contingent liabilities
As at 31 December 2007, Meadville Group had outstanding capital commitment in respect of
purchases of property, plant and equipment of approximately HK$782 million (2006: HK$278
million). In addition, Meadville Group had commitment in respect of injection of additional
capital into certain subsidiaries established in mainland China totalling approximately HK$809
million (2006: HK$434 million). Such injection of capital would be used to pay for the
purchase of property, plant and equipment as stated above. These capital commitments would be
financed by internal resources and bank borrowings.
Meadville Group had no material contingent liabilities as at 31 December 2007.
Staff and remuneration policy
As at 31 December 2007, Meadville Group had a total of 11,653 employees (2006: 7,977) of
which 950 employees were added as a result of ASPA Acquisition on 30 November 2007. Other than
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ASPA Acquisition, the increase in the number of headcounts was mainly due to the ongoing
production capacity expansion of our manufacturing plants in Dongguan and Shanghai, and the set up
of the two new plants in Guangzhou. Staff costs, excluding the share award expenses, increased by
46.5% to approximately HK$614 million for the year ended 31 December 2007 (2006: HK$419 million).
Meadville Group remunerates its employees based on their performance, work experience and
the prevailing market compensation packages. Salaries of employees are maintained at
competitive level and bonuses are granted by reference to the performance of Meadville Group
and individual employees.
Upon the Listing in February 2007, Su Sih had granted award shares to the employees of
Meadville Group and a consultant to Su Sih in appreciation of their contributions to the
growth of Meadville Group and to incentivize them. Share award expenses, totalling
approximately HK$255 million, were charged to the consolidated income statement but such
expenses had no impact on Meadville Groups cash flow and net asset value as the corresponding
amount was credited to Meadville Groups employee share-based compensation reserve account.
Meadville Group approved and adopted a share option scheme on 12 January 2007 for the
purposes of providing a longer term incentives and rewards to eligible participants who have
contributed to the success of our operations. In view of the award shares granted by the
controlling shareholder, there was no immediate need or urgency to grant share options under
the scheme.
Foreign exchange fluctuation exposures and hedges
Meadville Group operates principally in Hong Kong and mainland China, and is exposed to
foreign exchange risk arising from various currency exposures, primarily with respect to the
U.S. Dollar and RMB. Foreign exchange risk arises from future commercial transactions,
recognised assets and liabilities and net investments in foreign operations. Meadville Group
attempts to minimise its foreign exchange risk exposure through matching its operating costs
and borrowings against its receivables on sales. In addition, the conversion of RMB into
foreign currencies is subject to the rules and regulations of the foreign exchange controls
promulgated by the China government.
Material acquisition and disposal of subsidiary and associated company
A joint venture agreement was signed with Hitachi Chemical Co., Ltd. (Hitachi) in April
2007 by which Hitachi acquired 6.29% equity interest in one of our investment holding company,
Mica-Ava (No.3) Limited, at a consideration of HK$14.7 million.
In November 2007, Meadville Group acquired a majority interest of the PCB business and
certain equipment from Aspocomp at a consideration of approximately HK$708 million. Through
the ASPA Acquisition, Meadville Group could get immediate access to the sales network in
Northern Europe and to certain top-tier customers in the telecommunication industry in
Northern Europe; and Meadville Group could also increase its HDI PCB production capacity with
the newly acquired plant in Suzhou in the ASPA Acquisition. In addition, the strategic
alliance with Aspocomp would further strengthen Meadville Groups research and development in
HDI PCB and various PCB manufacturing processes.
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Except as disclosed above, Meadville Group had no material acquisition or disposal
of subsidiaries and associated companies during the year ended 31 December 2007.
Segmental information
Details of segmental information are set out in Note 5 to the financial information of
the Meadville Group which is set out in the Appendix VI to this Circular.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS FOR FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2006
Capital structure, liquidity and financial resources
For the year ended 31 December 2006, Meadville Group financed its liquidity requirements
through a combination of cash flow as generated from operations, bank overdrafts and bank
loans.
As at 31 December 2006, Meadville Group was at its final stage of reorganisation (the
Reorganisation) in preparation for its listing on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited
(the Listing) on 2 February 2007. Meadville Groups liquidity position had improved after
taking in the net Listing proceeds, totalling approximately HK$1,046 million in February 2007.
As at 31 December 2006, Meadville Groups net current liabilities and current ratio stood
at approximately HK$908.3 million and 0.67 respectively. Net gearing ratio (total net
borrowings as a percentage of total equity) was 1.67 in 2006. The increase in net current
liabilities position was primarily due to the HK$700 million payable to Photomask (HK) Limited
(PHKL), the former holding company of Meadville Group, being part of the consideration in
acquiring Meadville Groups PCB and laminate businesses from PHKL on Reorganisation.
Settlement of the HK$700 million had been financed mainly by drawing down short term loan of
HK$140 million and long term loan of HK$550 million in January 2007 prior to Listing.
For indicative purposes, Meadville Group had computed certain key ratios as if Meadville
Group had taken in the net Listing proceeds of HK$1,046 million and paid out the
Reorganisation cost of HK$700 million at the year end. If Meadville Group had taken in the net
Listing proceeds of HK$1,046 million and paid out the Reorganisation cost of HK$700 million at
the year end, the current ratio would have improved to 1.32, the gearing ratio would be 0.61
and the total equity would be improved from approximately HK$937.7 million to approximately
HK$1,983.7 million.
Increased current assets had been primarily financed by higher creditors and accruals as
well as borrowings as at 31 December 2006 which increased by 33% and 19% over 2005
respectively to approximately HK$800.0 million and approximately HK$1,026.2 million
respectively (2005: HK$600.4 million and HK$863.3 million respectively).
Increase of Meadville Groups total borrowings, including bank overdrafts and loans as at
31 December 2006 by 27.2% over 2005 to approximately HK$1,775.3 million, was mainly due to the
expansion of Meadville Groups production facilities during the year under review.
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Our banking facilities, comprising primarily bank loans and overdrafts, amounted to
approximately HK$3,399.1 million as at 31 December 2006, out of which approximately HK$1,531.1
million was unutilised.
As at 31 December 2006, Meadville Groups cash and bank balances increased to
approximately HK$211.2 million from approximately HK$174.3 million in 2005.
Charges on group assets
Meadville Groups assets were free from charge as at 31 December 2006.
Capital commitment and contingent liabilities
As at 31 December 2006, Meadville Group had capital commitment in respect of purchases of
property, plant and equipment of approximately HK$278.3 million, and in respect of additional
capital in certain subsidiaries of approximately HK$433.7 million.
During the years ended 31 December 2006, Meadville Group spent approximately HK$685.2
million for on-going expansion and upgrading of our production facilities.
Meadville Group had no material contingent liabilities as at 31 December 2006.
Staff and remuneration policy
As at 31 December 2006, Meadville Group had a total of 7,977 employees. Staff costs for
the year ended 31 December 2006 was approximately HK$419.1 million. Meadville Group
remunerates its employees based on their performance and work experience and the prevailing
market rates. Salaries of employees are maintained at competitive levels while bonuses are
granted by reference to the performance of Meadville Group and individual employees.
Meadville Group approved and adopted a share option scheme on 12 January 2007. No share
option was granted in 2007.
Foreign exchange fluctuation exposures and hedges
Meadville Group operates principally in Hong Kong and mainland China, and is exposed to
foreign exchange risk arising from various currency exposures, primarily with respect to the
U.S. Dollar and RMB. Foreign exchange risk arises from future commercial transactions,
recognised assets and liabilities and net investments in foreign operations. Meadville Group
attempts to minimise its foreign exchange risk exposure through payment of operating costs and
maintenance of borrowings at a balanced mix of major currencies.
In addition, the conversion of RMB into foreign currencies is subject to the rules and
regulations of the foreign exchange controls promulgated by the China government.
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Material acquisition and disposal of subsidiary and associated company
Meadville Group had no material acquisition and disposal of subsidiary during the year.
However we incurred a one-time loss of approximately HK$52.2 million in the year ended 31
December 2006, due to a reduction in our share of net asset value in GSST. As at 31 December
2005, the historical cost of our GSST shares totalled approximately HK$70.1 million. These
shares were restricted and could not be freely traded on the public market. However, on 19
January 2006, GSST approved the conversion of all restricted shares to unrestricted shares at
a conversion price of 3.3 shares to the shareholders for every 10 unrestricted shares.
Accordingly, the number of shares and percentage of equity held by us decreased from
165,305,000 shares to 141,525,000 shares, and from approximately 25.91% to 22.18%,
respectively and such shares have become gradually tradable effective from 9 March 2007.
Pursuant to this share reform, Meadville Groups share of net asset value in GSST had
decreased by an amount of approximately HK$52.2 million and was charged to the consolidated
income statement.
Segmental information
Details of segmental information are set out in Note 5 to the financial information of
the Meadville Group which is set out in the Appendix VI to this Circular.
REVIEW OF OPERATING RESULTS FOR FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2008 COMPARED TO FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2007
Revenue and gross profit
Meadville Groups revenue grew by 25.3% to approximately HK$5,626 million in 2008 (2007:
HK$4,490 million). The increase in revenue was primarily due to: (a) the growing demand for
high technology PCBs due to continued infrastructure spending in the mainland China; (b) the
mainland China governments policies which provided incentives to encourage local and overseas
investments focusing on the research, development and production of high technology electronic
products, which increased demand for high technology PCBs; and (c) the continued outsourcing
of high technology PCB production into China from the U.S., Europe and Japan, which
contributed to the PCB Business increasing its average selling price to approximately US$27
(equivalent to approximately HK$209) per square foot of PCB in the year ended 31 December
2008, compared with a blended average selling price of approximately US$25 (equivalent to
approximately HK$194) per square foot in the year ended
31 December 2007.
Meadville Groups gross profit increased to approximately HK$1,080 million (2007:
HK$1,060 million). Meadville Groups gross profit margin declined to 19.2% (2007: 23.6%). The
decline in Meadville Groups gross profit margin was mainly due to the initial start-up
operating losses (excluding redundancy costs) of the two new plants in Guangzhou (ie, GME and
MAGL), totalling approximately HK$99 million (2007: HK$28 million) as a result of their
relatively low output. Out of
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these initial start-up losses, approximately HK$45 million (2007: nil) was attributable to
cost of sales. Other factors attributable to Meadville Groups gross profit margin decline included
the surge in raw material costs, RMB appreciation, as well as higher energy and labour costs
resulting from the general high inflation during the first nine months of 2008.
Other income
Meadville Groups other income sustained at approximately HK$172 million in 2008 (2007:
HK$177 million) comprising mainly of sales of scrap amounting to approximately HK$168 million
(2007: HK$130 million). Meadville Groups other income as a percentage of revenue decreased to
3.1% in 2008 (2007: 3.9%) primarily attributable to the investment tax credits as a result of
re-investment of dividend income from subsidiaries and associated companies in mainland China,
amounting to approximately HK$34 million recorded in 2007. There was no such tax credits in 2008
due to the change in tax incentive policies in mainland China.
Operating profit
Meadville Groups operating profit for 2008 grew by 36.6% to approximately HK$679 million
(2007: HK$497 million) and operating profit margin sustained at 12.1% (2007: 11.1%). Meadville
Groups non-cash share award expenses for 2008 were approximately HK$12 million (2007: HK$255
million) which were approximately HK$5 million less than the amount of approximately HK$17
million as disclosed in previous annual reports due to the return of approximately 4.8 million
shares (which were subject to return condition) to Total Glory Holdings Limited as a result of
employee turnover during 2008, and the relevant non-cash share award expenses of approximately
HK$5 million (2007: nil) were credited to Meadville Groups consolidated income statement for
the year. The non-cash share award expenses had no impact on Meadville Groups cash flow and
net asset value as the corresponding amounts were credited to Meadville Groups employee
share-based compensation reserve account.
Excluding share award expenses, Meadville Groups operating performance in 2008 was
negatively impacted by the lower gross profit margin as explained above, the higher selling
and distribution expenses, and the higher general and administrative expenses as a result of
the start up losses (excluding redundancy costs) incurred for the two new plants in Guangzhou
(ie, MAGL and GME), totalling approximately HK$59 million (2007: HK$27 million) as well as
various retrenchment costs of approximately HK$22 million due to the sudden change in global
economic conditions. By excluding the non-cash share award expenses, Meadville Groups
operating profit would have been approximately HK$691 million in 2008 (2007: HK$752 million),
and Meadville Groups operating profit margin would have been 12.3% in 2008 (2007: 16.7%).
Despite the higher selling and distribution expenses, and the higher general and
administrative costs incurred by the two new plants at the initial start-up stage together
with the retrenchment costs, Meadville Groups selling and distribution expenses as a
percentage of Meadville Groups revenue sustained at 5.0% in 2008 (2007: 5.3%) whereas the
general and administrative expenses as a percentage of Meadville Groups revenue decreased to
5.0% (2007: 5.5%) which was primarily due to the exchange gain for the year as a result of the
appreciation of RMB in 2008.
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Interest income and finance costs
Meadville Groups interest income decreased to approximately HK$5 million in 2008 (2007:
HK$27 million). In 2007, Meadville Groups interest income was mainly earned from the
subscription funds during Meadville Groups listing period and higher bank balances after
taking in the net listing proceeds in February 2007. Meadville Groups finance costs, after
capitalisation of approximately HK$25 million to qualifying assets, increased to approximately
HK$132 million in 2008 (2007: HK$110 million). The increase in finance costs was primarily due
to higher level of Meadville Groups bank borrowings as explained before.
Share of net profit of associated companies
Meadville Groups share of net profit of associated companies decreased significantly to
approximately HK$34 million in 2008 (2007: HK$108 million). This was due to substantial drop
in operational performance of Meadville Groups associates, GSST and SSST as a result of the
drastic economic slowdown in the last quarter of 2008.
Income tax expense
Meadville Groups income tax expense increased to approximately HK$77 million in 2008
(2007: HK$72 million). Meadville Groups income tax expense as a percentage of Meadville
Groups taxable profit (profit before income tax less share of profit of associated companies
plus non-cash share award expenses) increased to 13.7% in 2008 (2007: 10.8%) which was mainly
due to overall increase in corporate income tax rates pursuant to the new Corporate Income Tax
Law in mainland China which had become effective since 1 January 2008, and the expiration of
certain tax incentives enjoyed by one of our major PCB manufacturing plants in mainland China.
Profit for the year
Meadville Groups profit for the year increased to approximately HK$509 million in 2008
(2007: HK$451 million). Meadville Groups profit margin declined to 9.0% (2007: 10.0%). By
excluding the non-cash share award expenses, Meadville Groups profit for the year would have
been approximately HK$520 million (2007: HK$705 million), and Meadville Groups profit margin
would have been 9.2% in 2008 (2007: 15.7%).
By excluding the non-operating expenses such as: (a) non-cash share award expenses; (b)
the first year operation losses of the two new plants in Guangzhou; (c) the one-time charges
in relation to the rationalisation in operations; (d) the interest income from the proceeds of
the Companys initial public offering; (e) the share of net profit of associated companies;
and (f) the investment tax credit as explained above, Meadville Groups revenue and profit
would have been approximately HK$5,484 million and HK$608 million respectively in 2008 (2007:
HK$4,490 million and HK$577 million respectively) while the profit margin would have been
11.1% in 2008 (2007: 12.8%).
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REVIEW OF OPERATING RESULTS FOR FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2007 COMPARED TO FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2006
Revenue and gross profit
Meadville Groups revenue grew by 43.0% to approximately HK$4,490 million in 2007 (2006:
HK$3,140 million). The increase in revenue in 2007 was primarily due to: (a) an increase in
global demand for high-end PCBs with applications in telecommunication infrastructure, mobile
handsets and other related end products, and the growth in revenue from high value-added
business from multinational original equipment manufacturers; and (b) Chinas continuous
infrastructure spending in preparation for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, together with
the growing Chinese economy giving rise to increased demand in both infrastructure and high
technology end products in the telecommunications sector. Percentage of total revenue
generated from sales to the telecommunication sector increased to 50.8% in the year ended 31
December 2007 from 43.6% in the year ended 31 December 2006. The average layer count and
blended average sale prices also increased to 7.5 layers and approximately US$25 (equivalent
to approximately HK$194) per square foot in the year ended 31 December 2007, from 7.3 layers
and approximately US$23 (equivalent to approximately HK$178) per square foot in the year ended
31 December 2006.
Gross profit increased by 62.1% to approximately HK$1,060 million (2006: HK$654 million).
The increase in gross profit was mainly due to increased proportion of sales of higher layer,
higher margin products and the effect of better economies of scales. Gross profit margin
expanded to 23.6% in 2007 (2006: 20.8%).
Other income
Other income increased by 82.3% to approximately HK$177 million in 2007 (2006: HK$97
million). Other income as percentage to revenue increased to 3.9% in 2007 (2006: 3.1%). This
increase was primarily due to higher scrap sales of approximately HK$130 million in 2007
(2006: HK$65 million) as attributed to higher PCB production volume and increased copper and
gold scrap resale unit prices.
Operating profit
Operating profit sustained at approximately HK$497 million (2006: HK$470 million) and
operating profit margin decreased to 11.1% (2006: 15.0%). The decrease in the operating profit
margin was mainly due to the inclusion of the non-cash share award expenses, totalling
approximately HK$255 million. These share award expenses had no impact on Meadville Groups
cash flow and net asset value, as the corresponding amount was credited to Meadville Groups
employee share-based compensation reserve account. If excluding the non-cash share award
expenses, the operating profit would have reached approximately HK$752 million in 2007 (2006:
HK$470 million). Operating profit margin would have been improved to 16.7% in 2007 (2006:
15.0%).
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Selling and distribution expenses as percentage of Meadville Groups revenue
increased to 5.3% in 2007 (2006: 4.0%) which was due to a mix of higher market development
expenses, freight and shipping costs plus higher PCB assembly cost charges on sales returns of
higher value-added PCBs.
General and administrative expenses as percentage of Meadville Groups revenue increased to
5.5% in 2007 (2006: 4.9%) which was mainly due to pre-operating expenses of the two new plants in
Guangzhou amounting to HK$27 million.
Interest income and finance costs
Interest income increased to approximately HK$27 million was mainly due to interest
income earned on the subscription fund during the Listing period and higher cash balances
after taking in the net Listing proceeds in February 2007. Finance costs increased by 24.5% to
approximately HK$110 million in 2007 (2006: HK$88 million) was primarily due to higher bank
borrowings as explained above.
Share of net profit of associated companies
Share of net profit of associated companies increased by 10.2% to approximately HK$108
million in 2007 (2006: HK$98 million) was primarily due to increase in net profits of GSST and
SSST.
Income tax expense
Income tax expense increased to approximately HK$72 million in 2007 (2006: HK$49
million). Income tax expense as percentage of Meadville Groups taxable profit (profit before
income tax less share of profit of associated companies plus non-cash share award expenses)
decreased to 10.8% in 2007 (2006: 12.6% where Meadville Groups taxable profit was profit
before income tax less share of profit of associated companies plus loss on share reform of an
associated company) due to more profits contributed by operations which were still under tax
incentives.
Profit for the year
Profit for the year increased to approximately HK$451 million in 2007 (2006: HK$385
million). Profit margin dropped to 10.0% (2006: 12.3%). However if excluding the non-cash
share award expenses, profit for the year would have increased by 61.3% to approximately
HK$705 million (2006: HK$437 million after excluding the non-recurring and one-time loss on
share reform of GSST shares of HK$52 million), and profit margin would have been improved to
15.7% in 2007 (2006: 13.9% if excluding the loss on share reform of GSST shares).
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INTRODUCTION
Pursuant to Listing Rule 14.69(4)(a)(i), the reporting accountants of Meadville are
required to prepare an accountants report on TTM (TTM Accountants Report) in accordance
with Chapter 4 of the Listing Rules, using accounting policies which should be materially
consistent with those of Meadville, being HKFRS.
Meadville applied for a waiver from strict compliance with Rule 14.69(4)(a)(i) for the
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TTM is listed on NASDAQ and is subject to the regulations of the SEC. The financial
statements of the TTM Group have been and are expected to continue to be prepared in
accordance with U.S. GAAP. If the TTM Accountants Reports is to be prepared in accordance
with HKFRS, it could cause confusion and uncertainty when there are two different sets of
TTMs financial reports for the same financial periods being made available to the
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investors. The requirement to prepare the TTM Accountants Report under HKFRS would expose TTM to
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Meadville will despatch the U.S. Prospectus, which includes the financial reports of
TTM prepared in U.S. GAAP in accordance with U.S. securities law, to its shareholders
together with this Circular. The TTM Accountants Report should be prepared under a
consistent financial reporting standard to avoid causing confusion and uncertainty to the
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similar level of disclosure required of an accountants report under Listing Rule
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audited consolidated financial statements of TTM as of and for the years ended 31
December 2006, 2007 and 2008 prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, with a line-by-line
reconciliation of the balance sheets and income statements as of and for the years ended
31 December 2007 and 2008 from U.S. GAAP to IFRS and audited footnotes providing a
qualitative explanation (on an individual basis) of the adjustments from U.S. GAAP to
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performed in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight
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unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements of TTM as of 28 September 2009
and for the nine-months ended 29 September 2008 and 28 September 2009 prepared in
accordance with U.S. GAAP, with a line-by-line reconciliation of the balance sheet as of
28 September 2009 and income statements for the nine-months |
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|
|
|
APPENDIX IX
|
|
U.S. GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE TTM GROUP |
|
|
|
ended 29 September 2008 and 28 September 2009 from U.S. GAAP to IFRS and
unaudited footnotes providing a qualitative explanation (on an individual basis) of
the adjustments from U.S. GAAP to IFRS (Unaudited Financial Statements); and |
|
|
(d) |
|
KPMG LLPs review report on the Unaudited Financial Statements based on their review
performed in accordance with PCAOB standards. |
Additionally, unaudited summary financial information of the TTM Group for the fourth
quarter of 2009 and for the full year ending 31 December 2009 is set out in the press release
of TTM dated
4 February 2010, which is reproduced under the section headed Earnings Release dated 4 February
2010 in Appendix II of this Circular.
Although the line-by-line reconciliations included in the Audited Financial Statements
and Unaudited Financial Statements (IFRS Reconciliations) are prepared from U.S. GAAP to
IFRS instead of HKFRS, in an Information Paper published in June 2006 entitled Setting Hong
Kong Financial Reporting Standards, the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants
stated that HKFRS were fully converged with IFRS with effect from 1 January 2005. Therefore,
TTM believes that the IFRS Reconciliations provide sufficient and appropriate financial
information of the TTM Group. Additionally, based on review of TTMs and Meadvilles stated
accounting policies as contained in their most recently issued audited financial statements,
TTM has concluded that excluding accounting policy differences arising from differences
between U.S. GAAP and IFRS, which differences have been identified in the IFRS
Reconciliations, there are no differences in accounting policies that would have a material
impact on the financial statements. The similarity in the business operations and product
revenue recognition for the two companies has created consistency in the accounting policies.
Based on the review of the accounting policies set out in TTMs published audited
financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2008 and the accounting policies set out
in Meadvilles published audited financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2008, the
Meadville Board confirms, apart from the U.S. GAAP and IFRS differences which are quantified
and explained in the reconciliation to IFRS footnote to the U.S. GAAP Financial Information of
the TTM Group set out in Appendix IX of this Circular, it is not aware of any material
differences between the accounting policies of TTM and Meadville.
The Audited Financial Statements do not contain a reconciliation from U.S. GAAP to IFRS
for the year ended 31 December 2006. TTM acquired certain assets from Tyco Printed Circuit
Group (Tyco) in 2006, and for the year ended 31 December 2006, under a short-term shared
service arrangement, Tyco systems were used to prepare many of the financial reports in
respect of those assets and operations acquired by TTM used to provide the appropriate books
and records to prepare financial statements under U.S. GAAP for the period. TTM no longer has
access to the Tyco systems and detailed records necessary to perform a reconciliation from
U.S. GAAP to IFRS as of and for the year ended 31 December 2006. Therefore, a reconciliation
was not prepared for the year ended 31 December 2006.
The Exchange has granted Meadville a waiver from strict compliance with the requirements
of Listing Rule 14.69(4)(a)(i).
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|
|
|
APPENDIX IX
|
|
U.S. GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE TTM GROUP |
The following is the text of a report received from the reporting accountants of
TTM, KPMG LLP, Certified Public Accountants in the U.S., for the purpose of incorporation in
this Circular.
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
The Board of Directors
TTM Technologies, Inc.:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of TTM Technologies, Inc.
and subsidiaries (the Company) as of December 31, 2008, 2007, and 2006, and the related
consolidated statements of operations, stockholders equity and comprehensive income (loss),
and cash flows for each of the years then ended. These consolidated financial statements are
the responsibility of the Companys management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on
these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting
Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to
obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts
and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting
principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the
overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable
basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly,
in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2008, 2007,
and 2006, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years then
ended, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
As discussed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, effective January 1,
2007, the Company adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation 48, Accounting
for Uncertainty in Income Taxes. As discussed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial
statements, effective January 1, 2009, the Company adopted FASB Staff Position APB 14-1,
Accounting for Convertible Debt Instruments That May Be Settled in Cash upon Conversion
(Including Partial Cash Settlement) and the consolidated financial statements have been
adjusted for the retrospective application of this standard.
Salt Lake City, Utah
United States of America
March 13, 2009, except for the section entitled Adoption of Recent Accounting Pronouncements and
Adjusted Consolidated Financial Statements in Note 2 as to which the date is December 14, 2009,
and Note 20 entitled Reconciliation to International Financial Reporting Standards as to which
the date is February 4, 2010.
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|
|
|
|
|
|
APPENDIX IX
|
|
U.S. GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE TTM GROUP |
TTM TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In U.S. Dollars and in thousands, except per share data)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As of December 31, |
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
|
As Adjusted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Note 2 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ASSETS |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
$ |
148,465 |
|
|
$ |
18,681 |
|
|
$ |
59,660 |
|
Short-term investments |
|
|
3,657 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10,996 |
|
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of
$4,911 in 2008, $5,704 in 2007 and $7,201
in 2006 |
|
|
115,232 |
|
|
|
118,581 |
|
|
|
125,435 |
|
Inventories |
|
|
71,011 |
|
|
|
65,675 |
|
|
|
67,020 |
|
Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
|
|
2,581 |
|
|
|
3,665 |
|
|
|
3,924 |
|
Income taxes receivable |
|
|
3,432 |
|
|
|
2,237 |
|
|
|
717 |
|
Asset held for sale |
|
|
3,250 |
|
|
|
5,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred income taxes |
|
|
5,502 |
|
|
|
6,097 |
|
|
|
3,996 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current assets |
|
|
353,130 |
|
|
|
219,936 |
|
|
|
271,748 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property, plant and equipment, net |
|
|
114,931 |
|
|
|
123,647 |
|
|
|
150,837 |
|
Debt issuance costs, net |
|
|
4,044 |
|
|
|
2,195 |
|
|
|
5,711 |
|
Deferred income taxes |
|
|
34,329 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,685 |
|
Goodwill |
|
|
14,149 |
|
|
|
130,126 |
|
|
|
115,627 |
|
Definite-lived intangibles, net |
|
|
18,330 |
|
|
|
22,128 |
|
|
|
26,235 |
|
Deposits and other non-current assets |
|
|
1,327 |
|
|
|
766 |
|
|
|
855 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
540,240 |
|
|
$ |
498,798 |
|
|
$ |
573,698 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
-IX-4-
|
|
|
|
|
|
APPENDIX IX
|
|
U.S. GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE TTM GROUP |
TTM TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Consolidated Balance Sheets (continued)
(In U.S. Dollars and in thousands, except per share data)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As of December 31, |
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
|
As Adjusted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Note 2 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS
EQUITY |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts payable |
|
$ |
48,750 |
|
|
$ |
53,632 |
|
|
$ |
49,276 |
|
Accrued salaries, wages and benefits |
|
|
21,596 |
|
|
|
21,601 |
|
|
|
24,189 |
|
Current portion long-term debt |
|
|
|
|
|
|
40,000 |
|
|
|
60,705 |
|
Other accrued expenses |
|
|
2,422 |
|
|
|
5,864 |
|
|
|
10,173 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current liabilities |
|
|
72,768 |
|
|
|
121,097 |
|
|
|
144,343 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Convertible senior notes |
|
|
134,914 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term debt, less current portion |
|
|
|
|
|
|
45,000 |
|
|
|
140,000 |
|
Deferred income taxes |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,688 |
|
|
|
|
|
Other long-term liabilities |
|
|
2,522 |
|
|
|
2,419 |
|
|
|
2,040 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total long-term liabilities |
|
|
137,436 |
|
|
|
49,107 |
|
|
|
142,040 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Commitments and contingencies (Note 12) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stockholders equity: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 100,000
shares authorized, 42,811, 42,380 and
42,093 shares issued and outstanding in
2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively |
|
|
43 |
|
|
|
42 |
|
|
|
42 |
|
Additional paid-in capital |
|
|
209,401 |
|
|
|
173,365 |
|
|
|
167,850 |
|
Retained earnings |
|
|
117,426 |
|
|
|
154,337 |
|
|
|
119,316 |
|
Accumulated other comprehensive income |
|
|
3,166 |
|
|
|
850 |
|
|
|
107 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total stockholders equity |
|
|
330,036 |
|
|
|
328,594 |
|
|
|
287,315 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
540,240 |
|
|
$ |
498,798 |
|
|
$ |
573,698 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
-IX-5-
|
|
|
|
|
|
APPENDIX IX
|
|
U.S. GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE TTM GROUP |
TTM TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In U.S. Dollars and in thousands, except per share data)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year Ended December 31, |
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
|
As Adjusted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Note 2 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net sales |
|
$ |
680,981 |
|
|
$ |
669,458 |
|
|
$ |
369,316 |
|
Cost of goods sold |
|
|
543,993 |
|
|
|
539,289 |
|
|
|
276,168 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross profit |
|
|
136,988 |
|
|
|
130,169 |
|
|
|
93,148 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating expenses: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Selling and marketing |
|
|
30,436 |
|
|
|
29,835 |
|
|
|
16,473 |
|
General and administrative |
|
|
33,003 |
|
|
|
32,628 |
|
|
|
19,656 |
|
Amortization of definite-lived intangibles |
|
|
3,799 |
|
|
|
4,126 |
|
|
|
1,786 |
|
Impairment of goodwill and long-lived assets |
|
|
123,322 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Metal reclamation |
|
|
(3,700 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Restructuring charges |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
199 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total operating expenses |
|
|
186,860 |
|
|
|
66,589 |
|
|
|
38,114 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating (loss) income |
|
|
(49,872 |
) |
|
|
63,580 |
|
|
|
55,034 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other income (expense): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest expense |
|
|
(11,065 |
) |
|
|
(13,828 |
) |
|
|
(3,394 |
) |
Interest income |
|
|
1,370 |
|
|
|
1,379 |
|
|
|
4,419 |
|
Other, net |
|
|
(1,804 |
) |
|
|
137 |
|
|
|
43 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total other (expense) income, net |
|
|
(11,499 |
) |
|
|
(12,312 |
) |
|
|
1,068 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Loss) income before income taxes |
|
|
(61,371 |
) |
|
|
51,268 |
|
|
|
56,102 |
|
Income tax benefit (provision) |
|
|
24,460 |
|
|
|
(16,585 |
) |
|
|
(21,063 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net (loss) income |
|
$ |
(36,911 |
) |
|
$ |
34,683 |
|
|
$ |
35,039 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic (loss) earnings per share |
|
$ |
(0.86 |
) |
|
$ |
0.82 |
|
|
$ |
0.84 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted (loss) earnings per share |
|
$ |
(0.86 |
) |
|
$ |
0.81 |
|
|
$ |
0.83 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
-IX-6-
|
|
|
APPENDIX IX
|
|
U.S. GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE TTM GROUP |
TTM TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders Equity and Comprehensive Income (Loss)
For the Years Ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006
(In U.S. Dollars and in thousands)
(As Adjusted, Note 2)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Additional |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common Stock |
|
|
Paid-In |
|
|
Retained |
|
|
Comprehensive |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Comprehensive |
|
|
|
Shares |
|
|
Amount |
|
|
Capital |
|
|
Earnings |
|
|
Income |
|
|
Total |
|
|
Income (Loss) |
|
Balance, December 31, 2005 |
|
|
41,311 |
|
|
$ |
41 |
|
|
$ |
159,634 |
|
|
$ |
84,277 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
243,952 |
|
|
|
|
|
Comprehensive income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
35,039 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
35,039 |
|
|
$ |
35,039 |
|
Other comprehensive income, net of
tax: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Foreign currency translation adjustment,
net of tax of $63 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
107 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other comprehensive income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
107 |
|
|
|
107 |
|
|
|
107 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Comprehensive income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
35,146 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercise of common stock options |
|
|
782 |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
4,956 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,957 |
|
|
|
|
|
Income tax benefit from options
exercised |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,707 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,707 |
|
|
|
|
|
Stock-based compensation |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,553 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,553 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, December 31, 2006 |
|
|
42,093 |
|
|
|
42 |
|
|
|
167,850 |
|
|
|
119,316 |
|
|
|
107 |
|
|
|
287,315 |
|
|
|
|
|
Comprehensive income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
34,683 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
34,683 |
|
|
$ |
34,683 |
|
Other comprehensive income, net of tax: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Foreign currency translation adjustment,
net of tax of $838 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,378 |
|
Unrealized loss on effective cash flow
hedges, net of tax benefit of $386 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(635 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other comprehensive income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
743 |
|
|
|
743 |
|
|
|
743 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Comprehensive income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
35,426 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cumulative effect of change in
accounting principle related to
income taxes (FIN 48) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
338 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
338 |
|
|
|
|
|
Exercise of common stock options |
|
|
287 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,712 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,712 |
|
|
|
|
|
Income tax benefit from options
exercised |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
442 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
442 |
|
|
|
|
|
Stock-based compensation |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,361 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,361 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, December 31, 2007 |
|
|
42,380 |
|
|
|
42 |
|
|
|
173,365 |
|
|
|
154,337 |
|
|
|
850 |
|
|
|
328,594 |
|
|
|
|
|
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
-IX-7-
|
|
|
APPENDIX IX
|
|
U.S. GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE TTM GROUP |
TTM TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders Equity and Comprehensive Income (Loss) (continued)
For the Years Ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006
(In U.S. Dollars and in thousands)
(As Adjusted, Note 2)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Additional |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common Stock |
|
|
Paid-In |
|
|
Retained |
|
|
Comprehensive |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Comprehensive |
|
|
|
Shares |
|
|
Amount |
|
|
Capital |
|
|
Earnings |
|
|
Income |
|
|
Total |
|
|
Income (Loss) |
|
Balance, December 31, 2007 |
|
|
42,380 |
|
|
|
42 |
|
|
|
173,365 |
|
|
|
154,337 |
|
|
|
850 |
|
|
|
328,594 |
|
|
|
|
|
Comprehensive income (loss) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(36,911 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(36,911 |
) |
|
$ |
(36,911 |
) |
Other comprehensive income (loss), net
of
tax: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Foreign currency translation adjustment,
net of tax of $982 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,672 |
|
Unrealized loss on effective cash flow
hedges, net of tax benefit of $64 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(108 |
) |
Reclassification for realized losses on
cash flow hedges net of tax of $442 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
752 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other comprehensive income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,316 |
|
|
|
2,316 |
|
|
|
2,316 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Comprehensive loss |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
(34,595 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Convertible senior note embedded
conversion option, net of tax of $15,907 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
25,680 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
25,680 |
|
|
|
|
|
Purchase of convertible note hedge, net
of
tax of $14,633 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(23,624 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(23,624 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Issuance of warrants |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
26,197 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
26,197 |
|
|
|
|
|
Exercise of common stock options |
|
|
277 |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
2,394 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,395 |
|
|
|
|
|
Income tax benefit from options
exercised |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
313 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
313 |
|
|
|
|
|
Issuance of common stock for restricted
stock units |
|
|
154 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stock-based compensation |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,076 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,076 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance, December 31, 2008 |
|
|
42,811 |
|
|
$ |
43 |
|
|
$ |
209,401 |
|
|
$ |
117,426 |
|
|
$ |
3,166 |
|
|
$ |
330,036 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
-IX-8-
|
|
|
APPENDIX IX
|
|
U.S. GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE TTM GROUP |
TTM TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In U.S. Dollars and in thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the Year Ended December 31, |
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
|
As Adjusted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Note 2 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from operating activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net (loss) income |
|
$ |
(36,911 |
) |
|
$ |
34,683 |
|
|
$ |
35,039 |
|
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to
net cash provided by operating activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation of property, plant and
equipment |
|
|
21,324 |
|
|
|
22,804 |
|
|
|
12,178 |
|
Amortization of definite-lived intangible
assets |
|
|
3,917 |
|
|
|
4,242 |
|
|
|
1,903 |
|
Amortization of debt issuance costs |
|
|
5,403 |
|
|
|
3,692 |
|
|
|
374 |
|
Non-cash interest imputed on other
long-term liabilities |
|
|
131 |
|
|
|
122 |
|
|
|
25 |
|
Income tax benefit from stock options
exercised |
|
|
(210 |
) |
|
|
(341 |
) |
|
|
(1,072 |
) |
Deferred income taxes |
|
|
(38,056 |
) |
|
|
1,831 |
|
|
|
4,925 |
|
Stock-based compensation |
|
|
5,076 |
|
|
|
3,361 |
|
|
|
1,553 |
|
Impairment of goodwill and long-lived
assets |
|
|
123,322 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss (gain) on sale of property, plant
and equipment |
|
|
252 |
|
|
|
84 |
|
|
|
(48 |
) |
Amortization of premiums and discounts on
short-term investments, net |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(4 |
) |
|
|
(322 |
) |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
net of effect of acquired businesses: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts receivable, net |
|
|
4,547 |
|
|
|
7,129 |
|
|
|
(8,704 |
) |
Inventories |
|
|
(4,854 |
) |
|
|
1,628 |
|
|
|
(623 |
) |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
|
|
1,104 |
|
|
|
184 |
|
|
|
(430 |
) |
Income taxes receivable |
|
|
(1,195 |
) |
|
|
(1,520 |
) |
|
|
(717 |
) |
Accounts payable |
|
|
(5,695 |
) |
|
|
2,308 |
|
|
|
(7,931 |
) |
Accrued salaries, wages and benefits and
other accrued expenses |
|
|
(2,523 |
) |
|
|
(6,219 |
) |
|
|
(3,366 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by operating activities |
|
|
75,632 |
|
|
|
73,984 |
|
|
|
32,784 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from investing activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Purchase of property, plant and equipment
and equipment deposits |
|
|
(17,789 |
) |
|
|
(14,040 |
) |
|
|
(13,949 |
) |
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and
equipment |
|
|
165 |
|
|
|
1,335 |
|
|
|
214 |
|
Redesignation of cash and cash equivalents to
short-term investments |
|
|
(19,522 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
-IX-9-
|
|
|
APPENDIX IX
|
|
U.S. GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE TTM GROUP |
TTM TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (continued)
(In U.S. Dollars and in thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the Year Ended December 31, |
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
|
As Adjusted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Note 2 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from the redemption of short-term
investments |
|
|
15,865 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Purchases of held-to-maturity short-term
investments |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(40,909 |
) |
Proceeds from redemptions of held-to-maturity
short-term investments |
|
|
|
|
|
|
11,000 |
|
|
|
51,335 |
|
Cash paid in business acquisition net of cash
acquired |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(230,920 |
) |
Purchase of intangibles |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(350 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash used in investing activities |
|
|
(21,281 |
) |
|
|
(1,705 |
) |
|
|
(234,579 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from financing activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from issuance of convertible senior
notes |
|
|
175,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Principal payments on long-term debt |
|
|
(85,000 |
) |
|
|
(115,705 |
) |
|
|
(111 |
) |
Proceeds from long-term debt |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
200,000 |
|
Proceeds from warrants |
|
|
26,197 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Payment of convertible note hedge |
|
|
(38,257 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Excess tax benefit from stock-based
compensation |
|
|
210 |
|
|
|
341 |
|
|
|
1,072 |
|
Proceeds from exercise of common stock
options |
|
|
2,394 |
|
|
|
1,712 |
|
|
|
4,957 |
|
Payment of debt issuance costs |
|
|
(5,751 |
) |
|
|
(176 |
) |
|
|
(5,886 |
) |
Other financing activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(5 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by (used in) financing
activities |
|
|
74,793 |
|
|
|
(113,828 |
) |
|
|
200,027 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Effect of foreign currency exchange rates on
cash and cash equivalents |
|
|
640 |
|
|
|
570 |
|
|
|
170 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash
equivalents |
|
|
129,784 |
|
|
|
(40,979 |
) |
|
|
(1,598 |
) |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year |
|
|
18,681 |
|
|
|
59,660 |
|
|
|
61,258 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year |
|
$ |
148,465 |
|
|
$ |
18,681 |
|
|
$ |
59,660 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Supplemental cash flow information: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash paid for interest |
|
$ |
6,031 |
|
|
$ |
9,346 |
|
|
$ |
2,912 |
|
Cash paid, net for income taxes |
|
|
15,001 |
|
|
|
15,543 |
|
|
|
17,310 |
|
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
-IX-10-
|
|
|
APPENDIX IX
|
|
U.S. GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE TTM GROUP |
TTM TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (continued)
(In U.S. Dollars and in thousands)
Supplemental disclosures of non-cash investing and financing activities:
At December 31, 2008 and 2007 accrued purchases of equipment totaled $1,470 and $1,557,
respectively.
During 2008 and 2007, the Company recognized an unrealized loss on a derivative
instrument of $108 and $635, net of tax, respectively.
Effective January 1, 2007, the Company adopted the provisions of Financial Accounting
Standards Board issued Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, (FIN
48). As a result of the implementation of FIN 48, we recognized a $338 decrease to our
liability for unrecognized tax benefits, and a corresponding increase to our January 1, 2007
accumulated retained earnings beginning balance.
During 2006, the Company purchased certain assets and assumed certain liabilities of Tyco
Printed Circuit Group. The total purchase consideration included cash payments of $230,920,
which is net of $6,050 of cash acquired and the assumption of liabilities of $69,771 (see Note
3).
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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TTM TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Dollars and shares in U.S. Dollars and in thousands, except per share data)
(1) Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation
TTM Technologies, Inc. (the Company or TTM) is a manufacturer of complex printed circuit
boards (PCBs) used in sophisticated electronic equipment and provides backplane and
sub-system assembly services for both standard and specialty products in defense and
commercial operations. The Company sells to a variety of customers located both within and
outside of the United States of America. The Companys customers include both original
equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and electronic manufacturing services (EMS) companies. The
Companys OEM customers often direct a significant portion of their purchases through EMS
companies.
On October 27, 2006, the Company acquired certain assets, assumed certain liabilities and
acquired certain equity interests of Tyco Printed Circuit Group LP (PCG) from Tyco
International, Ltd. In this transaction, the stock of Tyco Packaging Systems (Shanghai) Co.
Ltd. and Tyco Iota, Ltd. were purchased and the acquired assets and assumed liabilities were
placed into new, wholly-owned subsidiaries: TTM Printed Circuit Group, Inc., TTM Technologies
(Ireland) Ltd., TTM Technologies, (Ireland) EU Ltd., and TTM Technologies, (Switzerland) GmbH
(Note 3). TTM Technologies, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries are collectively referred
to as the Company.
(2) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of
contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported
amount of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Such estimates include the
valuation of sales returns and allowances, short-term investments, accounts receivable,
inventories, goodwill, intangible assets and other long-lived assets, self insurance reserves,
asset retirement obligations and environmental liabilities, legal contingencies, and
assumptions used in the calculation of stock-based compensation and income taxes, among
others. These estimates and assumptions are based on managements best estimates and judgment.
Management evaluates its estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis using historical
experience and other factors, including economic environment, which management believes to be
reasonable under the circumstances. We adjust such estimates and assumptions when facts and
circumstances dictate. Illiquid credit markets and recent declines in OEM and EMS spending
have increased the uncertainty inherent in such estimates and assumptions. As future events
and their effects cannot be determined with precision, actual results could differ from those
estimates.
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of TTM Technologies, Inc. and
its wholly-owned subsidiaries: Power Circuits, Inc., TTM Advanced Circuits, Inc., TTM
Technologies
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International, Inc., TTM Printed Circuit Group, Inc., TTM Technologies (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.
(formerly Tyco Packaging Systems (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.), TTM Iota, Ltd. (formerly Tyco Iota, Ltd.),
TTM Technologies (Ireland) Ltd., TTM Technologies (Ireland) EU Ltd., and TTM Technologies
(Switzerland) GmbH. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in
consolidation.
Foreign Currency Translation and Transactions
The functional currency of the Companys TTM Technologies (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. subsidiary
is
the local currency, the Chinese RMB. Accordingly, assets and liabilities are translated
into U.S. Dollars using period-end exchange rates. Sales and expenses are translated at the
average exchange rates in effect during the period. The resulting translation gains or losses
are recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income in the consolidated
statement of stockholders equity and comprehensive income (loss). Gains and losses resulting
from foreign currency transactions are included in income as a component of other, net in the
consolidated statements of operations and totaled $69 loss, $100 gain and $99 loss for the
years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments
The Company considers highly liquid investments with insignificant interest rate risk and
original maturities to the Company of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Cash
equivalents consist primarily of interest-bearing bank accounts, money market funds and
short-term debt securities.
The Company considers highly liquid investments with an effective maturity to the Company
of more than three months and less than one year to be short-term investments.
The Company evaluates short-term investments in marketable debt securities in accordance
with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 115, Accounting for Certain Investments
in Debt and Equity Securities, (SFAS 115). Short-term investments are comprised of an
investment in The Reserve Primary Fund (Primary Fund), a money market fund that has suspended
redemptions and is being liquidated. In accordance with SFAS 115, the Company has recorded
these investments as trading securities and at fair market value. These securities will be
marked to market each reporting period with any gains or losses in fair value recorded as a
component of other, net in the consolidated statements of operations.
Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Accounts receivable are reflected at estimated net realizable value, do not bear interest
nor do they generally require collateral. The Company performs credit evaluations of its
customers and adjusts credit limits based upon payment history and the customers current
creditworthiness. The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts based upon a
variety of factors. The Company reviews all open accounts and provides specific reserves for
customer collection issues when it
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believes the loss is probable, considering such factors as the length of time receivables are
past due, the financial condition of the customer, and historical experience. The Company also
records a reserve for all customers, excluding those that have been specifically reserved for,
based upon evaluation of historical losses, which exceeded the specific reserves the Company had
established.
Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (determined on a first-in, first-out basis)
or market. Provisions to value the inventory at the lower of the actual cost to purchase and /
or manufacture the
inventory, or the current estimated market value of the inventory, are based upon
assumptions about future demand and market conditions. The Company also performs evaluations
of inventory and records a provision for estimated excess and obsolete items based upon
forecasted demand, and any other known factors at the time.
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost. Depreciation expense is computed
using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Assets recorded
under leasehold improvements are amortized using the straight-line method over the lesser of
their useful lives or the related lease term. The Company uses the following estimated useful
lives:
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Upon retirement or other disposition of property, plant and equipment, the cost and
related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts. The resulting gain or loss is
included in the determination of income from operations in the period incurred. Depreciation
and amortization expense on property, plant and equipment was $21,324, $22,772 and $12,178 for
the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
The Company capitalizes interest on borrowings during the active construction period of
major capital projects. Capitalized interest is amortized over the average useful lives of
such assets, which primarily consist of machinery and equipment. The Company capitalized
interest costs of $162 and $286 in 2008 and 2007, respectively, in connection with various
capital projects. There were no capitalized interest costs in 2006.
Major renewals and betterments are capitalized and depreciated over their estimated
useful lives while minor expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as
incurred.
Debt Issuance Costs
Debt issuance costs are amortized to expense over the period of the underlying
convertible senior notes or credit facility using the effective interest rate method, adjusted
to give effect to any early
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repayments. At December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, unamortized debt issuance costs were $4,044,
$2,195 and $5,711, respectively. Amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007
and 2006 was $5,403, $3,692 and $374, respectively. At December 31, 2008, the remaining
amortization period for the unamortized debt issuance costs was 6.38 years.
Business Combinations and Goodwill
The Company accounts for business combinations and goodwill according to Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 141, Business Combinations, (SFAS 141) and Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, (SFAS 142).
SFAS 141 requires that the purchase method of accounting be used for all business combinations
and that certain acquired intangible assets be recognized as assets apart from goodwill. SFAS
142 provides that goodwill should not be amortized but instead should be tested for
impairment, at a reporting unit level, annually and when events and circumstances warrant an
evaluation. Goodwill is tested for impairment using a two-step process. The first step of the
goodwill impairment test, used to identify potential impairment, compares the estimated fair
value of the reporting unit containing goodwill with the related carrying amount. If the
estimated fair value of the reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount, the reporting units
goodwill is not considered to be impaired, and the second step of the impairment test is
unnecessary. If the reporting units carrying amount exceeds its estimated fair value, the
second step test must be performed to measure the amount of the goodwill impairment loss, if
any. The second step of the goodwill impairment test compares the implied fair value of the
reporting units goodwill, determined in the same manner as the amount of goodwill recognized
in a business combination, with the carrying amount of such goodwill. If the carrying amount
of the reporting units goodwill exceeds the implied fair value of that goodwill, an
impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess.
In performing the impairment test, the fair value of the Companys reporting units was
determined using a combination of the income approach and the market approach. Under the
income approach, the fair value of each reporting unit is calculated based on the present
value of estimated future net cash flows. Under the market approach, fair value is estimated
based on market multiples of earnings or similar measures for comparable companies and market
transactions, when available.
The Company evaluates goodwill on an annual basis, as of the end of the fourth quarter,
and whenever events and changes in circumstances indicate that there may be a potential
impairment. In making this assessment, management relies on a number of factors including
operating results, business plans, economic projections, anticipated future cash flows,
business trends and market conditions.
The Company has two reporting units, which are also operating segments, and both
contained goodwill prior to the annual impairment test. See Notes 4 and 7 for information
regarding the goodwill impairment recorded as a result of the annual impairment test.
Intangible Assets
include customer relationships, backlog and licensing agreements, which are being
amortized over their estimated useful lives using straight-line and accelerated methods. The
estimated useful lives of such intangibles range from six months to 15 years. Amortization
expense related to acquired licensing agreements is classified as cost of goods sold.
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Impairment of Long-lived Assets
Long-lived tangible assets, including property, plant and equipment, assets held for
sale, and definite-lived intangible assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or
changes in circumstances indicate that the book value of the asset or asset groups may not be
recoverable. The Company evaluates, regularly, whether events and circumstances have occurred
that indicate possible impairment and relies on a number of factors, including operating
results, business plans, economic projections, and anticipated future cash flows. The Company
uses an estimate of the future undiscounted net cash flows of the related asset or asset group
over the remaining life in measuring
whether the assets are recoverable. Measurement of the amount of impairment, if any, is
based upon the difference between the assets carrying value and estimated fair value. See
Note 4 for information regarding the asset impairment recorded as a result of specific events
and changes in circumstances.
When assets are classified as held for sale, they are recorded at estimated fair value,
less the cost to sell.
Revenue Recognition
The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 104,
Revenue Recognition, (SAB 104). The Company derives its revenue primarily from the sale of
PCBs using customer supplied engineering and design plans and recognizes revenues when the
criteria of SAB 104 have been met. The criteria to meet this guideline are: (i) persuasive
evidence of a sales arrangement exists, (ii) the sales terms are fixed and determinable, (iii)
title and risk of loss have transferred, and (iv) collectibility is reasonably assured
generally when products are shipped to the customer, except in situations in which title
passes upon receipt of the products by the customer. In this case, revenues are recognized
upon notification that customer receipt has occurred. The Company does not have customer
acceptance provisions, but it does provide its customers a limited right of return for
defective PCBs. The Company accrues an estimated amount for sales returns and allowances
related to defective PCBs at the time of sale based on its ability to estimate sales returns
and allowances using historical information. As of December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, the
reserve for sales returns and allowances was $3,291, $3,681 and $4,443, respectively, which is
included as a reduction to accounts receivable, net. Shipping and handling fees are included
as part of net sales. The related freight costs and supplies associated with shipping products
to customers are included as a component of cost of goods sold.
Stock-Based Compensation
Effective January 1, 2006, the Company adopted the fair value recognition provisions of
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123R, Share-Based Payments, (SFAS 123R). The
Company elected to use the modified prospective transition method and, therefore, stock-based
compensation expense for the year ended December 31, 2006, included compensation expense for
all stock-based compensation awards granted prior to, but not yet vested as of, December 31,
2005, based on the grant-date fair value estimated in accordance with the original provisions
of SFAS 123. Stock-based compensation expense for all stock-based compensation awards granted
on and after
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January 1, 2006, is based on the grant-date fair value estimated in accordance with the
provisions of SFAS 123R. The Company recognizes these compensation costs net of estimated
forfeitures on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the award, which is
generally the option vesting term. The Company estimates the forfeiture rate based on its
historical experience.
Income Taxes
The Company recognizes deferred tax assets or liabilities for expected future tax
consequences of events that have been recognized in the financial statements or tax returns.
Under this method, deferred tax assets or liabilities are determined based upon the difference
between the financial
statement and income tax basis of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates expected
to apply when differences are expected to be settled or realized. Deferred tax assets are
reviewed for recoverability and the Company records a valuation allowance to reduce its
deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that all or some portion of the deferred
tax assets will not be realized.
The Company has various foreign subsidiaries formed or acquired to conduct or support its
business outside the United States. The Company provides for income taxes, net of applicable
foreign tax credits, on temporary differences in its investment in foreign subsidiaries which
are not considered to be permanently invested outside of the United States.
On January 1, 2007, the Company adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)
issued Interpretation 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, (FIN 48) which defines
the threshold for recognizing the benefits of tax return positions in the financial statements
as more-likely-than-not to be sustained by the taxing authority. A tax position that meets
the more-likely-than-not criterion shall be measured at the largest amount of benefit that
is more than 50% likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. FIN 48 also provides
guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties on income taxes, accounting
in interim periods and requires increased disclosures. FIN 48 applies to all tax positions
accounted for under SFAS No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes. Estimated interest and
penalties related to the underpayment of income taxes are recorded as a component of income
tax provision in the consolidated statement of operations. For the years ended December 31,
2008 and 2007, the Company did not have any such interest or penalties.
Self Insurance
The Company is primarily self insured for group health insurance and workers compensation
benefits provided to employees. The Company also purchases stop loss insurance to protect
against annual claims per individual and at an aggregate level. The individual stop losses on
the Companys self insurance range from $100 to $250 per individual. Self insurance
liabilities are estimated for claims incurred but not paid using historical information
provided by our insurance carrier and other professionals. The Company accrued $4,814, $4,916
and $5,276 for self insurance liabilities at December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively,
and these amounts are reflected within accrued salaries, wages and benefits in the
consolidated balance sheets.
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Derivatives and Hedging Transactions
The Company accounts for derivative financial instruments and hedging activities in
accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133, Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities (SFAS 133), as amended by Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 138,
Accounting for Certain Derivative Instruments and Certain Hedging Activities, an Amendment of SFAS
133 and Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 149, Amendment of Statement 133 on
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities. The Company does not use derivative financial
instruments for trading or speculative purposes and recent derivative financial instruments have
been limited to interest rate swap agreements.
When an interest rate swap derivative contract is executed, the Company will designate
the
derivative instrument as a hedge of the variability of cash flows to be paid (cash flow
hedge). For its hedging relationship, the Company will formally document the hedging
relationship and its risk management objective and strategy for undertaking the hedge, the
hedging instrument, the hedged item, the nature of the risk being hedged, how the hedging
instruments effectiveness in offsetting the hedged risk will be assessed, and a description
of the method of measuring ineffectiveness. The Company will also formally assess, both at the
hedges inception and on an ongoing basis, whether the derivative that is used in hedging
transactions is highly effective in offsetting changes in cash flows of hedged items. To the
extent the interest rate swap provides an effective hedge, the differences between the fair
value and the book value of the interest rate swap are recognized in accumulated other
comprehensive income, net of tax, as a component of stockholders equity. To the extent there
is any hedge ineffectiveness, changes in fair value relating to the ineffective portion are
immediately recognized in earnings as interest expense. The Company also evaluates whether the
risk of default by the counterparty to the interest rate swap contract has changed.
As of December 31, 2008 the Company did not have any derivative financial instruments
outstanding.
Sales Tax Collected from Customers
As a part of the Companys normal course of business, sales taxes are collected from
customers. Sales taxes collected are remitted, in a timely manner, to the appropriate
governmental tax authority on behalf of the customer. The Companys policy is to present
revenue and costs, net of sales taxes.
Fair Value Measures
The Company discloses fair value measures for financial assets and financial liabilities
reported or disclosed at fair value in the consolidated financial statements on a recurring
basis in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, Fair Value
Measures, (SFAS 157). The Company prospectively implemented the provisions of SFAS 157 for
financial assets and financial liabilities as of January 1, 2008 and elected to defer
implementation of the provisions of SFAS 157 for non-financial assets and non-financial
liabilities until January 1, 2009 as permitted by FASB Staff Position SFAS 157-2, Effective
Date of FASB Statement No. 157. In accordance with SFAS 157, the Company discloses fair value
measures based on a hierarchy for categorizing inputs used to measure fair value, whereby
Level 1 represents quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or
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liabilities; Level 2 represents significant other observable inputs (e.g. quoted prices for
similar items in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar items in markets that are
not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable such as interest rate and yield
curves, and market-corroborated inputs); and Level 3 represents unobservable inputs in which there
is little or no market data and requires the reporting unit to develop its own assumptions.
Asset Retirement Obligations
The Company accounts for asset retirement obligations as required by Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 143, Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations, (SFAS
143) and FASB Interpretation No. 47, Accounting for Conditional Asset Retirement Obligations,
(FIN 47). Under these standards, a liability is recognized for the fair value of legally
required asset retirement
obligations associated with long-lived assets in the period in which the retirement
obligations are incurred and the liability can be reasonably estimated. The Company
capitalizes the associated asset retirement costs as part of the carrying amount of the
long-lived asset. The liability is initially measured at fair value and subsequently is
adjusted for accretion expense and changes in the amount of timing of the estimated cash
flows.
Environmental Accrual
The Company accrues for costs associated with environmental obligations when such costs
are probable and reasonably estimable in accordance with Statement of Position 96-1,
Environmental Remediation Liabilities, (SOP 96-1). Accruals for estimated costs for
environmental obligations generally are recognized no later than the date when the Company
identifies what cleanup measures, if any, are likely to be required to address the
environmental conditions. In accordance with SOP 96-1, included in such obligations are the
estimated direct costs to investigate and address the conditions, including the associated
engineering, legal and consulting costs. In making these estimates, the Company considers
information that is currently available, existing technology, enacted laws and regulations,
and its estimates of the timing of the required remedial actions. Such accruals are initially
measured on a discounted basis and are adjusted as further information becomes available, or
circumstances change and are accreted up over time.
Earnings Per Share
Basic earnings per common share excludes dilution and is computed by dividing net income
by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted
earnings per common share reflect the potential dilution that could occur if stock options or
other common stock equivalents were exercised or converted into common stock. The dilutive
effect of stock options or other common stock equivalents is calculated using the treasury
stock method.
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Comprehensive income (loss) includes changes to equity accounts that were not the result
of transactions with stockholders. Comprehensive income (loss) is comprised of net income
(loss), changes in the cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments and realized and
unrealized gains or losses on derivative instruments.
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Loss Contingencies
The Company establishes an accrual for an estimated loss contingency when it is both
probable that an asset has been impaired or that a liability has been incurred and the amount
of the loss can be reasonably estimated. Any legal fees expected to be incurred in connection
with a contingency are expensed as incurred.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In March 2008, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 161,
Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, an amendment of Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 133, (SFAS 161). This statement is intended to improve
transparency in financial reporting by requiring enhanced disclosures of an entitys financial
position, financial performance, and cash flow. SFAS 161 applies to derivative instruments
within the scope SFAS 133 as well as related hedged items, bifurcated derivatives, and
non-derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as hedging instruments. Entities
with instruments subject to SFAS 161 must provide more robust qualitative disclosure and
expanded quantitative disclosures. SFAS 161 is effective prospectively for financial
statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008, with
early application permitted. The adoption of the provisions of SFAS 161 is not anticipated to
materially impact the Companys consolidated financial position or results of operations.
In December 2007, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 141
(revised 2007), Business Combinations, (SFAS 141(R)). SFAS 141(R) changes the requirements for
an acquirers recognition and measurement of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed
in a business combination. SFAS 141(R) is effective for annual periods beginning after
December 15, 2008 and should be applied prospectively for all business combinations entered
into after the date of adoption. The Company expects the impact of adopting SFAS 141(R) will
depend on future acquisitions.
In December 2007, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 160, Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements an amendment of ARB No. 51 (SFAS
160). SFAS 160 requires (i) that noncontrolling (minority) interests be reported as a component of
shareholders equity, (ii) that net income attributable to the parent and to the noncontrolling
interest be separately identified in the consolidated statement of operations, (iii) that changes
in a parents ownership interest while the parent retains its controlling interest be accounted for
as equity transactions, (iv) that any retained noncontrolling equity investment upon the
deconsolidation of a subsidiary be initially measured at fair value, and (v) that sufficient
disclosures are provided that clearly identify and distinguish between the interests of the parent
and the interests of the noncontrolling owners. SFAS 160 is effective for annual periods beginning
after December 15, 2008 and should be applied prospectively. However, the presentation and
disclosure requirements of the statement shall be applied retrospectively for all periods
presented. The adoption of the provisions of Statement No. 160 is not anticipated to materially
impact the Companys consolidated financial position and results of operations.
In September 2006, SFAS 157 was released and defines fair value, establishes a framework
for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. Additionally,
in October
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2008 the FASB issued FASB Staff Position SFAS 157-3, Determining the Fair Value of a Financial
Asset When the Market for That Asset is Not Active, (FSP SFAS 157-3) which clarifies the
application of SFAS 157 in a market that is not active. SFAS 157 is applicable under other
accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements and does not require any
new fair value measurements. The provisions of SFAS 157 were originally to be effective beginning
January 1, 2008 and FSP SFAS 157-3 is effective for the year ended December 31, 2008. Subsequently, the
FASB provided for a one-year deferral of the provisions for non-financial assets and liabilities
that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the consolidated financial statements on a
non-recurring basis. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting the provisions of
SFAS 157 for non-financial assets and liabilities that are recognized or disclosed on a
non-recurring basis. Effective January 1, 2008 and December 31, 2008, the Company implemented the
provisions SFAS 157 and FSP FAS 157-3, respectively, for financial assets and financial liabilities
reported or disclosed at fair value. The adoption of SFAS 157 and FSP FAS 157-3 for financial
assets and liabilities did not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.
Adoption of Recent Accounting Pronouncements and Adjusted Consolidated Financial
Statements
In May 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position APB 14-1, Accounting for Convertible
Debt Instruments That May Be Settled in Cash upon Conversion (Including Partial Cash
Settlement), (FSP APB 14-1). FSP APB 14-1 specifies that issuers of convertible debt
instruments that may be settled in cash upon conversion (including partial cash settlement)
should separately account for the liability and equity components in a manner that will
reflect the entitys nonconvertible debt borrowing rate when interest cost is recognized in
subsequent periods. FSP APB 14-1 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years
beginning after December 15, 2008, and interim periods within those fiscal years. FSP APB 14-1
is effective for the Company as of January 1, 2009 and early adoption was not permitted.
However, once adopted, FSP APB14-1 requires retrospective application to the terms of
instruments as they existed, which for the Company was 2008. The adoption of FSP APB 14-1
affects the accounting for the Companys 3.25% Convertible Senior Notes due May 15, 2015.
The implementation of FSP APB 14-1 increased interest expense by $2,800 for 2008 and is
estimated to increase interest expense by $4,700 for 2009. Also, the Company reduced its debt
balance by recording a debt discount of approximately $43,000, with an offsetting increase to
additional paid in capital. The unamortized debt discount was approximately $40,086 at
December 31, 2008 and will be amortized over the remaining expected life of the debt, which
was 6.38 years.
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With the adoption of FSP APB 14-1, the Companys consolidated balance sheet and
consolidated statements of operations were retrospectively adjusted as follows:
Balance Sheet
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|
|
|
(14,854 |
) |
|
|
34,329 |
|
Deposits and other non-current assets |
|
|
1,230 |
|
|
|
97 |
|
|
|
1,327 |
|
Total Assets |
|
$ |
556,250 |
|
|
$ |
(16,010 |
) |
|
$ |
540,240 |
|
Other accrued expenses |
|
|
2,385 |
|
|
|
37 |
|
|
|
2,422 |
|
Convertible senior notes, net of discount |
|
|
175,000 |
|
|
|
(40,086 |
) |
|
|
134,914 |
|
Total Liabilities |
|
|
250,253 |
|
|
|
(40,049 |
) |
|
|
210,204 |
|
Additional paid-in capital |
|
|
183,721 |
|
|
|
25,680 |
|
|
|
209,401 |
|
Retained earnings |
|
|
119,067 |
|
|
|
(1,641 |
) |
|
|
117,426 |
|
Total stockholders equity |
|
|
305,997 |
|
|
|
24,039 |
|
|
|
330,036 |
|
|
|
$ |
556,250 |
|
|
$ |
(16,010 |
) |
|
$ |
540,240 |
|
Statements of Operations
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the Year Ended December 31, 2008 |
|
|
As Originally |
|
Effect of |
|
|
|
|
Reported |
|
Change |
|
As Adjusted |
|
|
(in thousands, except per share data) |
Cost of goods sold |
|
$ |
543,977 |
|
|
$ |
16 |
|
|
$ |
543,993 |
|
Interest expense |
|
|
8,423 |
|
|
|
2,642 |
|
|
|
11,065 |
|
Income tax benefit |
|
|
23,443 |
|
|
|
1,017 |
|
|
|
24,460 |
|
Net loss |
|
$ |
(35,270 |
) |
|
|
(1,641 |
) |
|
$ |
(36,911 |
) |
Basic loss per share |
|
$ |
(0.83 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.03 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.86 |
) |
Diluted loss per share |
|
$ |
(0.83 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.03 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.86 |
) |
In addition, the adjustment resulted in changes to the Companys consolidated financial
statements and Notes 6, 8, 10, 11, 17 and 18.
(3) Acquisition of Tyco Printed Circuit Group
On October 27, 2006, the Company acquired substantially all of the assets of the Printed
Circuit Group business unit of Tyco International Ltd. The Tyco Printed Circuit Group (PCG) is
a leading producer of complex, high performance and specialty PCBs, one of the major suppliers
of aerospace/defense PCBs in North America, and a provider of backplane and sub-assembly
services for
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both standard and specialty products in defense and commercial operations. These factors
contributed to establishing the purchase price, which resulted in the recognition of $66,072 of
goodwill, $53,865 of which is expected to be deductible for income taxes. The purchase price was
$226,784 in cash, which included adjustments of $1,184 for working capital and capital
expenditures. The total cost of the acquisition, including transaction fees and expenses, was
approximately $236,970, which included $6,050 in cash acquired.
The following sets forth the allocation of the purchase consideration:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(In thousands) |
|
Cash |
|
$ |
6,050 |
|
Other current assets |
|
|
132,945 |
|
Property, plant and equipment |
|
|
83,886 |
|
Intangible assets |
|
|
17,470 |
|
Goodwill |
|
|
66,072 |
|
Other non-current assets |
|
|
318 |
|
Liabilities assumed |
|
|
(69,771 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Net assets acquired |
|
$ |
236,970 |
|
|
|
|
|
The excess of the purchase price over the estimated fair value of the assets acquired and
the liabilities assumed was initially recorded as goodwill in the amount of $52,474. During
2007, goodwill was adjusted to reflect a decrease in the fair value of accounts receivable,
net, by $501 as a result of additional information received regarding fair value of certain
receivables; a decrease in property, plant and equipment by $13,850 due to completion of the
compilation and appraisal of property and equipment acquired at all plants; and a reduction of
certain liabilities assumed in the amount of $753. As a result of these changes in purchase
price allocations, the Company recorded a net increase to goodwill of $13,598. The allocation
of the purchase consideration provided above reflects the final asset allocation of the
purchase price.
The Company recorded as a cost of the acquisition involuntary employee severance and
other exit activity liabilities of $3,225 associated with its plan to close the PCG Dallas,
Oregon facility, which is part of the PCB Manufacturing segment, and terminate certain sales
employees of the acquired business. Prior to completing the acquisition, the Company finalized
its plan to close this facility. Production was ceased at the Dallas, Oregon facility during
the second quarter of 2007 and the Company commenced the process of selling the building and
certain assets. Accordingly, the Company has classified the Dallas, Oregon facility as held
for sale. See Note 4 for information regarding the impairment of this asset during the fourth
quarter 2008.
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Additionally during 2006, the Company recorded a charge of $199 to establish a
restructuring reserve for a corporate realignment. All amounts accrued as of December 31,
2006, included in other accrued expenses, were paid during 2007. The Company has no further
obligation related to such exit or corporate realignment activities. The table below shows the
utilization of the accrued exit and restructuring charges during the year ended December 31,
2007.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other Exit |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Severance |
|
|
Charges |
|
|
Total |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(In thousands) |
|
|
|
|
|
Accrued at December 31, 2005 |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
Dallas facility closure charges |
|
|
3,111 |
|
|
|
114 |
|
|
|
3,225 |
|
Non-PCG severance charges |
|
|
199 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
199 |
|
Amount paid |
|
|
(163 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(163 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accrued at December 31, 2006 |
|
$ |
3,147 |
|
|
$ |
114 |
|
|
$ |
3,261 |
|
Amount paid |
|
|
(3,147 |
) |
|
|
(114 |
) |
|
|
(3,261 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accrued at December 31, 2007 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The unaudited pro forma information below presents the results of operations for 2006 as
if the PCG acquisition occurred at the beginning of the 2006 period, after giving effect to
certain adjustments, including depreciation and amortization of tangible and intangible
assets, removal of expenses related to assets not acquired and liabilities not assumed,
inclusion of interest expense and amortization of deferred financing costs related to the
acquisition debt and the related income tax effects. The pro forma results have been prepared
for comparative purposes only and do not purport to be indicative of what would have occurred
had the acquisition been made at the beginning of the 2006 period presented or of the results
which may occur in the future.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
(In thousands, except |
|
|
per share data) |
Net sales |
|
$ |
717,406 |
|
Net income |
|
|
25,535 |
|
Basic earnings per share |
|
$ |
0.62 |
|
Diluted earnings per share |
|
$ |
0.60 |
|
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(4) Impairment of Goodwill and Long-Lived Assets
During the fourth quarter of 2008, the Company recorded impairment charges of $123,322,
consisting of a goodwill impairment of $117,018 and a long-lived asset impairment of $6,304.
These charges are presented as impairment of goodwill and long-lived assets in the
consolidated statements of operations.
The goodwill impairment, which relates to the PCB Manufacturing operating segment, was
incurred when the operating segments carrying value exceeded its fair value during the
Companys annual goodwill impairment test. In conjunction with the testing, the Company
considered factors such as a weakening economy, reduced expectations for future cash flows
coupled with a decline in the market price of the companys stock and market capitalization
for a sustained period, as indicators for potential goodwill impairment. See Note 7 for additional information regarding the
impairment of goodwill.
The long-lived asset impairment relates to the Companys Oregon, Washington, and Hayward,
California production facilities. Following the Companys acquisition of PCG and subsequent
closure of the Oregon facility, the Company has held this facility as an asset held for sale
since June 30, 2007. As a result of the facility being held for sale for an extended period of
time and in consideration of real estate market conditions, the Company recorded an asset
impairment charge of $1,750 as of December 31, 2008 to reduce the carrying value to $3,250
which represents its current estimate of fair value less costs to sell. The Company continues
to actively market this facility at a price that is indicative of the facilitys intent and
ability to sell. Additionally, the Company determined that certain long-lived assets of its
Hayward, California production facility, which is part of the Backplane Assembly operating
segment, was impaired by $2,746 due to slower growth and lower future production expectations.
Finally, as a result of the Companys January 15, 2009 announcement of its plan to close the
Washington production facility, the Company determined that approximately $1,808 of this
facilitys long-lived assets were impaired. The Washington production facility is part of the
PCB Manufacturing operating segment.
If forecasts and assumptions used to support the realizability of goodwill and other
long-lived assets change in the future, significant impairment charges could result that would
adversely affect the Companys results of operations and financial condition.
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|
|
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|
|
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(5) |
|
Short-Term Investments |
|
|
Short-term investments as of December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 were as follows: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
|
(In thousands) |
|
Trading Securities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Primary fund |
|
$ |
3,657 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Available-for-sale: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Money market funds |
|
|
|
|
|
|
9,389 |
|
|
|
40,713 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Held-to-maturity: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Corporate bonds and notes |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11,311 |
|
U.S. Treasury and federal agency securities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8,330 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
19,641 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total short-term investments |
|
|
3,657 |
|
|
|
9,389 |
|
|
|
60,354 |
|
Amounts classified as cash equivalents |
|
|
|
|
|
|
9,389 |
|
|
|
49,358 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amounts classified as short-term
investments |
|
$ |
3,657 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
10,996 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Short-term investments are comprised of an investment in the Primary Fund, a money market
fund that has suspended redemptions and is being liquidated. The Company records these
investments as trading securities and at fair market value in accordance with SFAS 115.
The original cost of this investment was $20,101 and was originally classified as cash
and cash equivalents on the Companys consolidated balance sheet. However, in the third
quarter 2008, the net asset value of the Primary Fund decreased below $1 per share as a result
of the Primary Funds valuing at zero its holding of debt securities issued by Lehman Brothers
Holdings, Inc., which filed bankruptcy on September 15, 2008. As a result, the Company
recorded a $579 loss, included in other, net in the Companys consolidated statement of
operations, to recognize its pro rata share of the estimated loss in this investment.
The Company has requested redemption of its investment in the Primary Fund and during the
fourth quarter of 2008 received partial distribution of funds in the amount of $15,865. The
Company expects continued distribution to occur as the Primary Funds assets mature or are
sold. The Company expects to receive substantially all of its remaining holdings in the
Primary Fund. The Company
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classified its investment in the Primary Fund as a short-term investment on the Companys
consolidated balance sheet. At December 31, 2008, the fair value of the Companys remaining
investment in the Primary Fund was $3,657, (Note 11). Subsequent to December 31, 2008, the Company
received another partial distribution of funds in the amount of $1,335.
At December 31, 2006, the Company held debt securities in the amount of $19,641 which
were classified as held to maturity and scheduled to mature in less than one year. The
specific identification method was used to compute the realized gains and losses on such debt
investments. As of December 31, 2008 and 2007, the Company held no debt securities.
At December 31, 2007 and 2006 the estimated fair value of each held-to-maturity
investment approximated its amortized cost and therefore realized gains and losses upon the
sale or maturity were insignificant for each of the years ended December 31, 2007and 2006.
Additionally, as unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale investments were
insignificant for all periods, the Company did not record any unrealized gains or losses as a
component of accumulated other comprehensive income.
The Company regularly monitors and evaluates the realizable value of its investments.
When assessing investments for other-than-temporary declines in value, the Company considers
such factors as, among other things, how significant the decline in value is as a percentage
of the original cost, how long the market value of the investment has been less than its
original cost, the collateral supporting the investments, insurance policies which protect the
Companys investment position, and the credit rating issued for the securities by one or more
of the major credit rating agencies. There were no impairments on investments as of December
31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 other than the investment in the Primary Fund as described above.
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|
|
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|
|
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(6) |
|
Composition of Certain Consolidated Financial Statement Captions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
|
(In thousands) |
|
Inventories: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Raw materials |
|
$ |
25,998 |
|
|
$ |
23,386 |
|
|
$ |
22,718 |
|
Work-in-process |
|
|
36,290 |
|
|
|
35,700 |
|
|
|
37,804 |
|
Finished goods |
|
|
8,723 |
|
|
|
6,589 |
|
|
|
6,498 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
71,011 |
|
|
$ |
65,675 |
|
|
$ |
67,020 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property, plant and equipment, net: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Land |
|
$ |
10,650 |
|
|
$ |
10,083 |
|
|
$ |
11,761 |
|
Buildings and improvements |
|
|
53,423 |
|
|
|
46,296 |
|
|
|
46,403 |
|
Machinery and equipment |
|
|
147,857 |
|
|
|
138,383 |
|
|
|
137,111 |
|
Construction-in-progress |
|
|
2,887 |
|
|
|
4,119 |
|
|
|
10,739 |
|
Furniture and fixtures |
|
|
658 |
|
|
|
610 |
|
|
|
576 |
|
Automobiles |
|
|
367 |
|
|
|
291 |
|
|
|
96 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
215,842 |
|
|
|
199,782 |
|
|
|
206,686 |
|
Less: Accumulated depreciation |
|
|
(100,911 |
) |
|
|
(76,135 |
) |
|
|
(55,849 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
114,931 |
|
|
$ |
123,647 |
|
|
$ |
150,837 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Debt issuance costs |
|
$ |
4,338 |
|
|
$ |
6,062 |
|
|
$ |
5,886 |
|
Less: Accumulated amortization |
|
|
(294 |
) |
|
|
(3,867 |
) |
|
|
(175 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
4,044 |
|
|
$ |
2,195 |
|
|
$ |
5,711 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other accrued expenses: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest |
|
$ |
711 |
|
|
$ |
829 |
|
|
$ |
142 |
|
Mark-to-market value on derivative |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,021 |
|
|
|
|
|
Accrued restructuring |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,562 |
|
Commissions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,110 |
|
Professional fees |
|
|
193 |
|
|
|
1,650 |
|
|
|
3,261 |
|
Other |
|
|
1,518 |
|
|
|
2,364 |
|
|
|
4,098 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
2,422 |
|
|
$ |
5,864 |
|
|
$ |
10,173 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
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|
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(7) Goodwill and Definite-lived Intangibles
As of December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, goodwill by operating segment and the components
of definite-lived intangibles were as follows:
Goodwill
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Foreign |
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
Goodwill |
|
|
Currency |
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
Impairment |
|
|
Rate Change |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
|
(In thousands) |
|
PCB Manufacturing |
|
$ |
117,018 |
|
|
$ |
(117,018 |
) |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
Backplane Assembly |
|
|
13,108 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,041 |
|
|
|
14,149 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
130,126 |
|
|
$ |
(117,018 |
) |
|
$ |
1,041 |
|
|
$ |
14,149 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Purchase |
|
|
Foreign |
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
Price |
|
|
Currency |
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
Adjustments |
|
|
Rate Change |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
|
(In thousands) |
|
PCB Manufacturing |
|
$ |
103,669 |
|
|
$ |
13,349 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
117,018 |
|
Backplane Assembly |
|
|
11,958 |
|
|
|
249 |
|
|
|
901 |
|
|
|
13,108 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
115,627 |
|
|
$ |
13,598 |
|
|
$ |
901 |
|
|
$ |
130,126 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Purchase |
|
|
Foreign |
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
Price |
|
|
Currency |
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
|
2005 |
|
|
Adjustments |
|
|
Rate Change |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
|
(In thousands) |
|
PCB Manufacturing |
|
$ |
63,153 |
|
|
$ |
40,516 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
103,669 |
|
Backplane Assembly |
|
|
|
|
|
|
11,958 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11,958 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
63,153 |
|
|
$ |
52,474 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
115,627 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
During the fourth quarter of 2008, the Company performed its annual goodwill impairment
test. In performing step one of the annual impairment test, the Company determined the fair
value of its operating segments based on a combination of discounted cash flow analysis and
market approach and incorporated factors such as a weakening economy, reduced expectations for
future cash flows coupled with a decline in the market price of the Companys stock and market
capitalization for a sustained period, as indicators for potential goodwill impairment. The
failure of step one of the goodwill impairment test triggered a step two impairment test for
the PCB Manufacturing operating segment only. As a result of step two impairment testing, the
Company determined the implied fair value of PCB Manufacturing operating segments goodwill
and concluded that the carrying value of goodwill for this operating segment exceeded its
implied fair value as of December 31, 2008. Accordingly, an impairment charge of $117,018 was
recognized in the fourth quarter of 2008. A tax benefit has been recognized on a portion of
this goodwill impairment. See Note 10 for further details on the tax impact of the goodwill
impairment.
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|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
U.S. GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE TTM GROUP |
There was no impairment recorded for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006.
The increase in goodwill at December 31, 2007, was the result of the completion of the
purchase price allocation related to the October 2006 PCG acquisition (Note 3). Goodwill was
adjusted to reflect final fair values of certain receivables, property, plant and equipment
and certain liabilities assumed. As a result of these changes in purchase price allocations,
the Company recorded a net increase to goodwill of $13,598 during 2007.
Goodwill in the Backplane Assembly operating segment includes the activity related to a
foreign subsidiary which operates in a currency other than the U.S. Dollar and therefore
reflects a foreign currency rate change.
Definite-lived Intangibles
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Foreign |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Currency |
|
|
Net |
|
|
Average |
|
|
|
Gross |
|
|
Accumulated |
|
|
Rate |
|
|
Carrying |
|
|
Amortization |
|
|
|
Amount |
|
|
Amortization |
|
|
Change |
|
|
Amount |
|
|
Period |
|
|
|
(In thousands) |
|
|
(years) |
|
December 31, 2008: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Strategic customer
relationships |
|
$ |
35,429 |
|
|
$ |
(17,410 |
) |
|
$ |
253 |
|
|
$ |
18,272 |
|
|
|
12.0 |
|
Customer backlog |
|
|
70 |
|
|
|
(71 |
) |
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.7 |
|
Licensing agreement |
|
|
350 |
|
|
|
(292 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
58 |
|
|
|
3.0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
35,849 |
|
|
$ |
(17,773 |
) |
|
$ |
254 |
|
|
$ |
18,330 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, 2007: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Strategic customer
relationships |
|
$ |
35,429 |
|
|
$ |
(13,610 |
) |
|
$ |
134 |
|
|
$ |
21,953 |
|
|
|
12.0 |
|
Customer backlog |
|
|
70 |
|
|
|
(71 |
) |
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.7 |
|
Licensing agreement |
|
|
350 |
|
|
|
(175 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
175 |
|
|
|
3.0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
35,849 |
|
|
$ |
(13,856 |
) |
|
$ |
135 |
|
|
$ |
22,128 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, 2006: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Strategic customer
relationships |
|
$ |
35,429 |
|
|
$ |
(9,538 |
) |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
25,891 |
|
|
|
12.0 |
|
Customer backlog |
|
|
70 |
|
|
|
(18 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
52 |
|
|
|
0.7 |
|
Licensing agreement |
|
|
350 |
|
|
|
(58 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
292 |
|
|
|
3.0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
35,849 |
|
|
$ |
(9,614 |
) |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
26,235 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
APPENDIX IX
|
|
U.S. GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE TTM GROUP |
The definite-lived intangibles related to strategic customer relationships and
customer backlog include the activity related to a foreign subsidiary which operates in a
currency other than the U.S. dollar and therefore reflects a foreign currency rate change.
Amortization expense was $3,917, $4,242 and $1,903 in 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
Amortization expense related to acquired licensing agreements is classified as cost of goods
sold. Estimated aggregate amortization for definite-lived intangible assets for the next five
years is as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(In thousands) |
|
2009 |
|
$ |
3,499 |
|
2010 |
|
|
3,165 |
|
2011 |
|
|
3,019 |
|
2012 |
|
|
2,754 |
|
2013 |
|
|
2,688 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
15,125 |
|
|
|
|
|
(8) Convertible Senior Notes
In May 2008, the Company issued 3.25% Convertible Senior Notes (Convertible Notes) due
May 15, 2015, in a public offering for an aggregate principal amount of $175,000. The
Convertible Notes bear interest at a rate of 3.25% per annum. Interest is payable semiannually
in arrears on May 15 and November 15 of each year, beginning November 15, 2008. The
Convertible Notes are senior unsecured obligations and rank equally to the Companys future
unsecured senior indebtedness and senior in right of payment to any of the Companys future
subordinated indebtedness. The Company accounts for its convertible debt by separately
accounting for the liability and equity components in a manner that will reflect the entitys
debt borrowing rate when interest cost is recognized in subsequent periods.
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|
|
|
APPENDIX IX
|
|
U.S. GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE TTM GROUP |
The Company received proceeds of $169,249 after the deduction of offering expenses
of $5,751 upon issuance of the Convertible Notes. The Company has allocated the Convertible
Notes offering costs to the liability and equity components in proportion to the allocation of
proceeds and accounted for them as debt issuance costs and equity issuance costs,
respectively. At December 31, 2008 the following summarizes the liability and equity
components of the Convertible Notes:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, 2008 |
|
|
|
(In thousands) |
|
Liability components: |
|
|
|
|
Convertible Notes |
|
$ |
175,000 |
|
Less: Convertible Notes unamortized discount |
|
|
(40,086 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Convertible Notes, net of discount |
|
$ |
134,914 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Equity components: |
|
|
|
|
Additional paid-in capital: |
|
|
|
|
Embedded conversion option Convertible Notes |
|
$ |
43,000 |
|
Embedded conversion option Convertible Notes issuance costs |
|
|
(1,413 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
41,587 |
|
|
|
|
|
At December 31, 2008, remaining unamortized debt issuance costs included in other
non-current assets were $4,044 and is being amortized to interest expense over the term of the
Convertible Notes. At December 31, 2008 the remaining amortization period for the unamortized
Convertible Note discount and debt issuance costs was 6.38 years. The amortization of the
Convertible Notes debt discount and unamortized debt issuance costs are based on an effective
interest rate of 8.37%.
|
|
The components of interest are as follows: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, 2008 |
|
|
|
(In thousands) |
|
Contractual coupon interest |
|
$ |
3,560 |
|
Amortization of Convertible Notes debt discount |
|
|
2,914 |
|
Amortization of debt issuance costs |
|
|
294 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
6,768 |
|
|
|
|
|
Conversion
At any time prior to November 15, 2014, holders may convert their Convertible Notes into
cash and, if applicable, into shares of the Companys common stock based on a conversion rate
of 62.6449 shares of the Companys common stock per $1 principal amount of Convertible Notes,
subject to adjustment, under the following circumstances: (1) during any calendar quarter
beginning after June 30, 2008 (and only during such calendar quarter), if the last reported
sale price of our common stock for at least 20 trading days during the 30 consecutive trading
days ending on the last trading day of
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|
|
|
APPENDIX IX
|
|
U.S. GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE TTM GROUP |
the immediately preceding calendar quarter is greater than or equal to 130% of the applicable
conversion price on each applicable trading day of such preceding calendar quarter; (2) during the
five business day period after any 10 consecutive trading day period in which the trading price per
note for each day of that 10 consecutive trading day period was less than 98% of the product of the
last reported sale price of our common stock and the conversion rate on such day; or (3) upon the
occurrence of specified corporate transactions described in the prospectus supplement. As of
December 31, 2008, none of the conversion criteria had been met.
On or after November 15, 2014 until the close of business on the third scheduled trading
day preceding the maturity date, holders may convert their notes at any time, regardless of
the foregoing circumstances. Upon conversion, for each $1 principal amount of notes, the
Company will pay cash for the lesser of the conversion value or $1 and shares of our common
stock, if any, based on a daily conversion value calculated on a proportionate basis for each
day of the 60 trading day observation period. Additionally, in the event of a fundamental
change as defined in the prospectus supplement, or other conversion rate adjustments such as
share splits or combinations, other distributions of shares, cash or other assets to
stockholders, including self-tender transactions (Other Conversion Rate Adjustments), the
conversion rate may be modified to adjust the number of shares per $1 principal amount of the
notes.
The maximum number of shares issuable upon conversion, including the effect of a
fundamental change and subject to Other Conversion Rate Adjustments, would be 13,978.
Note Repurchase
The Company is not permitted to redeem the Convertible Notes at any time prior to
maturity. In the event of a fundamental change or certain default events, as defined in the
prospectus supplement, prior to November 15, 2014, holders may require the Company to
repurchase for cash all or a portion of their Convertible Notes at a price equal to 100% of
the principal amount, plus any accrued and unpaid interest.
Convertible Note Hedge and Warrant Transaction
In connection with the issuance of the Convertible Notes, the Company entered into a
convertible note hedge and warrant transaction (Call Spread Transaction), with respect to the
Companys common stock. The convertible note hedge, which cost an aggregate $38,257 and was
recorded, net of tax, as a reduction of additional paid-in capital, consists of the Companys
option to purchase up to 10,963 common stock shares at a price of $15.96 per share. This
option expires on May 15, 2015 and can only be executed upon the conversion of the above
mentioned Convertible Notes. Additionally, the Company sold warrants to purchase 10,963 shares
of the Companys common stock at a price of
$18.15. This warrant transaction expires on August 17, 2015. The proceeds from the sale of warrants
of $26,197 was recorded as an addition to additional paid-in capital. The Call Spread Transaction
has no effect on the terms of the Convertible Notes and reduces potential dilution by effectively
increasing the conversion price of the Convertible Notes to $18.15 per share of the Companys
common stock.
-IX-33-
|
|
|
APPENDIX IX
|
|
U.S. GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE TTM GROUP |
(9) Long-term Debt and Credit Agreement
The following table summarizes the long-term debt of the Company as of December 31, 2008,
2007 and 2006:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
|
(In thousands) |
|
Senior secured term loan |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
85,000 |
|
|
$ |
200,000 |
|
Capitalized leases (Note 12) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
705 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
85,000 |
|
|
|
200,705 |
|
Less current maturities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(40,000 |
) |
|
|
(60,705 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term debt, less current maturities |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
45,000 |
|
|
$ |
140,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
On October 27, 2006, the Company entered into a credit agreement (the Credit Agreement)
with certain lenders led by UBS Securities LLC. The Credit Agreement consists of a $200,000
senior secured term loan (Term Loan), which matures in October 2012 and a $40,000 senior
secured revolving loan facility (Revolving Loan), which matures in October 2011. The Credit
Agreement is secured by substantially all of the Companys domestic assets and 65% of its
foreign assets. The Revolving Loan also contains a $10,000 letter of credit sub-facility.
Borrowings under the Credit Agreement will bear interest at a floating rate of either a
base rate (the Alternate Base Rate) plus an applicable interest margin or LIBOR plus an
applicable interest margin. The Alternate Base Rate is equal to the greater of (i) the federal
funds rate plus 0.50% or (ii) the prime rate. Borrowings under the Credit Agreement, at the
Companys option, will initially bear interest at a rate based on either: (a) the Alternate
Base Rate plus 1.25% or (b) LIBOR plus 2.25%. For the Revolving Loan facility, the applicable
interest margins on both the Alternate Base Rate and LIBOR may decrease by up to 0.50% if the
Companys total leverage ratio decreases as defined under the terms of the Credit Agreement.
There is no provision, other than an event of default, for these interest margins to increase.
At December 31, 2007 and 2006, the weighted average interest rate on the outstanding
borrowings was 7.34% and 8.51%, respectively.
Each calendar year the Company is required to repay 1% of the outstanding Term Loan
balance, subject to specific adjustments, as defined in the Credit Agreement. The Company does
not have a contractual maturity payment due in 2008, however it expects to repay $40,000
during the next fiscal year. Borrowings under the Credit Agreement are subject to certain
financial and operating covenants that include, among other provisions, limitations on
dividends, stock repurchases and stock redemptions in addition to maintaining maximum total
leverage ratios and minimum interest coverage ratios.
In May 2008, the Company paid in full all outstanding balances, terminated all letter of
credit arrangements and the related interest rate swap associated with the Credit Agreement.
The Company has no further obligation or commitment related to this Credit Agreement. Upon
termination of the interest rate swap, the Company realized a loss on settlement of $1,194 for
the year ended December
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|
|
|
APPENDIX IX
|
|
U.S. GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE TTM GROUP |
31, 2008. The loss was recorded as a component of other, net in the consolidated statements of
operations. Additionally, the impact of the interest rate swap to interest expense during the years
ended December 31, 2008 and 2007 was a charge of $331 and a benefit of $59, respectively. There was
no impact on interest expense for the year ended December 31, 2006.
(10) Income Taxes
The components of (loss) income before taxes for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007
and 2006 are:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
|
(In thousands) |
|
United States |
|
$ |
(69,987 |
) |
|
$ |
44,415 |
|
|
$ |
55,374 |
|
Foreign |
|
|
8,616 |
|
|
|
6,853 |
|
|
|
728 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Loss) income before taxes |
|
$ |
(61,371 |
) |
|
$ |
51,268 |
|
|
$ |
56,102 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The components of the benefit (provision) for income taxes for the years ended December
31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 are:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
|
(In thousands) |
|
Current benefit (provision): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Federal |
|
$ |
(9,755 |
) |
|
$ |
(12,009 |
) |
|
$ |
(14,099 |
) |
State |
|
|
(2,203 |
) |
|
|
(1,861 |
) |
|
|
(1,911 |
) |
Foreign |
|
|
(1,625 |
) |
|
|
(884 |
) |
|
|
(128 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current |
|
|
(13,583 |
) |
|
|
(14,754 |
) |
|
|
(16,138 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred benefit (provision): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Federal |
|
|
32,335 |
|
|
|
(5,021 |
) |
|
|
(3,411 |
) |
State |
|
|
5,634 |
|
|
|
3,220 |
|
|
|
(1,503 |
) |
Foreign |
|
|
74 |
|
|
|
(30 |
) |
|
|
(11 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total deferred |
|
|
38,043 |
|
|
|
(1,831 |
) |
|
|
(4,925 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total benefit (provision) |
|
$ |
24,460 |
|
|
$ |
(16,585 |
) |
|
$ |
(21,063 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-IX-35-
|
|
|
APPENDIX IX
|
|
U.S. GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE TTM GROUP |
The following is a reconciliation between the statutory federal income tax rates and
the Companys effective income tax rates for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006,
which are derived by dividing the income tax benefit (provision) by the income (loss) before
income taxes:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2008 |
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
Statutory federal income tax rate |
|
|
35.0 |
% |
|
|
(35.0 |
)% |
|
|
(35.0 |
)% |
State income taxes, net of federal benefit
and state tax credits |
|
|
3.6 |
|
|
|
(3.0 |
) |
|
|
(4.2 |
) |
Domestic production activities deduction |
|
|
1.1 |
|
|
|
1.4 |
|
|
|
1.7 |
|
Decrease in valuation allowance |
|
|
|
|
|
|
4.7 |
|
|
|
0.2 |
|
Other |
|
|
0.2 |
|
|
|
(0.4 |
) |
|
|
(0.2 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total benefit (provision) for income taxes |
|
|
39.9 |
% |
|
|
(32.3 |
)% |
|
|
(37.5 |
)% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the
carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts
used for income tax purposes. The significant components of the net deferred tax assets as of
December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
|
(In thousands) |
|
Deferred tax assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Goodwill and intangible amortization |
|
$ |
37,331 |
|
|
$ |
11,577 |
|
|
$ |
13,613 |
|
Reserves and accruals |
|
|
5,759 |
|
|
|
6,149 |
|
|
|
4,127 |
|
Net operating loss carryforwards |
|
|
7 |
|
|
|
17 |
|
|
|
59 |
|
State tax credit carryforwards, net of
federal benefit |
|
|
2,856 |
|
|
|
2,439 |
|
|
|
2,400 |
|
Stock-based compensation |
|
|
1,962 |
|
|
|
1,090 |
|
|
|
169 |
|
Original issue discount on Convertible
Notes |
|
|
13,597 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other deferred tax asset |
|
|
479 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unrealized loss on derivatives |
|
|
|
|
|
|
386 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
61,991 |
|
|
|
21,658 |
|
|
|
20,368 |
|
Less valuation allowance |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2,400 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
61,991 |
|
|
|
21,658 |
|
|
|
17,968 |
|
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|
|
|
APPENDIX IX
|
|
U.S. GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE TTM GROUP |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
|
(In thousands) |
|
Deferred tax liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Goodwill and intangible asset
amortization |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(14,711 |
) |
|
|
(10,844 |
) |
Discount on senior convertible notes |
|
|
(15,333 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property, plant and equipment basis
differences |
|
|
(2,491 |
) |
|
|
(388 |
) |
|
|
(193 |
) |
Repatriation of foreign earnings |
|
|
(4,336 |
) |
|
|
(2,150 |
) |
|
|
(250 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net deferred income tax assets |
|
$ |
39,831 |
|
|
$ |
4,409 |
|
|
$ |
6,681 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred tax asset (liability): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current portion |
|
$ |
5,502 |
|
|
$ |
6,097 |
|
|
$ |
3,996 |
|
Long-term portion |
|
|
34,329 |
|
|
|
(1,688 |
) |
|
|
2,685 |
|
At December 31, 2008 the Companys multiple state net operating loss carryforwards for
income tax purposes were approximately $230. If not utilized, the state net operating loss
carryforwards will begin to expire in 2018. At December 31, 2008, the Companys state tax
credit carryforwards were approximately $4,395 and have no expiration date.
As of December 31, 2006, the Company increased the effective state tax rate applied to
its existing net deferred income tax asset as a result of the PCG acquisition. The tax rate
change resulted in an increase of $403 to net deferred tax assets and a corresponding
reduction in goodwill. This state rate increase reflects the new rate that is expected to
apply when the deferred tax items are settled or realized.
A valuation allowance is provided when it is more likely than not that all or some
portion of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The Company believes that the results
of future operations will generate sufficient taxable income to realize the deferred tax
assets. As a result, the Company has determined that a valuation allowance is not necessary.
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|
|
|
APPENDIX IX
|
|
U.S. GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE TTM GROUP |
Upon adoption of FIN 48 on January 1, 2007, the Company recorded a decrease in the
liability for unrecognized tax benefits of $338 and an increase to retained earnings of $338
representing the cumulative effect of the change in accounting principle. No change was
recorded in the deferred income tax asset accounts. In accordance with the adoption, a
reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits, exclusive of
accrued interest and penalties, is as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
|
(In thousands) |
|
Balance at January 1 |
|
$ |
346 |
|
|
$ |
346 |
|
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Additions for tax positions of prior years |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Reductions for tax positions of prior years |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Lapse of statute |
|
|
(251 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Settlements |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at December 31 |
|
$ |
95 |
|
|
$ |
346 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At December 31, 2008 and 2007, the Company classified $116 and $373, respectively, of
total unrecognized tax benefits, which includes accrued interest and penalties of $21 and $27,
net of tax benefits for 2008 and 2007, respectively, as a component of other long-term
liabilities. This represents the amount of unrecognized tax benefits that would, if
recognized, reduce the Companys effective income tax rate in any future periods. The Company
does not expect its unrecognized tax benefits to change significantly over the next 12 months.
The Company and its subsidiaries are subject to U.S. federal, state, local, and/or
foreign income tax, and in the normal course of business its income tax returns are subject to
examination by the relevant taxing authorities. As of December 31, 2008, the 2002 2007 tax
years remain subject to examination in the U.S. federal tax, various state tax and foreign
jurisdictions.
(11) Financial Instruments
In the normal course of business, operations of the Company are exposed to risks
associated with fluctuations in U.S. interest rates.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
At December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, the Companys financial instruments included cash
and cash equivalents, short-term investments, accounts receivable, accounts payable,
derivatives, convertible senior notes and long-term debt. The carrying amount of cash and cash
equivalents, short-term investments, accounts receivable and accounts payable approximate fair
value due to the
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|
|
|
APPENDIX IX
|
|
U.S. GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE TTM GROUP |
short-term maturities of these instruments. The carrying amount and estimated fair value of
the Companys financial instruments at December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 were as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2008 |
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
|
|
Carrying |
|
Fair |
|
Carrying |
|
Fair |
|
Carrying |
|
Fair |
|
|
Amount |
|
Value |
|
Amount |
|
Value |
|
Amount |
|
Value |
|
|
(In thousands) |
Short-term investments |
|
$ |
3,657 |
|
|
$ |
3,657 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Convertible senior notes |
|
|
134,914 |
|
|
|
87,553 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term debt |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
85,000 |
|
|
$ |
84,150 |
|
|
$ |
200,000 |
|
|
$ |
201,000 |
|
Interest rate swap derivative |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,021 |
|
|
|
1,021 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The fair value of the convertible senior notes and the long-term debt was estimated based
on quoted market prices at year end. The carrying amount of the Companys derivative financial
instruments was adjusted to fair value and represents the amount the Company would pay to
terminate the derivative taking into account current market quotes and the current
creditworthiness of the counterparty.
Fair Value Measures
The Company discloses fair value measures for its financial assets and financial
liabilities reported or disclosed at fair value in accordance with SFAS 157. SFAS 157
establishes the following hierarchy for categorizing inputs used to measure fair value:
Level 1 Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
Level 2 Significant other observable inputs (e.g. quoted prices for similar items in
active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar items in markets that are not active,
inputs other than quoted prices that are observable such as interest rate and yield curves,
and market-corroborated inputs); and
Level 3 Unobservable inputs in which there is little or no market data, which require
the reporting unit to develop its own assumptions.
At December 31, 2008, the following financial asset was measured at fair value on a
recurring basis using the type of inputs shown:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fair Value Measurements Using: |
|
|
December |
|
Level 1 |
|
Level 2 |
|
Level 3 |
|
|
31, 2008 |
|
Inputs |
|
Inputs |
|
Inputs |
|
|
(In thousands) |
Short-term investments |
|
$ |
3,657 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
3,657 |
|
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|
|
|
APPENDIX IX
|
|
U.S. GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE TTM GROUP |
The Company values its short-term investments using the market approach which
utilizes prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving
identical or similar comparable investments.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fair Value |
|
|
|
Measurement |
|
|
|
using Unobservable |
|
|
|
Inputs (Level 3) |
|
|
|
(In thousands) |
|
Beginning balance at December 31, 2007 |
|
$ |
|
|
Transfers to level 3 |
|
|
20,101 |
|
Changes in fair value included in earnings |
|
|
(579 |
) |
Settlement |
|
|
(15,865 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Ending Balance at December 31, 2008 |
|
$ |
3,657 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Losses included in earnings attributable to a change in unrealized
losses relating to assets still held at December 31, 2008 |
|
$ |
(579 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Concentration of Credit Risk
In the normal course of business, the Company extends credit to its customers, which are
concentrated in the computer and electronics instrumentation and aerospace/defense industries,
and some of which are located outside the United States. The Company performs ongoing credit
evaluations of customers and generally does not require collateral. The Company also considers
the credit risk profile of the entity from which the receivable is due in further evaluating
collection risk.
As of December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, the 10 largest customers in the aggregate
accounted
for 58%, 49% and 47%, respectively, of total accounts receivable. If one or more of the
Companys significant customers were to become insolvent or were otherwise unable to pay for
the manufacturing services provided, it would have a material adverse effect on the Companys
financial condition and results of operations.
(12) Commitments and Contingencies
Operating Leases
The Company leases some of its manufacturing and assembly plants, a sales office and
equipment under noncancellable operating leases that expire at various dates through 2020.
Certain real property leases contain renewal provisions at the Companys option. Most of the
leases require the Company to pay for certain other costs such as property taxes and
maintenance. Certain leases also contain rent escalation clauses (step rents) that require
additional rental amounts in the later years of the term. Rent expense for leases with step
rents is recognized on a straight-line basis over the minimum lease term.
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|
|
|
APPENDIX IX
|
|
U.S. GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE TTM GROUP |
The following is a schedule of future minimum lease payments as of December 31, 2008:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating Leases |
|
|
|
(In thousands) |
|
2009 |
|
$ |
3,312 |
|
2010 |
|
|
1,771 |
|
2011 |
|
|
517 |
|
2012 |
|
|
346 |
|
2013 |
|
|
163 |
|
Thereafter |
|
|
1,061 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total minimum lease payments |
|
$ |
7,170 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total rent expense for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 was approximately
$4,598, $4,108, and $1,051, respectively.
Legal Matters
Prior to the Companys acquisition of PCG, PCG made legal commitments to the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) and the State of Connecticut regarding settlement
of enforcement actions against the PCG operations in Connecticut. On August 17, 2004, PCG was
sentenced for Clean Water Act violations and was ordered to pay a $6,000 fine and an
additional $3,700 to fund environmental projects designed to improve the environment for
Connecticut residents. In September 2004, PCG agreed to a stipulated judgment with the
Connecticut Attorney Generals office and the Connecticut Department of Environmental
Protection (DEP) under which PCG paid a $2,000 civil penalty and agreed to implement capital
improvements of $2,400 to reduce the volume of rinse water discharged from its manufacturing
facilities in Connecticut. The obligations to the U.S. EPA and Connecticut DEP include the
fulfillment of a Compliance Management Plan until at least July 2009 and installation of rinse
water recycling systems at the Stafford, Connecticut facilities. As of December 31, 2008, one
recycling system was complete and placed into operation, and approximately $742 remains to be
expended in the form of capital improvements to meet the second rinse water recycling system
requirement. The Company has assumed these legal commitments as part of its purchase of PCG.
Failure to meet either commitment could result in further costly enforcement actions,
including exclusion from participation in federal contracts.
The Company is subject to various other legal matters, which it considers normal for its
business activities. While the Company currently believes that the amount of any ultimate
potential loss for known matters would not be material to the Companys financial condition,
the outcome of these actions is inherently difficult to predict. In the event of an adverse
outcome, the ultimate potential loss could have a material adverse effect on the Companys
financial condition or results of operations in a particular period. The Company has accrued
amounts for its loss contingencies which are probable and estimable at December 31, 2008, 2007
and 2006.
-IX-41-
|
|
|
|
|
|
APPENDIX IX
|
|
U.S. GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE TTM GROUP |
Environmental Matters
The process to manufacture PCBs requires adherence to city, county, state and federal
environmental regulations regarding the storage, use, handling and disposal of chemicals,
solid wastes and other hazardous materials as well as air quality standards. Management
believes that its facilities comply in all material respects with environmental laws and
regulations. The Company has in the past received certain notices of violations and has been
required to engage in certain minor corrective activities. There can be no assurance that
violations will not occur in the future.
The Company is involved in various stages of investigation and cleanup related to
environmental remediation matters at two Connecticut sites, and the ultimate cost of site
cleanup is difficult to predict given the uncertainties regarding the extent of the required
cleanup, the interpretation of applicable laws and regulations, and alternative cleanup
methods. The Company has also investigated a third Connecticut site as a result of the PCG
acquisition under Connecticuts Land Transfer Act. The Company concluded that it was probable
that it would incur remedial costs of approximately $908, $879 and $875 as of December 31,
2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively, the liability for which is included in other long-term
liabilities. This accrual was discounted at 8% per annum based on the Companys best estimate
of the liability, which the Company estimated as ranging from $839 to $1,274 on an
undiscounted basis. The liabilities recorded do not take into account any claims for
recoveries from insurance or third parties and none is estimated. These costs are mostly
comprised of estimated consulting costs to evaluate potential remediation requirements,
completion of the remediation, and monitoring of results achieved. As of December 31, 2008,
the Company anticipates paying these costs ratably over the next 12 to 84 months, which
timeframes vary by site. Subject to the imprecision in estimating future environmental
remediation costs, the Company does not expect the outcome of the environmental remediation
matters, either individually or in the aggregate, to have a material adverse effect on its
financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
Standby Letters of Credit
The Company maintains two letters of credit: a $1,000 standby letter of credit expiring
May 1, 2009 related to the lease of one of its production facilities and a $764 standby letter
of credit expiring December 31, 2009 associated with its insured workers compensation program.
(13) Stock-Based Compensation Plans
In 2006, the Company adopted the 2006 Incentive Compensation Plan (the Plan). The Plan
provides for the grant of incentive stock options, as defined by the Internal Revenue Code
(the Code), and nonqualified stock options to our key employees, non-employee directors and
consultants. Other types of awards such as restricted stock units (RSUs) and stock
appreciation rights are also permitted under the Plan. This Plan allows for the issuance of
6,873 shares through the Plans expiration date of June 22, 2016. Prior to the adoption of the
Plan, the Company adopted the Amended and Restated Management Stock Option Plan (the Prior
Plan) in 2000. The Prior Plan provided for the grant of incentive stock options, as defined by
the Code, and nonqualified stock options to our key employees, non-employee directors and
consultants. Awards under the Plan and the Prior Plan may constitute qualified
performance-based compensation as defined in Section 162(m) of the Code. Under both the Plan
and the Prior Plan, the exercise price is determined by the compensation committee of the
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|
|
|
APPENDIX IX
|
|
U.S. GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE TTM GROUP |
Board of Directors and, for options intended to qualify as incentive stock options, may not be
less than the fair market value as determined by the closing stock price at the date of the grant.
Each option and award shall vest and expire as determined by the compensation committee, generally
four years for employees and three or four years for non-employee directors. Options expire no
later than ten years from the grant date. All grants provide for accelerated vesting if there is a
change in control, as defined in the Plan. Awards under the Prior Plan ceased as of June 22, 2006.
As of December 31, 2008, of the 2,110 options outstanding, 488 options were issued under the Plan
and 1,622 options were issued under the Prior Plan. Additionally, 818 RSUs were outstanding under
the Plan as of December 31, 2008, which included 23 vested but not yet released RSUs associated
with non-employee directors. RSUs will vest over three years for employees and one year for
non-employee directors and do not have voting rights.
Upon the exercise of outstanding stock options or vesting of RSUs, the Companys practice
is to issue new registered shares that are reserved for issuance under the Plan and Prior
Plan.
Stock option awards granted were estimated to have a weighted average fair value per share of
$6.81 and $7.33 for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2006, respectively. No stock options were
granted by the Company in 2007. The fair value calculation is based on stock options granted during
the period using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model on the date of grant. For the years ended
December 31, 2008 and 2006 the following assumptions were used in determining the fair value:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2008 |
|
2006 |
Risk-free interest rate |
|
|
2.9 |
% |
|
|
4.7 |
% |
Dividend yield |
|
|
|
% |
|
|
|
% |
Expected volatility |
|
|
69 |
% |
|
|
65 |
% |
Expected term in months |
|
|
66 |
|
|
|
54 |
|
The Company determines the expected term of its stock option awards separately for
employees and directors by periodic review of its historical stock option exercise experience.
This calculation excludes pre-vesting forfeitures and uses assumed future exercise patterns to
account for option holders expected exercise and post-vesting termination behavior for
outstanding stock options over their remaining contractual terms. Expected volatility is
calculated by weighting the Companys historical stock price to calculate expected volatility
over the expected term of each grant. The risk-free interest rate for the expected term of
each option granted is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant.
-IX-43-
|
|
|
APPENDIX IX
|
|
U.S. GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE TTM GROUP |
Option activity under the Plan for the year ended December 31, 2008, was as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted- |
|
|
Average |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Average |
|
|
Remaining |
|
|
Aggregate |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercise |
|
|
Contractual |
|
|
Intrinsic |
|
|
|
Options |
|
|
Price |
|
|
Term |
|
|
Value |
|
|
|
(In thousands) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(In years) |
|
|
(In thousands) |
|
Outstanding at December 31,
2007 |
|
|
2,299 |
|
|
$ |
11.97 |
|
|
|
6.4 |
|
|
|
|
|
Granted |
|
|
110 |
|
|
|
11.10 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercised |
|
|
(277 |
) |
|
|
8.74 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forfeited/expired |
|
|
(22 |
) |
|
|
11.97 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding at December 31,
2008 |
|
|
2,110 |
|
|
$ |
12.35 |
|
|
|
5.6 |
|
|
$ |
154 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Vested and expected to vest at
December 31, 2008 |
|
|
2,047 |
|
|
$ |
12.36 |
|
|
|
5.6 |
|
|
$ |
154 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercisable at December 31,
2008 |
|
|
1,578 |
|
|
$ |
12.51 |
|
|
|
4.9 |
|
|
$ |
154 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The aggregate intrinsic values in the table above represent the total pretax intrinsic
value (the difference between Companys closing stock price on the last trading day of 2008
and the exercise price, multiplied by the number of in-the-money options) that would have been
received by the option holders had all option holders exercised their options on December 31,
2008. This amount changes based on the fair market value of the Companys stock. The total
intrinsic value of options exercised for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 was
$1,433, $1,756 and $5,659, respectively. The total fair value of the options vested for the
years ended December 31, 2008, 2007, and 2006 was $1,836, $2,061 and $832, respectively. As of
December 31, 2008, $2,340 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to stock options is
expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 0.8 years.
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APPENDIX IX
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|
U.S. GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE TTM GROUP |
A summary of options outstanding and options exercisable as of December 31, 2008, is
as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Options Outstanding |
|
|
Options Exercisable |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Average |
|
|
Weighted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Remaining |
|
|
Average |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Average |
|
Range of Exercise |
|
Number |
|
|
Contractual |
|
|
Exercise |
|
|
Number |
|
|
Exercise |
|
Prices |
|
Outstanding |
|
|
Life |
|
|
Price |
|
|
Exercisable |
|
|
Price |
|
|
|
(In thousands) |
|
|
(Years) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(In thousands) |
|
|
|
|
|
$2.76-$4.99 |
|
|
78 |
|
|
|
4.1 |
|
|
$ |
3.27 |
|
|
|
78 |
|
|
$ |
3.27 |
|
$5.00-$9.99 |
|
|
327 |
|
|
|
6.1 |
|
|
|
7.98 |
|
|
|
250 |
|
|
|
8.05 |
|
$10.00-$14.99 |
|
|
1,246 |
|
|
|
6.2 |
|
|
|
12.60 |
|
|
|
881 |
|
|
|
13.05 |
|
$15.00 and over |
|
|
459 |
|
|
|
3.9 |
|
|
|
16.32 |
|
|
|
369 |
|
|
|
16.20 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,110 |
|
|
|
5.6 |
|
|
$ |
12.35 |
|
|
|
1,578 |
|
|
$ |
12.51 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
RSU activity for the year ended December 31, 2008, was as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Average |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Grant-Date |
|
|
|
Shares |
|
|
Fair Value |
|
|
|
(In thousands) |
|
Non-vested RSUs outstanding at December 31, 2007 |
|
|
487 |
|
|
$ |
10.75 |
|
Granted |
|
|
506 |
|
|
|
11.43 |
|
Vested |
|
|
(177 |
) |
|
|
10.95 |
|
Forfeited |
|
|
(21 |
) |
|
|
10.95 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-vested RSUs outstanding at December 31, 2008 |
|
|
795 |
|
|
$ |
11.13 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Vested and expected to vest at December 31, 2008 |
|
|
750 |
|
|
$ |
11.19 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The fair value of the Companys RSUs is determined based upon the closing fair market
value of the Companys common stock on the grant date. As of December 31, 2008, $5,273 of
total unrecognized compensation cost related to restricted stock units is expected to be
recognized over a weighted-average period of 0.9 years.
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APPENDIX IX
|
|
U.S. GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE TTM GROUP |
For the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 the amounts recognized in the
consolidated financial statements with respect to the stock-based compensation plan are as
follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Years Ended December 31, |
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
|
(In thousands) |
|
Cost of goods sold |
|
$ |
1,342 |
|
|
$ |
950 |
|
|
$ |
479 |
|
Selling and marketing |
|
|
405 |
|
|
|
175 |
|
|
|
130 |
|
General and administrative |
|
|
3,329 |
|
|
|
2,236 |
|
|
|
944 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stock-based compensation expense
recognized |
|
|
5,076 |
|
|
|
3,361 |
|
|
|
1,553 |
|
Income tax benefit recognized |
|
|
(1,713 |
) |
|
|
(1,015 |
) |
|
|
(196 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total stock-based compensation expense
after income taxes |
|
$ |
3,363 |
|
|
$ |
2,346 |
|
|
$ |
1,357 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Many of the Companys stock option awards are intended to qualify as incentive stock
options as defined by the Code. Upon the future exercise of incentive stock options which were
vested as of December 31, 2005, the Company may become entitled to a deduction in its tax
returns under certain circumstances; however, the value of this deduction will be recorded as
an increase to additional paid-in capital and not as an income tax benefit. For the year ended
December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, a tax benefit of $313, $442 and $1,707, respectively,
related to fully vested stock option awards
exercised and vested restricted stock units was recorded as an increase to additional
paid-in capital.
(14) Employee Benefit Plan
The Company has a 401(k) savings plan (the Savings Plan) in which all eligible full-time
employees could participate and contribute a percentage of compensation subject to the maximum
allowed by the Code. The Savings Plan provides for a matching contribution of employee
contributions up to 5%; 100% up to the first 3% and 50% of the following 2% of employee
contributions. The Company recorded contributions under the Savings Plan of $4,265, $3,687 and
$1,031 during the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
(15) Asset Retirement Obligations
The Company has recorded estimated asset retirement obligations related to the
restoration of its leased manufacturing facilities to shell condition upon termination of the
leases in place at those facilities and for removal of asbestos at its owned Stafford,
Connecticut and Santa Clara, California manufacturing plants. These obligations were acquired
in connection with the Companys October
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|
|
APPENDIX IX
|
|
U.S. GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE TTM GROUP |
2006 acquisition of PCG (Note 3). Activity related to asset retirement obligations for the
year ended December 31, 2008 and 2007, consists of the following and is included in other long-term
liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(In thousands) |
|
Asset retirement obligations at October 27, 2006 |
|
$ |
|
|
Estimated liabilities assumed upon acquisition of PCG |
|
|
950 |
|
Accretion expense |
|
|
12 |
|
|
|
|
|
Asset retirement obligations at December 31, 2006 |
|
|
962 |
|
Accretion expense |
|
|
60 |
|
|
|
|
|
Asset retirement obligations at December 31, 2007 |
|
|
1,022 |
|
Adjustment to estimate |
|
|
302 |
|
Accretion expense |
|
|
60 |
|
|
|
|
|
Asset retirement obligations at December 31, 2008 |
|
$ |
1,384 |
|
|
|
|
|
(16) Preferred Stock
The board of directors has the authority, without action to stockholders, to designate
and issue preferred stock in one or more series. The board of directors may also designate the
rights, preferences and privileges of each series of preferred stock, any or all of which may
be superior to the rights of the common stock. As of December 31, 2008, no shares of preferred
stock are outstanding.
(17) Segment Information
The operating segments reported below are the Companys segments for which separate
financial information is available and upon which operating results are evaluated by the chief
operating decision maker on a timely basis to assess performance and to allocate resources.
The Company has two reportable segments: PCB Manufacturing and Backplane Assembly. These
reportable segments are each managed separately as they distribute and manufacture distinct
products with different production processes. PCB Manufacturing fabricates PCBs, and Backplane
Assembly is a contract manufacturing business that specializes in assembling backplanes and
subsystem assemblies.
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|
|
|
APPENDIX IX
|
|
U.S. GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE TTM GROUP |
The Company evaluates segment performance based on operating segment income, which
is operating income before amortization of intangibles. Interest expense and interest income
are not presented by segment since they are not included in the measure of segment
profitability reviewed by the chief operating decision maker. All intercompany transactions,
including sales of PCBs from the PCB Manufacturing segment to the Backplane Assembly segment,
have been eliminated. Reportable segment assets exclude short-term investments, which are
managed centrally.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Years Ended December 31, |
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
|
(In thousands) |
|
Net Sales: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
PCB Manufacturing |
|
$ |
590,515 |
|
|
$ |
578,840 |
|
|
$ |
353,734 |
|
Backplane Assembly |
|
|
124,048 |
|
|
|
124,337 |
|
|
|
22,357 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total sales |
|
|
714,563 |
|
|
|
703,177 |
|
|
|
376,091 |
|
Inter-company sales |
|
|
(33,582 |
) |
|
|
(33,719 |
) |
|
|
(6,775 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total net sales |
|
$ |
680,981 |
|
|
$ |
669,458 |
|
|
$ |
369,316 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating Segment Income (Loss): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
PCB Manufacturing |
|
$ |
(52,740 |
) |
|
$ |
59,340 |
|
|
$ |
55,561 |
|
Backplane Assembly |
|
|
6,667 |
|
|
|
8,366 |
|
|
|
1,376 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total operating segment (loss) income |
|
|
(46,073 |
) |
|
|
67,706 |
|
|
|
56,937 |
|
Amortization of definite-lived intangibles |
|
|
(3,799 |
) |
|
|
(4,126 |
) |
|
|
(1,903 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total operating (loss) income |
|
|
(49,872 |
) |
|
|
63,580 |
|
|
|
55,034 |
|
Total other (expense) income |
|
|
(11,499 |
) |
|
|
(12,312 |
) |
|
|
1,068 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Loss) income before income taxes |
|
$ |
(61,371 |
) |
|
$ |
51,268 |
|
|
$ |
56,102 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation Expense: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
PCB Manufacturing |
|
$ |
19,469 |
|
|
$ |
22,089 |
|
|
$ |
11,751 |
|
Backplane Assembly |
|
|
1,855 |
|
|
|
683 |
|
|
|
427 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total depreciation expense |
|
$ |
21,324 |
|
|
$ |
22,772 |
|
|
$ |
12,178 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital Expenditures: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
PCB Manufacturing |
|
$ |
17,435 |
|
|
$ |
15,250 |
|
|
$ |
13,763 |
|
Backplane Assembly |
|
|
456 |
|
|
|
347 |
|
|
|
186 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total capital expenditures |
|
$ |
17,891 |
|
|
$ |
15,597 |
|
|
$ |
13,949 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
APPENDIX IX
|
|
U.S. GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE TTM GROUP |
During the fourth quarter of 2008, the Company recorded a goodwill impairment charge
of $117,018 related to its PCB Manufacturing operating segment. Additionally, the Company
recorded a charge of $3,558 for its PCB manufacturing operating segment and $2,746 for its
Backplane Assembly operating segment for the impairment of long-lived assets during the fourth
quarter of 2008. (Note 4)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As of December 31, |
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
|
(In thousands) |
|
Segment Assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
PCB Manufacturing |
|
$ |
468,539 |
|
|
$ |
470,000 |
|
|
$ |
497,206 |
|
Backplane Assembly |
|
|
68,044 |
|
|
|
28,798 |
|
|
|
65,496 |
|
Unallocated corporate assets |
|
|
3,657 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10,996 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total assets |
|
$ |
540,240 |
|
|
$ |
498,798 |
|
|
$ |
573,698 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The Company markets and sells its products in approximately 40 countries. Other than in
the United States and China, the Company does not conduct business in any country in which its
net sales in that country exceed 10% of net sales. Net sales and long-lived assets are as
follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-Lived |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-Lived |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-Lived |
|
|
|
Net Sales |
|
|
Assets |
|
|
Net Sales |
|
|
Assets |
|
|
Net Sales |
|
|
Assets |
|
|
|
(In thousands) |
|
United States |
|
$ |
504,294 |
|
|
$ |
130,298 |
|
|
$ |
501,468 |
|
|
$ |
259,622 |
|
|
$ |
250,383 |
|
|
$ |
277,187 |
|
China |
|
|
85,114 |
|
|
|
17,112 |
|
|
|
57,774 |
|
|
|
16,269 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Malaysia |
|
|
32,331 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
39,382 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
44,987 |
|
|
|
|
|
Other |
|
|
59,242 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
70,834 |
|
|
|
10 |
|
|
|
73,946 |
|
|
|
15,512 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
680,981 |
|
|
$ |
147,410 |
|
|
$ |
669,458 |
|
|
$ |
275,901 |
|
|
$ |
369,316 |
|
|
$ |
292,699 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the year ended December 31, 2008, one customer, Flextronics, accounted for 12% of the
Companys net sales. For the year ended December 31, 2007, there were no customers which
accounted for 10%, or greater, of the Companys net sales. For the year ended December 31,
2006, two customers, Solectron and Celestica, accounted for 20% and 10%, respectively, of the
Companys net sales.
Sales to our 10 largest customers were 50%, 44% and 53% of net sales for the years ended
December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The loss of one or more major customers or a
decline in sales to the Companys major customers would have a material adverse effect on the
Companys financial condition and results of operations.
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|
|
|
APPENDIX IX
|
|
U.S. GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE TTM GROUP |
(18) Earnings (Loss) Per Share
The following is a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator used to calculate
basic earnings (loss) per share and diluted earnings (loss) per share for the years ended
December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
|
(In thousands, except per share amounts) |
|
Net (loss) income |
|
$ |
(36,911 |
) |
|
$ |
34,683 |
|
|
$ |
35,039 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average shares outstanding |
|
|
42,681 |
|
|
|
42,242 |
|
|
|
41,740 |
|
Dilutive effect of options and restricted
stock units |
|
|
|
|
|
|
326 |
|
|
|
555 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted shares |
|
|
42,681 |
|
|
|
42,568 |
|
|
|
42,295 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Loss) earnings per share: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic |
|
$ |
(0.86 |
) |
|
$ |
0.82 |
|
|
$ |
0.84 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dilutive |
|
$ |
(0.86 |
) |
|
$ |
0.81 |
|
|
$ |
0.83 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the year ended December 31, 2008, potential shares of common stock, consisting of
stock options to purchase approximately 2,110 shares of common stock at exercise prices
ranging from $2.76 to $16.82 per share and 818 restricted stock units, were not included in the computation of
diluted earnings per share because the Company incurred a net loss from operations and, as a
result, the impact would be anti-dilutive. For the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, stock
options and restricted stock units to purchase 1,926 and 1,520 shares of common stock,
respectively, were not considered in calculating diluted earnings per share because the options
exercise prices were greater than the average market price of common shares during the year and,
therefore, the effect would be anti-dilutive.
Additionally, for the year ended December 31, 2008, the effect of 10,963 shares of common
stock related to the Companys Convertible Notes, the effect of the convertible note hedge to
purchase 10,963 shares of common stock and the warrants sold to purchase 10,963 shares of the
Companys common stock were not included in the computation of dilutive earnings per share
because the Company incurred a loss from operations and, as a result, the impact would be
anti-dilutive.
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|
|
|
APPENDIX IX
|
|
U.S. GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE TTM GROUP |
(19) Metal Reclamation
During the first quarter of 2008, the Company recognized $3,700 of income related to a
pricing reconciliation of metal reclamation activity attributable to a single vendor. As a
result of the pricing reconciliation, the Company discovered that the vendor had inaccurately
compensated the Company for gold reclamations over the last several years.
(20) Reconciliation to International Financial Reporting Standards
The Companys financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP) which differs in
some significant respects from International Financial Reporting Standards as promulgated by
the International Accounting Standards Board (IFRS).
The effect on the Companys financial information arising from significant differences
between U.S. GAAP and IFRS is as follows:
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|
APPENDIX IX
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|
U.S. GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE TTM GROUP |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At December 31, |
|
|
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
|
|
|
Unadjusted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unadjusted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
U.S. GAAP |
|
|
|
|
|
|
IFRS |
|
|
U.S. GAAP |
|
|
|
|
|
|
IFRS |
|
|
|
|
|
balance |
|
|
IFRS |
|
|
balance |
|
|
balance |
|
|
IFRS |
|
|
balance |
|
|
|
|
|
sheet |
|
|
adjustments |
|
|
sheet |
|
|
sheet |
|
|
adjustments |
|
|
sheet |
|
|
|
|
|
(in U.S. Dollars and in thousands) |
|
ASSETS |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
|
|
$ |
148,465 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
148,465 |
|
|
$ |
18,681 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
18,681 |
|
Short-term investments |
|
|
|
|
3,657 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,657 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts receivable, net |
|
|
|
|
115,232 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
115,232 |
|
|
|
118,581 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
118,581 |
|
Inventories |
|
|
|
|
71,011 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
71,011 |
|
|
|
65,675 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
65,675 |
|
Prepaid expenses and other current
assets |
|
|
|
|
2,581 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,581 |
|
|
|
3,665 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,665 |
|
Income taxes receivable |
|
|
|
|
3,432 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,432 |
|
|
|
2,237 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,237 |
|
Asset held for sale |
|
|
|
|
3,250 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,250 |
|
|
|
5,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,000 |
|
Deferred income taxes |
|
(d) |
|
|
5,502 |
|
|
$ |
(5,502 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,097 |
|
|
$ |
(6,097 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current assets |
|
|
|
|
353,130 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
347,628 |
|
|
|
219,936 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
213,839 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property, plant and equipment |
|
|
|
|
114,931 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
114,931 |
|
|
|
123,647 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
123,647 |
|
Debt issuance costs, net |
|
(a) |
|
|
4,044 |
|
|
|
(4,044 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,195 |
|
|
|
(2,195 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Long-term derivative |
|
(c) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,802 |
|
|
|
1,802 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred income taxes |
|
(b), (c), (d) |
|
|
34,329 |
|
|
|
(3,652 |
) |
|
|
30,677 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,852 |
|
|
|
4,852 |
|
Goodwill |
|
|
|
|
14,149 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
14,149 |
|
|
|
130,126 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
130,126 |
|
Definite-lived intangibles |
|
|
|
|
18,330 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
18,330 |
|
|
|
22,128 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
22,128 |
|
Deposits and other non-current assets |
|
|
|
|
1,327 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,327 |
|
|
|
766 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
766 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
540,240 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
528,844 |
|
|
$ |
498,798 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
495,358 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-IX-52-
|
|
|
|
|
|
APPENDIX IX
|
|
U.S. GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE TTM GROUP |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At December 31, |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unadjusted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unadjusted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
U.S. GAAP |
|
|
|
|
|
|
IFRS |
|
|
U.S. GAAP |
|
|
|
|
|
|
IFRS |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
balance |
|
|
IFRS |
|
|
balance |
|
|
balance |
|
|
IFRS |
|
|
balance |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
sheet |
|
|
adjustments |
|
|
sheet |
|
|
sheet |
|
|
adjustments |
|
|
sheet |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in U.S. Dollars and in thousands) |
|
LIABILITIES AND
STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts payable |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
48,750 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
48,750 |
|
|
$ |
53,632 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
53,632 |
|
Accrued salaries, wages and benefits |
|
|
(b |
) |
|
|
21,596 |
|
|
$ |
(14 |
) |
|
|
21,582 |
|
|
|
21,601 |
|
|
$ |
284 |
|
|
|
21,885 |
|
Current portion long-term debt |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
40,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
40,000 |
|
Other accrued expenses |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,422 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,422 |
|
|
|
5,864 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,864 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
72,768 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
72,754 |
|
|
|
121,097 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
121,381 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Convertible senior notes |
|
|
(a), |
(c) |
|
|
134,914 |
|
|
|
431 |
|
|
|
135,345 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term debt, less current portion |
|
|
(a |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
45,000 |
|
|
|
(2,195 |
) |
|
|
42,805 |
|
Deferred income taxes |
|
|
(d |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,688 |
|
|
|
(1,688 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Long-term derivative |
|
|
(c |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,246 |
|
|
|
2,246 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other long-term liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,522 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,522 |
|
|
|
2,419 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,419 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total long-term liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
137,436 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
140,113 |
|
|
|
49,107 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
45,224 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stockholders equity: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common stock |
|
|
|
|
|
|
43 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
43 |
|
|
|
42 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
42 |
|
Additional paid-in capital |
|
|
(b), |
(c) |
|
|
209,401 |
|
|
|
(24,260 |
) |
|
|
185,141 |
|
|
|
173,365 |
|
|
|
3,131 |
|
|
|
176,496 |
|
Retained earnings |
|
|
(b), |
(c) |
|
|
117,426 |
|
|
|
10,201 |
|
|
|
127,627 |
|
|
|
154,337 |
|
|
|
(2,972 |
) |
|
|
151,365 |
|
Accumulated other comprehensive
income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,166 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,166 |
|
|
|
850 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
850 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total stockholders equity |
|
|
|
|
|
|
330,036 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
315,977 |
|
|
|
328,594 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
328,753 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
540,240 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
528,844 |
|
|
$ |
498,798 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
495,358 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-IX-53-
|
|
|
|
|
|
APPENDIX IX
|
|
U.S. GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE TTM GROUP |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the year ended December 31, |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unadjusted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unadjusted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
U.S. GAAP |
|
|
|
|
|
|
IFRS |
|
|
U.S. GAAP |
|
|
|
|
|
|
IFRS |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
statement of |
|
|
IFRS |
|
|
statement of |
|
|
statement of |
|
|
IFRS |
|
|
statement of |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
operations |
|
|
adjustments |
|
|
operations |
|
|
operations |
|
|
adjustments |
|
|
operations |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in U.S. Dollars and in thousands) |
|
Net Sales |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
680,981 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
680,981 |
|
|
$ |
669,458 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
669,458 |
|
Cost of goods sold |
|
|
(b |
) |
|
|
543,993 |
|
|
$ |
247 |
|
|
|
544,240 |
|
|
|
539,289 |
|
|
$ |
501 |
|
|
|
539,790 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross profit |
|
|
|
|
|
|
136,988 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
136,741 |
|
|
|
130,169 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
129,668 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating expenses: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Selling and marketing |
|
|
(b |
) |
|
|
30,436 |
|
|
|
100 |
|
|
|
30,536 |
|
|
|
29,835 |
|
|
|
152 |
|
|
|
29,987 |
|
General and administrative |
|
|
(b |
) |
|
|
33,003 |
|
|
|
383 |
|
|
|
33,386 |
|
|
|
32,628 |
|
|
|
1,031 |
|
|
|
33,659 |
|
Amortization of definite-lived
intangibles |
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,799 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,799 |
|
|
|
4,126 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,126 |
|
Impairment of goodwill and
long-lived assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
123,322 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
123,322 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Metal reclamation |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3,700 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3,700 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total operating expenses |
|
|
|
|
|
|
186,860 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
187,343 |
|
|
|
66,589 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
67,772 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating (loss) income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(49,872 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(50,602 |
) |
|
|
63,580 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
61,896 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other income (expense): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest expense |
|
|
(c |
) |
|
|
(11,065 |
) |
|
|
268 |
|
|
|
(10,797 |
) |
|
|
(13,828 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(13,828 |
) |
Interest income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,370 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,370 |
|
|
|
1,379 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,379 |
|
Other, net |
|
|
(c |
) |
|
|
(1,804 |
) |
|
|
24,340 |
|
|
|
22,536 |
|
|
|
137 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
137 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total other (expense) income, net |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(11,499 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
13,109 |
|
|
|
(12,312 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(12,312 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Loss) income before income taxes |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(61,371 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(37,493 |
) |
|
|
51,268 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
49,584 |
|
Income tax benefit (provision) |
|
|
(b), |
(c) |
|
|
24,460 |
|
|
|
(10,705 |
) |
|
|
13,755 |
|
|
|
(16,585 |
) |
|
|
255 |
|
|
|
(16,330 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net (loss) income |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
(36,911 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
(23,738 |
) |
|
$ |
34,683 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
33,254 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
APPENDIX IX
|
|
U.S. GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE TTM GROUP |
Notes to the financial information prepared in accordance with IFRS:
(a) Debt issuance costs
Under U.S. GAAP, debt issuance costs directly attributable to the issuance of a financial
instrument are capitalized as an asset and subsequently amortized to expense over the period
of the underlying financial instrument using the effective interest method, adjusted to give
effect to any early repayments. IFRS requires that transaction costs directly attributable to
the issuance of a financial instrument should be included in the initial measurement of the
instrument and subsequently amortized to expense over the period of the underlying financial
instrument using the effective interest method, adjusted to give effect to any early
repayments. Accordingly, a reclassification was reflected to present debt issuance costs as a
component of the underlying financial instruments.
(b) Share based payments
U.S. GAAP allows share based compensation expense to be recognized on a straight line or
graded vesting basis when grants have multiple vesting periods. The Company utilizes the
straight line basis and recognizes share based compensation expense evenly over the service
period. Additionally, employer payroll taxes recognized associated with share based
compensation are estimated based on a percentage of the straight line compensation expense
with adjustments at time of exercise or release of shares. Deferred taxes and income tax
benefits related to share based compensation are calculated by applying the current periods
effective tax rate to the amount of share based compensation expense recognized each period
with adjustments resulting from cancellation, forfeiture, exercise or release of shares.
IFRS requires share based compensation expense to be recognized on a graded vesting basis
whereby a portion of the current and future installments are recognized as expense in
proportion to the services performed. Associated employer payroll taxes are recognized at the
end of each reporting period using the closing stock price. Deferred taxes and income tax
benefits related to share based compensation are calculated based on the amount of tax
deduction to which the Company will be entitled, which is estimated at each reporting period
based on the information available at the reporting date, including share price, exercise year
and exercise price and number of awards expected to be exercised or released.
Accordingly, share based compensation expense, employer payroll taxes and related
deferred tax assets have been adjusted to meet IFRS requirements.
(c) Convertible senior note embedded conversion option, call options and warrants
Under U.S. GAAP, the Company accounts for its convertible debt by separately accounting
for the liability and equity components in a manner that will reflect the entitys
nonconvertible debt borrowing rate when interest cost is recognized in subsequent periods.
Additionally, in connection with the issuance of the Convertible Notes, the Company entered
into a convertible note hedge and a warrant transaction with respect to the Companys common
stock which were recorded in equity as adjustments to additional paid-in-capital.
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|
|
|
|
|
|
APPENDIX IX
|
|
U.S. GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE TTM GROUP |
Under IFRS, financial instruments with cash settlement options and other derivative
characteristics, such as the Companys Convertible Notes, are bifurcated into a debt and
derivative component. Additionally, financial instruments, such as the Companys convertible
note hedge and warrant transaction, which are settled in the Companys own equity with
variable share settlement provisions, are classified as derivatives. Derivatives are
recognized as either assets or liabilities in the balance sheet at their respective fair
values.
Accordingly, the Companys convertible debt, convertible note hedge, and warrant
transaction have been adjusted to meet IFRS requirements.
(d) Presentation of deferred income taxes
Under U.S. GAAP, deferred taxes are classified as either current or non-current according
to the classification of the related asset or liability giving rise to the temporary
difference. Under IFRS, deferred taxes are classified as non-current, even though it may be
expected that some part of the tax balance will reverse within 12 months of the reporting
date. Accordingly, a reclassification was reflected to present deferred taxes as non-current.
(21) Subsequent Event
On January 15, 2009, the Company announced its plan to close its Redmond, Washington
facility and lay off approximately 370 employees at this site. In addition, the Company laid
off about 140 employees at various other U.S. facilities. As a result, the Company expects to
record approximately $2,800 in separation and other exit costs related to this restructuring
primarily in the first quarter of 2009. In addition to transferring assets to other sites, the
Company expects to sell some of the Redmond facility property, plant and equipment. The plant
closure and headcount reductions are primarily due to the global economic downturn, which has
weakened demand for commercial PCBs.
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|
|
|
|
|
|
APPENDIX IX
|
|
U.S. GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE TTM GROUP |
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
The Board of Directors
TTM Technologies, Inc.:
We have reviewed the condensed consolidated balance sheet of TTM Technologies, Inc. and
subsidiaries (the Company) as of September 28, 2009, and the related condensed consolidated
statements of operations and cash flows for the nine-month periods ended September 28, 2009
and September 29, 2008. These condensed consolidated financial statements are the
responsibility of the Companys management.
We conducted our review in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting
Oversight Board (United States). A review of interim financial information consists
principally of applying analytical procedures and making inquiries of persons responsible for
financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in
accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United
States), the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial
statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.
Based on our reviews, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made
to the condensed consolidated financial statements referred to above for them to be in
conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
/s/ KPMG LLP
Salt Lake City, Utah
United States of America
November 6, 2009, except for Note 16 entitled Reconciliation to International Financial Reporting
Standards as to which the date is February 4, 2010.
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|
|
|
|
|
|
APPENDIX IX
|
|
U.S. GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE TTM GROUP |
TTM TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet
As of September 28, 2009
(Unaudited)
(In U.S. Dollars and in thousands, except per share data)
|
|
|
|
|
ASSETS |
|
|
|
|
Current assets: |
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
$ |
199,318 |
|
Short-term investments |
|
|
1,419 |
|
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $5,065 |
|
|
95,897 |
|
Inventories |
|
|
61,722 |
|
Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
|
|
2,427 |
|
Income taxes receivable |
|
|
4,951 |
|
Assets held for sale |
|
|
10,000 |
|
Deferred income taxes |
|
|
6,358 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total current assets |
|
|
382,092 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated
depreciation of $105,289 |
|
|
89,353 |
|
Debt issuance costs, net |
|
|
3,672 |
|
Deferred income taxes |
|
|
34,580 |
|
Goodwill |
|
|
14,120 |
|
Definite-lived intangibles, net of accumulated amortization of $20,135 |
|
|
16,000 |
|
Deposits and other non-current assets |
|
|
3,068 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
542,885 |
|
|
|
|
|
See accompanying notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.
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|
|
|
|
|
|
APPENDIX IX
|
|
U.S. GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE TTM GROUP |
TTM TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet (continued)
As of September 28, 2009
(Unaudited)
(In U.S. Dollars and in thousands, except per share data)
|
|
|
|
|
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY |
|
|
|
|
Current liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
Accounts payable |
|
$ |
37,392 |
|
Accrued salaries, wages and benefits |
|
|
21,716 |
|
Other accrued expenses |
|
|
3,860 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total current liabilities |
|
|
62,968 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Convertible senior notes, net of discount |
|
|
138,601 |
|
Other long-term liabilities |
|
|
4,484 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total long-term liabilities |
|
|
143,085 |
|
|
|
|
|
Commitments and contingencies (Note 9) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stockholders equity: |
|
|
|
|
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 100,000 shares authorized,
43,159 shares issued and outstanding |
|
|
43 |
|
Additional paid-in capital |
|
|
213,749 |
|
Retained earnings |
|
|
119,916 |
|
Accumulated other comprehensive income |
|
|
3,124 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total stockholders equity |
|
|
336,832 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
542,885 |
|
|
|
|
|
See accompanying notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.
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|
|
|
|
|
|
APPENDIX IX
|
|
U.S. GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE TTM GROUP |
TTM TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations
For the Three Quarters Ended September 28, 2009 and September 29, 2008
(Unaudited)
(In U.S. Dollars and in thousands, except per share data)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As Adjusted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Note 2 |
|
|
|
September 28, |
|
|
September 29, |
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
Net sales |
|
$ |
432,552 |
|
|
$ |
516,065 |
|
Cost of goods sold |
|
|
357,017 |
|
|
|
409,596 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross profit |
|
|
75,535 |
|
|
|
106,469 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating (income) expenses: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Selling and marketing |
|
|
20,037 |
|
|
|
23,016 |
|
General and administrative |
|
|
25,460 |
|
|
|
25,315 |
|
Amortization of definite-lived intangibles |
|
|
2,580 |
|
|
|
2,848 |
|
Restructuring charges |
|
|
5,009 |
|
|
|
|
|
Impairment of long-lived assets |
|
|
10,636 |
|
|
|
|
|
Metal reclamation |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3,700 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total operating expenses |
|
|
63,722 |
|
|
|
47,479 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating income |
|
|
11,813 |
|
|
|
58,990 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other income (expense): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest expense |
|
|
(8,396 |
) |
|
|
(8,288 |
) |
Interest income |
|
|
356 |
|
|
|
1,147 |
|
Other, net |
|
|
96 |
|
|
|
(1,388 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total other expense, net |
|
|
(7,944 |
) |
|
|
(8,529 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income before income taxes |
|
|
3,869 |
|
|
|
50,461 |
|
Income tax provision |
|
|
(1,379 |
) |
|
|
(18,184 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income |
|
$ |
2,490 |
|
|
$ |
32,277 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic earnings per share |
|
$ |
0.06 |
|
|
$ |
0.76 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted earnings per share |
|
$ |
0.06 |
|
|
$ |
0.75 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See accompanying notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.
-IX-60-
|
|
|
|
|
|
APPENDIX IX
|
|
U.S. GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE TTM GROUP |
TTM TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
For the Three Quarters Ended September 28, 2009 and September 29, 2008
(Unaudited)
(In U.S. Dollars and in thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As Adjusted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Note 2 |
|
|
|
September 28, |
|
|
September 29, |
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
Cash flows from operating activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income |
|
$ |
2,490 |
|
|
$ |
32,277 |
|
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided
by operating activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment |
|
|
14,491 |
|
|
|
15,903 |
|
Amortization of definite-lived intangible assets |
|
|
2,678 |
|
|
|
2,936 |
|
Amortization of convertible notes debt discount and
debt issuance costs |
|
|
4,059 |
|
|
|
4,106 |
|
Non-cash interest imputed on other long-term liabilities |
|
|
112 |
|
|
|
94 |
|
Income tax benefit from restricted stock units released
and common stock options exercised |
|
|
(17 |
) |
|
|
(217 |
) |
Deferred income taxes |
|
|
(1,078 |
) |
|
|
4,772 |
|
Stock-based compensation |
|
|
4,698 |
|
|
|
3,861 |
|
Impairment of long-lived assets |
|
|
10,636 |
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss on sale of property, plant and equipment |
|
|
84 |
|
|
|
147 |
|
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts receivable, net |
|
|
19,292 |
|
|
|
4,478 |
|
Inventories |
|
|
9,273 |
|
|
|
(10,761 |
) |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
|
|
154 |
|
|
|
(439 |
) |
Income taxes receivable |
|
|
(2,165 |
) |
|
|
2,237 |
|
Accounts payable |
|
|
(10,129 |
) |
|
|
(8,416 |
) |
Accrued salaries, wages and benefits and other
accrued expenses |
|
|
2,717 |
|
|
|
1,913 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by operating activities |
|
|
57,295 |
|
|
|
52,891 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See accompanying notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.
-IX-61-
|
|
|
|
|
|
APPENDIX IX
|
|
U.S. GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE TTM GROUP |
TTM TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows (continued)
For the Three Quarters Ended September 28, 2009 and September 29, 2008
(Unaudited)
(In U.S. Dollars and in thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As Adjusted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Note 2 |
|
|
|
September 28, |
|
|
September 29, |
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
Cash flows from investing activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Purchase of property, plant and equipment and equipment
deposits |
|
|
(9,301 |
) |
|
|
(12,213 |
) |
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment |
|
|
663 |
|
|
|
136 |
|
Purchase of licensing agreement |
|
|
(350 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Redesignation of cash and cash equivalents to short-term
investments |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(19,522 |
) |
Proceeds from redemption of short-term investments |
|
|
2,238 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash used in investing activities |
|
|
(6,750 |
) |
|
|
(31,599 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from financing activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from the issuance of convertible senior notes |
|
|
|
|
|
|
175,000 |
|
Principal payments on long-term debt |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(85,000 |
) |
Proceeds from exercise of common stock options |
|
|
297 |
|
|
|
2,421 |
|
Payment of debt issuance costs |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(5,751 |
) |
Proceeds from warrants |
|
|
|
|
|
|
26,197 |
|
Payment of convertible note hedge |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(38,257 |
) |
Excess income tax benefit from restricted stock units
released and common stock options exercised |
|
|
17 |
|
|
|
217 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by financing activities |
|
|
314 |
|
|
|
74,827 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Effect of foreign currency exchange rates on cash and cash
equivalents |
|
|
(6 |
) |
|
|
670 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents |
|
|
50,853 |
|
|
|
96,789 |
|
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
|
|
148,465 |
|
|
|
18,681 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
|
$ |
199,318 |
|
|
$ |
115,470 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Supplemental cash flow information: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash paid for interest |
|
$ |
2,855 |
|
|
$ |
3,169 |
|
Cash paid for income taxes |
|
|
3,331 |
|
|
|
10,905 |
|
See accompanying notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.
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|
|
|
APPENDIX IX
|
|
U.S. GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE TTM GROUP |
TTM TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows (continued)
For the Three Quarters Ended September 28, 2009 and September 29, 2008
(Unaudited)
(In U.S. Dollars and in thousands)
Supplemental disclosures of non-cash investing and financing activities:
During the second quarter in 2009, the Company commenced the process of selling the
buildings at its Redmond, Washington production facility and as a result classified such
assets to assets held for sale. See Note 7.
As of September 28, 2009 and September 29, 2008, accrued purchases of equipment totaled
$272 and $1,964, respectively.
The Company recognized an unrealized loss on derivative instruments of $108, net of tax,
for the three quarters ended September 29, 2008.
See accompanying notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.
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TTM TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements
(unaudited)
(Dollars and shares in U.S. Dollars and in thousands, except per share data)
(1) Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation
TTM Technologies, Inc. (the Company or TTM) is a manufacturer of complex printed circuit
boards (PCBs) used in sophisticated electronic equipment and provides backplane and sub-system
assembly services for both standard and specialty products in defense and commercial
operations. The Company sells to a variety of customers located both within and outside of the
United States of America. The Companys customers include both original equipment
manufacturers (OEMs) and electronic manufacturing services (EMS) companies. The Companys OEM
customers often direct a significant portion of their purchases through EMS companies.
The accompanying consolidated condensed financial statements have been prepared by the
Company, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange
Commission (SEC). Certain information and disclosures normally included in financial
statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United
States of America have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. These
consolidated condensed financial statements reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal
recurring adjustments) which, in the opinion of management, are necessary to present fairly
the financial
position, the results of operations and cash flows of the Company for the periods
presented. It is suggested that these consolidated condensed financial statements be read in
conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in the
Companys most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K. The results of operations for the interim
periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. The
preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting
principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts
reported in the Companys consolidated condensed financial statements and accompanying notes.
Actual results could differ materially from those estimates. The Company uses a 13-week fiscal
quarter accounting period with the first quarter ending on the Monday closest to April 1 and
the fourth quarter always ending on December 31. The three quarters ended September 28, 2009
and September 29, 2008 contained 271 and 273 days, respectively.
In June 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued the Accounting
Standards Codification (ASC). The ASC became the single source of authoritative,
nongovernmental generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) in the United States, other
than guidance issued by the SEC. The ASC is effective for interim and annual periods ending
after September 15, 2009. The adoption of ASC did not have a material impact on the Companys
financial statements.
Certain reclassifications of prior year amounts have been made to conform to the current
year presentation. Beginning in the second quarter of 2009, the Company reports gains and
losses from the
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sale or disposal of property, plant and equipment as a component of general and administrative
expenses in the consolidated condensed statements of operations. Prior to the second quarter 2009,
the gains and losses from the sale or disposal of property, plant and equipment were included as a
component of cost of goods sold.
(2) Change in Method of Accounting for Convertible Senior Notes
On January 1, 2009, the Company adopted new authoritative guidance for convertible debt
instruments that may be settled in cash upon conversion (including partial cash settlement) by
separately accounting for the liability and equity components in a manner that will reflect
the entitys nonconvertible debt borrowing rate when interest cost is recognized in subsequent
periods. The Company has retrospectively applied this method of accounting back to the
issuance date of convertible debt, which for the Company was May 2008. The impact of the
retrospective application on the statement of operations for the three quarters ended
September 29, 2008 is summarized below:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Adjusted as a |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
result of the |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
change in |
|
|
As Originally |
|
Effect of |
|
accounting |
|
|
Reported |
|
Change |
|
method |
|
|
(in thousands, except per share data) |
Cost of goods sold |
|
$ |
409,590 |
|
|
$ |
6 |
|
|
$ |
409,596 |
|
Interest expense |
|
|
(6,679 |
) |
|
|
(1,609 |
) |
|
|
(8,288 |
) |
Income tax provision |
|
|
(18,802 |
) |
|
|
618 |
|
|
|
(18,184 |
) |
Net income |
|
|
33,274 |
|
|
|
(997 |
) |
|
|
32,277 |
|
Basic earnings per share |
|
$ |
0.78 |
|
|
$ |
(0.02 |
) |
|
$ |
0.76 |
|
Diluted earnings per share |
|
$ |
0.77 |
|
|
$ |
(0.02 |
) |
|
$ |
0.75 |
|
Further, the change in accounting method increased interest expense by approximately
$3,392, decreased net income by $2,109 and decreased basic and dilutive earnings per share by
$0.05 for the three quarters ended September 28, 2009.
(3) Short-Term Investments
Short-term investments are comprised of an investment in The Reserve Primary Fund
(Primary Fund), a money market fund that has suspended redemptions and is being liquidated.
The Company records these investments as trading securities and at fair market value.
The Company has requested redemption of its remaining investment in the Primary Fund and
during the three quarters ended September 28, 2009 received an additional distribution of
funds in the amount of $2,238. The Company expects continued distribution to occur as the
Primary Funds assets mature or are sold. The Company expects to recover the remaining
carrying value in the Primary Fund as of September 28, 2009. The Company classified its
investment in the Primary Fund as a short-term investment on the Companys consolidated
condensed balance sheet at September 28, 2009. At September 28, 2009, the fair value of the
Companys remaining investment in the Primary Fund was $1,419. See Note 8.
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Subsequent to September 28, 2009, the Company received an additional distribution of
funds in the amount of $393.
(4) Inventories
Inventories as of September 28, 2009 consist of the following:
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|
|
|
|
|
September 28, |
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
(In thousands) |
|
Raw materials |
|
$ |
22,418 |
|
Work-in-process |
|
|
32,364 |
|
Finished goods |
|
|
6,940 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
61,722 |
|
|
|
|
|
(5) Convertible Senior Notes
In May 2008, the Company issued 3.25% Convertible Senior Notes (Convertible Notes) due
May 15, 2015, in a public offering for an aggregate principal amount of $175,000. The
Convertible Notes bear interest at a rate of 3.25% per annum. Interest is payable semiannually
in arrears on May 15 and November 15 of each year, beginning November 15, 2008. The
Convertible Notes are senior
unsecured obligations and rank equally to the Companys future unsecured senior
indebtedness and senior in right of payment to any of the Companys future subordinated
indebtedness. The liability and equity components of the Convertible Notes are separately
accounted for as described in Note 2.
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The Company received proceeds of $169,249 after the deduction of offering expenses
of $5,751 upon issuance of the Convertible Notes. The Company has allocated the Convertible
Notes offering costs to the liability and equity components in proportion to the allocation of
proceeds and accounted for them as debt issuance costs and equity issuance costs,
respectively. At September 28, 2009 the following summarizes the liability and equity
components of the Convertible Notes:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 28, |
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
(In thousands) |
|
Liability components: |
|
|
|
|
Convertible Notes |
|
$ |
175,000 |
|
Less: Convertible Notes unamortized discount |
|
|
(36,399 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Convertible Notes, net of discount |
|
$ |
138,601 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Equity components: |
|
|
|
|
Additional paid-in capital: |
|
|
|
|
Embedded conversion option Convertible Notes |
|
$ |
43,000 |
|
Embedded conversion option Convertible Notes issuance costs |
|
|
(1,413 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
41,587 |
|
|
|
|
|
At September 28, 2009 remaining unamortized debt issuance costs included in other
non-current assets were $3,672 and are being amortized to interest expense over the term of
the Convertible Notes. At September 28, 2009 the remaining amortization period for the
unamortized Convertible Note discount and debt issuance costs was 5.63 years.
Additionally, the Company recognized total interest expense, before consideration of
capitalized interest, on the Convertible Notes in the amount of $8,325 and $4,048 for the
three quarters ended September 28, 2009 and September 29, 2008, respectively. The components
of interest are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Quarters Ended |
|
|
|
September 28, |
|
|
September 29, |
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
|
(In thousands) |
|
Contractual coupon interest |
|
$ |
4,266 |
|
|
$ |
2,138 |
|
Amortization of Convertible Notes debt discount |
|
|
3,687 |
|
|
|
1,735 |
|
Amortization of debt issuance costs |
|
|
372 |
|
|
|
175 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
8,325 |
|
|
$ |
4,048 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Conversion
At any time prior to November 15, 2014, holders may convert their Convertible Notes into
cash and, if applicable, into shares of the Companys common stock based on a conversion rate
of 62.6449 shares of the Companys common stock per $1 principal amount of Convertible Notes,
subject to adjustment, under the following circumstances: (1) during any calendar quarter
beginning after June 30, 2008 (and only during such calendar quarter), if the last reported
sale price of our common stock for at least 20 trading days during the 30 consecutive trading
days ending on the last trading day of the immediately preceding calendar quarter is greater
than or equal to 130% of the applicable conversion price on each applicable trading day of
such preceding calendar quarter; (2) during the five business day period after any 10
consecutive trading day period in which the trading price per note for each day of that 10
consecutive trading day period was less than 98% of the product of the last reported sale
price of our common stock and the conversion rate on such day; or (3) upon the occurrence of
specified corporate transactions described in the prospectus supplement. As of September 28,
2009, none of the conversion criteria had been met.
On or after November 15, 2014 until the close of business on the third scheduled trading
day preceding the maturity date, holders may convert their notes at any time, regardless of
the foregoing circumstances. Upon conversion, for each $1 principal amount of notes, the
Company will pay cash for the lesser of the conversion value or $1 and shares of our common
stock, if any, based on a daily conversion value calculated on a proportionate basis for each
day of the 60 trading day observation period. Additionally, in the event of a fundamental
change as defined in the prospectus supplement, or other conversion rate adjustments such as
share splits or combinations, other distributions of shares, cash or other assets to
stockholders, including self-tender transactions (Other Conversion Rate Adjustments), the
conversion rate may be modified to adjust the number of shares per $1 principal amount of the
notes.
The maximum number of shares issuable upon conversion, including the effect of a
fundamental change and subject to Other Conversion Rate Adjustments, would be 13,978.
Note Repurchase
The Company is not permitted to redeem the Convertible Notes at any time prior to
maturity. In the event of a fundamental change or certain default events, as defined in the
prospectus supplement, holders may require the Company to repurchase for cash all or a portion
of their Convertible Notes at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount, plus any accrued
and unpaid interest.
Convertible Note Hedge and Warrant Transaction
In connection with the issuance of the Convertible Notes, the Company entered into a
convertible note hedge and warrant transaction (Call Spread Transaction), with respect to the
Companys common stock. The convertible note hedge, which cost an aggregate $38,257 and was
recorded, net of tax, as a reduction of additional paid-in capital, consists of the Companys
option to purchase up to 10,963 common stock shares at a price of $15.96 per share. This
option expires on
May 15, 2015 and can only be executed upon the conversion of the above mentioned
Convertible Notes. Additionally, the Company sold warrants to purchase 10,963 shares of the
Companys common stock at a price of
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$18.15. This warrant transaction expires on August 17, 2015. The proceeds from the sale of
warrants of $26,197 was recorded as an addition to additional paid-in capital. The Call Spread
Transaction has no effect on the terms of the Convertible Notes and reduces potential dilution by
effectively increasing the conversion price of the Convertible Notes to $18.15 per share of the
Companys common stock.
(6) Comprehensive Income
The components of accumulated other comprehensive income generally include foreign
currency translation adjustments and unrealized gains and losses on effective cash flow
hedges. The computation of comprehensive income was as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Quarters Ended |
|
|
|
September 28, |
|
|
September 29, |
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
|
(In thousands) |
|
Net income |
|
$ |
2,490 |
|
|
$ |
32,277 |
|
Other comprehensive income: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax
(benefit) of $(26) and $1,026 for the three quarters
ended September 28, 2009 and September 29, 2008,
respectively |
|
|
(42 |
) |
|
|
1,726 |
|
Unrealized loss on effective cash flow hedges, net of
tax benefit of $64 for the three quarters ended
September 29, 2008 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(108 |
) |
Less: reclassification adjustment for losses realized in
net earnings net of tax of $442 for the three quarters
ended September 29, 2008 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
752 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net |
|
|
|
|
|
|
644 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax |
|
|
(42 |
) |
|
|
2,370 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Comprehensive income |
|
$ |
2,448 |
|
|
$ |
34,647 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(7) Restructuring Charges and Impairment of Long-lived Assets
On January 15, 2009, the Company announced its plan to close its Redmond, Washington
facility and lay off approximately 370 employees at this site. In addition, the Company laid
off about 140 employees at various other U.S. facilities on January 15, 2009. On September 1,
2009, the Company announced its plan to close its Hayward and Los Angeles, California
facilities and lay off approximately 340 employees. The Company has recorded $5,009 consisting
of $4,271 for the PCB
Manufacturing segment and $738 for the Backplane Assembly segment, in separation costs
related to these restructurings for the three quarters ended September 28, 2009, respectively.
These separation charges have been classified as restructuring charges in the consolidated
condensed statement of operations. As of September 28, 2009, $2,227 of accrued separation
costs remain for approximately
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317 employees yet to be separated. The Company expects the remaining employees to be separated
and remaining accrued restructuring costs to be paid by the first quarter of 2010. Accrued
restructuring costs are included as a component of accrued salaries, wages and benefits in the
consolidated condensed balance sheet.
Additionally, the Company expects to incur contract termination costs ranging from $1,000
to $2,000 related to closures of its leased manufacturing facilities between fourth quarter of
2009 and first quarter of 2010. The estimated contract termination costs relate primarily to
the PCB Manufacturing segment.
The below table shows the utilization of the accrued restructuring costs during the three
quarters ended September 28, 2009:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(In thousands) |
|
Accrued at December 31, 2008 |
|
$ |
|
|
Estimated severance charges |
|
|
5,009 |
|
Amount paid |
|
|
(2,782 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Accrued at September 28, 2009 |
|
$ |
2,227 |
|
|
|
|
|
The Company recorded the impairment of certain long-lived assets, including assets held
for sale, for its Redmond, Washington, Dallas, Oregon, and two California facilities in the
amount of $10,636 for the three quarters ended September 28, 2009. The impairment for the
Redmond, Washington and the two California facilities of $8,386 for the three quarters ended
September 28, 2009, is directly related to facility closures and consisted of buildings and
machinery and equipment. Additionally, during the three quarters ended September 28, 2009, the
Company reduced the carrying value of the Dallas, Oregon facility, which is classified as an
asset held for sale, by $2,250 to record the estimated fair value less costs to sell given
current market conditions. These charges are presented as impairment of long-lived assets in
the Companys consolidated condensed statement of operations. The Redmond, Washington and Los
Angeles, California facilities are part of the Companys PCB Manufacturing segment, while the
Hayward, California facility is part of the Backplane Assembly segment.
During the second quarter 2009, the Company also commenced the process of selling the
buildings at the Redmond, Washington facility and therefore classified $9,000, representing
the lesser of carrying value or fair value less costs to sell, to assets held for sale, (Note
8).
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(8) Fair Value Measures
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
During the second quarter of 2009, the Company adopted new authoritative guidance
requiring disclosures about the fair value of financial instruments for interim reporting
periods.
The carrying amount and estimated fair value of the Companys financial instruments at
September 28, 2009 was as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 28, 2009 |
|
|
Carrying |
|
Fair |
|
|
Amount |
|
Value |
|
|
(In thousands) |
Short-term investments |
|
$ |
1,419 |
|
|
$ |
1,419 |
|
Convertible senior notes |
|
|
138,601 |
|
|
|
172,847 |
|
The fair value of the convertible senior notes was estimated based on quoted market
prices at the end of the reporting period.
Fair Value Measures
The Company measures at fair value its financial and non-financial assets by using a fair
value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair
value. Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a
liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date,
essentially an exit price, based on the highest and best use of the asset or liability. The
levels of the fair value hierarchy are:
Level 1 Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
Level 2 Significant other observable inputs (e.g., quoted prices for similar items in
active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar items in markets that are not active,
inputs other than quoted prices that are observable such as interest rate and yield curves,
and market-corroborated inputs); and
Level 3 Unobservable inputs in which there is little or no market data, which require
the reporting unit to develop its own assumptions.
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At September 28, 2009, the following financial asset was measured at fair value on a
recurring basis using the type of inputs shown:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fair Value Measurements Using: |
|
|
September 28, |
|
Level 1 |
|
Level 2 |
|
Level 3 |
|
|
2009 |
|
Inputs |
|
Inputs |
|
Inputs |
|
|
(In thousands) |
Short-term investments |
|
$ |
1,419 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
1,419 |
|
The Company values its short-term investments using some market data, specific management
assumptions and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving
identical or similar comparable investments.
The changes in financial assets classified as Level 3 inputs as of September 28, 2009
were as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(In thousands) |
|
Fair Value Measurement using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) |
|
|
|
|
Beginning balance at December 31, 2008 |
|
$ |
3,657 |
|
Transfers to level 3 |
|
|
|
|
Settlement |
|
|
(2,238 |
) |
Changes in fair value included in earnings |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ending balance at September 28, 2009 |
|
$ |
1,419 |
|
|
|
|
|
The majority of the Companys non-financial instruments, which include goodwill,
intangible assets, inventories, and property, plant and equipment, are not required to be
carried at fair value on a recurring basis. However, if certain triggering events occur (or at
least annually for goodwill) such that a non-financial instrument is required to be evaluated
for impairment, a resulting asset impairment would require that the non-financial instrument
be recorded at the lower of its historical cost or its fair value.
During the three quarters ended September 28, 2009, the Company reviewed for impairment
the carrying value of the Redmond, Washington, Hayward and Los Angeles, California production
facilities assets that may not be recoverable as a result of the closure of the facilities.
The Company also reviewed for impairment its Dallas, Oregon facility, which is classified as
an asset held for sale. The Company evaluates regularly whether events and circumstances have
occurred that indicate possible impairment and relies on a number of factors, including
operating results, business plans, economic projections, and anticipated future cash flows.
During the three quarters ended September 28, 2009, the Redmond, Washington, and two
California facilities were impaired by $8,386 and the carrying value of such assets were
reduced to their fair value. Because the primary determination of fair value was managements
review of current auction rates of similar assets, the resulting fair value is considered a
Level 2 input.
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Additionally, assets held for sale, consisting of buildings at the Companys Dallas,
Oregon and Redmond, Washington facilities, are carried at the lesser of carrying value or fair
value less costs to sell. During the three quarters ended September 28, 2009, the Dallas,
Oregon facility was impaired by $2,250 and the carrying value of this asset was reduced to its
fair value. Fair value is remeasured on a periodic basis and is primarily determined using
appraisals and comparable prices of similar assets, which are considered to be Level 2 inputs.
(9) Commitments and Contingencies
Legal Matters
Prior to the Companys acquisition of Tyco Printed Circuit Group LP (PCG) in October
2006, PCG made legal commitments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) and
the State of Connecticut regarding settlement of enforcement actions against the PCG
operations in Connecticut. On August 17, 2004, PCG was sentenced for Clean Water Act
violations and was ordered to pay a $6,000 fine and an additional $3,700 to fund environmental
projects designed to improve the environment for Connecticut residents. In September 2004, PCG
agreed to a stipulated judgment with the Connecticut Attorney Generals office and the
Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (Connecticut DEP) under which PCG paid a
$2,000 civil penalty and agreed to implement capital improvements of $2,400 to reduce the
volume of rinse water discharged from its manufacturing facilities in Connecticut. The
obligations to the U.S. EPA were completed as of July 1, 2009. The Connecticut DEP obligation
involves the installation of rinse water recycling systems at the Stafford, Connecticut
facilities. As of September 28, 2009, one recycling system was completed and placed into
operation, and approximately $661 remains to be expended in the form of capital improvements
to meet the second rinse water recycling system requirement. The Company has assumed these
legal commitments as part of its purchase of PCG. Failure to meet either commitment could
result in further costly enforcement actions.
The Company is subject to various other legal matters, which it considers normal for its
business activities. While the Company currently believes that the amount of any ultimate
potential loss for known matters would not be material to the Companys financial condition,
the outcome of these actions is inherently difficult to predict. In the event of an adverse
outcome, the ultimate potential loss could have a material adverse effect on the Companys
financial condition or results of operations in a particular period. The Company has accrued
amounts for its loss contingencies which are probable and estimable at September 28, 2009.
Environmental Matters
The process to manufacture PCBs requires adherence to city, county, state and federal
environmental regulations regarding the storage, use, handling and disposal of chemicals,
solid wastes and other hazardous materials as well as air quality standards. Management
believes that its facilities comply in all material respects with environmental laws and
regulations. The Company has in the past received certain notices of violations and has been
required to engage in certain minor corrective activities. There can be no assurance that
violations will not occur in the future.
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|
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The Company is involved in various stages of investigation and cleanup related to
environmental remediation at various production sites. The Company currently estimates that it
will incur total remediation costs of $913 over the next 12 to 84 months related to three
Connecticut production sites and one Washington production site.
For the Connecticut production sites, the Company is in various stages of investigation
and cleanup related to environmental remediation matters for two of the sites and is
investigating a third site. The ultimate cost of site cleanup is difficult to predict given
the uncertainties regarding the extent of the required cleanup, the interpretation of
applicable laws and regulations, and alternative cleanup methods. The third Connecticut site
is being investigated under Connecticuts Land Transfer Act. The Company concluded that it was
probable that it would incur remedial costs for these sites of approximately $776 as of
September 28, 2009 the liability for which is included in other long-term liabilities. This
accrual was discounted at 8% per annum based on the Companys best estimate of the liability,
which the Company estimated as ranging from $839 to $1,274 on an undiscounted basis.
For the Washington production site, the Company discovered copper contamination in the
soil and groundwater that exceeded state and city standard levels. The Company engaged a
consultant to investigate the underlying soil and groundwater and determined that such
contamination was limited. The contaminated soil was removed and groundwater treatment
installed as of September 28, 2009. The Company is taking voluntary cleanup actions to
remediate both the soil and groundwater and has a remaining accrual of $137 for such
remediation costs as of September 28, 2009.
The liabilities recorded do not take into account any claims for recoveries from
insurance or third parties and none are anticipated. These costs are mostly comprised of
estimated consulting costs to evaluate potential remediation requirements, completion of the
remediation, and monitoring of results achieved. As of September 28, 2009, the Company
anticipates paying these costs ratably over the next 12 to 84 months, which timeframes vary by
site. Subject to the imprecision in estimating future environmental remediation costs, the
Company does not expect the outcome of the environmental remediation matters, either
individually or in the aggregate, to have a material adverse effect on its financial position,
results of operations, or cash flows.
Standby Letters of Credit
The Company maintains two letters of credit: a $1,000 standby letter of credit expiring
February 28, 2010 related to the lease of one of its production facilities and a $764 standby
letter of credit expiring December 31, 2009 associated with its insured workers compensation
program.
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(10) Earnings Per Share
The following is a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator used to calculate
basic earnings per share and diluted earnings per share for the quarter and three quarters
ended September 28, 2009 and September 29, 2008:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Quarters Ended |
|
|
|
September 28, |
|
|
September 29, |
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
|
(In thousands, except per share |
|
|
|
amounts) |
|
Net income |
|
$ |
2,490 |
|
|
$ |
32,277 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average shares outstanding |
|
|
43,048 |
|
|
|
42,637 |
|
Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock units |
|
|
410 |
|
|
|
362 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted shares |
|
|
43,458 |
|
|
|
42,999 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earnings per share: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic |
|
$ |
0.06 |
|
|
$ |
0.76 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dilutive |
|
$ |
0.06 |
|
|
$ |
0.75 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stock options and restricted stock units to purchase 2,223 and 1,848 shares of common
stock for the three quarters ended September 28, 2009 and September 29, 2008, respectively,
were not considered in calculating diluted earnings per share because the options exercise
price or the total expected proceeds under the treasury stock method for stock options or
restricted stock units was greater than the average market price of common shares during those
periods and, therefore, the effect would be anti-dilutive.
Additionally, for the three quarters ended September 28, 2009, the effect of 10,963
shares of common stock related to the Companys Convertible Notes and the effect of 21,926
warrants to purchase shares of the Companys common stock were not included in the computation
of dilutive earnings per share because the conversion price of the Convertible Notes and the
strike price of the warrants to purchase the Companys common stock were greater than the
average market price of common shares during those periods and, therefore, the effect would be
anti-dilutive.
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(11) Stock-Based Compensation
Stock-based compensation expense is recognized in the accompanying consolidated condensed
statements of operations as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Quarters Ended |
|
|
|
September 28, |
|
|
September 29, |
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
|
(In thousands) |
|
Cost of goods sold |
|
$ |
1,263 |
|
|
$ |
1,011 |
|
Selling and marketing |
|
|
413 |
|
|
|
307 |
|
General and administrative |
|
|
3,022 |
|
|
|
2,543 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stock-based compensation expense recognized |
|
|
4,698 |
|
|
|
3,861 |
|
Income tax benefit recognized |
|
|
(1,602 |
) |
|
|
(1,339 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total stock-based compensation expense after income
taxes |
|
$ |
3,096 |
|
|
$ |
2,522 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The Company granted 83 and 110 stock option awards during the three quarters ended
September 28, 2009 and September 29, 2008, respectively, with an estimated weighted average
fair value per share option of $4.52 and $6.81, respectively. The fair value for stock options
granted is calculated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model on the date of grant. For
the three quarters ended September 28, 2009 and for the three quarters ended September 29,
2008, the following assumptions were used in determining the fair value:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Quarters Ended |
|
|
September 28, |
|
September 29, |
|
|
2009 |
|
2008 |
Risk-free interest rate |
|
|
2.4 |
% |
|
|
2.9 |
% |
Dividend yield |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Expected volatility |
|
|
60 |
% |
|
|
69 |
% |
Expected term in months |
|
|
66 |
|
|
|
66 |
|
The Company determines the expected term of its stock option awards separately for
employees and directors based on a periodic review of its historical stock option exercise
experience. This calculation excludes pre-vesting forfeitures and uses assumed future exercise
patterns to account for option holders expected exercise and post-vesting termination
behavior for outstanding stock options over their remaining contractual terms. Expected
volatility is calculated using the Companys historical stock price to calculate expected
volatility over the expected term of each grant. The risk-free interest rate for the expected
term of each option granted is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of
grant. As of September 28, 2009, $1,427 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to
stock options is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 0.7 years.
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Additionally, the Company granted 684 and 504 restricted stock units for the three
quarters ended September 28, 2009 and September 29, 2008, respectively. The units granted were
estimated to have a weighted-average fair value per unit of $4.54 and $11.46 for the three
quarters ended September 28, 2009 and September 29, 2008, respectively. The fair value for
restricted stock units granted during the period is based on the closing share price on the
date of grant. As of September 28, 2009, $5,473 of total unrecognized compensation cost
related to restricted stock units is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period
of 0.8 years.
(12) Asset Retirement Obligations
The Company has recorded estimated asset retirement obligations related to the
restoration of its leased manufacturing facilities to shell condition upon termination of the
leases in place at those facilities and for removal of asbestos at its owned Stafford,
Connecticut and Santa Clara, California manufacturing plants. These obligations were acquired
in connection with the Companys October 2006 acquisition of PCG. The adjustment to estimated
asset retirement obligations and related assets for the Hayward and Los Angeles, California
manufacturing facilities in the amount of $691 were recorded for estimated asset retirement
obligations in the third quarter 2009 related to restoration of the Companys leased
manufacturing facilities to shell condition, due to changes in the expected timing and amount
of cash flows. The change in estimate was recorded as an addition to the corresponding asset,
which was subsequently determined to be impaired (Note 7).
Activity related to asset retirement obligations is as follows and is included in other
long-term liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(In thousands) |
|
Asset retirement obligations at December 31, 2008 |
|
$ |
1,384 |
|
Accretion expense |
|
|
58 |
|
Adjustment to estimate |
|
|
691 |
|
|
|
|
|
Asset retirement obligations at September 28, 2009 |
|
$ |
2,133 |
|
|
|
|
|
(13) Concentration of Credit Risk
In the normal course of business, the Company extends credit to its customers, which are
concentrated primarily in the computer and electronics instrumentation and aerospace/defense
industries, and some of which are located outside the United States. The Company performs
ongoing credit evaluations of customers and does not require collateral. The Company also
considers the credit risk profile of the entity from which the receivable is due in further
evaluating collection risk.
As of September 28, 2009, the Companys 10 largest customers in the aggregate accounted
for 59% of total accounts receivable. If one or more of the Companys significant customers
were to become insolvent or were otherwise unable to pay for the manufacturing services
provided, it would have a material adverse effect on the Companys financial condition and
results of operations.
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APPENDIX IX
|
|
U.S. GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE TTM GROUP |
(14) Segment Information
The operating segments reported below are the Companys segments for which separate
financial information is available and upon which operating results are evaluated by the chief
operating decision maker on a timely basis to assess performance and to allocate resources.
The Company has two reportable segments: PCB Manufacturing and Backplane Assembly. These
reportable segments are each managed separately as they distribute and manufacture distinct
products with different production processes. Each reportable segment operates predominantly
in the same industry with production facilities that produce similar customized products for
its customers and use similar means of product distribution. PCB Manufacturing fabricates
printed circuit boards, and Backplane Assembly is a contract manufacturing business that
specializes in assembling backplanes and sub-system assemblies.
The Company evaluates segment performance based on operating segment income, which is
operating income before amortization of intangibles. Interest expense and interest income are
not presented by segment since they are not included in the measure of segment profitability
reviewed by the chief operating decision maker. All inter-company transactions, including
sales of PCBs from the PCB Manufacturing segment to the Backplane Assembly segment, have been
eliminated.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Quarters Ended |
|
|
|
September 28, |
|
|
September 29, |
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
|
(In thousands) |
|
Net Sales: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
PCB Manufacturing |
|
$ |
378,065 |
|
|
$ |
446,304 |
|
Backplane Assembly |
|
|
77,975 |
|
|
|
92,984 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total sales |
|
|
456,040 |
|
|
|
539,288 |
|
Inter-company sales |
|
|
(23,488 |
) |
|
|
(23,223 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total net sales |
|
$ |
432,552 |
|
|
$ |
516,065 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating Segment Income: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
PCB Manufacturing |
|
$ |
13,219 |
|
|
$ |
54,765 |
|
Backplane Assembly |
|
|
1,174 |
|
|
|
7,073 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total operating segment income |
|
|
14,393 |
|
|
|
61,838 |
|
Amortization of intangibles |
|
|
(2,580 |
) |
|
|
(2,848 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total operating income |
|
|
11,813 |
|
|
|
58,990 |
|
Total other expense |
|
|
(7,944 |
) |
|
|
(8,529 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income before income taxes |
|
$ |
3,869 |
|
|
$ |
50,461 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
U.S. GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE TTM GROUP |
The Companys customers include both OEMs and EMS companies. The Companys OEM
customers often direct a significant portion of their purchases through EMS companies.
For the three quarters ended September 28, 2009, no one customer accounted for 10% of net
sales. For the three quarters ended September 29, 2008, one customer accounted for
approximately 13% of net sales. Sales to the Companys 10 largest customers for the three
quarters ended September
28, 2009 and September 29, 2008 were 53% and 50%, respectively. The loss of one or more
major customers or a decline in sales to the Companys major customers would have a material
adverse effect on the Companys financial condition and results of operations.
(15) Metal Reclamation
During the three quarters ended 2008, the Company recognized $3,700 of income related to
a pricing reconciliation of metal reclamation activity attributable to a single vendor. As a
result of the pricing reconciliation, the Company discovered that the vendor had inaccurately
compensated the Company for gold reclamations over the last several years.
(16) Reconciliation to International Financial Reporting Standards
The Companys financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP) which differs in
some significant respects from International Financial Reporting Standards as promulgated by
the International Accounting Standards Board (IFRS).
The effect on the Companys financial information arising from significant differences
between U.S. GAAP and IFRS is as follows:
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|
|
U.S. GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE TTM GROUP |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 28, 2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
Unadjusted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
U.S. GAAP |
|
|
|
|
|
|
IFRS |
|
|
|
|
|
balance |
|
|
IFRS |
|
|
balance |
|
|
|
|
|
sheet |
|
|
adjustments |
|
|
sheet |
|
|
|
|
|
(in U.S. Dollars and in thousands) |
|
ASSETS |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
|
|
$ |
199,318 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
199,318 |
|
Short-term investments |
|
|
|
|
1,419 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,419 |
|
Accounts receivable, net |
|
|
|
|
95,897 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
95,897 |
|
Inventories |
|
|
|
|
61,722 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
61,722 |
|
Prepaid expenses and other current
assets |
|
|
|
|
2,427 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,427 |
|
Income taxes receivable |
|
|
|
|
4,951 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,951 |
|
Asset held for sale |
|
|
|
|
10,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10,000 |
|
Deferred income taxes |
|
(e) |
|
|
6,358 |
|
|
$ |
(6,358 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current assets |
|
|
|
|
382,092 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
375,734 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property, plant and equipment |
|
|
|
|
89,353 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
89,353 |
|
Debt issuance costs, net |
|
(a) |
|
|
3,672 |
|
|
|
(3,672 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Long-term derivative |
|
(c) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
16,595 |
|
|
|
16,595 |
|
Deferred income taxes |
|
(b), (c), (d), (e) |
|
|
34,580 |
|
|
|
2,420 |
|
|
|
37,000 |
|
Goodwill |
|
|
|
|
14,120 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
14,120 |
|
Definite-lived intangibles |
|
|
|
|
16,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
16,000 |
|
Deposits and other non-current assets |
|
|
|
|
3,068 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,068 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
542,885 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
551,870 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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APPENDIX IX
|
|
U.S. GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE TTM GROUP |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 28, 2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
Unadjusted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
U.S. GAAP |
|
|
|
|
|
|
IFRS |
|
|
|
|
|
balance |
|
|
IFRS |
|
|
balance |
|
|
|
|
|
sheet |
|
|
adjustments |
|
|
sheet |
|
|
|
|
|
(in U.S. Dollars and in thousands) |
|
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS
EQUITY |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts payable |
|
|
|
$ |
37,392 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
37,392 |
|
Accrued salaries, wages and benefits |
|
(b) |
|
|
21,716 |
|
|
$ |
409 |
|
|
|
22,125 |
|
Other accrued expenses |
|
(d) |
|
|
3,860 |
|
|
|
1,117 |
|
|
|
4,977 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current liabilities |
|
|
|
|
62,968 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
64,494 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Convertible senior notes |
|
(a), (c) |
|
|
138,601 |
|
|
|
450 |
|
|
|
139,051 |
|
Long-term derivative |
|
(c) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
25,253 |
|
|
|
25,253 |
|
Other long-term liabilities |
|
|
|
|
4,484 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,484 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total long-term liabilities |
|
|
|
|
143,085 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
168,788 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stockholders equity: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common stock |
|
|
|
|
43 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
43 |
|
Additional paid-in capital |
|
(b), (c) |
|
|
213,749 |
|
|
|
(23,663 |
) |
|
|
190,086 |
|
Retained earnings |
|
(b), (c), (d) |
|
|
119,916 |
|
|
|
5,419 |
|
|
|
125,335 |
|
Accumulated other comprehensive
income |
|
|
|
|
3,124 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,124 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total stockholders equity |
|
|
|
|
336,832 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
318,588 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
542,885 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
551,870 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
U.S. GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE TTM GROUP |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the three quarters ended |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 28, 2009 |
|
|
September 29, 2008 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unadjusted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Adjusted |
|
|
Unadjusted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Adjusted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
U.S. GAAP |
|
|
|
|
|
|
IFRS |
|
|
U.S. GAAP |
|
|
|
|
|
|
IFRS |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
statement of |
|
|
IFRS |
|
|
statement of |
|
|
statement of |
|
|
IFRS |
|
|
statement of |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operations |
|
|
adjustments |
|
|
Operations |
|
|
operations |
|
|
adjustments |
|
|
operations |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in U.S. Dollars and in thousands) |
|
Net Sales |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
432,552 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
432,552 |
|
|
$ |
516,065 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
516,065 |
|
Cost of goods sold |
|
|
(b) |
|
|
|
357,017 |
|
|
$ |
(102 |
) |
|
|
356,915 |
|
|
|
409,596 |
|
|
$ |
207 |
|
|
|
409,803 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross profit |
|
|
|
|
|
|
75,535 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
75,637 |
|
|
|
106,469 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
106,262 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating expenses: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Selling and marketing |
|
|
(b) |
|
|
|
20,037 |
|
|
|
(9 |
) |
|
|
20,028 |
|
|
|
23,016 |
|
|
|
84 |
|
|
|
23,100 |
|
General and administrative |
|
|
(b) |
|
|
|
25,460 |
|
|
|
(325 |
) |
|
|
25,135 |
|
|
|
25,315 |
|
|
|
344 |
|
|
|
25,659 |
|
Amortization of definite-lived
intangibles |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,580 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,580 |
|
|
|
2,848 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,848 |
|
Restructuring charges |
|
|
(d) |
|
|
|
5,009 |
|
|
|
1,117 |
|
|
|
6,126 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Impairment of goodwill and
long-lived assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
10,636 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10,636 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Metal reclamation |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3,700 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3,700 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total operating expenses |
|
|
|
|
|
|
63,722 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
64,505 |
|
|
|
47,479 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
47,907 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating (loss) income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
11,813 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11,132 |
|
|
|
58,990 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
58,355 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other income (expense): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest expense |
|
|
(c) |
|
|
|
(8,396 |
) |
|
|
353 |
|
|
|
(8,043 |
) |
|
|
(8,288 |
) |
|
|
159 |
|
|
|
(8,129 |
) |
Interest income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
356 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
356 |
|
|
|
1,147 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,147 |
|
Other, net |
|
|
(c) |
|
|
|
96 |
|
|
|
(8,214 |
) |
|
|
(8,118 |
) |
|
|
(1,388 |
) |
|
|
13,676 |
|
|
|
12,288 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total other (expense) income, net |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(7,944 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(15,805 |
) |
|
|
(8,529 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,306 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Loss) income before income taxes |
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,869 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(4,673 |
) |
|
|
50,461 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
63,661 |
|
Income tax benefit (provision) |
|
|
(b), (c), (d) |
|
|
|
(1,379 |
) |
|
|
3,760 |
|
|
|
2,381 |
|
|
|
(18,184 |
) |
|
|
(5,625 |
) |
|
|
(23,809 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net (loss) income |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
2,490 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
(2,292 |
) |
|
$ |
32,277 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
39,852 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-IX-82-
|
|
|
APPENDIX IX
|
|
U.S. GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE TTM GROUP |
Notes to the financial information prepared in accordance with IFRS:
(a) Debt issuance costs
Under U.S. GAAP, debt issuance costs directly attributable to the issuance of a financial
instrument are capitalized as an asset and subsequently amortized to expense over the period of
the underlying financial instrument using the effective interest method, adjusted to give
effect to any early repayments in accordance with U.S. GAAP. IFRS requires that transaction
costs directly attributable to the issuance of a financial instrument should be included in the
initial measurement of the instrument and subsequently amortized to expense over the period of
the underlying financial instrument using the effective interest method, adjusted to give
effect to any early repayments. Accordingly, a reclassification was reflected to present debt
issuance costs as a component of the underlying financial instruments.
(b) Share based payments
U.S. GAAP allows share based compensation expense to be recognized on a straight line or
graded vesting basis when grants have multiple vesting periods. The Company utilizes the
straight line basis and recognizes share based compensation expense evenly over the service
period. Additionally, employer payroll taxes recognized associated with share based
compensation are estimated based on a percentage of the straight line compensation expense with
adjustments at time of exercise or release of shares. Deferred taxes and income tax benefits
related to share based compensation are calculated by applying the current periods effective
tax rate to the amount of share based compensation expense recognized each period with
adjustments resulting from cancellation, forfeiture, exercise or release of shares.
IFRS requires share based compensation expense to be recognized on a graded vesting basis
whereby a portion of the current and future installments are recognized as expense in
proportion to the services performed. Associated employer payroll taxes are recognized at the
end of each reporting period using the close stock price. Deferred taxes and income tax
benefits related to share based compensation are calculated based on the amount of tax
deduction to which the Company will be entitled, which is estimated at each reporting period
based on the information available at the reporting date, including share price, exercise year
and exercise price and number of awards expected to be exercised or released.
Accordingly, share based compensation expense, employer payroll taxes and related deferred
tax assets have been adjusted to meet IFRS requirements.
(c) Convertible senior note embedded conversion option, call options and warrants
Under U.S. GAAP, the Company accounts for its convertible debt by separately accounting
for the liability and equity components in a manner that will reflect the entitys
nonconvertible debt borrowing rate when interest cost is recognized in subsequent periods.
Additionally, in connection with the issuance of the Convertible Notes, the Company entered
into a convertible note hedge and a warrant transaction with respect to the Companys common
stock which were recorded in equity as adjustments to additional paid-in-capital.
-IX-83-
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|
|
APPENDIX IX
|
|
U.S. GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE TTM GROUP |
Under IFRS, financial instruments with cash settlement options and other derivative
characteristics, such as the Companys Convertible Notes, are bifurcated into a debt and
derivative component. Additionally, financial instruments, such as the Companys convertible
note hedge and warrant transaction, which are settled in the Companys own equity with variable
share settlement provisions, are classified as derivatives. Derivatives are recognized as
either assets or liabilities in the balance sheet at their respective fair values.
Accordingly, the Companys convertible debt, convertible note hedge, and warrant
transaction have been adjusted to meet IFRS requirements.
(d) Restructuring charges
The Companys restructuring charges consist of employee separation costs, which have been
accrued in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Additionally, under U.S. GAAP, contract termination costs
are accrued at the cease-use date.
IFRS requires accrual of all restructuring costs at the time the plan is completed and
communicated and include costs such as employee separation and contract termination costs.
Accordingly, an adjustment to recognized contract termination costs was reflected.
(e) Presentation of deferred income taxes
Under U.S. GAAP, deferred taxes are classified as either current or non-current according
to the classification of the related asset or liability giving rise to the temporary
difference. Under IFRS, deferred taxes are classified as non-current, even though it may be
expected that some part of the tax balance will reverse within 12 months of the reporting date.
Accordingly, a reclassification was reflected to present deferred taxes as non-current.
(17) Subsequent Events
During the second quarter 2009, the Company implemented the new authoritative guidance
regarding accounting for and disclosure of events that occur after the balance sheet date but
before financial statements are issued or are available to be issued. The authoritative
guidance sets forth:
|
|
|
the period after the balance sheet date during which management of a reporting
entity should evaluate events or transactions that may occur for potential recognition or
disclosure in the financial statements; |
|
|
|
|
the circumstances under which an entity should recognize events or transactions
occurring after the balance sheet date in its financial statements; and |
|
|
|
|
the disclosures that an entity should make about events or transactions that
occurred after the balance sheet date. |
There were no material subsequent events which required examination or evaluation through
November 6, 2009, the date the Companys consolidated condensed financial statements were
issued.
-IX-84-
|
|
|
APPENDIX X
|
|
ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE TTM GROUP |
(1) INDEBTEDNESS
At the close of business on 31 December 2009, being the latest practicable date for the
purpose of this indebtedness statement prior to the printing of this Circular, the TTM Group
had no outstanding bank borrowings. However, as of that date, the TTM Group had outstanding
convertible notes with an aggregate principal balance of US$175.0 million (equivalent to
approximately HK$1,356.3 million) and an aggregate balance of outstanding unsecured letters of
credit of US$2.5 million (equivalent to approximately HK$19.3 million).
Save as disclosed above, the TTM Group did not have, as at 31 December 2009, any
outstanding indebtedness, any loan capital, bank overdrafts and liabilities under acceptances
or other similar indebtedness, debentures, mortgages, charges, or loans or acceptance credits
or hire purchase of finance lease commitments, guarantees or other material contingent
liabilities.
The directors of TTM have confirmed that, as at the TTM Latest Practicable Date, there has
been no material change to the TTM Groups indebtedness and contingent liability position since
31 December 2009.
(2) MATERIAL CHANGE
The directors of TTM confirm that except for the disclosures described below, there is no
material change in the financial or trading position or outlook of the TTM Group since 31
December 2008 (being the date to which the last published audited consolidated financial
statements of TTM were made up) up to the TTM Latest Practicable Date:
|
|
|
the proposed acquisition of the PCB Business by TTM and the possible completion
of the PCB Sale have changed the outlook of the TTM Group, as the business and operations of
the TTM Group would be expanded as a result of effecting the proposed PCB Sale. Details of the
PCB Sale and the PCB Business are set out in this Circular and the Form S-4; |
|
|
|
|
the trading price of TTMs common stock has fluctuated during the applicable
period, as set forth under the heading Stock Price Information in the Form S-4; |
|
|
|
|
during the applicable period, the financial condition and outlook of the TTM
Group was impacted by the widespread downturn in the global economy and credit environment, as
reflected in the changes in the amounts set forth in TTMs financial statements included in the
Form S-4 and in Appendix IX to this Circular, and in the additional financial information about
the TTM Group included as Appendix X to this Circular; and |
|
|
|
|
during the applicable period, TTM has closed or announced the closure of certain
of its manufacturing facilities, as set forth under the heading Summary TTM Technologies,
Inc. in the Form S-4. |
-X-1-
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|
|
APPENDIX X
|
|
ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE TTM GROUP |
(3) FINANCIAL AND TRADING PROSPECTS
Other than restating its bylaws and closing certain of its production facilities, and
other than engaging in activities relating to the PCB Sale, TTM has continued to carry on its
business and operations in the ordinary course of business since the date of public release of
its most recent audited financial statements. TTMs directors, based on the current
circumstances, do not foresee any material changes to the financial and trading prospects of
TTM. In accordance with Rule 10.10 of the Takeovers Code, the preceding statements made in this
subsection should not be interpreted to mean that TTMs earnings per TTM Share will necessarily
be greater than those for the preceding financial period of TTM, being its financial period
ended 31 December 2008.
(4) MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
TTM GROUPS MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
This financial review presents the TTM Groups operating results for each of its three
most recent fiscal years and its financial condition at 31 December 2008. Except for historical
information contained herein, the following discussion contains forward-looking statements
which are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause
the TTM Groups actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such
forward-looking statements. Such risks, uncertainties and other factors are discussed
throughout this Circular and in TTMs SEC filings. In addition, the following review should be
read in connection with the information presented in the TTM Groups consolidated financial
statements and the related notes to its consolidated financial statements.
As discussed in Note 2 to TTM Groups consolidated financial statements included in
Appendix IX to this Circular, TTM Groups consolidated financial statements for 2008 have been
adjusted for the retrospective application of FSP APB 14-1, which has been applied to the
Convertible Notes issued by TTM in May 2008. The financial information contained in the
discussion below reflects only the changes described in Note 2 to TTM Groups consolidated
financial statements and does not reflect events occurring after 16 March 2009, the date of
TTMs original filing with the SEC of TTMs Form 10-K for the year ended 31 December 2008, or modify or update those disclosures that may have been
affected by subsequent events. Additionally, as discussed in Note 20 to TTM Groups consolidated
financial statements included in Appendix IX to this Circular, a footnote was added to TTM Groups
consolidated financial statements containing a reconciliation from U.S. GAAP to IFRS.
This section is substantially extracted from TTMs Form 8-K filed with the SEC on 15
December 2009 (U.S. time) to reflect certain required accounting adjustments and
reclassifications with respect to the financial information contained in TTMs annual report on
Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended 31 December 2008 filed on 16 March 2009. All references to $ in the following subsection of this
Appendix X refer to US$.
-X-2-
|
|
|
APPENDIX X
|
|
ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE TTM GROUP |
OVERVIEW
The TTM Group is a one-stop provider of time-critical and technologically complex PCBs and
backplane assemblies, which serve as the foundation of sophisticated electronic products. The
TTM Group serves high-end commercial and aerospace/defense markets including the
networking/communications infrastructure, defense, high-end computing, and industrial/medical
markets which are characterized by high levels of complexity and moderate production
volumes. The TTM Groups customers include original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), electronic
manufacturing services (EMS) providers, and aerospace/defense companies. The TTM Groups
time-to-market and high technology focused manufacturing services enable its customers to
reduce the time required to develop new products and bring them to market.
In 2006, the TTM Group completed the acquisition of the Tyco Printed Circuit Group
business from Tyco International Ltd. The total purchase price of the acquisition was $226.8
million, excluding acquisition costs. This acquisition enhanced the TTM Groups business in the
following ways:
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|
|
positioned it as the largest PCB fabricator in North America as well as the
largest PCB fabricator in the aerospace/defense end market; |
|
|
|
|
expanded and diversified its customer base; |
|
|
|
|
added complementary commercial PCB fabrication facilities to its historic three
commercial PCB manufacturing sites; |
|
|
|
|
added global backplane and sub-system assembly capability; |
|
|
|
|
entered the backplane assembly market in China with a facility in Shanghai; and |
|
|
|
|
expanded its engineering and materials expertise. |
The TTM Group measures customers as those companies that have placed at least two orders
in the preceding 12-month period. As of 31 December 2008, the TTM Group had approximately 860
customers and approximately 900 as of 31 December 2007. Sales to the TTM Groups 10 largest
customers accounted for 50% and 44% of its net sales in 2008 and 2007, respectively. The TTM
Group sells to OEMs both directly and indirectly through EMS companies. Sales attributable to
the TTM Groups five largest OEM customers accounted for approximately 29% and 24% of its net
sales in 2008 and 2007, respectively.
-X-3-
|
|
|
APPENDIX X
|
|
ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE TTM GROUP |
The following table shows the percentage of the TTM Groups net sales attributable to
each of the principal end markets it served for the periods indicated.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year Ended 31 December |
|
End Markets(1)
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Networking/Communications |
|
|
40 |
% |
|
|
42 |
% |
|
|
43 |
% |
Aerospace/Defense |
|
|
37 |
|
|
|
30 |
|
|
|
16 |
|
Computing/Storage/Peripherals |
|
|
12 |
|
|
|
14 |
|
|
|
29 |
|
Medical/Industrial/Instrumentation/Other |
|
|
11 |
|
|
|
14 |
|
|
|
12 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
100 |
% |
|
|
100 |
% |
|
|
100 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
Sales to EMS companies are classified by the end markets of their OEM customers. |
For PCBs the TTM Group measures the time sensitivity of its products by tracking the
quick-turn percentage of its work. The TTM Group defines quick-turn orders as those with
delivery times of 10 days or less, which typically captures research and development,
prototype, and new product introduction work, in addition to unexpected short-term demand among
the TTM Groups customers. Generally, the TTM Group quotes prices after it receives the design
specifications and the time and volume requirements from its customers. The TTM Groups
quick-turn services command a premium price as compared to standard lead time products.
Quick-turn orders decreased from approximately 15% of PCB revenue in 2007 to 12% of PCB revenue
in 2008 due to higher demand for the TTM Groups standard lead-time and high technology
production services. The TTM Group also delivers a large percentage of compressed lead-time
work with lead times of 11 to 20 days. The TTM Group receives a premium price for this work as
well. Purchase orders may be cancelled prior to shipment. The TTM Group charges customers a
fee, based on percentage completed, if an order is cancelled once it has entered production.
The TTM Group derives revenues primarily from the sale of PCBs and backplane assemblies
using customer-supplied engineering and design plans. The TTM Group recognises revenues when
persuasive evidence of a sales arrangement exists, the sales terms are fixed and determinable,
title and risk of loss have transferred, and collectability is reasonably assured generally
when products are shipped to the customer. Net sales consist of gross sales less an allowance
for returns, which typically has been less than 2% of gross sales. The TTM Group provides its
customers a limited right of return for defective PCBs and backplane assemblies. The TTM Group
records an estimated amount for sales returns and allowances at the time of sale based on
historical information.
Cost of goods sold consists of materials, labor, outside services, and overhead expenses
incurred in the manufacture and testing of the TTM Groups products as well as stock-based
compensation expense. Many factors affect the TTM Groups gross margin, including capacity
utilisation, product mix, production volume, and yield. The TTM Group does not participate in
any significant long-term contracts with suppliers, and it believes there are a number of
potential suppliers for the raw materials it uses.
-X-4-
|
|
|
APPENDIX X
|
|
ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE TTM GROUP |
Selling and marketing expenses consist primarily of salaries and commissions paid to
the TTM Groups internal sales force and independent sales representatives, salaries paid to
its sales support staff, stock-based compensation expense as well as costs associated with
marketing materials and trade shows. The TTM Group generally pays higher commissions to its
independent sales representatives for quick-turn work, which generally has a higher gross
profit component than standard lead-time work.
General and administrative costs primarily include the salaries for executive, finance,
accounting, information technology, facilities and human resources personnel, as well as
insurance expenses, expenses for accounting and legal assistance, incentive compensation
expense, stock-based compensation expense, and bad debt expense.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES
The TTM Groups consolidated financial statements included in Appendix IX to this
Circular have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States. The preparation of these financial statements requires the TTM Group to make
estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, net sales
and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. The TTM Group bases
its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to
be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making
judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent
from other sources. The TTM Group has discussed the development, selection and disclosure of
these estimates with the audit committee of the TTM Board. Actual results may differ from
these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
Accounting policies for which significant judgments and estimates are made include asset
valuation related to bad debts and inventory obsolescence; sales returns and allowances;
impairment of long-lived assets, including goodwill and intangible assets; realizability of
deferred tax assets; and determining stock-based compensation expense, self-insured reserves,
asset retirement obligations and environmental liabilities. A detailed description of these
estimates and the TTM Groups policies to account for them is included in Note 2 to its
consolidated financial statements included in Appendix IX to this Circular.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
The TTM Group provides customary credit terms to its customers and generally does not
require collateral. The TTM Group performs ongoing credit evaluations of the financial
condition of its customers and maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts based upon
historical collections experience and expected collectability of accounts. The TTM Groups
actual bad debts may differ from its estimates.
Inventories
In assessing the realization of inventories, the TTM Group is required to make judgments
as to future demand requirements and compare these with current and committed inventory
levels. Provision is made to reduce excess and obsolete inventories to their estimated net
realizable value.
-X-5-
|
|
|
APPENDIX X
|
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ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE TTM GROUP |
The TTM Groups inventory requirements may change based on its projected customer demand,
changes due to market conditions, technological and product life cycle changes, longer or shorter
than expected usage periods, and other factors that could affect the valuation of its inventories.
The TTM Group maintains certain finished goods inventories near certain key customer locations in
accordance with agreements with those customers. Although this inventory is typically supported by
valid purchase orders, should these customers ultimately not purchase these inventories, the TTM
Groups results of operations and financial condition would be adversely affected.
Revenue Recognition
The TTM Group derives revenues primarily from the sale of PCBs and backplane assemblies
using customer-supplied engineering and design plans and recognises revenues when persuasive
evidence of a sales arrangement exists, the sales terms are fixed and determinable, title and
risk of loss have transferred, and collectability is reasonably assured generally when
products are shipped to the customer. The TTM Group provides its customers a limited right of
return for defective PCBs and backplane assemblies. The TTM Group accrues an estimated amount
for sales returns and allowances at the time of sale based on historical information. To the
extent actual experience varies from the TTM Groups historical experience, revisions to these
allowances may be required.
Long-lived Assets
The TTM Group has significant long-lived tangible and intangible assets consisting of
property, plant and equipment, assets held for sale, definite-lived intangibles, and goodwill.
The TTM Group reviews these assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances
indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. In addition, the TTM
Group performs an impairment test related to goodwill at least annually. The TTM Groups
goodwill and intangibles are largely attributable to its acquisitions of other businesses. The
TTM Group has two reporting units, which are also its operating segments, and both contained
goodwill prior to its annual impairment testing in 2008.
During the fourth quarter of 2008, the TTM Group performed its annual impairment
assessment of goodwill, which requires the use of a fair-value based analysis. The TTM Group
determined the fair value of its operating segments based on discounted cash flows and market
approach analyses and considered factors such as a weakening economy, reduced expectations for
future cash flows coupled with a decline in the market price of TTMs stock and market
capitalisation for a sustained period, as indicators for potential goodwill impairment. In
conjunction with the TTM Groups annual assessment of goodwill, it also assessed other
long-lived assets, specifically definite-lived intangibles and property, plant and equipment,
for potential impairment given similar impairment indicators. The completion of the TTM
Groups impairment assessment determined that the carrying value of its goodwill and certain
long-lived assets at production facilities exceeded their fair value. As a result, a charge of
$117.0 million and $6.3 million were recorded for the impairment of goodwill and of long-lived
assets, respectively, as of 31 December 2008.
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The TTM Group uses an estimate of the future undiscounted net cash flows in
measuring whether its long-lived tangible assets and definite-lived intangible assets are
recoverable. If forecasts and assumptions used to support the realizability of the TTM Groups
goodwill and other long-lived assets change in the future, significant impairment charges
could result that would adversely affect its results of operations and financial condition.
Income Taxes
Deferred income tax assets are reviewed for recoverability, and valuation allowances are
provided, when necessary, to reduce deferred tax assets to the amounts expected to be
realized. At 31 December 2008, the TTM Group had net deferred income tax assets of $39.8
million and no valuation allowance. Should the TTM Groups expectations of taxable income
change in future periods, it may be necessary to establish a valuation allowance, which could
affect the TTM Groups results of operations in the period such a determination is made. In
addition, the TTM Group records income tax provision or benefit during interim periods at a
rate that is based on expected results for the full year. If the TTM Group reestablishes a
valuation allowance subsequent to 31 December 2008, and then determines that it is more likely
than not that some or all of its deferred income tax assets would be realizable in an amount
greater than what already is recorded, it would reverse all or a portion of valuation
allowance in the period the determination is made. If future changes in market conditions
cause actual results for the year to be more or less favorable than those expected,
adjustments to the effective income tax rate could be required.
Share-Based Awards
Effective 1 January 2006, the TTM Group adopted the fair value recognition provisions of
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123R, Share-Based Payments, (SFAS 123R) using
the modified prospective transition method. Under this method, the TTM Group recognises
compensation expense for all share-based payments granted on and after 1 January 2006, and
prior but not yet vested as of 1 January 2006, in accordance with SFAS 123R. Under the fair
value recognition provisions of SFAS 123R, the TTM Group recognises stock-based compensation
net of an estimated forfeiture rate and only recognises compensation cost for those shares
expected to vest over the requisite service period of the award using a straight-line method.
The TTM Group estimates the value of share-based restricted stock unit awards on the date
of grant using the closing share price. The TTM Group estimates the value of share-based
option awards on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. Calculating
the fair value of share-based option payment awards requires the input of highly subjective
assumptions, including the expected term of the share-based payment awards and expected stock
price volatility. The expected term represents the average time that options that vest are
expected to be outstanding. The expected volatility rates are estimated based on a weighted
average of the historical volatilities of TTMs common stock. The assumptions used in
calculating the fair value of share-based payment awards represent the TTM Groups best
estimates, but these estimates involve inherent uncertainties and the application of its
judgment. As a result, if factors change and the TTM Group use different assumptions, its
stock-based compensation expense could be materially different in the future. In addition, the
TTM Group is required to estimate the expected forfeiture rate and only recognise expense for
those shares expected to vest. As of 31 December 2008, the TTM Group had estimated its
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forfeiture rate to be 8%. If the TTM Groups actual forfeiture rate is materially different
from its estimate, the stock-based compensation expense could be significantly different from what
the TTM Group has recorded in the current period. For the year ended 31 December 2008, share-based
compensation expense was $5.1 million. At 31 December 2008, total unrecognised estimated
compensation expense related to non-vested stock options was $2.3 million, which is expected to be
recognised over a weighted-average period of 0.8 years. At 31 December 2008, $5.3 million of total
unrecognised compensation cost related to restricted stock units is expected to be recognised over
a weighted-average period of 0.9 years.
Self Insurance
The TTM Group is self-insured for group health insurance and workers compensation
benefits provided to its employees, and it purchases insurance to protect against claims at
the individual and aggregate level. The insurance carrier adjudicates and processes employee
claims and is paid a fee for these services. The TTM Group reimburses its insurance carriers
for paid claims subject to variable monthly limitations. The TTM Group estimates its exposure
for claims incurred but not paid at the end of each reporting period and uses historical
information supplied by its insurance carriers and brokers on an annual basis to estimate its
liability for these claims. This liability is subject to an aggregate stop-loss that ranges
between $100,000 and $250,000 per individual. The TTM Groups actual claims experience may
differ from its estimates.
Asset Retirement Obligations and Environmental Liabilities
The TTM Group establishes liabilities for the costs of asset retirement obligations when
a legal or contractual obligation exists to dispose of or restore an asset upon its retirement
and the timing and cost of such work can be reasonably estimated. The TTM Group records such
liabilities only when such timing and costs are reasonably determinable. In addition, the TTM
Group accrues an estimate of the costs of environmental remediation for work at identified
sites where an assessment has indicated it is probable that cleanup costs are or will be
required and may be reasonably estimated. In making these estimates, the TTM Group considers
information that is currently available, existing technology, enacted laws and regulations,
and its estimates of the timing of the required remedial actions, and it discounts these
estimates at 8%. The TTM Group also is required to estimate the amount of any probable
recoveries, including insurance recoveries.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following table sets forth the relationship of various items to net sales in the TTM
Groups consolidated statement of operations:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
Year Ended 31 December |
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
|
As Adjusted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net sales |
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
|
100.0 |
% |
Cost of goods sold |
|
|
79.9 |
|
|
|
80.6 |
|
|
|
74.8 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross profit |
|
|
20.1 |
|
|
|
19.4 |
|
|
|
25.2 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating expenses: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Selling and marketing |
|
|
4.5 |
|
|
|
4.4 |
|
|
|
4.5 |
|
General and administrative |
|
|
4.8 |
|
|
|
4.9 |
|
|
|
5.3 |
|
Amortization of definite-lived intangibles |
|
|
0.6 |
|
|
|
0.6 |
|
|
|
0.5 |
|
Impairment of goodwill and long-lived assets |
|
|
18.1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Metal reclamation |
|
|
(0.6 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Restructuring charges |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total operating expenses |
|
|
27.4 |
|
|
|
9.9 |
|
|
|
10.3 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating (loss) income |
|
|
(7.3 |
) |
|
|
9.5 |
|
|
|
14.9 |
|
Other income (expense): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest expense |
|
|
(1.6 |
) |
|
|
(2.0 |
) |
|
|
(0.9 |
) |
Interest income |
|
|
0.2 |
|
|
|
0.2 |
|
|
|
1.2 |
|
Other, net |
|
|
(0.3 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total other (expense) income, net |
|
|
(1.7 |
) |
|
|
(1.8 |
) |
|
|
0.3 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Loss) income before income taxes |
|
|
(9.0 |
) |
|
|
7.7 |
|
|
|
15.2 |
|
Income tax benefit (provision) |
|
|
3.6 |
|
|
|
(2.5 |
) |
|
|
(5.7 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net (loss) income |
|
|
(5.4 |
)% |
|
|
5.2 |
% |
|
|
9.5 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The TTM Group has two reportable segments: PCB Manufacturing and Backplane Assembly.
These reportable segments are managed separately because they distribute and manufacture
distinct products with different production processes. PCB Manufacturing fabricates PCBs.
Backplane Assembly is a contract manufacturing business that specializes in assembling
backplanes into sub-assemblies and other complete electronic devices. PCB Manufacturing
customers are either EMS companies or OEM companies, while Backplane Assembly customers are
usually OEMs. The TTM Groups Backplane Assembly segment includes the TTM Groups Hayward,
California and Shanghai, China plants and its Ireland sales and distribution infrastructure.
The TTM Groups PCB Manufacturing segment is comprised of eight domestic PCB fabrication
plants, and a facility that provides follow-on value-added services primarily for one of the
PCB Manufacturing plants. The
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following table compares net sales by reportable segment for the years ended 31 December 2008,
2007 and 2006:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year Ended 31 December |
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
|
(In thousands) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Sales: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
PCB Manufacturing |
|
$ |
590,515 |
|
|
$ |
578,840 |
|
|
$ |
353,734 |
|
Backplane Assembly |
|
|
124,048 |
|
|
|
124,337 |
|
|
|
22,357 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total sales |
|
|
714,563 |
|
|
|
703,177 |
|
|
|
376,091 |
|
Inter-company sales |
|
|
(33,582 |
) |
|
|
(33,719 |
) |
|
|
(6,775 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total net sales |
|
$ |
680,981 |
|
|
$ |
669,458 |
|
|
$ |
369,316 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The years ended 31 December 2008 and 2007 include a full year of results of operations
from PCG facilities compared to only 65 days for the year ended 31 December 2006 as the
acquisition of Tyco Printed Circuit Group occurred on 27 October 2006.
Net Sales
Net sales increased $11.5 million, or 1.7%, from $669.5 million for the year ended 31
December 2007 to $681.0 million for the year ended 31 December 2008. This revenue increase is
substantially due to increased demand from aerospace/defense customers and higher pricing from
the PCB Manufacturing segment, while Backplane Assembly segment sales remained relatively
consistent with 2007. This revenue increase was achieved in spite of the closure of the TTM
Groups Dallas, Oregon facility in April 2007. The Dallas, Oregon facility contributed
approximately $11.8 million of revenue to the PCB Manufacturing segment during 2007. Excluding
revenue derived from the TTM Groups Dallas, Oregon facility, revenue from the PCB
Manufacturing segment in 2008 improved by $23.3 million from 2007 due to increased net sales
at its other PCB Manufacturing facilities. PCB sales volume, measured by panels shipped,
decreased approximately 11% for the year ended 31 December 2008 as compared to the year ended
2007. Prices rose approximately 13% due to a shift in production mix toward more high
technology production. The TTM Groups quick-turn production, which it measures as orders
placed and shipped within 10 days, decreased from 15% of PCB revenue for the year ended 31
December 2007 to 12% of PCB revenue for the year ended 31 December 2008. The increasingly
complex nature of the TTM Groups quick-turn work requires more time to manufacture, thereby
extending some of these orders beyond the 10-day delivery window.
Net sales increased $300.2 million, or 81.3%, from $369.3 million in 2006 to $669.5
million in 2007 due to several factors, including the addition of a full year of results from
the acquired PCG facilities and higher pricing. The increase in net sales reflects an increase
of $320.9 million from the TTM Groups PCG facilities, and an increase of $6.2 million from
its historical operations, partially offset by a $26.9 million increase in inter-company
sales. The Backplane Assembly segment accounted for $94.4 million of this net sales increase,
and the PCG facilities in the TTM Groups PCB Manufacturing segment accounted for the
remaining $226.5 million. PCB sales volume, measured by
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panels shipped, increased approximately 43% due to the inclusion of a full year of the PCG
operations.
Pricing increased approximately 5% primarily due to the inclusion of a full year of results from
the PCG facilities, which tend to have higher average pricing. The increase in pricing was driven
equally by increases in quick-turn and standard product pricing. The TTM Groups quick-turn
production, which generally is characterized by higher prices, decreased from 17% of PCB revenue in
2006 to 15% of PCB revenue in 2007 due to both higher demand for its standard lead-time, high
technology production services as well as the full year inclusion of results from the PCG
facilities, which focus primarily on standard lead-time services.
Cost of Goods Sold
Cost of goods sold increased $4.7 million, or 0.9%, from $539.3 million for the year
ended 31 December 2007 to $544.0 million for the year ended 31 December 2008. Cost of goods
sold increased mainly due to increased sales but was also impacted by increased labor and
overhead costs. For the year ended 31 December 2008, cost of goods sold, as a percentage of
sales, decreased to 79.9% from 80.6% for the year ended 31 December 2007, primarily due to a
shift in production mix toward more high technology production and higher pricing.
Cost of goods sold increased $263.1 million, or 95.3%, from $276.2 million for 2006 to
$539.3 million for 2007. Cost of goods sold rose due to several factors, including the
addition of a full year of results for the PCG facilities, especially from the Backplane
Assembly operations, which have inherently higher cost content and lower margins. Likewise,
higher material prices contributed to the increase in cost of goods sold from 2006 to 2007.
Cost of goods sold in 2006 included $4.0 million of manufacturing profit added to PCG
inventories at the acquisition date, which was expensed during 2006. A similar adjustment
increased cost of goods sold for 2007 by $0.2 million. As a percentage of net sales, cost of
goods sold increased from 74.8% for 2006 to 80.6% for 2007.
Gross Profit
Gross profit increased $6.8 million, or 5.2%, from $130.2 million for the year ended 31
December 2007 to $137.0 million for the year ended 31 December 2008 with gross margin
increasing from 19.4% for the year ended 31 December 2007 to 20.1% for the year ended 31
December 2008. The change in the TTM Groups gross margin for 2008 was primarily due to a
shift in production mix toward more high technology production and higher pricing.
Gross profit increased $37.1 million, or 39.8%, from $93.1 million for 2006 to $130.2
million for 2007. The TTM Groups gross margin decreased from 25.2% in 2006 to 19.4% in 2007.
The decrease in the TTM Groups gross margin was largely due to inclusion of a full year of
results from its Backplane Assembly operations, which have inherently lower gross margins.
Additionally, slightly lower volume at the TTM Groups PCB Manufacturing operations reduced
absorption of fixed costs at some of its plants, further reducing gross margin.
Selling and Marketing Expenses
Selling and marketing expenses increased $0.6 million, or 2.0%, from $29.8 million for
the year ended 31 December 2007 to $30.4 million for the year ended 31 December 2008. The
increase for the
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year ended 2008 is primarily due to increased labor expenses. As a percentage of net sales,
selling and marketing expenses increased slightly to 4.5% for the year ended 31 December 2008 from
4.4% for the year ended 31 December 2007. The components of selling and marketing expenses as a
percent of net sales did not change significantly from 2007 to 2008.
Selling and marketing expenses increased $13.3 million, or 80.6%, from $16.5 million for
2006 to $29.8 million for 2007, due to inclusion of a full year of results of the PCG
facilities in 2007. As a percentage of net sales, selling and marketing expenses decreased
slightly from 4.5% in 2006 to 4.4% in 2007. The components of selling and marketing expenses as a percent of net sales did not
change significantly from 2006 to 2007.
General and Administrative Expense
General and administrative expenses increased $0.4 million from $32.6 million, or 4.9% of
net sales, for the year ended 31 December 2007 to $33.0 million, or 4.8% of net sales, for the
year ended 31 December 2008. The increase in expenses resulted primarily from higher incentive bonus expense
and stock-based compensation expense for restricted stock unit and stock option awards, partially
offset by lower accounting and consulting expenses.
General and administrative expenses increased $12.9 million from $19.7 million, or 5.3%
of net sales, for 2006 to $32.6 million, or 4.9% of net sales, for 2007. The increase in
expenses resulted primarily from the inclusion of the PCG facilities in TTMs results for the
full year of 2007. Other factors that increased general and administrative expense were higher
stock-based compensation expense from a greater number of employees participating in TTMs
equity award program as well as increased accounting, legal and consulting expenses related to
integration of the acquisition as well as bringing the newly acquired PCG facilities into
compliance with the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002. General and administrative expenses decreased
as a percentage of net sales, primarily due to greater absorption of these costs over a larger
revenue base.
Amortization of Definite-lived Intangibles
Amortization expense related to definite-lived intangibles decreased $0.3 million to $3.8
million in 2008 compared to $4.1 million in 2007. Amortization expense related to
definite-lived intangibles increased $2.3 million to $4.1 million in 2007 compared to $1.8
million in 2006. The decrease in amortization expense for 2008 as compared to 2007 is
primarily due to the gradual decline in strategic customer relationship intangibles related to
the PCG acquisition in October 2006. The prior increase in amortization expense for 2007 as
compared to 2006 is primarily due to the increase in strategic customer relationship
intangibles related to the PCG acquisition in October 2006.
Impairment of Goodwill and Long-Lived Assets
During the fourth quarter of 2008, the TTM Group recorded impairment charges of $123.3
million, consisting of a goodwill impairment of $117.0 million and a long-lived asset
impairment of $6.3 million. As a result of the TTM Groups annual goodwill impairment testing, giving
consideration to factors such as a weakening economy, reduced expectation for future cash flows
coupled with the
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decline in the market price of TTMs stock and market capitalization for a sustained period,
as indicators for potential goodwill impairment, the TTM Group determined that the carrying value
of its PCB Manufacturing segments goodwill exceeded its implied fair value, resulting in an
impairment charge of $117.0 million.
The TTM Group also completed an assessment of its long-lived assets, including assets
held for sale, and recorded a $6.3 million asset impairment charge related to its Oregon,
Washington, and Hayward, California production facilities. The TTM Groups Oregon facility has
been classified as held for sale since 30 June 2007. The TTM Group continues to actively
market this facility at a price that is indicative of the facilitys intent and ability to
sell. An impairment was also recorded for the TTM Groups Hayward facility, which is part of
the TTM Groups Backplane Assembly segment, as it is expected to produce slower growth and
lower future production. Finally, as a result of the TTM Groups 15 January 2009 announcement
of its plan to close the Washington production facility, the TTM Group determined that
specific long-lived assets at this production facility were impaired. The Washington
production facility is part of the PCB Manufacturing operating segment.
If forecasts and assumptions used to support the realizability of the TTM Groups
goodwill and other long-lived assets change in the future, significant impairment charges
could result that would adversely affect the TTM Groups results of operations and financial
condition.
Metal Reclamation
During the first quarter of 2008, the TTM Group recognised $3.7 million of income related
to a pricing reconciliation of metal reclamation activity attributable to a single vendor. As
a result of the pricing reconciliation, the TTM Group discovered that the vendor had
inaccurately compensated it for gold reclamations over the last several years. While pricing
reconciliations of this nature occur periodically, the TTM Group does not expect to recognise
a similar amount in future periods.
Restructuring Charges
In the fourth fiscal quarter 2006, the TTM Group recorded a restructuring charge of $0.2
million related to realigning certain sales and administrative functions.
Other Income (Expense)
Other expense decreased by $0.8 million from $12.3 million for the year ended 31 December
2007 to $11.5 million for the year ended 31 December 2008. The net decrease consists of a $2.8
million decrease in interest expense, offset by a $2.0 million increase in other, net.
Interest expense of $11.1 million for 2008 includes interest costs and the amortization of
related debt issuance costs. Interest and related debt issuance costs for 2008 were accounted
for under FSP APB 14-1 and decreased by $1.6 million and $1.2 million, respectively, as
compared to 2007, resulting from a combination of overall lower outstanding debt balances
under TTMs credit agreement with UBS Securities in 2008, its repayment in full of the credit
agreement in May 2008 and a lower interest rate on its outstanding 3.25% Convertible Notes due
15 May 2015 (Convertible Notes) issued in May 2008.
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This decrease was offset by the increase in other, net expense of $2.0 million primarily
related to the realized loss on the settlement of a derivative of $1.2 million during the quarter
ended 30 June 2008 associated with the repayment in full of the credit agreement, the $0.6 million
estimated loss on a money market fund that suspended redemptions and is being liquidated and other
of $0.2 million.
Other income (expense) declined $13.4 million from income of $1.1 million in 2006 to
expense of $12.3 million in 2007. This net decrease resulted from an increase of $10.4 million
in interest expense and the accelerated amortization of debt issuance costs related to TTMs
$200 million senior secured term loan used to fund the acquisition of PCG, and a decrease of
$3.0 million in interest income primarily from interest earned on lower balances of cash and
cash equivalents.
Income Taxes
The provision for income taxes decreased $41.1 million from a $16.6 million tax provision
for the year ended 31 December 2007 to a $24.5 million tax benefit for the year ended 31
December 2008. The TTM Groups effective tax rate was 39.9% in 2008 and 32.3% for 2007. The
decrease in the provision is due to the decrease in pretax income. The increase in the TTM
Groups effective tax rate is due to the addition of state tax credits and the decrease in
production activities deductions. The TTM Groups effective tax rate is primarily impacted by
the federal income tax rate, apportioned state income tax rates, utilization of other credits
and deductions available to it, and certain non-deductible items. Additionally, as of 31
December 2008, the TTM Group had net deferred tax assets of approximately $39.8 million. Based
on the TTM Groups forecast for future taxable earnings, it believes it will utilize the
deferred tax asset in future periods.
The provision for income taxes decreased from $21.1 million for 2006 to $16.6 million for
2007. The decrease in income tax provision from 2006 to 2007 resulted from the release of the
valuation allowance of $2.7 million to reflect the TTM Groups ability to utilize state tax
credit carryforwards, lower pretax income in 2007, and a lower effective tax rate for 2007.
The TTM Groups effective tax rate was 37.5% in 2006 and its effective tax rate was 32.3% in
2007. Excluding the favorable impacts to the TTM Groups tax provision resulting from the
decreases in its valuation allowance in 2007, its effective tax rate in 2007 was 37.0%. The
TTM Groups effective tax rate is primarily impacted by the federal income tax rate,
apportioned state income tax rates, utilization of other credits and deductions available to
it, and certain non-deductible items.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The TTM Groups principal sources of liquidity have been cash provided by operations, the
issuance of TTM Convertible Notes, and exercises of employee stock options. The TTM Groups
principal uses of cash have been to meet debt service requirements, finance capital
expenditures, and fund working capital requirements. The TTM Group anticipates that servicing
debt, funding working capital requirements, financing capital expenditures, and potential
acquisitions will continue to be the principal demands on its cash in the future.
As of 31 December 2008, the TTM Group had net working capital of approximately $280.4
million, compared to $98.8 million as of 31 December 2007. The increase in working capital is
primarily attributable to the growth in cash balances resulting from the TTM Convertible Notes
offering during the second quarter of 2008.
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The TTM Groups 2009 capital expenditure plan is expected to total approximately $13
million and will fund capital equipment purchases to expand its technological capabilities
throughout its facilities and replace aging equipment.
Net cash provided by operating activities was $75.6 million in 2008 compared to $74.0
million in 2007 and $32.8 million in 2006. The TTM Groups 2008 operating cash flow of $75.6
million reflects a net loss of $36.9 million, $123.3 million of an impairment of goodwill and
long-lived assets, $30.6 million of depreciation and amortization, $5.1 million of stock-based compensation, and $0.2
million other, offset by an increase in net deferred income tax assets of $38.1 million and a net
increase in working capital of $8.6 million. The TTM Groups 2007 operating cash flow of $74.0
million, which significantly benefited from the acquisition of PCG, primarily reflects net income
of $34.7 million, $30.7 million of depreciation and amortization, $3.4 million of stock-based
compensation, a decrease in net deferred income tax assets of $1.8 million, and a net decrease in
working capital of $3.5 million.
Net cash used in investing activities was $21.3 million in 2008, compared to $1.7 million
in 2007 and $234.6 million in 2006. In 2008, the TTM Group made net purchases of approximately
$17.6 million of property, plant, and equipment, redesignated $19.5 million from cash and cash
equivalents to short-term investments and received $15.9 million in proceeds from the
redemption of short-term investments. At 31 December 2008, the fair value of the TTM Groups
investment in the Reserve Primary Fund, a money market fund that has suspended redemptions and
is being liquidated, was $3.7 million. The TTM Group has requested redemption of its
investment in the Reserve Primary Fund and expects distribution to occur as the Reserve
Primary Funds assets mature or are sold. The TTM Group has received total distributions of
$17.2 million, of which $15.9 million was received during the fourth quarter 2008 and $1.3
million was received during the first quarter 2009. The TTM Group expects to receive
substantially all of its current holdings in the Reserve Primary Fund. In 2007, the TTM Group
made net purchases of approximately $12.7 million of property, plant, and equipment, offset by
proceeds of $11.0 million from the redemption of short-term investments.
Net cash provided by financing activities was $74.8 million in 2008, compared to cash
used of $113.8 million in 2007 and cash provided of $200.0 million in 2006. The TTM Groups
2008 financing net cash proceeds primarily reflect cash proceeds from the issuance of TTM
Convertible Notes of $175.0 million, proceeds from warrants of $26.2 million and exercises of
employee stock options of
$2.4 million, partially offset by debt repayment of $85.0 million, payment for the convertible note
hedge of $38.3 million and debt issuance costs of $5.8 million. The TTM Groups 2007 financing net
cash used reflects repayments of $115.7 million of debt, partially offset by proceeds of $1.7
million from employee stock option exercises and $0.2 million from other factors.
In May 2008, TTM issued its TTM Convertible Notes in a public offering with an aggregate
principal amount of $175.0 million. The Convertible Notes bear interest at a rate of 3.25% per
annum. Interest is payable semiannually in arrears on 15 May and 15 November of each year,
beginning 15 November 2008. The Convertible Notes are senior unsecured obligations and will
rank equally to TTMs future unsecured senior indebtedness and senior in right of payment to
any of TTMs future subordinated indebtedness and are accounted for by separately accounting
for the liability and equity components of convertible debt. TTM received proceeds of $169.2
million after the deduction of offering expenses of $5.8 million. These offering expenses are
being amortized to interest expense over the term of the
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Convertible Notes. At December 31, 2008 the remaining amortization period for the unamortized
Convertible Note discount in the amount of $40.1 million and debt issuance costs of $4.0 million
was
6.38 years. The amortization of the Convertible Notes debt discount and unamortized debt issuance
costs are based on an effective interest rate of 8.37%.
At any time prior to 15 November 2014, holders may convert their Convertible Notes into
cash and, if applicable, into shares of TTM common stock based on a conversion rate of 62.6449
shares of TTM common stock per $1,000 principal amount of Convertible Notes, subject to
adjustment, under the following circumstances: (1) during any calendar quarter beginning after
30 June 2008 (and only during such calendar quarter), if the last reported sale price of TTM
common stock for at least 20 trading days during the 30 consecutive trading days ending on the
last trading day of the immediately preceding calendar quarter is greater than or equal to
130% of the applicable conversion price on each applicable trading day of such preceding
calendar quarter; (2) during the five business day period after any 10 consecutive trading day
period in which the trading price per note for each day of that 10 consecutive trading day
period was less than 98% of the product of the last reported sale price of TTM common stock
and the conversion rate on such day; or (3) upon the occurrence of specified corporate
transactions described in the prospectus supplement related to the Convertible Notes, which
can be found on the SECs website at www.sec.gov. As of 31 December 2008, none of the
conversion criteria had been met.
On or after 15 November until the close of business on the third scheduled trading day
preceding the maturity date, holders may convert their notes at any time, regardless of the
foregoing circumstances. Upon conversion, for each $1,000 principal amount of notes, TTM will
pay cash for the lesser of the conversion value or $1,000 and shares of TTM common stock, if
any, based on a daily conversion value calculated on a proportionate basis for each day of the
60 trading day observation period. Additionally, in the event of a fundamental change as
defined in the prospectus supplement, or other conversion rate adjustments such as share
splits or combinations, other distributions of shares, cash or other assets to stockholders,
including self-tender transactions (Other Conversion Rate Adjustments), the conversion rate
may be modified to adjust the number of shares per $1,000 principal amount of the notes.
The maximum number of shares issuable upon conversion, including the effect of a
fundamental change and subject to Other Conversion Rate Adjustments, would be approximately 14
million shares.
TTM is not permitted to redeem the notes at any time prior to maturity. In the event of a
fundamental change or certain default events, as defined in the prospectus supplement, prior
to 15 November 2014, holders may require TTM to repurchase for cash all or a portion of their
notes at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount, plus any accrued and unpaid interest.
In connection with the issuance of the TTM Convertible Notes, TTM entered into a
convertible note hedge and warrant transaction (Call Spread Transaction), with respect to TTM
common stock. The convertible note hedge, which cost an aggregate $38.3 million and was
recorded, net of tax, as a reduction of additional paid-in capital, consists of TTMs option
to purchase up to 11.0 million shares of common stock at a price of $15.96 per share. This
option expires on 15 May 2015 and can only be executed upon the conversion of the TTM
Convertible Notes. Additionally, TTM sold warrants for the option to purchase 11.0 million
shares of TTM common stock at a price of $18.15 per share.
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The warrants expire on 17 August 2015. The proceeds from the sale of warrants of $26.2 million
was recorded as an addition to additional paid-in capital. The Call Spread Transaction has no
effect on the terms of the TTM Convertible Notes and reduces potential dilution by effectively
increasing the conversion price of the TTM Convertible Notes to $18.15 per share of TTM common
stock.
As of 31 December 2008, TTM had two outstanding standby letters of credit: a $1.0 million
standby letter of credit expiring 1 May 2009 related to the lease of one of its production
facilities and a $0.8 million standby letter of credit expiring 31 December 2009 associated
with its workers compensation insurance program.
On 15 January 2009, the TTM Group announced a plan to close its Redmond, Washington
facility and lay off approximately 370 employees at this site. In addition, the TTM Group laid
off about 140 employees at various other U.S. facilities. As a result, as of 31 December 2008
the TTM Group expected to record approximately $2.8 million in separation and other exit costs
related to this restructuring primarily in the first quarter of 2009. In addition to
transferring assets to other sites, the TTM Group also expected to sell some of the Redmond
property, plant and equipment. The plant closure and headcount reductions were primarily due
to the global economic downturn, which had weakened demand for commercial PCBs.
In connection with the PCG acquisition, the TTM Group is involved in various stages of
investigation and cleanup related to environmental remediation at two Connecticut sites and is
obligated to investigate a third Connecticut site. As of 31 December 2008, the TTM Group
estimated that it would incur remediation costs of $0.8 million to $1.3 million over the next
12 to 84 months thereafter related to these matters. In addition, the TTM Group has
obligations to the Connecticut DEP to make certain environmental asset improvements to the
waste water treatment systems in two Connecticut plants. These costs were estimated to be $0.7
million and were considered in the TTM Groups capital expenditure plan for 2009. Lastly, the
TTM Group was required to maintain a compliance management plan through July 2009 under a
compliance agreement with the U.S. EPA that it assumed from Tyco.
Based on the TTM Groups level of operations, it believed that cash generated from
operations, available cash and the proceeds from the issuance of Convertible Notes would be
adequate to meet its anticipated debt service, capital expenditures, and working capital needs
for the 12 months thereafter and beyond.
The TTM Groups principal liquidity needs for periods beyond the 12 months following
31 December 2008 are to meet debt service requirements as well as for other contractual
obligations as indicated in its contractual obligations table below and for capital purchases
under its annual capital expenditure plan.
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Contractual Obligations and Commitments
The following table provides information on contractual obligations of the TTM Group as
of 31 December 2008:
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Years |
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Debt obligations |
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$ |
175,000 |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
175,000 |
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Interest on debt obligations |
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36,969 |
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5,688 |
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11,375 |
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11,375 |
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8,531 |
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Operating leases |
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7,170 |
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3,312 |
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2,288 |
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509 |
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1,061 |
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Purchase obligations |
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2,761 |
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2,761 |
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Total contractual obligations |
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$ |
221,900 |
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$ |
11,761 |
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$ |
13,663 |
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$ |
11,884 |
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$ |
184,592 |
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FIN 48 unrecognised tax benefits of $0.1 million are not included in the table above as
the TTM Group is not sure when the amount will be paid. |
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Environmental liabilities of $0.9 million, not included in the table above, are accrued
and recorded as long-term liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet. |
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
The TTM Group does not currently have, or has it ever had, any relationships with
unconsolidated entities or financial partnerships, such as entities often referred to as
structured finance or special purpose entities, which would have been established for the
purpose of facilitating off-balance sheet arrangements or other contractually narrow or
limited purposes. In addition, the TTM Group does not engage in trading activities involving
non-exchange traded contracts. As a result, the TTM Group is not materially exposed to any
financing, liquidity, market, or credit risk that could arise if it had engaged in these
relationships.
Impact of Inflation
The TTM Group believes that its results of operations are not dependent upon moderate
changes in the inflation rate as it expects that it generally will be able to continue to pass
along component price increases to its customers.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In March 2008, the Financial Accounting Standards Board, or FASB, issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 161, Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging
Activities, an amendment of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133, (SFAS 161).
This statement is intended to improve transparency in financial reporting by requiring
enhanced disclosures of an entitys financial position, financial performance, and cash flow.
SFAS 161 applies to derivative instruments within the scope of Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards 133, Accounting for
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ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE TTM GROUP |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, (SFAS 133) as well as related hedged items,
bifurcated derivatives, and non-derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as hedging
instruments. Entities with instruments subject to SFAS 161 must provide more robust qualitative
disclosure and expanded quantitative disclosures. SFAS 161 is effective prospectively for financial
statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after 15 November 2008, with early
application permitted. The adoption of the provisions of SFAS 161 is not anticipated to materially
impact the TTM Groups consolidated financial position or results of operations.
In December 2007, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 141
(revised 2007), Business Combinations, (SFAS 141(R)). SFAS 141(R) changes the requirements for
an acquirers recognition and measurement of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed
in a business combination. SFAS 141(R) is effective for annual periods beginning after 15
December 2008 and should be applied prospectively for all business combinations entered into
after the date of adoption. The TTM Group expects that the impact of adopting SFAS 141(R) will
depend on future acquisitions.
In December 2007, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 160,
Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements an amendment of ARB No. 51,
(SFAS 160). SFAS 160 requires: (a) that noncontrolling (minority) interests be reported as a
component of shareholders equity; (b) that net income attributable to the parent and to the
noncontrolling interest be separately identified in the consolidated statement of operations; (c)
that changes in a parents ownership interest while the parent retains its controlling interest be
accounted for as equity transactions; (d) that any retained noncontrolling equity investment upon
the deconsolidation of a subsidiary be initially measured at fair value; and (e) that sufficient
disclosures are provided that clearly identify and distinguish between the interests of the parent
and the interests of the noncontrolling owners. SFAS 160 is effective for annual periods beginning
after 15 December 2008 and should be applied prospectively. However, the presentation and
disclosure requirements of the statement shall be applied retrospectively for all periods
presented. The adoption of the provisions of Statement No. 160 is not anticipated to materially
impact the TTM Groups consolidated financial position and results of operations.
In September 2006, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157,
Fair Value Measurements, (SFAS 157), which defines fair value, establishes a framework for
measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. Additionally, in
October 2008 the FASB issued FASB Staff Position SFAS 157-3, Determining the Fair Value of a
Financial Asset When the Market for That Asset is Not Active, (FSP SFAS 157-3) which clarifies
the application of SFAS 157 in a market that is not active. SFAS 157 applies under other
accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements and does not require
any new fair value measurements. The provisions of SFAS 157 were originally to be effective
beginning 1 January 2008 and FSP SFAS 157-3 is effective for the year ended 31 December 2008.
Subsequently, the FASB provided for a one-year deferral of the provisions of SFAS 157 for
non-financial assets and liabilities that are recognised or disclosed at fair value in the
consolidated financial statements on a non-recurring basis. The TTM Group implemented the
provisions SFAS 157 and FSP FAS 157-3 for financial assets and financial liabilities reported
or disclosed at fair value effective 1 January 2008 and 31 December 2008, respectively. As of
31 December 2008, the TTM Group was evaluating the impact of adopting the provisions of SFAS
157 for non-financial assets and liabilities that are recognised or disclosed on a
non-recurring basis.
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Disclosures Regarding Market Risk
Interest Rate Risk. The TTM Groups interest income is more sensitive to fluctuation in
the general level of U.S. interest rates than to changes in rates in other markets. Changes in
U.S. interest rates affect the interest earned on cash and cash equivalents. The TTM Groups
outstanding debt bears a fixed interest rate and therefore is not subject to the effects of
interest rate fluctuation.
Foreign Currency Exchange Risk. The TTM Group is subject to risks associated with
transactions that are denominated in currencies other than the U.S. Dollar, as well as the
effects of translating amounts denominated in a foreign currency to the U.S. Dollar as a
normal part of the reporting process. The TTM Groups Chinese operations utilize the Chinese
Yuan or RMB as the functional currency, which results in it recording a translation adjustment
that is included as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income within its statement
of stockholders equity. Net foreign currency transaction gains or losses on transactions
denominated in currencies other than the U.S. Dollar were $0.1 million loss, $0.1 million gain
and $0.1 million loss during the fiscal years ended
31 December 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The TTM Group currently does not utilize any
derivative instruments to hedge foreign currency risks.
(5) FINANCIAL REPORTS IN APPENDIX IX
The reports of KPMG LLP set out in Appendix IX to this Circular do not contain any
qualification. In addition, there were no extraordinary items, minority interests, dividend or
dividends per share during the periods covered in the reports and the term exceptional item
is not used in U.S. GAAP.
(6) UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF TTM AND THE PCB BUSINESS
Please refer to the section headed Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial
Statements in the U.S. Prospectus and mailed to you together with this Circular for the
unaudited pro forma financial statements and explanatory notes which present how the condensed
combined historical consolidated financial statements of TTM and the PCB Business would appear
had the PCB Sale been completed at earlier dates.
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APPENDIX XI
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REPORTS ON EARNINGS GUIDANCE
IN RELATION TO THE TTM GROUP |
The Earnings Guidance in the press release of TTM dated 4 February 2010 (U.S. time) is
repeated below and all references to $ in this Appendix XI refer to US$:
For the first quarter of 2010, TTM estimates revenue in a range from $132 million to
$140 million, GAAP earnings in a range from $0.06 to $0.11 per diluted share and non-GAAP
earnings in a range from $0.14 to $0.19 per diluted share. The forecast for the first quarter
does not include results from Meadville Holdings.
Basis of preparation
The Earnings Guidance has been prepared based on certain financial parameters and
estimates of TTM, details of which are set out below.
The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the Earnings Guidance are
consistent in all material respects with those adopted in the preparation of the consolidated
financial statements of TTM for the year ended 31 December 2009.
General Assumptions
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The principal general basis and assumptions underlying the Earnings Guidance are set out
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TTM will be able to continue in business as a going concern during the period from 1
January 2010 to 29 March 2010 covered by Earnings Guidance (Forecast Period); |
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TTMs unaudited financial position for the fourth quarter of 2009 as of 2 February
2010 has been used as the base starting position for the Earnings Guidance. The principal
accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the Earnings Guidance are consistent in all
material respects with those adopted by the TTM as set out in Note 2 (Summary of Significant
Accounting Polices) in the financial statements included in TTMs Form 8-K filed with the SEC
on 15 December 2009 and are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the
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the outcome of any litigation either threatened or arising in the future will
not have any material impact on TTM during the Forecast Period; |
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there will be no material changes in legislation, regulations, rules, fiscal or
economic conditions in the U.S. and other locations where TTM operates or intends to expand
operations (collectively referred to as operating regions) which adversely affect the
business of TTM; |
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there will be no significant inflation in the operating regions during the
Forecast Period; |
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there will be no material change in the bases or rates of taxation during the
Forecast Period; |
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TTM does not participate in any significant long-term contracts with suppliers, and
believes there are a number of potential suppliers for the raw materials it uses; |
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the market exchange rates for RMB will not differ materially from those
prevailing on 2 February 2010 (US$1= RMB6.82); |
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the labor supply in TTMs operating regions is abundant, which enables TTM to
recruit and retain an adequate work force at salaries not exceeding the prevailing level; |
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TTMs production and business operations will not be affected by interrupted supplies
of resources and equipment, labor disputes or any other reasons beyond the control of TTMs
management; |
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on 1 September 2009, TTM announced that it would close its Hayward, California
and Los Angeles, California facilities due to continued weak demand in North America for
commercial printed circuit boards and backplane products. The Los Angeles facility ceased
production in the fourth quarter 2009 and the Hayward facility is expected to cease operations
around the end of the first quarter 2010; |
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the Earnings Guidance has been prepared taking into account continued
involvement of TTMs management in the development of TTMs operations. It is assumed that TTM
will be able to retain its key management and personnel during the Forecast Period; |
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revenue was estimated utilizing prior quarter historical information, taking
into account current backlog, recent booking trends, and shipments during January 2010 and
adjusted based upon knowledge and experience of TTMs management in the industry; |
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there will be no impairment on TTMs property, plant and equipment, goodwill or
intangible assets during the Forecast Period; |
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expenses of a recurring nature (such as depreciation and building lease expense)
will remain comparable to that of the prior quarter, and there was no change in the expected
useful life of property, plant and equipment or intangible assets during the Forecast Period; |
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the labor expense component of both selling and general and administrative
expense remains generally stable from quarter to quarter; |
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TTMs management reflects in the Earnings Guidance that some expense items (such as
amortization of definite-lived intangibles and the non-cash interest expense TTM records on
the TTM Convertible Notes) are scheduled over the life of the underlying asset or liability
and change only slightly from one quarter to the next; |
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TTMs management does not expect that any extraordinary items will arise during the
Forecast Period; |
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REPORTS ON EARNINGS GUIDANCE
IN RELATION TO THE TTM GROUP |
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the Earnings Guidance does not incorporate Meadvilles expected results during the
Forecast Period because of uncertainty around the precise Completion Date. However,
transaction costs (ie, accounting & legal expenses) are included in the Earnings Guidance;
and |
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expected changes to the diluted share count are based on historical changes in shares and
anticipated restricted stock unit releases. Changes in TTMs stock price can also impact the
number of stock options that are included in the diluted share count. However, because of
the large base of issued shares and TTMs increased use of restricted stock units instead of
stock options in the last few years, stock price movements are unlikely to have a material
impact on diluted earnings per share estimates. |
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REPORTS ON EARNINGS GUIDANCE
IN RELATION TO THE TTM GROUP |
The following is the text of a report received from the financial adviser of TTM, UBS,
for the purpose of incorporation in this Circular.
The Board of Directors TTM
Technologies, Inc.
2630 South
Harbor Boulevard
Santa Ana,
California 92704
United
States of America
4 February 2010
Dear Sirs,
We refer to the forecast of the consolidated U.S. generally accepted accounting
principles revenue, GAAP earnings per diluted share and non-GAAP adjusted earnings per diluted
share attributable to the equity holders of TTM Technologies, Inc. (the Company) and its
subsidiaries (collectively referred to as the Group) for the quarter ending 29 March 2010
(the Earnings Guidance) as set forth in the press release filed on Form 8-K by the Company
with the Securities and Exchange Commission of the United States on 4 February 2010 (Earnings
Release) and repeated in the section headed Earnings Guidance in Appendix II of the circular
of Meadville Holdings Limited expected to be dated on or around 11 February 2010.
We understand that the Earnings Guidance has been prepared by the directors of the
Company based on a forecast of the consolidated results of the Group for the quarter ending 29
March 2010.
We have reviewed and discussed with you the bases and assumptions made by the directors
of the Company as set out in the Companys board memorandum upon which the Earnings Guidance
has been made. You have confirmed to us that all information relevant to the Earnings Guidance
has been disclosed to us. We have also considered the report dated 4 February, 2010 addressed
to yourselves from KPMG, Certified Public Accountants, Hong Kong, regarding the accounting
policies and calculations upon which the Earnings Guidance has been made.
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REPORTS ON EARNINGS GUIDANCE
IN RELATION TO THE TTM GROUP |
In connection with Rule 10 of the Hong Kong Code on Takeovers and Mergers, on the basis
of the bases and assumptions made by you, and the accounting policies and calculations adopted
by you and reported on by KPMG, Certified Public Accountants, Hong Kong, we are of the opinion
that the Earnings Guidance, for which you as directors of the Company are solely responsible,
has been made after due care and consideration by you.
Yours faithfully,
For and on behalf of
UBS AG, Hong Kong Branch
Matthew Hanning
Managing Director
Michael Ngai
Managing Director
Mo Yee Lam
Executive Director
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APPENDIX XI
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IN RELATION TO THE TTM GROUP |
The following is the text of a report received from the reporting accountants of TTM
for the purpose of the report, KPMG, Certified Public Accountants, Hong Kong, for the purpose
of incorporation in this Circular.
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KPMG
8th Floor
Princes Building
10 Chater Road
Central
Hong Kong |
The Board of Directors
TTM Technologies, Inc.
2630 South Harbor Boulevard
Santa Ana, California 92704
United States of America
4 February 2010
Dear Sirs
We have reviewed, in accordance with the Auditing Guideline 3.341 Accountants report on profit
forecasts issued by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the accounting
policies adopted and calculations made in arriving at the forecast of the consolidated U.S.
generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) revenue, GAAP earnings per diluted share and
non-GAAP earnings per diluted share of TTM Technologies, Inc (the Company) and its subsidiaries
(collectively referred to as the Group) for the quarterly period ending 29 March 2010 (the
Earnings Guidance), for which the directors of the Company are solely responsible, as referred to
in the joint announcement of TTM and TTM Hong Kong Limited dated 5 February 2010.
The Earnings Guidance has been prepared by the directors of the Company based on a forecast of the
consolidated results of the Group for the quarterly period ending 29 March 2010.
In our opinion, so far as the accounting policies and calculations are concerned, the Earnings
Guidance has been properly compiled in accordance with the bases and assumptions made by the
directors of the Company and is presented on a basis consistent in all material respects with the
accounting policies normally adopted by the Group in its published audited financial statements.
-XI-6-
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APPENDIX XI
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REPORTS ON EARNINGS GUIDANCE |
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IN RELATION TO THE TTM GROUP |
Save for any responsibility arising under or required by The Hong Kong Code on Takeovers and
Mergers (Takeovers Code) to any person as and to the extent there provided, to the fullest extent
permitted by law we do not assume any responsibility and will not accept any liability to any other
person for any loss suffered by any such other person as a result of, arising out of, or in
connection with this opinion or our statement, required by and given solely for the purposes of
complying with the Takeovers Code and the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on the Main
Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, consenting to its inclusion in the circular to be
jointly issued by Meadville Holdings Limited, the Company, TTM Hong Kong Limited and Top Mix
Investments Limited.
Yours faithfully,
KPMG
Certified Public Accountants
Hong Kong
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APPENDIX XII
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VALUATION REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
The following is the text of a report received from the independent property valuer
of Meadville, B.I. Appraisals Limited, for the purpose of incorporation in this Circular.
11 February 2010
The Directors
Meadville Holdings Limited
No. 4 Dai Shun Street
Tai Po Industrial Estate
Tai Po
New Territories
Hong Kong
Dear Sirs,
In accordance with the instructions from Meadville Holdings Limited (hereinafter referred
to as the Company) for us to value various properties (hereinafter referred to as the
Properties) that are held or leased by the Company and/or its subsidiaries (hereinafter
together referred to as the Group) in Hong Kong, and the Peoples Republic of China (the
PRC), Malaysia, India, Finland, the United Kingdom (U.K.) and the United States of America
(U.S.A.), we confirm that we have carried out inspections, made relevant enquiries and
obtained such further information as we consider necessary for the purpose of providing you
with our opinion of the market value of each of the Properties as at
30 November 2009 (hereinafter referred to as the Date of Valuation). It is our understanding that
this valuation document is to be used for public disclosure purpose.
This letter, forming part of our valuation report, identifies the properties being
valued, explains the basis and methodology of our valuations, and lists out the assumptions
and the title investigation we have made in the course of our valuations, as well as the
limiting conditions.
BASIS OF VALUATION
Our valuation of each of the Properties is our opinion of its market value which we would
define as intended to mean the estimated amount for which a property should exchange on
the date of valuation between a willing buyer and a willing seller in an arms-length
transaction after proper marketing wherein the parties had each acted knowledgeably, prudently
and without compulsion.
Our valuations have been prepared in accordance with The HKIS Valuation Standards on
Properties (1st Edition 2005) published by the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors and under
generally accepted valuation procedures and practices, which are in compliance with Chapter 5
of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited
and Practice Note 12 issued by The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited.
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We have valued the Properties on the basis that each of them is considered
individually. We have not allowed for any discount for the Properties to be sold to a single
party nor taken into account any effect on the values if the Properties are to be offered for
sale at the same time as a portfolio.
In valuing those properties in Hong Kong, the Government Leases of which have expired before
30 June 1997, we have taken into account the provisions contained in the New Territories Lease
(Extension) Ordinance that such lease has been extended without any additional payment of premium
until 30 June 2047 and that an annual rent equivalent to three per cent. of the ratable value of
each of such properties from time to time will be charged from the date of extension.
VALUATION METHODOLOGY
In arriving at our opinion of values of the properties in Group I and Property Nos. 10 to
12 in Group II, which are held and occupied by the Group in Hong Kong and in the PRC
respectively, we have adopted the Direct Comparison Method assuming such properties are
capable of being sold in existing state with the benefit of immediate vacant possession.
Comparison based on prices realized on actual sales of comparable properties is made.
Comparable properties of similar size, character and location are analyzed and carefully
weighted against all the respective advantages and disadvantages of these properties in order
to arrive at a fair comparison of value.
In valuing Property Nos. 4 to 9 in Group II, which are industrial complexes held and
occupied by the Group in the PRC, we, having considered the general and inherent
characteristics of these properties, have adopted the Depreciated Replacement Cost (DRC)
Method. The DRC Method is based on an estimate of the market value for the existing use of the
land in the property, and the costs to reproduce or replace in new condition the buildings and
structures being valued in accordance with current construction costs for similar buildings
and structures in the locality, with allowance for accrued depreciation as evidenced by
observed condition or obsolescence present, whether arising from physical, functional or
economic causes. The market value of the land of these properties have been determined from
market-based evidence by analyzing similar sales transactions or offerings of comparable
properties.
The properties in Group III, which are held under development by the Group in the PRC,
are valued in accordance with the latest development proposals provided to us and by adopting
the DRC Method mentioned above. We have assumed that all consents, approvals and licences from
relevant government authorities have been granted without onerous conditions or undue time
delay, which might affect their values. In addition, we have also taken into consideration the
construction costs that have already been expended and the outstanding construction costs that
will be expended to complete
the development to reflect the quality of the completed development.
It is a normal practice to provide, apart from the market value, an opinion on capital
value when completed for reference. The capital value when completed for each of these
properties represents our estimate of the value of such property assuming that it would have
been completed at the Date of Valuation.
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APPENDIX XII
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VALUATION REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
We need to state that our opinion of values of Property Nos. 4 to 9 in Group II and
the properties in Group III are not necessarily intended to represent the amount that might be
realized from disposal of the land or various buildings and structures in each of these
properties on piece meal basis in the open market.
The property in Group IV, which is held for future development by the Group in India and
the stage of construction of which is up to foundation works, we have adopted the Direct
Comparison Method assuming such property is capable of being sold in existing state with the
benefit of vacant possession and by making reference to comparable site transactions and land
prices as available in the relevant market. In forming our opinion of value, we have also
taken into consideration the construction costs that have already been expended.
The properties in Group V, which are leased or licensed by the Group in the PRC,
Malaysia, India, Finland, U.K. and U.S.A. are considered to have no commercial value due
mainly to the prohibition against assignment or sub-letting/sub-licensing or otherwise due to
the lack of substantial profit rents/licence fees.
VALUATION ASSUMPTIONS
Our valuation of each of the Properties has been made on the assumption that such
property is sold on the open market without the benefit of a deferred terms contract,
leaseback, joint venture, management agreement or any similar arrangement that would serve to
affect its value. In addition, no account has been taken of any option or right of pre-emption
concerning or effecting sales of the property interests and no forced sale situation in any
manner is assumed in our valuations.
No allowance has been made in our valuations for any charges, mortgages or amounts owing
on any of the properties valued nor for any expenses or taxation which may be incurred in
effecting sales of the Properties. Unless otherwise stated, it is assumed that the Properties
are free from encumbrances, restrictions and outgoings of an onerous nature that could affect
their values.
In the course of our valuations, we have neither verified nor taken into account any
potential tax liabilities for each of the Properties that would arise if such property were to
be sold at the amount our valuation. However, should the Properties be disposed of, the
potential tax liabilities arising, as advised by the Company, may include Stamp Duty (3.75% on
the transaction amount for Hong Kong properties and 0.05% on the transaction amount for the
PRC properties) and other PRC potential tax liabilities such as Profit Tax (25% on the profit
gained), Business Tax (5% on the transaction amount), Deed Tax (3% to 5% on the transaction
amount), Land Appreciation Tax (30% to 60% on the net appreciated amount), City Maintenance
and Construction Tax (1% on the amount of Appreciation Tax, Consumption Tax and Business Tax)
and education additional fee (3% on the
aggregate tax amount of Land Appreciation Tax and Business Tax). The potential tax
liabilities for the property in India may include Capital Gain Tax. Yet, unless and until
completion of disposal of the Properties, the amount of these potential tax liabilities would
not be quantifiable or crystallised. However, we have been advised by the Company that the
Properties are held for the purposes of operation and further business development of the
Group, not for sale or investment purposes. Accordingly, the likelihood of crystallising of
these potential tax liabilities is considered rather remote.
-XII-3-
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VALUATION REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
The Company further advises that the situation in relation to Property No. 16 which
is located in India and which was originally planned for constructing a plant is currently not
clear, as the Groups business development plan in India has been held in abeyance. Even if
this property in India were disposed of eventually, we consider that the potential tax
liabilities, if any, incurred thereof would not be significant, given that there is no
material difference in the value as of the Date of Valuation and the cost of acquisition of
such a property.
TITLE INVESTIGATION
We have caused land searches to be made at the Land Registry for those properties located
in Hong Kong. However, we have not scrutinized the original documents to ascertain ownership
or to verify any amendments that may not appear on the copies handed to us. All documents and
leases have been used for reference only.
Regarding those properties located in the PRC, we have been provided by the Group with
copies of title documents relating to these properties and copies of the legal opinions dated
22 January 2007 prepared by Grandall Legal Group (Shenzhen) and the legal opinion dated 14
January 2008 prepared by Grandall Legal Group (Shanghai) as supplemented by the legal opinion
dated 11 February 2010 prepared by Grandall Legal Group (Shenzhen), the Companys legal
advisers as to PRC laws (hereinafter collectively referred to as the PRC Legal Advisers)
regarding the title to and the interest of the Group in such properties.
Regarding Property No. 16 which is located in India, we have been provided by the Group
with copies of leases relating to this property and a copy of the legal opinion dated 11
February 2010 prepared by Nirmal Roy Sanjeevi, the Companys legal adviser as to Indian laws
(hereinafter together with the PRC Legal Advisers referred to as the Legal Advisers)
regarding the title to and the interest of the Group in such property.
We have not examined the original documents to verify the ownership and to ascertain the
existence of any amendments that may not appear on the copies handed to us. All documents have
been used for reference only. In the course of our valuations, we have relied on the advice
given by the Group and the Legal Advisers.
LIMITING CONDITIONS
We have inspected the exterior and, where possible, the interior of the Properties. In
the course of our inspections, we did not note any serious defects. However, no structural
survey has been made nor have any tests been carried out on any of the building services
provided in the Properties. We are, therefore, not able to report that the Properties are free
from rot, infestation or any other structural
defects.
We have not conducted detail on-site measurements to verify the site and floor areas of
the Properties but have assumed that the areas shown on the documents and site and floor plans
furnished to us are correct. Dimensions, measurements and areas included in the valuation
certificates attached are based on information contained in the documents provided to us by
the Group and are therefore approximations only.
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APPENDIX XII
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VALUATION REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
Moreover, we have not carried out any site investigations to determine or otherwise
the suitability of the ground conditions, the presence or otherwise of contamination and the
provision of or otherwise suitability for services etc. for any future development. Our
valuations are prepared on the assumption that these aspects are satisfactory and that no
extraordinary expenses or delays will be incurred in the event of any redevelopment.
We have relied to a considerable extent on the information provided by the Group and the
legal opinions of the Legal Advisers. We have accepted advice given to us on such matters as
planning approvals, statutory notices, easements, tenure, completion date of buildings,
particulars of occupancy, tenancy summary, site and floor areas and all other relevant matters
in the identification of the Properties in which the Group has valid interests.
We have had no reason to doubt the truth and accuracy of the information provided to us
by the Group and/or the Legal Advisers. We were also advised by the Group that no material
facts have been omitted from the information provided. We consider that we have been provided
with sufficient information to reach an informed view, and have no reason to suspect that any
material information has been withheld.
EXCHANGE RATES
Unless otherwise stated, all monetary amounts stated in our valuation report are in Hong
Kong dollars (HKD or HK$). The exchange rates adopted in our valuations are RMB 1 = HKD
1.1378, INR 1 = EURO 0.01429 and EURO 1 = HKD 11.68, which were approximately the prevailing
exchange rates as at the Date of Valuation. There has been no significant fluctuation in the
exchange rate between the Date of Valuation and the date of this report.
REMARKS
We hereby confirm that we have neither present nor prospective interests in the Group,
the Properties or the values reported herein.
Our valuations are summarized below and the valuation certificates are attached.
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Yours faithfully, |
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For and on behalf of |
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B.I. APPRAISALS LIMITED |
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William C. K. Sham |
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Registered Professional Surveyor (G.P.) |
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China Real Estate Appraiser |
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MRICS, MHKIS, MCIREA |
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Executive Director |
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Mr. William C. K. Sham is a qualified valuer on the approved List of Property Valuers for
Undertaking Valuation for Incorporation or Reference in Listing Particulars and Circulars and
Valuations in Connection with Takeovers and Mergers published by the Hong Kong Institute of
Surveyors. Mr. Sham has over 25 years experience in the valuation of properties in Hong Kong and
has over 10 years experience in the valuation of properties in the Peoples Republic of China and
the Asia Pacific regions. |
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APPENDIX XII
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VALUATION REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
SUMMARY OF VALUES
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Value |
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Market value |
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attributable |
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in existing |
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to the Group |
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state as at |
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Interest |
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as at |
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30 November |
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attributable |
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|
30 November |
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Property |
|
2009 |
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to the Group |
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|
2009 |
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(HK$) |
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(%) |
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(HK$) |
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|
|
|
Group I Properties held under a long lease and occupied by the Group in Hong Kong |
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1. No. 4 Dai Shun Street,
Tai Po Industrial Estate, Tai Po,
New Territories, Hong Kong |
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48,400,000 |
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|
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100.00 |
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|
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48,400,000 |
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2. No. 7 Dai Wang Street,
Tai Po Industrial Estate, Tai Po,
New Territories, Hong Kong |
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8,400,000 |
|
|
|
100.00 |
|
|
|
8,400,000 |
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3. Nos. 6-8 Dai Wang Street,
Tai Po Industrial Estate, Tai Po,
New Territories, Hong Kong |
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62,900,000 |
|
|
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93.71 |
|
|
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58,943,590 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Sub-total |
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119,700,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
115,743,590 |
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|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Group II Properties held and occupied by the Group in the PRC |
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|
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4. Lands and buildings in the industrial
complex of Dongguan Shengyi
Electronics Ltd., No.413 Guansui
Avenue, Wanjiang District, Dongguan
City, Guangdong Province, the PRC |
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80,800,000 |
|
|
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70.20 |
|
|
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56,721,600 |
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5. Lands and buildings in the industrial
complex of Dongguan Meadville
Circuits Limited, No. 238 Shanhu
Road, Niushan, Dongcheng District,
Dongguan City, Guangdong Province,
the PRC |
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338,000,000 |
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|
|
80.00 |
|
|
|
270,400,000 |
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APPENDIX XII
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VALUATION REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
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|
Value |
|
|
|
Market value |
|
|
|
|
|
|
attributable |
|
|
|
in existing |
|
|
|
|
|
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to the Group |
|
|
|
state as at |
|
|
Interest |
|
|
as at |
|
|
|
30 November |
|
|
attributable |
|
|
30 November |
|
Property |
|
2009 |
|
|
to the Group |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
(HK$) |
|
|
(%) |
|
|
(HK$) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6. Land and buildings in the industrial
complex of Shanghai Meadville
Electronics Co., Ltd., No. 200
Jiangtian East Road, Songjiang
Industrial Zone, Songjiang District,
Shanghai, the PRC |
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113,400,000 |
|
|
|
100.00 |
|
|
|
113,400,000 |
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7. Land and buildings in the industrial
complex of Shanghai Meadville
Science & Technology Co., Ltd.,
No. 185 Lianyang Road, Songjiang
Industrial Zone, Songjiang District,
Shanghai,the PRC |
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134,000,000 |
|
|
|
100.00 |
|
|
|
134,000,000 |
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8. Land and buildings in the industrial
complex of Shanghai Kaiser
Electronics Co., Ltd., No. 228
Jiangtian East Road, Songjiang
Industrial Zone, Songjiang District,
Shanghai, the PRC |
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53,800,000 |
|
|
|
100.00 |
|
|
|
53,800,000 |
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9. Land and buildings in the industrial
complex of ACP Electronics Co., Ltd.
located at No. 189 Jinfeng Road/No. 8
Jinzhuang Street, New District, Suzhou
City, Jiangsu Province, the PRC |
|
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252,400,000 |
|
|
|
80.00 |
|
|
|
201,920,000 |
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10. Room 2501 and Garage No. 6 at No. 2
Stair West, He An Lou, Fa Yuan Xin
Cun, Fucheng District, Dongguan City,
Guangdong Province, the PRC |
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250,000 |
|
|
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70.20 |
|
|
|
175,500 |
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11. Level 1 and Level 2 of Block 64, He
Shan Hua Yuan, New District, Suzhou
City, Jiangsu Province, the PRC |
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3,000,000 |
|
|
|
80.00 |
|
|
|
2,400,000 |
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12. 9 residential units in Min Le Yi Cun,
Songjiang District, Shanghai, the PRC |
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No commercial value |
|
|
100.00 |
|
|
No commercial value |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sub-total |
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975,650,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
832,817,100 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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APPENDIX XII
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VALUATION REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
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|
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|
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|
|
|
Value |
|
|
|
Market value |
|
|
|
|
|
|
attributable |
|
|
|
in existing |
|
|
|
|
|
|
to the Group |
|
|
|
state as at |
|
|
Interest |
|
|
as at |
|
|
|
30 November |
|
|
attributable |
|
|
30 November |
|
Property |
|
2009 |
|
|
to the Group |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
(HK$) |
|
|
(%) |
|
|
(HK$) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Group III Properties held under development by the Group in the PRC |
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|
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|
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13. Land and buildings in the industrial
complex of Guangzhou Meadville
Electronics Co., Ltd. at Lot No.
KXC-M2-2, Xinle Road / Guangpu
East Road, Science City, Guangzhou
Hi-tech Industrial Development Zone,
Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province,
the PRC |
|
|
548,900,000 |
|
|
|
100.00 |
|
|
|
548,900,000 |
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14. Land and buildings in the industrial
complex of Mica-AVA (Guangzhou)
Material Company Ltd. at Lot No.
KXC-M2-1, Kaitai Avenue / Xinle
Road, Science City, Guangzhou
Hi-tech Industrial Development Zone,
Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province,
the PRC |
|
|
125,500,000 |
|
|
|
93.71 |
|
|
|
117,606,050 |
|
15. Land and buildings in the industrial
complex of Dongguan Shengyi
Electronics Ltd., at (Tongsha)
Technology Industrial Park,
Dongcheng District, Dongguan City,
Guangdong Province, the PRC |
|
|
329,000,000 |
|
|
|
70.20 |
|
|
|
230,958,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sub-total |
|
|
1,003,400,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
897,464,050 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Group IV Property held for future development by the Group in India |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
16. A parcel of land located at Nokia
Telecom Special Economic Zone,
SIPCOT Industrial Park Phase-III,
Sriperumbudur, District
Kancheepuram, Chennai, India |
|
|
27,600,000 |
|
|
|
80.00 |
|
|
|
22,080,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sub-total |
|
|
27,600,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
22,080,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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-XII-8-
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APPENDIX XII
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VALUATION REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
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|
Value |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Market value |
|
|
|
|
|
|
attributable |
|
|
|
|
|
|
in existing |
|
|
|
|
|
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to the Group |
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state as at |
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Interest |
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as at |
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30 November |
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attributable |
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30 November |
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Property |
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2009 |
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to the Group |
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2009 |
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(HK$) |
|
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(%) |
|
|
(HK$) |
|
Group V Properties leased and occupied by the Group |
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PRC |
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17. |
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Unit 30A, Level 30, Block 7, Phase II,
Jin Xiu Jiang Nan, Baoan District,
Shenzhen City, Guangdong Province,
the PRC
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No commercial
value
|
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100.00 |
|
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No commercial
value
|
|
18. |
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The parcel of land in the dormitory
complex of Dongguan Shengyi
Electronics Ltd. together with the
access road adjacent thereto at
Wanjiang District, Dongguan City,
Guangdong Province, the PRC
|
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No commercial
value
|
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70.20 |
|
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No commercial
value
|
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19. |
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Levels 2 to 6 of Dormitory Building
Block B, at Yong Tai Cun, Jin Tai
Management Zone, Wanjiang District,
Dongguan City, Guangdong Province,
the PRC
|
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No commercial
value
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|
70.20 |
|
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No commercial
value
|
|
20. |
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|
No. A6-A7 Shang Ye Street, Jihe
North Road, Pai Lou, Wanjiang
District, Dongguan City, Guangdong
Province, the PRC
|
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No commercial
value
|
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|
|
100.00 |
|
|
No commercial
value
|
|
21. |
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|
Unit 201 Block A, No. 17 Street 2,
Phoenix Island, Phoenix City,
Guangyuandong Country Garden,
Xintang Town, Zengcheng City,
Guangdong Province, the PRC
|
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No commercial
value
|
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|
|
100.00 |
|
|
No commercial
value
|
|
22. |
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|
Room 1905, Level 19, Block A1, Jun
Sheng Xuan, Jun Jing Hua Yuan,
Zhongshan Da Dao, Tianhe District,
Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province,
the PRC
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No commercial
value
|
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|
100.00 |
|
|
No commercial
value
|
|
-XII-9-
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APPENDIX XII
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VALUATION REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
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Value |
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Market value |
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attributable |
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in existing |
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to the Group |
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state as at |
|
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Interest |
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as at |
|
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30 November |
|
|
attributable |
|
|
30 November |
|
Property |
|
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|
2009 |
|
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to the Group |
|
|
2009 |
|
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(HK$) |
|
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(%) |
|
|
(HK$) |
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23. |
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Room 6A, Block 1, Yu Hua Yuan,
Yushan Road, Gao Xin District,
Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province,
the PRC
|
|
No commercial
value
|
|
|
|
80.00 |
|
|
No commercial
value
|
|
24. |
|
|
|
Rooms A510, A511 and A513 on Level
5, Shanghai Caohejing Development
Zone, Ke Ji Chan Ye Building,
No. 900 Yishan Road, Xinxing
Technology Development Zone,
Caohejing, Shanghai, the PRC
|
|
No commercial
value
|
|
|
|
100.00 |
|
|
No commercial
value
|
|
25. |
|
|
|
Room 1405 on Level 14, No. 118
Xinling Road, Wai Gao Qiao Bao Shui
Qu, Shanghai, the PRC
|
|
No commercial
value
|
|
|
|
100.00 |
|
|
No commercial
value
|
|
26. |
|
|
|
Room 1606, No. 3 Lane 751, Lingling
Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai,
the PRC
|
|
No commercial
value
|
|
|
|
100.00 |
|
|
No commercial
value
|
|
27. |
|
|
|
Rooms 406 and 407, Block 6, No. 185
Jiangtian East Road, Songjiang
District, Shanghai, the PRC
|
|
No commercial
value
|
|
|
|
100.00 |
|
|
No commercial
value
|
|
28. |
|
|
|
Room 502, Block 6, No. 185 Jiangtian
East Road, Songjiang District,
Shanghai, the PRC
|
|
No commercial
value
|
|
|
|
100.00 |
|
|
No commercial
value
|
|
29. |
|
|
|
Rooms 505, 506 and 638, Block 6,
No. 185 Jiangtian East Road,
Songjiang District, Shanghai, the PRC
|
|
No commercial
value
|
|
|
|
100.00 |
|
|
No commercial
value
|
|
30. |
|
|
|
Rooms 511, 513, 515, 517, 519, 521,
523, 525, 527 and 529, Block 6,
No. 185 Jiangtian East Road,
Songjiang District, Shanghai, the PRC
|
|
No commercial
value
|
|
|
|
100.00 |
|
|
No commercial
value
|
|
31. |
|
|
|
Room 538, Block 6, No. 185 Jiangtian
East Road, Songjiang District,
Shanghai, the PRC
|
|
No commercial
value
|
|
|
|
100.00 |
|
|
No commercial
value
|
|
-XII-10-
|
|
|
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|
|
APPENDIX XII
|
|
VALUATION REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
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|
|
Value |
|
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|
Market value |
|
|
|
|
|
|
attributable |
|
|
|
|
|
|
in existing |
|
|
|
|
|
|
to the Group |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
state as at |
|
|
Interest |
|
|
as at |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
30 November |
|
|
attributable |
|
|
30 November |
|
Property |
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
to the Group |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(HK$) |
|
|
(%) |
|
|
(HK$) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
32. |
|
|
|
Rooms 512, 514 and 518, Block 6, No.
185 Jiangtian East Road, Songjiang
District, Shanghai, the PRC
|
|
No commercial
value
|
|
|
|
100.00 |
|
|
No commercial
value
|
|
33. |
|
|
|
Rooms 535 and 537, Block 6, No. 185
Jiangtian East Road, Songjiang
District, Shanghai, the PRC
|
|
No commercial
value
|
|
|
|
100.00 |
|
|
No commercial
value
|
|
34. |
|
|
|
Rooms 536, Block 6, No. 185
Jiangtian East Road, Songjiang
District, Shanghai, the PRC
|
|
No commercial
value
|
|
|
|
100.00 |
|
|
No commercial
value
|
|
35. |
|
|
|
Room 539, Block 6, No. 185 Jiangtian
East Road, Songjiang District,
Shanghai, the PRC
|
|
No commercial
value
|
|
|
|
100.00 |
|
|
No commercial
value
|
|
36. |
|
|
|
A 3-storey dormitory building at
No.259 Jiangtian East Road, Songjiang
District, Shanghai, the PRC
|
|
No commercial
value
|
|
|
|
100.00 |
|
|
No commercial
value
|
|
Malaysia |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
37. |
|
|
|
1-2-4, Lebuh Bukit Kecil, Kristal
Point II, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang,
Malaysia
|
|
No commercial
value
|
|
|
|
100.00 |
|
|
No commercial
value
|
|
India |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
38. |
|
|
|
2nd Floor, Old No. 319 New No. 4
Valluvar Kottam High Road,
Nungambakkam, Chennai, India
|
|
No commercial
value
|
|
|
|
80.00 |
|
|
No commercial
value
|
|
Finland |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
39. |
|
|
|
Plaza, 3rd Floor, Premises 309.45 and
309.46, Plaza, Vihonkatu 8,
24100 Salo, Finland
|
|
No commercial
value
|
|
|
|
80.00 |
|
|
No commercial
value
|
|
40. |
|
|
|
Plot No. 1, Block 17, Joensuunkatu 4,
Meriniitty (IV) District, Salo, Finland
|
|
No commercial
value
|
|
|
|
80.00 |
|
|
No commercial
value
|
|
-XII-11-
|
|
|
|
|
|
APPENDIX XII
|
|
VALUATION REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Value |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Market value |
|
|
|
|
|
|
attributable |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
in existing |
|
|
|
|
|
|
to the Group |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
state as at |
|
|
Interest |
|
|
as at |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
30 November |
|
|
attributable |
|
|
30 November |
|
Property |
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
to the Group |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(HK$) |
|
|
(%) |
|
|
(HK$) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
U.K. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
41. |
|
|
|
Suite 1, The Works, The Butts,
Chippenham, Wilshire, SN15 3JT, U.K.
|
|
No commercial
value
|
|
|
|
100.00 |
|
|
No commercial
value
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
U.S.A. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
42. |
|
|
|
479 Montague Expressway, Milpitas,
CA 95035, U.S.A.
|
|
No commercial
value
|
|
|
|
100.00 |
|
|
No commercial
value
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
43. |
|
|
|
Apartment No. 3307, 431 El Camino
Real #3307 Santa Clara CA
95050-4366 California, U.S.A.
|
|
No commercial
value
|
|
|
|
100.00 |
|
|
No commercial
value
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sub-total
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Grand Total
|
|
|
2,126,350,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,868,104,740 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-XII-12-
|
|
|
APPENDIX XII
|
|
VALUATION REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
Group I Properties held under a long lease and occupied by the Group in Hong Kong
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Market value in |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Particulars of |
|
existing state as at |
|
|
|
|
Property |
|
Description and tenure |
|
occupancy |
|
30 November 2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1. |
|
|
No. 4 Dai Shun
Street, Tai Po
Industrial Estate,
Tai Po, New Territories, Hong
Kong
Sub-section 5 of
Section E of Tai Po
Town Lot No. 1
and the Extension
thereto
|
|
The property is an industrial complex occupying
a site with a site area of approximately 4,645.20
sq.m. (50,001 sq.ft.).
The property, completed in about 1981,
comprises a 5-storey industrial building, which
accommodates workshop areas and ancillary
office spaces with car parking spaces and
loading/unloading bay provided in the property.
The gross floor area of the property is
approximately 10,178.07 sq.m. (109,557 sq.ft.).
Tai Po Town Lot No. 1 and the Extension
thereto is held by Hong Kong Science and
Technology Parks Corporation from Government
under New Grant No. 11250 for a term of 99
years less the last three days thereof
commencing from 1 July 1898, which has been
statutorily extended to expire on 30 June 2047.
|
|
The property is
occupied by the
Group for
production purpose. It is
leased to the
Group for a
term due to
expire on 27
June 2047 at an
annual rent of
an amount equal
to 3% of the
ratable value
from time to
time of the
land.
|
|
HK$48,400,000
(Value attributable to
the Group: HK$48,400,000) |
|
|
|
Notes: |
|
1) |
|
The registered owner of the property is Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation,
an independent third party. |
|
2) |
|
The property is subject to a Deed of Variation of Lease vide Memorial No. 07021402230669
dated 15 January 2007 in favour of OPC Manufacturing Limited. |
|
3) |
|
The property is currently held by OPC Manufacturing Limited by way of lease for a term due
to expire on 27 June 2047. It was acquired on 15 January 2007 at a consideration of
HK$25,000,000. |
|
4) |
|
We have been advised by the Company that OPC Manufacturing Limited is a wholly-owned
subsidiary of the Company. |
|
5) |
|
We have been further advised by the Company that the total cost of acquisition and cost
expended on the property was amounted to approximately HK$49,959,000. |
-XII-13-
|
|
|
APPENDIX XII
|
|
VALUATION REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Market value in |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Particulars of |
|
existing state as at |
|
|
|
|
Property |
|
Description and tenure |
|
occupancy |
|
30 November 2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2. |
|
|
No. 7 Dai Wang
Street, Tai Po
Industrial Estate,
Tai Po, New
Territories, Hong
Kong
Section C of
Subsection 3 of
Section F of Tai Po
Town Lot No. 1
and the Extension
thereto
|
|
The property is an industrial complex occupying
a site with a site area of approximately 3,435.59
sq.m. (36,981 sq.ft.).
The property, completed in about 1986,
comprises a 2-storey industrial building, which
accommodates workshop areas and ancillary
office spaces, and 1-storey boiler house
building. Car parking spaces and
loading/unloading bay are provided in the
property.
The gross floor area of the property is
approximately 1,753.51 sq.m. (18,875 sq.ft.).
Tai Po Town Lot No. 1 and the Extension
thereto is held by Hong Kong Science and
Technology Parks Corporation from Government
under New Grant No. 11250 for a term of 99
years less the last three days thereof
commencing from 1 July 1898, which has been
statutorily extended to expire on 30 June 2047.
|
|
The property is
occupied by the
Group for
production
purpose. It is
leased to the
Group for a
term due to
expire on 27
June 2047 at an
annual rent of
an amount equal
to 3% of the
ratable value
from time to
time of the
land.
|
|
HK$8,400,000
(Value attributable to
the Group:
HK$8,400,000) |
|
|
|
Notes: |
|
1) |
|
The registered owner of the property is Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation,
an independent third party. |
|
2) |
|
The property is subject to the following encumbrances: |
|
a) |
|
Lease vide Memorial No. TP562899 dated 27 February 1998 in favour of Mass Lam International
Limited (now known as OPC Manufacturing Limited); and |
|
|
b) |
|
Deed of Extension of Lease Term and Modifications vide Memorial No. TP565324 dated 27
February 1998 in favour of Mass Lam International Limited (now known as OPC Manufacturing Limited). |
3) |
|
The property is currently held by OPC Manufacturing Limited by way of lease for a term due
to expire on 27 June 2047. |
|
4) |
|
We have been advised by the Company that OPC Manufacturing Limited is a wholly-owned
subsidiary of the Company. |
-XII-14-
|
|
|
APPENDIX XII
|
|
VALUATION REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Market value in |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Particulars of |
|
existing state as at |
|
|
|
|
Property |
|
Description and tenure |
|
occupancy |
|
30 November 2009 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3. |
|
|
Nos. 6-8 Dai Wang
Street, Tai Po
Industrial Estate,
Tai Po, New
Territories, Hong
Kong
Sub-section 7 of
Section H of Tai
Po Town Lot No. 1
and the Extension
thereto
|
|
The property is an industrial complex occupying
a site with a site area of approximately
12,628.40 sq.m. (135,932 sq.ft.).
The property, completed in about 1985 with full
scale renovation works completed in about 2007,
comprises a 2-storey industrial building, which
accommodates workshop areas and ancillary
office spaces with car parking spaces and
loading/ unloading bay provided in the property.
The gross floor area of the property is
approximately 8,988.12 sq.m. (96,748 sq.ft.)
plus a roof area of 8,440.79 sq.m. (90,857
sq.ft.).
Tai Po Town Lot No. 1 and the Extension
thereto is held by Hong Kong Science and
Technology Parks Corporation from Government
under New Grant No. 11250 for a term of 99
years less the last three days thereof
commencing from 1 July 1898, which has been
statutorily extended to expire on 30 June 2047.
|
|
The property is
occupied by the
Group for
production
purpose. It is
leased to the
Group for a
term due to
expire on 27
June 2047 at an
annual rent an
amount equal to
3% of the
ratable value
from time to
time of the land.
|
|
HK$62,900,000
(Value attributable to
the Group:
HK$58,943,590) |
|
|
|
Notes: |
|
1) |
|
The registered owner of the property is Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation,
an independent third party. |
|
2) |
|
The property is subject to an Agreement for Lease vide Memorial No. 05042002130421 dated 31
March 2005 in favour of Mica-Ava (Far East) Industrial Limited for a premium of HK$32,500,000. |
|
3) |
|
The property is currently held by Mica-Ava (Far East) Industrial Limited by way of lease for
a term due to expire on 27 June 2047. |
|
4) |
|
We have been advised by the Company that Mica-Ava (Far East) Industrial Limited is a
93.71%-owned subsidiary of the Company. |
|
5) |
|
We have been further advised by the Company that the total costs of acquisition and
renovation works of the property was approximately HK$75,826,000. |
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Group II Properties held and occupied by the Group in the PRC
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Lands and
buildings in the
industrial complex
of Dongguan
Shengyi
Electronics Ltd.,
No. 413 Guansui
Avenue, Wanjiang
District, Dongguan
City, Guangdong
Province, the PRC
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The property comprises an industrial complex
occupying two neighbouring sites formed by
three parcels of land with a total site area of
approximately 39,294.95 sq.m. (422,971 sq.ft).
The industrial complex comprises a workshop
with ancillary office building, a number of
ancillary buildings and structures for dormitory,
canteen, warehouse, and other ancillary uses.
The buildings and structures were built in the
period between 1988 and 2004.
The total gross floor area of the property is
approximately 34,421.25 sq.m. (370,510 sq.ft.).
The land use rights for the two parcels of land
in the property have been granted for industrial
use for terms of 50 years (See Notes 1 to 2).
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The property is
occupied by the
Group for
production purpose.
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HK$80,800,000
(Value attributable to
the Group:
HK$56,721,600) |
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1) |
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Pursuant to the Certificate of State-owned Land Use (Dong Fu Guo Yong (1998)
Zi No. Te 60) issued by Dongguan Municipal Peoples Government in March 1998, the land use
right of a parcel of land in the property having a site area of 11,340.00 sq.m. has been
granted to Dongguan Shengyi Electronics Ltd. for industrial use for a term due to expire on 23
February 2048. |
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Pursuant to the Certificate of State-owned Land Use (Dong Fu Guo Yong
(1999) Zi No. Te 405) issued by Dongguan Municipal Peoples Government in August 1999, the land
use right of a parcel of land in the property having a site area of 9,715.00 sq.m. has been
granted to Dongguan Shengyi Electronics Ltd. for industrial use for a term due to expire on 17
December 2048. |
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Pursuant to the Agreement for Transfer of Land Use Rights dated 10 July 2001 and its
Supplementary Agreement dated 19 December 2002 entered into between (Dongguan
City Wanjiang District Foreign Economic Development Company) and Dongguan Shengyi Electronics
Ltd., the land use right of a parcel of land in the property having a site area of 18,239.95
sq.m. has been agreed to be transferred to Dongguan Shengyi Electronics Limited for a term to
be approved by the land bureau (no less than 50 years). |
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Pursuant to four sets of Certificate of Real Estate Ownership
C0192553 to C0192556
(Yue Fang Di Zheng Zi Nos. C0192553 to C0192556) issued by Guangdong Provincial Peoples
Government on 27 June 2001 and 4 July 2001, the ownership of 4 blocks of buildings in the
property having a total gross floor area of 17,232.20 sq.m. is vested in Dongguan Shengyi
Electronics Ltd. |
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Pursuant to another two sets of Certificate of Real Estate Ownership
C4264675 and
C4264676 (Yue Fang Di Zheng Zi Nos. C4264675 and C4264676) issued by Guangdong Provincial
Peoples Government on 15 September 2006, the ownership 2 blocks of buildings in the property having a total
gross floor area of 10,119.35 sq.m. is vested in Dongguan Shengyi Electronics Ltd. |
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6) |
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Pursuant to two sets of Certificate of Real Estate Ownership
C5236281 and C5236282
(Yue Fang Di Zheng Zi Nos. C5236281 and C5236282) issued by Guangdong Provincial Peoples
Government on 24 January 2007, the ownership of 2 blocks of buildings in the property having a
total gross floor area of 2,781.47 sq.m. is vested in Dongguan Shengyi Electronics Ltd. |
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7) |
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We have been advised by the Company that Dongguan Shengyi Electronics Ltd. is a 70.2%-owned
subsidiary of the Company. |
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The opinions of Grandall Legal Group (Shenzhen) dated 22 January 2007 and 11 February 2010
are summarized as follows: |
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a) |
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Dongguan Shengyi Electronics Ltd. is in possession of the legal title to the land use
rights of the two parcels of land held under Certificates of State-owned Land Use Dong Fu
Guo Yong (1998) Zi No. Te 60 and Dong Fu Guo Yong (1999) Zi No. Te 405 and is entitled to
use, transfer, lease and mortgage the land use rights of the said two parcels of land. |
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Dongguan Shengyi Electronics Ltd. is in possession of the legal title to the building
ownership to those buildings with certificates of real estate ownership granted and is
entitled to use, transfer, lease and mortgage or dispose by other legal way those
buildings. |
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The title documents regarding the above-mentioned land use rights and buildings are
lawful and valid; and are not rescinded or amended by the issuing authority. |
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There were no such planning and construction documents as construction works planning
permit, commencement permit, etc. for a building designated as domestic sewage treatment
station. According to Dongguan Shengyi Electronics Ltd., Dongguan Shengyi Electronics
Ltd. may rectify the construction planning procedures according to the relevant notice of
the Dongguan Municipal Government Application for the relevant real estate ownership
certificate. |
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Apart from the risk of relocation and demolition conducted by the government in case
of changes in urban planning, Dongguan Shengyi Electronics Ltd. may use the domestic
sewage treatment station in accordance with the permitted use before completion of the
rectifying procedures. |
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Regarding the said parcel of land with a site area of 18,239.95 sq.m., according to
the relevant PRC laws and regulations, Dongguan City Wanjiang District Foreign Economic
Development Company is not a proper authority to grant the land use right; hence,
Dongguan Shengyi Electronics Ltd., in order to obtain the land use right of the said
parcel of land, has to complete the land grant procedure by signing the land grant
contract with Dongguan Municipal State-owned Land Resources Bureau, to settle the land
grant premium in full and to process the land registration procedure. |
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Construction planning procedures regarding the two buildings, designated as Workshop
No. 2 and the Spare Parts Warehouse and Repair Workshop, erected on the said parcel of
land (mentioned in Note 3 above) have not been made. Dongguan Shengyi Electronics Ltd.
has to process the construction planning, obtain the relevant planning permit,
construction works planning permit, construction works commencement permit, construction
works completion permit, etc and complete the completion inspection procedures for these
two buildings after obtaining the land use right of the said parcel of land. |
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The property falls within the area the urban planning of which is subject to changes;
and expansion of factory premises in the area is subject to restrictions. Upon
implementation of the urban planning which leads to the case that the land in the
property cannot be used for industrial purpose, Dongguan Shengyi Electronics Ltd. may
relocate its production facilities to other area and such relocation will be compensated
if the land use rights of respective parcels of land in the property have been obtained
through proper procedures with land use rights certificates granted. |
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i) |
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As the area in which the property located has been zoned into commercial use under
the detail planning
control, there is the possibility for Dongguan Shengyi Electronics Ltd. to relocate
the industrial complex.
However, such detail planning is not the 5-year short term construction planning
and it is not able to predict and to confirm the timing of its actual
implementation. Currently, there is no plan for demolition and relocation of the
locality and no negotiation regarding relocation of the subject industrial complex
have been made. In fact, Dongguan Shengyi Electronics Ltd. may, based on the
relevant government encouraging policy in relocation, actively request for
relocating part or whole of the subject industrial complex thus obtaining the
compensation on land price difference or redevelop part or whole of the property
for commercialized property development project. |
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Upon implementation of demolition and relocation process, Dongguan Shengyi Electronics
Ltd. will be entitled for compensation by way of property exchange or by monetary payment
and for the subsidiary on relocation based on appraised market price for those portion of
property with land use rights certificate and certificates of real estate ownership.
Appropriate compensation will also be awarded to the subject if its business is
disrupted. According to the relevant laws and regulations, the compensation will be 80%
of the monthly profit assessed by the tax department for a time period of six months. |
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Regarding the property the land use rights certificate of which has not been obtained,
the buildings erected thereon may be considered as unauthorized structures and may have
the risk of demolition by the government without compensation. |
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The property is not subject to mortgage or other encumbrances. |
9) |
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In the valuation of this property, we have relied on the aforesaid opinions and have ascribed
no commercial value to the land mentioned in Note 3 above together with the buildings erected
thereon as well as the domestic sewage treatment station mentioned in Note 8 (d) above. |
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10) |
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The status of title and grant of major approvals, consents or licences in accordance with
the information provided
to us by the Group and the aforesaid legal opinion are as fo1lows: |
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Agreement for Transfer of Land Use Rights
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Yes |
Certificates of State-owned Land Use (part)
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Yes |
Planning Permits for Construction Land
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Yes |
Planning Permits for Construction Works
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Yes |
Commencement Permits for Construction Works (part)
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Yes |
Certificates of Real Estate Ownership (part)
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Yes |
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Lands and
buildings in the
industrial complex
of Dongguan
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The property comprises an industrial complex
occupying a site formed by two adjoining
parcels of land with a total site area of
approximately 122,891.37 sq.m. (1,322,803 sq.ft).
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The property is
occupied by the
Group for
production purpose.
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HK$338,000,000
(Value attributable to
the Group:
HK$270,400,000) |
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Meadville Circuits
Limited, No. 238
Shanhu Road,
Niushan,
Dongcheng
District, Dongguan
City, Guangdong
Province, the PRC
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The industrial complex comprises 3 workshop
buildings, an office building, 4 dormitory
buildings and a clubhouse composite building.
The buildings were built in about
2005 to 2009.
The total gross floor area of the property is
approximately 99,324.52 sq.m. (1,069,129
sq.ft.).
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The land use rights of the property have been
granted for industrial use for a term due to
expire on 29 December 2055. |
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Notes:
1) |
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Pursuant to two Certificates of State-owned Land Use 444 and 445 (Dong Fu Guo
Yong (2006) Nos. Te 444 and Te 445) both issued by Dongguan Municipal Peoples Government on 26
May 2006, the land use rights of the two parcels of land in the property having a total site area of
122,891.37 sq.m. have been granted to Dongguan Meadville Circuits Limited for industrial
use for a same term due to expire on 29 December 2055. |
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2) |
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Pursuant to five Certificates of Real Estate Ownership (Yue
Fang Di Zheng Zi Nos. C4952142 to C4952146) issued by Guangdong Provincial Peoples Government
on 18 October 2006, the ownership of 5 blocks of buildings in the property having a total gross floor area
of 76,695.18 sq.m.
is vested in Dongguan Meadville Circuits Limited. |
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3) |
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Pursuant to four Certificates of Real Estate Ownership
(Yue Fang Di Quan Zheng Guan Zi Nos. 0200033772 to 0200033775) issued by Dongguan Municipal
Property Administration Bureau registered on 26 June 2009, the ownership of 4 blocks of buildings in
the property having a total gross floor area of 22,629.34 sq.m. is vested in Dongguan Meadville Circuits Limited. |
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4) |
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We have been advised by the Company that Dongguan Meadville Circuits Limited is an 80%-owned
subsidiary of the Company. |
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5) |
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The opinions of Grandall Legal Group (Shenzhen) dated 22 January 2007 and 11 February 2010
are summarized as follows: |
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a) |
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Dongguan Meadville Circuits Limited is in possession of the legal title to the property and
is entitled to
use, transfer, lease and mortgage or other legal way to dispose the property. |
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b) |
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The title documents regarding the land use rights are lawful and valid; and are not
rescinded or amended by the issuing authority. |
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c) |
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The property is not subject to mortgage or other encumbrances. |
6) |
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The status of title and grant of major approvals, consents or licences in accordance with
the information provided to us by the
Group and the aforesaid legal opinion are as fo1lows: |
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Contracts for Grant of State-owned Land Use Rights
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Yes |
Certificates of State-owned Land Use
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Yes |
Planning Permit for Construction Land
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Yes |
Planning Permit for Construction Works
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Yes |
Commencement Permit for Construction Works
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Yes |
Completion Certificates
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Yes |
Certificates of Real Estate Ownership
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Yes |
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occupancy |
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Land and buildings in the
industrial complex of Shanghai Meadville
Electronics Co.,
Ltd., No. 200
Jiangtian East
Road, Songjiang
Industrial Zone,
Songjiang District,
Shanghai, the PRC
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The property comprises an
industrial complex occupying a site with a site area of
approximately 38,718.00 sq.m. (416,761 sq.ft).
The industrial complex comprises 12 blocks of 1
to 2-storey buildings and various ancillary
structures for workshop, offices, warehouse and
ancillary facilities uses. The buildings were built
in the period between 1998 and 2004.
The total gross floor area of the property is
approximately 20,746.00 sq.m. (223,310 sq.ft.).
The land use right of the property has been
granted for industrial use for a term from 8
February 1996 to 7 February 2046.
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The property is occupied by the Group for production
purpose.
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HK$113,400,000
(Value
attributable to the Group: HK$113,400,000) |
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Notes:
1) |
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Pursuant to the Certificate of Real Estate Ownership (Hu Fang Di Shi Zi
(1997) No. 100144) issued by Shanghai Housing and Land Administration Bureau on 13 May 1997,
the land use right of the
property having a site area of 38,718.00 sq.m. has been granted to Shanghai Meadville
Electronics Co., Ltd. for
industrial use for a term from 8 February 1996 to 7 February 2046. |
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2) |
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Pursuant to the Certificate of Real Estate Ownership (Hu Fang Di Song
Zi (2005) No. 002400) issued by Shanghai Housing and Land Resources Administration Bureau on 29
December 2004, the
ownership to the buildings in the property having a total gross floor area of 20,746.00 sq.m.,
is vested in Shanghai
Meadville Electronics Co., Ltd. |
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3) |
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We have been advised by the Company that Shanghai Meadville Electronics Co., Ltd. is a
wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. |
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4) |
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The opinions of Grandall Legal Group (Shenzhen) dated 22 January 2007 and 11 February 2010
are summarized as follows: |
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a) |
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Shanghai Meadville Electronics Co., Ltd. is in possession of the legal title to the
property and is entitled
to use, transfer, lease and mortgage or other legal way to dispose the property. |
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b) |
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The title documents regarding the property are lawful and valid; and are not rescinded or
amended by the
issuing authority. |
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c) |
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The property is not subject to mortgage or other encumbrances. |
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5) |
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The status of title and grant of major approvals, consents or licences in accordance
with the information provided to us by the Group and the aforesaid legal opinion are as
fo1lows: |
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Contract for Grant of State-owned Land Use Rights
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Yes |
Certificate of Real Estate Ownership
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Yes |
Planning Permit for Construction Land
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Yes |
Planning Permit for Construction Works
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Yes |
Commencement Permit for Construction Works
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Yes |
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Land and buildings
in the industrial
complex of
Shanghai Meadville Science &
Technology Co.,
Ltd., No. 185
Lianyang Road,
Songjiang
Industrial Zone,
Songjiang District,
Shanghai, the PRC
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The property comprises an industrial complex
occupying a site with a site area of
approximately 48,426.00 sq.m. (521,257 sq.ft).
The industrial complex comprises 12 blocks of 1
to 5-storey buildings for workshop, offices,
warehouse, dormitory and ancillary facilities
uses. The buildings were built in the period
between 2000 and 2005.
The total gross floor area of the property is
approximately 31,848.91 sq.m. (342,822 sq.ft.).
The land use right of the property has been
granted for industrial use for a term from 5
April 1999 to 7 April 2049.
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The property is
occupied by the
Group for
production purpose.
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HK$134,000,000
(Value attributable to
the Group: HK$134,000,000) |
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Notes:
1) |
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Pursuant to the Certificate of Real Estate Ownership (Hu Fang Di Song
Zi (2006) No. 031291) issued by Shanghai Housing and Land Resources Administration Bureau on 27
December 2006, the
ownership to the buildings in the property having a total gross floor area of 31,848.91
sq.m. is vested in Shanghai Meadville Science & Technology Co., Ltd. The land use right of
the property, having a site area of 48,426.00 sq.m., has been granted for industrial use
for a term from 5 April 1999 to 7 April 2049. |
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2) |
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We have been advised by the Company that Shanghai Meadville Science & Technology Co., Ltd.
is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. |
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3) |
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The opinion of Grandall Legal Group (Shenzhen) dated 22 January 2007 is summarized as follows: |
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a) |
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Shanghai Meadville Science & Technology Co., Ltd. is in possession of the legal title to
the property and
is entitled to use, transfer, lease and mortgage or other legal way to dispose the
property. |
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b) |
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The title documents regarding the property are lawful and valid; and are not rescinded or
amended by the issuing authority. |
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c) |
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The property is not subject to mortgage or other encumbrances. |
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4) |
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The status of title and grant of major approvals, consents or licences in accordance with
the information provided to us by the Group and the aforesaid legal opinion are as fo1lows: |
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Contract for Grant of State-owned Land Use Rights
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Yes |
Certificates of Real Estate Ownership
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Yes |
Planning Permit for Construction Land
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Yes |
Planning Permit for Construction Works
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Yes |
Commencement Permit for Construction Works
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Yes |
Completion Certificates
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Yes |
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Land and buildings
in the industrial
complex of
Shanghai Kaiser
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The property comprises an industrial complex
occupying a site with a site area of
approximately 12,561.00 sq.m. (135,207 sq.ft).
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The property is
occupied by the
Group for
production purpose.
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HK$53,800,000
(Value attributable to
the Group: HK$53,800,000) |
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Electronics Co.,
Ltd., No. 228
Jiangtian East
Road, Songjiang
Industrial Zone,
Songjiang District,
Shanghai, the PRC
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The industrial complex, developed in four
phases, comprises 1 block of 3-storey office
building (developed in two phases), 4 blocks of
adjoining workshop building of 1 to 3 storeys
and 1 block of 1-storey guardhouse. The
buildings were built in the period from 2004 to
2008.
The total gross floor area of the office and
workshop buildings is approximately 10,317.02
sq.m. (111,052 sq.ft.).
The land use right of the property has been
granted for industrial use for a term from 15
October 2001 to 14 October 2051.
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Notes:
1) |
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Pursuant to the Certificate of Real Estate Ownership
(Hu Fang Di Song
Zi (2006) No. 025061) issued by Shanghai Housing and Land Resources Administration Bureau on 28
September 2006, the ownership to two blocks of building, which has a gross floor area of
2,877.36 sq.m. erected on the subject parcel of land in the property, is vested in Shanghai
Kaiser Electronics Co., Ltd. The land use right of the land in the property having a site area
of 12,561.00 sq.m. has been granted for industrial use for a term from 15 October 2001 to 14
October 2051. |
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2) |
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Pursuant to the Certificate of Real Estate Ownership
(Hu Fang Di Song
Zi (2006) No. 029389) issued by Shanghai Housing and Land Resources Administration Bureau on 27
November 2006, the ownership to three blocks of building, which have a total gross floor area
of 4,811.04 sq.m. erected on the subject parcel of land in the property, is vested in Shanghai
Kaiser Electronics Co., Ltd. |
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3) |
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Pursuant to the Certificate of Real Estate Ownership
(Hu Fang Di Song
Zi (2007) No. 041206) issued by Shanghai Housing and Land Resources Administration Bureau on 25
December 2007, the ownership to four blocks of building, which has a gross floor area of
7,305.32 sq.m. erected on the subject parcel of land in the property, is vested in Shanghai
Kaiser Electronics Co., Ltd. |
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4) |
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We have been advised by the Company that Shanghai Kaiser Electronics Co., Ltd. is a
wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. |
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5) |
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It is our understanding that the Certificate of Real Estate Ownership mentioned in Note 3
above covers all Phase I to Phase III and superseded the Certificates of Real Estate Ownership
mentioned in Notes 1 and 2. |
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6) |
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Pursuant to the Planning Permit for Construction Works
(Hu Song Jian No.
2008 17080422F00867) dated 22 April 2008 issued by Planning Administration Bureau of
Songjiang District, Shanghai, the construction works for Phase IV of the property having a
gross floor area of 3,928.00 sq.m. were in compliance with the planning requirements and
were approved to be constructed. |
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7) |
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Pursuant to the Commencement Permit for Construction Works No. 310227200405091801 dated 21
May 2008 issued by Construction & Transportation Commission of Songjiang District, Shanghai,
the construction works for the Phase IV of the property having a gross floor area of 3,928.00
sq.m. were approved to commence. |
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8) |
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Pursuant to the Report on Completion Inspection of Construction Works dated 15 December 2009,
the construction works for Phase IV of the property having a gross floor area of 3,011.70
sq.m. have passed the inspection. |
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9) |
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Pursuant to the Certificate of Filing for Registration of Construction Works Completion No.
2010SJ0007 dated 13 January 2010 issued by Construction & Transportation Commission of
Songjiang District, Shanghai, the filing for registration of construction works completion for
the Phase IV of the property having a gross floor area of 3,928.00 sq.m. was approved. |
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In the course of our valuation, we have adopted a gross floor area of approximately
3,011.70 sq.m. for Phase IV
of the property. |
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11) |
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We have been further advised by the Company that application for the Certificate of Real
Estate Ownership to include Phase IV of the property is in process. |
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12) |
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The opinions of Grandall Legal Group (Shenzhen) dated 22 January 2007 and 11 February 2010
are summarized as follows: |
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a) |
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Shanghai Kaiser Electronics Co., Ltd. is in possession of the legal title to Phases I
to III of the property
and is entitled to use, transfer, lease and mortgage or other legal way to dispose
such property. |
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b) |
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Phases I to III of the property is not subject to transfer, mortgage, seizure or third
partys right. |
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c) |
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Regarding Phase IV of the property, Shanghai Kaiser Electronics Co., Ltd. has legally
obtained the Planning Permit for Construction Land Use, the Planning Permit for
Construction Works, the Commencement Permit for Construction Works and the inspection
approvals on fire control as well as planning compliance. Upon completion of the
inspection procedures for quality and environmental protection, etc, and obtaining the
Certificate of Real Estate Ownership from the relevant authorities, Shanghai Kaiser
Electronics Co., Ltd. can legally use, transfer, lease and mortgage the said property. |
13) |
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The status of title and grant of major approvals, consents or licences in accordance with
the information provided
to us by the Group and the aforesaid legal opinion are as fo1lows: |
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Contract for Grant of State-owned Land Use Rights
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Yes |
Certificate of Real Estate Ownership (Part)
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Yes |
Planning Permit for Construction Land
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Yes |
Planning Permit for Construction Works
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Yes |
Completion Certificate for Construction Works (Part)
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Yes |
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Land and buildings
in the industrial
complex of ACP
Electronics Co.,
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The property comprises an industrial complex
erected over a parcel of land with a site area of
approximately 104,950.73 sq.m. (1,129,690
sq.ft).
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The property is
occupied by the
Group for
production purpose.
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HK$252,400,000
(Value attributable to
the Group: HK$201,920,000) |
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Ltd. located at No.
189 Jinfeng
Road/No. 8
Jinzhuang Street,
New District,
Suzhou City,
Jiangsu Province,
the PRC
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The industrial complex comprises a 2-storey
workshop/office building, a 4-storey training
centre/staff quarters building and a 1-storey
guardhouse with a number of ancillary structures
for storage and bicycle parking uses. The
buildings and structures were built in the period
between 2000 and 2006.
The total gross floor area of the property is
approximately 34,281.59 sq.m. (369,007 sq.ft.).
The land use right of the property has been
granted for industrial use for a term due to
expire on 7 October 2048.
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Notes:
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Pursuant to the Certificate of State-owned Land Use (Su Xin Guo Yung (2000)
No. 2366) issued by Suzhou Municipal Peoples Government in October 2000, the land use right of
the property has
been granted to ACP Electronics Co., Ltd. for industrial use for a term due to expire on 7
October 2048. |
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2) |
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Pursuant to the Certificate of Building Ownership (Su Fang Quan Zheng Xin
Qu Zi No. 00005169) issued by Suzhou Municipal Property Administration Bureau on 3 November
2000, the
ownership of a building in the property with a total gross floor area of 27,006.51 sq.m. is
vested in ACP
Electronics Co., Ltd. |
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3) |
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Pursuant to the Certificate of Building Ownership (Su Fang Quan Zheng Xin
Qu Zi No. 00037267) issued by Suzhou Municipal Property Administration Bureau on 3 August 2005,
the ownership
of two buildings in the property with a total gross floor area of 7,275.08 sq.m. is vested in
ACP Electronics Co.,
Ltd. |
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4) |
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We have been advised by the Company that ACP Electronics Co., Ltd. is an 80%-owned
subsidiary of the Company. |
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5) |
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We have been further advised by the Company that the property was acquired on 30 November
2007 and the cost of acquisition and the costs expended on the property were approximately
HK$158,800,000 and HK$30,000,000 respectively. |
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6) |
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The opinion of Grandall Legal Group (Shanghai) dated 14 January 2008 is summarized as
follows: |
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a) |
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ACP Electronics Co., Ltd. is in possession of the legal title to the property and is
entitled to use, transfer,
lease and mortgage the property. |
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b) |
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The property is free from encumbrances. |
7) |
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The status of title and grant of major approvals, consents or licences in accordance with the
information provided by the Company and the aforesaid legal opinion are as fo1lows: |
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Certificate of State-owned Land Use
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Yes |
Planning Permit for Construction Works
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Yes |
Certificate of Building Ownership
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Yes |
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10. |
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Room 2501 and
Garage No. 6
at No. 2
Stair West,
He An Lou,
Fa Yuan
Xin Cun,
Fucheng
District,
Dongguan
City,
Guangdong
Province, the
PRC
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The property
comprises a
residential unit
together with a
garage within a
7-storey
residential
building completed in
about 1989.
The total gross
floor area of the
property is
approximately
103.62 sq.m. (1,115
sq.ft.).
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The property
is
occupied by
the Group
for
residential
and
bicycle
parking
purposes.
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HK$250,000
(Value
attributable
to the
Group:
HK$175,500) |
Notes:
1) |
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Pursuant to the Certificate for Real Estate Ownership (Yue Fang Di Zheng Zi
No. 2275680) issued by Guangdong Provincial Peoples Government, the ownership of the property
having a gross
floor area of 103.62 sq.m. is vested in Dongguan Shengyi Electronics Ltd. |
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2) |
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We have been advised by the Company that Dongguan Shengyi Electronics Ltd. is a 70.2%-owned
subsidiary of the Company. |
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3) |
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The opinion of Grandall Legal Group (Shenzhen) dated 22 January 2007 is summarized as follows: |
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a) |
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Dongguan Shengyi Electronics Ltd. is in possession of a proper legal title the property and
is entitled to
use, transfer, lease and mortgage or dispose by other legal way the property. |
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b) |
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The title documents regarding the property are lawful and valid; and are not rescinded or
amended by the
issuing authority. |
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c) |
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The property is not subject to mortgage or other encumbrances. |
4) |
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The status of title and grant of major approvals, consents or licences in accordance with
the information provided to us by the Group and the aforesaid legal opinion are as fo1lows: |
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Certificate of Real Estate Ownership
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Yes |
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11. |
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Level 1 and
Level 2 of
Block 64, He
Shan Hua
Yuan, New
District,
Suzhou
City,
Jiangsu
Province,
the PRC
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The property
comprises two
residential units
of a
4-storey residential
building within
a
large-scale
residential
development. The
subject
building was
completed in about
2002.
The
total gross floor
area of the property
is
approximately
298.60 sq.m. (3,214
sq.ft.).
The
land use rights of
the property have
been granted
for residential use
for a term due
to expire on
25 October 2064.
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The property
is
occupied by
the Group
for
dormitory use.
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HK$3,000,000
(Value
attributable
to the
Group:
HK$2,400,000) |
Notes;
1) |
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Pursuant to the Certificate of State-owned Land Use (Su Xin Guo Yung (2002)
No. 0010) issued by Suzhou Municipal Peoples Government in January 2002, the land use rights
of the property have
been granted to ACP Electronics Co., Ltd. for residential use for a term due to expire on 25
October 2064. |
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2) |
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Pursuant to the Certificate of Building Ownership (Su Fang Quan Zheng Xin
Qu Zi No. 00011133) issued by Suzhou Municipal Property Administration Bureau on 16 January
2002, the ownership
of the property with a total gross floor area of 298.60 sq.m. is vested in ACP Electronics
Co., Ltd. |
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3) |
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We have been advised by the Company that ACP Electronics Co., Ltd. is an 80%-owned
subsidiary of the Company. |
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4) |
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We have been further advised by the Company that the property was acquired on 30 November
2007 and that the cost of acquisition was approximately HK$2,700,000. |
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5) |
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The opinion of Grandall Legal Group (Shanghai) dated 14 January 2008 is summarized as follows: |
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a) |
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ACP Electronics Co., Ltd. is in possession of the legal title to the property and is
entitled to use, transfer,
lease and mortgage the property. |
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b) |
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The property is free from encumbrances. |
6) |
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The status of title and grant of major approvals, consents or licences in accordance with
the information provided by the Company and the aforesaid legal opinion are as fo1lows: |
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Certificate of State-owned Land Use
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Yes |
Certificate of Building Ownership
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Yes |
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9 residential
units in
Min Le Yi Cun
(See Note 1
below),
Songjiang
District,
Shanghai, the
PRC
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The property
comprises 9
residential
units within
7 blocks of 6-storey
residential
buildings
within Min Le Yi
Cun. The subject
buildings
were completed in
about 1998.
The total gross
floor area of the
property is
approximately
1,193.78 sq.m.
(12,850 sq.ft.).
The land use
rights of the land in
the property
have been
allocated for
residential use.
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The property
is
occupied by
the Group
for staff
quarters
purpose.
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No commercial
value (See
Note 5 below)
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Notes:
1) |
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The property includes Rooms 601 and 602 of No. 2 Min Le Yi Cun, 601 and 602 of No. 4 Min Le
Yi Cun, 601 of No. 13 Min Le Yi Cun, 601 of No. 14 Min Le Yi Cun, 601 of No. 19 Min Le Yi Cun,
601 of No. 40 Min Le Yi Cun and 601 of No. 41 Min Le Yi Cun. |
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2) |
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Pursuant to nine sets of Certificate of Real Estate Ownership (Hu Fang Di Song Zi (2003) No. 014529 to 014537) issued by Shanghai Housing and Land Resources
Administration Bureau
on 14 August 2003, the ownership to the property is vested in Shanghai Meadville Electronics
Co., Ltd. |
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3) |
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We have been advised by the Company that Shanghai Meadville Electronics Co., Ltd. is a
wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. |
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4) |
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The opinions of Grandall Legal Group (Shenzhen) dated 22 January 2007 and 11 February 2010
are summarized as follows: |
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a) |
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The land use rights of the property are obtained by way of administration appropriation. |
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b) |
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Shanghai Meadville Electronics Co., Ltd. is legally entitled to use the property. However,
Shanghai
Meadville Electronics Co., Ltd. should apply for the land use rights by way of grant from
relevant authority.
Shanghai Meadville Electronics Co., Ltd. cannot transfer/sub-lease, let, mortgage or
dispose by other way
the property before completing the relevant procedure for obtaining the land use rights
by way of grant. |
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c) |
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The property is not subject to mortgage or other encumbrances. |
5) |
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We have relied on the aforesaid legal opinion and ascribed no commercial value to the
property. However, for reference purpose, we are of the opinion that the market value of the
property as at the Date of Valuation would be HK$8,800,000 assuming the property could be
freely transferred. |
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6) |
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The status of title and grant of major approvals, consents or licences in accordance with
the information provided to us by the Group and the aforesaid legal opinion are as fo1lows: |
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Certificates of Real Estate Ownership
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Yes |
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Group III Properties held under development by the Group in the PRC
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13. |
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Land and
buildings
in the
industrial
complex of
Guangzhou
Meadville
Electronics
Co., Ltd.
at Lot No.
KXC-M2-2
at Xinle
Road /Guangpu
East Road,
Science City,
Guangzhou
Hi-tech
Industrial
Development
Zone,
Guangzhou
City,
Guangdong
Province, the
PRC
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The property
comprises an
industrial
complex
being erected
over a parcel of land
with a site
area of
approximately
89,932.00 sq.m.
(968,028
sq.ft.).
The property is
planned to be
developed into
an
industrial
complex in two phases
with a total
gross floor area
of approximately
149,636.00
sq.m. (1,610,682
sq.ft.). Upon
completion, the
industrial
complex will comprise
7 major blocks
of 3 to 6-storey
buildings for
workshop,
composite and
dormitory uses and
various
blocks of
ancillary buildings
and structures.
The construction
of Phase I comprising
a block of
3-storey
workshop/office
building, 1 block
of 6-storey
composite building, 3
blocks of
6-storey staff
quarters building and
3 blocks of
1-storey
ancillary buildings
for guardhouse,
storage and
dangerous goods
storage uses
have been
completed in about
2008, whereas
the
construction
works for Phase II
have not yet
been
implemented.
The total gross
floor area of the
Phase I is
approximately
147,451.60 sq.m.
(1,587,169
sq.ft.).
The land use
rights of the
property has
been granted
for industrial use
for a term due
to expire on
15 October 2056.
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Portions of
the Phase
I of the
property
is
occupied by
the Group
for
production
purpose and
the
remaining
portions with
a total
gross floor
area of
about
66,001.20
sq.m. are
pending for
fitting-out
works to
commence.
The property
is
expected to
be fully
developed
in about 2012.
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HK$548,900,000
(Value
attributable
to the
Group:
HK$548,900,000) |
Notes:
1) |
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Pursuant to the Contract for Grant of State-owned Land Use Rights entered into between
(Guangzhou Municipal State-owned Land Resources and Housing Administration Bureau) and
Guangzhou Meadville Electronics Co., Ltd. on 16 October 2006, the land use right of the
property having a site area of 89,932.00 sq.m. was been agreed to be granted to Guangzhou
Meadville Electronics Co., Ltd. at a consideration of RMB19,785,040 for industrial use for a
term of 50 years from 16 October 2006 to 15 October 2056. |
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2) |
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Pursuant to the Certificate of State-owned Land Use 06 (06 Guo Yong No. Yong
05000018), issued by Guangzhou Municipal Peoples Government on 30 November 2006, the land use
right of the land in the property having a site area of 89,932.00 sq.m. has been granted to
Guangzhou Meadville Electronics Co., Ltd. for industrial/ mining/storage uses for a term due to
expire on 15 October 2056. |
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3) |
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We have been advised by the Company that Guangzhou Meadville Electronics Co., Ltd. is a
wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. |
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4) |
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Pursuant to the letter dated 8 September 2006 issued by Planning State-owned Land
Development Bureau of Guangzhou Economic & Technological Development District, the major
planning requirements for the property include: |
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Development density
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: 35% to 60% |
Plot ratio
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: 0.8 to 2 |
Maximum building height
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: 20 metres |
Green area ratio
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: 20% to 30% |
Office & dormitory facilities
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: £ 10% of the site area |
Office gross floor area
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: £ 20% of the total gross floor area of the property |
Parking facilities
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: 1 parking space for every 1,000 sq.m. |
Total site area
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: 127,714 sq.m. |
5) |
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Pursuant to the approval letter dated 27 September 2006 issued by Planning State-owned Land
Development Bureau of Guangzhou Economic & Technological Development District, the planning
proposal for the subject site together with the site of Mica-AVA (Guangzhou) Material Company
Ltd. (See Valuation Certificate for Property No. 14) has been approved. Major parameters of the
said planning proposal are stated as follows: |
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Total site area
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: 127,714 sq.m. |
Total gross floor area
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: 169,736 sq.m. |
Development density
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: 51.2% |
Plot ratio
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: 1.32 |
Green area ratio
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: 22% |
Major buildings
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: a 3-storey workshop building (105,841 sq.m.) |
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a 1-storey workshop building (25,031 sq.m.) |
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three 6-storey composite buildings (22,341 sq.m.) |
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three 6-storey dormitory buildings (14,449 sq.m.) |
Car parking space
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: 171 bays |
Building height
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: 19.5 metres |
6) |
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Pursuant to two sets of Planning Permit for Construction Works (Sui Kai Gui Jian
No. 2006 309) and (Sui Kai Gui Jian No. [2006] 319) both dated 28 November 2006
issued by Planning State-owned Land Development Bureau of Guangzhou Economic &
Technological Development District, the construction works for the property were in
compliance with the planning requirements and were approved to be constructed. |
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7) |
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Pursuant to two Commencement Permits for Construction Works (Sui Gui Kai Shi
No. (2007)156) dated 24 April 2007 and (Sui Gui Kai Shi No. (2007)167) dated 10
May 2007 issued by Planning State-owned Land Development Bureau of Guangzhou Economic &
Technological Development District, the construction works for the workshop and the Phase I of
the staff quarters having a respective gross floor area of approximately 110,002 sq.m. and
25,926 sq.m. respectively were approved to commence. |
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8) |
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Pursuant to the Opinion Letter for Completion Inspection on Fire Control of the Construction
Works of Composite and Staff Quarters Buildings (Sui Gong Luo Xiao (Jian
Yin) Zi [2008] No. 0013) dated 30 June 2008 issued by (Guangzhou Municipal Police
Bureau Luogang Branch Bureau), the fire control of the Construction Works of Composite and
Staff Quarters Buildings passed the examination. |
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9) |
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Pursuant to the Opinion Letter for Completion Inspection on Fire Control of the Construction
Works of Workshop Building and etc. (Sui Gong Xiao (Jian Yin) Zi [2008] No.
1371) dated 7 November 2008 issued by (Guangzhou Municipal Police Bureau), the fire
control of the Construction Works of Workshop Building and etc. passed the examination. |
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10) |
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Pursuant to the Certificate for Planning Compliance Inspection of Construction Works
(Sui Kai Gui Yan Zheng No. [ 2008 ] 79) dated 13 July 2008 issued by Planning
State-owned Land Development Bureau of Guangzhou Economic & Technological Development
District, the construction works for the workshop
and guardhouse of the property with a total gross floor area of 110,051.60 sq.m. were in
compliance with the
planning requirements and passed the completion inspection. |
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11) |
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We have been advised that application for Certificate of Real Estate Ownership for Phase I
development is in
process. |
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12) |
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We have been further advised by the Company that the property was acquired on 15 October
2006 at a total cost of acquisition of approximately HK$23,000,000 and that the total budgeted
costs to develop the property is approximately HK$858,000,000, of which an amount of
approximately HK$456,000,000 has already been expended as at 30 November 2009. |
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13) |
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The capital value when completed of the property is approximately HK$923,900,000. |
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14) |
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The opinions of Grandall Legal Group (Shenzhen) dated 22 January 2007 and 11 February 2010
are summarized
as follows: |
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a) |
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Guangzhou Meadville Electronics Co., Ltd. is in possession of the legal title to the
land use rights of the land and is entitled to use at no extra land premium the land for
the term stated in the said land use certificate. |
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b) |
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The property is not subject to transfer, mortgage or seizure. |
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c) |
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Guangzhou Meadville Electronics Co., Ltd. upon completing the completion inspections
on fire control, quality, environmental safety and etc. and obtaining the Certifcate(s)
of Real Estate Ownership, can legally use, transfer, lease and mortgage the property. |
15) |
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The status of title and grant of major approvals, consents or licences in accordance with
the information provided
to us by the Company and the aforesaid legal opinion are as fo1lows: |
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Contract for Grant of State-owned Land Use Rights
|
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Yes |
Certificate of State-owned Land Use
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Yes |
Planning Permit for Construction Land Use
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Yes |
Planning Permit for Construction Works
|
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Yes |
Commencement Permit for Construction Works
|
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Yes |
Certificate for Planning Compliance Inspection of
Construction Works
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Yes |
Certificate of Real Estate Ownership
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No |
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occupancy |
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Land and
buildings
in the
industrial
complex of Mica-AVA
(Guangzhou)
Material
Company
Ltd. at Lot
No.
KXC-M2-1,
Kaitai
Avenue /Xinle
Road, Science
City,
Guangzhou
Hi-tech
Industrial
Development
Zone,
Guangzhou
City,
Guangdong
Province, the
PRC
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The property
comprises an
industrial
complex
being erected over a parcel of land
with a site
area of
approximately
37,782.00 sq.m.
(406,685
sq.ft.).
The industrial
complex comprises a
block of
1-storey workshop
building and various
blocks of
ancillary buildings
and structures for
pump house,
guardhouse and
storage uses.
The
buildings and
structures were built
in about
2008.
The total gross
floor area of the
property is
approximately
25,495.00 sq.m.
(274,428
sq.ft.).
The
land use right of the
property has
been granted
for industrial use
for a term due
to expire on
15 October 2056.
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The property,
except for
portions of
which with a
total gross floor area
of
approximately
11,573.00
sq.m. are
pending for
fitting-out
works to
commence, is
occupied by
the Group
for
production
purpose.
There has not
been any plan
to commence
the
fitting-out
works.
However, it
is expected
that the
property will
be fully
developed in
2014 at the
latest.
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HK$125,500,000
(Value
attributable
to the
Group: HK$117,606,050) |
Notes:
1) |
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Pursuant to the Contract for Grant of State-owned Land Use Rights entered into between
(Guangzhou Municipal State-owned Land Resources and Housing Administration Bureau) and
Mica-AVA (Guangzhou) Material Company Ltd. on 16 October 2006, the land use right of the
property having a site area of
37,782.00 sq.m. was agreed to be granted to Mica-AVA (Guangzhou) Material Company Ltd. at a
consideration
of RMB8,312,040 for industrial use for a term of 50 years from 16 October 2006 to 15 October
2056. |
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2) |
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Pursuant to the Certificate of State-owned Land Use 06 (06 Guo Yong No. Yong
05000017), issued by Guangzhou Municipal Peoples Government on 30 November 2006, the land use
right of the land in the
property having a site area of 37,782.00 sq.m. has been granted to Mica-AVA (Guangzhou)
Material Company Ltd.
for industrial/mining/storage uses for a term due to expire on 15 October 2056. |
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3) |
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We have been advised by the Company that Mica-AVA (Guangzhou) Material Company Ltd. is a
93.71%-owned subsidiary of the Company. |
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4) |
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Pursuant to the letter dated 8 September 2006 issued by Planning State-owned Development
Bureau of Guangzhou Economic & Technological Development District, the major planning
requirements for the property include: |
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Development density
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: 35% to 60% |
Plot ratio
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: 0.8 to 2 |
Maximum building height
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: 20 metres |
Green area ratio
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: 20% to 30% |
Office & dormitory facilities
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: £ 10% of the site area |
Office gross floor area
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: £ 20% of the total gross floor area of the property |
Parking facilities
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: 1 parking space for every 1,000 sq.m. |
5) |
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Pursuant to the approval letter dated 27 September 2006 issued by Planning State-owned Land
Development Bureau of Guangzhou Economic & Technological Development District, the planning
proposal for the subject site together with the site of Guangzhou Meadville Electronics Co.,
Ltd. (See Valuation Certificate for Property No. 13) has been approved. Major parameters of the
said planning proposal are stated as follows: |
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Total site area
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: 127,714 sq.m. |
Total gross floor area
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: 169,736 sq.m. |
Development density
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: 51.2% |
Plot ratio
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: 1.32 |
Green area ratio
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: 22% |
Major buildings
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: a 3-storey workshop building (105,841 sq.m.) |
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a 1-storey workshop building (25,031 sq.m.) |
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three 6-storey composite buildings (22,341 sq.m.) |
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three 6-storey dormitory buildings (14,449 sq.m.) |
Car parking space
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: 171 bays |
Building height
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: 19.5 metres |
6) |
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Pursuant to the Planning Permit for Construction Works (Sui Kai Gui Jian No.
2006 320) dated 28 November 2006 issued by Planning State-owned Land Development Bureau of
Guangzhou Economic & Technological Development District, the construction works for the
property were in compliance with the planning requirements and were approved to be constructed. |
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7) |
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Pursuant to the Commencement Permit for Construction Works (Sui Kai Gui Shi No.
(2007)132) dated 9 April 2007 issued by Planning State-owned Land Development Bureau of
Guangzhou Economic & Technological Development District, the construction works for the
property having a gross floor area of 23,967 sq.m. were approved to commence. |
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8) |
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Pursuant to the Certificate for Planning Compliance Inspection of Construction Works
(Sui Kai Gui Yan Zheng No. [ 2008 ] 78) dated 13 July 2008 issued by Planning
State-owned Land Development Bureau of Guangzhou Economic & Technological Development District,
the construction works of the property with a total gross floor area of 25,495 sq.m. were in
compliance with the planning requirements and passed the completion inspection. |
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9) |
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We have been advised that application for Certificate of Real Estate Ownership is in process. |
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10) |
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We have been further advised by the Company that the property was acquired on 15 October
2006 at a total cost of acquisition of approximately HK$10,000,000, and that the total budgeted
costs to develop the property is approximately HK$108,000,000, of which an amount of
approximately HK$84,000,000 has already been expended as at 30 November 2009. |
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11) |
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The capital value when completed of the property is approximately HK$135,000,000 |
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12) |
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The opinions of Grandall Legal Group (Shenzhen) dated 22 January 2007 and 11 February 2010
are summarized
as follows: |
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a) |
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Mica-AVA (Guangzhou) Material Company Ltd. is in possession of the legal title to the
land use rights of the land and is entitled to use at no extra land premium the land for
the term stated in the said land use certificate. |
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b) |
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The property is not subject to transfer, mortgage or seizure. |
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c) |
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There will not be any legal impediment in obtaining the Certificate(s) of Real Estate
Ownership for the
property. |
13) |
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The status of title and grant of major approvals, consents or licences in accordance with
the information provided
to us by the Company and the aforesaid legal opinion are as fo1lows: |
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Contract for Grant of State-owned Land Use Rights
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Yes |
Certificate of State-owned Land Use
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Yes |
Planning Permit for Construction Land Use
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Yes |
Planning Permit for Construction Works
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Yes |
Commencement Permit for Construction Works
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Yes |
Certificate for Planning Compliance Inspection of Construction Works
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Yes |
Certificate of Real Estate Ownership
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No |
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occupancy |
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15. |
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Land and
buildings
in the
industrial
complex of Dongguan
Shengyi
Electronics
Ltd., at
(Tongsha)
Technology
Industrial
Park,
Dongcheng
District,
Dongguan
City,
Guangdong
Province, the
PRC
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The property comprises an industrial
complex being erected over a site with a
site area of
approximately
181,027.00 sq.m.
(1,948,575
sq.ft.).
The industrial
complex, upon
completion, will
comprise a block
of 2-storey workshop
building,
two blocks of
6-storey dormitory
building, a
block of 3-storey
canteen and activity
building, a
block of 1-storey
guardhouse and
various
blocks of
structures for
ancillary uses.
The total gross
floor area of the
property is
approximately
123,894.00 sq.m.
(1,333,595
sq.ft.).
The land use
rights of the
property will be
granted for
industrial use for a
term of 50 years
from the date of
issuing of the
Certificate for
State-owned Land
Use.
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The property
is
currently
under
construction and is
expected to
be fully
developed
in about
2015.
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HK$329,000,000
(Value
attributable
to the
Group: HK$230,958,000) |
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Notes:
1) |
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Pursuant to the Contract for transfer of State-owned Land Use Rights entered into between
(Dongguan Municipal Dongcheng District Office) and Dongguan Shengyi Electronics Ltd. dated
6 July 2006, the land use rights of the property having a site area of 181,027.00 sq.m. has
been agreed to be transferred to Dongguan Shengyi Electronics Ltd. at a consideration of
RMB34,395,130, which is exclusive of the payment to be made to the land bureau. |
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2) |
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We have been advised by the Company that Dongguan Shengyi Electronics Ltd. is a 70.2%-owned
subsidiary of the Company. |
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3) |
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Pursuant to the Planning Permit for Construction Land Use dated 21 June 2007 issued by
Dongguan Municipal City Construction Planning Bureau, the proposed factory construction project
of Dongguan Shengyi Electronics Ltd. on the parcel of land having a site area of 181,027.00
sq.m. was in compliance with the planning requirement and were approved to be constructed. |
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4) |
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Pursuant to four Approval Letter for Grant of State-owned Land Use Rights all dated 30 June
2007 issued by Dongguan Municipal State-owned Land and Resources Bureau, four parcels of land
with a total site area of 148,902.91 sq.m. have been approved to be granted to Dongguan Shengyi
Electronics Ltd. for a term of 50 years for industrial use. |
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5) |
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We have been advised by the Company that relevant Contracts for Grant of State-owned Land
Use Rights regarding the four parcels of land mentioned in Note 3 above have been entered into
between Dongguan Shengyi Electronics Ltd. and Dongguan Municipal State-owned Land and Resources
Bureau and that most of the land premium for the grant of these parcels of land has been
settled. However, as the said four parcels of land are separated by two plots of land for two
planned access road, Dongguan Shengyi Electronics Ltd. is in the process of obtaining also
these two plots of land by way of grant from the authority so as unify the site. We have been
further advised by the Company that it is expected to obtained the Certificate(s) of
State-owned Land Use for the unified site in about March 2010. |
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6) |
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Pursuant to five sets of Planning Permit for Construction Works Nos. A2007274, A2007276 and
A2007277 to A2007279 dated 29 September 2007 issued by Dongguan Municipal City Construction
Planning Bureau, the construction works for a workshop building, a canteen & activity centre,
two dormitory buildings and a guardhouse of the property having a total gross floor area of
123,894.00 sq.m. were in compliance with the planning requirements and were approved to be
constructed. |
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7) |
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Pursuant to four sets of Commencement Permit for Construction Works Nos. 4419002008030501001,
4419002008030501101, 4419002008030501201 and 4419002008030501301, all dated 5 March 2008
issued by Dongguan Municipal Construction Bureau, the construction works of a workshop
building, a canteen & activity centre and two dormitory buildings having a total gross floor
area of 123,769.00 sq.m. were permitted to commence. |
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8) |
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Pursuant to the Opinion Letter for Completion Inspection on Fire Control Works for Workshop
Building, Canteen
& Activity Centre and Dormitory Building dated 23 December 2008 issued by
(Dongguan Municipal Police Fire Bureau), the fire control works for Workshop Building,
Canteen & Activity Centre and Dormitory Building passed the examination. |
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9) |
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We have been advised that application for Certificate of State-owned Land Use is in process. |
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10) |
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We have been further advised by the Company that the property was acquired on 6 July 2006
at a cost of approximately HK$56,000,000 and that the total budgeted costs to develop the
property is approximately HK$348,000,000, of which an amount of approximately HK$258,000,000
has already been expended as at 30 November 2009. |
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11) |
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The capital value when completed of the property is approximately HK$424,000,000. |
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12) |
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The opinion of Grandall Legal Group (Shenzhen) dated 11 February 2010 is summarized as
follows: |
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a) |
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As relevant Contracts for Grant of State-owned Land Use Rights have been entered into
between Dongguan Shengyi Electronics Ltd. and Dongguan Municipal State-owned Land and
Resources Bureau with land grant premium settled in part, there will not be any legal
impediment in obtaining the Certificate(s) of State-owned Land Use for the four parcels
of land. |
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b) |
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Upon completion of the approval procedure for the grant of land use rights in relation
to the two plots of land for the planned access roads, entering into a land grant
contract with land administration department in municipal or county peoples government
in accordance with the approval authority and procedure under the relevant law and
regulations, and settling in full the land grant premium contracted and the relevant
taxes and fees, there should not be any legal risk in obtaining the Certificate(s) of
State-owned Land Use for these two plots of land. |
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c) |
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Dongguan Shengyi Electronics Ltd. has legally obtained the Planning Permit for
Construction Land Use, approval from environmental authority of the Government, Planning
Permit for Construction Works, Commencement Permit for Construction Works and Compliance
Inspection on the fire control works for the construction works in the property. Upon
obtaining the Certificate(s) of Real Estate Ownership, Dongguan Shengyi Electronics Ltd.
will be legally entitled to use, transfer, lease and mortgage the property. |
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d) |
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It is noted that Commencement Permit for Construction Works for the guardhouse has not
been obtained. Certificate of Real Estate Ownership for the guardhouse will be obtained
after completing proper procedures for obtaining the relevant Commencement Permit for
Construction Works and inspection examinations. |
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VALUATION REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
13) |
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We have relied on the aforesaid legal opinion and prepared our valuation on the
following assumptions: |
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a) |
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The land use rights of the land in the property will be granted to Dongguan Shengyi
Electronics Ltd. for a term of 50 years for industrial use with all land grant premium
settled in full and relevant Certificate(s) of State-owned Land Use obtained |
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b) |
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Certificate of Real Estate Ownership for the buildings in the property will be
obtained. |
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c) |
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Dongguan Shengyi Electronics Ltd. is in possession of a proper legal title to the
property and is entitled to transfer the property with the residual term of its land use
rights at no extra land premium or other onerous payment payable to the government. |
14) |
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The status of title and grant of major approvals, consents or licences in accordance with
the information provided
to us by the Company and the aforesaid legal opinion are as fo1lows: |
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Contract for Transfer of State-owned Land Use Rights
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Yes |
Certificate of State-owned Land Use
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No |
Planning Permit for Construction Land Use
|
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Yes |
Planning Permit for Construction Works
|
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Yes |
Commencement Permit for Construction Works
|
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Yes |
Certificate of Real Estate Ownership
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No |
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Group IV Property held for future development by the Group in India
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Market value in |
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Particulars of |
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existing state as at |
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Property |
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Description and tenure |
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occupancy |
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30 November 2009 |
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16.
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A parcel of land
located at
Nokia Telecom Special
Economic Zone,
SIPCOT
Industrial
Park
Phase-III,
Sriperumbudur,
District
Kancheepuram,
Chennai, India
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The property
comprises a parcel of
land with a site area of
approximately
22,477.00 sq.m.
(241,942
sq.ft.).
It is planned to
be developed into an
industrial
complex with a
total gross floor
area of
approximately
36,260.00 sq.m.
(390,303
sq.ft.).
The property is
held under leasehold
by Aspocomp
Electronics India
Private Limited
for a term
of 33 years
commencing from 10
January 2007
with an option to
extend the term up to
97 years on
a nominal fee of Rs.1
(Rupee one).
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The property is
currently
vacant and subject to
construction
works with
1,152 piles
for
foundation
having been
erected.
Yet,
construction
activity of
the property
has been
held for
about 18
months.
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HK$27,600,000
(Value attributable to
the Group: HK$22,080,000) |
Notes:
1) |
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Pursuant to the Lease Deed dated 19 July 2005 executed between State Industries Promotion
Corporation of Tamil Nadu (SIPCOT) and Nokia India Private Limited (Nokia), SIPCOT has
granted to Nokia a lease in respect of the Nokia Special Economic Zone Facilities for a period
of 99 years. |
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2) |
|
Pursuant to the Sub-Lease Agreement dated 10 January 2007 entered into between Nokia and
Aspocomp Electronics India Private Limited, the property is granted to Aspcomp Electronics
India Private Limited for a period of 33 years commencing from the date of the Sub-Lease
Agreement with provision of extension of the lease up to 97 years on a nominal fee Rupee one. |
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3) |
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We have been advised by the Company that Aspocomp Electronics India Private Limited is an
80%-owned subsidiary of the Company. |
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4) |
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We have also been advised by the Company that the property was acquired on 30 November 2007
and that the cost of acquisition was approximately HK$27,600,000. There has not been any cost
expended on the property since its acquisition. |
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5) |
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We have been further advised by the Company that the situation in relation to the original
plan of constructing a plant on the property is currently not clear, as the Groups business
development plan in India has been held in abeyance. Even if the property were disposed of
eventually, we consider that the potential tax liabilities, if any, incurred thereof would not
be significant, given that there is no material difference in the value as of the Date of
Valuation and the cost of acquisition of the property. |
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6) |
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The opinion of Nirmal Roy Sanjeevi dated 11 February 2010 is summarized as follows: |
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a) |
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The Sub-Lease Agreement has been duly executed, registered and stamped in accordance with
law. |
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b) |
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The Sub-Lease between Nokia and Aspocomp Electronics India Private Limited is valid,
binding and enforceable on both parties. |
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c) |
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The lease term granted is proper under the local law and regulations. The right of
extension vested with Aspocomp Electronics India Private Limited is also valid. However
the same will be subject to the law in force at the time of extension. |
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d) |
|
The right of Aspocomp Electronics India Private Limited is to build and use premises
for the operation authorized under the Letter of Approval under the SEZ Act. |
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e) |
|
The right to mortgage of Aspocomp Electronics India Private Limited is limited to
mortgaging the improvements in the premises. |
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f) |
|
Aspocomp Electronics India Private Limited cannot dispose, transfer or assign the
property to party other than its affiliated companies. |
7) |
|
We have relied on the information provided by the Company and the aforesaid legal opinion and
prepared our valuation on the following assumptions: |
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a) |
|
Aspocomp Electronics India Private Limited is in possession of the legal title to the
leasehold interest in the property with all land grant premium and costs of
infrastructural works otherwise payable to Nokia having been settled in full; and |
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b) |
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The lease of the property will be extended up to 97 years from the date of the
Sub-Lease Agreement. |
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VALUATION REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
Group V Properties leased and occupied by the Group
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Market value in |
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Particulars of |
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existing state as at |
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Property |
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Description and tenure |
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occupancy |
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30 November 2009 |
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17.
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Unit 30A,
Level 30,
Block 7, Phase
II, Jin Xiu
Jiang Nan,
Baoan
District,
Shenzhen
City,
Guangdong
Province, the
PRC
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The property
comprises a
residential unit in
a 32-storey
residential building
completed in the
about 2006.
The gross floor
area of the property
is
approximately
108.69 sq.m. (1,170
sq.ft.).
The property is
leased to the Group
for a term
from 14 August
2009 to 13 August
2010 at a
rent of RMB3,200
per month.
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The property
is
occupied by
the Group
for
dormitory use.
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No commercial value |
Notes:
1) |
|
Pursuant to the Lease Agreement entered into between (Cai Guang Qing, the Lessor) and
Guangzhou Meadville Electronics Co., Ltd. (the Lessee) on 14 August 2009, the property with a
gross floor area of 108.69 sq.m. is leased to the Lessee at a monthly rent of RMB3,200 for a term of 1 year due to
expired on 13 August 2010. |
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2) |
|
We have been advised by the Company that Guangzhou Meadville Electronics Co., Ltd. is a
wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. |
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3) |
|
The opinion of Grandall Legal Group (Shenzhen) dated 11 February 2010 is summarized
as follows: |
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a) |
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The Lessor is entitled to lease the property. |
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b) |
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The said lease agreement is lawful and valid, legal binding to both parties and enforceable. |
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c) |
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There was no incident of breach of contract, nor has there been any other cause that lead
to or may lead to the early termination or rescission of the said lease agreement. |
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VALUATION REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
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Market value in |
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Particulars of |
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Property |
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Description and tenure |
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occupancy |
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30 November 2009 |
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18.
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The parcel of
land in
the dormitory
complex of
Dongguan
Shengyi
Electronics
Ltd.
together with
the access
road
adjacent
thereto at
Wanjiang
District,
Dongguan
City,
Guangdong
Province, the
PRC
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The property
comprises a parcel of
land with a
site area of
approximately 10 mu
or 6,666.70
sq.m. (71,760
sq.ft.) together with
the access
road adjacent
thereto having an
area of
approximately
3,617.00 sq.m.
(38,933 sq.ft.).
Currently
standing on the
subject parcel of
land are 3
blocks of 7-storey
dormitory buildings
and a block
of bathhouse, which
were completed
in about
1994.
The total gross
floor area of the
buildings
erected on the
property is
approximately
16,478.84 sq.m.
(177,378 sq.ft.)
The land is
leased to the Group
for a term of 60
years at a
current rent
calculated on the
basis of
RMB35,000 per mu
per annum, whereas
the access
road adjacent thereto
is leased to the
Group at an
annual rent of
RMB8,000 for a
term to be
terminated when it is
required by the
municipal or
Wanjiang District
government for
road
construction.
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The property
is
currently
occupied by
the Group
for
dormitory
and access
road/landscaping
uses.
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No commercial value |
Notes:
1) |
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Pursuant to the Lease Agreement entered into between
(Dongguan City Wanjiang District
Huangwuji Village Economic Cooperative, the Lessor) and Dongguan Shengyi Electronics Ltd. on
8 January 1993, the subject parcel of land is leased to Dongguan Shengyi Electronics Ltd. for a
term of 60 years for construction of dormitory buildings. The rental is paid annually on the
following basis: |
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an annual rent of RMB25,000 per mu for the period from 8 January 1993 to
31 December 1994; |
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an annual rent of RMB30,000 per mu for the period from
1 January 1995 to 31 December 2004; |
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an annual rent of RMB35,000 per mu
for the period from 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2014; |
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an annual rent of
RMB40,000 per mu for the period from 1 January 2015 to 31 December 2024; and |
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the then market rent from 2025 onwards subject to review for every 10-year
and a maximum of not more than 100% of the original rent. |
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Pursuant to the Lease Agreement entered into between the Lessor and the Lessee on 23
September 1999, the access road adjacent thereto the subject parcel of land is leased to the
Lessee at an annual rent of RMB8,000. |
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We have been advised by the Company that Dongguan Shengyi Electronics Ltd. is a 70.2%-owned
subsidiary of the Company. |
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The opinion of Grandall Legal Group (Shenzhen) dated 22 January 2007 is summarized as
follows: |
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The land in the property is collective owned land for construction usage. The grant,
lease, transfer, sub-lease and mortgage, etc. of the land use right of such land should
be approved by members of the collective economic community and the relevant government
authority. |
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The qualification of the subject, the subject land, the lease term of the said lease
agreements are not in compliance with the relevant regulations. Hence, there are legal defects in the
leasing of the property. |
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As policies have been implemented to regulate the transfer by way of leasing of
collective owned land for construction usage in Guangdong Province and in Dongguan City,
and Dongguan Shengyi Electronics Ltd. has paid rent in accordance with the lease
agreements, Dongguan Shengyi Electronics Ltd. can continue to use the land together with
the access road adjacent thereto except that there is the risk of compulsory demolition
and relocation arising from the change of land use planning. However, the procedures for
obtaining approvals from members of the collective economic community and the relevant
government authority should be completed so as to be in compliance with the relevant laws
and regulations. |
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Levels 2 to 6 of
Dormitory Building
Block B, at Yong
Tai Cun, Jin Tai
Management Zone,
Wanjiang District,
Dongguan City,
Guangdong
Province, the PRC
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The property comprises the whole of Levels 2 to
6 in a 6-storey dormitory building completed in
about 2000.
The total gross floor area of the property is
approximately 4,960.00 sq.m. (53,389 sq.ft.).
The property is leased to the Group for a term
of 2 years from 1 July 2009 to 30 June 2011 at
a rent of RMB68,175 per month, inclusive of
management fees.
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The property is
occupied by the
Group for
dormitory use.
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No commercial value |
Notes:
1) |
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Pursuant to the Lease Agreement entered into between (Dongguan Electronics Industry Company,
the Lessor) and Dongguan Shengyi Electronics Ltd. (the Lessee) on 1 July 2009, the property
is leased to the Lessee at a monthly rent of RMB68,175, inclusive of management fees, for a term
of 2 years from 1 July 2009 to 30 June 2011. |
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We have been advised by the Company that Dongguan Shengyi Electronics Ltd. is a 70.2%-owned
subsidiary of the Company. |
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The opinion of Grandall Legal Group (Shenzhen) dated 22 January 2007 is summarized
as follows: |
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The Lessor is the legal owner to the property and is entitled to lease
the property. |
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The said lease agreement is lawful and valid, legal binding to both
parties and enforceable. |
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There was no incident of breach of contract, nor has there been any other cause that lead
to or may lead to the early termination or rescission of the said lease agreement. |
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No. A6-A7 Shang
Ye Street, Jihe
North Road, Pai
Lou, Wanjiang
District, Dongguan
City, Guangdong
Province, the PRC
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The property comprises a 3-storey building
appeared to have been completed in the 1990s.
The saleable area of the property is
approximately 306.00 sq.m. (3,294 sq.ft.).
The property is leased to the Group for a term
of 5 years from 1 January 2009 to 31 December
2013 at a rent of RMB31,200 per annum.
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The property is
occupied by the
Group for
storage and
production
maintenance
uses.
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No commercial value |
Notes:
1) |
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Pursuant to the leasing contract entered into between (Du Run Qiu, the owner of the
property, Party A) and (Dongguan Bo Tu Electronics Technology Co., Ltd., Party
B), the property with a gross floor area of 306.00 sq.m. is leased to Party B for a term from
2 September 2008 to 31 December 2014 at a monthly rent of RMB2,600. The said contract states specifically that Party B can
sub-let to other party. |
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Pursuant to the Lease Agreement entered into between Dongguan Bo Tu Electronics Technology
Co., Ltd. (the Lessor) and Shanghai Kaiser Electronics Co., Ltd. (the Lessee) on 27 April
2009, the property with a gross floor area of 306.00 sq.m. is leased to the Lessee at an annual
rent of RMB31,200 for a term of 5 years due to expired on 31 December 2013. |
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We have been advised by the Company that Shanghai Kaiser Electronics Co., Ltd. is a
wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. |
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The opinion of Grandall Legal Group (Shenzhen) dated 11 February 2010 is summarized
as follows: |
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The Lessor is entitled to sub-let the property to other third party |
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The said lease agreement is valid, legal binding to both parties and enforceable. |
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There was no incident of breach of contract, nor has there been any other cause that lead to or may lead
to the early termination or rescission of the said lease agreement. |
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21. |
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Unit 201 Block A,
No. 17 Street 2,
Phoenix Island,
Phoenix City,
Guangyuandong
Country Garden,
Xintang Town,
Zengcheng City,
Guangdong
Province, the PRC
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The property comprises a residential unit in a
4-storey residential building completed in the
about 2004.
The gross floor area of the property is
approximately 207.90 sq.m. (2,238 sq.ft.).
The property is leased to the Group for a term
from 28 January 2009 to 27 January 2010 at a
rent of RMB12,400 per month.
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The property is
occupied by the
Group for
dormitory
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No commercial value
use. |
Notes:
1) |
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Pursuant to the Renewal Tenancy Agreement entered into between Zengcheng Country Garden
Phoenix City Hotel Company Ltd. (the Lessor) and Guangzhou Meadville Electronics Co., Ltd.
(the Lessee), the property with a gross floor area of 207.90 sq.m. is leased to the Lessee at
a monthly rent of RMB12,400 for a term of 1 year due to expire on 27 January 2010. |
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2) |
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We have been advised by the Company that Guangzhou Meadville Electronics Co., Ltd. is a
wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. |
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3) |
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The opinion of Grandall Legal Group (Shenzhen) dated 11 February 2010 is summarized
as follows: |
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a) |
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The Lessor is entitled to lease the property. |
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b) |
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The said lease agreement is valid, legal binding to both parties and enforceable. |
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c) |
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There was no incident of breach of contract, nor has there been any other cause that lead
to or may lead to the early termination or rescission of the said lease agreement. |
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22. |
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Room 1905, Level
19, Block A1, Jun
Sheng Xuan, Jun
Jing Hua Yuan,
Zhongshan Da Dao,
Tianhe District,
Guangzhou City,
Guangdong
Province, the PRC
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The property comprises a residential unit in a
24-storey residential building completed in
about 2008.
The gross floor area of the property is
approximately 83.98 sq.m. (904 sq.ft.).
The property is leased to the Group for a term
from 1 August 2009 to 31 July 2010 at a rent of
RMB3,338 per month.
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The property is
occupied by the
Group for
dormitory use.
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No commercial value |
Notes:
1) |
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Pursuant to the Renewal Tenancy Agreement entered into between (Lei Rui Ping, the
Lessor) and Guangzhou Meadville Electronics Co., Ltd. (the Lessee), the property with a
gross floor area of 83.98 sq.m. is leased to the Lessee at a monthly rent of RMB3,338 for a term of 1 year due to expire on 31
July 2010. |
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2) |
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We have been advised by the Company that Guangzhou Meadville Electronics Co., Ltd. is a
wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. |
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3) |
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The opinion of Grandall Legal Group (Shenzhen) dated 11 February 2010 is summarized
as follows: |
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a) |
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The Lessor is entitled to lease the property. |
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b) |
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The said lease agreement is valid, legal binding to both parties and enforceable. |
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c) |
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There was no incident of breach of contract, nor has there been any other cause that lead
to or may lead to the early termination or rescission of the said lease agreement. |
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23. |
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Room 6A, Block 1,
Yu Hua Yuan,
Yushan Road, Gao
Xin District,
Suzhou City,
Jiangsu Province,
the PRC
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The property comprises a residential unit within
a 6-storey residential building completed in
about 1997.
The gross floor area of the property is
approximately 93.33 sq.m. (1,005 sq.ft.).
The property is leased to the Group for a term
from 1 December 2009 to 30 November 2011 at
a rent of RMB3,500 per month.
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The property is
occupied by the
Group for
dormitory use.
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No commercial value |
Notes:
1) |
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Pursuant to the Lease Agreement entered into between (Cheng Lan, the Lessor) and ACP
Electronics Co., Ltd. (the Lessee), the property with a gross floor area of 93.33 sq.m. is
leased to the Lessee at a monthly rent of RMB3,500 for a term of 2 years due to expire on 30 November 2011. |
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We have been advised by the Company that ACP Electronics Co., Ltd. is a 80%-owned subsidiary of
the Company. |
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3) |
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The opinion of Grandall Legal Group (Shenzhen) dated 11 February 2010 is summarized
as follows: |
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a) |
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The Lessor is entitled to lease the property. |
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b) |
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The said lease agreement is valid, legal binding to both parties and enforceable. |
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c) |
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There was no incident of breach of contract, nor has there been any other cause that lead to or
may lead to the early termination or rescission of the said lease agreement. |
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occupancy |
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24. |
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Rooms A510, A511
and A513 on Level
5, Shanghai
Caohejing
Development Zone,
Ke Ji Chan Ye
Building, No. 900
Yishan Road,
Xinxing
Technology
Development Zone,
Caohejing,
Shanghai, the PRC
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The property comprises three adjoining office
units within a high-rise office building
completed in about 2001.
The gross floor area of the property is
approximately 372.41 sq.m. (4,009 sq.ft.).
The property is leased to the Group for a term
of 1 year from 16 July 2009 to 15 July 2010 at
a rent of RMB28,319 per month, exclusive of
management fees.
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The property is
occupied by the
Group for
research and
development
use.
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No commercial value |
Notes:
1) |
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Pursuant to the Lease Agreement entered into between (Shanghai Hi-tech Park
United Development Co., Ltd., the Lessor) and (Meadville Innovations (Shanghai)
Co., Ltd., the Lessee), the property is leased to the Lessee at a monthly rent of RMB28,319
exclusive of management fees for a term of 1year from 16 July 2009 to 15 July 2010. |
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2) |
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We have been advised by the Company that Meadville Innovations (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. is a
wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company; and that the Lessor is an independent third party. |
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3) |
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The opinion of Grandall Legal Group (Shenzhen) dated 22 January 2007 is summarized
as follows: |
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a) |
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The Lessor is the legal owner to the property and is entitled to lease the
property. |
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b) |
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The said lease agreement is lawful and valid, legal binding to both parties and
enforceable. |
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c) |
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There was no incident of breach of contract, nor has there been any other cause that lead to or
may lead to the early termination or rescission of the said lease agreement. |
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Room 1405 on
Level 14, No. 118
Xinling Road, Wai
Gao Qiao Bao Shui
Qu, Shanghai, the
PRC
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The property comprises an office unit within a
high-rise office building completed in about
1996.
The gross floor area of the property is
approximately 93.00 sq.m. (1,001sq.ft.).
The property is leased to the Group for a term
of 1 year from 1 October 2009 to 30 September
2010 at a rent of RMB32,316 per annum.
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The property is
occupied by the
Group for office
use.
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No commercial value |
Notes:
1) |
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Pursuant to the Lease Contract entered into between (Shanghai Commercial
Investment (Group) Co., Ltd., the Lessor) and Meadville International Trading (Shanghai) Co.,
Ltd. (the Lessee) on 30 September 2009, the property is leased to the Lessee at an annual rent of
RMB32,316 for a term of 1 year from 1 October 2009 to 30 September 2010. |
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We have been advised by the Company that Meadville International Trading (Shanghai) Co.,
Ltd. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company; and that the Lessor is an independent third
party. |
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3) |
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The opinion of Grandall Legal Group (Shenzhen) dated 22 January 2007 is summarized
as follows: |
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a) |
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The Lessor is the legal owner to the property and is entitled to lease the
property. |
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b) |
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The said lease agreement is lawful and valid, legal binding to both parties and
enforceable. |
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c) |
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There was no incident of breach of contract, nor has there been any other cause that lead to or
may lead to the early termination or rescission of the said lease agreement. |
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Room 1606, No. 3
Lane 751, Lingling
Road, Xuhui
District, Shanghai,
the PRC
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The property comprises a residential unit within
a 33-storey residential building completed in
about 2008.
The gross floor area of the property is
approximately 65.53 sq.m. (705 sq.ft.).
The property is leased to the Group for a term
from 5 January 2009 to 4 January 2010 at a rent
of RMB5,000 per month.
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The property is
occupied by the
Group for
dormitory use.
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No commercial value |
Notes:
1) |
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Pursuant to the Lease Agreement entered into between (Pan Li, the Lessor) and Meadville
International Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (the Lessee), the property with a gross floor area
of 65.53 sq.m. is leased to the Lessee at a monthly rent of RMB5,000 for a term of 1 year due to expire on 4 January 2010. |
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We have been advised by the Company that Meadville International Trading (Shanghai) Co.,
Ltd. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. |
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3) |
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We have been further advised by the Company that the said tenancy has not been renewed upon
expiry. |
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4) |
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The opinion of Grandall Legal Group (Shenzhen) dated 11 February 2010 is summarized
as follows: |
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The Lessor is entitled to lease the property. |
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The said lease agreement has not been renewed as at 11 February 2010. |
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Rooms 406 and
407, Block 6, No.
185 Jiangtian East
Road, Songjiang
District, Shanghai,
the PRC
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The property comprises two dormitory units
within a 6-storey dormitory building completed
in about 2006.
The total saleable area of the property is
approximately 62.60 sq.m.
(674 sq.ft.).
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The property is
occupied by the
Group for
dormitory use.
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No commercial value |
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The property is leased to the Group for a term
of 1 year from 22 May 2009 to 21 May 2010 at
a rent of RMB2,800 per month, exclusive of
management fees. |
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Notes:
1) |
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Pursuant to the Lease Agreement entered into between (Shanghai Hongbang Chemical
Industry Co., Ltd., the Lessor) and Shanghai Kaiser Electronics Co., Ltd. (the Lessee), the
property is leased to the Lessee at a monthly rent of RMB2,800 exclusive of management fees for a term of 1 year
due to expire on 21 May 2010. |
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2) |
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We have been advised by the Company that Shanghai Kaiser Electronics Co., Ltd. is a
wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. |
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3) |
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The opinion of Grandall Legal Group (Shenzhen) dated 11 February 2010 is summarized
as follows: |
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a) |
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The Lessor is entitled to lease the property. |
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b) |
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The said lease
agreement is valid, legal binding to both parties and enforceable. |
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c) |
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There was no incident of breach of contract, nor has there been any other cause that lead
to or may lead
to the early termination or rescission of the said lease agreement. |
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28.
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Room 502, Block
6, No. 185
Jiangtian East
Road, Songjiang
District, Shanghai,
the PRC
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The property comprises one dormitory unit
within a 6-storey dormitory building completed
in about 2006.
The saleabe area of the property is
approximately 31.30 sq.m. (337 sq.ft.).
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The property is
occupied by the
Group for
dormitory use.
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No commercial value |
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The property is leased to the Group for a term
of 1 year from 9 April 2009 to 8 April 2010 at a
rent of RMB1,400 per month, exclusive of
management fees. |
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Notes:
1) |
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Pursuant to the Lease Agreement entered into between
(Shanghai Hongbang Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., the Lessor) and Shanghai Kaiser
Electronics Co., Ltd. (the Lessee), the property is leased
to the Lessee at a monthly rent of RMB1,400 exclusive of management fees for
a term of 1 year due to expire on
8 April 2010. |
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2) |
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We have been advised by the Company that Shanghai Kaiser
Electronics Co., Ltd. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. |
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3) |
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The opinion of Grandall Legal Group (Shenzhen) dated 11 February
2010 is summarized as follows: |
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a) |
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The Lessor is entitled to lease the property. |
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b) |
|
The said lease agreement is valid, legal binding to both parties and
enforceable. |
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c) |
|
There was no incident of breach of contract, nor has there been any other
cause that lead to or may lead
to the early termination or rescission of the said lease agreement. |
-XII-55-
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VALUATION REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
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Market value in |
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existing state as at |
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Description and tenure |
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occupancy |
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30 November 2009 |
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29.
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Rooms 505, 506
and 638, Block 6,
No. 185 Jiangtian
East Road,
Songjiang District,
Shanghai, the PRC
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The property comprises three dormitory units
within a 6-storey dormitory building completed
in about 2006.
The total saleable area of the property is
approximately 94.20 sq.m. (1,046 sq.ft.).
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The property is
occupied by the
Group for
dormitory use.
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No commercial value |
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The property is leased to the Group for a term
of 1 year from 30 May 2009 to 29 May 2010 at
a rent of RMB4,200 per month, exclusive of
management fees. |
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Notes:
1) |
|
Pursuant to the Lease Agreement entered into between (Shanghai Hongbang Chemical
Industry Co., Ltd., the Lessor) and Shanghai Meadville Electronics Co., Ltd. (the Lessee),
the property is
leased to the Lessee at a monthly rent of RMB4,200 exclusive of management fees for a term of
1 year due to
expire on 29 May 2010. |
|
2) |
|
We have been advised by the Company that Shanghai Meadville Electronics Co., Ltd. is a
wholly-owned
subsidiary of the Company. |
|
3) |
|
The opinion of Grandall Legal Group (Shenzhen) 11 February 2010 is summarized as follows: |
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a) |
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The Lessor is entitled to lease the property. |
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b) |
|
The said lease agreement is valid, legal binding to both parties and enforceable. |
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c) |
|
There was no incident of breach of contract, nor has there been any other cause that lead
to or may lead
to the early termination or rescission of the said lease agreement. |
-XII-56-
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VALUATION REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
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Market value in |
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Particulars of |
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existing state as at |
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Property |
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Description and tenure |
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occupancy |
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30 November 2009 |
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30. |
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Rooms 511, 513,
515, 517, 519, 521,
523, 525, 527 and
529, Block 6, No.
185 Jiangtian East
Road, Songjiang
District, Shanghai,
the PRC
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|
The property comprises ten dormitory units
within a 6-storey dormitory building completed
in about 2006.
The total saleable area of the property is
approximately 314.00 sq.m. (3,380 sq.ft.).
The property is leased to the Group for a term
of 1 year from 6 February 2009 to 5 February
2010 at a rent of RMB14,000 per month,
exclusive of management fees.
|
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The property is
occupied by the
Group for
dormitory use.
|
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No commercial value |
Notes:
1) |
|
Pursuant to the Lease Agreement entered into between (Shanghai Hongbang Chemical
Industry Co., Ltd., the Lessor) and Shanghai Meadville Electronics Co., Ltd. (the Lessee),
the property is leased to the Lessee at a monthly rent of RMB14,000 exclusive of management fees for a term of
1 year due to expire on 5 February 2010. |
|
2) |
|
We have been advised by the Company that Shanghai Meadville Electronics Co., Ltd. is a
wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. |
|
3) |
|
The opinion of Grandall Legal Group (Shenzhen) dated 11 February 2010 is summarized
as follows: |
|
a) |
|
The Lessor is entitled to lease the property. |
|
|
b) |
|
The said lease
agreement is valid, legal binding to both parties and enforceable. |
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c) |
|
There was no incident of breach of contract, nor has there been any other cause that lead
to or may lead to the early termination or rescission of the said lease agreement. |
-XII-57-
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APPENDIX XII
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VALUATION REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
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Market value in |
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Particulars of |
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existing state as at |
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Property |
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Description and tenure |
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occupancy |
|
30 November 2009 |
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31. |
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Room 538, Block
6, No. 185
Jiangtian East
Road, Songjiang
District, Shanghai,
the PRC
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|
The property comprises one dormitory unit
within a 6-storey dormitory building completed
in about 2006.
The saleable area of the property is
approximately 31.3 sq.m. (337 sq.ft.).
The property is leased to the Group for a term
of 1 year from 17 April 2009 to 16 April 2010
at a rent of RMB1,400 per month, exclusive of
management fees.
|
|
The property is
occupied by the
Group for
dormitory use.
|
|
No commercial value |
Notes:
1) |
|
Pursuant to the Lease Agreement entered into between Shanghai Hongbang Chemical
Industry Co., Ltd., the Lessor) and Shanghai Kaiser Electronics Co., Ltd. (the Lessee), the
property is leased to the Lessee at a monthly rent of RMB1,400 exclusive of management fees for a term of 1 year
due to expire on 16 April 2010. |
|
2) |
|
We have been advised by the Company that Shanghai Kaiser Electronics Co., Ltd. is a
wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. |
|
3) |
|
The opinion of Grandall Legal Group (Shenzhen) dated 11 February 2010 is summarized
as follows: |
|
a) |
|
The Lessor is entitled to lease the property. |
|
|
b) |
|
The said lease agreement is valid, legal binding to both parties and enforceable. |
|
|
c) |
|
There was no incident of breach of contract, nor has there been any other cause that lead to or
may lead to the early termination or rescission of the said lease agreement. |
-XII-58-
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APPENDIX XII
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VALUATION REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
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Market value in |
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Particulars of |
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existing state as at |
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Property |
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Description and tenure |
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occupancy |
|
30 November 2009 |
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32. |
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Rooms 512, 514
and 518, Block 6,
No. 185 Jiangtian
East Road,
Songjiang District,
Shanghai, the PRC
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|
The property comprises three dormitory units
within a 6-storey dormitory building completed
in about 2006.
The total saleable area of the property is
approximately 94.20 sq.m. (1,014 sq.ft.).
The property is leased to the Group for a term
of 1 year from 6 March 2009 to 5 March 2010
at a rent of RMB4,200 per month, exclusive of
management fees.
|
|
The property is
occupied by the
Group for
dormitory use.
|
|
No commercial value |
Notes:
1) |
|
Pursuant to the Lease Agreement entered into between (Shanghai Hongbang Chemical
Industry Co., Ltd., the Lessor) and Shanghai Meadville Electronics Co., Ltd. (the Lessee),
the property is leased to the Lessee at a monthly rent of RMB4,200 exclusive of management fees for a term of
1 year due to expire on 5 March 2010. |
|
2) |
|
We have been advised by the Company that Shanghai Meadville Electronics Co., Ltd. is a
wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. |
|
3) |
|
The opinion of Grandall Legal Group (Shenzhen) dated 11 February 2010 is summarized
as follows: |
|
a) |
|
The Lessor is entitled to lease the property. |
|
|
b) |
|
The said lease
agreement is valid, legal binding to both parties and enforceable. |
|
|
c) |
|
There was no incident of breach of contract, nor has there been any other cause that lead
to or may lead to the early termination or rescission of the said lease agreement. |
-XII-59-
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APPENDIX XII
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VALUATION REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
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Market value in |
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Particulars of |
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existing state as at |
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Property |
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Description and tenure |
|
occupancy |
|
30 November 2009 |
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33. |
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Rooms 535 and
537, Block 6, No.
185 Jiangtian East
Road, Songjiang
District, Shanghai,
the PRC
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|
The property comprises two dormitory units
within a 6-storey dormitory building completed
in about 2006.
The total saleable area of the property is
approximately 62.60 sq.m. (674 sq.ft.).
The property is leased to the Group for a term
of 1 year from 6 February 2009 to 5 February
2010 at a rent of RMB2,800 per month,
exclusive of management fees.
|
|
The property is
occupied by the
Group for
dormitory use.
|
|
No commercial value |
Notes:
1) |
|
Pursuant to the Lease Agreement entered into between (Shanghai Hongbang Chemical
Industry Co., Ltd., the Lessor) and Shanghai Kaiser Electronics Co., Ltd. (the Lessee), the
property is leased to the Lessee at a monthly rent of RMB2,800 exclusive of management fees for a term of 1 year
due to expire on 5 February 2010. |
|
2) |
|
We have been advised by the Company that Shanghai Kaiser Electronics Co., Ltd. is a
wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. |
|
3) |
|
The opinion of Grandall Legal Group (Shenzhen) dated 11 February 2010 is summarized
as follows: |
|
a) |
|
The Lessor is entitled to lease the property. |
|
|
b) |
|
The said lease agreement is valid, legal binding to both parties and enforceable. |
|
|
c) |
|
There was no incident of breach of contract, nor has there been any other cause that lead to or
may lead to the early termination or rescission of the said lease agreement. |
-XII-60-
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APPENDIX XII
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VALUATION REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
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Market value in |
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Particulars of |
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existing state as at |
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Property |
|
Description and tenure |
|
occupancy |
|
30 November 2009 |
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|
34. |
|
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Room 536, Block
6, No. 185
Jiangtian East
Road, Songjiang
District, Shanghai,
the PRC
|
|
The property comprises one dormitory unit
within a 6-storey dormitory building completed
in about 2006.
The saleable area of the property is
approximately 31.30 sq.m. (337 sq.ft.).
The property is leased to the Group for a term
of 1 year from 26 March 2009 to 25 March
2010 at a rent of RMB1,400 per month,
exclusive of management fees.
|
|
The property is
occupied by the
Group for
dormitory use.
|
|
No commercial value |
Notes:
1) |
|
Pursuant to the Lease Agreement entered into between (Shanghai Hongbang Chemical
Industry Co., Ltd., the Lessor) and Shanghai Kaiser Electronics Co., Ltd. (the Lessee), the
property is leased to the Lessee at a monthly rent of RMB1,400 exclusive of management fees for a term of 1 year
due to expire on 25 March 2010. |
|
2) |
|
We have been advised by the Company that Shanghai Kaiser Electronics Co., Ltd. is a
wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. |
|
3) |
|
The opinion of Grandall Legal Group (Shenzhen) dated 11 February 2010 is summarized
as follows: |
|
a) |
|
The Lessor is entitled to lease the property. |
|
|
b) |
|
The said lease agreement is valid, legal binding to both parties and enforceable. |
|
|
c) |
|
There was no incident of breach of contract, nor has there been any other cause that lead to or
may lead to the early termination or rescission of the said lease agreement. |
-XII-61-
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|
APPENDIX XII
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|
VALUATION REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
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Market value in |
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Particulars of |
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existing state as at |
|
|
Property |
|
Description and tenure |
|
occupancy |
|
30 November 2009 |
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|
35. |
|
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Room 539, Block
6, No. 185
Jiangtian East
Road, Songjiang
District, Shanghai,
the PRC
|
|
The property comprises one dormitory unit
within a 6-storey dormitory building completed
in about 2006.
The saleable area of the property is
approximately 31.30 sq.m. (337 sq.ft.).
The property is leased to the Group for a term
of 1 year from 9 March 2009 to 8 March 2010
at a rent of RMB1,400 per month, exclusive of
management fees.
|
|
The property is
occupied by the
Group for
dormitory use.
|
|
No commercial value |
Notes:
1) |
|
Pursuant to the Lease Agreement entered into between (Shanghai Hongbang Chemical
Industry Co., Ltd., the Lessor) and Shanghai Kaiser Electronics Co., Ltd. (the Lessee), the
property is leased to the Lessee at a monthly rent of RMB1,400 exclusive of management fees for a term of 1 year
due to expire on 8 March 2010. |
|
2) |
|
We have been advised by the Company that Shanghai Kaiser Electronics Co., Ltd. is a
wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. |
|
3) |
|
The opinion of Grandall Legal Group (Shenzhen) dated 11 February 2010 is summarized
as follows: |
|
a) |
|
The Lessor is entitled to lease the property. |
|
|
b) |
|
The said lease agreement is valid, legal binding to both parties and enforceable. |
|
|
c) |
|
There was no incident of breach of contract, nor has there been any other cause that lead to or
may lead to the early termination or rescission of the said lease agreement. |
-XII-62-
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|
APPENDIX XII
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|
VALUATION REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
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Market value in |
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Particulars of |
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existing state as at |
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|
Property |
|
Description and tenure |
|
occupancy |
|
30 November 2009 |
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|
36. |
|
|
A 3-storey
dormitory building
at No.259 Jiangtian
East Road,
Songjiang District,
Shanghai, the PRC
|
|
The property
comprises a 3-storey
dormitory building
completed in about
2002.
|
|
The property is
occupied by the
Group for dormitory
use.
|
|
No commercial value |
|
|
|
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|
|
The gross floor area
of the property is
approximately
2,400.00 sq.m.
(25,834 sq.ft.).
|
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|
The property is
leased to the Group
for a term of 1 year
from 23 March 2009 to
22 March 2010 at a
rent of RMB9,000 per
month. |
|
|
|
|
Notes:
1) |
|
Pursuant to the Lease Agreement entered into between (Shanghai Bei Ying
Enterprises Management Services Co., Ltd., the Lessor) and Shanghai Meadville Science &
Technology Co., Ltd. (the Lessee), the property is leased to the Lessee at a monthly rent of RMB9,000 for a
term of 1 year due to expire on 22 March 2010. |
|
2) |
|
We have been advised by the Company that Shanghai Meadville Science & Technology Co., Ltd.
is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. |
|
3) |
|
The opinion of Grandall Legal Group (Shenzhen) dated 11 February 2010 is summarized
as follows: |
|
a) |
|
The Lessor is entitled to lease the property. |
|
|
b) |
|
The said lease agreement is valid, legal binding to both parties and enforceable. |
|
|
c) |
|
There was no incident of breach of contract, nor has there been any other cause that lead
to or may lead to the early termination or rescission of the said lease agreement. |
-XII-63-
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APPENDIX XII
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|
VALUATION REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
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Market value in |
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Particulars of |
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existing state as at |
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|
Property |
|
Description and tenure |
|
occupancy |
|
30 November 2009 |
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|
37. |
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|
1-2-4, Lebuh Bukit Kecil, Kristal Point II, 11900 Bayan Lepas,
Penang, Malaysia
|
|
The property
comprises an office
unit within a
3-storey office
building completed in
about 2003.
|
|
The property is
occupied by the
Group for office
use.
|
|
No commercial value |
|
|
|
|
|
|
The floor area of the
property is
approximately 95.67
sq.m. (1,030 sq.ft.).
|
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|
The property is
leased to the Group
for a term due to
expire on 31 December
2010 at a rent of
Malaysian Ringgit
1,950 per month. |
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|
Notes:
1) |
|
Pursuant to the Tenancy Agreement entered into between Aida Murni Binti Ismail ( the
Lessor) and Oriental Printed Circuits Limited (the Lessee) on 3 July 2007, the property is
leased to the Lessee at a monthly rent of Malaysian Ringgit 1,950 exclusive of management fees
for a term of two years from 1 July 2007 to 30 June 2009, which has been extended until 31
December 2010. |
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2) |
|
We have been advised by the Company that Oriental Printed Circuits Limited is a wholly-owned
subsidiary of the Company. |
-XII-64-
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APPENDIX XII
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|
VALUATION REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
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Market value in |
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Particulars of |
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existing state as at |
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|
Property |
|
Description and tenure |
|
occupancy |
|
30 November 2009 |
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38. |
|
|
2nd Floor, Old No.
319, New No. 4,
Valluvar Kottam
High Road,
Nungambakkam,
Chennai, India
|
|
The property
comprises an office
unit within a
4-storey office
building completed in
about 2006.
|
|
The property is
occupied by the
Group for office
use.
|
|
No commercial value |
|
|
|
|
|
|
The floor area of the
property is
approximately 315.87
sq.m. (3,400 sq.ft.). |
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|
The property is
leased to the Group
for an initial
duration of 9 years
commencing from 1
June 2006 at a
monthly rental of
Rs.40 (Rupees Forty)
per sq.ft. |
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|
|
|
Notes:
1) |
|
Pursuant to the Deed of Lease entered into between D. Ramamoorthy and R. Indira Ramamoorthy
( the Lessors) and Aspocomp Electronics India Private Limited (the Lessee) on 25 May 2006,
the property is leased to the Lessee commencing from 1 June 2006 for an initial duration of 9
years at a monthly rental of Rs.40 (Rupees Forty) per sq.ft. The monthly payable in respect of
the property has been agreed as follows |
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|
Rs.1,36,000 (Rupees one lakh thirty-six thousand) for the first three years from
1 June 2006 to 31 May 2009; |
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|
Rs.1,63,200 (Rupees one lakh sixty-three thousand two hundred) for the second period
of three years from 1 June 2009 to 31 May 2012; and |
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|
Rs.1,95,840 (Rupees one lakh ninety-five thousand eight hundred and forty)for the
last three years from 1 June 2012 to 31 May 2015. |
2) |
|
We have been advised by the Company that Aspocomp Electronics India Private Limited is an
80%-owned subsidiary of the Company. |
-XII-65-
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APPENDIX XII
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|
VALUATION REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
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Market value in |
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Particulars of |
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existing state as at |
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|
Property |
|
Description and tenure |
|
occupancy |
|
30 November 2009 |
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39. |
|
|
Plaza, 3rd Floor,
Premises 309.45 and
309.46, Plaza,
Vihonkatu 8, 24100
Salo, Finland
|
|
The property comprises an office unit
within a 3-storey commercial building
developed by two phases. The subject
second phase was completed in about
2006.
|
|
The property is
occupied by the
Group for office
use.
|
|
No commercial value |
|
|
|
|
|
|
The gross floor area of the property is
approximately 67.50 sq.m. (727 sq.ft.).
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The property is leased to the Group
for a term from 15 May 2008 to 30
April 2010 at a rent of 877.50 per
month exclusive of value added tax. |
|
|
|
|
Notes:
1) |
|
Pursuant to the Lease Contract entered into between Keskinäinen Eläkevakuutusyhtiö Tapiola and
Suur-Seudun Oskuuskappa SSO (collectively, the Lessor) and Meadville Aspocomp International Limited
(the Lessee) in mid 2008, the property is leased to the Lessee at a monthly rent of =
C877.50 for a term from 15 May 2008 to 30 April 2010. Other major terms and conditions of
the Lease Contract are summarized as follows: |
|
a) |
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The rent is linked to the cost-of-living index (1951: 10 = 100). The basic index is the
last published figure (i.e. as of March 2008) when concluding the contract. The index is adjusted annually.
If cost-of-living index is higher than the basic, the rent will be increased
correspondingly. But the rent will not decrease if the cost-of-living index is lower
than the basic index. |
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The Lessee will pay a marketing fee of
20 per month plus value added tax to Plaza
Entrepreneur Organisation. |
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The Lessee has an option to renew the lease for a further period of two years and an option
to rent an area of 19.50 sq.m. from the premises next door at the same unit rent. |
2) |
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We have been advised by the Company that Meadville Aspocomp International Limited is an
80%-owned subsidiary of the Company; and that the Lessor is an independent third party. |
-XII-66-
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40. |
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Plot No. 1, Block
17, Joensuunkatu
4, Meriniitty (IV)
District, Salo, Finland
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The property comprises a storage space within a
1-storey industrial building completed in about
1978.
The gross floor area of the property is
approximately 407.00 sq.m. (4,381 sq.ft.).
The property is leased to the Group for a term
commencing from 1 July 2008 at a unit rent of
4.00 per sq.m. per month.
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The property is
occupied by the
Group for
storage use.
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No commercial value |
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Notes:
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Pursuant to the Rental Contract entered into between Rakennusliike T. Rauman Oy (the Lessor)
and Meadville
Aspocomp International Limited (the Lessee) on 16 July 2008, the property is leased to
the Lessee for a term from 1 July 2008 at a unit rent of 4.00 per sq.m. per month
inclusive of standard caretaker jobs related to real estate management as well as the
electricity required for lighting (but excluding continuous lighting). Other major
terms and conditions of the Rental Contract are summarized as follows: |
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The
term of lease continues until further notice and the period of cancellation is
3 months. |
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Value-added-tax will not be added to the rent. |
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c) |
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The agreed rent includes standard caretaker jobs related to real estate management as
well as the electricity required for lighting (but excluding continuous lighting). Other
use of electricity shall be agreed upon separately. |
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We have been advised by the Company that Meadville Aspocomp International Limited is an
80%-owned subsidiary of the Company; and that the Lessor is an independent third party. |
-XII-67-
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VALUATION REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
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41. |
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Suite 1, The
Works, The Butts,
Chippenham, Wilshire, SN15
3JT, U.K.
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The property comprises an office unit in a
2-storey building completed in about 1900.
The gross floor area of the property is
approximately 46.45 sq.m. (500 sq.ft.).
The property is licensed to the Group for a term
from 1 November 2009 to 30 April 2010 at a
licence fee of £385.00 per month renewable
after the 6-month period expires, with the option
to move to a lease agreement.
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The property is
occupied by the
Group for office use.
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No commercial value |
Notes:
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1) |
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Pursuant to the Licence Agreement entered into between Munday Hartley Sipp Ltd (the
Licensor) and Oriental Printed Circuits Limited (the Licensee) on 1 November 2009, the
Licensor agreed to allow the Licensee the non-exclusive use (in common with the Licensor and
all others having the like right) of the property for a term from 1 November 2009 to 30 April
2010, or sooner if either party gives to the other three months notice in writing to determine
the Licence, at a licence fee of £385.00 per month renewable after the 6-month period expires,
with the option to move to a lease agreement. |
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2) |
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We have been advised by the Company that Oriental Printed Circuits Limited is a wholly-owned
subsidiary of the Company. |
-XII-68-
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VALUATION REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
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occupancy |
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42. |
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479 Montague
Expressway
Milpitas, CA
95035, U.S.A.
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The property comprises an office unit in a
1-storey office building completed in about
1988. The subject building, designated as
Building Six, forms part of a development
project known as Centre Pointe Business Park.
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The property is
occupied by the
Group for office
use.
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No commercial value |
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The rentable floor area of the property is
approximately 149.37 sq.m. (1,608 sq.ft.). |
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The property is leased to the Group for a term
due to expire on 28 February 2011 at a monthly
rent of USD2,170.80. |
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Notes:
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1) |
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Pursuant to the Lease Agreement dated 27 October 2006 entered into between Centre Pointe
Associates, L.P. (the Landlord) and Oriental Printed Circuits (USA), Inc. (the Tenant), the
Landlord agreed to let and the Tenant agreed to take the property for a term of 16 months from
1 November 2006 to 28 February 2008 at a monthly rental of USD1,929.60, which shall be adjusted
to USD2,154.72 on 1 March 2007. |
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2) |
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Pursuant to the Amendment for Lease Renewal dated 26 February 2008, the Landlord and the
Tenant agreed to extend the lease for a term of 36 months from 1 March 2008 until 28 February
2011 at the base monthly rent of USD2,170.80. |
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3) |
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We have been advised by the Company that Oriental Printed Circuits (USA), Inc. is a
wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. |
-XII-69-
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VALUATION REPORT ON THE MEADVILLE GROUP |
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Property |
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Description and tenure |
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occupancy |
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43. |
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Apartment No.
3307, 431 El
Camino Real #3307
Santa Clara CA
95050-4366
California, U.S.A.
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The property comprises an apartment in a
3-storey apartment block within a residential
complex completed in about 2006.
The floor area of the property is approximately
80.92 sq.m. (871 sq.ft.).
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The property is
occupied by the
Group for
residential use.
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No commercial value |
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The property is leased to the Group for a term
from 1 September 2009 to 28 February 2011 at a
monthly rent of USD1,933.00. |
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Notes:
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1) |
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Pursuant to the Rental Agreement entered into between Domicilio (the Landlord) and
Oriental Printed Circuits (USA), Inc. (the Tenant) on 26 August 2009, the Landlord agreed to
let and the tenant agreed to take the property for a term from 1 September 2009 to 28 February
2011 at a monthly rental of USD1,933.00. Other major terms and conditions of the Rental
Agreement is summarized as follows: |
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a) |
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It is mutually agreed that the tenancy, upon expiry, shall be on a month-to-month
basis, and the rent per month will be the same as the last month of the term of the Rental
Agreement, unless the Landlord has given a 30-day written notice of change in terms of the
Rental Agreement, or other notice allowed by law. |
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b) |
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Upon issuance of a public report by the California Department of Real Estate, the
property may be offered for sale to the public in the future, and if it is offered for
sale, the lease may be terminated. A notice at least 90 days prior to any offering to sell
will be served. A right of first refusal to purchase the unit will be given if the Tenant
still lawfully reside in the property. |
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2) |
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We have been advised by the Company that Oriental Printed Circuits (USA), Inc. is a
wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. |
-XII-70-
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APPENDIX XIII
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GENERAL INFORMATION RELATING TO MEADVILLE |
1. RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
This appendix includes particulars given in compliance with the Takeovers Code and the
Listing Rules for the purpose of giving information in respect of Meadville.
As at the date of this Circular, the executive directors of Meadville are Mr. Tang Hsiang
Chien, Mr. Tang Chung Yen, Tom, Ms. Tang Ying Ming, Mai and Mr. Chung Tai Keung,
Canice; and the independent non-executive directors of Meadville are Mr. Lee,
Eugene, Mr. Leung Kwan Yuen, Andrew and Dr. Li Ka Cheung, Eric. The Meadville Directors
jointly and severally accept full responsibility for the accuracy of the information contained
in this Circular (other than that relating to the TTM Group and Top Mix) and confirm, having
made all reasonable enquiries, that to the best of their knowledge, opinions expressed in this
Circular (other than opinions expressed by the TTM Group and Top Mix) have been arrived at
after due and careful consideration and there are no other facts not contained in this
Circular, the omission of which would make any statement in this Circular misleading.
2. SHARE CAPITAL OF MEADVILLE
As at the Latest Practicable Date, Meadville had an authorised share capital of
20,000,000,000 and an issued share capital of 1,964,000,000 shares of HK$0.01 each.
All of the Meadville Shares in issue rank pari passu in all respects with each
other, including the rights in respect of capital, dividends and voting.
No Meadville Shares have been issued by Meadville since 31 December 2009, being the end
of the last financial year of Meadville.
Meadville has no options, warrants or other securities in issue that carry a right to
subscribe for or are convertible into Meadville Shares.
3. DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS
As at the Latest Practicable Date or the TTM Latest Practicable Date (in respect of
TTM Shares only), other than Mr. Tang who is indirectly interested in the entire
issued share capital of Top Mix through Su Sih (which is wholly-owned by Mr. Tang),
neither Meadville nor any of the Meadville Directors was interested in any shares or any
convertible securities, warrants, options or derivatives in respect of any shares of Top Mix,
TTM or TTM HK.
As at the Latest Practicable Date, save as disclosed below, none of the Meadville
Directors were interested in any Meadville Shares or any convertible securities, warrants,
options or derivatives in respect of Meadville Shares.
As at the Latest Practicable Date, the following Meadville Directors had, or were deemed
to have, interests or short positions in the Meadville Shares, underlying Meadville Shares or
debentures of Meadville or any of its associated corporation (within the meaning of Part XV of
the SFO) which were required to be notified to Meadville and the Stock Exchange pursuant to
Divisions 7 and 8 of Part XV of the SFO (including interests and short positions which they
were deemed or taken to have
-XIII-1-
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APPENDIX XIII
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GENERAL INFORMATION RELATING TO MEADVILLE |
under such provisions of the SFO), or which were required, pursuant to Section 352 of the SFO
to be entered in the register referred to therein, or which were required, pursuant to the Model
Code for Securities Transactions by Directors of Listed Issuers contained in the Listing Rules, to
be notified to Meadville and the Stock Exchange.
Long positions
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Number of |
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Meadville Shares |
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Approximate |
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as at the Latest |
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percentage |
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Practicable Date |
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of Meadville |
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Directors |
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Capacity |
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(in thousands) |
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Shares in issue |
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Mr. Tang (Note 1)
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Interest in controlled
corporations and as the
trustee of the Trust
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1,417,561 |
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72.17 |
% |
Mr. Chung Tai Keung, Canice
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Personal interest
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48,064 |
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2.44 |
% |
Note:
1. |
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Mr. Tang is deemed to be interested in 52,361,000 Meadville Shares and 1,129,895,000
Meadville Shares held by Top Mix and Su Sih respectively and 235,305,000 Meadville Shares
in his capacity as trustee of the Trust. |
Other disclosures
As at the Latest Practicable Date, none of the subsidiaries of Meadville or any pension
funds of the Meadville Group nor any adviser to Meadville as specified in class (2)
of the definition of associate under the Takeovers Code owned or controlled any Meadville
Shares or any convertible securities, warrants, options or derivatives in respect of any
Meadville Shares.
Save as disclosed below, as at the Latest Practicable Date or the TTM Latest Practicable
Date (in respect of TTM Shares only), none of the subsidiaries of Meadville or any pension
funds of the Meadville Group nor any adviser to Meadville as specified in class (2) of the
definition of associate under the Takeovers Code owned or controlled any shares of Top Mix,
TTM or TTM HK or any convertible securities, warrants, options or derivatives in respect of
any such shares.
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|
Number of TTM |
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Approximate |
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|
Shares as at the |
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|
percentage of |
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TTM Latest |
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TTM Shares in |
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Name |
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Capacity |
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Practicable Date |
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issue |
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|
|
ING Investment Management Co. (Note 1)
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|
Discretionary investment adviser
|
|
|
127,481 |
|
|
|
0.30 |
% |
Note:
1. |
|
ING Investment Management Co. is an entity under the same control as the IFA. |
-XIII-2-
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APPENDIX XIII
|
|
GENERAL INFORMATION RELATING TO MEADVILLE |
As at the TTM Latest Practicable Date, entities which own or control or are
controlled by or under the same control as Merrill Lynch held the following interests in Top
Mix, TTM or TTM HK:
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|
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Number of TTM |
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|
Approximate |
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|
|
|
Shares as at the |
|
|
percentage of |
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TTM Latest |
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TTM Shares in |
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Name |
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Capacity |
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Practicable Date |
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issue |
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Columbia Management Advisors (Note 1)
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Discretionary
investment
adviser
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459,370 |
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1.064 |
% |
Bank of America N.A. (Note 2)
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Discretionary
investment
adviser
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1,900 |
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|
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0.004 |
% |
Managed Account Advisors (Note 3)
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|
Discretionary
investment
adviser
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|
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68,486 |
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0.159 |
% |
IQ Investment Advisors LLC (Note 4)
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Discretionary
investment
adviser
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5,200 |
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0.012 |
% |
Notes:
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1. |
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Columbia Management Advisors is an entity which owns or controls or is controlled by or
under the same control as Merrill Lynch. |
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2. |
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Bank of America N.A. is an entity which owns or controls or is controlled by or under the
same control as Merrill Lynch. |
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|
3. |
|
Managed Account Advisors is an entity which owns or controls or is controlled by or under
the same control as Merrill Lynch. |
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|
4. |
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IQ Investment Advisors LLC is an entity which owns or controls or is controlled by or under
the same control as Merrill Lynch. |
As at the Latest Practicable Date or the TTM Latest Practicable Date (in respect of
TTM Shares only), save for the Proposal, no persons who had any arrangement of the kind
referred to in Note 8 to Rule 22 of the Takeovers Code with Meadville or any person who is an
associate of Meadville by virtue of classes (1), (2), (3) or (4) of the definition of
associate under the Takeovers Code owned or controlled any Meadville Shares or shares of Top
Mix, TTM or TTM HK or any convertible securities, warrants, options or derivatives in respect
of any Meadville Shares or shares of Top Mix, TTM or TTM HK.
As at the Latest Practicable Date or the TTM Latest Practicable Date (in respect of TTM
Shares only), no Meadville Shares or shares of Top Mix, TTM or TTM HK or any convertible
securities, warrants, options or derivatives in respect of any Meadville Shares or shares of
Top Mix, TTM or TTM HK were managed on a discretionary basis by fund managers (other than
exempt fund managers) connected with Meadville.
-XIII-3-
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APPENDIX XIII
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GENERAL INFORMATION RELATING TO MEADVILLE |
As at the Latest Practicable Date, the Meadville Directors intend, in
respect of their own beneficial shareholdings, to accept the Proposal.
As
at the Latest Practicable Date or the TTM Latest Practicable Date (in
respect of TTM
Shares only), neither Meadville nor any Meadville Director has borrowed or lent any
Meadville Shares or shares of Top Mix, TTM or TTM HK save for any borrowed Meadville
Shares or shares of Top Mix, TTM or TTM HK which have been either on-lent or sold.
As at
the Latest Practicable Date, neither Meadville nor any person who is an
associate of Meadville by virtue of classes (1), (2), (3) or (4) of the definition of
associate under the Takeovers Code had any arrangement with any other person of the kind
referred to in the third paragraph of Note 8 to Rule 22 of the Takeovers Code.
The Laminate Agreement (details of which are set out in the section headed The
Laminate Sale of the letter from the Meadville Board of this Circular) is a material
contract entered into by Top Mix in which Mr. Tang, a Meadville Director, has a material
personal interest as Top Mix is wholly-owned by Su Sih, which in turn is wholly-owned by Mr.
Tang in his personal capacity. Save as disclosed, there was no material contract entered
into by Top Mix, TTM and/or TTM HK in which any of the Meadville Directors has a material
personal interest as at the Latest Practicable Date.
No
director or proposed director or expert (as named in the section
headed Expert and
Consent in this Appendix) has any interest, direct or indirect,
in any assets which have been,
since 31 December 2008, acquired or disposed of by or leased to any member of the
Meadville Group.
4. |
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DEALINGS IN MEADVILLE SHARES AND SHARES OF TOP MIX, TTM AND TTM HK |
During the Relevant Period:
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None of the Meadville Directors had dealt for value in any Meadville Shares or any convertible
securities, warrants, options or derivatives in respect of any
Meadville Shares. |
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(b) |
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Neither Meadville nor any of the Meadville Directors had dealt for value in the shares
of Top Mix, TTM and/or TTM HK or any convertible securities, warrants,
options or derivatives in
respect of any shares of Top Mix, TTM and/or TTM HK. |
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(c) |
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Neither Meadville nor the Meadville Directors had dealt for value in any Meadville Shares
or shares of Top Mix, TTM or TTM HK that are borrowed or lent. |
-XIII-4-
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APPENDIX XIII
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GENERAL INFORMATION RELATING TO MEADVILLE |
From the date of the Announcement to the Latest Practicable Date or the TTM Latest
Practicable Date (in respect of TTM Shares only):
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(a) |
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None of the subsidiaries of Meadville or any pension funds of the Meadville Group nor any
adviser to Meadville as specified in class (2) of the definition of associate under the
Takeovers Code had dealt for value in the Meadville Shares or any convertible securities,
warrants, options or derivatives in respect of any Meadville Shares. |
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(b) |
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Save as disclosed below, none of the subsidiaries of Meadville or any pension funds of the
Meadville Group nor any adviser to Meadville as specified in class (2) of the definition of
associate under the Takeovers Code had dealt for value in shares of Top Mix, TTM or TTM HK
or any convertible securities, warrants, options or derivatives in respect of any such shares. |
The following are the dealings in TTM Shares from the date of the Announcement to the
Latest Practicable Date by entities which own or control or are controlled by or under the
same control as Merrill Lynch, but excluding dealings on an agency or non-discretionary basis
which are subject to private disclosure under the Takeovers Code:
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Price (US$) |
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(equivalent to |
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Type of |
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Number of |
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approximately |
Name |
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Date |
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Transaction |
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TTM Shares |
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HK$) |
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Columbia Management
Advisors LLC (Note 1)
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16 November 2009
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Sale
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219 |
|
|
12.11 (93.85) |
Columbia Management
Advisors LLC
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|
16 November 2009
|
|
Sale
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123 |
|
|
12.11 (93.85) |
Columbia Management
Advisors LLC
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|
16 November 2009
|
|
Sale
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|
2,187 |
|
|
12.11 (93.85) |
Columbia Management
Advisors LLC
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16 November 2009
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Sale
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17,642 |
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|
12.11 (93.85) |
Columbia Management
Advisors LLC
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16 November 2009
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Sale
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1,474 |
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|
12.11 (93.85) |
Columbia Management
Advisors LLC
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|
16 November 2009
|
|
Sale
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247 |
|
|
12.11 (93.85) |
Columbia Management
Advisors LLC
|
|
16 November 2009
|
|
Sale
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3,620 |
|
|
12.11 (93.85) |
Columbia Management
Advisors LLC
|
|
16 November 2009
|
|
Sale
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548 |
|
|
12.11 (93.85) |
Columbia Management
Advisors LLC
|
|
16 November 2009
|
|
Sale
|
|
|
357 |
|
|
12.11 (93.85) |
Columbia Management
Advisors LLC
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|
16 November 2009
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Sale
|
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843 |
|
|
12.11 (93.85) |
Columbia Management
Advisors LLC
|
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18 November 2009
|
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Sale
|
|
|
200 |
|
|
10.83 (83.95) |
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GENERAL INFORMATION RELATING TO MEADVILLE |
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Price (US$) |
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(equivalent to |
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|
Type of |
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Number of |
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approximately |
Name |
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Date |
|
Transaction |
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TTM Shares |
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HK$) |
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Columbia Management
Advisors LLC
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27 November 2009
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Sale
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400 |
|
|
10.47 (81.14) |
Columbia Management
Advisors LLC
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1 December 2009
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Purchase
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34 |
|
|
10.54 (81.69) |
Columbia Management
Advisors LLC
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|
14 December 2009
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Sale
|
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|
80 |
|
|
11.09 (85.95) |
Columbia Management
Advisors LLC
|
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15 December 2009
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Purchase
|
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126 |
|
|
11.09 (85.95) |
Columbia Management
Advisors LLC
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16 December 2009
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Sale
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2,190 |
|
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11.21 (86.88) |
Columbia Management
Advisors LLC
|
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16 December 2009
|
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Sale
|
|
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9 |
|
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11.27 (87.34) |
Columbia Management
Advisors LLC
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16 December 2009
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Sale
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12 |
|
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11.25 (87.19) |
Columbia Management
Advisors LLC
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16 December 2009
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Sale
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12 |
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11.25 (87.19) |
Columbia Management
Advisors LLC
|
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16 December 2009
|
|
Sale
|
|
|
14 |
|
|
11.25 (87.19) |
Columbia Management
Advisors LLC
|
|
16 December 2009
|
|
Sale
|
|
|
19 |
|
|
11.27 (87.34) |
Columbia Management
Advisors LLC
|
|
16 December 2009
|
|
Sale
|
|
|
19 |
|
|
11.27 (87.34) |
Columbia Management
Advisors LLC
|
|
16 December 2009
|
|
Sale
|
|
|
20 |
|
|
11.27 (87.34) |
Columbia Management
Advisors LLC
|
|
16 December 2009
|
|
Sale
|
|
|
22 |
|
|
11.25 (87.19) |
Columbia Management
Advisors LLC
|
|
16 December 2009
|
|
Sale
|
|
|
23 |
|
|
11.25 (87.19) |
Columbia Management
Advisors LLC
|
|
16 December 2009
|
|
Sale
|
|
|
26 |
|
|
11.27 (87.34) |
Columbia Management
Advisors LLC
|
|
16 December 2009
|
|
Sale
|
|
|
36 |
|
|
11.27 (87.34) |
Columbia Management
Advisors LLC
|
|
16 December 2009
|
|
Sale
|
|
|
43 |
|
|
11.27 (87.34) |
Columbia Management
Advisors LLC
|
|
16 December 2009
|
|
Sale
|
|
|
52 |
|
|
11.27 (87.34) |
Columbia Management
Advisors LLC
|
|
16 December 2009
|
|
Sale
|
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57 |
|
|
11.27 (87.34) |
Columbia Management
Advisors LLC
|
|
16 December 2009
|
|
Sale
|
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|
90 |
|
|
11.27 (87.34) |
Columbia Management
Advisors LLC
|
|
16 December 2009
|
|
Sale
|
|
|
110 |
|
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11.27 (87.34) |
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APPENDIX XIII
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GENERAL INFORMATION RELATING TO MEADVILLE |
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Price (US$) |
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(equivalent to |
|
|
|
|
Type of |
|
Number of |
|
|
approximately |
Name |
|
Date |
|
Transaction |
|
TTM Shares |
|
|
HK$) |
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Columbia Management
Advisors LLC
|
|
16 December 2009
|
|
Sale
|
|
|
111 |
|
|
11.27 (87.34) |
Columbia Management
Advisors LLC
|
|
16 December 2009
|
|
Sale
|
|
|
174 |
|
|
11.27 (87.34) |
Columbia Management
Advisors LLC
|
|
18 December 2009
|
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Purchase
|
|
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1,700 |
|
|
11.51 (89.20) |
Columbia Management
Advisors LLC
|
|
18 December 2009
|
|
Purchase
|
|
|
200 |
|
|
11.51 (89.20) |
Columbia Management
Advisors LLC
|
|
29 December 2009
|
|
Sale
|
|
|
20 |
|
|
11.76 (91.14) |
Columbia Management
Advisors LLC
|
|
29 December 2009
|
|
Sale
|
|
|
100 |
|
|
11.76 (91.14) |
Columbia Management
Advisors LLC
|
|
29 December 2009
|
|
Sale
|
|
|
200 |
|
|
11.76 (91.14) |
Columbia Management
Advisors LLC
|
|
30 December 2009
|
|
Sale
|
|
|
100 |
|
|
11.76 (91.14) |
Columbia Management
Advisors LLC
|
|
31 December 2009
|
|
Sale
|
|
|
500 |
|
|
11.53 (89.36) |
Note:
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1. |
|
Columbia Management Advisors LLC is an entity which owns or controls or is
controlled by or under the same control as Merrill Lynch. |
(c) |
|
No persons who had any arrangement of the kind referred to in Note 8 to Rule 22 of the
Takeovers Code with Meadville or any person who is an associate of Meadville by virtue of
classes (1), (2), (3) or (4) of the definition of associate under the Takeovers Code had
dealt for value in the Meadville Shares or shares of Top Mix, TTM or TTM HK or any convertible
securities, warrants, options or derivatives in respect of any Meadville Shares or shares of
Top Mix, TTM or TTM HK. |
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(d) |
|
No fund managers (other than exempt fund managers) connected with Meadville who managed funds
on a discretionary basis had dealt for value in Meadville Shares or shares of Top Mix, TTM or TTM
HK or any convertible securities, warrants, options or derivatives in respect of any Meadville
Shares or shares of Top Mix, TTM or TTM HK. |
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GENERAL INFORMATION RELATING TO MEADVILLE |
5. MARKET PRICES
The table below shows the closing market prices of the Meadville Shares as quoted on the
Stock Exchange on: (a) the Latest Practicable Date; (b) the Last Trading Date; and
(c) the last trading day of each month during the Relevant Period:
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|
|
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Closing Price per |
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|
Meadville Share |
Date |
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(HK$) |
|
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|
29 May 2009
|
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1.24 |
30 June 2009
|
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1.57 |
31 July 2009
|
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1.69 |
31 August 2009
|
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1.75 |
30 September 2009
|
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2.02 |
30 October 2009 (Last Trading Date)
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|
2.15 |
30 November 2009
|
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2.88 |
31 December 2009
|
|
3.04 |
29 January 2010
|
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3.00 |
8 February 2010 (Latest Practicable Date)
|
|
3.04 |
During the Relevant Period, the highest closing price of the Meadville Shares was HK$3.19
per Meadville Share as quoted on the Stock Exchange on 3 February 2010 and the
lowest closing price of the Meadville Shares was HK$0.97 per Meadville Share as quoted on the
Stock Exchange on 18 May 2009.
6. MATERIAL LITIGATION
As
at the Latest Practicable Date, no member of the Meadville Group was engaged in any
litigation or arbitration of material importance and there was no litigation or arbitration of
material importance known to the Meadville Directors to be pending or threatened by or against any
member of the Meadville Group.
7. MATERIAL CONTRACTS
The date of, the parties to, and the general nature of, every material contract
which Meadville or any of its subsidiaries has entered into within two years prior
to the date of the Announcement, not being a contract entered into in the ordinary course of
business by Meadville or any of its subsidiaries, are set forth below:
|
(a) |
|
the shareholders agreement in relation to Aspocomp Asia Limited (now known as Meadville
Aspocomp (BVI) Holdings Limited) dated 30 November 2007 between Aspocomp Holding Pte. Ltd.
(AHP), MTGP2 and Aspocomp Asia Limited (now known as Meadville Aspocomp (BVI) Holdings
Limited and a non-wholly owned subsidiary of Meadville) (MAH) for the purposes of governing
the relationship between AHP and MTGP2 as shareholders of MAH and regulating, as between them,
the affairs of MAH; |
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GENERAL INFORMATION RELATING TO MEADVILLE |
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(b) |
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the shareholders agreement in relation to Aspocomp Oulu Oy dated 30 November 2007
between Aspocomp Oy, MTGP2 and Aspocomp Oulu Oy for the purposes of governing the relationship
between Aspocomp Oy and MTGP2 as shareholders of Aspocomp Oulu Oy and regulating, as between
them, the affairs of Aspocomp Oulu Oy; |
|
|
(c) |
|
the IP rights transfer agreement dated 30 November 2007 between Aspocomp Group Oyj,
Aspocomp Oy and Meadville Enterprises (HK) Limited (MEHK), pursuant to which Aspocomp Group
Oyj and Aspocomp Oy transferred to MEHK certain patents, patents applications, unregistered
technologies and trademarks for nil consideration; |
|
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(d) |
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the IP rights licence agreement dated 30 November 2007 between MEHK and MAH, pursuant to
which MEHK granted to MAH (including a sub-licence to MAHs subsidiaries) for the use of the
patents, patents applications, unregistered technologies and trademarks obtained by MEHK under
the IP rights transfer agreement referred to in item (c) above for nil consideration; |
|
|
(e) |
|
the share charge dated as of 30 November 2007 executed by AHP in favour of Meadville in
relation to certain shares owned by AHP in MAH; |
|
|
(f) |
|
the put and call option deed dated as of 30 November 2007 between AHP, MTGP2 and
Meadville, pursuant to which MTGP2 granted to AHP a put option and AHP granted to MTGP2 a call
option, both relating to 20% shareholding in MAH held by AHP and for the same exercise period
from 2013 to 2023; |
|
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(g) |
|
the deed dated 30 November 2007 (the Fund Flow Deed) entered into among Aspocomp Group
Oyj, Meadville, MAH and MAS relating to the completion, settlement of accounts and flow of
funds in relation to the sale and purchase agreement dated 8 November 2007 made among Aspocomp
Group Oyj, Meadville and MAH in relation to MAH (the MAH Acquisition Agreement); |
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|
(h) |
|
the supplemental deed dated as of 30 November 2007 between Aspocomp Group Oyj, Meadville,
MAH and ACPE for the purpose of supplementing and amending certain provisions of the MAH
Acquisition Agreement and the Fund Flow Deed; |
|
|
(i) |
|
the facility agreement dated 29 July 2008 made among MEHK as borrower, certain
subsidiaries of the Company and the Company as guarantors, HSBC as agent and a syndicate of
six financial institutions (including HSBC) as lenders in relation to a term loan facility and
revolving loan facility for an aggregate amount of up to US$170 million (equivalent to
approximately HK$1,318 million); |
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|
(j) |
|
the PCB Agreement (details of which are set out in the section headed The PCB Sale in
the Letter from the Meadville Board of this Circular); |
|
|
(k) |
|
the Laminate Agreement (details of which are set out in the section headed The Laminate
Sale in the Letter from the Meadville Board of this Circular); and |
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GENERAL INFORMATION RELATING TO MEADVILLE |
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(l) |
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the Credit Agreement (details of which are set out in the sub-section headed Information
on the PCB Holdcos in the Letter from the Meadville Board of this Circular). |
8. SERVICE CONTRACTS
As at the Latest Practicable Date, none of the Meadville Directors had entered into a service
contract with Meadville or any of its subsidiaries or associated companies which: (a) (including both
continuous and fixed term contracts) has been entered into or amended in the six months prior to the
date of the Announcement; (b) is a continuous contract with a notice period of 12 months or more; or
(c) is a fixed term contract with more than 12 months to run irrespective of the notice period.
9. DIRECTORS INTEREST IN COMPETING BUSINESS
No Meadville Director or their respective associates has any competing interest with the
Meadville Group.
10. EXPERT AND CONSENT
The name and qualification of the professional advisers who are named or have given their
opinion or advice which are contained or referred to in this Circular are set out below:
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Name |
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Qualification |
|
|
|
ING Bank N.V.
|
|
A registered institution under the SFO
registered to conduct Type 1 (dealing in
securities), Type 4 (advising on securities)
and Type 6 (advising on corporate finance)
regulated activities. |
|
|
|
Merrill Lynch (Asia Pacific)
Limited
|
|
Merrill Lynch (Asia Pacific) Limited, a
registered institution under the SFO,
registered to conduct Type 1 (dealing in
securities), Type 4 (advising on securities),
Type 6 (advising on corporate finance) and
Type 7 (providing automated trading services)
regulated activities under the SFO, which is
the financial adviser to Meadville in
connection with the Transactions. |
|
|
|
PricewaterhouseCoopers
|
|
Certified public accountants. |
|
|
|
B.I. Appraisals Limited
|
|
Property valuer. |
|
|
|
Grandall Legal Group
|
|
PRC lawyers. |
|
|
|
Nirmal Roy Sanjeevi
|
|
Indian lawyer. |
Each of the IFA, Merrill Lynch, PricewaterhouseCoopers, B.I. Appraisals, Grandall Legal
Group and Nirmal Roy Sanjeevi has given and has not withdrawn its written consent to the issue
of this Circular with the inclusion in this Circular of the text of its letter and references
to its name in the form and context in which they are included.
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APPENDIX XIII
|
|
GENERAL INFORMATION RELATING TO MEADVILLE |
11. DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION
Copies of the following documents will be available for inspection by the Shareholders at the
office of Meadville located at No. 4 Dai Shun Street, Tai Po Industrial Estate, Tai Po, New
Territories,
Hong Kong during normal business hours up to the Distribution Date and on the website of Meadville
(http://www.meadvillegroup.com) and the website of the SFC (www.sfc.hk):
|
(a) |
|
the material contracts entered into by Meadville referred to in the section Material
Contracts in this Appendix; |
|
|
(b) |
|
the letter from the Meadville Board, the text of which is set out on pages 23 to 75 to
this Circular; |
|
|
(c) |
|
the letter from the IBC, the text of which is set out on page 76 and 77 to this Circular; |
|
|
(d) |
|
the letter from the IFA, the text of which is set out on pages 78 to 124 to this Circular; |
|
|
(e) |
|
the Existing Memorandum and Articles; |
|
|
(f) |
|
the New Memorandum and Articles; |
|
|
(g) |
|
the audited consolidated financial statements of the Meadville Group for each of the three
financial years ended 31 December 2008, 2007 and 2006 and the published interim accounts of
the Meadville Group for the six months ended 30 June 2009; |
|
|
(h) |
|
the written consents referred to in the section headed Expert and Consents in this
Appendix; |
|
|
(i) |
|
this Circular and a copy of any other circular issued by Meadville pursuant to Chapter 14
and/or 14A of the Listing Rules which has been issued since 31 December 2008, being the date
of the latest published audited accounts of Meadville; |
|
|
(j) |
|
the letter dated 11 February 2010 from PricewaterhouseCoopers and the Accountants Report
on the Meadville Group set out in Appendix VI to this Circular; |
|
|
(k) |
|
unaudited pro forma consolidated statement of financial position, pro forma consolidated
income statement and pro forma consolidated statement of cash flows of the Remaining Meadville
Group from PricewaterhouseCoopers set out in Appendix VII to this Circular; |
|
|
(l) |
|
the letter dated 11 February 2010 from B.I. Appraisals, valuation certificates and
valuation report set out in Appendix XII to this Circular; |
|
|
(m) |
|
the legal opinions dated 22 January 2007 from Grandall Legal Group (Shenzhen) and the
legal opinion dated 14 January 2008 from Grandall Legal Group (Shanghai) as supplemented by
the legal opinion dated 11 February 2010 from Grandall Legal Group (Shenzhen) referred to in
Appendix XII to this Circular; |
-XIII-11-
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APPENDIX XIII
|
|
GENERAL INFORMATION RELATING TO MEADVILLE |
|
(n) |
|
the legal opinion dated 11 February 2010 from Nirmal Roy Sanjeevi referred to in
Appendix XII to this Circular; and |
|
|
(o) |
|
the Sell-Down Registration Rights Agreement (details of which are set out in the section
headed Registration Rights Agreements of the letter from the Meadville Board set out in this
Circular). |
12. MISCELLANEOUS
None of the Meadville Directors will be given any benefit (save for any statutory
compensation required under appropriate laws) as compensation for loss of office or otherwise
in connection with the Proposal.
Save as disclosed in the sub-section headed Shareholders Agreement and Special Security
Agreement in the letter from the Meadville Board set out in this Circular, there is no
agreement, arrangement or understanding between Top Mix, TTM or TTM HK or any person acting in
concert with them and any of the Meadville Directors, Shareholders or recent directors or
recent shareholders of Meadville having any connection with or dependence upon the Proposal.
Save as disclosed in the sub-section headed Shareholders Agreement and Special Security
Agreement in the letter from the Meadville Board set out in this Circular, there is no
agreement or arrangement between any Meadville Director and any other person which is
conditional on or dependent upon the outcome of the Proposal or otherwise connected with the
Proposal.
The registered office address of Meadville is at the office of Appleby Trust (Cayman)
Ltd., Clifton House, 75 Fort Street, P.O. Box 1350 GT, George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman
Islands.
The principal place of business in Hong Kong of Meadville is No. 4 Dai Shun Street, Tai
Po Industrial Estate, Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong.
Meadvilles Secretary is Ms. Ng Sai Yee, who is an associate member of the Hong Kong
Institute of Chartered Secretaries and the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and
Administrators, respectively.
The address of Merrill Lynch is 15/F, Citibank Tower, 3 Garden Road, Central, Hong Kong.
The auditor of Meadville is PricewaterhouseCoopers.
-XIII-12-
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APPENDIX XIV
|
|
GENERAL INFORMATION RELATING TO TOP MIX, TTM AND TTM HK |
1. RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
This appendix includes particulars given in compliance with the Takeovers Code for the
purpose of giving information in respect of Top Mix, TTM and TTM HK.
As at the date of this Circular, the directors of Top Mix are Mr. Tang, Mr. Tang Chung
Yen, Tom and Ms. Tang Ying Ming, Mai. The directors of Top Mix jointly and severally accept
full responsibility for the accuracy of the information contained in this Circular (other than
that relating to the Meadville Group and the TTM Group) and confirm, having made all
reasonable enquiries, that to the best of their knowledge, opinions expressed in this Circular
(other than opinions expressed by the Meadville Group and the TTM Group) have been arrived at
after due and careful consideration and there are no other facts not contained in this
Circular, the omission of which would make any statement in this Circular misleading.
Mr. Tang accepts full responsibility for the accuracy of the information contained in
this Circular (other than that relating to the Meadville Group and the TTM Group) and
confirms, having made all reasonable enquiries, that to the best of his knowledge, opinions
expressed in this Circular (other than opinions expressed by the Meadville Group and the TTM
Group) have been arrived at after due and careful consideration and there are no other facts
not contained in this Circular, the omission of which would make any statement in this
Circular misleading.
As at the date of this Circular, the directors of TTM are Mr. Robert E. Klatell, Mr.
Kenton K. Alder, Mr. James K. Bass, Mr. Richard P. Beck, Mr. Thomas T. Edman and Mr. John G.
Mayer. The directors of TTM jointly and severally accept full responsibility for the accuracy
of the information contained in this Circular (other than that relating to the Meadville Group
and Top Mix) and confirm, having made all reasonable enquiries, that to the best of their
knowledge, opinions expressed in this Circular (other than opinions expressed by the Meadville
Group and Top Mix) have been arrived at after due and careful consideration and there are no
other facts not contained in this Circular, the omission of which would make any statement in
this Circular misleading.
As at the date of this Circular, the directors of TTM HK are Mr. Kenton K. Alder and Mr.
Steven W. Richards. The directors of TTM HK jointly and severally accept full responsibility
for the accuracy of the information contained in this Circular (other than that relating to
the Meadville Group and Top Mix) and confirm, having made all reasonable enquiries, that to
the best of their knowledge, opinions expressed in this Circular (other than opinions
expressed by the Meadville Group and Top Mix) have been arrived at after due and careful
consideration and there are no other facts not contained in this Circular, the omission of
which would make any statement in this Circular misleading.
2. SHARE CAPITAL OF TTM
As at the TTM Latest Practicable Date, TTMs authorised capital stock was 115,000,000
shares, of which 100,000,000 were designated as common stock of US$0.001 (equivalent to
approximately HK$0.008) par value per share and 15,000,000 were designated as preferred stock
of US$0.001 (equivalent to approximately HK$0.008) par value per share. As at the TTM Latest
Practicable Date, 43,186,855 TTM Shares, all of which are common stock, were issued and
outstanding. As at the TTM Latest Practicable Date, there were no shares of preferred stock
outstanding.
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APPENDIX XIV
|
|
GENERAL INFORMATION RELATING TO TOP MIX, TTM AND TTM HK |
The holders of TTMs common stock are entitled to one vote per share on all matters
to be voted upon by the stockholders. Subject to preferences that may be applicable to any
outstanding preferred stock, the holders of common stock are entitled to receive ratably any
dividends that may be declared from time to time by the TTM Board out of funds legally
available for that purpose. In the event of TTMs liquidation, dissolution, or winding up, the
holders of common stock are entitled to share ratably in all assets remaining after payment of
liabilities, subject to prior distribution rights of preferred stock then outstanding. The
common stock has no pre-emptive or conversion rights or other subscription rights. There are
no redemption provisions applicable to, nor any segregated account or accounts funded by TTM
for the purpose of accumulating proceeds for the redemption of, TTMs common stock. TTMs
certificate of incorporation authorises the TTM Board to issue one or more series of preferred
stock and to determine, with respect to any series of preferred stock, the terms and rights of
such series without any further vote or action by TTMs stockholders. The existence of
authorised but unissued shares of preferred stock may enable the TTM Board to render it more
difficult or discourage an attempt to obtain control of TTM by means of a proxy contest,
tender offer or other form of transaction intended to cause a change of control of TTM. Any
issuance of preferred stock with voting and conversion rights may adversely affect the voting
power of the holders of common stock, including the loss of voting control to others. The
existence of authorised but unissued shares of preferred stock will also enable the TTM Board,
without stockholder approval, to adopt a poison pill takeover defence mechanism. TTM has no
plans to issue any shares of preferred stock. Additional terms, rights, and obligations
pertaining to TTMs capital stock are contained in TTMs certificate of incorporation
(available at
http://sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1116942/000110465905042053/a05-155721ex3d1.htm) and second
amended and restated bylaws (available at
http://sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1116942/000136231009002454/c81398exv3w2.htm).
In May 2008, TTM issued convertible notes in a public offering of an aggregate principal
amount of US$175.0 million (equivalent to approximately HK$1,356.3 million) at an interest
rate of 3.25% per annum with a maturity date of 15 May 2015 (the TTM Convertible Notes). The
maximum number of TTM Shares issuable upon conversion of the TTM Convertible Notes would be
approximately 14,000,000 TTM Shares (representing approximately 32.4% of the TTM Shares in
issue as at the TTM Latest Practicable Date).
In connection with the issuance of the TTM Convertible Notes, TTM entered into a
convertible note hedge and warrant transaction with JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association
and UBS AG with respect to its ordinary shares which consists of: (a) an option in favour of
TTM to purchase up to 11,000,000 TTM Shares (representing approximately 25.5% in issue as at
the TTM Latest Practicable Date) at a price of US$15.96 (equivalent to approximately
HK$123.69) per TTM Share, which will expire on 15 May 2015 and can only be exercised upon the
conversion of the TTM Convertible Notes; and (b) warrants to purchase 11,000,000 TTM Shares
(representing approximately 25.5% of the TTM Shares in issue as at the TTM Latest Practicable
Date) at a price of US$18.15 (equivalent to approximately HK$140.67) per TTM Share, which will
expire on 17 August 2015.
Since the date of issuance of the TTM Convertible Notes in May 2008 and through to the
TTM Latest Practicable Date, none of the TTM Convertible Notes had been converted (and thus no
shares had been issued up to the TTM Latest Practicable Date), TTM had not repurchased any TTM
Shares in connection with the TTM Convertible Notes, and no options or warrants issued in
connection with the TTM Convertible Notes had been exercised.
-XIV-2-
|
|
|
APPENDIX XIV
|
|
GENERAL INFORMATION RELATING TO TOP MIX, TTM AND TTM HK |
TTM grants equity awards through its 2006 Equity Incentive Plan, which was adopted
by the TTM Board and approved by TTMs stockholders and permits the grant of stock options,
stock appreciation rights, restricted shares, restricted stock units, performance shares and
other stock-based awards to TTMs officers, directors, employees and consultants. From time to
time, persons who receive awards pursuant to the 2006 Equity Incentive Plan exercise stock
options granted to them, which increases the number of shares of TTMs common stock
outstanding. Since 31 December 2008, a total of 375,616 TTM Shares have been issued under the
2006 Equity Incentive Plan, including upon the exercise of stock options granted under that
plan. As at the TTM Latest Practicable Date, the aggregate number of TTM Shares which may be
issued upon the exercise of stock options, warrants and rights under that plan was 3,291,428
TTM Shares (representing approximately 7.6% of the TTM Shares in issue as at the TTM Latest
Practicable Date) and the number of TTM Shares remaining available for future issuance under
the plan (excluding the 3,291,428 TTM Shares mentioned above) is 4,879,867 TTM Shares
(representing approximately 11.3% of the TTM Shares in issue as at the TTM Latest Practicable
Date).
Save as disclosed, TTM has no other classes of relevant securities or any other
outstanding convertible securities, warrants, options or derivatives in issue that carry a
right to subscribe for or are convertible into TTM Shares.
TTM has not conducted any reorganisation of its capital since the date of its
incorporation in Delaware.
3. DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS
Top Mix
As at the Latest Practicable Date, save as disclosed below, none of Top Mix, Su Sih, Mr. Tang
or any of the persons acting in concert with any of them own or control any Meadville Shares
or any convertible securities, warrants, options or derivatives in respect of any
Meadville Shares:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Number of |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Meadville Shares as |
|
|
Approximate |
|
|
|
at the Latest |
|
|
percentage |
|
|
|
Practicable Date |
|
|
of Meadville |
|
Shareholders |
|
(in thousands) |
|
|
Shares in issue |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Top Mix (Note 2) |
|
|
52,361 |
|
|
|
2.7 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Concert Parties of Top Mix |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TTM |
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
% |
TTM HK |
|
|
0 |
|
|
|
0 |
% |
Mr. Tang (Note 1) |
|
|
235,305 |
|
|
|
12.0 |
% |
Su Sih (Note 2) |
|
|
1,129,895 |
|
|
|
57.5 |
% |
-XIV-3-
|
|
|
APPENDIX XIV
|
|
GENERAL INFORMATION RELATING TO TOP MIX, TTM AND TTM HK |
Notes:
1. |
|
Mr. Tang holds the Meadville Shares in his capacity as the trustee of the Trust. |
|
2. |
|
Top Mix is wholly-owned by Su Sih, which in turn is wholly-owned by Mr. Tang in his personal capacity. |
As at the Latest Practicable Date or the TTM Latest Practicable Date (in respect of TTM Shares
only), none of Top Mix, Su Sih, Mr. Tang or any of the persons acting in concert with any of them,
saved as disclosed below, own or control any shares of TTM or TTM HK or any convertible securities,
warrants, options or derivatives in respect of any shares of TTM or TTM HK.
As at the Latest Practicable Date, save as disclosed below, none of the directors of Top Mix had
any interests in the Meadville Shares, convertible securities, warrants, options or derivatives in
respect of any Meadville Shares:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Number of |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Meadville Shares |
|
|
Approximate |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
as at the Latest |
|
|
percentage |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Practicable Date |
|
|
of Meadville |
|
Director |
|
Capacity |
|
|
(in thousands) |
|
|
Shares in issue |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Mr. Tang (Note 1) |
|
Interest in controlled |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
corporations and as |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
trustee of the Trust |
|
|
1,417,561 |
|
|
|
72.2 |
% |
Note:
1. |
|
Mr. Tang is deemed to be interested in 52,361,000 Meadville Shares and 1,129,895,000
Meadville Shares held by Top Mix and Su Sih, respectively and 235,305,000 Meadville Shares
in his capacity as trustee of the Trust. |
As at the Latest Practicable Date or the TTM Latest Practicable Date (in respect of
TTM Shares only), none of the directors of Top Mix had any interests in the shares of TTM or
TTM HK, convertible securities, warrants, options or derivatives in respect of any shares of
TTM or TTM HK.
TTM
As at the Latest Practicable Date, none of TTM or any of its directors or the parties acting
in concert with TTM, save as disclosed above, had any interests in the Meadville Shares or shares
of Top Mix or any convertible securities, warrants, options or derivatives in respect of any
Meadville Shares or shares of Top Mix.
-XIV-4-
|
|
|
APPENDIX XIV
|
|
GENERAL INFORMATION RELATING TO TOP MIX, TTM AND TTM HK |
As at the Latest Practicable Date, save as disclosed below, none of TTM or the parties acting in
concert with TTM had any interests in the shares of TTM HK or any convertible securities, warrants,
options or derivatives in respect of any shares of TTM HK:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Approximate |
|
|
|
Number of shares |
|
|
percentage |
|
|
|
of TTM HK |
|
|
of shares of |
|
|
|
as at the Latest |
|
|
TTM HK |
|
Shareholders |
|
Practicable Date |
|
|
in issue |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TTM International (Note 1) |
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
100 |
% |
Note:
|
|
|
1. |
|
TTM International is a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of TTM. |
As at the TTM Latest Practicable Date, save as disclosed below, none of the
directors of TTM had any interests in the TTM Shares or any convertible securities, warrants,
options or derivatives in respect of any TTM Shares.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Number of TTM |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares and |
|
|
Approximate |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
derivatives as at |
|
|
percentage of |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
the TTM Latest |
|
|
TTM Shares |
|
Director |
|
Capacity |
|
|
Practicable Date |
|
|
in issue |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Kenton K. Alder |
|
Director |
|
|
806,670 |
|
|
|
1.9 |
% |
Robert E. Klatell |
|
Director |
|
|
44,435 |
|
|
|
0.1 |
% |
James K. Bass |
|
Director |
|
|
60,435 |
|
|
|
0.1 |
% |
Richard P. Beck |
|
Director |
|
|
61,435 |
|
|
|
0.1 |
% |
Thomas T. Edman |
|
Director |
|
|
44,435 |
|
|
|
0.1 |
% |
John G. Mayer |
|
Director |
|
|
60,435 |
|
|
|
0.1 |
% |
TTM HK
As at the Latest Practicable Date, save as disclosed above, none of TTM HK or any of
their respective directors or the parties acting in concert with TTM HK had any interests in
the Meadville Shares or shares of Top Mix or any convertible securities, warrants, options or
derivatives in respect of any Meadville Shares or shares of Top Mix.
As at the TTM Latest Practicable Date, none of TTM HK or the parties acting in concert
with TTM HK had any interests in TTM Shares or any convertible securities, warrants, options
or derivatives in respect of any TTM Shares.
-XIV-5-
|
|
|
APPENDIX XIV
|
|
GENERAL INFORMATION RELATING TO TOP MIX, TTM AND TTM HK |
As at the TTM Latest Practicable Date, save as disclosed below, none of the
directors of TTM HK had any interests in the TTM Shares or any convertible securities,
warrants, options or derivatives in respect of any TTM Shares.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Number of |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TTM Shares |
|
|
Approximate |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
as at the |
|
|
percentage of |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TTM Latest |
|
|
TTM Shares |
|
Director |
|
Capacity |
|
|
Practicable Date |
|
|
in issue |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Kenton K. Alder |
|
Director |
|
|
806,670 |
|
|
|
1.9 |
% |
Steven W. Richards |
|
Director |
|
235,207 |
(Note 1) |
|
|
0.5 |
% |
Note:
|
|
|
1. |
|
Includes 500 shares held by a trust, of which Steven W. Richards is one of the three
beneficiaries. Mr. Richards disclaims beneficial ownership except as to one-third of such
shares. |
As at the Latest Practicable Date, none of the directors of TTM HK had any interests
in the shares of TTM HK or any convertible securities, warrants, options or derivatives in
respect of any shares of TTM HK.
Other Disclosures
As at the Latest Practicable Date or the TTM Latest Practicable Date (in respect of TTM
Shares only):
|
(a) |
|
save as disclosed, none of Top Mix, Su Sih, Mr. Tang, TTM or TTM HK or any person acting
in concert with any of them own or control any Meadville Shares or shares of Top Mix, TTM or
TTM HK or any convertible securities, warrants, options or derivatives in respect of any
Meadville Shares or shares of Top Mix, TTM or TTM HK; |
|
|
(b) |
|
none of Top Mix, Su Sih, Mr. Tang, TTM, TTM HK or any person acting in concert with
any of them has received an irrevocable commitment to vote in favour of the Proposal; |
|
|
(c) |
|
save for the Proposal, there are no arrangements (whether by way of option, indemnity
or otherwise) of the kind referred to in Note 8 to Rule 22 of the Takeovers Code in
relation to the Meadville Shares or Top Mix, Su Sih, Mr. Tang, TTM or TTM HK which might
be material to the Proposal and which Top Mix, Su Sih, Mr. Tang, TTM or TTM HK is a
party; |
|
|
(d) |
|
there is no agreement or arrangement to which Top Mix, Su Sih, Mr. Tang, TTM or TTM
HK is party which relates to the circumstances in which it may or may not invoke or seek
to invoke a pre-condition or a condition precedent to the Proposal; and |
-XIV-6-
|
|
|
APPENDIX XIV
|
|
GENERAL INFORMATION RELATING TO TOP MIX, TTM AND TTM HK |
|
(e) |
|
there are no relevant securities (as defined in Note 4 to Rule 22 of the Takeovers
Code) in Meadville, Top Mix, TTM or TTM HK which Top Mix, Su Sih, Mr. Tang, TTM or TTM HK or
any person acting in concert (but excluding exempt principal traders and exempt fund managers)
with any of them has borrowed or lent. |
4. DEALINGS IN MEADVILLE SHARES, TTM SHARES AND SHARES OF TOP MIX AND TTM HK
During the Relevant Period:
|
(a) |
|
None of Top Mix, Su Sih, Mr. Tang, TTM, TTM HK or any person acting in concert with
any of them had dealt for value in the Meadville Shares or any convertible securities,
warrants, options or derivatives in respect of any Meadville Shares. |
|
|
(b) |
|
None of the directors of Top Mix, TTM, TTM HK had dealt for value in the Meadville
Shares or any convertible securities, warrants, options or derivatives in respect of any
Meadville Shares. |
|
|
(c) |
|
No persons who had any arrangements of the kind referred to in Note 8 to Rule 22 of
the Takeovers Code with Top Mix, TTM, TTM HK or any of the persons acting in concert with
any of them had dealt for value in the Meadville Shares or any convertible securities,
warrants, options or derivatives in respect of any Meadville Shares. |
|
|
(d) |
|
None of Top Mix, TTM, TTM HK or any of the persons acting in concert with any of them had
dealt for value in any Meadville Shares that are borrowed or lent. |
|
|
(e) |
|
Save as disclosed below, none of Top Mix, TTM, TTM HK, or any person acting in
concert with any of them had dealt for value in the TTM Shares or any convertible
securities, warrants, options or derivatives in respect of any TTM Shares. |
-XIV-7-
|
|
|
APPENDIX XIV
|
|
GENERAL INFORMATION RELATING TO TOP MIX, TTM AND TTM HK |
UBS (Note 1)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Price (US$) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(equivalent to |
|
|
|
|
|
Type of |
|
Number of |
|
|
approximately |
|
Name |
|
Date |
|
Transaction |
|
TTM Shares |
|
|
HK$) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
UBS Securities LLC |
|
16 November 2009 |
|
Purchase |
|
|
90 |
|
|
|
11.97 (92.77 |
) |
UBS Securities LLC |
|
16 November 2009 |
|
Purchase |
|
|
10 |
|
|
|
11.97 (92.77 |
) |
UBS Securities LLC |
|
16 November 2009 |
|
Purchase |
|
|
100 |
|
|
|
12.13 (94.01 |
) |
UBS Securities LLC |
|
16 November 2009 |
|
Purchase |
|
|
100 |
|
|
|
12.17 (94.32 |
) |
UBS Securities LLC |
|
16 November 2009 |
|
Purchase |
|
|
100 |
|
|
|
12.19 (94.47 |
) |
UBS Securities LLC |
|
16 November 2009 |
|
Purchase |
|
|
100 |
|
|
|
12.24 (94.86 |
) |
UBS Securities LLC |
|
16 November 2009 |
|
Purchase |
|
|
100 |
|
|
|
12.25 (94.94 |
) |
UBS Securities LLC |
|
16 November 2009 |
|
Unwinding of loan |
|
|
12,100 |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
UBS Securities LLC |
|
16 November 2009 |
|
Unwinding of borrowing |
|
|
12,100 |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
UBS Securities LLC |
|
17 November 2009 |
|
Sale |
|
|
1,015 |
|
|
|
11.34 (87.89 |
) |
UBS Securities LLC |
|
18 November 2009 |
|
Purchase |
|
|
1,015 |
|
|
|
11.34 (87.89 |
) |
UBS Securities LLC |
|
18 November 2009 |
|
Purchase |
|
|
2 |
|
|
|
10.739 (83.23 |
) |
UBS Securities LLC |
|
18 November 2009 |
|
Purchase |
|
|
100 |
|
|
|
10.74 (83.24 |
) |
UBS Securities LLC |
|
18 November 2009 |
|
Purchase |
|
|
100 |
|
|
|
10.865 (84.21 |
) |
UBS Securities LLC |
|
18 November 2009 |
|
Purchase |
|
|
57 |
|
|
|
10.87 (84.24 |
) |
UBS Securities LLC |
|
8 December 2009 |
|
Borrowing |
|
|
1,000 |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
Note:
|
|
|
1. |
|
The above trades were executed between 16 November 2009, being the date of the Announcement,
and 9 December 2009, being the date that UBS Securities LLC obtained the exempt principal
trader status. |
-XIV-8-
|
|
|
APPENDIX XIV
|
|
GENERAL INFORMATION RELATING TO TOP MIX, TTM AND TTM HK |
|
(f) |
|
Save as disclosed below, none of the directors of Top Mix, TTM or TTM HK had
dealt for value in the TTM Shares or any convertible securities, warrants, options or
derivatives in respect of any TTM Shares. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Type of |
|
Number of |
|
|
|
|
Director |
|
Date |
|
Transaction |
|
TTM Shares |
|
|
Price (US$) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Steven W Richards
|
|
4 August 2009
|
|
Exercise of
stock option
|
|
|
7,200 |
|
|
2.76 (exercise
price)
|
|
Steven W Richards
|
|
4 August 2009
|
|
Sale of TTM
Shares
|
|
|
7,200 |
|
|
|
11.00 |
|
Steven W Richards
|
|
5 August 2009
|
|
Grant of stock
option
|
|
|
5,000 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
Kenton K. Alder
|
|
5 August 2009
|
|
Grant of stock
option
|
|
|
12,500 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
Steven W Richards
|
|
8 October 2009
|
|
Sale of TTM
Shares
|
|
|
2,204 |
|
|
|
12.00 |
|
Steven W Richards
|
|
5 November 2009
|
|
Grant of stock
option
|
|
|
5,000 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
Kenton K. Alder
|
|
5 November 2009
|
|
Grant of stock
option
|
|
|
12,500 |
|
|
|
0.00 |
|
|
(g) |
|
No persons who had any arrangements of the kind referred to in Note 8 to Rule 22 of the
Takeovers Code with Top Mix, Su Sih, Mr. Tang, TTM, TTM HK or any of the persons acting in
concert with any of them had dealt for value in the TTM Shares or any convertible securities,
warrants, options or derivatives in respect of any TTM Shares. |
|
|
(h) |
|
Save as disclosed above, none of Top Mix, Su Sih, Mr. Tang, TTM, TTM HK or any of the persons
acting in concert with any of them had dealt for value in any TTM Shares that are borrowed or lent. |
|
|
(i) |
|
TTM HK was incorporated on 23 October 2009 and 1 ordinary share of a nominal value of HK$1 was
issued and allotted to TTM International. Save as disclosed, none of Top Mix, TTM, TTM HK, any of
their respective directors, Su Sih or Mr. Tang or any person acting in concert with any of Top Mix,
TTM, TTM HK had dealt for value in the shares of Top Mix or TTM HK or any convertible securities,
warrants, options or derivatives in respect of any shares of Top Mix or TTM HK. |
|
|
(j) |
|
No persons who had any arrangements of the kind referred to in Note 8 to Rule 22 of the
Takeovers Code with Top Mix, Su Sih, Mr. Tang, TTM, TTM HK or any of the persons acting in
concert with any of them had dealt for value in the shares of Top Mix or TTM HK or any
convertible securities, warrants, options or derivatives in respect of any shares of Top Mix
or TTM HK. |
|
|
(k) |
|
None of Top Mix, Su Sih, Mr. Tang, TTM, TTM HK or any of the persons acting in concert with any
of them had dealt for value in any shares of Top Mix or TTM HK that are borrowed or lent. |
-XIV-9-
|
|
|
APPENDIX XIV
|
|
GENERAL INFORMATION RELATING TO TOP MIX, TTM AND TTM HK |
5. MARKET PRICES
TTM
The table below shows the closing market prices of the TTM Shares as quoted on NASDAQ on:
(a) the TTM Latest Practicable Date; (b) the TTM Last Trading Day; and (c) at the end of each
of the calendar month during the Relevant Period:
|
|
|
|
|
Date |
|
Closing Price per TTM Share (US$) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
29 May 2009 |
|
8.90 (equivalent to approximately HK$68.98) |
30 June 2009 |
|
7.96 (equivalent to approximately HK$61.69) |
31 July 2009 |
|
9.87 (equivalent to approximately HK$76.49) |
31 August 2009 |
|
10.12 (equivalent to approximately HK$78.43) |
30 September 2009 |
|
11.47 (equivalent to approximately HK$88.89) |
30 October 2009 |
|
10.17 (equivalent to approximately HK$78.82) |
13 November 2009 (TTM Last
Trading Day) |
|
11.21 (equivalent to approximately HK$86.88) |
30 November 2009 |
|
10.37 (equivalent to approximately HK$80.37) |
31 December 2009 |
|
11.53 (equivalent to approximately HK$89.36) |
29 January 2010 |
|
10.35 (equivalent to approximately HK$80.21) |
5 February 2010 (TTM Latest
Practicable Date) |
|
8.95 (equivalent to approximately HK$69.36) |
During the Relevant Period, the highest closing price of the TTM Shares was US$12.43
(equivalent to approximately HK$96.33) per TTM Share as quoted on NASDAQ on 9 October 2009 and
the lowest closing price of the TTM Shares was US$7.17 (equivalent to approximately HK$55.57)
per TTM Share as quoted on NASDAQ on 22 May 2009.
6. MATERIAL LITIGATION
Top Mix
There is no material litigation to which Top Mix is, or may become, a party.
TTM
From time to time, TTM may become a party to various legal proceedings arising in the
ordinary course of its business. There can be no assurance that TTM will prevail in any such
litigation. Prior to TTMs acquisition of the Tyco Printed Circuit Group business (PCG) in
October 2006, PCG made legal commitments to the Environmental Protection Agency of the United
States (EPA) and the State
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of Connecticut regarding settlement of enforcement actions against the PCG operations in
Connecticut. On 17 August 2004, PCG was sentenced for U.S. Clean Water Act violations. PCG was
obliged to pay a US$6 million (equivalent to approximately HK$47 million) fine and an additional
US$3.7 million (equivalent to approximately HK$28.7 million) to fund environmental projects
designed to improve the environment for Connecticut residents. In the same year, PCG agreed to a
stipulated judgment with the Connecticut Attorney Generals office and the Connecticut Department
of Environmental Protection (DEP) under which PCG paid a US$2 million (equivalent to
approximately HK$16 million) civil penalty and agreed to implement capital improvements of US$2.4
million (equivalent to approximately HK$18.6 million) to reduce the volume of rinse water
discharged from its manufacturing facilities in Connecticut. The obligations to the EPA and the DEP
include the fulfillment of a Compliance Management Plan until at least the year 2009 and
installation of rinse water recycling systems at the Stafford, Connecticut facilities. As of 31
December 2008, one recycling system was completed and placed into operation, and approximately
US$0.7 million (equivalent to approximately HK$5.4 million) remained to be expended in the form of
capital improvements to meet the second rinse water recycling system requirement. TTM assumed these
legal commitments as part of its purchase of PCG. Failure to meet either commitment could result in
further costly enforcement actions, including exclusion from participation in federal contracts.
TTM HK
There is no material litigation to which TTM HK is a party. From time to time, TTM HK may
become a party to various legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of its business.
7. MATERIAL CONTRACTS
Top Mix
The Laminate Agreement (details of which are set out in the section headed The Laminate
Sale in the Letter from the Meadville Board of this Circular) and the facilities letter from
HSBC dated 27 October 2009 accepted by Top Mix on 11 November 2009 for obtaining banking
facilities of HK$600 million for financing the acquisition of the entire issued share capital
of MTG Laminate are the two material contracts which Top Mix has entered into within two years
prior to the date of the Announcement, not being a contract entered into in the ordinary
course of business by Top Mix. Save as disclosed, there is no material contract entered into
after the date that is two years before the commencement of the offer period, not being a
contract entered into in the ordinary course of business by Top Mix or any of its
subsidiaries.
The Laminate Agreement (details of which are set out in the section headed The Laminate
Sale in the Letter from the Meadville Board of this Circular) is a
material contract entered into by Top Mix which Mr. Tang, a Meadville Director, has a material
personal interest as Top Mix is wholly-owned by Su Sih, which in turn is wholly-owned by Mr.
Tang in his personal capacity. Save as disclosed, there is no material contract entered into
by Top Mix in which any Meadville Director has a material personal interest.
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TTM
The date of, the parties to, and the general nature of, every material contract which TTM
or any of its subsidiaries has entered into within two years prior to the date of the
Announcement, not being a contract entered into in the ordinary course of business by TTM or
any of its subsidiaries, are set forth below:
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the PCB Agreement (details of which are set out in the section headed The PCB Sale in
the letter from the Meadville Board set out in this Circular); |
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Underwriting Agreement dated 8 May 2008 between TTM and J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. and
UBS Securities LLC for the purpose of underwriting of the TTM Convertible Notes; |
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Indenture dated 14 May 2008 between TTM and American Stock Transfer and Trust Company for
the purposes of providing for the issuance from time to time of TTMs debentures, notes or
other evidences of indebtedness to be issued in one or more series up to such principal amount
as may from time to time be authorized in or pursuant to one or more resolutions of the TTM
Board or by supplemental indenture (Indenture); |
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Supplemental Indenture dated 14 May 2008 between TTM and American Stock Transfer and Trust
Company for the purpose of supplementing certain provisions of the Indenture; |
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Call Option Transaction Confirmation dated 8 May 2008 between TTM and JPMorgan Chase Bank,
National Association, London Branch, for the purpose of confirming the terms and conditions of
a call option transaction entered into between TTM and JPMorgan, pursuant to which JPMorgan
granted to TTM a call option relating to an initial 155,000 TTM Shares with a strike price of
US$15.963 (equivalent to approximately HK$123.716) per TTM Share expiring on 15 May 2015; |
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Warrant Transaction Confirmation dated 8 May 2008 between TTM and JPMorgan Chase Bank,
National Association, London Branch, for the purpose of confirming the terms and conditions of
an initial 4,854,977 warrants issued by TTM to JPMorgan with a strike price of US$18.154
(equivalent to approximately HK$140.697) per warrant expiring on 17 August 2015; |
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Call Option Transaction Confirmation dated 8 May 2008 between TTM and UBS AG, London
Branch, for the purpose of confirming the terms and conditions of a call option transaction
entered into between TTM and UBS AG, pursuant to which UBS AG granted to TTM a call option
relating to an initial 155,000 TTM Shares with a strike price of US$15.963 (equivalent to
approximately HK$123.716) per TTM Share expiring on 15 May 2015; |
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Warrant Transaction Confirmation dated 8 May 2008 between TTM and UBS AG, London Branch,
for the purpose of confirming the terms and conditions of an initial 4,854,977 warrants issued
by TTM to UBS AG with a strike price of US$18.154 (equivalent to approximately HK$140.697) per
warrant expiring on 17 August 2015; |
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Call Option Transaction Confirmation dated 16 May 2008 between TTM and JPMorgan Chase
Bank, National Association, London Branch, for the purpose of confirming the terms and
conditions of a call option transaction entered into between TTM and JPMorgan, pursuant to
which JPMorgan granted to TTM a call option relating to an initial 20,000 TTM
Shares with a strike price of US$15.963 (equivalent to approximately HK$123.716) per TTM
Share expiring on 15 May 2015; |
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Warrant Transaction Confirmation dated 16 May 2008 between TTM and JPMorgan Chase Bank,
National Association, London Branch, for the purpose of confirming the terms and conditions of
an initial 626,449 warrants issued by TTM to JPMorgan with a strike price of US$18.154
(equivalent to approximately HK$140.697) per warrant expiring on 17 August 2015; |
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Call Option Transaction Confirmation dated 16 May 2008 between TTM and UBS AG, London
Branch, for the purpose of confirming the terms and conditions of a call option transaction
entered into between TTM and UBS AG, pursuant to which UBS AG granted to TTM a call option
relating to an initial 20,000 TTM Shares with a strike price of US$15.963 (equivalent to
approximately HK$123.716) per TTM Share expiring on 15 May 2015; and |
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Warrant Transaction Confirmation dated 16 May 2008 between TTM and UBS AG, London Branch,
for the purpose of confirming the terms and conditions of an initial 626,448 warrants issued
by TTM to UBS AG with a strike price of US$18.154 (equivalent to approximately HK$140.697) per
warrant expiring on 17 August 2015. |
Save as disclosed, there is no material contract entered into after the date that is two
years before the commencement of the offer period, not being a contract entered into in the
ordinary course of business by TTM or any of its subsidiaries (taken as a whole).
There is no material contract entered into by TTM in which any Meadville Director has a
material personal interest, save for the PCB Agreement and other than
compensation payable to directors by TTM for their services as directors and the employee
directors pursuant to the terms of employment agreements between such employee directors and
TTM.
TTM HK
The PCB Agreement (please see the section headed The PCB Sale in the letter from the
Meadville Board of this Circular) is a material contract which TTM HK has entered into within
two years prior to the date of the Announcement, not being a contract entered into in the
ordinary course of business by TTM HK.
Save as disclosed, there is no material contract entered into after the date that is two
years prior to the date of the Announcement, not being a contract entered into in the ordinary
course of business by TTM HK or any of its subsidiaries.
Save for the PCB Agreement, there is no material contract entered into by TTM HK in which
any Meadville Director has a material personal interest.
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8. DIRECTORS EMOLUMENTS
Top Mix
The emoluments of the directors of Top Mix will not be affected by the Laminate Sale.
TTM
The emoluments of the directors of TTM will not be affected by the PCB Sale.
TTM HK
The emoluments of the directors of TTM HK will not be affected by the PCB Sale.
9. EFFECT OF APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSAL
Top Mix
Top Mixs acquisition of the Laminate Business will be accounted by Top Mix under the
purchase method of accounting in accordance with Hong Kong Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles. From the date of completion of the Laminate Sale, Top Mixs results of operations
will include the results of operations of the Laminate Business, and Top Mixs financial
position will include the assets and liabilities (including identifiable intangible assets)
and the non-controlling interests of the Laminate Business at fair value. The excess of
purchase price and the net assets acquired at fair value will be allocated to goodwill.
TTM
TTM HKs acquisition of the PCB Holdcos will be accounted for by TTM under the purchase
method of accounting in accordance with U.S. GAAP. From the date of completion of the PCB
Sale, TTMs results of operations will include the PCB Holdcos and their subsidiaries
operating results and their assets and liabilities, including identifiable intangible assets,
and non-controlling interest, at fair value with the excess purchase price allocated to
goodwill.
TTM HK
Prior to the effective date of the PCB Sale, TTM HK has no material assets. As of the
effective date of the PCB Sale, TTM HK will become the sole owner of all outstanding equity
capital of the PCB Holdcos.
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10. EXPERTS AND CONSENTS
The name and qualification of
the professional advisers who are named or have given their
opinion or advice which are contained or referred to in this Circular are set out below:
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UBS AG, Hong Kong Branch
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a registered institution under the SFO for Type 1
(dealing in securities), Type 4 (advising on
securities), Type 6 (advising on corporate finance),
Type 7 (providing automated trading services) and
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Somerley Limited
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a licensed institution under the SFO, licensed to
conduct Type 1 (dealing in securities), Type 4
(advising on securities), Type 6 (advising on
corporate finance) and Type 9 (asset management)
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KPMG
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Certified Public Accountants, Hong Kong. |
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KPMG LLP
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Certified Public Accountants in the United States of America. |
Each of UBS, Somerley, and KPMG and KPMG LLP has given and has not withdrawn its written
consent to the issue of this Circular with and references to its name in the form and context
in which they are included.
11. DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION
Top Mix
Copies of the following documents will be displayed at the website of Meadville
(www.meadvillegroup.com) and the website of the SFC (www.sfc.hk) from the date of this
Circular to the effective date of Deregistration and Continuation:
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the memorandum and articles of association of Top Mix; |
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the written consent of Somerley referred to in the section Expert and Consents in this
Appendix; and |
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the material contract(s) entered into by Top Mix referred to in the section headed
Material Contracts in this Appendix. |
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TTM & TTM HK
Copies of the following documents will be displayed at the website of TTM
(www.ttmtech.com) and the website of the SFC (www.sfc.hk) from the date of
this Circular to the effective date of Deregistration and Continuation:
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the by-laws of TTM; |
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the memorandum and articles of association of TTM HK; |
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the audited consolidated accounts of TTM for each of the two years ended 31 December 2008
and 2007; |
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the following documents referred to in Appendix II to this Circular: |
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the current report on the Form 8-K filed by TTM with the SEC on 16 November 2009; |
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the presentation materials and the transcripts of the conference call held on 16
November 2009; |
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the current report on Form 8-K filed by TTM with the SEC on 15 December 2009
(U.S. time); |
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the Form 8-K filed by TTM with the SEC on 4 February 2010 (U.S. time) (including the
Earnings Guidance); |
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the Form 8-K filed by TTM with the SEC on 2 February 2010 (U.S. time); |
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the Form S-4 in preliminary form filed by TTM with the SEC on 24 December 2009; |
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the Amendment No. 1 to the Form S-4 filed by TTM with the SEC on 4 February 2010 |
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the U.S. Prospectus filed by TTM as a Form 424(b)(3) with the SEC; |
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the reports of KPMG LLP, the text of which is set out in Appendix IX (U.S. GAAP Financial
Information of the TTM Group) to this Circular; |
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the report of UBS, the text of which is set out in the first section of Appendix XI
(Reports on Earnings Guidance in relation to the TTM Group) to this Circular; |
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the report of KPMG, the text of which is set out in the second section of Appendix XI
(Reports on
Earnings Guidance in relation to the TTM Group) to this Circular; |
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the written consents of UBS, KPMG and KPMG LLP referred to in the section Experts
and Consents in this Appendix; |
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the material contract(s) entered into by TTM or TTM HK referred to in the section
Material Contracts in this Appendix; and |
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the Sell-Down Registration Rights Agreement (details of which are set out in the section
headed Registration Rights Agreements of the letter from the Meadville Board set out in this
Circular). |
12. MISCELLANEOUS
Other than the obligation to charge its shares in MTG Laminate following completion of
the Laminate Sale pursuant to the facility letter dated 27 October
2009 from HSBC and accepted by Top Mix on 11 November 2009, details of which are set out in
the sub-section headed Confirmation of Financial Resources in the letter from the Meadville
Board, Top Mix will not transfer, charge or pledge the shares of MTG Laminate acquired in the
Laminate Sale to any other person.
Other than charging the shares in each of the PCB Holdcos acquired in the PCB Sale in
favour of Hang Seng Bank Limited as the security trustee
following the completion of the PCB Sale as contemplated under the Credit Agreement, which TTM
HK will join as a party thereto by way of a accession agreement, TTM HK will not transfer,
charge or pledge the shares of each of the PCB
Holdcos acquired in the PCB Sale to any other person.
The principal members of Top Mixs concert group are: (a) Top Mix; (b) TTM; (c) TTM HK;
(d) Mr. Tang; and (e) Su Sih.
The principal members of TTMs concert group are: (a) TTM; (b) TTM HK; and (c) Top Mix.
The principal members of TTM HKs concert group are: (a) TTM HK; (b) TTM; and (c) Top
Mix.
The registered address of Top Mix is P.O. Box 957, Offshore Incorporations Centre, Road
Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands.
The registered address of Su Sih is P.O Box 957, Offshore Incorporations Centre, Road
Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands.
The address of Mr. Tang is Flat 6B, 20 Fa Po Street, Yau Yat Chuen, Kowloon, Hong Kong.
The principal place of business of TTM is 2630 South Harbor Boulevard, Santa Ana,
California 92704, United States of America.
The registered address of TTM HK is at 6th Floor, Alexandra House, 18 Chater Road,
Central,
Hong Kong.
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The address of UBS is 52/F, Two International Finance Centre, 8 Finance Street,
Central, Hong Kong.
The address of Somerley is 10th Floor, The Hong Kong Club Building, 3A Chater Road,
Central, Hong Kong.
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NOTICE OF EGM
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an extraordinary general meeting of Meadville Holdings
Limited (the Company) will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday, 9 March 2010 at Ballroom, Level
3, JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Hong Kong, to consider and, if
thought fit, approve the following resolutions as special resolutions:
SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS
THAT:
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subject to the passing of resolutions nos. 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 below, the sale by MTG Investment
(BVI) Limited (MTG Investment), and the purchase by TTM Hong Kong Limited (TTM
HK), of the entire issued share capital of each of MTG Management (BVI) Limited, MTG PCB
(BVI) Limited, MTG (PCB) No. 2 (BVI) Limited and MTG Flex (BVI) Limited (the PCB Sale)
pursuant to the stock purchase agreement dated 16 November 2009 entered into by and among the
Company, MTG Investment, TTM Technologies, Inc., (TTM), TTM Technologies International, Inc.
and TTM HK, a copy of which has been produced to this extraordinary general meeting (EGM)
marked A and signed by the chairman of this EGM (the EGM Chairman) for the purpose of
identification, for an aggregate consideration of approximately HK$3,404.1 million to be
settled in cash as to approximately US$114.0 million (equivalent to approximately HK$883.8
million) and by the issue of 36,334,000 new TTM Shares (as defined in the circular issued
jointly by the Company, Top Mix Investments Limited (Top Mix), TTM and TTM HK dated 11
February 2010, a copy of which has been produced to this EGM marked B and signed by the EGM
Chairman for the purpose of identification (the Circular)) to the Company (as directed by
MTG Investment) and the transactions contemplated thereby and thereunder, be and are hereby
approved, and that any Director(s) be and is/are authorised to take all actions on behalf of
the Company which the Director(s) consider to be necessary or desirable to implement such
transactions, and execute (under hand or under seal) and deliver any and all documents on
behalf of the Company which the Director(s) consider to be necessary or desirable to implement
such transactions, and all documents executed (under hand or under seal) and delivered by any
director of the Company (Director) for and on behalf of the Company in connection with the
foregoing be and are hereby approved, confirmed and ratified; |
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subject to the passing of resolution no. 1 above and resolutions nos. 3, 4, 5 and 6 below, the
sale by MTG Investment, and the purchase by Top Mix, of the entire issued share capital of MTG
Laminate (BVI) Limited (the Laminate Sale) pursuant to the sale and purchase agreement dated
16 November 2009 entered into between MTG Investment and Top Mix, a copy of which has been
produced to this EGM marked C and signed by the EGM Chairman for the purpose of
identification, for an aggregate consideration of approximately HK$2,783.8 million to be
settled in cash as to approximately HK$136.6 million and by the issue of three Promissory
Notes (as defined in the Circular) in the principal amounts of approximately HK$439.4 million,
HK$2,110.0 million and HK$97.8 million respectively, to the Company (as directed by MTG |
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Investment) and the transactions contemplated thereby and thereunder, be and are hereby
approved, and that any Director(s) be and is/are authorised to take all actions on behalf of
the Company which the Director(s) consider to be necessary or desirable to implement such
transactions, and execute (under hand or under seal) and deliver any and all documents on
behalf of the Company which the Director(s) consider to be necessary or desirable to implement
such transactions, and all documents executed (under hand or under seal) and delivered by any
Director for and on behalf of the Company in connection with the foregoing be and are hereby
approved, confirmed and ratified; |
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subject to the passing of resolutions nos. 1 and 2 above, the proposed voluntary withdrawal of
the listing of the Companys shares on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited
(the Withdrawal Proposal) be and is hereby approved and any Director(s) be and is/are hereby
authorised to execute (under hand or under seal) such documents, make such applications and
submissions and do all such acts, deeds or things on behalf of the Company which the Director(s)
consider(s) to be necessary or desirable in connection with the Withdrawal Proposal, and all
documents executed (under hand or under seal) and delivered by the relevant Director(s) for and on
behalf of the Company in such connection be and are hereby approved, confirmed and ratified; |
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subject to the passing of resolutions no. 3 above, the articles of association of the Company be
and are hereby amended by the addition of the following new Article 195 immediately following the
existing Article 194: |
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TRANSFER BY WAY OF CONTINUATION |
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195. The Company may, by special resolution, resolve to de-register the Company from the
Cayman Islands and to transfer and continue the Company as a body corporate to, and under the
laws of, a country or jurisdiction outside the Cayman Islands which permits or does not
prohibit the transfer or continuation of the Company. |
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subject to the passing of resolutions nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4 above: |
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and subject to all necessary governmental and regulatory consents, the deregistration of
the Company as an exempted company under the laws of the Cayman Islands and the continuation
of the Company into the British Virgin Islands (BVI) under the name of Meadville Holdings
(BVI) Limited as a BVI business company under the laws of the BVI
(the Deregistration and Continuation) be and are hereby approved and that any
Director(s) be and is/are authorised to take all actions on behalf of the Company which
the Director(s) consider to be necessary or desirable, and execute (under hand or under
seal) and deliver any and all documents on behalf of the Company which the Director(s)
consider to be necessary or desirable (including, without limitation, any documents to be
delivered to the Registrar of Corporate Affairs in the BVI and/or to the Registrar of
Companies in the Cayman Islands) with such modifications and/or amendments (if any) as
he/she/they may consider necessary or desirable, in order to effect, implement and
complete, or in connection with, the Deregistration and Continuation and transactions and
other matters |
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contemplated thereby or thereunder, as the Director(s) may in his/her/their absolute
discretion, deem fit in the best interests of the Company, and all documents executed
(under hand or under seal) and delivered by the relevant Director(s) for and on behalf of
the Company in such connection be and are hereby approved, confirmed and ratified; |
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effective upon continuation of the Company into the BVI as a BVI business company under
the laws of the BVI, the memorandum of association submitted to this EGM marked D and signed
by the EGM Chairman for the purpose of identification, with or without amendment, be and is
hereby approved and adopted as the memorandum of association of the Company in substitution
for and to the exclusion of the existing memorandum of association of the Company; and |
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effective upon continuation of the Company into the BVI as a BVI business company under
the laws of the BVI, the articles of association contained in the printed document submitted
to this EGM marked E and signed by the EGM Chairman for the purpose of identification, with
or without amendment, be and is hereby approved and adopted as the articles of association of
the Company in substitution for and to the exclusion of the existing articles of association
of the Company; and |
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subject to resolutions nos. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 above and the Deregistration and Continuation
becoming effective, a distribution by way of dividend to those holders of shares of HK$0.01 each in
the capital of the Company (Shares) whose names appear on the register of members of the Company
on the Record Date (as defined in the Circular), such distribution to be paid and satisfied by: |
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the distribution in specie of the promissory note in the principal amount of approximately
HK$439.4 million to be issued by Top Mix and received by the Company (as directed by MTG
Investment) on completion of the Laminate Sale contemplated in resolution no. 2 above to Mr.
Tang Hsiang Chien (Mr. Tang) in respect of the aggregate number of 235,305,000 Shares held
by Mr. Tang; |
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the distribution in specie of the promissory note in the principal amount of approximately
HK$2,110.0 million to be issued by Top Mix and received by the Company (as directed by MTG
Investment) on completion of the Laminate Sale contemplated in resolution no. 2 above to Su
Sih (BVI) Limited (Su Sih) in respect of the aggregate number of 1,129,895,000 Shares held
by Su Sih; |
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the distribution in specie of the promissory note in the principal amount of approximately
HK$97.8 million to be issued by Top Mix and received by the Company (as directed by MTG
Investment) on completion of the Laminate Sale contemplated in
resolution no. 2 above to Top
Mix in respect of the aggregate number of 52,361,000 Shares held by Top Mix; |
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the payment in cash to all shareholders of the Company, other than Mr. Tang, Su Sih
and Top Mix (Independent Shareholders) in respect of each Share held by the Independent
Shareholders (being an aggregate number of 546,439,000 Shares) of such amount as is equal to
the aggregate of: (i) the HK$ equivalent of approximately US$114 million to be received by the
Company on completion of the PCB Sale (contemplated in resolution no.
1 above) and (ii) approximately HK$136.6 million to be received by the Company on completion of the
Laminate Sale (contemplated in resolution no. 2 above), divided by the total number of
Shares held by the Independent Shareholders on the Record Date (which is expected to be
546,439,000 Shares); |
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the distribution of 0.0185 TTM Share to all shareholders of the Company in respect of each
Share held by such shareholders (being an aggregate number of 1,964,000,000 Shares) or, in
respect of such shareholders of the Company who elect or who are deemed to have elected to
receive the net cash proceeds of sale of such TTM Shares to which such shareholders would
otherwise have been entitled sold through the Dealing Facility (as defined in the Circular),
such net cash proceeds of sale; |
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the payment in cash in respect of each Share held by all shareholders of the Company (being
an aggregate number of 1,964,000,000 Shares) of such amount as is equal to the total interest
accrued and paid on the Promissory Notes for the period from the date of issue of the
Promissory Notes up to, but excluding, the Distribution Date (as defined in the Circular)
divided by the total number of Shares in issue on the Record Date (which is expected to be
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the payment in cash in respect of each Share held by all shareholders of the Company (being
an aggregate number of 1,964,000,000 Shares) of the prevailing Hong Kong dollar equivalent on
or before the Distribution Date of the incremental net amount (after any applicable transaction
expenses and taxes) of the average sale price of each share of Guangdong Shengyi Sci. Tech.
Co., Ltd. (GSST) (including the GSST Sale Shares (as defined in the Circular)) sold by the
Company (through AVA International Limited) prior to the completion of the Laminate Sale
(contemplated in resolution no. 2 above) above the GSST Reference Price (as defined in the
Circular) for each GSST share (if any) multiplied by the total number of shares of GSST sold by
the Company (through AVA International Limited) and divided by the total number of Shares in
issue on the Record Date (which is expected to be 1,964,000,000 Shares); |
be and are hereby approved and such distribution may be paid from any reserve account of the
Company and/or from the Companys share premium and/or share capital accounts and/or any other
account lawfully available therefor and the Director(s) be and is/are hereby authorised to do
all such acts, deeds and things and to effect all actions and execute (under hand or under
seal) and deliver any and all documents on behalf of the Company as he/she/they may consider
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NOTICE OF EGM
necessary or desirable, in order to effect, implement and complete, or in connection
with, the distribution contemplated by this resolution no. 6 and transactions and other
matters contemplated thereby or thereunder, and all documents executed (under hand or under
seal) and delivered by the
relevant Director(s) for and on behalf of the Company in such connection be and are hereby
approved, confirmed and ratified.
For and on behalf of
Meadville Holdings Limited
Ng Sai Yee
Company Secretary
Hong Kong
11 February 2010
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A form of proxy for use at the EGM is enclosed herewith with this Circular. |
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A shareholder entitled to attend and vote at the EGM is entitled to appoint one or more than one
proxy(ies) to attend and vote instead of him/her. A proxy need not be a shareholder of the Company. |
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In order to be valid, the form of proxy together with any power of attorney or other authority
(if any) under which it is signed, or a certified copy of such power of attorney or authority, must
be deposited with Tricor Investor Services Limited, the Hong Kong branch share registrar of the
Company, at 26th Floor, Tesbury Centre, 28 Queens Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, not later than
10:00 am on Sunday, 7 March 2010 or not less than 48 hours before the time appointed for any
adjournment of the EGM. Completion and delivery of the form of proxy will not preclude a
shareholder from attending the EGM or any adjournment of the EGM and voting in person at the EGM or
any adjournment of the EGM. In the event that a shareholder attends and votes at the EGM after
having lodged his/her form of proxy, his/her form of proxy will be deemed to have been revoked. |
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Where there are joint registered holders of any share in the Company, any one of such joint
registered holders may vote at the EGM, either personally or by proxy, in respect of such share as
if he/she were solely entitled thereto; but if more than one of such joint registered holders are
present at the EGM personally or by proxy, the most senior shall alone be entitled to vote in
respect of the relevant joint registered holding and, for this purpose, seniority shall be
determined by reference to the order in which the names of the joint registered holders stand on
the register of members of the Company in respect of the relevant join registered holders. |
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At the EGM, the EGM Chairman will exercise his power under article 72 of the articles of
association of the Company to put the above resolutions to vote by way of a poll. |
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In case of a recognised clearing house, it may authorise such person(s) as it thinks fit to act
as its representative(s) at the meeting and vote in its stead. |
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Form of Proxy for use at the Extraordinary General Meeting and
any adjournment of the Extraordinary General Meeting
being the registered holder(s) of (2)
shares of HK$0.01 each of in the share capital of
Meadville Holdings Limited
(
Company) hereby appoint the chairman of the extraordinary general meeting, or
(3 & 4)
to act as my/our proxy at the extraordinary general meeting (EGM) (and at any adjournment of
the EGM) of the Company to be held at Ballroom, Level
3, JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong, Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Hong Kong on Tuesday, 9 March 2010 at
10:00 am in respect of the resolutions set out in the notice of EGM (Notice) as indicated below
and to vote on my/our behalf as directed below or, if no such indication is given, as my/our proxy
thinks fit.
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SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS |
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To approve the PCB Sale (Special
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To approve the Laminate Sale (Special
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To approve the Withdrawal Proposal
(Special Resolution No. 3 set out in the
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To approve amendment of the articles of
association of the Company (Special
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To approve the Deregistration and
Continuation (Special Resolution No. 5(a)
set out in the Notice) and approve and
adopt: (a)the new memorandum of
association of the Company (Special
Resolution No. 5(b) set out in the
Notice); and (b)the new articles of
association of the Company (Special
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To approve the distribution by way of
dividend to those holders of shares of
HK$0.01 each in the capital of the
Company, such distribution to be paid and
satisfied by (Special Resolution No. 6 set
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(a) the distribution in specie to Mr. Tang
Hsiang Chien (Mr. Tang) (Special
Resolution No. 6(a) set out in the
Notice); |
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(b) the distribution in specie to Su Sih
(BVI) Limited (Su Sih) (Special
Resolution No. 6(b) set out in the
Notice); |
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(c) the distribution in specie to Top Mix
Investments Limited (Top Mix) (Special
Resolution No. 6(c) set out in the
Notice); |
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(d) the distribution in cash to the
shareholders of the Company other than Mr.
Tang, Su Sih and Top Mix (Special
Resolution No. 6(d) set out in the
Notice); |
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(e) the distribution of 0.0185 TTM Share
for every Share to all shareholders of the
Company or, in respect of such
shareholders of the Company who elect or
who are deemed to have elected to receive
the net cash proceeds of sale of such TTM
Shares to which such shareholders would
otherwise have been entitled sold through
the Dealing Facility, such net cash
proceeds of sale (Special Resolution No.
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(f) the distribution in cash of the
accrued interest on the Promissory Notes
to all shareholders of the Company
(Special Resolution No. 6(f) set out in
the Notice); and |
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(g) the distribution in cash of the
incremental net amount (after any
applicable transaction expenses and taxes)
in respect of the GSST shares that are
sold prior to the completion of the
Laminate Sale (if any) to all shareholders
of the Company (Special Resolution No.
6(g) set out in the Notice), |
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and such distribution may be paid from any
reserve account of the Company and/or from
the Companys share premium and/or share
capital accounts and/or any other account
lawfully available therefor. |
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Notes:
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Full name(s) and address(es) (as shown in the register of members of the Company) to be inserted
in BLOCK CAPITALS. |
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Please insert the number of shares of HK$0.01 each of the Company registered in your name(s); if
no number is inserted, this form of proxy will be deemed to relate to all the shares in the capital
of the Company registered in your name(s). |
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If any proxy other than the chairman of the EGM is preferred, please delete the words the
chairman of the extraordinary general meeting, or and insert the name and address of the proxy
desired in the space provided, failing which the chairman of the EGM will act as your proxy. ANY
ALTERATION MADE TO THIS FORM OF PROXY
MUST BE INITIALLED BY THE PERSON(S) WHO SIGN(S) IT.
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Any shareholder who is the holder of two or more shares and who is entitled to attend and vote
at the EGM is entitled to appoint more than one proxy to attend and, on a poll, vote instead of
him. A proxy need not be a shareholder of the Company, but must attend the EGM in person to
represent you. |
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IMPORTANT: IF YOU WISH TO VOTE FOR A RESOLUTION, PLEASE PLACE A ü IN THE RELEVANT BOX MARKED
FOR. IF YOU WISH TO VOTE AGAINST A RESOLUTION, PLEASE PLACE A ü IN THE RELEVANT BOX MARKED
AGAINST. Failure to complete either box will entitle your proxy to cast your vote or abstain at
his discretion on the relevant resolution. Your proxy will also be entitled to vote at his
discretion on any resolution properly put to the EGM other than those referred to in the notice
convening the EGM. |
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This form of proxy must be signed by you or your attorney duly authorised in writing or, in the
case of a corporation, must be either under its common seal or under the hand of an officer or
attorney or other person duly authorised. |
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Where there are joint registered holders of any share, any one of such persons may vote at the
EGM, either personally or by proxy, in respect of such share as if he was solely entitled thereto;
but if more than one of such joint registered holders shall be present at the EGM personally or by
proxy, that one of the holders so present whose name stands first on the register of members of the
Company in respect of such share shall alone be entitled to vote in respect thereof. |
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To be valid, this form of proxy together with any power of attorney or other authority (if any)
under which it is signed or notarially certified copy of such power of attorney or authority must
be deposited at the Companys Hong Kong branch share registrar and transfer office, Tricor Investor
Services Limited at 26th Floor, Tesbury Centre, 28 Queens Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong not less
than 48 hours before the time for holding the EGM and any adjournment thereof. |
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Completion and return of this form of proxy will not preclude you from attending and voting in
person at the EGM and any adjournment of the EGM if you so wish and, in such event, this instrument
appointing a proxy shall be deemed to be revoked. |
Information Regarding Accounting Information and Reports
For the preparation and presentation of consolidated U.S. GAAP revenue, GAAP earnings per diluted
share, and non-GAAP earnings per diluted share of TTM Technologies, Inc.s (TTM) earnings
guidance for the quarterly period ending March 29, 2010 (the Earnings Guidance) in the Circular
set forth above (the Circular), KPMG, Certified Public Accountants, Hong Kong, has not audited,
reviewed, examined, or compiled the Earnings Guidance for purposes of its inclusion in any document
provided to United States or international investors or for use in any jurisdiction outside Hong
Kong, and, accordingly, KPMG does not express an opinion or provide any form of assurance on such
information or its achievability for the purpose of this filing.
For the purpose of complying with the Hong Kong Code on Takeovers and Mergers only, KPMG, Certified
Public Accountants, Hong Kong, has given and has not withdrawn its written consent to the issue of
the Circular with the inclusion therein of (i) its name, (ii) reference to itself as Experts,
(iii) its Accountants Report dated February 4, 2010 on the Earnings Guidance, in the form and
context in which they are respectively included in the Circular.
For the purpose of complying with the Hong Kong Code on Takeovers and Mergers only, KPMG LLP,
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, United States of America, has given and has not
withdrawn its written consent to the issue of the Circular with the inclusion therein of (i) its
name, (ii) reference to itself as Experts, (iii) its audit opinion dated March 13, 2009, except
for the section entitled Adoption of Recent Accounting Pronouncements and Adjusted Consolidated
Financial Statements in Note 2 as to which the date is December 14, 2009, and Note 20 entitled
Reconciliation to International Financial Reporting Standards as to which the date is February 4,
2010 on the TTM consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, and its
review report dated November 6, 2009, except for Note 16 entitled Reconciliation to International
Financial Reporting Standards as to which the date is February 4, 2010 on the TTM unaudited
consolidated condensed financial statements as of September 28, 2009 and for the nine-month periods
ended September 28, 2009 and September 29, 2008, in the form and context in which they are
respectively included in the Circular.
A written consent under the Hong Kong Code on Takeovers and Mergers is different from a consent
filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) under Section 7 of the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the Securities Act), which is applicable only to transactions
involving securities registered under the Securities Act. As the Circular has not and will not be
used to register shares under the Securities Act, KPMG LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, United
States of America, and KPMG, Certified Public Accountants, Hong Kong, have not filed a consent under Section 7
of the Securities Act.
The term Experts as used in the Circular is different from that as defined under the Securities
Act, which is applicable only to transactions involving securities registered under the Securities
Act. The reference to KPMG LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, United
States of America, and KPMG, Certified Public Accountants, Hong Kong, as Experts in the Circular is not made in the context of the
Securities Act but solely as the term is used in the context of the Circular.
Important Information Relating to the Proposed Transaction
This document does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any
securities of Meadville Holdings Limited (Meadville) or TTM or a solicitation of any vote or
approval. In connection with the proposed transactions described in this document, TTM will file
relevant materials with the SEC at www.sec.gov, and Meadville will publish certain relevant
materials on the websites of the Securities and Futures Commission at www.sfc.hk and The Stock
Exchange of Hong Kong at www.hkex.com.hk. On December 24, 2009 TTM filed a preliminary
Registration Statement on Form S-4 with the SEC that includes a proxy statement for the
shareholders of TTM and a U.S. prospectus for Meadville and the shareholders of Meadville. Before
making any voting or investment decision, TTMs and Meadvilles shareholders and investors are
urged to read the circular and proxy statement/U.S. prospectus regarding such transactions when
they become available because they will contain important information. The proxy statement/U.S.
prospectus and other documents that are and will be filed by TTM with the SEC are available free of
charge at the SECs website, www.sec.gov, or by directing a request when such a filing is made to
TTM, 2630 S. Harbor Blvd., Santa Ana, CA 92704, Attention: Investor Relations.
Participants in Solicitation
TTM, its directors and certain of its executive officers may be considered participants in the
solicitation of proxies in connection with the transactions described in this document. Information
about the directors and executive officers of TTM is set out in TTMs definitive proxy statement,
which was filed with the SEC on March 26, 2009. Investors may obtain additional information
regarding the interests of such participants by reading the proxy statement/U.S. prospectus which
TTM will file with the SEC when it becomes available.