THIS CIRCULAR IS IMPORTANT AND REQUIRES YOUR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION
If you are in any doubt as to any aspect of this circular or as to the action to be taken, you should consult your stockbroker or other licensed securities dealer, bank manager, solicitor, professional accountant or other professional advisers.
If you have sold or transferred all your shares in Champion Technology Holdings Limited, you should at once hand this circular and the accompanying form of proxy to the purchaser(s) or the transferee(s) or to the bank, stockbroker or licensed securities dealer or other agent through whom the sale or transfer was effected for transmission to the purchaser(s) or the transferee(s).
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited take no responsibility for the contents of this circular, 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 circular.
CHAMPION TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS LIMITED
冠 軍 科 技 集 團 有 限 公 司
(Continued in Bermuda with limited liability)
(Stock Code: 92)
MAJOR TRANSACTION
DISPOSAL OF PROPERTIES
AND
NOTICE OF SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING
A notice convening the SGM to be held at Rooms 1-2, United Conference Centre, 10/F, United Centre, 95 Queensway, Admiralty, Hong Kong at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, 21 October 2019 is set out on pages SGM-1 to SGM-2 of this circular. Whether or not you intend to attend the SGM, you are requested to complete and return the accompanying form of proxy in accordance with the instructions printed thereon to the branch share registrar and transfer office of the Company in Hong Kong, Tricor Secretaries Limited, at Level 54, Hopewell Centre, 183 Queen's Road East, Hong Kong as soon as possible and in any event not less than 48 hours before the time of the SGM (i.e. at or before 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, 19 October 2019 (Hong Kong time)) or any adjournment thereof. Completion and return of the form of proxy will not preclude you from attending and voting in person at the SGM or any adjournment thereof should you so wish.
25 September 2019
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Definitions . . . . | . . . . . | . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 1 |
Letter from the Board | . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | 5 | |
Appendix I | - | Property Valuation Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | I-1 |
Appendix II | - | Financial Information of the Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | II-1 |
Appendix III | - | General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | III-1 |
Notice of SGM . | . . . . . | . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | SGM-1 |
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DEFINITIONS
In this circular, unless the context otherwise requires, the following expressions have the following meanings:
"Agreement" | an agreement for sale and purchase dated 8 August 2019 |
entered into between the Vendors, the Purchaser and the | |
Company in relation to Transaction | |
"associate(s)" | have the meaning ascribed to it under the Listing Rules |
"Board" | the board of Directors |
"Company" | Champion Technology Holdings Limited, a company |
continued in Bermuda with limited liability and the Shares | |
of which are listed on the main board of the Stock | |
Exchange (stock code: 92) | |
"Completion" | completion of Transaction |
"Completion Accounts" | the audited management accounts of each Target Company |
for the period from the date of its incorporation to and as | |
at the Completion Date comprising a statement of | |
financial position (or as the case may be, a balance sheet) | |
and a statement of income (or as the case may be, profit | |
and loss account) which must be certified as true and | |
correct by the director(s) of the relevant company | |
"Completion Date" | the date on which Completion is to take place within |
fourteen (14) business days upon fulfillment of the last | |
conditions precedent to be fulfilled (or as the case may | |
be, to be waived) and in any event by no later than 29 | |
November 2019 or such other date as the Vendors and the | |
Purchaser may agree in writing | |
"connected person(s)" | has the meaning as ascribed under the Listing Rules |
"Consideration" | the aggregate sum of HK$36,600,000 (subject to |
adjustments under certain conditions) payable by the | |
Purchaser to the Vendors for the acquisition of the entire | |
issued share capital of the Target Companies pursuant to | |
the terms of the Agreement | |
"Crown Zone" | Crown Zone Development Limited, a company |
incorporated in Hong Kong with limited liability, is the | |
registered and beneficial owner of Property (Factory C) | |
"Director(s)" | director(s) of the Company |
"Due Diligence Review" | the due diligence investigation on the business, financial, |
tax and legal aspects of the Target Companies and | |
Property (Factory A), Property (Factory B) and Property | |
(Factory C) |
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"Ever Vast" | Ever Vast Development Limited, a company incorporated |
in Hong Kong with limited liability, is the registered and | |
beneficial owner of Property (Factory A) | |
"Group" | the Company and its subsidiaries |
"HK$" | Hong Kong dollars, the lawful currency of Hong Kong |
"Hong Kong" | Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of PRC |
"Independent Third Party(ies)" | third party(ies) independent of the Company and its |
connected parties | |
"Latest Practicable Date" | 23 September 2019, being the latest practicable date prior |
to the printing of this circular for the purpose of | |
ascertaining certain information in this circular | |
"Listing Rules" | the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on the Stock |
Exchange | |
"NTAV" | the aggregate of all current tangible assets which are |
readily convertible into cash or cash equivalents, rental | |
receivable (if applicable) (up to and inclusive of | |
Completion Date), prepaid rates, government rent, | |
management fee (up to and inclusive of Completion Date), | |
management fee deposits, utilities deposits and other | |
miscellaneous deposits paid (excluding the Properties), | |
any intangible assets and other fixed assets and deferred | |
tax assets, less the aggregate of all liabilities (actual, | |
contingent or otherwise but excluding any deferred tax | |
liabilities, the relevant Shareholder's Loan, provisions for | |
the costs of repair and maintenance of the Properties and | |
the common parts and facilities of the building in the | |
amount of HK$250,560 (in respect of Property (Factory | |
A)), HK$259,200 (in respect of Property (Factory B)) and | |
HK$250,560 (in respect of Property (Factory C)), | |
respectively, and such costs and expenses in relation to | |
compliance of the Building Orders according to the notice | |
from Management Office of Kingsford Ind. Bldg (the | |
repair and maintenance charges on the Properties are | |
determined by Incorporated of Owners of Kingsford Ind. | |
Bldg.*), and other provisions made and other matters set | |
out in the relevant clauses in Agreement as at Completion | |
Date |
- According to management office's request, the repair and maintenance charges for Factory A, B and C have to be paid in nine instalments over the period from July 2019 to March 2020, the first instalment will be 20% of the charges and the residual eight instalments will be 10% of the charges. Upon Completion, the obligation to pay the repair and maintenance charges will be solely borne by the Purchaser, and any repair and maintenance instalments paid will be reimbursed to the Vendor.
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"PRC" | the People's Republic of China, excluding (except where |
the context requires) Hong Kong, Macau Special | |
Administrative Region and Taiwan | |
"Properties" | collectively, Property (Factory A), Property (Factory B) |
and Property (Factory C) | |
"Property (Factory A)" | Factory A on 25th Floor and Balcony thereof, Kingsford |
Industrial Building Phase I, Nos. 26-32 Kwai Hei Street, | |
Kwai Chung, New Territories, Hong Kong | |
"Property (Factory B)" | Factory B on 25th Floor and Balcony thereof and the store |
room appurtenant thereto, Kingsford Industrial Building | |
Phase I, Nos. 26-32 Kwai Hei Street, Kwai Chung, New | |
Territories, Hong Kong | |
"Property (Factory C)" | Factory C on 25th Floor and Balcony thereof, Kingsford |
Industrial Building Phase I, Nos. 26-32 Kwai Hei Street, | |
Kwai Chung, New Territories, Hong Kong | |
"Purchaser" | Sonic Jet Limited, a company incorporated in the British |
Virgin Islands with limited liability | |
"Review Timeline" | 31 August 2019, being the date of completion for the |
purpose of the Due Diligence Review | |
"Sale Shares" | the entire issued share capital of the Target Companies |
"SFO" | Securities and Futures Ordinance (Chapter 571 of the |
Laws of Hong Kong) | |
"SGM" | the special general meeting of the Company to be |
convened and held at Rooms 1-2, United Conference | |
Centre, 10/F, United Centre, 95 Queensway Admiralty, | |
Hong Kong at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, 21 October 2019, the | |
notice of which is set out on pages SGM-1 to SGM-2 of | |
this circular, and any adjournment thereof | |
"Share(s)" | ordinary share(s) of HK$0.10 each in the share capital of |
the Company | |
"Shareholder(s)" | holder(s) of the Shares |
"Shareholders' Loans" or each | all debts owing by the Target Companies to each of the |
"Shareholder's Loan" | Vendors and its group subsidiaries as at Completion |
"sq. ft." | square feet |
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DEFINITIONS | |
"Stock Exchange" | The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited |
"Target Companies" | collectively, Crown Zone, Ever Vast and Wise Great |
"Transaction" | the sale and purchase of the entire issued share capital of |
Crown Zone, Ever Vast and Wise Great | |
"Vendor I" | Vast Acute Holdings Limited, a company incorporated in |
the British Virgin Islands and an indirect wholly-owned | |
subsidiary of the Company | |
"Vendor II" | Hero King Holdings Limited, a company incorporated in |
the British Virgin Islands and an indirect wholly-owned | |
subsidiary of the Company | |
"Vendor III" | Lucky Edge Holdings Limited, a company incorporated in |
the British Virgin Islands and an indirect wholly-owned | |
subsidiary of the Company | |
"Vendors" | collectively, Vendor I, Vendor II and Vendor III |
"Wise Great" | Wise Great Development Limited, a company incorporated |
in Hong Kong with limited liability, is the registered and | |
beneficial owner of Property (Factory B) | |
"%" | per cent. |
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LETTER FROM THE BOARD
CHAMPION TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS LIMITED
冠 軍 科 技 集 團 有 限 公 司
(Continued in Bermuda with limited liability)
(Stock Code: 92) | |
Executive Directors: | Registered office: |
Ms. WONG Man Winny (Chairperson) | Clarendon House |
Mr. LIU Ka Lim | 2 Church Street |
Mr. GAO Hong | Hamilton HM 11 |
Bermuda | |
Non-executive Directors: | |
Ms. TO Yin Fong Cecilica | Head Office and Principal Place |
Mr. CHAN Sung Wai | of Business in Hong Kong: |
Unit 3412, 34th Floor | |
Independent non-executive Directors: | China Merchants Tower |
Mr. LEUNG Man Fai | Shun Tak Centre |
Mr. CHAN Yik Hei | No. 168-200 Connaught Road |
Mr. WONG Yuk Man Edmand | Central |
Sheung Wan, Hong Kong | |
25 September 2019 | |
To the Shareholders | |
Dear Sir or Madam, |
MAJOR TRANSACTION
DISPOSAL OF PROPERTIES
1. INTRODUCTION
As announced by the Company on 8 August 2019 and 23 August 2019, the Group entered into the Agreement on 8 August 2019. The Agreement and the Transaction contemplated thereunder constitute a major transaction of the Company.
The purpose of this circular is to provide you with information regarding the resolution to be proposed at the SGM to approve the Transaction and the transactions contemplated thereunder.
2. THE AGREEMENT
On 8 August 2019, the Vendors, all indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Company, the Purchaser and the Guarantor entered into Agreement, pursuant to which the Vendors
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conditionally agreed to sell the Sale Shares and the Shareholders' Loans, and the Purchaser conditionally agreed to purchase the Sale Shares and the Shareholders' Loans, at the Consideration of HK$36,600,000 (subject to adjustments under certain conditions).
Set out below are the major terms of the Agreement:
Date: | |
8 August 2019 | |
Parties to Agreement: | |
Vendor I: | Vast Acute Holdings Limited |
Vendor II: | Hero King Holdings Limited |
Vendor III: | Lucky Edge Holdings Limited |
Purchaser: | Sonic Jet Limited |
Guarantor: | Champion Technology Holdings Limited |
To the best of the Directors' knowledge, information and belief having made all reasonable enquiries, the Purchaser and their respective ultimate beneficial owners, Yeung Ka Shun Carlson (3.12%), Chan Sai Fong (3.12%), Cheng Yuk Sui (78.15%) and Tan, Jessalynn Lim (15.61%), are Independent Third Parties.
Terms of the Agreement
Pursuant to Agreement, the Vendors conditionally agreed to sell and assign, the Purchaser in reliance of the representations, warranties and undertakings conditionally agreed to purchase the Sale Shares and take up the assignment of the right to the Shareholders' Loans. The right to be repaid with the amount of the Shareholders' Loans will be assigned to the Purchaser only upon Completion. There is no obligation to be taken up by the Purchaser insofar as the Shareholders' Loans are concerned. The Consideration for each of Shareholders' Loans is based on its face value on a dollar to dollar basis, the amounts of Shareholders' Loans and the value allocated to the shares of the Target Companies all added together equals to the Consideration. The Shareholders' Loans are not mortgage loans. The Shareholders' loans were borrowed by the Target Companies to acquire the Properties from their fellow subsidiaries during a restructuring exercise of the Company in March 2019. Upon Completion, in consideration of cash received by the Company from the Purchaser, the Shareholders' Loans will be assigned to the Purchasers. The Sale Shares represent the entire issued share capital of the Target Companies, which are beneficially owned as to 100% by the relevant Vendors. The Target Companies, which are principally engaged in property holdings in Hong Kong, are the sole legal and beneficial owners of the Properties.
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Properties
The Properties are situated at Factory A, Factory B (and a store room appurtenant thereto) and Factory C on 25th Floor and Balconies thereof respectively, Kingsford Industrial Building Phase I, Nos. 26-32 Kwai Hei Street, Kwai Chung, New Territories, Hong Kong.
Property (Factory A) has a saleable floor area of approximately 3,579 sq. ft. and a balcony area of approximately 116 sq. ft. As at the Latest Practicable Date, Property (Factory A) is vacant.
Property (Factory B) has a saleable floor area of approximately 3,657 sq. ft. and a balcony area of approximately 110 sq. ft. As at the Latest Practicable Date, Property (Factory B) is vacant.
Property (Factory C) has a saleable floor area of approximately 3,576 sq. ft. and a balcony area of approximately 111 sq. ft. As at the Latest Practicable Date, Property (Factory C) is vacant.
The Properties had been used as the Company's warehouse since acquisition until 1 September 2017 when they were leased to outsiders for rental until 13 June 2018. Since then, the Properties were touched up and put to market for sale.
The Target Companies acquired the Properties in March 2019 as part of the Company's restructuring to facilitate the Company to dispose of its properties in Kantone Centre as referred to in the Company's circular dated 24 April 2019, in which the Properties were defined as Excluded Properties. The restructuring must be done in March 2019 since the pervious purchaser of the properties in Kantone Centre was not interested in buying the Properties. And it was until 8 August 2019 that the Purchaser showed its interests in buying the Properties and entered into the Agreement with the Vendors.
Based on the valuation report prepared by an independent qualified valuer, the aggregated appraised value of the Properties amounted to HK$33,600,000 as at 30 June 2019.
Guarantee
Pursuant to Agreement, the Company shall guarantee the due and punctual performance and discharge of all obligations of the Vendors under Agreement.
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Consideration and Terms of Payment
The Consideration for Agreement is HK$36,600,000, which shall be payable by the Purchaser to the Vendors in the following manners:
- an initial deposit of HK$1,830,000 to the Vendors' solicitors as stakeholders has been paid upon signing of Agreement;
- a further deposit of HK$1,830,000 shall be payable within seven (7) business days from the date thereof to the Vendor's solicitors as stakeholders and has been paid on 15 August 2019; and
- the balance of HK$32,940,000 (subject to the adjustments under certain conditions) shall be payable on Completion in the manner stipulated in Agreement.
The Consideration for Agreement was determined after arm's length negotiations between the Vendors and the Purchaser on normal commercial terms with reference to the prevailing market values of properties of similar nature available in Kwai Chung and the nearby area.
The market values of the subject properties have been valued by Independent Professional Valuer with the Comparison Approach by making reference to comparable sales evidence as available in the market. Appropriate adjustments have been made to account for the differences between the subject properties and the comparables in terms of location, size, condition, time, age, floor level and other relevant factors.
Adjustments to the Consideration
The balance of the Consideration of HK$32,940,000 (being the Consideration less the initial deposit and the further deposit) shall be adjusted by the amount of the NTAV in the Completion Accounts of the Target Companies as agreed by the parties on Completion. The following is the adjustment mechanism for adjusting the balance of the Consideration:
- the balance of the Consideration shall be increased by the amount by which the NTAV (as to be determined based on the Completion Accounts) is more than zero; or
- the balance of the Consideration shall be reduced by the absolute amount of the net liability of the relevant Target Company (i.e. the amount by which the NTAV (as to be determined based on the Completion Accounts) is less than zero).
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As at 30 June 2019, the NTAV of each of the Target Companies and the adjustment to the Consideration, assuming that the completion is on 30 June 2019, are as follows:
Adjustment to be | Adjusted | ||||
made = NATV as at | Consideration of the | ||||
30 June 2019 (NTAV | Transaction (after | ||||
is more than zero i.e. | NTAV's adjustment | ||||
current assets minus | and assuming the | ||||
the liabilities but | Transaction was | ||||
excluded the | Consideration of the | completed on 30 | |||
Target Companies | Shareholder's Loan) | Transaction | June 2019) | ||
HK$'000 | HK$'000 | HK$'000 | |||
Crown Zone | 21 | 12,800 | 12,821 | ||
Ever Vast | 11 | 11,900 | 11,911 | ||
Wise Great | 31 | 11,900 | 11,931 | ||
63 | 36,600 | 36,663 | |||
Adjustment to Consideration would be required if the Target Companies incur liabilities in the ordinary course of business, such as building management fees etc. after signing of the Agreement and before Completion. On the other hand, utility deposits paid by the Target Companies will have to be added to the Consideration upon Completion. Such adjustments are necessary in order to reflect the financial responsibilities of both parties during the period from the signing of the Agreement to the Completion Date and any adjustments that may be made by the auditors if necessary. Since such expenses/liabilities and utility deposits are of immaterial amounts, the Directors do not foresee the need for any material adjustments to the Consideration. As at the Latest Practicable Date, there are no other costs and expenses to be aggregated as "liabilities" in calculating the NTAV. Therefore, although the maximum amount of adjustments cannot be specifically determined until the Completion Date, the Directors do not foresee the need for any material adjustments to the Consideration.
The Company does not expect any material changes to the financial positions (including assets or liabilities) of the Target Companies after the Latest Practicable Date.
The Vendors shall deliver the Completion Accounts to the Purchaser within forty-five
- days from the Completion Date and the Purchaser or the Vendors (as the case may be) shall pay the difference to the other party within five (5) business days from the date of receipt of the Completion Accounts.
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Conditions precedent
Completion is conditional upon the following conditions precedent being fulfilled:
- the Purchaser having completed its Due Diligence Review on the Target Companies and the Properties, the Vendors have good title to the Sale Shares and the Shareholders' Loans, and is satisfied with the results thereof and confirmed in writing by no later than the Review Timeline under Agreement;
- the Vendors having procured the Target Companies to prove and give good title to the Properties in accordance with Sections 13 and 13A of the Conveyancing and Property Ordinance (Cap.219 of the Laws of Hong Kong) ("Title Review");
- all the warranties given by the Vendors under Agreement are and shall remain true, accurate, correct and not misleading in all material respects up to Completion Date;
- the Vendors having proven that the approval of Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereunder by the Shareholders having been obtained in compliance with the Listing Rules (if applicable);
- the Vendors having proven that the Company having obtained all other necessary approvals, consents, clearance and/or waiver (if applicable) as may be required under the Listing Rules and/or other applicable rules and regulations from the Stock Exchange or any other regulators in respect of the entering into and performance of Agreement and the transactions contemplated thereunder; and
- the performance and observance by the Vendors of all its undertakings and obligations.
As at the Latest Practicable Date, the conditions precedent (i) and (ii) have been fulfilled.
The Purchaser will complete the Due Diligence Review and the Title Review and provide a confirmation in writing ("Purchaser's DD Confirmation") to the Vendors stating whether or not it is satisfied with or will waive satisfaction of the Due Diligence Review and the Title Review in full no later than 5:00 p.m. on the Review Timeline. In case the Purchaser's DD Confirmation is not delivered to the Vendors by the Review Timeline, the Purchaser shall for all intents and purposes deemed to have issued the Purchaser's DD Confirmation and satisfied in full with the Due Diligence Review and the Title Review immediately upon expiry of the Review Timeline and the conditions precedent set out above shall deemed to have been fulfilled. The Vendors had obtained the Purchaser's DD Confirmation on 30 August 2019.
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The Purchaser may at any time before expiry of the Review Timeline at its sole and absolute discretion waive satisfaction in full of the Due Diligence Review and/or the Title Review.
The Purchaser may at any time on or before Completion Date at its sole and absolute discretion waive in writing all or any of the other conditions precedent set out in Clauses
- and (vi) above in whole or in part and such waiver may be made subject to such terms and conditions as the Purchaser may require.
If any of the conditions precedent shall not have been fulfilled (or, as the case may be, waived by the parties insofar as they can be waived under the terms of Agreement) on Completion Date (or such other time and date as the parties may agree in writing), all rights and obligations of the parties under Agreement shall cease and terminate and it shall not be necessary for any party to tender any document to the other parties for execution, in which event, the Vendors shall effect a full refund of the initial deposit and further deposit but without interest, costs or compensation to the Purchaser within five (5) business days after the said timeline and no party shall have any claim against the other save for claim (if any) in respect of antecedent breach of Agreement.
Completion
The Completion shall take place within fourteen (14) business days upon fulfillment the last of the conditions precedent to be fulfilled (or as the case may be, to be waived) and in any event by no later than 29 November 2019 or such other date as the Vendors and the Purchaser may agree in writing.
Given that the conditions precedent (i) and (ii) have been fulfilled, the only remaining conditions precedent to be fulfilled is the approval of the Shareholders to the Agreement to be sought at the forthcoming SGM. This being conditions precedent (iv).
Upon Completion, the Target Companies will cease to be subsidiaries of the Company.
INFORMATION ABOUT THE PARTIES
The Group is principally engaged in the sales of cultural products, system sales including software licensing and service, leasing of system products, strategic investments and trading for gasoil.
The Vendors are all indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Company and are principally engaged in investment holdings.
The Purchaser is principally engaged in investment holdings.
The principal activity of the holding companies of the Purchaser are investment holding of subsidiaries which are engaged in trading of carpets and provision of installation services.
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE TARGET COMPANIES
Set out below are the unaudited statement of profit and loss of the Target Companies for the period from their respective dates of incorporation to 30 June 2019:
From | ||
1 December | ||
2018 | ||
(i.e. its date of | ||
incorporation) | ||
Crown Zone Development Limited | to 30 June 2019 | |
HK$'000 | ||
(unaudited) | ||
Revenue | - | |
Fair value loss on investment properties | 884 | |
Administrative expenses | 92 | |
Loss before taxation | 976 | |
Loss for the period | 976 | |
From | ||
19 October | ||
2018 | ||
(i.e. its date of | ||
incorporation) | ||
Ever Vast Development Limited | to 30 June 2019 | |
HK$'000 | ||
(unaudited) | ||
Revenue | - | |
Fair value loss on investment properties | 884 | |
Administrative expenses | 92 | |
Loss before taxation | 976 | |
Loss for the period | 976 | |
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From | |
1 December | |
2018 | |
(i.e. its date of | |
incorporation) | |
Wise Great Development Limited | to 30 June 2019 |
HK$'000 | |
(unaudited) | |
Revenue | - |
Fair value loss on investment properties | 906 |
Administrative expenses | 93 |
Loss before taxation | 999 |
Loss for the period | 999 |
Set out below are the net profits attributable to the Properties for the two financial years immediately preceding the Transaction. This information was extracted from the financial information of the vendors of the Properties which the Target Companies purchased in March 2019:
From | From | ||||
1 July 2018 to | 1 July 2017 to | ||||
Property A | 30 June 2019 | 30 June 2018 | |||
HK$'000 | HK$'000 | ||||
Revenue | - | 70 | |||
Administrative expenses | (39) | (49) | |||
(Loss)/Profit before taxation | (39) | 21 | |||
(Loss)/Profit for the year | (39) | 21 | |||
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From | From | ||||||
1 July 2018 to | 1 July 2017 to | ||||||
Property B | 30 June 2019 | 30 June 2018 | |||||
HK$'000 | HK$'000 | ||||||
Revenue | - | 70 | |||||
Administrative expenses | (47) | (46) | |||||
(Loss)/Profit before taxation | (47) | 24 | |||||
(Loss)/Profit for the year | (47) | 24 | |||||
From | From | ||||||
1 July 2018 to | 1 July 2017 to | ||||||
Property C | 30 June 2019 | 30 June 2018 | |||||
HK$'000 | HK$'000 | ||||||
Revenue | - | 70 | |||||
Administrative expenses | (41) | (44) | |||||
(Loss)/Profit before taxation | (41) | 26 | |||||
(Loss)/Profit for the year | (41) | 26 | |||||
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Set out below is the unaudited net asset value of the Target Companies and the amount of the Shareholders' Loans of each of the Target Companies as well as other accounting information:
From | ||
1 December | ||
2018 | ||
(i.e. its date of | ||
incorporation) | ||
Crown Zone Development Limited | to 30 June 2019 | |
HK$'000 | ||
(unaudited) | ||
Carrying value of Property (Factory C) being sold | 11,100 | |
Other assets | 21 | |
Shareholders' Loans - amount due to Vendor III | (10,817) | |
Net asset value | 304 | |
Share Capital | 1,280 | |
Loss for the period | (976) | |
Net asset value | 304 | |
Notes:
- The original purchase cost of Property C was HK$2,060,000.
- The Group acquired Property C was on 28 May 1999.
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From | ||
19 October | ||
2018 | ||
(i.e. its date of | ||
incorporation) | ||
Ever Vast Development Limited | to 30 June 2019 | |
HK$'000 | ||
(unaudited) | ||
Carrying value of Property (Factory A) being sold | 11,100 | |
Other assets | 11 | |
Shareholders' Loans - amount due to Vendor I | (10,807) | |
Net asset value | 304 | |
Share Capital | 1,280 | |
Loss for the period | (976) | |
Net asset value | 304 | |
Notes:
- The original purchase cost of Property A was HK$970,000.
- The Group acquired Property A was on 12 August 1999.
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From | ||
1 December | ||
2018 | ||
(i.e. its date of | ||
incorporation) | ||
Wise Great Development Limited | to 30 June 2019 | |
HK$'000 | ||
(unaudited) | ||
Carrying value of Property (Factory B) being sold | 11,400 | |
Other assets | 31 | |
Shareholders' Loans - amount due to Vendor II | (11,130) | |
Net asset value | 301 | |
Share Capital | 1,300 | |
Loss for the period | (999) | |
Net asset value | 301 | |
Notes:
- The original purchase cost of Property B was HK$2,060,000.
- The Group acquired Property B was on 28 May 1999.
POSSIBLE FINANCIAL EFFECTS AND USE OF PROCEEDS
The Group will, subject to audit, record a book gain of approximately HK$2.26 million from the Transaction, being the difference between the Consideration and the sum of the total unaudited book value of the Properties, the Shareholders' loan as at 30 June 2019 and the estimated transaction costs payable by the Group in connection with the Transaction.
The Board considered that, under the current market and Properties condition, and the Consideration offered by the Purchaser, selling the Properties would improve the Company's liquidity and would facilitate the Company's business in the trading of oil gas, telecommunication products and solar energy products, all of which require a lot of working capital.
The Group intends to use the proceeds from the Transaction for (i) approximately HK$7 million for general working capital (salary (including Directors' fee) of approximately HK$1,362,000 and rent, rates and building management fee of HK$570,000 per month), (ii) HK$23 million for trading of gasoil and telecommunication products and (iii) HK$6 million for the business of Renewable Energy.
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REASONS FOR THE TRANSACTION
The Board considers that the Transaction represents a good opportunity for the Group to realize its investment in the Properties and also improves the liquidity and overall financial position of the Group. Since the amount of Consideration is only HK$36,600,000, the Company does not have any specific plan to use the fund apart from improving the Company's liquidity.
Having considered that the Agreement was entered into on normal commercial terms with the Consideration being determined with reference to the market value of similar properties in similar locations, the Directors are of the view that the terms of the Agreement are fair and reasonable and in the interests of the Shareholders and the Company as a whole.
LISTING RULES IMPLICATIONS
As the highest applicable percentage ratio (as defined in the Listing Rules) in respect of the transactions contemplated in the Agreement exceeds 25% but is less than 75%, the Transaction constitutes a major transaction for the Company under Chapter 14 of the Listing Rules.
3. SGM
The Company will convene the SGM at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, 21 October 2019 to consider and, if thought fit, approve the Transaction and transactions contemplated thereunder. A notice of the SGM is set out on pages SGM-1 to SGM-2 of this circular.
To the best knowledge of the Directors after making all reasonable enquiries, as at the Latest Practicable Date, no Shareholder is required to abstain from voting on the resolution approving the Transaction. Pursuant to Rule 13.39(4) of the Listing Rules, all resolutions to be proposed at the SGM will be taken by poll, the results of which will be announced after the SGM.
A form of proxy for use at the SGM is also enclosed. If you are unable to attend the SGM in person, you are requested to complete and return the form of proxy in accordance with the instructions printed thereon as soon as possible and, in any event no later than 48 hours before the time for the SGM (i.e. at or before 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, 19 October 2019 (Hong Kong time)) or any adjournment thereof. Completion and return of the form of proxy will not preclude you from attending and voting in person at the SGM or any adjournment thereof should you so wish.
4. RECOMMENDATION
The Directors consider that the transactions contemplated under the Transaction are in the best interests of the Company and the Shareholders. Accordingly, the Directors recommend the Shareholders to vote in favour of the relevant resolution in the terms as set out in the notice of the SGM.
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LETTER FROM THE BOARD
5. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Your attention is also drawn to the information contained in the appendices to this circular.
By order of the Board
CHAMPION TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS LIMITED
LIU KA LIM
Executive Director
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The following is the text of a letter and valuation certificates prepared for the purpose of incorporation in this circular from Malcolm & Associates Appraisal Limited, an independent property valuer, in connection with their opinion of value of the properties.
Malcolm & Associates Appraisal Limited
8th Floor, Wai Hing Commercial Building
Nos. 17-19 Wing Ho Street
Central
Hong Kong
25 September 2019
The Directors
Champion Technology Holdings Limited
Unit 3412, 34th Floor
China Merchants Tower
Shun Tak Centre
Nos. 168-200 Connaught Road Central
Hong Kong
Dear Sirs,
INSTRUCTIONS
We refer to the instructions of Champion Technology Holdings Limited (the "Company") to us for assessing the market values of the real properties contracted to be disposed of by the Company and/or its subsidiaries (together referred to as the "Group") located in Hong Kong. We confirm that we have conducted an inspection, made relevant enquiries and obtained such further information as we consider necessary for the purpose of providing you with our independent and informed opinion of the market values of the real properties as at 31 July 2019 (the "valuation
date").
BASIS OF VALUATION
Our valuations of the real properties have been based on the Market Value, which is defined by The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors as "the estimated amount for which an asset or liability should exchange on the valuation date between a willing buyer and a willing seller in an arm's length transaction, after proper marketing and where the parties had each acted knowledgeably, prudently and without compulsion". The Market Value is also understood as the value of an asset or liability estimated without regard to costs of sale or purchase (or transaction) and without offset for any associated taxes or potential taxes.
VALUATION METHODOLOGY
We have valued the real properties on the basis of market values together with the Direct Comparison Method assuming sale in their existing states and use with the benefit of vacant
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possession and by making reference to direct and most similar comparable sales evidence as being available in the market. Appropriate adjustments have been made to account for the differences between the real properties and the comparables in terms of location, accessibility, size, building facilities, time, age, floor level, layout and other relevant factors.
TITLE INVESTIGATION
We have caused land searches to be made at the Land Registry of Hong Kong. However, we have neither examined the original documents to verify ownership nor to ascertain the existence of any amendments, which do not appear on the copies handed to us. All documents have been used for reference only.
VALUATION ASSUMPTIONS
Our valuations have been made on the assumption that the real properties were sold in the market in their existing state and use without the benefit of deferred terms contract, leaseback, joint venture, management agreement or any other similar arrangement which would affect the market values of the real properties. In addition, no account has been taken of the option or right of pre-emption affecting the sale of the real properties and no repossession is assumed in our valuations.
VALUATION CONSIDERATIONS
We have carried out on-site inspections of the real properties recorded in the attached Valuation Certificates by Mr. Wong Yung Shing (MHKIS, MRICS) on 11 September 2019. We have inspected the real properties externally and where possible, the interior of the real properties. In the course of our inspections, we did not note any serious defects. However, no structural surveys have been made. We are, therefore, unable to report that the real properties are free from rot, infestation or any other structural defects. No tests were carried out on any of the services.
In the course of our valuations, we have relied to a considerable extent on the information given by the Group and have accepted advice given to us on such matters as planning approvals or statutory notices, easements, tenures, particulars of occupancy, floor areas, identification of the real properties and other relevant information.
We have not carried out the detailed on-site measurement to verify the correctness of the floor areas in respect of the real properties but have assumed that the floor areas shown on the documents handed to us are correct. Except otherwise stated, all dimensions, measurements and areas included in the valuation certificates are based on information contained in the documents provided to us by the Group and are therefore only approximations.
We have no reason to doubt the truth and accuracy of the information provided to us by the Group and we have relied on your confirmation that no material facts have been omitted from
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the information provided. We consider that we have been provided with sufficient information for us to reach an informed view.
None of allowance has been made in our valuations for any charges, mortgages or amounts owing on the real properties or for any expenses or taxation, which may be incurred in effecting a sale.
Our valuations have been prepared in accordance with The HKIS Valuation Standards (2017 Edition) published by The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors and the 2017 Red Book published by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors respectively.
Our valuations have been prepared under the authentic professional localized and international valuation procedures and are in compliance with the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited.
REMARKS
Unless otherwise stated, all money amounts stated herein are in Hong Kong Dollars (HK$) and no allowances have been made for the fluctuation of the currency exchange rate between the valuation date and the date of this circular.
We hereby confirm that we have neither present nor prospective interests in the Group on the valuations reported herein.
Our summary of market values and the valuation certificates are attached herewith.
Yours faithfully,
For and on behalf of
MALCOLM & ASSOCIATES APPRAISAL LIMITED
Wong Yung Shing
LLB(Hon.)(London) Prof. Dip.(Est. Mgt)(HK Poly U)
B.Sc.(Land Administration)(Hons.)(London),
MHKIS, MRICS, ACIArb, MHKIArb, MHKIREA, RPS(GP), FBuildE
Associate Director
Note: Mr. Wong Yung Shing is a corporate member of The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (General Practice) and The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Valuation Path) since early 1990s. Since 1989, he has continuously practiced for the valuation of corporeal and incorporeal properties and business valuation, including the valuation of properties in Hong Kong and the People's Republic of China, for diverse purposes and specialized in the expert witness services of property disputes, civil aviation, airport built infrastructure, and valuation. He is the unique record holder of Commonwealth Countries and Hong Kong Legal System (HKCFA Case No.: FAMV 18 of 2010).
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SUMMARY OF VALUES
Real properties contracted to be disposed of by the Group in Hong Kong
Market Value in | ||
existing state as | ||
No. | Real property | at 31 July 2019 |
HK$ | ||
1. | Factory A on 25/F including Balcony thereof of Kingsford | 11,100,000 |
Industrial Building Phase 1, Nos. 26-32 Kwai Hei Street, | ||
Kwai Chung, | ||
New Territories, | ||
Hong Kong | ||
2. | Factory B on 25/F & Balcony thereof & Store Room thereof of | 11,400,000 |
Kingsford Industrial Building Phase 1, Nos. 26-32 Kwai Hei Street, | ||
Kwai Chung, | ||
New Territories, | ||
Hong Kong | ||
3. | Factory C on 25/F including Balcony thereof of Kingsford | 11,100,000 |
Industrial Building Phase 1, Nos. 26-32 Kwai Hei Street, | ||
Kwai Chung, | ||
New Territories, | ||
Hong Kong | ||
Total: | 33,600,000 | |
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VALUATION CERTIFICATE
Real properties contracted to be disposed of by the Group in Hong Kong
Market Value | ||||
in existing | ||||
Description and | Particulars of | state as at | ||
No. | Real property | tenure | occupancy | 31 July 2019 |
HK$ |
1. Factory A on 25/F including Balcony thereof of Kingsford Industrial Building Phase 1, Nos. 26-32 Kwai Hei Street, Kwai Chung, New Territories, Hong Kong
29/6, 399th equal and undivided shares of and in Kwai Chung Town Lot No. 304
The real property | The real property | 11,100,000 |
comprises an | was vacant as at the | |
industrial unit on | valuation date. |
25th floor and a balcony thereof of a 27-storey industrial building completed in 1979.
The real property has a saleable area of approximately 3,579 sq.ft. and a balcony area of approximately
116 sq.ft.
The real property is held under New Grant No. 5351 for a term of 99 years commencing on 1 July 1898 and which has been extended until 30 June 2047. The Government rent is HK$1,000 per annum.
Notes:
- The real property is located in Kwai Chung District of New Territories, Hong Kong, which is within 10 minutes' driving distance to the MTR Kwai Fong Station. The immediate locality is a mixture of industrial and residential areas.
- The registered owner of the real property is Ever Vast Development Limited vide Memorial No. 19040302000064 dated 21 March 2019.
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- The real property is subject to the following material encumbrances:
- Notice No. "UMB/5OF101/1801-027/0093" by the Building Authority for Common Part(s) only under Section 30B(3) of the Buildings Ordinance vide Memorial No. 18113001380033 dated 18 May 2018 regarding the prescribed inspection and, if necessary prescribed repair in respect of the common parts of the building are required to be carried out within a specific time (from 3 months to 12 months) of the date of this notice; and
- Notice No. "UMW/5OF101/1801-027/0141" by the Building Authority for Common Part(s) only under Section 30C(3) of the Buildings Ordinance vide Memorial No. 18113001380042 dated 18 May 2018 regarding the prescribed inspection and, if necessary prescribed repair in respect of the window(s) in the common parts of the building are required to be carried out within 9 months of the date of this notice.
- In the course of valuation, we have assumed that the works as stipulated in the Notices detailed in Note 3 have been complied with the satisfaction of the Building Authority.
- Pursuant to the Sale & Purchase Agreement dated 8 August 2019, the purchaser shall be responsible for complying with the discharge of the following resolutions, demands, notices and/orders issued by the Government Authorities and/or the building manager of the building, all of which obligations and liabilities shall be assumed and borne by the purchaser solely and absolutely.
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VALUATION CERTIFICATE
No. | Real property |
2. Factory B on 25/F & Balcony thereof & Store Room thereof of Kingsford Industrial Building Phase 1, Nos. 26-32 Kwai Hei Street, Kwai Chung, New Territories, Hong Kong
30/6, 399th equal and undivided shares of and in Kwai Chung Town Lot No. 304
Market Value | ||
in existing | ||
Description and | Particulars of | state as at |
tenure | occupancy | 31 July 2019 |
HK$ | ||
The real property | The real property | 11,400,000 |
comprises an | was vacant as at the | |
industrial unit on | valuation date. | |
25th floor and a | ||
balcony thereof of a | ||
27-storey industrial | ||
building completed | ||
in 1979. | ||
The real property has | ||
a saleable area of | ||
approximately 3,657 | ||
sq.ft. and a balcony | ||
area of | ||
approximately | ||
110 sq.ft. | ||
The real property is | ||
held under New | ||
Grant No. 5351 for a | ||
term of 99 years | ||
commencing on 1 | ||
July 1898 and which | ||
has been extended | ||
until 30 June 2047. | ||
The Government rent | ||
is HK$1,000 per | ||
annum. |
Notes:
- The real property is located in Kwai Chung District of New Territories, Hong Kong, which is within 10 minutes' driving distance to the MTR Kwai Fong Station. The immediate locality is a mixture of industrial and residential areas.
- The registered owner of the real property is Wise Great Development Limited vide Memorial No. 19041501930010 dated 25 March 2019.
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- The real property is subject to the following material encumbrances:
- Order No. UBCS/04-42/0008/10 under Section 24(1) of the Buildings Ordinance with Plan vide Memorial No. 12122402010098 dated 11 October 2012 regarding certain building works at the property;
- Notice No. "UMB/5OF101/1801-027/0093" by the Building Authority for Common Part(s) only under Section 30B(3) of the Buildings Ordinance vide Memorial No. 18113001380033 dated 18 May 2018 regarding the prescribed inspection and, if necessary prescribed repair in respect of the common parts of the building are required to be carried out within a specific time (from 3 months to 12 months) of the date of this notice; and
- Notice No. "UMW/5OF101/1801-027/0141" by the Building Authority for Common Part(s) only under Section 30C(3) of the Buildings Ordinance vide Memorial No. 18113001380042 dated 18 May 2018 regarding the prescribed inspection and, if necessary prescribed repair in respect of the window(s) in the common parts of the building are required to be carried out within 9 months of the date of this notice.
- In the course of valuation, we have assumed that the works as stipulated in the Order and Notices detailed in Note 3 have been complied with the satisfaction of the Building Authority.
- Pursuant to the Sale & Purchase Agreement dated 8 August 2019, the purchaser shall be responsible for complying with the discharge of the following resolutions, demands, notices and/orders issued by the Government Authorities and/or the building manager of the building, all of which obligations and liabilities shall be assumed and borne by the purchaser solely and absolutely.
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VALUATION CERTIFICATE
No. | Real property |
3. Factory C on 25/F including Balcony thereof of Kingsford Industrial Building Phase 1, Nos. 26-32 Kwai Hei Street, Kwai Chung, New Territories, Hong Kong
29/6, 399th equal and undivided shares of and in Kwai Chung Town Lot No. 304
Market Value | ||
in existing | ||
Description and | Particulars of | state as at |
tenure | occupancy | 31 July 2019 |
HK$ | ||
The real property | The real property | 11,100,000 |
comprises an | was vacant as at the | |
industrial unit on | valuation date. | |
25th floor and a | ||
balcony thereof of a | ||
27-storey industrial | ||
building completed | ||
in 1979. | ||
The real property has | ||
a saleable area of | ||
approximately 3,576 | ||
sq.ft. and a balcony | ||
area of | ||
approximately | ||
111 sq.ft. | ||
The real property is | ||
held under New | ||
Grant No. 5351 for a | ||
term of 99 years | ||
commencing on 1 | ||
July 1898 and which | ||
has been extended | ||
until 30 June 2047. | ||
The Government rent | ||
is HK$1,000 per | ||
annum. |
Notes:
- The real property is located in Kwai Chung District of New Territories, Hong Kong, which is within 10 minutes' driving distance to the MTR Kwai Fong Station. The immediate locality is a mixture of industrial and residential areas.
- The registered owner of the real property is Crown Zone Development Limited vide Memorial No. 19041501930028 dated 27 March 2019.
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- The real property is subject to the following material encumbrances:
- Order No. UBCS/04-42/009/10 under Section 24(1) of the Buildings Ordinance with Plan vide Memorial No. 12122402010100 dated 11 October 2012 regarding certain building works at the property;
- Notice No. "UMB/5OF101/1801-027/0093" by the Building Authority for Common Part(s) only under Section 30B(3) of the Buildings Ordinance vide Memorial No. 18113001380033 dated 18 May 2018 regarding the prescribed inspection and, if necessary prescribed repair in respect of the common parts of the building are required to be carried out within a specific time (from 3 months to 12 months) of the date of this notice; and
- Notice No. "UMW/5OF101/1801-027/0141" by the Building Authority for Common Part(s) only under Section 30C(3) of the Buildings Ordinance vide Memorial No. 18113001380042 dated 18 May 2018 regarding the prescribed inspection and, if necessary prescribed repair in respect of the window(s) in the common parts of the building are required to be carried out within 9 months of the date of this notice.
- In the course of valuation, we have assumed that the works as stipulated in the Order and Notices detailed in Note 3 have been complied with the satisfaction of the Building Authority.
- Pursuant to the Sale & Purchase Agreement dated 8 August 2019, the purchaser shall be responsible for complying with the discharge of the following resolutions, demands, notices and/orders issued by the Government Authorities and/or the building manager of the building, all of which obligations and liabilities shall be assumed and borne by the purchaser solely and absolutely.
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APPENDIX II | FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE GROUP |
1. INDEBTEDNESS STATEMENT
As at the close of business on 31 July 2019, being the latest practicable date for the purpose of preparing this statement of indebtedness prior to the printing of this circular, the Group had outstanding borrowings of approximately HK$285,503,000, details of which are as follows:
Approximate | |
HK$'000 | |
Other interest bearing borrowings, secured and guaranteed | 210,000 |
Amount due to a director, unsecured | 4,180 |
Promissory note payable, unsecured | 65,147 |
Finance lease payable, secured | 618 |
Other payables, unsecured | 5,558 |
285,503 | |
Securities
As at 31 July 2019, the other borrowing of HK$210,000,000 is secured by pledged asset of 128,137,958 shares which is 64.94% of Kantone Holding Limited ("Kantone"), a subsidiary of the Company which is listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited and a personal guarantee was provided by Ms. Wong Man Winny, an executive Director and a substantial shareholder of the Company.
Save as aforesaid and apart from intra-group liabilities and normal trade payables in the ordinary course of the business, as at the close of business on 31 July 2019, the Group did not have other outstanding mortgages, charges, debentures or other loan capital, bank overdrafts or loans, term loans, debt securities, other similar indebtedness, hire purchase commitments, liabilities under acceptance or acceptance credits, guarantees or other material contingent liabilities.
2. WORKING CAPITAL
The Directors are of the opinion that, after taking into account the internal resources, the present and existing available banking facilities, the Group has sufficient working capital for its present requirements for at least the next 12 months from the date of this circular.
3. FINANCIAL AND TRADING PROSPECTS
The business objectives of the Group are to develop its business so as to achieve sustainable growth. The Group aims to achieve such objectives by pursuing the following growth-oriented strategies: (i) broadening the customer base of the systems sales, lease and
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licensing business of the Group; (ii) improving the trading business of the Group; (iii) restructuring its property portfolio and tapping into the PRC property sector; and (iv) further expansion of its business in the technology sector by developing into the renewable energy field in Hong Kong.
Broadening the Customer Base
The Group will continue exploring opportunities for the systems sales, lease and licensing segment and to broaden the geographic base of customers, especially to the Hong Kong and the PRC market.
Through a substantial subsidiary in Europe which specialized in the design, manufacturing and supply of integrated wireless communication systems and solutions for sale and lease, the Group will continue to invest in new products and market development, capitalizing on its position as the market leader in critical messaging. In order to bring in the advanced systems and products applicable to critical messaging and smart cities, the Group has been working on establishing its own base as well as cooperative platforms in the PRC to bring in its systems and products from Europe. The Group will continue to adopt and adapt to emerging technologies as well as developing its own innovative products.
Meanwhile, the Group has been identifying other telecommunication and internet technologies which would benefit the Group's roadmap in Asia and the existing business in Europe with a view to enlarging the Group's coverage in the telecommunication and internet industry.
Improving the Trading Business of the Group
The investments in China-Indochina Peninsula Economic Corridor by China will inject vitality into the region. The construction of China-Laos Railway and China-Thailand Railway will promote the economic growth of Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand and Myanmar, thus driving the increase in oil demand in the region. Oil supply in Asia is expected to be insufficient for the consumption of all countries in the region, which will lead in turn to the increase in oil prices, offering thus a prosperous prospect for the market of oil products.
Restructuring its Property Portfolio and Tapping into the PRC Property Sector
The Group has engaged specialists to study the ways to restructure its property portfolio in Hong Kong and the PRC with a view to enhancing their value and the Group's income including modifying their usage in a legitimate way. Following the completion of the acquisition of 51% equity interests of Golden Field Property Limited on 19 July 2017, the Group will diversify and further expand its business portfolio into the PRC property sector. The management is studying ways to have the site redeveloped into a commercial
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and residential complex which is becoming common and popular in line with the Greater Bay Development scheme promoted by China.
Renewable Energy Sector
Developing renewable energy is the long-term goal of an advanced society. In support of the Government's environmental policy to address climate change, China Light and Power ("CLP Power") and HK Electric Investments ("HK Electric"), collectively ("the Electric Companies") have been promoting a Renewable Energy Feed-in Tariff ("FiT") Scheme and Renewable Energy Certificate (RECs) to encourage low-carbon living and develop RE under the company's new Scheme of Control Agreement. The Electric Companies have been providing consultancy and technical help to those who are interested in adopting RE in the community, including a dedicated hotline, grid connection support service and a streamlined application process. The FiT Scheme is applicable to electricity produced by solar power systems with a generating capacity of up to 1 MW. The Electric Companies will purchase the electricity produced by the approved RE systems once they are successfully connected to the company's power grid. A smart meter will be installed to record the amount of electricity generated by the RE system.
4. MATERIAL ADVERSE CHANGE
The Directors are not aware of any material adverse change in the financial position or trading position of the Group since 30 June 2018, being the date to which the latest published audited financial statements of the Group was made up.
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APPENDIX III | GENERAL INFORMATION |
1. RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
This circular, for which the Directors collectively and individually accept full responsibility, includes particulars given in compliance with the Listing Rules for the purpose of giving information with regard to the Company. The Directors, having made all reasonable enquiries, confirm that to the best of their knowledge and belief the information contained in this circular is accurate and complete in all material respects and not misleading or deceptive, and there are no other matters the omission of which would make any statement herein or this circular misleading.
2. DIRECTORS' INTERESTS AND SHORT POSITIONS IN SHARES AND UNDERLYING SHARES
As at the Latest Practicable Date, the interests or short positions of the Directors and chief executive of the Company in the Shares, underlying Shares and debentures of the Company or any of its associated corporations (within the meaning of Part XV of the SFO) (a) which were required to be notified to the Company and the Stock Exchange pursuant to Divisions 7 and 8 of Part XV of the SFO (including interests and short positions which they were taken or deemed to have under such provisions of the SFO); or (b) which were required, pursuant to section 352 of the SFO, to be entered in the register referred to therein; or (c) which were required, pursuant to the Model Code for Securities Transactions by Directors of Listed Issuers to be notified to the Company and the Stock Exchange, were as follows:
Approximate | ||||
percentage of | ||||
Capacity/ | the issued | |||
Name of Director | nature of interest | Number of Shares | share capital* | |
(Note 2) | ||||
Ms. Wong Man Winny | Interest of a | 63,103,750 | Shares (L) | 9.23% |
("Ms. Wong") (Note 1) | controlled | |||
corporation | ||||
Mr. Liu Ka Lim | Beneficial owner | 498,000 | Shares (L) | 0.07% |
Notes:
- These Shares were held by Worldwide Peace Limited, which is wholly owned by Ms. Wong, the current chairperson and executive Director. Ms. Wong is deemed to be interested in the Shares held by Worldwide Peace Limited.
- The letter "L" denotes the Director's long position in the Shares.
- The percentage represents the number of shares involved divided by the number of the Company's issued shares as at the Latest Practicable Date.
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Save as disclosed above, as at the Latest Practicable Date, none of the Directors and chief executive of the Company had any interests or short positions in the Shares, underlying Shares and debentures of the Company or any of its associated corporations (within the meaning of Part XV of the SFO) as recorded in the register required to be kept under section 352 of the SFO or as otherwise notified to the Company and the Stock Exchange pursuant to the Model Code for Securities Transactions by Directors of Listed Issuers.
None of the Directors had any interest, direct or indirect, in any assets which have been since 30 June 2018, being the date to which the latest published audited financial statements of the Group were made up, acquired or disposed of by or leased to any member of the Group, or are proposed to be acquired or disposed of by or leased to any member of the Group as at the Latest Practicable Date.
None of the Directors was materially interested in any contract or arrangement subsisting as at the date thereof and which was significant in relation to the business of the Group as at the Latest Practicable Date.
3. SUBSTANTIAL SHAREHOLDERS' INTERESTS IN SHARES AND UNDERLYING SHARES
As at the Latest Practicable Date, so far as is known to any Directors or chief executive of the Company, the persons (other than a Director or chief executive of the Company); (a) who had an interest or short position in the Shares and underlying Shares of the Company which would fall to be disclosed to the Company under the provisions of Divisions 2 and 3 of Part XV of the SFO; or (b) who were, 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 the Company or any other members of the Group, were as follows:
Approximate | |||
percentage of | |||
Capacity/nature of | the issued | ||
Name of Shareholder | interest | Number of Shares | share capital* |
(Note 1) | |||
Worldwide Peace Limited | Beneficial owner | 63,103,750 (L) | 9.23% |
Note: The letter "L" denotes the Shareholder's long position in the Shares.
- The percentage represents the number of Shares involved divided by the number of the Company's issued shares as at the Latest Practicable Date.
Save as disclosed herein, there was no person known to any Directors or chief executive of the Company, who, as at the Latest Practicable Date, had an interest or short position in the Shares and underlying Shares of the Company which would fall to be disclosed to the Company
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under the provisions of Divisions 2 and 3 of Part XV of the SFO, or who was 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 the Company or any other member of the Group.
4. SERVICE AGREEMENTS
As at the Latest Practicable Date, none of the Directors had a service contract with any member of the Group which was not determinable by the Company or the relevant member of the Group within one year without payment of compensation other than statutory compensation.
5. LITIGATION
There was no litigation or claims of material importance pending or threatened against the Group as at the Latest Practicable Date.
6. COMPETING INTERESTS
As at the Latest Practicable Date, none of the Directors or their respective associate(s) was interested in any business which competes or is likely to compete, either directly or indirectly, with the business of the Group.
7. QUALIFICATION AND CONSENT OF EXPERT
The following are the qualifications of the expert who have given opinion or, advice contained in this circular:
Name | Qualification |
Malcolm & Associates Appraisal Limited | Property valuer |
Malcolm & Associates Appraisal Limited has given and has not withdrawn its written consent to the issue of this circular with the reference to its name and its letter in the form and context in which it appears.
As at the Latest Practicable Date, Malcolm & Associates Appraisal Limited does not have any shareholding, directly or indirectly, in any member of the Group or the right (whether legally enforceable or not) to subscribe for or to nominate persons to subscribe for shares in any member of the Group.
Malcolm & Associates Appraisal Limited does not have any interest, direct or indirect, in any assets which since 30 June 2018, being the date to which the latest published audited financial statements of the Group were made up, have been acquired or disposed of by or leased to any member of the Group, or are proposed to be acquired or disposed of by or leased to any member of the Group.
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8. MATERIAL CONTRACTS
The following contracts (not being contracts entered into in the ordinary course of business) were entered into by the members of the Group within two years immediately preceding the date of this circular, and are or may be material:
- a sale and purchase agreement dated 19 July 2017 entered into between Honest City Enterprises Limited, a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, Wealth Track Asia Limited ("Wealth Track"), Mr. Yeung Chi Hang and Golden Field Property Limited ("Golden Field") in relation to the acquisition of 5,100,000 ordinary shares in Golden Field, representing 51% of its issued capital satisfied by payment of HK$30,000,000 and the issue of the promissory note by the Company to Wealth Track;
- placing agreements dated 26 July 2017 entered into between the Company and Get Nice Securities Limited and Head & Shoulders Securities Limited (collectively, the "Placing Agents") pursuant to which the Placing Agents have agreed to place, on a best effort basis, up to an aggregate of 1,266,356,000 placing shares to placees at the placing price of HK$0.105 per placing share;
- a placing agreement dated 15 December 2017 entered into between the Company and Get Nice Securities Limited pursuant to which Get Nice Securities Limited has agreed to place, on a best effort basis, up to 75,980,000 placing shares to placees at the placing price of HK$0.860 per placing share;
- an underwriting agreement dated 30 May 2018 entered into between the Company and Get Nice Securities Limited and Head & Shoulders Securities Limited in relation to the proposed offer by the Company by way of rights of the 227,943,616 rights shares at the subscription price of HK$0.40 per rights share;
- a sale and purchase agreement dated 5 July 2019 entered into between Champion (Cook Islands) Limited and KTT (Cook Islands) Limited, both direct wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Company, Gold Trinity International Limited as the purchaser, and the Company as the guarantor in relation to the disposal of the entire issued share capital of Chief Champion Limited, Happy Union Development Limited, Lucky Success Development Limited, Lucky Tone Investments Limited and Very Happy International Limited at a consideration of HK$125,000,000, as disclosed in the announcement and circular of the Company dated 22 March 2019 and 24 April 2019 respectively;
- A memorandum of understanding dated 14 June 2019 entered into between the Company and VEIVO WEB TECHNOLOGY LIMITED (the "Issuer") in relation to the possible subscription of 4% equity interest (approximately 3.85% as enlarged after the subscription) in the Issuer. Subject to the terms and conditions of the formal
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agreement, the consideration is expected to be approximately HK$100,000,000, detailed information was disclosed in the announcement of the Company dated 14 June 2019;
- a memorandum of agreement dated 21 June 2019 entered into between Champion Energy Logistics Co Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, and Prospera Angel International Company Limited as the vendor in relation to the acquisition of an oil tanker at a consideration of US$4,200,000 (equivalent to approximately HK$32,760,000), as disclosed in the announcement of the Company dated 23 June 2019; and
- the Agreement.
9. DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION
Copies of the following documents are available for inspection at Unit 3412, 34th Floor,
China Merchants Tower, Shun Tak Centre, No.168-200 Connaught Road Central, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong during normal business hours from 25 September 2019 up to and including the date of the SGM:
- the bye-laws of the Company;
- the annual reports of the Company for the two years ended 30 June 2017 and 30 June 2018;
- the interim report of the Company for the six months ended 31 December 2018;
- the Agreement;
- the material contracts referred to in the paragraph headed "Material Contracts" in this appendix;
- the circular dated 24 April 2019 referred to 8(e) in the paragraph headed "Material Contracts" in this appendix;
- the valuation report prepared by Malcolm & Associates Appraisal Limited, the text of which is set out in Appendix I to this circular; and
- this circular.
10. MISCELLANEOUS
- The registered office of the Company is located at Clarendon House, 2 Church Street, Hamilton HM 11, Bermuda.
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- The head office and principal place of business of the Company in Hong Kong is at Unit 3412, 34th Floor, China Merchants Tower, Shun Tak Centre, No.168-200 Connaught Road Central, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong.
- The Hong Kong branch share registrar and transfer office of the Company is Tricor Secretaries Limited at Level 54, Hopewell Centre, 183 Queen's Road East, Hong Kong.
- The company secretary of the Company is Mr. Chan Wai. He is a member of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants, an associate of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.
- The English text of this circular shall prevail over its Chinese text.
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NOTICE OF SGM
CHAMPION TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS LIMITED
冠 軍 科 技 集 團 有 限 公 司
(Continued in Bermuda with limited liability)
(Stock Code: 92)
NOTICE OF SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the special general meeting of Champion Technology Holdings Limited ("Company", and together with its subsidiaries, the "Group") will be held at Rooms 1-2, United Conference Centre, 10/F, United Centre, 95 Queensway Admiralty, Hong Kong at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, 21 October 2019 to consider, if thought fit, passing the following resolution as ordinary resolution of the Company:
ORDINARY RESOLUTION
"THAT the agreement for sale and purchase dated 8 August 2019 (the "Agreement") entered into between Vast Acute Holdings Limited, Hero King Holdings Limited and Lucky Edge Holdings Limited (collectively, the "Vendors"), Sonic Jet Limited (the "Purchaser") and the Company in relation to the sale and purchase of the entire issued share capital of Crown Zone Development Limited, Ever Vast Development Limited and Wise Great Development Limited (a copy of which has been produced to the meeting marked "A" and signed by the chairman of the meeting for the purpose of identification) and the transactions contemplated thereby be and are hereby approved, confirmed and ratified and that the directors of the Company be and are hereby authorised to take any action and sign any document (under seal, if necessary) as they consider necessary, desirable or expedient in connection therewith or the transactions contemplated thereby."
By order of the Board | |
CHAMPION TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS LIMITED | |
LIU KA LIM | |
Executive Director | |
Hong Kong, 25 September 2019 | |
Registered office: | Head office and principal place |
Clarendon House | of business in Hong Kong: |
2 Church Street | Unit 3412, 34th Floor |
Hamilton HM 11 | China Merchants Tower |
Bermuda | Shun Tak Centre |
No.168-200 Connaught Road Central | |
Sheung Wan | |
Hong Kong |
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NOTICE OF SGM
Notes:
- The register of members of the Company will be closed from Wednesday, 16 October 2019 to Monday, 21 October 2019 (both days inclusive) for the purpose of determining the eligibility of the shareholders of the Company to attend and vote at the SGM. During the closure of the register of members of the Company, no transfer of Shares will be effected. In order to be eligible to attend and vote at the SGM (or at any adjournment thereof), all transfer documents accompanied by the relevant share certificates must be lodged with the branch share registrar and transfer office of the Company in Hong Kong, Tricor Secretaries Limited, at Level 54, Hopewell Centre, 183 Queen's Road East, Hong Kong for registration no later than 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, 15 October 2019.
- A member entitled to attend and vote at the SGM is entitled to appoint one proxy or, if he/she/it is a holder of two or more Shares may appoint more than one proxy to attend and vote instead of him/her/it. A proxy needs not be a member of the Company.
- Where there are joint holders of any Share, any one of such joint holder may vote at the SGM, either personally or by proxy, in respect of such Share as if he/she/it was solely entitled thereto, but if more than one of such joint holders be present at the SGM personally or by proxy, that the vote of the senior holder who tenders a vote, whether in person or by proxy, shall be accepted to the exclusion of the votes of the other joint holders, and for this purpose seniority shall be determined by the order in which the names stand in the register of members of the Company in respect of the joint holding.
- To be valid, the instrument appointing a proxy and the power of attorney or other authority, if any, under which it is signed, or a certified copy of such power or authority, must be lodged with the branch share registrar and transfer office of the Company in Hong Kong, Tricor Secretaries Limited, at Level 54, Hopewell Centre, 183 Queen's Road East, Hong Kong for registration not less than 48 hours before the time appointed for holding the SGM (i.e. at or before 5:00 p.m., on Saturday, 19 October 2019 (Hong Kong time)) or any adjournment thereof (as the case may be).
- Completion and return of the form of proxy will not preclude a member of the Company from attending and voting in person at the SGM or any adjournment thereof (as the case may be) if he/she/it so desires. If a member of the Company attends the SGM after having deposited the form of proxy, his/her/its form of proxy will be deemed to have been revoked.
As at the date of this notice, the executive directors of the Company are Ms. Wong Man Winny, Mr. Liu Ka Lim and Mr. Gao Hong; the non-executive directors of the Company are Ms. To Yin Fong Cecilica and Mr. Chan Sung Wai; and the independent non-executive directors of the Company are Mr. Leung Man Fai, Mr. Chan Yik Hei and Mr. Wong Yuk Man Edmand.
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