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Half Yearly Report

17 Dec 2012 07:00

RNS Number : 6177T
UniVision Engineering Ltd
17 December 2012
 



17 December 2012

UniVision Engineering Limited

("UniVision" or the "Group")

 

Half Year Report

For the Six Months Ended 30 September2012

 

UniVision, 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, is pleased to today announce its unaudited half year results for the six months ended 30 September 2012.

 

Mr. Stephen Sin Mo KOO, Executive Chairman, added:

 

"Our stable CCTV business provides an excellent platform from which to add shareholder value. We are particularly pleased to have been successful in the engaging for the 2012-2014 period the MTRC maintenance contract and a new contract at Kai Tak Cruise Terminal in Hong Kong. We expect that electrical and maintenance will be a further driver in the growth in the mainland China market."

 

For further information visit www.uvel.com or contact:

 

Univision Engineering Limited

+852 2389 3256

Stephen Koo, Chairman

Chun Hung Wong, Chief Executive Officer

Nicholas Lyth, Non-Executive Director

 

 

+44 (0) 7769 906 686

Zeus Capital Limited (Nominated Adviser and Broker)

+44 (0) 207 016 8912

John Simpson

Imran Ahmad

 

 

Chairman's Statement

 

Business Review

Following to our recent filing of the registration statement Form 20-F (the "20-F") with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") for the proposed listing on the US OTC Bulletin Board, we still have not yet resolved all issues raised by the SEC. Our lawyer is negotiating with the SEC to resolve these outstanding points. If no agreement can be reached within a reasonable period of time, we may consider withdrawing our filing. We will update the market with any progress.

 

The sale of the Group's interest in Zhongshan shopping mall project is ongoing. The Group, Guangzhou

Hua Xin Trading Company Limited ("Hua Xin") and Guangzhou Jun Heng Mechanical and Electrical Equipment Company Limited (the "Investor") entered into an agreement (the "Agreement") for the sale of the Group's entitlement to a 51% interest in the shopping mall project in Zhongshan, China (the "Zhongshan Project") for a total consideration of RMB110 million (equivalent to c. £10.7 million and HK$135 million) (the "Sale"). The investor paid HK$6.17 million to the Group upon entering into the Agreement.

 

Following the request from the Investor that the further payment is deferred for a further 3 months, the balance remains due to be paid to UniVision in cash, or some other method, to be mutually agreed by the Group, Hua Xin and the Investor, by 22 December 2012.

 

The core CCTV business produced sales of HK$40.3m and profit before interest and tax of HK$0.8m. Our Gross Margin remained stable and the turnover was slightly decreased in the period. This was due to the decrease in product sales in Hong Kong and maintenance segment in Taiwan. The Board expects that the performance of the balance of the financial year will be more favourable following several major contracts awarded and to be awarded in the second half of the year.

 

Newer technologies are beginning to enter the CCTV market such as IP and High Definition. The Group is continuing to work on a number of different solutions in these areas. Also, we recently employed a representative in the United Arab Emirates for undertake CCTV business on our behalf. The Group provides the solutions to enable them to expand our overseas business.

 

Our objective remains to expand our Electrical and Mechanical business ("E&M"). However, due to the lack of available capital no new E&M contracts are currently being undertaken. The Board regards the extension of its activities in E&M as the next step in delivering shareholder value.

 

Financial Review

 

During the current six month period revenues for the Group decreased by13% to HK$41m (H1 2011: HK$47m). The decrease in revenue was mainly due to HK$4m drop of the Group's E&M business in PRC and Hong Kong, a HK$2.3m decrease in the Group's Hong Kong product sales which mainly caused by lost of sales by an one-off customer and decrease in sales orders from the existing customers.

 

Our construction contracts division recorded a 23% revenue growth, mainly due to the40% growth of in the Taiwan business, which compensated for 19% fall in revenue in the Group's maintenance business caused by the Taiwan business. On the other hand, the maintenancebusiness in Hong Kong is relatively stable and provides a higher profit margin. The maintenance contract with MTR Corporation Limited has been renewed for a further three year period which commenced on 1 January 2012. It provides constant cash flow for the Group's operations. In August 2012the Group was awarded a new construction contract by Hong Kong Government for the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal with a contract value of HK$10.96m,. It further strengthens the Group's position in the Security and Surveillance Systems business in Hong Kong.

 

Gross profit margin fell to 26% (2011: 28%). The major reason being a significant dropped in GP in Taiwan's maintenance contracts that from 29% to 21%, due to keen competition. Inflation also led to the increase in the material costs and direct costs, such as wages and sub-contracting charges during the reporting period.

Finance costs dropped significantly during the period as the loan due to Mayne Management Limited, the group's former major shareholder became interest free. (2011: HK$3.5m). The outstanding principal of loan remained HK$31m (US$3.97m) and is scheduled to be repaid on 31 March, 2013.

 

Profit before interest and tax during the period at HK$0.4m (H1 2011: Profit HK$3.3m), whilst the Group recorded a profit attributable to the equity holders of HK$0.002m (H1 2011: loss HK$0.7m).

The business of our Taiwan subsidiary has improved and it declared a dividend of TWD3.2m (HK$0.83m) during the period. The dividend will be paid to the holding company in December, 2012 after deducting the withholding tax.

 

Prospects

With a stable Security & Surveillance business providing a platform for growth in the E&M sector the Board is confident in being able to generate significant shareholder value over the coming years.

 

The Group expect to be able to expand the CCTV business by employing overseas representative and also anticipate that we may be able to secure some major contracts in the second half of the financial year.

 

The Group believe the E&M business in the PRC is their growth market the board continue to assess opportunities to raising funding to expand in the E&M marketplace in the PRC.

 

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

 

14 December 2012

 

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)

For the six months ended 30 September 2012

 

 

2012

2011

2012

2011

 

HK$000

HK$000

'000

'000

 

Revenue

40,650

46,769

3,302

3,699

 

Cost of sales

(29,980)

(33,651)

(2,435)

(2,661)

 

Gross profit

10,670

13,118

867

1,038

 

Other income

73

206

6

16

 

Selling and distribution expenses

(597)

(546)

(49)

(43)

 

Administrative expenses

(9,741)

(9,497)

(791)

(751)

 

Finance costs

(225)

(3,783)

(18)

(299)

 

Profit/(loss)before income tax

180

(502)

15

(39)

 

Income tax expense

(0)

(0)

(0)

(0)

 

Profit / (loss) for the period

180

(502)

15

(39)

 

 

Other comprehensive income / (loss):

 

Exchange differences arising on translation of foreign operations

88

2,567

(51)

397

 

Total comprehensive income / (loss) for the period

268

2,065

(36)

358

 

Profit/ (loss) attributable to:

 

Equity holders of the company

2

(659)

1

(52)

 

Non-controlling interests

178

157

14

13

 

180

(502)

15

(39)

 

 

Total comprehensive income / (loss) attributable to:

 

Equity holders of the company

78

2,016

(51)

346

 

Non-controlling interests

190

49

15

12

 

268

2,065

(36)

358

 

 

Profit /(loss) per share

HK Cents

HK Cents

Pence

Pence

 

Basic

0.0006

(0.1718)

(0.0000)

(0.0136)

 

Diluted

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

 

All revenues are from continuing operations.

 

Consolidated Balance Sheet (Unaudited)

As at 30 September 2012

As at 30 September

2012

2011

2012

2011

HK$000

HK$000

'000

'000

ASSETS

Non-current assets

Plant and equipment

1,509

1,447

121

119

Goodwill

399

399

26

26

Amount due from customers for contract-in-progress

 

16,672

 

16,452

 

1,332

 

1,352

Total non-current assets

18,580

18,298

1,479

1,497

Current assets

Inventories

12,779

12,168

1,021

1,000

Trade receivables

13,069

13,490

1,044

1,108

Amount due from customers for contract-in-progress

163,623

165,560

13,074

13,606

Deposits, prepayments and other receivables

16,539

21,196

1,322

1,743

Cash and bank balances

4,798

5,223

383

429

Total current assets

210,808

217,637

16,844

17,886

Total assets

229,388

235,935

18,323

19,383

 

Consolidated Balance Sheet

(Unaudited) (Continued)

As at 30 September 2012

As at 30 September

2012

2011

2012

2011

HK$000

HK$000

'000

'000

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

Current liabilities

Trade and other payables

49,885

67,447

3,986

5,543

Amounts due to customers for contract-in-progress

 

8,936

9,850

714

810

Current tax liability

15,129

14,993

1,209

1,232

Interest-bearing borrowings

12,359

14,632

988

1,202

Loan from the former shareholder

31,000

44,800

2,477

3,682

Financial guarantee liabilities

 

3,861

 

-

 

308

 

-

Obligation under finance lease

100

36

8

3

Total current liabilities

121,270

151,758

9,690

12,472

Non-current liabilities

Obligation under finance lease

216

-

18

-

Total liabilities

121,486

151,758

9,708

12,472

Equity

Share capital

23,980

23,980

1,698

1,698

Share premium

31,054

31,054

2,193

2,193

Special capital reserve

4,188

4,188

299

299

Statutory surplus reserve

93

-

7

-

Retained earnings

35,061

12,054

2,258

415

Translation reserve

11,073

9,538

1,964

2,030

105,449

80,814

8,419

6,635

Non-controlling interest

2,453

3,363

196

276

Total equity

107,902

84,177

8,615

6,911

Total liabilities and equity

229,388

235,935

18,323

19,383

 

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity (Unaudited)

For the six months ended 30 September 2012

Special capital

Special capital

Statutory

Non-

controlling

 

Share capital

Share premium

Retained earnings

reserve "A"

reserve

"B"

Translation reserve

Surplus reserve

Sub-total

interest

Total equity

 

'000

'000

'000

'000

'000

'000

'000

'000

'000

'000

 

 

Balance at 1 April 2011

1,698

2,193

467

156

143

1,632

-

6,289

264

6,553

 

 

Profit for the year

-

-

1,798

-

-

-

-

1,798

(52)

1,746

 

Exchange difference arising on translation of foreign operations

-

-

-

-

-

383

-

383

1

384

 

 

Balance at 31 March 2012

1,698

2,193

2,265

156

143

2,015

-

8,470

213

8,683

 

 

Profit for the six months ended 30 September 2012

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

15

15

 

 

Transfer to statutory surplus reserves

(7)

7

-

-

-

 

Dividend distribution to non-controlling interest by a subsidiary

(32)

(32)

 

Exchange difference arising on translation of foreign operations

-

-

-

-

(51)

-

(51)

-

(51)

 

 

Balance at 30 September 2012

1,698

2,193

2,258

156

143

1,964

7

8,419

196

8,615

 

 

 

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity (Unaudited)

For the six months ended 30 September 2012

 

Special capital

Special capital

Statutory

Non-

controlling

 

Share capital

Share premium

Retained earnings

reserve "A"

reserve

"B"

Translation reserve

Surplus reserve

Sub-total

interest

Total equity

 

HK$'000

HK$'000

HK$'000

HK$'000

HK$'000

HK$'000

HK$'000

HK$'000

HK$'000

HK$'000

 

 

Balance at 1 April 2011

23,980

31,054

12,713

2,117

2,071

6,863

-

78,798

3,314

82,112

 

 

Profit for the year

-

-

22,439

-

-

-

-

22,439

(643)

21,796

 

Exchange difference arising on translation of foreign operations

-

-

-

-

-

4,134

-

4,134

(9)

4,125

 

 

Balance at 31 March 2012

23,980

31,054

35,152

2,117

2,071

10,997

-

105,371

2,662

108,033

 

 

Profit for the six months ended 30 September 2012

-

-

2

-

-

-

-

2

178

180

 

 

Transfer to statutory surplus reserves

(93)

93

-

-

-

 

Dividend distribution to non-controlling interest by a subsidiary

(399)

(399)

 

Exchange difference arising on translation of foreign operations

-

-

-

-

-

76

-

76

12

88

 

 

Balance at 30 September 2012

23,980

31,054

35,061

2,117

2,071

11,073

93

105,449

2,453

107,902

 

 

 

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

For the six months ended 30 September 2012

For the six months ended 30 September

2012

2011

2012

2011

CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

HK$000

HK$000

£'000

£'000

Profit / (loss) for the period

180

(502)

15

(39)

Adjustments for:

Depreciation of plant and equipment

269

262

22

20

(Gain) / loss on disposal of plant and equipment

-

(3)

-

-

Interest income

(2)

(2)

-

-

Non-cash finance costs

-

3,473

-

274

Finance costs paid

226

310

18

25

673

3,538

55

280

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

Decrease / (increase) in inventories

786

(886)

63

(73)

Increase in trade receivables

(4,678)

(2,512)

(373)

(206)

Increase in amounts due from customers for contract-in-progress

(5,124)

(5,129)

(409)

(421)

Increase in deposits, prepayments and other receivables

(1,296)

(10,100)

(104)

(831)

Increase in amounts due to customers for contract-in-progress

3,712

4,046

296

333

Increase in trade and other payables

Decrease in tax payable

2,642 (212)

479

-

211 (17)

39

-

 

Cash used in operations

 

(3,497)

 

(10,564)

 

(278)

 

(879)

Income tax paid

(127) 

(73) 

(10) 

(5) 

Net cash used in operating activities

(3,624)

(10,637)

(288)

(884)

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (Continued)

For the six months ended 30 September 2012

For the six months ended 30 September

2012

2011

2012

2011

HK$000

HK$000

£'000

£'000

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

Purchase of plant and equipment

(411)

(377)

(32)

(31)

Proceeds from disposal of plant and equipment

-

3

-

-

Interest received

2

2

-

-

Net cash used in investing activities

(409)

(372)

(32)

(31)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

Finance costs paid

(226)

(310)

(18)

(25)

Proceeds from interest-bearing borrowings

3,147

2,795

251

230

Repayment of loan to the former shareholder

-

(2,000)

-

(164)

Repayment of obligation under finance lease

(56)

(24)

(5)

(2)

Net cash generated from financing activities

2,865

461

228

39

NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

(1,168)

(10,548)

(92)

(876)

EFFECT OF CHANGE IN EXCHANGE RATES

(302)

2,959

(29)

282

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD

6,268

12,812

504

1,023

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD

4,798

5,223

383

429

 

 

 

Notes to the Interim financial statements for the six months ended 30 September 2012

 

1. Basis of preparation

 

The unaudited interim financial statements for the six months ended 30 September 2012 have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRSs") using the policies consistent with those applied to the annual financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2012. The interim financial statements, together with the comparative information contained in this report for the six months ended 30 September 2012, does not constitute the statutory accounts of the Company.

 

2. Profit per share

 

The calculation of basic profit per ordinary share is based on the loss attributable to equity holders of the Group for the six months ended 30 September 2012 of HK$0.002m (H1 2011: Loss HK$0.7m), and the weighted average of 383,677,323 (H1 2011: 383,677,323) ordinary shares in issue during the period.

 

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

 

3. Half Year report

 

Copies of the interim report will be available for inspection at the registered office of the Company, 8/F Lever Tech Centre, 69-71 King Yip Street, Kwun Tong, Hong Kong and available on the Company's website (www.uvel.com) in accordance with rule 26 of the AIM Rules for Companies.

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