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TA YANG GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED

大 洋 集 團 控 股 有 限 公 司

(Incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability)

(Stock code: 1991)

SECOND INTERIM FINANCIAL INFORMATION

FOR THE PERIOD FROM 1 AUGUST 2018 TO 30 JUNE 2019

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS

For the period from 1 August 2018 to 30 June 2019

Eleven months ended 30 June

2019

2018

Notes

HK$'000

HK$'000

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

Revenue

4

327,001

346,978

Cost of sales

(241,122)

(267,751)

Gross profit

85,879

79,227

Other operating income

30,346

113,196

Selling and distribution expenses

(18,982)

(24,086)

Administrative expenses

(130,512)

(109,850)

Other expenses

(2,096)

(5,635)

Share of results of associates

-

(77)

Finance costs

6

(18,285)

(21,644)

(Loss)/profit before taxation

(53,650)

31,131

Income tax-credit/(expense)

7

891

(19,832)

(Loss)/profit for the period

8

(52,759)

11,299

(Loss)/profit for the period attributable to:

(52,040)

  Owners of the Company

11,301

Non-controlling interests

(719)

(2)

(52,759)

11,299

(Loss)/earnings per share

9

(5.97)

  Basic and diluted (HK cents)

1.30

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

For the period from 1 August 2018 to 30 June 2019

Eleven months ended 30 June

2019

2018

HK$'000

HK$'000

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

(Loss)/profit for the period

(52,759)

11,299

Other comprehensive income/(expenses)

Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:

  Release of exchange reserve upon deregistration of

subsidiaries

-

(4,776)

  Release of exchange reserve upon disposal of associate

-

118

  Exchange differences arising on translating

foreign operations

(1,048)

17,448

(1,048)

12,790

Items that will not be reclassified subsequently to

  • profit or loss:
  • Net movement in fair value of financial assets

  at fair value through other comprehensive income

(2,419)

-

  Net loss arising on revaluation of available-for-sale

  financial assets for the period

-

2,712

  Gain on revaluation of properties, net of tax

-

2,078

  Gain on revaluation of prepaid lease payments

-

2,110

  Release of revaluation of available financial assets

  upon disposed

-

(1,159)

  Share of exchange difference of associate

-

19

(2,419)

5,760

Other comprehensive (expenses)/income for the period,

net of tax

(3,467)

18,550

Total comprehensive (expenses)/income for the period,

net of tax

(56,226)

29,849

Total comprehensive (expenses)/income for the period,

  net of tax, attributable to:

  Owners of the Company

(55,526)

29,360

Non-controlling interests

(700)

489

(56,226)

29,849

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

As at 30 June 2019

30/6/2019

31/7/2018

Notes

HK$'000

HK$'000

(Unaudited)

(Audited)

Non-current assets

Property, plant and equipment

11

154,794

171,954

Intangible assets

380

383

Prepaid lease payments

114,515

120,406

Investment properties

74,647

102,442

  Financial assets at fair value through other

  comprehensive income

6,800

-

Available-for-sale financial assets

-

9,219

  Interest in an associate

3,696

-

Deposits for acquisition of land use rights

12

14,065

14,065

368,897

418,469

Current assets

Inventories

44,200

46,404

Trade and other receivables

13

318,795

229,859

Prepaid lease payments

3,060

4,824

  Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

722

-

Held-for-trading investments

-

582

  Bank balances and cash

90,420

192,888

457,197

474,557

Non-current assets classified as held for sale

20,631

21,214

477,828

495,771

Current liabilities

Trade and other payables

14

130,231

89,897

Income tax payable

39,322

40,458

Secured bank borrowings

15

274,625

322,605

444,178

452,960

Net current assets

33,650

42,811

Total assets less current liabilities

402,547

461,280

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30/6/2019

31/7/2018

Notes

HK$'000

HK$'000

(Unaudited)

(Audited)

Capital and reserves

Share capital

16

87,118

87,118

Reserves

298,178

355,055

Equity attributable to owners of the Company

385,296

442,173

Non-controlling interests

3,511

4,211

Total equity

388,807

446,384

Non-current liabilities

Deferred income

3,276

3,453

Deferred tax liabilities

10,464

11,443

13,740

14,896

402,547

461,280

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL INFORMATION

For the period from 1 August 2018 to 30 June 2019

  1. GENERAL
    Ta Yang Group Holdings Limited (the "Company") is incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability and its shares are listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the "Stock Exchange"). The addresses of the registered office and principal place of business of the Company are disclosed in the "Corporate Information" section of the interim report. The Company and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as the "Group") are principally engaged in manufacturing and sale of silicone rubber and related products and providing healthcare and hotel services.
    The condensed consolidated interim financial information are presented in Hong Kong dollars ("HK$"). Other than those subsidiaries established in the PRC, Macau and Indonesia whose functional currencies are Renminbi ("RMB"), Macau Pataca and Indonesian Rupiah respectively, the functional currency of the Company and its other subsidiaries is HK$.
    As the Company is listed in Hong Kong, the directors of the Company consider that it is appropriate to present the condensed consolidated interim financial information in HK$.
    At 30 June 2019, the directors of the Company consider the ultimate holding company of the Company to be Lyton Maison Limited which is incorporated in the British Virgin Islands (the "BVI").
  2. BASIS OF PREPARATION
    The condensed consolidated statements have been prepared in accordance with Hong Kong Accounting Standard 34 "Interim Financial Reporting", issued by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (the "HKICPA") as well as with the applicable disclosure requirements of Appendix 16 to the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange.
    The condensed consolidated interim financial information has been prepared on the historical cost basis, except for certain financial instruments and investment properties, which are measured at fair values.
    The accounting policies and methods of computation used in the condensed consolidated financial statements for the eleven months ended 30 June 2019 are the same as those followed in the preparation of the Group's annual financial statements for the year ended 31 July 2018, except for the adoption of the new and revised standards, amendments and interpretations issued by the HKICPA that are relevant to the Group's operations and mandatory for accounting periods beginning on 1 August 2018. Except for those disclosed in note 3, the effect of the adoption of these new and revised standards, amendments and interpretations was not material to the Group's results of operations or financial position.
    The Group has not early adopted the new or amended Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards ("HKFRSs") that have been issued but are not yet effective for the current accounting period.
    The preparation of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with the HKFRSs requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires the management to exercise their judgments in the process of applying the Group's accounting policies.

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Change of financial year end date

The financial year end date of the Company and its subsidiaries (collectively the "Group") has been changed from 31 July to 31 December as the directors consider such change will enable the Group to align the financial year end date of the Company with that of the Company's principal subsidiaries and the joint venture incorporated in the PRC. Accordingly, the condensed consolidated financial statements for the current period cover the eleven-month period from 1 August 2018 to 30 June 2019. The corresponding comparative amounts shown for the condensed consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, statement of changes in equity, statement of cash flows and related notes cover a eleven-month period from 1 August 2017 to 30 June 2018.

Going concern basis

During the eleven months ended 30 June 2019, the Group incurred a net loss of approximately HK$52,759,000 and net cash operating outflow of approximately HK$83,351,000.

In preparing the condensed consolidated financial statements, the directors of the Company have given careful consideration to the future liquidity of the Group in light of the fact that the Group has breached the covenant requirement of a secured bank borrowing of approximately HK$225,720,000 as at 30 June 2019 which may cause such amount to become immediately repayable. As at 30 June 2019, the full amount of secured bank borrowing was classified as current liability.

The directors of the Company have performed an assessment of the Group's future liquidity and cash flows, taking into account that the Group is negotiating with the relevant bank (i) on restructuring the respective borrowing; and (ii) no action will be taken by the relevant bank to demand immediate repayment due to the breach of covenant requirement of the respective loan. However, written agreement of waiver for the breach of loan covenant has not been obtained as at the date of approval of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

The directors of the Company consider that it is highly probable to obtain waiver from the relevant bank such that the bank will not demand immediate repayment of the borrowing. Accordingly, the Group will have sufficient working capital to satisfy its present requirements for at least the next twelve months from the date of approval of these condensed consolidated financial statements. The directors of the Company are satisfied that it is appropriate to prepare the condensed consolidated financial statements on a going concern basis.

3. CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The HKICPA has issued a number of new HKFRSs and amendments to HKFRSs that are first effective for the current accounting period of the Group. Of these, the following developments are relevant to the Group's financial statements:

  • HKFRS 9 "Financial Instruments"
  • HKFRS 15 "Revenue from Contracts with Customers"

The Group has not applied any new standard or interpretation that is not yet effective for the current accounting period.

Details of the changes in accounting policies are discussed in Note 3(i) for HKFRS 9 and Note 3(ii) for HKFRS 15 respectively.

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  1. HKFRS 9, Financial instruments
    HKFRS 9 replaces HKAS 39, Financial instruments: recognition and measurement. It sets out the requirements for recognising and measuring financial assets, financial liabilities and some contracts to buy or sell non-financialitems.
    The group has applied HKFRS 9 retrospectively to items that existed at 1 August 2018 in accordance with the transition requirements. The group has recognised the cumulative effect of initial application as an adjustment to the opening equity at 1 August 2018. Therefore, comparative information continues to be reported under HKAS 39.
    The following table summarises the impact of transition to HKFRS 9 on retained earnings and reserves and the related tax impact at 1 August 2018.

HK$'000

Accumulated losses

Recognition of additional expected credit losses on:

- financial assets measured at amortised cost

(1,351)

Net increase in accumulated losses at 1 August 2018

(1,351)

Further details of the nature and effect of the changes to previous accounting policies and the transition approach are set out below:

  1. Classification of financial assets and financial liabilities
    HKFRS 9 categorises financial assets into three principal classification categories: measured at amortised cost, at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI) and at fair value through profit or loss (FVPL). These supersede HKAS 39's categories of held-to-maturity investments, loans and receivables, available-for-sale financial assets and financial assets measured at FVPL. The classification of financial assets under HKFRS 9 is based on the business model under which the financial asset is managed and its contractual cash flow characteristics. Under HKFRS 9, derivatives embedded in contracts where the host is a financial asset in the scope of the standard are not separated from the host. Instead, the hybrid instrument as a whole is assessed for classification.

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The following table shows the original measurement categories for each class of the group's financial assets under HKAS 39 and reconciles the carrying amounts of those financial assets determined in accordance with HKAS 39 to those determined in accordance with HKFRS 9.

HKAS 39

HKFRS 9

carrying amount

carrying amount

at 31 July 2018

Reclassification

Remeasurement

at 1 August 2018

HK$'000

HK$'000

HK$'000

HK$'000

Financial assets carried at

  amortised cost

Cash and cash equivalents

192,888

-

-

192,888

Trade and other receivables (note (i))

229,859

-

(1,351)

228,508

422,747

-

(1,351)

421,396

Financial assets measured at

  FVOCI (non-recyclable)

Equity securities (note (ii))

-

9,219

-

9,219

Financial assets carried at FVPL

Trading securities (note (ii))

582

-

-

582

Financial assets classified as

available-for-sale under HKAS 39

(notes (i))

9,219

(9,219)

-

-

Notes:

  1. Under HKAS 39, equity securities not held for trading were classified as available-for-sale financial assets. These equity securities are classified as at FVPL under HKFRS 9, unless they are eligible for and designated at FVOCI by the Group. At 1 August 2018, the Group designated its investment at FVOCI, as the investment is held for medium or long-term strategic purposes.
  2. Trading securities and derivative financial assets (except for those designated as hedging instruments in cash flow hedges) were classified as financial assets at FVPL under HKAS 39. These assets continue to be measured at FVPL under HKFRS 9.

The measurement categories for all financial liabilities remain the same. The carrying amounts for all financial liabilities at 1 August 2018 have not been impacted by the initial application of HKFRS 9.

The Group did not designate or de-designate any financial asset or financial liability at FVPL at 1 August 2018.

  1. Credit losses
    HKFRS 9 replaces the "incurred loss" model in HKAS 39 with the "expected credit loss" (ECL) model. The ECL model requires an ongoing measurement of credit risk associated with a financial asset and therefore recognises ECLs earlier than under the "incurred loss" accounting model in HKAS 39.

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The Group applies the new ECL model to the following items:

  • financial assets measured at amortised cost (including cash and cash equivalents, and trade and other receivables); and
  • lease receivables.

The following table reconciles the closing loss allowance determined in accordance with HKAS 39 as at 31 July 2018 with the opening loss allowance determined in accordance with HKFRS 9 as at 1 August 2018.

HK$'000

Loss allowance at 31 July 2018 under HKAS 39

976

Additional credit loss recognised at 31 July 2018 on:

- Trade receivables

1,351

Loss allowance at 1 August 2018 under HKFRS 9

2,327

  1. Transition
    Changes in accounting policies resulting from the adoption of HKFRS 9 have been applied retrospectively, except as described below:
    • Information relating to comparative periods has not been restated. Differences in the carrying amounts of financial assets resulting from the adoption of HKFRS 9 are recognised in retained earnings and reserves as at 1 August 2018. Accordingly, the information presented for period ended 31 July 2018 continues to be reported under HKAS 39 and thus may not be comparable with the current period.
    • The following assessments have been made on the basis of the facts and circumstances that existed at 1 August 2018 (the date of initial application of HKFRS 9 by the Group):
      • the determination of the business model within which a financial asset is held; and
      • the designation of certain investments in equity instruments not held for trading to be classified as at FVOCI (non-recycling).
    • If, at the date of initial application, the assessment of whether there has been a significant increase in credit risk since initial recognition would have involved undue cost or effort, a lifetime ECL has been recognised for that financial instrument.

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  1. HKFRS 15, Revenue from Contracts with Customers
    HKFRS 15 superseded HKAS 11 Construction Contracts, HKAS 18 Revenue and related interpretations and it applies to all revenue arising from contracts with customers, unless those contracts are in the scope of other standards. The new standard established a five-step model for determining whether, how much and when revenue is recognised. The Group has elected to adopt the modified retrospective approach for contracts with customers that are not completed as at the date of initial application (i.e. 1 August 2018) with the cumulative effect of initially applying HKFRS 15 as an adjustment to the opening balance of accumulated losses, or other component of equity, and comparative information was prepared under HKAS 18 Revenue and HKAS 11 Construction Contracts and the related interpretations.
    The directors of the Company have assessed each type of the performance obligations and consider that the revenue recognition policy under HKFRS 15 is similar to those under HKAS 18 Revenue. The adoption of HKFRS 15 does not have any impact on the timing the Group recognises revenue.
    Therefore, the adoption of HKFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers has had no material impact on the Group's financial performance and position for the current and prior years and/or on the disclosures set out in these condensed consolidated financial statements.

4. REVENUE

Revenue represents fair value of the consideration received or receivable and for goods sold and healthcare and hotel services rendered in the normal course of business to customers, net of discounts and sales related tax, during the period. All revenue is recognised at a point in time under HKFRS 15 during the eleven months ended 30 June 2019.

Eleven months ended 30 June

2019 2018

HK$'000 HK$'000 (Unaudited) (Unaudited)

Sales of goods

319,207

332,864

Healthcare and hotel services

7,794

14,114

327,001

346,978

5. SEGMENT INFORMATION

The Group's reportable and operating segments, based on information reported to the chief operating decision maker ("CODM"), being the chief executive officer of the Company, for the purpose of resource allocation and performance assessment focuses on type of goods or services delivered or provided are as follows:

  • Silicone rubber and related products - manufacturing and sale of silicone rubber and related products; and
  • Healthcare and hotel services - providing healthcare and hotel services.

No reporting segment identified by the CODM has been aggregated in arriving at the reportable segment of the Group.

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  1. Information regarding the Group's reportable segments as provided to the Group's most senior executive management for the purposes of resource allocation and assessment of segment performance for the period is set out below:

Eleven months ended 30 June 2019

Silicone

rubber

Healthcare

and related

and hotel

products

services

Others

Consolidated

HK$'000

HK$'000

HK$'000

HK$'000

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

Segment revenue

319,207

7,794

-

327,001

Segment profit/(loss) before taxation

40,469

(44,642)

(49,477)

(53,650)

Segment assets

405,703

416,186

24,836

846,725

Segment liabilities

166,312

288,707

2,899

457,918

Eleven months ended 30 June 2018

Silicone

rubber

Healthcare

and related

and hotel

products

services

Others

Consolidated

HK$'000

HK$'000

HK$'000

HK$'000

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

Segment revenue

332,864

14,114

-

346,978

Segment profit/(loss) before taxation

43,242

23,721

(35,832)

31,131

Segment assets

5,692

504,526

451,690

961,908

Segment liabilities

3,373

333,817

150,988

488,178

6. FINANCE COSTS

Eleven months ended 30 June

2019 2018

HK$'000 HK$'000 (Unaudited) (Unaudited)

Interests arising from bank borrowings

18,285

21,644

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7. INCOME TAX IN THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS

Eleven months ended 30 June

2019

2018

HK$'000

HK$'000

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

Current PRC EIT

  - Current period

-

20,553

  - Over provision in prior period

-

(710)

Deferred taxation

  - Current period

(891)

(11)

(891)

19,832

Hong Kong Profits Tax has not been provided for in the condensed consolidated interim financial information as the Group did not derive any assessable profits for both periods.

Pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Cayman Islands and the BVI, the Group is not subject to any income tax in the Cayman Islands and the BVI for both periods.

No provision for Indonesia Income Tax for the eleven months ended 30 June 2019 and 2018 has been made as the subsidiary operating in Indonesia did not generate any assessable profits in Indonesia.

Ta Yang Group (Macao Commercial Offshore) Limited is incorporated as a commercial offshore entity in Macau and is exempted from Macau Complementary Income Tax.

No provision for Taiwan Profit-Seeking Enterprise Income Tax for the eleven months ended 30 June 2019 and 2018 has been made as the Group did not generate any assessable profits in Taiwan.

Under the Law of the PRC on Enterprise Income Tax (the "EIT Law") and Implementation Regulation of the EIT Law, the tax rate of the PRC subsidiaries is 25% from 1 January 2008 onwards. Accordingly, provision for PRC Enterprise Income Tax for the PRC subsidiaries is calculated at 25% of estimated assessable profits for both periods.

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8. (LOSS)/PROFIT FOR THE PERIOD

(Loss)/profit for the period has been arrived at after charging/(crediting):

Eleven months ended 30 June

2019

2018

HK$'000

HK$'000

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

Allowance for inventories (included in cost of sales)

1,389

252

Reversal of allowance for inventories (included in cost of sales)

(84)

-

Amortisation of prepaid lease payments

2,416

4,032

Cost of inventories recognised as expenses

101,242

93,517

Depreciation of property, plant and equipment

20,673

20,572

Dividend income

(181)

(302)

Exchange gain, net

(304)

(32)

Fair value loss on financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

-

-

Fair value loss on held-for-trading investments

(140)

(2,840)

Loss/(Gain) on deregistration of subsidiaries

2,097

(6,199)

Government grants

  - Amortisation of deferred income

(142)

(24)

  - Grants related to expenses recognised as other operating income

(2,879)

(582)

Gross rental income

(2,336)

(7,052)

Less: Outgoings incurred for investment properties that generated

    rental income during the period

-

-

Net rental income

(2,336)

(7,052)

Loss allowance recognised in respect of:

- trade receivables

2,248

-

Reversal of impairment loss recognised in respect of trade receivables

-

(250)

Interest income

(814)

(736)

Gain on disposal of available-for-sale financial assets

-

(624)

Loss on disposal of an associate

-

1,223

Gain on disposal of prepaid lease payments

(1,731)

(630)

Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment

(12,982)

(46,391)

Gain on disposal of investment property

(6,081)

(44,279)

9. (LOSS)/EARNINGS PER SHARE Basic and diluted

(Loss)/earnings per share is calculated by dividing the (loss)/profit attributable to owners of the Company by the weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue during both periods.

Eleven months ended 30 June

2019 2018 (Unaudited) (Unaudited)

(Loss)/profit attributable to owners of the Company (HK$'000)

(52,040)

11,301

Weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue ('000)

871,178

871,178

During the eleven months ended 30 June 2019 and 2018, the basic (loss)/earnings per share and the diluted (loss)/earnings per share are the same because there are no potential dilutive shares outstanding.

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  1. DIVIDENDS
    The directors of the Company do not recommend the payment of an interim dividend for the eleven months ended 30 June 2019 and 30 June 2018.
  2. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
    During the eleven months ended 30 June 2019, the Group acquired items of property, plant and equipment with a cost of approximately HK$11,508,000 (2018: HK$28,903,000) for the expansion of production facilities and development of healthcare and hotel businesses. Items of property, plant and equipment with a carrying amount of approximately HK$6,624,000 (2018: HK$71,458,000) were disposed of during the eleven months ended 30 June 2019, with approximately HK$12,982,000 (2018: HK$46,391,000) gain on disposal.
  3. DEPOSITS FOR ACQUISITION OF LAND USE RIGHTS
    At the end of each reporting period, deposits are paid for acquisition of the following asset:

30/6/2019

31/7/2018

HK$'000

HK$'000

(Unaudited)

(Audited)

Land use rights in Indonesia

14,065

14,065

13. TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES

30/6/2019

31/7/2018

HK$'000

HK$'000

(Unaudited)

(Audited)

Trade and bills receivables

100,460

97,580

Deposits and prepayments

157,025

14,772

Consideration receivable from disposal of properties

-

103,571

Other receivables

61,310

13,936

318,795

229,859

The Group normally grants to its customers credit periods ranging from 30 days to 135 days which are subject to periodic review by the management.

An aged analysis of trade receivables, net of impairment losses recognised, presented based on the invoice date at the reporting date is as follows:

30/6/2019

31/7/2018

HK$'000

HK$'000

(Unaudited)

(Audited)

0-90 days

41,240

91,207

91 days to 1 year

59,220

6,373

100,460

97,580

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14. TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES

30/6/2019

31/7/2018

HK$'000

HK$'000

(Unaudited)

(Audited)

Trade and bills payables

36,451

33,308

Accrued payables

27,620

28,314

Other payables

53,286

9,689

Other tax payables

12,022

10,059

Deposits received

852

8,527

130,231

89,897

The following is an aged analysis of trade payables presented based on the invoice date at the end of the reporting periods.

30/6/2019

31/7/2018

HK$'000

HK$'000

(Unaudited)

(Audited)

Within 1 month or on demand

13,574

15,951

More than 1 month but less than 3 months

19,586

15,325

More than 3 months but less than 1 year

1,875

403

More than 1 year

1,416

1,629

36,451

33,308

15. SECURED BANK BORROWINGS

During the eleven months ended 30 June 2019, no new bank borrowing was obtained.

As at 30 June 2019 and 31 July 2018, a bank borrowing of approximately HK$225,720,000 and HK$ 273,700,000 respectively was secured with certain properties which were disposed of. The Group has breached the bank covenant. Reference to the respective bank borrowing and pledge asset agreements entered into between the Group and the bank, the bank has the right to demand for immediate payment. The bank borrowing has been therefore classified as a current liability as at 31 July 2018 and 30 June 2019. The Group is negotiating with the relevant bank (i) on restructuring the respective borrowing based on the secured sold and unsold properties; and (ii) no action will be taken by the relevant bank to demand immediate repayment of the portion of bank borrowing relating to the secured unsold properties.

During the eleven months ended 30 June 2019, the remaining bank borrowings carried variable interest rate at 1.75% per annum over Hong Kong Inter-bank Offered Rate/London Inter-bank Offered Rate or the Lender's Cost of Funds, whichever is higher and is repayable on demand. The effective interest rate on the bank borrowings is 8.71% (eleven months ended 30 June 2018: 7.10%) per annum.

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16. SHARE CAPITAL

Authorised and issued share capital

Number of

shares

Amount

'000

HK$'000

Ordinary shares of HK$0.1 each

Authorised:

  At 1 August 2018 (audited) and 30 June 2019 (unaudited)

20,000,000

2,000,000

Issued and fully paid:

  At 1 August 2018 (audited) and 30 June 2019 (unaudited)

871,178

87,118

17. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

  1. Other than disclosed elsewhere in the condensed consolidated interim financial information, the Group entered into the following material transactions with related parties:

Eleven months ended 30 June

Name of company

Nature of transactions

2019

2018

HK$'000

HK$'000

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

東莞德洋精密橡塑有限公司

Sales of rubber keypads

-

180

("東莞德洋") (Note i)

Purchase of rubber keypads

-

1,139

Shi Qi

Rental expense

315

299

Note:

    1. 東莞德洋 was an associate of the Group and was disposed of during the eleven months ended 30 June 2018.
  1. Compensation of key management personnel
    The remuneration of directors of the Company and other members of key management during the period is as follows:

Eleven months ended 30 June

2019

2018

HK$'000

HK$'000

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

Short-term benefits

6,140

7,588

Post-employment benefits

33

35

6,173

7,623

The remuneration of directors of the Company and key executives is determined by the remuneration committee having regard to the performance of individuals and market trends.

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18. CAPITAL COMMITMENTS

30/6/2019

31/7/2018

HK$'000

HK$'000

(Unaudited)

(Audited)

Capital expenditure contracted for but not provided for in the

  condensed consolidated interim financial information in respect of:

  - Acquisition of property, plant and equipment

965

2,782

  - Acquisition of land use rights

2,906

2,856

3,871

5,638

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MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

BUSINESS REVIEW

For the eleven months ended 30 June 2019, the Group recorded revenue of HK$327,001,000 (the corresponding period in 2018: HK$346,978,000). The Group strived to improve its product portfolio and customer base, switched to the manufacturing of products with higher added-value, and strengthened rational cost control, resulting in higher profit margin as compared with the corresponding period of last year.

However, due to the increase in cost for the Group's development and preparation of potential business and establishment of the head office in Chengdu, the Group's performance turned from profit to loss. Accumulated loss for the eleven months amounted to HK$52,759,000 (profit in the corresponding period in 2018: HK$11,299,000).

In terms of silicone product business, the Group stayed committed to exploring markets with excellent service quality. The Group controlled the purchase cost strictly, invested in machinery and manpower rationally and managed product quality rigorously. Facing the transformation of silicone product market application, the Group's engineering technology team proactively sought the transformation to wearable consumer products in addition to the production of traditional cellphone keyboards and automobile console accessories. The Group currently offers the accessories production of sports watches and bracelets to many important international customers and has secured a certain share in the market.

The Group also commenced the development of silicone remote control shell. Compared with traditional plastic shell, silicone shell is dust-proof and smooth to a certain extent, which is popular among existing and new customers. In addition, the Group initiated the production of silicone accessories of traditional European and American audio equipment brands in the category of electronic consumer products. Given its superiority in shape, color, feel and functionality, major audio equipment brands use silicon as the key component of their accessories including headphone cover, headset and audio button. Such products are well received by new and old customers.

Affected by the Sino-US trade war and domestic economic instability, retail and tourism sectors were heavily hit, and revenue from the Group's healthcare and hotel business in Hainan decreased. The Group will closely monitor market trends to explore and adjust management strategy in a timely manner.

The establishment and operation of a joint venture company (the "Joint Venture"), jointly founded by the Group, Yunnan Investment Construction and China Technology Emerging, were approved during the period. The Joint Venture proactively planned to participate in public-private partnership (PPP) projects with potential for generating profits, and improved the Group's management standards for the environmental protection construction industry, providing strong momentum for the Group's future development.

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During the period, the Group continued to actively develop potential business, such as researching and investing in innovation projects including artificial intelligence and clean energy. This initiative can produce synergy with the Group's healthcare and environmental protection construction business, which is expected to bring substantial financial return for the Group.

OUTLOOK

Amid Sino-US trade tensions, although most policies do not have a direct impact on the Group's sale of silicone products, some customers have started creating strategic plans under which they will move their factories to other Asian nations and shift some projects to the Southeast Asian region for production.

Nevertheless, the market demand maintains steady growth on the back of the extensive application of silicone products. The Group has its own raw materials production factory, mold design and processing factory and finished goods production factory, providing integrated service for customers. The Group will capitalize on its premium products and quality customer service to retain existing customers, ensure stable growth of project undertakings, and attract new domestic and international customers. The Group will accelerate the development of new products with higher profitability, continue to attract new customers, adjust selling prices, and streamline production processes to improve profitability, so as to deal with the above-mentioned challenges.

The Group undertakes the production of silicone products for healthcare and baby care (such as electronic blood pressure monitors and baby products), which is well received by the market. The Group also expands the scope of production of silicone products. In terms of electronic consumer products, major European and American brands gradually switch to silicone products for their new designs as they appreciate the superiority of silicone in environmental protection, functionality and aesthetic appeal, resulting in the increasing demand for silicone products (such as headphone cover, headset, beauty products and daily supplies). Such transformation of the market demand will enrich the Group's product portfolio.

In the long run, the Group will continue to increase capital investment, improve production capacity and efficiency, alleviate the shortage of production line workers, and seek the chance to invest in automated production and new technology. The Group actively expands product transformation, integrates new product R&D, production and management experiences, and proactively apply them in traditional processes, leading to wider application of silicone accessories in traditional products and a larger market share of silicone accessories. Maximizing the application of silicon in products also improves the aesthetic appeal and functionality of products.

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Meanwhile, the Group will actively develop, prepare and establish more potential businesses. While continuing with discreet development in the existing silicone industry, the Group will implement the diversified business development strategy. Besides continuously participating in healthcare and hotel business and getting involved in domestic environmental protection construction engineering projects in the capacity of a joint venture, the Group establishes the head office of the Group in Chengdu, and proactively develops, researches and invests in innovative projects, thereby increasing profit and diversifying business risks to create greater value for the Group.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Revenue

During the period, the Group recorded a revenue of HK$327,001,000, representing a decrease of 5.8% as compared with the corresponding period in 2018. The major contributor of the revenue was still selling silicone and its related products, which accounted for approximately 97.6% of total turnover. Affected by the Sino-US trade war, sales in the U.S recorded a decrease during the period, resulting in a decrease in the silicone segment's revenue of approximately 4.1%. Meanwhile, the Group committed itself to developing markets in China and Asian regions. Total sales in China and Asian regions recorded an increase during the period.

In addition, after the development of high-end holiday resort in Hainan, the properties have come into operation and developed into hotel rooms and service apartments for rental and healthcare-related business. During the period, revenue from healthcare and hotel business accounted for approximately 2.4% of total turnover.

Gross Profit

The gross profit was HK$85,879,000, representing a decrease of HK$ 6,652,000 as compared with the corresponding period in 2018. The overall profit margin for the period increased to 26.3% from 22.8% for the corresponding period in 2018. The Group strived to improve its product portfolio and customer base, switched to the manufacturing of products with higher added-value, and strengthened rational cost control, resulting in an increase in gross profit margin.

Other Operating Income

Other operating income decreased by HK$82,850,000 or 73.2% to HK$30,346,000 as compared with the corresponding period in 2018. The decrease was mainly due to gains from one-off disposal of property, plant and equipment, and prepaid lease payments for the corresponding period in 2018.

Selling and Distribution Expenses

Selling and distribution expenses decreased by 21.2% to HK$18,982,000 as compared with the corresponding period in 2018. The decrease was a result of effective cost control. In terms of percentage of the Group's turnover, total selling and distribution expenses accounted for 5.8%, representing a decrease of 1.1% as compared with the corresponding period in 2018.

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Administrative Expenses

Administrative expenses increased to HK$130,512,000 from HK$109,850,000 for the corresponding period in 2018. In terms of percentage of the Group's turnover, total administrative expenses accounted for 39.9%, representing an increase of 8.3% as compared with the corresponding period in 2018. The increase was due to the increase in cost for the Group's development and preparation of potential business and establishment of the head office in Chengdu.

Profit Attributable to Shareholders

The Group recorded loss attributable to shareholders of HK$52,040,000 during the period while profit for the corresponding period last period amounted to HK$11,301,000.

Liquidity and Financial Resources

During the period, the Group's source of funds was cash generated from operating activities and the Group's working capital remained stable.

As at

As at

30 June 2019

31 July 2018

HK$'000

HK$'000

Cash and cash equivalents

90,420

192,888

Net current assets

33,650

42,811

Current ratio

1.1

1.1

Quick ratio

1.0

1.0

Financial Management and Treasury Policy

The Group adopted a conservative approach to the cash management and investment of uncommitted funds. The unused funds were placed as short-term deposits with authorised financial institutions in Hong Kong and the PRC.

During the period, the Group's receipts were mainly denominated in US dollars and Hong Kong dollars. Payments were mainly settled in US dollars and RMB.

In respect of RMB, as the Group's production plants are mainly located in the PRC, most of our labour costs, manufacturing overheads, selling and administrative expenses were denominated in RMB. Therefore, the appreciation of RMB will adversely affect the Group's profitability. The Group will closely monitor RMB movements and take appropriate measures to deal with RMB exposure.

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HUMAN RESOURCES AND REMUNERATION POLICIES

As the Group is committed to developing high value-added products with excellent quality, experienced workers, engineers and professionals are the most important assets to the Group. We offer on-the-job training and encourage staff to attend continuous professional training in order to enhance their skills and knowledge.

We offer competitive remuneration packages, including quality staff quarters, training, medical care, insurance coverage and retirement benefits, to all employees in Hong Kong and in the PRC. As at 30 June 2019, the Group employed approximately 1,300 employees.

INTERIM DIVIDEND

The Board does not recommend the payment of interim dividend for the eleven months ended 30 June 2019 (31 January 2019 and 31 January 2018: Nil).

PURCHASE, SALE OR REDEMPTION OF LISTED SECURITIES OF THE COMPANY

During the eleven months ended 30 June 2019, neither the Company nor any of its subsidiaries purchased, sold or redeemed any of the Company's listed securities.

COMPLIANCE WITH CORPORATE GOVERNANCE CODE

The Company has complied with the applicable code provisions set out in the Corporate Governance Code ("CG Code") contained in Appendix 14 of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the "Listing Rules") throughout the eleven months ended 30 June 2019, except:

  1. the code provision A.2.1 which requires the roles of chairman and chief executive officer should be separate and should not be performed by the same individual. However, Ms. Shi Qi is acting as both the chairlady of the Board (the "Chairlady") and the Chief Executive Officer (the "CEO").
    The Board believes that vesting the roles of both the Chairlady and the CEO in the same person has the benefit of ensuring consistent leadership within the Group and enables more effective and efficient overall strategic planning for the Group. The Board further believes that the balance of power and authority for the present arrangement will not be impaired since the responsibilities of the Chairlady and the CEO have been clearly established and set out in writing. It is also adequately ensured by the current Board which comprises the experienced and high caliber individuals with sufficient number thereof being independent non-executive Directors.
  2. the code provision C.1.2 which requires the management of the Company to provide all members of the Board with monthly updates giving a balanced and understandable assessment of the Company's performance, position and prospects in sufficient detail to enable the Board as a whole and each Director to discharge their duties.

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During the period under review, the management of the Company did not provide monthly updates to all members of the Board as required by the code provision C.1.2, as all the executive Directors were involved in the daily operation of the Group and were fully aware of the performance, position and prospects of the Company, and the management has provided to all Directors (including non-executive Directors and independent non- executive Directors) quarterly updates giving a balanced and understandable assessment of the Company's performance, position and prospects in sufficient detail prior to the regular board meetings of the Company.

In addition, the management of the Company has provided all members of the Board, in a timely manner, updates on any material changes to the performance, position and prospects of the Company and sufficient background or explanatory information for matters brought before the Board.

NON-COMPLIANCE WITH RULES 3.10(1) AND 3.21 OF THE LISTING RULES

Pursuant to Rule 3.10(1) and Rule 3.21 of the Listing Rules, every board of directors of a listed issuer must include at least three independent non-executive directors and the audit committee must comprise a minimum of three members. Following the resignation of Mr. Pak Wai Keung, Martin as an independent non-executive Director and the chairman and a member of the audit committee of the Company with effect from 29 October 2018, the number of independent non-executive Directors fell below the minimum number of three as required under Rule 3.10(1) of the Listing Rules, and the number of members of the audit committee of the Company fell below the minimum number prescribed under Rule 3.21 of the Listing Rules.

Following the appointment of Mr. Cheung Simon as an independent non-executive Director and a member of the audit committee of the Company with effect from 25 January 2019, the Board had a total of three independent non-executive Directors which is in compliance with Rule 3.10(1) of the Listing Rules and the audit committee of the Company comprises three independent non-executive Directors, which is in compliance with Rule 3.21 of the Listing Rules.

Details of the above mentioned non-compliance and the remedial actions taken by the Company are detailed in the announcements of the Company dated 29 October 2018 and 25 January 2019.

AUDIT COMMITTEE AND REVIEW OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

As at 30 June 2019, the Audit Committee of the Company comprises Mr. Wu Tak Kong (chairman), Ms. Zhang Lijuan and Mr. Cheung Simon, all being independent non-executive Directors of the Company. The Audit Committee has reviewed with the management the accounting principles and practices adopted by the Company and discussed internal controls and financial reporting matters.

The Company's unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial information for the eleven months ended 30 June 2019 has been reviewed by the Audit Committee.

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PUBLICATION OF SECOND INTERIM RESULTS AND DESPATCH OF SECOND INTERIM REPORT

This results announcement is published on the websites of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (www.hkex.com.hk) and the Company (www.tayang.com). The interim report 2018/19 containing all the information required by the Listing Rules will be dispatched to the Company's shareholders and available on the above websites before the end of September 2019.

On behalf of the Board

Ta Yang Group Holdings Limited

Shi Qi

Chairlady and Chief Executive Officer

Hong Kong, 30 August 2019

As at the date hereof, the Board of the Company comprises three executive Directors, namely Ms. Shi Qi, Mr. Zhao Ang and Mr. Cheng Hong; three non-executive Directors, namely Mr. Gao Feng, Mr. Han Lei and Mr. Sze Wai Lun; and three independent non-executive Directors, namely Mr. Wu Tak Kong, Ms. Zhang Lijuan and Mr. Cheung Simon.

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