Final Results

RNS Number : 1446P
UniVision Engineering Ltd
29 September 2011
 



29 September 2011

 

Univision Engineering Limited

("UniVision" or the "Group")

 

Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2011

 

 

UniVision Engineering Limited, the Hong Kong based group whose principal activities are the supply, design, installation and maintenance of closed circuit television and surveillance systems, and the sale of security related products, today announces its audited results for the year ended 31 March 2011.  The full Annual Report and Accounts and Notice of AGM, to be held at UniVision Engineering Limited, 8/F Lever Tech Centre, 69-71 King Yip Street, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, on 29 October 2011 at 5:00p.m, will shortly be posted to shareholders and be made available on the Company's website, www.uvel.com.

 

Highlights:

 

·     Reconsolidation of the accounts of Leader Smart Engineering (Shanghai) Limited into the Group's accounts

·     Turnover increased by 32% to £8.6m (2010: £6.5m)

·     Gross profit margin increased  to 39.3% (2010: 33.0%)

·     Profit before tax was £8.3m (2010: £10.3m loss), due to a gain of £8.4m on the reconsolidation of Leader Smart

·     Basic earnings per share were to 2.14p (2010 loss per share: 2.70p)

 

 

For further information, please contact:

 

UniVision Engineering Limited

+852 2389 3256

Stephen Koo, Chairman


Chun Hung Wong, CEO


 


Allenby Capital Limited (Nominated Adviser/Joint Broker)


Nick Athanas/James Reeve

+44 (0) 203 328 5656



 

 

 

CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT

 

 

INTRODUCTION

 

I am pleased to report the Group's audited results for the financial year ended 31 March 2011.

 

The impact on the Group's priorresults due to the impairment loss on the Group's investment in Leader Smart Engineering (Shanghai) Limited ("Leader Smart Shanghai" or the "Subsidiary"), the Group's wholly owned subsidiary in the People's Republic of China ("PRC") has been recovered this year. Following the re-consolidation of Leader Smart Shanghai into the Group's annual accounts, the aforementioned provision of impairment loss has been written back and the Group's results are true reflection of the operationsthis year.

 

Revenue from the Group's Security and Surveillance Systems business remained stable during the year. Whilst the transition from analogue to digital technology creates new opportunities for the Group, it has also lead to increased competition as companies within the IT industry enter the market. This has lead to a reduction in the profit margins available in this business area. However, we managed to face the competition by carefully assessing the available opportunities, providing better services to our customers and improving our efficiency. Also, our focus on maintenance services continues. Stable cash flow from maintenance revenue is important in the current market situations. More enquiries are being received in respect of infrastructure projects to be implemented in the coming years in Hong Kong. We anticipate that some will be finalised in the second half of the next financial year.

 

Our objective for the expansion of our Electrical and Mechanical ("E&M") business remains. However, due to the lack of available capital no new E&M contracts are currently being undertaken. We are exploring various methods which would allow the Group to recognise revenues from the Zhongshan Project in the PRC.  This may or may not include the sale of the Group's entitlement in the Zhongshan Project, against which the project income was secured.  We are also planning to set up another branch in PRC for future potential opportunities.

 

The Directors remain confident of the future of Univision and are optimistic about the Group's prospects.

 

 

 

FINANCIAL REVIEW

 

On 12 October 2010, the Group announced that a final verdict on the litigation between UniVision and Mr Ip, the former legal representative of Leader SmartEngineering (Shanghai) Limited ("Leader Smart" or the "Subsidiary"), the Group's wholly owned subsidiary in PRC had been issued by the Court in favour of the Group in September 2010. The Group has successfully obtained all of Leader Smart's chops which represent Leader Smart's seal, business license and the legal representative's chop back from Mr Ip. The legal representative of Leader Smart was also changed from Mr Ip to Mr. Stephen Koo (the Executive Chairman of UniVision) in November 2010. The Group has now re-gained control over Leader Smart and restored the power to govern the financial and operating policies of Leader Smart. UniVision, as a result, is able to re-consolidate the accounts of Leader Smart into the Group's annual accounts for the financial year ended 31 March 2011.

 

The assets, liabilities and operating results of the Subsidiary have been reconsolidated into the Group's financial statements in the current year. The Group recognised a gain on reconsolidation of £8.4m in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income. The capital deficiency of the Group has recovered from the deconsolidation of Leader Smart in the prior year, such that total assets exceeds total liabilities at the end of year by £6.5m (2010: -£2m).

 

The profit attributable to the equity holders of Company in this year is £8.2m (2010: £10.3m loss). The Group has the provision for impairment loss on trade and other receivables totalling £0.9m (2010: £1.1m). 

 

The Group generated net cash of £0.5m from its operating activities in the period (2010: £1.3m) mainly due to the increase in trade and other receivables of £1m. It maintained the cash and cash equivalents at 31 March 2011 of £1m (31 March 2010: £0.9m).

 

During the year under review the relative strengthening in the HK$ against sterling has led to an 1.6% appreciation in the GBP reporting amount in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income, while a relative weak closing rate at the year-end in the HK$ against sterling led to a 6.9% depreciation in the GBP reporting amount in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. All figures in the Financial Statements therefore need to be adjusted for comparison purposes.

 

Turnover in the period was increased by 32% to £8.6m (2010: £6.5m).  This increase was mainly due to the inclusion of turnover from the formerly deconsolidated Subsidiary, restarting of the Group's E&M business in Hong Kong , growth of 27 % in the value of the Group's Hong Kong construction contracts and growth of £0.42m in the value of the Group's Taiwan product sales. Our maintenance contracts recorded 20% growth for the Group as a whole, including a remarkable growth of 63% in the Taiwan business, which compensated for a 30% fall in revenue for its construction business. On the other hand, the Group's business in Hong Kong is relatively stable and continues to provide a stable profit margin and steady cash flows for the Group's operations. The Group'smajor customers in the Security and Surveillance Systems business are public organisations and government departments, which provide regular orders and reliable payment schedules. No bank overdraft and loan facilities are required for our Hong Kong company. The Directors believe there will be arise in demand for Security and Surveillance Systems business coming from proposed government infrastructure projects and from the commercial sector and a result anticipate that the Group's turnover from this division will further improve in the next financial year.

 

Gross profit margin improved to 39% (2010: 33%) despite an increase in operating costs as a result of inflation. The major contributing factors were business growth of 27% (£0.4m) in Hong Kong construction contracts and the inclusion of our E&M business (£1.5m) which had a higher gross profit margin than the overall business. The above factors offset the adverse effect from the 30% decline of Taiwan construction contracts which had a relatively higher gross margin than its maintenance contracts. In addition, the Group adopts effective cost control of its human resources, i.e. project and maintenance teams, sub-contractors, logistics teams, and inventory.

 

Administration expenses increased by 20% from last year to £2m (2010: £1.7m) mainly as a result of the inclusion of £0.15m of expenses for the two years of Leader Smart whilst deconsolidated, an increase in legal and professional fees and the operating costs due to inflation. Finance costs remained constant during the year.  The largest component of total finance costs (£0.62m) was the non-cash provision of accrual loan interest payable to our former holding company £0.58m (2010: £0.58m).  The said provision of finance costs did not cause adverse impact on our Company's cash flow. 

 

No significant capital investment occurred in the current year.

 

Profit before Interest and Tax (PBIT) was £8.8m (2010 loss: £9.7m). Net profit before income tax was £8.3m (2010 loss: £10.3m). Basic earning per share for this year was 2.14p (2009 loss per share: 2.70p).

 

 

BUSINESS REVIEW

 

Markets

 

IMS Research's latest report, "The World Market for CCTV and Video Surveillance Equipment - 2011 Edition", estimates that the world market for video surveillance equipment continued to achieve strong growth in 2010, in excess of 10% on the previous year, despite the persistent after-effects of the global economic downturn. The report states that growth was predominantly driven by sales of network video surveillance equipment. Network video surveillance growth continues to be bolstered by the trickle-through effect from government stimulus-funded projects and the increasing penetration of higher value network video surveillance products, such as HD cameras.

 

IMS Research forecasts that the growth of the network video surveillance market and the decline of the analogue market will lead to a transition in 2014, with network video overtaking analogue in terms of sales revenue. However, the report predicts that in terms of shipments, analogue cameras are forecast to continue to outsell network cameras through to 2014.

 

We have identified a number of good suppliers, manufacturers as well as technology partners, to provide complete solutions to our customers using the latest available technology. The Board is confident that we can exploit these opportunities in the coming years due to the strong growth of the network video market.

 

Following the settlement of the litigation over Leader Smart, we will continue to explore our growth target of the E&M business in PRC. We are looking at various strategic options to access capital in order to be in a position to begin new projects.

 

Technologies, Solutions and Products

 

The market trend towards network video surveillance solutions continues. We are seeing increasing enquires and demand from our customers. Meanwhile, an increasing number of manufacturers are introducing high definition megapixel networked cameras in the market. We are also seeing demand for wireless video solutions.

 

Though the video analytics market is at a relatively early stage compared to other areas of security and surveillance, it is expected that the potential of video content analysis applications is enormous. The algorithms used for video content analysis may be further enhanced and different technology, such as video indexing, may be applied to improve its application. The applications of video content analysis are considered in a sense that they are beyond surveillance purposes.

 

We are working to indentify suitable products in these areas of the market that will provide added value to our existing portfolio of products, in order to adapt with the changing market.

 

Acquisitions and Investments

 

The Group continues to assess possible opportunities of new investments with a view to making a further strategic move.

 

MTR Corporation Limited ("MTR") & Maintenance

 

Our maintenance contracts are particularly important to the Group as they provide regular and reliable revenue streams. We have experienced growth in this area of the business. In particular, our relationship with the MTR railway has proved to be extremely positive. We are confident that we will be able to secure other contracts in future confirmed and planned railway line developments in the coming few years, as well as continue providing our maintenance services to them.

 

 

PROSPECTS

 

Our Security and Surveillance business remains stable. Due to the infrastructure projects to be implemented in the coming years in Hong Kong, as well as the expected growing demand on Network Security and Surveillance market, we anticipate a positive outlook in this area of our business in the coming years.

 

The E&M business in the PRC is still one of our growth targets. However, we understand that access to the additional funds required to undertake these capital intensive projects depends on external macro economic conditions.

 

Finally, on behalf of the Board, I would like to thank our customers, suppliers and shareholders for their continued support of UniVision. I would also like to acknowledge the hard work of the management and all the staff for their contribution and dedication to the Group.

 

 

 

 

MR. STEPHEN SIN MO KOO

EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN

29 September 2011


UNIVISION ENGINEERING LIMITED

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

For the year ended 31 March 2011

 


Note

2011


2010



£


£






Revenue


8,576,363


6,473,743






Cost of sales


(5,209,729)


(4,339,985)






Gross profit


3,366,634


2,133,758






Other income

8

53,757


143,360

Selling and distribution expenses


(93,651)


(96,001)

Administrative expenses


(2,000,677)


(1,695,991)

Impairment loss recognised on goodwill

17

-


(791,945)

Impairment loss recognised on trade and other receivables

21

(881,891)


(1,088,223)

Loss on deconsolidation of a subsidiary

28

-


(8,324,208)

Gain on reconsolidation of a subsidiary

28

8,426,380


-

Finance costs

9

(619,118)


(611,657)






Profit/(loss) before income tax

10

8,251,434


(10,330,907)






Income tax expense

13

(20,053)


(17,351)






Profit/(loss) for the year


8,231,381


(10,348,258)






Other comprehensive income/(loss):





Exchange differences arising on translation of foreign operations


375,798


(828,698)

Release of translation reserve upon deconsolidation of a subsidiary


-


(86,785)






Other comprehensive income/(loss) for the year, net of tax


375,798


(915,483)






Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the year


8,607,179


(11,263,741)






Profit/(loss) attributable to :





Equity holders of the Company


8,192,288


(10,340,804)

Non-controlling interests


39,093


(7,454)








8,231,381


(10,348,258)






Total comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to:




Equity holders of the Company


8,566,219


(11,255,214)

Non-controlling interests


40,960


(8,527)








8,607,179


(11,263,741)






Earnings/(loss) per share





Basic

14

2.14p


(2.70p)

Diluted

14

N/A


N/A

 

All revenues are from continuing operations.



UNIVISION ENGINEERING LIMITED

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

As at 31 March 2011

 


Note

2011


2010



£


£

ASSETS





Non-current assets





Plant and equipment

16

108,864


197,093

Goodwill

17

25,830


25,830

Trade and other receivables

21

1,051,382


-






Total non-current assets


1,186,076


222,923






Current assets





Inventories

19

901,257


966,333

Trade and other receivables

21

14,842,916


4,400,341

Tax recoverable

24(a)

-


4,384

Cash and bank balances

22

1,023,526


884,174






Total current assets


16,767,699


6,255,232






Total assets


17,953,775







LIABILITIES AND EQUITY





Current liabilities





Trade and other payables

23

5,536,162


3,342,153

Current tax liability

24(a)

1,174,806


15,116

Interest-bearing borrowings

25

4,684,320


5,165,203

Obligation under finance lease

26

3,786


4,048






Total current liabilities


11,399,074


8,526,520






Non-current liability





Obligation under finance lease

26

947


5,060






Total liabilities


11,400,021


8,531,580






Equity





Share capital

27

1,697,617


1,697,617

Reserves


4,591,367


(3,974,852)






Equity/(capital deficiency) attributable to equity holders of the Company

6,288,984


(2,277,235)






Non-controlling interests


264,770


223,810






Total equity / (capital deficiency)


6,553,754


(2,053,425)






Total liabilities and equity


17,953,775


 



UNIVISION ENGINEERING LIMITED

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

For the year ended 31 March 2011

 



Share

capital


Share

premium


Retained earnings/

(accumulated losses)


Special capital reserve "A"


Special

capital reserve "B"


Translation

reserve


Sub-total


Non-controlling interest


Total

equity/ (capital deficiency)



£


£


£


£


£


£


£


£


£





(Note 1)




(Note 2)


(Note 3)









At 1 April 2009


1,697,617


2,192,640


2,615,675


155,876


143,439


2,172,732


8,977,979


232,337


9,210,316




















Loss for the year


-


-


(10,340,804)


-


-


-


(10,340,804)


(7,454)


(10,348,258)




















Exchange difference arising on translation of foreign operations


-


-


-


-


-


(827,625)


(827,625)


(1,073)


(828,698)




















Release of translation reserve upon deconsolidation of a subsidiary


-


-


-


-


-


(86,785)


(86,785)


-


(86,785)




















Total comprehensive loss for the year


-


-


(10,340,804)


-


-


(914,410)


(11,255,214)


(8,527)


(11,263,741)




















At 31 March 2010


1,697,617


2,192,640


(7,725,129)


155,876


143,439


1,258,322


(2,277,235)


223,810


(2,053,425)




















Profit for the year


-


-


8,192,288


-


-


-


8,192,288


39,093


8,231,381




















Exchange difference arising on translation of foreign operations


-


-


-


-


-


373,931


373,931


1,867


375,798




















Total comprehensive income for the year


-


-


8,192,288


-


-


373,931


8,566,219


40,960


8,607,179




















At 31 March 2011


1,697,617


2,192,640


467,159


155,876


143,439


1,632,253


6,288,984


264,770


6,553,754

 

The currency translation from Hong Kong Dollars ("HK$") to the presentational currency of Sterling Pound ("£") used in the financial statements has no impact on the available distributable reserves of the Company at 31 March 2011.

 

Notes:

 

1.       Share premium

 

         The Company may by resolution reduce the share premium account in any manner authorised and subject to any conditions prescribed by law.

 

2.       Special capital reserve "A"

 

         Pursuant to the Order of the High Court dated 20 November 2004, any future recoveries of the Company's accumulated provision for obsolete inventories and provision for bad debts amounting to HK$1,935,002 and HK$3,592,540 respectively will be credited to non-distributable special capital reserve "A" account.

 

3.       Special capital reserve "B"

 

         By a special resolution passed on 30 July 2004 and Order of the High Court dated 20 November 2004, the authorised and issued capital of the Company was reduced from HK$159,245,000 divided into 31,849 ordinary shares of HK$5,000 each to HK$16,405,000 divided into 3,281 ordinary shares of HK$5,000 each. The reduction of capital was effected by cancellation of 28,568 ordinary shares of HK$5,000 each in the issued and paid up share capital of the Company. The Company established a non-distributable special capital reserve "B" account into which HK$2,071,307 was credited as a result of the capital reduction.

 



UNIVISION ENGINEERING LIMITED

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

For the year ended 31 March 2011


Note

2011


2010



£


£






Cash flows from operating activities





Profit/(loss) for the year


8,251,434


(10,330,907)






Adjustments for:





Non-cash finance costs


581,184


575,078

Finance costs paid


37,934


36,579

Interest income recognised in profit or loss


(846)


(521)

Depreciation of plant and equipment

16

85,498


55,043

Recovery from allowance for obsolete inventories

10

(15,136)


(26,467)

Write-back on trade and other payables

8

(7,489)


(3,275)

Impairment loss recognised on trade and other receivables

10

881,891


1,088,223

Impairment loss recognised on goodwill

17

-


791,945

Loss on disposal of plant and equipment

10

18,906


21,454

Loss on deconsolidation of a subsidiary

28

-


8,324,208

Gain on reconsolidation of a subsidiary

28

(8,426,380)


-








1,406,996


531,360

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:





Decrease in tax recoverable


-


4,039

Decrease/(increase) in inventories


35,080


(3,836)

Increase in trade and other receivables


(937,711)


(75,333)

(Decrease)/increase in trade and other payables


(32,609)


843,186






Cash generated from operations


471,756


1,299,416






Income tax (paid)/refund


(1,733)


38






Net cash generated from operating activities


470,023


1,299,454






Cash flows from investing activities





Interest received


846


521

Purchase of plant and equipment


(17,813)


(30,861)

Change in pledged bank deposits


-


369,056

Proceeds on disposal of plant and equipment


1,945


773

Net cash inflow (outflow) from re-consolidation of a subsidiary

28

4,461


(4,388)






Net cash (used in)/generated from investing activities


(10,561)


335,101






Cash flows from financing activities





Interest paid


(37,934)


(36,579)

Repayment of obligation under finance lease


(3,924)


(4,048)

Repayment of interest-bearing borrowings


(228,557)


(70,220)






Net cash used in financing activities


(270,415)


(110,847)






Net increase in cash and cash equivalents


189,047


1,523,708






Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year


884,174


(102,172)






Effect of changes in exchange rates


(49,695)


(537,362)






Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

22

1,023,526


884,174






 

UNIVISION ENGINEERING LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 March 2011

 

1.         GENERAL

 

UniVision Engineering Limited ("the Company") is incorporated in Hong Kong with limited liability

and its shares are listed on the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange ("AIM").  The address of the registered office is 8/F Lever Tech Centre, 69-71 King Yip Street, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong.

 

The Company and its subsidiaries (hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Group") are engaged in the supply, design, installation and maintenance of closed circuit television and surveillance systems, the sale of security system related products and provision for electronic and mechanical services.  The principal activities of its subsidiaries are set out in note 18 to the financial statements.

 

 

2.      BASIS OF PREPARATION

 

The financial statements have been prepared inaccordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB").

 

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost conventionbasis, except as disclosed in the accounting policies below.

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise its judgement and assumptions in the process of applying its accounting policies. The areas involving a higher degree of judgement or complexity, or areas where assumptions and estimates are significant to the financial statements are disclosed in note 4.

 

 

3.      APPLICATION OF NEW AND REVISED INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL REPORTINGS STANDARDS ("IFRS")

 

In the current financial year, the Group has adopted all the new and revised IFRS and IFRIC Interpretations that are relevant to its operations and effective for the current financial year. The adoption of these new/revised IFRSs and IFRIC Interpretations has no material effect on the financial statements.

 



3.      APPLICATION OF NEW AND REVISED INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL REPORTINGS STANDARDS ("IFRS") (CONTINUED)

 

New and Revised IFRSs and IFRIC Interpretations

 

Certain new standards, amendments and interpretations to existing standards have been published and are mandatory that are relevant for the Group's accounting periods beginning on or after 1 April 2011 or later periods and which the Group has not early adopted. They are as follows:



Revised IAS 24 - Related Party Disclosures

Effective for annual periods commencing 1 January 2011 or later

IFRS 9 Financial Instruments

Effective for annual periods commencing 1 January 2013 or later

IFRS 10 Consolidated Financial Statements

Effective for annual periods commencing 1 January 2013 or later

IFRS 11 Joint Arrangements

Effective for annual periods commencing 1 January 2013 or later

IFRS 12 Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities

Effective for annual periods commencing 1 January 2013 or later

IFRS 13 Fair Value Measurement

Effective for annual periods commencing 1 January 2013 or later

IAS 19 Employee Benefits (Amendments)

Effective for annual periods commencing 1 January 2013 or later

 

The nature of the changes in accounting policy on adopting the revised IAS 24 is described below:

 

The revised IAS 24 clarifies the definition of a related party to simplify the identification of such relationships and to eliminate inconsistencies in its application. The revised IAS 24 expands the definition of a related party and would treat two entities as related to each other whenever a person (or a close member of that person's family) or a third party has control or joint control over the entity, of has significant influence over the entity. The revised standard also introduces a partial exemption of disclosures requirements for government-related entities. The Group is currently determining the impact the changes to the definition of a related party will have on the disclosures of related party transactions. As this is a disclosure standard, it will have no impact on the financial position or financial performance of the Group when implemented in 2011.

 

The directors of the Company anticipate that the application of the other new and revised standards, amendments or interpretations will have no material impact on the financial statements.

 

 

4.      SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES 

 

4.1     Basis of consolidation

 

(a)     Subsidiaries

 

Subsidiaries are all entities (including special purpose entities) over which the Group has the power to govern the financial and operating policies generally accompanying a shareholding of more than one half of the voting rights. The existence and effect of potential voting rights that are currently exercisable or convertible are considered when assessing whether the Group controls another entity. Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the Group. They are deconsolidated from the date that control ceases.

 

4.      SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

 

4.1     Basis of consolidation (continued)

 

(a)     Subsidiaries (continued)

 

The Group uses the acquisition method of accounting to account for business combinations. The consideration transferred for the acquisition of a subsidiary is the fair values of the assets transferred, the liabilities incurred and the equity interests issued by the Group. The consideration transferred includes the fair value of any asset or liability resulting from a contingent consideration arrangement. Acquisitions related costs are expensed as incurred. Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities and contingent liabilities assumed in a business combination are measured initially at their fair values at the acquisition date. On an acquisition-by-acquisition basis, the Group recognises any non-controlling interest in the acquiree either at fair value or at the non-controlling interest's proportionate share of the acquiree's net assets.

 

Investments in subsidiaries are accounted for at cost less impairment. Cost is adjusted to reflect changes in consideration arising from contingent consideration amendments.

 

Cost also includes direct attributable costs of investment. The excess of the consideration transferred, the amount of any non-controlling interestin the acquiree and the acquisition-date fair value of any previous equity interest in the acquiree over the fair value of the Group's share of the identifiable net assets acquired is recorded as goodwill. If this is less than the fair value of the net assets of the subsidiary acquired in the case of a bargain purchase, the difference is recognised directly in the statement of comprehensive income.

 

Inter-company transactions, balances and unrealised gains on transactions between group companies are eliminated. Unrealised losses are also eliminated. Accounting policies of subsidiaries have been changed where necessary to ensure consistency with the policies adopted by the Group.

 

(b)     Transactions with non-controlling interests

 

The Group treats transactions with non-controlling interests as transactions with equity owners of the Group. For purchases from non-controlling interests, the difference between any consideration paid and the relevant share acquired of the carrying value of net assets of the subsidiary is recorded in equity. Gains or losses on disposals to non-controlling interests are also recorded in equity.

 

When the Group ceases to have control or significant influence, any retained interest in the entity is remeasured to its fair value, with the change in carrying amount recognised in profit or loss. The fair value is the initial carrying amount for the purposes of subsequently accounting for the retained interest as an associate, joint venture or financial asset. In addition, any amounts previously recognised in other comprehensive income in respect of that entity are accounted for as if the Group had directly disposed of the related assets or liabilities. This may mean that amounts previously recognised in other comprehensive income are reclassified to profit or loss.

 

If the ownership interest in an associate is reduced but significant influence is retained, only a proportionate share of the amounts previously recognised in other comprehensive income are reclassified to profit or loss where appropriate.

 



4.      SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

 

4.2     Segment reporting

 

An operating segment is a component of the Group that engages in business activities from which it may earn revenues and incurs expenses, including revenues and expenses that relate to transactions with other components of the Group.  Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the chief operating decision-maker. The chief operating decision-maker is responsible for allocating resources and assessing performance of the operating segments.

 

4.3     Foreign currency

 

(a)     Functional and presentation currency

 

Items included in the financial statements of each of the Group's entities are measured using the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates ("the functional currency"). The consolidated and company financial statements are presented in Sterling Pound ("£"), which is the Group's presentation currency. As the Company is listed on AIM, the directors consider that this presentation is more useful for its current and potential investors.

 

The functional currency of the Group's entity is summarised as follows:

 

1.

UniVision Engineering Limited


Hong Kong Dollars

("HK$")

2.

T-Com Technology Co. Limited


New Taiwan Dollars

("NTD")

3.

Leader Smart Engineering Limited


Hong Kong Dollars

("HK$")

4.

Leader Smart Engineering (Shanghai) Limited ("LSSH")


Renminbi Yuan

("RMB")

 

(b)     Transactions and balances

 

Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions or valuation where items are remeasured.  Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation at year-end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in the income statement, except when deferred in other comprehensive income as qualifying cash flow hedges andqualifying net investment hedges. 

 

Foreign exchange gains and losses that relate to borrowings and cash and bank balances are presented in the income statement within "finance income or cost". All other foreign exchange gains and losses are presented in the statement of comprehensive income within "administrative expense" or "other income".

 

Changes in the fair value of monetary securities denominated in foreign currency classified as available for sale are analysed between translation differences resulting from changes in the amortised cost of the security and other changes in the carrying amount of the security. Translation differences in respect of changes in amortised cost are recognised in profit or loss, and other changes in carrying amount are recognised in other comprehensive income.

 

Translation differences on non-monetary financial assets and liabilities such as equities held at fair value through profit or loss are recognised in profit or loss as part of the fair value gain or loss. Translation differences on non-monetary financial assets, such as equities classified as available for sale, are included in other comprehensive income.



4.      SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

 

4.3     Foreign currency (continued)

 

(c)     Group companies

 

The results and financial position of all the group entities (none of which has the currency of a hyper-inflationary economy) that have a functional currency different from the presentation currency are translated into the presentation currency as follows:

 

(i)      assets and liabilities for each balance sheet presented are translated at the closing rate at the date of that balance sheet;

 

(ii)      income and expenses for each income statement are translated at average exchange rates (unless this average is not a reasonable approximation of the cumulative effect of the rates prevailing on the transaction dates, in which case income and expenses are translated at the rate on the dates of the transactions); and

 

(iii)     all resulting exchange differences are recognised in other comprehensive income.

 

On consolidation, exchange differences arising from the translation of the net investment in foreign operations, and of borrowings and other currency instruments designated as hedges of such investments, are taken to other comprehensive income. When a foreign operation is partially disposed of or sold, exchange differences that were recorded in equity are recognised in the statement of comprehensive income as part of the gain or loss on sale.

 

Goodwill and fair value adjustments arising on the acquisition of a foreign entity are treated as assets and liabilities of the foreign entity and translated at the closing rate.

 

4.4     Plant and equipment

 

Plant and equipment are initially recognised at cost and subsequently carried at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment loss. The cost of an asset comprises its purchase price and any directly attributable costs of bringing the asset to working condition for its intended use.

 

On disposal of an item of plant and equipment, the difference between the net disposal proceeds and its carrying amount is taken to profit or loss.

 

Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method to allocate their depreciable amounts over the estimated useful lives as follows:

 

Furniture and fixtures

5 years

Computer equipment

3 years

Motor vehicles

3 years

Research assets

5 years

 

Fully depreciated plant and equipment are retained in the financial statements until they are no longer in use and no further charge for depreciation is made in respect of these assets.



4.      SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

 

4.4     Plant and equipment (continued)

 

The residual values, useful life and depreciation method are reviewed at the end of each reporting period to ensure that the amount, method and period of depreciation are consistent with previous estimates and the expected pattern of consumption of the future economic benefits embodied in the items of plant and equipment. The effects of any revision are recognised in profit or loss when the changes arise.

 

Subsequent expenditure relating to plant and equipment that has already been recognised is added to carrying amount of the asset only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the Group and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. All other repair and maintenance expenses are recognised in profit or loss when incurred.

 

4.5     Goodwill

 

Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of an acquisition over the fair value of the Group's share of the net identifiable assets of the acquired subsidiary at the date of acquisition. Goodwill is tested annually for impairment and carried at cost less accumulated impairment losses. Impairment losses on goodwill are not reversed. Gains and losses on the disposal of an entity include the carrying amount of goodwill relating to the entity sold.

 

Goodwill is allocated to cash-generating units for the purpose of impairment testing. The allocation is made to those cash-generating units or groups of cash-generating units that are expected to benefit from the business combination in which the goodwill arose, identified according to operating segment.

 

4.6     Research and development expenditure

 

Expenditure on research activities is recognised as an expense in the period in which it is incurred.

 

An internally-generated intangible asset arising from development (or from the development phase of an internal project) is recognised if, and only if, all of the following have been demonstrated:

 

§  the technical feasibility of completing the intangible asset so that it will be available for use or sale;

§  the intention to complete the intangible asset and use or sell it;

§  the ability to use or sell the intangible asset;

§  how the intangible asset will generate probable future economic benefits;

§  the availability of adequate technical, financial and other resources to complete the development and to use or sell the intangible asset; and

§  the ability to measure reliably the expenditure attributable to the intangible asset during its development.

 

The amount initially recognised for internally-generated intangible asset is the sum of the expenditure incurred from the date when the intangible asset first meets the recognition criteria.  Where no internally-generated intangible asset can be recognised, development expenditure is charged to profit or loss in the period in which it is incurred.

 

Subsequent to initial recognition, internally-generated intangible asset is reported at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses.



4.      SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

 

4.7     Impairment of non-financial assets

 

Assets that have an indefinite useful life, for example, goodwill or intangible assets not ready to use are not subject to amortisation and are tested annually for impairment. Other assets that are subject to amortisation or depreciation are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. The difference between the carrying amount and the recoverable amount is recognised as an impairment loss in profit or loss. The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset's fair value less costs to sell and value in use. For the purposes of assessing impairment, assets are grouped at the lowest levels for which there are separately identifiable cash flows (cash-generating units). Non-financial assets other than goodwill that have suffered an impairment are reviewed for possible reversal of the impairment at each reporting date.

 

4.8     Financial assets

 

Financial assets are recognised on the balance sheet when, and only when, the Group becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the financial instruments.

 

(i)      Classification

 

The Group classifies its financial assets as loans and receivables. The classification depends on the purpose for which the assets were acquired. Management determines the classification of its financial assets at initial recognition.

 

Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market. They are presented as current assets, except for those maturing later than twelve months after the end of the reporting period which are presented as non-current assets. Loans and receivables are presented as "trade and other receivables" and "cash and bank balances" on the balance sheet.

 

(ii)      Recognition and derecognition

 

Purchases and sales of financial assets are recognised and derecognised on trade dates - the dates on which the Group commits to purchase or sell the assets.

 

Financial assets are derecognised when the rights to receive cash flows from the financial assets have expired or have been transferred and the Group has transferred substantially all risks and rewards of ownership. On disposal of a financial asset, the difference between the carrying amount and the sale proceeds is recognised in profit or loss.

 

(iii)     Initial measurement

 

Loans and receivables are initially recognised at fair value plus transaction costs.

 

(iv)     Subsequent measurement

 

Loans and receivables are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

 



4.      SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

 

4.8     Financial assets (continued)

 

(v)     Impairment of financial assets

 

The Group assesses at the end of each reporting period whether there is objective evidence that a financial asset or a group of financial assets is impaired and recognises an allowance for impairment when such evidence exists.

 

Significant financial difficulties of the debtor, probability that the debtor will enter bankruptcy, and default or significant delay in payments are objective evidence that these financial assets are impaired.

 

The carrying amount of these assets is reduced through the use of an impairment allowance account which is calculated as the difference between the carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows, discounted at the original effective interest rate. When the asset becomes uncollectible, it is written off against the allowance account. Subsequent recoveries of amounts previously written off are recognised against the same line item in profit or loss.

 

The allowance for impairment loss account is reduced through profit or loss in a subsequent period when the amount of impairment loss decreases and the related decrease can be objectively measured. The carrying amount of the asset previously impaired is increased to the extent that the new carrying amount does not exceed the amortised cost, had no impairment been recognised in prior periods.

 

4.9     Financial liabilities

 

Financial liabilities are recognised on the balance sheet when, and only when, the Group and Company becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the financial instrument.

 

Financial liabilities are recognised initially at fair value, plus, in the case of financial liabilities other than derivatives, directly attributable transaction costs.

 

Subsequent to initial recognition, financial liabilities are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

 

For financial liabilities, gains and losses are recognised in profit or loss when the liabilities are derecognised, and through the amortisation process. A financial liability is derecognised when the obligation under the liability is extinguished.

 



4.      SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

 

4.10   Construction contracts

 

When the outcome of a construction contract can be estimated reliably, contract costs are recognised as an expense by reference to the stage of completion of the contract at the balance sheet date. When it is probable that total contract costs will exceed total contract revenue, the expected loss is recognised as an expense immediately. When the outcome of a construction contract cannot be estimated reliably, contract costs are recognised as an expense in the period in which they are incurred.

 

Contracts in progress at the balance sheet date are recorded in the balance sheet at the net amount of costs incurred plus recognised profit less recognised losses and progress billings, and are presented under the caption of "Trade and other receivables" or "Trade and other payables" in the balance sheet as the "Amounts due from customers for contracts-in-progress" (as an asset) or the "Amounts due to customers for contracts-in-progress" (as a liability), as applicable. Progress billings not yet paid by the customer are included in the balance sheet. Amounts received before the related work is performed are included in the balance sheet, as a liability, as "Advances received".

 

4.11   Inventories

 

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost is determined using the weighted averagemethod and comprises design costs, raw materials, direct labour, other direct costs and other costs incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition. Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less the estimated costs of completion and the estimated costs necessary to make the sale.

 

4.12   Borrowing costs

 

Borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of qualifying assets, which are assets that necessarily take a substantial period of time to get ready for their intended use or sale are added to the cost of those assets until such time as the assets are substantially ready for their intended use or sale.  Investment income earned on the temporary investment of specific borrowings pending their expenditure on qualifying assets is deducted from the borrowing costs eligible for capitalisation.

 

All other borrowing costs are recognised in profit or loss in the period in which they are incurred.

 

4.13   Financial guarantee contracts

 

A financial guarantee contract is a contract that requires the issuer to make specified payments to reimburse the holder for a loss it incurs because a specified debtor fails to make payment when due in accordance with the original or modified terms of debt instrument. A financial guarantee contract issued by the Group is initially measured at its fair value, less transaction costs that are directly attributable to the issue of the financial guarantee contract.  Subsequently, the Group measures the financial guarantee contract at the higher of: (i) the amount of the present legal or constructive obligation under the contract at the reporting date, as determined in accordance with IAS 37 Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets; and (ii) the amount initially recognised less, where appropriate, cumulative amortisation.



4.      SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

 

4.14   Revenue recognition

 

Revenue comprises the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for the sale of goods and rendering of services in the ordinary course of the Group's activities. Revenue is shown net of business tax, value-added tax, rebates and discounts, and after eliminating sales within the Group.

 

The Group recognises revenue when the amount of revenue and related cost can be reliably measured, it is probable that future economic will flow to the entity and when specific criteria have been met for each of the Group's activities as described below. The amount of revenue is not considered to be reliably measurable until all contingencies relating to the sale have been resolved. The Group bases its estimates on historical results, taking into consideration the type of customer, the type of transaction and the specifics of each arrangement.

 

(i)      Construction contracts

 

Revenue from construction contracts is recognised when the outcome of a construction contract can be estimated reliably:

 

§  revenue from a fixed price contract is recognised using the percentage of completion method, measured by reference to the percentage of contract costs incurred to date to estimated total contract costs for the contract; and

 

§  revenue from a cost plus contract is recognised by reference to the recoverable costs incurred during the period plus an appropriate proportion of the total fee, measured by reference to the proportion that costs incurred to date bear to the estimated total costs of the contract.

 

When the outcome of a construction contract cannot be estimated reliably, revenue is recognised only to the extent of contract costs incurred that it is probable will be recoverable.

 

(ii)      Maintenance contracts

 

Revenue from maintenance contracts is recognised on a straight line basis over the term of maintenance contract.

 

(iii)     Product sales

 

Revenue from product sales is recognised on the transfer of risks and rewards of ownership, which generally coincides with the delivery of goods to customers and the passing of title to customers.

 

(iv)     Interest income

 

Interest income is recognised as it accrues using the effective interest method.

 



4.      SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

 

4.15   Income tax

 

Income tax expense for the period comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in the income statement, except to the extent that it relates to items recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity. In this case, the tax is also recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, respectively.

 

The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of the tax laws enacted or substantively enacted at the balance sheet date in the countries where the company and its subsidiaries operate and generate taxable income. Management periodically evaluates positions taken in tax returns with respect to situations in which applicable tax regulation is subject to interpretation. It establishes provisions where appropriate on the basis of amounts expected to be paid to the tax authorities.

 

Deferred income tax is recognised, using the liability method, on temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the consolidated financial statements. However, deferred tax liabilities are not recognised if they arise from the initial recognition of goodwill; deferred income tax is not accounted for if it arises from initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction other than a business combination that at the time of the transaction affects neither accounting nor taxable profit or loss. Deferred income tax is determined using tax rates (and laws) that have been enacted or substantially enacted by the balance sheet date and are expected to apply when the related deferred income tax asset is realised or the deferred income tax liability is settled.

 

Deferred income tax assets are recognised only to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profit will be available against which the temporary differences can be utilised.  

 

Deferred income tax is provided on temporary differences arising on investments in subsidiaries and associates, except for deferred income tax liability where the timing of the reversal of the temporary difference is controlled by the group and it is probable that the temporary difference will not reverse in the foreseeable future.

 

Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets against current tax liabilities and when the deferred income taxes assets and liabilities relate to income taxes levied by the same taxation authority on either the same taxable entity or different taxable entities where there is an intention to settle the balances on a net basis.



4.      SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

 

4.16   Provisions

 

Provisions are recognised for liabilities of uncertain timing or amount when the Group or the Company has a legal or constructive obligation arising as a result of a past event, it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and the amount can been reliably estimated.  Where the time value of money is material, provisions are stated at the present value of the expenditure expected to settle the obligation.

 

Where it is not probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required, or the amount cannot be reliably estimated, the obligation is disclosed as a contingent liability, unless the probability of outflow is remote.  Possible obligations, whose existence will only be confirmed by the occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more future events, are also disclosed as contingent liabilities unless the probability of outflow of economic benefits is remote.

 

4.17   Employee benefit

 

These comprise short term employee benefits and contributions to defined contribution retirement plan.

 

Salaries, annual bonuses, paid annual leave, contributions to defined contribution retirement plans and the cost of non-monetary benefits are accrued in the year in which the associated services are rendered by employees. Where payment or settlement is deferred and the effect would be material, these amounts are stated at their present values.

 

4.18   Leases

 

Leases are classified as finance leases whenever the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to the lessee.  All other leases are classified as operating leases.

 

The Company and the Group as lessee -

 

Assets held under finance leases are recognised as assets of the Company and the Group at their fair value at the inception of the lease or, if lower, at the present value of the minimum lease payments. The corresponding liability to the lessor is included in the balance sheet as a finance lease obligation. Lease payments are apportioned between finance charges and reduction of the lease obligation so as to achieve a constant rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability. Finance charges are charged directly to profit or loss.

 

Operating lease payments are recognised as an expense on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease. Benefits received and receivable as an incentive to enter into an operating lease are recognised as a reduction of rental expense over the lease term on a straight line basis.

 

 



5.      CRITICAL ACCOUNTING JUDGEMENTS AND KEY SOURCES OF ESTIMATION UNCERTAINTY

 

In the application of the Group's accounting policies, which are described in note 4, the directors of the Company are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources.  The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant.  Actual results may differ from these estimates.

 

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods.

 

(a)     Critical judgements in applying the entity's accounting policies

 

The following are the critical judgements, apart from those involving estimations (see below), that the directors have made in the process of applying the entity's accounting policies and that have the most significant effect on the amounts recognised in financial statements.

 

(i)      Estimation of contract costs

 

Estimated costs to complete contracts are judged by the directors through the application of their experience and knowledge of the industry in which the Group operates.  However, contract performance can be difficult to predict accurately.  The directorsbelieve that contract budgets do not deviate materially from actual costs incurred due to a strong cost control system with regular review of budgets which highlight any incidences that could affect estimated costs to completion.

 

The key assumptions concerning the future and other key sources of estimation uncertainty at the end of the reporting periods, that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year, are discussed below.

 

(b)     Key sources of estimation uncertainty

 

The key assumptions concerning the future and other key sources of estimation uncertainty at the end of the reporting periods, that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year, are:

 

(i)      Impairment of trade and other receivables

 

The estimation of impairment of trade and other receivables includes an assessment of recoverability of individual account balances and a review of ageing analysis of trade and other receivables by the directors.  The directors will also review the credit history of customers in assessing the recoverability of trade and other receivables.  When any indication comes to their attention that a trade and other receivable might not be recovered in full, impairment will be made and recognised as an expense in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income.  As at 31 March 2011, the total carrying amount of trade and other receivables are £14,842,916 (2010: £4,400,341).



5.      CRITICAL ACCOUNTING JUDGEMENTS AND KEY SOURCES OF ESTIMATION UNCERTAINTY (CONTINUED)

 

(b)     Key sources of estimation uncertainty (continued)

 

(ii)     Deferred income tax

 

As at 31 March 2011, the Group has unused tax losses of £4,411,038 (2010: £5,368,856) available for offset against future profits. A deferred tax asset of £727,821 (2010: £885,861) has not been recognised in respect of the unused tax losses. In cases where there are future profits generated to utilise the tax losses, a material deferred tax asset may arise, which would be recognised in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income for the period in which such future profits are recorded.

 

 

6.      FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

 

(a)     Categories of financial instruments

 



2011


2010



£


£






Financial assets:





Loans and receivables (including cash and bank balances)










- Trade and other receivables


14,842,916


4,400,341

- Tax recoverable


-


4,384

- Cash and bank balances


1,023,526


884,174






Financial liabilities:





- Trade and other payables


5,536,162


3,342,153

- Current tax liability


1,174,806


15,116

- Interest-bearing borrowings


4,684,320


5,165,203

- Obligation under finance lease


4,733


9,108

 

(b)     Financial risk management objectives and policies

 

The Group's major financial instruments include borrowings, trade and other receivables and trade and other payables. Details of these financial instruments are disclosed in the respective notes. The risks associated with these financial instruments include currency risk, interest rate risk, credit risk and liquidity risk.  The policies on how these risks are mitigated are set out below. The management manages and monitors these exposures to ensure appropriate measures are implemented in a timely and effective manner.

 

 



6.      FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (CONTINUED)

 

(b)     Financial risk management objectives and policies (continued)

 

(i)      Market risk

 

(1)     Currency risk

 

Certain entities in the Group have foreign currency transactions and have foreign currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities, which expose the Group to foreign currency risk.

 

The Company has foreign currency transactions, which expose the Company to foreign currency risk.

 

The carrying amounts of the Group's and the Company's foreign currency denominated monetary assets and monetary liabilities, mainly represented by trade and other receivables, cash and bank balances, trade and other payables and borrowings, at the end of the reporting period are as follows:

 



The Group


The Company



Assets


Liabilities


Assets


Liabilities



2011


2010


2011


2010


2011


2010


2011


2010


















NTD


110,429,36


112,770,825


94,792,795


93,930,365


-


-


-


-

RMB


125,592,045


-


34,640,001


15,216


-


-


955


15,216

USD


459,128


347,897


8,280,118


7,448,385


455,983


346,274


8,280,118


7,413,019

HK$


29,255,983


29,769,288


9,793,489


17,739,283


26,676,932


29,243,150

`

9,740,316


17,694,033

 

The Group currently does not have any policy on hedges of foreign currency risk.  However, management monitors the foreign currency risk exposure and will consider hedging significant foreign currency risk should the need arise.

 



6.      FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (CONTINUED)

 

(i)      Market risk (continued)

 

(1)     Currency risk (continued)

 

Sensitivity analysis

 

The following table details the Group's sensitivity to a 5% increase and decrease in £ against the relevant foreign currencies and all other variables were held constant.  5% (2010: 5%) is the sensitivity rate used when reporting foreign currency risk internally to key management personnel and represents management's assessment of the reasonably possible change in foreign exchange rates. The sensitivity analysis includes only outstanding foreign currencies denominated monetary items and adjusts their translation at the year end for a 5% (2010: 5%) change in foreign currency rates.  A positive/(negative) number indicates a decrease/(increase) in post-tax profit/(loss) for the year when £ strengthens 5% (2010: 5%) against the relevant foreign currencies.  For a 5% (2010: 5%) weakening of £ against the relevant currency, there would be an equal but opposite impact on the post-tax profit/(loss) for the year.

 



2011


2010



£


£

NTD





Post-tax profit for the year


17,347


20,758






RMB





Post-tax profit/(loss) for the year


454,106


(78)






USD





Post-tax loss for the year


(256,488)


(248,970)






HK$





Post-tax profit for the year


81,830


54,079

 

(2)     Interest rate risk

 

The Group and the Company is exposed to fair value interest rate risk in relation to fixed rate bank deposits and borrowings at fixed rates. The Group and the Company is exposed to cash flow interest rate risk due to fluctuation of the prevailing market interest rate on certain bank borrowings which carry at prevailing market interest rates as shown in notes 25 and 26.  The Group currently does not have an interest rate hedging policy.  However, management monitors interest rate exposure and will consider hedging significant interest rate exposure should the need arises.

 

The Group's and the Company's exposures to interest rates on financial liabilities are detailed in the liquidity risk management section of this note.

 

 



6.      FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (CONTINUED)

 

(i)      Market risk (continued)

 

(2)     Interest rate risk (continued)

 

Sensitivity analysis

 

The sensitivity analysis below has been determined based on the change in interest rates and the exposure to interest rates for the non-derivative financial liabilities at the balance sheet date and on the assumption that the amount outstanding at the balance sheet date was outstanding for the whole year and held constant throughout the financial year.  The 25 basis points increase or decrease represents management's assessment of a reasonably possible change in interest rates over the period until the next annual balance sheet date.  The analysis is performed on the same basis for 2010.

 

For the year ended 31 March 2011, if interest rates had been 25 basis points higher/lower, with all other variables held constant, the Group's post-tax profit for the year would increase/decrease by approximately £2,302 (2010: £2,213).

 

(ii)     Credit risk

 

At 31 March 2011, the Group's and the Company's maximum exposure to credit risk in the event of the counterparties' failure to perform their obligations in relation to each class of recognised financial assets is the carrying amount of those assets as stated in the consolidated balance sheet.

 

The Group's credit risk is primarily attributable to its trade and other receivables. In order to minimise the credit risk, the management of the Group has a credit policy in place and the exposures to these credit risks are monitored on an ongoing basis.  Credit evaluations of its customers' financial position and condition are performed on each and every major customer periodically.  These evaluations focus on the customer's past history of making payments their due and current ability to pay, and take into account information specific to the customer as well as pertaining to the economic environment in which the customer operates.  Debts are usually due within 90 days from the date of billing.

 

The Group's exposure to credit risk is influenced mainly by the individual characteristics of each customer.  The default risk of the industry and country in which customers operate also has an influence on credit risk. At the balance sheet date, the Group had no significant concentrations of credit risk where individual trade and other receivables balance exceed 10% of the total trade and other receivables at the balance sheet date.

 

The credit risk on liquid funds is limited because the counterparties are banks with high credit ratings assigned by international credit rating agencies. Also, the Group has no significant concentration of credit risk, with exposure spread over a number of counterparties and customers.

 

Further quantitative disclosures in respect of the Group's and the Company's exposure to credit risk arising from trade and other receivables are set out in note 21.

 



6.      FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (CONTINUED)

 

(iii)    Liquidity risk

 

In managing the liquidity risk, the Group's policy is to regularly monitor and maintain an adequate level of cash and cash equivalents determined by management to finance the Group's operations.  Management also needs to ensure the continuity of funding for both the short and long terms, and to mitigate the effects of cash flow fluctuation. At 31 March 2011, the Group had aggregate banking facilities of £1,981,477 (2010: £2,346,849), of which £1,035,923 were unused (2010: £1,178,913).

 

The following table details the contractual maturities of the Group's financial liabilities at the balance sheet date, which is based on the undiscounted cash flows and the earliest date on which the Group can be required to pay. The table includes both interest and principal cash flows.

 

The Group

 


2011


Weighted


Within


More than


More than




Carrying


average


1 year


1 year but


2 years but


Total


amount


effective


or on


less than


less than


undiscounted


at 31


interest rate


demand


2 years


5 years


cash flow


March 2011


%


£


£


£


£


£

Non-derivative financial liabilities:












Interest-bearing borrowings

3.2% - 15%


5,254,254


-


-


5,254,254


4,684,320

Trade and other payables

-


5,536,162


-


-


5,536,162


5,536,162

Current tax liability

-


1,174,806


-


-


1,174,806


1,174,806

Obligation under finance lease

9.5%


4,529


1,133


-


5,662


4,733
















11,969,751


1,133


-


11,970,884


11,400,021













Financial guarantee












Maximum amount guaranteed

(note 31)



4,400,000


-


-


4,400,000


4,400,000

 

 



6.      FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (CONTINUED)

 

(iii)    Liquidity risk (continued)

 

The Group

 


2010


Weighted


Within


More than


More than




Carrying


average


1 year


1 year but


2 years but


Total


amount


effective


or on


less than


less than


undiscounted


at 31


interest rate


demand


2 years


5 years


cash flow


March 2010


%


£


£


£


£


£

Non-derivative financial liabilities:












Interest-bearing borrowings

3.1%-15%


5,782,080


-


-


5,782,080


5,165,203

Trade and other payables

-


3,342,153


-


-


3,342,153


3,342,153

Current tax liability

-


15,116


-


-


15,116


15,116

Obligation under finance lease

9.5%


4,842


6,052


-


10,894


9,108
















9,144,191


6,052


-


9,150,243


8,531,580













Financial guarantee












Maximum amount guaranteed (note 31)



2,700,856


-


-


2,700,856


-

 

The Company

 


2011


Weighted


Within


More than


More than




Carrying


average


1 year


1 year but


2 years but


Total


amount


effective


or on


less than


less than


undiscounted


at 31


interest rate


demand


2 years


5 years


cash flow


March 2011


%


£


£


£


£


£

Non-derivative financial liabilities:












Interest-bearing borrowings

15%


4,299,581


-


-


4,299,581


3,738,766

Trade and other payables

-


2,368,070


-


-


2,368,070


2,368,070

Obligation under finance lease

9.5%


4,529


1,133


-


5,662


4,733
















6,672,180


1,133


-


6,673,313


6,111,569

 



6.      FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (CONTINUED)

 

(iii)    Liquidity risk (continued)

 

The Company

 


2010


Weighted


Within


More than


More than




Carrying


average


1 year


1 year but


2 years but


Total


amount


effective


or on


less than


less than


undiscounted


at 31


interest rate


demand


2 years


5 years


cash flow


March 2010


%


£


£


£


£


£

Non-derivative financial liabilities:












Interest-bearing borrowings

15%


4,596,857


-


-


4,596,857


3,997,267

Trade and other payables

-


2,461,725


-


-


2,461,725


2,461,725

Obligation under finance lease

9.5%


4,842


6,052


-


10,894


9,108
















7,063,424


6,052


-


7,069,476


6,468,100


(c)     Fair value

 

The fair values of financial assets and financial liabilities are determined in accordance with generally accepted pricing models based on discounted cash flow analysis.

 

The directors of the Company consider that the carrying amounts of financial assets and financial liabilities recorded at amortised cost in the financial statements approximate to their fair values.

 

(d)     Capital risk management

 

The Group's primary objectives when managing capital are to safeguard the Group's ability to continue as a going concern, so that it can continue to provide returns for shareholders and benefits for other stakeholders and to maintain an optimal capital structure to reduce the cost of capital.

 

The Group actively and regularly reviews and manages its capital structure to maintain a balance between the higher shareholder returns that might be possible with a higher level of borrowings and the advantages and security afforded by a sound capital position, and makes adjustments to the capital structure in light of changes in economic conditions.

 

The Group monitors its capital structure on the basis of a net debt-to-adjusted capital ratio.  For this purpose the Group defines net debt as total debt (which includes bank borrowings and other financial liabilities) less bank deposits and cash.  Adjusted capital comprises all components of equity less unaccrued proposed dividends.



6.      FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (CONTINUED)

 

(d)     Capital risk management (continued)

 

During 2011, the Group's strategy, which was unchanged from 2010, was to maintain the net debt-to-adjusted capital ratio as low as feasible.  In order to maintain or adjust the ratio, the Group may adjust the amount of dividends paid to shareholders, return capital to shareholders, issue new shares or sell assets to reduce debt. 

 

Neither the Company nor any of its subsidiary undertakings are subject to externally imposed capital requirements.

 

The net debt-to-adjusted capital ratios of the Group and the Company at the end of the reporting period were as follows:

 



The Group


The Company



2011


2010


2011


2010



£


£


£


£

Current liabilities









Trade and other payables


5,536,162


3,342,153


2,368,070


2,461,725

Interest-bearing borrowings


4,684,320


5,165,203


3,738,766


3,997,267

Current tax liability


1,174,806


15,116


-


-

Obligation under finance lease


3,786


4,048


3,786


4,048



11,399,074


8,526,520


6,110,622


6,463,040

Non-current liabilities









Obligation under finance lease


947


5,060


947


5,060










Total debt


11,400,021


8,531,580


6,111,569


6,468,100










Less: cash and bank balances


1,023,526


884,174


859,245


713,066










Net debt


10,376,495


7,647,406


5,252,324


5,755,034










Total equity / (capital deficiency)


6,553,754


(2,053,425)


(475,631)


(2,568,104)










Net debt-to-adjusted capital ratio


158%


-372%


-1104%


-224%

 

 



7.      SEGMENT INFORMATION

 

Management has determined the operating segments based on the reports reviewed by the chief operating decision maker, being the chief executive officer, that are used to make strategic decisions.

 

Information reported to the chief operating decision maker for the purpose of resource allocation and assessment of segment performance focuses on types of goods or services delivered or provided. The Group's reportable operating segments are summarised as follows:

 

-        Security and surveillance

-        Electrical and mechanical

 

(a)     Segment revenues and results

 

The following is an analysis of the Group's revenue and results by operating segment:

 



Year ended 31 March 2011



Security and surveillance


Electrical and mechanical


 

Total



£


£


£

Segment revenue by major products and services:







- Construction contracts


4,006,634


1,478,157


5,484,791

- Maintenance contracts


2,464,360


-


2,464,360

- Product sales


627,212


-


627,212

Revenue from external customers


7,098,206


1,478,157


8,576,363








Segment profit/(loss)


2,738,348


(2,294,176)


444,172

Gain on reconsolidation of a subsidiary


-


8,426,380


8,426,380

Finance costs


(37,934)


(581,184)


(619,118)








Profit before income tax


2,700,414


5,551,020


8,251,434

 



Year ended 31 March 2010



Security and surveillance


Electrical and mechanical


 

Total



£


£


£

Segment revenue by major products and services:







- Construction contracts


4,188,245


-


4,188,245

- Maintenance contracts


2,027,207


-


2,027,207

- Product sales


258,291


-


258,291

Revenue from external customers


6,473,743


-


6,473,743








Segment loss


(1,018,997)


(376,045)


(1,395,042)

Loss on deconsolidation of a subsidiary


-


(8,324,208)


(8,324,208)

Finance costs


(40,042)


(571,615)


(611,657)








Loss before income tax


(1,059,039)


(9,271,868)


(10,330,907)



7.      SEGMENT INFORMATION (CONTINUED)

 

(b)     Segment assets and liabilities

 

The following is an analysis of the Group's assets and liabilities by operating segment:

 



At 31 March 2011



Security and surveillance


Electrical and mechanical


 

Total



£


£


£








Segment assets


5,833,306


12,120,469


17,953,775

Unallocated assets


-


-


-

Consolidated total assets


5,833,306


12,120,469


17,953,775








Segment liabilities


2,968,860


8,431,161


11,400,021

Unallocated liabilities


-


-


-

Consolidated total liabilities


2,968,860


8,431,161


11,400,021

 



At 31 March 2010



Security and surveillance


Electrical and mechanical


 

Total



£


£


£








Segment assets


6,433,219


44,936


6,478,155

Unallocated assets


-


-


-

Consolidated total assets


6,433,219


44,936


6,478,155








Segment liabilities


3,631,064


4,900,516


8,531,580

Unallocated liabilities


-


-


-

Consolidated total liabilities


3,631,064


4,900,516


8,531,580

 

 



7.      SEGMENT INFORMATION (CONTINUED)

 

(c)     Other segment information

 

Amounts regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker but not included in the measure of segment profit or segment assets and not allocated to any operating segments:

 



Year ended 31 March 2011



Security and surveillance


Electrical and mechanical


 

Total



£


£


£








Capital expenditure


17,813


-


17,813

Depreciation


85,498


-


85,498

Impairment loss recognised on goodwill


-


-


-

 



Year ended 31 March 2010



Security and surveillance


Electrical and mechanical


 

Total



£


£


£








Capital expenditure


29,421


-


29,421

Depreciation


55,043


-


55,043

Impairment loss recognised on goodwill


68,509


723,436


791,945

 

*        Capital expenditure represented plant and equipment.

 

(d)     Geographical segments

 

In determining the Group's geographical segments, revenues are attributed to the segments based on the location of the customers and assets are attributed to the segments based on the location of the assets.

 

No further geographical segment information is presented as the Group's revenue is materially derived from customers based in one geographic segment comprising Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and the PRC, and all of the Group's assets are located in the same geographic segment.

 

(e)     Information about major customers

 

Revenues of approximately £2,115,481 (2010: £1,676,208) are derived from two single external customers, who contributed to 10% or more of the Group's revenue for both 2011 and 2010 fiscal years.

 

 



8.      OTHER INCOME

 



2011


2010



£


£






Exchange gain


40,594


17,771

Interest income


846


521

Write-back on trade and other payables


7,489


3,275

Sundry income


4,828


121,793








53,757


143,360

 

 

9.      FINANCE COSTS

 



2011


2010



£


£






Interest on bank loans and other borrowings wholly repayable within one year


618,348


610,900

Finance charge on obligation under finance lease


770


757








619,118


611,657

 

 

10.    PROFIT/(LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAX

 

Profit/(loss) before income tax is stated after charging/(crediting):

 



2011


2010



£


£






Cost of inventories recognised as expenses


2,367,480


2,165,974

Impairment loss recognised on trade and other receivables


881,891


1,088,223

Impairment loss recognised on goodwill


-


791,945

Recovery from allowance for obsolete inventories


(15,136)


(26,467)

Auditor's remuneration





- audit services (parent company)


44,504


(13,928)

Depreciation - leased plant and equipment


6,001


5,902

Depreciation - owned plant and equipment


79,497


49,141

Research and development costs


13,284


25,756

Operating lease charges - minimum lease payments


122,241


114,019

Loss on disposal of plant and equipment


18,906


21,454

Loss on deconsolidation of a subsidiary


-


8,324,208

Gain on reconsolidation of a subsidiary


(8,426,380)


-

 



11.    DIRECTORS' REMUNERATION

 

Directors' remuneration for the year is disclosed as follows:

 



2011


2010



£


£






Directors' fees


80,470


81,752

Other emoluments:





Salaries, bonuses and allowances


138,473


126,390

Pension scheme contributions


2,979


2,931








221,922


211,073

 

 

12.    STAFF COSTS (including directors' remuneration)

 



2011


2010



£


£






Wages and salaries


1,903,111


1,747,441

Pension scheme contributions


80,076


74,810








1,983,187


1,822,251

 

 

13.    INCOME TAX IN THE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

 

(a)     Income tax in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income:

 



2011


2010



£


£






Income tax expense (credit)










Hong Kong profits tax


-


(5,045)

PRC income tax


-


-

Taiwan income tax


20,053


22,396








20,053


17,351

 

No Hong Kong profits tax has been provided for in the financial statements as the Company has unused tax losses to offset against its taxable profit during the year.

 

Taxes for subsidiary undertakings are calculated using the rates prevailing in the local jurisdictions, whereas PRC income tax rate is charged at 25% (2010: 25%) and Taiwan income rate is charged at 25% (2010: 25%).



13.    INCOME TAX IN CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSVE INCOME (CONTINUED)

 

(b)     Reconciliation between income tax expense and accounting profit/(loss) at the applicable tax rates:

 



2011


2010



£


£











Profit/(loss) before income tax


8,251,434


(10,330,907)






Notional tax on profit/(loss) before tax, calculated at the rates applicable to profit/(loss) in the tax jurisdictions concerned


269,654


(613,269)

Tax effect of non-taxable income


(324,180)


(6)

Tax effect of non-deductible expenses


179,424


621,058

Tax effect of temporary differences not recognised


(143)


(2)

Utilisation of tax losses previously unrecognised deferred tax assets


(104,411)


-

Tax losses not recognised as deferred tax assets


-


27,581

Over provision in prior years


(291)


(18,011)






Income tax expense


20,053


17,351

 

 

14.    EARNINGS/(LOSS) PER SHARE

 

The calculation of basic earnings/(loss) per share is based on the profit/(loss) attributable to the equity holders of the Company for the year of £8,192,288 (2010: loss of £10,340,804), and the weighted average of 383,677,323 (2010: 383,677,323) ordinary shares in issue during the year.

 

There were no potential dilutive instruments at either financial year end.

 

 

15.    DIVIDENDS

 

No dividends have been declared or paid for the year ended 31 March 2011 (2010: £Nil).

 

 



16.    PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

 

The Group

 



Furniture and fixtures


Computer

equipment


Motor

vehicles


Research

assets


Total



£


£


£


£


£












Cost






















At 1 April 2009


160,495


162,833


120,675


967,171


1,411,174

Additions


6,049


17,956


5,416


-


29,421

Disposals


(619)


(94)


(3,611)


(61,425)


(65,749)

Deconsolidation


(11,180)


-


(29,326)


(14,139)


(54,645)

Exchange translation


(4,834)


7,381


(3,532)


9,448


8,463












At 31 March 2010


149,911


188,076


89,622


901,055


1,328,664












At 1 April 2010


149,911


188,076


89,622


901,055


1,328,664

Additions


5,243


1,740


10,830


-


17,813

Disposals


(113)


(35,517)


(10,844)


(359,743)


(406,217)

Exchange translation


177


(1,223)


(968)


3,254


1,240












At 31 March 2011


155,218


153,076


88,640


544,566


941,500












Accumulated depreciation






















At 1 April 2009


136,828


113,712


66,458


808,663


1,125,661

Charge for the year


21,640


9,210


14,530


9,662


55,042

Disposals


(619)


(73)


(3,611)


(39,256)


(43,559)

Deconsolidation


(4,265)


-


(7,918)


(6,788)


(18,971)

Exchange translation


(38,992)


42,031


11


10,348


13,398












At 31 March 2010


114,592


164,880


69,470


782,629


1,131,571












At 1 April 2010


114,592


164,880


69,470


782,629


1,131,571

Charge for the year


17,282


10,586


12,208


45,422


85,498

Disposals


(113)


(35,517)


(6,719)


(343,017)


(385,366)

Exchange translation


108


(1,283)


(840)


2,948


933












At 31 March 2011


131,869


138,666


74,119


487,982


832,636












Net book value






















At 31 March 2011


23,349


14,410


14,521


56,584


108,864












At 31 March 2010


35,319


23,196


20,152


118,426


197,093

 

At the balance sheet date, the net carrying value of motor vehicle held under finance lease of the Group and the Company was £Nil (2010: £6,193).

 



16.    PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (CONTINUED)

 

The Company

 



Furniture and

fixtures


Computer

equipment


Motor

vehicles


Total



£


£


£


£










Cost


















At 1 April 2009


12,739


33,006


25,780


71,525

Additions


7


72


-


79

Disposals


-


(94)


-


(94)

Exchange translation


(726)


(1,885)


(1,471)


(4,082)










At 31 March 2010


12,020


31,099


24,309


67,428










At 1 April 2010


12,020


31,099


24,309


67,428

Additions


876


389


3,312


4,577

Disposals


-


-


(6,872)


(6,872)

Exchange translation


(780)


(1,955)


(1,402)


(4,137)










At 31 March 2011



29,533


19,347


60,996










Accumulated depreciation


















At 1 April 2009


9,151


31,816


10,117


51,084

Charge for the year


2,104


820


6,952


9,876

Disposals


-


(73)


-


(73)

Exchange translation


(418)


(1,780)


(237)


(2,435)










At 31 March 2010


10,837


30,783


16,832


58,452










At 1 April 2010


10,837


30,783


16,832


58,452

Charge for the year


1,093


284


6,433


7,810

Disposals


-


-


(2,747)


(2,747)

Exchange translation


(712)


(1,931)


(1,171)


(3,814)










At 31 March 2011



29,136


19,347


59,701










Net book value


















At 31 March 2011



397


-


1,295










At 31 March 2010



316


7,477


8,976

 

 



17.    GOODWILL

 

The Group





£






Cost










At 1 April 2009, 31 March 2010 and 31 March 2011




961,845






Accumulated impairment loss










At 1 April 2009




269,015

Impairment loss recognised in the year




791,945

Exchange translation




(124,945)






At 31 March 2010 and 31 March 2011




936,015






Net carrying amount










At 31 March 2011 and 31 March 2010




25,830

 

Impairment test for cash-generating unit containing goodwill

 

Goodwill is allocated to the Group's cash-generating unit ("CGU") identified according to operating segment as follows:

 



2011


2010



£


£






Security and surveillance


25,830


25,830

 

The recoverable amount of the CGU is determined based on value-in-use calculations. These calculations use cash flow projections based on financial budgets approved by management covering a twelve month period. A discount rate of 15% has been used for the value-in-use calculations.

 

Key assumptions used for value-in-use calculations:

 



2011


2010






Gross margin


25%


30%-40%

Growth rate


13%


11%

 

Management determined the budgets based on their experience and knowledge in the construction contracts operations. The discount rate used is pre-tax and reflects specific risks relating to the relevant segment.

 

Based on the impairment test performed, no impairment loss is recognised for the year (2010: £791,945).

 



18.    INVESTMENT IN SUBSIDIARY UNDERTAKINGS

 



2011


2010



£


£






Shares in subsidiary undertakings


1,053,475


1,053,475






Less: impairment loss


(1,191,416)


(1,191,416)

Exchange translation


151,667


152,616








13,726


14,675






Amounts due from subsidiary undertakings


6,898,473


7,201,931






Less: impairment loss


(5,242,383)


(7,146,630)

Exchange translation


797,407


174,129








2,453,497


229,430











Total


2,467,223


244,105

 

The amounts due from subsidiary undertakings are unsecured, interest-free and not expected to be recovered within one year.

 

Particulars of the Group's subsidiary undertakings at 31 March 2011 are set out below:

 

Name

Place of

incorporation and

operations

Issued and

fully paid  up

share capital/

registered capital

Percentage

of equity

attributable to

the Company

Principal activities




Directly

Indirectly








T-Com Technology Co Limited

Taiwan

NT$80,000,000

Ordinary share

52.25%

-

Supply, design, installation and maintenance of closed circuit television and surveillance systems and the sale of security system related products

 

Leader Smart Engineering Limited

 

Hong Kong

HK$10,000

Ordinary shares

100%

-

Investment holding and engineering contractor

Leader Smart Engineering (Shanghai) Limited

The PRC

US$1,000,000

Registered capital

-

100%

Supply, design, installation and maintenance of electrical and mechanical systems, construction decorations and provision of engineering consultancy services

 

Note:     Leader Smart Engineering (Shanghai) Limited ("LSSH") is a wholly-foreign owned enterprise established in the PRC to operate for 20 years up to 2025. 

 

 



19.    INVENTORIES

 



The Group


The Company



2011


2010


2011


2010



£


£


£


£










Raw materials


311,085


388,497


311,085


388,497

Work in progress


20


5,262


20


5,262

Finished goods


650,719


647,882


386,664


371,198



961,824


1,041,641


697,769


764,957

Less: impairment loss


(60,567)


(75,308)


-


-












901,257


966,333


697,769


764,957

 

The Group recognised a recovery of £15,136 (2010: £26,467) from impairment previously recognised on slow-moving inventories, due to subsequent sales during the 2011 fiscal year. The amount reversed has been included in "cost of sales" in the statement of comprehensive income.

 

 

20.    CONTRACTS-IN-PROGRESS

 



The Group


The Company



2011


2010


2011


2010



£


£


£


£










Contract costs incurred plus attributable profits less foreseeable losses


24,789,114


11,384,702


9,454,549


8,210,875

Progress billings to date


(11,122,015)


(10,341,800)


(9,346,932)


(8,553,963)












13,667,099


1,042,902


107,617


(343,088)

Represented by:









Amounts due from customers for contracts-in-progress (note 21)


14,231,427


2,247,009


671,945


830,524

Less: allowance for doubtful debts


(100,659)


-


(100,659)


-

Amounts due from customers for contracts-in-progress, net


14,130,768


2,247,009


571,286


830,524

Amounts due to customers for contracts-in-progress (note 23)


(463,669)


(1,204,107)


(463,669)


(1,173,612)












13,667,099


1,042,902


107,617


(343,088)

 

At 31 March 2011, the amount of retention receivables from construction customers recorded within "trade and other receivables" is £24,460 (2010: £85,883).

 

Within amounts due from customers for construction contracts-in-progress are receivables totalling £10,836,487 (2010: £Nil), which have been pledged as security by the original land use rights certificate and the developing property of the customer in LSSH.

 



21.    TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES

 



The Group


The Company



2011


2010


2011


2010



£


£


£


£










Trade receivables


2,319,255


2,042,502


1,521,462


1,756,031

Less: allowance for doubtful debts


(1,442,176)


(1,345,523)


(1,201,983)


(1,283,731)










Trade receivables, net


877,079


696,979


319,479


472,300

Bills receivable


-


267,521


-


-

Other receivables


556,747


851,195


397,268


537,173

Deposits and prepayments


92,668


83,941


85,337


75,199

Amounts due from customers for contracts-in-progress, net (note 20)


14,130,768


2,247,009


571,286


830,524

Pledged bank deposits


237,036


253,696


237,036


253,696



15,894,298


4,400,341


1,610,406


2,168,892

Less: non-current portion - amounts due from customers for contracts-in-progress


(1,051,382)


-


-


-












14,842,916


4,400,341


1,610,406


2,168,892

 

All of trade and other receivables are expected to be recovered within one year, other than those separately disclosed.

 

At 31 March 2011, the Group had pledged bank deposits of £237,036 (2010: £253,696) to banks for performance bonds in respect of construction contracts undertaken by the Group and the Company.

 

(a)     Impairment of trade receivables

 

Impairment losses in respect of trade receivables are recorded using an allowance account unless the Group is satisfied that recovery of the amount is remote, in which case the impairment loss is written off against trade receivables directly. Movements in the allowance for doubtful debts:

 



The Group


The Company



2011


2010


2011


2010



£


£


£


£










At 1 April


1,345,523


569,057


1,283,731


508,293

Impairment loss recognised


176,845


766,906


1,314


766,906

Exchange translation


(80,192)


9,560


(83,062)


8,532










At 31 March


1,442,176


1,345,523


1,201,983


1,283,731

 

Note:  At 31 March 2011, trade receivables of the Group and the Company amounting to £176,845 (2010: £766,906) and £1,314 (2010: £766,906) respectively are individually determined to be impaired and an impairment was provided. These individually impaired receivables were outstanding over one year at the balance sheet date.



21.    TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES (CONTINUED)

 

(b)     Trade receivables that are not impaired

 

The following is an ageing analysis of trade receivables at the balance sheet date that were past due but not impaired:

 



The Group


The Company



2011


2010


2011


2010



£


£


£


£










0 to 90 days


586,745


429,672


246,484


371,571

91 to 365 days


152,321


205,777


63,185


100,473

Over 365 days


138,013


61,530


9,810


256












877,079


696,979


319,479


472,300

 

Receivables that were past due but not impaired relate to a number of independent customers that have a good track record with the Group. Based on past experience, management believes that no impairment allowance is necessary in respect of these balances as there has not been a significant change in credit quality and the balances are still considered fully recoverable. The Company does not hold any collateral over these balances.

 

 

22.    CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

 



The Group


The Company



2011


2010


2011


2010



£


£


£


£










Cash and bank balances*


1,023,526


884,174


859,245


713,066










Cash and cash equivalents in the consolidated and the Company's statement of cash flows


1,023,526


884,174


859,245


713,066

 

*     At 31 March 2011, the Group maintained £80,688 (2010: £115,201) and £237,755 (2010: £253,696) as restricted cash to secure against the bank facility and bank loans as collaterals (note 25), respectively.

 

 



23.    TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES

 



The Group


The Company



2011


2010


2011


2010



£


£


£


£










Trade payables


2,360,609


371,280


44,159


40,616

Bills payable


193,168


413,072


-


-

Due to a related party (note 30(b))


39,455


2,642


-


-

Accruals and other payables


2,479,261


1,351,052


1,860,242


1,247,497

Amounts due to customers for contracts-in-progress (note 20)


463,669


1,204,107


463,669


1,173,612












5,536,162


3,342,153


2,368,070


2,461,725

 

 

24.    INCOME TAX IN THE BALANCE SHEET

 

(a)     Current tax liability in the balance sheet represents:

 



The Group


The Company



2011


2010


2011


2010



£


£


£


£










Hong Kong profits tax


-


(4,384)


-


-

PRC income tax


1,122,740


-


-


-

Taiwan income tax


52,066


15,116


-


-












1,174,806


10,732


-


-










 

(b)     Unrecognised deferred tax assets

 

At 31 March 2011, the Company had unused tax losses of £4,411,038 (2010: £5,368,856) that were available for offset against future taxable profits of the Company. No deferred tax assets have been recognised due to the unpredictability of the future profit streams. Such unused tax losses are available to be carried forward at no expiration.

 

No provision for deferred tax liabilities has been made in the financial statements as the tax effect of temporary differences is immaterial to the Group and the Company.

 

 



25.    INTEREST-BEARING BORROWINGS

 



The Group


The Company



2011


2010


2011


2010



£


£


£


£

Within one year or on demand









Secured bank loans (note a)


945,554


1,167,936


-


-

Loan from a shareholder (note b)


3,738,766


3,997,267


3,738,766


3,997,267












4,684,320


5,165,203


3,738,766


3,997,267

 

Notes:

(a)      The secured bank loans carried interest at rates ranging from 3.232% to 4% per annum(2010: 3.100% to 3.764%) and were secured by:-

 

(i)       Restricted cash (note 22) and;

(ii)      Personal guarantee by the director of the Company, Mr. Stephen Sin Mo KOO (note 30).

 

(b)      A loan of US$5,000,000 was provided on 31 December 2007 by Mayne Management Limited, the ultimate controlling party of the Company, which is the holding company of UniVision Holdings Limited and has a 47.9% equity interest of the Company at 31 March 2011. The loan facility is used exclusively to finance a major construction project in the PRC.  The loan carries interest at the rate of 15% per annum (2010: 15%) and is payable on the maturity date of 31 March 2012. Security over the Group's interest in a shopping mall contract within the PRC has been provided.

 

 

26.    OBLIGATION UNDER FINANCE LEASE

 

At 31 March 2011 and 2010, the Group and the Company has obligations under finance leases as follows:

 



Minimum lease payment


Present value of the minimum lease payment



2011


2010


2011


2010



£


£


£


£










Within one year


4,529


4,842


3,786


4,048

Between two to five years


1,133


6,052


947


5,060










Total minimum finance lease payments


5,662


10,894


4,733


9,108










Less: future finance charges


929


1,786














Present value of lease obligation


4,733


9,108





 

 



27.    SHARE CAPITAL

 



2011


2010



£


£






Authorised :





800,000,000 ordinary shares of HK$0.0625 each


3,669,470


3,669,470






Issued and fully paid:





383,677,323 ordinary shares (2010: 383,677,323 ordinary shares) of HK$0.0625 each


1,697,617


1,697,617

 

The Company has one class of ordinary shares.

 

 

28.    RECONSOLIDATION OF SUBSIDIARY

 

During the 2010 fiscal year, the Group lost control of a wholly-owned subsidiary, LSSH as a result of a legal dispute with its former director. The financial results of LSSH were excluded from the consolidated financial statements of the Group from the date that control was lost. The consolidated statement of comprehensive income presented a loss on deconsolidation of a subsidiary amounting to £8,324,208.

 

In September 2010, a final verdict on this litigation was issued by the Court in favour of the Group and the Group has regained the control in LSSH and assumed its authorised power to govern the financial and operating policies of LSSH. Accordingly, the results of LSSH have been reconsolidated in the financial statements under IAS 27 and the Group has recognised a gain on reconsolidation of a subsidiary amounting to £8,426,380 in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income.

 

 

29.    OPERATING LEASE COMMITMENTS

 

At the balance sheet date, the total future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases for the office and warehouse premises are payable as follows:

 



The Group


The Company



2011


2010


2011


2010



£


£


£


£










Within one year


98,989


106,470


61,106


52,967

Between two to five years


28,145


46,262


4,709


3,557












127,134


152,732


65,815


56,524

 

 



30.    RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

Compensation of key management personnel

 

The remuneration of the key management of the Group during the year was as follows:-

 







2011


2010







£


£










Salaries, bonus and allowances






291,531


271,248

 

The remuneration of key management personnel comprises the remuneration of Executive Directors and key executives.

 

Executive Directors include Executive Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, Technical Director and Finance Director of the Company.  The remuneration of the Executive Directors is determined by the Remuneration Committee having regard to the performance of individuals, the overall performance of the Group and market trends.  Further information about the Remuneration Committee and the directors' remuneration is provided in the Remuneration Report and the Report on Corporate Governance to the Annual Report and note 11 to the financial statements.

 

Key executives include Director of Operations and Director of Sales and Marketing of the Company.  The remuneration of the key executives is determined by the Executive Directors annually having regard to the performance of individuals and market trends.

 

Biographical information on key management personnel is disclosed in the Directors' and Senior Management's Biographies section of the Annual Report.

 

Transactions with related parties

 

(a)     A loan of US$5,000,000 was provided on 31 December 2007 by Mayne Management Limited, the ultimate controlling party of the Company, which is the holding company of UniVision Holdings Limited and has a 47.9% equity interest in the Company at 31 March 2011. Effective from 1 October 2008, the principal amount was revised to US$6,000,000 (including the accrued interest of US$1,000,000) and renewed with maturity date due on 31 March 2012 and charge at interest rate of 15% per annum on the revised principal amount (note 25(b)).

 

(b)     At 31 March 2011, there is a payable balance of £39,455 (2010: £2,642) due to Mr. Stephen Sin Mo KOO, the director of the Company, which is unsecured, interest-free and repayable on demand (note 23).

 

(c)     At 31 March 2011, the bank loans amounting to £1,011,767 (2010: £1,004,851) are personally guaranteed by the director of the Company, Mr. Stephen Sin Mo KOO. No charge has been requested for this guarantee (note 25(a)).

 

Apart from the transactions disclosed above and elsewhere in the financial statements, the Group and the Company had no other material transactions with related parties during the year.

 



31.    FINANCIAL GUARANTEE

 

In accordance with the Circular of "Re-financing of Zhongshan shopping mall project" dated 10 December 2009, the Group's wholly-owned subsidiary, LSSH provided a guarantee in respect of secured short-term financing arrangement with a maximum amount of up to £4.4 million (including outstanding principal and accrued interest and charges) at the date of report. Pursuant to the terms of the guarantee, at any time from the date of guarantee, in event of default in repayments, the Group is fully liable to repay the outstanding loan principal, together with penalty charges, accrued interest and related late fees, after netting off the pledged assets. The Group's guarantee period starts from the date of grant of the financial arrangement and ends when it is fully repaid. At 31 March 2011, the secured short-term loan has become overdue and the financial arrangement is in negotiations for extension, but has not yet reached a final agreement as to repayment of the borrowings.

 

In connection with the Zhongshan shopping mall project (the "Zhongshan Project"), the Group received a security over a certain share of interest in the Zhongshan Project. At 31 March 2011, the fair market value of the Zhongshan Project amounted to £24 million, based on the appraisal report issued by an independent valuer. The Group has engaged an independent valuer to measure the fair value of such financial guarantee. Up to the date of this report, the Group determines that no provision for financial guarantee is required because the maximum amount of the issued financial guarantee contract in which the guarantee could be demanded, is fully recovered by the fair value of certain interest held by the Group in the Zhongshan Project.

 

 

32.    LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

Up to the date of this report, the Group has received several legal claims against its wholly-owned subsidiary from the vendors in China in connection with the transactions previously entered into by the former director of LSSH. The Group plans to file counter-claims to the Court against the former director of LSSH for all costs and compensations in respect of these legal claims. At this point, the Group does not believe that these legal proceedings would have a material impact or result in significant contingencies, therefore no provision for any costs has been made by the Group.

 

 


NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

 

 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the 2011 Annual General Meeting of UniVision Engineering Limited will be held at UniVision Engineering Limited, 8/F Lever Tech Centre, 69-71 King Yip Street, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, on 29 October 2011 at 5:00p.m. The following businesses will be transacted then:

 

1.   To receive and adopt the Company's audited financial statements for the financial year ended 31 March 2011 together with the Directors' report and the Independent Auditor's report;

 

2.   To re-elect Mr. Chun Hung WONG who retired by rotation, as a Director of the Company;

 

3.   To re-elect Mr. Andrew Ping Sum TANG who retired by rotation, as a Non-executive Director of the Company;

 

4.   To reappoint auditor HKCMCPA Company Limited, Certified Public Accountants, (formerly known as ZYCPA Company Limited) as auditors of the Company, to hold office from the conclusion of the meeting to the conclusion of the next meeting, during which accounts will be laid before the Company and to authorize the Directors to adjust their remuneration packages;

 

5.   To consider and, if considered appropriate, pass the following resolution as an ordinary resolution that the directors of the Company be and are hereby generally and unconditionally authorized to exercise all powers of the Company to allot ordinary shares of HK$0.0625 each in the capital of the Company (the 'Ordinary Shares').  Such authority (unless and to the extent previously revoked, varied or renewed by the Company during the general meeting) to expire 15 months after the date of the passing of such resolution or on the conclusion of the Company's next Annual General Meeting to be held, following the date of passing such resolution, whichever occurs first, save that the Company may before such expiry make any offer or agreement which would or might require Ordinary Shares to be allotted after such expiry, and that the Directors may allot Ordinary Shares in pursuance of such an offer or an agreement as if such authority had not expired.  This authority substitutes all subsisting authorities to the extent unused.

 

6.   To consider and, if considered appropriate, pass the following resolution as an ordinary resolution that the directors of the Company be and are hereby generally and unconditionally authorized to exercise all powers of the Company to repurchase the ordinary shares of HK$0.0625 each in the capital of the Company (the 'Ordinary Shares'), including any form of depositary receipt. Such authority (unless and to the extent previously revoked, varied or renewed by the Company during the general meeting) to expire 15 months after the date of the passing of such resolution or on the conclusion of the Company's next Annual General Meeting to be held, following the date of passing such resolution, whichever occurs first, save that the Company may before such expiry make any offer or agreement which would or might require Ordinary Shares to be repurchased after such expiry, and that the Directors may buy back Ordinary Shares in pursuance of such an offer or an agreement as if such authority had not expired. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By Order of the Board                                  Registered office:

Mr. Stephen Sin Mo KOO                            8/F Lever Tech Centre,

Executive Chairman                                      69-71 King Yip Street

29 September 2011                                        Kwun Tong, Kowloon,                             

                                                                             Hong Kong.

 

 

 

 

NOTES:

 

1.   Only holders of Ordinary Shares, or their duly appointed representatives, are entitled to attend and vote at the Annual General Meeting.  A member so entitled may appoint one or more proxies (whether they are members or not) to attend and, on a poll, to vote in place of the member.

 

2.   A form of proxy is enclosed with this notice.  To be valid, the form of proxy and any power of attorney or other authority (if any) under which it is signed, or a notarized and certified copy of that power of authority, must be lodged with the Company's registrars, Computershare Investor Services (Jersey) Limited at Queensway House, Hilgrove Street, St Helier, Jersey JE1 1ES, Channel Island, not less than 48 hours before the Annual General Meeting takes place.

 

3.   Completion and return of a proxy does not preclude a member from attending and voting at the Annual General Meeting.

 

4.   The Company pursuant to Regulation 41 of the Uncertificated Securities Regulations 2001 specifies that only those shareholders registered in the Register of Members of the Company as of 29 September 2011 are entitled to attend or vote at the Annual General Meeting in respect to the number of shares registered in their name at that time.  Changes to entries on the Register after that time will be disregarded when determining the rights of any person to attend or vote in the Annual General Meeting.

 


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