Half-year Report

RNS Number : 9535R

UniVision Engineering Ltd

15 December 2016

 

                                                  15 December 2016

UniVision Engineering Limited

("UniVision" or the "Company" or the "Group")

 Interim Results

For the Six Months Ended 30 September 2016

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 announce its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 September 2016. 

Highlights:

·    Profit attributable to the equity holders of HK$0.9m (H1 2015: HK$0.45m);

·    Revenue increased by 7% to HK$21.4m for continuing operations (H1 2015 HK$20m).

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

"The Company continues to grow despite facing market competition, low economic growth and the delay of major government infrastructure projects. The proposed large government projects and the new extension of MTR railway lines will provide the business opportunity to expand in the coming years."

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

UniVision Engineering Limited            Tel: [phone]

Stephen Koo, Executive Chairman           www.uvel.com      

Chun Pan Wong, Chief Executive Officer

Danny Kwok Fai Yip, Finance Director

Nicholas Lyth, Non-Executive Director       Tel: [phone] 

ZAI Corporate Finance Limited

(Nominated Adviser and Broker)           Tel: [phone]  

Dugald J. Carlean /Tim Cofman/ Luis Brine             www.zaicf.com           

Chairman's Statement

INTRODUCTION

The Group's turnover for continuing operations has increased by 7% and gross margin percentage remained constant at 34% (H1 2015: 34%) for the reporting period despite market competition and the delay of major government infrastructure projects. The business is expected to continue to grow by the proposed infrastructure projects and line of extension in MTR in the coming years.

The Directors remain confident of the future of UniVision and is optimistic on the Group's prospects.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

'Continuing operations' represent the Group's Security and Surveillance Systems business undertaken by the Hong Kong subsidiary. The business undertaken by T-Com, the Group's Taiwan Subsidiary is classified as discontinued operations following its sale in June this year. The loss from these discontinued operations during the period was HK$415K (2015: HK$2.2m).

As announced on 28 June 2016, the Group entered into an agreement to sell its entire interest in its Taiwan subsidiary- T-Com Technology Company Limited ("the Subsidiary" or "T-Com") to Mr. Stephen Koo, the Executive Chairman of the Group. As announced on 19 October 2016, this sale completed on 18 October 2016.

The value of the assets and liabilities of T-Com, were HK$28.3m and HK$24m respectively which is included in the financial statements below as Assets/Liabilities of Disposal Group classified as held for sale. The net asset value was HK$4.3m as at 30 September 2016.

In the six month period revenues for the Group's continuing operations increased by 7% to HK$21.4m (H1 2015: HK$20m). This increase was mainly due to a 9% growth in construction contracts and a 8% growth in maintenance contracts, The growth of construction revenue in Hong Kong was derived from the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Project which generated income of HK$2.2m, The increased income from maintenance contracts was contributed mainly by the maintenance income from the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal Project. 

Gross profit margin for the Group's continuing operations remained constant at 34% (2015: 34%). Gross profit margin in the Hong Kong maintenance business improved slightly from 33% to 36%, compensating for a decrease in gross profit margin of 3% to 33% (2015: 36%) in the Group's construction business for the period. The effective and efficient control of human resources, material costs, logistics and sub-contracting charges has assisted in maintaining this level of gross margin in facing increased operating costs and a keen competitive environment. The gross profit margin in product sales was 30%.

The profit from the continuing operations attributable to the equity holders of the Company is HK$1.1m (2015: 1.6m). Profit before interest and income tax from the continuing operations during the period at HK$1.1m (H1 2015: HK$1.6m) whilst the Group recorded a profit attributable to the equity holders of HK$0.9m (H1 2015: HK$0.45m). 

The Group's Hong Kong operation was profitable despite a highly competitive environment and low economic growth. The Group's Taiwanese subsidiary which UniVision formerly had a  52.25% interest in  recorded an operating loss during the six months ended 30 September 2016. The Group shared a loss of HK$217K for the period (H1 2015: HK$1.1m).

During the period under review, the relative strengthening of the HK$ against GBP has led to 10% appreciation in the GBP reporting amount in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income and Financial Position. It also the reason for the significant gain of £592K on exchange differences arising on the translation (H1 2015: loss £287K). All figures in GBP in the Financial Statements therefore needed to be adjusted for comparative purposes. The financial data is also presented in HK$ to provide a comparison with the comparative figures in 2015 that were unaffected by exchange rate fluctuations.

BUSINESS REVIEW

Markets

The increasing demand for wireless network infrastructure, the increase in concerns over security and the demand to replace analogue systems with Internet protocol based systems are the key growth drivers for the Security and Surveillance market.

Both construction contracts and maintenance contracts grew in this financial period. The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Project was the largest contributor of revenue in construction contracts. The maintenance income from the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal Project contributed to the growth in maintenance contracts. The Board anticipates demand for Security and Surveillance Systems from local government infrastructure projects and the commercial sector will continue to increase in coming years. The Board will continue its efforts to maintain sustainable operations in Hong Kong.  

UniVision will continue to commit resources to accessing and developing new technologies and solutions so as to undertake opportunities in Internet Protocol and High Definition CCTV System technology.

Currently, the Company faces competition from both large surveillance systems providers and challenges from other similar sized companies. Facing increased competition, the Company will explore other market segments besides its core surveillance business, such as rolling stock business in railway, to strengthen the business.

Business

During the period under review, the outcome of the UK's Referendum to leave the European Union ("Brexit) led to uncertainty in the global economy and a sharp decline in the value of Sterling. As the functional currency for the continuing operation is Hong Kong Dollars, the effect from the decline in British pound to the operations is not material. On the other hand, the Company paid less in professional fees which settled in GBP.

During the period, the Company participated in a Pre-Qualification process for the CCTV Replacement project for Hong Kong MTR. The project is replacing the CCTV cameras from analogue-based equipment with IP-based units. The Company currently is the CCTV System maintainer for MTR Corporation Limited ("MTRC") therefore the board believes that the Company is well positioned for this process. We are actively tendering for this project but the board cannot be certain that the outcome will be favourable for the Company.

The disposal of UniVision's interest in T-Com, has enabled UniVision's Management to focus attention and resources on its local security and surveillance business in Hong Kong and optimise the Group's operational efficiency.

The Company's major customers are public organisations and sizeable private enterprises, such as the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department ("EMSD") of the Hong Kong Government and MTRC. The latter was the Company's largest customer in this financial period. The Company expects that a significant portion of its future revenue will depend on new orders and the renewal of service contracts with the major customers. To minimize the risk of over-reliance on a limited number of major customers, the Company is making every effort to diversify its customer base.       

PROSPECTS

The growing demand for its network and high definition security and surveillance products will assist the Group in continuing to prosper in these markets.

The Group will continue to enhance the management of its existing projects and to actively tender for new construction contract to facilitate growth while maintaining its stake in the maintenance sector of Security & Surveillance market.

Finally, on behalf of the Board, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Group's shareholders, customers, suppliers and business partners for their continued support of UniVision. I would also like to express my gratitude to the management team and all staff members for their support, loyalty, hard work and dedication to the Group.

MR. STEPHEN SIN MO KOO

EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN

15 December 2016

UniVision Engineering Limited

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Un-audited)

For the six months ended 30 September 2016

	For the six months ended 30 September
	2016	2015	2016	2015
	HK$'000	HK$'000	￡'000	￡'000
Continuing operations
Revenue	21,440	20,027	2,008	1,683
Cost of Sales	(14,118)	(13,268)	(1,322)	(1,115)
Gross profit	7,322	6,759	686	568
Other income	6	245	0	21
Other loss	(48)	(14)	(4)	(1)
Selling and distribution expenses	(712)	(777)	(67)	(65)
Administrative expenses	(5,443)	(4,627)	(510)	(389)
Finance costs	(1)	(7)	-	(1)
Profit for the period from continuing operations	1,124	1,579	105	133
Discontinued operations
Loss for the period from discontinued operations	(415)	(2,162)	(39)	(182)
Profit/(loss) for the period	709	(583)	66	(49)
Other comprehensive income / (loss) :
Exchange differences arising on translation of foreign	121	(482)	592	(287)
Total comprehensive income / (loss) for the period	830	(1,065)	658	(336)
Profit / (loss) attributable to:
Equity shareholders of the Company
Profit from continuing operations	1,124	1,579	105	133
Loss from discontinuing operations	(217)	(1,130)	(20)	(95)
Equity shareholders of the Company	907	449	85	38
Non-controlling interests	(198)	(1,032)	(19)	(87)
	709	(583)	66	(49)
Total comprehensive income / (loss) attributable
Equity shareholders of the Company	986	162	657	(223)
Non-controlling interests	(156)	(1,227)	1	(113)
	830	(1,065)	658	(336)
Earnings per share - Basic and Diluted	HK Cents	HK Cents	Pence	Pence
Continuing and discontinued operations	0.2365	0.1173	0.0222	0.0099
Continuing operations	0.2931	0.4117	0.0274	0.0346

UniVision Engineering Limited

Consolidated Statements of Financial Position (Un-audited)

As at 30 September 2016

	As at 30 September
	2016	2015	2016	2015
	HK$'000	HK$'000	￡'000	￡'000
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Plant and equipment	492	708	49	60
Goodwill	-	399	-	26
Trade and other receivables	34,172	34,152	3,402	2,908
Total non-current assets	34,664	35,259	3,451	2,994
Current assets
Inventories	8,323	12,770	829	1,088
Trade receivables	8,979	9,517	894	810
Amount due from customers for contract-in-progress	11,741	21,697	1,169	1,847
Deposits, prepayments and other receivables	11,342	17,825	1,128	1,517
Cash and bank balances	9,398	10,129	936	862
Total current assets	49,783	71,938	4,956	6,124
Assets of disposal group classified as held for sale	28,278	-	2,815	-
Total assets	112,725	107,197	11,222	9,118
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables	14,349	19,587	1,429	1,667
Amounts due to customers for contract-in-progress	15,853	11,773	1,578	1,003
Current tax liability	-	373	-	32
Interest-bearing borrowings	-	13,288	-	1,131
Obligation under finance lease	-	52	-	4
Total current liabilities	30,202	45,073	3,007	3,837
Liabilities of disposal group classified as held for sale	24,012	-	2,390	-
Total liabilities	54,214	45,073	5,397	3,837
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	219	221	19	18
(Accumulated losses) /retained earnings	(2,698)	(278)	(236)	159
Translation reserve	206	(115)	1,697	652
	56,949	59,050	5,670	5,019
Non-controlling interest	1,562	3,074	155	262
Total equity	58,511	62,124	5,825	5,281
Total liabilities and equity	112,725	107,197	11,222	9,118

UniVision Engineering Limited

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity (Un-audited)

in ￡'000

	Share capital	Share premium	Retained earnings	Special capital Reserve "A"	Special capital Reserve "B"		Translation  reserve	Statutory Surplus reserve	Sub -total	Non- controlling interest	Total equity
	￡'000	￡'000	￡'000	￡'000	￡'000		￡'000	￡'000	￡'000	￡'000	￡'000
Balance at 1 April 2015	1,698	2,193	71	156	143	966		22	5,249	392	5,641
Profit for the period			(112)						(112)	(228)	(340)
Transfer to statutory surplus reserves			(4)					4
Exchange difference arising on translation of foreign operations						152			152	(10)	142
Total comprehensive income			(116)			152		4	40	(238)	(198)
Dividend paid			(129)						(129)		(129)
Reversal of translation effect on demerger						7		(7)
Balance at 31 Mar 2016	1,698	2,193	(174)	156	143	1,125		19	5,160	154	5,314
Profit/(loss) for the six months ended 30 Sep 2016			85						85	(19)	66
Exchange difference arising on translation of foreign operations						572			572	20	592
Total comprehensive income			85			572			657	1	658
Dividend declared			(147)						(147)		(147)
Balance at 30 Sep 2016	1,698	2,193	(236)	156	143	1,697		19	5,670	155	5,825

UniVision Engineering Limited

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity (Un-audited)

in HK$'000

	Share capital	Share premium	Retained earnings	Special capital Reserve "A"	Special capital Reserve "B"	Translation  reserve	Statutory Surplus reserve	Sub -total	Non- controlling 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 2015	23,980	31,054	817	2,117	2,071	94	251	60,384	4,507	64,891
Profit for the year			(1,307)					(1,307)	(2,659)	(3,966)
Transfer to statutory surplus reserves			(47)				47
Exchange difference arising on translation of foreign operations						(46)		(46)	(130)	(176)
Total comprehensive income			(1,354)			(46)	47	(1,353)	(2,789)	(4,142)
Dividend paid			(1,496)					(1,496)		(1,496)
Reversal of translation effect on demerger						78	(78)
Balance at 31 Mar 2016	23,980	31,054	(2,033)	2,117	2,071	126	220	57,535	1,718	59,253
Profit/(loss) for the six months ended 30 Sep 2016			907					907	(198)	709
Exchange difference arising on translation of foreign operations						80	(1)	79	42	121
Total comprehensive income			907			80	(1)	986	(156)	830
Dividend declared			(1,572)					(1,572)		(1,572)
Balance at 30 Sep 2016	23,980	31,054	(2,698)	2,117	2,071	206	219	56,949	1,562	58,511

UniVision Engineering Limited

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Un-audited)

For the six months ended 30 September 2016

		For the six months ended 30 September
		2016	2015	2016	2015
		HK$'000	HK$'000	￡'000	￡'000
CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
	Profit before income tax for the period	1,124	1,579	105	133
	Adjustments for:
	Depreciation of plant and equipment	109	89	10	7
	Interest income	(5)	-	(1)	-
	Finance costs paid	233	212	22	18
		1,461	1,880	136	158
	Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
	Decrease in inventories	28	652	3	55
	Decrease/(Increase) in trade receivables	1,256	(165)	118	(14)
	Increase in amounts due from customers for contract-in-progress	(541)	(1,739)	(51)	(146)
	Increase in deposits, prepayments and other receivables	(360)	(60)	(33)	(5)
	Increase/(decrease) in amounts due to customers for contract-in-progress	1,733	(1,404)	162	(118)
	Decrease in trade and other payables	(1,045)	(2,139)	(97)	(180)
	Cash generated from (used in) operations	2,532	(2,975)	238	(250)
	Net cash (used in) generated from disposal group	(3,255)	1,556	(305)	130
	Net cash used in operating activities	(723)	(1,419)	(67)	(120)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
	Purchase of plant and equipment	(126)	(287)	(12)	(24)
	Interest received	5	-	1	-
	Decrease/(increase) in pledged deposits	18	(2,000)	2	(168)
	Net cash used in disposal group	(18)	(36)	(2)	(3)
	Net cash used in investing activities	(121)	(2,323)	(11)	(195)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
	Finance costs paid	(233)	(212)	(22)	(18)
	Repayment of obligation under finance lease	(7)	(44)	(1)	(4)
	Net cash generated from disposal group	2,790	402	261	34
	Net cash generated from financing activities	2,550	146	238	12
NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS		1,706	(3,596)	160	(303)
Less: cash and cash equivalents from disposal group		(2,954)	-	(265)	-
EFFECT OF CHANGE IN EXCHANGES RATES		-	(306)	86	(56)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD		10,646	14,031	955	1,221
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD		9,398	10,129	936	862

Notes to the Interim financial statements for the six months ended 30 September 2016

1.     Basis of preparation

The unaudited interim financial statements for the six months ended 30 September 2016 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 2016. The interim financial statements, together with the comparative information contained in this report for the six months ended 30 September 2015, 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 profit attributable to equity holders of the Group for the six months ended 30 September 2016 of HK$0.9m (H1 2015: HK$0.45m), and the weighted average of 383,677,323 (H1 2015: 383,677,323) ordinary shares in issue during the period.

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

3.     Interim report

Copies of the interim report will be available for inspection at the registered office of the Company, Unit 01A, 2/F., Sunbeam Centre, 27 Shing 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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