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CORPORATE PROFILE
With an operating history dating back to 1994, PS Group Holdings Ltd. is a Mix-And-Match Expert for the supply of quality fasteners. We offer an extensive product range in excess of 15,000 different types and sizes of fasteners that have diverse industrial applications in, amongst others, infrastructure developments, structural fabrication and construction in civil works, transportation and manufacturing of heavy machinery, automotives and parts. In the late 1990s, we launched an internet website with information of our range of products that allowed customers to place their orders with us online. This enabled us to have a more extensive reach and to expand our export operations beyond Southeast Asia. In 2011, we put in place an online IT infrastructure which enabled us to have a faster turnaround time in processing our customers orders. Our quality management system was ISO 9002:94 certied in 1998 and the certication was updated to ISO 9002 in 2001 and subsequently to ISO 9001 (2000 Revision) in 2003 and ISO 9001:2008 in 2011. In 2012, we were awarded the Top 100 Singapore Excellence Award 2011/2012 and the Singapore Brands Award 2012/2013.
Competitive Strengths
Diverse range of products to satisfy customer requirements Extensive product range in excess of 15,000 different types and sizes of fasteners such as screws, bolts, nuts, pins, anchors, rivets, washers and clips. Able to supply our products at any quantity for shipment to anywhere in the world at relatively short notice. Carry a ready inventory and have ready access to our suppliers to replenish inventory. Established relationships with our suppliers Strong relationships with suppliers such as Fang Sheng, Tong Hwei, AFS and Shanghai Prime who supply well established brands such as YFS, THE, RECOIL and SFC. Assurance of continuity of supplies enables us to develop our customer network, respond promptly to our customers requirements and expand our geographical coverage with greater condence. Established relationships with our customers Diversied customer base comprising approximately 200 customers in more than 45 countries. Repeat customers form a signicant proportion of our customers for each of the past three nancial years ended 31 December 2012. Scalable business model which is not dependent on any single enduse industry We believe that our online IT infrastructure has helped to improve our operational efciency and enabled us to reach out online to existing and potential customers. Our online IT infrastructure has also enabled us to automate certain areas of our operations such as order processing and inventory management, thereby translating into a higher level of service and shorter lead times in response to our customers requests. We believe that our extensive product range, which can cater to a broad spectrum of industrial applications, coupled with our diversied base of customers across countries, means that we are not dependent on any single end-use industry, which in turn, enables us to ride through the different business and economic cycles of different industries and different countries. Experienced and committed management team Our Executive Chairman, Teo Choon Hock and Managing Director, Kwek Keng Seng have more than 30 years of experience each in the fastener industry.
EARLY ADOPTION OF IT
Launched our website in the late 1990s to allow online orders
Revenue
$m 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 FY2010 FY2011 FY2012
12.0
12.5
12.3
8.8%
Indonesia Emerging Markets1
24.9%
23.2%
Malaysia Singapore
Proposed Dividends
Our Directors intend to recommend at least 30.0% of our net prot attributable to Shareholders in FY2013 and FY2014 as dividends.
1
17.9%
25.2%
Emerging markets mainly comprise Sri Lanka, Panama, United Arab Emirates, Chile, Argentina, Thailand, Pakistan, and Venezuela. Other countries mainly comprise New Zealand, Australia, Japan, Israel and Canada.
Financial Highlights
(Financial Year ended 31 December)
31.5%
3 2 1 0 FY2010
32.3% 29.4%
35
30
25
20 FY2011 FY2012
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Page CORPORATE INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DEFINITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GLOSSARY OF TECHNICAL TERMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CAUTIONARY NOTE ON FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SELLING RESTRICTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DETAILS OF THE PLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LISTING ON CATALIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . INDICATIVE TIMETABLE FOR LISTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OFFER DOCUMENT SUMMARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . THE PLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RISK FACTORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RISKS RELATING TO OUR BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RISKS RELATING TO OWNERSHIP OF OUR SHARES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PLACEMENT STATISTICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . USE OF PROCEEDS AND LISTING EXPENSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CAPITALISATION AND INDEBTEDNESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DIVIDEND POLICY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SHARE CAPITAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SHAREHOLDERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DILUTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RESTRUCTURING EXERCISE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GROUP STRUCTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SELECTED COMBINED FINANCIAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL POSITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GENERAL INFORMATION ON OUR GROUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HISTORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 6 12 13 15 16 16 21 22 24 28 29 29 36 39 41 43 47 48 51 52 53 54 55
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BUSINESS OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . INVENTORY MANAGEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SALES AND MARKETING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . QUALITY ASSURANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AWARDS AND CERTIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MAJOR CUSTOMERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MAJOR SUPPLIERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CREDIT MANAGEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . INSURANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PROPERTIES AND FIXED ASSETS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LICENCES AND PERMITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . COMPETITION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . COMPETITIVE STRENGTHS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PROSPECTS AND TRENDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ORDER BOOK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BUSINESS STRATEGIES AND FUTURE PLANS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WHERE YOU CAN FIND US . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DIRECTORS, MANAGEMENT AND STAFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MANAGEMENT REPORTING STRUCTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DIRECTORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING OF OUR DIRECTORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EXECUTIVE OFFICERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS REMUNERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EMPLOYEES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SERVICE AGREEMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . INTERESTED PERSON TRANSACTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAST INTERESTED PERSON TRANSACTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PRESENT AND ON-GOING INTERESTED PERSON TRANSACTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . 73 75 76 76 77 77 78 78 79 80 80 81 81 82 82 85 87 88 89 90 90 91 92 92 92 94 95 97 98 98 101 101 102
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GUIDELINES AND REVIEW PROCEDURES FOR FUTURE INTERESTED PERSON TRANSACTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTERESTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CORPORATE GOVERNANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EMPLOYEE SHARE SCHEMES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PS GROUP HOLDINGS PERFORMANCE SHARE PLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PS GROUP HOLDINGS EMPLOYEE SHARE OPTION SCHEME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EXCHANGE CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CLEARANCE AND SETTLEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GENERAL AND STATUTORY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . APPENDIX A AUDITED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF PS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARY FOR THE FINANCIAL YEARS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010, 2011 AND 2012 . . . . . . . . DESCRIPTION OF ORDINARY SHARES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SUMMARY OF SELECTED ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION OF OUR COMPANY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TAXATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RULES OF THE PS GROUP HOLDINGS PERFORMANCE SHARE PLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RULES OF THE PS GROUP HOLDINGS EMPLOYEE SHARE OPTION SCHEME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TERMS, CONDITIONS AND PROCEDURES FOR APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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APPENDIX B APPENDIX C
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APPENDIX D APPENDIX E
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APPENDIX F
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APPENDIX G
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CORPORATE INFORMATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS : Teo Choon Hock (Executive Chairman) Kwek Keng Seng (Managing Director) Ang Miah Khiang (Lead Independent Director) Tan Jee Ming (Independent Director) Tan Chin Keong (Independent Director)
COMPANY SECRETARY
REGISTERED OFFICE
Tricor Barbinder Share Registration Services (a division of Tricor Singapore Pte. Ltd.) 80 Robinson Road #02-00 Singapore 068898
United Overseas Bank Limited 80 Raffles Place UOB Plaza Singapore 048624
Ernst & Young LLP Public Accountants and Chartered Accountants One Raffles Quay North Tower, Level 18 Singapore 048583 Partner-in-charge: Adrian Koh Hian Yan (a practising member of the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants)
Drew & Napier LLC 10 Collyer Quay #10-01 Ocean Financial Centre Singapore 049315
RHTLaw Taylor Wessing LLP Six Battery Road #10-01 Singapore 049909
CORPORATE INFORMATION
PRINCIPAL BANKERS : DBS Bank Ltd. 12 Marina Boulevard Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 3 Singapore 018982 Malayan Banking Berhad 200 Jalan Sultan #01-02 Textile Centre Singapore 199018 Standard Chartered Bank 6 Battery Road Singapore 049909 United Overseas Bank Limited 80 Raffles Place UOB Plaza Singapore 048624
RECEIVING BANKER
United Overseas Bank Limited 80 Raffles Place UOB Plaza Singapore 048624
DEFINITIONS
In this Offer Document and the accompanying Application Forms, the following definitions apply where the context so admits: Group Companies Company : PS Group Holdings Ltd. and the terms we, our, our Company or us have correlative meanings Our Company and our subsidiary, following the completion of the Restructuring Exercise Our subsidiary, PS Fasteners Pte. Ltd.
Group
PS Fasteners
Other Corporations and Agencies AFS Authority CDP CPF Fang Sheng Independent Auditors and Reporting Accountants IRAS MOM NTUC Pan Sun : : : : : : Alcoa Fastening Systems-Australia Pty Ltd The Monetary Authority of Singapore The Central Depository (Pte) Limited The Central Provident Fund Fang Sheng Screw Co., Ltd. Ernst & Young LLP
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Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore Ministry of Manpower of Singapore National Trades Union Congress Pan Sun Hardware Company, a partnership established in Singapore in 1982 that was converted into a private limited company named Pan Sun Hardware Pte. Ltd. in 1992, further details of which are disclosed in the section entitled General Information on Our Group History of this Offer Document PSA Corporation Limited Securities Clearing and Computer Services (Pte) Limited Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited Shanghai Prime Machinery Co., Ltd. Tricor Barbinder Share Registration Services (a division of Tricor Singapore Pte. Ltd.)
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DEFINITIONS
Sponsor or Placement Agent or Receiving Bank or UOB Tong Hwei General Application Forms : The printed application forms to be used for the purpose of the Placement and which form part of this Offer Document The list of applications for subscription of the Placement Shares The articles of association of our Company : United Overseas Bank Limited
Application List
(a)
in relation to any director, chief executive officer, substantial shareholder or controlling shareholder (being an individual) means: (i) (ii) his immediate family; the trustees of any trust of which he or his immediate family is a beneficiary or, in the case of a discretionary trust, is a discretionary object; or
(iii) any company in which he and his immediate family together (directly or indirectly) have an interest of 30.0% or more; (b) in relation to a substantial shareholder or a controlling shareholder (being a company) means any other company which is its subsidiary or holding company or is a subsidiary of such holding company or one in the equity of which it and/or such other company or companies taken together (directly or indirectly) have an interest of 30.0% or more
Associated Company
In relation to a corporation, means: (a) any corporation in which the corporation or its subsidiary has, or the corporation and its subsidiary together have, a direct interest of not less than 20.0% but not more than 50.0% of the aggregate of the nominal amount of all the voting shares; or any corporation, other than a subsidiary of the corporation or a corporation which is an associated company by virtue of paragraph (a), the policies of which the corporation or its subsidiary, or the corporation together with its subsidiary, is able to control or influence materially
(b)
DEFINITIONS
Audit Committee : The audit committee of our Company as at the date of this Offer Document, unless otherwise stated An award of Shares granted under the PSP The board of Directors of our Company as at the date of this Offer Document, unless otherwise stated The sponsor-supervised listing platform of the SGX-ST Chief Executive Officer The Companies Act (Chapter 50) of Singapore, as amended, modified or supplemented from time to time A person who: (a) holds directly or indirectly 15% or more of the nominal amount of all voting shares in a company, where SGX-ST may determine that a person is not a controlling shareholder; or in fact exercises control over a company
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Controlling Shareholder
(b) Directors :
The directors of our Company as at the date of this Offer Document, unless otherwise stated Includes a corporation, an unincorporated association, a partnership and the government of any state, but does not include a trust Earnings per Share The PS Group Holdings Employee Share Option Scheme, adopted by our Company on 13 June 2013, the terms of which are set out in Appendix F of this Offer Document The executive directors of our Company as at the date of this Offer Document, unless otherwise stated The executive officers of our Group as at the date of this Offer Document, unless otherwise stated Financial year ended or, as the case may be, ending 31 December Goods and Services Tax The independent directors of our Company as at the date of this Offer Document, unless otherwise stated Information technology
entity
EPS ESOS
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Executive Directors
Executive Officers
FY or Financial Year
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DEFINITIONS
Latest Practicable Date : 7 June 2013 being the latest practicable date prior to the date of lodgement of this Offer Document with the SGX-ST, acting as agent on behalf of the Authority Section B of the listing manual of the SGX-ST, as amended, modified or supplemented from time to time The management and sponsorship agreement dated 3 July 2013 entered into between our Company and UOB pursuant to which UOB agreed to manage and sponsor the Placement, details as described in the section entitled General and Statutory Information Management and Placement Arrangements of this Offer Document A day on which the SGX-ST is open for trading in securities Not meaningful Net asset value The nominating committee of our Company as at the date of this Offer Document, unless otherwise stated The non-executive directors of our Company (including Independent Directors) as at the date of this Offer Document, unless otherwise stated Net tangible assets This offer document dated 3 July 2013 issued by our Company in respect of the Placement The list of issuers maintained by the SGX-ST in relation to the Catalist The option(s) which may be granted pursuant to the ESOS The new Shares which may be allotted and issued upon the exercise of the Options Price earnings ratio The new Shares which may be issued from time to time pursuant to the vesting of Awards granted under the PSP The period which comprises FY2010, FY2011 and FY2012 The placement of the Placement Shares by the Placement Agent on behalf of our Company for subscription at the Placement Price, subject to and on the terms and conditions of this Offer Document
Listing Manual
Management Agreement
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Non-Executive Directors
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Official List
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DEFINITIONS
Placement Agreement : The placement agreement dated 3 July 2013 entered into between our Company and UOB pursuant to which UOB agreed to subscribe and/or procure subscribers for the Placement Shares, details as described in the section entitled General and Statutory Information Management and Placement Arrangements of this Offer Document S$0.25 for each Placement Share The 20,400,000 new Shares which are the subject of the Placement The PS Group Holdings Performance Share Plan, adopted by our Company on 13 June 2013, the terms of which are set out in Appendix E of this Offer Document The remuneration committee of our Company as at the date of this Offer Document, unless otherwise stated The corporate restructuring exercise undertaken in connection with the Placement as described in the section entitled Restructuring Exercise of this Offer Document The securities account maintained by a depositor with CDP but does not include a securities sub-account The service agreements entered into between our Company and our Executive Directors, namely Teo Choon Hock and Kwek Keng Seng, as set out in the section entitled Directors, Management and Staff Service Agreements of this Offer Document The Securities and Futures Act (Chapter 289) of Singapore, as amended or modified from time to time The corporate announcement system maintained by the SGX-ST for the submission of announcements by listed companies Ordinary share(s) in the capital of our Company The subdivision of 6,803,523 Shares into 47,600,000 Shares following the Restructuring Exercise Registered holder(s) of Share(s), except where the registered holder is CDP, the term Shareholders shall, in relation to such Shares mean the Depositors whose Securities Accounts are credited with Shares The Republic of Singapore
: :
PSP
Remuneration Committee
Restructuring Exercise
Securities Account
Service Agreements
: :
Shareholder(s)
Singapore
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DEFINITIONS
Substantial Shareholder(s) : Person(s) who has or have an interest in the Share(s), the nominal amount of which is not less than 5% of the aggregate of the nominal amount of all the voting shares of our Company
Currencies, Units and Others S$ or $ and cents % m sq m US$ : : : : : Singapore dollars and cents respectively Per centum Metre Square metre United States dollars
The expressions Depositor, Depository Agent and Depository Register shall have the meanings ascribed to them respectively in Section 130A of the Companies Act. Words importing the singular shall, where applicable, include the plural and vice versa and words importing the masculine gender shall, where applicable, include the feminine and neuter genders and vice versa . References to persons shall include corporations. Any reference in this Offer Document and the Application Forms to any statute or enactment is a reference to that statute or enactment as for the time being amended or re-enacted. Any word defined under the Companies Act, the SFA or any statutory modification thereof and used in this Offer Document and the Application Forms shall, where applicable, have the meaning assigned to it under the Companies Act, the SFA or any statutory modification thereof, as the case may be. Any reference in this Offer Document and the Application Forms to Shares being allotted to an applicant includes allotment to CDP for the account of that Applicant. Any reference to a time of day in this Offer Document and the Application Forms shall be a reference to Singapore time unless otherwise stated. References in this Offer Document to the Group, we, our, and us or any other grammatical variations thereof shall unless otherwise stated, mean our Company, our Group or any member of our Group as the context requires. Any discrepancies in the tables included herein between the listed amounts and the totals thereof are due to rounding. Accordingly, figures shown as totals in certain tables may not be an arithmetic aggregation of the figures that precede them.
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ISO
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are only predictions. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expected, expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. These risks, uncertainties and other factors include, among others: (a) changes in political, social and economic conditions and the regulatory environment in Singapore and other countries in which we conduct business or expect to conduct business; changes in currency exchange rates or interest rates; our inability to implement our business strategies and future plans; our inability to realise our anticipated growth strategies and expected internal growth; changes in the availability and prices of raw materials and goods which we use or require to operate our business; changes in customer preferences; changes in competitive conditions and our ability to compete under such conditions; changes in our future capital needs and the availability of financing and capital to fund such needs; other factors beyond our control; and the factors described in the section entitled Risk Factors of this Offer Document.
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SELLING RESTRICTIONS
Singapore This Offer Document does not constitute an offer, solicitation or invitation to subscribe for the Placement Shares in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or invitation is unlawful or is not authorised or to any person to whom it is unlawful to make such offer, solicitation or invitation. No action has been or will be taken under the requirements of the legislation or regulations of, or of the legal or regulatory requirements of any jurisdiction, except for the filing and/or lodgement of this Offer Document in Singapore in order to permit a public offering of the Placement Shares and the public distribution of this Offer Document in Singapore. The distribution of this Offer Document and the offering of the Placement Shares in certain jurisdictions may be restricted by the relevant laws in such jurisdictions. Persons who may come into possession of this Offer Document are required by our Company, the Sponsor and the Placement Agent to inform themselves about, and to observe and comply with, any such restrictions at their own expense and without liability to our Company, the Sponsor and the Placement Agent. Persons to whom a copy of this Offer Document has been issued shall not circulate to any other person, reproduce or otherwise distribute this Offer Document or any information herein for any purpose whatsoever nor permit or cause the same to occur.
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(iii) treat the applications as withdrawn and cancelled, in which case the applications shall be deemed to have been withdrawn and cancelled, and we shall, within seven days from the date of lodgement of the supplementary or replacement offer document, pay to the applicants all monies which they have paid on account of their applications for the Placement Shares without interest or any share of revenue or other benefit arising therefrom at the applicants own risk, and the applicants shall not have any claim whatsoever against our Company, the Sponsor or the Placement Agent; or (b) where the Placement Shares have been issued to the applicants but trading has not commenced, we shall either: (i) within two days (excluding any Saturday, Sunday or public holiday) from the date of lodgement of the supplementary or replacement offer document, give the applicants notice in writing of how to obtain, or arrange to receive, a copy of the supplementary or replacement offer document, as the case may be, and provide the applicants with an option to return to us the Placement Shares which they do not wish to retain title in, and take all reasonable steps to make available within a reasonable period the supplementary or replacement offer document, as the case may be, to the applicants who have indicated that they wish to obtain, or who have arranged to receive, a copy of the supplementary or replacement offer document; or within seven days from the date of lodgement of the supplementary or replacement offer document, give the applicants a copy of the supplementary or replacement offer document, as the case may be, and provide the applicants with an option to return to us the Placement Shares which they do not wish to retain title in; or
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Such monies paid in respect of your application will be returned to you at your own risk, without interest or any share of revenue or other benefit arising therefrom, and you will not have any claim whatsoever against us, the Sponsor or the Placement Agent. This shall not apply where only an interim Stop Order has been served. This Offer Document has been read and approved by our Directors and they collectively and individually accept full responsibility for the accuracy of the information given in this Offer Document and confirm after making all reasonable enquiries, that to the best of their knowledge and belief, this Offer Document constitutes full and true disclosure of all material facts about the Placement, our Company and our subsidiary, and our Directors are not aware of any facts the omission of which would make any statement in this Offer Document misleading. Where 18
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The above timetable is only indicative as it assumes that the date of closing of the Application List is 9 July 2013, the date of admission of our Company to Catalist is 11 July 2013, the SGX-STs shareholding spread requirement will be complied with and the Placement Shares will be issued and fully paid-up prior to 11 July 2013. The above timetable and procedures may be subject to such modification as the SGX-ST may, in its absolute discretion, decide, including the decision to permit commencement of trading on a ready basis and the commencement date of such trading. In the event of any changes in the closure of the Application List or the time period during which the Placement is open, we will publicly announce the same: (a) through an SGXNET announcement to be posted on the internet at the SGX-ST website at http://www.sgx.com; and in a local English newspaper(s).
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PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION
The Placement The Placement is for 20,400,000 Placement Shares offered in Singapore by way of placement and managed by UOB. Prior to the Placement, there has been no public market for our Shares. The Placement Price is determined by our Company in consultation with the Sponsor and the Placement Agent, taking into consideration, inter alia , the prevailing market conditions and estimated market demand for our Shares determined through a book-building process. The Placement Price is the same for each Placement Share and is payable in full on application. Pursuant to the Management Agreement, we have appointed UOB and UOB has agreed to manage and sponsor the Placement. Placement Shares Application for the Placement Shares may only be made by way of the Application Forms or such other forms of application as the Sponsor and Placement Agent deem appropriate. The terms, conditions and procedures for application and acceptance are set out in Appendix G of this Offer Document entitled Terms, Conditions and Procedures for Application and Acceptance . Pursuant to the Placement Agreement, UOB has agreed to subscribe and/or procure subscribers for the Placement Shares for a placement commission and brokerage of 3.0% of the Placement Price for each Placement Share, payable by our Company. The Placement Agent may, at its absolute discretion, appoint one or more sub-placement agents for the Placement Shares. Subscribers of the Placement Shares may be required to pay a brokerage of up to 1.0% of the Placement Price (and the prevailing GST thereon, if applicable) to the Placement Agent or any sub-placement agent that may be appointed by the Placement Agent. The Placement Agreement is conditional upon the Management Agreement not having been terminated or rescinded pursuant to the provisions of the Management Agreement. Subscription for Placement Shares As at the date of this Offer Document, our Independent Director, Tan Jee Ming, has indicated that he intends to subscribe for 20,000 Placement Shares, representing approximately 0.1% of the Placement Shares. Save as disclosed, to the best of our knowledge and belief, none of our Directors, Substantial Shareholders or their Associates intend to subscribe for the Placement Shares in the Placement. If such person(s) were to make an application for Shares and are subsequently allotted such number of Shares, we will make the necessary announcement(s) at an appropriate time. To the best of our knowledge and belief, none of our Independent Directors, members of our management or employees intends to subscribe for 5% or more of the Placement Shares in the Placement. As at the date of this Offer Document, Tsai Chao Chin, the general manager and shareholder of one of our major suppliers, Fang Sheng Screw Co., Ltd., and Ng Cheng Hong, the chairman and shareholder of one of our major customers, Advance Bolt & Fasteners Sdn Bhd, have indicated an interest to subscribe for 3,400,000 and 3,000,000 Placement Shares, representing approximately 22
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16.7% and 14.7% of the Placement Shares respectively. In the event Tsai Chao Chin is allotted such number of Placement Shares, he will own 5.0% of our post-Placement share capital, and will therefore become a Substantial Shareholder of our Company. Save as disclosed, to the best of our knowledge and belief, as at the date of this Offer Document, we are not aware of any person who intends to subscribe for 5% or more of the Placement Shares. However, in assessing the market demand for our Shares, there may be other persons who may indicate an interest to subscribe for Placement Shares amounting to 5% or more of the Placement Shares. If such person(s) were to make an application for Placement Shares amounting to 5% or more of the Placement Shares and are subsequently allotted such number of Shares, we will make the necessary announcement(s) at an appropriate time. The final allotment of Shares will be made in accordance with the shareholding spread and distribution guidelines as set out in the Listing Manual. No Shares shall be allotted, issued or sold on the basis of this Offer Document later than six months after the date of registration of this Offer Document.
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OUR BUSINESS We are a Mix-And-Match Expert for the supply of quality fasteners that provide our customers with the online convenience of placing their orders from anywhere, at anytime, of any mix and for any quantity for delivery on a timely basis. We are dedicated to meeting our customers requests and carry as at the Latest Practicable Date, in excess of 15,000 different types and sizes of fasteners including screws, bolts, nuts, pins, anchors, rivets, washers and clips in a variety of materials such as stainless steel, alloy steel, carbon steel, mild steel, brass, nylon and aluminium as well as a variety of platings that we can pack and arrange for shipment to anywhere in the world at relatively short notice. Our products have diverse industrial applications in amongst others, infrastructure developments, structural fabrication and construction in civil works, transportation and manufacturing of heavy machinery, automotives and parts which we supply as at the Latest Practicable Date, to approximately 200 customers in more than 45 countries. Please refer to the section entitled General Information on Our Group Business Overview of this Offer Document for further details.
OUR FINANCIAL RESULTS AND FINANCIAL POSITION Our financial performance for FY2010, FY2011 and FY2012 and our financial position as at 31 December 2012 are summarised below. Please refer to the section entitled Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Position and Results of Operations of this Offer Document and the Audited Combined Financial Statements Of PS Group Holdings Ltd. And Its Subsidiary For The Financial Years Ended 31 December 2010, 2011 And 2012 as set out in Appendix A of this Offer Document for further details. Selected items from the Combined Statements of Comprehensive Income of our Group < FY2010 S$000 Revenue Gross profit Profit before taxation Profit for the year 11,991 3,783 1,912 1,669 Audited FY2011 S$000 12,502 3,680 1,479 1,304 > FY2012 S$000 12,293 3,975 1,330 1,092
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OUR COMPETITIVE STRENGTHS We believe that we have the following competitive strengths: Diverse range of products to satisfy customer requirements We offer an extensive product range in excess of 15,000 different types and sizes of fasteners that have diverse industrial applications and are able to supply them at any quantity for shipment to anywhere in the world at relatively short notice. We carry a ready inventory and have ready access to our suppliers to replenish our inventory. We are therefore able to satisfy our customers requirements for any mix, any quantity and anywhere across a broad spectrum of industries for delivery on a timely basis. Established relationships with our suppliers We have over the years established strong relationships with our suppliers. This has provided us with assurance of the continuity of our supplies including those of well established brands in the fastener industry such as YFS, THE, RECOIL and SFC, thereby enabling us to develop our customer network, respond promptly to our customers requirements and expand our geographical coverage with greater confidence. Please refer to the sub-sections of General Information on Our Group entitled History , Major Suppliers and Distribution Agreements for more details of our strong relationships with our suppliers. Established relationships with our customers We are committed to supplying quality products and are dedicated to meeting our customers orders promptly. Over the years, we have established long-term relationships and have developed goodwill with many of our customers. Our Directors believe that we have established a track record and reputation as a reliable supplier of fasteners. For each of the last three financial years ended 31 December 2012, a significant proportion of our customers comprised repeat customers. We believe that this incidence of repeat orders from our existing customers is a testimony of their support to us and the quality of our service to them.
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OUR BUSINESS STRATEGIES AND FUTURE PLANS Our business strategies and future plans are as follows: To enhance our existing warehouse facilities and upgrade our inventory management system We plan to enhance our existing warehouse facilities through a reorganisation of our warehouse space and installation of new racks in line with our expansion plans. We also plan to upgrade our inventory management system and will consider either installing a new inventory management system or upgrading our existing inventory management system so as to enhance our ability to more efficiently track and manage an increased inventory and achieve a faster turnaround time in processing our customers orders. To diversify our product range We have longstanding relationships with our customers and maintain frequent contact with them to better understand the market trends and their product demands and requirements. With this insight, we believe that we are in a better position to formulate appropriate strategies to expand our product range, thereby enabling us to meet our customers requirements of any mix of products and for any quantity for delivery on a timely basis. To expand our business through acquisitions, joint ventures and/or strategic alliances We may also expand our business, whether in Singapore or overseas, through acquisitions, joint ventures and strategic alliances that we believe will complement our current and future business. We believe that suitable acquisitions, joint ventures and strategic alliances will give us access to new markets and customers as well as new businesses. Please refer to the section entitled General Information on Our Group Business Strategies and Future Plans of this Offer Document for further details.
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Placement size : Placement in respect of 20,400,000 Placement Shares. The Placement Shares shall, upon their issue and allotment, be free from all pre-emption rights, charges, liens and other encumbrances, and will rank pari passu in all respects with our existing issued Shares. Placement Price : S$0.25 for each Placement Share, payable in full on application. The Placement comprises a placement of 20,400,000 Placement Shares at the Placement Price, subject to and on the terms and conditions of this Offer Document. Our Directors believe that the listing of our Company and the quotation of our Shares on Catalist will enhance the public image of our Group locally and overseas and enable us to tap the capital markets for the expansion of our operations. The Placement will also provide members of the public with an opportunity to participate in the equity of our Company. Prior to the Placement, there has been no public market for our Shares. Our Shares will be quoted in Singapore dollars on Catalist, subject to the admission of our Company to Catalist and permission for dealing in, and for quotation of, our Shares (including the Placement Shares) being granted by the SGX-ST and the Authority not issuing a Stop Order. Investing in our Shares involve risks which are described in the section entitled Risk Factors of this Offer Document.
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Prospective investors should consider carefully and evaluate the following risk factors and all other information contained in this Offer Document, before deciding to invest in our Shares. You should also note that certain of the statements set forth below constitute forward-looking statements that may involve direct and/or indirect implications on our future performance. Our actual results may differ materially from those anticipated by these forward-looking statements due to certain factors, including the risks and uncertainties faced by us as described below and elsewhere in this Offer Document. If any of the following risk factors and uncertainties develops into actual events, our business, financial condition or results of operations or cash flows or prospects may be adversely affected. In such circumstances, the trading price of our Shares could decline and investors may lose all or part of their investment in our Shares. To the best of our Directors belief and knowledge, all the risk factors that are material to investors in making an informed judgement regarding our Group have been set out below. Please also refer to the section entitled General Information on Our Group Prospects and Trends of this Offer Document. RISKS RELATING TO OUR BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY We are dependent on key personnel for our continued success Our Executive Chairman, Teo Choon Hock, and our Managing Director, Kwek Keng Seng are the founders of our Group and our continued growth and success depend on them leading our Group, in particular in terms of our overall management and business strategies. Teo Choon Hock and Kwek Keng Seng are supported by our Executive Officers and they possess the industry knowledge, are familiar with our business operations and have established good relationships with our customers and suppliers. However, there is no assurance that we will be able to continue to retain the services of our key personnel. The resignation or the loss of the services of Teo Choon Hock and/or Kwek Keng Seng or of any of our key personnel without suitable and timely replacement or the inability to attract and retain qualified management personnel in line with our growth will adversely affect our operations and hence, our revenue and profits. Currently, we do not have keyman insurance coverage for any of our key personnel, including Teo Choon Hock and Kwek Keng Seng. Please refer to the section entitled Directors, Management and Staff of this Offer Document for further details. We may be affected by downturns in the countries where we supply our products to, in particular, Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia We believe that given the wide spectrum of commercial and industrial applications of fasteners, the fastener industry is not dependent on any single end-use industry, but is generally dependent on factors such as industrial and infrastructure development and general economic conditions. Over the last three financial years ended 31 December 2012, approximately 16.8%, 24.7% and 27.2% of our revenue was derived from sales to Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia, respectively. In the event that there is an economic downturn or political or social uncertainty or other developments resulting in a sustained weakness in demand for fasteners in the countries where we supply our products to, in particular, Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia, our sales may be affected and this may materially and adversely affect our business, results of operations and prospects.
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We may be affected by disruptions in the global financial markets and the sovereign debt markets During the global financial crisis between 2007 and 2009, disruptions in the global financial markets coupled with the repricing of credit risks, the deterioration of the housing markets in the western countries and a slowdown in the global economy had resulted in historic volatility, tight liquidity, widening of credit spreads and a lack of price transparency in certain markets. These conditions had resulted in the failures of a number of financial institutions and unprecedented action by government authorities and central banks around the world. Rising sovereign debt levels coupled with the downgrading of sovereign debts in certain western countries had made it difficult or close to impossible for these countries to refinance their debts and resulted in the sovereign debt crisis in these economies. Due to the interconnectedness of the worlds economy, the extended downturn in the west had reverberated across other economies elsewhere and this has caused increasingly difficult and volatile economic and financial conditions in the global markets. Although government authorities and central banks have introduced stimulus measures to support the economies, it is difficult to predict how long these conditions will persist, whether conditions will normalise without the stimulus measures, what structural and/or regulatory changes may result from these conditions or how frequently such crisis will recur in the future. Such conditions are outside of our control but they would have a material adverse effect on our ability and cost of accessing the financial markets, our profitability, financial condition and prospects. We are vulnerable to increases in the cost of fastener products Raw materials, such as steel, brass and aluminium, are used in the production of fastener products. An increase in the prices of such raw materials will likely result in an increase in the price of fastener products that we purchase from fastener manufacturers. In the event that we are unable to pass on any increase in the prices to our customers, our profit margins will be compressed and consequently, our business, results of operations and prospects may be materially and adversely affected. We do not have long-term purchase commitments from our customers and may not be able to retain our existing customers Our customers do not commit to definite and long-term purchase arrangements for the various products supplied by us. Our customers, mainly being other distributors with retail networks, may decide to purchase directly from fastener manufacturers or other fastener suppliers. If a significant number of our customers were to buy from other sources, then our business, results of operations and prospects will be adversely affected. In addition, while we have good business relationships with our customers, there can be no assurance that they will not significantly reduce their orders with us or will continue to place orders with us in the future. In such an event, if we are unable to secure alternative orders of comparable size, whether from new or existing customers, our business, results of operations and prospects will be adversely affected. We may be affected by inventory holding costs and a downward adjustment in the net realisable value of our inventory We have been adopting a strategy of keeping a ready inventory of products so that we would be better able to meet the immediate demands of our customers. Our level of inventory is mainly based on the actual and anticipated demand for specific products from our customers as well as the cost of purchases.
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As at 31 December 2012, our inventory accounted for approximately 75.8% of our current assets. Our inventory turnover days for each of FY2010, FY2011 and FY2012 were 217 days, 236 days and 305 days, respectively. As a result of holding and managing a significant level of inventory, we may incur high holding costs such as financing costs, warehousing and logistic costs and insurance costs. A significant increase in these costs may have a material and adverse impact on our results of operations and financial position. While our inventory range and inventory levels are reviewed regularly to ensure that we have sufficient inventory on hand to meet confirmed and projected sales orders, we are unable to predict with certainty our customers orders. There is also no certainty that our customers will not reschedule delivery of their purchases or cancel their orders. In the event that we are unable to convert our inventory into sales with a satisfactory profit margin, our operating cashflow, results of operations and financial position will be materially and adversely affected. In addition, as our accounting policies require us to record our inventory at the lower of cost or net realisable value, any downward adjustment in the carrying value of our inventory may have a material adverse impact on our results of operations and financial position. Please refer to the section entitled General Information on Our Group Inventory Management of this Offer Document for more details. We are dependent on our major suppliers who account for a significant portion of our purchases Although we have not experienced any significant problems with our major suppliers and have maintained good business relationships with them since we began making purchases from them, there can be no assurance that our business relationships will remain cordial and/or that we will be able to continue obtaining supplies from them on terms which are acceptable to us. Our purchases from our major suppliers accounted for, in aggregate, approximately 91.1%, 89.5% and 89.6% of our total purchases in FY2010, FY2011 and FY2012, respectively. Please refer to the section entitled General Information on Our Group Major Suppliers of this Offer Document for further details of our major suppliers. We have distribution agreements with certain of our major suppliers and one of our distribution agreements with these major suppliers is non-exclusive. In the event that any of our major suppliers were to supply our competitors with their products in the territories that we have non-exclusivity in, competition will increase and our business, results of operations and prospects may be materially and adversely affected. Please refer to the section entitled General Information on Our Group Distribution Agreements of this Offer Document for further details of our distribution agreements. In addition, our distribution agreements with our major suppliers are subject to renewal and there can be no assurance that we will be able to successfully renew these agreements on terms acceptable to us, or at all, in which case, our business, results of operations and prospects may be materially and adversely affected. If any of our major suppliers are unable to fulfil our purchase requirements, we may not be able to seek alternative sources of products in time, or we may be subject to higher costs from alternative suppliers. In addition, notwithstanding that our products are typically generic in nature, there is no assurance that such alternative sources of products will be acceptable to our customers. Further, any significant delay or disruption in the delivery schedules of our purchase
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orders, to the extent that it causes a shortage in our inventory or range of products available, may affect our ability to meet our customers orders, resulting in lost sales and hence may materially and adversely affect our business, results of operations and prospects. We require adequate working capital to fund our operations We will require adequate funding either from internal resources or borrowings to fund the working capital of our business. Our ability to arrange adequate financing on terms which are acceptable depends on a number of factors that are beyond our control, including general economic, liquidity and political conditions, the terms on which financial institutions are willing to extend credit to us, and the availability of other sources of debt financing or equity financing. If we are unable to secure adequate financing, our business and growth may be adversely affected. There is no assurance that our future plans will be commercially successful Our growth strategies include enhancing our warehouse facilities, upgrading our inventory management system, diversifying our product range and expanding our business through acquisitions, joint ventures and/or strategic alliances. Please refer to the section entitled General Information on Our Group Business Strategies and Future Plans of this Offer Document for more details. These expansion plans will require substantial capital expenditure, financial and management resources and expose our business to unforeseen liabilities and risks associated with entering new markets or new businesses which we have no experience in. There is no assurance that such future plans will be commercially successful and if for any reason, we fail to manage our expansion efficiently or execute our plans or integrate them successfully with our existing operations, our business, results of operations and prospects may be materially and adversely affected. We may require additional funding for our future growth Although we have identified our future growth plans as set out in the section entitled General Information on Our Group Business Strategies and Future Plans of this Offer Document, the net proceeds from this Placement will not be sufficient to fully cover the estimated costs of implementing all these plans. We may also identify future opportunities to grow either organically or through acquisitions or otherwise which we have yet to identify at this juncture. Hence, we may need to obtain additional debt or equity financing to fund these plans. Any new Shares which are issued to finance our expansion plans could result in dilution in the interests of our Shareholders. If such financing does not generate a commensurate increase in earnings, our EPS will be diluted, and this could also lead to a decline in our Share price. Additional debt financing may, apart from increasing interest expenses and gearing, subject us to various restrictive covenants and result in all or any of the following: (a) (b) (c) limit our ability to pay dividends; increase our vulnerability to general adverse economic and industry conditions; require us to dedicate a substantial portion of our cash flows from operations to payments on our debt, thereby reducing the availability of our cash flows to fund capital expenditure, working capital and other requirements; and/or limit our flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in our business and our industry. 32
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There is no assurance that we will be able to obtain additional equity and/or debt financing on terms that are acceptable to us or at all. Any inability to secure additional equity and/or debt financing may materially and adversely affect our business, implementation of our business strategies and future plans, results of operations and financial condition. We operate in a highly competitive environment and face competition from existing competitors and new market entrants We operate in a highly competitive environment. We generally compete with our competitors on, among other things, competitive pricing, good customer and delivery service and the quality of our products. There is no assurance that we can continue to compete against our competitors successfully in the future. We may face more intense competition in the future from existing competitors and new market entrants. Our competitors or potential competitors may be in a better position to expand their market share, whether because they have longer operating histories, larger customer base, greater access to suppliers, wider range of products, greater financial resources or otherwise. Increased competition may result in lower demand for our products, lower profit margins and/or loss of market share. If we fail to compete effectively, and to maintain or grow our market share, our business, results of operations and prospects will be adversely affected. Please refer to the section entitled General Information on Our Group Competition of this Offer Document for more information. We face risks of payment delays and/or default by customers whom we have extended credit to As at 31 December 2012, our trade receivables were approximately S$1.9 million and accounted for approximately 18.8% of our current assets. We may extend credit terms ranging from 30 days to 60 days on a case-by-case basis to our customers, depending on, inter alia , the length of the customer relationship and their credit-worthiness. For FY2010, FY2011 and FY2012, our trade receivables turnover days were approximately 58 days, 56 days and 59 days, respectively. We have not written off or provided for any bad or doubtful debts during the period under review and up to the Latest Practicable Date. Our credit customers may be unable to meet their contractual payment obligations to us, either in a timely manner or at all. In addition, our customers may cancel their orders. The reasons for payment delays, cancellations or default may include, inter alia , our customers insolvency or bankruptcy, or inability to raise sufficient financing. Further, we may not be able to enforce our contractual rights to receive payment through legal proceedings. A material increase in bad and doubtful debts will adversely affect our business, results of operations and prospects. We face the risk of operating from a single location All of our operations are housed in one location at 3 Kaki Bukit Road 2, #01-06/07 Eunos Warehouse Complex. Should we be unable to operate out of Eunos Warehouse Complex or should our operations at Eunos Warehouse Complex be temporarily or permanently disrupted whether because of fire, accidents, the spread of communicable disease, any debarment from usage by the government or other circumstances, our business, results of operations and prospects will be materially and adversely affected.
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We are exposed to the risks of intellectual property infringement or may face litigation suits for intellectual property infringement We have registered a trademark in Singapore and have made an application to register our trademark in Malaysia. There is no assurance that our application will be successful. We are not aware of any violations or infringements of our intellectual property rights over the period under review and for the period from 1 January 2013 to the date of this Offer Document. However, there is no assurance that third parties will not infringe our intellectual property rights in ways that will have negative repercussions on our reputation, business and results of operations or that measures taken by us will be effective in protecting our intellectual property rights. In the event that third parties unlawfully infringe on our intellectual property rights, we may face considerable difficulties and costly litigation in order to fully protect our intellectual property rights which may in turn adversely affect our business, reputation, operations, results of our operations, financial condition and prospects. Please refer to the section entitled General Information on Our Group Intellectual Property of this Offer Document for further details of our intellectual property. Pursuant to our distribution agreements with certain of our major suppliers, we are allowed to use certain of their logos and trademarks in our advertising material. Please refer to the section entitled General Information on Our Group Distribution Agreements of this Offer Document for further details of our intellectual property. However, we may, in future, receive allegations from third parties asserting the infringement of their intellectual property rights in relation to our business and operations. Any claim or litigation against us in respect of the infringement of intellectual property rights of third parties, whether with or without merit, could divert a significant amount of our management, financial and other resources and could also affect our reputation with our customers and suppliers which would in turn, have a material and adverse effect on our business, results of operations and prospects. We may be affected by any adverse impact on our reputation and goodwill We have built our reputation as a reliable supplier of quality fasteners. Any negative publicity about us, our Directors, our Executive Officers or our Substantial Shareholders, whether founded or unfounded may tarnish our reputation and goodwill with our customers and suppliers. Such negative publicity or announcement may include, inter alia , unsuccessful attempts in joint ventures, acquisitions or takeovers, or involvement in litigation or insolvency proceedings. Under these circumstances, our customers and suppliers may lose confidence in our business, our Directors, our Executive Officers or our Substantial Shareholders, and this could affect our business relationships with them and their referral of new business opportunities. This may have a material and adverse impact on our business, results of operations, prospects and the Share price performance of our Company. To the best of our Directors knowledge and belief, none of our existing Directors, Executive Officers or Substantial Shareholders nor our Group is presently involved in any litigation or insolvency proceedings. Our insurance coverage may not be adequate We have taken up insurance policies for risks such as fire, public liability and work injury compensation. However, no insurance can compensate for all potential losses and there can be no assurance that our insurance coverage will be adequate or that our insurers will pay a particular claim. We do not have keyman insurance coverage for our key personnel, including Teo Choon Hock and Kwek Keng Seng. There are also certain types of risks that are not covered by our insurance policies because they are either uninsurable or not economically insurable, 34
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including acts of war and acts of terrorism. In addition, we are not insured against business disruption. If such events were to occur, we may have to bear the costs of any uninsured risk or uninsured amount, which can have a material and adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition and prospects. We may face foreign exchange transaction exposure For the last three financial years ended 31 December 2012, approximately 75.8% and 24.2% of our revenue was denominated in S$ and US$, respectively, while approximately 91.3% of our cost of purchases, which constitutes a significant proportion of our total expenses, was denominated in US$. To the extent that our revenue and costs are not perfectly matched in the same currency and that there are time gaps between invoicing and payment, we will be exposed to foreign exchange fluctuations against our functional and reporting currency in S$. Accordingly, any significant foreign currency fluctuations against the S$ may have an impact on our results of operations. In FY2010 and FY2012, we recorded a net foreign exchange loss of approximately S$17,000 and S$38,000 respectively, as compared to a net foreign exchange gain of approximately S$4,000 in FY2011. To fund our Groups purchases with our suppliers and to manage our foreign exchange exposure, our Group typically draws down on our trust receipt facilities with banks, and fixes the S$ to US$ exchange rate on amounts owing by our Group to our suppliers that are denominated in US$ as part of this process, thereby converting and crystallising the US$ liability into a S$ liability from our Groups perspective. Consequently, we do not have a formal foreign currency hedging policy with respect to our foreign exchange exposure. As at the date of this Offer Document, we have not used any financial hedging instruments to manage our foreign exchange risk. We will continue to monitor our foreign exchange exposure and may employ hedging instruments to manage our foreign exchange exposure should the need arise in the future. If necessary, we will seek the approval of our Board on the policy for entering into any foreign exchange hedging transactions and will put in place adequate procedures which will be reviewed and approved by our Audit Committee. Our operations are subject to the negative impact of government import policies and tariffs We export a significant proportion of our products which may be subject to import taxes or other import controls in certain countries. Although import taxes are generally paid by customers importing our products, other import controls may also affect the overall cost and saleability of our products relative to identical products imported from other countries which may be subject to lower import taxes or less stringent import controls or none at all. If our products are subject to import taxes or other import controls in the countries that we export to and we are unable to take advantage of applicable tax treaties or free trade or similar agreements with these countries, or if such tax treaties or other tax concessions are abolished, we may not be able to compete effectively against our overseas competitors whose products may not be subject to similar import taxes or other import controls, or who enjoy more favourable treatment for their products than us, which in turn could have an adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition and prospects. In addition, any material changes in the import policies of our export markets, such as an import ban or an increase in import taxes or other similar or related actions by the various governments, would adversely affect the price competitiveness of our products.
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An outbreak of communicable diseases, severe weather conditions, natural disasters or other incidents may affect us, our customers and our suppliers which if uncontrolled, would affect our financial performance and conditions In recent years, the outbreaks of various communicable diseases such as severe acute respiratory syndrome and the avian influenza have resulted in global economic and social uncertainties. Severe weather conditions, natural disasters such as earthquakes and other incidents such as terrorist attacks or armed conflicts or riots have from time to time disrupted business operations and caused widespread destruction. If any of these occurrences were to happen to any of our major customers, major suppliers or their employees or to us or our employees, our business, results of operations, financial condition and prospects would be materially and adversely affected. RISKS RELATING TO OWNERSHIP OF OUR SHARES Investments in securities quoted on Catalist involve a higher degree of risk and can be less liquid than shares quoted on the Main Board of the SGX-ST We have made an application for our Shares to be admitted to Catalist, a listing platform primarily designed for fast growing and emerging or smaller companies to which a higher investment risk tends to be attached as compared to larger or more established companies listed on the Main Board of the SGX-ST. An investment in shares quoted on Catalist may carry a higher risk than an investment in shares quoted on the Main Board of the SGX-ST and the future success and liquidity in the market of our Shares cannot be guaranteed. Pursuant to the Listing Manual, we are required to, inter alia, retain a sponsor at all times after the admission of our Company to Catalist. In particular, unless approved by the SGX-ST, the Sponsor must act as our continuing sponsor for at least three years after the admission of our Company to Catalist. In addition, we may be delisted in the event that we do not have a sponsor for more than three continuous months. There is no guarantee that following the expiration of the three-year period, the Sponsor will continue to act as our sponsor or that we are able to find a replacement sponsor within the three-month period. Should such risks materialise, we may be delisted. There has been no prior market for our Shares and the Placement may not result in an active or liquid market Prior to the Placement, there has been no public market for our Shares. Although we have made an application to the SGX-ST to list our Shares on Catalist, there is no assurance that an active trading market for our Shares will develop, or if it develops, be sustained. The rules of the Listing Manual require that companies applying for listing of their equity securities on Catalist meet certain minimum shareholding spread and distribution requirements. While we will need to meet these requirements in order to list our Shares on Catalist, these requirements are only minimum requirements and our shareholding distribution in the Placement and our post-Placement shareholding spread may not substantially exceed these limits or may even fall below these limits after the Placement. In the case where the percentage of our post-Placement share capital held by public shareholders is less than 10%, the SGX-ST may suspend trading of our Shares. As a result, liquidity of our Shares can be materially curtailed and there may be no or limited trading in our Shares, and you may not be able to acquire Shares or sell your Shares in our Company, either at a favourable price or at all. In addition, if shares, such as our Shares, have only limited liquidity, the price of such shares can fluctuate significantly as a result of only one or a small number of trades in these shares.
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RISK FACTORS
Control by our Controlling Shareholders may limit your ability to influence the outcome of decisions requiring the approval of Shareholders Upon completion of the Placement, our Controlling Shareholders will collectively own 70.0% of our post-Placement share capital. By virtue of their controlling ownership of our share capital, our Controlling Shareholders will be able to exert significant influence over our business and otherwise on matters of significance to us and other Shareholders by voting at our Companys general meetings of Shareholders, including: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) election of directors; amount and timing of dividend payments and other distributions; acquisition of or merger with another entity; overall strategic and investment decisions; issuance of securities and adjustment to our capital structure; and amendments to our Articles of Association.
Our Controlling Shareholders will collectively have veto power with respect to any Shareholders action or approval requiring a majority vote except where they are required by the relevant laws, rules and regulations to abstain from voting. Such concentration of ownership also may have the effect of delaying, preventing or deterring a change in control of our Group even if such change may be beneficial to our minority public Shareholders. Investors in our Shares will face immediate and substantial dilution in our NTA per Share and may experience future dilution Our Placement Price of S$0.25 per Share is substantially higher than our audited NTA per Share as at 31 December 2012 of S$0.16 after adjusting for the estimated net proceeds due to our Company from the Placement and based on the post-Placement issued share capital. If we were liquidated for NTA immediately following the Placement, each Shareholder subscribing to the Placement would receive less than the Placement Price they paid for their Shares. Details of the immediate dilution of our Shares incurred by new investors are described under the section entitled Dilution of this Offer Document. Further, if we were to raise funds in the future by way of a placement of Shares, rights issue, or other equity-linked securities for our future equity or equity-linked growth, investments, capital expenditure, and working capital, and if any Shareholder is not entitled, unable or unwilling to participate in such fund-raising, such Shareholder will suffer dilution in their shareholdings in our Company. Further, an issue of our Shares below the then prevailing market price will also affect the value of our Shares then held by an investor. Dilution may occur in shareholding terms even if the issue of Shares is at a premium to the market price. Future sales or issuance of our Shares by our Company or future sales of our Shares by Shareholders could materially and adversely affect our Share price Any future sale or issuance or availability of a large number of our Shares in the public market after the Placement or perception thereof can have a downward pressure on our Share price. These factors could also affect our ability to sell additional equity securities in the future, at a time and price we deem appropriate. In addition, our Share price may come under downward pressure
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RISK FACTORS
if certain of our Shareholders sell their Shares upon the expiry of their moratorium periods. Save as disclosed under the section entitled Shareholders Moratorium of this Offer Document, there is no other restriction on the ability of our Shareholders to dispose of their shareholdings. Investors may not be able to participate in future issues of our Shares In the event that we issue new Shares, we will be under no obligation to offer those Shares to our existing Shareholders at the time of issue, except where we elect to conduct a rights issue. If we offer to our Shareholders rights to subscribe for additional Shares or any rights of any other nature or other equity issues, we will have the discretion and be subject to the relevant laws, rules and regulations as to the procedures to be followed in making such rights offering available to our existing Shareholders or in disposing of such rights for the benefit of such Shareholders and making the net proceeds available to them. We may choose not to offer the rights or other equity issues to our Shareholders or investors having an address outside Singapore, hence overseas Shareholders or investors may be unable to participate in future offerings of our Shares and may experience dilution of their interests in our Company. Our Share price may be volatile in future which could result in substantial losses for investors purchasing Shares pursuant to the Placement The trading price of our Shares may fluctuate significantly and rapidly after the Placement as a result of, among others, the following factors, some of which are beyond our control: (a) (b) (c) variations of our operating results; changes in analysts recommendations or estimates of our financial performance; changes in market valuations and share prices of companies with businesses similar to that of our Group that may be listed in Singapore or elsewhere; announcements by us of significant acquisitions, strategic alliances or joint ventures; fluctuations in stock market prices and volume; our involvement in material litigation; additions or departures of our key management personnel; material changes or uncertainty in the political, economic and regulatory environment in the markets that we operate or have business relationships with; success or failure of our efforts in implementing business and growth strategies; and changes in conditions affecting the industry in which we operate, the general economic conditions or stock market sentiments or other events or factors.
(i) (j)
There is also no assurance that the market price for our Shares will not decline below the Placement Price. The Placement Price may not be indicative of prices that may prevail in the trading market after the Placement. Investors may not be able to sell their Shares at or above the Placement Price. The market price of our Shares could be subject to significant fluctuations due to various external factors and events including the liquidity of our Shares in the market, difference between our actual financial or operating results and those expected by investors and analysts, the general market conditions and broad market fluctuations.
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PLACEMENT STATISTICS
Placement Price NAV NAV per Share based on the audited combined balance sheet of our Group as at 31 December 2012: (a) before adjusting for the estimated net proceeds from the Placement and based on our Companys pre-Placement share capital of 47,600,000 Shares after adjusting for the estimated net proceeds from the Placement and based on our Companys post-Placement share capital of 68,000,000 Shares 14.3 cents S$0.25
(b)
15.6 cents
Premium of Placement Price over the NAV per Share as at 31 December 2012: (a) before adjusting for the estimated net proceeds from the Placement and based on our Companys pre-Placement share capital of 47,600,000 Shares after adjusting for the estimated net proceeds from the Placement and based on our Companys post-Placement share capital of 68,000,000 Shares 74.8%
(b)
59.9%
EPS Historical EPS based on the audited combined statement of comprehensive income of our Group for FY2012 and our Companys pre-Placement share capital of 47,600,000 Shares Historical EPS based on the audited combined statement of comprehensive income of our Group for FY2012 and our Companys pre-Placement share capital of 47,600,000 Shares, had the Service Agreements and the Directors fees payable to the Executive Directors for FY2013 been in effect since 1 January 2012 PER Historical PER based on the Placement Price and the historical EPS for FY2012 and our Companys pre-Placement share capital of 47,600,000 Shares Historical PER based on the Placement Price and the historical EPS for FY2012 and our Companys pre-Placement share capital of 47,600,000 Shares, had the Service Agreements and the Directors fees payable to the Executive Directors for FY2013 been in effect since 1 January 2012 Net operating cash flow(1) Historical net operating cash flow per Share based on the audited combined statement of comprehensive income of our Group for FY2012 and our Companys pre-Placement share capital of 47,600,000 Shares Historical net operating cash flow per Share based on the audited combined statement of comprehensive income of our Group for FY2012 and our Companys pre-Placement share capital of 47,600,000 Shares, had the Service Agreements and the Directors fees payable to the Executive Directors for FY2013 been in effect since 1 January 2012 2.6 cents 10.9 times 10.4 times 2.3 cents
2.4 cents
2.7 cents
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PLACEMENT STATISTICS
Price to net operating cash flow ratio Placement Price to historical net operating cash flow per Share based on the audited combined statement of comprehensive income of our Group for FY2012 and our Companys pre-Placement share capital of 47,600,000 Shares Placement Price to historical net operating cash flow per Share based on the audited combined statement of comprehensive income of our Group for FY2012 and our Companys pre-Placement share capital of 47,600,000 Shares, had the Service Agreements and the Directors fees payable to the Executive Directors for FY2013 been in effect since 1 January 2012 Market capitalisation Our market capitalisation based on the Placement Price and our Companys post-Placement share capital of 68,000,000 Shares
Note: (1) Net operating cash flow is defined as net profit attributable to equity holders of our Company with depreciation added back.
9.6 times
9.2 times
S$17.0 million
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Use of proceeds from the Placement To enhance our existing warehouse facilities and upgrade our inventory management system General working capital Net proceeds Expenses Professional fees (2) Placement commission and brokerage Miscellaneous expenses (including listing fees) Gross proceeds
Notes: (1) (2)
(3) (1)
To be applied mainly to the purchase of our inventory and towards our plans to diversify our product range. This includes (i) the management fees payable to the Sponsor; and (ii) the fees payable to the Solicitors to the Placement, Solicitors to the Sponsor and Placement Agent, and the Independent Auditors and Reporting Accountants. Pursuant to the Placement Agreement, the Placement Agent has agreed to subscribe and/or procure subscribers for the Placement Shares for a placement commission and brokerage of 3.0% of the Placement Price for each Placement Share. Subscribers of the Placement Shares may be required to pay a brokerage of up to 1.0% of the Placement Price (and the prevailing GST thereon, if applicable) to the Placement Agent or any sub-placement agent that may be appointed by the Placement Agent.
(3)
Should the net proceeds from the Placement exceed the amount estimated in this section, the excess will be applied towards our Groups working capital. In the reasonable opinion of our Directors, there is no minimum amount which must be raised by the Placement. As at the date of this Offer Document, we are not engaged in any discussion with any party for acquisitions, joint ventures or strategic alliances. Pending the deployment of the net proceeds from the Placement, the funds will be placed in deposits with banks and financial institutions or invested in money market instruments or used for our working capital requirements as our Directors may deem fit at their absolute discretion.
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42
(S$000) Cash and cash equivalents Indebtedness Current secured and guaranteed secured and non-guaranteed unsecured and guaranteed unsecured and non-guaranteed (1) Non-current secured and guaranteed secured and non-guaranteed unsecured and guaranteed unsecured and non-guaranteed Total indebtedness Equity attributable to owners of the Company Share capital Retained earnings Total equity Total capitalisation and indebtedness
Note: (1) This refers to the interest-free loans extended to us by our Executive Directors, Teo Choon Hock and Kwek Keng Seng. Please refer to the section entitled Interested Person Transactions Past Interested Person Transactions of this Offer Document for more details.
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Facility Overdraft Import line Clean bills purchase Foreign exchange Letter of credit, trust receipt, import loan, import invoice financing and shipping guarantee(1) Term loan Revolving credit Letter of credit, trust receipt and shipping guarantee
Lender DBS Bank Ltd DBS Bank Ltd DBS Bank Ltd DBS Bank Ltd Standard Chartered Bank
311
3 years from 1 June 2012 Revolving Up to 90 days (letter of credit) and up to 120 days (trust receipt) Up to 180 days 5 years from 6 May 2013 Up to 120 days Up to 6 months
Foreign exchange Term loan Letter of credit and trust receipts Foreign exchange
Notes: (1)
1,500(3)
Due to the discharge of the mortgage in favour of Standard Chartered Bank at 3 Kaki Bukit Road 2, #01-07 Eunos Warehouse Complex, Singapore 417837, Standard Chartered Bank has, as at the Latest Practicable Date, withdrawn the overdraft facility granted to us and has reduced the trade finance facility from S$2.5 million to S$2.0 million. We are currently finalising the terms of the revised facility letter with Standard Chartered Bank. We have utilised S$1.0 million of this term loan facility and the amount outstanding as at the Latest Practicable Date is S$694,000. We have utilised S$1.5 million of this term loan facility and the amount outstanding as at the Latest Practicable Date is S$1.5 million.
(2) (3)
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DIVIDEND POLICY
Save as disclosed below, neither our Company nor our subsidiary has declared or paid any dividends for each of the last three financial years ended 31 December 2012 and for the period from 1 January 2013 to the Latest Practicable Date: Net dividends paid (S$) 1 January 2013 to the Latest Practicable Date Per Total share
Our Company currently does not have a fixed dividend policy. The form, frequency and amount of future dividends on our Shares that our Directors may recommend or declare in respect of any particular financial year or period will be subject to the factors outlined below as well as any other factors deemed relevant by our Directors: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) the level of our cash and retained earnings; our actual and projected financial performance; our projected levels of capital expenditure and expansion plans; our working capital requirements and general financing condition; and restrictions on payment of dividends imposed on us by our financing arrangements (if any).
Our Company may declare dividends by way of an ordinary resolution of our Shareholders at a general meeting, but may not pay dividends in excess of the amount recommended by our Board of Directors. The declaration and payment of dividends will be determined at the sole discretion of our Directors, subject to the approval of our Shareholders. Our Directors may also declare an interim dividend without the approval of our Shareholders. Future dividends will be paid by our Company as and when approved by our Shareholders (if necessary) and our Directors. Our Directors intend to recommend at least 30.0% of our net profit attributable to Shareholders in FY2013 and FY2014 as dividends, subject to the factors outlined above. However, investors should note that the intention to recommend the aforesaid dividends should not be treated as legal obligations on our Company nor should it be treated as an indication of our Companys future dividend policy. In the event our Directors deem that it would be prudent to retain profits in our Group for its operations, especially when economic conditions are not favourable, a lower dividend or no dividend may be declared. The amount of dividends declared and paid by us in the past should not be taken as an indication of the dividends payable in the future. Investors should not make any inference from the foregoing statements as to our actual future profitability or our ability to pay any future dividends. For information relating to taxes payable on dividends, please refer to the section entitled Taxation as set out in Appendix D of this Offer Document.
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SHARE CAPITAL
Our Company (company registration number 201311530Z) was incorporated in Singapore on 30 April 2013 under the Companies Act as a private limited company under the name of PS Group Holdings Pte. Ltd.. On 18 June 2013, our Company was converted into a public company limited by shares and the name of our Company was changed to PS Group Holdings Ltd.. As at the date of incorporation, our Companys issued and paid-up share capital was S$1.00 comprising one Share. Pursuant to the completion of the Restructuring Exercise, the issued and paid-up share capital of our Company was increased to S$6,803,523 comprising 6,803,523 Shares. At an extraordinary general meeting held on 13 June 2013, our Shareholders approved, inter alia , the following: (a) (b) the Share Split; the conversion of our Company into a public company limited by shares and the consequential change of our name to PS Group Holdings Ltd.; the adoption of the new Articles; the listing and quotation of all the issued Shares (including the Placement Shares to be allotted and issued as part of the Placement), the Performance Shares and the Option Shares to be issued (if any) on Catalist; the issue and allotment of the Placement Shares which are the subject of the Placement, on the basis that the Placement Shares, when allotted, issued and fully paid-up, will rank pari passu in all respects with the existing issued and fully paid-up Shares; the authorisation for our Directors, pursuant to Section 161 of the Companies Act and the Listing Manual to (i) issue Shares whether by way of rights, bonus or otherwise; (ii) make or grant offers, agreements or options (collectively, Instruments ) that might or would require Shares to be issued, including but not limited to the creation and issue of (as well as adjustments to) warrants, debentures or other instruments convertible into Shares, at any time and upon such terms and conditions and for such purposes and to such persons as our Directors may in their absolute discretion deem fit; and (iii) (notwithstanding the authority conferred by this resolution may have ceased to be in force) issue Shares in pursuance of any Instruments made or granted by our Directors while this resolution was in force, provided that: (1) the aggregate number of Shares (including Shares to be issued in pursuance of the Instruments, made or granted pursuant to this resolution) and Instruments to be issued pursuant to this resolution shall not exceed 100% of the total number of issued Shares (excluding treasury shares) in the capital of our Company (as calculated in accordance with sub-paragraph (2) below), of which the aggregate number of Shares to be issued (including Shares to be issued pursuant to the Instruments) other than on a pro rata basis to existing Shareholders shall not exceed 50% of the total number of issued Shares (excluding treasury shares) in the capital of our Company (as calculated in accordance with sub-paragraph (2) below);
(c) (d)
(e)
(f)
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SHARE CAPITAL
(2) (subject to such calculation as may be prescribed by the SGX-ST) for the purpose of determining the aggregate number of Shares (including Shares to be issued pursuant to the Instruments) that may be issued under sub-paragraph (1) above, the percentage of Shares that may be issued shall be based on the total number of issued Shares of our Company (excluding treasury shares) immediately after the Placement, after adjusting for: (aa) new Shares arising from the conversion or exercise of the Instruments or any convertible securities; (bb) new Shares arising from exercising share options or vesting of share awards outstanding and subsisting at the time of the passing of this authority; and (cc) any subsequent bonus issue, consolidation or sub-division of Shares; in exercising such authority, our Company shall comply with the provisions of the Listing Manual for the time being in force (unless such compliance has been waived by the SGX-ST) and the Articles of Association for the time being of our Company; and unless revoked or varied by our Company in a general meeting, such authority shall continue in force until (aa) the conclusion of the next annual general meeting of our Company; or (bb) the date by which the next annual general meeting of our Company is required by law to be held, whichever is the earlier;
(3)
(4)
(g)
the adoption of the PSP, the rules of which are set out in Appendix E of this Offer Document and that our Directors be authorised to allot and issue Shares upon the release of Awards granted under the PSP; the participation in the PSP by Teo Choon Hock, Kwek Keng Seng and Teo Yong Tat; the adoption of the ESOS, the rules of which are set out in Appendix F of this Offer Document and that our Directors be authorised to allot and issue Option Shares upon the exercise of Options granted under the ESOS; the grant of Options at a discount under the ESOS; and the participation in the ESOS by Teo Choon Hock, Kwek Keng Seng and Teo Yong Tat.
(h) (i)
(j) (k)
As at the Latest Practicable Date, there is only one class of shares in the capital of our Company, being ordinary shares. A summary of the Articles of Association of our Company relating to, among others, the voting rights of our Shareholders is set out in the section entitled Summary of Selected Articles of Association of Our Company in Appendix C of this Offer Document. There are no founder, management, deferred or unissued Shares reserved for issuance for any purpose. Save for the ESOS, no person has been, or is entitled to be, given an option to subscribe for or purchase any securities of our Company or our subsidiary. No participant has been identified and/or granted an Award for any Performance Shares by the Remuneration Committee pursuant to the PS Group Holdings Performance Share Plan. As at the date of this Offer Document, the issued and paid-up share capital of our Company is S$6,803,523 divided into 47,600,000 Shares. Upon the allotment and issue of the Placement Shares which are the subject of the Placement, the resultant issued and paid-up share capital of our Company will be increased to S$11,415,678 comprising 68,000,000 Shares.
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SHARE CAPITAL
Details of changes in the issued and paid-up capital of our Company since our incorporation and immediately after the Placement are as follows: Issued and paid-up capital (S$) 1 6,803,522
Number of Shares Issued and fully paid Shares as at our Companys incorporation Issue of Shares pursuant to the Restructuring Exercise Resultant issued and fully paid Shares immediately after the Restructuring Exercise After the Share Split Placement Shares issued pursuant to the Placement Post-Placement issued and paid-up share capital
(1)
1 6,803,522
Note: (1) This takes into account estimated Placement expenses of S$608,000 to be charged directly to our combined statement of comprehensive income for FY2013.
Save as disclosed above and in the section entitled Restructuring Exercise of this Offer Document, there are no changes in the issued and paid-up share capital of our Company and our subsidiary within the last three years preceding the Latest Practicable Date.
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SHAREHOLDERS
OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE Our Directors and Substantial Shareholders and their respective shareholdings in our Company immediately before and after the Placement are set out below:
Before the Placement After the Placement Direct interest Deemed interest Direct interest Deemed interest Number of Number of Number of Number of Shares % Shares % Shares % Shares % Directors Teo Choon Hock Kwek Keng Seng Ang Miah Khiang Tan Jee Ming Tan Chin Keong Public Total 26,179,904 21,420,096 55.0 45.0 26,179,904 38.5 21,420,096 31.5 (1) 20,400,000(1) 30.0 68,000,000 100.0
47,600,000 100.0
Note: (1) As at the date of this Offer Document, our Independent Director, Tan Jee Ming, and Tsai Chao Chin, the general manager and shareholder of Fang Sheng, have indicated an interest to subscribe for 20,000 and 3,400,000 Placement Shares, respectively. In the event Tan Jee Ming and Tsai Chao Chin are each allotted such number of Placement Shares, he will own approximately 0.03% and 5.0% of our post-Placement share capital respectively, and Tsai Chao Chin will therefore become a Substantial Shareholder of our Company. Please refer to the section entitled Plan of Distribution of this Offer Document for more details of indicative interests to subscribe for Placement Shares that have been received by the Company.
The Shares held by our Directors and Substantial Shareholders do not carry different voting rights from the Placement Shares which are the subject of the Placement. Save as disclosed above, our Company is not, whether directly or indirectly, owned or controlled by another corporation, any government or other natural or legal person whether severally or jointly. Our Directors are not aware of any arrangement the operation of which may, at a subsequent date, result in a change in control of our Company. There has not been any public take-over offer by a third party in respect of our Shares or by our Company in respect of the shares of another corporation or units of a business trust which has occurred between 1 January 2012 and the Latest Practicable Date. Significant Changes in Percentage of Ownership Save as disclosed above and under the sections entitled Restructuring Exercise and Share Capital of this Offer Document, there were no significant changes in the percentages of ownership of our Directors and Substantial Shareholders in our Company from its incorporation until the Latest Practicable Date. MORATORIUM To demonstrate their commitment to our Group, our Controlling Shareholders, Teo Choon Hock and Kwek Keng Seng, who hold an aggregate of 47,600,000 Shares (representing 70.0% of our Companys post-Placement share capital), have each undertaken not to, directly or indirectly, sell, contract to sell, offer, realise, transfer, assign, pledge, grant any option to purchase, grant any security over, encumber or otherwise dispose of, any part of their respective shareholdings in the share capital of our Company immediately after the Placement (adjusted for any bonus issue or sub-division of Shares) for a period of six months from the date of our Companys admission to Catalist and for a period of six months thereafter, not to reduce their respective interests in our Company to below 50% of their original shareholdings in our Company. 51
DILUTION
Dilution is the amount by which the Placement Price paid by the subscribers of our Placement Shares ( New Investors ) exceeds our NAV per Share immediately after the Placement. Our audited NAV per Share as at 31 December 2012, before adjusting for the estimated net proceeds from the Placement and based on our Companys pre-Placement share capital of 47,600,000 Shares, was 14.3 cents per Share. Taking into account the issue of 20,400,000 Placement Shares at the Placement Price in connection with the Placement and after deducting the estimated Placement expenses, our NAV per Share as at 31 December 2012 after adjusting for the estimated net proceeds from the Placement and based on our Companys post-Placement share capital of 68,000,000 Shares, would have been 15.6 cents. This represents an immediate increase in the NAV per Share of 1.3 cents to our existing Shareholders and an immediate dilution in NAV per Share of 9.4 cents or approximately 37.6% to our New Investors. The following table illustrates such dilution on a per Share basis as at 31 December 2012: Cents Placement Price per Share Audited NAV per Share as at 31 December 2012 based on our Companys pre-Placement share capital Increase in NAV per Share attributable to the Placement NAV per Share after the Placement (1) Dilution in NAV per Share to New Investors Dilution in NAV per Share to New Investors as a percentage of Placement Price 25.0 14.3 1.3 15.6 9.4
37.6%
Note: (1) The computed NAV does not take into account our actual financial performance from 1 January 2013 up to the Latest Practicable Date. Depending on our actual results, our NAV per Share after the Placement may be higher or lower than the computed NAV per Share.
The following table shows the average effective cost per Share paid by our existing Shareholders for Shares acquired by them (after adjusting for the Restructuring Exercise and the Share Split) during the period of three years prior to the date of lodgement of this Offer Document and the price per Share to be paid by our New Investors pursuant to the Placement: Number of Shares acquired (adjusted for the Restructuring Exercise and the Share Split) Teo Choon Hock Kwek Keng Seng New Investors 26,179,904 21,420,096 20,400,000 Average effective cost per Share (cents) 14.3 14.3 25.0
Save as disclosed above, none of our Directors or the Substantial Shareholders of our Company or their respective Associates have acquired any Shares during the period of three years prior to the date of lodgement of this Offer Document.
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RESTRUCTURING EXERCISE
In connection with the Placement, we implemented the following reorganisation (the Restructuring Exercise ) to streamline and rationalise our Groups structure pursuant to which our Company became the investment holding company of our Group: 1. Incorporation of our Company Our Company was incorporated on 30 April 2013 in Singapore in accordance with the Companies Act as a private company limited by shares with an issued and paid-up share capital of S$1.00 comprising one Share held by Teo Choon Hock. 2. Acquisition of PS Fasteners Pursuant to a share swap agreement dated 30 May 2013 entered into between our Company, Teo Choon Hock and Kwek Keng Seng, our Company acquired from Teo Choon Hock and Kwek Keng Seng the entire issued and paid-up share capital of PS Fasteners held by them, comprising an aggregate of 400,016 ordinary shares for a total consideration of S$6,803,522 based on the audited NTA of PS Fasteners as at 31 December 2012. The purchase consideration was satisfied by the issue and allotment of an aggregate of 6,803,522 Shares in the capital of our Company ( Consideration Shares ), at an issue price of S$1.00 per Share, credited as fully paid-up and was arrived at on a willing buyer willing seller basis. The Consideration Shares were issued and allotted to Teo Choon Hock and Kwek Keng Seng in accordance with their shareholding percentage in PS Fasteners immediately prior to the acquisition. Please refer to the section entitled Group Structure of this Offer Document for details of our Group structure upon completion of the Restructuring Exercise.
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GROUP STRUCTURE
Our Group structure after the Restructuring Exercise and as at the date of this Offer Document is as follows:
Principal activities Import and export of bolts, nuts, rivets, fasteners and screw machine products
Our subsidiary is not listed on any stock exchange. We do not have any Associated Companies.
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Audited FY2011 S$000 12,502 (8,822) 3,680 63 (608) (1,626) (30) 1,479 (175) 1,304 1,304
> FY2012 S$000 12,293 (8,318) 3,975 8 (720) (1,887) (46) 1,330 (238) 1,092 1,092
11,991 (8,208) 3,783 259 (551) (1,531) (48) 1,912 (243) 1,669 1,669
(2) (3)
(4)
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Total assets EQUITY AND LIABILITIES Current liabilities Trade and other payables Loans and borrowings Income tax payable
13,241
Net current assets Non-current liabilities Loans and borrowings Deferred tax liabilities
4,153
500 19 519
Total liabilities Net assets Equity attributable to owners of the Company Share capital Retained earnings Total equity Total equity and liabilities NAV per share (cents) (2)
Notes: (1)
6,437 6,804
Please refer to the Audited Combined Financial Statements Of PS Group Holdings Ltd. And Its Subsidiary For The Financial Years Ended 31 December 2010, 2011 And 2012 as set out in Appendix A to this Offer Document for the basis of preparation of the combined financial statements of our Group. For comparative purposes, NAV per share has been computed based on the net asset value of our Group and our pre-Placement share capital of 47,600,000 Shares.
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OVERVIEW We are a Mix-And-Match Expert for the supply of quality fasteners that provide our customers with the online convenience of placing their orders from anywhere, at anytime, of any mix and for any quantity for delivery on a timely basis. As at the Latest Practicable Date, we carry in excess of 15,000 different types and sizes of fastener products that we procure in bulk from fastener manufacturers and supply to our customers. Our products have diverse industrial applications in amongst others, infrastructure developments, structural fabrication and construction in civil works, transportation and manufacturing of heavy machinery, automotives and parts. Our marketing efforts are focused primarily in Southeast Asia as well as emerging markets such as South America. Please refer to the section entitled General Information on Our Group Business Overview of this Offer Document for further details of our business. Revenue We derive our revenue from the supply of fastener products to distributors with retail networks who, in turn, sell the fastener products to industrial end-users from diverse industries. These products include screws, bolts, nuts, pins, anchors, rivets, washers and clips in a variety of materials such as stainless steel, alloy steel, carbon steel, mild steel, brass, nylon and aluminium as well as in a variety of platings. Revenue is recognised upon the transfer of significant risks and rewards of ownership of the products to our customers, usually on delivery of goods. Please refer to the section entitled General Information on Our Group Business Overview of this Offer Document for further details of the products that we supply. As at the Latest Practicable Date, we have approximately 200 customers in more than 45 countries. Our sales to Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore collectively accounted for approximately 70.3%, 67.7% and 68.0% of our revenue in FY2010, FY2011 and FY2012 respectively.
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Notes: (1) (2) Emerging Markets mainly comprise Sri Lanka, Panama, United Arab Emirates, Chile, Argentina, Thailand, Pakistan, and Venezuela. Other countries mainly comprise New Zealand, Australia, Japan, Israel and Canada.
FY2011 S$000 % 3,585 2,870 2,001 2,880 1,166 12,502 28.7 23.0 16.0 23.0 9.3 100.0
FY2012 S$000 % 3,055 3,094 2,203 2,859 1,082 12,293 24.9 25.2 17.9 23.2 8.8 100.0
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REVIEW OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FY2011 compared to FY2010 Revenue Our revenue increased by approximately S$511,000 or 4.3% from S$12.0 million in FY2010 to S$12.5 million in FY2011 due mainly to an increase in sales to our customers in Emerging Markets, in particular, our customers in Sri Lanka and Argentina. Gross profit and gross profit margin Gross profit decreased by approximately S$103,000 or 2.7% from S$3.8 million in FY2010 to S$3.7 million in FY2011. The corresponding gross profit margin decreased from approximately 31.5% in FY2010 to approximately 29.4% in FY2011. The decrease in our gross profit and gross profit margin in FY2011 compared to FY2010 was due to: (a) the higher cost of purchases in line with the higher cost of raw materials such as steel, for which we were not able to fully pass on the increased costs to our customers; and the bulk discounts that we provided to several of our customers who had placed larger orders with us compared to the previous financial year.
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Other income Other income decreased by approximately S$196,000 from S$259,000 in FY2010 to S$63,000 in FY2011 mainly due to a lower reversal of impairment loss on our leasehold properties of approximately S$62,000 in FY2011 versus S$182,000 in FY2010 as well as the absence of S$70,000 in one-off tax-exempt government grant under the Internationalisation Capability Development Program that was received in FY2010 to develop our Groups branding. The reversal of impairment losses on our leasehold properties in FY2011 was in line with the general increase in Singapores industrial property prices. However, the amount was lower than that for FY2010 and was limited to S$62,000 as this represented the full reversal of accumulated impairment losses on our leasehold properties, which are to be reflected at the lower of cost or net carrying value in accordance with our Groups accounting policy. Selling and distribution expenses Selling and distribution expenses increased by approximately 10.3% or S$57,000 from S$551,000 in FY2010 to S$608,000 in FY2011 mainly due to the increase in the number of sales and warehouse staff to support the increase in our business activities.
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REVIEW OF FINANCIAL POSITION Current assets Our current assets comprise inventories, trade and other receivables, prepayments and cash and cash equivalents. As at 31 December 2012, our current assets amounted to approximately S$10.1 million, representing approximately 76.1% of our total assets. The largest component of our current assets, inventories, amounted to approximately S$7.6 million, representing 75.8% of our current assets. Inventories comprise fastener products such as screws, bolts, nuts, pins, anchors, rivets, washers and clips. Trade and other receivables amounted to approximately S$2.0 million, representing approximately 20.1% of our current assets. Other receivables are mainly made up of GST receivables. Cash and cash equivalents was approximately S$335,000 while the remaining balance of approximately S$75,000 related to prepayments, mainly for professional fees made in relation to the Placement.
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES During the period under review and up to the Latest Practicable Date, we financed our working capital, capital expenditure and other capital requirements through a combination of funds generated from our operating activities, shareholders equity, loans from our Directors and bank and other borrowings. Please refer to the section entitled Capitalisation and Indebtedness of this Offer Document for further details of our borrowings as at the Latest Practicable Date as well as the section entitled Interested Person Transactions Past Interested Person Transactions and Note 16 of the Audited Combined Financial Statements Of PS Group Holdings Ltd. And Its Subsidiary For The Financial Years Ended 31 December 2010, 2011 And 2012 as set out in Appendix A of this Offer Document for further details of the loans from our Directors. 64
An analysis of our cashflows for each of FY2010, FY2011 and FY2012 is set out below: Net cash flows from/(used in) operating activities FY2010 In FY2010, we generated net cash flow from operating activities of approximately S$1.5 million which mainly consisted of operating cash flows before working capital changes of S$1.9 million, net working capital outflow of S$204,000, and income tax paid of S$187,000. The net working capital outflow arose mainly from an increase in inventories of approximately S$522,000 in line with our strategy of keeping a ready inventory of products to meet the immediate demands of our customers, which was partly offset by: (a) a decrease in trade and other receivables, and prepayments, of approximately S$162,000 due mainly to a general increase in sales to customers with whom we normally transact on cash terms; and
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FY2011 In FY2011, net cash flow used in operating activities was approximately S$52,000, which consisted mainly of operating cash flows before working capital changes of S$1.7 million, net working capital outflow of S$1.5 million, and income tax paid of S$247,000. The net working capital outflow arose mainly from the following: (a) an increase in inventories of approximately S$1.1 million as we expanded the range and quantity of products in line with our strategy of being better able to meet the immediate demands of our customers; an increase in trade and other receivables, and prepayments, of approximately S$274,000 arising from higher sales made on credit terms in December 2011; and a decrease in trade and other payables of approximately S$95,000 due mainly to the absence of the effect of the large purchase order made with a supplier that had remained outstanding at year-end in FY2010.
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Net cash flows used in investing activities FY2010 Net cash flow used in investing activities amounted to approximately S$86,000 in FY2010 mainly due to the acquisition of logistical equipment used in managing our inventory.
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FY2011 Net cash flows used in financing activities amounted to approximately S$468,000 in FY2011. This was mainly due to: (a) (b) repayment of bank loans of approximately S$410,000; and payment of dividends amounting to approximately S$800,000,
which was partially offset by a net drawdown of our trust receipts facilities amounting to approximately S$772,000 for the purchase of inventory to increase our product range. FY2012 Net cash flows used in financing activities amounted to approximately S$300,000 in FY2012. This was mainly due to: (a) (b) (c) the net repayment of trust receipts facilities of approximately S$287,000; repayment of bank loans of approximately S$167,000; and payment of dividends amounting to approximately S$800,000,
which was partially offset by new bank borrowings of S$1.0 million for working capital purposes.
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Leasehold improvements Tools and equipment Office equipment Furniture and fittings Computer Total
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FY2012 S$000 20 2 9 14 15 60
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Notes: (1) (2) This relates to the cost of property, plant and equipment acquired for each financial year over the period under review and from 1 January 2013 to the Latest Practicable Date. This relates to the cost of property, plant and equipment disposed of/written-off for each financial year over the period under review and from 1 January 2013 to the Latest Practicable Date.
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To the extent that our revenue and purchases are not perfectly matched in the same currency and there are timing differences between the invoicing of our customers and the payment to our suppliers, we will be exposed to foreign exchange fluctuations against our functional and reporting currency in S$ which may adversely affect our results of operations. Currently, we do not have a formal foreign currency hedging policy with respect to our foreign exchange exposure. As at the date of this Offer Document, we have not used any financial hedging instruments to manage our foreign exchange risk. We will continue to monitor our foreign exchange exposure and may employ hedging instruments to manage our foreign exchange exposure should the need arise in the future. If necessary, we will seek the approval of our Board on the policy for entering into any foreign exchange hedging transactions and will put in place adequate procedures which will be reviewed and approved by our Audit Committee. Our net foreign exchange gains/(losses) for each of FY2010, FY2011 and FY2012 are as follows: FY2010 S$000 Net foreign exchange gains/(losses) (17) FY2011 S$000 4 FY2012 S$000 (38)
Over the period under review, the net foreign exchange gains/(losses) were not material in the context of our profit before taxation and profit for the respective year.
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INFLATION During the period under review, inflation did not have a material impact on our financial performance. Please also refer to the section entitled General Information on Our Group Prospects and Trends of this Offer Document.
CONTINGENT LIABILITIES As at the Latest Practicable Date, we are not aware of any material contingent liabilities which may have a material effect on the financial position and profitability of our Group.
CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING POLICIES Save as disclosed in the Audited Combined Financial Statements Of PS Group Holdings Ltd. And Its Subsidiary For The Financial Years Ended 31 December 2010, 2011 And 2012 as set out in Appendix A of this Offer Document, we have not made any significant changes in our accounting policies during the period under review.
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BUSINESS OVERVIEW Fasteners are basic hardware devices with a wide spectrum of commercial and industrial applications used in, amongst others, manufacturing of automotives and parts, aircraft, appliances, machinery, construction and infrastructure. They can be produced using various materials such as stainless steel, alloy steel, carbon steel, brass, nylon and aluminium as well as to various lengths, widths, shapes and specifications for different usage. Depending on the intended application, fasteners may also undergo further processing to achieve different platings such as zinc, nickel, brass, chrome and black oxide. The type is driven by the end-use requirement or specification of the fastener, such as strength, resistance to corrosion, reusability, and many other factors. A fastener manufacturer will typically focus its manufacturing on limited types of fasteners and will sell its manufactured fasteners in large quantities through fastener distributors who will undertake the necessary marketing and logistics arrangements for distribution of the fasteners. Most industrial end-users of fasteners typically purchase a large variety of fasteners in relatively smaller quantities according to their usage and requirements and require deliveries to be made on a just-in-time basis. Due to their diversified usage patterns, the needs of industrial end-users are usually not met by a single fastener manufacturer. In addition, industrial end-users usually do not meet the minimum order quantities required by fastener manufacturers. Consequently, fastener manufacturers do not usually sell direct to industrial end-users unless their minimum order quantity is satisfied. Fastener distributors act as intermediaries by purchasing fasteners from fastener manufacturers in large quantities for resale in smaller quantities to industrial end-users. This helps to bridge the time lag between the manufacturers production lead times and customers tight delivery schedules. As fastener distributors maintain a consistent supply of fasteners of various specifications, they are able to offer their customers readily available inventory, reliable and prompt delivery service and flexible order size. Some smaller distributors specialize along industry lines because of the uniqueness of customer requirements, while others provide a wide range of fasteners used for general assembly. Larger distributors generally provide a wide range of fasteners as well as meet certain specialized industry needs, such as that of the aerospace industry. Depending on the minimum order quantities required by the fastener manufacturer, smaller distributors who are unable to meet such minimum order quantities may also purchase their supply of fasteners from larger distributors who are able to meet the required minimum order quantities.
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Customer enquiries
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INVENTORY MANAGEMENT To maximise inventory turnover while ensuring that we have the necessary range of inventory to meet our customers needs, we have in place a computerised inventory management system that allows us to track our inventory movements and levels as well as our customers purchasing patterns. As part of our working capital management, we review the various inventory movements on a regular basis. Purchasing decisions are made having regard to the above information as well as indications of near term requirements of our customers. Purchase orders to replenish inventory are approved by the respective authorised personnel according to their authority limits. Our inventory is stored in our warehouse at 3 Kaki Bukit Road 2, #01-06/07 Eunos Warehouse Complex, Singapore 417837. Our procurement strategy is to maintain an extensive range of product items in sufficient quantities so that we have at any time readily available inventory to meet our customers purchase requirements and provide on-time delivery. Our inventory turnover days for the last three financial years ended 31 December 2012 are as follows: FY2010 Inventory turnover days
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SALES AND MARKETING Our sales and marketing efforts are focused mainly on promoting public awareness of the various brands that we carry. Our Directors believe that an effective marketing strategy is a key component of our success. Our sales and marketing team is headed by our Managing Director, Kwek Keng Seng. We reach out to our existing and potential customers by utilising marketing channels such as our internet website, online business-to-business platforms, industry magazines and business directories as well as by participating in trade fairs to promote our products. Our sales and marketing team has, over the years, established good long-term business relations with many of our customers, and they and our potential customers are encouraged to visit us to acquaint themselves with our management, and to view our inventory and product range. We also maintain frequent contact with our customers to better understand the market trends and their product demands and requirements. In line with our focus on emerging markets such as Southeast Asia and South America, our marketing efforts are mainly directed at distributors with retail networks primarily in Southeast Asia as well as in emerging markets such as South America.
QUALITY ASSURANCE We are committed to supplying quality fastener products to our customers. Our quality management system ensures that the fastener products we supply meet our customers requirements and minimise the risk of any products being rejected or returned by our customers. Our quality management system was ISO 9002:94 certified in 1998 and the certification was upgraded to ISO 9002 in 2001 and subsequently to ISO 9001 (2000 Revision) in 2003 and ISO 9001:2008 in 2011. We are audited annually by Moody International Certification Limited to ensure that our management systems continue to comply with the standards prescribed by ISO. Procurement quality control We receive inspection certificates and testing reports of fastener products from fastener manufacturers certifying that the fastener products we procure conform to applicable international standards such as DIN, JIS, ISO, BS and ANSI, as the case may be, depending on the intended application of the fastener product. Visual quality control Our warehouse supervisor and staff will visually inspect in-coming shipments of fastener products delivered to our warehouse for physical defects by sampling. All out-going fastener products are also inspected before delivery to our customers. In the event of any reported defects in the fastener products sold by us, we will liaise with the relevant fastener manufacturer to determine the nature of the defect. In the case of an inherent defect, the fastener manufacturer will typically replace the defective product.
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MAJOR CUSTOMERS We sell mainly to other distributors with retail networks who will, in turn, sell the fasteners to industrial end-users from diverse industries. As at the Latest Practicable Date, we have established a diversified pool of approximately 200 customers in more than 45 countries. Our sales to Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore collectively accounted for 70.3%, 67.7% and 68.0% of our revenue in FY2010, FY2011 and FY2012, respectively. Save as disclosed below, there are no customers who accounted for 5% or more of our revenue for each of the last three financial years ended 31 December 2012: Percentage of revenue (%) FY2010 FY2011 FY2012 11.4 9.5 10.9 7.6 9.6 7.2
During the period under review, the percentage of our Groups revenue attributable to our major customers had generally declined on a yearly basis mainly due to the increase in contribution from our customers from other overseas markets. As at the date of this Offer Document, none of our Directors, Substantial Shareholders or the Associates of our Directors and Substantial Shareholders has any interest, direct or indirect, in any of the above customers.
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Suppliers Cosmo Trading Co Ltd Fang Sheng Screw Co., Ltd. King Socket Screw Co Ltd L&W Fasteners Company Min Hwei Enterprise Co., Ltd. Shanghai Prime Machinery Co., Ltd. Tong Hwei Enterprise Co., Ltd.
Our total purchases from Tong Hwei generally declined between FY2010 and FY2012 due to a general decline in the price of these purchases although the volume of purchases had remained relatively stable. Our total purchases from each of our other major suppliers fluctuated year-on-year over the period under review due mainly to changes in demand for their products from our customers and our procurement policy of maintaining sufficient inventory for their products. As at the date of this Offer Document, none of our Directors, Substantial Shareholders or the Associates of our Directors and Substantial Shareholders has any interest, direct or indirect, in any of the above suppliers.
DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENTS The following table summarises the terms of the distribution agreements entered into by our Group with our major suppliers:
Name of supplier Fang Sheng Products supplied YFS screws Nature of distribution rights Sole distributor, including the right to use the YFS logo in advertising materials Territory of distribution Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Cambodia and Myanmar Expiry date of agreement 31 December 2017
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Save as disclosed above, we do not have any other long-term arrangements with our major suppliers.
CREDIT MANAGEMENT Customers We may extend credit terms ranging from 30 days to 60 days to certain customers on a case-by-case basis. Credit terms extended are based on factors such as length of customer relationship, credit-worthiness, past payment records, financial strength of the customer, as well as the size of the particular transaction. For other customers, we sell to them on cash terms. Depending on the length of customer relationship, credit-worthiness and the size of the particular transaction, we may request for letters of credit to be issued in our favour. We do not extend any credit terms to new customers until such customers have demonstrated a prompt payment track record. We regularly monitor our trade receivables ageing and follow up promptly on any overdue payments. We have established close rapport with our customers through our ability to meet their product requirements consistently. During the period under review, the majority of our revenue was generated from repeat customers. Our trade receivables turnover days for the last three financial years ended 31 December 2012 are as follows: FY2010 Trade receivable turnover days
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INSURANCE We have taken up insurance policies for risks such as fire, public liability and work injury compensation in relation to our property, inventory and staff. Our insurance policies are reviewed annually to ensure that they adequately satisfy both regulatory and business requirements. We may increase the coverage if we deem it necessary and appropriate. We have not experienced any difficulties obtaining or renewing our insurance policies, or on getting paid for our claims under any of our insurance policies. Our Directors believe that the policy specifications and insured limits of these insurance policies are in line with normal commercial practice. Save as disclosed under the section entitled Risk Factors of this Offer Document, our Directors believe that the coverage from these insurance policies is adequate for our present operations. However, significant damage or disruption to our operations or damage or loss to any of our properties, including our premises and inventory, whether as a result of fire and/or other causes, would still have a material adverse impact on our results of operations and financial condition.
PROPERTIES AND FIXED ASSETS As at the date of this Offer Document, the properties owned by our Group are set out below:
Approximate area 1,344 sq m Use of property Office and warehouse
Owner PS Fasteners
Location 3 Kaki Bukit Road 2, #01-06 Eunos Warehouse Complex, Singapore 417837
Tenure Leasehold 60 years commencing from 11 January 1982 Leasehold 60 years commencing from 11 January 1982
Encumbrances Mortgage in favour of Malayan Banking Berhad as mortgagee Mortgage in favour of UOB as mortgagee
PS Fasteners
672 sq m
Warehouse
Save as disclosed in this section, none of our fixed assets is subject to any mortgage, pledge or any other encumbrances or otherwise used as security for any bank borrowings. As at 31 December 2012, the net book value of our fixed assets, including our leasehold properties and tools and equipment, amounted to approximately S$3.2 million. 80
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY We have registered or are applying for the registration of the following trademarks:
Country of Registration Class Singapore 6(1) Granting Authority Intellectual Property Office of Singapore Registered Owner PS Fasteners
Trademark
Malaysia
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PS Fasteners
Notes: (1) (2) Class 6 refers to the specification of services under the International Classification of Goods and Services by the World Intellectual Property Organisation. The registration under Class 6 relates to bolts. We have been informed by the Malaysian Registry of Trademarks that we will be required to include the disclaimer Registration of this trade mark shall give no right to the exclusive use of the words Fasteners and The Mix-And-Match Expert. over the words Fasteners and The Mix-And-Match Expert. The Company has decided to continue with the registration process on this basis.
Save as disclosed above, we do not own or use any other patents, trademarks or intellectual property on which our business or profitability is materially dependent.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT We do not conduct any research and development activities, as it is not in the nature of our business to do so.
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GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS Save as disclosed below, our business operations in Singapore are not subject to any special legislation or regulatory controls other than those generally applicable to companies and business incorporated and/or operating in Singapore. Thus far, we have not experienced any adverse effect on our business in complying with these regulations. To the best of our Directors knowledge and belief, we are not in breach of any law or regulation applicable to our business operations that would materially affect our business operations. 1. Regulation of Import and Export Pursuant to the Regulation of Imports and Exports Act (Chapter 272A) of Singapore ( RIEA ), regulations for the registration, regulation and control of all or any class of goods imported into, exported from, transshipped in or in-transit through Singapore may be made. We engage freight forwarders to undertake the import and export of our products and who will also make the necessary permit applications for our imports and exports on a transactional basis. The Regulation of Imports and Exports Regulations ( RIER ) was amended on 2 April 2013 by the Regulation of Imports and Exports (Amendment) Regulations 2013 ( Amendment Regulations ), pursuant to which Regulation 37 of the RIER was deleted and substituted with Regulations 35A to 35I ( New Regulations ). Regulation 37(1) of the RIER previously provided that the Director-General of Customs ( DGC ) may maintain a register containing the particulars of importers, exporters, common carriers or any other person who desires to apply for a permit or any other form of approval under the RIER. Under the New Regulations, any importer, exporter, shipping agent, air cargo agent, freight forwarder, common carrier or other person who desires to obtain a permit, certificate or any other document or form of approval for any purposes of the RIEA or any regulations made thereunder, the application for which involves a declaration being made is defined as a declaring entity. Pursuant to the new Regulation 35B of the RIER, the DGC may register as a registrant any person who is, amongst others, a declaring entity. Pursuant to the Amendment Regulations, as our subsidiary, PS Fasteners, was previously registered with the Singapore Customs as an importer and exporter under the old Regulation 37(1) of the RIER, we are deemed to have been registered as a registrant under the New Regulations. Our registration with the Singapore Customs is not subject to any material conditions or renewal requirements, but may be withdrawn at any time. 2. Factory Notification Any person who desires to occupy or use any premises where any building operation or works of engineering construction is or are being carried out by way of trade or for purposes of gain is required to apply to the Commissioner for Workplace Safety and Health ( CWSH ) to register the premises as a factory pursuant to the Workplace Safety and Health (Registration of Factories) Regulations 2008 ( WSH Factories Regulations ). 82
Upon examination, the Authorised Examiner will issue and sign a certificate of test and examination, specifying the safe working load of the equipment. Such certificate of test and examination shall be kept available for inspection. Under the WSHR, it is the duty of the occupier to keep a register containing the requisite particulars with respect to the lifting gears, lifting appliances and lifting machines.
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LICENCES AND PERMITS Our Directors have confirmed that, to the best of their knowledge and belief, our Group has obtained all requisite certifications, approvals and licences necessary for our current operations. The following is a description of the material licences (apart from those pertaining to general business requirements) required for the operations of our Group:
Licence/Permit number UEN 199102937E Issuing entity Singapore Customs
Description Pursuant to Regulation 37(1) of the Regulation of Imports and Exports Regulations(1)
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Description
Expiry date
Not applicable Pursuant to the Workplace Safety and Health (Registration of Factories) Regulations 2008, there is a duty to notify the Commissioner, appointed under Section 7 of the Workplace Safety and Health Act (Cap. 354A), of occupation or use of factory not falling within classes of factories described in the First Schedule of the Workplace Safety and Health (Registration of Factories) Regulations 2008 Pursuant to the Workplace Safety and Health Act 2006, that the lifting equipment complies in all respects with the requirements pertaining to lifting equipment as stipulated in the Workplace Safety and Health (General Provisions) Regulations, and all other regulations made thereunder and is safe for use. Pursuant to the Workplace Safety and Health Act 2006, that the lifting equipment complies in all respects with the requirements pertaining to lifting equipment as stipulated in the Workplace Safety and Health (General Provisions) Regulations, and all other regulations made thereunder and is safe for use. Pursuant to the Workplace Safety and Health Act 2006, that the lifting equipment complies in all respects with the requirements pertaining to lifting equipment as stipulated in the Workplace Safety and Health (General Provisions) Regulations, and all other regulations made thereunder and is safe for use. 27 November 2013
MOM
MOM
27 November 2013
803 LP-Hydraulic Working Platforms, Crown SP3520-30TT210, Distinctive No. S/N: 1A348731
MOM
27 November 2013
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Description Pursuant to the Workplace Safety and Health Act 2006, that the lifting equipment complies in all respects with the requirements pertaining to lifting equipment as stipulated in the Workplace Safety and Health (General Provisions) Regulations, and all other regulations made thereunder and is safe for use. Licence to operate in PSAs restricted areas.
R001499
PSA
31 July 2014
Please refer to the sub-section entitled Government Regulations above for more information about the Regulation of Imports and Exports Regulations.
COMPETITION We are engaged in a highly competitive and fragmented industry. Competition is generally based on the availability of a wide product range, timely delivery and price. We compete with a large number of fastener distributors on a regional and local basis, some of which may have greater financial resources than us. To a lesser extent, we also compete with fastener manufacturers who may sometimes sell directly to distributors with retail networks who are able, at times, to meet the manufacturers required minimum order quantities. However, these distributors would generally still rely on larger distributors to purchase their fastener requirements as they typically purchase a large variety of fastener products and do not normally order in large quantities. Some of our competitors in the fastener distribution business which are based in Singapore include T.E. Fasteners Pte. Ltd. and Sin Hong Hardware Pte Ltd. To the best of our Directors knowledge, none of our Directors or Substantial Shareholders or their respective Associates has any interest, direct or indirect, in any of our competitors listed above. Our Directors believe that new entrants to the industry will require significant capital resources to purchase a wide range of fastener inventory, invest in storage facilities and establish close relationships with suppliers and customers in order to compete effectively in this industry. To the best of our Directors knowledge, there are no known published statistics or official sources of information to establish our market share.
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PROSPECTS AND TRENDS Fasteners have a wide spectrum of commercial and industrial applications used in, amongst others, manufacturing of automotives and parts, aircraft, appliances, machinery, construction and infrastructure. We believe that given the wide spectrum of commercial and industrial applications of fasteners, the fastener industry is not dependent on any single end-use industry, but is generally dependent on factors such as population growth, industrial development and general economic conditions. We expect that increasing fixed investments and a rise in the manufacturing bases in emerging economies such as Asia Pacific, South America, Middle East and Africa will boost fastener demand compared to the more developed markets. As such, we have focused our marketing efforts on distributors with retail networks primarily in Southeast Asia, as well as in emerging markets such as South America. Our sales to customers in Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore collectively accounted for approximately 70.3%, 67.7% and 68.0% of our revenue in FY2010, FY2011 and FY2012, respectively. Our Directors have made the following observations for the current financial year based on current trends to-date: (a) Subject to competitive and pricing pressures, we expect our revenue to generally follow the activity trend for the manufacture of durable goods, as well as in the construction and infrastructure industry. We expect our finance expenses to increase further due to the refinancing of our interest-free Directors loans of S$2.6 million, which were outstanding as at 31 December 2012, with commercial bank loans. We expect our administration expenses to increase as a result of the full year effect of the remuneration of new finance and administration staff who had joined us over the course of FY2012. Any difference in the net realisable value of our inventory and our carrying cost of inventory will impact our cost of sales.
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Arising from the above factors and especially (b), (c) and (f), we believe that our results of operations for FY2013 would be affected and, hence, investors ought to be aware that our past results of operations are not necessarily indicative of our current and future results of operations. Save as disclosed above and in the sections entitled Risk Factors , and Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Position and Results of Operations of this Offer Document, and barring any unforeseen circumstances, our Directors believe that there are no other known recent trends in production, sales and inventory, and in the costs and selling prices of products and services, as well as any other known trends, uncertainties, demands, commitments or events that are reasonably likely to have a material effect on net sales or revenues, profitability, liquidity or capital resources, or that would cause financial information disclosed in this Offer Document to be not necessarily indicative of our future operating results or financial condition. Please also refer to the section entitled Cautionary Note On ForwardLooking Statements of this Offer Document.
ORDER BOOK We have established a diverse pool of approximately 200 customers in more than 45 countries. Typically in our industry, our customers do not commit to definite and/or long-term purchase orders of their requirements for the various fastener products. We typically receive order enquiries from our customers through our internet website, facsimile or by email. Following receipt of the order enquiry, our sales and marketing team will send a sales quotation to the customer. Unless credit terms are extended to the customer, we will arrange for the delivery of the cargo to the customer upon payment of the invoice. Accordingly, given the nature of our business, the concept of an order book is not meaningful for us.
BUSINESS STRATEGIES AND FUTURE PLANS Our business strategies and future plans are as follows: To enhance our existing warehouse facilities and upgrade our inventory management system We plan to enhance our existing warehouse facilities through a reorganisation of our warehouse space and installation of new racks in line with our expansion plans. We also plan to upgrade our inventory management system and will consider either installing a new inventory management system or upgrading our existing inventory management system so as to enhance our ability to more efficiently track and manage an increased inventory and achieve a faster turnaround time in processing our customers orders.
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WHERE YOU CAN FIND US Our registered office is located at 3 Kaki Bukit Road 2, #01-06 Eunos Warehouse Complex, Singapore 417837 and our principal place of business is located at 3 Kaki Bukit Road 2, #01-06/07 Eunos Warehouse Complex, Singapore 417837. Our telephone number is (65) 6747 7080 and our facsimile number is (65) 6742 0642. Our internet address is http://www.psfasteners.com. Information contained in our website does not constitute part of this Offer Document.
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DIRECTORS Our Board of Directors is entrusted with the responsibility for the overall management of our Group. The particulars of our Directors are set out below: Name Teo Choon Hock Kwek Keng Seng Age 58 56 Address 8 Cactus Crescent Singapore 809717 519 Yio Chu Kang Road #02-76 The Calrose Singapore 787085 C/o 72 Bendemeer Road #04-28 Luzerne Singapore 339941 219 Seagull Walk Singapore 486649 2 Sennett Close Singapore 466996 Position Executive Chairman Managing Director
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EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING OF OUR DIRECTORS Our Directors have the appropriate expertise to act as directors of our Company, as evidenced by their business and working experience set out above. All our Directors have been informed of their obligations under the Listing Manual as well as the relevant Singapore laws and regulations. Ang Miah Khiang and Tan Jee Ming have prior experience as directors of public listed companies in Singapore and are therefore familiar with the roles and responsibilities of a director of a public listed company in Singapore. Teo Choon Hock, Kwek Keng Seng, Tan Jee Ming and Tan Chin Keong have recently attended programmes conducted by the Singapore Institute of Directors and supported by the SGX-ST and are aware of the roles and responsibilities of a director of a public listed company in Singapore. The list of present and past directorships of each Director over the last five years up to the Latest Practicable Date and excluding those held in our Company, is set out below: Name Teo Choon Hock Present directorships Group corporations PS Fasteners Pte. Ltd. Other corporations Daxinhang Sdn Bhd TCH Investment Holdings (Pte.) Ltd. Think! Studio Pte. Ltd. Past directorships Group corporations Other corporations Hakuruma Technology Pte. Ltd. T Land Investment Pte. Ltd.
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Group corporations Other corporations Soilbuild Construction Group Ltd. Straits Law Practice LLC
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS The day-to-day operations of our Group are entrusted to our Executive Directors who are assisted by an experienced and qualified team of Executive Officers. The particulars of our Executive Officers are set out below: Name Teo Yong Tat Seah Han Poh Benedict Age 22 42 Address 8 Cactus Crescent Singapore 809717 25 Kovan Road #16-21 Singapore 545024 Principal occupation Business Development Manager Financial Controller
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is of the view that Seah Han Poh Benedict is suitable for the position of Financial Controller of our Group. Further, based on the foregoing, after making all reasonable enquiries, and to the best of their knowledge and belief, nothing has come to the attention of our Audit Committee members to cause them to believe that Seah Han Poh Benedict does not have the competence, character and integrity expected of the Financial Controller of our Group. In addition, Seah Han Poh Benedict shall be subject to performance appraisal by our Audit Committee on an annual basis to ensure satisfactory performance.
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There is no arrangement or understanding with a Substantial Shareholder, customer or supplier of our Group or other person, pursuant to which any of our Directors or Executive Officers was selected as a Director or an Executive Officer of our Company. Our Executive Chairman, Teo Choon Hock, is the father of our Business Development Manager, Teo Yong Tat. Save as disclosed, none of our Directors, Executive Officers and Substantial Shareholders is related to one another by blood or marriage.
DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS REMUNERATION The remuneration (including salary, bonus, contributions to CPF, directors fees, allowances and benefits-in-kind) paid during FY2011 and FY2012 and the estimated remuneration to be paid for the current FY2013 to our Directors and Executive Officers for services rendered to our Group are set out in the following remuneration bands (1): FY2011 Directors Teo Choon Hock Kwek Keng Seng Ang Miah Khiang Tan Jee Ming Tan Chin Keong Executive Officers Teo Yong Tat Seah Han Poh Benedict
Notes: (1) Remuneration bands: Band A refers to remuneration of up to S$250,000. Band B refers to remuneration between S$250,001 and S$500,000. Band C refers to remuneration between S$500,001 and S$750,000. (2) In relation to our Executive Directors, the estimated remuneration to be paid for FY2013 takes into account the annual fixed bonus of three months of the last drawn salary due to the respective Executive Director pursuant to the Service Agreements but does not take into account any performance bonus to be paid pursuant to the Service Agreements. In relation to our Executive Officers, the estimated remuneration to be paid for FY2013 does not take into account any bonuses due to them.
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EMPLOYEES As at the Latest Practicable Date, we have 20 full-time employees. A breakdown of our full-time employees by function is as follows: As at the Latest Practicable Date 2 5 9 4 20
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We do not experience any significant seasonal fluctuations in our number of employees. We do not employ a significant number of temporary employees. Save for certain of our employees who have taken up memberships in NTUC, none of our employees is a member of any labour union. The relationship and co-operation between our management and staff has been good and is expected to remain so in the future. There has not been any incidence of work stoppages or labour disputes which has affected our operations. Pension or retirement benefits As at the Latest Practicable Date, other than amounts set aside or accrued in respect of the relevant laws and regulations, we have not set aside or accrued any amounts for any of our employees to provide for pension, retirement or similar benefits to our employees.
SERVICE AGREEMENTS On 18 June 2013, our Company entered into respective Service Agreements with our Executive Directors, Teo Choon Hock and Kwek Keng Seng (each an Appointee ). The Service Agreements are valid for an initial period of three years with effect from the date of admission of our Company to Catalist ( Initial Term ). Upon the expiry of the Initial Term, the employment of the Appointees shall be automatically renewed on a year-on-year basis on such terms and conditions as the parties may agree.
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All reasonable travelling, hotel, entertainment and such other out-of-pocket expenses incurred by the Appointees in the discharge of their duties will be borne by our Company. Each of the Service Agreements may be terminated by our Company by summary notice upon the occurrence of certain events, such as criminal conviction, grave misconduct or bankruptcy involving the relevant Appointee. None of the Appointees will be entitled to any benefit upon termination of his Service Agreement.
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PAST INTERESTED PERSON TRANSACTIONS Loans from Teo Choon Hock and Kwek Keng Seng Our Executive Directors and Controlling Shareholders, Teo Choon Hock and Kwek Keng Seng, had extended loans to our Group for working capital purposes. These loans were unsecured, interest-free and had no fixed term of repayment. Accordingly, these transactions were not carried out on an arms length commercial terms basis. The loans outstanding, rounded to the nearest dollar, as at the end of each of the last three financial years ended 31 December 2012 and as at the Latest Practicable Date were as follows: As at the Latest Practicable Date (S$) 300,000 300,000
2010 (S$) Loans from Teo Choon Hock Loans from Kwek Keng Seng 1,300,000 1,300,000
During the Relevant Period, the largest outstanding amount owed by our Group to each of Teo Choon Hock and Kwek Keng Seng was S$1.3 million. As at the Latest Practicable Date, the amount owed by our Group to each of Teo Choon Hock and Kwek Keng Seng was S$300,000. All loans owing by us to Teo Choon Hock and Kwek Keng Seng have been fully repaid as at the date of this Offer Document. We do not intend to enter into similar transactions with the above interested persons following the admission of our Company to Catalist.
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Note: (1) Due to the discharge of mortgage in favour of Standard Chartered Bank at 3 Kaki Bukit Road 2, #01-07 Eunos Warehouse Complex, Singapore 417837, Standard Chartered Bank has, as at the Latest Practicable Date, withdrawn the overdraft facility granted to us and has reduced the trade finance facility from S$2.5 million to S$2.0 million. We are currently finalising the terms of the revised facility letter with Standard Chartered Bank.
The largest aggregate outstanding amount of the above banking/credit facilities guaranteed and secured during the Relevant Period by Teo Choon Hock and Kwek Keng Seng, based on month-end balances, was approximately S$5.3 million. As at the Latest Practicable Date, the aggregate outstanding amount guaranteed and secured was approximately S$5.4 million. The interest rates on the above banking/credit facilities range from 1.4% to 6.8% per annum, or such other rate(s) as the respective institutions may determine from time to time. As no fee was paid to Teo Choon Hock and Kwek Keng Seng for the provision of the above guarantees, the above arrangements were not carried out on an arms length commercial terms basis. Following the admission of our Company to Catalist, we intend to procure a release and discharge of the abovementioned guarantees from the relevant financial institutions. If we are unable to procure the release and discharge of these guarantees, Teo Choon Hock and Kwek Keng Seng will either continue to provide the guarantees required to secure these banking/credit facilities or seek and obtain alternative facilities from other financial institutions offering comparable terms without the need for such personal guarantees. 102
All future interested person transactions will be properly documented and submitted to our Audit Committee for periodic review to ensure that they are carried out on an arms length basis, on normal commercial terms, and will not be prejudicial to the interests of our minority Shareholders. In respect of all future interested person transactions, we will implement the following review procedures: (a) in relation to any purchase of products or procurement of services from interested persons, quotes from at least two unrelated third parties in respect of the same or substantially the same type of transactions will be used as comparison wherever possible. The Audit Committee will review the comparable factors, taking into account, inter alia , the suitability, quality, timeliness in delivery and cost of the product or service, and the experience and expertise of the supplier. Transactions with such interested persons shall not be on terms less favourable to our Group than those with unrelated third parties; in relation to any sale of products or provision of services to interested persons, the price and terms of two other completed transactions of the same or substantially the same type of transactions to unrelated third parties are to be used as comparison wherever possible. Transactions with such interested persons shall not be on terms less favourable to our Group than those with unrelated third parties; when renting from or to interested persons, our Audit Committee shall take appropriate steps to ensure that such rent is commensurate with the prevailing market rates, including adopting measures such as making relevant enquiries with landlords of properties of similar location and size, or obtaining necessary reports or reviews published by property agents (including an independent valuation report by a property valuer, where appropriate). The rent payable shall be based on the most competitive market rental rate of similar properties in terms of size and location, based on the results of the relevant enquiries; where it is not possible for appropriate information (for comparative purposes) to be obtained, the interested person transaction will be approved by our Audit Committee, who has no interest in the transaction, who will determine whether the price, fees and/or other terms offered by or to the interested persons are fair and reasonable, with consideration to whether the price, fees and/or other terms are in accordance with our usual business practices and policies. In determining the transaction price payable to the interested person for such products and/or services, our Audit Committee will determine whether the relevant transaction is undertaken at an arms length basis and on normal commercial terms, taking into account factors such as, but not limited to, suitability, quantity, quality, requirements and specifications; and any contracts to be made with an interested person shall not be approved unless the pricing is determined in accordance with our usual business practices and policies for the same or substantially similar type of transactions between us and unrelated parties on terms that are no more favourable than those extended to, or no less favourable than those received from other unrelated parties.
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Category one interested person transactions must be reviewed and approved by our Audit Committee prior to entry. Category two interested person transactions must be approved by a Director who shall not be an interested person in respect of the particular transaction prior to entry and must be reviewed on a half-yearly basis by our Audit Committee. In its review, our Audit Committee will ensure that all future interested person transactions are conducted on normal commercial terms and are not prejudicial to the interests of our Company and its minority Shareholders. All interested person transactions shall be subject to review by our Audit Committee on a half-yearly basis. In respect of all interested person transactions, we shall adopt the following policies: (a) In the event that a member of our Audit Committee is interested in any interested person transaction, he will abstain from deliberating, reviewing and/or approving that particular transaction. We shall maintain a register to record all interested person transactions which are entered into by our Group (including the basis on which they are entered into) and the review and/or approval of our Audit Committee. We shall incorporate into our internal audit plan a review of all interested person transactions entered into by our Group. Our Audit Committee shall review the internal audit reports at least annually to ensure that all interested person transactions are carried out on an arms length basis and in accordance with the procedures outlined above.
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Furthermore, if during these periodic reviews our Audit Committee believes that the guidelines and procedures as stated above are not sufficient to ensure that the interests of minority Shareholders are not prejudiced, we will adopt new guidelines and procedures. The Audit Committee may request for an independent financial advisers opinion as it deems fit. We shall ensure that all interested person transactions comply with the provisions in Chapter 9 of the Listing Manual, and if required, we will seek independent Shareholders approval for such transactions. In accordance with Rule 919 of the Listing Manual, interested persons and their Associates shall abstain from voting on resolutions approving interested person transactions involving themselves and our Group. In addition, such interested persons shall not act as proxies in relation to such resolutions unless voting instructions have been given by the Shareholder(s). Our Audit Committee will include the review of interested person transactions as part of its standard procedures while examining the adequacy of our internal controls. Our Board of Directors will ensure that all disclosures, approvals and other requirements on interested person transactions, including those required by prevailing legislation, rules, regulations, the Listing Manual and relevant accounting standards, are complied with. We will disclose in our annual report the aggregate value of interested person transactions during the financial year.
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Our Directors recognise the importance of corporate governance and the offering of high standards of accountability to our Shareholders, and will use best efforts to implement the good practices recommended in the Code of Corporate Governance 2012 ( Code ). Our Board of Directors has formed three committees, namely, the Audit Committee, the Remuneration Committee and the Nominating Committee. We have five Directors on our Board of Directors, of which three are Independent Directors. We have appointed Ang Miah Khiang as our Lead Independent Director. As Lead Independent Director, he is the contact person for Shareholders in situations where there are concerns or issues which communication with our Executive Chairman, Managing Director and/or Financial Controller has failed to resolve or where such communication is inappropriate. Ang Miah Khiang will also take the lead in ensuring compliance with the Code.
BOARD PRACTICES Our Directors are appointed by our Shareholders at a general meeting, and an election of Directors takes place annually. One third (or the number nearest one third) of our Directors, are required to retire from office at each annual general meeting. Further, all our Directors are required to retire from office at least once in every three years. However, a retiring Director is eligible for re-election at the meeting at which he retires. Further details of the appointment and retirement of Directors can be found in the section entitled Summary of Selected Articles of Association of Our Company as set out in Appendix C of this Offer Document. Our Directors shall generally avoid approving the appointment of alternate directors. Alternate directors shall only be appointed for limited periods in exceptional cases such as when a Director has a medical emergency. If an alternate director is appointed, the alternate director shall be familiar with our Companys affairs and be appropriately qualified. If a person is proposed to be appointed as alternate director to an Independent Director, our Nominating Committee and our Directors shall review that the person would qualify as an Independent Director before his appointment. Nominating Committee Our Nominating Committee comprises Ang Miah Khiang, Tan Jee Ming, Tan Chin Keong and Teo Choon Hock. The Chairman of the Nominating Committee is Tan Jee Ming. Our Nominating Committee will be responsible for: (a) the nomination and re-nomination of our Directors having regard to their contribution, performance and ability to commit sufficient time and attention to the affairs of our Group, taking into account their respective commitments outside our Group; determining annually whether or not a Director is independent; deciding whether or not a Director is able to and has been adequately carrying out his duties as a director; reviewing Board succession plans for Directors; development of a process for evaluation of the performance of the Board, its committees and Directors;
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their respective job scopes and level of responsibilities. They will also review and approve any bonuses, pay increases and/or promotions for these employees. Each member of our Remuneration Committee shall abstain from voting on any resolutions in respect of his remuneration package or that of employees related to him. Audit Committee Our Audit Committee comprises Ang Miah Khiang, Tan Jee Ming and Tan Chin Keong. The Chairman of the Audit Committee is Ang Miah Khiang. Our Audit Committee will assist our Board in discharging its responsibility to safeguard our assets, maintain adequate accounting records, and develop and maintain effective systems of internal control, with the overall objective of ensuring that our management creates and maintains an effective control environment in our Group. Our Audit Committee will provide a channel of communication between our Board, our management, our internal auditors and our external auditors on matters relating to audit. Our Audit Committee will meet periodically to perform the following functions: (a) review the relevance and consistency of the accounting standards and policies, the significant financial reporting issues, recommendations and judgements made by the external auditors so as to ensure the integrity of the financial statements of our Group and any announcements relating to our Groups financial performance; review with the internal auditors the internal audit plan and their evaluation of the adequacy of our internal controls and report to our Board at least annually the adequacy and effectiveness of our Groups internal controls, including financial, operational, compliance and IT risks and controls prior to the incorporation of such results in our annual report; review the scope and results of the external audit, and the independence and objectivity of the external auditors; monitor and review that the implementation of the external auditors and internal auditors recommendations concurred with management in relation to the adequacy of our internal controls and accounting system addressing financial, operational and compliance risks; make recommendations to our Board on proposals to our Shareholders for the appointment, re-appointment and removal of the external auditors, and approve the remuneration and terms of engagement of the external auditors; review the co-operation given by our management to our external auditors and our internal auditors, where applicable; review our Groups compliance with such functions and duties as may be required under the relevant statutes or the Listing Manual, including such amendments made thereto from time to time; review and approve interested person transactions and review procedures thereof; review potential conflicts of interest (if any) and to set out a framework to resolve or mitigate any potential conflicts of interests;
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(j) review and approve foreign exchange hedging policies implemented by our Group and conduct periodic review of foreign exchange transactions and hedging policies and procedures; review our risk management framework, with a view to providing an independent oversight on our Groups financial reporting, the outcome of such review to be disclosed in the annual reports or, where the findings are material, announced immediately via SGXNET; investigate any matters within its terms of reference;
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Our Audit Committee will meet, at a minimum, on a half-yearly basis. Apart from the duties listed above, our Audit Committee shall commission and review the findings of internal investigations into matters where there is any suspected fraud or irregularity, or failure of internal controls or suspected infringement of any law, rule or regulation which has or is likely to have a material impact on our Groups operating results and/or financial position. In the event that a member of our Audit Committee is interested in any matter being considered by our Audit Committee, he will abstain from reviewing and deliberating on that particular transaction or voting on that particular resolution. Our Audit Committee shall also commission an annual internal control audit until such time as our Audit Committee is satisfied that our Groups internal controls are robust and effective enough to mitigate our Groups internal control weaknesses (if any). Prior to the decommissioning of such an annual audit, our Board is required to report to the SGX-ST and the Sponsor on how the key internal control weaknesses have been rectified, and the basis for the decision to decommission the annual internal control audit. Thereafter, such audits may be initiated by our Audit Committee as and when it deems fit to satisfy itself that our Groups internal controls remain robust and effective. Upon completion of the internal control audit, appropriate disclosure will be made via SGXNET of any material, price-sensitive internal control weaknesses and any follow-up actions to be taken by our Board. Currently, based on the internal controls established and maintained by our Group, work performed by the internal and external auditors, and reviews performed by our management and our Board, our Board, with the concurrence of our Audit Committee, is of the opinion that our internal control procedures are adequate to address financial, operational and compliance risks.
DIRECTORS TRAINING Our Company shall ensure that all Directors receive training, particularly on relevant laws, regulations and changing commercial risks, from time to time.
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PS GROUP HOLDINGS PERFORMANCE SHARE PLAN The PSP complies with the requirements as set out in Chapter 8, Part VIII of the Listing Manual. A summary of the rules of the PSP is set out below. Capitalised terms used throughout this section shall, unless otherwise defined in the section entitled Definitions of this Offer Document, bear the meanings as defined in Appendix E of this Offer Document. As at the date of this Offer Document, no Awards have been granted under the PSP. Objectives of the PSP The main objectives of the PSP are as follows: (a) to attract potential employees with relevant skills to contribute to our Group and to create value for Shareholders; to instil loyalty to, and a stronger identification by the Participants with the long-term prosperity of our Group; to motivate the Participants to optimise their performance standards and efficiency and to maintain a high level of contribution to our Group;
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The rationale for adopting the PSP is to give our Company greater flexibility to align the interests of employees, especially our key personnel, with that of our Shareholders. It is also intended to reward, retain and motivate employees to achieve superior performance which creates and enhances economic value for our Shareholders. A performance target based Award may be granted. As the Shares will be issued free under the PSP, the Participants would receive the same benefit from an Award in respect of fewer Shares as they would receive if share options were granted instead in respect of a larger number of Shares. The PSP would therefore allow our Company to provide an incentive to employees while reducing the dilutive effect to Shareholders. The Awards given to a particular Participant will be determined at the discretion of the Committee, who will take into account factors such as the Participants capability, scope of responsibility, skill and vulnerability to leaving the employment of our Group. In deciding on an Award to be granted to a Participant, the Committee will also consider all aspects of the compensation and/or benefits given to the Participant and such other share-based incentive schemes of our Company, if any. The Committee may also set specific criteria and performance targets for each Participant, taking into account factors such as (a) our Companys and our Groups business goals and directions for each financial year; (b) the Participants actual job scope and responsibilities; and (c) the prevailing economic conditions. Summary of the PSP The following is a summary of the rules of the PSP which should be read in conjunction with the Rules of the PS Group Holdings Performance Share Plan set out in Appendix E of this Offer Document. 1. Eligibility The following persons shall be eligible to participate in the PSP: (a) Group Employees (including Group Executive Directors) who have attained the age of 21 years on or before the date of grant of the Award; and Non-Executive Directors (including independent Directors) who have attained the age of 21 years on or before the date of grant of the Award.
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Role and composition of the Committee The Committee shall be responsible for the administration of the PSP and shall consist of Directors. As at the date of this Offer Document, the Committee comprises Ang Miah Khiang, Tan Jee Ming and Tan Chin Keong. The Committee shall have the power, from time to time, to make and vary such rules (not being inconsistent with the PSP) for the implementation and administration of the PSP as they think fit including, but not limited to: (a) (b) imposing restrictions on the number of Awards that may be vested within each financial year; and amending Performance Targets if by so doing, it would be a fairer measure of performance for a Participant or for the PSP as a whole.
In compliance with the requirements of the Listing Manual, any Participant of the PSP who is a member of the Committee shall not be involved in its deliberations in respect of Awards to be granted to or held by him or his Associate. 8. Abstention from voting Participants who are also Shareholders and are eligible to participate in this Plan must abstain from voting on any resolution relating to the participation of, or grant of Awards to the Participants. Financial effects of the PSP 1. Cost of Awards Entities shall apply Singapore Financial Reporting Standard 102 ( FRS 102 ) for all share-based payment transactions. Participants will receive Shares and the Awards would be accounted for as equity-settled share-based transactions, as described in the following paragraphs.
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PS GROUP HOLDINGS EMPLOYEE SHARE OPTION SCHEME The ESOS complies with the requirements as set out in Chapter 8, Part VIII of the Listing Manual. Capitalised terms used throughout this section shall, unless otherwise defined in the section entitled Definitions of this Offer Document, bear the meanings as defined in Appendix F of this Offer Document. As at the date of this Offer Document, no Options have been granted under the ESOS. Objectives of the ESOS The objectives of the ESOS are as follows: (a) to motivate Participants to optimise their performance standards and efficiency and to maintain a high level of contribution to our Group; to retain key employees and Directors whose contributions are essential to the long-term growth and profitability of our Group; to instil loyalty to, and a stronger identification by Participants with the long-term prosperity of, our Group; to attract potential employees with relevant skills to contribute to our Group and to create value for our Shareholders; and to align the interests of Participants with the interests of our Shareholders.
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As at the date of this Offer Document, the Committee comprises Ang Miah Khiang, Tan Jee Ming and Tan Chin Keong. The Committee will consist of Directors (including Directors or persons who may be Participants). A member of the Committee who is also a Participant must not be involved in any deliberation or decision in respect of Options granted or to be granted to him. 3. Size of the ESOS The total number of Shares over which the Remuneration Committee may grant Options on any date, when added to the number of Shares issued and issuable in respect of (a) all Options granted under the ESOS; and (b) all Awards granted under the PSP; and (c) all outstanding options or awards granted under such other share-based incentive schemes of the Company, shall not exceed 15% of the number of issued Shares (including treasury shares, as defined in the Companies Act) on the day immediately preceding the Offer Date of the Option. Our Directors believe that this limit gives us sufficient flexibility to decide upon the number of Option Shares to offer to our existing and new employees. The number of eligible participants is expected to grow over the years. Our Company, in line with its goal of ensuring sustainable growth, is constantly reviewing its position and considering the expansion of its talent pool which may involve employing new employees. The employee base, and thus the number of eligible participants will increase as a result. If the number of Options available under the ESOS is limited, our Company may only be able to grant a small number of Options to each eligible participant which may not be a sufficiently attractive incentive. Our Company is of the opinion that it should have sufficient number of Options to offer to new employees as well as to existing ones. The number of Options offered must also be significant to serve as a meaningful reward for contributions to our Group. However, it does not necessarily mean that the Committee will definitely issue Option Shares up to the prescribed limit. The Committee shall exercise its discretion in deciding the number of Option Shares to be granted to each employee which will depend on the performance and value of the employee to our Group.
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The Committee will have the absolute discretion to grant Discounted Options, to determine the level of discount (subject to a maximum discount of 20% of the Market Price) and the Grantees to whom, and the Options to which, such discount in the exercise price will apply provided that our Shareholders in general meeting shall have authorised, in a separate resolution, the making of offers and grants of Options under the ESOS at a discount not exceeding the maximum discount as aforesaid. Such Discounted Options may only be exercisable after two years from the date of grant. Our Company may also grant Options without any discount to the Market Price. Additionally, our Company may, if it deems fit, impose conditions on the exercise of the Options (whether such Options are granted at the Market Price or at a discount to the Market Price), such as restricting the number of Shares for which the Option may be exercised during the initial years following its vesting. Financial effects of the ESOS Any Options granted under the ESOS would have a fair value. Where such options are granted at a consideration below their fair value, there will be a cost to our Company, the amount of which will depend on whether the Options are granted at the Market Price or at a discount to the Market Price. The cost to our Company of granting Options under the ESOS would be as follows: (a) the exercise of an Option at a discounted exercise price would translate into a reduction of the proceeds from the exercise of such options, as compared to the proceeds that our Company would have received from such exercise had the exercise been made at the prevailing Market Price of our Shares. Such reduction of the exercise proceeds would represent the monetary cost to our Company of granting Options with a discounted exercise price; as the monetary cost of granting Options with a discounted exercise price is borne by our Company, the earnings of our Company would effectively be reduced by an amount corresponding to the reduced interest earnings that our Company would have received from
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The financial effects discussed above in (a), (b) and (c) would only materialise upon the exercise of the relevant Options. The cost of granting Options discussed in (d) above would be recognised in the financial statements even if the Options discussed in (d) above are not exercised. Share options have value because the option to buy a companys share for a fixed price during an extended future time period is a valuable right, even if there are restrictions attached to such an option. As our Company is required to account for share-based awards granted to our employees, the cost of granting Options will affect our financial results as this cost to our Company would be required to be charged to our Companys profit or loss commencing from the time Options are granted. Subject as aforesaid, as and when Options are exercised, the cash inflow will add to the net tangible assets of our Company and its share capital base will grow. Where Options are granted with subscription prices that are set at a discount to the Market Prices for our Shares prevailing at the time of the grant of such Options, the amount of the cash inflow to our Company on the exercise of such Options would be diminished by the quantum of the discount given, as compared with the cash inflow that would have been receivable by our Company had the Options been granted at the Market Price of our Shares prevailing at the time of the grant. The grant of Options will have an impact on our Companys reported profit under the accounting rules in FRS 102. The cost to our Company in granting an Option would vary depending on the number of Options granted pursuant to the ESOS, whether these Options are granted at Market Price or at a discount to the Market Price and the validity period of the Options. Generally, a greater discount and a longer validity period for an Option will result in a higher potential cost to our Company.
RATIONALE FOR PARTICIPATION BY THE CONTROLLING SHAREHOLDERS AND ASSOCIATES OF OUR CONTROLLING SHAREHOLDERS IN THE PSP AND THE ESOS Our Company acknowledges that the services and contributions of employees who are Controlling Shareholders or Associates of our Controlling Shareholders are important to the development and success of our Group. The extension of the PSP and the ESOS to confirmed full-time employees who are Controlling Shareholders or Associates of our Controlling Shareholders allows our Group to have a fair and equitable system to reward employees who have actively contributed to the progress and success of our Group. The participation of our Controlling Shareholders or the Associates of the Controlling Shareholders in the PSP and the ESOS will serve both as a reward to them for their dedicated services to our Group and a motivation for them to take a long-term view of our Group.
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RATIONALE FOR PARTICIPATION BY OUR NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS (INCLUDING INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS) IN THE PSP AND THE ESOS While the PSP and the ESOS cater principally to Group Employees, it is recognised that there are other persons who make significant contributions to our Group through their close working relationships with our Group, even though they are not employed within our Group. Such persons include the Non-Executive Directors (including Independent Directors). The Non-Executive Directors are persons from different professions and working backgrounds, bringing to our Group their wealth of knowledge, business expertise and contacts in the business community. They play an important role in helping our Group shape its business strategy by allowing our Group to draw on their diverse backgrounds and working experience. Although our Non-Executive Directors are not involved in the day-to-day running of our operations, they play an invaluable role in furthering the business interests of our Group by contributing their experience and expertise. It is crucial for our Group to attract, retain and incentivise the Non-Executive Directors. By aligning the interests of the Non-Executive Directors with the interests of Shareholders, our Company aims to inculcate a sense of commitment on the part of the Non-Executive Directors towards serving the short and long-term objectives of our Group. The participation by Non-Executive Directors in the PSP and the ESOS will provide our Company with a further avenue to acknowledge and recognise their services and contributions to our Group as it may not always be possible to compensate them fully or appropriately by increasing the directors fees or other forms of cash payment. For instance, the Non-Executive Directors may bring strategic or other value to our Company which may be difficult to quantify in monetary terms. The grant of Awards and/or Options to Non-Executive Directors will allow our Company to attract and retain experienced and qualified persons from different professional backgrounds to join our Company as Non-Executive Directors, and to motivate existing Non-Executive Directors to take extra efforts to promote the interests of our Company and/or our Group. However, as their services and contributions cannot be measured in the same way as the full-time employees of our Group, for the purpose of assessing the contributions of the Non-Executive Directors, the Committee will propose a performance framework comprising mainly non-financial performance measurement criteria, such as the extent of involvement and responsibilities shouldered by the relevant Non-Executive Director, taking into consideration, inter alia , his performance and contributions to the success and development of our Group, his committee memberships in our Group, as well as his contribution, which includes contribution of his experience in the areas of overall business strategies, risk management and investment decisions. In order to minimise any potential conflict of interests and to not compromise the independence of the Non-Executive Directors, we intend to grant only a nominal number of Awards and/or Options to such Non-Executive Directors. The Committee may also decide that no Awards/Options shall be made in any financial year or no Award/Option may be granted at all.
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There is no shareholding qualification for Directors under our Articles. No sum or benefit has been paid or is agreed to be paid to any Director or expert, or to any firm in which such Director or expert is a partner or any corporation in which such Director or expert holds shares or debentures, in cash or shares or otherwise for services rendered by him or by such firm or corporation in connection with the promotion or formation of our Company.
SHARE CAPITAL 4. As at the Latest Practicable Date, there is only one class of shares in the capital of our Company. There are no founder, management or deferred shares. The rights and privileges attached to our Shares are stated in our Articles. Save as disclosed in the sections entitled Share Capital and Restructuring Exercise of this Offer Document, there are no changes in the issued and paid-up share capital of our Company and our subsidiary within the last three years preceding the Latest Practicable Date. Save as disclosed in the sections entitled Share Capital and Restructuring Exercise of this Offer Document, no shares in, or debentures of, our Company or our subsidiary have been issued, or are proposed to be issued, as fully or partly paid for cash or for a consideration other than cash, during the last three years preceding the date of lodgement of this Offer Document. Except pursuant to the ESOS, no person has been, or is entitled to be, given an option to subscribe for any shares in or debentures of our Company or our subsidiary. Apart from the PSP and the ESOS, our Company does not have any arrangement that involves the issue or grant of options or shares to the employees of our Group.
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LITIGATION 10. As at the Latest Practicable Date, our Group is not engaged in any legal or arbitration proceedings, including those which are pending or known to be contemplated, which may have or have had in the last 12 months before the date of lodgement of this Offer Document, a material effect on our Groups financial position or profitability.
MANAGEMENT AND PLACEMENT ARRANGEMENTS 11. Pursuant to the Management Agreement, our Company appointed UOB to sponsor and manage the Placement. UOB will receive a management fee from our Company for such services rendered.
12. Pursuant to the Placement Agreement, our Company appointed UOB as the Placement Agent to subscribe and/or procure subscribers for the Placement Shares for a placement commission and brokerage of 3.0% of the Placement Price for each Placement Share, to be paid by our Company. UOB may, at its absolute discretion, appoint one or more subplacement agents for the Placement Shares. 13. Subscribers of the Placement Shares may be required to pay a brokerage fee of up to 1.0% of the Placement Price to the Placement Agent (and the prevailing GST, if applicable). 14. Subject to the consent of the SGX-ST being obtained, if necessary, UOB shall be entitled by notice in writing to our Company, to rescind or terminate the Management Agreement, if at any time prior to the date and time of the commencement of trading of our Shares on Catalist: (a) the issue of a Stop Order by the Authority, the SGX-ST (acting as agent on behalf of the Authority) or other competent authority in accordance with Section 242 of the SFA (notwithstanding that a supplementary or replacement offer document is subsequently registered with the SGX-ST pursuant to Section 241 of the SFA); or
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MISCELLANEOUS 17. There has been no previous issue of Shares by our Company or offer for sale of our Shares to the public within the two years preceding the date of this Offer Document.
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CONSENTS 25. Ernst & Young LLP, the Independent Auditors and Reporting Accountants, has given and has not withdrawn its written consent to the issue of this Offer Document with the inclusion herein of: (a) (b) its name and all references thereto; and Audited Combined Financial Statements of PS Group Holdings Ltd. And Its Subsidiary For The Financial Years Ended 31 December 2010, 2011 And 2012 , annexed to the Offer Document as Appendix A,
in the form and context in which they are included in this Offer Document and to act in such capacity in relation to this Offer Document. 26. UOB, the Sponsor and Placement Agent, has given and has not withdrawn its written consent to the issue of this Offer Document with the inclusion herein of its names and references thereto in the form and context in which they appear in this Offer Document and to act in such capacity in relation to this Offer Document. 27. Each of the Solicitors to the Placement, the Solicitors to the Sponsor and Placement Agent, the Share Registrar and Share Transfer Office, the Principal Bankers and the Receiving Banker do not make, or purport to make, any statement in this Offer Document or any statement upon which a statement in this Offer Document is based and, to the maximum extent permitted by law, expressly disclaim and take no responsibility for any liability to any persons which is based on, or arises out of, the statements, information or opinions in this Offer Document.
RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT BY OUR DIRECTORS 28. This Offer Document has been read and approved by our Directors and they collectively and individually accept full responsibility for the accuracy of the information given in this Offer Document and confirm after making all reasonable enquiries, that to the best of their knowledge and belief, this Offer Document constitutes full and true disclosure of all material facts about the Placement, our Company and our subsidiary, and our Directors are not aware of any facts the omission of which would make any statement in this Offer Document misleading. Where information in this Offer Document has been extracted from published or 135
DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION 29. The following documents or copies thereof may be inspected at our registered office at 3 Kaki Bukit Road 2, #01-06 Eunos Warehouse Complex, Singapore 417837 during normal business hours for a period of six months from the date of registration of this Offer Document: (a) (b) the Memorandum and Articles of Association of our Company; the Audited Combined Financial Statements Of PS Group Holdings Ltd. And Its Subsidiary For The Financial Years Ended 31 December 2010, 2011 And 2012 and the Report from the Independent Auditors in relation to the Audited Combined Financial Statements Of PS Group Holdings Ltd. And Its Subsidiary For The Financial Years Ended 31 December 2010, 2011 And 2012 as set out in Appendix A of this Offer Document; the audited financial statements of our subsidiary, PS Fasteners, for the financial years ended 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and all notes, reports and information relating thereto which are required to be prepared under the Companies Act; the material contract referred to in the section entitled General and Statutory Information Material Contracts of this Offer Document; the letters of consent referred to in the section entitled General and Statutory Information Consents of this Offer Document; and the Service Agreements referred to in the section entitled Directors, Management and Staff Service Agreements of this Offer Document.
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REPORT FROM THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS IN RELATION TO THE AUDITED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF PS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARY FOR THE FINANCIAL YEARS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010, 2011 AND 2012 3 July 2013 The Board of Directors PS Group Holdings Ltd. 3 Kaki Bukit Road 2 #01-06 Eunos Warehouse Complex Singapore 417837 Independent Auditors Report on the Combined Financial Statements We have audited the accompanying combined financial statements of PS Group Holdings Ltd. (the Company) and its subsidiary (collectively, the Group) set out on pages A-6 to A-46, which comprise the combined balance sheets of the Group as at 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012, and the combined statements of comprehensive income, combined statements of changes in equity and combined statements of cash flows of the Group for the financial years then, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information. Managements Responsibility for the Combined Financial Statements Management is responsible for the preparation of combined financial statements that give a true and fair view in accordance with Singapore Financial Reporting Standards, and for devising and maintaining a system of internal accounting controls sufficient to provide a reasonable assurance that assets are safeguarded against loss from unauthorised use or disposition; and transactions are properly authorised and that they are recorded as necessary to permit the preparation of true and fair profit and loss accounts and balance sheets and to maintain accountability of assets. Auditors Responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these combined financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with Singapore Standards on Auditing. Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the combined financial statements are free from material misstatement. An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the combined financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditors judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the combined financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entitys preparation and fair presentation of the combined financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entitys internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the combined financial statements.
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REPORT FROM THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS IN RELATION TO THE AUDITED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF PS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARY FOR THE FINANCIAL YEARS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010, 2011 AND 2012 We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion. Opinion In our opinion, the combined financial statements of the Group are properly drawn up in accordance with Singapore Financial Reporting Standards so as to present fairly, in all material respects, the state of affairs of the Group as at 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 and the results, changes in equity and cash flows of the Group for the financial years ended on those dates. Other Matter This report has been prepared solely for inclusion in the Offer Document of the Company dated 3 July 2013 in connection with the proposed listing of the Companys shares on the Catalist Board of Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited.
ERNST & YOUNG LLP Public Accountants and Chartered Accountants Singapore 3 July 2013 Partner-in-charge: Adrian Koh Hian Yan
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APPENDIX A AUDITED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF PS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARY FOR THE FINANCIAL YEARS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010, 2011 AND 2012
PS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARY COMBINED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE FINANCIAL YEARS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010, 2011 AND 2012 Note Revenue Cost of sales Gross profit Other income Expenses Selling and distribution expenses Administration expenses Finance expenses Profit before taxation Income tax expense Profit for the year Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax Total comprehensive income for the year Profit for the year attributable to: Owners of the Company Earnings per share attributable to owners of the Company: Basic and diluted 9 4.17 3.26 2.73 1,669,253 1,304,288 1,092,237 6 7 8 (550,790) (1,531,096) (47,526) 1,912,032 (242,779) 1,669,253 (608,082) (1,625,287) (30,098) 1,479,205 (174,917) 1,304,288 (720,355) (1,886,800) (45,709) 1,329,665 (237,428) 1,092,237 5 4 2010 $ 11,991,482 (8,208,975) 3,782,507 258,937 2011 $ 12,502,580 (8,822,419) 3,680,161 62,511 2012 $ 12,293,262 (8,318,432) 3,974,830 7,699
1,669,253
1,304,288
1,092,237
The accompanying accounting policies and explanatory notes form an integral part of the combined financial statements. A-6
APPENDIX A AUDITED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF PS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARY FOR THE FINANCIAL YEARS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010, 2011 AND 2012
PS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARY COMBINED BALANCE SHEETS AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2010, 2011 AND 2012 Note ASSETS Non-current asset Property, plant and equipment Current assets Inventories Trade and other receivables Prepayments Cash and cash equivalents 2010 $ 2011 $ 2012 $
10
3,275,290
3,214,249
3,169,582
12 13 14
Total assets EQUITY AND LIABILITIES Current liabilities Trade and other payables Loans and borrowings Income tax payable
11,201,341
15 16
Net current assets Non-current liabilities Loans and borrowings Deferred tax liabilities
2,746,001
16 17
14,230 14,230
Total liabilities Net assets Equity attributable to owners of the Company Share capital Retained earnings Total equity Total equity and liabilities
5,194,280 6,007,061
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APPENDIX A AUDITED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF PS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARY FOR THE FINANCIAL YEARS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010, 2011 AND 2012
PS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARY COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE FINANCIAL YEARS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010, 2011 AND 2012 Share capital $ Retained earnings $
Note 2010 At 1 January 2010 Profit for the year, representing total comprehensive income for the year Dividends At 31 December 2010 2011 At 1 January 2011 Profit for the year, representing total comprehensive income for the year Dividends At 31 December 2011 2012 At 1 January 2012 Profit for the year, representing total comprehensive income for the year Dividends At 31 December 2012 19 19 19
Total $
400,016 400,016
400,016 400,016
400,016 400,016
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APPENDIX A AUDITED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF PS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARY FOR THE FINANCIAL YEARS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010, 2011 AND 2012
PS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARY COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEARS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010, 2011 AND 2012
Note Operating activities: Profit before taxation Adjustments for: Interest income Reversal of impairment loss on leasehold properties Finance expenses Depreciation of property, plant and equipment Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment Total adjustments Operating cash flows before changes in working capital Changes in working capital: Increase in inventories Decrease/(increase) in trade and other receivables, and prepayments Increase/(decrease) in trade and other payables Total changes in working capital Cash generated from operations Income tax paid Interest received Net cash flows from/(used in) operating activities Investing activities: Purchase of property, plant and equipment Proceeds on disposal of property, plant and equipment Net cash flows used in investing activities Financing activities: Net change in trust receipts Finance expenses paid Proceeds from bank loans Repayment of bank loan Dividend paid Net cash flows used in financing activities Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents at 1 January Cash and cash equivalents at 31 December 14 10 2010 $ 1,912,032 5 5 6 7 7 (1,060) (182,290) 47,526 151,421 5,331 20,928 1,932,960 (521,565) 161,983 155,529 (204,053) 1,728,907 (186,980) 1,060 1,542,987 (87,615) 1,869 (85,746) (58,256) (47,526) (228,092) (800,032) (1,133,906) 323,335 520,047 843,382 2011 $ 1,479,205 (190) (62,321) 30,098 251,724 2,650 221,961 1,701,166 (1,138,241) (273,871) (94,640) (1,506,752) 194,414 (247,049) 190 (52,445) (131,162) 150 (131,012) 771,983 (30,098) (410,053) (800,032) (468,200) (651,657) 843,382 191,725 2012 $ 1,329,665 (547) 45,709 143,405 1,824 190,391 1,520,056 (1,359,388) 118,098 437,710 (803,580) 716,476 (173,606) 547 543,417 (100,562) (100,562) (287,355) (45,709) 1,000,000 (166,667) (800,032) (299,763) 143,092 191,725 334,817
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APPENDIX A AUDITED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF PS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARY FOR THE FINANCIAL YEARS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010, 2011 AND 2012
PS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEARS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010, 2011 AND 2012 1. 1.1 Corporate information The Company The Company was incorporated on 30 April 2013 under the Companies Act as an exempt private company limited by shares under the name of PS Group Holdings Pte. Ltd.. The Company was incorporated for the purpose of acquiring the existing operating entity, PS Fasteners Pte. Ltd. pursuant to the Restructuring Exercise as disclosed in Note 1.2. On 18 June 2013, the Company was converted to a public limited company and changed its name to PS Group Holdings Ltd.. The registered office of the Company and principal place of business of the Group is located at 3 Kaki Bukit Road 2, #01-06 Eunos Warehouse Complex, Singapore 417837. The principal activity of the Company is that of investment holding. The principal activity of its subsidiary is disclosed in Note 11 to the combined financial statements. The Company and its subsidiary, PS Fasteners Pte. Ltd. are collectively defined as the Group in the combined financial statements. 1.2 The Restructuring Exercise The Group undertook the transactions described below as part of a corporate reorganisation implemented in preparation for its listing on the Catalist Board of Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (the Restructuring Exercise). (a) Incorporation of the Company On 30 April 2013, the major shareholder of PS Fasteners Pte. Ltd., Teo Choon Hock incorporated PS Group Holdings Pte. Ltd.. (b) Acquisition of PS Fasteners Pte. Ltd. Pursuant to a share swap agreement dated 30 May 2013 entered into between the Company, Teo Choon Hock and Kwek Keng Seng, the Company acquired from Teo Choon Hock and Kwek Keng Seng (collectively, the Shareholders) 220,008 and 180,008 ordinary shares respectively in the entire issued and paid-up share capital of PS Fasteners Pte. Ltd., comprising an aggregate of 400,016 ordinary shares. Pursuant to the completion of the Restructuring Exercise, PS Fasteners Pte. Ltd. became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.
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PS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEARS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010, 2011 AND 2012 2. 2.1 Summary of significant accounting policies Basis of preparation Although the Company was incorporated subsequent to 31 December 2012 upon which the Restructuring Exercise was completed on 14 June 2013, the financial statements presented for the financial years ended 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 for the purpose of inclusion in the Offer Document are that of the Company and its subsidiary company prepared in accordance with RAP 12 Merger Accounting for Common Control Combinations for financial statements prepared under Part IX of the Fifth Schedule to the Securities and Futures (Offers of Investments) (Shares and Debentures) Regulations 2005. The substance is that the Group is a continuation of PS Fastener Pte. Ltd.. The combined financial statements of the Group for the financial years ended 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 have been presented as if the Group had been in existence for all periods presented and the assets and liabilities are brought into the combined financial statements at their existing carrying amounts. The retained earnings recognised in the combined financial statements are the retained earnings of PS Fastener Pte. Ltd.. The combined financial statements of the Group have been prepared in accordance with Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (FRS). The combined financial statements are presented in Singapore Dollars (SGD or $). The combined financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis, except as disclosed in the accounting policies below. 2.2 Changes in accounting policies The Group has adopted all the standards and Interpretations of FRS (INT FRS) that are effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2010, 2011 and 2012. The adoption of these standards did not have any effect on the financial performance or position of the Group.
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APPENDIX A AUDITED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF PS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARY FOR THE FINANCIAL YEARS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010, 2011 AND 2012
PS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEARS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010, 2011 AND 2012 2. 2.3 Summary of significant accounting policies (contd) Standards issued but not yet effective The Group has not adopted the following standards and interpretations that have been issued but not yet effective: Effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 July 2012 1 January 2013 1 January 2013 1 January 2013
Description Amendments to FRS 1 Presentation of Items of Other Comprehensive Income Revised FRS 19 Employee Benefits FRS 113 Fair Value Measurement Amendments to FRS 107 Disclosures Offsetting Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities Improvements to FRSs 2012 Amendment to FRS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements Amendment to FRS 16 Property, Plant and Equipment Amendment to FRS 32 Financial Instruments: Presentation Revised FRS 27 Separate Financial Statements Revised FRS 28 Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures FRS 110 Consolidated Financial Statements FRS 111 Joint Arrangements FRS 112 Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities Amendments to FRS 32 Offsetting Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities Amendments to FRS 110 Consolidated Financial Statements , FRS 112 Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities and FRS 27 Separate Financial Statements Investment Entities
1 January 2013 1 January 2013 1 January 2013 1 January 2014 1 January 2014 1 January 2014 1 January 2014 1 January 2014 1 January 2014
1 January 2014
The directors expect that the adoption of the other standards and interpretations above will have no material impact on the combined financial statements in the period of initial application.
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APPENDIX A AUDITED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF PS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARY FOR THE FINANCIAL YEARS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010, 2011 AND 2012
PS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEARS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010, 2011 AND 2012 2. 2.4 Summary of significant accounting policies (contd) Functional and foreign currency The Groups combined financial statements are presented in Singapore Dollars, which is also the Companys functional currency. Each entity in the Group determines its own functional currency and items included in the combined financial statements of each entity are measured using that functional currency. Transactions in foreign currencies are measured in the respective functional currencies of the Company and its subsidiary and are recorded on initial recognition in the functional currencies at exchange rates approximating those ruling at the transaction dates. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the rate of exchange ruling at the end of the reporting period. Non-monetary items that are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rates as at the dates of the initial transactions. Non-monetary items measured at fair value in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rates at the date when the fair value was determined. Exchange differences arising on the settlement of monetary items or on translating monetary items at the end of the reporting period are recognised in profit or loss. 2.5 Basis of consolidation The combined financial statements comprise the financial statements of the Company and its subsidiary as at the end of the reporting period. The financial statements of the subsidiary used in the preparation of the combined financial statements are prepared for the same reporting date as the Company. Consistent accounting policies are applied to like transactions and events in similar circumstances. All intra-group balances, income and expenses and unrealised gains and losses resulting from intra-group transactions and dividends are eliminated in full. The substance is that the Group is a continuation of PS Fastener Pte. Ltd.. The combined financial statements of the Group for the financial years ended 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 have been presented as if the Group had been in existence for all periods presented and the assets and liabilities are brought into the combined financial statements at their existing carrying amounts. The retained earnings recognised in the combined financial statements are the retained earnings of PS Fastener Pte. Ltd.. 2.6 Subsidiary A subsidiary is an entity over which the Group has the power to govern the financial and operating policies so as to obtain benefits from its activities.
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APPENDIX A AUDITED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF PS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARY FOR THE FINANCIAL YEARS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010, 2011 AND 2012
PS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEARS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010, 2011 AND 2012 2. 2.7 Summary of significant accounting policies (contd) Property, plant and equipment All items of property, plant and equipment are initially recorded at cost. Subsequent to recognition, property, plant and equipment and are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. The cost includes the cost of replacing part of the property, plant and equipment and borrowing costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of a qualifying property, plant and equipment. The cost of an item of property, plant and equipment is recognised as an asset if, and only if, 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. When significant parts of property, plant and equipment are required to be replaced in intervals, the Group recognises such parts as individual assets with specific useful lives and depreciation, respectively. Likewise, when a major inspection is performed, its cost is recognised in the carrying amount of the plant and equipment as a replacement if the recognition criteria are satisfied. All other repair and maintenance costs are recognised in profit or loss as incurred. Depreciation is computed on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets as follows: Leasehold properties Leasehold improvements Motor vehicles Tools and equipment Office equipment Furniture and fittings Computers 41 years 5 to 10 years 5 to 10 years 5 to 10 years 5 to 10 years 5 to 10 years 1 to 3 years
The carrying values of property, plant and equipment are reviewed for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. The residual value, useful life and depreciation method are reviewed at each financial year-end, and adjusted prospectively, if appropriate. An item of property, plant and equipment is derecognised upon disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected from its use or disposal. Any gain or loss on de-recognition of the asset is included in profit or loss in the year the asset is derecognised.
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PS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEARS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010, 2011 AND 2012 2. 2.8 Summary of significant accounting policies (contd) Impairment of non-financial assets The Group assesses at each reporting date whether there is an indication that an asset may be impaired. If any indication exists, or when an annual impairment testing for an asset is required, the Group makes an estimate of the assets recoverable amount. An assets recoverable amount is the higher of an assets or cash-generating units fair value less costs to sell and its value in use and is determined for an individual asset, unless the asset does not generate cash inflows that are largely independent of those from other assets or groups of assets. Where the carrying amount of an asset or cash-generating unit exceeds its recoverable amount, the asset is considered impaired and is written down to its recoverable amount. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows expected to be generated by the asset are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset. In determining fair value less costs to sell, recent market transactions are taken into account, if available. If no such transactions can be identified, an appropriate valuation model is used. These calculations are corroborated by valuation multiples or other available fair value indicators. Impairment losses of continuing operations are recognised in profit or loss in those expense categories consistent with the function of the impaired asset. For assets excluding goodwill, an assessment is made at each reporting date as to whether there is any indication that previously recognised impairment losses may no longer exist or may have decreased. If such indication exists, the Group estimates the assets or cash-generating units recoverable amount. A previously recognised impairment loss is reversed only if there has been a change in the estimates used to determine the assets recoverable amount since the last impairment loss was recognised. If that is the case, the carrying amount of the asset is increased to its recoverable amount. That increase cannot exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined, net of depreciation, had no impairment loss been recognised previously. Such reversal is recognised in profit or loss. 2.9 Inventories Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Costs incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition are accounted for using the weighted average cost formula. Where necessary, allowance is provided for damaged, obsolete and slow moving items to adjust the carrying value of inventories to the lower of cost and net realisable value. Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less estimated costs of completion and the estimated costs necessary to make the sale.
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APPENDIX A AUDITED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF PS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARY FOR THE FINANCIAL YEARS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010, 2011 AND 2012
PS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEARS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010, 2011 AND 2012 2. Summary of significant accounting policies (contd)
2.10 Financial assets Initial recognition and measurement Financial assets are recognised when, and only when, the Group becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the financial instrument. The Group determines the classification of its financial assets at initial recognition. When financial assets are recognised initially, they are measured at fair value, plus, in the case of financial assets not at fair value through profit or loss, directly attributable transaction costs. Subsequent measurement Loans and receivables Non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market are classified as loans and receivables. Subsequent to initial recognition, loans and receivables are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less impairment. Gains and losses are recognised in profit or loss when the loans and receivables are derecognised or impaired, and through the amortisation process. Trade and other receivables, and cash and cash equivalents are classified as loans and receivables. De-recognition A financial asset is derecognised where the contractual right to receive cash flows from the asset has expired. On de-recognition of a financial asset in its entirety, the difference between the carrying amount and the sum of the consideration received is recognised in profit or loss. Regular way purchase or sale of a financial asset All regular way purchases and sales of financial assets are recognised or derecognised on the trade date i.e., the date that the Group commits to purchase or sell the asset. Regular way purchases or sales are purchases or sales of financial assets that require delivery of assets within the period generally established by regulation or convention in the marketplace concerned.
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APPENDIX A AUDITED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF PS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARY FOR THE FINANCIAL YEARS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010, 2011 AND 2012
PS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEARS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010, 2011 AND 2012 2. 2.11 Summary of significant accounting policies (contd) Impairment of financial assets The Group assesses at each reporting date whether there is any objective evidence that a financial asset is impaired. (a) Financial assets carried at amortised cost For financial assets carried at amortised cost, the Group first assesses whether objective evidence of impairment exists individually for financial assets that are individually significant, or collectively for financial assets that are not individually significant. If the Group determines that no objective evidence of impairment exists for an individually assessed financial asset, whether significant or not, it includes the asset in a group of financial assets with similar credit risk characteristics and collectively assesses them for impairment. Assets that are individually assessed for impairment and for which an impairment loss is, or continues to be recognised are not included in a collective assessment of impairment. If there is objective evidence that an impairment loss on financial assets carried at amortised cost has been incurred, the amount of the loss is measured as the difference between the assets carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows discounted at the financial assets original effective interest rate. If a loan has a variable interest rate, the discount rate for measuring any impairment loss is the current effective interest rate. The carrying amount of the asset is reduced through the use of an allowance account. The impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss. When the asset becomes uncollectible, the carrying amount of impaired financial assets is reduced directly or if an amount was charged to the allowance account, the amounts charged to the allowance account are written off against the carrying value of the financial asset. To determine whether there is objective evidence that an impairment loss on financial assets has been incurred, the Group considers factors such as the probability of insolvency or significant financial difficulties of the debtor and default or significant delay in payments. If in a subsequent period, the amount of the impairment loss decreases and the decrease can be related objectively to an event occurring after the impairment was recognised, the previously recognised impairment loss is reversed to the extent that the carrying amount of the asset does not exceed its amortised cost at the reversal date. The amount of reversal is recognised in profit or loss.
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APPENDIX A AUDITED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF PS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARY FOR THE FINANCIAL YEARS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010, 2011 AND 2012
PS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEARS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010, 2011 AND 2012 2. 2.11 Summary of significant accounting policies (contd) Impairment of financial assets (contd) (b) Financial assets carried at cost If there is objective evidence (such as significant adverse changes in the business environment where the issuer operates, probability of insolvency or significant financial difficulties of the issuer) that an impairment loss on financial assets carried at cost has been incurred, the amount of the loss is measured as the difference between the assets carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows discounted at the current market rate of return for a similar financial asset. Such impairment losses are not reversed in subsequent periods. 2.12 Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash at bank and on hand, and demand deposits that are readily convertible to known amount of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value. 2.13 Provisions Provisions are recognised when the Group has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event, it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and the amount of the obligation can be estimated reliably. Provisions are reviewed at the end of each reporting period and adjusted to reflect the current best estimate. If it is no longer probable that an outflow of economic resources will be required to settle the obligation, the provision is reversed. If the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are discounted using a current pre-tax rate that reflects, where appropriate, the risks specific to the liability. When discounting is used, the increase in the provision due to the passage of time is recognised as a finance cost. 2.14 Financial liabilities Initial recognition and measurement Financial liabilities are recognised when, and only when, the Group becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the financial instrument. The Group determines the classification of its financial liabilities at initial recognition. All financial liabilities are recognised initially at fair value plus in the case of financial liabilities not at fair value through profit or loss, directly attributable transaction costs.
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APPENDIX A AUDITED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF PS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARY FOR THE FINANCIAL YEARS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010, 2011 AND 2012
PS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEARS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010, 2011 AND 2012 2. Summary of significant accounting policies (contd)
2.14 Financial liabilities (contd) Subsequent measurement Other financial liabilities After initial recognition, other financial liabilities are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method. Gains and losses are recognised in profit or loss when the liabilities are derecognised, and through the amortisation process. Trade and other payables, and loans and borrowings are classified as other liabilities. De-recognition A financial liability is de-recognised when the obligation under the liability is discharged or cancelled or expired. When an existing financial liability is replaced by another from the same lender on substantially different terms, or the terms of an existing liability are substantially modified, such an exchange or modification is treated as a de-recognition of the original liability and the recognition of a new liability, and the difference in the respective carrying amounts is recognised in profit or loss. 2.15 Employee benefits (a) Defined contribution plans The Group makes contributions to the Central Provident Fund scheme in Singapore, a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions to defined contribution pension schemes are recognised as an expense in the period in which the related service is performed. (b) Employee leave entitlement Employee entitlements to annual leave are recognised as a liability when they accrue to the employees. The estimated liability for leave is recognised for services rendered by employees up to the end of the reporting period.
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APPENDIX A AUDITED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF PS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARY FOR THE FINANCIAL YEARS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010, 2011 AND 2012
PS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEARS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010, 2011 AND 2012 2. Summary of significant accounting policies (contd)
2.16 Revenue Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Group and the revenue can be reliably measured, regardless of when the payment is made. Revenue is measured at the fair value of consideration received or receivable, taking into account contractually defined terms of payment, net of commission and discount, and excluding taxes or duty. The Group assesses its revenue arrangements to determine if it is acting as principal or agent. The Group has concluded that it is acting as a principal in all of its revenue arrangements. The following specific recognition criteria must also be met before revenue is recognised: (a) Sale of goods Revenue from sale of goods is recognised upon the transfer of significant risk and rewards of ownership of the goods to the customer, usually on delivery of goods. Revenue is not recognised to the extent where there are significant uncertainties regarding recovery of the consideration due, associated costs or the possible return of goods. (b) Interest income Interest income is recognised using the effective interest method. 2.17 Borrowing costs Borrowing costs are capitalised as part of the cost of a qualifying asset if they are directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of that asset. Capitalisation of borrowing costs commences when the activities to prepare the asset for its intended use or sale are in progress and the expenditures and borrowing costs are incurred. Borrowing costs are capitalised until the assets are substantially completed for their intended use or sale. All other borrowing costs are expensed in the period they occur. Borrowing costs consist of interest and other costs that an entity incurs in connection with the borrowing of funds. 2.18 Taxes (a) Current income tax Current income tax assets and liabilities for the current and prior periods are measured at the amount expected to be recovered from or paid to the taxation authorities. The tax rates and tax laws used to compute the amount are those that are enacted or substantively enacted at the end of the reporting period, in the country where the Group operates and generates taxable income.
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APPENDIX A AUDITED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF PS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARY FOR THE FINANCIAL YEARS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010, 2011 AND 2012
PS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEARS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010, 2011 AND 2012 2. Summary of significant accounting policies (contd)
2.18 Taxes (contd) (a) Current income tax (contd) Current income taxes are recognised in profit or loss except to the extent that the tax relates to items recognised outside profit or loss, either in other comprehensive income or directly in equity. Management periodically evaluates positions taken in the tax returns with respect to situations in which applicable tax regulations are subject to interpretation and establishes provisions where appropriate. (b) Deferred tax Deferred tax is provided using the liability method on temporary differences at the end of the reporting period between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts for financial reporting purposes. Deferred tax assets are recognised for all deductible temporary differences, carry forward of unused tax credits and unused tax losses, to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be available against which the deductible temporary differences, and the carry forward of unused tax credits and unused tax losses can be utilised. The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at the end of each reporting period and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profit will be available to allow all or part of the deferred tax asset to be utilised. Unrecognised deferred tax assets are reassessed at the end of each reporting period and are recognised to the extent that it has become probable that future taxable profit will allow the deferred tax asset to be recovered. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the year when the asset is realised or the liability is settled, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the end of each reporting period. Deferred tax relating to items recognised outside profit or loss is recognised outside profit or loss. Deferred tax items are recognised in correlation to the underlying transaction either in other comprehensive income or directly in equity. Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are offset, if a legally enforceable right exists to set off current income tax assets against current income tax liabilities and the deferred taxes relate to the same taxable entity and the same taxation authority.
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APPENDIX A AUDITED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF PS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARY FOR THE FINANCIAL YEARS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010, 2011 AND 2012
PS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEARS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010, 2011 AND 2012 2. Summary of significant accounting policies (contd)
2.18 Taxes (contd) (c) Sales tax Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of sales tax except: Where the sales tax incurred on a purchase of assets or services is not recoverable from the taxation authority, in which case the sales tax is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of the expense item as applicable; and Receivables and payables that are stated with the amount of sales tax included.
The net amount of sales tax recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority is included as part of receivables or payables in the balance sheet. 2.19 Share capital and share issuance expenses Proceeds from issuance of ordinary shares are recognised as share capital in equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issuance of ordinary shares are deducted against share capital. 2.20 Contingencies A contingent liability is: (a) a possible obligation that arises from past events and whose existence will be confirmed only by the occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future events not wholly within the control of the Group; or a present obligation that arises from past events but is not recognised because: (i) It is not probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation; or The amount of the obligation cannot be measured with sufficient reliability.
(b)
(ii)
A contingent asset is a possible asset that arises from past events and whose existence will be confirmed only by the occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future events not wholly within the control of the Group. Contingent liabilities and assets are not recognised on the balance sheet of the Group, except for contingent liabilities assumed in a business combination that are present obligations and which the fair values can be reliably determined.
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PS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEARS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010, 2011 AND 2012 2. Summary of significant accounting policies (contd)
2.21 Related parties A related party is defined as follows: (a) A person or a close member of that persons family is related to the Group and Company if that person: (i) (ii) has control or joint control over the Company; has significant influence over the Company; or
(iii) is a member of the key management personnel of the Group or Company or of a parent of the Company. (b) An entity is related to the Group and the Company if any of the following conditions applies: (i) the entity and the Company are members of the same group (which means that each parent, subsidiary and fellow subsidiary is related to the others). one entity is an associate or joint venture of the other entity (or an associate or joint venture of a member of a group of which the other entity is a member).
(ii)
(iii) both entities are joint ventures of the same third party. (iv) one entity is a joint venture of a third entity and the other entity is an associate of the third entity. (v) the entity is a post-employment benefit plan for the benefit of employees of either the Company or an entity related to the Company. If the Company is itself such a plan, the sponsoring employers are also related to the Company.
(vi) the entity is controlled or jointly controlled by a person identified in (a). (vii) a person identified in (a)(i) has significant influence over the entity or is a member of the key management personnel of the entity (or of a parent of the entity). 3. Significant accounting judgements and estimates The preparation of the Groups combined financial statements requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities, and the disclosure of contingent liabilities at the end of each reporting period. However, uncertainty about these assumptions and estimates could result in outcomes that require a material adjustment to the carrying amount of the asset or liability affected in the future periods.
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PS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEARS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010, 2011 AND 2012 3. 3.1 Significant accounting judgements and estimates (contd) Judgments made in applying accounting policies In the process of applying the Groups accounting policies, management has made the following judgments, apart from those involving estimations, which have the most significant effect on the amounts recognised in the combined financial statements: Determination of functional currency The Group measures foreign currency transactions in the respective functional currencies of the Company and its subsidiary. In determining the functional currencies of the respective entities in the Group, judgement is required to determine the currency that mainly influences sales prices for goods and services and of the country whose competitive forces and regulations mainly determines the sales prices of its goods and services. The functional currencies of the entities in the Group are determined based on managements assessment of the economic environment in which the entities operate and the entities process of determining sales prices. 3.2 Key sources of estimation uncertainty The key assumptions concerning the future and other key sources of estimation uncertainty at the end of each reporting period, 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. The Group based its assumptions and estimates on parameters available when the combined financial statements were prepared. Existing circumstances and assumptions about future developments, however, may change due to market changes or circumstances arising beyond the control of the Group. Such changes are reflected in the assumptions when they occur. (a) Impairment of loans and receivables The Group assesses at the end of each reporting period whether there is any objective evidence that a financial asset is impaired. To determine whether there is objective evidence of impairment, the Group considers factors such as the probability of insolvency or significant financial difficulties of the debtor and default or significant delay in payments. Where there is objective evidence of impairment, the amount and timing of future cash flows are estimated based on historical loss experience for assets with similar credit risk characteristics. The carrying amount of the Groups loans and receivables at the end of the reporting period is disclosed in Note 13 to the combined financial statements.
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APPENDIX A AUDITED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF PS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARY FOR THE FINANCIAL YEARS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010, 2011 AND 2012
PS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEARS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010, 2011 AND 2012 3. 3.2 Significant accounting judgements and estimates (contd) Key sources of estimation uncertainty (contd) (b) Useful lives of property, plant and equipment The cost of property, plant and equipment is depreciated on a straight line basis over the property, plant and equipments estimated useful lives. Management estimates the useful lives of these property, plant and equipment to be within 1 to 41 years. Changes in the expected level of usage and technological developments could impact the economic useful lives of these assets, therefore future depreciation charges could be revised. The carrying amount of the Groups plant and equipment at 31 December 2012 is disclosed in Note 10 to the combined financial statements. (c) Taxes Uncertainties exist with respect to the interpretation of complex tax regulations and the amount and timing of future taxable income. Differences arising between the actual results and the assumptions made, or future changes to such assumptions, could necessitate future adjustments to tax provisions already recorded. The Group establishes provisions, based on reasonable estimates, for possible consequences of audits by the tax authorities. The amount of provision is based on various factors, such as experience of previous tax audits and differing interpretations of tax regulations by the taxable entity and the relevant tax authority. Such differences of interpretation may arise on a wide variety of issues depending on the conditions prevailing in the respective Group entitys domicile. The carrying amount of the Groups income tax payable at 31 December 2012 was $233,545 (2011: $173,606; 2010: $247,050). The Groups deferred tax liabilities at 31 December 2012 is disclosed in Note 17 to the combined financial statements. 4. Revenue 2010 $ Sale of goods 5. Other income 2010 $ Reversal of impairment loss on leasehold properties (Note 10) Government grants and credit received Interest income from cash at bank 182,290 75,587 1,060 258,937 2011 $ 62,321 190 62,511 2012 $ 7,152 547 7,699 11,991,482 2011 $ 12,502,580 2012 $ 12,293,262
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PS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEARS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010, 2011 AND 2012 6. Finance expenses 2010 $ Interest expense on: Trust receipts Bank loans 28,889 18,637 47,526 20,354 9,744 30,098 35,224 10,485 45,709 2011 $ 2012 $
7.
Profit before taxation Profit is stated after charging/(crediting): 2010 $ Audit fees paid to auditors of the Group Depreciation of property, plant and equipment (Note 10) Exchange loss/(gain), net Warehouse maintenance fee Listing expense Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment Inventories recognised as an expense in cost of sales (Note 12) Employee benefits expenses (including directors remuneration): Wages, salaries and bonuses Central Provident Fund Contribution Other short term employee benefits 927,371 72,331 50,435 973,617 83,613 34,834 1,106,486 108,277 36,689 3,600 151,421 16,748 44,820 5,331 8,198,909 2011 $ 4,400 251,724 (3,529) 44,820 2,650 8,810,294 2012 $ 40,000 143,405 38,231 44,820 173,425 1,824 8,305,131
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PS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEARS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010, 2011 AND 2012 8. Income tax expense Major components of income tax expense The major components of income tax expense for the financial years ended 31 December are: 2010 $ Current income tax: Current income taxation Deferred tax (Note 17): Origination and reversal of temporary difference Over provision in respect of prior years (4,270) 242,779 1,311 174,917 5,502 (1,619) 237,428 247,049 173,606 233,545 2011 $ 2012 $
Relationship between tax expense and accounting profit A reconciliation between tax expense and the product of profit before tax multiplied by the applicable tax rate for the financial years ended 31 December are as follows: Profit before taxation Tax at statutory income tax rate of 17% (2011: 17%; 2010: 17%) Adjustments: Non-deductible expenses Income not subject to taxation Effect of partial tax exemption and tax relief Over provision of deferred tax in respect of prior years Others Income tax expense recognised in profit or loss 19,551 (43,890) (54,542) (3,385) 29,546 (10,595) (93,947) (1,552) 59,846 (850) (45,992) (1,619) 1,912,032 1,479,205 1,329,665
325,045
251,465
226,043
242,779
174,917
237,428
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PS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEARS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010, 2011 AND 2012 9. Earnings per share The basic and diluted earnings per share are calculated by dividing the profit for the year, net of tax, attributable to owners of the Company by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the financial year. The Company did not hold any dilutive potential ordinary shares during the financial year (2011: Nil; 2010: Nil). The following table reflects the statement of comprehensive income and share data used in the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the years ended 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012. 2010 $ Profit for the year attributable to owners of the Company Weighted average number of ordinary share for basic and diluted earnings per share computation Earnings per share Basic and diluted 4.17 3.26 2.73 1,669,253 2011 $ 1,304,288 2012 $ 1,092,237
400,016
400,016
400,016
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NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEARS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010, 2011 AND 2012
10. Leasehold properties $ Leasehold improvements $ Motor vehicles $ Tools and equipment $ Office equipment $ Furniture and fittings $
Computers $
Total $
2010 Cost: At 1 January 2010 Additions Disposals 4,222,554 4,222,554 37,634 37,400 180,601 29,398 37,634 37,400 125,421 73,180 (18,000) 27,711 1,687
132,413 132,413
At 31 December 2010
Accumulated depreciation and impairment loss: At 1 January 2010 Charge for the year Disposals Reversal of impairment (Note 5) 1,172,554 102,989 (182,290) 1,093,253 3,129,301 10,931 26,703 37,400 22,940 3,763 37,400 71,258 17,952 (10,800) 78,410 102,191
At 31 December 2010
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NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEARS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010, 2011 AND 2012
10. Leasehold properties $ Leasehold improvements $ Motor vehicles $ Tools and equipment $ Office equipment $ Furniture and fittings $
Computers $
Total $
2011 Cost: At 1 January 2011 Additions Disposals Written off 4,222,554 4,222,554 37,634 37,400 180,313 29,747 37,634 37,400 180,601 1,795 (1,000) (1,083) 29,398 11,610 (7,000) (4,261)
At 31 December 2011
Accumulated depreciation and impairment loss: At 1 January 2011 Charge for the year Disposals Written off Reversal of impairment (Note 5) 1,093,253 102,989 (62,321) 1,133,921 3,088,633 7,168 30,466 37,400 26,703 3,763 37,400
At 31 December 2011
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NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEARS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010, 2011 AND 2012
10. Leasehold properties $ Leasehold improvements $ Motor vehicles $ Tools and equipment $ Office equipment $ Furniture and fittings $
Computers $
Total $
2012 Cost: At 1 January 2012 Additions Disposals 4,222,554 4,222,554 27,622 37,400 213,535 23,263 37,634 10,494 (20,506) 37,400 180,313 35,000 (1,778) 29,747 2,200 (8,684)
At 31 December 2012
Accumulated depreciation and impairment loss: At 1 January 2012 Charge for the year Disposals 1,133,921 102,989 1,236,910 2,985,644 13,884 13,738 37,400 30,466 3,752 (20,480) 37,400 95,058 18,137 (1,778) 111,417 102,118
At 31 December 2012
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PS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEARS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010, 2011 AND 2012 10. Property, plant and equipment (contd) Impairment of assets As at the balance sheet date, the reversal of impairment losses recognised in profit or loss was $ Nil (2011: $62,321; 2010: $182,290) as the market value of the leasehold properties had increased during these years. Assets pledged as security The Groups leasehold properties with a carrying amount of $2,985,644 (2011: $3,088,633; 2010: $3,129,301) are mortgaged to secure the Groups banking facilities (Note 15 and 16). 11. Investment in a subsidiary The subsidiary of the Company is as follows: Name of subsidiary Country of incorporation Principal activities Proportion (%) of ownership interest 2010 2011 2012 % % %
Held by the Company PS Fasteners Pte. Ltd.* Singapore Import and export of bolts, nuts, rivets, fasteners and screw machine products 100 100 100
For the financial years ended 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012, the financial results of PS Fasteners Pte. Ltd. were combined with the Company on the basis that the Group is a continuation of the existing business of PS Fasteners Pte. Ltd. under common control. Accordingly, the equity interests in this subsidiary held by the Company for those financial years were deemed to be 100%.
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PS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEARS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010, 2011 AND 2012 12. Inventories 2010 $ Trading stocks Goods in transit Total inventories at lower of cost and net realisable value Combined statement of comprehensive income: Inventories recognised as an expense in cost of sales 8,198,909 8,810,294 8,305,131 5,137,741 2011 $ 6,275,982 2012 $ 7,555,048 80,322
5,137,741
6,275,982
7,635,370
13.
Trade and other receivables 2010 $ Trade receivables Sundry receivables Deposits Trade and other receivables Add: Cash and cash equivalents (Note 14) Total loans and receivables 1,815,090 127,198 2,640 1,944,928 843,382 2,788,310 2011 $ 2,050,832 164,686 3,281 2,218,799 191,725 2,410,524 2012 $ 1,890,726 131,397 3,790 2,025,913 334,817 2,360,730
Trade receivables due from third parties are unsecured, non-interest bearing and are generally on 30 to 90 days terms. They are recognised at their original invoiced amounts which represent their fair values on initial recognition. Trade receivables denominated in foreign currencies as at 31 December are as follows: 2010 $ United States Dollar 122,566 2011 $ 222,079 2012 $ 51,452
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PS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEARS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010, 2011 AND 2012 13. Trade and other receivables (contd) Receivables that are past due but not impaired The Group has trade receivables amounting to $1,456,399 (2011: $1,835,665; 2010: $1,600,462) that are past due at the end of the reporting period but not impaired. These receivables are unsecured and the analysis of these aging at the end of the reporting period is as follows: 2010 $ Trade receivables past due but not impaired: Less than 30 days 30 60 days 61 90 days 91 120 days More than 120 days 727,771 432,078 183,732 165,627 91,254 1,600,462 875,734 379,219 378,634 144,006 58,072 1,835,665 647,180 434,696 175,708 90,790 108,025 1,456,399 2011 $ 2012 $
Receivables that are impaired There are no trade receivables that are impaired at the balance sheet date (2011: Nil; 2010: Nil). 14. Cash and cash equivalents 2010 $ Cash at bank Cash on hand 834,433 8,949 843,382 2011 $ 189,846 1,879 191,725 2012 $ 332,817 2,000 334,817
Cash at bank earns daily interest based on the banks deposit rate. The interest rate as at 31 December 2012 for the Group was 0.018% per annum (2011: 0.018% per annum; 2010: 0.118% per annum).
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PS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEARS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010, 2011 AND 2012 14. Cash and cash equivalents (contd) Cash at bank denominated in foreign currency at 31 December are as follow: 2010 $ United States Dollar 2011 $ 2012 $ 27,904
15.
Trade and other payables 2010 $ Trade payables Sundry payables Accrued operating expenses Trust receipts 309,319 14,616 673,669 925,343 1,922,947 Add: Loans and borrowings (Note 16) Total financial liabilities carried at amortised cost 3,010,053 2011 $ 200,161 6,453 696,351 1,697,326 2,600,291 2,600,000 2012 $ 436,848 13,777 890,050 1,409,971 2,750,646 3,433,333
4,933,000
5,200,291
6,183,979
Trade payables and sundry payables due to third parties are non-interest bearing and are normally settled on 30 days term. Trust receipts bear interest of between 1.623% and 2.350% per annum (2011: 1.628% and 2.350% per annum; 2010: 1.628% and 2.350% per annum) and are normally settled between 120 and 150 days (2011: 120 and 150 days; 2010: 120 and 150 days). Trust receipts are secured by a first legal mortgage over the leasehold properties of the Group (Note 10) and joint and several guarantees by the Companys directors. Trade and other payables denominated in foreign currencies as at 31 December are as follows: 2010 $ United States Dollar Australia Dollar Japanese Yen 530,749 24,562 667 2011 $ 922,755 22,297 2012 $ 306,529 17,750
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PS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEARS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010, 2011 AND 2012 16. Loans and borrowings 2010 $ 2011 $ 2012 $
Maturity Current: Loan from directors Bank loans: SGD loan at between 4.28% and 4.98% p.a. SGD loan at between 3.78% and 4.98% p.a. SGD loan at 1.50% p.a. above bank cost of funds 2011 2011 2013 On demand
2,600,000
2,600,000
2,600,000
283,690 126,363
333,333
3,010,053
2,600,000
2,933,333
Non-current: Bank loans: SGD loan at 1.50% p.a. above bank cost of funds Total loans and borrowings 2014 500,000
3,010,053
2,600,000
3,433,333
Loan from directors The amounts due are non-trade in nature, unsecured, interest-free and repayable on demand and in cash. Bank loans Bank loans are secured by a first legal mortgage over the leasehold properties of the Group and several guarantees by the Companys directors. The loan as at the end of reporting period is repayable by 36 monthly instalments, starting from June 2012.
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PS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEARS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010, 2011 AND 2012 17. Deferred tax liabilities Deferred tax liabilities as at 31 December relate to the following: 2010 $ Deferred tax liabilities: Differences in depreciation for tax purposes An analysis of the deferred taxes is as follows: At beginning of year Movements in deferred taxes current year over provision in respect of prior years At end of year (4,270) 14,230 1,311 15,541 5,502 (1,619) 19,424 18,500 14,230 15,541 14,230 15,541 19,424 2011 $ 2012 $
18.
Share capital 2010 No. of shares Issued and fully paid ordinary shares: At 1 January and 31 December 400,016 400,016 400,016 400,016 400,016 400,016 2011 No. of shares 2012 No. of shares
The holders of ordinary shares are entitled to receive dividends as and when declared by the Company. All ordinary shares carry one vote per share without restrictions. The ordinary shares have no par value. The Company has not been incorporated as at 31 December 2012. Accordingly, the share capital of the Group refers to the paid-up capital of PS Fasteners Pte. Ltd.. Subsequent to 31 December 2012, the Company was incorporated on 30 April 2013 with 1 initial subscriber share of $1.00. Pursuant to the Restructuring Exercise, the Company acquired the entire equity interest in PS Fasteners Pte. Ltd. via the issue of 6,803,522 shares at $1.00 per share. In addition, the Company performed a share split. Consequently, the share capital of the Company becomes $6,803,523 comprising 47,600,000 ordinary shares.
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PS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEARS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010, 2011 AND 2012 19. Dividends 2010 $ Declared and paid during the financial year Dividends on ordinary shares: Interim exempt dividend for 2012: $1.00 (2011: $1.00; 2010: $1.00) per share Final exempt dividend for 2012: $1.00 (2011: $1.00; 2010: $1.00) per share 400,016 400,016 800,032 400,016 400,016 800,032 400,016 400,016 800,032 2011 $ 2012 $
The dividends have been declared by PS Fasteners Pte. Ltd. to its then existing shareholders prior to the Restructuring Exercise. The dividend per share is calculated based on the number of ordinary shares of PS Fasteners Pte. Ltd. in issue as at date of dividend declaration. 20. Significant related party transactions In addition to the related party information disclosed elsewhere in the combined financial statements, the following significant transactions between the Group and related parties took place at terms agreed between the parties during the financial year: Compensation of key management personnel 2010 $ Short-term employee benefits Central Provident Fund contributions 571,200 21,014 592,214 2011 $ 575,822 22,201 598,023 2012 $ 636,738 33,379 670,117
Comprise amounts paid to: Directors of the Company Other key management personnel 539,187 53,027 592,214 539,200 58,823 598,023 541,650 128,467 670,117
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PS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEARS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010, 2011 AND 2012 21. Fair value of financial instruments The fair value of a financial instrument is the amount at which the instrument could be exchanged or settled between knowledgeable and willing parties in an arms length transaction, other than in a forced or liquidation sale. (A) Fair value of financial instruments by classes that are not carried at fair value and whose carrying amounts are reasonable approximation of fair value Trade and other receivables (Note 13), cash and cash equivalents (Note 14), trade and other payables (Note 15), and current loans and borrowings (Note 16). The carrying amounts of these financial assets and liabilities are based on their nominal amount and are reasonable approximation of fair values, either due to their short term nature or are repayable on demand in cash. (B) Fair value of financial instruments by classes that are not carried at fair value and whose carrying amounts are not reasonable approximation of fair value The fair value of loans and borrowings is estimated by discounting expected future cash flows at market lending rates for similar type of borrowing arrangement at the end of the reporting period. Information regarding loans and borrowings is disclosed in Note 16. 2010 $ Carrying amount Fair value Financial liabilities: Loans and borrowings (non-current) 2011 $ Carrying amount Fair value 2012 $ Carrying Fair amount value
500,000 522,732
22.
Financial risk management objectives and policies The Group is exposed to financial risks arising from its operations and use of financial instruments. The key financial risks include credit risk, currency risk, liquidity risk and interest rate risk. The Groups risk management policy seeks to minimise the potential adverse effects from these exposures. The management continually monitors the Groups risk management process to ensure that an appropriate balance between risk and control is achieved. Risk management policies and systems are reviewed regularly to reflect changes in market conditions and the Groups activities.
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PS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEARS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010, 2011 AND 2012 22. Financial risk management objectives and policies (contd) The Board of Directors is responsible for setting the objectives, the underlying principles of financial risk management for the Group and establishing policies such as authority levels, oversight responsibilities, risk identification and measurement, exposure limits and hedging strategies, in accordance with the objectives and underlying principles approved. It is, and has been throughout the current and previous financial year, the Groups policy that no trading in derivatives for speculative purposes shall be undertaken. There has been no change to the Groups exposure to the following financial risks identified or the manner in which it manages and measures the risks. (a) Credit risk Credit risk is the risk of loss that may arise on outstanding financial instruments should a counterparty default on its obligations. The Groups exposure to credit risk arises primarily from trade and other receivables. For other financial assets (including cash and cash equivalents), the Group minimises credit risk by dealing exclusively with high credit rating counterparties. The Groups objective is to seek continual revenue growth while minimising losses incurred due to increased credit risk exposure. The Group trades only with recognised and creditworthy third parties. It is the Groups policy that all customers who wish to trade on credit terms are subject to credit verification procedures. In addition, receivable balances are monitored on an ongoing basis with the result that the Groups exposure to bad debts is not significant. Excessive risk concentration Concentrations arise when a number of counterparties are engaged in similar business activities, or activities in the same geographical region, or have economic features that would cause their ability to meet contractual obligations to be similarly affected by changes in economic, political or other conditions. Concentrations indicate the relative sensitivity of the Groups performance to developments affecting a particular industry. In order to avoid excessive concentrations of risk, the Groups policies and procedures include specific guidelines to focus on maintaining a diversified portfolio. Identified concentrations of credit risks are controlled and managed accordingly. Exposure to credit risk At the end of the reporting period, the Group has no significant exposure to a single customer.
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PS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEARS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010, 2011 AND 2012 22. Financial risk management objectives and policies (contd) (a) Credit risk (contd) Credit risk concentration profile The Group determines concentration of credit risk by monitoring the country profile of its trade receivables on an ongoing basis. The credit risk concentration profile of the Groups trade receivables at the end of the reporting period is as follows: 2010 $ Malaysia Indonesia Singapore Other countries Total 715,160 558,442 350,321 191,167 1,815,090 % 39 31 19 11 100 $ 711,900 618,551 391,750 328,631 2,050,832 2011 % 35 30 19 16 100 $ 826,028 502,346 425,422 136,930 1,890,726 2012 % 44 27 23 6 100
Financial assets that are neither past due nor impaired Trade and other receivables that are neither past due nor impaired is due from creditworthy debtors with good payment record with the Group. Cash and cash equivalents that are neither past due nor impaired are placed with or entered into with reputable financial institutions. Financial assets that are either past due or impaired At the end of the reporting period, the Group has no receivables that are impaired. Information regarding financial assets that are past due is disclosed in Note 13 to the combined financial statements. (b) Liquidity risk Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group will encounter difficulty in meeting financial obligations due to shortage of funds. The Groups exposure to liquidity risk arises primarily from mismatches of the maturities of financial assets and liabilities. It was the Groups objective to maintain a balance between continuity of funding and flexibility through short-term banking facilities and borrowings from banks or directors in order to meet its liquidity requirements both in the short and long term. In the management of liquidity risk, the Group monitors and maintains a level of cash and cash equivalents deemed adequate by management to finance the Groups operations. A-41
APPENDIX A AUDITED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF PS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARY FOR THE FINANCIAL YEARS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010, 2011 AND 2012
PS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEARS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010, 2011 AND 2012 22. Financial risk management objectives and policies (contd) (b) Liquidity risk (contd) The table below summarises the maturity profile of the Groups financial assets and liabilities at the end of the reporting period based on contractual undiscounted payments. One year or less $ 2010 Financial assets: Trade and other receivables Cash and cash equivalents Total undiscounted financial assets 1,944,928 843,382 2,788,310
Financial liabilities: Trade and other payables Loans and borrowings Total undiscounted financial liabilities Total net undiscounted financial liabilities 2011 Financial assets: Trade and other receivables Cash and cash equivalents Total undiscounted financial assets 2,218,799 191,725 2,410,524 1,922,947 3,010,053 4,933,000 (2,144,690)
Financial liabilities: Trade and other payables Loans and borrowings Total undiscounted financial liabilities Total net undiscounted financial liabilities 2,600,291 2,600,000 5,200,291 (2,789,767)
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PS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEARS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010, 2011 AND 2012 22. Financial risk management objectives and policies (contd) (b) Liquidity risk (contd) One year or less $ 2012 Financial assets: Trade and other receivables Cash and cash equivalents Total undiscounted financial assets Financial liabilities: Trade and other payables Loans and borrowings Total undiscounted financial liabilities Total net undiscounted financial liabilities 2,750,646 2,933,333 5,683,979 519,500 519,500 2,750,646 3,452,833 6,203,479 2,025,913 334,817 2,360,730 2,025,913 334,817 2,360,730 Two to five years $
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APPENDIX A AUDITED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF PS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARY FOR THE FINANCIAL YEARS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010, 2011 AND 2012
PS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEARS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010, 2011 AND 2012 22. Financial risk management objectives and policies (contd) (c) Foreign currency risk (contd) Sensitivity analysis for foreign currency risk The following table demonstrates the sensitivity of the Groups profit before tax to a reasonably possible change in the USD against the functional currency with all other variables held constant Profit before taxation 2010 2011 2012 $ $ $ USD strengthened 10% (2011: 10%, 2010: 10%) weakened 10% (2011: 10%, 2010: 10%) (53,075) 53,075 (92,276) 92,276 (30,653) 30,653
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Interest rate risk Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of the Groups financial instruments will fluctuate because of changes in market interest rates. The Groups exposure to interest rate risk mainly arises from its loans and borrowings and trust receipts. Interest rate risk is managed by the Group on an on-going basis with the primary objective of limiting the extent to which net interest expense could be affected by an adverse movement in interest rates. The Groups policy is to obtain the most favourable interest rates available for its borrowings and bank deposits. Sensitivity analysis for interest rate risk A change of 100 basis points in interest rate at the reporting date would increase/(decrease) profit after tax and equity by the amounts as shown below. This analysis assumes that all other variables, in particular foreign currency and tax rates, remain constant. At the end of the reporting period, if SGD interest rates had been 100 (2011: 100; 2010:100) basis points lower/higher with all other variables held constant, the Groups profit before tax would have been $20,511 (2011: $16,376; 2010: $13,068) higher/lower. This arises mainly as a result of lower/higher interest expense on floating rate loans and borrowings and trust receipts, and higher/lower interest income from floating rate for cash at bank.
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PS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEARS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010, 2011 AND 2012 23. Capital management Capital includes debt and equity items as disclosed in the table below. The primary objective of the Groups capital management is to ensure that it maintains a healthy capital ratio in order to support its business and maximise shareholder value. The Group manages its capital structure and makes adjustments to it, in light of changes in economic conditions. To maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Group may adjust the dividend payment to shareholders, return capital to shareholders or issue new shares. The Group reviews its capital structure at least annually. The capital structure of the Group comprises issued capital and retained earnings. No changes were made in the objectives, policies or processes during the financial years ended 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012. 2010 $ Loans and borrowings (Note 16) Trade and other payables (Note 15) Less: Cash and cash equivalents (Note 14) Net debt Equity attributable to the owners of the Company Total capital Capital and net debt Gearing ratio 3,010,053 1,922,947 (843,382) 4,089,618 2011 $ 2,600,000 2,600,291 (191,725) 5,008,566 2012 $ 3,433,333 2,750,646 (334,817) 5,849,162
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PS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARY NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEARS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010, 2011 AND 2012 24. Segment information The Group has only one operating segment in the import and export of bolts, nuts, rivets, fasteners and screw machine products. Management has not identified any business or operating units separately for purpose of making decisions about resource allocation and performance assessment. Geographical information Revenue based on the geographical location of customers is as follows: 2010 $ Indonesia Malaysia Singapore Other countries 3,366,249 3,099,198 1,970,352 3,555,683 11,991,482 2011 $ 3,585,475 2,870,448 2,000,567 4,046,090 12,502,580 2012 $ 3,055,498 3,093,705 2,202,897 3,941,162 12,293,262
All non-current assets are located in Singapore, the Groups country of domicile. Information about a major customer Revenue from a major customer amounts to $1,177,985 (2011: $1,369,262; 2010: $1,363,019). 25. Authorisation of combined financial statements The combined financial statements for the financial years ended 31 December 2010, 2011 and 2012 were authorised for issue in accordance with a resolution of the directors on 3 July 2013.
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Singapore courts have wide discretion as to the reliefs they may grant and those reliefs are in no way limited to those listed in the Companies Act itself. Without prejudice to the foregoing, Singapore courts may: (a) (b) (c) direct or prohibit any act or cancel or vary any transaction or resolution; regulate the conduct of our affairs in the future; authorise civil proceedings to be brought in the name of, or on behalf of, our Company by a person or persons and on such terms as the court may direct; provide for the purchase of a minority Shareholders shares by our other Shareholders or by us and, in the case of a purchase of Shares by us, a corresponding reduction of our share capital; provide that our Memorandum of Association or our Articles be amended; or provide that we be wound up.
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(iii) subdivide its shares or any of them (subject to the provisions of the Companies Act), Provided always that in such subdivision the proportion between the amount paid and the amount (if any) unpaid on each reduced share shall be the same as it was in the case of the share from which the reduced share is derived; and (iv) subject to the provisions of these Articles and the Companies Act, convert any class of shares into any other class of shares. Article 50(2) Repurchase of Companys shares The Company may purchase or otherwise acquire its issued shares subject to and in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act and any other relevant rule, law or regulation enacted or promulgated by any relevant competent authority from time to time (collectively, the Relevant Laws ), on such terms and subject to such conditions as the Company may in general meeting prescribe in accordance with the Relevant Laws. Any shares purchased or acquired by the Company as aforesaid may be cancelled or held as treasury shares and dealt with in accordance with the Relevant Laws. On the cancellation of any share as aforesaid, the rights and privileges attached to that share shall expire. In any
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APPENDIX D TAXATION
The following is a discussion of certain tax matters relating to Singapore income tax, capital gains tax, stamp duty, estate duty and GST consequences in relation to the purchase, ownership and disposal of our Shares based on the current tax laws in Singapore. The discussion is limited to a general description of certain tax consequences in Singapore with respect to ownership of our Shares by Singapore investors, and does not purport to be a comprehensive nor exhaustive description of all of the tax considerations that may be relevant to a decision to purchase our Shares. It is also not intended to be and does not constitute legal or tax advice. The discussion below is based on the assumption that our Company is a tax resident in Singapore for Singapore income tax purposes. The laws, regulations and interpretations, may change at any time, and any change could be made on a retroactive basis. These laws and regulations are also subject to various interpretations and no assurance can be given that the relevant tax authorities or the courts of Singapore will agree with the explanations or conclusions set out below or that changes in such laws and regulations will not occur. You, as a prospective subscriber of our Shares should consult your tax advisers and/or legal advisers concerning the tax consequences of owning and disposing our Shares. Neither our Company, our Directors nor any other persons involved in this Placement accepts responsibility for any tax effects or liabilities resulting from the subscription, purchase, holding or disposal of our Shares. 1. INCOME TAX (a) Individual Taxpayers An individual is regarded as a tax resident in Singapore in a year of assessment if, in the preceding calendar year, he was physically present in Singapore or exercised an employment in Singapore for 183 days or more, or if he ordinarily resides in Singapore. Individual taxpayers who are Singapore tax residents are subject to Singapore income tax on income accrued in or derived from Singapore. All foreign-source income received (except for certain income received through a partnership in Singapore) in Singapore by Singapore tax resident individuals is exempt from Singapore income tax if the IRAS is satisfied that the tax exemption would be beneficial to the individual. Singapore tax-resident individuals are subject to tax based on progressive rates, currently ranging from 0% to 20%. Non-Singapore resident individuals, subject to certain exceptions, are subject to Singapore income tax on income accrued in or derived from Singapore. They are generally subject to tax at 20% except for Singapore employment income which is subjected to tax at a flat rate of 15% or at the resident rate, whichever is higher. (b) Corporate Taxpayers A company is tax resident in Singapore if the control and management of its business is exercised in Singapore. Corporate taxpayers are subject to Singapore income tax on income accrued in or derived from Singapore and, subject to certain exceptions, on foreign-source income received or deemed to be received in Singapore from outside Singapore. Foreign-
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source income in the form of dividends, branch profits and services income received or deemed to be received in Singapore by Singapore tax resident companies on or after 1 June 2003 are exempt from tax if certain prescribed conditions are met. The corporate tax rate in Singapore is 17% with effect from year of assessment 2010 (i.e. financial year ended 2009). In addition, 75% of up to the first S$10,000 of normal chargeable income, and 50% of up to the next S$290,000 is exempt from corporate tax. The remaining chargeable income (after the partial tax exemption) will be taxed at 17%. In addition, for newly incorporated entities, subject to meeting certain conditions, the first S$100,000 and one-half of up to the next S$200,000 of their normal chargeable income will be eligible for tax exemption. (c) Dividend Distributions (i) One Tier Corporate Taxation System Singapore adopts the One-Tier Corporate Taxation System ( One-Tier System ), Under the One-Tier System, the tax collected from corporate profits is a final tax and the after-tax profits of the company resident in Singapore can be distributed to the shareholders as tax exempt (One-Tier) dividends. Such dividends are tax exempt in the hands of the shareholders. (ii) Withholding Taxes Singapore does not currently impose withholding tax on dividends paid to resident or non-resident shareholders. Foreign shareholders are advised to consult their own tax advisers to take into account the tax laws of their respective home countries/countries of residence and the applicability of any double taxation agreement which their country of residence may have with Singapore. 2. CAPITAL GAINS TAX In general, there is no tax on capital gains in Singapore. Thus, any gains derived from the disposal of our Shares acquired for long-term investment will not be taxable in Singapore. On the other hand, where the taxpayer is deemed by the IRAS to be carrying on a trade or business of dealing in shares in Singapore, gains from disposal of shares are of an income nature (rather than capital gains) and thus subject to Singapore income tax. Subject to certain conditions being met, with effect from 1 June 2012 and for a period of five years, gains derived from the disposal of ordinary shares by companies will not be subjected to Singapore tax, if the divesting company holds a minimum shareholding of 20% of the ordinary shares in the company whose shares are being disposed for a minimum period of 24 months. Other than the above, there are no specific laws or regulations which deal with the characterisation of capital gains, and hence, gains may be construed to be of an income nature and subject to tax especially if they arise from activities which the IRAS regards as the carrying on of a trade in Singapore. D-2
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Foreign sellers are advised to consult their own tax advisers to take into account the applicable tax laws of their respective home countries or countries of residence as well as the provisions of any applicable double taxation agreement. 3. STAMP DUTY No stamp duty is payable on the subscription and issuance of our Shares. Where existing Shares evidenced in certificated form are acquired in Singapore, stamp duty is payable on the instrument of transfer of the Shares at the rate of S$0.20 for every S$100 or any part thereof of the consideration for, or market value of the Shares, whichever is higher. The purchaser is liable for stamp duty, unless otherwise agreed. No stamp duty is payable if no instrument of transfer is executed (such as in the case of scripless shares, the transfer of which does not require instruments of transfer to be executed) or if the instrument of transfer is executed outside Singapore. However, stamp duty may be payable if the instrument of transfer which is executed outside Singapore is subsequently received in Singapore. Stamp duty is not applicable to electronic transfers of our Shares through the CDP system. 4. ESTATE DUTY Singapore estate duty has been abolished with effect from 15 February 2008. 5. GOODS AND SERVICES TAX (GST) General The sale of our Shares by a GST-registered investor belonging in Singapore to another person belonging in Singapore is an exempt supply not subject to GST. Any GST (for example, GST on brokerage) incurred by the investor in connection with the making of this exempt supply will generally become an additional cost to the investor unless the investor satisfies certain concessions. Where our Shares are sold by a GST-registered investor to a person belonging to a country other than Singapore, the sale is a zero-rated supply (i.e. subject to GST at zero rate). Any GST (for example, GST on brokerage) incurred by him in the making of this zero-rated supply for the purpose of his business will, subject to the provisions of the GST legislation, be recoverable as an input tax credit in his GST returns. Investors should seek their own tax advice on the recoverability of GST incurred on expenses in connection with purchase and sale of our Shares. Services such as brokerage, handling and clearing services rendered by a GST-registered person to an investor belonging in Singapore in connection with the investors purchase, sale or holding of our Shares will be subject to GST at the prevailing rate of 7.0%. Similar services rendered contractually to an investor belonging outside Singapore should qualify for zero-rating (i.e. subject to GST at zero rate) provided that the investor is not physically present in Singapore at the time the services are performed and the services do not directly benefit a person who belongs in Singapore.
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ELIGIBILITY The following persons (provided that such persons are not undischarged bankrupts at the relevant time) shall be eligible to participate in the PSP at the absolute discretion of the Committee: (a) Group Employees (including Group Executive Directors) who have attained the age of 21 years on or before the date of grant of the Award; and Non-Executive Directors (including independent Directors) who have attained the age of 21 years on or before the date of grant of the Award.
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The Committee shall take into account various factors when determining the method to arrive at the exact number of Shares comprised in an Award. Such factors include, but are not limited to, the current price of the Shares, the total issued share capital of the Company and the predetermined dollar amount which the Committee decides that a Participant deserves for meeting his Performance Targets. For example, Shares may be awarded based on predetermined dollar amounts such that the quantum of Shares comprised in Awards is dependent on the closing price of Shares transacted on the Market Day the Award is vested. Alternatively, the Committee may decide absolute numbers of Shares to be awarded to Participants irrespective of the price of the Shares. The Committee shall monitor the grant of Awards carefully to ensure that the size of the PSP will comply with the relevant rules of the Listing Manual. Awards are personal to the Participant to whom it is given and shall not be transferred (other than to a Participants personal representative on the death of that Participant), charged, assigned, pledged or otherwise disposed of, in whole or in part, unless with the prior approval of the Committee.
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TAKE-OVER AND WINDING UP OF THE COMPANY Notwithstanding Rule 8 but subject to Rule 9.5, in the event of a take-over being made for the Shares, a Participant shall (notwithstanding that the vesting period for the Award has not expired) be entitled to the Shares under the Awards if he has met the Performance Targets which fall within the period commencing on the date on which such offer for a take-over of the Company is made or, if such offer is conditional, the date on which such offer becomes or is declared unconditional, as the case may be, and ending on the earlier of: (a) the expiry of six months thereafter, unless prior to the expiry of such 6-month period, at the recommendation of the offeror and with the approvals of the Committee and
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(iii) Participants (other than those in paragraph (b)(i) above) who have received Shares pursuant to the vesting of the Awards granted under the PSP which, in aggregate, represent 5% or more of the total number of Shares available under the PSP, the following information: (aa) the name of the Participant; (bb) the aggregate number of Shares comprised in Awards which have been granted to such Participant during the financial year under review; (cc) the aggregate number of Shares comprised in Awards which have been granted to such Participant since the commencement of the PSP to the end of the financial year under review; (dd) the aggregate number of Shares comprised in Awards which have been issued and/or transferred to such Participant pursuant to the vesting of Awards under the PSP since the commencement of the PSP to the end of the financial year under review; and (ee) the aggregate number of Shares comprised in Awards which have not been vested as at the end of the financial year under review; and (c) such other information as may be required by the Listing Manual or the Companies Act.
If any of the above is not applicable, an appropriate negative statement shall be included.
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14.2
Written notice of any modification or alteration made in accordance with this Rule 14 shall be given to all Participants. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT UNAFFECTED The terms of employment of a Participant (who is a Group Employee) shall not be affected by his participation in the PSP, which shall neither form part of such terms nor entitle him to take into account such participation in calculating any compensation or damages on the termination of his employment for any reason.
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DURATION OF THE PSP The PSP shall continue to be in force at the discretion of the Committee, subject to a maximum period of 10 years commencing on the Adoption Date, Provided always that the PSP may continue beyond the above stipulated period with the approval of the Companys shareholders by ordinary resolution in general meeting and of any relevant authorities which may then be required. The PSP may be terminated at any time at the discretion of the Committee or by an ordinary resolution of the Company in general meeting subject to all other relevant approvals which may be required and if the PSP is so terminated, no further Awards shall be offered by the Company thereunder. Notwithstanding the expiry or termination of the PSP, any Awards made to Participants prior to such expiry or termination will continue to remain valid. TAXES All taxes (including income tax) arising from the grant and/or disposal of Shares pursuant to the Awards granted to any Participant under the PSP shall be borne by that Participant.
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COSTS AND EXPENSES Each Participant shall be responsible for all fees of CDP relating to or in connection with the issue and allotment or transfer of any Shares pursuant to the Awards in CDPs name, the deposit of share certificate(s) with CDP, the Participants securities account with CDP, or the Participants securities sub-account with a CDP Depository Agent.
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Exercise Price
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EXERCISE PRICE Subject to any adjustment pursuant to Rule 10, the Exercise Price for each Share in respect of which an Option is exercisable shall be determined by the Committee, in its absolute discretion, on the Date of Grant, at: (a) (b) a price equal to the Market Price; or a price which is set at a discount to the Market Price, provided that: (i) the maximum discount shall not exceed 20% of the Market Price (or such other percentage or amount as may be determined by the Committee and permitted by the SGX-ST); and the Shareholders in general meeting shall have authorised, in a separate resolution, the making of offers and grants of Options under the ESOS at a discount not exceeding the maximum discount as aforesaid.
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In making any determination under Rule 9.1(b) on whether to give a discount and the quantum of such discount, the Committee shall be at liberty to take into consideration such criteria as the Committee may, at its absolute discretion, deem appropriate, including but not limited to: (a) the performance of the Company and/or its Subsidiaries, as the case may be;
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In the event that the Company is no longer listed on Catalist or any other relevant stock exchange or trading in the Shares on Catalist or such stock exchange is suspended for any reason for 14 days or more, the Exercise Price for each Share in respect of which an Option is exercisable shall be the fair market value of each such Share as determined by the Committee in good faith. ALTERATION OF CAPITAL If a variation in the issued share capital of the Company (whether by way of a capitalisation of profits or reserves or rights issue or reduction (including any reduction arising by reason of the Company purchasing or acquiring its issued Shares), subdivision, consolidation or distribution, or otherwise howsoever) should take place, then: (a) the Exercise Price for the Shares, class and/or number of Shares comprised in the Options to the extent unexercised and the rights attached thereto; and/or the class and/or number of Shares in respect of which additional Options may be granted to Participants,
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may be adjusted in such manner as the Committee may determine to be appropriate including retrospective adjustments where such variation occurs after the date of exercise of an Option but the Record Date relating to such variation precedes such date of exercise and, except in relation to a capitalisation issue, upon the written confirmation of the Auditors (acting only as experts and not as arbitrators), that in their opinion, such adjustment is fair and reasonable. 10.2 Notwithstanding the provisions of Rule 10.1 above, no such adjustment shall be made: (a) if as a result, the Participant receives a benefit that a Shareholder does not receive; and unless the Committee, after considering all relevant circumstances, considers it equitable to do so.
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The issue of securities as consideration for an acquisition of any assets by the Company, or the cancellation of issued Shares purchased or acquired by the Company by way of market purchase of such Shares undertaken by the Company on Catalist during the period when a share purchase mandate granted by Shareholders (including any renewal of such mandate) is in force, shall not be regarded as a circumstance requiring adjustment under the provisions of this Rule 10, unless the Committee considers an adjustment to be appropriate, having due regard to the interests of Shareholders and Participants.
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11.2
11.3
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For the purpose of Rule 11.3(a), a Participant shall be deemed to have ceased to be so employed as of the date the notice of termination of employment is tendered by or is given to him, unless such notice shall be withdrawn prior to its effective date.
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or for any other reason approved in writing by the Committee, he may, at the absolute discretion of the Committee exercise any unexercised Option within the relevant Option Period and upon the expiry of such period, the Option shall immediately lapse and become null and void. 11.5 If a Participant ceases to be employed by a Subsidiary: (a) by reason of the Subsidiary, by which he is principally employed ceasing to be a company within the Group or the undertaking or part of the undertaking of such Subsidiary, being transferred otherwise than to another company within the Group; or for any other reason, provided the Committee gives its consent in writing, he may, at the absolute discretion of the Committee, exercise any unexercised Options within the relevant Option Period and upon the expiry of such period, the Option shall immediately lapse and become null and void.
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11.6
If a Participant dies and at the date of his death holds any unexercised Option, such Option may, at the absolute discretion of the Committee, be exercised by the duly appointed legal personal representatives of the Participant within the relevant Option Period and upon the expiry of such period, the Option shall immediately lapse and become null and void. If a Participant, who is also an Executive Director, ceases to be a Director for any reason whatsoever, he may, at the absolute discretion of the Committee, exercise any unexercised Option within the relevant Option Period and upon the expiry of such period, the Option shall immediately lapse and become null and void.
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The Company shall, if necessary, as soon as practicable after the exercise of an Option, apply for the listing and quotation of the Shares which may be issued upon exercise of the Option and the Shares (if any) which may be issued to the Participant pursuant to any adjustments made in accordance with Rule 10. Shares which are allotted on the exercise of an Option by a Participant shall be issued, as the Participant may elect, in the name of CDP to the credit of the securities account of the Participant maintained with CDP or the Participants securities sub-account with a CDP Depository Agent. Shares allotted and issued upon the exercise of an Option shall be subject to all provisions of the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Company and shall rank pari passu in all respects with the then existing issued Shares in the capital of the Company except for any dividends, rights, allotments or other distributions, the Record Date for which is prior to the date such Option is exercised. The Company shall keep available sufficient unissued Shares to satisfy the full exercise of all Options for the time being remaining capable of being exercised.
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(c)
For the purposes of Rule 13.1(a), the opinion of the Committee as to whether any modification or alteration would alter adversely the rights attaching to any Option shall be final and conclusive. 13.2 Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in Rule 13.1, the Committee may at any time by resolution (and without other formality, save for the prior approval of the Sponsor) amend or alter the ESOS in any way to the extent necessary to cause the ESOS to comply with any statutory provision or the provisions or the regulations of any regulatory or other relevant authority or body. Written notice of any modification or alteration made in accordance with this Rule 13 shall be given to all Participants. DURATION OF THE ESOS The ESOS shall continue to be in force at the discretion of the Committee, subject to a maximum period of 10 years, commencing on the date on which the ESOS is adopted by the Company in general meeting. Subject to compliance with any applicable laws and regulations in Singapore, the ESOS may be continued beyond the above stipulated period with the approval of the Shareholders by ordinary resolution at a general meeting and of any relevant authorities which may then be required. The ESOS may be terminated at any time by the Committee or by ordinary resolution of the Shareholders at a general meeting subject to all other relevant approvals which may be required and if the ESOS is so terminated, no further Options shall be offered by the Company hereunder.
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14.2
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whereupon any Option then remaining unexercised shall immediately lapse and become null and void. Provided always that if during such period the offeror becomes entitled or bound to exercise the rights of compulsory acquisition of the Shares under the provisions of the Act and, being entitled to do so, gives notice to the Participants that it intends to exercise such rights on a specified date, the Option shall remain exercisable by the Participants until such specified date or the expiry of the Option Period relating thereto, whichever is earlier. Any Option not so exercised by the said specified date shall lapse and become null and void. Provided that the rights of acquisition or obligation to acquire stated in the notice shall have been exercised or performed, as the case may be. If such rights of acquisition or obligations have not been exercised or performed, all Options shall, subject to Rule 11.3, remain exercisable until the expiry of the Option Period. 15.2 If, under any applicable laws, the court sanctions a compromise or arrangement proposed for the purposes of, or in connection with, a scheme for the reconstruction of the Company or its amalgamation with another corporation or corporations, Participants (including Participants holding Options which are then not exercisable pursuant to the provisions of Rule 11.1 and 11.2) shall notwithstanding Rules 11 and 12 but subject to Rule 15.5, be entitled to exercise any Option then held by them during the period commencing on the date upon which the compromise or arrangement is sanctioned by the court and ending either on the expiry of 60 days thereafter or the date upon which the compromise or arrangement becomes effective, whichever is later (but not after the expiry of the Option Period relating thereto), whereupon any unexercised Option shall lapse and become null and void, Provided always that the date of exercise of any Option shall be before the expiry of the relevant Option Period.
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(iii) Participants, other than those in (i) and (ii) above, who receive 5% or more of the total number of Options available under the ESOS;
Options granted during financial year under review (including terms) Aggregate Options granted since commencement of the ESOS to end of financial year under review Aggregate Options exercised since commencement of the ESOS to end of financial year under review
Name of Participant
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(d)
the number and proportion of Options granted at the following discounts to average market value of the Shares in the financial year under review: (i) (ii) Options granted at up to 10% discount; and Options granted at between 10% but not more than 20% discount.
Provided that if any of the above requirements is not applicable, an appropriate negative statement must be included. 24. ABSTENTION FROM VOTING Shareholders who are eligible to participate in the ESOS shall abstain from voting on any Shareholders resolution relating to the ESOS. 25. DISPUTES Any disputes or differences of any nature arising hereunder shall be referred to the Committee and its decision shall be final and binding in all respects. 26. GOVERNING LAW The ESOS shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the Republic of Singapore. The Participants, by accepting Options in accordance with the ESOS, and the Company submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Republic of Singapore.
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Dear Sir/Madam, 1. We have the pleasure of informing you that, pursuant to the PS Group Holdings Employee Share Option Scheme (the ESOS ), you have been nominated to participate in the ESOS by the Committee (the Committee ) appointed by the Board of Directors of PS Group Holdings Ltd. (the Company ) to administer the ESOS. Terms as defined in the Rules of the ESOS shall have the same meaning when used in this letter. Accordingly, in consideration of the payment of a sum of S$1.00, an offer is hereby made to Shares at grant you an option (the Option ), to subscribe for and be allotted the price of S$ per Share. The Option is personal to you and shall not be transferred, charged, pledged, assigned or otherwise disposed of by you, in whole or in part, except with the prior approval of the Committee. The Option shall be subject to the terms of the ESOS, a copy of which is available for inspection at the business address of the Company. If you wish to accept the offer of the Option on the terms of this letter, please sign and return the enclosed Acceptance Form with a sum of S$1.00 not later than 5.00 p.m. on , failing which this offer will lapse.
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Closing Date for Acceptance of Offer Number of Shares Offered Exercise Price for each Share Total Amount Payable
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and agree to be bound by the I have read your Letter of Offer dated terms of the Letter of Offer and ESOS referred to therein. Terms defined in your Letter of Offer shall have the same meanings when used in this Acceptance Form. Shares at S$ per I hereby accept the Option to subscribe for Share. I enclose cash for S$1.00 in payment for the purchase of the Option/I authorise my employer to deduct the sum of S$1.00 from my salary in payment for the purchase of the Option. I understand that I am not obliged to exercise the Option. I confirm that my acceptance of the Option will not result in the contravention of any applicable law or regulation in relation to the ownership of Shares in the Company or options to subscribe for such Shares. I further acknowledge and confirm that you have not made any representation to induce me to accept the offer in respect of the said Option and that the terms of the Letter of Offer and this Acceptance Form constitute the entire agreement between us relating to the offer.
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Total number of ordinary shares (the per Shares ) offered at S$ Share (the Exercise Price ) under the ESOS on (Date of Grant) Number of Shares previously allotted thereunder Outstanding balance of Shares to be allotted thereunder Number of Shares now to be subscribed
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To:
The Committee PS Group Holdings Ltd. 3 Kaki Bukit Road 2 #01-06/07 Eunos Warehouse Complex Singapore 417837 Pursuant to your Letter of Offer dated I hereby exercise the Option to subscribe Ltd. (the Company ) at S$ per Share. for and my acceptance thereof, for Shares in PS Group Holdings
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I enclose a *cheque/cashiers order/bankers draft/postal order no. S$ by way of subscription for the total number of the said Shares.
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I agree to subscribe for the said Shares subject to the terms of the Letter of Offer, the PS Group Holdings Employee Share Option Scheme and the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Company. I declare that I am subscribing for the said Shares for myself and not as a nominee for any other person. I request the Company to allot and issue the Shares in the name of The Central Depository (Pte) Limited ( CDP ) for credit of my *securities account with CDP/Sub-Account with the Depository Agent/CPF investment account with my Agent Bank specified below and I hereby agree to bear such fees or other charges as may be imposed by CDP in respect thereof.
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10. Our Company, the Sponsor and the Placement Agent reserve the right to reject or to accept, in whole or in part, or to scale down or to ballot any application, without assigning any reason therefor, and no enquiry and/or correspondence on the decision of our Company, the Sponsor and the Placement Agent with regards hereto will be entertained. In deciding the basis of allotment, which shall be at the discretion of our Company, the Sponsor and the Placement Agent, due consideration will be given to the desirability of allotting the Placement Shares to a reasonable number of applicants with a view to establishing an adequate market for the Shares and this basis of allotment of the Placement Shares shall be made public as soon as practicable through a SGXNET announcement to be posted on the internet at the SGX-STs website at http://www.sgx.com and through an advertisement in a local English newspaper. 11. Share certificates will be registered in the name of CDP or its nominee and will be forwarded only to CDP. It is expected that CDP will send to you, at your own risk, within 15 Market Days after the close of the Application List, a statement of account stating that your Securities Account has been credited with the number of Placement Shares allotted to you, if your application is successful. This will be the only acknowledgement of application monies received and is not an acknowledgement by our Company. You irrevocably authorise CDP to
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(iii) treat the applications as withdrawn and cancelled, in which case the applications shall be deemed to have been withdrawn and cancelled, and we shall, within seven days from the date of lodgement of the supplementary or replacement offer document, pay to the applicants all monies which they have paid on account of their applications for the Placement Shares without interest or any share of revenue or other benefit arising therefrom at the applicants own risk, and the applicants shall not have any claim whatsoever against our Company, the Sponsor or the Placement Agent; or (b) where the Placement Shares have been issued to the applicants but trading has not commenced, we shall either: (i) within two days (excluding any Saturday, Sunday or public holiday) from the date of lodgement of the supplementary or replacement offer document, give the applicants notice in writing of how to obtain, or arrange to receive, a copy of the supplementary or replacement after document, as the case may be, and provide the applicants with an option to return to us the Placement Shares which they do not wish to retain title in, and take all reasonable steps to make available within a reasonable period the supplementary or replacement offer document, as the case may be, to the applicants who have indicated that they wish to obtain, or who have arranged to receive, a copy of the supplementary or replacement offer document; or
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16. Our acceptance of applications for the Placement Shares will be conditional upon, inter alia, our Company being satisfied that: (a) (b) the Placement Shares have been issued; permission has been granted by the SGX-ST for the listing and quotation of all our existing issued Shares, the Placement Shares, the Performance Shares and the Option Shares on Catalist; the Management Agreement and the Placement Agreement referred to in the section entitled General and Statutory Information Management and Placement Arrangements of this Offer Document have become unconditional and have not been terminated or cancelled prior to such date as our Company may determine; and the Authority, the SGX-ST (acting as agent on behalf of the Authority) or other competent authority has not served a stop order ( Stop Order ) which directs that no or no further shares to which this Offer Document relates be allotted.
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17. In the event that a Stop Order in respect of the Placement Shares is issued by the Authority, the SGX-ST (acting as agent on behalf of the Authority) or other competent authority, and: (a) in the case where the Placement Shares have not been issued to the applicants, the applications of the Placement Shares pursuant to the Placement shall be deemed to have been withdrawn and cancelled and our Company shall, within 14 days from the date of the Stop Order, pay to the applicants all monies the applicants have paid on account of their applications for the Placement Shares; or in the case where the Placement Shares have been issued to the applicants, the issue of the Placement Shares pursuant to the Placement shall be deemed to be void and our Company shall, within 14 days from the date of the Stop Order, pay to the applicants all monies paid by them for the Placement Shares.
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Such monies paid in respect of your application will be returned to you at your own risk, without interest or any share of revenue or other benefit arising therefrom, and you will not have any claim against us, the Sponsor or the Placement Agent. This shall not apply where only an interim Stop Order has been served.
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You (whether you are an individual or corporate applicant, whether incorporated or unincorporated and wherever incorporated or constituted) will be required to declare whether you are a citizen or permanent resident of Singapore or a corporation in which citizens or permanent residents of Singapore or any body corporate constituted under any statute of Singapore having an interest in the aggregate of more than 50% of the issued share capital of or interests in such corporations. If you are an approved nominee company, you are required to declare whether the beneficial owner of the Shares is a citizen or permanent resident of Singapore or a corporation, whether incorporated or unincorporated and wherever incorporated or constituted, in which citizens or permanent residents of Singapore or any body corporate whether incorporated or unincorporated and wherever incorporated or constituted under any statute of Singapore have an interest in the aggregate of more than 50% of the issued share capital of or interests in such corporation. 6. You may apply and make payment for the Placement Shares using cash only. Your application must be accompanied by a remittance in Singapore currency for the full amount payable, in respect of the number of Placement Shares applied for, in the form of a BANKERS DRAFT or CASHIERS ORDER drawn on a bank in Singapore, made out in favour of PS GROUP HOLDINGS SHARE ISSUE ACCOUNT crossed A/C PAYEE ONLY , and with your name and address written clearly on the reverse side. Applications not accompanied by any payment or accompanied by any other form of payment will not be accepted . ANY OTHER FORM OF PAYMENT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. We will reject remittances bearing NOT TRANSFERABLE or NON TRANSFERABLE crossings. The completed and signed BLUE Placement Shares Application Form and the correct remittance in full in respect of the number of Placement Shares applied for (in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Offer Document) with your name and address written clearly on the reverse side, must be enclosed and sealed in an envelope to be provided by you. You must affix adequate Singapore postage on the envelope (if despatching by ordinary post) and thereafter the sealed envelope must be DESPATCHED BY ORDINARY POST OR DELIVERED BY HAND at your own risk to PS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD. c/o TRICOR BARBINDER SHARE REGISTRATION SERVICES, 80 ROBINSON ROAD, #02-00, SINGAPORE 068898, to arrive by 12.00 noon on 9 July 2013 or such other time as our
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10. By completing and delivering the Application Form, you agree that: (a) in consideration of our Company having distributed the Application Form to you and agreeing to close the Application List at 12.00 noon on 9 July 2013 or such other time or date as our Company may, in consultation with the Sponsor and the Placement Agent, decide: (i) (ii) your application is irrevocable; and your remittance will be honoured on first presentation and that any application monies returnable may be held pending clearance of your payment without interest or any share of revenue or other benefit arising therefrom;
(b)
neither our Company, the Sponsor, the Placement Agent nor any other party involved in the Placement shall be liable for any delays, failures or inaccuracies in the recording, storage or in the transmission or delivery of data relating to your application to us or
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