Prospectus
Prospectus
Holdings Limited
(Incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability)
Share Offer
Sole Sponsor
Co-Lead Managers
If you are in any doubt about any of the content of this prospectus, you should obtain independent professional advice.
Sole Sponsor
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 prospectus, make no representation as to its accuracy or completeness and expressly disclaim any liability whatsoever for any loss howsoever arising from or in
reliance upon the whole or any part of the contents of this prospectus.
A copy of this prospectus, having attached thereto the documents specified in ‘‘Documents delivered to the Registrar of Companies in Hong Kong and available for inspection –
Documents delivered to the Registrar of Companies in Hong Kong’’ in Appendix V to this prospectus, has been registered by the Registrar of Companies in Hong Kong as
required by Section 342C of the Companies (Winding Up and Miscellaneous Provisions) Ordinance (Chapter 32 of the Laws of Hong Kong). The Securities and Futures
Commission of Hong Kong and the Registrar of Companies in Hong Kong take no responsibility as to the contents of this prospectus or any of the other documents referred to
above.
The Offer Price is expected to be fixed by agreement between the Joint Lead Managers (for themselves and on behalf of the Underwriters) and our Company on the Price
Determination Date, which is expected to be on or around Monday, 31 December 2018. The Offer Price will not be more than HK$0.7 per Offer Share and is currently expected to
be not less than HK$0.5 per Offer Share. If, for any reason, the Offer Price is not agreed on or before Friday, 4 January 2019 between the Joint Lead Managers (for themselves
and on behalf of the Underwriters) and our Company, the Share Offer will not proceed and will lapse. In the case of such event, a notice will be published on the website of the
Stock Exchange at www.hkexnews.hk and our Company’s website at www.skhl.com.hk. The Joint Lead Managers (for themselves and on behalf of the Underwriters), with the
consent of our Company, may extend or reduce the indicative Offer Price range stated in this prospectus at any time on or prior to the morning of the last day for lodging
applications under the Public Offer. Further details are set out in the sections headed ‘‘Structure and conditions of the Share Offer’’ and ‘‘How to apply for Public Offer Shares’’
of this prospectus.
Prior to making an investment decision, prospective investors should consider carefully all of the information set out in this prospectus, including but not limited to the risk
factors set out in the section headed ‘‘Risk factors’’ in this prospectus.
The obligations of the Public Offer Underwriters under the Public Offer Underwriting Agreement to subscribe for, and to procure applicants for the subscription for, the Public
Offer Shares, are subject to termination by the Joint Lead Managers if certain grounds arise prior to 8:00 a.m. on the day that trading in the Offer Shares commences on the Stock
Exchange. Such grounds are set out in the section headed ‘‘Underwriting – Underwriting arrangement and expenses – Grounds for termination’’ of this prospectus. It is important
that you refer to that section for further details.
The Offer Shares have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act or any state securities law in the United States and may not be offered, sold, pledged or
transferred within the United States except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act and applicable
US state securities laws. The Offer Shares are being offered and sold outside the United States in reliance on Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act and the applicable laws of
each jurisdiction where those offers and sales occur.
21 December 2018
CHARACTERISTICS OF GEM
GEM has been positioned as a market designed to accommodate small and mid-sized
companies to which a higher investment risk may be attached than other companies listed
on the Stock Exchange. Prospective investors should be aware of the potential risks of
investing in such companies and should make the decision to invest only after due and
careful consideration.
Given the companies listed on GEM are generally small and mid-sized companies,
there is a risk that securities traded on GEM may be more susceptible to higher market
volatility than securities traded on the Main Board and no assurance is given that there
will be a liquid market in the securities traded on GEM.
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Notes:
1. All times and dates refer to Hong Kong local time and date unless otherwise stated in this prospectus. Details of the
structure of the Share Offer, including its conditions, are set out in the section headed ‘‘Structure and conditions of
the Share Offer’’ in this prospectus.
2. If there is a tropical cyclone warning signal number 8 or above or a ‘‘black’’ rainstorm warning in force in Hong
Kong at any time between 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon on Friday, 28 December 2018, the application lists will not open
or close on that day. Further information is set out in the paragraph headed ‘‘How to apply for Public Offer Shares
– 10. Effect of bad weather on the opening of the application lists’’ in this prospectus.
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3. Applicants who apply for Public Offer Shares by giving electronic application instructions to HKSCC via CCASS
should refer to the paragraph headed ‘‘How to apply for Public Offer Shares – 6. Applying by giving electronic
application instructions to HKSCC via CCASS’’ in this prospectus.
4. You will not be permitted to submit your application through the designated website at www.hkeipo.hk after 11:30
a.m. on the last day for submitting applications. If you have already submitted your application and obtained a
payment reference number from the designated website at or before 11:30 a.m., you will be permitted to continue
the application process (by completing payment of application monies) until 12:00 noon on the last day for
submitting applications, when the application lists close.
5. The Price Determination Date is expected to be on or around Monday, 31 December 2018 and, in any event, not
later than Friday, 4 January 2019. If, for any reason, the final Offer Price is not agreed between the Joint Lead
Managers (for themselves and on behalf of Underwriters) and our Company on or before Friday, 4 January 2019,
the Share Offer will not proceed and will lapse.
6. Refund cheques or e-Auto Refund payment instruction will be used in respect of wholly or partially unsuccessful
applications pursuant to the Public Offer and also in respect of wholly or partially successful applications in the
event that the final Offer Price is less than the price payable per Offer Share on application. Part of the applicant’s
Hong Kong identity card number or passport number, or, if the application is made by joint applicants, part of the
Hong Kong identity card number or passport number of the first-named applicant, provided by the applicant(s) may
be printed on the refund cheque, if any. Such data would also be transferred to a third party for refund purposes.
Banks may require verification of an applicant’s Hong Kong identify card number or passport number before
encashment of the refund cheque. Inaccurate completion of an applicant’s Hong Kong identity card number or
passport number may invalidate or delay encashment of the refund cheque.
Applicants who have applied on WHITE Application Forms or HK eIPO White Form for 1,000,000 or more
Public Offer Shares and have provided all information required by their Application Forms may collect any refund
cheques and/or Share certificates in person from our Company’s Hong Kong Branch Share Registrar, Tricor Investor
Services Limited, at Level 22, Hopewell Centre, 183 Queen’s Road East, Hong Kong from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
on Monday, 7 January 2019. Applicant being individuals who is eligible for personal collection may not authorise
any other person to collect on their behalf. Applicants being corporations which are eligible for personal collection
must attend through their authorised representatives bearing letters of authorisation from their corporations stamped
with the corporation’s chop. Both individuals and authorised representatives of corporations must produce evidence
of identity acceptable to our Hong Kong Branch Share Registrar at the time of collection.
Applicants who have applied on YELLOW Application Forms for 1,000,000 or more Public Offer Shares may
collect their refund cheques, if any, in person but may not elect to collect their Share certificates as such Share
certificates will be issued in the name of HKSCC Nominees and deposited into CCASS for the credit to their
designated CCASS Participants’ stock accounts or CCASS Investor Participant stock accounts as stated in their
Application Forms. The procedures for collection of refund cheques for YELLOW Application Form applicants
are the same as those for WHITE Application Form applicants.
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EXPECTED TIMETABLE
Applicants who have applied for Public Offer Shares by giving electronic application instructions to HKSCC via
CCASS should refer to the paragraph headed ‘‘How to apply for Public Offer Shares – 14. Despatch/Collection of
share certificates and refund monies’’ in this prospectus for details.
Applicants who have applied through the HK eIPO White Form service and paid their applications monies through
single bank accounts may have refund monies (if any) despatched to the bank account in the form of e-Auto Refund
payment instructions. Applicants who have applied through the HK eIPO White Form service and paid their
application monies through multiple bank accounts may have refund monies (if any) despatched to the address
specified in their application instructions in the form of refund cheques by ordinary post at their own risk.
Applicants who have applied for less than 1,000,000 Public Offer Shares and any uncollected share certificates and/
or refund cheques will be despatched by ordinary post, at the applicants’ risk, to the addresses specified in the
relevant applications.
Further information is set out in the paragraphs headed ‘‘How to apply for Public Offer Shares – 13. Refund of
application monies’’ and ‘‘How to apply for Public Offer Shares – 14. Despatch/Collection of shares certificates and
refund monies’’ in this prospectus.
Share certificates will only become valid certificates of title to which they relate at 8:00
a.m. (Hong Kong time) on the Listing Date provided that (i) the Share Offer has become
unconditional in all respects; and (ii) the right of termination described in the paragraph
headed ‘‘Underwriting – Underwriting arrangements and expenses – Grounds for
termination’’ in this prospectus has not been exercised and has lapsed. Investors who trade
Shares prior to the receipt of share certificates or the share certificates becoming valid
certificates of title do so entirely at their own risk.
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CONTENTS
This prospectus is issued by our Company solely in connection with the Share Offer in
Hong Kong and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any
securities other than the Offer Shares. This prospectus may not be used for the purpose of, and
does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer or invitation in any other
jurisdiction or in any other circumstances. No action has been taken to permit a public offering
of the Offer Shares or the distribution of this prospectus in any jurisdiction other than in Hong
Kong. The distribution of this prospectus and the offering and sale of the Offer Shares in other
jurisdictions are subject to restrictions pursuant to registration with or authorisation by the
relevant securities regulatory authorities or an exemption therefrom.
Prospective investors should rely only on the information contained in this prospectus
and the Application Forms to make your investment decision. Our Company, the Sole Sponsor,
the Joint Bookrunners, the Joint Lead Managers, the Co-Lead Managers and the Underwriters
have not authorised anyone to provide prospective investors with information that is different
from what is contained in this prospectus. Any information or representation not contained in
this prospectus and the Application Forms must not be relied on by prospective investors as
having been authorised by our Company, the Sole Sponsor, the Joint Bookrunners, the Joint
Lead Managers, the Co-Lead Managers and the Underwriters, any of their respective affiliates,
directors, officers, employees, agents, or representatives, or any other person or party involved
in the Share Offer.
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Characteristics of GEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
Expected timetable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Forward-looking statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Risk factors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
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Corporate information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Industry overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Regulatory overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Underwriting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
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SUMMARY
This summary aims to give you an overview of the information contained in this
prospectus and therefore does not contain all the information which may be important to you.
You should read this prospectus in its entirety before you decide to invest in the Offer Shares.
There are risks associated with any investment. Some of the particular risks in investing in the
Offer Shares are set out in the section headed ‘‘Risk factors’’ in this prospectus. You should
read that section carefully before you decide to invest in the Offer Shares. Various expressions
used in this section are defined in the sections headed ‘‘Definitions’’ and ‘‘Glossary of
technical terms’’ in this prospectus.
BUSINESS OVERVIEW
We are principally engaged in the sale of diesel oil in Hong Kong. Our sale services include
sourcing diesel oil through oil trading companies, dispatching our fleet of diesel tank wagons to
collect diesel oil from oil depots designated by our suppliers, and eventually delivering diesel oil
to destinations designated by our customers. In addition to our sale services as described above,
in September 2018, we also started to provide ancillary transportation service to an Oil Major
whereby we help the Oil Major transport the diesel oil to its customers. This does not involve any
purchase of diesel oil from such Oil Major. As at the Latest Practicable Date, we provide our
services in Kowloon and the New Territories.
We strive to provide quality diesel oil to our customers with timely delivery services. Over
the years, with the support of our experienced management team, we have become an established
diesel oil provider focusing on the logistics sector in Hong Kong. We are able to develop an in-
depth understanding and industry knowhow in the industry regarding our customers’ demand and
requirements to fulfill their daily business needs. Therefore, we are also able to customise our
services to suit their business needs by recommending the delivery schedule and required amount
of diesel oil to be used for their business activities and providing guidance on safety precautions
and environmental protection.
According to the CIC Report, the estimated market size of diesel consumption for
transportation and industrial use grew between 2013 and 2017 and has increased to 1,397.8
thousand kilolitres by 2017. Consumption from transportation (buses and goods vehicles) and
industrial use contributed to around 70.8% and 13.1% of overall consumption in 2017,
respectively. Hong Kong’s market size for diesel is expected to grow at a CAGR of 1.0%,
reaching a total 1,468.7 thousand kilolitres by 2022, among which industrial processes/equipment
is expected to consume 249.4 thousand kilolitres and transportation is expected to consume
1,219.3 thousand kilolitres. With around 80 market participants selling diesel for industrial and
transportation use in Hong Kong, and around 10 of them are authorised agents in 2017, the diesel
sales market in Hong Kong continues to be considered relatively fragmented. The top five diesel
distributors currently take up about 32.4% of total market share. We ranked the second among
these diesel distributors, with a market share of 10.5% in terms of the total revenue generated
from the sale of diesel through diesel distributors and 8.4% in terms of the diesel sales through
both the Oil Majors and diesel distributors as of 2017.
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SUMMARY
As at the Latest Practicable Date, we had seven diesel tank wagons of various capacity to
meet our customers’ requirement and needs. Our own fleet of diesel tank wagons allows us to
satisfy our customers’ immediate or unplanned purchase demands by supplying diesel oil to our
customers within a short time frame and responding to our customers’ delivery schedule in a more
flexible manner.
BUSINESS MODEL
Our Group’s revenue is mainly derived from the sale of diesel oil, as well as diesel exhaust
fluid, to our customers in Hong Kong during the Track Record Period. The following table sets
forth a breakdown of our revenue by product types during the Track Record Period:
Diesel oil 193,625 99.8 386,824 99.9 442,797 99.9 143,848 99.8 162,693 99.9
Diesel exhaust fluid 310 0.2 545 0.1 639 0.1 231 0.2 194 0.1
Total 193,935 100.0 387,369 100.0 443,436 100.0 144,079 100.0 162,887 100.0
Our Group’s revenue for the year ended 31 March 2017 increased by approximately 99.7%
or approximately HK$193.5 million as compared to that for the year ended 31 March 2016. Our
Group’s revenue further increased by approximately HK$56.0 million or approximately 14.4% to
approximately HK$443.4 million for the year ended 31 March 2018 from approximately
HK$387.4 million for the year ended 31 March 2017. Our Group’s revenue for the four months
ended 31 July 2018 increased by approximately 13.1% or approximately HK$18.8 million as
compared to that for the four months ended 31 July 2017. The increase in revenue is mainly
contributed from the increased orders of sales of diesel oil and the increased selling price of
diesel oil during the Track Record Period.
CUSTOMERS
Our customers are mostly logistics companies which constantly require diesel oil to operate
their vehicle fleets. We served over 50 customers for the Track Record Period. All of our
customers are located in Hong Kong. For each of the three years ended 31 March 2016, 2017 and
2018 and the four months ended 31 July 2018, the revenue generated from our five largest
customers in aggregate accounted for approximately 92.3%, 93.8%, 93.9% and 92.4% of our total
revenue, respectively; and the revenue from our largest customer accounted for approximately
74.7%, 43.3%, 34.1% and 28.9% of our total revenue, respectively. For details of our Group’s
customers, please refer to the paragraph headed ‘‘Business – Customers’’ in this prospectus.
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SUMMARY
SUPPLIERS
We generally source diesel oil from oil trading companies which are the authorised agents
of the Oil Majors. As our purchases are driven by confirmed customers’ orders, we make
purchases of diesel oil from our suppliers on a back-to-back basis after our customers’ orders are
confirmed. During the Track Record Period, all of our purchases were completed in Hong Kong.
For each of the three years ended 31 March 2016, 2017 and 2018 and the four months ended 31
July 2018, our five largest suppliers accounted for approximately 100.0%, 98.6%, 99.9% and
100.0% of our total purchases, respectively; and the purchases from our largest supplier accounted
for approximately 86.6%, 34.4%, 53.2% and 51.8% of our total purchases, respectively. For
details of our Group’s suppliers, please refer to the paragraph headed ‘‘Business – Suppliers’’ in
this prospectus.
COMPETITIVE STRENGTHS
We believe the following competitive strengths of our Group, details of which are set out in
the section headed ‘‘Business – Competitive strengths’’ in this prospectus, have contributed to our
success to date: (i) we are an established diesel oil provider primarily for the logistics sector in
Hong Kong; (ii) we have an established customer base; (iii) we have an experienced management
team; (iv) we possess our own fleet of diesel tank wagons and drivers who are permitted to access
the respective oil depots; and (v) we have stable relationships with our key suppliers.
BUSINESS STRATEGIES
Our goal is to further enhance our performance as one of the leading providers of diesel oil
in Hong Kong. We plan to expand our business and strengthen our market position in Hong Kong
by pursuing the following business strategies: (i) expand our logistics team by enhancing our fleet
of diesel tank wagons; (ii) increase our manpower; and (iii) upgrade our information technology
systems. For details of our business strategies, please refer to the section headed ‘‘Business –
Business strategies’’ in this prospectus.
RISK FACTORS
There are risks involved in our Company’s operations. Prospective investors should read
carefully the section headed ‘‘Risk factors’’ in this prospectus for details of all the risk factors
before making any investment decision in the Offer Shares. Some of the major risks are
summarised as follows:
• We are dependent on our five largest suppliers (in terms of total purchases), for the
supply of diesel oil. Any shortage or delay in the supply of diesel oil from them may
materially and/or adversely affect our business and results of operations if we cannot
secure alternative sources of supply immediately.
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SUMMARY
• A significant portion of our revenue was attributable to the sale of diesel oil and our
profitability may be adversely affected if demand for diesel oil declines for any reason.
• Our five largest customers accounted for approximately 90% or more of our revenue
during the Track Record Period and we rely heavily on our five largest customers.
• Our Company does not enter into long-term agreements with our customers and our
customers are not subject to any minimum purchase requirement to place orders with
us.
• Our cash flows may deteriorate due to net operating cash outflow or potential
mismatch in time between receipt from our customers and payments to our suppliers.
• Any failure to renew the dangerous goods licence for our diesel tank wagons for
conveyance of diesel oil could adversely affect our business, operations and
profitability.
• Our historical financial conditions and results of operations may not be indicative of
our future growth.
The following tables summarise the combined financial information of our Group during the
Track Record Period. The summarised financial data should be read in conjunction with the
combined financial information in the Accountants’ Report set out in Appendix I to this
prospectus.
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SUMMARY
Our Group’s revenue is mainly derived from the sale of diesel oil and diesel exhaust fluid to
our customers. The selling price of our diesel oil will be determined based on purchase cost of
diesel oil, quantity of diesel oil to be sold, delivery location, length of credit period and length of
business relationship with customers. The gross profit earned by our Group represents the price
spread between the selling price to the customers and the cost incurred in the course of business
(such as diesel oil costs, staff costs and depreciation for the diesel tank wagons).
Our revenue for the year ended 31 March 2018 increased by approximately 14.4% or
approximately HK$56.0 million as compared to that for the year ended 31 March 2017. The
increase in revenue was mainly contributed by the increase in average selling price of diesel oil
due to increased purchase cost of diesel oil and an increase in quantity of diesel oil sold to Hung
Wan Company and other new customers.
Our gross profit increased by approximately HK$9.1 million, or 91.4% from approximately
HK$10.0 million for the year ended 31 March 2016 to approximately HK$19.1 million for the
year ended 31 March 2017, and was mainly due to the increase in revenue of approximately
HK$193.5 million. The gross profit margin maintained at approximately 5.0% throughout the
three years ended 31 March 2018.
Our gross profit increased by approximately HK$3.4 million, or 17.6% from approximately
HK$19.1 million for the year ended 31 March 2017 to approximately HK$22.5 million for the
year ended 31 March 2018, and was mainly due to the increase in revenue of approximately
HK$56.0 million.
Our gross profit increased by approximately HK$0.7 million, or 10.2% from approximately
HK$6.8 million for the four months ended 31 July 2017 to approximately HK$7.5 million for the
four months ended 31 July 2018, and was mainly due to the increase in revenue of approximately
HK$18.8 million. The gross profit margin maintained at around 4.7% for the four months ended
31 July 2017 and 2018.
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SUMMARY
In addition, we have also started to provide ancillary transportation service to an Oil Major
whereby we help the Oil Major transport diesel oil to its customers since 1 September 2018. The
gross profit margin for the above provision of transportation service to the Oil Major since 1
September 2018 and up to the Latest Practicable Date is approximately 3.3%.
As at 31 March As at 31 July
2016 2017 2018 2018
HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
The current liabilities increased from approximately HK$6.9 million as at 31 March 2016 to
approximately HK$9.6 million as at 31 March 2017 and further increased to approximately
HK$11.5 million as at 31 March 2018, and was mainly due to (i) the new bank borrowings
obtained in February 2018, and (ii) accrued Listing expenses and increases in trade payables as at
31 March 2018 as compared to preceding dates. The current liabilities reduced to approximately
HK$7.8 million as at 31 July 2018 was mainly due to the repayment of trade payables and bank
borrowings.
Four months
Year ended 31 March ended 31 July
2016 2017 2018 2018
HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
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SUMMARY
For the year ended 31 March 2018, we recorded net operating cash inflow of approximately
HK$7.3 million from operating activities, primarily due to the combined effects of (i)
approximately HK$9.8 million operating cash flows before movements in working capital; and
(ii) the increase in trade and other payables of approximately HK$4.2 million. This is partially
offset by (i) the increase in other receivables of approximately HK$2.8 million; (ii) the interest
paid of approximately HK$0.1 million; and (iii) the income taxes paid of approximately HK$4.2
million. We recorded net cash outflow of approximately HK$5.6 million from financing activities,
mainly attributable to (i) the advance to a director of approximately HK$4.4 million; (ii) dividend
paid of approximately HK$3.2 million; (iii) repayment of bank loans of approximately HK$0.3
million; (iv) repayment of obligations under finance lease of approximately HK$1.7 million; and
(v) new bank borrowings of approximately HK$4.0 million.
Please refer to the section headed ‘‘Risk factors – Our cash flows may deteriorate due to net
operating cash outflow or potential mismatch in time between receipt from our customers and
payments to our suppliers’’ of this prospectus for more details.
The following table sets out a summary of key financial ratios as at 31 March 2016, 31
March 2017, 31 March 2018 and 31 July 2018. For more discussion on our Group’s financial
ratios, please refer to the section headed ‘‘Financial information – Summary of key financial
ratios’’ of this prospectus.
As at/For the
four months
As at/For the year ended 31 March ended 31 July
Notes 2016 2017 2018 2018
Notes:
1. Gross profit margin equals gross profit for the year/period divided by revenue for the relevant year/period.
2. Net profit margin equals net profit for the year/period divided by revenue for the relevant year/period.
3. Current ratio is calculated by current assets over current liabilities as at the end of the respective year/period.
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SUMMARY
4. Gearing ratio is calculated by total debt over total equity as at the end of the respective year/period. Total
debt is defined to include all interest-bearing borrowings and obligations under finance leases.
5. Net debt to equity is calculated by net debt over total equity as at the end of the respective year/period. Net
debt includes all borrowings net of cash and cash equivalent.
6. Return on equity is calculated by profit for the year/period over total equity as at the end of the respective
year/period.
7. Return on total assets is calculated by profit for the year/period over total assets at the end of the respective
year/period.
8. Interest coverage ratio is calculated by profit for the year/period before interest and tax over interest expense
for the year/period.
LISTING EXPENSES
The total expenses for the Listing (including the underwriting commission) are estimated to
be HK$25.2 million based on the Offer Price of HK$0.6 (being the mid-point of the indicated
Offer Price range stated in this prospectus) and assuming the Offer Size Adjustment Option is not
exercised, of which approximately HK$7.6 million is directly attributable to the issue of the Offer
Shares pursuant to the Listing and is expected to be accounted for as a deduction from equity
upon the Listing. Of the remaining listing expenses of approximately HK$17.6 million,
approximately HK$9.4 million was charged to the combined statement of comprehensive income
of our Group for the year ended 31 March 2018 and approximately HK$0.4 million for the four
months ended 31 July 2018, and approximately HK$7.8 million will be charged to the combined
statement of comprehensive income of our Group for the eight months ending 31 March 2019.
The total estimated listing expenses of HK$25.2 million is a current estimation for reference only
and the final amount is subject to adjustments based on the actual amount incurred or to be
incurred. Prospective investors should note that the financial performance of our Group for the
year ending 31 March 2019 would be materially and adversely affected by the listing expenses
mentioned above.
Our revenue, gross profit and net profit for the six months ended 30 September 2018
recorded an increase when compared to the six months ended 30 September 2017. The increase
was primarily due to (i) an increase in the market diesel oil price which resulted in an increase in
the the selling price of the diesel oil sold by us and thus our revenue; (ii) the full depreciation of
one of our diesel tank wagons during the period resulting in a decrease in the depreciation cost;
and (iii) the decrease in listing expenses from approximately HK$4.0 million for the six months
ended 30 September 2017 to approximately HK$0.4 million for the six months ended 30
September 2018.
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SUMMARY
On 1 October 2017, we entered into master supply agreements with three of our five largest
suppliers during the Track Record Period, namely Yee Sing Hong, Sino Ray Investment Limited
and Wing Shing Worldwide Petroleum Limited, respectively, for a term of two years from 1
October 2017 to 30 September 2019 (both days inclusive), details of which are set out in the
section headed ‘‘Business – Suppliers – Our relationship with our certain suppliers’’ in this
prospectus. Our Directors consider that we will continue to purchase diesel oil from our key
suppliers which can provide us with a continuous steady supply of quality diesel oil at reasonable
prices on a long-term basis.
We currently expect that our financial results for the year ending 31 March 2019 will be
negatively impacted by the non-recurring listing expenses. In addition, as we will acquire two
diesel tank wagons and recruit administrative and operational staffs with the use of the net
proceeds from the Share Offer, the depreciation expenses of the new tank wagons and the salaries
of the new staffs will increase our cost of sales and our administrative and other operating
expenses, and this will further adversely affect our financial results for the year ending 31 March
2019. For further details regarding our listing expenses, please refer to the paragraph headed
‘‘Listing expenses’’ in this section and the section headed ‘‘Financial information – Listing
expenses’’ of this prospectus.
Saved as disclosed above and in the paragraph headed ‘‘Financial Information – Listing
expenses’’ in this prospectus, our Directors confirmed that subsequent to the Track Record Period
and up to the date of this prospectus, (i) there had been no material adverse change in the market
conditions or the industry and environment in which our Group operates that materially and
adversely affect our financial and operating position; (ii) there was no material adverse change in
the trading and financial position or prospect of our Group; and (iii) no event had occurred that
would materially and adversely affect the information shown in the Accountants’ Report set out in
Appendix I to this prospectus.
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SUMMARY
SHAREHOLDERS’ INFORMATION
Immediately after completion of the Share Offer and the Capitalisation Issue (without taking
into account any Shares which may be allotted and issued pursuant to the exercise of the Offer
Size Adjustment Option or any options which may be granted under the Share Option Scheme),
Fully Fort will beneficially own 75% of the entire issued share capital of our Company. Fully
Fort is owned as to 100% by Mr. Yik Law, an executive Director. Mr. Yik Law and Fully Fort
are our Controlling Shareholders. Please refer to the section headed ‘‘Relationship with our
Controlling Shareholders’’ in this prospectus for details.
Our goal is to further enhance our performance as one of the leading providers of diesel oil
in Hong Kong. The net proceeds of the Share Offer will provide us with the necessary funding to
expand our business. Our Directors believe that Listing will allow us to access the capital market
for raising funds in the future. More importantly, a public listing status will enhance our corporate
profile and recognition, which our Directors believe can (i) promote our brand to potential new
customers by having greater market presence; and (ii) strengthen our relationships with our
existing suppliers and customers based on higher confidence in our financial condition shown in
our published financial reports.
The aggregate net proceeds from the Share Offer to be received by us (assuming the Offer
Price is at HK$0.60, being the mid-point of the Offer Price range and the Offer Size Adjustment
Option is not exercised) is estimated to be approximately HK$34.8 million. Our Directors intend
to apply such net proceeds in the following manner:
(c) approximately HK$5.0 million, representing approximately 14.4% of the net proceeds,
will be used for upgrading our information technology systems; and
For details of our use of proceeds and implementation plan, please refer to the section
headed ‘‘Future plans and use of proceeds’’ in this prospectus.
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SUMMARY
DIVIDENDS
During the Track Record Period, a subsidiary of our Group, Wing Ko, declared and paid
dividends of approximately HK$6.0 million for the year ended 31 March 2017 and approximately
HK$3.2 million for the year ended 31 March 2018 to our Controlling Shareholders, respectively.
Save as disclosed above, our Group did not declare any dividend during the financial years ended
31 March 2016, 2017 and 2018 and for the four months ended 31 July 2018.
As at the Latest Practicable Date, we have not adopted any dividend policy and we had no
fixed dividend payout ratio. The dividend distribution record in the past may not be used as a
reference or basis to determine the level of dividends that may be declared or paid by our Board
in the future.
The Share Offer comprises the Public Offer of 10,000,000 Shares initially offered in Hong
Kong, and the Placing of 90,000,000 Shares (subject to the Offer Size Adjustment Option and
reallocation on the basis as described in the section headed ‘‘Structure and conditions of the Share
Offer’’ in this prospectus).
Note: The unaudited pro forma adjusted combined net tangible assets per Share has been prepared with reference
to certain estimation and adjustment. Please refer to the section headed ‘‘Appendix II – Unaudited pro
forma financial information’’ in this prospectus for further details.
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DEFINITIONS
In this prospectus, unless the context otherwise requires, the following expressions shall
have the meanings set forth below.
‘‘Accountants’ Report’’ the accountants’ report of the Group set out in Appendix I
to this prospectus
‘‘business day’’ any day (other than a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday)
on which banks in Hong Kong are generally open for
normal banking business
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DEFINITIONS
‘‘close associate(s)’’ has the meaning ascribed to it under the GEM Listing
Rules
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DEFINITIONS
‘‘connected person(s)’’ has the meaning ascribed to it under the GEM Listing
Rules
‘‘connected transaction(s)’’ has the meaning ascribed to it under the GEM Listing
Rules
‘‘Controlling Shareholder(s)’’ has the meaning ascribed to it under the GEM Listing
Rules and, in the context of our Company, refers to Fully
Fort and Mr. Yik Law or, where the context so requires,
any one of them
‘‘core connected person(s)’’ has the meaning ascribed to it under the GEM Listing
Rules
‘‘Dangerous Goods Ordinance’’ the Dangerous Goods Ordinance (Chapter 295 of the Laws
of Hong Kong) as amended, supplemented or otherwise
modified from time to time
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DEFINITIONS
‘‘GEM Listing Rules’’ the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on GEM, as
amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to
time
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DEFINITIONS
‘‘Group’’, ‘‘our Group’’, our Company and its subsidiaries or any of them, or where
‘‘we, ‘‘our’’ or ‘‘us’’ the context so requires, in respect of the period before our
Company became the holding company of its present
subsidiaries, such subsidiaries as if they were subsidiaries
of our Company at the relevant time
‘‘HK$’’ or ‘‘HKD’’ Hong Kong dollars, the lawful currency of Hong Kong
‘‘HK eIPO White Form’’ the application of the Public Offer Shares to be issued in
the applicant’s own name by submitting applications online
through the designated website at www.hkeipo.hk
‘‘HK eIPO White Form the HK eIPO White Form service provider designated by
Service Provider’’ our Company, as specified on the designated website at
www.hkeipo.hk
‘‘Hong Kong’’ or ‘‘HK’’ or the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the PRC
‘‘HKSAR’’
‘‘Hong Kong Branch Share Tricor Investor Services Limited, the branch share registrar
Registrar’’ and transfer office of our Company in Hong Kong
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DEFINITIONS
‘‘Latest Practicable Date’’ 12 December 2018, being the latest practicable date prior
to the printing of this prospectus for ascertaining certain
information contained herein
‘‘Listing Date’’ the date on which dealings in our Shares first commence
on GEM, which is expected to be on or about 8 January
2019
‘‘Mr. S. F. Law’’ or ‘‘COO’’ or Mr. Law Sung Fai( 羅崇輝), our chief operating officer
‘‘Chief Operating Officer’’
‘‘Mr. Yik Law’’ or ‘‘Chairman’’ Mr. Law Ming Yik(羅名譯), chairman of our Board and
one of our Controlling Shareholders
‘‘Offer Price’’ the final offer price per Offer Share (exclusive of
brokerage of 1%, SFC transaction levy of 0.0027% and
Stock Exchange trading fee of 0.005%) of not more than
HK$0.7 per Share and expected to be not less than HK$0.5
per Share, at which the Offer Shares are to be offered
under the Share Offer, to be determined in the manner as
set out in the section headed ‘‘Structure and conditions of
the Share Offer’’ of this prospectus
‘‘Offer Shares’’ the Public Offer Shares and the Placing Shares
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DEFINITIONS
‘‘Offer Size Adjustment Option’’ the option granted by our Company to the Joint Lead
Managers (for themselves and on behalf of the Placing
Underwriters), to require our Company to allot and issue
up to an aggregate of 15,000,000 additional Placing Shares
representing up to 15% of the Offer Shares initially
available under the Share Offer, to cover any excess
demand or over-allocations, which may be made in
connection with the distribution of the Placing Shares, as
described in the paragraph headed ‘‘Structure and
conditions of the Share Offer – Offer Size Adjustment
Option’’ in this prospectus
‘‘Placing Shares’’ the 90,000,000 new Shares initially offered for subscription
at the Offer Price under the Placing, subject to re-allocation
and together, where relevant, with any additional Shares
which may fall to be issued pursuant to the Offer Size
Adjustment Option, as described under the section headed
‘‘Structure and conditions of the Share Offer’’ in this
prospectus
‘‘Placing Underwriters’’ the underwriters of the Placing, who are expected to enter
into the Placing Underwriting Agreement
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DEFINITIONS
‘‘Price Determination Agreement’’ the agreement to be entered into between our Company and
the Joint Lead Managers (for themselves and on behalf of
the Underwriters) on the Price Determination Date to
determine and record the Offer Price
‘‘Public Offer’’ the offer by our Company of the Public Offer Shares for
subscription to the public in Hong Kong at the Offer Price
(plus brokerage of 1%, SFC transaction levy of 0.0027%
and Stock Exchange trading fee of 0.005%) as described in
the section headed ‘‘Structure and conditions of the Share
Offer’’ in this prospectus and on and subject to the terms
and conditions stated herein and in the Application Forms
relating thereto
‘‘Public Offer Shares’’ the 10,000,000 new Shares initially offered by our
Company for subscription at the Offer Price pursuant to
the Public Offer, as described in the section headed
‘‘Structure and conditions of the Share Offer’’ in this
prospectus
‘‘Public Offer Underwriters’’ the underwriters of the Public Offer named in the section
headed ‘‘Underwriting – Public Offer Underwriters’’ in this
prospectus
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DEFINITIONS
‘‘Share Option Scheme’’ the share option scheme conditionally adopted by our
Company, further details of which are described in the
section headed ‘‘Statutory and general information – Share
Option Scheme’’ in Appendix IV to this prospectus
‘‘significant shareholder(s)’’ has the meaning ascribed to it under the GEM Listing
Rules
‘‘Sole Sponsor’’ Kingsway Capital Limited, being the Sole Sponsor to the
Listing and a corporation licensed under the SFO to carry
on type 1 (dealing in securities) and type 6 (advising on
corporate finance) regulated activities as defined in the
SFO
‘‘substantial shareholder(s)’’ has the meaning ascribed to it under the GEM Listing
Rules and, in the context of our Company, refers to the
entities disclosed in the section headed ‘‘Substantial
Shareholders’’ in this prospectus or, where the context so
requires, any one of them
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DEFINITIONS
‘‘Takeovers Code’’ the Hong Kong Codes on Takeovers and Mergers and
Share Buy-backs issued by the SFC, as amended,
supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time
‘‘Track Record Period’’ the period comprising the three financial years ended 31
March 2018 and the four months ended 31 July 2018
‘‘Underwriting Agreements’’ the Public Offer Underwriting Agreement and the Placing
Underwriting Agreement
‘‘USD’’ or ‘‘US$’’ United States dollars, the lawful currency of the United
States
‘‘U.S. Securities Act’’ the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and
the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder
‘‘WHITE Application Form(s)’’ the application form(s) for use by the public who require
such Public Offer Shares to be issued in the applicant’s
own name(s)
‘‘Yee Sing Hong’’ Yee Sing Hong Petroleum Chemicals Company Limited
(義盛行石油化工有限公司), a company incorporated in
Hong Kong and one of our five largest suppliers (in terms
of purchases during the Track Record Period) and an
Independent Third Party
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DEFINITIONS
‘‘YELLOW Application Form(s)’’ the application form(s) for use by the public who require
such Public Offer Shares to be deposited directly in
CCASS
Unless otherwise expressly stated or the context otherwise requires, all data in this
prospectus is as at the Latest Practicable Date.
Certain amounts and percentage figures included in this prospectus have been subject to
rounding adjustments. Accordingly, figures shown in totals in certain tables may not be arithmetic
aggregation of the figures preceding them.
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GLOSSARY OF TECHNICAL TERMS
This glossary of technical terms contains terms used in this prospectus in connection with
our business or our Group. As such, these terms and their meanings may not correspond to
standard industry meanings or usages of these terms.
‘‘diesel oil’’ any liquid fuel used in diesel engines, whose fuel ignition
takes place, without spark, as a result of compression of
the inlet air mixture and then injection of fuel
‘‘Oil Majors’’ the four major international oil suppliers in Hong Kong,
namely ExxonMobil, Sinopec, Shell and Caltex
‘‘ppm’’ one part per million, which denotes one part per 1,000,000
parts, a measurement unit for sulphur contents
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This prospectus contains forward-looking statements that are, by their nature, subject to
significant risks and uncertainties, including the risk factors described in this prospectus. These
forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors,
some of which are beyond our control, which may cause our actual results, performance or
achievements, or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, performance
or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements.
These forward-looking statements are based on numerous assumptions regarding our present
and future business strategies and the environment in which we will operate in the future.
Important factors that could cause our actual performance or achievements to differ materially
from those in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, relating to:
• future developments, trends and competition in the industry and markets in which we
operate;
• our strategy, implementation plans and objectives and our ability to successfully
implement them;
• the amount, and nature of, and potential for future development of our business;
• changes in general political and economic conditions in Hong Kong and the PRC that
may be detrimental to the industry in which we operate;
• competition for our business activities and the actions and development of our
competitors;
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this prospectus, without
limitation, including statements regarding our future financial position, strategy, plans and
objectives of management for future operations where we participate or are seeking to participate,
and any statements preceded by, followed by or that include the words ‘‘aim’’, ‘‘anticipate’’,
‘‘believe’’, ‘‘could’’, ‘‘estimate’’, ‘‘expect’’, ‘‘intend’’, ‘‘may’’, ‘‘plan’’, ‘‘project’’, ‘‘seek’’,
‘‘should’’, ‘‘will’’, ‘‘would’’ or similar expressions or the negative of these words or other similar
expressions or statements, are forward-looking statements. Although we believe that the
expectations reflected in those forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can give no
assurance that those expectations will prove to have been correct, and you are cautioned not to
place undue reliance on such statements.
We believe that the sources of information and assumptions contained in such forward-
looking statements are appropriate sources for such statements and have taken reasonable care in
extracting and reproducing such information and assumptions. We have no reason to believe that
information and assumptions contained in such forward-looking statements are fake or misleading
of that any fact has been omitted that would render such forward-looking statements fake or
misleading in any material respect.
The information and assumptions contained in the forward-looking statements have not been
independently verified by us, our Directors, our Controlling Shareholders, the Sole Sponsor, the
Joint Bookrunners, the Joint Lead Managers, the Co-Lead Managers, the Underwriters, and any
other party involved in the Share Offer or their respective directors, officers, employees, advisers
or agents and no representation is given as to the accuracy or completeness of such information or
assumptions on which the forward-looking statements are made. Additional factors that could
cause our actual performance or achievements to differ materially include, but are not limited to,
those disclosed under the section headed ‘‘Risk factors’’ and elsewhere in this prospectus.
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Furthermore, these forward-looking statements are based on current plans and estimates
which merely reflect our current view with respect to future events and apply only as of the date
they were made but are not a guarantee of future performance. Subject to the requirements of
applicable laws, rules and regulations, we do not have any obligation and do not intend to update
or otherwise revise the forward-looking statements in this prospectus, whether as a result of new
information, future events, or otherwise. Because of these risks, uncertainties or assumptions, the
forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this prospectus might not occur in the way
we expect, or at all. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking
statements. All forward-looking statements contained in this prospectus are qualified by reference
to this cautionary statement.
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RISK FACTORS
Prospective investors should consider carefully all the information set out in this
prospectus and, in particular, should consider and evaluate the following risks associated with
an investment in our Company before making any investment decision in relation to our
Company. Our business, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely
affected by the materialisation of any of the following risks. Trading prices of the Shares could
decline due to any of the following risks, and you may lose part or all of your investment.
We are dependent on our five largest suppliers (in terms of total purchases), for the supply
of diesel oil. Any shortage or delay in the supply of diesel oil from them may materially and/
or adversely affect our business and results of operations if we cannot secure alternative
sources of supply immediately
For the three years ended 31 March 2018 and the four months ended 31 July 2018, the
amount of purchases from our five largest suppliers accounted for approximately 100.0%, 98.6%,
99.9% and 100.0%, respectively, of our total purchases; and the purchases from our largest
supplier accounted for 86.6%, 34.4%, 53.2% and 51.8% of our total purchases for the relevant
periods, respectively. Accordingly, we are heavily dependent on the continuous supply of diesel
oil from our five largest suppliers. To the best of our Directors’ knowledge and having made all
reasonable enquiries, except Wing Shing Worldwide Petroleum Ltd (‘‘Wing Shing’’) and Supplier
C, our five largest suppliers were Independent Third Parties during the Track Record Period. To
avoid continuing connected transactions upon Listing, Mr. Yik Law, our Controlling Shareholder
and an executive Director, has ceased to be a shareholder and director of Wing Shing and hence
Wing Shing will not become a connected person of our Company upon Listing; and our Company
also ceased to purchase diesel oil from Supplier C (a diesel oil trading company whose three
shareholders are the uncle of Mr. Yik Law and the uncle’s daughter and son (who both are also
directors of Supplier C)) after the year ended 31 March 2018 and up to the Latest Practicable
Date. For details of our relationship with our suppliers, please refer to the paragraph ‘‘Business –
Suppliers’’. There is no assurance that there will be no deterioration in our relationship with our
five largest suppliers, which may have an impact on our ability to secure future supply of diesel
oil.
Any shortage of or delay in the supply of diesel oil by our five largest suppliers or any
change in its existing marketing strategies, such as any sudden reduction in supply volume to us,
may affect our ability to fulfil our customers’ demand. We cannot assure you that we are able to
respond to such shortage or delay in supply or new marketing strategies effectively by finding
alternative suppliers within a short period of time and as such, our customers may choose to
source products from alternative suppliers, causing a shortfall in our revenue that could materially
and adversely affect our business and financial results.
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RISK FACTORS
A significant portion of our revenue was attributable to the sale of diesel oil and our
profitability may be adversely affected if demand for diesel oil declines for any reason
For the three years ended 31 March 2018 and the four months ended 31 July 2018, the sale
of diesel oil remained the largest contributor to our revenue and accounted for approximately
99.8%, 99.9%, 99.9% and 99.9% of our total revenue for the relevant periods, respectively.
Accordingly, we have a concentrated revenue portfolio as a significant portion of our revenue was
attributable to the sale of diesel oil. There can be no assurance that we will be able to secure
supply of diesel oil from our suppliers or demand for diesel oil from our customers. If the
customers’ requirements change or the demand for diesel oil declines for any reason, the potential
loss in revenue would adversely affect our profitability.
Our five largest customers accounted for approximately 90% or more of our revenue during
the Track Record Period and we rely heavily on our five largest customers
Our largest customer accounted for approximately 74.7%, 43.3%, 34.1% and 28.9% of our
total revenue, and our five largest customers accounted for approximately 92.3%, 93.8%, 93.9%
and 92.4% of our total revenue for the three years ended 31 March 2016, 2017 and 2018 and the
four months ended 31 July 2018, respectively. To the best of our Directors’ knowledge and
having made all reasonable enquiries, all our five largest customers during the Track Record
Period (other than Wing Fung, a sole proprietorship in the logistic business carried on by Ms.
Law So Lin, the aunt of Mr. Yik Law, (being our Controlling Shareholder and an executive
Director)) were Independent Third Parties. Our Group will continue to supply diesel oil and diesel
exhaust fluid to Wing Fung after the Listing, and our sales to Wing Fung will constitute
continuing connected transactions of our Group. Details of our sales to Wing Fung after the
Listing are set forth in the section headed ‘‘Continuing connected transaction’’ in this prospectus.
There is no absolute assurance that these largest customers will continue to purchase diesel
oil from us at prices acceptable to our Group or that our Group can maintain our relationship with
them in the future.
In the event that our Group is unable to retain these customers or to successfully seek
replacement customers, our business, results of operation and profitability may be adversely
affected.
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RISK FACTORS
Our Company does not enter into long-term agreements with our customers and our
customers are not subject to any minimum purchase requirement to place orders with us
Our Company does not enter into long-term agreements with our customers and they place
orders with us based on their needs on a case-by-case basis. Our customers are not subject to any
minimum purchase requirement to place orders with us. There is no assurance that these
customers will continue to purchase from us in the future. If any of our major customers
terminates its business relationship with us, and we fail to secure new orders on a timely basis,
there may be an adverse effect on our business operations, financial performance and profitability.
Our cash flows may deteriorate due to net operating cash outflow or potential mismatch in
time between receipt from our customers and payments to our suppliers
As an established diesel oil provider, we source diesel oil from oil trading companies in
Hong Kong and deliver diesel oil to different customers, a majority of which are logistics
companies. We are generally required by our suppliers to settle the full payment of our purchase
orders on the same day of our purchases. We also typically require our customers to settle the full
payment on the same day of delivery. Depending on the credit terms of the customers, however,
we may grant up to 30 days of credit period to our customers, resulting in a material cash flow
mismatch. As such, we would record significant cash outflow in the event that we accept too
many customers’ orders at a particular period of time.
As at 31 March 2016, 2017 and 2018 and the four months ended 31 July 2018, we recorded
trade receivables of approximately HK$4.4 million, HK$15.5 million, HK$15.1 million and
HK$18.0 million, respectively, whereas our trade receivables turnover days increased from 7 days
for the year ended 31 March 2016 to 9 days for the year ended 31 March 2017 and to 13 days for
the year ended 31 March 2018 and maintained at 13 days for the four months ended 31 July
2018. On the other hand, as at 31 March 2016, 2017 and 2018 and the four months ended 31 July
2018, the trade payables amounted to approximately HK$0.5 million, HK$1.1 million, HK$4.7
million and HK$1.7 million, respectively, whereas the respective trade payables accounted for
approximately 6.7%, 11.3%, 40.8% and 22.2% of the total current liabilities, respectively. In
addition, the trade payables’ turnover days were approximately 1 day, 1 day, 3 days and 3 days
for the three years ended 31 March 2016, 2017 and 2018 and the four months ended 31 July
2018, respectively. For the four months ended 31 July 2018, we recorded net operating cash
outflow of approximately HK$0.11 million.
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RISK FACTORS
We rely on cash inflow from our customers to meet our payment obligations to our
suppliers. Our cash inflow depends on prompt settlement by our customers. Even if our customers
settle such payments on time and in full, there is no assurance that we would not experience any
significant cash flow mismatch or cash outflow. Further, there is no assurance that our cash flow
management measures could function properly or at all. If there were any significant and
substantial cash flow mismatch or significant cash outflow, our cash flow position may be
adversely affected and we might have to raise funds by resorting to internal resources and/or
banking facilities in order to meet our payment obligations in full and on time.
Our operation and financial position may be adversely affected if our customers fail to make
payment on time or in full
Depending on the credit terms of the customers, we may grant up to 30 days of credit period
to our customers. However, the complete financial and operational condition of our customers is
not always available to us, and we may not be in any position to obtain such information. As a
result, if any of our customers experience any financial difficulty or the creditworthiness of our
customers deteriorates, we may not receive the trade receivables due from our customers in time
or at all and our operation and financial position may be adversely affected.
During the three years ended 31 March 2018 and for the four months ended 31 July 2017
and 2018, our gross profit margin was approximately 5.1%, 4.9%, 5.1%, 4.7% and 4.6%
respectively. There is no assurance that our gross profit margin can be maintained in the future.
Our ability to obtain and maintain suitable pricing for our services is essential. The price we
charge our customers’ orders is determined based on a cost-plus approach with mark-up and on
order-by-order basis. In determining our said mark-up for each customer order, we primarily
consider the factors including but not limited to: (i) purchase cost of diesel oil; (ii) quantity of
diesel oil to be sold; (iii) delivery location; (iv) length of credit period; and (v) length of business
relationship with customers. In any event, our Company may be unable to pass the increase in
cost of sales fully to our customers. In particular, a significant increase in labour costs could
result in a downward pressure on our profit margins.
Any failure to renew the dangerous goods licence for our diesel tank wagons for conveyance
of diesel oil could adversely affect our business, operations and profitability
As at the Latest Practicable Date, we had a total of seven diesel tank wagons duly licensed
by the Fire Services Department to convey diesel oil which is classified as category 5 dangerous
goods under the Dangerous Goods Ordinance. Generally, the validity period of a dangerous goods
licence lasts for one year, subject to annual review and renewal. Please refer to the section headed
‘‘Business – Licences and permits’’ in this prospectus for further details. If we fail to comply with
the Dangerous Goods Ordinance and any of the relevant rules and regulations or pass the required
annual assessments, we may not be able to renew the dangerous goods licences or such licences
may be suspended or revoked. In such cases, our operations would be significantly disrupted or
even suspended, thereby adversely affecting our business, operations and profitability.
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RISK FACTORS
Our historical financial conditions and results of operations may not be indicative of our
future growth
For the three years ended 31 March 2016, 2017, 2018 and for the four months ended 31
July 2018, our revenue amounted to approximately HK$193.9 million, HK$387.4 million,
HK$443.4 million and HK$162.9 million, respectively, while our gross profit amounted to
approximately HK$10.0 million, HK$19.1 million, HK$22.5 million and HK$7.5 million
respectively, with gross profit margin of approximately 5.1%, 4.9%, 5.1% and 4.6% respectively.
Such historical financial information is a mere analysis of our past performance only and does not
have any positive implication or may not necessarily reflect our financial performance in the
future. There is no assurance that our profit margins in the future will remain at a level
comparable to those recorded during the Track Record Period.
We cannot assure that we will be able to operate our business as successful in the future or
that the macro-economic condition of Hong Kong will not deteriorate. Our financial conditions
and results of operations may be adversely affected if we fail to operate our business as
successful or the macro-economic condition in Hong Kong becomes unfavourable.
Our success depends to a significant degree upon the expertise, experience, continuity,
network and committed service of our senior management personnel, most of whom have an in-
depth understanding of our industry and operations and would be difficult to replace. Our key
management, including Mr. Yik Law, Mr. Li Isaiah and Mr. S.F. Law, are essential to our success
because of their experience and connection in the diesel oil transport market in Hong Kong,
market development skills and expertise in managing our operations. Details of their expertise and
experience are set out in the section headed ‘‘Directors and senior management’’ in this
prospectus. In addition, the relationship and reputation that our management team have
established and maintained with our customers and suppliers contribute to our ability to maintain
good business relationships with them.
As a result, the departure of any of our key management members could be disruptive to our
business development and could have a material adverse effect on our business and financial
conditions. We cannot guarantee that the services of such personnel will continue to be available
to us or that we will be able to replace any such personnel with individuals with similar
knowledge, experience or network.
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RISK FACTORS
If leakage of diesel oil occurs during the transportation process, we may be liable for related
accidents and our reputation and business operation may be affected
We deliver diesel oil to our customers by our own fleet of diesel tank wagons. Our diesel
tank wagons pick up the required quantity of diesel oil from the oil depots designated by our
suppliers for delivery to our customers. Diesel is pumped from our diesel tank wagons directly to
designed drums or containers as designated by customers. Oil leakage may occur during the
transportation process. Leakage of diesel oil or other hazardous substances can cause health and
environmental risks, including pollution, potential fire and explosion. If such accident occurs, we
will be liable and subject to potential claims, penalty and criminal prosecutions. In such event,
our reputation, business operation and operating results may be adversely affected.
Failure to comply with safety measures and procedures may lead to accidents, personal
injuries, property damage or fatal accidents
In the course of our operations, we require our employees to comply with and implement all
safety measures and procedures as stipulated in our in-house rules and those set by the Fire
Services Department. Nevertheless, we cannot guarantee that there will be no violation of these
safety measures or other related rules and regulations by our employees. Any such violation may
lead to the occurrence of personal injuries, property damage or fatal accidents and exposed
ourselves to claims and litigation, which may adversely affect our reputation, operations and
financial results.
Our insurance may not cover every potential loss and claim, and any uninsured losses
incurred could be substantial and therefore adversely affect our operations and financial
results
We maintain insurance coverage against, among other things, (i) liability for third party
bodily injury occurred in our office premises; (ii) employees’ compensation insurance for our
employees; and (iii) third-party liability in relation to the use of our diesel tank wagons and other
vehicles. For more details of our insurance policies, please refer to the section headed ‘‘Business
– Insurance’’ in this prospectus. However, certain types of risks, such as the risk in relation to the
collectability of our trade receivables and liabilities arising from events such as epidemics, natural
disasters, adverse weather conditions, political unrest and terrorist attacks, are generally not
covered by insurance because they are either uninsurable or it is not cost justifiable to insure
against such risks.
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RISK FACTORS
Therefore, if we are held liable for uninsured losses or amounts and claims for insured
losses exceeding our insurance coverage, our operations and financial results may be materially
and adversely affected. With respect to losses which are covered by our insurance policies, it may
be a difficult and lengthy process to recover such losses from insurers. In addition, we may be
unable to recover the amount from the insurer.
There is no assurance that our business strategies and future plans will be successfully
implemented
Our Directors are of the view that the future plan of our Group has been prepared after due
enquiry by reference to, among other matters, the expected future prospect of the diesel sales
market in Hong Kong and the continuation of our competitive advantages and other factors
considered relevant. Some of our future business plans are based on certain assumptions. The
successful implementation of our business strategies and future plans will be affected by various
factors, including but not limited to government policies relevant to our industry, the general
economic conditions in Hong Kong, our ability to maintain our existing competitive advantages,
our relationship with our customers, the availability of sufficient funds and the threat of
substitutes and new market entrants. We plan to expand our market share in the diesel sales
market in Hong Kong by broadening our customer base in the construction sector. From October
2017, we started to supply diesel oil to new customers in the construction sector. However, there
is no guarantee that customers in the construction sector will continue to purchase diesel oil from
us or our expansion plan to broaden our customer base in the construction sector will materialise.
There is no assurance that we will be able to successfully implement our business strategies or
future plans. Even if our business strategies or future plans are implemented, there is no assurance
that they will increase our market share or enhance our market position. Our results of operations
and financial position may be materially and adversely affected if our business strategies or future
plans are not successfully implemented.
We may fail to deliver diesel oil timely to our customers or maintain our reputation and this
can adversely affect our Group’s business, financial condition and results of operations
We believe that the reputation we have built over the years plays a significant role in
attracting customers and securing our customers’ orders. Whether or not we can maintain or
promote our reputation depends largely on our ability to provide quality and timely services to
our customers. If we fail to meet their needs or are unable to deliver diesel oil requested by them
at the designated place in a timely manner, our customers no longer perceive our services to be of
a high quality and our reputation could be adversely affected. This will in turn negatively affect
our business, financial condition and results of operations.
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RISK FACTORS
We operate in a highly competitive environment. According to the CIC Report, the diesel oil
sales market in Hong Kong was relatively mature and there were approximately 80 market
participants engaging in the business of selling diesel for transportation and industrial use in
Hong Kong. We compete with a large number of diesel oil transport service providers for
customers. In particular, in September 2018, we started to provide ancillary transportation service
to an Oil Major whereby we help the Oil Major transport diesel oil to its customers. The Oil
Majors, and some of our competitors may, have longer track records, larger operational scale,
greater financial and marketing resources and more established market reputation than us. There is
no assurance that we can compete successfully in the future. In the event that we are unable to
compete effectively with other market players, including other diesel distributors, authorised
agents appointed by the Oil Majors and even the Oil Majors, our business, financial condition,
results of operations and prospects will be materially and adversely affected.
The state of economy in Hong Kong may adversely affect our performance and financial
condition
All of our revenue are generated from Hong Kong. If Hong Kong experiences any adverse
economic conditions due to events beyond our control, such as a local economic downturn,
natural disasters, contagious disease outbreaks or terrorist attacks, or if the local authorities adopt
regulations that place additional restrictions or burdens on us or on our industry in general, our
overall business and results of operations may be materially and adversely affected.
The state of political environment in Hong Kong may adversely affect our performance and
financial condition
Hong Kong is a special administrative region of the PRC and enjoys a high level of
autonomy under the principle of ‘‘one country, two systems’’ according to the Basic Law of Hong
Kong. However, we are not in any position to guarantee the implementation of the ‘‘one country,
two systems’’ principle and the level of autonomy as currently in place at the moment. Since all
of our operations are based in Hong Kong, any change of such political arrangements may pose
immediate threat to the stability of the economy in Hong Kong, thereby directly and adversely
affecting our results of operations and financial positions.
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RISK FACTORS
There has been no prior public market for our Shares, and the liquidity, market price and
trading volume of our Shares may be volatile
Prior to the Share Offer, there was no public market for our Shares. The Offer Price may
differ significantly from the market price of our Shares following the Share Offer. We have
applied for the listing of and permission to deal in our Shares on GEM. However, even if
approved, being listed on GEM does not guarantee that an active trading market for our Shares
will develop following the Share Offer or that our Shares will always be listed and traded on
GEM. We cannot assure you that an active trading market will develop or be maintained
following the completion of the Share Offer, or that the market price of our Shares will not
decline below the Offer Price.
The price and trading volume of our Shares may be highly volatile and could fluctuate
significantly and rapidly in response to, inter alia, the following factors, some of which are
beyond our Company’s control:
(b) success or failure of our Company’s management team in implementing stated business
and growth strategies;
(e) changes in conditions affecting the industry, the general economic conditions or stock
market sentiment or other events and factors;
(f) changes in market valuations and share prices of companies that may be listed in Hong
Kong;
In addition, shares of other companies listed on GEM have experienced substantial price
volatility in the past, and it is likely that from time to time, our Shares will be subject to changes
in price that may not be directly related to our financial or business performance.
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RISK FACTORS
Investors for our Shares will experience immediate dilution and may experience further
dilution if we issue additional Shares in the future
The Offer Price is higher than the net tangible asset value per Share. Therefore, investors of
the Offer Shares will experience an immediate dilution in the unaudited pro forma adjusted
combined net tangible asset value to HK$0.1 per Share and HK$0.2 per Share based on the Offer
Price of HK$0.5 per Share and HK$0.7 per Share, respectively.
We may need to raise additional funds in the future to finance expansion of or new
developments relating to our existing operations or new acquisitions. If additional funds are raised
through the issuance of new equity or equity-linked securities of our Company other than on a
pro-rata basis to our existing Shareholders, the percentage ownership of such Shareholders in our
Company may be reduced or such new securities may confer rights and privileges that take
priority over those conferred by the Offer Shares.
Future sales by our existing Shareholders of a substantial number of our Shares in the
public market could materially and adversely affect the prevailing market price of our
Shares
We cannot assure you that our existing Shareholders, which are our Controlling
Shareholders, will not dispose of our Shares that they own following the expiration of their
respective lock-up periods after completion of the Share Offer. We cannot predict the effect, if
any, that any future sales of our Shares by our Controlling Shareholders, or the availability of our
Shares for sale by our Controlling Shareholders may have on the market price of our Shares.
Sales of substantial amounts of our Shares by our Controlling Shareholders or the market
perception that such sales may occur, could materially and adversely affect the prevailing market
price of our Shares.
The declaration, payment and amount of any future dividends are subject to the discretion of
our Directors depending on, among other things, our Company’s earnings, financial condition and
cash requirements and the provisions governing the declaration and distribution as contained in
the Articles of Association, applicable laws and other relevant factors. We have not adopted any
dividend policy, please refer to the paragraph headed ‘‘Financial Information – Dividend’’ in this
prospectus. We cannot assure investors when or whether we will pay dividends in the future.
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RISK FACTORS
Shareholders and investors could face difficulties in protecting their interests because our
Company was incorporated under the laws of the Cayman Islands and these laws could
provide different protections to minority Shareholders than the laws of Hong Kong
Our corporate affairs are governed by the Memorandum and the Articles and by the
Companies Law and common law of the Cayman Islands. The laws of the Cayman Islands
relating to the protection of the interests of minority shareholders could differ in some respects
from those established under statutes or judicial precedent in existence in Hong Kong. Such
differences could mean that the minority Shareholders could have different protections than they
would have under the laws of Hong Kong.
Investors should read the entire prospectus and should not rely on any information
contained in press articles, websites or other media coverage regarding us and the Share
Offer
We strongly caution our investors not to rely on any information contained in press articles,
websites or other media regarding us and the Share Offer. Prior to the publication of this
prospectus, there may be press, website and media coverage regarding the Share Offer and us.
Such press, website and media coverage may include references to certain information that does
not appear in this prospectus, including certain operating and financial information and
projections, valuations and other information. We have not authorised the disclosure of any such
information in the press, website or media and do not accept any responsibility for any such
press, website or media coverage or the accuracy or completeness of any such information or
publication. We make no representation as to the appropriateness, accuracy, completeness or
reliability of any such information or publication. To the extent that any such information is
inconsistent or conflicts with the information contained in this prospectus, we disclaim
responsibility for it and our investors should not rely on such information.
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RISK FACTORS
Certain facts, forecast and other statistics in this prospectus obtained from publicly available
sources have not been independently verified and may not be reliable
Certain facts, forecast and other statistics in this prospectus have been derived from various
government and official resources. However, our Directors cannot guarantee the quality or
reliability of such source materials. We believe that the sources of the said information are
appropriate sources for such information and have taken reasonable care in extracting and
reproducing such information. We have no reason to believe that such information is false or
misleading or that any fact has been omitted that would render such information false or
misleading. Nevertheless, such information has not been independently verified by us, the Sole
Sponsor, the Joint Lead Managers, the Joint Bookrunners, the Co-Lead Managers, the
Underwriters or any of their respective affiliates or advisers and, therefore, we make no
representation as to the accuracy of such facts and statistics. Further, we cannot assure our
investors that they are stated or compiled on the same basis or with the same degree of accuracy
as similar statistics presented elsewhere. In all cases, our investors should consider carefully how
much weight or importance should be attached to or placed on such facts or statistics.
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WAIVER FROM STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH THE GEM LISTING RULES
For the purpose of the Listing, we have sought a waiver, as described below, from the Stock
Exchange in relation to certain requirements under the GEM Listing Rules. Details of the waiver
are described below:
Our Group has entered into and are expected to continue certain transaction, which will
constitute a non-exempt continuing connected transaction subject to announcement, independent
shareholders’ approval, circular, annual review and reporting requirements, upon Listing. We have
applied for and have been granted a waiver from strict compliance with the relevant requirements
set out in Chapter 20 of the GEM Listing Rules in relation to the non-exempt continuing
connected transactions of our Company referred to above. Further details of such waiver are set
out in the section headed ‘‘Continuing Connected Transaction’’ of this prospectus.
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INFORMATION ABOUT THIS PROSPECTUS AND THE SHARE OFFER
This prospectus, for which our Directors collectively and individually accept full
responsibility, includes particulars given in compliance with the Companies (Winding Up and
Miscellaneous Provisions) Ordinance, the Securities and Futures (Stock Market Listing) Rules
(Chapter 571V of the Laws of Hong Kong) and the GEM Listing Rules for the purpose of giving
information about our Group. Our Directors, having made all reasonable enquiries, confirm that to
the best of their knowledge and belief the information contained in this prospectus is accurate and
complete in all material respects and not misleading or deceptive, and there are no other matters
the omission of which would make any statement herein or this prospectus misleading.
This prospectus is published solely in connection with the Share Offer and the listing of the
Shares on GEM, which is solely sponsored by the Sole Sponsor and managed by the Joint Lead
Managers and the Co-Lead Managers.
The Offer Shares are offered for subscription solely on the basis of the information
contained and representations made in this prospectus and the Application Forms and on the terms
and subject to the conditions set out herein and therein. No person is authorised in connection
with the Share Offer to give any information, or to make any representation, not contained in this
prospectus, and any information or representation not contained in this prospectus must not be
relied upon as having been authorised by our Company, the Sole Sponsor, the Joint Bookrunners,
the Joint Lead Managers, the Co-Lead Managers, the Underwriters, any of their respective
directors, officers, agents, employees or any other persons or parties involved in the Share Offer.
Details of the structure of the Share Offer, including its conditions, are set out in the section
headed ‘‘Structure and conditions of the Share Offer’’ of this prospectus, and the procedures for
applying for the Public Offer Shares are set out in the section headed ‘‘How to apply for Public
Offer Shares’’ of this prospectus and in the relevant Application Forms.
Our Company has applied to the Stock Exchange for the listing of, and permission to deal
in, the Shares in issue and to be issued pursuant to the Share Offer, the Capitalisation Issue and
as otherwise described herein on GEM (including any Shares which may be issued pursuant to the
Offer Size Adjustment Option and any Shares which may be issued pursuant to the exercise of
any option which may be granted under the Share Option Scheme).
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INFORMATION ABOUT THIS PROSPECTUS AND THE SHARE OFFER
No part of the Shares or loan capital of our Company is listed, traded or dealt in on any
other stock exchange. At present, our Company is not seeking or proposing to seek a listing of, or
permission to deal in, any part of the Shares or loan capital on any other stock exchange.
Pursuant to Rule 11.23(7) of the GEM Listing Rules, at the time of Listing and at all times
thereafter, our Company must maintain the ‘‘minimum prescribed percentage’’ of 25% of the
issued share capital of our Company in the hands of the public (as defined in the GEM Listing
Rules). A total of 100,000,000 Offer Shares, representing 25% of the enlarged issued share capital
of our Company will be in the hands of the public immediately following completion of the Share
Offer and the Capitalisation Issue and upon Listing (without taking into account the Shares to be
allotted and issued upon the exercise of the Offer Size Adjustment Option and any options to be
granted under the Share Option Scheme).
We have not authorised anyone to provide any information or to make any representation
not contained in this prospectus. You should not rely on any information or representation not
contained in this prospectus as having been authorised by us, the Sole Sponsor, the Joint
Bookrunners, the Joint Lead Managers, the Co-Lead Managers, the Underwriters or any of our or
their respective directors, officers or representatives or any other persons involved in the Share
Offer.
The delivery of this prospectus should not, under any circumstances, constitute a
representation that there has been no change or development reasonably likely to involve a
change in our affairs since the date of this prospectus or imply the information contained in this
prospectus is correct as at the date subsequent to the date of this prospectus.
Details of the structure of the Share Offer, including its conditions, are set out in the section
headed ‘‘Structure and conditions of the Share Offer’’ of this prospectus.
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INFORMATION ABOUT THIS PROSPECTUS AND THE SHARE OFFER
The procedure for application for Public Offer Shares is set out in the section headed ‘‘How
to apply for Public Offer Shares’’ of this prospectus and on the relevant Application Forms.
FULLY UNDERWRITTEN
This prospectus is published in connection with the Share Offer. The Listing is sponsored by
the Sole Sponsor. The Public Offer is fully underwritten by the Public Offer Underwriters under
the terms and conditions of the Public Offer Underwriting Agreement. The Placing Underwriting
Agreement relating to the Placing is expected to be entered on or around the Price Determination
Date, subject to agreement on pricing of the Offer Shares between the Joint Lead Managers (for
themselves and on behalf of the Underwriters) and our Company. The Share Offer is managed by
the Sole Sponsor, the Joint Lead Managers and the Co-Lead Managers. Further information
relating to the Underwriters and the Share Offer and the underwriting arrangements is set out in
the section headed ‘‘Underwriting’’ of this prospectus.
If, for any reason, the Offer Price is not agreed, the Share Offer will not proceed and will
lapse. For further information about the Underwriters and the underwriting arrangements, please
refer to the section headed ‘‘Underwriting’’ of this prospectus.
No action has been taken to permit a public offering of the Offer Shares in any jurisdiction
other than Hong Kong. Accordingly, this prospectus may not be used for the purpose of, and does
not constitute, an offer or invitation in any jurisdiction or in any circumstances in which such an
offer or invitation is not authorised or to any person to whom it is unlawful to make such an offer
or invitation.
The Public Offer Shares are offered to the public for subscription solely on the basis of the
information contained and the representations made in this prospectus and the related Application
Forms. No person is authorised in connection with the Share Offer to give any information, or to
make any representation, not contained in this prospectus, and any information or representation
not contained in this prospectus must not be relied upon as having been authorised by our
Company, the Sole Sponsor, the Joint Bookrunners, the Joint Lead Managers, the Co-Lead
Managers, the Underwriters, any of their respective directors or any other person involved in the
Share Offer.
Each person acquiring the Offer Shares will be required, and is deemed by his acquisition of
the Offer Shares, to confirm that he is aware of the restrictions on offers of the Offer Shares
described in this prospectus and that he is not acquiring, and has not been offered any Offer
Shares in circumstances that contravene any such restrictions.
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INFORMATION ABOUT THIS PROSPECTUS AND THE SHARE OFFER
The distribution of this prospectus and the offering and sale of the Offer Shares in other
jurisdictions are subject to restrictions and may not be made except as permitted under the
applicable securities laws of such jurisdictions and pursuant to registration with or authorisation
by the relevant securities regulatory authorities or an exception therefrom. In particular, the Offer
Shares have not been publicly offered or sold, directly or indirectly, in the United States.
Prospective investors for the Offer Shares should consult their financial advisers and take
legal advice, as appropriate, to inform themselves of, and to observe, all applicable laws and
regulations of any relevant jurisdiction. Prospective investors for the Offer Shares should inform
themselves as to the relevant legal requirements of applying for the Offer Shares and any
applicable exchange control regulations and applicable taxes in the countries of their respective
citizenship, residence or domicile.
Our principal register of members will be maintained by the principal share registrar in the
Cayman Islands. Dealings in the Shares on GEM will be registered on our Hong Kong branch
register of members maintained in Hong Kong by Tricor Investor Services Limited.
Only Shares registered on our Hong Kong branch register of members maintained by the
Hong Kong Branch Share Registrar in Hong Kong may be traded on GEM. Dealings in our
Shares registered on our branch register of members in Hong Kong will be subject to Hong Kong
stamp duty.
If you are unsure about the taxation implications of subscribing for or purchasing, holding
or disposing of or dealings in our Shares, you should consult your professional advisers. None of
our Company, the Sole Sponsor, the Joint Bookrunners, the Joint Lead Managers, the Co-Lead
Managers, the Underwriters, their respective directors and any other person involved in the Share
Offer accepts responsibility for any tax effects on, or liability of, any person or holders of Shares
resulting from subscribing for, purchasing, holding or disposing of or dealings in our Shares.
If the Stock Exchange grants the listing of, and permission to deal in, our Shares on GEM
and our Company complies with the stock admission requirements of HKSCC, our Shares will be
accepted as eligible securities by HKSCC for deposit, clearance and settlement in CCASS with
effect from the date of commencement of dealings in our Shares on GEM or, under contingent
situation, such other date HKSCC chooses. Investors should seek the advice of their stockbroker
or other professional adviser for details of those settlement arrangements as such arrangements
will affect their rights, interest and liabilities.
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INFORMATION ABOUT THIS PROSPECTUS AND THE SHARE OFFER
All necessary arrangements have been made for our Shares to be admitted to CCASS.
All activities under CCASS are subject to the General Rules of CCASS and CCASS
Operational Procedures in effect from time to time.
Dealings in our Shares on GEM are expected to commence at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday,
8 January 2019.
Our Shares will be traded in board lots of 10,000 Shares each. The stock code for our
Shares is 8631. We will not issue temporary documents of title.
CURRENCY TRANSLATIONS
Unless otherwise specified, translations of US$ into HK$ in this prospectus are based on the
exchange rate set out below (for the purpose of illustration only):
US$1.00 = HK$7.80
No representation is made that any amounts in US$ and HK$ can be or could have been
converted at the relevant dates at the above exchange rate or any other rates or at all.
ROUNDING
Certain amounts and percentage figures included in this prospectus have been subject to
rounding adjustments. Accordingly, totals of rows or columns of numbers in tables may not be
equal to the apparent total of individual items. Where information is presented in thousands or
millions of units, amounts may have been rounded up or down. Any discrepancies in any table
between totals and sums of amounts listed therein are due to rounding.
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DIRECTORS AND PARTIES INVOLVED IN THE SHARE OFFER
DIRECTORS
Executive Directors
For further information on the profile and background of our Directors, please refer to the
section headed ‘‘Directors and senior management’’ in this prospectus.
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DIRECTORS AND PARTIES INVOLVED IN THE SHARE OFFER
PARTIES INVOLVED
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DIRECTORS AND PARTIES INVOLVED IN THE SHARE OFFER
Internal control consultant Baker Tilly Hong Kong Risk Assurance Limited
2nd Floor, 625 King’s Road
North Point, Hong Kong
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CORPORATE INFORMATION
Mr. Li Isaiah
Flat F, 28/F, Block 4
Tai Po Center
Tai Po
New Territories
Hong Kong
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CORPORATE INFORMATION
Hong Kong branch share registrar and Tricor Investor Services Limited
transfer office Level 22, Hopewell Centre
183 Queen’s Road East
Hong Kong
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INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
Unless otherwise indicated, the information presented in this section is derived from the
CIC Report prepared by CIC, which was commissioned by us and is prepared primarily as a
market research tool intended to reflect estimates of market conditions based on publicly
available resources. References to CIC should not be considered as its opinion as to the value
of any security or the advisability of investing in our Group. Our Directors believe that the
sources of information and statistics are appropriate sources for such information and statistics.
Our Directors have no reason to believe that such information and statistics is false or
misleading or that any fact has been omitted that would render such information and statistics
false or misleading in any material respect. The information prepared by CIC and set out in
this Industry Overview has not been independently verified by our Group, our Controlling
Shareholders, the Sole Sponsor, the Joint Bookrunners, the Joint Lead Managers, the Co-Lead
Managers, the Underwriters or any other party involved in the Share Offer or their respective
directors, officers, employees, advisers and agents, and no representation is given as to its
accuracy and completeness. Accordingly, such information should not be unduly relied upon.
SOURCE OF INFORMATION
We have commissioned CIC, an independent third party, to both conduct an analysis of, and
draft a final report on the diesel sales market in Hong Kong. The report we commissioned, or
namely the CIC Report, has been prepared by CIC independent of our influence. We paid CIC a
fee of HKD600,000 for the preparation of the report, which we consider in line with market rates.
CIC REPORT
China Insights Consultancy conducts both primary and secondary research using a variety of
resources. Primary research involves interviewing key industry experts and leading industry
participants. Secondary research involves analysing data from various publicly available data
sources, such as the Hong Kong Census and Statistics Department, industry associations, etc.
The market projections in the commissioned report are based on the following key
assumptions: (i) Hong Kong’s economic and industrial development are likely to maintain a
steady growth trend during the next decade; (ii) related key industry drivers are likely to drive
continued growth of Hong Kong’s diesel sales market during the forecast period, including growth
in the transportation industry, the development of the residential construction industry, the
accelerated construction of infrastructure projects and projects connecting Hong Kong with the
mainland, as well as the accrued performance advantages of diesel, among other factors; and, (iii)
there is no extreme force majeure or industry regulation in which the market may be affected
either dramatically or fundamentally.
Analyses outlined in the Report have taken into account, among other considerations, the
following parameters with regards to relevant markets in Hong Kong: (i) energy and oil
consumption in Hong Kong; (ii) the market size for diesel sales in Hong Kong; and (iii) the gross
value of construction work.
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INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
All statistics are reliable and based on information available as of the date of this report.
Other information sources, including from the government, industry associations, or market
participants, may have provided some of the information on which the analysis or its data is
based.
All the information pertaining to the Company has been sourced from the Company’s own
audited report or through management interviews. Information regarding the Company has not
been independently verified by China Insights Consultancy.
Except as otherwise noted, all the data and forecasts in this section are derived from the CIC
Report. Our Directors confirm that, after taking reasonable care, there was no adverse change in
any of the market information since the release date of the CIC Report, changes which may
qualify, contradict, or have an impact on the information as disclosed in this section.
Diesel is a combustible liquid used as fuel in diesel engines as found in most freight trucks,
trains, buses, boats, construction vehicles, and other vehicles used in farming. Diesel is also used
in diesel engine generators to produce electricity. Diesel is generally obtained from fractions of
crude oil that are less volatile than the fractions used in gasoline, and is ignited not by a spark, as
in gasoline engines, but by injecting fuel into a combustion chamber after compressing air at
elevated temperatures. Diesel releases more energy during combustion in comparison with equal
volumes of gasoline, so diesel engines are generally characterised as having better fuel economy.
However, the sulphur present in diesel fuel also produces air pollution that is harmful to human
health. Increasingly more countries and regions around the world have introduced ultra-low-
sulphur-diesel (ULSD), replacing conventional diesel to meet stricter emission standards.
Oil imports
Diesel is a common grade commodity that can easily be sourced from the open market. The
six special import license holders for industrial diesel include Shell Hong Kong Ltd., Caltex Oil
Hong Kong Ltd., Mobil Oil Hong Kong Ltd., Esso Hong Kong Ltd., China Resources Petroleum
Co. Ltd., AFSC Operations Ltd. (only deals with aviation fuel). Their main responsibility in the
value chain is to import diesel oil from overseas market or mainland China.
Oil agents
Diesel agents in Hong Kong include authorised agents (wholesalers) and diesel distributors
(retailers). Authorised agents operate in the wholesale diesel business and source diesel directly
from the Oil Majors. Furthermore, downstream operators act as a bridge between these authorised
agents and end customers. The base of end-customers in the diesel sales market remains relatively
fragmented, which includes construction companies, barge owners, property owners, hospitals,
etc., and with their demand for diesel often being both irregular and unpredictable. Diesel
distributors have their own transportation fleet and provide oil delivery services for end users.
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INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
Oil Majors in Hong Kong refer to ExxonMobil, Sinopec, Shell and Caltex, who are the
largest-scale oil companies in terms of their revenue, sizes and market positions. Their main
responsibilities include store, distribute and sell diesel oil.
Authorised agents deal with the wholesale of diesel oil, and they are appointed by the Oil
Majors. Authorised agents’ customers include diesel distributors (like our Group) and end
customers with predictable and regular demands of large quantity of diesel oil.
The following chart indicates the value chain of Hong Kong’s diesel market.
The authorised agents usually sell diesel directly to end customers with large demand in
quantity, such as infrastructure construction companies, metro companies and bus companies. The
authorised agents would prefer to assign diesel distributors (like our Group) to sell diesel to end
customers with unplanned purchases. Meanwhile, authorised agents would also tend to work with
their preferred diesel distributors (like our Group) for business connection, sales channel,
transportation capabilities and their understanding of the end customers’ needs and requirements.
The diesel distributors have a much larger customer base than the Oil Majors and authorised
agents do. Downstream customers such as logistics companies may also appoint sub-contractor
drivers to assist to deliver diesel due to the shortage of transportation capacity, and it is industry
practice for logistics companies to supply diesel to the sub-contractor drivers. In addition, major
authorised agents, typically does not have any tank barge and only few tank wagons, whereas the
diesel distributors usually have a strong fleet of diesel tank wagons for provision of timely
delivery services of diesel oil to the end customers. The transportation capacities of authorised
agents are limited to cater all the demands from end customers, since diesel is an essence fuel
source that commonly used by a wide range of downstream industries, such as logistics, public
transportation, industrial processes, construction equipment, marine use, etc. The demand of some
end industries can be infrequent and irregular, as a result, cooperation with diesel distributors can
help authorised agents reach out to more end customers. With diesel distributors’ understanding
on the end customers’ business, they can transport diesel to those end customers in a reliable and
strictly timely manner. Therefore, diesel distributors (like our Group) can help authorised agents
with the business connection, sales channel, transportation capabilities and their understanding of
the end customers’ needs and requirements. It is industry practice for diesel distributors to work
on a daily basis in order to fulfill any unplanned demands from downstream customers.
In addition to the Oil Majors, other parties are not allowed to store large quantity of diesel
oil in Hong Kong. In order to convey diesel in Hong Kong, vehicle license is required for the
Conveyance of Dangerous Goods in Category 5 from Hong Kong Fire Services Department. In
addition, drivers need to have training classes and receive certificates from the entities appointed
by the government. Due to limited transportation capacity, most authorised agents often use third-
party logistics companies or diesel distributors (like our Group) to transport diesel oil to the end
customers when they sell diesel oil directly to end customer in large quantity.
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End users
The following chart illustrates major end customers of diesel in Hong Kong in 2017 by
quantity of diesel consumed by various sectors:
Other
3.20% Industrial process/
Equipment use
13.10%
Marine
vessels
12.90%
Industrial processes/ Diesel is used to power most construction equipment given its
equipment power, fuel efficiency, and safety advantages when compared
with gasoline. Diesel-powered equipment used in general
construction includes dozers, loaders, excavators, pavers,
compactors, graders, scrapers, trenchers, welders, etc. Diesel
is also used in other sectors, including in laundromats, dyeing
factories, restaurants, etc.
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Others Other sectors that use diesel in Hong Kong include diesel
engine power generators installed in large buildings,
institutional facilities, recycling companies, hospitals, etc.,
including those used for backup and emergency power supply,
agriculture, etc.
Logistics use of diesel was accounted for approximately 42.7% of total diesel use by
quantity in 2017. Logistics companies usually have unplanned and irregular purchases from diesel
distributors because of their business nature. Meanwhile, diesel distributors, like our Group,
understand the business nature of logistics companies and are able to provide timely delivery and
comprehensive services to those customers.
In addition to logistics use of diesel, other uses include buses, marine vessels, industrial
processes/equipment use and others took about 28.1%, 12.9%, 13.1% and 3.2% respectively in
2017. Many diesel distributors focus on other sectors of diesel use in Hong Kong and large
portion of their revenue generally come from the same sector. For example, Company B is a
diesel distributor in Hong Kong, and 97.1% of its revenue was generated from diesel sales for
industrial use in 2017.
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Marine vessels
M
Overseas Water carriers
refineries Diesel Commercial vehicles
distributors
Other uses
Market size of diesel consumption for transportation and industrial use in Hong Kong
Between 2013 and 2017, the estimated market size for diesel consumption for transportation
and industrial use has increased to 1,397.8 thousand kilolitres by 2017. Consumption from
transportation (buses and goods vehicles) and industrial use contributed to around 70.8% and
13.1% of overall consumption in 2017, respectively. Meanwhile, the expanding market size for
diesel consumption in Hong Kong is mainly being driven by increases in infrastructure
expenditure, as well as a prosperous construction industry and a growing demand for diesel used
in transportation in Hong Kong. During the forecast period, Hong Kong’s market size for diesel is
expected to grow at a CAGR of 1.0%, reaching a total 1,468.7 thousand kilolitres by 2022,
among which industrial processes/equipment is expected to consume 249.4 thousand kilolitres and
transportation is expected to consume 1,219.3 thousand kilolitres.
Thousand kilolitres
1,600.0 1,451.3 1,468.7
1,397.1 1,366.2 1,349.0 1,376.7 1,397.8 1,410.6 1,423.1 1,435.6
1,400.0
192.8 234.5 239.1 242.4 247.1 249.4
194.7 200.7 222.2 229.3
1,200.0
1,000.0
800.0
600.0 1,204.3 1,171.5 1,148.3 1,154.5 1,168.5 1,176.1 1,184.0 1,193.2 1,204.2 1,219.3
400.0
200.0
0.0
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018E 2019E 2020E 2021E 2022E
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INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
The trading and logistics industry is among the four most important industries in Hong
Kong in terms of value added to GDP, which contributed 21.6% of GDP in 2016. The other three
industries includes tourism (4.7%), financial services (17.7%), and professional services and other
producer services (12.5%). In 2016, logistics industry contributed HKD76.8 billion, or 3.2% of
total GDP in 2016 to Hong Kong’s GDP. Moreover, the trade value generated by land-based
logistics accounted for 38.4% of the total trade value in 2013, or HKD2,922.5 billion for that
year, having further increased to 39.1% of the total trade value in 2017, or HKD3,220.6 billion.
As a major hub connecting mainland China to the rest of the world, Hong Kong plays a
vital role in the global economy. As such, Hong Kong’s government continues to pursue new
trade and investment agreements with the mainland and ASEAN so as to expand trade and grow
its commercial markets. Recent activities include the following:
• In 2015, Hong Kong and mainland China signed the framework agreement for CEPA,
which aims to establish a comprehensive free trade arrangement between the two
parties.
• Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge has been officially opened in October 2018, which
connects the west and east sides of the Pearl River Delta. The 55-kilometer-long
bridge-island-tunnel system is jointly invested by the governments of Guangdong,
Hong Kong and Macao in 2010. This important logistics infrastructure is expected to
provide more convenient transportation in the Greater Bay Area, which is also
anticipated to increase the demands for ground logistics services in the area.
With improvements in the trade environment, future anticipated development in the land-
based logistics industry is likely to expand the size of diesel consumption in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong’s construction industry has maintained a strong level of growth, posting a
CAGR of 9.1% for the recorded period. The industry’s gross value increased from HKD176.6
billion in 2013 to HKD249.9 billion in 2017. This strong growth trend was driven not only by
massive infrastructure development and housing programs in the public sector but also in reaction
to private developers and their own expansion plans. The huge amount of capital investment on
infrastructure, including the Ten Major Infrastructure Projects announced in 2007, will continue to
support growth in the construction industry. Moreover, the large quantity of new public and
private sector projects will further stimulate development in the market. Thus, construction
activity is expected to remain at a high level throughout the next five year period. The gross
value for construction works is expected to register a CAGR of 7.9% during the forecast period,
reaching HKD365.7 billion by 2022. Therefore, more and more diesel-powered construction
equipment is expected to be put to use in the future, fuelling additional growth in Hong Kong’s
diesel market.
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INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
In order to achieve the objective of promoting economic growth through the development of
infrastructure, the Hong Kong government has increased its infrastructure investment over the
past few years. The Hong Kong government approved its plan for the Ten Major Infrastructure
Projects (timeline: 2009-2024), which includes the construction of a third runway for the Hong
Kong International Airport (starting 2016/8/1; timeline: 2016-2024; estimated investment in 2015:
HKD141.5 billion) and an artificial island for Hong Kong’s Boundary Crossing Facilities
(HKBCF) (timeline: 2011-2018). These two projects are among the most costly infrastructure
projects in Hong Kong, which will therefore continue stimulating the construction and related
industries. In addition, a handful of site formation projects in Hong Kong are currently being
planned, which includes the Advance Site Formation and Engineering Infrastructure Works
Project situated in the Kwan Tung North and Fanling North New Development Areas, projects
which will provide an additional boost to the demand for diesel.
Diesel can provide high heating efficiency and a maximum torque even when at a low
rotation speeds, which means that diesel often proves to be exceedingly more reliable and cost
efficient when compared with other fuel choices. Given a higher performance advantage for
vehicles and machinery using diesel and given Hong Kong’s new European VI diesel emission
standards, diesel has become ‘‘the cleaner’’ option when compared with gasoline, with diesel’s
percent conversion and level of energy consumption being relatively more superior.
In recent years, the government’s investment in infrastructure has remained at high levels,
with several construction and transportation projects being carried forward at the same time. In
the 2017/18 Budget, the Hong Kong government projected public expenditure on capital works to
reach HKD83.7 billion for the fiscal year ending March 2017. Total government expenditure on
infrastructure has increased steadily in recent years, rising from HKD80.8 billion for the period
2015-16 to HKD87.1 billion for the period 2017-18.
Future development of logistics services between Hong Kong, mainland China, and other
regions/countries
Since Hong Kong has long been a global hub connecting mainland China and the rest of the
world, Hong Kong is able to offer first-class global logistics services with extensive related
logistics experience serving clients all over the world. This longstanding reputation has helped
Hong Kong’s logistics industry maintain growth in recent years. As well, recent infrastructure
projects, such as the HK-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge and the West Kowloon High-speed Railway
Station, are expected to encourage further trade between Hong Kong and the mainland, which in
turn will have a positive influence driving the demand for transportation services for both cargo
and passengers.
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INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
Like many other major cities, air emissions from industry and motor vehicles are the two
key sources of air pollution in Hong Kong. Under A Clean Air Plan for Hong Kong, the Hong
Kong government aims to achieve the goals set out in the new Air Quality Objectives (AQO) plan
by 2020. Integrated urban and industrial emission standards, as well as regulatory controls on oil
products, have enabled the government to take converted action on environment protection.
Given strengthened support for environmentally-friendly lifestyles, more and more private
car owners are switching from gasoline-based engines to those using diesel instead. Since diesel
engines typically have a better working life and fuel consumption compared with gasoline
engines, the accrued advantages of diesel engines are less obvious in a low gasoline price
environment. However, if oil prices pick up again, economic considerations would likely impel
buyers to change their preference towards the purchase of diesel-powered engines.
Diesel distributors do not produce diesel products by themselves. All companies have nearly
the same source of initial suppliers with products of similar quality (Euro V standard), thus
market competition has been rather homogeneous. To grab market share, diesel distributors may
adopt lower price strategy, the price war among major competitors would largely reduce the
industry profit margin.
As a major trading commodity, the price of crude oil is sensitive to a number of influential
outside factors, including politics, economics, climate, etc. As such, the monthly European Brent
spot crude price dropped to around USD30.0 per barrel in January 2016. Meanwhile, the highest
monthly price during the period from January 2010 to December 2016 in March 2012 reached
USD125.5 per barrel. Fluctuations in oil prices are expected to remain a challenge in the diesel
sales industry, with higher oil prices generally having a negative effect on the diesel sales
industry. For example, operators in the logistics industry are an important part of the customer
base in the diesel sales industry, which means higher oil prices can increase fuel costs for these
operators, with these higher fuel costs in turn taking up a significant share of total costs in the
industry.
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
As a relatively mature market in Hong Kong with around 80 market participants selling
diesel for transportation and industrial use, the diesel sales industry is associated with a high level
of competition in terms of both service and pricing. Given a stable number of downstream
customers in Hong Kong, the competition to acquire additional market share can be quite intense
and may therefore reduce overall profitability in the industry.
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INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
With around 80 market participants selling diesel for industrial and transportation use in
Hong Kong and around 10 of them are authorised agents and the rest are diesel distributors in
2017, the diesel sales market in Hong Kong continues to be considered relatively fragmented. The
top five diesel distributors currently take up about 32.4% of total market share. Our Company
ranked the second among these diesel distributors, with a market share of 10.5% in terms of the
total revenue generated from the sale of diesel through diesel distributors and 8.4% in terms of
the total revenue generated from the sale of diesel through both the Oil Majors and diesel
distributors as of 2017. Details of the competition rankings are set out below:
Note: Revenue of our Company refers to the total revenue from 1 April 2017 to 31 March 2018.
Capital requirement
There is an initial and substantial amount of investment required before starting up a viable
business in the diesel sales market, which includes the initial working capital and investments for
purchasing oil tank trucks together with the hiring of experienced drivers capable of transporting
dangerous cargo, not to mention the additional costs associated with rental fees, insurance fees,
and the management of client accounts.
Since oil companies and wholesaler often offer a variety of discounts and other preferential
to diesel distributors, companies having a good relationship with their suppliers and a proven
track record normally pay a price lower than the original reference price. In addition, oil
companies pay close attention to any safety issue concerning diesel distributors, which means that
newcomers lack a relevant set of records and experience to draw on when dealing with these
issues.
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Furthermore, it may be difficult for new entrants to establish a stable business relationship
with customers and understand end customers’ market and requirements in the absence of a solid
track period and industry experience. The diesel sales business is characterised by long-standing
relationships between diesel distributors and end customers. Even though transportation
capabilities and pricing are important factors requiring consideration in the diesel sales business,
having previous experience and a track record positions a company to better develop their
business and manage business relationships in support of repeat orders.
Brand awareness
In general, most end users prefer purchasing diesel from companies with a strong brand
awareness so as to avoid fluctuations in diesel product quality and longer delivery periods which
may risk delays. For new entrants, establishing a new brand name can be difficult as it takes
several years before proving that their business can meet the relevant industry standards,
including issues associated with safety and quality.
HISTORICAL SPOT CRUDE OIL PRICE AND FORECAST ON CRUDE OIL PRICE
100.00
80.00
60.00
40.00
20.00
0.00
Global oil prices have experienced a significant decrease since the second half of 2014, with
this decrease having been precipitated for a number of reasons, including turmoil in Iraq and
Libya, weak global economic activity, increased US shale oil production, etc. Falling to its lowest
point, the monthly European Brent spot crude price dropped to around USD30.0 per barrel in
January 2016. The highest monthly price during the period between January 2010 and December
2016 was in March 2012 when prices reached a high of USD125.5 per barrel.
Oil prices rebounded after January 2016 and rose to as high as USD48 per barrel as of June
2016. This rebound can be attributable to a number of supply issues, especially as a result of
reduced exports from both Iraq and Nigeria. In addition, oil production in the U.S. fell in
December 2015 given production declines in the biggest shale-producing states. This was the first
year-on-year drop in the past several years, with no indications that output declines continued
accelerating in 2016.
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INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
European brent spot crude price is an important benchmark price for purchase of light and
low-sulphur oil worldwide, which is a good reference for diesel distributors to study the general
future price trend in order to better choose supplier, set price and decide sales promotion
accordingly. Given the business nature of diesel in terms of its sale and transportation, diesel
distributors are not expected to face significant losses as a result of higher crude oil price levels.
Average price per litre for oil products, Hong Kong, 2013-2018*
HKD/litre
16
13.6
14 12.5 12.6
11.3 11.8
12 10.9
10
8 6 5.6
6 4.1
3.4 3.3
4 2.6
2
0
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Annual retail price of environmental diesel (road use) Average imported price of diesel
*Note:
Following the European Debt Crisis in 2012, Hong Kong’s economy slowed down and the
overall quantity of imported oil products fell by 7.8% that year. Oil imports recovered in 2013 at
a rate of 1.2% and reached 25,385.4 thousand kilolitres overall by 2016. The quickened pace of
growth between 2014 and 2015 was mainly in reaction to the drop in petroleum, oil and
lubricants (POL) prices precipitated during those years. In addition, diesel increased from 21.0%
to 26.7% as a percentage of total oil imports over the same period, which indicates a stronger
demand for diesel in the years ahead.
The average import price of diesel in Hong Kong meanwhile decreased from HKD6.2 per
litre in 2012 to HKD3.3 per litre in 2017. At the same time, the annual retail price for
environmental diesel (road use) rebounded to HKD11.8 per litre in 2017.
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REGULATORY OVERVIEW
We are an established provider of diesel oil and diesel exhaust fluid in Hong Kong. Our sale
services include sourcing diesel oil and diesel exhaust fluid through oil trading companies,
dispatching our fleet of diesel tank wagons to collect diesel oil from oil depots designated by our
suppliers, and eventually delivering diesel oil to destinations designated by our customers. A
summary of certain material aspects of the Hong Kong laws and regulations applicable to our
business and operation is set out below:
Dangerous Goods Ordinance (Chapter 295 of the Laws of Hong Kong) (‘‘DGO’’)
The DGO controls the usage, storage, manufacturing and conveyance of the dangerous
goods under the ordinance and sets out the relevant licensing requirements in relation to these
activities. Section 3 of the DGO gives a broad meaning of dangerous goods, which include all
explosives, compressed gases, petroleum and other substances giving off inflammable vapours,
substances giving off poisonous gas or vapour, corrosive substances, substances which become
dangerous by interaction with water or air, substances liable to spontaneous combustion or of a
readily combustible nature, and there are over thousands of substances and chemicals which are
classified as dangerous goods. These dangerous goods are grouped into categories and classes in
accordance with their potential hazardous nature. As at the Latest Practicable Date, there were 11
categories of dangerous goods according to the subordinate legislations of the DGO (namely
Categories 1 to 9, 9A and 10). Diesel oil is categorised as one of the dangerous goods in
Category 5, Class 3 thereunder. As such, our Group’s transportation of diesel oil is regarded as
conveyance of dangerous goods under the DGO. As such, our business is regulated by the DGO.
The Fire Services Department is the licensing authority for Categories 2 to 10 dangerous
goods (excluding liquefied petroleum gas (‘‘LPG’’)) on land. Pursuant to section 6 of the DGO,
no person shall store, convey or use any dangerous goods in excess of exempted quantity in any
premises or places without a licence issued by the director of the Fire Services Department. Any
person who contravenes section 6 of the DGO shall be guilty of an offence and is liable to a fine
of HK$25,000 and to imprisonment for 6 months.
Pursuant to section 9B of the DGO, a breach of any term or condition endorsed upon any
licence issued pursuant to section 9 of the DGO shall constitute an offence which shall be
punishable on summary conviction by a fine not exceeding HK$10,000 and imprisonment not
exceeding 1 month.
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Under section 10 of the DGO, no person shall deliver to any warehouse owner or carrier
from any part of Hong Kong by land or water unless the (a) true name or description of such
goods is distinctly written, printed or marked in English and Chinese on the outside of the case or
other package containing such goods; (b) the prescribed label, if any, is attached to the outside of
the case or other package containing such goods; and (c) in the case of delivery, notice in writing
has been given to any warehouse owner or carrier of the true name or description of such goods
and the dangerous nature thereof. Any person who contravenes section 10 of the DGO commits
an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine of HK$25,000 and to imprisonment for 6
months.
Pursuant to section 15 of the DGO, any employee or agent of any person holding a licence
issued under the DGO who commits an offence under this ordinance is liable for such offence and
to the penalty provided therefor, unless he proves that the offence was committed without his
knowledge or consent and that he had exercised all due diligence to prevent the commission of
the offence. And pursuant to section 16 of the DGO, where an offence under the DGO is
committed by a company, every director and every officer concerned in the management of the
company shall be guilty of the like offence unless he proves that the act constituting the offence
took place without his knowledge or consent.
Dangerous Goods (Application and Exemption) Regulations (Chapter 295A of the Laws of
Hong Kong) (‘‘DG (AE) R’’)
Diesel oils (distillates and/or light residuals), furnace oils and other fuel oils having a flash
point of or over 66°C, are categorised as dangerous goods in Category 5, Class 3.
Dangerous Goods (General) Regulations (Chapter 295B of the Laws of Hong Kong)
(‘‘DG (G) R’’)
DG (G) R sets out certain restrictions and requirements in relation to various categories of
dangerous goods. It also provides the exempted categories and quantity of the dangerous goods
for which a licence is not required for the conveyance, storage and usage of the dangerous goods.
According to Regulation 99 of the DG (G) R, dangerous goods in Category 5, Class 3, have to be
stored or conveyed in any appropriate main or inner packing. The maximum quantity for which
no licence is required for storage is 2,500 litres. Further, according to Regulation 99A of the DG
(G) R, no person shall store in bulk in liquid form any dangerous goods in Category 5, Class 3,
except in a tank which has been approved in writing by the Director of Fire Services Department
subject to the compliance of conditions set out in the DG (G) R. Meanwhile, pursuant to
regulation 95 of the DG (G) R, nothing in part IV of the DG (G) R shall apply to any fuel
conveyed in the fuel tank of any mechanically propelled vehicle.
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REGULATORY OVERVIEW
Regulation 101 of the DG (G) R provides that unless a licence approved by the director of
Fire Services Department is obtained for the use of such vehicle, no person shall use, or cause or
permit to be used, any mechanically propelled vehicle for the conveyance by road of any
Category 5 dangerous goods in containers. There are mainly three (3) types of dangerous goods
licences issued by the Fire Services Department, namely (i) licence for the storage of dangerous
goods (Categories 2 to 10 (excluding LPG)); (ii) licence for the manufacture of dangerous goods
(Categories 2 to 10 (excluding LPG)); and (iii) licence (‘‘DGV Licence’’)for any mechanically
propelled vehicle (‘‘DGV’’)for the conveyance by road of any dangerous goods (Category 2
(other than LPG) and/or Category 5). According to the DGO, ‘‘conveyance’’ includes the situation
when dangerous goods are loaded in a vehicle irrespective of whether the vehicle is moving or
being parked stationary until the dangerous goods are unloaded from the vehicle. Our Group is
required to obtain the DGV Licence for our daily operation. Our diesel tank wagons have to meet
the requirements as set out in the DG (G) R, which includes (but not limited to) the engine
design, and notice in English and Chinese conspicuously displayed at the front and rear of the
vehicle declaring the presence of inflammable goods.
Part VI of the DG (G) R also stipulates other operations and maintenance of tank wagon and
the storage of dangerous goods in Category 5 including but not limited to the following:
– No person shall cause or permit any dangerous goods to enter any sewer or drain or, in
the case of any substance immiscible with water, the waters of Hong Kong.
– No person shall fuel any vehicle directly from any tank wagon.
– Except in the case of a tank wagon equipped with a radio communication system to the
satisfaction of the Fire Services Authority, no person shall convey, or cause or permit
to be conveyed, on any tank wagon any dangerous goods in Category 5 in liquid form
unless the wagon is attended by at least one person, in addition to the driver, having
reasonable experience in the carriage of such liquids in bulk.
Contravention to the above commits an offence and the maximum penalty could range from
a fine of HK$5,000 to HK$25,000 and imprisonment from 1 month to 3 months.
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REGULATORY OVERVIEW
The DG(A&E)R 2012 was published in the Gazette on 27 April 2012 but it has not come
into operation until it is appointed by the Secretary for Security by notice in the Gazette. The
regulation is aimed to amend the existing DGO and its subsidiary regulations for the control of
dangerous goods on land and at sea as the existing DGO was enacted in 1956 and some of the
provisions are no longer in line with international practice. The dangerous goods under control on
land will expand from about 1,100 to about 2,300 types and largely adopt the classification
system of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code. Under the DG(A&E)R 2012, diesel
fuel will be classified under class 3A.
As at the Latest Practicable Date, there was no indication on when the DG(A&E)R 2012
will come into effect. Moreover, according to the publication by the HKSAR Government on 25
April 2012, the HKSAR Government intends to introduce two new regulations to replace the
existing Dangerous Goods (General) Regulations and Dangerous Goods (Packing, Marking and
Labelling) Regulation to provide for the detailed control requirements for the manufacture,
storage, conveyance and use of dangerous goods on land, and the packing, marking and labelling
requirements for dangerous goods. As the two new regulations are still under review, it could not
be determined how and when these three new regulations will impact the Company.
The Dutiable Commodities Ordinance and its subsidiary legislations provide the taxation
and control of liquors, tobacco, hydrocarbon oil, methyl alcohol and other substances. The duty
payable on ultra-low sulphur diesel and Euro V diesel shall be at HK$2.89 per litre from 1
January 2009 onwards and HK$0 per litre from 14 July 2008 onwards.
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REGULATORY OVERVIEW
The diesel oil currently distributed by our Group are all unmarked oil, therefore our Group
had materially complied with the DC(MCHO)R in all aspect.
The Trade Description Ordinance prohibits false trade description, false, misleading or
incomplete information, false marks and misstatements in respect of goods provided in the course
of trade. The definition of trade description under the Trade Description Ordinance covers a broad
range of matters including but not limited to the following aspects of goods: quantity, method of
manufacture, composition, fitness for purpose, availability, compliance with a standard, approval
by any person, a person by whom the goods have been acquired, and the goods being of the same
kind as goods supplied to a person etc.
It is an offence to apply a false trade description to any goods, or supply any goods which a
false trade description is applied. False and misleading trade descriptions of products in
advertisements are also prohibited. Any person who fails to comply with any of the provisions
commits an offence and is liable on conviction on indictment, to a fine of HK$500,000 and to
imprisonment for 5 years; and on summary conviction, to a fine of HK$100,000 and to
imprisonment for 2 years.
Contracts for the sale of goods in Hong Kong are mainly governed by the Sale of Goods
Ordinance (Chapter 26 of the Laws of Hong Kong). The Sale of Goods Ordinance provides that,
inter alia, where a seller sells goods in the course of a business, there is an implied undertaking
that (i) where the goods are purchased by description the goods shall correspond with the
description; (ii) the goods supplied are of merchantable quality; and (iii) the goods shall be
reasonably fit for the purpose for which they are purchased. Otherwise, a buyer has the right to
reject the defective goods unless he or she has a reasonable opportunity to examine the goods. A
breach of the implied term may give rise to a civil action for breach of contract by the customers.
Under common law, a seller of goods, apart from contractual obligations and liabilities, may
owe a duty of care to the buyer and may be liable for damages resulting from defects in goods
sold which are caused by the seller’s negligent acts or for any fraudulent misrepresentation made
in the course of sale. When a seller knows or reasonably believes that the goods to be sold may
be defective, the seller may have to cease selling such goods and to give warning and instructions
to the buyer. The seller will also attract civil liability when in the course of sale, negligently
performs his work and causes damage to another person or property.
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REGULATORY OVERVIEW
Road Traffic Ordinance (Chapter 374 of the Laws of Hong Kong) (‘‘RTO’’)
The Road Traffic Ordinance and its subsidiary legislations provide the regulation of road
traffic and the use of vehicles and roads. Every vehicle, including medium goods vehicle and
heavy goods vehicle, has to be complied with the specifications and regulations set out in the
RTO before it can be registered and granted a licence for using on the road. Schedule 1 of the
RTO specifies 15 types of vehicles that should be registered under the RTO. The licence of a
vehicle may be cancelled or refused to be granted if no valid insurance in respect of third party
risks as required by the Motor Vehicles Insurance (Third Party Risks) Ordinance (Chapter 272 of
the Laws of Hong Kong) is in force in respect of the vehicle.
Motor Vehicles Insurance (Third Party Risks) Ordinance (Chapter 272 of the Laws of Hong
Kong) (‘‘MVI(T)O’’)
Section 4(1) of the MVI(T)O provides that it shall not be lawful for any person to use, or to
cause or permit any other person to use, a motor vehicle on a road unless there is in force in
relation to the user of the vehicle by that person or that other person, as the case may be, such a
policy of insurance or such a security in respect of third party risks as complies with the
requirements of the MVI(T)O.
Section 4(2) of the MVI(T)O provides that if a person acts in contravention of section 4, he
shall be liable to a fine of HK$10,000 and to imprisonment for 12 months, and a person convicted
of an offence under section 4 shall (unless the court for special reasons thinks fit to order
otherwise) be disqualified from holding or obtaining a licence to drive a motor vehicle for such
period as the court may determine being not less than 12 months nor more than three years from
the date of conviction.
Our Group’s own vehicle fleet is required to comply with the MVI(T)O.
According to the website information of the Highways Department of the Hong Kong
Government, there were 15 major road tunnels in Hong Kong in January 2017, three of which
were immersed tube tunnels crossing the harbour, twelve of which were road tunnels. Of the 15
major road tunnels, the Hong Kong Government owns 12 road tunnels, namely the Cross-Harbour
Tunnel, Eastern Harbour Crossing, Lion Rock Tunnel, Aberdeen Tunnel, Kai Tak Tunnel, Shing
Mun Tunnels, Tseung Kwan O Tunnel, Cheung Tsing Tunnel, Tai Wai Tunnel, Sha Tin Heights
Tunnel, Eagle’s Nest Tunnel and Nam Wan Tunnel. The remaining three tunnels, i.e. Tai Lam
Tunnel, Tate’s Cairn Tunnel and Western Harbour Crossing, are operated by private companies
under ‘‘Build, Operate and Transfer’’ arrangements.
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REGULATORY OVERVIEW
The Road Tunnels (Government) Regulations (Chapter 368A of the Laws of Hong Kong) (as
amended by the Eastern Harbour Crossing Legislation (Amendment) Ordinance 2016, ‘‘RT(G)R’’)
stipulates the operation and restriction on the use of Cross-Harbour Tunnel, Aberdeen Tunnel,
Eastern Harbour Crossing, Kai Tak Tunnel, Lion Rock Tunnel, Shing Mun Tunnels, Tate’s Cairn
Tunnel and Tseung Kwan O Tunnel. Regulation 11 of the RT(G)R provides that no person shall
drive or cause or permit to be driver in or cause to remain in any tunnel of a vehicle which is
constructed or adapted for the conveyance, or a vehicle carrying a container used or to be used
for the storage of Category 5 dangerous goods, whether or not such vehicle or container contains
any quantity of such goods. Any person who contravenes any provisions of regulation 11 of the
RT(G)R commits an offence and is liable to a fine of HK$5,000 and to imprisonment for 6
months.
There are other bylaws/regulations containing similar restrictions for other Government
owned tunnels, for instance the Tsing Ma Control Area (General) Regulation (Chapter 498B) (in
respect of Cheung Tsing Tunnel), and the Tsing Sha Control Area (General) Regulation (Chapter
594A) (in respect of Tai Wai Tunnel, Sha Tin Heights Tunnel, Eagle’s Nest Tunnel and Nam Wan
Tunnel). Any person who contravenes the above bylaws/regulations commits an offence and is
liable to a fine of HK$5,000 and is subject to imprisonment for 6 months.
The Western Harbour Crossing Bylaw (Chapter 436D of the Laws of Hong Kong)
(‘‘WHCB’’) stipulates the operation and restriction on the use of Western Harbour Crossing.
Section 20 of the WHCB restricts the driver or owner of a vehicle which is constructed or adapted
for the conveyance, or a vehicle carrying a container used or to be used for the storage of
Category 5 dangerous goods, whether or not such vehicle or container contains any quantity of
such goods to cause or permit the vehicle to enter or remain in the tunnel area. Any person who
contravenes section 20 of the WHCB commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine at
level 2.
Similar restrictions are set out in the by-laws/regulations governing the operation and use of
other tunnels which are operated by private companies under ‘‘Build, Operate and Transfer’’
arrangements, for instance, the Tai Lam Tunnel and Yuen Long Approach Road Bylaw (Chapter
474C)(in respect of Tai Lam Tunnel). Any person who contravenes the above bylaws/regulations
commits an offence and is liable to a fine of HK$2,000 to HK$5,000 and is subject to
imprisonment for 6 months.
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REGULATORY OVERVIEW
Air Pollution Control (Vehicle Design Standards) (Emission) Regulations (Chapter 311J of
the laws of Hong Kong) (‘‘APC(VDS)(E)R’’)
The Air Pollution Control (Vehicle Design Standards) (Emission) Regulations regulate the
emission standard of vehicles and have been amended various times since their enactment. Under
the amendment in 2012, goods vehicle which has a design weight of more than 3.5 tonnes and is
registered on or after 1 June 2012 would have to comply with the Euro V emission standard
adopted in the European Union, the United States of America and Japan.
In 2017, the APC(VDS)(E)R was further amended to tighten the emission standard of newly
registered motor vehicles. In particular, for goods vehicle which has a design weight of more than
3.5 tonnes and is registered on or after 1 October 2018, it would have to comply with Euro VI
emission standard.
According to the website information of the Government of the HKSAR, heavy duty diesel
vehicles of Euro V emission standard emit about 40 per cent less nitrogen oxides when compared
to their Euro IV counterparts. As to heavy duty diesel vehicles of Euro VI emission standard, they
emit about 80 per cent less nitrogen oxides and 50 per cent less respirable suspended particulates
when compared to their Euro V counterparts.
Air Pollution Control (Air Pollutant Emission) (Controlled Vehicles) Regulation (Chapter
311X of the Laws of Hong Kong) (‘‘APC(APE)(CV)R’’)
The Air Pollution Control (Air Pollutant Emission) (Controlled Vehicles) Regulation aims to
improve roadside air quality and provide better protection to public health by regulating the phase
out period of pre-Euro IV diesel commercial vehicles (including diesel goods vehicles) and
introducing a 15-year service limit for newly registered diesel commercial vehicles. The Transport
Department stopped issuing licences to Euro II diesel commercial vehicles after 31 December
2017 and the retirement deadline for Euro III vehicles will be on 31 December 2019.
As at the Latest Practicable Date, our Group intended to (i) retire two diesel tank wagons of
Euro III emission standard; and (ii) acquire six new diesel tank wagons which will comply with
the new requirements on Euro VI emission standard. Among these six new diesel tank wagons,
two of them are to replace the diesel tank wagons to be retired, and the remaining four diesel tank
wagons are for business expansion and/or for replacement of diesel tank wagons where necessary
and appropriate.
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REGULATORY OVERVIEW
Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Ordinance (Chapter 485 of the Laws of Hong Kong)
The mandatory provident fund scheme (‘‘MPF Scheme’’) is defined contribution retirement
scheme managed by authorised independent trustees. The Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes
Ordinance (Chapter 485 of the laws of Hong Kong) provides that an employer shall participate in
an MPF Scheme and make contributions for its employees aged between 18 and 65. Under the
MPF Scheme, an employer and its employee are both required to contribute 5% of the employee’s
monthly relevant income as mandatory contribution for and in respect of the employee, subject to
the minimum and maximum relevant income levels for contribution purposes. The maximum level
of relevant income for contribution purposes is currently HK$30,000 per month.
The EO provides for, amongst other things, the protection of the wages of employees, to
regulate general conditions of employment, and for matters connected therewith. Under section 25
of the EO, where a contract of employment is terminated, any sum due to the employee shall be
paid to him as soon as it is practicable and in any case not later than seven days after the day of
termination. Any employer who wilfully and without reasonable excuse contravenes section 25 of
the EO commits an offence and is liable to a maximum fine of HK$350,000 and to imprisonment
for a maximum of three years. Further, under section 25A of the EO, if any wages or any sum
referred to in section 25(2)(a) are not paid within seven days from the day on which they become
due, the employer shall pay interest at a specified rate on the outstanding amount of wages or
sum from the date on which such wages or sum become due up to the date of actual payment.
Any employer who wilfully and without reasonable excuse contravenes section 25A of the EO
commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a maximum fine of HK$10,000.
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REGULATORY OVERVIEW
Statutory Minimum Wage (‘‘SMW’’) has come into force since 1 May 2011. This regime
aims at striking an appropriate balance between forestalling excessively low wages and
minimising the loss of low-paid jobs while sustaining Hong Kong’s economic growth and
competitiveness. SMW provides a wage floor to protect grassroots employees.
With effect from 1 May 2017, the SMW rate is raised from HK$32.5 per hour to HK$34.5
per hour for every employee employed under the Employment Ordinance (Chapter 57 of the laws
of Hong Kong). Concurrently, the monetary cap on the requirement of employers keeping records
of the total number of hours worked by employees is also revised from HK$13,300 per month to
HK$14,100 per month.
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REGULATORY OVERVIEW
Occupational Safety and Health Ordinance (Chapter 509 of the Laws of Hong Kong)
The Occupational Safety and Health Ordinance provides for the safety and health protection
to employees in workplaces, both industrial and non-industrial.
Employers must as far as reasonably practicable ensure the safety and health in their
workplaces by:
(a) providing and maintaining plant and work systems that are safe and without risks to
health;
(b) making arrangement for ensuring safety and absence of risks to health in connection
with the use, handling, storage or transport of plant or substances;
(c) providing all necessary information, instruction, training, and supervision for ensuring
safety and health;
(d) providing and maintaining safe access to and egress from the workplaces; and
(e) providing and maintaining a working environment that is safe and without risks to
health.
Failure to comply with the above provisions constitutes an offence and the employer is
liable on conviction to a fine of HK$200,000. An employer who fails to do so intentionally
knowingly or recklessly commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine of HK$200,000
and to imprisonment for 6 months.
The Commissioner for Labour may also issue improvement notices against non-compliance
of this Ordinance or the Factories and Industrial Undertakings Ordinance (Chapter 59 of the laws
of Hong Kong), or suspension notices against activity of workplace which may create imminent
hazard to the employees. Failure to comply with such notices constitutes an offence punishable by
a fine of HK$200,000 and HK$500,000 respectively and imprisonment of up to one year.
The Occupiers Liability Ordinance regulates the obligations of a person occupying or having
control of premises on injury resulting to persons or damage caused to goods or other property
lawfully on the land.
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REGULATORY OVERVIEW
The Competition Ordinance, which came into operation on 14 December 2015, (i) prohibits
conduct that prevents, restricts or distorts competition in Hong Kong; (ii) prohibits mergers that
substantially lessen competition in Hong Kong; and (iii) provides for incidental and connected
matters. The Competition Ordinance provides for the establishment of the Competition
Commission with investigation powers and the Competition Tribunal with adjudicative powers.
The Competition Ordinance includes, among other provisions, the First Conduct Rule, which
prohibits anti-competitive conduct involving more than one party; and the Second Conduct Rule
prohibits anti-competitive conduct by a party with substantial market power.
The First Conduct Rule provides that an undertaking must not (a) make or give effect to an
agreement; (b) engaged in a concerted practice; or (c) as a member of an association of
undertakings, make or give effect to a decision of the association, if the object or effect of the
agreement, concerted practice or decision is to prevent, restrict or distort competition in Hong
Kong. Examples of serious anti-competitive conduct includes (i) fixing, maintaining, increasing or
controlling the price for the supply of goods or services; (ii) allocating sales, territories,
customers or markets for the production or supply of goods or services; (iii) fixing, maintaining,
controlling, preventing, limiting or eliminating the production or supply of goods or services; and
(iv) bid-rigging practices.
The Second Conduct Rule provides that an undertaking that has a substantial degree of
market power in a market must not abuse that power by engaging in conduct that has as its object
or effect the prevention, restriction or distortion of competition in Hong Kong. Factors which may
be taken into account when determining whether an undertaking has such power includes the
market share of the undertaking, the undertaking’s power to make pricing and other decisions; and
any barriers to entry to competitors into the relevant market.
The Competition Ordinance prohibits the abuse of a substantial degree of market power and
provides two examples of abusive conduct. An undertaking with a substantial degree of market
power may commit an abuse by engaging in ‘predatory behaviour towards competitors’ or by
‘limiting production, markets or technical development to the prejudice of consumers’.
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REGULATORY OVERVIEW
Penalties that the Competition Tribunal may impose for contraventions of a competition rule
include pecuniary penalties, awards of damages, and interim injunctions during investigations or
proceedings. The maximum penalty in relation to a ‘single contravention’ can be up to 10% of the
annual turnover obtained by the undertaking concerned in Hong Kong for each year the
infringement lasted, with a maximum of three years. The Competition Tribunal may also order the
disqualification of responsible directors for up to five years, award injunctions, declare
agreements to be void, award damages, confiscate illegal profits, and order the payment of costs
of the Competition Commission’s investigation.
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HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT, REORGANISATION AND GROUP STRUCTURE
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Our Group was founded in 2002 by two Independent Third Parties. In 2004, Mr. Law Chi
Wai( 羅志偉)(‘‘Mr. CW Law’’), being Mr. Yik Law’s father, together with his brother acquired
the then entire issued capital in Wing Ko by deploying their respective financial resources. Since
then Wing Ko has been engaged in the sale of diesel oil in Hong Kong. Mr. Yik Law joined our
Group in 2006. Under his father’s close supervision, Mr. Yik Law was in charge of the daily
operation of Wing Ko. Over the years, he also established close relationships with certain
logistics and diesel oil trading companies.
In the years in assisting Mr. CW Law in Wing Ko, Mr. Yik Law saw the increasing demand
for diesel oil from logistics companies, which had been attributable by the more frequent cross-
boundary traffic between Hong Kong and the PRC.
In 2012, Mr. CW Law recognised his son’s ability in continuing to operate and develop our
Group’s business, and promoted Mr. Yik Law to a be a director of Wing Ko. In compliance with
the tightened environmental control by the Government, Mr. Yik Law replaced Wing Ko’s
existing fleet of diesel tank wagons with brand new diesel tank wagons which satisfy the Euro V
vehicle emission standards. Under the management and supervision of Mr. Yik Law, Wing Ko
also adopted a computerised system in managing its business and at the same time expanded its
business by recruiting more employees and increasing the fleet size of diesel tank wagons, which
enabled Wing Ko to become an established provider of diesel oil. For Mr. Yik Law’s background
and working experience, please refer to the section headed ‘‘Directors and senior management’’ in
this prospectus for details.
Over the past 12 years, our Group has expanded its fleet of diesel tank wagons in order to
meet with the demands of more sizeable end customers, which include logistics companies and
recycling companies. Recently in 2017, our Group also expanded and diversified its clientele into
the constructions sector by entering into a framework supply agreement with Good Mind
Engineering Limited, a subsidiary of GME Group Holdings Ltd., a company listed on GEM (stock
code: 8188) and engages in the business of subcontracting underground construction services.
In addition, in order to meet the demand in complying with Euro V vehicle emission
standards, our Group also engages in the sale of diesel exhaust fluid as our ancillary products.
Through our Group and Mr. Yik Law’s effort, our Group has established a stable relationship with
Hong Kong’s major oil suppliers by sourcing diesel oil and other ancillary products from them.
For further particulars on the business strategies of our Group, please refer to the section headed
‘‘Business – Business strategies’’ in this prospectus.
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HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT, REORGANISATION AND GROUP STRUCTURE
BUSINESS MILESTONE
The key milestones in our Group’s development to date are set below:
January 2003 Wing Ko entered into the first purchase order with our largest
supplier, Yee Sing Hong.
July 2004 Mr. CW Law and his brother acquired Wing Ko from
Independent Third Parties.
July 2006 Mr. Yik Law joined Mr. CW Law in managing our Group’s
business.
March 2011 Mr. Yik Law became the sole shareholder of Wing Ko.
October 2017 Wing Ko expanded its clientele into the construction sector.
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HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT, REORGANISATION AND GROUP STRUCTURE
Our Company
Our Company is an exempted company incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited
liability on 31 October 2017 with an initial authorised share capital of HK$380,000 divided into
38,000,000 Shares of a par value of HK$0.01 each. One Share, representing the then entire issued
share capital of our Company, was allotted and issued nil-paid to the initial subscriber of our
Company on the incorporation date. On the same date, the said nil-paid Share was transferred to
Fully Fort. As a result, our Company became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fully Fort. Our
Company remained a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fully Fort until the completion of the
Reorganisation.
Our Company has become the ultimate holding company of our Group after completion of
the Reorganisation.
Our Company was registered as a non-Hong Kong company under Part 16 of the Companies
Ordinance on 28 December 2017.
Forever Treasure
After completion of the step headed ‘‘(v) Transfer of Forever Treasure to our Company’’ as
set out below, Forever Treasure became a wholly-owned subsidiary of our Company. Forever
Treasure is an investment holding company and the intermediate holding company of Wing Ko.
Fully Fort
Fully Fort is a company limited by shares incorporated in the BVI on 18 August 2017. Fully
Fort is authorised to issue a maximum of 50,000 shares of a single class each with a par value of
US$1.00. On 24 October 2017, Mr. Yik Law subscribed for, and Fully Fort allotted and issued to
Mr. Yik Law, 1 share in Fully Fort at par.
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HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT, REORGANISATION AND GROUP STRUCTURE
Wing Ko was incorporated in Hong Kong with limited liability on 18 December 2002 by
two Independent Third Parties. At the time of incorporation, Wing Ko had an authorised share
capital of HK$10,000 divided into 10,000 shares of HK$1 each. Upon its incorporation, 6,000
and 4,000 shares was allotted and issued to the two Independent Third Parties respectively as the
initial subscribers at par. The issued share capital of Wing Ko remained the same since then.
In July 2004, Mr. CW Law and his brother acquired the entire issued share capital in Wing
Ko from two Independent Third Parties at the aggregate consideration of HK$10,000, which was
determined with reference to the par value, to engage in the sale and transportation of diesel oil
business.
On 31 March 2011, the entire issued 10,000 shares were transferred to Mr. Yik Law at the
aggregate consideration of HK$10,000, which was determined with reference to the par value. On
7 March 2012, Mr. Yik Law was appointed as the director of Wing Ko.
REORGANISATION
As at the Latest Practicable Date, our Group comprised our Company, Forever Treasure and
Wing Ko.
The companies comprising our Group underwent the Reorganisation to rationalise our
Group’s structure in preparation for the Listing. The Reorganisation involved the following steps:
Please refer to the above paragraph headed ‘‘History and Development, Reorganisation
and Group Structure – Fully Fort’’ for further details of Fully Fort.
Please refer to the above paragraph headed ‘‘History and development, Reorganisation
and Group structure – Our Company’’ for further details of our Company.
Please refer to the above paragraph headed ‘‘History and Development, Reorganisation
and Group Structure – Forever Treasure’’ for further details of Forever Treasure.
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HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT, REORGANISATION AND GROUP STRUCTURE
On 16 November 2018, Mr. Yik Law transferred his entire shareholding interest in
Wing Ko to Forever Treasure in consideration of Forever Treasure allotting and issuing one
share to Fully Fort (as nominee of Mr. Yik Law), credited as fully paid.
On 29 November 2018, as part of the Reorganisation, all the issued shares in Forever
Treasure were transferred from Fully Fort to our Company, in consideration of our Company
(i) allotting and issuing 99 Shares to Fully Fort, credited as fully paid; and (ii) crediting the
initial nil-paid Share held by Fully Fort as fully paid at par.
GROUP STRUCTURE
The following chart sets out the corporate structure of our Group immediately prior to the
Reorganisation:
100%
Wing Ko
(Hong Kong)
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HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT, REORGANISATION AND GROUP STRUCTURE
The following chart sets out the shareholding structure of our Group immediately following
the completion of the Reorganisation and the Capitalisation Issue (without taking account of any
Shares to be allotted and issued upon the exercise of the Offer Size Adjustment Option or options
to be granted under the Share Option Scheme):
100%
Fully Fort
(BVI)
100%
Our Company
(Cayman Islands)
100%
Forever Treasure
(BVI)
100%
Wing Ko
(Hong Kong)
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HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT, REORGANISATION AND GROUP STRUCTURE
The following chart sets out the shareholding structure of our Group immediately following
completion of the Share Offer and the Capitalisation Issue (but taking no account of any Shares
which may be allotted and issued upon the exercise of the Offer Size Adjustment Option or
options which may be granted under the Share Option Scheme):
100%
Fully Fort
Public
(BVI)
75% 25%
Our Company
(Cayman Islands)
100%
Forever Treasure
(BVI)
100%
Wing Ko
(Hong Kong)
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BUSINESS
OVERVIEW
We are an established provider of diesel oil in Hong Kong. Our sale services include
sourcing diesel oil through oil trading companies, dispatching our fleet of diesel tank wagons to
collect diesel oil at the oil depots designated by our suppliers, and eventually delivering diesel oil
to destinations designated by our customers. In addition to our sale services as described above,
in September 2018, we also started to provide ancillary transportation service to an Oil Major
whereby we help the Oil Major transport the diesel oil to its customers. This does not involve any
purchase of diesel oil from the Oil Major. During the Track Record Period, we also sold diesel
exhaust fluid to our customers. As at the Latest Practicable Date, we provide services in Kowloon
and the New Territories. The following diagram illustrates a typical supply chain in the diesel
sales market in Hong Kong:
The table below sets out our revenue, sale volume, average selling price and gross profit
margin by product type:
For the year ended 31 March For the four months ended For the four months ended
2016 2017 2018 31 July 2017 31 July 2018
Average Gross Average Gross Average Gross Average Gross Average Gross
Sales Sales selling profit Sales Sales selling profit Sales Sales selling profit Sales Sales selling profit Sales Salesselling profit
revenue volume price margin revenue volume price margin revenue volume price margin revenue volume price margin revenue volume price margin
(HK$/ (HK$/ (HK$/ (HK$/ (HK$/
HK$’000 Litre’000 litre) % HK$’000 Litre’000 litre) % HK$’000 Litre’000 litre) % HK$’000 Litre’000 litre) % HK$’000 Litre’000 litre) %
Diesel oil (Note 1) 193,625 52,923 3.66 5.10 386,824 110,661 3.50 4.89 442,797 111,572 3.97 5.02 143,848 40,016 3.59 4.67 162,693 33,184 4.90 4.57
Diesel exhaust fluid (Note 2) 310 65 4.77 37.13 545 113 4.82 35.62 639 112 5.71 37.70 231 48 4.81 34.95 194 39.6 4.90 34.58
Notes:
1. The average selling price of our diesel oil for the Track Record Period is set out above for illustrative
purpose only. It is calculated based on the total revenue of diesel oil divided by its total sales volume.
2. The average selling price of our diesel exhaust fluid for the Track Record Period is set out above for
illustrative purpose only. It is calculated based on the total revenue of diesel exhaust oil divided by its total
sales volume.
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BUSINESS
We strive to provide quality diesel oil to our customers with timely delivery services. With
our experienced management team, we have become an established diesel oil provider focusing on
the logistics sector in Hong Kong. We are able to develop an in-depth understanding and industry
knowhow in the industry regarding our customers’ demand and requirements to fulfill their daily
business needs. Therefore, we are also able to customise our services to suit our customers’
business needs by recommending delivery schedule and required amount of diesel oil to be used
for their business activities and providing guidance on safety precautions and environmental
protection during delivery.
According to the CIC Report, we ranked second with a market share of approximately
10.5% in terms of the total revenue generated from the sale of diesel through diesel distributors
for industrial and transportation as of 2017.
As at the Latest Practicable Date, we had seven diesel tank wagons of various capacity to
meet our customers’ requirement. Our own fleet of diesel tank wagons allows us to satisfy our
customers’ immediate or unplanned purchase demands by supplying diesel oil to our customers
within a short time frame and responding to our customers’ delivery schedule in a more flexible
manner.
During the Track Record Period, a majority of our customers are logistics companies which
require diesel oil to fuel their trucks and vehicle fleet. Revenue derived from our five largest
customers amounted to approximately 92.3%, 93.8%, 93.9% and 92.4%, and revenue derived
from the largest customer amounted to approximately 74.7%, 43.3%, 34.1% and 28.9%, of our
total revenue for the three years ended 31 March 2016, 2017 and 2018 and the four months ended
31 July 2018, respectively. We have maintained a stable relationship with our five largest
customers (in terms of revenue) for a period ranging from approximately two to seven years.
During the Track Record Period, all our suppliers are major distributors of diesel oil in
Hong Kong. On 1 October 2017, we entered into master supply agreements with three of our five
largest suppliers during the Track Record Period, namely Yee Sing Hong, Sino Ray Investment
Limited and Wing Shing Worldwide Petroleum Limited, respectively, for a term of two years
from 1 October 2017 to 30 September 2019 (both days inclusive), details of which are set out in
the paragraph headed ‘‘Suppliers – Our relationship with our certain suppliers’’ of this section.
Our purchases from Yee Sing Hong, being one of our five largest suppliers (in terms of total
purchases) during the Track Record Period, amounted to approximately HK$156.3 million,
HK$125.0 million, HK$44.3 million and HK$3.8 million for the three years ended 31 March
2016, 2017 and 2018 and the four months ended 31 July 2018, respectively, representing
approximately 86.6%, 34.4%, 10.7% and 2.5% of our total purchases respectively for such
periods.
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BUSINESS
Our purchases from Sino Ray Investment Limited, being one of our five largest suppliers (in
terms of total purchases) for the two years ended 31 March 2016 and 2018 and the four months
ended 31 July 2018, amounted to approximately HK$23.5 million, HK$65.1 million and HK$70.3
million, representing approximately 13.0%, 15.7% and 45.7% of our total purchases respectively
for such periods.
Our purchases from Wing Shing Worldwide Petroleum Limited, being one of our five
largest suppliers (in terms of total purchases) for the two years ended 31 March 2017 and 2018
and the four months ended 31 July 2018, amounted to approximately HK$99.6 million, HK$221.2
million and HK$79.5 million, representing approximately 27.4%, 53.2% and 51.8% of our total
purchases respectively for the such periods.
Our Directors consider that we will continue to purchase diesel oil from our key suppliers
which can provide us with a continuous and steady supply of quality diesel oil at reasonable
prices on a long-term basis. We have established business relationship with our suppliers for 2 to
15 years. Our Directors consider that they are reliable suppliers as they have provided us with a
steady and timely supply of diesel oil at competitive prices over the years. On the other hand,
given that our key suppliers, as the major distributors of diesel oil and diesel exhaust fluid, may
not have the business connections to and understanding of the end customers like we do, our
Directors also believe these suppliers rely on us as a bridge to reach our broader end-customer
base. Given our established relationship with these suppliers, our Directors consider that barring
any significant and unforeseeable changes in circumstances, it is unlikely for them to terminate or
to reduce the supply of diesel oil to us in the near future.
Our Directors believe that our customers purchase diesel oil from us instead of directly
sourcing from our suppliers for the following key reasons:
– We act as a bridge between our suppliers and the end customers of diesel oil;
– We are able to provide our customers with reliable and timely delivery services;
Please refer to the paragraph headed ‘‘Business – Relationship with our customers and
suppliers’’ in this section for further details.
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BUSINESS
COMPETITIVE STRENGTHS
Our Directors believe that the following competitive strengths of our Group have
contributed to our success to date:
Established diesel oil provider primarily for the logistics sector in Hong Kong
We have been operating in the diesel oil transport market in Hong Kong for over 15
years. According to the CIC Report, we ranked the second with a market share of
approximately 10.5% in terms of the total revenue generated from the sale of diesel oil
through distributors for industrial and transportation use in Hong Kong in 2017. As a diesel
oil provider, we have continuously strengthened our capability to capture business
opportunities through expanding our fleet of diesel tank wagons and expanding our
customer base. As at the Latest Practicable Date, we had a total of seven diesel tank wagons
duly licensed by the Fire Services Department to convey diesel oil which is classified as
dangerous goods category 5 under the Dangerous Goods Ordinance. The principal product
we transport for our customers is diesel oil with substantially lower sulphur content and is
essential for logistics companies, our target customer sector, to operate their vehicles.
Over the years, we have established ourselves as diesel oil provider primarily for the
logistics sector in Hong Kong consistently achieving customer satisfaction and quality
service, which in turn allows our Group to gain the trust of our existing customers and give
us a competitive edge to capture more business opportunities in the future.
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BUSINESS
With over 15 years of operating history, our Directors believe that we have established
a strong customer network with our logistics sector customers in Hong Kong. We provide
services to our customers in Hong Kong. As at the Latest Practicable Date, our business
relationships with the five largest customers ranged from approximately two years to seven
years. We served over 50 customers in each of the three years ended 31 March 2018, and
over 40 customers for the four months ended 31 July 2018, with revenue generated from our
largest customer accounting for approximately 74.7%, 43.3%, 34.1% and 28.9%
respectively, of our total revenue. During the years ended 31 March 2016, 2017 and 2018
and the four months ended 31 July 2018, we had a total of 47, 40, 52 customers and 56
customers , and 44, 39, 41 and 47 of which are recurring customers.
We believe that we have built up an excellent reputation in the diesel oil industry with
a proven track record of delivering our services on time and to the satisfaction of our
customers. Due to our strong customer relationships and reputation, we receive new business
opportunities and new customers referred to us by our existing customers.
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BUSINESS
Possession of our own fleet of diesel tank wagons and drivers who are permitted to
access the respective oil depots
As at the Latest Practicable Date, we had seven diesel tank wagons with capacity
ranging from 16,000 litres to 30,000 litres to meet our customers’ requirement. Our own
fleet of diesel tank wagons allows us to satisfy our customers’ immediate or unplanned
purchase demands by supplying diesel oil to our customers within a short time frame and
responding to our customers’ delivery schedule in a timely and more flexible manner. Also,
we have six drivers who had undergone the training courses and passed the tests of the Oil
Majors and are permitted to access the respective oil depots to collect diesel oil.
We have established stable business relationship with our major suppliers, the longest
time with which is approximately 15 years. Our close relationship with our major suppliers
enables our Group to secure stable source of diesel oil supply and also to have their
continuous support in our business operations, therefore reducing the risk of shortage or
delay in delivery of diesel oil causing material disruption to our services.
Our Directors consider that our stable business relationship with our major suppliers is
an indication of their recognition of the quality of our services and we consider this
recognition and goodwill are key factors leading to our success in the diesel oil transport
market.
BUSINESS STRATEGIES
Our goal is to further enhance our performance as one of the leading providers of diesel oil
in Hong Kong. We plan to expand our business and strengthen our market position in Hong Kong
by pursuing the business strategies set out below:
Expand our logistics team by enhancing our fleet of diesel tank wagons
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BUSINESS
As at the Latest Practicable Date, we have a vehicle fleet of seven diesel tank wagons
in service. In view of the anticipated growth in demand for diesel oil in both the logistics
and construction industries, we plan to expand the capacity of our vehicle fleet by
purchasing six additional diesel tank wagons. Out of these six additional diesel tank wagons,
two of which will be used to replace two long serving pre-Euro IV diesel tank wagons. To
improve roadside air quality and better protect public health, the Government has planned to
phase out pre-Euro IV diesel commercial vehicles by different retirement deadlines
according to their first registration dates and will stop issuing licences to the relevant diesel
commercial vehicles after specified dates. As at the Latest Practicable Date, we have two
diesel tank wagons which are pre-Euro IV diesel commercial vehicles and are required to be
replaced by 31 December 2019. As at the Latest Practicable Date, based on the dates of
acquisition of diesel tank wagons by our Group, the average age and the remaining useful
lives of our diesel tank wagons is 4.31 years and 0.69 year, respectively. In addition, our
Directors believe that acquiring additional diesel tank wagons will (i) enhance our delivery
capacity; and (ii) increase our flexibility to devise delivery schedule for our customers.
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During the Track Record Period, our executive Directors were invited by our
customers in the logistics industry to join banquet functions arranged for the logistics
industry, and in such functions, the companies in the logistics industry also invited their
business partners such as construction companies which engaged them to transport
construction materials. We were introduced by our such customers to potential customers in
the construction industry and our executive Directors explained our services to them and
explored potential business opportunities. As such, we sourced new customers in the
construction sector, and in October and November 2017, our Company entered into three
supply agreements with new customers in the construction sector. From January 2018 to the
Latest Practicable Date, the revenue contributed by the new customers in the construction
sector is approximately HK$121,000, and the profit margins of such sales to them is
approximately 12.9%. Our executive Directors considered that our delivery capacity and our
flexibility to devise delivery schedule for our customers are our principal competitive
advantages to expand into the market of the supply of diesel oil to construction companies.
Our Group will continue to evaluate the operating condition and effectiveness of our diesel
tank wagons, closely monitor the market development for diesel oil within the logistics and
construction sectors, and assess our need for additional diesel tank wagons in accordance
with our business development and the needs of our existing and potential customers.
In anticipation of our business growth and expansion, our Directors foresee that our
workload will increase significantly for our sales and procurement team and logistics team
and consider that it is important to expand our sales and procurement team and logistics
team to cater for such growth and expansion of our business. We also consider that a team
of strong workforce equipped with appropriate knowledge and experience in our operation is
crucial to our continuing success. Therefore, we plan to recruit four drivers for our
expanded fleet of diesel tank wagons. Furthermore, we plan to recruit one administration
staff, two accounting staff, one safety manager and two logistic assistants to cope with our
overall need for business expansion. The range of monthly salary of the new hires would be
from HK$15,500 to HK$25,000. For further details of the implementation plan for
strengthening our manpower, please refer to the paragraph headed ‘‘Future plans and use of
proceeds – Implementation plan’’ in this prospectus.
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Our Group’s revenue is mainly derived from sale of diesel oil to our customers in Hong
Kong during the Track Record Period. Our sale services include sourcing diesel oil through oil
trading companies, dispatching our fleet of diesel tank wagons to collect diesel oil from oil depots
designated by our suppliers, and eventually delivering diesel oil to destinations designated by our
customers. In addition to our sale services as described above, in September 2018, we also started
to provide ancillary transportation service to an Oil Major whereby we help the Oil Major
transport the diesel oil to its customers. This does not involve any purchase of diesel oil from the
Oil Major. As at Latest Practicable Date, we provide services in Kowloon and the New
Territories.
During the Track Record Period, we primarily sell and transport diesel oil to our customers
within the logistics sector who require diesel oil to operate their vehicle fleets.
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For the year ended 31 March For the four months ended 31 July
2016 2017 2018 2017 2018
Percentage Percentage Percentage Percentage Percentage
of total of total of total of total of total
Revenue revenue Revenue revenue Revenue revenue Revenue revenue Revenue revenue
HK$’000 % HK$’000 % HK$’000 % HK$’000 % HK$’000 %
Diesel oil 193,625 99.8 386,824 99.9 442,797 99.9 143,848 99.8 162,693 99.9
Diesel exhaust fluid 310 0.2 545 0.1 639 0.1 231 0.2 194 0.1
Total 193,935 100 387,369 100 443,436 100 144,079 100.0 162,887 100.0
Diesel oil
Diesel oil is a combustible liquid fuel used in diesel engines found in most freight trucks,
trains, buses, boats, and construction and farm vehicles. It is also used in diesel engine generators
to supply electricity. Diesel oil is generally obtained from fractions of crude oil that are less
volatile than the fractions used in gasoline, and is ignited not by a spark as in gasoline engines,
but by compression of heat air and then injection of fuel.
In addition, diesel oil consists of substantially lower sulphur content of less than 0.001%
and appears in a wide range of industrial applications. Sulphur, a non-metallic element, is widely
found in nature. It exists naturally in crude oil and therefore, is found in products made from oil
such as diesel. Emissions of oxides of sulphur originate from sulphur impurities in the fuel. The
amount of pollutants released is in proportion to the amount of fuel burnt and the percentage of
sulphur contained in fuel. The sulphur content of diesel oil was a major factor to cause air
pollution and engine damage in the past.
Since diesel oil now contains substantially lower sulphur content, it has become more
environmental-friendly and advantageous to the operation of machinery engines by (i) reducing
exhaust particulate emissions; (ii) reducing noise and visible black smoke; (iii) reducing exhaust
odorous and sulphur oxide emissions; (iv) decreasing corrosion in pistons and/or cylinder liner
wear; (v) reducing maintenance costs; and (vi) potentially extending lubricant oil life.
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The type of diesel oil sold by our Company is standard Euro V which is the exclusive type
of diesel oil allow to be sold in Hong Kong market. As compared with previous type of Euro IV
diesel, Euro V will reduce the respirable suspended particulates by 5% and able to reduce sulphur
dioxide by 80%. The following table sets out the general specifications of the diesel oil we
deliver to our customers during the Track Record Period:
820-845 66 2.0-4.5 10
Diesel exhaust fluid is a liquid solution made with urea and deionised water in order to
lower harmful emission from engines of diesel vehicles. To comply with Euro V Standard, most
new diesel-powered cars manufactured since 2006 use diesel exhaust fluid.
Our Directors believe that our customers purchase diesel oil and/or diesel exhaust fluid from
us instead of directly sourcing from our suppliers for the following key reasons:
1. We act as a bridge between our suppliers and the end customers of diesel oil
According to the CIC Report, oil trading companies (like our suppliers) operate the
wholesale business of diesel and source diesel from Oil Majors. On the other hand,
downstream operators (like our Group) act as a bridge between these oil trading companies
and the end customers, given that downstream operators (like our Group) have a much
larger end-customer base than that of oil trading companies. The end-customer base of
diesel oil sales market are fragmented, including construction companies, barge owners,
property owners, hospitals, etc. and their demand for diesel oil can be irregular and
unplanned. Due to the lack of dedicated sales team to (i) manage end customers’ demand in
terms of delivery requirement, timely services and unplanned purchases; and (ii) maintain
relevant sales network, major diesel oil trading companies in general do not have current
business relationship with end customers for the sale of diesel oil and do not directly
compete with downstream distributors (like our Group). To the best of our Directors’
knowledge, information and belief, and having made reasonable enquiries:
– Our major suppliers do not have any plan to enter into the diesel market for the
logistics industry in the near future; and
– Our major customers did not and will not source diesel oil directly from our
suppliers during the Track Record Period and in the near future.
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2. We are able to provide customers with reliable and timely delivery services
As at the Latest Practicable Date, we had seven diesel tank wagons with capacity
ranging from 16,000 litres to 30,000 litres to meet our customers’ requirement. Our own
fleet of diesel tank wagons allows us to satisfy our customers’ immediate or unplanned
purchase demands by supplying diesel oil to our customers within a short time frame and
responding to our customers’ delivery schedule in a more flexible manner. According to the
CIC Report, due to significant capital investment and operating cost of diesel tank wagons,
it is not efficient and effective for logistics companies to own a fleet of diesel tank wagons
and it is an industry norm for logistics companies not to own their own diesel tank wagons.
On the other hand, according to the CIC Report, the major authorised agents of the Oil
Majors (other than Yee Sing Hong) typically do not have sufficient transportation
capabilities with a strong fleet of diesel tank wagons like we do for providing timely
delivery services of diesel oil, making our suppliers not be well-positioned to satisfy our
customers’ needs for immediate and unplanned demand.
To the best knowledge of the Directors, Yee Sing Hong, being our largest supplier, has
its own diesel tank wagons and customer base as follows:
Capacity of diesel tank Ranging from 16,000 litres to Ranging from 6,700 litres to
wagons 30,000 litres 20,000 litres
Top five customers End customers which are mostly Downstream distributors
logistics companies (such as our Group)
Furthermore, according to the CIC Report, diesel sales business was characterised by
long-standing relationships between diesel oil providers and end customers. Even though
transportation capabilities and pricing are important factors to be considered, the ability to
understand end customers’ market also sets a barrier for the new entrant.
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Our major customers are mainly logistics companies in Hong Kong. According to the
CIC Report, diesel is the key raw material to support the day-to-day operation of their
vehicles. Their demand for diesel oil varies daily depending on their delivery schedule, and
so a steady supply of diesel oil is essential to our customers. With over 15 years in the
industry, we have developed extensive industry knowledge in understanding our customers’
needs and can address their needs by recommending the required amount of diesel oil to be
used and also the time and frequency of placing purchase orders to ensure we can cater for
their needs. In addition, we can also provide guidance to our customers on safety issue such
as safety precautions relating to fuel transfer and safe storage, etc., specifically for the
logistics companies. Our Directors believe that our suppliers may not have the operational
resources to provide such value-added services which are important to our customers.
Moreover, we have maintained an established relationship with our five largest customers
ranging from 2 years to 7 years. This can demonstrate that our customers are satisfied with
our services and our Directors believe that our suppliers or other competitors cannot easily
replace our services to our customers, particularly for our logistics customers.
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BUSINESS OPERATIONS
The following chart illustrates the major processes of our operations in our sale of diesel oil:
0.5 hours
within
3 hours
We receive customers’ enquiries and orders by phone. Customers specify the quantity of
diesel oil needed and delivery schedule and location in the purchase request. Some customers may
also request diesel oil from a specific oil supplier. We will first check with our suppliers on the
availability of diesel oil. Once we confirm with our suppliers that the requested amount of diesel
oil is available, we will come up with a price for the customers based on the daily quotations
from our suppliers. For details of our pricing policy, please refer to the paragraph headed ‘‘Sales
and marketing – Pricing policy’’ in this section.
When we have the price ready for our customers, we will confirm their orders including the
purchase quantity, price per litre, delivery time and delivery location with our customers by
phone. After our customers have agreed on the selling price and other terms of the orders, we will
place back-to-back purchase orders for diesel oil with our suppliers by phone.
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Confirmed customer orders are then passed on to our COO who will arrange our logistics
staff and our diesel tank wagons for diesel oil collection and delivery. Based on the confirmed
customer orders and requested delivery schedule, our COO will allocate our diesel tank wagons
and drivers for the diesel oil collection and delivery tasks and will also notify our suppliers of the
diesel oil quantity to be collected and the licence plate number of our diesel tank wagon to be
sent by us to the oil depot. Our suppliers will assign a collection number to us which is required
to access the oil depots for diesel oil collection.
We dispatch our diesel tank wagons to pick up the required quantity of diesel oil at the oil
depots designated by our suppliers for delivery to our customers. We have a performance pledge
of delivering diesel oil to our customers within one day after our customers placed orders with us.
At times, we also respond to our customers’ immediate or unplanned purchase demands for diesel
oil within a short time frame and accommodate their delivery schedule in a more flexible manner.
Once we deliver the diesel oil to our customers’ sites, we will unload the required amount to oil
drums at their sites. Our customers will then sign the delivery note to confirm delivery and
receipt of the diesel oil.
Our Directors confirm that our Group’s delivery process (including the delivery locations
and fuel transfer equipment) and storage of diesel oil by customers complied with applicable
rules, laws and regulations during the Track Record Period and up to the Latest Practicable Date.
In order to ensure ongoing compliance in this regard, our Group have adopted and implemented
the following measures:
• the staffs of our Group examine whether the drums designated by the customers has
obtained written approval or not. A record of the relevant written approval will be kept
properly;
• a training course in relation to safety and compliance with rules and regulations is
organised annually by the oil depots and the drivers of our Group are required to
attend the training course in order to renew their licenses for entering the respective oil
depots; and
• a sudden check is performed by the head manager of drivers to confirm that the
delivery process of the drivers, the locations of the delivery and the fuel transfer
equipment are complied with applicable laws and regulations.
We settle full payment of our purchase orders with our suppliers on a daily basis. We also
issue sales invoices to our customers upon delivery of our goods, and in general, our customers
are required to settle the full payment of the invoices on the same day of delivery. Depending on
the credit terms of the customers, we may grant up to 30 days of credit period to our customers.
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In August 2018, we entered into an agreement with an Oil Major, pursuant to which from
September 2018, we started to provide ancillary transportation service to it whereby we help the
Oil Major transport the diesel oil to its customers. It is the business operation of the Oil Major
that engages transportation service providers like our Company to transport diesel oil to its
customers. From 1 September 2018 and up to the Latest Practicable Date, we received a total of
approximately HK$41,000 for our provision of ancillary transportation service to the Oil Major
and the gross profit margin therefor was approximately 3.3%. Our Directors confirm that there are
no overlapping customers between that Oil Major and our Group. The major terms of the
agreement are as follows:
Services to be provided Wing Ko shall deliver diesel oil from the oil deposits of Party
by Wing Ko: A to the customers of Party A in accordance with the
instruction of Party A.
Fees and settlement: A monthly fee is calculated at a fixed amount per litre of
diesel oil delivered in that month and is settled within 30 days
in the subsequent month.
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We possess our own fleet of diesel tank wagons of different capacities ranging from 16,000
litres to 30,000 litres to meet our customers’ delivery requirement. As at the Latest Practicable
Date, we had a total of seven diesel tank wagons, two of which had a tank trailer, and all are duly
licensed by the Fire Services Department to convey diesel oil which is classified as dangerous
goods category 5 under the Dangerous Goods Ordinance. We normally purchase our diesel tank
wagons from authorised dealers in Hong Kong and do not purchase any parallel-imported diesel
tank wagons.
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Based on the specifications of our customers’ purchase orders, we allocate sufficient number
of diesel tank wagons to pick up diesel oil from the oil depots located at Tsing Yi and then
deliver the diesel oil to the locations designated by customers. If the delivery location is situated
on Hong Kong Island, our delivery may involve dangerous goods vehicular ferry service for
transporting diesel oil to Hong Kong Island to comply with applicable laws and regulations.
During the Track Record Period, we had not had any delivery destinations on Hong Kong Island.
We have made substantial investment in purchasing our diesel tank wagons for delivering
diesel oil. As at the Latest Practicable Date, the total net book value of our diesel tank wagons
amounted to approximately HK$1.9 million. We engage external independent third party service
providers for repair and maintenance of our diesel tank wagons. Our diesel tank wagons are
subject to routine inspection and maintenance procedures to ensure, among others, compliance of
the safety requirements imposed by the Fire Services Department, details of which are set out in
the paragraph headed ‘‘Occupational health and work safety – Safety management’’ in this
section.
Our Directors consider that our diesel tank wagons were substantially deployed for
delivering diesel oil for different customers as the wagons were on the road for transporting diesel
oil for approximately 12 hours per day. However, due to the nature of our business operations, it
is not feasible to quantify, define and disclose detailed utilisation rate of our diesel tank wagons
solely with reference to their designed capacity for the following reasons:
(a) We deploy our diesel tank wagons to deliver diesel oil according to our customers’
delivery schedule and requirements which may be irregular, impromptu and unplanned.
Occasionally, we may even deploy our diesel tank wagons to supply an insignificant
amount of diesel oil to satisfy our customers’ immediate need.
(b) It is our practice to have two diesel tank wagons whose delivery schedule is not so
tight that they are able to meet any contingency in the course of our business
operations, such as vehicle breakdown and traffic accident, so as to ensure our delivery
to customers will remain uninterrupted.
(c) Considering the complexity of delivery specifications and operating fuel transfer at
different customers’ sites, it could take longer time for us to fuel one customer than
another and therefore lengthen the operating hours of a diesel tank wagon regardless of
the volume of diesel oil delivered.
(d) A diesel tank wagon is also sometimes left unused for repair and maintenance.
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In view of the above, it would be difficult and impracticable to define accurate utilisation
rate of our diesel tank wagons in general and to make a full account of the daily or hourly usage
of each diesel tank wagon. Nevertheless, we will optimise our operational efficiency and capacity
by scheduling the use of diesel tank wagons at suitable time based on our customers’
requirements.
It is the Group’s practice to keep two diesel tank wagons (usually one 21,700L wagon and
one 30,000L wagon) idle for contingency (such as to substitute for any wagon left unused for
repair and maintenance), such that the practical maximum amount of diesel oil we transport per
day is 330,000 litres. Under this situation, the realistic maximum capacity taking this practice into
account will be as follow:
16,000 2 2 2 2
16,847 1 1 1 1
17,500 1 1 1 1
21,700 0 0 0 0
30,000 1 1 1 1
5 5 5 5
Practical maximum diesel oil transported per day for each type of wagon
Practical maximum Average no. of rounds Practical maximum
Diesel tank diesel oil transported each wagon can diesel oil transported
wagons capacity per round perform in 12 hours per day
(litre) (litre) (litre)
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The following calculation shows the average sales volume per day:
Revenue from sales of diesel oil (HK$’000) 193,625 386,824 442,797 143,848 162,693
Sales volume (Litre’000) 52,923 110,661 111,572 40,016 33,184
As seen from the above calculations, the practical maximum capacity per day during Track
Record Period was approximately 330,000 litres, which enables the Group to satisfy the average
sales volume per day. However, as the average sales volume per day in 2018 has already gone up
to 305,000 litres, which is close to our maximum capacity per day, there is a pressing need to
expand our fleet using the proceeds.
Useful life
As at the Latest Practicable Date, we had seven diesel tank wagons and two of them are of
pre-Euro IV model and are required to be replaced by 31 December 2019.
According to the CIC Report, the useful life of diesel tank wagons ranges from five to eight
years. In our most recent experience, we had purchased a diesel tank wagon in March 2010 and
scrapped it in June 2015. We purchased second-hand diesel tank wagons as such second-hand
diesel tank wagons had been repaired and refurbished before we purchased the same. We adopt a
straight-line depreciation policy on our fleet of diesel tank wagons (no matter they were brand-
new or second-hand) for five years (from the date of acquisition of such diesel tank wagons by
our Group) which our Directors believe is in line with industry norm and our past experience.
Similar to other property, plant and equipment, we determine the accounting useful life and
residual value of the vehicle based on various factors, such as expected usage of the vehicle and
expected physical wear and tear as well as the experience of our Group with similar assets. For
details of the relevant accounting policies and estimates, please refer to the section headed
‘‘Financial information – Critical accounting policies & estimates – Property, plant and
equipment’’ in this prospectus. As at the Latest Practicable Date, based on the dates of our
acquisition of our diesel tank wagons, four of our diesel tank wagons have been used for less than
five years whereas the remaining have been used for more than five years, and the average age
and remaining useful lives of our diesel tank wagons is 4.31 years and 0.69 year, respectively.
The actual useful life of diesel oil wagons can be longer than the estimated one when they are
checked, maintained and repaired from time to time on a regular basis. If our diesel tank wagons
are still in good condition and satisfy the applicable requirements on emission standards, even
though their years of service have exceeded the accounting useful life, such vehicles will remain
in service. However their actual useful life cannot be accurately estimated because it is subject to
the various factors such as their physical wear and tear and whether they can still be checked,
maintained and repaired at a reasonable cost.
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Repair and maintenance and safe keeping of our diesel tank wagons
We perform routine checks on our diesel tank wagons, such as replacing parts and tires, on
ongoing basis to ensure smooth operation and delivery of diesel oil to customers. For
malfunctioning that requires major examination and/or specialised skills, we will send the diesel
tank wagon to the authorised dealer for repair if the diesel tank wagon is still under warranty, or
send to other third-party repair companies. Furthermore, our diesel tank wagons are subject to
annual inspection as required by the Transport Department and annual inspection by qualified
service providers to ensure that our diesel tanks comply with the safety requirements imposed by
the Fire Services Department.
Although our Directors consider that our existing diesel tank wagons are in good operating
conditions in general, the breakdown frequency of our existing fleet will increase as they age and
accumulate wear and tear. Our Directors consider that continued investments by upgrading and
acquiring new diesel tank wagons is necessary for our business operation. For further information
regarding our plan to acquire new diesel tank wagons, please refer to the paragraph ‘‘Business
strategies’’ in this section above as well as the section headed ‘‘Future plans and use of proceeds’’
in this prospectus.
According to the safety requirements imposed by the Fire Services Department, dangerous
goods vehicles shall not be left unattended at any time. During the Track Record Period, our
diesel tank wagons were parked at a guarded car park at night time when drivers were off duty.
As our purchase and sale of diesel oil are made on an order-by-order basis daily and to
ensure safety and compliance with the applicable regulations (including Part VI of the Dangerous
Goods (General) Regulations (Chapter 295B of the Laws of Hong Kong) which stipulates
requirements of the operations and maintenance of tank wagon and the storage of dangerous
goods in Category 5, such as diesel), it is our policy to empty all diesel tank wagons of diesel oil
at the close of business every day.
Marketing policy
Our Directors consider that our proven track record, ability to deliver quality services and
our well-established relationship with our existing customers enable us to leverage our existing
customer base, reputation and our years of experience in diesel oil transportation industry such
that we do not rely heavily on marketing and promotional activities. Our executive Directors are
generally responsible for liaising and maintaining our relationship with customers and keeping
abreast of market developments and potential business opportunities. We also have new customers
referred to us by our existing customers.
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As a result, we focus on maintaining the quality of our services, enriching our experience
and expertise in the industry, upholding our professional reputation, and maintaining our
relationships with customers instead of on advertising and promotion. During the Track Record
Period, we did not incur material spending on advertising and promotion.
Pricing policy
The price we charge our customers’ orders is determined based on a cost-plus approach with
mark-up and on order-by-order basis. In general, our suppliers provide us with daily quotations
for diesel oil per litre upon opening of business every day. Our executive Directors will then
decide on the on-selling price we will charge to the customers for that day and come up with
another price list for our customers. Any price to be quoted to the customers must be approved by
Mr. Li, our Chief Executive Officer, who must make reference to this daily price list before
giving quotations to our customers. During the Track Record Period, in determining our said
mark-up for each customer order, we primarily considered the factors including but not limited to:
(i) purchase cost of diesel oil; (ii) quantity of diesel oil to be sold; (iii) delivery location; (iv)
length of credit period; and (v) length of business relationship with customers.
For our transportation service provided to an Oil Major, the monthly fee is calculated at a
fixed amount per litre of diesel oil delivered in that month and is settled within 30 days in the
subsequent month. The basis was arrived at after arm’s length negotiation with the Oil Major and
is on a cost-plus approach with a mark-up.
Credit policy
We generally require our customers to settle the full payment on the same day of delivery of
diesel oil. Depending on the credit terms of the customers, we may grant up to 30 days of credit
period to our customers. We mainly accept payments from our customers by way of bank transfer
or cheque. Our management closely monitors the settlement status of our trade receivables and
regularly review the credit terms. During the Track Record Period, we did not have any bad debt
or provisioning made for our trade receivables.
Seasonality
Demand of our services is subject to seasonal fluctuation. The low season for our Group is
typically during Chinese New Year, as our key customers are logistics companies and their
customers usually do not open for business during this period.
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CUSTOMERS
Our customers are mostly logistics companies which constantly require diesel oil to operate
their vehicle fleets. We served over 50 customers during the Track Record Period. All of our
customers are located in Hong Kong.
The following charts illustrate the industries of our customers during the Track Record
Period:
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While we cannot ensure all of our customers use the products from us legally and are not
engaged in illegal activities such as smuggling, we will enforce the following internal control
measures to identify the red flag if our downstream customers are involved in illegal activities
such as smuggling of diesel oil to other jurisdictions:
• we assess the daily sales volume of our top five customers in terms of transaction
volumes in the most recent completed financial year on a monthly basis; and will
investigate the reasons for significant fluctuations (if any);
• with respect to our top five customers in terms of transaction volumes in the most
recent completed financial year, we will order litigation search and media background
search on quarterly basis, and will make enquiry if the search results indicate any
conviction record, litigation proceedings, prosecution records or negative news report
which relate to our customers.
Major customers
For each of the three years ended 31 March 2018 and the four months ended 31 July 2018,
the revenue from our five largest customers amounted to approximately HK$179.0 million,
HK$363.3 million, HK$416.5 million and HK$150.5 million, respectively, accounting for
approximately 92.3%, 93.8%, 93.9% and 92.4% of our total revenue, respectively; and the
revenue from our largest customer amounted to approximately HK$145.0 million, HK$167.6
million, HK$151.2 million and HK$47.0 million, respectively, which accounted for approximately
74.7%, 43.3%, 34.1% and 28.9% of our total revenue, respectively.
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The following three tables set out the details of our five largest customers during the Track
Record Period:
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Notes:
1. Customer A is a logistic company established in Hong Kong in 2013, which is a sole proprietorship carried
on by an Independent Third Party. Its main business activities involve transportation of fruits and vegetables
in Hong Kong and the PRC. It has more than 100 employees and operates approximately 120 vehicles.
2. Customer B is a logistic company incorporated in Hong Kong in 2015 and its shareholder is an Independent
Third Party.
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3. Wing Fung is a logistic company established in Hong Kong in 2009, which is a sole proprietorship carried
on by Ms. Law So Lin, the aunt of Mr. Yik Law (being our Controlling Shareholder and an executive
Director). Its main business activities involve transportation of steel materials in Hong Kong. Its customer
base consists of mainly construction and express delivery companies. It has approximately 15 employees and
operates 10 vehicles.
4. Customer C is a liquefied petroleum gas cylinder distributor established in Hong Kong in 2012, which is a
sole proprietorship carried on by an Independent Third Party.
5. Hung Wan Company is a logistic company established in Hong Kong in 1998, which is a sole proprietorship
carried on by an Independent Third Party. Its main business activities involve transportation of goods in
Hong Kong and Mainland China.
6. Customer E is a logistic company established in Hong Kong in 2016, which is a sole proprietorship carried
on by an Independent Third Party. Its main business activities involve transportation of seafood, fruits,
vegetables and building materials in Hong Kong and Mainland China. It has approximately 60 employees
and operates 65 vehicles. The executive Directors acquainted the owner of Customers E in a banquet
function arranged for the logistics industry. The owner of Customer E is a well experienced person in the
logistics industry as he had worked for other logistic companies since about 1986. He had also worked for
Customer A prior to setting up Customer E and understands the quality of services of our Group and thus
Customer E started to purchase diesel oil from the Group.
7. Customer F is a logistic company incorporated in 2010, and its shareholder is an Independent Third Party. Its
main business activities involve transportation of electronic components and garment in Hong Kong and
Mainland China. Its customer base consists of mainly factories and operates approximately 100 vehicles. The
executive Directors acquainted the owner of Customers F in a banquet function arranged for the logistics
industry. To the best knowledge of the Directors, the decrease of Customer F’s purchase from the Group for
the year ended 31 March 2018 was because other distributors provided a competitive price to Customer F
and Customer F considered that purchasing from various distributors rather than relying on a sole distributor
may increase its bargaining power.
To the best of our Directors’ knowledge and having made all reasonable enquiries, all
our five largest customers during the Track Record Period (other than Wing Fung) were
Independent Third Parties. Save as disclosed below, none of our Directors, Shareholders
(who to the knowledge of our Directors owns more than 5% of the issued share capital of
our Company) or their respective close associates had any interest in any of our five largest
customers during the Track Record Period.
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Wing Fung
Wing Fung is a logistics company in Hong Kong. The owner of Wing Fung is Ms.
Law So Lin, who is the aunt of Mr. Yik Law (being an executive Director and our
Controlling Shareholder). Therefore, Wing Fung is a connected person of our Company
during the Track Record Period under the GEM Listing Rules. During the Track Record
Period, Wing Fung had been a customer of our Group. For the three years ended 31 March
2018 and the four months ended 31 July 2018, the total historical amount paid by Wing
Fung to our Group for diesel oil and diesel exhaust fluid amounted to approximately
HK$8.8 million, HK$10.8 million, HK$12.2 million and HK$4.1 million, respectively,
representing approximately 4.5%, 2.8%, 2.7% and 2.5% of our Group’s total revenue for the
corresponding periods, respectively. The purchases of diesel oil and diesel exhaust fluid by
Wing Fung from our Group during the Track Record Period were entered into in the
ordinary and usual course of business of our Group and the terms in those purchases were
normal commercial terms and were fair and reasonable. Our Group will continue to supply
diesel oil and diesel exhaust fluid to Wing Fung after the Listing, and our sales to Wing
Fung will constitute continuing connected transactions of our Group. Details of our sales to
Wing Fung after the Listing are set forth in the section headed ‘‘Continuing connected
transaction’’.
We generally confirm the terms of the customer order by phone. The terms of the customer
order including product type, price, quantity and delivery schedules are generally negotiated
between us and the respective customers on an order-by-order basis. We do not require our
customers to be subject to any minimum purchase requirement. A typical customer’s order
contains the following key terms:
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Delivery details Delivery locations and delivery date are designated by our
customers. We deliver diesel oil to our customers by our fleet
of diesel tank wagons.
Our sales to the five largest customers amounted to HK$179.0 million, HK$363.3 million,
HK$416.5 million and HK$150.5 million, which accounted for approximately 92.3%, 93.8%,
93.9% and 92.4% of our total revenue during the Track Record Period, respectively, of which
sales to the largest customer (namely Customer A) totaled HK$145.0 million, HK$167.6 million,
HK$151.2 million and HK$47.0 million, respectively which accounted for approximately 74.7%,
43.3%, 34.1% and 28.9% of our total revenue during the Track Record Period, respectively. The
terms of sales to Customer A are comparable to the terms of sales to other customers, and in
particular, there were no additional discount offer to Customer A.
According to the CIC Report, there are relatively limited large-scale logistics companies in
Hong Kong (43 ground logistics companies with revenue of more than HK$50 million in 2016). It
is industry common practice that diesel distributors’ reliance on a limited number of major
customers. Logistics companies usually have unplanned and irregular purchases from diesel
distributors because of their business nature. Meanwhile, diesel distributors are able to provide
timely delivery and comprehensive services to those customers. Therefore, such reliance is mutual
and complementary.
SUPPLIERS
We generally source diesel oil from oil trading companies which are the authorised agents
of Oil Majors. As our purchases are driven by confirmed customers’ orders, we make purchases
of diesel oil from our suppliers on a back-to-back basis after our customers’ orders are confirmed.
During the Track Record Period, all of our purchases were completed in Hong Kong.
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Major suppliers
For each of the three years ended 31 March 2016, 2017 and 2018 and the four months
ended 31 July 2018, the total purchases made from our five largest suppliers amounted to
approximately HK$180.5 million, HK$358.1 million and HK$415.0 million and HK$153.6
million, respectively, representing approximately 100.0%, 98.6%, 99.9% and 100.0% of our total
purchases for the relevant periods, respectively. The purchases from our largest supplier amounted
to approximately HK$156.3 million, HK$125.0 million, HK$221.2 million and HK$79.5 million
for each of the three years ended 31 March 2018 and the four months ended 31 July 2018,
respectively, which accounted for approximately 86.6%, 34.4%, 53.2% and 51.8% of our total
purchases for the relevant periods, respectively.
During the Track Record Period, the purchase from our largest supplier during the years
ended 31 March 2016 and 2017, namely Yee Sing Hong, decreased by approximately HK$31.3
million from approximately HK$156.3 million for the year ended 31 March 2016 to HK$125.0
million for the year ended 31 March 2017 and further reduced to approximately HK$44.3 million
for the year ended 31 March 2018, and amounted to approximately HK$3.8 million for the four
months ended 31 July 2018. Our purchases from Yee Sing Hong decreased during the Track
Record Period because we have explored new suppliers and diversified our purchases from other
new suppliers, such as Wing Shing, to ensure stable supply of diesel oil and more competitive
cost rate from various suppliers.
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The following three tables set out the details of our five largest suppliers during the Track
Record Period:
Approximate
years of
business Approximate %
Products relationship of our
purchased by with our Total Group’s total
Rank Supplier Principal business our Group Group purchases purchases
HK$’000 %
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Approximate
years of
business Approximate %
Products relationship of our
purchased by with our Total Group’s total
Rank Supplier Principal business our Group Group purchases purchases
HK$’000 %
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Approximate
years of
business Approximate %
Products relationship of our
purchased by with our Total Group’s total
Rank Supplier Principal business our Group Group purchases purchases
HK$’000 %
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Approximate
years of
business Approximate %
Products relationship of our
purchased by with our Total Group’s total
Rank Supplier Principal business our Group Group purchases purchases
HK$’000 %
153,610 100.0
To the best of our Directors’ knowledge and having made all reasonable enquiries,
except Wing Shing Worldwide Petroleum Ltd and Supplier C, our five largest suppliers
were Independent Third Parties during the Track Record Period. To the best of our
Directors’ knowledge, having made all reasonable enquiries, save as disclosed below, none
of our Directors, their close associates or any Shareholder (who or which, to the best
knowledge of our Directors, owns more than 5% of the issued share capital of our Company
as at the Latest Practicable Date) had any interest in any of our five largest suppliers during
the Track Record Period.
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As Mr. Yik Law has experience in the sale and transport of diesel oil and related
products and Mr. Wang Tianqi, who did not have any experience in the diesel oil industry at
that time, was trying to conclude the Hong Kong diesel oil agency agreement with one of
the Oil Majors, they co-operated and participated in the market of trading diesel oil and
incorporated Wing Shing in June 2016. Upon its incorporation on 14 June 2016, Wing
Shing issued one share to Mr. Yik Law at HK$1. On 15 June 2016, 4,499,999 shares were
issued to Mr. Yik Law at a total consideration of HK$4,499,999 and 4,500,000 shares were
issued to Mr. Wang Tianqi at a total consideration of HK$4,500,000. Mr. Yik Law was a
director of Wing Shing from its incorporation and up to 30 October 2017, Mr. Chan Tsz
Kwong was a director of Wing Shing from 30 October 2017 to 28 November 2017, whereas
Mr. Wang Tianqi has been a director of Wing Shing since 15 June 2016.
For the purpose of the Listing, Mr. Yik Law was advised that the transaction between
the Group and Wing Shing would constitute continuing connected transactions should he
continue to hold his interest in Wing Shing. In order to demonstrate the operational
independence from the Controlling Shareholders and avoid any conflict of interest between
the Group and Mr. Yik Law, on 21 November 2017, Mr. Yik Law sold his 4,500,000 shares
in Wing Shing to Mr. Yeung Chun Hung (being an Independent Third Party, i.e. there being
no past and present relationship between Mr. Yeung Chun Hung and our Company, its
directors, senior management or any of their respective associates) at a total consideration of
HK$4,705,166 based on the net asset value recorded in the management account of Wing
Shing as at 31 October 2017. Mr. Yeung Chun Hung has become a director of Wing Shing
since 21 November 2017. The settlement of the consideration was fully made as at 19
January 2018.
To the best knowledge of the Directors after enquiry with Mr. Wang Tianqi and Mr. Yeung
Chun Hung:
• Mr. Wang was a shareholder of and had worked as a technical consultant for a land
survey and planning design PRC company engaged in land survey and planning
design; and had been a shareholder of a Hong Kong company engaged in cosmetics
trading;
• Mr. Yeung is a shareholder of a Hong Kong company which was engaged in tea
restaurant business in Hong Kong, has registered as sole proprietorship engaged in
renovation works and trading of carpets, and now is also working as a supervisor for a
forex company in Hong Kong;
• Mr. Yeung was interested in acquiring Mr. Yik Law’s interest in Wing Shing because
Wing Shing was generating operating profits; and it was Mr. Wang, being a friend of
Mr. Yeung and a shareholder of Wing Shing, who introduced Mr. Yeung the
opportunity to acquire the shares in Wing Shing;
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• the source of funding contributed by Mr. Wang for the establishment of Wing Shing
was from Mr. Wang’s personal source of funding, and the source of funding
contributed by Mr. Yeung for his investment in Wing Shing was from Mr. Yeung’s
personal source of funding; and
• Mr. Wang and Mr. Yeung have not entered into any agreements/arrangements with
other parties in relation to their shareholdings or exercise of their shareholders’ rights
in or the management of the affairs of Wing Shing.
In addition, to the best knowledge of the executive Directors, Mr. Wang and Mr. Yeung, the
existing shareholders and directors of Wing Shing, are mainly responsible for managing customer
relationships and dealing with its supplier. Moreover, Wing Shing has a full time account clerk
and a full time general clerk, who has over 20 years of relevant working experience. Wing Shing
has no diesel wagons and does not provide any delivery service to its customers. The business
model is simple and involves merely the wholesale of diesel oil. Wing Shing’s general business
operation includes (i) the receipt of customer enquiry and orders, (ii) enquiring availability and
pricing of diesel oil from its supplier, and (iii) distributing delivery notes to its customers which
allow the customers to collect diesel oil at the oil depot of its supplier themselves.
Wing Shing will not become a connected person of our Company upon Listing under the
GEM Listing Rules. During the Track Record Period, Wing Shing had been a supplier of our
Group. For the three years ended 31 March 2016, 2017 and 2018 and the four months ended 31
July 2018, the total historical purchase amount we paid to Wing Shing for diesel oil amounted to
nil, approximately HK$99.6 million, HK$221.2 million and HK$79.5 million respectively,
representing nil, approximately 27.4%, 53.2% and 51.8% of our Group’s total purchase for the
corresponding periods, respectively. The purchases of diesel oil by our Group from Wing Shing
during the Track Record Period were entered into in the ordinary and usual course of business of
our Group and the terms in those purchases were normal commercial terms and were fair and
reasonable. In particular, the salient terms (such as pricing and credit terms) of the Group’s
transactions with Wing Shing were comparable to those transactions of the Group with other
independent suppliers. The Group has continued to purchase diesel oil from Wing Shing
subsequent to Mr. Yik Law’s disposal of his interest in Wing Shing. On 1 October 2017, we
entered into a master supply agreement with three suppliers, which include Wing Shing. During
the period from 1 October 2017 and up to 31 March 2018 and the four months ended 31 July
2018, the Group’s purchase of diesel oil from Wing Shing amounted to approximately HK$121.9
million and HK$79.5 million, representing approximately 53.0% and 51.8% of the purchase of the
Group during each of such period. Please refer to the paragraph headed ‘‘Our relationship with
our certain suppliers’’ in this section for further details of the master supply agreements we
entered into with the three suppliers.
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Supplier C
Supplier C is a diesel oil trading company and its business operation includes sale and
transport of petroleum and diesel and their related products. The three shareholders of
Supplier C are the uncle of Mr. Yik Law and the uncle’s daughter and son (who both are
also directors of Supplier C). Therefore, Supplier C is a connected person of our Company
under the GEM Listing Rules. During the Track Record Period, Supplier C had been a
supplier of our Group. For the three years ended 31 March 2018, the total historical
purchase amount we paid to Supplier C for diesel oil amounted to approximately
HK$136,000, nil and HK$17.6 million respectively, representing approximately 0.1%, nil
and 4.2% of our Group’s total purchase for the corresponding periods, respectively. The
purchases of diesel oil by our Group from Supplier C during the three years ended 31 March
2016, 2017 and 2018 were entered into in the ordinary and usual course of business of our
Group and the terms in those purchases were normal commercial terms and were fair and
reasonable. In particular, the salient terms (such as pricing and credit terms) of the Group’s
transactions with Supplier C were comparable to those transactions of the Group with other
independent suppliers. To demonstrate the operation independence from the Controlling
Shareholders and to avoid continuing connected transactions upon Listing and considering
that our Group has alternative suppliers to secure supply of diesel oil for our operating
purpose, we ceased to purchase diesel oil from Supplier C after the year ended 31 March
2018 and up to the Latest Practicable Date.
Ms. Law So Lin, being the aunt of Yik Law, carries on the sole proprietorship of Wing
Fung which is a logistics company. Although the owner of Wing Fung is a relative of the
shareholders of Supplier C, Wing Fung did not procure diesel oil directly from Supplier C
because Supplier C used to transact with customers which have sizeable purchases such as
the Group. In addition, the place of operation of Wing Fung is in Lau Fau Shan, which is
comparatively nearer to the place of operation of the Group in Yuen Long than the place of
operation of Supplier C in Lok Ma Chau. It would incur less cost and time for the Group’s
wagons to return to Yuen Long from Lau Fau Shan. Accordingly, it would be more
economical for Wing Fung to procure diesel oil from our Group than from Supplier C.
During the Track Record Period, our Group had not experienced any material
difficulties in sourcing diesel oil based on our customers’ needs. Our Directors further
confirmed that they were not aware of any material financial difficulties experienced by any
of our major suppliers that may materially affect our Group’s business.
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Supplier selection
We keep daily contact with our suppliers which provide us with daily quotations for diesel
oil per litre. Once we receive the quotation from our suppliers, we will consider if the purchase
price offered by our suppliers is reasonable and if necessary, negotiate with them for a more
favourable price.
We generally purchase diesel oil on an order-by-order basis and do not enter into any long-
term supply agreements with our suppliers (other than Yee Sing Hong, Sino Ray Investment
Limited and Wing Shing Worldwide Petroleum Limited). We are also not subject to any minimum
purchase requirement with any of our suppliers. A typical purchase order with our supplier
contains the following key terms:
Pricing The purchase price is based on the daily quotations from our
suppliers and our purchase quantity on an order-by-order
basis.
Delivery details We arrange our diesel tank wagons to pick up the required
quantity of diesel oil from the oil depots designated by our
suppliers based on our customers’ orders. The responsibility
for and the title to the diesel oil will be transferred to us from
the supplier upon delivery to our diesel tank wagons at the oil
depots.
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Our purchases from Yee Sing Hong, Sino Ray Investment Limited and Wing Shing
Worldwide Petroleum Limited, being three of our five largest suppliers (in terms of total
purchases) during Track Record Period, amounted to approximately HK$179.8 million, HK$229.1
million, HK$330.5 million and HK$153.6 million for the three years ended 31 March 2018 and
the four months ended 31 July 2018 respectively, representing approximately 99.6%, 63.1%,
79.6% and 100.0% of our total purchases respectively for the same periods.
On 1 October 2017, we entered into a master supply agreement with these three suppliers
respectively, pursuant to which we agree to purchase and these three suppliers agree to supply
diesel oil on the terms set out below. We are not subject to any minimum purchase requirement
with these three suppliers:
Purchase order: We may issue purchase order (orally or in written) place order
to these three suppliers.
Obligation by these three They should supply the request order in time based on the
suppliers: purchase order placed by us.
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Background of Yee Sing Hong, Sino Ray Investment Limited and Wing Shing Worldwide
Petroleum Limited
As at the Latest Practicable Date, Yee Sing Hong, the holding company of which namely
Vico International Holdings Limited is a company listed on the Main Board (stock code: 1621),
Sino Ray Investment Limited and Wing Shing Worldwide Petroleum Limited are both private
companies incorporated in Hong Kong which principally engaged in the distribution of third-party
branded petrochemicals mainly in Hong Kong. They are distribution agents of two Oil Majors and
thus are key trading companies in the diesel sales market in Hong Kong.
Contractual arrangement with Yee Sing Hong, Sino Ray Investment Limited and Wing
Shing Worldwide Petroleum Limited
Before 1 October 2017, we did not enter into any master supply agreement with Yee Sing
Hong, Sino Ray Investment Limited and Wing Shing Worldwide Petroleum Limited. Consistent
with our arrangements with other suppliers, we entered into purchase orders with Yee Sing Hong,
Sino Ray Investment Limited and Wing Shing Worldwide Petroleum Limited on an order-by-
order basis on terms similar to those of the other suppliers. Given each of them is a material
supplier during the Track Record Period, our Directors believe it would be beneficial to our
Group to enter into a master supply agreement with them as the suppliers have the obligations to
supply the request order in time based on the purchase order placed by the Group. However, as
the purchase from Yee Sing Hong dropped significantly from 86.6% of the total purchases for the
year ended 31 March 2016 to 34.4% of the total purchases for the year ended 31 March 2017, our
Directors do not consider that we have any reliance on Yee Sing Hong.
Inventory
We do not keep any inventories of diesel oil as our purchases are solely driven by
confirmed customers’ orders and we make purchases of diesel oil from our suppliers only on a
back-to-back basis after our customers’ orders are confirmed.
QUALITY CONTROL
We source diesel oil from the authorised agents appointed by the Oil Majors to ensure the
consistent quality of diesel oil we deliver to our customers. We convey the diesel oil directly
from the oil depots of the Oil Majors to our customers’ premises to ensure our customers are
getting diesel oil from the quality sources. Our Directors confirm that during the Track Record
Period and up to the Latest Practicable Date, we had not received any complaint nor claim for
compensation from our customers due to quality issue relating to the diesel oil supplied by us.
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Safety management
Due to the nature of our industry, incidents arising from our business activities may have
detrimental effects on the health and safety of our workers as well as the general public. It is our
responsibility to put the safety of our employees and the general public in our top priority and
therefore, we place emphasis on occupational health and work safety during the delivery of our
products. We have implemented and adopted occupational health and safety procedures and
measures for our business operations, which largely follows the standard fire safety requirements
used for conveyance of category 5 dangerous goods issued by the Fire Services Department.
Summarised below are the key safety measures we take:
• Our diesel tank wagons shall not be left unattended at any time.
• Our diesel tank wagons are exclusively used for conveyance of diesel oil. Only one
category of dangerous goods shall be conveyed by the diesel tank wagons at any one
time.
• Sufficient number of dry powder fire extinguishers shall be provided on each side of
the diesel tank wagon and accessible from the outside of the vehicle. The fire
extinguishers shall be kept in order at all times and be inspected by a registered fire
service installation contractor at least once in every 12 months.
• Regular inspections and maintenance on our diesel tank wagons are carried out by us
to ensure the safety requirements issued by the Fire Services Department are complied
with and our diesel tank wagons are also subject to annual inspection by the Fire
Services Department.
• ‘‘NO SMOKING’’ ‘‘不准吸煙’’ notice of not less than 120 mm in height and other
warning signage shall be prominently displayed and these instructions shall be
complied with at all times by the driver and attendants on the vehicle.
• We strictly adhere to the safety requirements on engine, fuel tank, cargo tank, fire
resisting shield and electrical systems of our diesel tank wagons in accordance with the
regulations issued by the Fire Services Department.
• Our drivers are required to attend safety induction training on an annual basis
organised by oil suppliers on the safety requirements issued by the Fire Services
Department.
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• We allocate drivers to work shifts to support our 24-hour business operations but we
will ensure our drivers get sufficient time for rest in between so that their work
performance would not be affected by inadequate rest or long work hours.
• We provide our drivers with all the necessary safety equipment for working inside the
oil depots, including and not limited to safety harnesses, helmets, safety shoes and
other protective gears.
We maintain proper guidelines and procedures for handling and recording accidents and
injuries of our employees. We require any injured worker or person who has witnessed the
accident to report to our COO. Our CEO would notify the insurance companies and/or the Labour
Department in accordance with the procedures required by law or the relevant insurance policies.
Our administration department is also responsible for keeping records of information on all
accidents and injuries of our employees, including the identity of the injured parties, the time and
causes of accidents, and details of injuries.
During the Track Record Period and up to the Latest Practicable Date, our Group did not
experience any significant accidents which give rise to potential employees’ compensation claims
and personal injury claims.
To the best of our Directors’ knowledge, information and belief, during the Track Record
Period and up to the Latest Practicable Date, our Group did not experience any significant
incidents or accidents in relation to workers’ safety and we also have not suffered from any
removal or suspension of the category 5 dangerous goods licence for conveyance of diesel oil due
to accidents or breaches of applicable safety rules and regulations.
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The following table sets forth details of our major licences, namely the licences for the
conveyance of dangerous goods in category 5 by our diesel tank wagons (with trailers, if
applicable), as at the Latest Practicable Date:
Licence Issuing authority Holder Vehicle Date of first issue Valid period
Licence for the Fire services Wing Ko Tank wagon 1 03/05/2013 23/04/2019
conveyance of department
dangerous goods in Tank wagon 2 26/01/2017 25/11/2019
category 5 by
vehicles Tank wagon 3 25/05/2016 24/03/2019
Our Directors confirm that we had obtained all necessary licences, permits and approvals
required for our business operations in Hong Kong during the Track Record Period and that we
did not experience any material difficulties in obtaining and/or renewing such licences, permits
and approvals that are necessary for our business operations in Hong Kong during the Track
Record Period.
To ensure that our Group is able to timely obtain and maintain all the necessary licences,
permits and approvals for our operations in Hong Kong, our COO is responsible for keeping track
of the validity periods of the licences, permits and approvals held by our Group and/or our staff
and arranging renewal when necessary in a timely manner.
ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS
Our Group’s operations are subject to environmental protection laws and regulations enacted
by the government of Hong Kong. Further, our Directors believe that we should conduct all our
services in an environmentally responsible manner, and also minimise any adverse impact on the
environment resulting from our business activities.
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Some of our environmental protection measures include (i) ensuring our commitment to
regulatory compliance and our compliance with industry best practices from an environmental
perspective in undertaking our activities; and (ii) conducting routine checks on our diesel tank
wagons to ensure their condition will allow us to deliver our products smoothly and in particular
to prevent leakage of oil products or other hazardous substances, which can cause health and
environmental risks such as potential fire and explosion.
During the Track Record Period, we did not incur significant amount of expenses in
compliance with applicable rules and regulations for environmental matters. Our Directors expect
the annual cost of compliance going forward will be at a level similar to that during the Track
Record Period. Further, our Group will devote operating and financial resources to environmental
compliance whenever it is required by the Hong Kong laws to do so in the future.
During the Track Record Period and as at the Latest Practicable Date, we were not
prosecuted for any breach of any applicable environmental laws and regulations.
The following is a brief summary of our policies or measures relating to the aspect of the
environmental, social and governance reporting guide in Appendix 20 to the GEM Listing Rules.
Our Group will ensure compliance with Appendix 20 to the GEM Listing Rules upon Listing as
and when appropriate.
Emissions
Our Group currently possesses seven diesel tank wagons of Euro III, Euro IV and Euro V
emission standards. According to the website information of the Government of the HKSAR,
heavy duty diesel vehicles of Euro VI emission standard emit about 80 per cent less nitrogen
oxides and 50 per cent less respirable suspended particulates when compared to their Euro V
counterparts. To help reduce air pollutant emission, we intend to use approximately 43.1% of our
net proceeds to purchase six diesel tank wagons conforming to the more stringent Euro VI
emission standard. We also conduct regular repair and maintenance on our diesel tank wagons to
reduce air pollutant emissions.
Waste management
We prudently handle and store the wastes produced as a result of our daily operations. For
instance, in respect of wastes such as spent lube oil, we engage a licensed third party waste
collector for the handling and disposal on regular basis.
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Use of resources
EMPLOYEES
As at the Latest Practicable Date, we had a total of 20 full-time employees. We have seven
diesel tank wagons but only six logistics employees as drivers who had undergone the training
courses and passed the tests of the Oil Majors and are permitted to access the respective oil
depots to collect diesel oil because the seventh diesel tank wagon serves the need as a replacing
wagon for the purpose of routine inspection and maintenance of the other wagons by rotation
from time to time in order to ensure the compliance of the wagons condition with the safety
requirement. All of our employees are stationed in Hong Kong. The following table sets forth a
breakdown of our employees by function as at the Latest Practicable Date:
As at the
Latest
Practicable
Date
Management 4
Accounting 2
Administration 3
Sales and procurement 4
Logistics 7
Total 20
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We generally recruit our employees from the open market by placing recruitment
advertisements with reference to factors such as their experience, qualifications and expertise
required for our business operations. We endeavour to attract and retain appropriate and suitable
personnel to serve our Group by competitive wages, benefits and focused training. Our Group
assesses the available human resources on a continuous basis and determines whether additional
personnel are required to cope with the business development of our Group.
We believe our employees are valuable resources to achieve our success and therefore, we
provide various trainings, such as work safety training, technical knowledge and skills training
and legal compliance workshops, to ensure the quality of our employees at all levels and to
enhance their awareness of safety issues relating to handling of dangerous goods. Training
sponsorship is also offered to our employees for acquiring related industry qualifications such as
the safety induction training offered by oil suppliers, which is required training for accessing the
respective oil depots.
We entered into separate labour contracts with each of our employees in accordance with the
applicable labour laws of Hong Kong. The remuneration package offered to our employees
generally includes salary and discretionary bonus. We provide a defined contribution to the
Mandatory Provident Fund as required under the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Ordinance
(Chapter 485 of the Laws of Hong Kong) for all our eligible employees. In order to promote
overall efficiency, employee loyalty and retention, we provide our employees with technical and
operational on-job training. We review the performance of our employees on an annual basis and
make reference to such performance reviews in our salary and discretionary bonus review in order
to attract and retain talented employees.
Our staff costs, including salaries and other employee’s benefits, amounted to approximately
HK$3.7 million, HK$4.3 million, HK$5.4 million and HK$1.8 million for each of the three years
ended 31 March 2018 and the four months ended 31 July 2018, respectively, which accounted for
approximately 1.9%, 1.1%, 1.2% and 1.1%, respectively, of our revenue for the relevant period.
During the Track Record Period and up to the Latest Practicable Date, there had not been
any labour strike within our Group nor had we experienced any significant problems with our
employees or disruption to our operations due to labour disputes. Our Directors believe that we
have maintained a good relationship with our employees. During the Track Record Period and up
to the Latest Practicable Date, there was no labour union established by our employees.
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INSURANCE
We have taken out the insurance policies as set out below in respect of our operations. For
each of the three years ended 31 March 2018 and the four months ended 31 July 2018, the total
insurance expenses paid by our Group amounted to approximately HK$171,000, HK$241,000,
HK$174,000 and HK$58,000, respectively.
For our employees, we maintain employees’ compensation insurance in compliance with the
Employees’ Compensation Ordinance to cover compensation and costs liable by our Group for
personal injuries of our employees in the course of employment with us.
We also maintain other insurance policies covering (i) our liabilities for claims made by
third parties for injuries to persons, or for damage to properties caused as a result of our business
activities, (ii) physical loss or damage of our office content and additional expenditure incurred
resulting from business interruption as a result of loss of or damage to our office premises, and
(iii) damage to our diesel tank wagons and/or third-party liabilities in relation to the use of our
diesel tank wagons.
Taking into account the prevailing industry practice and our current operations, our
Directors consider that our insurance coverage is adequate and consistent with the industry norm
in Hong Kong. Our Directors also confirmed that, during the Track Record Period and up to the
Latest Practicable Date, we had not made nor been subject of any material insurance claim.
According to the CIC Report, the estimated market size of diesel consumption for
transportation and industrial use has increased to approximately 1.4 million kilolitres by 2017.
Consumption from transportation (buses and goods vehicles) and industrial use contributed to
around 70.8% and 13.1% of overall consumption in 2017, respectively. Key reasons for the
expanding market size of diesel consumption in Hong Kong mainly include the increases in
infrastructure expenditure, as well as a prosperous construction industry and a growing demand
for diesel used in transportation in Hong Kong. The Hong Kong’s market size for diesel is
expected to grow at a CAGR of 1.0%, reaching a total of approximately 1.5 million kilolitres by
2022, among which industrial processes/equipment is expected to consume approximately 0.2
million kilolitres and transportation is expected to consume approximately 1.2 million kilolitres.
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According to the CIC Report, the diesel sales market in Hong Kong is relatively fragmented
and the diesel sales industry is associated with a high level of competition in terms of both
service and pricing. There are around 80 market participants selling diesel for transportation and
industrial use, and around 10 of them are authorised agents in 2017. Revenue generated by the
sale of diesel through diesel distributors accounted for approximately 80% of the total revenue for
all diesel sold in Hong Kong for the year 2017. The top five market participants currently take up
about 32.4% of total market share. Our Company ranked the second among these diesel
distributors, with a market share of 10.5% in terms of the total revenue generated from the sale of
diesel through diesel distributors and 8.4% in terms of the diesel sales through both the Oil
Majors and diesel distributors as of 2017.
For further details, please refer to the section headed ‘‘Industry overview’’ in this
prospectus. Our Directors believe that our competitive strengths will enable us to maintain our
position as one of the active market players in the industry in Hong Kong. For details of our
competitive strengths, please refer to the paragraph headed ‘‘Competitive strengths’’ in this
section.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
As at the Latest Practicable Date, we had registered the domain name www.skhl.com.hk.
Details of our intellectual property rights are set out in the section headed ‘‘Statutory and general
information – Further information about the business of our Group – 8. Intellectual property
rights of our Group’’ in Appendix IV to this prospectus.
During the Track Record Period and up to the Latest Practicable Date, we had not received
any material claim against our Group for infringement of any intellectual property right nor were
we aware of any pending or threatened claims in relation to any such infringement, nor had any
material claim been made by us against third parties in relation to the infringement of intellectual
property rights owned by us or third parties.
During the Track Record Period and as at the Latest Practicable Date, we did not conduct
any research and development activity.
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PROPERTIES
As at the Latest Practicable Date, we leased the following property in Hong Kong from
Independent Third Parties:
Approximate
Address Usage Rental saleable area Term
(sq.ft.)
20/F, Glassview Commercial Office use Monthly rent of 1,000 For a term of one year
Building, No. 65 Castle Peak Road HK$30,000 commencing from
Yuen Long, 1 December 2018 to
Yuen Long, N.T. 30 November 2019
During the Track Record Period, we had not experienced any difficulty in renewing any
lease.
Under Section 6 of Dangerous Goods Ordinance (Chapter 295 of the Laws of Hong Kong),
no person shall convey any dangerous goods in excess of their respective exempted quantities in
any premises or place without a licence issued by the director of Fire Services Department. Diesel
oil is categorised as category 5, class 3 dangerous goods (substances giving off inflammable
vapours) under the Dangerous Goods Ordinance. Therefore, we are required to obtain a licence
from the Dangerous Goods Division of the Fire Services Department for conveyance of diesel oil
by our diesel tank wagons if the tank capacity exceeds 2,500 litres. Additionally, storage tanks for
conveyance of diesel oil require approval from the Director of Fire Services in accordance with
Regulation 99A of Dangerous Goods (General) Regulations (Chapter 295B of the Laws of Hong
Kong). For further details, please refer to the section headed ‘‘Regulatory overview’’ in this
prospectus.
As at the Latest Practicable Date, we had a total of seven diesel tank wagons duly licensed
by the Fire Services Department to convey diesel oil which is classified as category 5, class 3
dangerous goods under the Dangerous Goods Ordinance. Generally, the validity period of the
dangerous goods licence lasts for one year, subject to annual review and renewal. Our Group will
renew the dangerous goods licences before their respective expiry dates. We have not experienced
any refusal of renewal of the licences during the Track Record Period and up to the Latest
Practicable Date. Our Directors confirm that they are not aware of any circumstances that would
significantly hinder or delay the renewal of these licences.
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Our Directors confirm that our Group has obtained all material licences, permits and
approvals required for carrying on our business activities during the Track Record Period and up
to the Latest Practicable Date.
Non-compliance
Our Directors confirm that save as disclosed below, we have complied with all applicable
laws and regulations in all material respects in Hong Kong (being the principal jurisdiction in
which we operate) during the Track Record Period and up to the Latest Practicable Date.
Particulars of non-compliance
Pursuant to Section 6(1) of the Dangerous Goods Ordinance (Chapter 295 of the Laws of
Hong Kong) (‘‘DGO’’), except under and in accordance with a licence granted under DGO, no
person shall manufacture, store, convey or use any dangerous goods.
Pursuant to Section 14(1) of the DGO, any person who contravenes any of the provisions of
Section 6 shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable to a fine of HK$25,000 and to
imprisonment for 6 months.
Pursuant to Regulation 99A(1) of the Dangerous Goods (General) Regulations (Chapter 295
sub. Leg. B of the Laws of Hong Kong) (‘‘DGGR’’), no person shall store in bulk in liquid form
any dangerous goods in category 5, class 3, except in a tank which has been approved in writing
by the Director of Fire Services.
Pursuant to Regulation 134(3) of DGGR, any person who contravenes Regulation 99A(1)
shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine of HK$5,000 and
imprisonment for 2 months.
On 22 October 2015 (during the Track Record Period), our Group had stored 14,043 litres
of diesel oil in a tank which was authorised by the Hong Kong Marine Department but not
approved in writing by the Director of Fire Services. The storage of 14,043 litres of diesel oil was
not in accordance with the Dangerous Goods Licence for category 5 class 3 dangerous goods
under Dangerous Goods (Application and Exemption) Regulations.
Pursuant to Section 9B of the DGO, notwithstanding any other liability which may arise
under the provisions of the DGO or otherwise, the breach of any term or condition endorsed upon
any licence issued pursuant to Section 9 shall constitute an offence which shall be punishable on
summary conviction by a fine not exceeding HK$10,000 and imprisonment not exceeding 1
month.
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On 22 October 2015 (during the Track Record Period), our Group had breached the terms
and conditions as stated in our Dangerous Goods Licence No.V211 and breached conditions
thereto, namely clause 11 which prohibits the decantation of any category 5 dangerous goods in
any place other than a place specified by the Fire Services Department.
The storing of diesel oil in an unauthorised tank and breaching the conditions of the
Dangerous Goods Licence was a one-off omission which was not wilful. It was due to the sudden
nature of the events that our driver discovered diesel oil was leaking from one of our diesel
wagons; therefore he was in a haste to find a container to store the diesel oil leaking from the
tank wagon. It was also due to the inadvertent oversight of our staff as the tank was authorised by
the Hong Kong Marine Department but not the Director of Fire Services. Our staff was unaware
that approval was also needed to be sought in writing from the Director of Fire Services.
Remedial action
Our Company has already taken immediate remedial actions including (i) disposed the
aforementioned tank from our possession; (ii) taking the leaking diesel tank wagon to the garage
for repairs; (iii) formulating strict internal regulations not to decant diesel oil into any place other
than a place specified by the Fire Services Department; (iv) conducting check on our diesel tank
wagons, especially the condition of the diesel tank before the said wagon is put into operation;
and (v) taking our diesel tank wagons to garage for check-up twice a year.
Our Directors also liaise with the relevant governmental authorities on a timely basis to keep
abreast of any development or updates on the legal regime and legal requirements. Further, our
Group has enhanced our internal control measures. For further details of such measure, please
refer to the paragraph headed ‘‘Internal control and corporate governance’’ below. Mr. Yik Law,
our executive Director and Chairman, oversees the implementation of our internal control
measures to ensure there would be no material breaches on any applicable laws and regulations.
Prosecution
Our Group received three Summonses on 22 April 2016 regarding the aforementioned
breaches.
On 15 July 2016, our Group was fined HK$5,000, HK$10,000 and HK$1,000 for the three
Summonses. The fines had all been settled.
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During the Track Record Period and as at the Latest Practicable Date, no member of our
Group was engaged in any litigation, claim, or arbitration of material importance and no
litigation, claim or arbitration of material importance is known to our Directors to be pending or
threatened against any member of our Group.
As set out in the paragraphs headed ‘‘Occupational health and work safety’’,
‘‘Environmental matters’’, ‘‘Internal control and corporate governance’’ and ‘‘Legal and
regulatory compliance – Non-compliance’’ in this section, our Group has laid down and
implemented detailed internal control and corporate governance measures to monitor ongoing
compliance with the relevant laws and regulations to prevent the occurrence of any non-
compliance in the future. Our Directors believe that the corporate governance and internal control
measures could effectively ensure a proper internal control system and maintain good corporate
governance practices of our Group. In view of the measures in place, our Directors are of the
view that these systems are sufficient and effective to ensure ongoing compliance with the
relevant laws and regulations by our Group.
Our Directors consider, and the Sole Sponsor concurs, that the abovementioned non-
compliance incidents would not affect the suitability of our Directors under Rules 5.01 and 5.02
of the GEM Listing Rules or the suitability of listing of our Group under Rule 11.06 of the GEM
Listing Rules, having taken into account the fact that (i) we have taken various internal measures
to avoid recurrence of non-compliance incidents; and (ii) the above non-compliance incidents
were unintentional and inadvertent and did not involve any fraudulent act on the part of our
Directors and the non-compliance incidents did not undermine the integrity of our executive
Directors.
In order to achieve high standards of corporate governance with a view to safeguarding the
interests of our Shareholders as a whole and to prevent recurrence of non-compliance incidents,
we intend to adopt or have adopted the following measures:
– our Directors attended training sessions provided by our legal advisers as to Hong
Kong laws on applicable laws and regulations in Hong Kong on 24 November 2017,
including the GEM Listing Rules and will continue to do so on a continuing basis;
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– we will establish an audit committee, which will set up formal arrangements to apply
financial reporting and internal control principles in accounting and financial matters
to ensure compliance with the GEM Listing Rules and all relevant laws and
regulations;
– we will oversee our compliance matters and seek timely legal advice from external
professional advisers where necessary;
– our executive Director and compliance officer, Mr. Yik Law, is responsible for the
day-to-day compliance matters of our Group and will report to our Board in relation to
the potential non-compliance issue identified on a timely basis and, if necessary,
consult external professional for advice to address to the potential issue; and
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Immediately after completion of the Share Offer and the Capitalisation Issue (without taking
into account any Shares which may be allotted and issued pursuant to the exercise of the Offer
Size Adjustment Option or any options which may be granted under the Share Option Scheme),
our Controlling Shareholders, comprising of Fully Fort and Mr. Yik Law, will hold 300,000,000
Shares, representing 75% in aggregate of the total issued share capital of our Company.
Our Directors, our Controlling Shareholders and their respective close associates do not
have any interests in any business, apart from the business operated by members of our Group,
that competes or is likely to compete, directly or indirectly, with the business of our Group.
Management independence
Although our Controlling Shareholders will continue to have controlling interests in our
Company upon completion of the Share Offer, the day-to-day management and operation of the
business of our Group will be the responsibility of all our executive Directors and senior
management of our Company. Our Board has five Directors comprising two executive Directors
and three independent non-executive Directors. Our Board and senior management operate as a
matter of fact independently of our Controlling Shareholders and they are in a position to fully
discharge their duties to the Shareholders as a whole after the Listing without reference to our
Controlling Shareholders.
Each of our Directors is aware of his or her fiduciary duties as a Director which require,
among other things, that he/she acts for the benefit of and in the best interests of our Company
and does not allow any conflict between his or her duties as a Director and his or her personal
interest. In the event that there is a potential conflict of interest arising out of any transaction to
be entered into between our Group and our Directors or their respective close associates, the
interested Director(s) will abstain from voting at the relevant board meetings of our Company in
respect of such transactions and will not be counted in the quorum. In addition, our Company has
an independent senior management team to carry out the business decisions of our Group
independently.
Having considered the above factors, our Directors are satisfied that they are able to perform
their roles in our Company independently, and our Directors are of the view that our Company is
capable of managing our Group’s business independently from our Controlling Shareholders.
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Operational independence
Our operations are independent of and not connected with any of our Controlling
Shareholders and their respective close associates. Despite the fact that we will have a non-
exempt continuing connected transaction, particulars of which are set out in the section headed
‘‘Continuing connected transaction’’ in this prospectus, having considered that (i) we have
established our own organisational structure comprising individual departments, each with specific
areas of responsibilities; (ii) our Group has not shared our operational resources, such as
customers, marketing, sale and general administration resources with our Controlling Shareholders
and/or their respective close associates; and (iii) our Controlling Shareholders and/or any of their
respective close associates have no interest in any of our top five largest customers, suppliers or
other business partners, our Directors consider that our Group can operate independently from our
Controlling Shareholders and/or any of their respective close associates from the operational
perspective.
Financial independence
Our Group has an independent financial system and makes financial decisions according to
our business needs. Our Group has sufficient capital to operate our business independently, and
has adequate internal resources to support our day-to-day operations.
During the Track Record Period and up to the Latest Practicable Date, our Group had relied
principally on our available cash and cash equivalents, cash generated from operations and bank
borrowings to finance our business. Upon completion of the Share Offer, our Group expects that
our operations will be financed mainly by the net proceeds of the Share Offer, internally
generated funds and borrowings from financial institutions.
During the Track Record Period, our Group’s obligations under some finance leases were
secured by the personal guarantee of our Controlling Shareholder, Mr. Yik Law, please refer to
the section headed ‘‘Financial information – Indebtedness – Obligation under finance leases’’ of
this prospectus, and Note 20 (Obligations under finance leases) and Note 27 (Related Party
Transactions – (a) Personal guarantee provided by key management personnel) of the
Accountants’ Report set out in Appendix I to this prospectus for further details. It is expected
that such personal guarantee will be released and replaced by the corporate guarantees to be
granted by our Company upon Listing or the amounts due under the relevant finance leases will
be paid in full prior to Listing. Further, there were amounts due to director, being Mr. Yik Law,
during the Track Record Period. The amount due to a director, was approximately HK$4.7
million, HK$4.4 million, nil and nil as at 31 March 2016, 31 March 2017, 31 March 2018 and 31
July 2018, respectively. Please refer to the section headed ‘‘Financial information – Amount due
to a director’’ for further details. The outstanding amount is non-trade related, unsecured, interest-
free, and repayable on demand. It is expected that the outstanding amount will be subsequently
settled in full before Listing.
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Having considered the above, our Directors consider, and the Sole Sponsor concurs, that the
personal guarantee given by Mr. Yik Law as mentioned above, and the amounts due to our
Controlling Shareholders, would not affect our Group’s financial independence from the
Controlling Shareholders to a material extent. As such, our Group will not be financially
dependent on our Controlling Shareholders or any of their respective close associates upon
Listing. Our Directors further believe that, upon the Listing, our Group is capable of obtaining
financing from external resources independently without the support of the Controlling
Shareholders.
In view of our Group’s internal resources and the estimated net proceeds from the Share
Offer, our Directors believe that our Group will have sufficient capital for its financial needs
without dependence on our Controlling Shareholders. Our Directors further believe that, upon the
Listing, our Group is capable of obtaining financing from external sources independently without
the support of our Controlling Shareholders.
NON-COMPETITION UNDERTAKING
(a) he/it will not, and will procure any Covenantor and his/its close associates (each a
‘‘Controlled Person’’ and collectively, the ‘‘Controlled Persons’’) and any company
directly or indirectly controlled by the Covenantor (which for the purpose of the Deed
of Non-Competition, shall not include any member of our Group) (the ‘‘Controlled
Company’’) not to, except through any member of our Group, directly or indirectly
(whether on its own account or with each other or in conjunction with or on behalf of
any person or company, or as principal or agent, through any body corporate,
partnership, joint venture or other contractual arrangement and whether for profit or
otherwise), carry on, engage in, invest or acquire or hold any rights or be interested or
otherwise involved in (in each case whether as a shareholder, partner, agent or
otherwise and whether for profit, reward or otherwise) any business that is similar to
or in competition directly or indirectly with or is likely to be in competition with any
business currently and from time to time engaged by our Group in Hong Kong and any
other country or jurisdiction to which our Group carries on business from time to time
(‘‘Restricted Business’’);
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(b) when any Controlled Person and/or any Controlled Company is offered or becomes
aware of any new project or business opportunity (‘‘New Business Opportunity’’)
directly or indirectly to engage or become interested in a Restricted Business, he/it
(i) shall promptly notify our Company of such New Business Opportunity in
writing;
(ii) such written notice shall include all information together with any documents
possessed by him/it or his/its close associates in respect of the New Business
Opportunity to enable our Company to evaluate the merit of the New Business
Opportunity and provide such information as may be reasonably required by our
Company to make an informed assessment of such New Business Opportunity;
(iii) shall use his/its best endeavours to procure that such opportunity is offered to our
Company on terms no less favourable than the terms on which such opportunity
is offered to him/it and/or his/its close associates;
(iv) upon receipt of the written notice from the Covenantors, our independent non-
executive Directors shall consider whether it is in the interest of our Company
and our Shareholders as a whole to pursue the New Business Opportunity. For
the avoidance of doubt, the Covenantors and their close associates (other than
our Group) shall not be entitled to invest or participate or pursue in any such
New Business Opportunity unless such New Business Opportunity is declined by
our Company or our Company does not proceed with such New Business
Opportunity within one month from the date of the written notice;
(v) if our Company has not given written notice of its desire to invest in such New
Business Opportunity or has given written notice denying the New Business
Opportunity within thirty (30) business days (the ‘‘30-day Offering Period’’) of
receipt of notice from the Covenantors, the Covenantors and/or his/its associates
shall be permitted to invest in or participate in the New Business Opportunity on
his/its own accord. The Covenantors agree to extend the thirty (30) business days
to a maximum of sixty (60) business days if our Company requires so by giving
a written notice to the Covenantors within the 30-day Offering Period;
(vi) if there is any disagreement between the Covenantors and our Company as to
whether any New Business Opportunity shall directly or indirectly compete or
lead to competition with the Restricted Business, the matter shall be determined
by our independent non-executive Directors whose decision shall be final and
binding.
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The restrictions which each of the Covenantors has agreed to undertake pursuant to the non-
competition undertaking will not apply to such Covenantors in the following circumstances:
(a) the holding of or interests in shares or other securities by any of the Covenantors and/
or his/its close associates in any company which conducts or is engaged in any
Restricted Business, provided that, in the case of such shares, they are listed on a
recognised stock exchange as specified under the SFO and either:
(i) the relevant Restricted Business (and assets relating thereto) accounts for less
than 10% of the relevant consolidated turnover or consolidated assets of the
company in question, as shown in the latest audited accounts of the company in
question; or
(ii) the total number of the shares held by any of the Covenantors and his/its close
associates or in which they are together interested does not amount to more than
5% of the issued shares of that class of the company in question, provided that
any of the Covenantors and his/its close associates, whether acting singly or
jointly, are not entitled to appoint a majority of the directors of that company and
that at all times there is a holder of such shares holding (together, where
appropriate, with his/its close associates) a larger percentage of the shares in
question than the Covenantors and his/its close associates together hold.
The non-competition undertaking will take effect from the date on which dealings in the
Shares first commence on GEM and will cease to have any effect upon the earliest of the date on
which (i) such Covenantor, being a Controlling Shareholder, individually or collectively with any
other Covenantor(s) ceases to be interested, directly or indirectly, in 30% or more of the issued
Shares, or otherwise ceased to be regarded as a controlling shareholder (as defined under the
GEM Listing Rules from time to time) of our Company; or (ii) the Shares cease to be listed and
traded on GEM or other recognised stock exchange.
Our Company will adopt the following measures to strengthen its corporate governance
practice and to safeguard the interests of the Shareholders:
(1) the Articles provide that a Director shall absent himself/herself from participating in
Board meetings (nor shall he/she be counted in the quorum) and voting on any
resolution of our Board approving any contract or arrangement or other proposal in
which he/she or any of his/her close associates is materially interested unless a
majority of the independent non-executive Directors expressly requested him/her to
attend;
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(2) our independent non-executive Directors will review and will disclose decisions with
basis, on an annual basis, the compliance with the non-competition undertaking by our
Controlling Shareholders;
(3) our Controlling Shareholders undertake to provide all information requested by our
Company which is necessary for the annual review by the independent non-executive
Directors and the enforcement of the non-competition undertaking;
(4) our Company will disclose decisions with basis on matters reviewed by the
independent non-executive Directors relating to compliance and enforcement of the
non-competition undertaking of our Controlling Shareholders in the annual reports of
our Company;
(5) our Controlling Shareholders will make an annual declaration on compliance with their
non-competition undertaking in the annual report of our Company;
(6) our independent non-executive Directors will be responsible for deciding whether or
not to allow our Controlling Shareholders and/or their respective close associates to
involve or participate in a Restricted Business and if so, any condition to be imposed;
and
(7) our independent non-executive Directors may appoint independent financial adviser
and other professional advisers as they consider appropriate to advise them on any
matter relating to the non-competition undertaking or connected transaction(s) at the
cost of our Company.
Further, any transaction that is proposed between our Group and our Controlling
Shareholders and their respective close associates will be required to comply with the
requirements of the GEM Listing Rules, including, where appropriate, the reporting, annual
review, announcement and independent shareholders’ approval requirements.
None of the members of our Group has experienced any dispute with its shareholders or
among its shareholders themselves and our Directors believe that each member of our Group has
maintained positive relationship with its shareholders. With the corporate governance measures
including the measures set out above, our Directors believe that the interest of our Shareholders
will be protected.
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DIRECTORS AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT
Our Board of Directors consists of two executive Directors and three independent non-
executive Directors. The following table sets forth the information concerning our Directors and
senior management:
Date of
appointment as
a Director Relationship with
Date of Joining or senior Key roles and other Directors and
Name Age Position our Group management responsibilities senior management
Executive Directors
Law Ming Yik(羅名譯) 30 Executive Director, 1 July 2006 31 October 2017 Overseeing all aspects of Cousin of
Chairman, our Group’s operations, Mr. Li Isaiah
compliance strategic planning and
officer, chairman formulation of corporate
of the policies
Nomination
Committee,
member of the
Remuneration
Committee
Li Isaiah(李依澔) 33 Executive Director 1 September 2009 24 November 2017 In charge of our Group’s Cousin of
and CEO management and operation Mr. Yik Law
Independent
non-executive Directors
Fenn David(范德偉) 38 Independent non- 11 December 2018 11 December 2018 Overseeing the management N/A
executive and providing independent
Director advice to our Group
Wong Ka Chun Matthew 30 Independent non- 11 December 2018 11 December 2018 Overseeing the management N/A
(黃家俊) executive and providing independent
Director advice to our Group
Ho Cheung Kong(何長江) 43 Independent non- 11 December 2018 11 December 2018 Overseeing the management N/A
executive and providing independent
Director advice to our Group
Senior Management
Law Sung Fai( 羅崇輝) 45 Chief Operating 1 July 2006 24 November 2017 Operating our fleet of diesel N/A
Officer tank wagons and
implementing business
strategies
Mo Yan Ting(毛茵婷) 50 Chief Financial 9 October 2017 24 November 2017 In charge of our Group’s N/A
Officer financial planning,
record-keeping and
financial reporting
DIRECTORS
Executive Directors
Mr. Law Ming Yik(羅名譯), aged 30, is our executive Director, Chairman, compliance
officer, chairman of the Nomination Committee, member of the Remuneration Committee and is
responsible for overseeing all aspects of our Group’s operations, strategic planning and
formulation of corporate policies. He was appointed as our Director on 31 October 2017 and was
re-designated as an executive Director on 24 November 2017. Mr. Yik Law is the cousin of Mr.
Li Isaiah, one of our executive Directors.
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Mr. Yik Law has over 12 years of experience in the sale and transport of diesel oil and
related products. Mr. Yik Law joined Wing Ko in July 2006 and was appointed as the director of
Wing Ko in March 2012. He was responsible for overseeing Wing Ko’s daily operation, including
but not limited to maintaining stable relationship with our key customers and our key suppliers,
which are mainly authorised agents appointed by the Oil Majors, monitoring the logistics of
projects and managing its corporate accounting and administrative matters. In 2012, the
Government started implementing Euro V vehicle emission standards in phases with an aim to
reduce vehicle emission. Seeing the market potential for products which would help lower the
diesel exhaust emissions from diesel engines, Mr. Yik Law led our Group to expand our business
into the sale of diesel exhaust fluid as our ancillary product in April 2013. Our Directors believe
that his insightful vision is instrumental to the success of our Group.
Mr. Yik Law obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Design majoring in interior design from
Raffles College of Design and Commerce in August 2009 and an Advanced Diploma in Interior
Design in from Raffles Design Institute in September 2009, in Shanghai, China.
Mr. Li Isaiah(李依澔)(‘‘Mr. Li’’), aged 33, was appointed as our Director and was re-
designated as an executive Director on 24 November 2017. Mr. Isaiah Li is the cousin of Mr. Yik
Law, our Controlling Shareholder and our executive Director.
Mr. Li joined our Group in September 2009 and is responsible for the overall management
of the business. He has more than five years of experience in the area of business administration
and information technology (‘‘IT’’). Prior to joining our Group, Mr. Li worked as an IT support
in the DBS Bank from July 2004 to December 2004. He has also been an IT support in the Audit
Commission (HKSAR) from January 2005 to June 2005. From October 2005 to March 2006, he
was also a training facilitator in Bright Long Company, a company principally engaged in
tutoring primary school students. He has also been a sale representative in Gennett International
Limited, a company principally engaged in sale of electronics, from April 2006 to September
2006. Mr. Li worked as an IT & Administrative Officer in Million Travel Co., a company
principally engaged in management of carparks from October 2006 to August 2009.
Mr. Li has obtained a Diploma in Computer Science in Chu Hai College of Higher
Education in July 2006.
Mr. Fenn David(范德偉)(‘‘Mr. Fenn’’), aged 38, was appointed as our independent non-
executive Director on 11 December 2018. Mr. Fenn is the chairman of the Remuneration
Committee and a member of the Audit Committee and Nomination Committee.
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Mr. Fenn obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Laws and the Postgraduate Certificate in Laws by
The University of Hong Kong in December 2002 and June 2003, respectively. He subsequently
obtained a master of laws degree in banking and finance from University College London,
University of London in the United Kingdom in November 2006. He was admitted as a solicitor
of the High Court of Hong Kong in September 2005, and is currently a member of the Law
Society of Hong Kong.
Mr. Fenn has over 11 years of experience in the legal profession. From July 2007 to
September 2008, Mr. Fenn served as an associate at Mayer Brown JSM (formerly known as JSM
from January 2008 to April 2010 and Johnson Stokes & Master until January 2008), a Hong Kong
law firm. From March 2009 to June 2011, he worked as an associate at Messrs. King & Wood
Mallesons (formerly known as King & Wood). From December 2011 to June 2015, he served as
an assistant solicitor, and was further promoted to a consultant of Messrs. F. Zimmern & Co.. He
has been an assistant solicitor of Messrs. Chiu & Partners since May 2016.
Mr. Fenn has a number of governmental appointments and serves on statutory appeal panels
and professional bodies. He has been a Civil Celebrant of Marriages in Hong Kong since 2015.
He is also a disciplinary panel member of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public
Accountants since February 2016 and a member of the Appeal Panel (Housing) of the Transport
and Housing Bureau of Hong Kong since April 2017, respectively. He is also an adjudicator of
the Registration of Persons Tribunal of Hong Kong since November 2013.
Mr. Fenn has been appointed as the independent non-executive director of Stream Ideas
Group Limited (Stock Code: 8401), a company whose shares are listed on GEM, since March
2018. Further, he was appointed as the independent non-executive director of Hong Kong
Education (Int’l) Investments Limited (Stock Code: 1082), a company whose shares are listed on
the Main Board of the Stock Exchange, in May 2018.
Mr. Wong Ka Chun Matthew(黃家俊)(‘‘Mr. Wong’’), aged 30, was appointed as our
independent non-executive Director on 11 December 2018. Mr. Wong is a member of the Audit
Committee and the Nomination Committee.
Mr. Wong has over seven years of experience in corporate finance and auditing. Mr. Wong
obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Business, specialised in Accounting, Banking and Finance from
Monash University, Melbourne, Australia in September 2011. He is also a member of the CPA
Australia since January 2016, a member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
since December 2016.
Mr. Wong was an auditor in Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu from September 2011 to November
2013, an auditor in PricewaterhouseCoopers from December 2013 to March 2017 and the assistant
vice president in the investment banking division of Zhongtai International Capital Limited from
March 2017 to December 2017. He is currently the vice president in the investment banking
division of GF Capital (Hong Kong) Limited. During his employment with Zhongtai International
Capital Limited and GF Capital (Hong Kong) Limited, Mr. Wong executed a wide variety of
corporate finance transactions, including initial public offerings, mergers and acquisitions and
compliance advisory.
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Mr. Ho Cheung Kong(何長江)(‘‘Mr. Ho’’), aged 43, was appointed as our independent
non-executive Director on 11 December 2018. Mr. Ho is the chairman of the Audit Committee
and a member of the Remuneration Committee.
Mr. Ho became a member of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants in
May 2003 and obtained a Bachelor’s degree of Commerce in Accounting in Hong Kong Shue Yan
University in November 2008. Mr. Ho subsequently became a practicing member of the Hong
Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants in May 2009. He also became a fellow member
and certified tax advisor of the Taxation Institute of Hong Kong in July 2010.
Mr. Ho has over 18 years of experience in the accounting and audit industry. In particular,
he has experience in auditing several listed companies in Hong Kong. From August 2000 to
September 2009, Mr. Ho was a manager of FTW & Partners CPA Ltd. Mr. Ho was subsequently
promoted in October 2009 and became a Principal and Director of FTW & Partners CPA Ltd up
to present.
Save as disclosed above, each of our Directors (i) did not hold other position in our
Company or other members of our Group as at the Latest Practicable Date; (ii) had no other
relationship with any Directors, senior management or Substantial Shareholders of our Company
as at the Latest Practicable Date; and (iii) did not hold any other directorships in public listed
companies in the three years prior to the Latest Practicable Date. As at the Latest Practicable
Date, save as disclosed in the section headed ‘‘Substantial Shareholders’’ and in the section
headed ‘‘Further information about Directors, management and staff’’ in Appendix IV to this
prospectus, each of our Directors did not have any interest in the Shares within the meaning of
Part XV of the SFO.
None of our Directors have any interests in any business apart from the business of our
Group which competes or is likely to compete, either directly or indirectly, with business of our
Group. Please refer to Appendix IV to this prospectus for further information about our Directors,
including details of the interest of our Directors in the Shares and underlying shares of our
Company (within the meaning of Part XV of the SFO) and particular of the service contract and
remuneration.
Save as disclosed in this paragraph headed ‘‘Directors’’ and the section headed ‘‘Further
information about Directors, management and staff’’ in Appendix IV to this prospectus, each of
our Directors has confirmed that there are no other matters relating to his or her appointment as a
Director that need to be brought to the attention of the Shareholders and there is no information
which is required to be disclosed pursuant to Rule 17.50(2) of the GEM Listing Rules.
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SENIOR MANAGEMENT
Mr. Law Sung Fai( 羅崇輝), aged 45, is our chief operating officer and is responsible for
overseeing the daily operation of our Group. Mr. S.F. Law has joined our Group since July 2006.
Mr. S. F. Law has over 19 years’ experience in the business of sale and transportation of
diesel oil. Prior to joining our Group from May 1999 to May 2006, Mr. S. F. Law was the
manager of Centre Transportation Co., a company principally engaging in the business of
transportation of diesel oil, and was responsible for managing, repairing and maintaining its fleet
of tank wagons and its business operations.
Ms. Mo Yan Ting(毛茵婷)(‘‘Ms. Mo’’), aged 50, is our chief financial officer and is
responsible for the general financial management of our Group. Ms. Mo has joined our Group
since October 2017.
Ms. Mo has over 21 years of experience in the accounting industry, especially with presence
in Australia. From May 1997 to February 2003, she worked in Westpac Bank New Zealand in
Auckland and her last position was an accountant assistant. From April 2003 to June 2005, she
was an accountant at Longway Industrial & Development Pty Ltd in Sydney. She then worked as
an accountant in Western Union Financial Services (Australia) Pty Ltd in Sydney from June 2005
to June 2007. Later, she moved her accounting practice back to Hong Kong. From August 2007
to March 2013, she was an accountant manager at Greatsino International (HK) Ltd. From April
2013 to August 2017, she was an accountant manager at O’Laughlin Corporation Ltd in Hong
Kong.
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COMPANY SECRETARY
Mr. Leung Cheuk Wai( 梁倬瑋)(‘‘Mr. Leung’’), aged 35, was appointed as the company
secretary of our Group on 24 November 2017.
Prior to his appointment with our Group, Mr. Leung has accumulated over 10 years of
experience in the accounting, audit, tax and company secretary fields. In June 2007, he joined
FTW & Partners CPA Limited, an audit firm based in Hong Kong, as an accountant trainee. In
August 2008, Mr. Leung served in Pearson Fearn & Co., an audit firm based in Hong Kong, as
their senior accountant. In August 2013, Mr. Leung joined AE Majoris CPA & Co, an audit firm
based in Hong Kong, as their audit principal and was promoted to audit partner in March 2016
and AE Majoris Advisory Limited, a firm principally engaged in provision of corporate advisory
services, and his last position was senior manager. In July 2017, Mr. Leung joined Alchemist
Corporate Advisory Limited, a company engaged in provision of corporate advisory services, and
was appointed as the executive director.
Mr. Leung obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration in Accounting from the
Open University of Hong Kong in December 2007 and has been a member of the Hong Kong
Institute of Certified Public Accountants since May 2012.
Our Company will comply with the requirements under the Corporate Governance Code in
Appendix 15 to the GEM Listing Rules.
Our Directors will review our corporate governance policies and compliance with the
Corporate Governance Code each financial year and comply with the ‘‘comply or explain’’
principle in our corporate governance report which will be included in our annual reports upon
the Listing.
Our Directors have a balanced mix of experiences and industry background, including but
not limited to experiences in diesel, financial, legal and IT industries. The three independent non-
executive Directors who have different industry backgrounds, represent more than one third of our
Board members.
We have adopted a board diversity policy which sets out the approach to achieve and
maintain an appropriate balance of diversity perspectives of our Board that are relevant to our
business growth. Pursuant to our board diversity policy, selection of Board candidates will be
based on a range of diversity perspectives, including but not limited to gender, age, cultural and
educational background, professional qualifications, skills, knowledge, and industry experience.
The ultimate decision will be based on merit and contribution that the selected candidates will
bring to our Board.
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Our Nomination Committee is responsible for ensuring the diversity of our Board. After the
Listing, our Nomination Committee will review the board diversity policy from time to time to
ensure its continued effectiveness and we will disclose the implementation of the board diversity
policy in our corporate governance report on an annual basis.
BOARD COMMITTEES
Audit Committee
Our Group established an Audit Committee on 11 December 2018 with written terms of
reference in compliance with Rule 5.28 of the GEM Listing Rules and paragraph C.3 of the
Corporate Governance Code and Corporate Governance Report as set out in Appendix 15 of the
GEM Listing Rules. The Audit Committee consists of all three of our independent non-executive
Directors, and Mr. Ho Cheung Kong is the Chairman of the Audit Committee.
The primary duties of the Audit Committee are to assist our Board in providing an
independent view of the effectiveness of our Group’s financial reporting process, internal control
and risk management system, to oversee the audit process and to perform other duties and
responsibilities as assigned by our Board.
Remuneration Committee
Our Group established a Remuneration Committee on 11 December 2018 with written terms
of reference in compliance with Rule 5.34 of the GEM Listing Rules and paragraph B.1 of the
Corporate Governance Code and Corporate Governance Report as set out in Appendix 15 of the
GEM Listing Rules. The Remuneration Committee consists of two independent non-executive
Directors (namely Mr. Fenn David and Mr. Ho Cheung Kong) and one executive Director, namely
Mr. Yik Law. Mr. Fenn David is the Chairman of the Remuneration Committee.
The primary duties of the Remuneration Committee include (but without limitation): (i)
making recommendations to our Directors on the policy and structure for all remuneration of
Directors and senior management and on the establishment of a formal and transparent procedure
for developing policies on such remuneration; (ii) determining the terms of the specific
remuneration package of our Directors and senior management; and (iii) reviewing and approving
performance-based remuneration by reference to corporate goals and objectives resolved by our
Directors from time to time.
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Nomination Committee
Our Group also established a Nomination Committee on 11 December 2018 with written
terms of reference in compliance with paragraph A.5 of the Corporate Governance Code and
Corporate Governance Report as set out in Appendix 15 of the GEM Listing Rules. The
Nomination Committee consists of two independent non-executive Directors (namely Mr. Wong
Ka Chun Matthew and Mr. Fenn David) and one executive Director (namely Mr. Yik Law). Mr.
Yik Law is the Chairman of the Nomination Committee.
COMPLIANCE ADVISER
In compliance with Rule 6A.19 of the GEM Listing Rules, we have appointed Kingsway
Capital Limited as our compliance adviser to provide advisory services to our Company.
We have entered into a compliance adviser’s agreement with the compliance adviser, the
material terms of which we expect to be as follows:
(a) we have appointed the compliance adviser for the purpose of Rule 6A.19 of the GEM
Listing Rules for a period commencing on the date of Listing and ending on the date
on which we comply with Rule 18.03 of the GEM Listing Rules in respect of
publication of our financial results for the second full financial year after the Listing
Date, unless terminated earlier in accordance with the terms of the compliance
adviser’s agreement;
(b) the compliance adviser shall provide us with such advisory services as are required to
be provided by a compliance adviser pursuant to Chapter 6A of the GEM Listing
Rules and advise us in the following circumstances:
(iii) where our Company proposes to use the proceeds of the Share Offer in a manner
different from that detailed in the section headed ‘‘Future Plans and Use of
Proceeds’’ of this prospectus or where its business activities, developments or
results deviate from any forecast, estimate, or other information in this
prospectus;
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(iv) where the Stock Exchange makes an inquiry with us regarding unusual
movements in the price or trading volume of the Shares pursuant to Rule 17.11
of the GEM Listing Rules; and
(c) we may terminate the appointment of the compliance adviser by giving not less than
14 days’ written notice if the compliance adviser’s work is of an unacceptable standard
or if there is a material dispute (which cannot be resolved within 30 days) over fees
payable to the compliance adviser or if the compliance adviser committed a material
breach of the agreement. The compliance adviser will have the right to terminate its
appointment by (i) giving not less than 14 days’ written notice to us or (ii) if we
commit a material breach of the agreement and fail to rectify such material breach 14
days upon receiving an rectification notice from the compliance advisor or (iii) if we
continuously ignore, neglect or fail to follow any reasonable advice or opinion of the
compliance advisor or the GEM Listing Rules and other applicable laws.
Our executive Directors are also employees of our Company and receive, in their capacity as
employees of our Company, compensation in the form of salaries and other allowances and
benefits in kind. Our Company reimburses our Directors for expenses which are necessarily and
reasonably incurred for providing services to our Company or executing their functions in relation
to the operations of our Company.
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During the Track Record Period, no remuneration was paid by our Group to, or receivable
by, our Directors or the five highest paid individuals as an inducement to join or upon joining our
Group. No compensation was paid by our Group to, or receivable by, our Directors, past
Directors or the five highest paid individuals for each of the Track Record Period for the loss of
any office in connection with the management of the affairs of any subsidiary of our Group. Our
Directors estimate that under the current proposed arrangement, the aggregate basic annual
remuneration (excluding payment pursuant to any discretionary benefits or bonus or other fringe
benefits) payable by our Group to our Directors will be approximately HK$983,000 for the year
ending 31 March 2019.
None of our Directors had waived or agreed to waive any remuneration during the Track
Record Period. Save as disclosed in this paragraph headed ‘‘Compensation of Directors and
Senior Management’’, no other payments have been paid, or are payable, by our Company or any
of our subsidiaries to our Directors and the five highest paid individuals during the Track Record
Period.
Our Company has conditionally adopted the Share Option Scheme. Our Directors consider
the purpose of the Share Option Scheme is to reward the participants defined under the Share
Option Scheme for their past contribution to the success of our Group and to provide incentive to
them to further contribute to our Group. The principal terms of the Share Option Scheme are
summarised under the section headed ‘‘Share Option Scheme’’ in Appendix IV to this prospectus.
Our Group participates in the mandatory provident fund scheme for our employees
prescribed by the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Ordinance, Chapter 485 of the Laws of
Hong Kong, in Hong Kong. Our Group has paid the relevant contributions in accordance with the
aforesaid laws and regulations throughout the Track Record Period and up to the Latest
Practicable Date. Save as the aforesaid, we have not participated in any other pension schemes.
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CONTINUING CONNECTED TRANSACTION
The following transaction is made in the ordinary and usual course of our business and on
normal commercial terms. Our Directors currently expect that, pursuant to Chapter 20 of the GEM
Listing Rules, as the highest applicable percentage ratio is more than 5% and the annual
consideration is more than HK$10,000,000. Accordingly, the following transaction is subject to
announcement, independent shareholders’ approval, circular, annual review and reporting
requirements under Chapter 20 of the GEM Listing Rules.
Connected person
Wing Fung is a logistics company and is a sole proprietorship carried on by Ms. Law So
Lin, the aunt of Mr. Yik Law, our Controlling Shareholder and an executive Director. Under
HKAS 24, Related Party Disclosures , Ms. Law So Lin is not a person nor a close family of a
person who is member of the key management personnel, controlling party or a member who has
significant influence over our Group. Therefore, Wing Fung (which is a sole proprietorship
carried on by Ms. Law So Lin) is not a related party and its transactions do not constitute related
party transactions. However, since Mr. Yik Law will become a connected person upon Listing,
the supply of diesel oil and diesel exhaust fluid to Wing Fung by Wing Ko will constitute
continuing connected transactions under Chapter 20 of the GEM Listing Rules upon Listing.
Background
During the Track Record Period, our Group had supplied diesel oil and diesel exhaust fluid
to Wing Fung and it is expected that such arrangement will continue after Listing.
On 11 December 2018, Wing Ko, our wholly-owned subsidiary, and Wing Fung entered into
a framework agreement in respect of the supply and purchase of diesel oil and diesel exhaust fluid
(the ‘‘Supply Framework Agreement’’), pursuant to which our Company agreed to supply diesel
oil and diesel exhaust fluid to Wing Fung for a term commencing from the Listing Date to 31
March 2021.
Principal terms
It was specified under the Supply Framework Agreement that Wing Ko will provide diesel
oil and diesel exhaust fluid to Wing Fung during the term of the said agreement on normal
commercial terms, or on terms no less favourable than those offered by our Group to other
Independent Third Parties. The purchase price, the quantity and specifications of the diesel oil
and diesel exhaust fluid concerned, the time and place of delivery and other relevant matters will
be negotiated by the parties in good faith on a case-to-case basis, with reference to various
factors, including the then prevailing market prices of diesel oil and diesel exhaust fluid, the place
of delivery and the quantity. The purchase price, the quantity and specifications, the time and
place of delivery and other relevant matters and the other payment terms for diesel oil and diesel
exhaust fluid will be set out in the relevant purchase orders to be placed under the Supply
Framework Agreement. We are not required to sell a minimum amount of diesel oil and diesel
exhaust fluid during the term of the Supply Framework Agreement.
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CONTINUING CONNECTED TRANSACTION
We provide diesel oil and diesel exhaust fluid in the ordinary and usual course of our
business to our customers, which include Wing Fung, our connected person. Wing Fung has been
purchasing diesel oil and diesel exhaust fluid from our Group during the Track Record Period.
We expect that we will continue to provide diesel oil and diesel exhaust fluid to Wing Fung upon
Listing.
Historical Figures
The historical transaction amounts of diesel oil and diesel exhaust fluid provided by our
Group to Wing Fung for the three years ended 31 March 2018 and for the four months ended 31
July 2018 amounted to approximately HK$8.8 million, HK$10.8 million, HK$12.2 million and
HK$4.1 million, respectively, representing approximately 4.5%, 2.8%, 2.7%, and 2.5% of our
Group’s total revenue for the corresponding periods, respectively.
Pricing policy
The sale price of our diesel oil and diesels exhaust fluid will be negotiated on a case-by-
case basis, and in particular taking into account our pricing policy, which will be determined and
reviewed by our Board from time to time. In accordance with our current pricing policy, our sale
price is calculated based on a cost-plus approach with a mark-up margin. We determine the mark-
up based on prevailing market oil price (such as quotation of the selling price set by the Oil
Majors), length of credit period offered to Wing Fung, and calculate our sale price in order to
maintain a reasonable profit margin. During the Track Record Period, the range of mark-up
amounts in respect of the transactions between our Group and Wing Fung was approximately
HK$8 cents to HK$24 cents based on the diesel oil price per litre. We will also make reference to
the mark-up margin we provided to our other customers, who are Independent Third Parties, for
similar products on similar terms, to ensure that the price and terms that our Group offered to
Wing Fung are no less favourable than those offered to independent customers. Our Directors
consider that the price and terms offered by us to Wing Fung are fair and reasonable and no less
favourable than those provided to other independent third parties. For further details of our
pricing policy, please refer to the section headed ‘‘Business – Sales and marketing – Pricing
policy’’ of this prospectus.
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Internal control
Our Group have adopted the following internal control measures for reviewing our pricing
policy:
• the sale price is calculated based on a cost-plus approach with a mark-up margin which
is charged to all customers, including both related parties and independent third
parties. The mark-up margin charged to all customers is based on prevailing market oil
price, purchased cost of diesel oil, quantity of diesel oil, delivery location and length
of credit period. The mark-up margin is reviewed by Chief Financial Officer monthly
and approved by Chief Executive Officer since October 2017. The daily sale price is
determined according to the approved mark-up margin and properly recorded in the
sales order by sales department. The sales order is then submitted to sales manager for
approval;
• a review and the confirmations that the individual transactions with the connected
person are indeed conducted in accordance with the terms of the agreement, on normal
commercial terms (or terms more favourable than terms available to independent
parties), and in accordance with the pricing policy of our Company are performed by
our independent non-executive Directors and auditor annually.
Accordingly, our Directors consider that the internal control system of our Group is
effective to ensure that the transactions contemplated under the Supply Framework Agreement
have been and will be conducted on normal commercial terms.
Proposed annual caps for future transactions and basis of annual caps
The proposed annual caps for the three financial years ending 31 March 2019, 2020 and
2021 under the Supply Framework Agreement is HK$13 million per year. Such proposed annual
caps are mainly determined with reference to factors such as (i) historical transaction amount
between our Group and Wing Fung; and (ii) the expected demand from Wing Fung for our diesel
oil and diesel exhaust fluid.
As the highest applicable percentage ratio as defined in Rule 19.07 of the GEM Listing
Rules calculated with reference to the Supply Framework Agreement on an annual basis is more
than 5% and the annual consideration is more than HK$10,000,000, pursuant to Rules 20.33,
20.34, 20.44 and 20.47 of the GEM Listing Rules, the transactions contemplated under the Supply
Framework Agreement entered into between Wing Fung and Wing Ko are subject to
announcement, independent shareholders’ approval, circular, annual review and reporting
requirements under Chapter 20 of the GEM Listing Rules.
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As the applicable percentage ratios (other than the profits ratio), where applicable,
calculated by reference to Rule 19.07 of the GEM Listing Rules, for the Supply Framework
Agreement annual caps are less than 25% but the total consideration is more than
HK$10,000,000, the transactions with Wing Fung under the Supply Framework Agreement
entered into by Wing Ko are subject to announcement, independent shareholders’ approval,
circular, annual review and reporting requirements under Chapter 20 of the GEM Listing Rules.
Given their recurring nature and the fact that the Supply Framework Agreement was entered into
prior to the Listing Date, our Directors consider that compliance with the announcement, circular
and shareholders’ approval requirements would be burdensome and would add unnecessary
administrative costs to our Company. Accordingly, our Company has applied for, and the Stock
Exchange has granted to our Company, a waiver from strict compliance with the announcement,
circular and shareholders’ approval requirements of Chapter 20 of the GEM Listing Rules for the
transactions with Wing Fung under the Supply Framework Agreement entered into by Wing Ko.
Other than those rules in which a waiver has been granted by the Stock Exchange, our Company
will comply with all other relevant requirement under Chapter 20 of the GEM Listing Rules.
Our Directors (including our independent non-executive Directors) are of the view that (i)
the Supply Framework Agreement has been entered into in the ordinary and usual course of
business of our Group, is conducted on an arm’s length basis and on normal commercial terms
and the terms of the Supply Framework Agreement are fair and reasonable and are in the interests
of our Company and our Shareholders as a whole; and (ii) the annual caps under the Supply
Framework Agreement are fair and reasonable and are in the interest of our Company and our
Shareholders as a whole.
The Sole Sponsor has reviewed the relevant information and historical figures prepared and
provided by our Company relating to the non-exempt continuing connected transactions described
above, has conducted due diligence by discussing these transactions with our Company, and has
obtained various representations and confirmation from our Company and our Directors. Based on
the Sole Sponsor’s due diligence, the Sole Sponsor is of the view that: (i) the non-exempt
continuing connected transaction described above has been entered into in the ordinary and usual
course of business of our Company, are on normal commercial terms, fair and reasonable and in
the interests of our Company and our Shareholders as a whole; and (ii) the proposed aggregate
annual caps of such non-exempt continuing connected transactions mentioned above are fair and
reasonable and in the interests of our Company and our Shareholders as a whole.
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SUBSTANTIAL SHAREHOLDERS
SUBSTANTIAL SHAREHOLDERS
Immediately following completion of the Share Offer and the Capitalisation Issue (without
taking into account of the Shares which may be allotted and issued pursuant to the exercise of the
Offer Size Adjustment Option or options that may be granted under the Share Option Scheme),
based on the information available on the Latest Practicable Date, the following persons/entities
will have an interest or a short position in the Shares or underlying Shares which would be
required to be disclosed to our Company under the provisions of Divisions 2 and 3 of Part XV of
the SFO, or, directly or indirectly, be interested in 10% or more of the nominal value of any class
of share capital carrying rights to vote in all circumstances at general meetings of any member of
our Group:
Number of Percentage of
Shares held shareholding
Capacity/ after the Share after the
Name Nature of interest Offer Share Offer
(Note 1)
Notes:
1. The Letter ‘‘L’’ denotes the person’s long position in the relevant Shares.
2. The entire issued share capital of Fully Fort is 100% legally and beneficially owned by Mr. Yik Law.
Accordingly, Mr. Yik Law is deemed to be interested in the 300,000,000 Shares held by Fully Fort by virtue
of the SFO.
Save as disclosed above, our Directors are not aware of any person who will, immediately
following the Share Offer and the Capitalisation Issue (without taking into account the Shares
which may be allotted and issued pursuant to the exercise of the Offer Size Adjustment Option or
options that may be granted under the Share Option Scheme), have an interest or short position in
the Shares or underlying Shares which would be required to be disclosed to our Company under
the provisions of Divisions 2 and 3 of Part XV of the SFO, or, directly or indirectly, be interested
in 10% or more of the nominal value of any class of share capital carrying rights to vote in all
circumstances at general meetings of any member of our Group.
UNDERTAKINGS
Each of our Controlling Shareholders has given certain undertakings in respect of the Shares
held by them to our Company, the Sole Sponsor, the Joint Bookrunners, the Joint Lead Managers
(for themselves and on behalf of the Underwriters) and the Stock Exchange, details of which are
set out under the sub-paragraphs headed ‘‘Undertakings given to the Stock Exchange pursuant to
the GEM Listing Rules’’ and ‘‘Undertakings given to the Public Offer Underwriters’’ in the
section headed ‘‘Underwriting – Underwriting arrangements and expenses’’ below. Our
Controlling Shareholders have also given undertakings in respect of the Shares to our Company
and the Stock Exchange as required by Rules 13.16A(1) and 13.19 of the GEM Listing Rules.
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SHARE CAPITAL
SHARE CAPITAL
The tables as shown below assume the Share Offer and the Capitalisation Issue has become
unconditional and the issue of Shares pursuant thereto is made as described herein. It does not
take into account any Shares which may be allotted and issued upon the exercise of the Offer Size
Adjustment Option or options that may be granted under the Share Option Scheme.
The authorised and issued share capital of our Company before and following the
completion of the Capitalisation Issue and Share Offer is as follows:
ASSUMPTIONS
The above table assumes that the Share Offer becomes unconditional and the issue of Shares
pursuant to the Share Offer and the Capitalisation Issue are made. It takes no account of any
Shares which may be allotted and issued pursuant to the exercise of the Offer Size Adjustment
Option or options which may be granted under the Share Option Scheme or any Shares which
may be issued or repurchased by us pursuant to the general mandates granted to our Directors to
issue or repurchase Shares as described below.
Pursuant to Rule 11.23(7) of the GEM Listing Rules, at the time of the Listing and at all
times thereafter, our Company must maintain the ‘‘minimum prescribed percentage’’ of 25% of
the issued share capital of our Company in the hands of the public (as defined in the GEM
Listing Rules).
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SHARE CAPITAL
RANKING
The Offer Shares will be ordinary shares in the share capital of our Company and will rank
pari passu in all respects with all Shares in issue or to be issued as mentioned in this prospectus
and, in particular, will rank in full for all dividends or other distributions declared, made or paid
on our Shares in respect of a record date which falls after the date of this prospectus save for the
entitlement under the Capitalisation Issue.
There are certain circumstances where annual general meetings or extraordinary general
meetings of our Company are required under our Articles and the GEM Listing Rules. A general
summary of such circumstances are set out below:
• an annual general meeting of our Company must be held in each year, other than the
year of adoption of the Articles (within a period of not more than fifteen (15) months
after the holding of the last preceding annual general meeting or a period of eighteen
(18) months from the date of adoption of the Articles, unless a longer period would
not infringe the rules of any Designated Stock Exchange (as defined in the Articles)) at
such time and place as may be determined by our Board.
• our Board may, at its discretion, call extraordinary general meetings. However, any
one or more members holding at the date of deposit of the requisition not less than
one-tenth of the paid up capital of our Company carrying the right of voting at general
meetings of our Company (the ‘‘requisitionist’’) shall have the right, by written
requisition to our Board or the secretary of our Company, to require an extraordinary
general meeting to be called by our Board for the transaction of any business specified
in such requisition; and such meeting shall be held within two (2) months after the
deposit of such requisition. If within twenty one (21) days of such deposit our Board
fails to proceed to convene such meeting the requisitionist(s) himself/herself/itself/
themselves may do so in the same manner, and all reasonable expenses incurred by the
requisitionist(s) as a result of the failure of our Board shall be reimbursed to the
requisitionist(s) by our Company.
Other than the above circumstances, certain corporate actions may require the approval of
members, which would be obtained at a general meeting. For details, please refer to the section
headed ‘‘Summary of the constitution of the Company and Cayman Islands company law’’ in
Appendix III to this prospectus.
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SHARE CAPITAL
Our Company has conditionally adopted the Share Option Scheme. The principal terms of
the Share Option Scheme are summarised in the paragraph headed ‘‘Share option scheme’’ in
Appendix IV to this prospectus.
Conditional on the conditions as stated in the section headed ‘‘Structure and conditions of
the Share Offer – Conditions of the Share Offer’’ below being fulfilled, our Directors have been
granted a general unconditional mandate to allot, issue and deal with Shares and to make or grant
offers, agreements or options which might require such Shares to be allotted and issued or dealt
with subject to the requirement that the number of Shares so allotted and issued or agreed
conditionally or unconditionally to be allotted and issued (otherwise than pursuant to a rights
issue, or scrip dividend scheme or similar arrangements, or a specific authority granted by the
Shareholders) shall not exceed:
(a) 20% of the aggregate number of Shares in issue immediately following the completion
of the Share Offer and the Capitalisation Issue (not including Shares which may be
allotted and issued pursuant to the Offer Size Adjustment Option and upon the exercise
of options to be granted under the Share Option Scheme); and
(b) the aggregate number of Shares which may be repurchased pursuant to the authority
granted to our Directors as referred to in the paragraph headed ‘‘General mandate to
repurchase shares’’ below.
This mandate does not cover Shares to be allotted, issued, or dealt with under a rights issue
or upon the exercise of any options which may be granted under the Share Option Scheme. This
general mandate to issue Shares will remain in effect until:
(b) the expiration of the period within which our Company’s next annual general meeting
is required to be held by any applicable laws of the Cayman Islands or the Articles; or
For further details of this general mandate, please refer to the section headed ‘‘Appendix IV
– Further information about our Company and its subsidiaries – 3. Resolutions in writing of the
sole Shareholder passed on 11 December 2018’’.
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SHARE CAPITAL
Subject to the conditions set forth in the section headed ‘‘Structure and conditions of the
Share Offer’’ of this prospectus being fulfilled, our Directors have been granted a general mandate
to exercise all the powers of our Company to repurchase Shares with a total nominal value of not
more than up to 10% of the aggregate number of Shares in issue immediately following
completion of the Share Offer and the Capitalisation Issue (excluding Shares which may be
allotted and issued pursuant to the Offer Size Adjustment Option and upon the exercise of any
options which may be granted under the Share Option Scheme).
This general mandate only relates to repurchases made on the Stock Exchange or on any
other stock exchange on which the Shares are listed (and which is recognised by the SFC and the
Stock Exchange for this purpose), and which are in accordance with the GEM Listing Rules and
all applicable laws. A summary of the relevant requirements in the GEM Listing Rules is set out
in the section headed ‘‘Statutory and general information – Further information about our
Company and its subsidiaries – 3. Resolutions in writing of the sole Shareholder passed on 11
December 2018’’ in Appendix IV to this prospectus.
(ii) the expiration of the period within which our Company is required by the Articles or
any applicable laws of the Cayman Islands to hold its next annual general meeting; or
For further details of the Repurchase Mandate, please see the section headed ‘‘Statutory and
general information – Further information about our Company and its subsidiaries – 3.
Resolutions in writing of the sole Shareholder passed on 11 December 2018’’ in Appendix IV to
this prospectus.
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION
You should read the following discussion and analysis in conjunction with the
accountants’ report of our Group for the three years ended 31 March 2018 and for the four
months ended 31 July 2018, including notes thereto, as set forth in Appendix I to this
prospectus, all of which have been prepared in accordance with Hong Kong Financial
Reporting Standards (‘‘HKFRSs’’). Potential investors should read the whole of the
accountants’ report set out in Appendix I to this prospectus and not rely merely on the
information contained in this section.
Unless the context otherwise requires, financial information described in this section is
described on a combined basis.
OVERVIEW
We are an established provider of diesel oil in Hong Kong. Our sale services include
sourcing diesel oil through oil trading companies, dispatching our fleet of diesel tank wagons to
collect diesel oil from oil depots designated by our suppliers, and eventually delivering diesel oil
to destinations designated by our customers. In addition to our sale services as described above,
in September 2018, we also started to provide ancillary transportation service to an Oil Major
whereby we help the Oil Major transport the diesel oil to its customers. This does not involve any
purchase of diesel oil from the Oil Major. We provide services in Kowloon and the New
Territories as at the Latest Practicable Date.
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BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Immediately prior to and after the Reorganisation, our Company and its subsidiaries now
comprising the Group are ultimately controlled by, in the opinion of the directors of our
Company, Mr. Yik Law. The Group’s business is mainly conducted through Wing Ko. Our
Company is an investment holding company and has not involved in any other significant
activities prior to the Reorganisation. Because the Reorganisation did not result in any change in
the management and the ultimate control of the Group’s business, it is considered as a business
combination under common control. The Group’s historical financial information for the Track
Record Period as included in this report is prepared using the carrying values of the entities
involved in the Reorganisation for all periods presented on a basis in accordance with the
principles of merger accounting as set out in Hong Kong Accounting Guideline 5 ‘‘Merger
accounting for common control combinations’’ issued by the HKICPA. As further explained in the
paragraph headed ‘‘Basis of combinations’’ in Note 3 to the Accountants’ Report, the historical
financial information presents the combined financial information of the entities now comprising
the Group as if the current group structure had always been in existence and the Group is
regarded as a continuing entity.
The historical financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Hong Kong
Financial Reporting Standards. It should be noted that accounting estimates and assumptions are
used in the preparation of the financial information of our Company and its subsidiaries.
Although these estimates are based on our management’s best knowledge and judgment of current
events and actions, actual results may ultimately differ from those estimates and assumptions. The
areas involving a higher degree of judgment or complexity, or areas where assumptions and
estimates are significant to the financial information are disclosed in Note 3 to the Accountants’
Report.
We are dependent on our five largest suppliers (in terms of total purchases), for the supply
of diesel oil. Any shortage or delay in the supply of diesel oil from them may materially and/
or adversely affect our business and results of operations if we cannot secure alternative
sources of supply immediately
For the three years ended 31 March 2018 and the four months ended 31 July 2018, the
amount of purchases from our five largest suppliers accounted for approximately 100.0%, 98.6%,
99.9% and 100.0% respectively of our total purchases. Accordingly, we are heavily dependent on
the continuous supply of diesel oil from our five largest suppliers. There is no assurance that
there will be no deterioration in our relationship with our five largest suppliers, which may have
an impact on our ability to secure future supply of diesel oil.
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Any shortage of or delay in the supply of diesel oil by our five largest suppliers or any
change in its existing marketing strategies, such as any sudden reduction in supply volume to us,
may affect our ability to fulfil our customers’ demand. We cannot assure you that we are able to
respond to such shortage or delay in supply or new marketing strategies effectively by finding
alternative suppliers within a short period of time and as such, our customers may choose to
source products from alternative suppliers, causing a shortfall in our revenue that could materially
and adversely affect our business and financial results.
A significant portion of our revenue was attributable to the sale of diesel oil and our
profitability may be adversely affected if demand for diesel oil declines for any reason
For the three years ended 31 March 2018 and the four months ended 31 July 2018, sale of
diesel oil remained the largest contributor to our revenue and accounted for approximately 99.8%,
99.9%, 99.9% and 99.9% of our total revenue for the relevant periods, respectively. Accordingly,
we have a concentrated revenue portfolio as a significant portion of our revenue was attributable
to the sale of diesel oil. There can be no assurance that we will be able to secure supply and
demand for diesel oil from our suppliers or from our customers. If the customers’ requirements
change or the demand for diesel oil declines for any reason, the potential loss in revenue would
adversely affect our profitability.
Our cash flows may deteriorate due to net operating cash outflow or potential mismatch in
time between receipt from our customers and payments to our suppliers
As an established diesel oil transport service provider, we source diesel oil from oil trading
companies in Hong Kong and deliver diesel oil to different customers, a majority of which are
logistics companies. We are generally required by our suppliers to settle the full payment of our
purchase orders on the same day of our purchases. We also typically require our customers to
settle the full payment on the same day of delivery. Depending on the credit terms of the
customers, however, we may grant up to 30 days of credit period to our customers, resulting in a
material cash flow mismatch. As such, we would record significant cash outflow in the event that
we accept too many customers’ orders at a particular period of time.
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION
As at 31 March 2016, 2017 and 2018 and 31 July 2018, we recorded trade receivables of
approximately HK$4.4 million, HK$15.5 million, HK$15.1 million and HK$18.0 million
respectively, whereas our trade receivables turnover days increased from 7 days for the year
ended 31 March 2016 to 9 days for the year ended 31 March 2017 and to 13 days for the year
ended 31 March 2018 and maintained at 13 days for the four months ended 31 July 2018. On the
other hand, as at 31 March 2016, 2017 and 2018 and 31 July 2018, the trade payables amounted
to approximately HK$0.5 million, HK$1.1 million, HK$4.7 million and HK$1.7 million
respectively, whereas the respective trade payables accounted for approximately 6.7%, 11.3%,
40.8% and 22.2% of the total current liabilities, respectively. In addition, the trade payables’
turnover days were approximately 1 day, 1 day and 3 days for each of the three years ended 31
March 2018 and 3 days for the four months ended 31 July 2018, respectively.
We rely on cash inflow from our customers to meet our payment obligations to our
suppliers. Our cash inflow depends on prompt settlement by our customers. Nevertheless, even if
our customers settle such payments on time and in full, there is no assurance that we would not
experience any significant cash flow mismatch or cash outflow. Further, there is no assurance that
our cash flow management measures could function properly or at all. If there were any
significant and substantial cash flow mismatch or significant cash outflow, our cash flow position
may be adversely affected and we might have to raise funds by resorting to internal resources
and/or banking facilities in order to meet our payment obligations in full and on time.
The financial statements of our Group were prepared in accordance with all applicable Hong
Kong Financial Reporting Standards, Hong Kong Accounting Standards and Interpretations issued
by the HKICPA, which requires our Group to adopt accounting policies and make estimates and
assumptions that the management believes are appropriate in the circumstances for the purpose of
giving a true and fair view of the results and financial condition of our Group. However, different
policies, estimates and assumptions in critical areas could lead to materially different results. Our
Directors have continually assessed these estimates based on their experience and knowledge of
current business, the expectations based on available information and other reasonable
assumptions, which together form our basis for making judgments about matters that are not
apparent from other sources. Since the use of estimates is an integral component of financial
reporting progress, the actual result could differ from those estimates. Our Directors believe the
following accounting policies involve the most significant judgments and estimates used in the
preparation of the financial statements.
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Our historical combined financial information has been prepared based on our underlying
financial statements, in which HKFRS 9 ‘‘Financial instruments’’ (‘‘HKFRS 9’’) and HKFRS 15
‘‘Revenue from contracts with customers’’ (‘‘HKFRS 15’’) have been adopted and applied
consistently since the beginning of, and throughout, the Track Record Period. We have adopted
HKFRS 9 and HKFRS 15 instead of HKAS 18 ‘‘Revenue’’ (‘‘HKAS 18’’) and HKAS 39
‘‘Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement’’ (‘‘HKAS 39’’) in the preparation of our
underlying financial statements, such that our historical financial information prepared under
HKFRS 9 and HKFRS 15 is comparable on a period-to-period basis.
We have assessed the effects of application of HKFRS 9 and HKFRS 15 on our financial
position and performance. We identified that certain investments in equity instruments being
classified as financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income under HKFRS 9
would be classified as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss in the combined
statements of financial position if HKAS 39 had been applied.
Our Directors consider that the application of HKFRS 9 and HKFRS 15 did not have
significant impact on our financial position and performance compared to the requirements of
HKAS 18 and HKAS 39 during the Track Record Period.
The historical 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
Mr. Yik Law.
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Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and
impairment losses. The cost of an item of property, plant and equipment comprises its purchase
price and any directly attributable costs of bringing the asset to its working condition and location
for its intended use. Repairs and maintenance are charged to profit or loss during the year/period
in which they are incurred.
Depreciation is provided to write off the cost less accumulated impairment losses of
property, plant and equipment over their estimated useful lives as set out below from the date on
which they are available for use and after taking into account their estimated residual values,
using the straight-line method. Where parts of an item of property, plant and equipment have
different useful lives, the cost or valuation of the item is allocated on a reasonable basis and
depreciated separately:
An item of property, plant and equipment is derecognised upon disposal or when no future
economic benefits are expected to arise from the continued use of the asset. Any gain or loss
arising on derecognition of the asset (calculated as the difference between the net disposal
proceeds and the carrying amount of the item) is included in profit or loss in the year/period in
which the item is derecognised.
Revenue recognition
Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable and
represents amounts receivable for goods provided in the normal course of business and net of
sales discount.
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Sale of goods:
Revenue from the sales of goods is recognised when the goods are delivered and titles have
passed, at which time all the following conditions are satisfied:
• the Group has transferred to the buyer the significant risks and rewards of ownership
of the goods;
• the Group retains neither continuing managerial involvement to the degree usually
associated with ownership nor effective control over the goods sold;
• it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to
the Group; and
We recognise revenue on a gross basis as a principal rather than on a net basis as an agent
as we have exposure to the significant risk and rewards associated with the sale of goods. We are
subject to inventory risk for the diesel oil purchased and credit risk for the receivables from
customers. We have absolute discretion in establishing prices with customers and in supplier
selection. All these factors indicate that we act as principal in sale of goods.
We are an established provider of diesel oil in Hong Kong. We source diesel oil through oil
trading companies and we have discretion in supplier selection. When we receive purchase orders
from our customers, we dispatch our fleet of diesel tank wagons to collect diesel oil at the oil
depots designated by our suppliers. Upon the collection of diesel oil, we bear the inventory risk
of the diesel oil and we are liable to settle the diesel cost to our suppliers, neglecting whether or
not our customers would finally purchase the diesel oil collected for them.
The price we charge our customers is determined based on a cost-plus approach with mark-
up at an order-by-order basis. For details of our pricing policy, please refer to the paragraph
headed ‘‘Sales and marketing – Pricing policy’’ in the Business section in this prospectus. This
indicates we have absolute discretion in establishing prices of the diesel oil with customers. After
we deliver the diesel oil to our customers, we bear the credit risk from collecting receivables from
customers.
We perform the assessment based on the above mentioned factors and reach the conclusion
that we act as a principal in the sale of goods.
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The provisioning policy for bad and doubtful debts of the Group is based on the evaluation
by management of the collectability of the trade receivables. A considerable amount of judgement
is required in assessing the ultimate realisation of these receivables, including assessing the
current creditworthiness and the past collection history of each customer. If the financial
conditions of these customers were to deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability to
make payments, additional allowance will be required.
Depreciation
The Group depreciates property, plant and equipment on the straight-line basis over the
respective estimated useful lives as set out above, with the depreciation charge commencing from
the date an item of the property, plant and equipment is available for use. The estimated useful
life reflects estimate of the periods that the Group intends to derive future economic benefits from
the use of the Group’s property, plant and equipment.
The table below set out the combined statements of comprehensive income of our Group for
the Track Record Period extracted from the Accountants’ Report set out in Appendix I to this
prospectus:
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Revenue
Our Group’s revenue is mainly derived from sale of diesel oil, as well as diesel exhaust
fluid, to our customers in Hong Kong during the Track Record Period. Our revenue for sale of
goods is recognised on transfer of risks and rewards of ownership, which generally coincides with
the time when the goods are delivered and title has been passed. The following table sets forth a
breakdown of our revenue by product types during the Track Record Period:
Sales of diesel oil 193,625 99.8 386,824 99.9 442,797 99.9 143,848 99.8 162,693 99.9
Sales of diesel
exhaust fluid 310 0.2 545 0.1 639 0.1 231 0.2 194 0.1
Total 193,935 100.0 387,369 100.0 443,436 100.0 144,079 100.0 162,887 100.0
Our Group’s revenue for the year ended 31 March 2017 increased by approximately 99.7%
or approximately HK$193.5 million as compared to that for the year ended 31 March 2016. Our
Group’s revenue further increased by approximately HK$56.0 million or approximately 14.4% to
approximately HK$443.4 million for the year ended 31 March 2018 from approximately
HK$387.4 million for the year ended 31 March 2017. Our Group’s revenue for the four months
ended 31 July 2018 increased by approximately 13.1% or approximately HK$18.8 million as
compared to that for the four months ended 31 July 2017. The increase in revenue is mainly
contributed from the increased orders of sales of diesel oil and the increased selling price of
diesel oil during the Track Record Period.
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Cost of sales
During the Track Record Period, our cost of sales consists of diesel oil costs, staff costs,
depreciation and other costs. The total costs of sales for the three years ended 31 March 2018 and
for the four months ended 31 July 2017 and 2018 was approximately HK$184.0 million,
HK$368.3 million, HK$421.0 million, HK$137.3 million and HK$155.4 million, respectively.
The increasing trend of our cost of sales during the Track Record Period was in line with the
increase in our revenue during the period.
Diesel oil costs 180,726 98.2 363,435 98.7 415,548 98.7 135,621 98.8 153,670 98.9
Staff costs 1,488 0.8 2,190 0.6 2,951 0.7 909 0.7 945 0.6
Depreciation 796 0.4 1,087 0.3 1,224 0.3 408 0.3 349 0.2
Others (1) 945 0.6 1,555 0.4 1,238 0.3 337 0.2 424 0.3
Total 183,955 100.0 368,267 100.0 420,961 100.0 137,275 100.0 155,388 100.0
(1)
Others mainly represent diesel exhaust fluid costs, licensing fees, repair and maintenance costs and
transportation fees for diesel tank wagons.
Our purchase cost for the diesel oil constituted the largest components of our cost of sales,
amounting approximately HK$180.7 million, HK$363.4 million, HK$415.5 million, HK$135.6
million and HK$153.7 million, representing approximately 98.2%, 98.7%, 98.7%, 98.8% and
98.9% of our total cost of sales for the three years ended 31 March 2018 and for the four months
ended 31 July 2017 and 2018, respectively. The purchase cost for the diesel oil depends on the
domestic purchase price offered by our suppliers, with reference to the price indices such as
European Brent spot crude price.
Our staff costs primarily include the salaries, wages and other benefits provided for our
staffs such as the drivers of all of our diesel tank wagons who involved in the transportation of
the products from the oil deports to our customers. For the three years ended 31 March 2018 and
for the four months ended 31 July 2017 and 2018, the staff costs was recorded approximately
HK$1.5 million, HK$2.2 million, HK$3.0 million, HK$0.9 million and HK$0.9 million,
respectively, representing approximately 0.8%, 0.6%, 0.7%, 0.7% and 0.6% of the total cost of
sales, respectively.
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The following sensitivity analysis illustrates the impact of hypothetical fluctuations in our
Group’s diesel oil costs on our Group’s profit before tax during the Track Record Period assuming
all other factors remain unchanged. The hypothetical fluctuation rate is set out at 5% which is
considered reasonable for the purpose of this sensitivity analysis:
During the three years ended 31 March 2018 and for the four months ended 31 July 2017
and 2018, our gross profit was approximately HK$10.0 million, HK$19.1 million, HK$22.5
million, HK$6.8 million and HK$7.5 million respectively, and our gross profit margin was
approximately 5.1%, 4.9%, 5.1%, 4.7% and 4.6% respectively, which maintained at relatively
stable level throughout the Track Record Period. Our gross profit margin of our products depends
on a number of factors, including but not limited to, delivery locations and credit term of
individual customer.
Other income
The following table sets forth the breakdown of other income during the Track Record
Period:
350 100.0 – – – – – – – –
Other income includes the gain on disposal of diesel tank wagons and government grant.
Government grant represented as the incentive subsidies in relation to replacement of motor
vehicles with lower environmental engines under ex-gratia payment scheme during the Track
Record Period.
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Administrative and other operating expenses mainly include staff costs, travelling expenses
and entertainment, depreciation, rent and rates and other administrative expenses. The following
table sets out the administrative expenses by nature during the Track Record Period:
Staff costs 2,165 47.1 2,071 49.7 2,481 47.5 656 54.1 891 58.4
Travelling expenses and
entertainment 891 19.4 453 10.9 480 9.2 7 0.6 32 2.1
Depreciation 689 15.0 707 17.0 765 14.7 255 21.1 273 17.8
Rent and rates 319 6.9 324 7.8 375 7.2 117 9.7 134 8.8
Other expenses 534 11.6 610 14.6 1,115 21.4 176 14.5 197 12.9
4,598 100.0 4,165 100.0 5,216 100.0 1,211 100.0 1,527 100.0
Staff costs included compensation and benefits provided to our administrative staff and
directors. Travelling expenses were parking fee incurred for parking the Group’s diesel tank
wagons of approximately HK$101,500, HK$108,000 and HK$157,000, respectively, for the three
years ended 31 March 2018 and approximately HK$72,000 and HK$36,000 for the four months
ended 31 July 2017 and 2018, and toll fees for transportation and entertainment represents mainly
costs in relation to the relationship building with existing and potential customers. Depreciation
classified as administrative expenses represented depreciation of plant and machinery, motor
vehicles, furniture and fixtures and office equipment.
Finance costs
Our finance costs represent interest expenses on obligations under hire purchases of motor
vehicles and interest expenses for our Group’s bank loan. The table below set forth the total
finance costs of our Group and amount charged to profit or loss of our Group during the Track
Record Period.
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Income tax
Income tax represents income tax paid or payable by us, at the application tax rates in
accordance with relevant laws and regulations in each tax jurisdiction our Group operates. Our
operation in Hong Kong are subject to statutory profits tax rate of 16.5%.
Our Group’s effective tax rate, calculated as our income tax for the corresponding period
divided by our profit/loss before income tax for the period, was approximately 9.4%, 16.4% and
36.6% for the three years ended 31 March 2018 respectively. The effective tax rates for the year
ended 31 March 2016 was substantially lower than the year ended 31 March 2017 and the year
ended 31 March 2018 and it was mainly due to (i) the utilisation of previously unrecognised tax
losses in the amount of approximately HK$0.6 million and (ii) the recognition of previously
unrecognised deferred tax of approximately HK$0.3 million during the year ended 31 March
2016. The higher effective tax rate for the year ended 31 March 2018 was mainly due to certain
listing expenses incurred not being tax deductible.
The unrecognised tax losses was mainly arose from the losses of approximately HK$0.7
million recorded during the financial year ended 31 March 2015, primarily due to i) additional
costs related to the four newly purchased motor vehicles and diesel tank wagons during the year
ended 31 March 2015; ii) three additional staff for sales team, which increased the wages and
salaries; iii) increased entertainment expenses incurred to enhance relationship with existing
customers and explore new customers prior to the year ended 31 March 2016 and iv) lower gross
profit margin as compared to the two years ended 31 March 2017 as the Group set relatively
lower price and gross profit margin in order to attract more customers prior to the year ended 31
March 2016 and began to focus on maintaining higher gross profit margin customers since then.
The Group also ceased business relationship with those customers with lower gross profit margin
as the ordered volumes were minimal and these customers were located far away from our office.
These lengthened the delivery time and increased the delivery cost, and thus we could not utilise
the wagons efficiently. In addition, according to the Group’s pricing policy, the mark-up
represents fixed dollar amount based on the diesel oil price, and hence the lower the diesel oil
price, the higher impact on the gross profit margin. This is in line with industry expert report that
most of the diesel distributors in Hong Kong enjoy a better profit margin when oil price
maintained at a relatively low level. The drop in diesel oil price is also in line with the historical
spot crude oil price as disclosed in the section ‘‘Industry Overview – Historical spot crude oil
price and forecast on crude oil price’’ of this prospectus.
Our Group recorded increased net profit during the three years ended 31 March 2018 and
the four months ended 31 July 2018 as the Group received more orders from new customers due
to expansion of businesses; increased orders from Hung Wan Company, Customer E and
Customer F; increased selling price due to increased purchase cost of diesel oil and higher gross
profit margin as explained previously and hence, the Group utilised the previously unrecognised
tax losses.
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Our Group’s effective tax rate was approximately 16.5% and 17.6% for the four months
ended 31 July 2017 and 2018 respectively.
Year ended 31 March 2017 compared to the year ended 31 March 2016
Revenue
Cost of sales
Cost of sales increased from approximately HK$184.0 million for the year ended 31 March
2016 to approximately HK$368.3 million for the year ended 31 March 2017, representing an
increase of approximately HK$184.3 million or approximately 100.2%. Such increase was in line
with the increase in our revenue by approximately 99.7% during the same period. The increase
was primarily due to an increase in diesel oil cost resulting from more orders from our customers
to be fulfilled by our Group during the year ended 31 March 2017.
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Our gross profit increased by approximately HK$9.1 million or 91.4% from approximately
HK$10.0 million for the year ended 31 March 2016 to approximately HK$19.1 million for the
year ended 31 March 2017, mainly due to the increase in revenue of approximately HK$193.5
million. The gross profit margin maintained at around 5.0% for the two years ended 31 March
2016 and 2017.
Other income
Other income for the two years ended 31 March 2016 and 2017 amounted to approximately
HK$0.4 million and nil respectively. The decrease in other income was mainly because the Group
received a government grant in relation to the replacement of motor vehicles with lower
environmental engine under ex-gratia payment scheme during the year ended 31 March 2016.
Administrative and other operating expenses for the two years ended 31 March 2016 and
2017 amounted to HK$4.6 million and HK$4.2 million, respectively. The decrease by
approximately HK$0.4 million was mainly due to decrease in travelling expenses and
entertainment during the year ended 31 March 2017.
Finance costs
Our Group’s finance costs maintained at similar level of approximately HK$160,000 and
HK$161,000 for the two years ended 31 March 2016 and 2017, respectively.
Income Tax
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The profit for the year of our Group increased by approximately HK$7.3 million or 143.1%
from approximately HK$5.1 million for the year ended 31 March 2016 to approximately HK$12.4
million for the year ended 31 March 2017. The net profit margin of our Group amounted to
approximately 2.6% and 3.2% for the two years ended 31 March 2016 and 2017. The increase in
profit for the year is mainly due to decrease in administrative and other operating expenses and
increase in revenue during the year ended 31 March 2017.
Year ended 31 March 2018 compared to the year ended 31 March 2017
Revenue
Cost of sales
Cost of sales increased from approximately HK$368.3 million for the year ended 31 March
2017 to approximately HK$421.0 million for the year ended 31 March 2018, representing an
increase of approximately HK$52.7 million. Such increase was in line with the increase in our
revenue by approximately 14.4% during the same period. The increase was primarily due to an
increase in diesel oil cost resulting from increase in purchase cost of diesel oil during the year
ended 31 March 2018.
Our gross profit increased by approximately HK$3.4 million or 17.6% from approximately
HK$19.1 million for the year ended 31 March 2017 to approximately HK$22.5 million for the
year ended 31 March 2018. The gross profit margin maintained at a similar level of approximately
5.0% for the two years ended 31 March 2017 and 2018.
Other income
The Group did not record any other income for the two years ended 31 March 2017 and
2018.
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Administrative and other operating expenses for the two years ended 31 March 2017 and
2018 amounted to approximately HK$4.2 million and HK$5.2 million respectively. The increase
was mainly due to increase in staff costs and depreciation expenses during the year ended 31
March 2018.
Finance costs
Our Group recorded finance costs of approximately HK$161,000 and HK$145,000 for the
two years ended 31 March 2017 and 2018, respectively. The finance costs maintained relatively
stable level for the two years ended 31 March 2017 and 2018.
Income tax
The profit for the year ended 31 March 2018 of our Group was reduced to approximately
HK$4.9 million from approximately HK$12.4 million for the year ended 31 March 2017. The net
profit margin also decreased from approximately 3.2% for the year ended 31 March 2017 to
approximately 1.1% for the year ended 31 March 2018. The lower net profit and net profit margin
was mainly due to the listing expenses of approximately HK$9.4 million incurred during the year
ended 31 March 2018.
Four months ended 31 July 2017 compared to the four months ended 31 July 2018
Revenue
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Cost of sales
Cost of sales increased from approximately HK$137.3 million for the four months ended 31
July 2017 to approximately HK$155.4 million for the four months ended 31 July 2018,
representing an increase of approximately HK$18.1 million or approximately 13.2%. Such
increase was in line with the increase in our revenue by approximately 13.1% during the same
period.
Our gross profit increased by approximately HK$0.7 million, or 10.2% from approximately
HK$6.8 million for the four months ended 31 July 2017 to approximately HK$7.5 million for the
four months ended 31 July 2018, mainly due to the increase in revenue of approximately
HK$18.8 million. The gross profit margin maintained at similar level for the four months ended
31 July 2017 and 2018.
Administrative and other operating expenses for the four months ended 31 July 2017 and
2018 amounted to approximately HK$1.2 million and HK$1.5 million respectively. The increase
was mainly due to increase in staff cost during the four months ended 31 July 2018.
Finance costs
Our Group’s finance costs increased slightly from HK$52,000 for the four months ended 31
July 2017 to HK$80,000 for the four months ended 31 July 2018. The increase was mainly due to
increase in bank loan interest expenses, which is in line with the increase in bank loan balance as
at 31 July 2018.
Income tax
Income tax expenses maintained at similar level of approximately HK$0.9 million and
HK$1.0 million, representing effective tax rates at approximately 16.5% and 17.6% for the four
months ended 31 July 2017 and 2018 respectively.
The profit of our Group decreased slightly from approximately HK$4.6 million for the four
months ended 31 July 2017 to approximately HK$4.5 million for the four months ended 31 July
2018. The net profit margin of our Group amounted to approximately 3.2% and 2.8% for the four
months ended 31 July 2017 and 2018. The decrease was mainly due to the increase of listing
expenses during the four months ended 31 July 2018.
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The following table sets forth the breakdown of out Group’s current assets and liabilities as
at 31 March 2016, 31 March 2017, 31 March 2018, 31 July 2018 and 31 October 2018:
As at As at As at As at As at
31 March 31 March 31 March 31 July 31 October
2016 2017 2018 2018 2018
HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
(unaudited)
Current Assets
Trade receivables 4,432 15,501 15,077 17,986 19,489
Other receivables 364 194 2,986 3,310 4,329
Bank balances and cash 4,049 1,470 3,156 1,242 529
Current Liabilities
Trade payables 460 1,089 4,678 1,738 937
Other payables 368 681 1,278 1,206 1,138
Amount due to a director 4,703 4,383 – – –
Interest-bearing borrowings – – 3,672 2,355 1,354
Obligations under finance leases 1,250 1,651 1,293 1,022 807
Tax payable 103 1,815 531 1,519 2,067
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION
As at 31 March 2016, 2017 and 2018, our current assets amounted to approximately HK$8.8
million, HK$17.2 million and HK$21.2 million, respectively, which mainly consisted of trade
receivables, other receivables and bank balances and cash. Our current liabilities as at 31 March
2016, 2017 and 2018 amounted to approximately HK$6.9 million, HK$9.6 million and HK$11.5
million, respectively, which primarily consisted of trade payables, other payables, amount due to
a director, obligations under finance leases and tax payable.
Our net current assets position improved by approximately HK$5.5 million, from
approximately HK$2.0 million as at 31 March 2016 to approximately HK$7.5 million as at 31
March 2017, which was primarily attributable to the increase in the amount of trade receivables
by approximately HK$11.1 million, partially offset by the increase in trade payables by
approximately HK$0.6 million, the decrease in bank balances and cash by approximately HK$2.5
million and the increase in tax payable by approximately HK$1.7 million.
Our net current assets position further improved by approximately HK$2.2 million, from
approximately HK$7.5 million as at 31 March 2017 to approximately HK$9.7 million as at 31
March 2018, which was primarily attributable to the decrease of the amount due to a director,
which decreased by approximately HK$4.4 million during the year ended 31 March 2018.
The net current assets position increased to approximately HK$14.7 million as at 31 July
2018 from approximately HK$9.7 million as at 31 March 2018. The increase was mainly due to
repayment to trade payables balance.
Our Group’s property, plant and machinery mainly comprised leasehold improvements,
furniture and fixtures, office equipment and motor vehicles. The carrying amount of property,
plant and equipment amounted to approximately HK$5.3 million, HK$5.8 million, HK$3.9
million and HK$3.3 million as at 31 March 2016, 2017, 2018 and as at 31 July 2018,
respectively. Motor vehicles represented approximately 97.7%, 98.1%, 90.0% and 89.0% of the
total property, plant and equipment as at 31 March 2016, 2017, 2018 and as at 31 July 2018,
respectively.
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Our trade and other receivables consist of (i) trade receivables from third parties; (ii)
deposits; and (iii) prepayments mainly related to listing expenses and other receivables.
Set out below is the composition of trade and other receivables as at 31 March 2016, 2017,
2018 and as at 31 July 2018:
As at
As at 31 March 31 July
2016 2017 2018 2018
HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
Trade receivables
As at 31 March 2016, 2017, 2018 and as at 31 July 2018, the balance of our trade
receivables were recorded as approximately HK$4.4 million, HK$15.5 million, HK$15.1 million
and HK$18.0 million, respectively. The amount of trade receivables as at 31 March 2017
increased by approximately HK$11.1 million and maintained at a similar level of approximately
HK$15.1 million as at 31 March 2018 and approximately HK$18.0 million as at 31 July 2018.
The slight increase in trade receivables balance was in line with the 13.1% increase in revenue
during the four months ended 31 July 2018.
As at the Latest Practicable Date, approximately HK$17.9 million or 99.8% of our trade
receivables as at 31 July 2018 were subsequently settled.
The following table is an aging analysis of trade receivables based on the invoice date as at
the dates indicated:
As at
As at 31 March 31 July
2016 2017 2018 2018
HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
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As at 31 March 2016, 2017, 2018 and as at 31 July 2018, approximately 98.5%, 88.7%,
94.9% and 78.2% of the total trade receivables were within the credit period. Receivables that
were neither past due nor impaired related to a number of independent customers that have a good
track record with the Group. The Group has not recognised impairment on these balances as there
has not been a significant change in credit quality and the Directors believe that the receivables
are recoverable. The Group does not hold any collateral over these balances. Based on past
experience, management believes that no impairment allowance is necessary as there has not been
a significant change in credit quality and the balances are still considered fully recoverable.
The following table sets forth our average trade receivables turnover days for the periods
indicated:
For the
four months
ended
For the year ended 31 March 31 July
2016 2017 2018 2018
Days Days Days Days
Note: Our average trade receivables turnover days, calculated as the average trade receivables at the beginning and
end of the year divided by turnover of the relevant year/period and multiplied by the number of days in the
relevant year/period.
Our trade receivables turnover days were 7 days for the year ended 31 March 2016, 9 days
for the year ended 31 March 2017, 13 days for the year ended 31 March 2018 and 13 days for the
four months ended 31 July 2018, which were within our average credit period granted.
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The followings set forth our Group’s trade payables as at the dates indicated:
As at
As at 31 March 31 July
2016 2017 2018 2018
HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
Our trade and other payables balances increased from approximately HK$0.8 million as at
31 March 2016 to approximately HK$1.8 million as at 31 March 2017 and to approximately
HK$6.0 million as at 31 March 2018. The balances reduced to approximately HK$2.9 million as
at 31 July 2018.
Our trade payables increased from approximately HK$0.5 million as of 31 March 2016 to
approximately HK$1.1 million as of 31 March 2017 and further increased to approximately
HK$4.7 million as of 31 March 2018. It was mainly due to the increase in quantity of diesel oil
we purchased from our suppliers in order to cope with the increase in sales orders from our
customers. The increase in accruals were mainly attributable to listing expenses incurred during
the year ended 31 March 2018. The balance reduced to approximately HK$1.1 million as at 31
July 2018, mainly because our Group repaid most of the outstanding balances as at 31 July 2018.
The trade payables are non-interest bearing and the Group is normally granted with credit
terms up to 30 days by our suppliers. As at 31 March 2016, 2017, 2018 and as at 31 July 2018,
the aging analysis of the trade payables based on the invoice date is as follows:
As at
As at 31 March 31 July
2016 2017 2018 2018
HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
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The following table sets forth our average trade payables turnover days for the periods
indicated:
For the
four months
ended
For the year ended 31 March 31 July
2016 2017 2018 2018
Days Days Days Days
Note: Our trade payables turnover days, calculated as the average of trade payables at the beginning of the year/
period and trade payables at the end of the year/period divided by the cost of sales for the same year/period
and multiplied by the number of days in the relevant year/period.
Our turnover days of trade payables (comprising our payables to suppliers) were
approximately 1 day, 1 day and 3 days for the three years ended 31 March 2018 and
approximately 3 days for the four months ended 31 July 2018, respectively, which were generally
in line with the credit term offered to us by our suppliers.
The amount due to a director were approximately HK$4.7 million, HK$4.4 million, nil and
nil as at 31 March 2016, 31 March 2017, 31 March 2018 and 31 July 2018, respectively. The
outstanding amount was non-trade related, unsecured, interest-free, and repayable on demand. The
outstanding amount has been settled in full in February 2018.
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INDEBTEDNESS
The following table sets out the amounts of our indebtedness as at the dates indicated:
As at As at
As at 31 March 31 July 31 October
2016 2017 2018 2018 2018
HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
(unaudited)
Current liabilities
Obligations under finance lease 1,250 1,651 1,293 1,022 807
Interest-bearing borrowings – – 3,672 2,355 1,354
Non-current liabilities
Obligations under finance lease 2,512 2,244 915 699 544
As at 31 October 2018 for the purpose of this indebtedness statement, our Group’s
indebtedness consisted of obligations under finance lease and interest-bearing borrowings of
approximately HK$2.7 million. The decrease in total indebtedness was solely due to the
repayment of finance lease during the Track Record Period.
As at 31 October 2018, the unutilised banking facilities readily available to the Group
amounted to approximately HK$2.0 million.
Our Group leases certain of its motor vehicles and these leases are classified as finance
leases. The future lease payments under the finance leases are due as follows:
As at As at
As at 31 March 31 July 31 October
2016 2017 2018 2018 2018
HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
(unaudited)
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The amount of obligations under finance leases was approximately HK$3.8 million, HK$3.9
million, HK$2.2 million as at 31 March 2016, 31 March 2017 and 31 March 2018 and
approximately HK$1.7 million and HK$1.4 million as at 31 July 2018 and 31 October 2018,
respectively. The annual effective interest rates for the finance leases ranged from 3.35% to
6.80% per annum during the Track Record Period. The Group has leased the motor vehicles under
finance leases and the lease terms are in the range from three to five years.
As at 31 March 2016, 2017, 2018, 31 July 2018 and 31 October 2018, the Group’s
obligations under finance leases were secured by personal guarantee of the Controlling
Shareholder and the lessors’ title to the leased assets with carrying amount of approximately
HK$4.4 million, HK$4.9 million, HK$3.2 million, HK$2.7 million and HK$2.3 million,
respectively. The Directors confirmed that the personal guarantees will be released and replaced
by corporate guarantees to be granted by our Company upon Listing or the amounts due under the
relevant finance leases will be repaid in full before Listing.
Bank borrowings
Our Group had bank borrowings of nil, nil, approximately HK$3.7 million, HK$2.4 million
and approximately HK$1.4 million as at 31 March 2016, 2017, 2018, 31 July 2018 and as at 31
October 2018 respectively, which was used for financing the operation of the Group. The bank
borrowings are denominated in Hong Kong dollars and the effective interest rate was Hong Kong
Interbank Offer Rate plus 3.5% as at 31 March 2018. As at 31 October 2018, our Group’s
banking facilities are secured by personal guarantee provided by Mr. Yik Law, a Controlling
Shareholder. The Directors confirmed that the personal guarantee will be released and replaced by
the corporate guarantee to be granted by our Company upon Listing.
Our Directors confirmed we had not materially defaulted or delayed in payments of trade
and non-trade payables and/or breaches of finance covenants during the Track Record Period and
up to the Latest Practicable Date.
CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
As at the Latest Practicable Date, we were not aware of any pending or potential material
legal proceedings involving our Group, or to our Directors’ knowledge, threatened against us
which could have a material adverse effect on our business or operations.
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CASH FLOWS
The following table summarises selected cash flows data from our combined statements of
cash flows for the Track Record Period:
For the
four months
For the year ended 31 March ended 31 July
2016 2017 2018 2018
HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
Net cash generated from operating activities primarily consisted of profit before income tax
adjusted for non-cash items, such as, depreciation, gain on disposal of property, plant and
equipment, and finance costs. We primarily derive our cash inflows from the receipt of payments
from customers. Our cash used in operations principally comprises purchases of materials and
labour costs.
For the year ended 31 March 2016, our net cash generated from operating activities was
approximately HK$4.6 million, primarily as a result of the combined effects of (i) an operating
profit before movements in working capital of approximately HK$7.1 million; (ii) the increase in
trade and other receivables of approximately HK$1.7 million; and (iii) the decrease in trade and
other payables of approximately HK$0.6 million. This was partially offset by the interest paid of
approximately HK$0.2 million.
For the year ended 31 March 2017, our net cash generated from operating activities was
approximately HK$6.0 million, primarily as a result of the combined effects of (i) approximately
HK$16.7 million operating cash flows before movements in working capital; (ii) the increase in
trade and other receivables of approximately HK$10.8 million; and (iii) the increase in trade and
other payables of approximately HK$0.9 million. This was partially offset by (i) the interest paid
of approximately HK$0.2 million and (ii) income tax paid of approximately HK$0.6 million.
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For the year ended 31 March 2018, our net cash generated from operating activities was
approximately HK$7.3 million, primarily as a result of the combined effects of (i) approximately
HK$9.8 million operating cash flows before movements in working capital; and (ii) the increase
in trade and other payables of approximately HK$4.2 million. This is partially offset by (i) the
increase in other receivables of approximately HK$2.8 million; (ii) the interest paid of
approximately HK$0.1 million; and (iii) the income taxes paid of approximately HK$4.2 million.
For the four months ended 31 July 2018, our net cash used in operating activities was
approximately HK$0.1 million, primarily as a result of the combined effects of (i) approximately
HK$6.2 million operating cash flows before movements in working capital; (ii) decrease in trade
payables and other payables of approximately HK$2.9 million and HK$72,000; (iii) increase in
trade receivables and other receivables of approximately HK$2.9 million and HK$0.3 million; and
(iv) the interest paid of approximately HK$80,000.
For the year ended 31 March 2016, our net cash used in investing activities was
approximately HK$0.4 million. The net cash used was mainly attributable cash outflow for the
purchase of property, plant and equipment of approximately HK$0.4 million. This was partially
offset by the proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment of approximately
HK$75,000.
For the year ended 31 March 2017, our net cash used in investing activities was
approximately HK$0.4 million and it was used for the purchase of property, plant and equipment.
For the year ended 31 March 2018, our net cash used in investing activities was
approximately HK$55,000 and it was used for the purchase of property, plant and equipment of
approximately HK$0.3 million and proceeds of approximately HK$0.3 million from disposal of
property, plant and equipment.
For the four months ended 31 July 2018, our net cash used in investing activities was
approximately HK$4,000 and it was solely used for the purchase of property, plant and
equipment.
For the year ended 31 March 2016, our net cash used in financing activities was
approximately HK$1.3 million, mainly attributable to (i) the repayment from a director of
approximately HK$0.1 million; and (ii) it is offset by the repayment of obligations under finance
leases of approximately HK$1.4 million.
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For the year ended 31 March 2017, our net cash used in financing activities was
approximately HK$8.2 million, mainly attributable to (i) the advance to a director of
approximately HK$6.7 million; and (ii) the repayment of obligations under finance leases of
approximately HK$1.5 million.
For the year ended 31 March 2018, our net cash used in financing activities was
approximately HK$5.6 million, mainly attributable to (i) the advance to a director of
approximately HK$4.4 million; (ii) dividend paid of approximately HK$3.2 million; (iii)
repayment of bank loans of approximately HK$0.3 million; (iv) repayment of obligations under
finance lease of approximately HK$1.7 million and (v) new bank borrowings of approximately
HK$4.0 million.
For the four months ended 31 July 2018, our net cash used in financing activities was
approximately HK$1.8 million and it was used for the repayment of obligations under finance
leases of approximately HK$0.5 million and repayment of bank loans of approximately HK$1.3
million.
As at/For the
four months
As at/For the year ended 31 March ended 31 July
Notes 2016 2017 2018 2018
Notes:
1. Gross profit margin equals gross profit for the year/period divided by revenue for the relevant year/period.
2. Net profit margin equals net profit for the year/period divided by revenue for the relevant year/period.
3. Current ratio is calculated by current assets over current liabilities as at the end of the respective year/period.
4. Gearing ratio is calculated by total debt over total equity as at the end of the respective year/period. Total
debt is defined to include all interest-bearing borrowings and obligations under finance leases.
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5. Net debt to equity is calculated by net debt over total equity as at the end of the respective year/period. Net
debt includes all borrowings net of cash and cash equivalent.
6. Return on equity is calculated by profit for the year/period over total equity as at the end of the respective
year/period.
7. Return on total assets is calculated by profit for the year/period over total assets at the end of the respective
year/period.
8. Interest coverage ratio is calculated by profit for the year/period before interest and tax over interest expense
for the year/period.
Our gross profit margin were approximately 5.1%, 4.9% and 5.1% for the three years ended
31 March 2016, 2017 and 2018, respectively, and approximately 4.6% for the four months ended
31 July 2018. For further information in relation to our gross profit margin, please refer to the
paragraph headed ‘‘Management discussion and analysis’’ in this section.
Our net profit margin was approximately 2.6%, 3.2% and 1.1% for the three years ended 31
March 2016, 2017 and 2018, respectively, and approximately 2.8% for the four months ended 31
July 2018, respectively. The increase was primarily attributable to increase in revenue and
decrease in administrative and other operating expenses for the year ended 31 March 2017. The
decrease of the net profit margin during the year ended 31 March 2018 was mainly because the
listing expenses were incurred during this period. The slight improvement in net profit margin for
the four months ended 31 July 2018 was mainly due to less listing expenses incurred during the
period and the slight decrease in gross profit margin. For further information in relation to our
gross profit margin, please refer to the paragraph headed ‘‘Management discussion and analysis’’
in this section.
Current ratio
The current ratio maintained at a relatively stable level at 1.3 times, 1.8 times and 1.9 times
as at 31 March 2016, 2017 and 2018. The current ratio increased to 2.9 times as at 31 July 2018,
mainly due to repayment of more trade payables during the four months ended 31 July 2018.
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Gearing ratio
The gearing ratio recorded were 0.9 times, 0.4 times and 0.5 times as at 31 March 2016,
2017 and 2018, respectively. The decrease was mainly due to the increase in net profit to
approximately HK$12.4 million for the year ended 31 March 2017 from approximately HK$5.1
million for the year ended 31 March 2016 and hence increased the total equity. The slight
increase in gearing ratio as at 31 March 2018 was due to new bank borrowings of approximately
HK$3.7 million as at 31 March 2018.
The gearing ratio reduced to 0.2 times as at 31 July 2018, mainly due to repayment of bank
loans of approximately HK$1.3 million and repayment of obligations under finance leases of
approximately HK$0.5 million during the four months ended 31 July 2018.
We had a net cash position as at 31 March 2016. Our net debt to equity ratio was 0.2 times
as at 31 March 2017 and 31 March 2018. The net debt to equity ratio maintained at 0.2 times as
at 31 July 2018.
Return on equity
The return on equity ratio maintained at a stable level throughout the Track Record Period
at approximately 117.6%, 116.0%, 39.6% and 26.9% as at 31 March 2016, 2017, 2018 and 31
July 2018. The decrease in the return on equity as at 31 March 2018 and 31 July 2018 was due to
the decrease in the profit of the period as the listing expenses were incurred.
Our return on total assets increased to approximately 53.7% for the year ended 31 March
2017 from approximately 35.8% for the year ended 31 March 2016, which was mainly due to the
increase in net profit to approximately HK$12.4 million for the year ended 31 March 2017 from
approximately HK$5.1 million for the year ended 31 March 2016. The ratio was decreased to
approximately 19.4% as at 31 March 2018 because lower profit for the year ended 31 March 2018
was recorded since the listing expenses were incurred in the period. The return on total assets
maintained at similar level of approximately 17.6% for the four months ended 31 July 2018.
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The interest coverage ratio was approximately 35.8 times for the year ended 31 March 2016
and approximately 92.8 times for the year ended 31 March 2017. Such increase was mainly due to
higher profit before interest and tax from operation of approximately HK$14.9 million for the
year ended 31 March 2017 and lower finance costs as the Group continued to repay the
obligations under finance leases during the year. The ratio was decreased to approximately 54.1
times for the year ended 31 March 2018 due to lower profit as the Group incurred listing
expenses. The interest coverage ratio increased to approximately 69.1 times for the four months
ended 31 July 2018 as the finance costs was lower while the net profit maintained at similar level
as compared to the year ended 31 March 2018.
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
During the Track Record Period, we incurred capital expenditures for the purchase of
property, plant and equipment. Our capital expenditures were approximately HK$2.1 million,
HK$2.4 million, HK$0.3 million and HK$4,000 for the three years ended 31 March 2018 and for
the four months ended 31 July 2018, respectively, and were mainly for the purchase of motor
vehicles and leasehold improvements additions.
We expect to meet future capital expenditure requirements through our available cash and
cash equivalents, cash generated from our operations and bank borrowings, as well as net
proceeds from the Share Offer. Where our Directors consider appropriate and necessary, we may
raise additional funds on terms that are acceptable to us.
COMMITMENTS
During the Track Record Period, our Group leases office premises under operating lease.
The leases run for an average term of one year. Our Group had total future minimum lease
payments under non-cancellable operating leases falling due as follow:
As at
As at 31 March 31 July
2016 2017 2018 2018
HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
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Our Group did not have significant capital commitments as at 31 March 2016, 2017, 2018
and 31 July 2018.
As at the Latest Practicable Date, our Group had not entered into any material off-balance-
sheet commitments and arrangements.
Taking into account the estimated net proceeds from the Share Offer, cash flows from our
operations and existing indebtedness and the declaration of special dividend, our Directors are of
the view, and the Sole Sponsor concurs, that working capital available to our Group is sufficient
for our present requirements for at least the next 12 months commencing from the date of this
prospectus.
We expect to finance our working capital requirement for the 12 months following the date
of this prospectus with the following sources of funding:
CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
Our Group actively and regularly reviews and manages our capital structure in order to
maintain a balance between the higher shareholders returns that might be possible with higher
levels of borrowings and the advantages and security afforded by a sound capital position, and
makes adjustments to the capital structure in light of changes in economic conditions. Our Group
monitors our capital structure on the basis of the gearing ratio.
Our Group is exposed to liquidity risk in the normal course of business. Further details on
our financial risk management policies and practices are set out in Note 28 of Accountants’
Report.
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LISTING EXPENSES
Our Group recorded listing expenses of approximately HK$9.4 million during the three
years ended 31 March 2018 and approximately HK$0.4 million for the four months ended 31 July
2018. Our Group expects that the total listing expenses, which is non-recurring in nature, will be
amounted to approximately HK$25.2 million, of which approximately: (i) HK$7.6 million is
directly attributable to the issue of the Offer Shares pursuant to the Listing and will be accounted
for as a deduction from equity upon the Listing; and (ii) HK$7.8 million is expected to be
charged to combined statements of comprehensive income for the eight months ending 31 March
2019.
Such listing expenses are current estimate for reference only. The actual amounts to be
recognised to the profit and loss of our Group or to be capitalised are subject to adjustments
based on audit and changes in variables and assumptions.
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
For significant events that took place subsequent to 31 July 2018, please refer to Note 32 to
the Accountants’ Report.
DIVIDEND
The dividend declared and paid by our Company’s subsidiary, Wing Ko, to our Controlling
Shareholder during the financial years ended 31 March 2016, 2017 and 2018 amounted to nil,
approximately HK$6.0 million and approximately HK$3.2 million, respectively. Save as the
above, our Group did not declare any dividend during the financial years ended 31 March 2016,
2017 and 2018 and for the four months ended 31 July 2018.
As at the Latest Practicable Date, we have not adopted any dividend policy and we had no
fixed dividend payout ratio. The dividend distribution record in the past may not be used as a
reference or basis to determine the level of dividends that may be declared or paid by our Board
in the future.
DISTRIBUTABLE RESERVES
Our Company was incorporated in the Cayman Islands and is an investment holding
company. There were no reserves available for distribution to the Shareholders as of the Latest
Practicable Date.
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The unaudited pro forma combined net tangible assets of our Group has been prepared, for
the purpose of illustrating the effect of the Share Offer as if it had taken place on 31 July 2018.
Please see ‘‘Appendix II – Unaudited pro forma financial information’’ to this prospectus for
details.
With respect to the related parties transactions set out in Note 27 of the Accountants’ Report
of our Group, our Directors believe that such transactions were conducted on normal commercial
terms and such terms were no less favorable to our Group than terms available to Independent
Third Parties and were fair and reasonable and in the interests of our Shareholders as a whole.
Our Directors confirm that, as at 31 July 2018, there were no circumstances that would give
rise to a disclosure requirement under Rules 8.01 to 8.36 of the GEM Listing Rules. As at 31 July
2018, our property interests do not form part of our property activities and no single property
interest that forms part of our non-property activities has a carrying amount of 15% or more of
our total assets.
Our Directors have confirmed that they have performed sufficient due diligence to ensure
that as at the Latest Practicable Date and up the date of this prospectus save for disclosed above,
there has been no material adverse change in the financial and trading position or prospects of our
Group since 31 July 2018, being the date to which the latest audited financial statements of our
Group were made up. Our Directors consider that all information necessary for the investing
public to make an informed judgment as to the business activities and financial position of our
Group has been included in this prospectus.
Our Directors have confirmed that as at the Latest Practicable Date, there were no
circumstances which, had our Group been required to comply with Rules 17.15 to 17.21 of the
GEM Listing Rules, would have given rise to a disclosure requirement under Rules 17.15 to
17.21 of the GEM Listing Rules.
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FUTURE PLANS AND USE OF PROCEEDS
Our goal is to further enhance our performance as one of the leading providers of diesel oil
in Hong Kong. Please refer to the paragraph headed ‘‘Business – Business strategies’’ in this
prospectus for a description of our business strategies.
The net proceeds of the Share Offer will provide us with the necessary funding to expand
our business. Our Directors believe that Listing will allow us to access the capital market for
raising funds in the future. More importantly, a public listing status will enhance our corporate
profile and recognition, which our Directors believe can (i) promote our brand to potential new
customers by having greater market presence; and (ii) strengthen our relationships with our
existing suppliers and customers based on higher confidence in our financial condition shown in
our published financial reports.
As at 31 July 2018, our Group’s cash and bank balances was approximately HK$1.2 million.
Our Directors consider that although the current cash balance can support our existing operations,
it cannot support our business expansion.
Assuming that the Offer Price is determined at HK$0.60 (being the mid-point of the Offer
Price range) and the Offer Size Adjustment Option is not exercised, the aggregate amount of net
proceeds of the Share Offer to be received by our Company after deducting the underwriting
commission and estimated expenses payable by our Company is estimated to be approximately
HK$34.8 million. Our Directors currently intend to apply such net proceeds in the following
manner:
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(c) approximately HK$5.0 million, representing approximately 14.4% of the net proceeds,
will be used for upgrading our information technology systems; and
The above allocation of the net proceeds of the Share Offer will be adjusted on a pro rata
basis in the event that the Offer Price is determined at a higher or lower level compared to the
mid-point of the Offer Price range.
Assuming that the Offer Price is determined at HK$0.70 (being the high-end of the Offer
Price range), our Company will receive additional net proceeds of approximately HK$9.2 million.
We currently intend to apply such additional net proceeds to the above proposed ways of use of
proceeds, on a pro-rata basis.
Assuming that the Offer Price is determined at HK$0.50 (being the low-end of the Offer
Price range), the net proceeds our Company receives will be reduced by approximately HK$9.2
million. We currently intend to reduce the net proceeds to the above proposed ways of use of
proceeds, on a pro-rata basis.
If the Offer Size Adjustment Option is exercised in full, the net proceeds of the Share Offer
would increase by up to approximately HK$8.3 million (based on the mid-point of the Offer Price
range). We currently intend to apply such additional net proceeds to the above proposed ways of
use of proceeds, on a pro-rata basis.
To the extent that the net proceeds of the Share Offer are not immediately required for the
above purposes, our Directors currently intend that such proceeds be placed on short-term
deposits with licensed banks and/or financial institutions.
Our Directors consider that the net proceeds from the Share Offer together with our internal
resources will be sufficient to finance the implementation of our business plans as set forth in the
paragraph below in this section. Investors should be aware that any part of our business plans
may not proceed according to the time frame as described above due to various factors. Under
such circumstances, our Directors will evaluate carefully the situation and will hold the funds as
short-term deposits until the relevant business plan(s) materialise.
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IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
In light of the business objectives of our Group, we will seek to attain the milestones
contained in this paragraph from the Latest Practicable Date to 30 September 2023. Prospective
investors should note that the milestones and their scheduled times for attainment are formulated
on the bases and assumptions referred to in the paragraph headed ‘‘Bases and assumptions’’ in
this section. These bases and assumptions are inherently subject to many uncertainties, variables
and unpredictable factors, in particular the risk factors set out in the section headed ‘‘Risk
factors’’ in this prospectus. Our Group’s actual course of business may vary from the business
objectives set out in this prospectus. There can be no assurance that the plans of our Group will
materialise in accordance with the expected timeframe or that the objectives of our Group will be
accomplished at all. Based on the current status of the industry, our Directors intend to carry out
the following implementation plans:
(a) For the period from the Latest Practicable Date to 31 March 2019
Purchase diesel tank wagons Purchase two diesel tank wagons 5.0
Purchase diesel tank wagons Purchase two diesel tank wagons 5.0
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Purchase diesel tank wagons Purchase two diesel tank wagon 5.0
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The business objectives set out by our Directors are based on the following bases and
assumptions:
(a) we will have sufficient financial resources to meet the planned capital expenditure and
business development requirements during the period to which the business objectives
relate;
(b) there will be no material changes in existing laws, rules and regulations, or other
governmental policies relating to our Group, or in the political, economic or market
conditions in which our Group operates;
(c) there will be no change in the funding requirement for each of the near term business
objectives described in this prospectus from the amount as estimated by our Directors;
(d) there will be no material changes in the bases or rates of taxation applicable to the
activities of our Group;
(e) there will be no disasters, natural, political or otherwise, which would materially
disrupt the business or operations of our Group;
(f) our Group will continue its operation including but not limited to retaining its key
staff, maintaining its customers, and securing the supply of diesel fuels in the same
manner as our Group has been operating during the Track Record Period;
(g) our Group will be able to carry out its development plans without disruption and
adversely affecting its operations or business objects in any way;
(h) there will be no change in the effectiveness of the licences, permits and qualifications
obtained by our Group; and
(i) we will not be materially affected by the risk factors as set out in the section headed
‘‘Risk factors’’ in this prospectus.
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CO-LEAD MANAGERS
Public Offer
Pursuant to the Public Offer Underwriting Agreement, our Company is initially offering for
subscription by the public in Hong Kong of the 10,000,000 Public Offer Shares at the Offer Price
under the Public Offer, on and subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this prospectus and
the Application Forms. The Public Offer Underwriters have agreed, severally, but not jointly, on
and subject to the terms and conditions in the Public Offer Underwriting Agreement, to procure
subscribers for, or failing which they shall subscribe for, the Public Offer Shares.
The Public Offer Underwriting Agreement is subject to various conditions, which include,
without limitation:
(a) the Listing Division granting listing of, and permission to deal in, our Shares in issue
and to be issued as mentioned in this prospectus; and
(b) the Placing Underwriting Agreement having been executed, becoming unconditional
and not having been terminated.
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The respective obligations of the Public Offer Underwriters to subscribe for, or procure
subscribers for, the Public Offer Shares under the Public Offer Underwriting Agreement are
subject to termination. The Joint Lead Managers (for themselves and on behalf of the Public Offer
Underwriters) shall be entitled in their reasonable opinion terminate the Public Offer Underwriting
Agreement with immediate effect by written notice to our Company at any time at or before 8:00
a.m. (Hong Kong time) on the Listing Date if:
(i) any event, or series of events, beyond the reasonable control of the Public Offer
Underwriters (including, without limitation, acts of government, strikes, lockouts,
fire, explosion, flooding, civil commotion, acts of war, acts of God, acts of
terrorism, riot, public disorder, economic sanctions, outbreak of diseases or
epidemics including SARS and avian influenza and such related/mutated forms or
interruption or delay in transportation) in or affecting Hong Kong, the Cayman
Islands or any other jurisdiction relevant to any member of our Group (the
‘‘Group Company’’) or the Share Offer (collectively, the ‘‘Relevant
Jurisdictions’’) which in the reasonable opinion of the Joint Lead Managers
have or would have the effect of making any part of the Public Offer
Underwriting Agreement (including underwriting) incapable of performance in
accordance with its terms or which prevents the processing of applications and/or
payments pursuant to the Share Offer or pursuant to the underwriting thereof; or
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(vii) any litigation or claim of material importance of any third party being threatened
or instigated against any Group Company (other than those fully covered by an
insurance policy of our Group Company), the executive Directors and/or the
Controlling Shareholders; or
(viii) a valid demand by any creditor for repayment or payment of any indebtedness of
any Group Company or in respect of which any Group Company is liable prior to
its stated maturity; or
(ix) any loss or damage sustained by any Group Company (howsoever caused but
excluding such loss or damage which are subject of and fully covered by any
insurance or claim against any person); or
(x) a petition is presented for the winding up or liquidation of any Group Company
or any Group Company makes any composition or arrangement with its creditors
or enters into a scheme of arrangement or any resolution is passed for the
winding-up of any Group Company or a provisional liquidator, receiver or
manager is appointed to take over all or part of the assets or undertaking of any
Group Company or anything analogous thereto occurs in respect of any Group
Company; or
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(xiv) the chairman or chief executive officer of our Company vacating his office; or
(xv) non-compliance of this prospectus (or any other documents used in connection
with the Share Offer) or any aspect of the Share Offer with the GEM Listing
Rules, the Articles of Association, the Companies Ordinance, the Companies
(Winding Up and Miscellaneous Provisions) Ordinance, the SFO or any other
applicable Laws by any of our Company, the Controlling Shareholders, or the
executive Directors,
(1) is/are or shall have or could be expected to have a material adverse effect on the
assets, liabilities, general affairs, management, shareholders’ equity, profits,
losses, results of operations, business, financial or other condition or prospects of
our Group as a whole or in the case of sub-paragraph (b)(v) below, to any
present or prospective shareholder of our Company in his, her or its capacity as
such; or
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(2) has/have or shall have or could reasonably be expected to have an adverse effect
on the success, marketability or pricing of the Share Offer or the level of
applications under the Public Offer or the level of interest under the Placing; or
(4) has or will or may be expected to have the effect of making any part of the
Public Offer Underwriting Agreement or the Share Offer incapable of
implementation or performance in accordance with its terms or which prevents
the processing of applications and/or payments pursuant to the Share Offer or
pursuant to the underwriting thereof;
(b) there has come to the notice of the Joint Lead Managers:
(i) that any statement, considered by the Joint Lead Managers to be material in their
absolute discretion, contained in any of this prospectus, Application Forms and
any document in connection of the Share Offer was when the same was issued,
or has become, untrue, incorrect or misleading in any material respect or that any
forecast, expression of opinion, intention or expectation contained in any of such
document is not true and honest and based on reasonable assumptions; or
(ii) that any matter has arisen or has been discovered which would, had it arisen or
been discovered immediately before the date of this prospectus, constitute an
omission therefrom reasonably considered by the Joint Lead Managers to be
material to the Share Offer; or
(iii) any material breach of any of the obligations imposed upon any party to the
Public Offer Underwriting Agreement (other than on the Placing Underwriters)
which the Joint Lead Managers consider to be material; or
(iv) any change or development reasonably considered by the Joint Lead Managers to
have or could be expected to have a material adverse effect on business affairs,
prospects, assets, liabilities, general affairs, management, shareholders’ equity,
profits, losses, results of operations, or the financial or trading position or
otherwise, or performance of any Group Company; or
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(v) any breach of, or any event rendering untrue or incorrect in any respect, any of
the warranties contained in the Public Offer Underwriting Agreement, which the
Joint Lead Managers consider to be material; or
(vi) any event, act or omission which gives or is likely to give rise to any liability of
any of the indemnified parties under the Public Offer Underwriting Agreement;
or
(vii) approval by the Listing Division of the listing of, and permission to deal in, the
Shares in issue and to be issued or sold under the Share Offer is refused or not
granted, other than subject to customary conditions, on or before the Listing
Date, or if granted, the approval is subsequently withdrawn, qualified (other than
by customary conditions) or withheld; or
(viii) any person (other than the Underwriters) has withdrawn or sought to withdraw its
consent to being named in any of this prospectus, Application Forms, the Placing
Letters (and/or any other documents used in connection with the contemplated
subscription of the Offer Shares) or to the issue of any of such documents; or
(ix) our Company withdraws any of this prospectus, Application Forms, the Placing
Letters and/or any other documents used in connection with the contemplated
subscription of the Offer Shares; or
(x) any prohibition on our Company by any governmental authority for whatever
reasons from offering, allotting or issuing the Shares pursuant to the terms of the
Share Offer; or
(c) the Public Offer does not proceed on or before the Listing Date or the Public Offer
Underwriting Agreement is terminated due to any reason whatsoever.
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Undertakings given to the Stock Exchange pursuant to the GEM Listing Rules
By our Company
We have undertaken to the Stock Exchange that we shall not issue any further Shares or
securities convertible into our equity securities (whether or not of a class already listed) or enter
into any agreement to issue any such Shares or securities within six months from the Listing Date
(whether or not such issue of Shares will be completed within six months from the Listing Date),
except in certain circumstances prescribed by Rule 17.29 of the GEM Listing Rules.
Pursuant to Rule 13.16A(1) of the GEM Listing Rules, each of our Controlling Shareholders
has undertaken to us and to the Stock Exchange that except pursuant to the Share Offer or the
Offer Size Adjustment Option, he/it shall not:
(a) in the period commencing on the date by reference to which disclosure of his/its
shareholdings in our Company is made in this prospectus and ending on the date
which is twelve months from the Listing Date, dispose of, nor enter into any
agreement to dispose of or otherwise create any options, rights, interests or
encumbrances in respect of, any of our securities in respect of which he/it is shown to
be the beneficial owner in this prospectus; or
(b) in the period of a further twelve months commencing on the date on which the period
referred to in paragraph (a) above expires, dispose of, nor enter into any agreement to
dispose of or otherwise create any options, rights, interests or encumbrances in respect
of, any of the securities referred to in paragraph (a) above if, immediately following
such disposal or upon the exercise or enforcement of such options, rights, interests or
encumbrances, it/he will cease to be a controlling shareholder (as defined in the GEM
Listing Rules) of our Company.
Each our Controlling Shareholders has also undertaken to our Company and the Stock
Exchange respectively that, at any time during the period of twelve months from the Listing Date:
(a) in the event that he/it pledges or charges any direct or indirect interest in the relevant
securities of our Company under Rule 13.18(1) of the GEM Listing Rules or pursuant
to any right or waiver granted by the Stock Exchange pursuant to Rule 13.18(4) of the
GEM Listing Rules, he/it shall immediately inform our Company in writing of such
pledge or charge, disclosing the details specified in Rules 17.43(1) to (4) of the GEM
Listing Rules; and
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(b) having pledged or charged any interest in securities under paragraph (a) above, he/it
shall inform our Company immediately in writing, in the event that he/it becomes
aware or receives indications, either verbal or written, that the pledgee or chargee has
disposed of or intends to dispose of such interest and of the number of securities
affected.
Pursuant to Rule 13.20 of the GEM Listing Rules, in the event that our Company has been
informed of any matter under Rule 13.19 of the GEM Listing Rules as described above, we shall
forthwith publish an announcement giving details of the same in accordance with the requirements
of Rule 17.43 of the GEM Listing Rules.
By our Company
Our Company has undertaken to each of the Sole Sponsor, the Joint Bookrunners, the Joint
Lead Managers and the Public Offer Underwriters that except pursuant to the Share Offer, the
Capitalisation Issue, the Offer Size Adjustment Option and the grant of any option under the
Share Option Scheme, at any time during the period from the date of this prospectus and ending
on the date which is twelve months from the Listing Date (the ‘‘First Twelve-Month Period’’),
we will not, and will procure each other Group Company not to, unless in compliance with the
requirements of the GEM Listing Rules:
(a) allot, issue, sell, accept subscription for, offer to allot, issue, repurchase or sell,
contract or agree to allot, issue or sell, mortgage, charge, pledge, hypothecate, lend,
grant or sell any option, warrant, contract or right to subscribe for or purchase, grant
or purchase any option, warrant, contract or right to allot, issue or sell, or otherwise
transfer or dispose of (or enter into any transaction which is designed to, or might
reasonably be expected to, result in the disposition (whether by actual disposition or
effective economic disposition due to cash settlement or otherwise) by our Company or
any of its affiliates) or create an encumbrance over, or agree to transfer or dispose of
or create an encumbrance over, either directly or indirectly, conditionally or
unconditionally, any Shares or other securities of our Company, or any interest in any
of the foregoing (including, without limitation, any securities convertible into or
exchangeable or exercisable for or that represent the right to receive, or any warrants
or other rights to purchase, any Shares or any voting right or any other right attaching
thereto), or deposit any Shares or other securities of our Company, with a depositary
in connection with the issue of depositary receipts;
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(b) enter into any swap or other arrangement that transfers to another, in whole or in part,
any of the economic consequences of subscription or ownership of any Shares or other
securities of our Company, or any interest in any of the foregoing (including, without
limitation, any securities convertible into or exchangeable or exercisable for or that
represent the right to receive, or any warrants or other rights to purchase, any Shares);
(c) enter into any transaction with the same economic effect as any transaction specified in
paragraphs (a) or (b) above; or
(d) offer to or agree to or announce any intention to effect the transactions specified in
paragraphs (a) or (b) or (c) above.
In addition, during the twelve-month period immediately following the First Twelve-Month
Period (‘‘Second Twelve-Month Period’’), our Company shall not do any of the acts set out in
paragraph (a), (b) and (c) above such that any of the Controlling Shareholders, directly or
indirectly, would cease to be a Controlling Shareholder of the Company.
Each of our Controlling Shareholders has undertaken jointly and severally to each of our
Company, the Sole Sponsor, the Joint Bookrunners, the Joint Lead Managers and the Public Offer
Underwriters that, unless in compliance with the GEM Listing Rules, he/it shall not, and shall
procure his/its close associates not to, at any time during the First Twelve-Month Period:
(a) sell, offer to sell, contract or agree to sell, mortgage, charge, pledge, hypothecate,
lend, grant or sell any option, warrant, contract or right to purchase, grant or purchase
any option, warrant, contract or right to sell, or otherwise transfer or dispose of or
create any encumbrances over, or agree to transfer or dispose of or create an
encumbrances over, either directly or indirectly, conditionally or unconditionally, any
Shares or any other securities of our Company (including, without limitation, any
securities convertible into or exchangeable or exercisable for or that represent the right
to receive, or any warrants or other rights to purchase, any Shares, as applicable) in
respect of which any of our Controlling Shareholders is shown by this prospectus to be
the beneficial owner (whether direct or indirect) (the ‘‘Lock-Up Securities’’) or any
interest therein;
(b) enter into any swap or other arrangement that transfers to another, in whole or in part,
any of the economic consequences of ownership of the Lock-Up Securities or any
interest therein;
(c) enter into any transaction with the same economic effect as any transaction described
in paragraph (a) or (b) above; or
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(d) offer or agree or contract to, or announce any intention to effect any transaction
described in paragraphs (a) or (b) or (c) above,
in each case, whether any such transaction described in paragraphs (a) or (b) or (c)
above is to be settled by delivery of Shares or such other securities, in cash or
otherwise (whether or not the issue of Shares or such other securities will be
completed within the First Twelve-Month Period).
In addition, during the Second Twelve-Month Period, each of our Controlling Shareholders
shall not enter into any of the transactions described in paragraphs (a), (b), (c) or (d) above or
offers to or agrees to or announce any intention to effect any such transaction if, immediately
following such transaction, he/it will cease to be a Controlling Shareholder of our Company or
would together with the other Controlling Shareholders cease to be Controlling Shareholders of
our Company.
Until the expiry of the Second Twelve-Months Period, in the event that any of our
Controlling Shareholders enters into any of the transactions described in paragraphs (a), (b), (c) or
(d) above or offers to or agrees to or announce any intention to effect any such transaction, he/it
will take all steps to ensure that he/it will not create a disorderly or false market in the Shares or
other securities of our Company.
Each of our Controlling Shareholders has further undertaken to our Company, the Sole
Sponsor, the Joint Bookrunners, the Joint Lead Managers and the Public Offer Underwriters that,
from the date of the Public Offer Underwriting Agreement up to and including the expiry of the
Second Twelve-Months Period, he/it will:
(a) in the event that he/it pledges or charges any of his/its direct or indirect interest in the
Shares under Rule 13.18(1) of the GEM Listing Rules or pursuant to any right or
waiver granted by the Stock Exchange pursuant to Rule 13.18(4) of the GEM Listing
Rules, he/it must as soon as possible inform the Company, the Sponsor and the Joint
Lead Managers (for themselves and on behalf of the Public Offer Underwriters) in
writing of such pledges or charges immediately thereafter, disclosing the details as
specified in Rule 17.43(1) to (4) of the GEM Listing Rules; and
(b) having pledged or charged any of his/its interests in the Shares under (a) above, when
he/it receives indications, either verbal or written, from any pledgee or chargee that
any of the pledged or charged securities or, interests in the securities of the Company
will be sold, transferred or disposed of, he/it must immediately inform the Company,
the Sponsor and the Joint Lead Managers (for themselves and on behalf of the Public
Offer Underwriters) in writing of such indications.
Our Company will inform the Stock Exchange, the Joint Bookrunners and the Joint Lead
Managers in writing as soon as it has been informed of any of the matters referred to above (if
any) by our Controlling Shareholders and, our Company shall, if so required by the Stock
Exchange or the GEM Listing Rules, disclose such matters by way of an announcement and shall
comply with all the requirements in accordance with the GEM Listing Rules as soon as possible.
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Each of our Company and our Controlling Shareholders undertakes with the Sole Sponsor,
the Joint Lead Managers and each of the Public Offer Underwriters that each of them will not,
and each Controlling Shareholder further agrees to procure that our Company will not, effect any
transactions, at any time within the First Twelve-Months Period, which may reduce the holding of
Shares in ‘‘public hands’’ (as such expression means under the GEM Listing Rules) below the
relevant prescribed minimum percentage (25%) as is set out in and calculated in accordance with
the GEM Listing Rules without having obtained the prior written consent of the Sole Sponsor and
the Joint Lead Managers (for themselves behalf of the other Public Offer Underwriters).
Placing
In connection with the Placing, it is expected that our Company, our Controlling
Shareholders and our executive Directors will enter into the Placing Underwriting Agreement
with the Sole Sponsor, the Joint Bookrunners, the Joint Lead Managers, the Placing Underwriters
and other parties (if any) on terms and conditions that are substantially similar to the Public Offer
Underwriting Agreement as described above and on the additional terms described below.
Under the Placing Underwriting Agreement, subject to the conditions set forth therein, the
Placing Underwriters are expected to severally, but not jointly, agree to procure subscribers and
purchasers to subscribe for or purchase, or failing which they shall subscribe for or purchase, the
Placing Shares initially being offered pursuant to the Placing. It is expected that the Placing
Agreement may be terminated on similar grounds as the Public Offer Underwriting Agreement.
Potential investors shall be reminded that in the event that the Placing Underwriting Agreement is
not entered into, the Share Offer will not proceed. The Placing Underwriting Agreement is
conditional on and subject to the Public Offer Underwriting Agreement having been executed,
becoming unconditional and not having been terminated. It is expected that pursuant to the
Placing Underwriting Agreement, our Company and Controlling Shareholders will make similar
undertakings as those given pursuant to the Public Offer Underwriting Agreement as described in
the paragraph headed ‘‘Undertakings given to the Public Offer Underwriters’’ above in this
section.
Under the Placing Underwriting Agreement, we intend to grant to the Placing Underwriters
the Offer Size Adjustment Option, exercisable by the Joint Lead Managers (for themselves and on
behalf of the Placing Underwriters). Please refer to the paragraph headed ‘‘Structure and
conditions of the Share Offer – Offer Size Adjustment Option’’ for more information.
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In connection with the Share Offer, Kingsway Financial Services Group Limited will receive
a praecipium of HK$800,000 which shall include the underwriting commission that Kingsway
Financial Services Group Limited shall receive. The Public Offer Underwriters (other than
Kingsway Financial Services Group Limited) will, and the Placing Underwriters (other than
Kingsway Financial Services Group Limited) are expected to receive a gross underwriting
commission of 8.0% of the aggregate Offer Price of all the Offer Shares, out of which they will
pay any sub-underwriting commissions. If the Offer Size Adjustment Option is exercised partially
or fully, the underwriting commission will be calculated in the same manner with the Offer Shares
initially available for subscription.
Based on the Offer Price of HK$0.6 per Offer Share (being the mid-point of the indicative
range of the Offer Price), the aggregate commission, together with Stock Exchange listing fees,
SFC transaction levy, Stock Exchange trading fees, legal and other professional fees and printing
and other expenses relating to the Share Offer, are estimated to amount to approximately
HK$25.2 million in total (assuming the Offer Size Adjustment Option is not exercised) which
shall be borne by our Company.
The Sole Sponsor has been engaged by our Company as compliance adviser, and will
receive a sponsorship fee to the Share Offer. The Joint Lead Managers and the Underwriters will
receive an underwriting commission and/or praecipium and/or management fee. Particulars of
these underwriting commission, fees and expenses are set forth under the paragraph headed
‘‘Commission, fees and expenses’’ above.
Save as disclosed above, none of the Sole Sponsor and the Underwriters is interested legally
or beneficially in any Shares or other securities of our Company or any members of our Group or
has any right or option (whether legally enforceable or not) to subscribe for or purchase or to
nominate persons to subscribe for or purchase any Shares or other securities of our Company or
any members of our Group or has any interest in the Share Offer.
Following the completion of the Share Offer, the Public Offer Underwriters and their
affiliated companies may hold a certain portion of the Shares as a result of fulfilling their
respective obligations under the Public Offer Underwriting Agreement and/or the Placing
Underwriting Agreement.
The Sole Sponsor satisfies the independence criteria applicable to a sponsor set out in Rule
6A.07 of the GEM Listing Rules.
Our Directors, the Joint Bookrunners and the Joint Lead Managers will ensure that there will
be a minimum 25% of the total issued Shares held in public hands in accordance with Rule
11.23(7) of the GEM Listing Rules after completion of the Share Offer.
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STRUCTURE AND CONDITIONS OF THE SHARE OFFER
This prospectus is published in connection with the Public Offer as part of the Share Offer.
The Share Offer consists of:
b. the Placing of initially 90,000,000 Offer Shares (subject to reallocation and the Offer
Size Adjustment Option as mentioned below) which will conditionally be placed with
selected professional, institutional, and other investors as described below under the
paragraph headed ‘‘The Placing’’.
Investors may apply for the Offer Shares under the Public Offer or indicate an interest, if
qualified to do so, for the Placing Shares under the Placing, but may not do both.
The number of Offer Shares to be offered under the Public Offer and the Placing may be
subject to reallocation as described in the paragraph headed ‘‘The Public Offer – Reallocation’’
below.
Our Company is initially offering 10,000,000 Public Offer Shares for subscription (subject
to reallocation) at the Offer Price by members of the public in Hong Kong under the Public Offer,
representing 10% of the total number of Offer Shares initially available under the Share Offer.
The Public Offer Shares initially offered under the Public Offer, subject to any reallocation of
Offer Shares between the Placing and the Public Offer and assuming that the Offer Size
Adjustment Option is not exercised, will represent 2.5% of our Company’s enlarged issued share
capital after completion of the Capitalisation Issue and Share Offer.
The Public Offer is open to all members of the public in Hong Kong as well as to
institutional, professional and other investors. Professional and institutional investors generally
include brokers, dealers, companies (including fund managers) whose ordinary business involves
dealing in shares and other securities and corporate entities which regularly invest in shares and
other securities.
Completion of the Public Offer is subject to the conditions as set out in the paragraph
headed ‘‘Conditions of the Share Offer’’ of this section.
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Allocation
Allocation of the Public Offer Shares to investors under the Public Offer will be based
solely on the level of valid applications received under the Public Offer. The basis of allocation
may vary, depending on the number of Public Offer Shares validly applied for by applicants.
Such allocation could, where appropriate, consist of balloting, which could mean that some
applicants may be allotted more Public Offer Shares than others who have applied for the same
number of Public Offer Shares, and those applicants who are not successful in the ballot may not
receive any Public Offer Shares.
Multiple or suspected multiple applications under the Public Offer and any application for
more than 10,000,000 Public Offer Shares, being the 100% of the 10,000,000 Public Offer Shares
initially available under the Public Offer are liable to be rejected.
Reallocation
The allocation of Offer Shares between the Public Offer and the Placing is subject to
reallocation on the following basis:
(i) if the Public Offer Shares are undersubscribed, the Joint Lead Managers (for
themselves and on behalf of the Underwriters) have the authority to reallocate all
or any unsubscribed Public Offer Shares to the Placing, in such proportions as
the Joint Lead Managers (for themselves and on behalf of the Underwriters)
deem appropriate;
(ii) if the Public Offer Shares are not undersubscribed but the number of Offer
Shares validly applied for under the Public Offer represents less than 15 times
the number of the Offer Shares initially available for subscription under the
Public Offer, then up to 10,000,000 Offer Shares may be reallocated to the
Public Offer from the Placing (as the Joint Lead Managers (for themselves and
on behalf of the Underwriters) deem appropriate), so that the total number of the
Offer Shares available under the Public Offer will be increased to 20,000,000
Offer Shares, representing 20% of the number of the Offer Shares initially
available under the Share Offer (before any exercise of the Offer Size Adjustment
Option);
(iii) if the number of Offer Shares validly applied for under the Public Offer
represents 15 times or more but less than 50 times the number of the Offer
Shares initially available for subscription under the Public Offer, then Offer
Shares will be reallocated to the Public Offer from the Placing, so that the total
number of the Offer Shares available under the Public Offer will be 30,000,000
Offer Shares, representing 30% of the number of the Offer Shares initially
available under the Share Offer (before any exercise of the Offer Size Adjustment
Option);
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(iv) if the number of Offer Shares validly applied for under the Public Offer
represents 50 times or more but less than 100 times the number of the Offer
Shares initially available for subscription under the Public Offer, then Offer
Shares will be reallocated to the Public Offer from the Placing, so that the
number of the Offer Shares available under the Public Offer will be 40,000,000
Offer Shares, representing 40% of the number of the Offer Shares initially
available under the Share Offer (before any exercise of the Offer Size Adjustment
Option); and
(v) if the number of Offer Shares validly applied for under the Public Offer
represents 100 times or more the number of the Offer Shares initially available
for subscription under the Public Offer, then Offer Shares will be reallocated to
the Public Offer from the Placing, so that the number of the Offer Shares
available under the Public Offer will be 50,000,000 Offer Shares, representing
50% of the number of the Offer Shares initially available under the Share Offer
(before any exercise of the Offer Size Adjustment Option).
(i) if the Public Offer Shares are undersubscribed, the Share Offer will not proceed
unless the Underwriters would subscribe or procure subscribers for their
respective applicable proportions of the Offer Shares being offered which are not
taken up under the Share Offer on the terms and conditions of this prospectus,
the Application Forms and the Underwriting Agreements; and
(ii) if the Public Offer Shares are oversubscribed irrespective of the number of times
the number of Offer Shares initially available for subscription under the Public
Offer, then up to 10,000,000 Offer Shares may be reallocated to the Public Offer
from the Placing, so that the total number of the Offer Shares available under the
Public Offer will be increased to 20,000,000 Offer Shares, representing 20% of
the number of the Offer Shares initially available under the Share Offer (before
any exercise of the Offer Size Adjustment Option).
In the event of reallocation of Offer Shares between the Public Offer and the Placing in the
circumstances where (a) the Placing Shares are fully subscribed or oversubscribed and the Public
Offer Shares are oversubscribed by less than 15 times under paragraph (a)(ii) above or (b) the
Placing Shares are undersubscribed and the Public Offer Shares are oversubscribed under
paragraph (b)(ii) above, the final Offer Price shall be fixed at the low-end of the indicative Offer
Price range (i.e. HK$0.50 per Offer Share) stated in this prospectus.
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In each case, additional Offer Shares will be reallocated to the Public Offer and the number
of Offer Shares allocated to the Placing will be correspondingly reduced, in such manner as the
Joint Lead Managers (for themselves and on behalf of the Underwriters) deem appropriate. In
addition, the Joint Lead Managers (for themselves and on behalf of the Underwriters) may in its
sole and absolute discretion reallocate Shares from the Placing to the Public Offer to satisfy valid
applications under the Public Offer. In accordance with Guidance Letter HKEx-GL91-18 issued
by the Stock Exchange, if such reallocation is done other than pursuant to Practice Note 6 of the
GEM Listing Rules, the maximum total number of Offer Shares that may be allocated to the
Public Offer following such reallocation shall be not more than double the initial allocation to the
Public Offer, i.e. 20,000,000 Offer Shares, representing 20% of the number of the Offer Shares
initially available for subscription under the Share Offer (before any exercise of the Offer Size
Adjustment Option).
Applications
Each applicant under the Public Offer will also be required to give an undertaking and
confirmation in the application submitted by him or her that he or she and any person(s) for
whose benefit he or she is making the application have not applied for or taken up, or indicated
an interest for, and will not apply for or take up, or indicate an interest for, any Placing Shares
under the Placing, and such applicant’s application is liable to be rejected if the said undertaking
and/or confirmation is breached and/or untrue (as the case may be) or if he or she has been or
will be placed or allocated Placing Shares under the Placing.
THE PLACING
Subject to reallocation as described above, the Placing will consist of 90,000,000 Shares,
representing approximately 90% of the total number of Offer Shares initially available under the
Share Offer. Subject to the reallocation of the Offer Shares between the Placing and the Public
Offer and assuming that the Offer Size Adjustment Option is not exercised, the number of Offer
Shares initially offered under the Placing will represent 22.5% of our Company’s enlarged issued
share capital immediately after completion of the Capitalisation Issue and Share Offer.
Allocation
Pursuant to the Placing, the Placing Shares will be conditionally placed on behalf of our
Company by the Placing Underwriters or through selling agents appointed by them. The Placing
Shares will be selectively placed to certain professional and institutional and other investors who
generally include brokers, dealers, companies (including fund managers) whose ordinary business
involves dealing in shares and other securities and corporate entities which regularly invest in
shares and other securities and who are anticipated to have a sizeable demand for such Placing
Shares in Hong Kong. The Placing is subject to the Public Offer being unconditional.
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Allocation of Offer Shares pursuant to the Placing will be determined by the Joint Lead
Managers and based on a number of factors, including the level and timing of demand, the total
size of the relevant investor’s invested assets or equity assets in the relevant sector and whether or
not it is expected that the relevant investor is likely to buy further Offer Shares, and/or hold or
sell its Offer Shares, after the listing of the Shares on the Stock Exchange. Such allocation is
intended to result in a distribution of the Shares on a basis which would lead to the establishment
of a solid professional and institutional shareholder base to the benefit of our Company and our
Shareholders as a whole.
The Joint Lead Managers (for themselves and on behalf of the Underwriters) may require
any investor who has been offered Offer Shares under the Placing, and who has made an
application under the Public Offer to provide sufficient information to the Joint Lead Managers so
as to allow them to identify the relevant applications under the Public Offer and to ensure that
they are excluded from any application of Offer Shares under the Public Offer.
Reallocation
The total number of Offer Shares to be issued and sold pursuant to the Placing may change
as a result of the clawback arrangement described in the paragraph headed ‘‘The Public Offer –
Reallocation’’ above, and/or any reallocation of unsubscribed Offer Shares originally included in
the Public Offer.
Pursuant to the Offer Size Adjustment Option, the Joint Lead Managers (for themselves and
on behalf of the Placing Underwriters) will have the right, exercisable with the prior consent of
our Company at any time during the period from the date of this prospectus to 7 January 2019,
being the last business day prior to the Listing Date (otherwise the Offer Size Adjustment Option
will lapse), to require our Company to issue, at the Offer Price, up to an aggregate of 15,000,000
additional Shares, representing 15% of the total number of Shares initially available under the
Share Offer to cover any excess demand or over-allocations in the Placing, subject to the terms of
the Placing Underwriting Agreement. If the Offer Size Adjustment Option is exercised in full, the
additional Shares will represent approximately 3.6% of the enlarged issued share capital of our
Company immediately following the completion of the Share Offer, the Capitalisation Issue and
the exercise of the Offer Size Adjustment Option but without taking into account any Shares
which may be issued upon the exercise of any options may be granted under the Share Option
Scheme. The additional net proceeds received from the offer of the additional Shares allotted and
issued will be allocated in accordance with the allocations as disclosed in the paragraph headed
‘‘Future plans and use of proceeds – Reasons for the Share Offer and use of proceeds’’, on a pro
rata basis.
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For the avoidance of doubt, the purpose of the Offer Size Adjustment Option is to provide
flexibility for the Joint Lead Managers to meet any excess demand in the Placing. The Offer Size
Adjustment Option will not be associated with any price stabilisation activities of the Shares in
the secondary market after the Listing and will not be subject to the Securities and Futures (Price
Stabilizing) Rules of the SFO (Chapter 571W of the Laws of Hong Kong). No purchase of the
Shares in the secondary market will be effected to cover any excess demand in the Placing which
will only be satisfied by the exercise of the Offer Size Adjustment Option in full or in part.
Our Company will disclose in its allotment results announcement whether and to what
extent the Offer Size Adjustment Option has been exercised, and will confirm in the
announcement that, if the Offer Size Adjustment Option is not exercised by then, the Offer Size
Adjustment Option will lapse and cannot be exercised on any future date. The allotment results
announcement will be published on the website of the Stock Exchange at www.hkexnews.hk and
our Company’s website at www.skhl.com.hk.
The Offer Price will not be more than HK$0.7 per Offer Share and is expected to be not less
than HK$0.5 per Offer Share unless otherwise announced, as further explained below, not later
than the morning of the last day for lodging applications under the Public Offer. Prospective
investors should be aware that the Offer Price to be determined on the Price Determination Date
may be, but not expected to be, lowered than the indicative Offer Price range as stated in this
prospectus.
Applicants for Offer Shares under the Public Offer are required to pay, on application, the
maximum Offer Price of HK$0.7 for each Public Offer Share (plus the brokerage, Stock Exchange
trading fee and SFC transaction levy payable on each Offer Share), amounting to a total of
HK$7,070.54 per board lot of 10,000 Offer Shares.
If the Offer Price, as finally determined in the manner described above, is lower than the
maximum Offer Price of HK$0.7 per Offer Share, appropriate refund payments (including the
related brokerage, the Stock Exchange trading fee and the SFC transaction levy attributable to the
excess application monies) will be made to applicants, without interest.
If, for any reason, our Company and the Joint Lead Managers (for themselves and on behalf
of the Underwriters) are unable to reach agreement on the Offer Price on or before 4 January
2019, the Share Offer will not proceed and will lapse.
Further details are set out in the section headed ‘‘How to apply for Public Offer Shares’’ in
this prospectus.
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The Joint Lead Managers (for themselves and on behalf of the Underwriters) may, where
considered appropriate, based on the level of interest expressed by prospective investors during a
bookbuilding process in respect of the Placing, and with the consent of our Company, reduce the
number of the Offer Shares being offered under the Share Offer and/or change the indicative
Offer Price range stated in this prospectus at any time prior to the morning of the last day for
lodging applications under the Public Offer. In such a case, our Company will, as soon as
practicable following the decision to make such change, and in any event not later than the
morning of the last day lodging applications under the Public Offer, cause there to be published
on the Stock Exchange’s website at www.hkexnews.hk and our Company’s website at
www.skhl.com.hk notices of reduction in the number of the Offer Shares and/or the indicative
Offer Price range. Upon issue of such a notice, the revised number of the Offer Shares and/or
Offer Price range will be final and conclusive and the Offer Price, if agreed upon with our
Company, will be fixed within such revised Offer Price range. Such notice will also include
confirmation or revision, as appropriate, of the working capital statement, the Share Offer
statistics, and any other financial information in this prospectus which may change as a result of
any such change.
Before submitting applications for the Public Offer Shares, applicants should have regard to
the possibility that any announcement of an extension or reduction in the indicative Offer Price
range may not be made until the day which is the last day for lodging applications under the
Public Offer. Applicants who have submitted their applications for Public Offer Shares before
such an announcement is made may subsequently withdraw their applications in the event that
such an announcement is subsequently made. In the absence of any notice being published in
relation to a reduction in the number of the Offer Shares and/or change in the indicative Offer
Price range as stated in this prospectus on or before the morning of the last day for lodging
applications under the Public Offer, the Offer Price, if agreed upon by the Joint Lead Managers
(for themselves and on behalf of the Underwriters) and our Company, will under no
circumstances be set outside the Offer Price range as stated in this prospectus.
Announcement of the final Offer Price, together with the level of indication of interests in
the Placing, and the level of applications in the Public Offer and the basis of allocation of the
Public Offer Shares are expected to be published on Monday, 7 January 2019 on the Stock
Exchange’s website at www.hkexnews.hk and our Company’s website at www.skhl.com.hk
website.
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UNDERWRITING
The Public Offer is fully underwritten by the Public Offer Underwriters under the terms of
the Public Offer Underwriting Agreement. We expect to enter into the Placing Underwriting
Agreement relating to the Placing on or around the Price Determination Date. These underwriting
arrangements and the Underwriting Agreements are summarised in the section headed
‘‘Underwriting’’ of this prospectus.
Acceptance of all applications for the Offer Shares is conditional upon, amongst other
things, the satisfaction of all the following conditions, in each case on or before the dates and
times specified in the Underwriting Agreements (unless and to the extent such conditions are
validly waived on or before such dates and times) and in any event not later than 30 days after
the date of this prospectus:
(i) the Listing Division of the Stock Exchange granting the approval of the listing of, and
permission to deal in, the Shares in issue and the Shares to be issued pursuant to the
Capitalisation Issue and the Share Offer (including the Shares which fall to be allotted
and issued upon the exercise of the Offer Size Adjustment Option and any options
which may be granted under the Share Option Scheme);
(ii) the entering into the Price Determination Agreement between our Company and the
Joint Lead Managers (for themselves and on behalf of the Underwriters) on the Price
Determination Date; and
(iii) the obligations of the Underwriters under each of the Underwriting Agreements
becoming and remaining unconditional and not being terminated in accordance with
the terms of the Underwriting Agreements.
The consummation of each of the Public Offer and the Placing is conditional upon, among
other things, the other offering becoming and remaining unconditional and not having been
terminated in accordance with their respective terms.
If the above conditions are not fulfilled or waived prior to the times and dates specified, the
Share Offer will lapse and the Stock Exchange will be notified immediately. Notice of the lapse
of the Public Offer will be published by us on the Stock Exchange’s website at
www.hkexnews.hk and our Company’s website at www.skhl.com.hk on the next business day
following such lapse. In such eventuality, all application monies will be returned, without interest,
on the terms set out in ‘‘How to apply for Public Offer Shares’’. In the meantime, all application
monies will be held in separate bank account(s) with the receiving banks or other licensed bank(s)
in Hong Kong licensed under the Banking Ordinance (Chapter 155 of the Laws of Hong Kong)
(as amended from time to time).
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Share certificates for the Offer Shares are expected to be issued on Monday, 7 January 2019
but will only become valid certificates of title at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, 8 January 2019 provided
that (i) the Share Offer has become unconditional in all respects, and (ii) the right of termination
as described in the paragraph headed ‘‘Underwriting – Underwriting arrangements and expenses –
Public Offer – Grounds for termination’’ in this prospectus has not been exercised.
All necessary arrangements have been made for the Shares to be admitted into CCASS.
If the Stock Exchange grants the listing of, and permission to deal in, the Shares and our
Company complies with the stock admission requirements of HKSCC, the Shares will be accepted
as eligible securities by HKSCC for deposit, clearance and settlement in CCASS with effect from
the date of commencement of dealings in the Shares on the Stock Exchange or any other date
HKSCC chooses. Settlement of transactions between participants of the Stock Exchange is
required to take place in CCASS on the second business day after any trading day.
All activities under CCASS are subject to the General Rules of CCASS and CCASS
Operational Procedures in effect from time to time.
DEALING ARRANGEMENTS
Assuming that the Public Offer becomes unconditional at or before 8:00 a.m. in Hong Kong
on 8 January 2019, it is expected that dealings in Shares on the Stock Exchange will commence at
9:00 a.m. on 8 January 2019.
The Shares will be traded in board lots of 10,000 Shares each. The stock code of the Shares
is 8631.
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HOW TO APPLY FOR PUBLIC OFFER SHARES
1. HOW TO APPLY
If you apply for Public Offer Shares, then you may not apply for or indicate an interest for
Placing Shares.
None of you or your joint applicant(s) may make more than one application, except where
you are a nominee and provide the required information in your application.
Our Company, the Joint Bookrunners, the Joint Lead Managers, the HK eIPO White Form
Service Provider and their respective agents may reject or accept any application in full or in part
for any reason at their discretion.
You can apply for Public Offer Shares on a WHITE or YELLOW Application Form if you
or the person(s) for whose benefit you are applying:
• are outside the United States, and are not a United States Person (as defined in
Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act); and
If you apply online through the HK eIPO White Form service, in addition to the above,
you must also: (i) have a valid Hong Kong identity card number and (ii) provide a valid e-mail
address and a contact telephone number.
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If you are a firm, the application must be in the individual members’ names. If you are a
body corporate, the application form must be signed by a duly authorised officer, who must state
his representative capacity, and stamped with your corporation’s chop.
If an application is made by a person under a power of attorney, our Company, the Sole
Sponsor, the Joint Bookrunners and Joint Lead Managers may accept it at their discretion and on
any conditions they think fit, including evidence of the attorney’s authority.
The number of joint applicants may not exceed four and they may not apply by means of
HK eIPO White Form service for the Public Offer Shares.
Unless permitted by the GEM Listing Rules, you cannot apply for any Public Offer Shares if
you:
• are an existing beneficial owner of Shares in our Company and/or any of its
subsidiaries;
• are a Director or chief executive officer of our Company and/or any of its subsidiaries;
• are a connected person or a core connected person (as defined in the GEM Listing
Rules) of our Company or will become a connected person or a core connected person
of our Company immediately upon completion of the Share Offer;
• are an associate or a close associate (as defined in the GEM Listing Rules) of any of
the above; and
• have been allocated or have applied for any Placing Shares or otherwise participate in
the Placing.
For Public Offer Shares to be issued in your own name, either (i) use a WHITE
Application Form; or (ii) apply online through the designated website of the HK eIPO
White Form Service Provider at www.hkeipo.hk under the HK eIPO White Form service.
For Public Offer Shares to be issued in the name of HKSCC Nominees and deposited
directly into CCASS to be credited to your or a designated CCASS Participant’s stock
account, either (i) complete and sign the YELLOW Application Form; or (ii) give
electronic application instructions to HKSCC via CCASS.
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HOW TO APPLY FOR PUBLIC OFFER SHARES
You can collect a WHITE Application Form and a prospectus during normal business
hours from 9:00 a.m. on Friday, 21 December 2018 to 12:00 noon on Friday, 28 December
2018 from:
(ii) any of the following branches of the receiving bank for the Public Offer:
You can collect a YELLOW Application Form and a prospectus during normal
business hours from 9:00 a.m. on Friday, 21 December 2018 until 12:00 noon on Friday, 28
December 2018 from the Depository Counter of HKSCC at 1/F, One & Two Exchange
Square, 8 Connaught Place, Central, Hong Kong or from your stockbroker.
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The application lists will be open from 11:45 a.m. to 12:00 noon on Friday, 28
December 2018, the last application day or such later time as described in ‘‘Effect of bad
weather on the opening of the applications lists’’ in this section.
Follow the detailed instructions in the Application Form carefully; otherwise, your
application may be rejected.
By submitting an Application Form or applying through the HK eIPO White Form service,
among other things, you (and if you are joint applicants, each of you jointly and severally) for
yourself or as an agent or a nominee on behalf of each person for whom you act:
(i) undertake to execute all relevant documents and instruct and authorise our Company,
the Sole Sponsor and/or the Joint Bookrunners and/or the Joint Lead Managers (or
their agents or nominees), as agents of our Company, to execute any documents for
you and to do on your behalf all things necessary to register any Public Offer Shares
allocated to you in your name or in the name of HKSCC Nominees as required by the
Articles of Association;
(ii) agree to comply with the Companies Law, the Companies Ordinance, the Companies
(Winding Up and Miscellaneous Provisions) Ordinance and the Memorandum and
Articles of Association;
(iii) confirm that you have read the terms and conditions and application procedures set out
in this prospectus and in the Application Form and agree to be bound by them;
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(iv) confirm that you have received and read this prospectus and have only relied on the
information and representations contained in this prospectus in making your
application and will not rely on any other information or representations except those
in any supplement to this prospectus;
(v) confirm that you are aware of the restrictions on the Share Offer in this prospectus;
(vi) agree that none of our Company, the Sole Sponsor, the Joint Bookrunners, Joint Lead
Managers, the Underwriters, their respective directors, officers, employees, partners,
agents, advisers and any other parties involved in the Share Offer is or will be liable
for any information and representations not in this prospectus (and any supplement to
it);
(vii) undertake and confirm that you or the person(s) for whose benefit you have made the
application have not applied for or taken up, or indicated an interest for, and will not
apply for or take up, or indicate an interest for, any of the Placing Shares nor
participated in the Placing;
(viii) agree to disclose to our Company, our Hong Kong Branch Share Registrar, the
receiving bank, the Sole Sponsor, the Joint Bookrunners, the Joint Lead Managers, the
Underwriters and/or their respective advisers and agents any personal data which they
may require about you and the person(s) for whose benefit you have made the
application;
(ix) if the laws of any place outside Hong Kong apply to your application, agree and
warrant that you have complied with all such laws and none of our Company, the Sole
Sponsor, the Joint Bookrunners, the Joint Lead Managers and the Underwriters nor any
of their respective officers or advisers will breach any law outside Hong Kong as a
result of the acceptance of your offer to purchase, or any action arising from your
rights and obligations under the terms and conditions contained in this prospectus and
the Application Form;
(x) agree that once your application has been accepted, you may not rescind it because of
an innocent misrepresentation;
(xi) agree that your application will be governed by the laws of Hong Kong;
(xii) represent, warrant and undertake that (i) you understand that the Public Offer Shares
have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act; and (ii) you
and any person for whose benefit you are applying for the Public Offer Shares are
outside the United States (as defined in Regulation S) or are a person described in
paragraph (h)(3) of Rule 902 of Regulation S;
(xiii) warrant that the information you have provided is true and accurate;
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(xiv) agree to accept the Public Offer Shares applied for, or any lesser number allocated to
you under the application;
(xv) authorise our Company to place your name(s) or the name of HKSCC Nominees, on
our Company’s register of members as the holder(s) of any Public Offer Shares
allocated to you, and our Company and/or its agents to deposit any share certificate(s)
into CCASS and/or to send any share certificate(s) and/or any e-Auto Refund payment
instructions and/or any refund cheque(s) to you or the first-named applicant for joint
application by ordinary post at your own risk to the address specified in the
application, unless you have chosen to collect the share certificate(s) and/or refund
cheque(s) in person;
(xvi) declare and represent that this is the only application made and the only application
intended by you to be made to benefit you or the person for whose benefit you are
applying;
(xvii) understand that our Company, our Directors, the Sole Sponsor, the Joint Bookrunners
and Joint Lead Managers will rely on your declarations and representations in deciding
whether or not to make any allotment of any of the Public Offer Shares to you and that
you may be prosecuted for making a false declaration;
(xviii) (if the application is made for your own benefit) warrant that no other application has
been or will be made for your benefit on a WHITE or YELLOW Application Form or
by giving electronic application instructions to HKSCC or to the HK eIPO White
Form Service Provider by you or by any one as your agent or by any other person;
and
(xix) (if you are making the application as an agent for the benefit of another person)
warrant that (i) no other application has been or will be made by you as agent for or
for the benefit of that person or by that person or by any other person as agent for that
person on a WHITE or YELLOW Application Form or by giving electronic
application instructions to HKSCC; and (ii) you have due authority to sign the
Application Form or give electronic application instructions on behalf of that other
person as their agent.
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General
Individuals who meet the criteria in ‘‘Who can apply’’ section, may apply through the
HK eIPO White Form service for the Public Offer Shares to be allotted and registered in
their own names through the designated website at www.hkeipo.hk.
Detailed instructions for application through the HK eIPO White Form service are on
the designated website. If you do not follow the instructions, your application may be
rejected and may not be submitted to our Company. If you apply through the designated
website, you authorise the HK eIPO White Form Service Provider to apply on the terms
and conditions in this prospectus, as supplemented and amended by the terms and conditions
of the HK eIPO White Form service.
You may submit your application online to the HK eIPO White Form Service
Provider through the designated website at www.hkeipo.hk (24 hours daily, except on the
last application day) from 9:00 a.m. on Friday, 21 December 2018 until 11:30 a.m. on
Friday, 28 December 2018 and the latest time for completing full payment of application
monies in respect of such applications will be 12:00 noon on Friday, 28 December 2018 or
such later time under the ‘‘Effect of bad weather on the opening of the applications lists’’ in
this section.
No multiple applications
If you apply by means of HK eIPO White Form, once you complete payment in
respect of any electronic application instruction given by you or for your benefit through
the HK eIPO White Form service to make an application for Public Offer Shares, an actual
application shall be deemed to have been made. For the avoidance of doubt, giving an
electronic application instruction under HK eIPO White Form more than once and
obtaining different payment reference numbers without effecting full payment in respect of a
particular reference number will not constitute an actual application.
If you are suspected of submitting more than one application through the HK eIPO
White Form service or by any other means, all of your applications are liable to be
rejected.
For the avoidance of doubt, our Company and all other parties involved in the
preparation of this prospectus acknowledge that each applicant who gives or causes to give
electronic application instructions is a person who may be entitled to compensation under
Section 40 of the Companies (Winding Up and Miscellaneous Provisions) Ordinance (as
applied by Section 342E of the Companies (Winding Up and Miscellaneous Provisions)
Ordinance).
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General
CCASS Participants may give electronic application instructions to apply for the
Public Offer Shares and to arrange payment of the money due on application and payment
of refunds under their participant agreements with HKSCC and the General Rules of CCASS
and the CCASS Operational Procedures.
If you are a CCASS Investor Participant, you may give these electronic application
instructions through the CCASS Phone System by calling 2979 7888 or through the
CCASS Internet System (https://ip.ccass.com) (using the procedures in HKSCC’s ‘‘An
Operating Guide for Investor Participants’’ in effect from time to time).
HKSCC can also input electronic application instructions for you if you go to:
Hong Kong Securities Clearing Company Limited
Customer Service Centre
1/F, One & Two Exchange Square
8 Connaught Place
Central
Hong Kong
If you are not a CCASS Investor Participant, you may instruct your broker or
custodian who is a CCASS Clearing Participant or a CCASS Custodian Participant to give
electronic application instructions via CCASS terminals to apply for the Public Offer
Shares on your behalf.
You will be deemed to have authorised HKSCC and/or HKSCC Nominees to transfer
the details of your application to our Company, the Joint Bookrunners, the Joint Lead
Managers and our Hong Kong Branch Share Registrar.
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Where you have given electronic application instructions to apply for the Public
Offer Shares and a WHITE Application Form is signed by HKSCC Nominees on your
behalf:
(i) HKSCC Nominees will only be acting as a nominee for you and is not liable for
any breach of the terms and conditions of the WHITE Application Form or this
prospectus;
• agree that the Public Offer Shares to be allotted shall be issued in the name
of HKSCC Nominees and deposited directly into CCASS for the credit of
the CCASS Participant’s stock account on your behalf or your CCASS
Investor Participant’s stock account;
• agree to accept the Public Offer Shares applied for or any lesser number
allocated;
• undertake and confirm that you have not applied for or taken up, will not
apply for or take up, or indicate an interest for, any Offer Shares under the
Placing;
• (if the electronic application instructions are given for your benefit)
declare that only one set of electronic application instructions has been
given for your benefit;
• (if you are an agent for another person) declare that you have only given
one set of electronic application instructions for the other person’s benefit
and are duly authorised to give those instructions as their agent;
• confirm that you understand that our Company, our Directors, the Sole
Sponsor, the Joint Bookrunners, the Joint Lead Managers will rely on your
declarations and representations in deciding whether or not to make any
allotment of any of the Public Offer Shares to you and that you may be
prosecuted if you make a false declaration;
• confirm that you have read the terms and conditions and application
procedures set out in this prospectus and agree to be bound by them;
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• confirm that you have received and/or read a copy of this prospectus and
have relied only on the information and representations in this prospectus in
causing the application to be made, save as set out in any supplement to
this prospectus;
• agree that none of our Company, the Sole Sponsor, the Joint Bookrunners,
the Joint Lead Managers, the Underwriters, their respective directors,
officers, employees, partners, agents, advisers and any other parties
involved in the Share Offer, is or will be liable for any information and
representations not contained in this prospectus (and any supplement to it);
• agree to disclose your personal data to our Company, our Hong Kong
Branch Share Registrar, the receiving bank, the Sole Sponsor, the Joint
Bookrunners, the Joint Lead Managers, the Underwriters and/or their
respective advisers and agents;
• agree (without prejudice to any other rights which you may have) that once
HKSCC Nominees’ application has been accepted, it cannot be rescinded
for innocent misrepresentation;
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• agree with our Company, for itself and for the benefit of each Shareholder
(and so that our Company will be deemed by its acceptance in whole or in
part of the application by HKSCC Nominees to have agreed, for itself and
on behalf of each of the Shareholders, with each CCASS Participant giving
electronic application instructions) to observe and comply with the
Companies Law, the Companies Ordinance, the Companies (Winding Up
and Miscellaneous Provisions) Ordinance and the Memorandum and
Articles of Association of our Company; and
• agree that your application, any acceptance of it and the resulting contract
will be governed by the Laws of Hong Kong.
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You may give or cause your broker or custodian who is a CCASS Clearing Participant
or a CCASS Custodian Participant to give electronic application instructions for a
minimum of 10,000 Public Offer Shares. Instructions for more than 10,000 Public Offer
Shares must be in one of the numbers set out in the table in the Application Forms. No
application for any other number of Public Offer Shares will be considered and any such
application is liable to be rejected.
Note:
The times in this sub-section are subject to change as HKSCC may determine from time to time with prior
notification to CCASS Clearing/Custodian Participants and/or CCASS Investor Participants.
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CCASS Investor Participants can input electronic application instructions from 9:00
a.m. on Friday, 21 December 2018 until 12:00 noon on Friday, 28 December 2018 (24 hours
daily, except on the last application day).
The latest time for inputting your electronic application instructions will be 12:00
noon on Friday, 28 December 2018, the last application day or such later time as described
in ‘‘Effect of bad weather on the opening of the application lists’’ in this section.
No multiple applications
If you are suspected of having made multiple applications or if more than one
application is made for your benefit, the number of Public Offer Shares applied for by
HKSCC Nominees will be automatically reduced by the number of Public Offer Shares for
which you have given such instructions and/or for which such instructions have been given
for your benefit.
Any electronic application instructions to make an application for the Public Offer
Shares given by you or for your benefit to HKSCC shall be deemed to be an actual
application for the purposes of considering whether multiple applications have been made.
For the avoidance of doubt, our Company and all other parties involved in the
preparation of this prospectus acknowledge that each CCASS Participant who gives or
causes to give electronic application instructions is a person who may be entitled to
compensation under Section 40 of the Companies (Winding Up and Miscellaneous
Provisions) Ordinance (as applied by Section 342E of the Companies (Winding Up and
Miscellaneous Provisions) Ordinance).
Personal data
The section of the Application Form headed ‘‘Personal Data’’ applies to any personal
data held by our Company, the Hong Kong Branch Share Registrar, the receiving banker,
the Sole Sponsor, the Joint Bookrunners, the Joint Lead Managers, the Underwriters and any
of their respective advisers and agents about you in the same way as it applies to personal
data about applicants other than HKSCC Nominees.
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The subscription of the Public Offer Shares by giving electronic application instructions to
HKSCC is only a facility provided to CCASS Participants. Similarly, the application for Public
Offer Shares through the HK eIPO White Form service is also only a facility provided by the
HK eIPO White Form Service Provider to public investors. Such facilities are subject to capacity
limitations and potential service interruptions and you are advised not to wait until the last
application day in making your electronic applications. Our Company, the Directors, the Sole
Sponsor, the Joint Bookrunners, the Joint Lead Managers and the Underwriters take no
responsibility for such applications and provide no assurance that any CCASS Participant or
person applying through the HK eIPO White Form service will be allotted any Public Offer
Shares.
To ensure that CCASS Investor Participants can give their electronic application
instructions, they are advised not to wait until the last minute to input their instructions to the
systems. In the event that CCASS Investor Participants have problems in the connection to
CCASS Phone System/CCASS Internet System for submission of electronic application
instructions, they should either (i) submit a WHITE or YELLOW Application Form, or (ii) go
to HKSCC’s Customer Service Centre to complete an input request form for electronic
application instructions before 12:00 noon on Friday, 28 December 2018.
Multiple applications for the Public Offer Shares are not allowed except by nominees. If you
are a nominee, in the box on the Application Form marked ‘‘For nominees’’ you must include:
• an account number; or
for each beneficial owner or, in the case of joint beneficial owners, for each joint beneficial
owner. If you do not include this information, the application will be treated as being made for
your benefit.
All of your applications will be rejected if more than one application on a WHITE or
YELLOW Application Form or by giving electronic application instructions to HKSCC or
through the HK eIPO White Form service, is made for your benefit (including the part of the
application made by HKSCC Nominees acting on electronic application instructions). If an
application is made by an unlisted company and:
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‘‘Unlisted company’’ means a company with no equity securities listed on the Stock
Exchange.
• hold more than half of the issued share capital of the company (not counting any part
of it which carries no right to participate beyond a specified amount in a distribution
of either profits or capital).
The WHITE and YELLOW Application Forms have tables showing the exact amount
payable for Shares.
You must pay the maximum Offer Price, brokerage, SFC transaction levy and the Stock
Exchange trading fee in full upon application for Shares under the terms set out in the
Application Forms.
You may submit an application using a WHITE or YELLOW Application Form or through
the HK eIPO White Form service in respect of a minimum of 10,000 Public Offer Shares. Each
application or electronic application instruction in respect of more than 10,000 Public Offer
Shares must be in one of the numbers set out in the table in the Application Form, or as otherwise
specified on the designated website at www.hkeipo.hk.
If your application is successful, brokerage will be paid to the Exchange Participants, and
the SFC transaction levy and the Stock Exchange trading fee are paid to the Stock Exchange (in
the case of the SFC transaction levy, collected by the Stock Exchange on behalf of the SFC).
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in force in Hong Kong at any time between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon on Friday, 28
December 2018. Instead they will open between 11:45 a.m. and 12:00 noon on the next Business
Day which does not have either of those warnings in Hong Kong in force at any time between
9:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon.
If the application lists do not open and close on Friday, 28 December 2018 or if there is a
tropical cyclone warning signal number 8 or above or a ‘‘black’’ rainstorm warning signal in force
in Hong Kong that may affect the dates mentioned in the section headed ‘‘Expected timetable’’ in
this prospectus, an announcement will be made in such event.
Our Company expects to announce the final Offer Price, the level of indication of interest in
the Placing, the level of applications in the Public Offer and the basis of allocation of the Public
Offer on Monday, 7 January 2019 on our Company’s website at www.skhl.com.hk and the
website of the Stock Exchange at www.hkexnews.hk.
The results of allocations and the Hong Kong identity card/passport/Hong Kong business
registration numbers (where appropriate) of successful applicants under the Public Offer will be
available at the times and date and in the manner specified below:
• by telephone enquiry line by calling 852 3691 8488 between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
from Monday, 7 January 2019 to Thursday, 10 January 2019 on a Business Day;
• in the special allocation results booklets which will be available for inspection during
opening hours from Monday, 7 January 2019 to Wednesday, 9 January 2019 at all the
receiving bank designated branches.
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If our Company accepts your offer to purchase (in whole or in part), which it may do by
announcing the basis of allocations and/or making available the results of allocations publicly,
there will be a binding contract under which you will be required to purchase the Public Offer
Shares if the conditions of the Share Offer are satisfied and the Share Offer is not otherwise
terminated. Further details are contained in the section headed ‘‘Structure and conditions of the
Share Offer’’ of this prospectus.
You will not be entitled to exercise any remedy of rescission for innocent misrepresentation
at any time after acceptance of your application. This does not affect any other right you may
have.
You should note the following situations in which the Public Offer Shares will not be
allotted to you:
Your application or the application made by HKSCC Nominees on your behalf may
only be revoked on or before such fifth day if a person responsible for this prospectus under
Section 40 of the Companies (Winding Up and Miscellaneous Provisions) Ordinance (as
applied by Section 342E of the Companies (Winding Up and Miscellaneous Provisions)
Ordinance) gives a public notice under that section which excludes or limits that person’s
responsibility for this prospectus.
If any supplement to this prospectus is issued, applicants who have already submitted
an application will be notified that they are required to confirm their applications. If
applicants have been so notified but have not confirmed their applications in accordance
with the procedure to be notified, all unconfirmed applications will be deemed revoked.
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If your application or the application made by HKSCC Nominees on your behalf has
been accepted, it cannot be revoked. For this purpose, acceptance of applications which are
not rejected will be constituted by notification in the press of the results of allocation, and
where such basis of allocation is subject to certain conditions or provides for allocation by
ballot, such acceptance will be subject to the satisfaction of such conditions or results of the
ballot respectively.
(ii) If our Company or its agents exercise their discretion to reject your application:
Our Company, the Joint Bookrunners, the Joint Lead Managers, the HK eIPO White
Form Service Provider and their respective agents and nominees have full discretion to
reject or accept any application, or to accept only part of any application, without giving
any reasons.
The allotment of Public Offer Shares will be void if the Listing Division of the Stock
Exchange does not grant permission to list the Shares either:
• within three weeks from the closing date of the application lists; or
• within a longer period of up to six weeks if the Listing Committee notifies our
Company of that longer period within three weeks of the closing date of the
application lists.
(iv) If:
• you or the person for whose benefit you are applying have applied for or taken
up, or indicated an interest for, or have been or will be placed or allocated
(including conditionally and/or provisionally) Public Offer Shares and Placing
Shares;
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• your payment is not made correctly or the cheque or banker’s cashier order paid
by you is dishonoured upon its first presentation;
• our Company or the Joint Bookrunners, or the Joint Lead Managers believe that
by accepting your application, it or they would violate applicable securities or
other laws, rules or regulations; or
• your application is for more than 100% of the Public Offer Shares initially
offered under the Public Offer.
If an application is rejected, not accepted or accepted in part only, or if the Offer Price as
finally determined is less than the maximum Offer Price of HK$0.7 per Offer Share (excluding
brokerage, SFC transaction levy and the Stock Exchange trading fee thereon), or if the conditions
of the Public Offer are not fulfilled in accordance with the paragraph headed ‘‘Structure and
conditions of the Share Offer – Conditions of the Share Offer’’ in this prospectus or if any
application is revoked, the application monies, or the appropriate portion thereof, together with
the related brokerage, SFC transaction levy and the Stock Exchange trading fee, will be refunded,
without interest or the cheque or banker’s cashier order will not be cleared.
Any refund of your application monies will be made on Monday, 7 January 2019.
You will receive one share certificate for all Public Offer Shares allotted to you under the
Public Offer (except pursuant to applications made on YELLOW Application Forms or by
electronic application instructions to HKSCC via CCASS where the share certificates will be
deposited into CCASS as described below).
No temporary document of title will be issued in respect of the Public Offer Shares. No
receipt will be issued for sums paid on application. If you apply by WHITE or YELLOW
Application Form, subject to personal collection as mentioned below, the following will be sent to
you (or, in the case of joint applicants, to the first-named applicant) by ordinary post, at your own
risk, to the address specified in the Application Form:
• share certificate(s) for all the Public Offer Shares allotted to you (for YELLOW
Application Forms, share certificates will be deposited into CCASS as described
below); and
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• refund cheque(s) crossed ‘‘Account Payee Only’’ in favour of the applicant (or, in the
case of joint applicants, the first-named applicant) for (i) all or the surplus application
monies for the Public Offer Shares, wholly or partially unsuccessfully applied for; and/
or (ii) the difference between the Offer Price and the maximum Offer Price per Offer
Share paid on application in the event that the Offer Price is less than the maximum
Offer Price (including brokerage, SFC transaction levy and the Stock Exchange trading
fee but without interest).
Part of the Hong Kong identity card number/passport number, provided by you or the first-
named applicant (if you are joint applicants), may be printed on your refund cheque, if any. Your
banker may require verification of your Hong Kong identity card number/passport number before
encashment of your refund cheque(s). Inaccurate completion of your Hong Kong identity card
number/passport number may invalidate or delay encashment of your refund cheque(s).
Personal collection
If you apply for 1,000,000 or more Public Offer Shares and have provided all
information required by your Application Form, you may collect your refund cheque(s)
and/or share certificate(s) from the Hong Kong Branch Share Registrar, Tricor Investor
Services Limited, at Level 22, Hopewell Centre, 183 Queen’s Road East, Hong Kong, from
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Monday, 7 January 2019 or such other date as notified by us.
If you are an individual who is eligible for personal collection, you must not authorise
any other person to collect for you. If you are a corporate applicant which is eligible for
personal collection, your authorised representative must bear a letter of authorisation from
your corporation stamped with your corporation’s chop. Both individuals and authorised
representatives must produce, at the time of collection, evidence of identity acceptable to the
Hong Kong Branch Share Registrar.
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If you do not collect your refund cheque(s) and/or share certificate(s) personally within
the time specified for collection, they will be despatched promptly to the address specified
in your Application Form by ordinary post at your own risk.
If you apply for less than 1,000,000 Public Offer Shares, your refund cheque(s) and/or
share certificate(s) will be sent to the address specified in your Application Form on
Monday, 7 January 2019, by ordinary post and at your own risk.
If you apply for 1,000,000 Public Offer Shares or more, please follow the same
instructions as described above. If you have applied for less than 1,000,000 Public Offer
Shares, your refund cheque(s) will be sent to the address specified in your Application Form
on Monday, 7 January 2019, by ordinary post and at your own risk.
If you apply by using a YELLOW Application Form and your application is wholly or
partially successful, your share certificate(s) will be issued in the name of HKSCC
Nominees and deposited into CCASS for credit to your or the designated CCASS
Participant’s stock account as stated in your Application Form on Monday, 7 January 2019,
or upon contingency, on any other date determined by HKSCC or HKSCC Nominees.
For Public Offer Shares credited to your designated CCASS Participant’s stock account
(other than a CCASS Investor Participant), you can check the number of Public Offer Shares
allotted to you with that CCASS Participant.
Our Company will publish the results of CCASS Investor Participants’ applications
together with the results of the Public Offer in the manner described in ‘‘Publication of
Results’’ above. You should check the announcement published by our Company and report
any discrepancies to HKSCC before 5:00 p.m. on Monday, 7 January 2019 or any other date
as determined by HKSCC or HKSCC Nominees. Immediately after the credit of the Public
Offer Shares to your stock account, you can check your new account balance via the
CCASS Phone System and CCASS Internet System.
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If you apply for 1,000,000 Public Offer Shares or more and your application is wholly
or partially successful, you may collect your Share certificate(s) from the Hong Kong
Branch Share Registrar, Tricor Investor Services Limited, at Level 22, Hopewell Centre, 183
Queen’s Road East, Hong Kong, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Monday, 7 January 2019,
or such other date as notified by our Company in the newspapers as the date of despatch/
collection of Share certificates/e-Auto Refund payment instructions/refund cheques.
If you do not collect your Share certificate(s) personally within the time specified for
collection, they will be sent to the address specified in your application instructions by
ordinary post at your own risk.
If you apply for less than 1,000,000 Public Offer Shares, your Share certificate(s)
(where applicable) will be sent to the address specified in your application instructions on
Monday, 7 January 2019 by ordinary post at your own risk.
If you apply and pay the application monies from a single bank account, any refund
monies will be despatched to that bank account in the form of e-Auto Refund payment
instructions. If you apply and pay the application monies from multiple bank accounts, any
refund monies will be despatched to the address specified in your application instructions in
the form of refund cheque(s) by ordinary post at your own risk.
For the purposes of allocating Public Offer Shares, HKSCC Nominees will not be
treated as an applicant. Instead, each CCASS Participant who gives electronic
application instructions or each person for whose benefit instructions are given will
be treated as an applicant.
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• If you have applied as a CCASS Investor Participant, you can also check
the number of Public Offer Shares allotted to you and the amount of refund
monies (if any) payable to you via the CCASS Phone System and the
CCASS Internet System (under the procedures contained in HKSCC’s ‘‘An
Operating Guide for Investor Participants’’ in effect from time to time) on
Monday, 7 January 2019. Immediately following the credit of the Public
Offer Shares to your stock account and the credit of refund monies to your
bank account, HKSCC will also make available to you an activity statement
showing the number of Public Offer Shares credited to your CCASS
Investor Participant stock account and the amount of refund monies (if any)
credited to your designated bank account.
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If the Stock Exchange grants the listing of, and permission to deal in, the Shares and we
comply with the stock admission requirements of HKSCC, the Shares will be accepted as eligible
securities by HKSCC for deposit, clearance and settlement in CCASS with effect from the date of
commencement of dealings in the Shares or any other date HKSCC chooses. Settlement of
transactions between Exchange Participants (as defined in the GEM Listing Rules) is required to
take place in CCASS on the second business day after any trading day.
All activities under CCASS are subject to the General Rules of CCASS and CCASS
Operational Procedures in effect from time to time.
Investors should seek the advice of their stockbroker or other professional adviser for details
of the settlement arrangement as such arrangements may affect their rights and interests. All
necessary arrangements have been made enabling the Shares to be admitted into CCASS.
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APPENDIX I ACCOUNTANTS’ REPORT
The following is the text of a report, prepared for the purpose of incorporation of this
prospectus, received from the reporting accountants of the Company, Mazars CPA Limited,
Certified Public Accountants, Hong Kong.
The Directors
Sun Kong Holdings Limited
Kingsway Capital Limited
INTRODUCTION
We report on the historical financial information of Sun Kong Holdings Limited (the
‘‘Company’’) and its subsidiaries (hereinafter collectively referred to as the ‘‘Group’’) set out on
pages I-5 to I-57, which comprises the combined statements of financial position of the Group as
at 31 March 2016, 2017, 2018 and 31 July 2018, the statements of financial position of the
Company as at 31 March 2018 and 31 July 2018 and the combined statements of comprehensive
income, the combined statements of changes in equity and the combined statements of cash flows
of the Group for each of the years ended 31 March 2016, 2017 and 2018 and for the four months
ended 31 July 2018 (the ‘‘Track Record Periods’’) and a summary of significant accounting
policies and other explanatory information (together, the ‘‘Historical Financial Information’’). The
Historical Financial Information set out on pages I-5 to I-57 forms an integral part of this report,
which has been prepared for inclusion in the prospectus of the Company dated 21 December 2018
(the ‘‘Prospectus’’) in connection with the initial listing of shares of the Company on GEM of The
Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the ‘‘Stock Exchange’’).
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The directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation of the Historical Financial
Information that gives a true and fair view in accordance with the basis of preparation and
presentation set out in Note 2 to the Historical Financial Information, and for such internal
control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of the Historical Financial
Information that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
Our work involved performing procedures to obtain evidence about the amounts and
disclosures in the Historical Financial Information. The procedures selected depended on our
judgement, including the assessment of risks of material misstatement of the Historical Financial
Information, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, we considered
internal control relevant to the Group’s preparation of the Historical Financial Information that
gives a true and fair view in accordance with the basis of preparation and presentation set out in
Note 2 to the Historical Financial Information in order to design procedures that are appropriate
in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the
Group’s internal control. Our work also included evaluating the appropriateness of accounting
policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by the directors of the
Company, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the Historical Financial Information.
We believe that the evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a
basis for our opinion.
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Opinion
In our opinion, the Historical Financial Information gives, for the purposes of the
accountants’ report, a true and fair view of the Group’s financial position as at 31 March 2016,
2017, 2018 and 31 July 2018, of the Company’s financial position as at 31 March 2018 and 31
July 2018 and of the Group’s financial performance and cash flows for the Track Record Periods
in accordance with the basis of preparation and presentation set out in Note 2 to the Historical
Financial Information.
We have reviewed the stub period comparative historical financial information of the Group
which comprises the combined statement of comprehensive income, the combined statement of
changes in equity and the combined statement of cash flows for the four months ended 31 July
2017 and other explanatory information (together, the ‘‘Stub Period Comparative Historical
Financial Information’’). The directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation of the
Stub Period Comparative Historical Financial Information in accordance with the basis of
preparation and presentation set out in Note 2 to the Historical Financial Information. Our
responsibility is to express a conclusion on the Stub Period Comparative Historical Financial
Information based on our review. 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’’ issued by the HKICPA. A review 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. Based on our review,
nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the Stub Period Comparative
Historical Financial Information, for the purposes of the accountants’ report, is not prepared, in
all material respects, in accordance with the basis of preparation and presentation set out in Note
2 to the Historical Financial Information.
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Adjustments
Dividends
No statutory financial statements have been prepared for the Company since its date of
incorporation.
Note 1 to the Historical Financial Information contains information about whether the
financial statements of the members of the Group for the Track Record Periods have been audited
and, if applicable, the name of the auditors.
No audited financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Hong Kong
Financial Reporting Standards or other applicable financial reporting standards for the Company
or any of its subsidiaries in respect of any period subsequent to 31 July 2018 and up to the date
of this report.
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Set out below is the Historical Financial Information which forms an integral part of this
accountants’ report.
The financial statements of the Group for the Track Record Periods, on which the Historical
Financial Information is based, have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies
which conform with Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards (‘‘HKFRSs’’) issued by the
HKICPA and were audited by us in accordance with Hong Kong Standards on Auditing issued by
the HKICPA (the ‘‘Underlying Financial Statements’’).
The Historical Financial Information is presented in Hong Kong dollar (‘‘HK$’’), which is
also the functional currency of the Company and all values are rounded to the nearest thousand
(HK$’000) except where otherwise indicated.
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At 31 March At 31 July
2016 2017 2018 2018
Note HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
Non-current asset
Property, plant and
equipment 13 5,263 5,846 3,912 3,294
Current assets
Trade receivables 14 4,432 15,501 15,077 17,986
Other receivables 15 364 194 2,986 3,310
Bank balances and cash 4,049 1,470 3,156 1,242
Current liabilities
Trade payables 16 460 1,089 4,678 1,738
Other payables 17 368 681 1,278 1,206
Amount due to a director 18 4,703 4,383 – –
Interest-bearing borrowings 19 – – 3,672 2,355
Obligations under
finance leases 20 1,250 1,651 1,293 1,022
Tax payable 103 1,815 531 1,519
Non-current liabilities
Obligations under finance
leases 20 2,512 2,244 915 699
Deferred tax liabilities 21 418 499 433 417
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At 31 March At 31 July
2018 2018
Note HK$’000 HK$’000
Non-current asset
Investment in a subsidiary 24(a) – –
Current asset
Other receivables 2,737 2,812
Bank balances – 1
2,737 2,813
Current liabilities
Amount due to a subsidiary 24(b) 2,737 2,814
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Accumulated
Share Capital (losses)/
capital reserve profits Total
HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
(Note 23)
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Profit before taxation 5,572 14,776 7,706 5,541 5,517
Adjustments for:
Depreciation 1,485 1,794 1,989 663 622
Gain on disposal of property,
plant and equipment (75) – – – –
Finance costs 160 161 145 52 80
Cash generated from (used in) operations 4,766 6,774 11,658 2,747 (26)
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchase of property, plant and equipment (435) (443) (330) – (4)
Proceeds from disposal of property,
plant and equipment 75 – 275 – –
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Amount due to a director 105 (6,654) (4,383) (2,610) –
Dividend paid – – (3,200) – –
New bank loan raised – – 4,000 – –
Repayment of bank loan – – (328) – (1,317)
Repayment of obligations under
finance leases (1,364) (1,467) (1,687) (564) (487)
Net cash used in financing activities (1,259) (8,121) (5,598) (3,174) (1,804)
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Corporate information
Sun Kong Holdings Limited (the ‘‘Company’’, together with its subsidiaries are
hereinafter collectively referred to as the ‘‘Group’’) was incorporated in the Cayman
Islands as an exempted company with limited liability on 31 October 2017 under the
Companies Law, Cap. 22 (Law 3 of 1961, as consolidated and revised) of the Cayman
Islands. The address of the Company’s registered office is Cricket Square, Hutchins
Drive, P.O. Box 2681, Grand Cayman KY1-1111, Cayman Islands. The principal place
of business is situated in 20/F., Glassview Commercial Building, No. 65 Castle Peak
Road Yuen Long, Yuen Long, New Territories, Hong Kong.
At the date of this report, the immediate holding company of the Company is
Fully Fort Group Limited, which is incorporated in the British Virgin Islands (the
‘‘BVI’’). In the opinion of the directors of the Company, the ultimate controlling party
is Mr. Law Ming Yik (the ‘‘Ultimate Controlling Party’’).
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Upon the completion of the Reorganisation and as of the date of this report, the
particulars of the Company’s subsidiaries, which are private limited liability companies
are as follows:
Directly held
Forever Treasure The BVI 14 November 2017 50,000 shares of 100% Investment holding
Holdings Limited United States
(‘‘Forever Treasure’’) dollar (‘‘US$’’)
(Note (i)) 1 each
Indirectly held
Wing Ko Petroleum Chemistry Hong Kong 18 December 2002 10,000 shares of 100% Sale of diesel oils and
(China-Hong Kong) Limited HK$1 each related products
(‘‘Wing Ko Petroleum’’) in Hong Kong
(Note (ii))
Notes:
(i) No audited financial statements of Forever Treasure were issued as there is no statutory audit
requirement in the BVI.
(ii) The statutory financial statements of Wing Ko Petroleum for the years ended 31 March 2017
and 2018 were audited by Mazars CPA Limited, Certified Public Accountants, and were
prepared in accordance with HKFRSs issued by the HKICPA.
The statutory financial statements of Wing Ko Petroleum for the year ended 31 March 2016
were audited by F. L. Chim & Co., Certified Public Accountants, and were prepared in
accordance with the Small and Medium-sized Entity Financial Reporting Standard issued by
the HKICPA.
Immediately prior to and after the Reorganisation, the Company and its subsidiaries
now comprising the Group are ultimately controlled by the Ultimate Controlling Party. The
Group’s business is mainly conducted through Wing Ko Petroleum. The Company is an
investment holding company and has not involved in any other significant activities prior to
the Reorganisation. Because the Reorganisation did not result in any change in the
management and the ultimate control of the Group’s business, it is considered as a business
combination under common control. The Group’s Historical Financial Information for the
Track Record Periods as included in this report is prepared using the carrying values of the
entities involved in the Reorganisation for all periods presented on a basis in accordance
with the principles of merger accounting as set out in Hong Kong Accounting Guideline 5
‘‘Merger accounting for common control combinations’’ issued by the HKICPA.
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Statement of compliance
The Historical Financial Information has been prepared in accordance with the
basis set out below which conforms to HKFRSs, which collective term includes all
applicable individual HKFRSs, Hong Kong Accounting Standards (‘‘HKASs’’) and
Interpretations issued by the HKICPA and accounting principles generally accepted in
Hong Kong.
The HKICPA has issued a number of new/revised HKFRSs during the Track
Record Periods. For the purpose of the Historical Financial Information, the Group has
consistently adopted all these new/revised HKFRSs that are relevant to its operations
and are effective during the Track Record Periods.
HKFRS 9, Financial Instruments and HKFRS 15, Revenue from Contracts with
Customers are effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2018 and
earlier application is permitted. The Group has applied HKFRS 9 and HKFRS 15
consistently throughout the Track Record Period.
Basis of measurement
Basis of combination
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All intra-group balances, transactions, income and expenses and profits and
losses resulting from intra-group transactions are eliminated in full.
The results of subsidiaries are combined from the date on which the Group or the
Ultimate Controlling Party obtains control and continue to be combined until the date
that the control by the Group ceases.
The net assets of the combining entities or businesses are combined using the
existing carrying values from the Ultimate Controlling Party’s perspective. No amount
is recognised as consideration for goodwill or excess of acquirer’s interest in the net
fair value of acquiree’s identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities over cost
at the time of common control combination, to the extent of the continuation of the
Ultimate Controlling Party’s interest. The combined statements of comprehensive
income include the results of each of the combining entities or businesses from the
earliest date presented or since the date when the combining entities or businesses first
came under the common control, where this is a shorter period, regardless of the date
of the common control combination.
Subsidiaries
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Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation
and impairment losses. The cost of an item of property, plant and equipment comprises
its purchase price and any directly attributable costs of bringing the asset to its
working condition and location for its intended use. Repairs and maintenance are
charged to profit or loss during the year in which they are incurred.
Depreciation is provided to write off the cost less accumulated impairment losses
of property, plant and equipment over their estimated useful lives as set out below
from the date on which they are available for use and after taking into account their
estimated residual values, using the straight-line method. Where parts of an item of
property, plant and equipment have different useful lives, the cost or valuation of the
item is allocated on a reasonable basis and depreciated separately:
Financial instruments
Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised when the Group becomes
a party to the contractual provisions of the instruments. Financial assets (except for
trade receivables which are initial measured at transaction price) and financial
liabilities of the Group are initially measured at fair value and transaction costs that
are directly attributable to the acquisition or issue of financial assets and financial
liabilities are added to or deducted from the fair value of the financial assets or
financial liabilities, as appropriate, on initial recognition.
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Financial assets are not reclassified subsequent to their initial recognition, except
if and in the period the Group changes its business model for managing financial
assets.
The Group’s financial assets, including trade and other receivables, bank balances
and cash, are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest
method less identified impairment charges, as the assets are held within a business
model whose objective is to hold assets in order to collect contractual cash flows and
the contractual terms of the financial assets give rise on specific dates to cash flows
that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding.
Financial assets that do not meet the criteria for being measured at amortised cost
or fair value through other comprehensive income or designated as fair value through
other comprehensive income are measured at fair value through profit or loss.
Financial liabilities include trade and other payables, amount due to a director,
interest-bearing borrowings and obligations under finance leases. All financial
liabilities are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest
method.
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Impairment
• the debtor is unlikely to settle the amounts due in full, without taking
account of any collateral or security held; or
• a breach of contract, such as a default or being more than 90 days past due;
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The gross carrying amount of a financial asset is written off (either in its entirety
or a portion thereof) to the extent when there is no realistic prospect of recovering the
financial asset. In general, this happens when the Group determines that it is likely that
the debtor does not have assets or source of income that could generate sufficient cash
flows to settle the amounts due. However, in accordance with the Group’s policy for
recovery, those financial assets that are written off could still be subject to
enforcement activities.
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Financial assets are derecognised when the contractual rights to receive the cash
flows of the financial assets expire; or where the Group transfers the financial assets
and either (i) it has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of
the financial assets or (ii) it has neither transferred nor retained substantially all the
risks and rewards of ownership of the financial assets but has not retained control of
the financial assets.
Financial liabilities are derecognised when they are extinguished, i.e. when the
obligation is discharged, cancelled or expires.
Cash equivalents
For the purpose of the combined statements of cash flows, cash equivalents
represent short-term highly liquid investments which are readily convertible into
known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in
value.
Revenue recognition
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• does not create an asset with an alternative use to the Group and the Group
has an enforceable right to payment for performance completed to date.
If control of the asset transfers over time, revenue is recognised over the period
of the contract by reference to the progress towards complete the satisfaction of that
performance obligation. Otherwise, revenue is recognised at a point in time when the
customer obtains control of the goods and services.
Sale of goods:
Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised at point in time when the goods are
delivered and titles have passed.
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Interest income
Interest income from a financial asset is recognised when it is probable that the
economic benefits will flow to the Group and the amount of income can be measured
reliably. Interest income is accrued on a time basis, by reference to the principal
outstanding and at the effective interest rate applicable, which is the rate that exactly
discounts estimated future cash receipts through the expected life of the financial asset
to the asset’s net carrying amount initial recognition.
Items included in the financial statements of each of the Group’s entities are
measured using the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity
operates (the ‘‘functional currency’’). The financial statements are presented in the
currency of Hong Kong Dollars (‘‘HK$’’), which is also the Company’s functional
currency.
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the
exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions. Foreign exchange gains and
losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation at
year-end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign
currencies are recognised in profit or loss.
At the end of each reporting period, the Group reviews internal and external
sources of information to assess whether there is any indication that property, plant
and equipment and other receivables may be impaired or impairment loss previously
recognised no longer exists or may be reduced. If any such indication exists, the
recoverable amount of the asset is estimated, based on the higher of its fair value less
costs of disposal and value in use. Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable
amount of an individual asset, the Group estimates the recoverable amount of the
smallest group of assets that generates cash flows independently (i.e. cash-generating
unit).
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Government grants
Government grants are recognised at their fair value where there is reasonable
assurance that the grants will be received and all attaching conditions will be complied
with. When a grant relates to an expense item, it is recognised as income over the
years necessary to match the grant on a systematic basis to the costs that it is intended
to compensate. Where a grant relates to an asset, the Group recognised in full as other
income to profit or loss in the year of grant if the amount is immaterial instead of
recognised as a deduction from the carrying amount of the relevant asset and released
to profit or loss over the expected useful life of the relevant asset by equal annual
instalments. The directors of the Group considered that the effect of the recognised
amount to profit or loss over the expected useful life is immaterial.
Borrowing costs
Leases
Leases are classified as finance leases whenever the terms of the lease transfer
substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to the lessee. All other leases are
classified as operating leases.
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As lessee
Assets held under finance leases are recognised as assets of the Group at the
lower of the fair value of the leased assets and the present value of the minimum lease
payments. The corresponding liability to the lessor is included in the combined
statements of financial position as finance lease obligation. Finance charges, which
represent the difference between the total leasing commitments and the fair value of
the assets acquired, are charged to profit or loss over the term of the relevant lease so
as to produce a constant periodic rate of charge on the remaining balance of the
obligations for each accounting period.
Rentals payable under operating leases are charged to profit or loss on a straight-
line basis over the term of the relevant lease.
Employee benefits
Salaries, annual bonuses, paid annual leave and the cost of non-monetary benefits
are accrued in the year in which the associated services are rendered by employees.
The Group’s net obligation in respect of long service payments under the
Employment Ordinance is the amounts of future benefit that employees have earned in
return for their services in the current and prior periods. The obligation is calculated
using the projected unit credit method and discounted to its present value and after
deducting the fair value of any related assets, including those retirement scheme
benefits.
Taxation
The charge for current income tax is based on the results for the year as adjusted
for items that are non-assessable or disallowed. It is calculated using tax rates that
have been enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period.
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Deferred tax is provided, using the liability method, on all temporary differences
at the end of the reporting period between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and
their carrying amounts in the combined financial statements. However, any deferred
tax arising from initial recognition of goodwill, or other asset or liability in a
transaction other than a business combination that at the time of the transaction affects
neither the accounting profit nor taxable profit or loss is not recognised.
The deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are
expected to apply to the period when the asset is recovered or the liability is settled,
based on tax rates and tax laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the
end of the reporting period.
Deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that future
taxable profit will be available against which the deductible temporary differences, tax
losses and credits can be utilised.
Related parties
(a) A person or a close member of that person’s family is related to the Group
if that person:
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(b) An entity is related to the Group if any of the following conditions applies:
(i) the entity and the Group are members of the same group (which
means that each parent, subsidiary and fellow subsidiary is related to
the others).
(ii) one entity is an associate or joint venture of the other entity (or an
associate or joint venture of a member of a group of which the other
entity is a member).
(iii) both entities are joint ventures of the same third party.
(iv) one entity is a joint venture of a third entity and the other entity is an
associate of the third entity.
(vii) a person identified in (a)(i) has significant influence over the entity or
is a member of the key management personnel of the entity (or of a
parent of the entity).
Close members of the family of a person are those family members who may be
expected to influence, or be influenced by, that person in their dealings with the entity
and include:
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Segment reporting
Operating segments, and the amounts of each segment item reported in the
Historical Financial Information, are identified from the financial information provided
regularly to the Group’s most senior executive management for the purpose of
allocating resources to, and assessing the performance of the Group’s various lines of
business.
Individual material operating segments are not aggregated for financial reporting
purposes unless the segments have similar economic characteristics and are similar in
respect of the nature of products and services, the nature of production processes, the
type or class of customers, the methods used to distribute the products or provide the
services, and the nature of the regulatory environment. Operating segments which are
not individually material may be aggregated if they share a majority of these criteria.
Estimates and assumptions concerning the future and judgements are made by the
management in the preparation of the Historical Financial Information. They affect the
application of the Group’s accounting policies, reported amounts of assets, liabilities,
income and expenses and disclosures made. They are assessed on an on-going basis
and are based on experience and relevant factors, including expectations of future
events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Where appropriate,
revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period of revision and future
periods, in case the revision also affects future periods.
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Depreciation
Income taxes
As at the date of this report, the HKICPA has issued the following new and
revised HKFRSs which are relevant to the Group and not yet effective for the Track
Record Periods:
(1)
Effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2019
(2)
Effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2021
(3)
The effective date to be determined
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Save for HKFRS 16 as set out below, the management of the Group does not
anticipate that the adoption of the new/revised HKFRSs in future periods will have any
material impact on the Group’s financial information.
HKFRS 16
As set out in Note 30, as at 31 July 2018, the total future minimum lease
payments under non-cancellable operating leases of the Group in respect of premises
amounted to approximately HK$120,000. The management of the Group does not
expect the adoption of HKFRS 16 as compared with the current accounting policy
would result in significant impact on the Group’s financial performance but it is
expected that the Group has to separately recognise the interest expenses on the lease
liabilities and the depreciation expense on the right-of-use assets, and that certain
portion of the future minimum lease payments under the Group’s operating leases will
be required to be recognised in the Group’s combined statements of financial position
as right-of-use assets and lease liabilities. The Group will also be required to
remeasure the lease liabilities upon the occurrence of certain events such as a change
in the lease term and recognise the amount of the remeasurement of the lease liabilities
as an adjustment to the right-of-use assets. In addition, payments for the principal
portion of the lease liabilities will be presented within financing activities in the
Group’s combined statements of cash flows.
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4. Segment information
The directors of the Company have determined that the Group has only one operating
and reportable segment throughout the Track Record Periods, as the Group manages its
business as a whole which is the sale of diesel oils and related products in Hong Kong. The
sale include sourcing diesel oil and diesel exhaust fluid through oil trading companies,
dispatching the fleet of diesel tank wagons of the Group to collect diesel oil from oil depots
designated by the suppliers of the Group, and eventually delivering diesel oil to destinations
designated by the customers of the Group. The executive directors of the Company, being
the chief operating decision-makers of the Group, regularly review the internal financial
reports on the same basis for the purposes of allocating resources and assessing performance
of the Group.
The Company is an investment holding company and the principal place of the
Group’s operation is in Hong Kong. All of the Group’s revenue from external customers
during the Track Record Periods is derived from Hong Kong and all of the Group’s assets
and liabilities are located in Hong Kong.
Note: These customers contributed less than 10% of the total revenue of the Group for the relevant
year/period.
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5. Revenue
6. Other income
350 – – – –
Note: Government grant represents the government’s incentive subsidies in relation to replacement of motor
vehicles with lower environmental engines under the ex-gratia payment scheme in Hong Kong during
the Track Record Periods.
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Finance costs
Finance charges on obligations under
finance leases 160 161 132 52 29
Finance charges on interest-bearing
borrowings – – 13 – 51
Other items
Auditor’s remuneration 12 53 100 – –
Cost of inventories (Note) 183,955 368,267 420,961 137,275 155,388
Depreciation
Cost of sales 796 1,087 1,224 408 349
Other operating expenses 689 707 765 255 273
Gain on disposal of property, plant
and equipment (75) – – – –
Operating lease charges for premises 319 324 375 117 134
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8. Directors’ emoluments
The Company was incorporated in the Cayman Islands on 31 October 2017 and Mr.
Law Ming Yik and Mr. Li Isaiah were appointed as executive directors of the Company on
24 November 2017. Mr. Fenn David, Mr. Ho Cheung Kong and Mr. Wong Ka Chun
Matthew were appointed as independent non-executive directors of the Company on
11 December 2018.
Certain directors of the Company received remuneration from the entities now
comprising the Group during the Track Record Periods for their employment as directors or
employees of these entities. The aggregate amounts of remuneration received and receivable
by the directors of the Company during the Track Record Periods are set out below.
Contributions
Salaries, to defined
allowances and Discretionary contribution
Directors’ fees benefits in kind bonus plans Total
HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
Executive directors
Mr. Law Ming Yik – 428 – 18 446
Mr. Li Isaiah – 110 – 6 116
– 538 – 24 562
Contributions
Salaries, to defined
allowances and Discretionary contribution
Directors’ fees benefits in kind bonus plans Total
HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
Executive directors
Mr. Law Ming Yik – 450 – 18 468
Mr. Li Isaiah – 116 – 6 122
– 566 – 24 590
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Contributions
Salaries, to defined
allowances and Discretionary contribution
Directors’ fees benefits in kind bonus plans Total
HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
Executive directors
Mr. Law Ming Yik – 450 – 18 468
Mr. Li Isaiah – 309 – 14 323
– 759 – 32 791
Contributions
Salaries, to defined
allowances and Discretionary contribution
Directors’ fees benefits in kind bonus plans Total
HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
Executive directors
Mr. Law Ming Yik – 139 – 6 145
Mr. Li Isaiah – 69 – 4 73
– 208 – 10 218
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Contributions
Salaries, to defined
allowances and Discretionary contribution
Directors’ fees benefits in kind bonus plans Total
HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
Executive directors
Mr. Law Ming Yik – 139 – 6 145
Mr. Li Isaiah – 107 – 5 112
– 246 – 11 257
During the Track Record Periods, no emoluments were paid by the Group to any
of these directors as an inducement to join or upon joining the Group, or as a
compensation for loss of office. There was no arrangement under which a director
waived or agreed to waive any remuneration during the Track Record Periods.
An analysis of the five highest paid individuals during the Track Record Periods is as
follows:
Number of individuals
Year ended 31 March Four months ended 31 July
2016 2017 2018 2017 2018
(unaudited)
Director 1 1 2 1 1
Non-director 4 4 3 4 4
5 5 5 5 5
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Details of the remuneration of the above highest paid non-director individuals are as
follows:
The number of these non-director individuals whose emoluments fell within the
following emoluments band is as follows:
Number of individuals
Year ended 31 March Four months ended 31 July
2016 2017 2018 2017 2018
(unaudited)
Nil to HK$1,000,000 4 4 3 4 4
During the Track Record Periods, no remuneration was paid by the Group to any of
these highest paid non-director individuals as an inducement to join or upon joining the
Group, or as a compensation for loss of office. There was no arrangement under which any
of these highest paid non-director individuals waived or has agreed to waive any
emoluments during the Track Record Periods.
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10. Taxation
The group entities established in the Cayman Islands and the BVI are exempted from
income tax.
Hong Kong Profits Tax has been provided at the rate of 16.5% on the Group’s
estimated assessable profits arising from Hong Kong during the Track Record Periods.
Current tax
Hong Kong Profits Tax
Current year 103 2,340 2,890 848 988
Deferred tax
Origination and reversal of
temporary difference 418 81 (66) 66 (16)
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Earnings per share information is not presented as its inclusion, for the purpose of this
report, is not considered meaningful due to the Reorganisation, and the presentation of the
financial performance of the Group for the Track Record Periods on a combined basis as
disclosed in Notes 1 and 2 above.
12. Dividends
The dividends represent the dividends declared and paid to the owner of the entities,
now comprising the Group.
Other than disclosed above, no dividend has been paid or declared by any group
entities during the Track Record Periods.
Dividend per share is not presented as such information is not meaningful having
regard to the purpose of this report.
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At 31 March 2016
Cost 69 108 250 9,171 9,598
Accumulated depreciation (6) (82) (217) (4,030) (4,335)
At 31 March 2017
Cost 69 108 276 11,522 11,975
Accumulated depreciation (21) (89) (232) (5,787) (6,129)
At 31 March 2018
Cost 272 193 318 10,842 11,625
Accumulated depreciation (41) (100) (249) (7,323) (7,713)
At 31 July 2018
Cost 272 193 322 10,842 11,629
Accumulated depreciation (59) (109) (256) (7,911) (8,335)
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At 31 March At 31 July
2016 2017 2018 2018
HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
The credit terms granted to customers are varied and are generally the result of
negotiations between individual customers and the Group. The average credit period granted
was ranging from 0 to 30 days.
The Group determines the provision for expected credit losses by grouping together
trade receivables with similar credit risk characteristics and collectively assessing them for
likelihood of recovery, taking into account prevailing economic conditions. For trade
receivables relating to accounts which are long overdue with significant amounts or known
insolvencies or non-response to collection activities, they are assessed individually for
impairment allowance.
For the purposes of estimating the expected credit losses, the trade receivables are
grouped according to the risk of non-payment and the risk of late-payment only. The Group
applies a provision matrix to those groups which is based on the historical observed loss
rates over the expected life of the trade receivables which is adjusted for forward-looking
estimates. At the end of each reporting period, the grouping and the historical observed loss
rates are updated in light of the latest information that is relevant for the credit risk
assessment and changes in the forward-looking estimates are analysed.
Impairment based on expected credit loss model on these financial assets has no
significant financial impact. No provision was made at each end of the reporting periods
based on a collective group basis assessment by ageing for the trade receivables by the
management due to insignificant past due balances.
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At the end of the reporting period, the ageing analysis of trade receivables based on
invoice date is as follows:
At 31 March At 31 July
2016 2017 2018 2018
HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
At the end of the reporting period, the ageing analysis of trade receivables based on
past due date is as follows:
At 31 March At 31 July
2016 2017 2018 2018
HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
The trade receivables that are past due but not impaired related to a number of
independent customers that have a good track record with the Group. The Group has not
recognised impairment on these balances as there has not been a significant change in credit
quality and the directors believe that the amounts are recoverable. The Group does not hold
any collateral over these balances.
Receivables that are neither past due nor impaired relate to a wide range of customers
for whom there was no recent history of default.
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At 31 March At 31 July
2016 2017 2018 2018
HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
Note: The amount included prepaid listing expenses of approximately HK$2,737,000 and HK$2,812,000 as
at 31 March 2018 and 31 July 2018 respectively.
At 31 March At 31 July
Note 2016 2017 2018 2018
HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
Trade payables
To third parties 460 607 4,678 1,738
To a related party (a) – 482 – –
Note :
(a) The amount represented trade payables to a related company, Wing Shing Worldwide Petroleum
Limited, which was jointly controlled by the Ultimate Controlling Party and an independent third
party until the disposal of the entire equity interest held by the Ultimate Controlling Party to another
independent third party effected on 21 November 2017.
(b) The trade payables are non-interest bearing and the Group is normally granted with credit terms
ranging from 1 to 30 days.
The ageing analysis of trade payables, at the end of the reporting period based on the
invoice date, is as follows:
At 31 March At 31 July
2016 2017 2018 2018
HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
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At 31 March At 31 July
2016 2017 2018 2018
HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
The balance was non-trade related, unsecured, interest-free, and repayable on demand.
The outstanding amount was settled in full in February 2018.
At 31 March At 31 July
2016 2017 2018 2018
HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
The bank loan is matured within one year based on repayment schedule.
The bank loan is secured by personal guarantee of the Ultimate Controlling Party of
the Group amounting to HK$4,000,000. The bank loan is denominated in HK$.
At 31 March At 31 July
2016 2017 2018 2018
Interest rates
Hong Kong Interbank Offer Rate – – Plus 3.5% p.a. Plus 3.5% p.a.
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At the end of the reporting period, the Group had obligations under finance leases
repayable as follows:
Amount payable:
Within one year 1,370 1,783 1,359 1,072 1,250 1,651 1,293 1,022
In the second to fifth years
inclusive 2,624 2,342 946 718 2,512 2,244 915 699
The Group leased certain motor vehicles under finance leases and the lease terms are
in the range of 3 to 5 years. As at 31 March 2016, 2017, 2018 and 31 July 2018, the annual
effective interest rates of the obligations under finance leases ranged from 3.35% to 6.80%,
3.35% to 6.32%, 3.35% to 6.32% and 3.35% to 6.32% per annum respectively. The
obligations under finance leases are denominated in HK$ and its carrying amount
approximates its fair value.
As at 31 March 2016, 2017, 2018 and 31 July 2018, the Group’s obligations under
finance leases were secured by personal guarantee of the Ultimate Controlling Party and the
lessors had titles to the leased assets with carrying amount of approximately HK$4,430,000,
HK$4,936,000, HK$3,222,000 and HK$2,680,000 respectively (Note 13).
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The following is the deferred tax liabilities recognised and movements thereon during
the Track Record Periods.
At 31 March At 31 July
2016 2017 2018 2018
HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
Recognised deferred tax liabilities at the end of the reporting period represent the
following:
At 31 March At 31 July
2016 2017 2018 2018
HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
The Company was incorporated on 31 October 2017. The authorised share capital of
the Company is HK$380,000 comprising 38,000,000 shares of HK$0.01 each and one share
was issued to and paid up by the shareholder upon incorporation.
23. Reserves
Capital reserve
It represents the amount of the issued and paid-up share capital of the entities
now comprising the Group before completion of the Reorganisation less consideration
paid to acquire the relevant interests (if any) upon completion of the Reorganisation.
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Accumulated
losses
HK$’000
At 31 March 2018 –
Loss for the period and total comprehensive loss
for the period (1)
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The MPF Scheme is registered with the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes
Authority under the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Ordinance. The assets of the
MPF Scheme are held separately from those of the Group in funds under the control of
an independent trustee. Under the MPF Scheme, the employer and its employees are
each required to make contributions to the MPF Scheme at rates specified in the rules.
The only obligation of the Group with respect to the MPF Scheme is to make the
required contributions. Except for voluntary contribution, no forfeited contribution
under the MPF Scheme is available to reduce the contribution payable in future years.
The retirement benefits scheme contributions arising from the MPF Scheme
charged to the combined statement of comprehensive income represent contributions
paid or payable to the funds by the Group at rates specified in the rules of the
schemes.
The contributions paid and payable to the schemes by the Group are disclosed in
Note 7.
During the year ended 31 March 2017, dividends of HK$6,000,000 were settled
through current account maintained with a director.
During the years ended 31 March 2016 and 2017, the Group entered into finance
lease arrangements in respect of assets with a total capital value at the inception of the
leases of approximately HK$1,435,000 and HK$1,600,000 respectively.
During the years ended 31 March 2016 and 2017, the purchase of property, plant
and equipment amounting HK$250,000 and HK$334,000 respectively were settled
through current account maintained with a director.
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The movement during the Track Record Periods in the Group’s liabilities arising
from financing activities are as follows:
Non-cash changes
Purchase of Inception of
At property, obligations At
1 April Declaration of plant and under finance 31 March
2015 Cash flows dividends equipment leases 2016
HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
Non-cash changes
Purchase of Inception of
At property, obligations At
1 April Declaration of plant and under finance 31 March
2016 Cash flows dividends equipment leases 2017
HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
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Non-cash changes
Purchase of Inception of
At property, obligations At
1 April Declaration of plant and under finance 31 March
2017 Cash flows dividends equipment leases 2018
HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
Non-cash changes
Purchase of Inception of
At property, obligations At
1 April Declaration of plant and under finance 31 July
2017 Cash flows dividends equipment leases 2017
HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
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Non-cash changes
Purchase of Inception of
At property, obligations At
1 April Declaration of plant and under finance 31 July
2018 Cash flows dividends equipment leases 2018
HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
Interest-bearing
borrowings 3,672 (1,317) – – – 2,355
Obligations under finance
leases 2,208 (487) – – – 1,721
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Note: Wing Shing Worldwide Petroleum Limited was jointly controlled by the Ultimate Controlling
Party and an independent third party until the disposal of the entire equity interest held by the
Ultimate Controlling Party to another independent third party effected on 21 November 2017.
The remuneration of directors and other members of key management during the
Track Record Periods were as follows:
The Group’s principal financial instruments comprise of bank balances and cash, other
payables, amount due to a director, interest-bearing borrowings and obligations under
finance leases. The main purpose of these financial instruments is to raise and maintain
finance for the Group’s operations. The Group has various other financial instruments such
as trade receivables and trade payables, which arise directly from its business activities.
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Details of these financial instruments are disclosed in respective notes. The risks
associated with these financial instruments and the policies on how to mitigate these risks
are set out below. The management manages and monitors these exposures to ensure
appropriate measures are implemented in a timely and effective manner.
There has been no change to the types of the Group’s exposure in respect of financial
instruments or the manner in which it manages and measures the risks throughout the Track
Record Periods.
During the Track Record Periods, the Group had a minimal exposure to foreign
currency risk as most of its business transactions, assets and liabilities were principally
denominated in the functional currency of the operating subsidiary of the Group, i.e.
HK$.
As at 31 March 2016, 2017, 2018 and 31 July 2018, the Group did not have a
foreign currency hedging policy in respect of its foreign currency assets and liabilities.
The Group will closely monitor its foreign currency exposure and will consider using
hedging instruments in respect of significant foreign currency exposure as and when
appropriate.
Credit risk
Credit risk refers to the risk that debtors will default on their obligations to repay
the amounts due to the Group, resulting in a loss to the Group. The Group’s credit risk
is mainly attributable to trade receivables and bank balances and cash. The Group
limits its exposure to credit risk by selecting the counterparties with reference to their
past credit history and/or market reputation. The carrying amount of financial assets on
the combined statements of financial position represents the Group’s maximum
exposure to the credit risk.
The Group trades only with recognised and creditworthy customers. It is the
Group’s policy that all customers who wish to trade on credit terms are subject to
credit verification procedures. In addition, receivable balances are monitored on an
ongoing basis with the result that the Group’s exposure to bad debts is not significant.
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The management considers the credit risk in respect of bank balances and cash is
minimal because the counter-parties are authorised financial institutions with high
credit ratings.
In order to minimise the credit risk, the management of the Group continuously
monitors the level of exposure to ensure that follow-up action is taken to recover
overdue debts. In addition, the Group reviews the recoverable amount of each
individual debt at the end of the reporting period to ensure that adequate impairment
losses are made for irrecoverable amounts. In this regard, the directors of the Company
consider that the Group’s credit risk is significantly reduced.
At 31 March 2016, 2017, 2018 and 31 July 2018, the Group had a concentration
of credit risk as approximately 65%, 59%, 64% and 69% of the total trade receivables
was due from the Group’ s largest customer, respectively, and approximately 90%,
94%, 84% and 88% of the total trade receivables was due from the Group’s five largest
customers, respectively. The Group manages the concentration of credit risk by
continuously broadening the customer base of the Group.
Management does not expect any significant losses to be incurred from non-
performance by these counterparties because of their good repayment history and the
relatively short settlement period. The Group considers the probability of default upon
initial recognition of asset and whether there has been a significant increase in credit
risk on an ongoing basis throughout each reporting period. The indicator to assess
whether there is a significant increase in credit risk is set out in Note 3 to the
Historical Financial Information.
Trade receivables
The Group applies the simplified approach to provide for expected credit losses
prescribed by HKFRS 9, which permits the use of the lifetime expected loss provision
for all trade receivables.
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To measure the expected credit losses, trade receivables have been grouped on
shared credit risk characteristics and the days past due. The loss allowance provision
as at 31 March 2016, 2017 and 2018 and 31 July 2018 is determined as follows, the
expected credit losses below also incorporated forward looking information. The
Group assesses on a forward looking basis the expected credit losses associated with
the receivables from customers in accordance with HKFRS 9. When the Group
determines the expected credit loss rate, the Group considers the probability of default
based on the historical default rate, and is adjusted for forward-looking estimates, such
as expected significant changes in general economic environment and the business
operation of the Group. Based on the available information, the Group determines that
there is no significant deterioration on financial abilities of the debtors. The debtors
maintain good repayment history and short settlement period throughout the Track
Record Period. Also, there was no material adverse change in the general economic
environment and the business operation of the Group. Accordingly, the Directors
concluded that the provision matrix remains the same for trade receivables and same
expected loss rate as below have applied throughout the Track Record Period.
However, the Group has assessed that the expected credit loss for trade receivables
was immaterial and no provision was made.
Expected
loss rate
Up to 30 days 1%
31 to 60 days 2.5%
61 to 90 days 5%
Over 90 days 10%
As at 31 March 2016, 2017 and 2018 and 31 July 2018, the gross carrying
amount of trade receivables, reflecting the maximum exposure to credit risk, were
approximately HK$4,432,000, HK$15,501,000, HK$15,077,000 and HK$17,986,000
respectively.
Other receivables
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The Group’s exposure to market risk for changes in interest rates relates
primarily to the Group’s interest-bearing borrowings with floating interest rates. The
interest rates and terms of repayment of the interest-bearing borrowings of the Group
are disclosed in Note 19.
The Group’s policy is to minimise the interest rate risk for interest-bearing
borrowings with an original tenor of more than one year by fixing the interest rate at
the commencement of the tenor. The Group may make use of interest rate swaps
transactions in order to effect fixed interest rates for such borrowings if required.
At 31 July 2018 and 31 March 2018, if interest rates had been 200 basis points
higher/lower and all other variables were held constant, the Group’s profit before tax
would decrease/increase by HK$47,091 and HK$73,441 respectively but there would
be no impact on the other equity reserves.
The sensitivity analysis above has been determined assuming that the change in
interest rates had occurred at the end of the reporting period and had been applied to
the exposure to interest rate risk in existence at that date. The 200 basis points increase
or decrease represents management’s assessment of a reasonably possible change in
interest rates over the period until the end of the next annual reporting period. No
analysis was performed for 2017 and 2016 as there were no interest-bearing
borrowings.
Liquidity risk
The Group’s policy is to regularly monitor its current and expected liquidity
requirements to ensure that it maintains sufficient reserves of bank balances and cash
as well as adequate banking facilities to meet its operation needs at any time.
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The maturity profile of the Group’s financial liabilities at the end of the reporting
period based on contractual undiscounted payments is summarised below:
On demand or
less than 1 year 1 to 2 years 2 to 5 years Total
HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
As at 31 March 2016
Trade payables 460 – – 460
Other payables 368 – – 368
Amount due to a director 4,703 – – 4,703
Obligations under finance leases 1,370 1,307 1,317 3,994
On demand or
less than 1 year 1 to 2 years 2 to 5 years Total
HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
As at 31 March 2017
Trade payables 1,089 – – 1,089
Other payables 681 – – 681
Amount due to a director 4,383 – – 4,383
Obligations under finance leases 1,783 1,450 892 4,125
On demand or
less than 1 year 1 to 2 years 2 to 5 years Total
HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
As at 31 March 2018
Trade payables 4,678 – – 4,678
Other payables 1,278 – – 1,278
Interest-bearing borrowings 3,751 – – 3,751
Obligations under finance leases 1,359 659 287 2,305
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On demand or
less than 1 year 1 to 2 years 2 to 5 years Total
HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
As at 31 July 2018
Trade payables 1,738 – – 1,738
Other payables 1,206 – – 1,206
Interest-bearing borrowings 2,388 – – 2,388
Obligations under finance leases 1,072 622 96 1,790
All financial assets and financial liabilities are carried at amounts not materially
different from their fair values as at 31 March 2016, 2017, 2018 and 31 July 2018.
30. Commitments
At the end of each reporting period, the Group had total future minimum lease
payments under non-cancellable operating leases, which are payable as follows:
As at
As at 31 March 31 July
2016 2017 2018 2018
HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000
Operating lease payments represent rentals payable by the Group for its office premise.
Lease is negotiated for terms from 1 to 2 years. The Group does not have an option to
purchase the leased premise at the expiry of the lease period.
The objectives of the Group’s capital management are to safeguard the Group’s ability
to continue as a going concern and to provide returns for equity owners. The Group
manages its capital structure and makes adjustments, including payment of dividend to
equity owners, call for additional capital from equity owners or sale of assets to reduce
debts. No changes were made in the objectives, policies or processes during the Track
Record Periods.
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Subsequent to 31 July 2018, the Group has the following subsequent events:
(ii) Pursuant to the resolution of the sole shareholder passed on 11 December 2018,
inter-alia, the authorised share capital of the Company was increased from
HK$380,000 to HK$30,000,000 by the creation of additional 2,962,000,000
shares of HK$0.01 each and the Capitalisation Issue (as defined below) was
conditionally approved.
(iii) Pursuant to the resolutions in writing of the Company’s sole shareholder passed
on 11 December 2018, subject to the share premium account of the Company
being credited as a result of the offering of the Company’s shares, the directors
of the Company were authorised to allot and issue a total of 299,999,900 shares
of HK$0.01 each to the existing shareholder, credited as fully paid at par by way
of capitalisation of the sum of HK$2,999,999 standing to be credit of the share
premium account of the Company (the ‘‘Capitalisation Issue’’) and the shares to
be allotted and issued pursuant to this resolution shall carry the same rights as all
shares in issue (save for the right to participate in the Capitalisation Issue).
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APPENDIX II UNAUDITED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The information set forth in this appendix does not form part of the Accountants’ Report
prepared by Mazars CPA Limited, Certified Public Accountants, Hong Kong, the reporting
accountants of the Company, as set forth in Appendix I to this prospectus, and is included herein
for information purposes only. The unaudited pro forma financial information should be read in
conjunction with the section headed ‘‘Financial Information’’ in this prospectus and the
Accountants’ Report set forth in Appendix I to this prospectus.
The unaudited pro forma statement of adjusted combined net tangible assets of the Group is
prepared in accordance with Rule 7.31 of the GEM Listing Rules and with reference to
Accounting Guideline 7 ‘‘Preparation of Pro Forma Financial Information for inclusion in
Investment Circulars’’ issued by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants for
illustrative purposes only, and is set out below to illustrate the effect of the Share Offer on the
combined net tangible assets of the Group attributable to the owners of the Company at 31 July
2018 as if the Share Offer had taken place on that date and is prepared based on the audited
combined net tangible assets of the Group attributable to the owners of the Company at 31 July
2018 derived from the Accountants’ Report, as set out in Appendix I to this prospectus and
adjusted as indicated below.
This unaudited pro forma statement of adjusted combined net tangible assets of the Group
has been prepared for illustrative purposes only and because of its hypothetical nature, it may not
give a true picture of the financial position of the Group at 31 July 2018 or at any future dates
following the Share Offer.
Unaudited pro
Audited Unaudited pro forma adjusted
combined net forma adjusted combined net
tangible assets combined net tangible assets
attributable to Estimated net tangible assets attributable to
the owners of proceeds attributable to the owners of
the Company from the the owners of the Company
at 31 July 2018 Share Offer the Company per Share
(Note 1) (Note 2) (Note 3)
HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$’000 HK$
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1. The audited combined net tangible assets of the Group attributable to the owners of the
Company at 31 July 2018 is based on the audited combined net assets attributable to the
owners of the Company at 31 July 2018 of HK$16,876,000, extracted from the combined
financial information included in the Accountants’ Report as set out in Appendix I to this
prospectus.
2. The estimated net proceeds from the Share Offer are based on 100,000,000 new Shares and
the indicative Offer Price of HK$0.5 and HK$0.7 per Offer Share respectively, being the
low-end and high-end of the Offer Price, after deduction of relevant estimated underwriting
commissions and fees and other related expenses payable by the Company excluding
HK$9,783,000 listing-related expenses which has been accounted for prior to 31 July 2018.
3. The calculation of the unaudited pro forma adjusted combined net tangible assets of the
Group attributable to the owners of the Company per Share is based on 400,000,000 Shares
expected to be in issue after the completion of the Capitalisation Issue and the Share Offer.
4. No adjustment has been made to reflect any trading result or other transactions of the Group
entered into subsequent to 31 July 2018.
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APPENDIX II UNAUDITED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The following is the text of a report received from the independent reporting accountants of
the Company, Mazars CPA Limited, Certified Public Accountants, Hong Kong, in respect of the
Group’s unaudited pro forma financial information prepared for the purpose of incorporation in
this prospectus.
21 December 2018
The Directors
Sun Kong Holdings Limited
Kingsway Capital Limited
Dear Sirs,
We have completed our assurance engagement to report on the compilation of unaudited pro
forma financial information of Sun Kong Holdings Limited (the ‘‘Company’’) and its subsidiaries
(hereinafter collectively referred to as the ‘‘Group’’) prepared by the directors of the Company
(the ‘‘Directors’’) for illustrative purpose only. The unaudited pro forma financial information
consists of the unaudited pro forma statement of adjusted combined net tangible assets
attributable to the owners of the Company at 31 July 2018 and related notes as set out on pages
II-1 to II-2 of Appendix II to the prospectus issued by the Company dated 21 December 2018 (the
‘‘Prospectus’’). The applicable criteria on the basis of which the Directors have compiled the
unaudited pro forma financial information are described on pages II-1 to II-2 of Appendix II to
the Prospectus.
The unaudited pro forma financial information has been compiled by the Directors to
illustrate the impact of the proposed listing of the Company’s shares on GEM of The Stock
Exchange of Hong Kong Limited by the way of Share Offer on the Group’s financial position at
31 July 2018 as if the event had taken place at 31 July 2018. As part of this process, information
about the Group’s financial position at 31 July 2018 has been extracted by the Directors from the
Group’s financial information for the four months ended 31 July 2018, on which an accountants’
report set out in Appendix I to the Prospectus has been published.
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The Directors are responsible for compiling the unaudited pro forma financial information in
accordance with paragraph 7.31 of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on GEM of The
Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the ‘‘GEM Listing Rules’’) and with reference to
Accounting Guideline 7 ‘‘ Preparation of Pro Forma Financial Information for Inclusion in
Investment Circulars’’ (‘‘AG 7’’) issued by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public
Accountants (the ‘‘HKICPA’’).
We have complied with the independence and other ethical requirements of the Code of
Ethics for Professional Accountants issued by the HKICPA, which is founded on fundamental
principles of integrity, objectivity, professional competence and due care, confidentiality and
professional behaviour.
We apply Hong Kong Standard on Quality Control 1 ‘‘ Quality Control for Firms that
Perform Audits and Reviews of Financial Statements, and Other Assurance and Related Services
Engagements ’’ issued by the HKICPA and accordingly maintain a comprehensive system of
quality control including documented policies and procedures regarding compliance with ethical
requirements, professional standards and applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
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APPENDIX II UNAUDITED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION
For purpose of this engagement, we are not responsible for updating or reissuing any reports
or opinions on any historical financial information used in compiling the unaudited pro forma
financial information, nor have we, in the course of this engagement, performed an audit or
review of the financial information used in compiling the unaudited pro forma financial
information.
The purpose of unaudited pro forma financial information included in a prospectus is solely
to illustrate the impact of a significant event or transaction on unadjusted financial information of
the Group as if the event had occurred or the transaction had been undertaken at an earlier date
selected for purposes of the illustration. Accordingly, we do not provide any assurance that the
actual outcome of the event or transaction at 31 July 2018 would have been as presented.
A reasonable assurance engagement to report on whether the unaudited pro forma financial
information has been properly compiled, in all material aspects, on the basis of the applicable
criteria involves performing procedures to assess whether the applicable criteria used by the
Directors in the compilation of the unaudited pro forma financial information provide a
reasonable basis for presenting the significant effects directly attributable to the event or
transaction, and to obtain sufficient appropriate evidence about whether:
• the related pro forma adjustments give appropriate effect to those criteria; and
• the unaudited pro forma financial information reflects the proper application of those
adjustments to the unadjusted financial information.
The procedures selected depend on the reporting accountants’ judgement, having regard to
the reporting accountants’ understanding of the nature of the Group, the event or transaction in
respect of which the unaudited pro forma financial information has been compiled, and other
relevant engagement circumstances.
The engagement also involves evaluating the overall presentation of the unaudited pro forma
financial information.
We believe that the evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a
basis for our opinion.
We have no comments regarding the reasonableness of the amount of net proceeds from the
issuance of the Company’s Shares, the application of those net proceeds, or whether such use will
actually take place as described in the section headed ‘‘Future Plans and Use of Proceeds’’ in the
Prospectus.
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Opinion
In our opinion:
(a) the unaudited pro forma financial information has been properly compiled on the basis
stated;
(b) such basis is consistent with the accounting policies of the Group; and
(c) the adjustments are appropriate for the purposes of the unaudited pro forma financial
information as disclosed pursuant to paragraph 7.31(1) of the GEM Listing Rules.
Yours faithfully,
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APPENDIX III SUMMARY OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE COMPANY
AND CAYMAN ISLANDS COMPANY LAW
Set out below is a summary of certain provisions of the Memorandum and Articles of
Association of the Company and of certain aspects of Cayman company law.
The Company was incorporated in the Cayman Islands as an exempted company with
limited liability on 31 October 2017 under the Companies Law. The Company’s constitutional
documents consist of its Memorandum of Association and its Articles of Association.
1. MEMORANDUM OF ASSOCIATION
(a) The Memorandum states, inter alia , that the liability of members of the Company is
limited to the amount, if any, for the time being unpaid on the shares respectively held
by them and that the objects for which the Company is established are unrestricted
(including acting as an investment company), and that the Company shall have and be
capable of exercising all the functions of a natural person of full capacity irrespective
of any question of corporate benefit, as provided in section 27(2) of the Companies
Law and in view of the fact that the Company is an exempted company that the
Company will not trade in the Cayman Islands with any person, firm or corporation
except in furtherance of the business of the Company carried on outside the Cayman
Islands.
(b) The Company may by special resolution alter its Memorandum with respect to any
objects, powers or other matters specified therein.
2. ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION
The Articles were conditionally adopted on 11 December 2018 with effect from the Listing
Date. The following is a summary of certain provisions of the Articles:
(a) Shares
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APPENDIX III SUMMARY OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE COMPANY
AND CAYMAN ISLANDS COMPANY LAW
Subject to the Companies Law, if at any time the share capital of the Company is
divided into different classes of shares, all or any of the special rights attached to the
shares or any class of shares may (unless otherwise provided for by the terms of issue
of that class) be varied, modified or abrogated either with the consent in writing of the
holders of not less than three‑fourths in nominal value of the issued shares of that
class or with the sanction of a special resolution passed at a separate general meeting
of the holders of the shares of that class. To every such separate general meeting the
provisions of the Articles relating to general meetings will mutatis mutandis apply, but
so that the necessary quorum (other than at an adjourned meeting) shall be two persons
holding or representing by proxy not less than one‑third in nominal value of the issued
shares of that class and at any adjourned meeting two holders present in person or by
proxy (whatever the number of shares held by them) shall be a quorum. Every holder
of shares of the class shall be entitled to one vote for every such share held by him.
Any special rights conferred upon the holders of any shares or class of shares
shall not, unless otherwise expressly provided in the rights attaching to the terms of
issue of such shares, be deemed to be varied by the creation or issue of further shares
ranking pari passu therewith.
(ii) consolidate all or any of its capital into shares of larger amount than its
existing shares;
(iii) divide its shares into several classes and attach to such shares any
preferential, deferred, qualified or special rights, privileges, conditions or
restrictions as the Company in general meeting or as the directors may
determine;
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AND CAYMAN ISLANDS COMPANY LAW
(iv) subdivide its shares or any of them into shares of smaller amount than is
fixed by the Memorandum; or
(v) cancel any shares which, at the date of passing of the resolution, have not
been taken and diminish the amount of its capital by the amount of the
shares so cancelled.
The Company may reduce its share capital or any capital redemption reserve or
other undistributable reserve in any way by special resolution.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, for so long as any shares are listed on the Stock
Exchange, titles to such listed shares may be evidenced and transferred in accordance
with the laws applicable to and the rules and regulations of the Stock Exchange that
are or shall be applicable to such listed shares. The register of members in respect of
its listed shares (whether the principal register or a branch register) may be kept by
recording the particulars required by Section 40 of the Companies Law in a form
otherwise than legible if such recording otherwise complies with the laws applicable to
and the rules and regulations of the Stock Exchange that are or shall be applicable to
such listed shares.
The board may, in its absolute discretion, at any time transfer any share upon the
principal register to any branch register or any share on any branch register to the
principal register or any other branch register.
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AND CAYMAN ISLANDS COMPANY LAW
The board may decline to recognise any instrument of transfer unless a fee (not
exceeding the maximum sum as the Stock Exchange may determine to be payable)
determined by the Directors is paid to the Company, the instrument of transfer is
properly stamped (if applicable), it is in respect of only one class of share and is
lodged at the relevant registration office or registered office or such other place at
which the principal register is kept accompanied by the relevant share certificate(s) and
such other evidence as the 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 any newspaper or by any other means in accordance with
the requirements of the Stock Exchange, at such times and for such periods as the
board may determine. The register of members must not be closed for periods
exceeding in the whole thirty (30) days in any year.
Subject to the above, fully paid shares are free from any restriction on transfer
and free of all liens in favour of the Company.
The Company is empowered by the Companies Law and the Articles to purchase
its own shares subject to certain restrictions and the board may only exercise this
power on behalf of the Company subject to any applicable requirements imposed from
time to time by the Stock Exchange.
Where the Company purchases for redemption a redeemable share, purchases not
made through the market or by tender must be limited to a maximum price determined
by the Company in general meeting. If purchases are by tender, tenders must be made
available to all members alike.
The board may accept the surrender for no consideration of any fully paid share.
(vi) Power of any subsidiary of the Company to own shares in the Company
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AND CAYMAN ISLANDS COMPANY LAW
The board may from time to time make such calls upon the members in respect
of any monies unpaid on the shares held by them respectively (whether on account of
the nominal value of the shares or by way of premium). A call may be made payable
either in one lump sum or by installments. 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 twenty per cent. (20%) per annum as the board may agree to accept from
the day appointed for the payment thereof to the time of actual payment, but the board
may waive payment of such interest wholly or in part. The board may, if it thinks fit,
receive from any member willing to advance the same, either in money or money’s
worth, all or any part of the monies uncalled and unpaid or installments payable upon
any shares held by him, and upon all or any of the monies so advanced the Company
may pay interest at such rate (if any) as the board may decide.
If a member fails to pay any call on the day appointed for payment thereof, the
board may serve not less than fourteen (14) clear days’ notice on him requiring
payment of so much of the call as is unpaid, together with any interest which may
have accrued and which may still accrue up to the date of actual payment and stating
that, in the event of non‑payment at or before the time appointed, the 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 share 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 board to that
effect. Such forfeiture will include all dividends and bonuses declared in respect of the
forfeited share and not actually paid before the forfeiture.
A person whose shares have been forfeited shall cease to be a member in respect
of the forfeited shares but shall, notwithstanding, remain liable to pay to the Company
all monies which, at the date of forfeiture, were payable by him to the Company in
respect of the shares, together with (if the board shall in its discretion so require)
interest thereon from the date of forfeiture until the date of actual payment at such rate
not exceeding twenty per cent. (20%) per annum as the board determines.
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(b) Directors
At each annual general meeting, one third of the Directors for the time being (or
if their number is not a multiple of three, then the number nearest to but not less than
one third) shall retire from office by rotation provided that every Director shall be
subject to retirement at an annual general meeting at least once every three years. The
Directors to retire by rotation shall include any Director who wishes to retire and not
offer himself for re-election. Any further Directors so to retire shall be those who have
been longest in office since their last re‑election or appointment but as between
persons who became or were last re‑elected Directors on the same day those to retire
will (unless they otherwise agree among themselves) be determined by lot.
Neither a Director nor an alternate Director is required to hold any shares in the
Company by way of qualification. Further, there are no provisions in the Articles
relating to retirement of Directors upon reaching any age limit.
The Directors have the power to appoint any person as a Director either to fill a
casual vacancy on the board or as an addition to the existing board. Any Director
appointed to fill a casual vacancy shall hold office until the first general meeting of
members after his appointment and be subject to re-election at such meeting and any
Director appointed as an addition to the existing board shall hold office only until the
next following annual general meeting of the Company and shall then be eligible for
re-election.
(cc) without special leave, he is absent from meetings of the board for six (6)
consecutive months, and the board resolves that his office is vacated;
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(dd) he becomes bankrupt or has a receiving order made against him or suspends
payment or compounds with his creditors;
The 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 the Company for such period and upon such terms as the board
may determine and the board may revoke or terminate any of such appointments. The
board may delegate any of its powers, authorities and discretions to committees
consisting of such Director or Directors and other persons as the board thinks fit, and
it may from time to time 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 must, in the exercise of the powers,
authorities and discretions so delegated, conform to any regulations that may from time
to time be imposed upon it by the board.
Subject to the provisions of the Companies Law and the Memorandum and
Articles and to any special rights conferred on the holders of any shares or class of
shares, any share may be issued (a) with or have attached thereto such rights, or such
restrictions, whether with regard to dividend, voting, return of capital, or otherwise, as
the Directors may determine, or (b) on terms that, at the option of the Company or the
holder thereof, it is liable to be redeemed.
Subject to the provisions of the Companies Law and the Articles and, where
applicable, the rules of the Stock Exchange and without prejudice to any special rights
or restrictions for the time being attached to any shares or any class of shares, all
unissued shares in the Company are at the disposal of the 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 shares shall be issued at a discount to their nominal value.
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Neither the Company nor the board is obliged, when making or granting any
allotment of, offer of, option over or disposal of shares, to make, or make available,
any such allotment, offer, option or shares to members or others with registered
addresses in any particular territory or territories being a territory or territories where,
in the absence of a registration statement or other special formalities, this would or
might, in the opinion of the board, be unlawful or impracticable. Members affected as
a result of the foregoing sentence shall not be, or be deemed to be, a separate class of
members for any purpose whatsoever.
(iii) Power to dispose of the assets of the Company or any of its subsidiaries
There are no specific provisions in the Articles relating to the disposal of the
assets of the Company or any of its subsidiaries. The Directors may, however, exercise
all powers and do all acts and things which may be exercised or done or approved by
the Company and which are not required by the Articles or the Companies Law to be
exercised or done by the Company in general meeting.
The board may exercise all the powers of the Company to raise or borrow
money, to mortgage or charge all or any part of the undertaking, property and assets
and uncalled capital of the Company and, subject to the Companies Law, to issue
debentures, bonds and other securities of the Company, whether outright or as
collateral security for any debt, liability or obligation of the Company or of any third
party.
(v) Remuneration
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Any Director who, by request, goes or resides abroad for any purpose of the
Company or who performs services which in the opinion of the board go beyond the
ordinary duties of a Director may be paid such extra remuneration as the board may
determine and such extra remuneration shall be in addition to or in substitution for any
ordinary remuneration as a Director. An executive Director appointed to be a managing
director, joint managing director, deputy managing director or other executive officer
shall receive such remuneration and such other benefits and allowances as the board
may from time to time decide. Such remuneration may be either in addition to or in
lieu of his remuneration as a Director.
The board may establish or concur or join with other companies (being
subsidiary companies of the Company or companies with which it is associated in
business) in establishing and making contributions out of the Company’s monies to
any 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 Director or ex‑Director who may hold or have
held any executive office or any office of profit with the Company or any of its
subsidiaries) and ex‑employees of the Company and their dependents or any class or
classes of such persons.
The board may pay, enter into agreements to pay or make grants of revocable or
irrevocable, and either subject or not subject to any terms or conditions, pensions or
other benefits to employees and ex‑employees and their dependents, or to any of such
persons, including pensions or benefits additional to those, if any, to which such
employees or ex‑employees or their dependents are or may become entitled under any
such scheme or fund as is mentioned in the previous paragraph. Any such pension or
benefit may, as the board considers desirable, be granted to an employee either before
and in anticipation of, or upon or at any time after, his actual retirement.
The board may resolve to capitalise all or any part of any amount for the time
being standing to the credit of any reserve or fund (including a share premium account
and the profit and loss account) whether or not the same is available for distribution by
applying such sum in paying up unissued shares to be allotted to (i) employees
(including directors) of the Company and/or its affiliates (meaning any individual,
corporation, partnership, association, joint-stock company, trust, unincorporated
association or other entity (other than the Company) that directly, or indirectly
through one or more intermediaries, controls, is controlled by or is under common
control with, the Company) upon exercise or vesting of any options or awards granted
under any share incentive scheme or employee benefit scheme or other arrangement
which relates to such persons that has been adopted or approved by the members in
general meeting, or (ii) any trustee of any trust to whom shares are to be allotted and
issued by the Company in connection with the operation of any share incentive scheme
or employee benefit scheme or other arrangement which relates to such persons that
has been adopted or approved by the members in general meeting.
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Pursuant to the Articles, payments to any Director or past Director of any sum by
way of compensation for loss of office or as consideration for or in connection with
his retirement from office (not being a payment to which the Director is contractually
entitled) must be approved by the Company in general meeting.
The Company must not make any loan, directly or indirectly, to a Director or his
close associate(s) if and to the extent it would be prohibited by the Companies
Ordinance (Chapter 622 of the laws of Hong Kong) as if the Company were a
company incorporated in Hong Kong.
A Director may hold any other office or place of profit with the Company
(except that of the auditor of the Company) in conjunction with his office of Director
for such period and upon such terms as the board may determine, and may be paid
such extra remuneration therefor in addition to any remuneration provided for by or
pursuant to the Articles. A Director may be or become a director or other officer of, or
otherwise interested in, any company promoted by the Company or any other company
in which the Company may be interested, and shall not be liable to account to the
Company or the members for any remuneration, profits or other benefits received by
him as a director, officer or member of, or from his interest in, such other company.
The board may also cause the voting power conferred by the shares in any other
company held or owned by the Company to be exercised in such manner in all respects
as it thinks fit, including the exercise thereof in favour of any resolution appointing the
Directors or any of them to be directors or officers of such other company, or voting
or providing for the payment of remuneration to the directors or officers of such other
company.
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A Director shall not vote (nor be counted in the quorum) on any resolution of the
board approving any contract or arrangement or other proposal in which he or any of
his close associates is materially interested, but this prohibition does not apply to any
of the following matters, namely:
(aa) any contract or arrangement for giving to such Director or his close
associate(s) any security or indemnity in respect of money lent by him or
any of his close associates or obligations incurred or undertaken by him or
any of his close associates at the request of or for the benefit of the
Company or any of its subsidiaries;
(bb) any contract or arrangement for the giving of any security or indemnity to a
third party in respect of a debt or obligation of the Company or any of its
subsidiaries for which the Director or his close associate(s) has himself/
themselves assumed responsibility in whole or in part whether alone or
jointly under a guarantee or indemnity or by the giving of security;
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(dd) any contract or arrangement in which the Director or his close associate(s)
is/are interested in the same manner as other holders of shares or debentures
or other securities of the Company by virtue only of his/their interest in
shares or debentures or other securities of the Company; or
The board may meet for the despatch of business, adjourn and otherwise regulate its
meetings as it considers appropriate. 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 an additional or casting vote.
The Articles may be rescinded, altered or amended by the Company in general meeting
by special resolution. The Articles state that a special resolution shall be required to alter
the provisions of the Memorandum, to amend the Articles or to change the name of the
Company.
Under the Companies Law, a copy of any special resolution must be forwarded to
the Registrar of Companies in the Cayman Islands within fifteen (15) days of being
passed.
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Subject to any special rights or restrictions as to voting for the time being
attached to any shares, at any general meeting 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 fully paid share of which he is
the holder but so that no amount paid up or credited as paid up on a share in advance
of calls or installments is treated for the foregoing purposes as paid up on the share. A
member entitled to more than one vote need not use all his votes or cast all the votes
he uses in the same way.
Where the Company has any knowledge that any shareholder is, under the rules
of the Stock Exchange, required to abstain from voting on any particular resolution of
the Company or restricted to voting only for or only against any particular resolution
of the Company, any votes cast by or on behalf of such shareholder in contravention
of such requirement or restriction shall not be counted.
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The Company must hold an annual general meeting of the Company every year
within a period of not more than fifteen (15) months after the holding of the last
preceding annual general meeting or a period of not more than eighteen (18) months
from the date of adoption of the Articles, unless a longer period would not infringe the
rules of the Stock Exchange.
An annual general meeting must be called by notice of not less than twenty-one
(21) clear days and not less than twenty (20) clear business days. All other general
meetings must be called by notice of at least fourteen (14) clear days and not less than
ten (10) clear business days. The notice is exclusive of the day on which it is served or
deemed to be served and of the day for which it is given, and must specify the time
and place of the meeting and particulars of resolutions to be considered at the meeting
and, in the case of special business, the general nature of that business.
In addition, notice of every general meeting must be given to all members of the
Company other than to such members as, under the provisions of the Articles or the
terms of issue of the shares they hold, are not entitled to receive such notices from the
Company, and also to, among others, the auditors for the time being of the Company.
(bb) the consideration and adoption of the accounts and balance sheet and the
reports of the directors and the auditors;
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(ee) the fixing of the remuneration of the directors and of the auditors.
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.
(vi) Proxies
Any member of the Company entitled to attend and vote at a meeting of the
Company is entitled to appoint another person as his proxy to attend and vote instead
of him. A member who is the holder of two or more shares may appoint more than one
proxy to represent him and vote on his behalf at a general meeting of the Company or
at a class meeting. A proxy need not be a member of the Company and is entitled to
exercise the same powers on behalf of a member who is an individual and for whom
he acts as proxy as such member could exercise. In addition, a proxy is entitled to
exercise the same powers on behalf of a member which is a corporation and for which
he acts as proxy as such member could exercise as if it were an individual member.
Votes may be given either personally (or, in the case of a member being a corporation,
by its duly authorised representative) or by proxy.
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The board shall cause true accounts to be kept of the sums of money received and
expended by the Company, and the matters in respect of which such receipt and expenditure
take place, and of the property, assets, credits and liabilities of the Company and of all other
matters required by the Companies Law or necessary to give a true and fair view of the
Company’s affairs and to explain its transactions.
The accounting records must be kept at the registered office or at such other place or
places as the board decides and shall always be open to inspection by any Director. No
member (other than a Director) shall have any right to inspect any accounting record or
book or document of the Company except as conferred by law or authorised by the board or
the Company in general meeting. However, an exempted company must make available at
its registered office in electronic form or any other medium, copies of its books of account
or parts thereof as may be required of it upon service of an order or notice by the Tax
Information Authority pursuant to the Tax Information Authority Law of the Cayman
Islands.
A copy of every balance sheet and profit and loss account (including every document
required by law to be annexed thereto) which is to be laid before the Company at its general
meeting, together with a printed copy of the Directors’ report and a copy of the auditors’
report, shall not less than twenty-one (21) days before the date of the meeting and at the
same time as the notice of annual general meeting be sent to every person entitled to receive
notices of general meetings of the Company under the provisions of the Articles; however,
subject to compliance with all applicable laws, including the rules of the Stock Exchange,
the Company may send to such persons summarised financial statements derived from the
Company’s annual accounts and the directors’ report instead provided that any such person
may by notice in writing served on the Company, demand that the Company sends to him,
in addition to summarised financial statements, a complete printed copy of the Company’s
annual financial statement and the directors’ report thereon.
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The financial statements of the Company shall be audited by the auditor in accordance
with generally accepted auditing standards which may be those of a country or jurisdiction
other than the Cayman Islands. The auditor shall make a written report thereon in
accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and the report of the auditor must be
submitted to the members in general meeting.
The Company 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
board.
The Articles provide dividends may be declared and paid out of the profits of the
Company, realised or unrealised, or from any reserve set aside from profits which the
directors determine is no longer needed. With the sanction of an ordinary resolution
dividends may also be declared and paid out of share premium account or any other fund or
account which can be authorised for this purpose in accordance with the Companies Law.
Except in so far as the rights attaching to, or the terms of issue of, any share may
otherwise provide, (i) all dividends shall be declared and paid according to the amounts paid
up on the shares in respect whereof the dividend is paid but no amount paid up on a share in
advance of calls shall for this purpose be treated as paid up on the share and (ii) all
dividends shall be apportioned and paid pro rata according to the amount paid up on the
shares during any portion or portions of the period in respect of which the dividend is paid.
The Directors may deduct from any dividend or other monies payable to any member or in
respect of any shares all sums of money (if any) presently payable by him to the Company
on account of calls or otherwise.
Whenever the board or the Company in general meeting has resolved that a dividend
be paid or declared on the share capital of the Company, the board may further resolve
either (a) that such dividend be satisfied wholly or in part in the form of an allotment of
shares credited as fully paid up, provided that the shareholders entitled thereto will be
entitled to elect to receive such dividend (or part thereof) in cash in lieu of such allotment,
or (b) that shareholders entitled to such dividend will be entitled to elect to receive an
allotment of shares credited as fully paid up in lieu of the whole or such part of the dividend
as the board may think fit.
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The Company may also upon the recommendation of the board by an ordinary
resolution resolve in respect of any one particular dividend of the Company that it may be
satisfied wholly in the form of an allotment of shares credited as fully paid up without
offering any right to shareholders to elect to receive such dividend in cash in lieu of such
allotment.
Any dividend, interest or other sum payable in cash to the holder of shares may be
paid by cheque or warrant sent through the post addressed to the holder at his registered
address, or in the case of joint holders, addressed to the holder whose name stands first in
the register of the Company in respect of the shares at his address as appearing in the
register or addressed to such person and at such addresses as the holder or joint holders may
in writing direct. Every such cheque or warrant shall, unless the holder or joint holders
otherwise direct, be made payable to the order of the holder or, in the case of joint holders,
to the order of the holder whose name stands first on the register in respect of such shares,
and shall be sent at his or their risk and payment of the cheque or warrant by the bank on
which it is drawn shall constitute a good discharge to the Company. Any one of two or
more joint holders may give effectual receipts for any dividends or other moneys payable or
property distributable in respect of the shares held by such joint holders.
Whenever the board or the Company in general meeting has resolved that a dividend
be paid or declared the board may further resolve that such dividend be satisfied wholly or
in part by the distribution of specific assets of any kind.
All dividends or bonuses unclaimed for one year after having been declared may be
invested or otherwise made use of by the board for the benefit of the Company until claimed
and the Company shall not be constituted a trustee in respect thereof. All dividends or
bonuses unclaimed for six years after having been declared may be forfeited by the board
and shall revert to the Company.
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Pursuant to the Articles, the register and branch register of members shall be open to
inspection for at least two (2) hours during business hours by members without charge, or
by any other person upon a maximum payment of HK$2.50 or such lesser sum specified by
the board, at the registered office or such other place at which the register is kept in
accordance with the Companies Law or, upon a maximum payment of HK$1.00 or such
lesser sum specified by the board, at the office where the branch register of members is
kept, unless the register is closed in accordance with the Articles.
(i) if the Company is wound up and the assets available for distribution amongst the
members of the Company shall be more than sufficient to repay the whole of the
capital paid up at the commencement of the winding up, the excess shall be
distributed pari passu amongst such members in proportion to the amount paid up
on the shares held by them respectively; and
(ii) if the Company is 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, or which ought to
have been paid up, at the commencement of the winding up on the shares held by
them respectively.
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If the Company is wound up (whether the liquidation is voluntary or by the court) the
liquidator may, with the authority of a special resolution and any other sanction required by
the Companies Law divide among the members in specie or kind the whole or any part of
the assets of the Company 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. The liquidator may, with the like authority, vest any part of
the assets in trustees upon such trusts for the benefit of members as the liquidator, with the
like authority, shall think fit, but so that no contributory shall be compelled to accept any
shares or other property in respect of which there is a liability.
The Articles provide that to the extent that it is not prohibited by and is in compliance
with the Companies Law, if warrants to subscribe for shares have been issued by the
Company and the Company does any act or engages in any transaction which would result
in the subscription price of such warrants being reduced below the par value of a share, a
subscription rights reserve shall be established and applied in paying up the difference
between the subscription price and the par value of a share on any exercise of the warrants.
The Company is incorporated in the Cayman Islands subject to the Companies Law and,
therefore, operates subject to Cayman Islands law. Set out below is a summary of certain
provisions of Cayman company law, although this does not purport to contain all applicable
qualifications and exceptions or to be a complete review of all matters of Cayman company law
and taxation, which may differ from equivalent provisions in jurisdictions with which interested
parties may be more familiar:
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The Companies Law provides that where a company issues shares at a premium,
whether for cash or otherwise, a sum equal to the aggregate amount of the value of the
premiums 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
premiums on shares of that company allotted pursuant to any arrangement in consideration
of the acquisition or cancellation of shares in any other company and issued at a premium.
The Companies Law provides that the share premium account may be applied by the
company subject to the provisions, if any, of its memorandum and articles of association in
(a) paying distributions or dividends to members; (b) paying up unissued shares of the
company to be issued to members as fully paid bonus shares; (c) the redemption and
repurchase of shares (subject to the provisions of section 37 of the Companies Law); (d)
writing-off the preliminary expenses of the company; and (e) writing-off the expenses of, or
the commission paid or discount allowed on, any issue of shares or debentures of the
company.
No distribution or dividend may be paid to members out of the share premium account
unless immediately following the date on which the distribution or dividend is proposed to
be paid, the company will be able to pay its debts as they fall due in the ordinary course of
business.
The Companies Law provides that, subject to confirmation by the Grand Court of the
Cayman Islands (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.
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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
company’s 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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The Companies Law permits, subject to a solvency test and the provisions, if any, of
the company’s memorandum and articles of association, the payment of dividends and
distributions out of the share premium account. With the exception of the foregoing, there
are no statutory provisions 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.
The 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 (a) an act which is ultra vires the company
or illegal, (b) an act which constitutes a fraud against the minority and the wrongdoers are
themselves in control of the company, and (c) 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 members holding not less than one fifth of the shares
of the company in issue, appoint an inspector to examine into the affairs of the company
and to report thereon in such manner as the 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 or, as an alternative to a winding up order, (a) an order regulating the conduct of
the company’s affairs in the future, (b) an order requiring the company to refrain from doing
or continuing an act complained of by the shareholder petitioner or to do an act which the
shareholder petitioner has complained it has omitted to do, (c) an order authorising civil
proceedings to be brought in the name and on behalf of the company by the shareholder
petitioner on such terms as the Court may direct, or (d) an order providing for the purchase
of the shares of any shareholders of the company by other shareholders or by the company
themselves and, in the case of a purchase by the company themselves, a reduction of the
company’s capital accordingly.
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 company’s memorandum and articles of association.
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A company must 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.
Proper books of account shall not be deemed to be kept if there are not kept such
books as are necessary to give a true and fair view of the state of the company’s affairs and
to explain its transactions.
An exempted company must make available at its registered office in electronic form
or any other medium, copies of its books of account or parts thereof as may be required of it
upon service of an order or notice by the Tax Information Authority pursuant to the Tax
Information Authority Law of the Cayman Islands.
(j) Taxation
Pursuant to the Tax Concessions Law of the Cayman Islands, the Company has
obtained an undertaking:
(1) that no law which is enacted in the Cayman Islands imposing any tax to be
levied on profits, income, gains or appreciation shall apply to the Company or its
operations; and
(2) that the aforesaid tax or any tax in the nature of estate duty or inheritance tax
shall not be payable on or in respect of the shares, debentures or other
obligations of the Company.
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The undertaking for the Company is for a period of twenty years from 8 December
2017.
The Cayman Islands currently levy no taxes on individuals or corporations based upon
profits, income, gains or appreciations and there is no taxation in the nature of inheritance
tax or estate duty. There are no other taxes likely to be material to the Company levied by
the Government of the Cayman Islands save for 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 a party to a double tax treaty
entered into with the United Kingdom in 2010 but otherwise is not party to any double tax
treaties.
There is no express provision in the Companies Law prohibiting the making of loans
by a company to any of its directors.
Members of the Company have no general right under the Companies Law to inspect
or obtain copies of the register of members or corporate records of the Company. They will,
however, have such rights as may be set out in the Company’s Articles.
An exempted company may maintain its principal register of members and any branch
registers at such locations, whether within or without the Cayman Islands, as the directors
may, from time to time, think fit. A branch register must be kept in the same manner in
which a principal register is by the Companies Law required or permitted to be kept. The
company shall cause to be kept at the place where the company’s principal register is kept a
duplicate of any branch register duly entered up from time to time.
There is no requirement under the Companies Law for an exempted company to make
any returns of members to the Registrar of Companies of the Cayman Islands. The names
and addresses of the members are, accordingly, not a matter of public record and are not
available for public inspection. However, an exempted company shall make available at its
registered office, in electronic form or any other medium, such register of members,
including any branch register of members, as may be required of it upon service of an order
or notice by the Tax Information Authority pursuant to the Tax Information Authority Law
of the Cayman Islands.
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AND CAYMAN ISLANDS COMPANY LAW
The Company is required to maintain at its registered office a register of directors and
officers which is not available for inspection by the public. A copy of such register must be
filed with the Registrar of Companies in the Cayman Islands and any change must be
notified to the Registrar within sixty (60) days of any change in such directors or officers.
(q) Winding up
A company may be wound up (a) compulsorily by order of the Court, (b) voluntarily,
or (c) under the supervision of the Court.
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AND CAYMAN ISLANDS COMPANY LAW
For the purpose of conducting the proceedings in winding up a company and assisting
the Court therein, there may be appointed an official liquidator or official liquidators; and
the court may appoint to such office such person, either provisionally or otherwise, as it
thinks fit, and if more persons than one are appointed to such office, the Court must declare
whether any act 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.
As soon as the affairs of the company are fully wound up, the liquidator must make a
report and an account of the winding up, showing how the winding up has been conducted
and how the property of the company 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 must be called by at least 21 days’ notice to
each contributory in any manner authorised by the company’s articles of association and
published in the Gazette.
(r) Reconstructions
(s) Take-overs
Where an offer is made by a company for the shares of another company and, within
four (4) months of the offer, the holders of not less than ninety per cent. (90%) of the shares
which are the subject of the offer accept, the offeror may at any time within two (2) months
after the expiration of the said four (4) 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 (1) 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.
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(t) Indemnification
Cayman Islands law does not limit the extent to which a company’s articles of
association may provide for indemnification of officers and directors, except to the extent
any such provision may be held by the Court to be contrary to public policy (e.g. for
purporting to provide indemnification against the consequences of committing a crime).
4. GENERAL
Conyers Dill & Pearman, the Company’s special legal counsel on Cayman Islands law, have
sent to the Company a letter of advice summarising certain aspects of Cayman Islands company
law. This letter, together with a copy of the Companies Law, is available for inspection as
referred to in the paragraph headed ‘‘Documents available for inspection’’ in Appendix V to this
prospectus. Any person wishing to have a detailed summary of Cayman Islands company law or
advice on the differences between it and the laws of any jurisdiction with which he is more
familiar is recommended to seek independent legal advice.
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APPENDIX IV STATUTORY AND GENERAL INFORMATION
Our Company was incorporated in the Cayman Islands under the Companies Law as an
exempted company with limited liability on 31 October 2017. Our Company has established a
place of business in Hong Kong at 20/F., Glassview Commercial Building, No. 65 Castle Peak
Road Yuen Long, Yuen Long, New Territories, Hong Kong and was registered as a non-Hong
Kong company under Part 16 of the Companies Ordinance on 28 December 2017. In connection
with such registration, Mr. Yik Law and Mr. Isaiah Li, our executive Directors, have been
appointed as the authorised representatives of our Company for acceptance of service of process
and notices on behalf of our Company in Hong Kong.
As our Company is incorporated in the Cayman Islands, its operations are subject to the
relevant laws and regulations of the Cayman Islands and its constitution, which comprises of a
memorandum of association and the articles of association. A summary of certain provisions of its
constitution and relevant aspects of the Companies Law is set out in Appendix III to this
prospectus.
The authorised share capital of our Company as at the date of its incorporation was
HK$380,000 divided into 38,000,000 Shares of HK$0.01 each. On 31 October 2017, one Share
was issued to the initial subscriber, nil-paid, and subsequently the initial subscriber transferred the
one subscriber Share to Fully Fort on the same date.
On 29 November 2018, the initial nil-paid Share was credited as fully paid at par and a
further 99 Shares were allotted and issued, credited as fully paid, to Fully Fort as consideration
pursuant to a sale and purchase agreement entered into between Fully Fort (as vendor) and our
Company (as purchaser), in respect of the transfer of all the issued shares in Forever Treasure
from Fully Fort to our Company.
On 11 December 2018, the authorised share capital of our Company was increased from
HK$380,000 divided into 38,000,000 Shares of HK$0.01 each to HK$30,000,000 divided into
3,000,000,000 Shares of HK$0.01 each by the creation of an additional 2,962,000,000 Shares of
HK$0.01 each which rank pari passu in all respect with the existing Shares.
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On 11 December 2018, the sole Shareholder resolved that, conditional on the share premium
account of our Company being credited as a result of the issue of the Offer Shares of the Share
Offer, our Directors were authorised to capitalise approximately HK$2,999,999 standing to the
credit of the share premium account of our Company by applying such sum in paying up in full at
par 299,999,900 Shares for allotment and issue to the Shareholders whose names appear on the
register of members of our Company at the close of business on the business day immediately
preceding the Listing Date (or as they may direct) in proportion (as nearly as possible without
involving fractions so that no fraction of a Share shall be allotted and issued) to their then
existing shareholdings in our Company.
Save for the aforesaid and mentioned in the paragraph headed ‘‘History and development,
Reorganisation and Group structure – Reorganisation’’ of this prospectus, there has been no
alteration in the share capital of our Company within two years immediately preceding the date of
this prospectus and up to the Latest Practicable Date.
Pursuant to the resolutions in writing passed by the sole Shareholder on 11 December 2018:
(a) our Company adopted its new memorandum of association with immediate effect and
conditionally adopted the new articles of association with effect from the Listing Date;
(b) our Company increased its authorised share capital from HK$380,000 divided into
38,000,000 Shares of HK$0.01 each to HK$30,000,000 divided into 3,000,000,000
Shares of HK$0.01 each;
(c) our Company adopted and approved the rules of the Share Option Scheme, the
principal terms of which are set out in the paragraph headed ‘‘Share Option Scheme’’
below, and our Directors were authorised to (1) grant options to subscribe for the
Share thereunder and, conditional on the Listing Division of the Stock Exchange
granting of the listing of, and permission to deal in, the Shares to be issued pursuant to
the exercise of the options granted under the Share Option Scheme on or before the
date falling 30 days after the date of this prospectus, to allot, issue and deal with the
Shares pursuant to the exercise of options granted under the Share Option Scheme, (2)
approve any amendments to the rules of the Share Option Scheme as may be
acceptable or not objected to by the Stock Exchange, and (3) take all such steps as
may be necessary, desirable or expedient to implement the Share Option Scheme;
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(d) conditional upon (i) the Listing Division of the Stock Exchange granting the listing of,
and permission to deal in the Shares in issue and to be issued as mentioned in this
prospectus; (ii) the Offer Price having been determined; (iii) the execution and delivery
of the Underwriting Agreements; and (iv) the obligations of the Underwriters under the
Underwriting Agreements becoming unconditional and not being terminated in
accordance with the terms of the Underwriting Agreements or otherwise, in each case
on or before such dates as may be specified in the Underwriting Agreements:
(i) the Share Offer was approved and our Directors were authorised to (1) approve
to allot and issue the Offer Shares subject to the terms and conditions stated in
this prospectus; (2) implement the Share Offer and the Listing; and (3) do all
things and execute all documents in connection with or incidental to the Share
Offer and the Listing with such amendments or modifications (if any) as our
Directors may consider necessary or appropriate;
(ii) conditional on the share premium account of our Company being credited as a
result of the issue of the Offer Shares of the Share Offer, our Directors were
authorised to capitalise approximately HK$2,999,999 standing to the credit of the
share premium account of our Company by applying such sum in paying up in
full at par 299,999,900 Shares for allotment and issue to the Shareholders whose
names appear on the register of members of our Company at the close of
business on the business day immediately preceding the Listing Date (or as they
may direct) in proportion (as nearly as possible without involving fractions so
that no fraction of a Share shall be allotted and issued) to their then existing
shareholdings in our Company so that the Shares allotted and issued shall rank
pari passu in all respects with the then existing issued Shares and our Directors
were authorised to give effect to such capitalisation;
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(iii) a general unconditional mandate (the ‘‘Issue Mandate’’) was given to our
Directors to exercise all powers of our Company to allot, issue and deal with,
otherwise than by way of rights issue, scrip dividend schemes or similar
arrangements in accordance with the Articles of Association, or pursuant to the
exercise of any options which have been or may be granted under the Share
Option Scheme, or under the Share Offer or the Capitalisation Issue, our Shares
with an aggregate number of Shares not exceeding (aa) 20% of the aggregate
number of Shares in issue immediately following completion of the Share Offer
and the Capitalisation Issue (excluding Shares which may be allotted and issued
pursuant to the Offer Size Adjustment Option and the exercise of the options
which may be granted under the Share Option Scheme); and (bb) the aggregate
number of shares which may be purchased by our Company pursuant to the
authority granted to our Directors as referred to in paragraph (iv) below, until the
conclusion of the next annual general meeting of our Company, or the date by
which the next annual general meeting of our Company is required by the
Articles of Association or any applicable Cayman Islands law to be held, or the
passing of an ordinary resolution by the Shareholders revoking or varying the
authority given to our Directors as set out in this paragraph (iii), whichever
occurs first;
(iv) a general unconditional mandate (the ‘‘Repurchase Mandate’’) was given to our
Directors to exercise all powers of our Company to purchase our Shares on the
Stock Exchange, or on any other stock exchange on which the securities of our
Company may be listed and which is recognised by the SFC and the Stock
Exchange for this purpose, in accordance with all applicable laws and the
requirements of the GEM Listing Rules or equivalent rules or regulations of such
other stock exchange, such number of Shares as will represent up to 10% of the
aggregate number of Shares in issue immediately following completion of the
Share Offer and the Capitalisation Issue (excluding Shares which may be allotted
and issued pursuant to the Offer Size Adjustment Option and the exercise of the
options which may be granted under the Share Option Scheme) until the
conclusion of the next annual general meeting of our Company, or the date by
which the next annual general meeting of our Company is required by the articles
of association of our Company or any applicable Cayman Islands law to be held,
or the passing of an ordinary resolution by the Shareholders in general meeting
revoking or varying the authority given to our Directors as set out in this
paragraph (iv), whichever occurs first;
(v) an undertaking to be given to the Stock Exchange relating to the exercise of the
Repurchase Mandate; and
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(vi) the Issue Mandate was extended by an amount representing the aggregate
nominal value of the Shares repurchased by our Company pursuant to the
Repurchase Mandate but excluding any Shares which may be issued pursuant to
the exercise of the options which may be granted under the Share Option
Scheme.
4. Reorganisation
The companies comprising our Group underwent the Reorganisation in preparation for the
Listing. For details, please see the section headed ‘‘History and development, reorganisation and
group structure’’ in this prospectus.
Our Company’s subsidiaries are referred to in the Accountants’ Report, the text of which is
set out in Appendix I to this prospectus.
Save as disclosed in the section headed ‘‘History and development, Reorganisation and
Group structure’’ in this prospectus, there are no changes in the share capital of our subsidiaries
during the two years preceding the date of this prospectus.
This paragraph includes information required by the Stock Exchange to be included in this
prospectus concerning the repurchase by our Company of its own securities.
The GEM Listing Rules permit companies with a primary listing on the Stock
Exchange to repurchase their securities on the GEM subject to certain restrictions, the most
important of which are summarised below:
All proposed repurchase of securities (which must be fully paid up in the case of
shares) by a company listed on the GEM must be approved in advance by an ordinary
resolution of the shareholders, either by way of general mandate or by specific
approval of a particular transaction.
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Note: Pursuant to a resolution in writing passed by the sole Shareholder on 11 December 2018, the
Repurchase Mandate was given to our Directors to exercise all powers of our Company to
purchase Shares on the Stock Exchange or any other stock exchange on which the securities of
our Company may be listed and which is recognised by the SFC and the Stock Exchange for
this purpose, of up to 10% of the aggregate nominal value of the share capital of our Company
in issue immediately following completion of the Share Offer and the Capitalisation Issue
(excluding Shares which may be allotted and issued pursuant to the Offer Size Adjustment
Option and the exercise of the options which may be granted under the Share Option Scheme).
The Repurchase Mandate will expire at the conclusion of the next annual general meeting of
our Company, or the date by which the next annual general meeting of our Company is
required by the articles of association of our Company or any applicable Cayman Islands law
to be held, or the passing of an ordinary resolution by the Shareholders in general meeting
revoking or varying the authority given to our Directors, whichever occurs first.
Repurchase by our Company must be paid out of funds legally available for the
purpose in accordance with our Company’s Memorandum and Articles of Association,
the applicable laws of the Companies Law and the GEM Listing Rules. A listed
company may not repurchase its own securities on the GEM for a consideration other
than cash or for settlement otherwise than in accordance with the trading rules of the
Stock Exchange from time to time. Under Cayman Islands law, any repurchase by our
Company may only be made out of profits of our Company, or from some standing to
the credit of our Company’s share premium account, or out of the proceeds of a fresh
issue of share made for the purpose of the repurchase, or, if so authorised by its
articles of association and subject to the provisions of the Companies Law, out of
capital. Any premium payable on a purchase over the par value of the shares to be
purchased must be provided for out of profits of our Company or from sums standing
to the credit of our Company’s share premium account, or, if so authorised by its
articles of association and subject to the provisions of the Companies Law, out of
capital.
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The listing of all repurchased Shares (whether offered on the Stock Exchange or
otherwise) on GEM will automatically be cancelled and the certificates for those
Shares shall be cancelled and destroyed.
A listed company may repurchase up to 10% of the total nominal amount of the
share capital in issue of that company. A company may not issue or announce a
proposed issue of new securities for a period of 30 days immediately following a
repurchase (other than an issue of securities pursuant to an exercise of warrants, share
options or similar instruments requiring the company to issue securities which were
outstanding prior to such repurchase) without the prior approval of the Stock
Exchange. In addition, a listed company is prohibited from repurchasing its shares on
the Stock Exchange if the purchase price is 5% or higher than the average closing
market price for the five preceding trading days on which its shares were traded on
GEM. The GEM Listing Rules also prohibit a listed company from repurchasing its
securities if the repurchase would result in the number of listed securities which are in
the hands of the public falling below the relevant minimum prescribed percentage as
required by the Stock Exchange. A company is required to procure that the broker
appointed by it to effect a repurchase of securities discloses to the Stock Exchange
such information with respect to the repurchase as the Stock Exchange may require.
A listed company may not make any repurchase of securities on the Stock
Exchange at any time after inside information has come to its knowledge until the
information is made publicly available. In particular, during the period of one month
immediately preceding the earlier of (a) the date of the board meeting (as such date is
first notified to the Stock Exchange in accordance with the GEM Listing Rules) for the
approval of a listed company’s results for any year, half-year, quarter-year or any other
interim period (whether or not required under the GEM Listing Rules) and (b) the
deadline for publication of an announcement of a listed company’s results for any year,
half-year or quarter-year under the GEM Listing Rules, or any other interim period
(whether or not required under the GEM Listing Rules), and ending on the date of the
results announcement, the listed company may not repurchase its shares on the Stock
Exchange other than in exceptional circumstances. In addition, the Stock Exchange
may prohibit a repurchase of securities on GEM if a listed company has breached the
GEM Listing Rules.
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Our Directors believe that it is in the best interests of our Company and the
Shareholders for our Directors to have general authority from the Shareholders to enable our
Company to repurchase Shares in the market. Such repurchase may, depending on market
conditions and funding arrangements at the time, lead to an enhancement of the net asset
value per Share and/or earnings per Share and will only be made if our Directors believe
that such repurchase will benefit our Company and the Shareholders.
In repurchasing securities, our Company may only apply funds legally available for
such purpose in accordance with its memorandum and articles of association, the GEM
Listing Rules and the applicable laws of the Cayman Islands.
On the basis of the current financial position of our Group as disclosed in this
prospectus and taking into account the current working capital position of our Group, our
Directors consider that, if the Repurchase Mandate were to be exercised in full, it might
have a material adverse effect on the working capital and/or the gearing position of our
Group as compared with the position disclosed in this prospectus. However, our Directors
do not propose to exercise the Repurchase Mandate to such an extent as would, in the
circumstances, have a material adverse effect on the working capital requirements of our
Group or the gearing levels which in the opinion of our Directors are from time to time
appropriate for our Group.
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The exercise in full of the Repurchase Mandate, on the basis of 400,000,000 Shares in
issue immediately after the Listing, would result in up to 40,000,000 Shares being
repurchased by our Company during the period in which the Repurchase Mandate remains in
force.
(d) General
None of our Directors, to the best of their knowledge having made all reasonable
enquiries, nor any of their close associates currently intends to sell any Shares to our
Company or its subsidiaries if the Repurchase Mandate is exercised.
Our Directors have undertaken to the Stock Exchange that, so far as the same may be
applicable, they will exercise the Repurchase Mandate in accordance with the GEM Listing
Rules and the applicable laws of the Cayman Islands.
No core connected person (as defined in the GEM Listing Rules) has notified our
Company that he has a present intention to sell Shares to our Company, or has undertaken
not to do so if the Repurchase Mandate is exercised.
Our Directors will not exercise the Repurchase Mandate if the repurchase would result
in the number of Shares which are in the hands of the public falls below 25% of the total
number of Shares in issue.
Our Company had not repurchased any Shares (whether on the Stock Exchange or
otherwise) in the six months prior to the Latest Practicable Date.
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The following contracts (not being contracts in the ordinary course of business) have been
entered into by members of our Group within the two years preceding the date of this prospectus
and are or may be material:
(a) the sale and purchase agreement dated 16 November 2018 and entered into between
Mr. Yik Law and Forever Treasure in relation to the transfer of the entire issued share
capital in Wing Ko from Mr. Yik Law to Forever Treasure in consideration of Forever
Treasure allotting and issuing one share in Forever Treasure to Fully Fort credited as
fully-paid as the nominee of Mr. Yik Law;
(b) the sale and purchase agreement dated 29 November 2018 and entered into between
Fully Fort and our Company, pursuant to which Fully Fort transferred all the issued
shares in Forever Treasure to our Company, in consideration of our Company (i)
allotting and issuing 99 Shares to Fully Fort credited as fully paid; and (ii) crediting
the initial nil-paid Share held by Fully Fort as fully paid at par;
As at the Latest Practicable Date, our Group had registered the following domain
name:
Information contained in the above website does not form part of this prospectus.
Save as disclosed above, there are no other trade or service marks, patents, other
intellectual or industrial property rights which are material to the business of our Group.
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9. Directors
Each of Mr. Yik Law and Mr. Li Isaiah, being all the executive Directors, has entered
into a service contract with our Company on 11 December 2018. Particulars of these
contracts, except as indicated, are in all material respects identical and are set out below:
(i) the term of each service contract is three years commencing from the Listing
Date and will continue thereafter until terminated in accordance with the terms of
the service agreement;
(ii) the initial annual salary for each of Mr. Yik Law and Mr. Li Isaiah is set out
below, such salary to be reviewed annually by our Board and the remuneration
committee of our Company; and
The current basic annual salaries of the executive Directors are as follows:
Name Amount
Each of Mr. Fenn David, Mr. Wong Ka Chun Matthew and Mr. Ho Cheung Kong,
being all the independent non-executive Directors, has entered into a letter of appointment
with our Company on 11 December 2018. Each letter of appointment is for an initial term of
one year commencing on the Listing Date unless terminated by either party giving at least
one month’s notice in writing. Each independent non-executive Director is entitled to an
annual director’s fee of HK$72,000.
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Save as aforesaid, none of our Directors has or is proposed to have a service contract
with our Company or any of its subsidiaries (other than contracts expiring or determinable
by our Group within one year without the payment of compensation (other than statutory
compensation).
Under the arrangements currently in force, the aggregate emoluments (excluding any
discretionary bonus, if any, payable to our Director) payable by our Group to and benefits in
kind receivable by our Directors for the year ending 31 March 2019 is estimated to be
approximately HK$983,000.
None of our Directors or any past directors of any member of our Group has been paid
any sum of money for each of the three years ended 31 March 2018 and for the four months
ended 31 July 2018 (i) as an inducement to join or upon joining our Company or (ii) for
loss of office as a director of any member of our Group or of any other office in connection
with the management of the affairs of any member of our Group.
There has been no arrangement under which a Director has waived or agreed to waive
any emoluments for each of the three years ended 31 March 2018 and for the four months
ended 31 July 2018.
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(c) Interests and short positions of Directors in the share, underlying shares or
debentures of our Company and its associated corporations
Immediately following completion of the Share Offer and the Capitalisation Issue (but
not taking into account of any Shares that may be allotted and issued pursuant to the
exercise of the Offer Size Adjustment Option or any option(s) which may be granted under
the Share Option Scheme), the interests or short positions of our Directors and the chief
executives of our Company in the Shares, underlying Shares and debentures of our
Company and its associated corporations (within the meaning of Part XV of the SFO) which
will have to be notified to our Company and the Stock Exchange pursuant to Divisions 7
and 8 of Part XV of the SFO (including interests and short positions which he is taken or
deemed to have under such provisions of the SFO) or which will be required, pursuant to
section 352 of the SFO, to be recorded in the register referred to therein or which will be
required to be notified to our Company and the Stock Exchange pursuant to Rules 5.46 to
5.67 of the GEM Listing Rules relating to securities transactions by directors, in each case
once the Shares are listed on the Stock Exchange, will be as follows:
Number of
Shares held Percentage of
Capacity/ upon Listing shareholding
Note 1
Name Nature of interest upon Listing
Note:
(1) The Letter ‘‘L’’ denotes the person’s long position in the relevant Shares.
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So far as our Directors are aware, immediately following the completion of the Share Offer
and the Capitalisation Issue and taking no account of any Shares which may be allotted and
issued upon the exercise of the Offer Size Adjustment Option or any options which may be
granted under the Share Option Scheme, based on the information available on the Latest
Practicable Date, the following persons/entities not being a Director or chief executive of our
Company will have an interest or a short position in the Shares or the underlying Shares which
would fall to be disclosed to our Company and the Stock Exchange under the provisions of
Divisions 2 and 3 of Part XV of the SFO, or which would be recorded in the register of our
Company required to be kept under section 336 of the SFO, or who will be, directly or indirectly,
to be interested in 10% or more of the nominal value of any class of share capital carrying rights
to vote in all circumstances at general meetings of our Company or any other members of our
Group:
Number of
Shares held Percentage of
Capacity/Nature upon Listing shareholding
Note 1
Name of interest upon Listing
Notes:
(1) The Letter ‘‘L’’ denotes the person’s long position in the relevant Shares.
(2) The entire issued share capital of Fully Fort is legally and beneficially owned as to 100% by Mr. Yik Law.
During the two years immediately preceding the date of this prospectus, our Group engaged
in the related party transactions as mentioned in Note 27 of the Accountants’ Report set out in
Appendix I to this prospectus.
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12. Disclaimers
(a) and taking no account of any Shares which may be taken up or acquired under the
Share Offer or any Shares which may be allotted and issued upon the exercise of any
options which may be granted under the Share Option Scheme, our Directors are not
aware of any person who immediately following completion of the Share Offer and the
Capitalisation Issue will have an interest or short position in the Shares and underlying
Shares which would fall to be disclosed to our Company under the provisions of
Divisions 2 and 3 of Part XV of the SFO or who is, either directly or indirectly,
interested in 10% or more of the nominal value of any class of share capital carrying
rights to vote in all circumstances at the general meetings of our Company or any
other members of our Group;
(b) none of our Directors or chief executive of our Company has any interests and short
positions in the Shares, underlying Shares and debentures of our Company or any
associated corporation (within the meaning of Part XV of the SFO) which will have to
be notified to our Company and the Stock Exchange pursuant to Divisions 7 and 8 of
Part XV of the SFO (including interests and short positions which he is taken or
deemed to have taken under such provisions of the SFO) or which will be required,
pursuant to section 352 of the SFO, to be entered in the register referred to there in, or
will be required to be notified to our Company and the Stock Exchange pursuant to
Rules 5.46 to 5.67 of the GEM Listing Rules to be notified to our Company and the
Stock Exchange, in each case once the Shares are listed on the Stock Exchange;
(c) none of our Directors nor the experts named in the paragraph headed ‘‘20.
Qualifications and consents of experts’’ below has been interested in the promotion of,
or has any direct or indirect interest in any assets acquired or disposed of by or leased
to, any member of our Group within the two years immediately preceding the date of
this prospectus, or which are proposed to be acquired or disposed of by or leased to
any member of our Group nor will any Director apply for Offer Shares either in his/her
own name or in the name of a nominee;
(d) none of our Directors nor the experts named in the paragraph headed ‘‘20.
Qualifications and consents of experts’’ below is materially interested in any contract
or arrangement subsisting at the date of this prospectus which is significant in relation
to the business of our Group taken as a whole;
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(e) none of the experts named in the paragraph headed ‘‘20. Qualifications and consents of
experts’’ below has any shareholding in any member in our Group or the right
(whether legally enforceable or not) to subscribe for or to nominate persons to
subscribe for securities in any member in our Group; and
(f) none of our Directors has entered or has proposed to enter in to any service
agreements with our Company or any member of our Group (other than contracts
expiring or determinable by the employer within one year without payment of
compensation other than statutory compensation).
Our Company has conditionally adopted the Share Option Scheme, which was approved by
written resolutions passed by the sole Shareholder on 11 December 2018. The following is a
summary of the principal terms of the Share Option Scheme but does not form part of, nor was it
intended to be, part of the Share Option Scheme nor should it be taken as affecting the
interpretation of the rules of the Share Option Scheme:
The following is a summary of the principal terms of the rules of the Share Option
Scheme conditionally adopted by the written resolutions of the sole Shareholder passed on
11 December 2018:
The purpose of the Share Option Scheme is to attract and retain the best available
personnel, to provide additional incentive to employees (full-time and part-time),
directors, consultants, advisers, distributors, contractors, suppliers, agents, customers,
business partners or service providers of our Group and to promote the success of the
business of our Group.
The basis of eligibility of any participant to the grant of any option shall be
determined by the Board (or as the case may be, including, where required under the
GEM Listing Rules, the independent non-executive Directors) from time to time on the
basis of the participant’s contribution or potential contribution to the development and
growth of our Group.
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An offer for the grant of options must be accepted within seven days inclusive of
the day on which such offer was made. The amount payable by the grantee of an
option to our Company on acceptance of the offer for the grant of an option is
HK$1.00.
(aa) Subject to sub-paragraphs (bb) and (cc) below, the maximum number of
Shares issuable upon exercise of all options to be granted under the Share
Option Scheme and any other share option schemes of our Company as
from the period commencing on the date on which the Share Option
Scheme was conditionally adopted by the sole Shareholder by way of
written resolution and expiring at the close of business on the Business Day
immediately preceding the tenth anniversary thereof (excluding, for this
purpose, Shares issuable upon exercise of options which have been granted
but which have lapsed in accordance with the terms of the Share Option
Scheme or any other share option schemes of our Company) must not in
aggregate exceed 10% of all the Shares in issue as at the Listing Date.
Therefore, it is expected that our Company may grant options in respect of
up to 40,000,000 Shares (or such numbers of Shares as shall result from a
subdivision or a consolidation of such 40,000,000 Shares from time to time)
to the participants under the Share Option Scheme.
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(bb) The 10% limit as mentioned in sub-paragraph (aa) above may be refreshed
at any time by obtaining approval of our Shareholders in general meeting
provided that the total number of Shares which may be issued upon
exercise of all options to be granted under the Share Option Scheme and
any other share option schemes of our Company must not exceed 10% of
the Shares in issue as at the date of approval of the refreshed limit. Options
previously granted under the Share Option Scheme and any other share
option schemes of our Company (including those outstanding, cancelled or
lapsed in accordance with the terms of the Share Option Scheme and any
other share option schemes of our Company) will not be counted for the
purpose of calculating the refreshed 10% limit. A circular must be sent to
our Shareholders containing the information as required under the GEM
Listing Rules in this regard.
(cc) Our Company may seek separate approval by our Shareholders in general
meeting for granting options beyond the 10% limit as mentioned in sub-
paragraphs (aa) and (bb) above provided the options in excess of the 10%
limit are granted only to grantees specifically identified by our Company
before such approval is sought. In such event, our Company must send a
circular to our Shareholders containing a generic description of such
grantees, the number and terms of such options to be granted and the
purpose of granting options to them with an explanation as to how the
terms of the options will serve such purpose and all other information
required under the GEM Listing Rules.
(dd) The maximum aggregate number of Shares which may be issued upon
exercise of all outstanding options granted and yet to be exercised under the
Share Option Scheme and any other share option schemes of our Company
must not, in aggregate, exceed 30% of the Shares in issue from time to
time. No options may be granted under the Share Option Scheme or any
other share option schemes of our Company, if this will result in the limit
being exceeded.
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The total number of Shares issued and to be issued upon exercise of options
granted to each participant (including both exercised and outstanding options) under
the Share Option Scheme of our Company in any 12-month period up to the date of
grant must not exceed 1% of the Shares in issue. Any further grant of options in
excess of such limit must be separately approved by Shareholders in general meeting
with such grantee and his close associates abstaining from voting and the number and
terms (including the subscription price) of options to be granted to such grantee must
be fixed before Shareholders’ approval. In such event, our Company must send a
circular to our Shareholders containing the identity of the participants and his close
associates, the number and terms of the options to be granted (and options previously
granted to such grantee), and all other information required under the GEM Listing
Rules. The date of the meeting of our Board proposing such further grant should be
taken as the date of grant for the purpose of calculating the subscription price.
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(ii) having an aggregate value, based on the closing price of the Shares at
the date of each grant, in excess of HK$5 million, such further grant
of options is required to be approved by Shareholders at a general
meeting of our Company, with voting to be taken by way of poll. Our
Company shall send a circular to our Shareholders containing all
information as required under the GEM Listing Rules in this regard.
The grantee, his associate and all core connected persons of our
Company shall abstain from voting (except where any of such person
intends to vote against the proposed grant and his/her intention to do
so has been stated in the aforesaid circular). Any change in the terms
of an option granted to a substantial shareholder of our Company or
an independent non-executive Director or any of their respective
associates is also required to be approved by Shareholders in the
aforesaid manner.
(aa) No offer for the grant of options may be made after any inside information
has come to the knowledge of our Company until such inside information
has been announced pursuant to the requirements of the GEM Listing Rules
and the SFO. No option may be granted during the period commencing one
month immediately preceding the earlier of:-
(i) the date of the meeting of our Board (as such date is first notified to
the Stock Exchange in accordance with the GEM Listing Rules) for
the approval of our Company’s results for any year, half-year,
quarterly or any other interim period (whether or not required under
the GEM Listing Rules); and
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An option may be exercised in accordance with the terms of the Share Option
Scheme at any time during a period as our Board may determine which shall not
exceed 10 years from the date of grant subject to the provisions of early termination
thereof.
The Shares to be allotted upon the exercise of an option will be subject to all the
provisions of the Articles of our Company for the time being in force and will rank
pari passu in all respects with the fully paid Shares in issue on the date of allotment
and accordingly will entitle the holders to participate in all dividends or other
distributions paid or made after the date of allotment other than any dividend or other
distribution previously declared or recommended or resolved to be paid or made with
respect to a record date which shall be on or before the date of allotment, save that the
Shares allotted upon the exercise of any option shall not carry any voting rights until
the name of the grantee has been duly entered on the register of members of our
Company as the holder thereof.
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In the event that the grantee (being an individual) dies before exercising the
option in full, his legal personal representative(s) may exercise the option up to the
grantee’s entitlement (to the extent which has become exercisable and not already
exercised) within the period of 12 months following his death provided that where any
of the events set out in (xvi), (xvii) and (xviii) below occurs prior to his death or
within such period of 6 months following his death, then his personal representative(s)
may so exercise the option within such of the various periods respectively set out in
such clauses and provided further that if within a period of 3 years prior to the
grantee’s death, the grantee had committed any of the acts as specified in (xviii) below
which would have entitled our Company to terminate his employment prior to his
death, our Board may at any time forthwith terminate the option of the grantee (to the
extent not already exercised) by written notice to his legal personal representatives.
In the event that the grantee is an employee of our Group when an offer is made
to him and he subsequently ceases to be an employee of our Group on any one or
more of the grounds that he has been guilty of serious misconduct, or has committed
an act of bankruptcy or has become insolvent or has made any arrangement or
composition with his or her creditors generally, or has been convicted of any criminal
offence involving his integrity or honesty or (if so determined by our Board) on any
other ground on which an employer would be entitled to terminate his employment at
common law or pursuant to any applicable laws or under the grantee’s service contract
with our Group, his option will lapse on the date of cessation of his employment with
our Group. A resolution of our Board or the board of directors of the relevant member
of our Group to the effect that employment of a grantee has or has not been terminated
on one or more of the grounds specified in this paragraph shall be conclusive and
binding on the grantee.
In the event that the grantee is an employee of our Group when an offer is made
to him/her and he/she subsequently ceases to be an employee of our Group for any
reason other than his/her death or the termination of his/her employment on one or
more of the grounds specified in (xiii) above, the option (to the extent not already
exercised) shall lapse on the expiry of three months after the date of cessation of such
employment (which date will be the last actual working day with our Company or the
relevant member of our Group whether salary is paid in lieu of notice or not).
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In the event of any alteration in the capital structure of our Company whilst any
option remains exercisable, whether by way of capitalisation of profits or reserves,
rights issue, open offer, consolidation, subdivision or reduction of the share capital of
our Company (other than an issue of Shares as consideration in respect of a transaction
to which our Company is a party), such corresponding adjustments (if any) shall be
made in: (a) the number of Shares subject to the option so far as unexercised; and/or
(b) the subscription prices for the shares subject to the option so far as unexercised, as
the auditors shall certify in writing or the financial adviser to our Company shall
certify or confirm in writing (as the case may be) to our Board to be in their opinion
fair and reasonable and in compliance with the relevant provisions of the GEM Listing
Rules, or any guideline or supplemental guideline issued by the Stock Exchange from
time to time (no such certification is required in case of adjustment made on a
capitalisation issue), provided that any alteration shall give a grantee, as near as
possible, the same proportion of the issued share capital of our Company as that to
which he was previously entitled, but no adjustment shall be made to the effect of
which would be to enable a Share to be issued at less than its nominal value.
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Board shall endeavour to procure that the Shares issued as a result of the exercise of
options hereunder shall for the purposes of such compromise or arrangement form part
of the issued share capital of our Company on the effective date thereof and that such
Shares shall in all respects be subject to such compromise or arrangement. If for any
reason such compromise or arrangement is not approved by the court (whether upon
the terms presented to the court or upon any other terms as may be approved by such
court), the rights of grantees to exercise their respective options shall with effect from
the date of the making of the order by the court be restored in full but only up to the
extent not already exercised and shall thereupon become exercisable (but subject to the
other terms of the Share Option Scheme) as if such compromise or arrangement had
not been proposed by our Company and no claim shall lie against our Company or any
of its officers for any loss or damage sustained by any grantee as a result of such
proposal, unless any such loss or damage shall have been caused by the act, neglect,
fraud or wilful default on the part of our Company or any of its officers.
An option shall lapse automatically and not be exercisable (to the extent not
already exercised) on the earliest of:
(bb) the date on which the grantee commits a breach of paragraph (xi);
(cc) the expiry of any of the periods or the occurrence of the relevant events
referred to in paragraphs (xii), (xiv), (xvi), (xvii) or (xviii) above;
(dd) subject to paragraph (xvii) above, the date of the commencement of the
winding-up of our Company;
(ee) the occurrence of any act of bankruptcy, insolvency or entering into of any
arrangements or compositions with his creditors generally by the grantee, or
conviction of the grantee of any criminal offence involving his integrity or
honesty;
(ff) where the grantee is only a substantial shareholder of any member of our
Group, the date on which the grantee ceases to be a substantial shareholder
of such member of our Group; or
(gg) the occurrence of the relevant events referred to in paragraph (xiii) above.
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Any cancellation of options granted but not exercised may be effected on such
terms as may be agreed with the relevant grantee, as our Board may in its absolute
discretion sees fit and in manner that complies with all applicable legal requirements
for such cancellation.
The Share Option Scheme will remain in force for a period of ten years
commencing on the date on which the Share Option Scheme was adopted and shall
expire at the close of business on the business day immediately preceding the tenth
anniversary thereof unless terminated earlier by our Shareholders in general meeting.
(aa) The Share Option Scheme may be altered in any respect by resolution of
our Board except that alterations of the provisions of the Share Option
Scheme which alters to the advantage of the grantees of the options and the
prospective grantees of the options relating to matters governed by Rule
23.03 of the GEM Listing Rules shall not be made except with the prior
sanction of our Shareholders by a resolution in general meeting, provided
that no such alteration shall operate to affect adversely the terms of issue of
any option granted or agreed to be granted prior to such alteration except
with the consent or sanction of such majority of the grantees as would be
required of the Shareholders under the Articles of our Company for a
variation of the rights attached to the Shares.
(bb) Any alternations to the terms and conditions of the Share Option Scheme
which are of a material nature or any change to the terms of options
granted, or any change to the authority of our Board in respect of alteration
of the Share Option Scheme must be approved by our Shareholders in
general meeting except where the alterations take effect automatically under
the existing terms of the Share Option Scheme.
(cc) Any amendment to any terms of the Share Option Scheme or the options
granted shall comply with the relevant requirements of the GEM Listing
Rules.
If any of the below (xxiv) conditions are not satisfied on or before the expiry of
three (3) months after the date on which the Share Option Scheme was conditionally
adopted by the shareholders by way of written resolution (or such later date as the
Shareholders may agree), the Share Option Scheme shall forthwith terminate and no
person shall be entitled to any rights or benefits or be under any obligations under or
in respect of the Share Option Scheme.
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Our Company by resolution in general meeting or our Board may at any time
terminate the operation of the Share Option Scheme and in such event no further
options will be offered but options granted prior to such termination shall continue to
be valid and exercisable in accordance with provisions of the Share Option Scheme.
The Share Option Scheme is conditional upon the passing of the necessary
resolution to adopt the Share Option Scheme by the sole Shareholder in general
meeting and upon the Listing Division granting the listing of and permission to deal in
the Shares to be issued pursuant to the exercise of any options which may be granted
under the Share Option Scheme and commencement of dealings in the Shares on the
Stock Exchange.
Application has been made to the Listing Division for the listing of and permission to
deal in the Shares which fall to be issued pursuant to the exercise of the options granted
under the Share Option Scheme.
As at the date of this prospectus, no option has been granted or agreed to be granted
under the Share Option Scheme.
OTHER INFORMATION
Each of Fully Fort and Mr. Yik Law (the ‘‘Indemnifiers’’) has, pursuant to the deed of
indemnity (‘‘Deed of Indemnity’’) dated 11 December 2018 referred to in the paragraph headed
‘‘7. Summary of material contracts’’ in this appendix, given indemnity in favour of our Group
from and against, among other things, any tax liabilities which might be paid or payable by our
Company or any member of our Group (‘‘Group Member’’) in respect of any income, profits or
gains earned, accrued or received or deemed to have been earned, accrued or received before the
Listing Date, save:
(a) to the extent that full provision or allowance has been made for such taxation in the
audited combined accounts of our Group as set out in Appendix I to this prospectus or
the audited accounts of the relevant Group Member for the three financial years and
four months ended 31 July 2018 (the ‘‘Accounts’’);
(b) to the extent that the liability for such taxation is caused by the act or omission of, or
transaction voluntarily effected by, any Group Member which is carried out or effected
in the ordinary course of business or in the ordinary course of acquiring and disposing
of capital assets after the date on which the Deed of Indemnity becomes effective (the
‘‘Effective Date’’);
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(c) to the extent that such taxation or liability would not have arisen but for any act or
omission by any Group Member (whether alone or in conjunction with some other act,
omission or transaction, whenever occurring) voluntarily effected without the prior
written consent or agreement of the Indemnifiers, otherwise than in the ordinary course
of business after the Effective Date or carried out, made or entered into pursuant to a
legally binding commitment created before the Effective Date;
(d) to the extent that such taxation claim arises or is incurred as a consequence of any
retrospective change in laws or regulations or practice by the Hong Kong Inland
Revenue Department or any other tax or government authorities in any part of the
world coming into force after the Effective Date or to the extent such taxation claim
arises or is increased by an increase in rates of taxation after the Effective Date with
retrospective effect; and
(e) to the extent of any provisions or reserve made for taxation in the audited accounts of
our Group as set out in the Accounts which is finally established to be an over-
provision or an excessive reserve.
Further, pursuant to the Deed of Indemnity, the Indemnifiers have jointly and severally
given indemnity in respect of, among other matters, any liability for Hong Kong estate duty, if
any, which might be incurred by any of Group Member by reason of transfer of any property to
any of the members of our Group on or before the Listing Date. Our Directors have been advised
that no material liability for estate duty is likely to fall on any member of our Group in the
Cayman Islands, the British Virgin Islands and Hong Kong, being the jurisdictions in which the
companies comprising our Group are incorporated.
In addition, pursuant to the Deed of Indemnity, the Indemnifiers have agreed and undertaken
to jointly and severally indemnify the members of our Group and each of them and at all times
keep the same indemnified on demand from and against, save to the extent that full provision has
been make as set out in Appendix I to this prospectus, all claims, damages, losses, costs,
expenses, fines, actions and proceedings whatsoever and howsoever arising at any time whether
present or in the future as a result of or in connection with:
(a) any and all expenses, payments, sums, outgoing fees, demands, claims, actions,
proceedings, judgments, damages, losses, costs (including but not limited to, legal and
other professional costs), charges, contributions, liabilities, fines, penalties which any
Group Members may incur, suffer or accrue, directly or indirectly from or on the basis
of or in connection with any failure, delay or defects of corporate or regulatory
compliance under, or any breach of any provision of the Inland Revenue Ordinance or
any other applicable laws, rules and regulations by any Group Members on or before
the Effective Date;
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(c) any irregularities in relation to any corporate documents of any of our Group Members
on or before the Effective Date; and
(d) any alleged or actual violation or non-compliance by any of our Group Members with
any laws and regulations in Hong Kong on or before the Effective Date.
15. Litigation
Save as disclosed herein, neither our Company nor any of its subsidiaries is engaged in any
litigation or arbitration of material importance and no litigation or claim of material importance is
known to our Directors to be pending or threatened against our Company or any of its
subsidiaries.
The Sole Sponsor has made an application for and on behalf of our Company to the Stock
Exchange for the listing of, and permission to deal in, the Shares in issue and to be issued as
mentioned in this prospectus, including the Offer Shares and any Shares which may fall to be
allotted and issued pursuant to (a) the Capitalisation Issue; and (b) the exercise of options which
may be granted under the Share Option Scheme, representing 10% of the Shares in issue on the
Listing Date.
The Sole Sponsor has declared its independence pursuant to Rule 6A.07 of the GEM Listing
Rules. The Sole Sponsor’s fees in connection with the Share Offer are approximately HK$4.5
million.
In accordance with the requirements of the GEM Listing Rules, our Company has appointed
Kingsway Capital Limited as its compliance adviser upon Listing in compliance with the Rule
6A.19 of the GEM Listing Rules.
The preliminary expenses relating to the incorporation of our Company are approximately
HK$44,000 and are payable by our Company.
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19. Promoters
Our Company does not have any promoter (as defined in the GEM Listing Rules).
The qualifications of the experts who have given reports, letter or opinions (as the case may
be) in this prospectus are as follows:
Name Qualification
Mr. Jon K.H. Wong Barrister-at-law of Hong Kong, legal counsel to our
Company as to Hong Kong laws
Conyers Dill & Pearman Legal adviser to our Company as to Cayman Islands
laws
Each of the experts named above has given and has not withdrawn their respective written
consents to the issue of this prospectus with copies of their reports, letters, opinions or summaries
of opinions (as the case may be) and the references to their names included herein in the form and
context in which they respectively appear.
None of the experts named above has any shareholding interest in any members of our
Group or the right (whether legally enforceable or not) to subscribe for or to nominate persons to
subscribe for securities in any members of our Group.
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This prospectus shall have the effect, if an application is made in pursuance hereof, of
rendering all persons concerned bound by all of the provisions (other than the penalty provisions)
of sections 44A and 44B of the Companies (Winding Up and Miscellaneous Provisions)
Ordinance so far as applicable.
(i) Profits
No tax is imposed in Hong Kong in respect of capital gains from the sale of
property such as the Shares. Trading gains from the sale of property by persons
carrying on a trade, profession or business in Hong Kong where such gains are derived
from or arise in Hong Kong from such trade, profession or business will be chargeable
to Hong Kong profits tax. Gains from sales of the Shares effected on the Stock
Exchange will be considered to be derived from or arise in Hong Kong. Liability for
Hong Kong profits tax would thus arise in respect of trading gains from sales of the
Shares realised by persons carrying on a business of trading or dealing in securities in
Hong Kong.
Hong Kong stamp duty will be payable by the purchaser on every purchase and
by the seller on every sale of the Shares. The duty is charged at the current rate of
0.2% of the consideration or, if higher, the fair value of the Shares being sold or
transferred (the buyer and seller each paying half of such stamp duty). In addition, a
fixed duty of HK$5 is currently payable on any instrument of transfer of shares.
Estate duty has been abolished in Hong Kong by The Revenue (Abolition of
Estate Duty) Ordinance 2005 which came into effect on 11 February 2006.
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Intended holders of the Shares are recommended to consult their professional advisers
if they are in any doubt as to the taxation implications of subscribing for, purchasing,
holding or disposing of or dealing in the Shares or exercising any rights attaching to them.
It is emphasised that none of our Company, our Directors or the other parties involved in
the Share Offer can accept responsibility for any tax effect on, or liabilities of, holders of
the Shares resulting from their subscription for, purchase, holding or disposal of or dealing
in the Shares or exercising any rights attaching to them.
23. Miscellaneous
(a) Save as disclosed in this prospectus, within two years preceding the date of this
prospectus:
(i) no share or loan capital of our Company or of any of its subsidiaries has been
issued, agreed to be issued or is proposed to be issued fully or partly paid either
for cash or for a consideration other than cash;
(iv) no share or loan capital of our Company or any of its subsidiaries is under option
or is agreed conditionally or unconditionally to be put under option;
(c) Our Directors confirm that there has been no material adverse change in the financial
or trading position or prospects of our Group since 31 July 2018 (being the date to
which the latest audited combined financial statements of our Group were made up);
(d) There has not been any interruption in the business of our Group which has had a
material adverse effect on the financial position of our Group in the 12 months
preceding the date of this prospectus;
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(e) None of the equity and debt securities of our Company is listed or dealt with on any
other stock exchange nor is any listing or submission to deal being or proposed to be
sought;
(f) None of our Directors nor any of the persons whose names are listed in paragraph
headed ‘‘20. Qualifications and consents of experts’’ in this Appendix has received any
commissions, discounts, agency fees, brokerages or other special terms in connection
with the issue or sale of any share or loan capital of any member of our Group;
(g) There has not been any interruption in the business of our Company which may have
or has had a significant effect on the financial position of our Company in the 24
months preceding the date of this prospectus;
(h) Subject to the provisions of the Companies Law, the principal register of members of
our Company will be maintained in the Cayman Islands by Conyers Trust Company
(Cayman) Limited and a branch register of members of our Company will be
maintained in Hong Kong by Tricor Investor Services Limited. Unless the Directors
otherwise agree, all transfers and other documents of title of the Shares must be lodged
for registration with and registered by, our Company’s branch share registrar in Hong
Kong and may not be lodged in the Cayman Islands;
(i) All necessary arrangements have been made to enable the Shares to be admitted into
CCASS;
(j) There is no arrangement under which future dividends have been waived;
(k) No company within our Group is presently listed on any stock exchange or traded on
any trading system; and
(l) In case of any discrepancies between the English language version and the Chinese
language version, the English language version shall prevail.
The English language and Chinese language versions of this prospectus are being published
separately in reliance upon the exemption provided by section 4 of the Companies (Exemption of
Companies and Prospectuses from Compliance with Provisions) Notice (Chapter 32L of the Laws
of Hong Kong). In case of any discrepancies between the English language version and Chinese
language version of this prospectus, the English language version shall prevail.
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IN HONG KONG AND AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION
(b) the written consents of the experts referred to in the paragraph headed ‘‘Other
information – 20. Qualifications and consents of experts’’ in Appendix IV to this
prospectus; and
(c) copies of the material contracts referred to in the paragraph headed ‘‘Further
information about the business of our Group – 7. Summary of material contracts’’ in
Appendix IV to this prospectus.
Copies of the following documents will be available for inspection at the office of
Robertsons at 57th Floor, The Center, 99 Queen’s Road Central, Hong Kong during normal
business hours up to and including the date which is 14 days from the date of this prospectus:
2. the Accountants’ Report of our Group prepared by Mazars CPA Limited, the text of
which is set out in Appendix I to this prospectus;
3. the audited financial statements of the companies now comprising our Group for the
three financial years ended 31 March 2018 and for the four months ended 31 July
2018;
4. the report on the unaudited pro forma financial information of our Group prepared by
Mazars CPA Limited, the text of which is set out in Appendix II to this prospectus;
6. the letter prepared by Conyers Dill & Pearman summarising certain aspects of Cayman
Islands company law referred to in Appendix III to this prospectus;
7. the opinion issued by Mr. Jon K.H. Wong, barrister-at-law of Hong Kong, in respect
of certain statements regarding Hong Kong laws referred to in this prospectus;
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10. the material contracts referred to in the paragraph headed ‘‘Further information about
the business of our Group – 7. Summary of material contracts’’ in Appendix IV to this
prospectus;
11. the written consents referred to in the paragraph headed ‘‘Other information – 20.
Qualifications and consents of experts’’ in Appendix IV to this prospectus; and
12. the service contracts referred to in the paragraph headed ‘‘Further Information about
Directors, management and staff – 9. Directors – (a) Particulars of service contracts
and letters of appointment’’ in Appendix IV to this prospectus.
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