China Yuchai International Limited
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 20-F
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REGISTRATION STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR 12(g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
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ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
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For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008 |
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
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SHELL COMPANY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
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Date of event requiring this shell company report |
Commission file number 1-13522
China Yuchai International Limited
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
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Organization) |
16 Raffles Quay #26-00
Hong Leong Building
Singapore 048581
65-6220-8411
(Address and Telephone Number of Principal Executive Offices)
Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Common Stock, par value US$0.10 per |
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The New York Stock Exchange |
Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
None
(Title of Class)
Securities for which there is a reporting obligation pursuant to Section 15(d) of the Act
None
(Title of Class)
Indicate the number of outstanding shares of each of the issuers classes of capital or common
stock as of the close of the period covered by the annual report.
As of December 31, 2008, 37,267,673 shares of common stock, par value US$0.10 per share, and
one special share, par value US$0.10, were issued and outstanding.
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule
405 of the Securities Act.
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1934. Yes o No þ
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by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or
for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been
subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes o No þ
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Indicate by check mark which basis of accounting the registrant has used to prepare the
financial statements included in this filing:
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHINA YUCHAI INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
1
Certain Definitions and Supplemental Information
All references to China, PRC and the State in this Annual Report are references to the
Peoples Republic of China. Unless otherwise specified, all references in this Annual Report to US
dollars, dollars, US$ or $ are to United States dollars; all references to Renminbi or
Rmb are to Renminbi, the legal tender currency of China; all references to S$ are to Singapore
dollars, the legal tender currency of Singapore. Unless otherwise specified, translation of amounts for the
convenience of the reader has been made in this Annual Report (i) from Renminbi to US dollars at
the rate of Rmb 6.8343 = US$1.00, the rate quoted by the Peoples Bank of China, or PBOC, on June
15, 2009 and (ii) from Singapore dollar to US dollars at the
rate of S$1.4608 = US$1.00, the noon buying rate in New York for
cable transfers payable in foreign currencies as certified for
customs purposes by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York on
June 15, 2009. No representation is made that
the Renminbi amounts or Singapore dollar amounts could have been, or could be, converted into US
dollars at rates specified herein or any other rate.
Our consolidated financial statements are reported in Renminbi and prepared in conformity with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, or US GAAP. Totals
presented in this Annual Report may not correctly total due to rounding of numbers. References to a
particular fiscal year are to the period ended December 31 of such year.
As used in this Annual Report, unless the context otherwise requires, the terms the Company,
CYI, we, us, our and our company refer to China Yuchai International Limited and its
subsidiaries. All references herein to Yuchai are to Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Company Limited and
its subsidiaries and, prior to its incorporation in July 1992, to the machinery business of its
predecessor, Guangxi Yulin Diesel Engine Factory, or Yulin Diesel, which was founded in 1951 and
became a state-owned enterprise in 1959. In the restructuring of Yulin Diesel in July 1992, its
other businesses were transferred to Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Holdings Company, also sometimes
referred to as Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Group Company Limited, or the State Holding Company, which
became a shareholder of Yuchai. All references to HLGE are to HL Global Enterprises Limited
(formerly known as HLG Enterprise Limited); and all references to the HLGE group are to HLGE and
its subsidiaries. All references to TCL are to Thakral Corporation Ltd; and all references to the
TCL group are to TCL and its subsidiaries.
As of December 31, 2008, 37,267,673 shares of our common stock, par value US$0.10 per share,
or Common Stock, and one special share, par value US$0.10, of our Common Stock were issued and
outstanding. The weighted average shares of common stock outstanding
during the year was 37,267,673. Unless otherwise indicated herein, all percentage share amounts with respect to the
Company are based on the weighted average number of shares of 37,267,673 for 2008. As of June 1,
2009, 37,267,673 shares of our Common Stock, and one special share, par value US$0.10, of our
Common Stock were issued and outstanding.
In
China, Euro III emission standards are referred to as
National III emission standards and all references to
National III emissions standards are equivalent to
references to Euro III emission standards.
Cautionary Statements with Respect to Forward-Looking Statements
We wish to caution readers that the forward-looking statements contained in this Annual Report,
which include all statements which, at the time made, address future results of operations, are
based upon our interpretation of factors affecting our business and operations. We believe that the
following important factors, among others, in some cases have affected, and in the future could
affect our consolidated results and could cause our consolidated results for 2009 and beyond to
differ materially from those described in any forward-looking statements made by us or on our
behalf:
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political, economic and social conditions in China, including the Chinese governments
specific policies with respect to foreign investment, economic growth, inflation and the
availability of credit, particularly to the extent such current or future conditions and
policies affect the truck and diesel engine industries and markets in China, our diesel engine
customers, the demand, sales volume and sales prices for our diesel engines and our levels of
accounts receivable; |
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the effects of unfavourable economic and market conditions and the current volatility in
stock markets around the world adversely impacting the entire financial industry and capital
markets resulting in a worldwide economic slowdown, on our business, operating results and
growth rates; |
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the effects of competition in the diesel engine market on the demand, sales volume and sales
prices for our diesel engines; |
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the effects of existing material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting
and our ability to implement and maintain effective internal control over financial reporting; |
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our ability to collect and control our levels of accounts receivable; |
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our dependence on the Dongfeng Automobile Company and other major diesel truck manufacturers
controlled by or affiliated with the Dongfeng Automobile Company; |
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our ability to successfully manufacture and sell our 4108, 4110, 4110Q, 4112, 4F, 4G, 6105,
6108, 6112, 6L/6M (formerly referred to as 6113) heavy-duty diesel engines and any new
products; |
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our ability to finance our working capital and capital expenditure requirements, including
obtaining any required external debt or other financing; |
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the effects of inflation on our financial condition and results of operations, including the
effects on Yuchais costs of raw materials and parts and labor costs; |
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our ability to successfully implement the Reorganization Agreement, as amended by the
Cooperation Agreement (both as defined in Item 4. Information on the Company History and
Development Reorganization Agreement) (See Item 4. Information on the Company History
and Development Cooperation Agreement); |
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our ability to control Yuchai and consolidate Yuchais financial results; |
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the effects of Chinas political, economic and social conditions on our financial condition,
results of operations, business or prospects; |
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the effects of uncertainties in the Chinese legal system, which could limit the legal
protection available to foreign investors, including with respect to the enforcement of
foreign judgments in China; |
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the effects of adverse economic conditions in consumer spending patterns and its impact on
the demand for the TCL groups consumer electronics products; |
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the effects of our disagreement with the other major shareholders of TCL over the running of
TCL groups operations and its proposed change in its strategy from consumer electronics to
real estate and related infrastructure investment in the pan-Asian region; |
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the ability of TCL to obtain shareholders and regulatory approvals for, and successfully
implement, its announced strategy of repositioning its principal business from consumer
electronics distribution to real estate and related infrastructure investment in the pan-Asian
region; |
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the effects of changes to the international, regional and economic climate and market
conditions in countries where the HLGE groups hospitality operations are located, as well as
related global economic trends that adversely impact the travel and tourism industries; |
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the outbreak of communicable diseases, such as the recent Influenza A (H1N1) virus and the
Avian flu, if not contained, and its potential effects on the operations of the HLGE group and
its business in the hospitality industry; and |
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the impact of terrorism, terrorist events, airline strikes, hostilities between countries or
increased risk of natural disasters or viral epidemics that may affect travel patterns and
reduce the number of travelers and tourists to the HLGE groups hospitality operations. |
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Our actual results, performance, or achievement may differ from those expressed in, or implied by,
the forward-looking statements contained in this Annual Report. Accordingly, we can give no
assurances that any of the events anticipated by these forward-looking statements will transpire or
occur or, if any of the foregoing factors or other risks and uncertainties described elsewhere in
this Annual Report were to occur, what impact they will have on these forward-looking statements,
including our results of operations or financial condition. In view of these uncertainties, you are
cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. We expressly disclaim
any obligation to publicly revise any forward-looking statements contained in this Annual Report to
reflect the occurrence of events after the date of this Annual Report.
PART I
ITEM 1. IDENTITY OF DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND ADVISERS.
Not Applicable.
ITEM 2. OFFER STATISTICS AND EXPECTED TIMETABLE.
Not Applicable.
ITEM 3. KEY INFORMATION.
Selected Financial Data
The selected financial information set forth below should be read in conjunction with, and is
qualified in its entirety by reference to, Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects
and our audited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in this Annual
Report. Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in conformity with US GAAP.
On May 30, 2008, the Company filed an amendment to its annual report on Form 20-F for the year
ended December 31, 2005 containing the restated financial statements as of and for the year ended
December 31, 2005 to reflect certain adjustments to correct accounting errors mainly at Yuchai for
such period.
We currently own, through six of our wholly-owned subsidiaries, 76.4% of the outstanding
shares of Yuchai. Our ownership interest in Yuchai is our main operating asset. As a result, our
financial condition and results of operations depend primarily upon Yuchais financial condition
and results of operations, and the implementation of the Reorganization Agreement, as amended by
the Cooperation Agreement.
Following an announcement in February 2005 by the Board of Directors of the Company of its
approval of the implementation of our business expansion and diversification plan, we have looked
for new business opportunities to seek to reduce our financial dependence on Yuchai. As of December
31, 2008, we had a 34.4% interest in the outstanding ordinary shares
of TCL and a 45.4% interest in
the outstanding ordinary shares of HLGE. As of June 1, 2009, our interest in the outstanding
ordinary shares of TCL and HLGE remained unchanged. For further information on the Companys
investments in TCL and HLGE, see Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects Business
Expansion and Diversification Plan.
The selected consolidated balance sheet data as of December 31, 2007 and 2008 and the selected
consolidated statement of operations data and selected consolidated statement of cash flows data
set forth below for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2007 and 2008 are derived from our audited
consolidated financial statements included in this Annual Report. Our selected consolidated balance sheet data
set forth below as of December 31, 2004, 2005 and 2006 and selected consolidated statement of
operations data and selected consolidated statement of cash flows data for the years ended December
31, 2004 and 2005 are derived from our audited consolidated financial statements not included in
this Annual Report.
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Year ended December 31, |
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Income Data: |
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Revenues, net |
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5,582,095 |
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5,816,740 |
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6,920,528 |
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9,556,303 |
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10,384,022 |
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1,519,398 |
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Gross profit |
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1,575,209 |
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1,143,383 |
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1,272,121 |
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1,944,718 |
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1,822,502 |
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266,670 |
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Research and
development costs |
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(136,960 |
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(123,793 |
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(153,146 |
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(177,370 |
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(25,953 |
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Provision for
uncollectible loans
to a related party |
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Operating income |
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779,929 |
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26,020 |
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304,479 |
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841,556 |
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603,907 |
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88,364 |
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Other
income/(expense),
Net |
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5,682 |
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25,449 |
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38,856 |
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53,554 |
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43,261 |
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Equity in
income/(loss), net
of affiliates |
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(22,449 |
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14,048 |
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Earnings / (loss)
before income taxes
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Interests |
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753,854 |
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(25,090 |
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203,395 |
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783,914 |
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463,622 |
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67,837 |
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Income taxes |
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(105,165 |
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(10,148 |
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(30,466 |
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(68,518 |
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(110,531 |
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(16,173 |
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Income / (loss)
before minority
Interests |
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648,689 |
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(35,238 |
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172,929 |
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715,396 |
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353,091 |
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51,644 |
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Minority interests
in (income) /
losses of
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Subsidiaries |
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(157,292 |
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2,947 |
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(61,645 |
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(189,927 |
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(100,641 |
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Net income / (loss) |
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491,397 |
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(32,291 |
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111,284 |
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525,469 |
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252,450 |
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Basic and diluted
earnings / (loss)
per common share |
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13.90 |
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2.99 |
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14.10 |
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6.77 |
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Weighted average
number of shares |
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35,340 |
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36,460 |
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37,268 |
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37,268 |
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37,268 |
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As of December 31, |
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Working capital(2) |
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1,402,226 |
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823,324 |
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457,449 |
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1,028,732 |
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1,027,660 |
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150,368 |
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Property, plant and
equipment, net |
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1,158,931 |
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1,440,712 |
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1,795,405 |
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2,158,246 |
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2,149,290 |
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314,485 |
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Trade accounts and
bills receivable,
net |
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875,565 |
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1,178,853 |
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1,480,918 |
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3,107,785 |
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2,537,681 |
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371,315 |
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Short-term bank
loans |
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430,000 |
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812,835 |
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1,009,134 |
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819,164 |
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1,068,675 |
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156,369 |
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Trade accounts
payable |
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1,089,717 |
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1,800,443 |
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2,132,798 |
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2,509,962 |
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2,612,928 |
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382,326 |
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As of December 31, |
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Total assets |
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5,384,248 |
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6,679,630 |
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7,961,357 |
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9,579,184 |
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9,712,678 |
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1,421,166 |
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Long-term bank
loans |
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100,000 |
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50,000 |
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675,454 |
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767,929 |
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254,529 |
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37,243 |
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Minority interests |
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724,311 |
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654,687 |
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693,296 |
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849,527 |
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974,046 |
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142,524 |
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Total stockholders
equity |
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2,483,084 |
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2,566,263 |
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2,728,399 |
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3,294,465 |
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3,430,825 |
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502,000 |
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Year ended December 31, |
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Selected
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Flows Data: |
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Net cash provided
by operating
activities |
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589,608 |
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234,770 |
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634,146 |
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84,554 |
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632,686 |
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92,575 |
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Capital
expenditures(3) |
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552,902 |
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515,359 |
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323,781 |
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265,258 |
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480,333 |
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70,282 |
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The Companys functional currency is the U.S. dollar and its reporting currency is Renminbi.
The functional currency of Yuchai is Renminbi. Translation of amounts
from Renminbi to U.S. dollars is solely for the convenience of the reader. Translation of amounts from Renminbi to
U.S. dollars has been made at the rate of Rmb 6.8343 = US$1.00, the rate quoted by the
Peoples Bank of China at the close of business on June 15, 2009. No representation is made
that the Renminbi amounts could have been, or could be, converted into U.S. dollars at that
rate or at any other rate prevailing on June 15, 2009 or any other date. The rate quoted
by the Peoples Bank of China at the close of business on
December 31, 2008 was Rmb 6.8346 =
US$1.00. |
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Current assets less current liabilities. |
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Purchase of property, plant and equipment and payment for construction in progress. |
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Dividends
Our principal source of cash flow has historically been our share of the dividends, if any,
paid to us by Yuchai, as described under Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects
Liquidity and Capital Resources.
In May 1993, in order to finance further expansion, Yuchai sold shares to the Company, or
Foreign Shares, and became a Sino-foreign joint stock company.
Chinese laws and regulations applicable to a Sino-foreign joint stock company require that
before Yuchai distributes profits, it must (i) recover losses in previous years; (ii) satisfy all
tax liabilities; and (iii) make contributions to the statutory reserve fund in an amount equal to
10% of net income for the year determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles in the PRC, or PRC GAAP. However, the allocation of statutory reserve fund will not be
further required once the accumulated amount of such fund reaches 50.0% of the registered capital
of Yuchai.
Any determination by Yuchai to declare a dividend will be at the discretion of Yuchais
shareholders and will be dependent upon Yuchais financial condition, results of operations and
other relevant factors. Yuchais Articles of Association provide that dividends shall be paid once
a year. To the extent Yuchai has foreign currency available, dividends declared by shareholders at
a shareholders meeting to be paid to holders of Foreign Shares (currently only us) will be payable
in foreign currency, and such shareholders will have priority thereto. If the foreign currency
available is insufficient to pay such dividends, such dividends may be payable partly in Renminbi
and partly in foreign currency. Dividends allocated to holders of Foreign Shares may be remitted in
accordance with the relevant Chinese laws and regulations. In the event that the dividends are
distributed in Renminbi, such dividends may be converted into foreign currency and remitted in
accordance with the relevant Chinese laws, regulations and policies.
The following table sets forth a five-year summary of dividends we have paid to our
shareholders as well as dividends paid to us by Yuchai:
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Dividend paid by Yuchai |
Financial |
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Dividend paid by the Company
to its shareholders in the financial
year |
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to the
Company(1)
for the financial year |
Year |
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(per share) |
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(in thousands) |
2004
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Nil
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Rmb 231,309 (US$27,906)(2) |
2005
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US$0.39
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Rmb 72,282 (US$9,039)(3) |
2006
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US$0.02 (4)
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Rmb 72,284 (US$9,598) (5) |
2007
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US$0.10(6)
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Rmb 108,313 (US$15,811) (7) |
2008
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US$0.10(8)
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Nil |
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Dividends paid by Yuchai to us, as well as to other shareholders of Yuchai, were declared in
Renminbi and paid in US dollars (as shown in parentheses) based on the exchange rates at local
designated foreign exchange banks on the respective payment dates. For dividends paid for
2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007, the exchange rate used was Rmb 8.2765 =
US$1.00, Rmb 7.9967 = US$1.00, Rmb 7.5310 = US$1.00 and Rmb 6.8357 =
US$1.00 respectively. |
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The dividend declared for 2004 by Yuchai was paid to us in 2005 following the execution of
the Reorganization Agreement (as defined in Item 4. Information on the Company-History and
Development-Reorganization Agreement). |
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On June 26, 2006, Yuchai declared a dividend to all shareholders in respect of the fiscal
year ended December 31, 2005 and the amount attributable to the Company was Rmb 72.3 million.
We received this dividend on July 28, 2006. |
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On December 4, 2006, we declared an interim dividend of US$0.02 per ordinary share to all
shareholders in respect of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006. This dividend was paid to
the shareholders on December 28, 2006. |
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The dividend declared for 2006 by Yuchai was paid to us on September 17, 2007. |
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On September 28, 2007, we declared a second interim dividend of US$0.10 per ordinary share
amounting to US$3.7 million to all shareholders in respect of the fiscal year ended December
31, 2006. This dividend was paid to the shareholders on October 24, 2007. |
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The dividend declared for 2007 by Yuchai was paid to us on August 22, 2008. |
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On August 25, 2008, we declared an interim dividend of US$0.10 per ordinary share amounting
to US$3.7 million to all shareholders in respect of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007.
This dividend was paid to the shareholders on September 19, 2008. |
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Historical Exchange Rate Information
On
December 31, 2008, the PBOC rate was Rmb 6.8346 = US$1.00. On June 15,
2009, the PBOC rate was Rmb 6.8343 = US$1.00.
On
December 31, 2008, the noon buying rate was Rmb 6.8225 =
US$1.00. On June 15, 2009, the noon buying rate was
Rmb 6.8302 = US$1.00.
The following tables set forth certain information concerning exchange rates between Renminbi
and US dollars based on the noon buying rate in New York for cable
transfers payable in foreign currencies as certified for customs
purposes by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York for the periods indicated:
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Noon
Buying
Rate(1)
(Rmb per US$1.00) |
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Period |
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High |
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Low |
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December 2008 |
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6.8842 |
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6.8225 |
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January 2009 |
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6.8403 |
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6.8225 |
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February 2009 |
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6.8470 |
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6.8241 |
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March 2009 |
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6.8438 |
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6.8240 |
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April 2009 |
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6.8361 |
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6.8180 |
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May 2009 |
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6.8326 |
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6.8176 |
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June 2009 |
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6.8371 |
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6.8264 |
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Noon
Buying
Rate(1)
(Rmb per US$1.00) |
Period |
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Period End |
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Average(2) |
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High |
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Low |
2004 |
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8.2765 |
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8.2768 |
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8.2774 |
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8.2764 |
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2005 |
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8.0702 |
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8.1734 |
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8.2765 |
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8.0702 |
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2006 |
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7.8041 |
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7.9579 |
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8.0702 |
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7.8041 |
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2007 |
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7.2946 |
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7.5806 |
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7.8127 |
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7.2946 |
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2008 |
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6.8225 |
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6.9193 |
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7.2946 |
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6.7800 |
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2009
(through June 15, 2009) |
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6.8361 |
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6.8325 |
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6.8470 |
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6.8176 |
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(1) |
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The noon buying rate in New York for cable transfers payable in foreign currencies as
certified for customs purposes by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Since April 1994, the
noon buying rate has been based on the rate quoted by the PBOC. As
a result, since April 1994, the noon buying rate and the PBOC rate have been substantially
similar. The PBOC rate at the end of 2007 was Rmb 7.2946, compared
with RMB 7.5806 for the noon buying rate (average) for the year ended December 31, 2007. The PBOC rate at the end of 2008 was Rmb 6.8346, compared
with Rmb 6.9193 for the noon buying rate (average) for the year ended December 31, 2008. |
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Determined by averaging the rates on the last business day of each month during the relevant
period. |
Risk Factors
Risks relating to our shares and share ownership
Our controlling shareholders interests may differ from those of our other shareholders.
Our controlling shareholder, Hong Leong Asia Ltd., or Hong Leong Asia, indirectly owns
7,913,769, or 21.2%, of the outstanding shares of our Common Stock, as well as a special share that
entitles it to elect a majority of our directors. Hong Leong Asia controls us through its
wholly-owned subsidiary, Hong Leong (China) Limited, or Hong Leong China, and through HL Technology
Systems Pte Ltd, or HL Technology, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Leong China. HL Technology
owns approximately 21.0% of the outstanding shares of our Common Stock and is, and has since August
2002 been, the registered holder of the special share. Hong Leong Asia also owns, and has since May
2005 owned, through another wholly-owned subsidiary, Well Summit Investments Limited, approximately
0.2% of the outstanding shares of our Common Stock. Hong Leong Asia is a member of the Hong Leong
Investment Holdings Pte Ltd., or Hong Leong Investment, group of companies. Prior to August 2002,
we were controlled by Diesel Machinery (BVI) Limited, or Diesel Machinery, which, until its
dissolution, was a holding company controlled by Hong Leong China and was the prior owner of the
special share. Through HL Technologys stock ownership and the rights accorded to the Special Share
under our bye-laws and various agreements among shareholders, Hong Leong Asia is able to
effectively approve and effect most corporate transactions. See Item 7. Major Shareholders and
Related Party Transactions Related Party Transactions Shareholders Agreement. In addition, our
shareholders do not have cumulative voting rights. There can be no assurance that Hong Leong Asias
actions will be in the best interests of our other shareholders. See also Item 7. Major
Shareholders and Related Party Transactions Major Shareholders.
We may experience a change of control as a result of sale or disposal of shares of our Common Stock
by our controlling shareholders.
As described above, HL Technology, a subsidiary of Hong Leong Asia, owns 7,831,169 shares of
our Common Stock, as well as the special share. If HL Technology reduces its shareholding to less
than 7,290,000 shares of our Common Stock, our Bye-Laws provide that the special share held by HL
Technology will cease to carry any rights, and Hong Leong Asia may as a result cease to have
control over us. See Item 7. Major Shareholders and Related Party Transactions Major
Shareholders The Special Share. If HL Technology sells or disposes of all of the shares of our
Common Stock, we cannot determine what control arrangements will arise as a result of such sale or
disposal (including changes in our management arising therefrom), or assess what effect those
control arrangements may have, if any, on our financial condition, results of operations, business,
prospects or share price.
In addition, certain of our financing arrangements have covenants requiring Hong Leong Asia to
retain ownership of the special share and that we remain a principal subsidiary (as defined in such
arrangements) of Hong Leong Asia. A breach of that covenant may require us to pay all outstanding
amounts under those financing arrangements. There can be no assurance that we will be able to pay
such amounts or obtain alternate financing.
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The market price for our Common Stock may be volatile.
In recent periods, there has been volatility in the market price for our Common Stock. The
market price could fluctuate substantially in the future in response to a number of factors,
including:
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the availability of raw materials used in our engine production, particularly steel and cast
iron; |
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the publics reaction to our press releases and announcements and our filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission; |
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changes in financial estimates or recommendations by stock market analysts regarding us, our
competitors or other companies that investors may deem comparable; |
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operating and stock price performance of our competitors or other companies that investors
may deem comparable; |
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changes in general economic conditions, especially the impact of the global financial crisis
on economic growth; |
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future sales of our Common Stock in the public market, or the perception that such sales
could occur; or |
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the announcement by us or our competitors of a significant acquisition. |
As
a result of the global financial crisis, global stock markets have experienced extreme
price and volume fluctuations. This volatility has had a significant effect on the market prices of
securities issued by many companies for reasons unrelated to their operating performance. These
broad market fluctuations may materially adversely affect our stock price.
Risks relating to our company and our business
The diesel engine business in China is dependent in large part on the performance of the Chinese
and the global economy, as well as Chinese government policy. As a result, our financial condition,
results of operations, business and prospects could be adversely affected by slowdowns in the
Chinese and the global economy, as well as Chinese government policies affecting our business.
Our operations and performance depend significantly on worldwide economic conditions. During
periods of economic expansion, the demand for trucks, construction machinery and other applications
of diesel engines generally increases. Conversely, uncertainty about current global economic
conditions or adverse changes in the economy could lead to a significant decline in the diesel
engine industry which is generally adversely affected by a decline in demand. As a result, the
performance of the Chinese economy will likely affect, to a significant degree, our financial
condition, results of operations, business and prospects. For example, the various austerity
measures taken by the Chinese government from time to time to regulate economic growth and control
inflation have in prior periods significantly weakened demand for trucks in China, and may have a
similar effect in the future. In particular, austerity measures that restrict access to credit and
slow the rate of fixed investment (including infrastructure development) adversely affect demand
for, and production of, trucks and other commercial vehicles. Uncertainty and adverse changes in
the economy could also increase costs associated with developing our products, increase the cost
and decrease the availability of potential sources of financing, and increase our exposure to
material losses from our investments, any of which could have a material adverse impact on our
financial condition and operating results.
As widely reported, financial markets in the United States, Europe and Asia have been
experiencing extreme disruption, including, among other things, extreme volatility in security
prices, severely diminished liquidity and credit availability, rating downgrades of certain
investments and declining valuations of others. Although recent data suggests that the rate of
contraction in the world economy is slowing, there is still a lot of uncertainty over the global
economy and its recovery prospects. Weak economic conditions in our target markets, or a reduction
in automobile spending even if economic conditions improve, would
likely adversely impact our business, operating results and financial condition in a number of ways, including longer sales
cycles, lower prices for our products and reduced unit sales. Our revenues and gross margins are
based on certain levels of consumer and corporate spending.
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The current conditions make it difficult for our customers, our vendors and us to accurately forecast and
plan future business activities. If our projections of these expenditures fail to materialize due
to reductions in consumer or corporate spending as a result of uncertain conditions in the
macroeconomic environment, our revenues and gross margins could be adversely affected. As a result
of the current tightening of credit in financial markets, our customers and suppliers may
experience serious cash flow problems and as a result, may modify, delay or cancel plans to
purchase our products. Any inability of current and/or potential customers to pay us for our
products may adversely affect our earnings and cash flow. The global financial crisis has had an
adverse impact on Chinas economic growth as reflected in the
fall in growth rates from 9% and 6.8% in
the third and fourth quarters of 2008 respectively, to a multi-year growth rate of 6.1% in the
first quarter ended March 31, 2009 according to the National Bureau of Statistics. The Chinese
government has officially set growth rate targets for 2009 at 8%, which is regarded as the minimum
growth rate required to prevent mass unemployment leading to social unrest, whereas the World
Banks recent forecast for Chinas gross domestic product growth for 2009 is 7.2%. The Chinese
government on November 10, 2008 announced a 4 trillion yuan stimulus package to maintain economic
stability and development through spending on infrastructure projects and in March 2009 at the 11th
National Peoples Congress, further outlined a package of measures to drive economic growth. In
addition, it was announced that a total of Rmb 908 billion of the central government investments in
2009 would be spent on key infrastructure construction, technology innovation, environmental
protection and low-income housing. The measures being adopted by the Chinese government to ensure
continued economic growth are in the early stages of implementation and would require time to have
an effect on the economy. There is no assurance that such stimulus measures will be successful in
achieving their aim. Uncertainty and adverse changes in the economy could also increase costs
associated with developing our products, increase the cost and decrease the availability of
potential sources of financing, and increase our exposure to material losses from our investments.
Additionally, our stock price could decrease if investors have concerns that our business,
financial condition and results of operations will be negatively impacted by a worldwide
macroeconomic downturn. We are unable to predict the likely duration and severity of the current
disruption in financial markets and adverse economic conditions in the U.S. and other countries. If
these conditions deteriorate further or do not show improvement, we may experience material adverse
impact to our business and operating results.
The business and prospects for the diesel engine industry, and thus the business and prospects
of our company, may also be adversely affected by Chinese government policy. For example, in 1998,
the Chinese government announced a major initiative to boost consumer demand through investments in
infrastructure projects and increased availability of bank credit. As a result, demand for trucks
and other commercial vehicles, and thus demand for diesel engines, continued to increase from 2002
to 2004. The sales for commercial vehicles increased by 14.2% and 22.2% in 2006 and 2007 respectively due to the strong economic growth achieved and continued investment
in infrastructure building by the Chinese government. (Source: China Automotive Industry Newsletter
for 2006 and 2007). In the first half of 2008, sales for commercial vehicles continued to increase
but began slowing down in the second half of the year. As at December 31, 2008, the overall sales
of commercial vehicles had reduced by approximately 5.25 % compared
to 2007. This was due to the effects of the
global financial crisis in the third quarter of 2008 and also the implementation of the National
III emission standard which resulted in advanced purchase of vehicles in the first half of 2008.
(Source: China Automotive Industry Newsletter for 2008) However, we cannot assure you that the
Chinese government will not change its policy in the future to de-emphasize the use of diesel
engines, and any such change will adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations,
business or prospects. For example, the Chinese government has from time to time introduced
measures to avoid overheating in certain sectors of the economy, including tighter bank lending
policies and increases in bank interest rates. See Risks relating to Mainland China Adverse
changes in the economic policies of the Chinese government could have a material adverse effect on
the overall economic growth of Mainland China, which could reduce the demand for our products and
adversely affect our competitive position.
Our financial condition, results of operations, business and prospects may be adversely affected if
we are unable to implement the Reorganization Agreement and the Cooperation Agreement.
We own 76.4% of the outstanding shares of Yuchai, and one of our primary sources of cash flow
continues to be our share of the dividends, if any, paid by Yuchai and investment earnings thereon.
As a result of the agreement reached with Yuchai and its related parties pursuant to the July 2003
Agreement, we discontinued legal and arbitration proceedings initiated by us in May 2003 relating
to difficulties with respect
11
to our investment in Yuchai. In furtherance of the terms of the July
2003 Agreement, we, Yuchai and Coomber Investments Limited, or Coomber, entered into the
Reorganization Agreement in April 2005, as amended in December 2005 and November 2006, and agreed
on a restructuring plan for our company intended to be beneficial to our shareholders. In June
2007, we, along with Yuchai, Coomber and the State Holding Company, entered into the Cooperation
Agreement. The Cooperation agreement amends certain terms of the Reorganization Agreement and as so
amended, incorporates the terms of the Reorganization Agreement. Pursuant to the amendments to the
Reorganization Agreement, the Company has agreed that the restructuring and spin-off of Yuchai will
not be effected, and, recognizing the understandings that have been reached between the Company and
the State Holding Company to jointly undertake efforts to expand the business of Yuchai, the Company
will not seek to recover the anti-dilution fee of US$20 million that was due from Yuchai. See Item
4. Information on the Company History and Development Reorganization Agreement. No assurance
can be given as to when the business expansion requirements relating to Yuchai as contemplated by
the Reorganization Agreement and the Cooperation Agreement will be fully implemented, or that
implementation of the Reorganization Agreement and the Cooperation Agreement will effectively
resolve all of the difficulties faced by us with respect to our investment in Yuchai.
In addition, the Reorganization Agreement contemplates the continued implementation of our
business expansion and diversification plan adopted in February 2005. One of the goals of this
business expansion and diversification plan is to reduce our financial dependence on Yuchai. Thus
far, we have acquired strategic stakes in TCL and HLGE. See Item 5. Operating and Financial Review
and Prospects Business Expansion and Diversification Plan. Nonetheless, no assurance can be
given that we will be able to successfully expand and diversify our business. We may also not be
able to continue to identify suitable acquisition opportunities, or secure funding to consummate
such acquisitions or successfully integrate such acquired businesses within our operations. Any
failure to implement the terms of the Reorganization Agreement and Cooperation Agreement, including
our continued expansion and diversification, could have a material adverse effect on our financial
condition, results of operations, business or prospects. Additionally, although the Cooperation
Agreement amends certain provisions of the Reorganization Agreement and also acknowledges the
understandings that have been reached between us and the State Holding Company to jointly undertake
efforts to expand and diversify the business of Yuchai, no assurance can be given that we will be
able to successfully implement those efforts or as to when the transactions contemplated therein
will be consummated.
We have and may continue to experience disagreements and difficulties with the Chinese shareholders
in Yuchai.
Although we own 76.4% of the outstanding shares of Yuchai, and believe we have proper legal
ownership of our investment and a controlling financial interest in Yuchai, in the event there is a
dispute with Yuchais Chinese shareholders regarding our investment in Yuchai, we may have to rely
on the Chinese legal system for remedies. The Chinese legal system may not be as effective as
compared to other more developed countries such as the United States. See Risks relating to
Mainland China The Chinese legal system embodies uncertainties which could limit the legal
protection available to foreign investors. We have in the past experienced problems from time to
time in obtaining assistance and cooperation of Yuchais Chinese shareholders in the daily
management and operation of Yuchai. We have, in the past also experienced problems from time to
time in obtaining the assistance and cooperation of the State Holding Company in dealing with other
various matters, including the implementation of corporate governance procedures, the payment of
dividends, the holding of Yuchai board meetings and the resolution of employee-related matters.
Examples of these problems are described elsewhere in this Annual Report. The July 2003 Agreement,
the Reorganization Agreement and the Cooperation Agreement are intended to resolve certain issues
relating to our share ownership in Yuchai and the continued corporate governance and other
difficulties which we have had with respect to Yuchai. As part of the terms of the Reorganization
Agreement, Yuchai agreed that it would seek the requisite shareholder approval prior to entering
into any material transactions (including any agreements or arrangements with parties related to
Yuchai or any of its shareholders) and that it would comply with its governance requirements.
Yuchai also acknowledged and affirmed the Companys continued rights as majority shareholder to
direct the management and policies of Yuchai through Yuchais Board of Directors. Yuchais Articles
of Association have been amended and such amended Articles of Association entitle the Company to
elect nine of Yuchais 13 directors, thereby reaffirming the Companys right to effect all major
decisions relating to Yuchai. However, Yuchais amended Articles of Association are not yet
effective pending approval of the Ministry of Commerce, PRC. While Yuchai has affirmed the
Companys continued rights as Yuchais majority shareholder and authority to direct the management
and policies of Yuchai, no assurance can be given that disagreements and difficulties with Yuchais
management and/or Yuchais Chinese shareholders will not recur, including implementation of the
Reorganization Agreement and the Cooperation Agreement, corporate governance matters or related
party transactions. Such disagreements and difficulties could ultimately have a material adverse
impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
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We have identified material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting and cannot
assure you that additional material weaknesses will not be identified in the future. Our failure to
implement and maintain effective internal control over financial reporting could result in material
misstatements in our financial statements which could require us to restate financial statements in
the future, or cause us not to be able to provide timely financial information, which may cause
investors to lose confidence in our reported financial information and have a negative effect on
our stock price.
We restated our consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2005, and
reported material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting and concluded that as
of December 31, 2005, 2006 and 2007, our disclosure controls and
procedures were not effective and as of December 31, 2006 and
2007, our internal control over financial reporting was not effective. In
addition, in connection with managements assessment of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting for the period covered by this Annual Report, management has
identified material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting and has concluded
that as of December 31, 2008, our disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over
financial reporting were not effective. Our current independent registered
public accounting firm has expressed an adverse opinion on the
effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of
December 31, 2008. See Item 15 Controls and Procedures.
Despite our efforts to ensure the integrity of our financial reporting process, we cannot
assure you that additional material weaknesses or significant deficiencies in our internal control
over financial reporting will not be identified in the future. Any failure to maintain or improve
existing controls or implement new controls could result in additional material weaknesses or
significant deficiencies and cause us to fail to meet our periodic reporting obligations which in
turn could cause our shares to be de-listed or suspended from trading on the NYSE. In addition, any
such failure could result in material misstatements in our financial statements and adversely
affect the results of annual management evaluations regarding the effectiveness of our internal
control over financial reporting. Any of the foregoing could cause investors to lose confidence in
our reported financial information, leading to a decline in our share price.
Our exposure to the Dongfeng Group has had, and could continue to have, a material adverse effect
on our business, financial condition and results of operation.
Our sales are concentrated among the Dongfeng Group which includes the Dongfeng Automobile
Company, one of the largest state-owned automobile companies in China, and other major diesel truck
manufacturers controlled by or affiliated with the Dongfeng Automobile Company. In 2008, sales to
the Dongfeng Group accounted for 18.8% of our total net revenues, of which sales to our two largest
customers, Liuzhou Dongfeng Automobile and Hubei Dongfeng Automobile, accounted for 5.5% and 2.2%,
respectively. Although we consider our relationship with the Dongfeng Group to be good, the loss of
one or more of the companies within the Dongfeng Group as a customer would have a material adverse
effect on our financial condition, results of operations, business or prospects.
In addition, we are dependent on the purchases made by the Dongfeng Group from us and have
exposure to their liquidity arising from the high level of accounts receivable from them. We cannot
assure you that the Dongfeng Group will be able to repay all the money they owe to us. In addition,
the Dongfeng Group may not be able to continue purchasing the same
volume of products from us which would reduce our overall sales volume.
The Dongfeng Group also competes with us in the diesel engine market in China. Although we
believe that the companies within the Dongfeng Group generally make independent purchasing
decisions based on end-user preferences, we cannot assure you that truck manufacturers affiliated
with the Dongfeng Automobile Company will not preferentially purchase diesel engines manufactured
by companies within the Dongfeng Group over those manufactured by us.
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Competition in China from other diesel engine manufacturers may adversely affect our financial
condition, results of operations, business or prospects.
The diesel engine industry in China is highly competitive. We compete with many other China
domestic companies, most of which are state-owned enterprises. Some of our competitors have formed
joint ventures with or have technology assistance relationships with foreign diesel engine
manufacturers or foreign engine design consulting firms and use foreign technology that is more
advanced than ours. We expect competition to intensify as a result of:
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improvements in competitors products; |
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increased production capacity of competitors; |
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increased utilization of unused capacity by competitors; and |
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price competition. |
In addition, if restrictions on the import of motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts into
China are reduced, foreign competition could increase significantly.
In the medium-duty diesel engine market, our 6108 medium-duty engine, introduced in 1997, has
been competing with the 6110 medium-duty engine offered by our competitors. We cannot assure you,
however, that we will be able to maintain or improve our current market share or develop new
markets for our medium-duty diesel engines. In 2007, our 6108 medium-duty engine sales volumes
improved approximately 41.0% compared to its sales in 2006. In 2008, 6108 medium-duty engines sales
volumes decreased approximately 4.7% compared to its sales in 2007.
With the improved highway road system as a result of the Chinese
governments investment in infrastructure, truck market sales
growth is trending towards heavy-duty engines.
In the heavy-duty diesel engine market, we introduced the 6112 heavy-duty engine in late 1999.
Due to a delay in the commercial production of the 6112 engine, however, we were not able to
benefit from the competitive advantages of an early entry into the China domestic market for
heavy-duty engines. Moreover, the market for heavy-duty diesel engines in China is price-sensitive.
We commenced engine development of the 6L heavy-duty engine (formerly referred to as 6113) in 2003
and introduced the 6M heavy-duty engine family for heavy-duty trucks and passenger buses in 2004.
We cannot assure you that our 6112, 6L or 6M heavy-duty engines will be able to compete
successfully in the heavy-duty diesel engine market in China with the existing producers or any new
entrants.
In the light-duty diesel engine market, our 4-Series engines (which include 4108, 4110 and
4112 light-duty engines) introduced in 2000 were met with weak consumer demand due to strong
competition and a high pricing structure. Yuchais first sales of the 4F engines occurred in March
2005. Yuchai expects growth of this new engine to strengthen over the next few years and become a
significant contributor to its sales growth. Although there had been an increase in sales of our
4-Series engines from 2003 to 2007, this has been primarily due to the average selling price of the
4-Series engines being lower than the medium and heavy-duty diesel engines, thereby making the
4-Series more affordable to the buyers especially due to the credit tightening by banks in China.
In 2007, the 4-Series engines had a growth of approximately 38.7% in unit sales over 2006. In 2008,
however, the unit sales of 4-series engines fell slightly by 1.8% over 2007 partially due
to the global financial crisis in the last quarter of 2008. We cannot assure you that we will be able to continue to improve our market
share for light-duty diesel engines, and we may, in the future, decide to cease production of one
or more of the models we are currently producing.
Our long-term business prospects will depend largely upon our ability to develop and introduce
new or improved products at competitive prices. Our competitors in the diesel engine markets may be
able to introduce new or improved engine models that are more favorably received by customers.
Competition in the end-user markets, mainly the truck market, may also lead to technological
improvement and advances that render our current products obsolete at an earlier than expected
date, in which case we may have to depreciate or impair our production equipment more rapidly than
planned. Failure to introduce or delays in the introduction of new or improved products at
competitive prices could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of
operations, business or prospects.
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Our financial condition, results of operations, business or prospects may be adversely affected to
the extent we are unable to continue our sales growth.
We have achieved consistent growth in net sales during the last five fiscal years, with net
sales increasing by 38.1% from 2006 to Rmb 9,556.3 million in
2007 and by 8.7% from 2007 to Rmb
10,384.0 million in 2008. We cannot assure you that we can continue to increase our net sales or
maintain our present level of net sales. For example, during 2005, we increased production capacity
to approximately 290,000 units after the completion of our second foundry and the new 6L and 6M
heavy-duty engines lines, and we may not be able to increase our net sales commensurate with our
increased levels of production capacity. Moreover, our future growth is dependent in large part on
factors beyond our control, such as the continued economic growth in China. The global financial
crisis has had an adverse impact on the economic growth outlook for China and in response, the
Chinese government, on November 10, 2008 announced a 4 trillion yuan stimulus package with an aim
to maintain economic stability and development through spending on infrastructure projects. In
March 2009, at the 11th National Peoples Congress, the Chinese government further
outlined a package of measures to drive economic growth. In addition, the Chinese government also
announced that a total of Rmb 908 billion of the central government investments in 2009 would be
spent on key infrastructure construction, technology innovation, environmental protection and
low-income housing. There is no assurance that such stimulus measures will be sufficient or
successful to ensure continued economic growth of the same levels prior to the global financial
crisis. We are unable to predict the likely duration and severity of the current disruption in
financial markets and adverse economic conditions in the U.S. and other countries.
In addition, we cannot assure you that we will be able to properly manage any future growth,
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Furthermore, we have acquired in the past, and may acquire in the future, equity interests in
engine parts suppliers and logistics and marketing companies. If we are unable to effectively
manage or assimilate these acquisitions, our financial condition, results of operations, business
or prospects could be adversely affected. See Item 4. Information on the CompanyBusiness Overview Manufacturing.
If we are not able to continuously improve our existing engine products and develop new diesel
engine products or successfully enter into other market segments, we may become less competitive,
and our financial condition, results of operations, business and prospects will be adversely
affected.
As the Chinese automotive industry continues to develop, we will have to continuously improve
our existing engine products, develop new diesel engine products and enter into new market segments
in order to remain competitive. As a result, our long-term business prospects will largely depend
upon our ability to develop and introduce new or improved products at competitive prices and enter
into new market segments. Future products may utilize different technologies and may require
knowledge of markets that we do not currently possess. Moreover, our competitors may be able to
introduce new or improved engine models that are more favorably received by customers than our
products or enter into new markets with an early-entrant advantage.
Any failure by us to
introduce, or any delays in the introduction of, new or improved products at competitive prices or
entering into new market segments could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition,
results of operations, business or prospects.
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On April 10, 2007, Yuchai signed a Cooperation Framework Agreement with Zhejiang Geely Holding
Group Co., Ltd (Geely) and Zhejiang Yinlun Machinery Company Limited (Yinlun) to consider
establishing a proposed joint venture company to develop diesel engines for passenger cars in
China. In December 2007, further to the Cooperation Framework Agreement, Yuchai entered into an
Equity Joint Venture Agreement with Geely and Yinlun, to form two joint venture companies in
Tiantai, Zhejiang Province and Jining, Shandong Province, which have been duly incorporated. The
joint venture companies will be primarily engaged in the development, production and sales of a
proprietary diesel engine and its parts for passenger vehicles. See Item 4. Information on the
CompanyProductsNew Products for more information. There can be no assurance that these joint
ventures will be successful or profitable.
We may be unable to obtain sufficient financing to fund our capital requirements which could limit
our growth potential.
We believe that our cash from operations, together with any necessary borrowings, will provide
sufficient financial resources to meet our projected capital and other expenditure requirements. If
we have underestimated our capital requirements or overestimated our future cash flows, additional
financing may be required. Financing may not be available to us on acceptable terms or at all. Our
ability to obtain external financing is subject to various uncertainties, including our results of
operations, financial condition and cash flow, economic, political and other conditions in Mainland
China, the Chinese governments policies relating to foreign currency borrowings and the condition
of the Chinese and international capital markets. If adequate capital is not available, our
financial condition, results of operations, business and prospects could be adversely affected.
We could be exposed to the impact of interest rates and foreign currency movements with respect to
our future borrowings. In addition, a devaluation of the Renminbi will increase the Renminbi cost
of repaying our foreign currency denominated indebtedness and, therefore, could adversely affect
our financial condition, results of operations, business or prospects.
We may use borrowings from time to time to supplement our working capital requirements and to
finance our business expansion and diversification plan. See Item 5. Our Operating and Financial
Review and Prospects Liquidity and Capital Resources. A portion of our borrowings may be
structured on a floating rate basis and denominated in US dollars, Singapore dollars or Renminbi.
An increase in interest rates, or fluctuations in exchange rates between the Renminbi or Singapore
dollars and US dollars, may increase our borrowing costs or the availability of funding and could
affect our financial condition, results of operations, business or prospects. In particular, our financial condition, results of operations, business or
prospects could be adversely affected by a devaluation of the Renminbi. In addition, an increase in
interest rates may reduce the fair value of the debt securities issued by HLGE.
The value of the Renminbi is subject to changes in Chinese government policies and to
international economic and political developments. Since 1994, the conversion of Renminbi into
foreign currencies, including US dollars, has been based on rates set by the PBOC. On July 21,
2005, China reformed its foreign exchange regime by moving into a managed floating exchange rate
system based on market supply and demand with reference to a basket of currencies. Renminbi would
no longer be pegged to the US dollar. From July 20, 2005 to December 31, 2007, Renminbi appreciated
about 11.9% against the US dollar, and has appreciated since then. On December 31, 2007, the PBOC
rate was Rmb 7.2946 = US$1.00, and on December 31, 2008, the PBOC rate was Rmb 6.8346 = US$1.00.
Since we may not be able to hedge effectively against Renminbi devaluations, future movements in
the exchange rate of Renminbi and other currencies could have an adverse effect on our financial
condition and results of operations.
If Chinas inflation increases or the prices of energy or raw materials increase, we may not be
able to pass the resulting increased costs to our customers and this may adversely affect our
profitability or cause us to suffer operating losses.
Economic growth in China has, in the past, been accompanied by periods of high inflation. The
Chinese government has implemented various policies from time to time to control inflation. For example, the Chinese government has from time to time introduced measures in certain sectors to
avoid overheating of the economy, including tighter bank lending policies, increases in bank
interest rates, and measures to curb inflation which has resulted in a decrease in the rate of
inflation. The global economic crisis has resulted in the rate of inflation, according to the
National Bureau of Statistics, to slow to 1% in January 2009 and which continued to decline from
February to May 2009. The effects of the stimulus measures implemented by the Chinese government
may result in an increase in inflation in the future and an increase in energy prices generally
could cause our costs for raw materials required for the production of products to increase, which would adversely affect our financial condition and
results of operations if we cannot pass these added costs on to customers.
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We may be adversely affected by environmental regulations.
We are subject to Chinese national and local environmental protection regulations which
currently impose fees for the discharge of waste substances, require the payment of fines for
pollution, and provide for the closure by the Chinese government of any facility that fails to
comply with orders requiring us to cease or improve upon certain activities causing environmental
damage. Due to the nature of our business, we produce certain amounts of waste water, gas, and
solid waste materials during the course of our production. We believe our environmental protection
facilities and systems are adequate for us to comply with the existing national, provincial and
local environmental protection regulations. However, Chinese national, provincial or local
authorities may impose additional or more stringent regulations which would require additional
expenditure on environmental matters or changes in our processes or systems.
The manufacture and sales of Euro 0 and Euro I engines in major urban areas became unlawful
after August 31, 2004. After that date, the engines equipped with Euro 0 and Euro I engines are not
permitted to be sold and used in major urban areas. The manufacture and sale of Euro II engines has
been phased out from June 30, 2008 and the PRC emission standard equivalent to Euro III has been implemented progressively throughout China from July
1, 2008. There can be no assurance that Yuchai will be able to comply with these emission standards
or that the introduction of these and other environmental regulations will not result in a material
adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Our insurance coverage may not be adequate to cover risks related to our production and other
operations.
The amount of our insurance coverage for our buildings and equipment is at cost which could be
less than replacement value, and we have no plans to increase the coverage. The amount of our
insurance coverage for our inventory is at book value which could be less than replacement value,
and we also have no plans to increase this coverage. In accordance with what we believe is
customary practice among industrial equipment manufacturers in China, we insure only high risk
assets, such as production property and equipment and certain inventory. However, our
under insurance of other properties, facilities and inventory in accordance with this Chinese
practice exposes us to substantial risks so that in the event of a major accident, our insurance
recovery may be inadequate. We do not currently carry third party liability insurance to cover
claims in respect of bodily injury, property or environmental damage arising from accidents on our
property or relating to our operations. We also do not carry business interruption insurance as
such coverage is not customary in China. Losses incurred or payments required to be made by us
which are not fully insured could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition.
Risks
relating to Mainland China
Substantially all of our assets are located in Mainland China, and substantially all of our
revenue is derived from our operations in Mainland China. Accordingly, our financial condition,
results of operations, business or prospects are subject, to a significant degree, to economic,
political and legal developments in Mainland China. The economic system of Mainland China differs
from the economies of most developed countries in many respects, including government investment,
the level of development, control of capital investment, control of foreign exchange and allocation
of resources.
Adverse changes in the economic policies of the Chinese government could have a material adverse
effect on the overall economic growth of Mainland China, which could reduce the demand for our
products and adversely affect our competitive position.
Since the late 1970s, the Chinese government has been reforming the Chinese economic system
from a planned economy to a market-oriented economy. In recent years, the Chinese government has
implemented economic reform measures emphasizing decentralization, utilization of market forces in
the development of the Chinese economy and a higher level of management autonomy. These reforms
have resulted in significant economic growth and social progress, but the growth has been uneven
both geographically and among various sectors of the economy. Economic growth has also been
accompanied by periods of high inflation. The Chinese government has implemented various policies
from time to time to restrain the rate of such economic growth, control inflation and otherwise
regulate economic expansion. For example, the Chinese government has from time to time introduced
measures in certain sectors to avoid overheating of the economy, including tighter bank lending
policies, increases in bank interest rates, and measures to curb property, stock market speculation
and inflation. Severe measures or other actions by the Chinese government, such as placing
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additional controls on the prices of diesel and diesel-using products, could restrict our business
operations and adversely affect our financial position. Although we believe that the economic
reforms and macroeconomic policies and measures adopted by the Chinese government will continue to
have a positive effect in the longer term on economic development in Mainland China and that we
will continue to benefit in the longer term from these policies and measures, these policies and
measures may, from time to time, be modified or reversed. Adverse changes in economic and social
conditions in Mainland China, in the policies of the Chinese government or in the laws and
regulations in Mainland China, could have a material adverse effect on the overall economic growth
of Mainland China and in infrastructure investment in Mainland China. These developments could
adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations and business, by reducing the
demand for our products.
Adverse economic developments in China or elsewhere in the Asian region could have a material
adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations, business or prospects.
Since the late 1990s, many Asian countries have experienced significant changes in economic
conditions, including, for example, substantial depreciation in currency exchange rates, increased
interest rates, reduced economic growth rates, corporate bankruptcies, volatility in the market
values of shares listed on stock exchanges, decreases in foreign currency turnover and
government-imposed austerity measures. To date, Chinas economy has generally been affected to a
lesser extent than most other major Asian countries. However, we cannot assure you that Chinas
economy will not suffer more serious difficulties in the future especially during this period of a
global financial crisis which has resulted in a slowdown in Chinas economy. Demand for trucks,
construction machinery and other applications of diesel engines generally increases during periods
of economic expansion and decreases during periods of economic slowdown. In the event that adverse
economic developments occur in China, our sales may decrease and our financial condition, results
of operations, business or prospects could therefore suffer.
The Chinese legal system embodies uncertainties which could limit the legal protection available to
foreign investors.
The Chinese legal system is a civil law system based on written statutes. Unlike common law
systems, it is a system in which decided legal cases have little precedent value. In 1979, the
Chinese government began to promulgate a comprehensive system of laws and regulations governing
economic matters in general including, for example, with respect to corporate organization and
governance, foreign investments, commerce, taxation and trade. Since Chinas economic reform and
opening-up in late 1970s, legislation has significantly enhanced the protection afforded to various
forms of foreign investment in Mainland China. However, these laws, regulations and legal
requirements are relatively recent, and their interpretation and enforcement involve uncertainties
and may not be consistent or predictable as in other more developed jurisdictions which may limit
the legal protection available to foreign investors.
Our operations in China are subject to PRC regulations governing PRC companies. These
regulations contain provisions that are required to be included in the articles of association of
PRC companies and are intended to regulate the internal affairs of these companies. The PRC Company
Law and these regulations, in general, and the provisions for the protection of shareholders
rights and access to information, in particular, are less developed than those applicable to
companies incorporated in the United States, Hong Kong or other developed countries or regions. In
addition, the interpretation of PRC laws may be subject to policy changes which reflect domestic
political changes. As Chinas legal system develops, the promulgation of new laws, changes to
existing laws and the pre-emption of local regulations by national laws may have an adverse effect on our prospects,
financial condition and results of operations.
We may not freely convert Renminbi into foreign currency, which could limit our ability to obtain
sufficient foreign currency to satisfy our foreign currency requirements or to pay dividends to
shareholders.
Substantially all of our revenues and operating expenses are generated by our Chinese
operating subsidiary, Yuchai, and are denominated in Renminbi, while a portion of our indebtedness
is, or in the future may be, denominated in US dollars and other foreign currencies. The Renminbi
is currently freely convertible under the current account, which includes dividends, trade and
service-related foreign exchange transactions, but not under the capital account, which includes
foreign direct investment, overseas borrowings by Chinese entities and proceeds of overseas public
offering by Chinese entities. Some of the conversions between Renminbi and foreign currency under
capital account are subject to the prior approval of the State Administration for Foreign Exchange,
or SAFE.
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Our Chinese operating subsidiary, as a foreign invested enterprise, may purchase foreign
currency without the approval of SAFE for settlement of current account transactions, including
payment of dividends, by providing commercial documents evidencing these transactions. Our Chinese
operating subsidiary may also retain foreign exchange in its current account (subject to a cap
approved by SAFE) to satisfy foreign currency liabilities or to pay dividends. However, the
relevant Chinese government authorities may limit or eliminate our Chinese operating subsidiarys
ability to purchase and retain foreign currencies in the future. Our Chinese operating subsidiary,
therefore, may not be able to obtain sufficient foreign currency to satisfy its foreign currency
requirements to pay dividends to us for our use in making any future dividend payments or to
satisfy other foreign currency payment requirements. Foreign currency transactions under the
capital account are still subject to limitations and require approvals from SAFE. This could affect
our Chinese operating subsidiarys ability to obtain foreign currency through debt or equity
financing, including by means of loans or capital contributions from us. Furthermore, the General
Affairs Department of SAFE promulgated a new circular in August 2008, pursuant to which, Renminbi
converted from capital contribution in foreign currency to a domestic enterprise in China can only
be used for the activities that are within the approved business scope of such enterprise and
cannot be used for China domestic equity investment or acquisition, with limited exceptions. As a
result, we may not be able to increase the capital contribution of our operating subsidiary, Yuchai
and subsequently convert such capital contribution into Renminbi for equity investment or
acquisition in China.
Outbreaks of infectious diseases, such as the recent Influenza A (H1N1) virus, severe acute
respiratory syndrome (SARS) and the Avian flu, in various parts of China and other countries may
materially and adversely affect our business and operations, as well as our financial condition and
results of operations.
In April 2009, an outbreak of a new strain of influenza identified as the Influenza A (H1N1)
virus occurred in Mexico resulting in a number of deaths. In a matter of weeks, the H1N1 virus had
spread internationally but the symptoms in cases outside of Mexico were milder than world health
officials had feared with fewer resulting deaths compared to Mexico, the epicentre of the epidemic.
As the virus continues to spread worldwide, the World Health Organization on June 11, 2009 declared
the H1N1 virus outbreak a global pandemic. The high unpredictability of the future evolution of
this new virus and the possibility of a widespread re-occurrence may have a significant impact on
global economic activity in the midst of an already depressed global economy. In 2003, several
countries, including China, experienced an outbreak of a highly contagious form of atypical
pneumonia known as severe acute respiratory syndrome, or SARS, which severely restricted the level
of economic activity in affected areas, including Beijing and Guangdong Province. The SARS epidemic
in China had an adverse impact on the sale of engines, particularly during the second and third
quarters in 2003. Although this SARS outbreak was brought under control during 2003, there have
been a number of cases reported in China and elsewhere in the Asia region since that outbreak. In
addition, an infectious strain of influenza known as the Avian flu has also been reported from time
to time in China, Hong Kong and other parts of Asia. Outbreaks of infectious diseases such as these
could adversely affect general commercial activity, which could have a material adverse effect on
our financial condition, results of operations, business or prospects.
Risks relating to our investments in HLGE and TCL
As of December 31, 2008, we had a 45.4% equity interest in HLGE and a 34.4% equity interest
in TCL. As of June 1, 2009, our interests in these two companies remained unchanged. See Item 5.
Operating and Financial Review and Prospects Business Expansion and Diversification Plan. Set
forth below are risks related to our equity interests in these entities.
The HLGE groups hotel ownership and management business may be adversely affected by risks
inherent in the hotel industry.
The HLGE group operates hotels primarily in the PRC and Malaysia. The HLGE groups financial
performance is dependent on the performance of each of the hotels it operates. The HLGE groups
hotel ownership and management business are exposed to risks
which are inherent in and/or common to the hotel industry and which may adversely affect the HLGE
groups financial performance, including the following:
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countries or increased risk of natural disasters or viral epidemics that may affect travel
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hotels, preparation and sale of food and beverages, occupational health and safety working
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may have greater name recognition and financial resources than the HLGE group (including
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unionization), workers compensation and health-care related costs, utility costs, insurance
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The above factors may materially affect the performance of those hotels and the profitability
and financial condition of the HLGE group. There can be no assurance that we will not suffer any
losses arising from our investment in HLGE.
The hospitality business is a regulated business.
The operation of hotels in the PRC and Malaysia is subject to various laws and regulations.
The withdrawal, suspension or non-renewal of any of the hotels licenses, or the imposition of any
penalties, as a result of any infringement or non-compliance with any requirement, will have an
adverse impact on the business and results of operations of the hotels that the HLGE group
operates. Further, any changes in such laws and regulations may also have an impact on the
businesses at the hotels and result in higher costs of compliance. In addition, any failure to
comply with these laws and regulations could result in the imposition of fines or other penalties
by the relevant authorities. This could have an adverse impact on the revenues and profits of HLGE
group or otherwise adversely affect the operations of the hotels.
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TCL groups proposed new strategy of repositioning its principal business from consumer electronics
distribution to real estate and related infrastructure investment in pan-Asian region may not be
successful.
TCL announced in May 2008 that it plans to reposition its principal business from consumer
electronics distribution to real estate and related infrastructure investment in pan-Asian region.
TCL also announced that TCL may divest those assets that will no longer form part of its core
activity going forward. This plan is subject to TCL receiving any required regulatory and
shareholders approvals. Further to its May 2008 announcement, on December 3, 2008, TCL announced
that its Board of Directors had approved by a majority vote, with the nominee directors of Venture
Delta Limited or Venture Delta, and Grace Star Services Ltd. or Grace Star, voting against the
execution of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Payce Consolidated Limited (Payce), to
enter into transactions in connection with certain properties located in Sydney, Australia. The
investment amount by TCL was to be funded through a combination of cash, the issue of new shares in
TCL and options to subscribe for TCL shares, and external debt. The MOU was subject to definitive
agreements being entered into as well as fulfillment of certain conditions precedent including
regulatory and shareholders approval, completion of satisfactory due diligence and obtaining of
financing on acceptable terms. On April 29, 2009, TCL announced that the MOU would terminate on
May 1, 2009 as one of the conditions precedent to be satisfied by Payce in connection with the
entry into the transactions with TCL as contemplated by the MOU, had not been and will not be
satisfied and its board of directors had decided that it was no longer in the best interests of
Payce to complete the transactions contemplated by the MOU. Notwithstanding the termination of the
MOU with Payce, TCL has announced that it is continuing with its efforts to reposition its
principal business from consumer electronics to real estate and related infrastructure activities
in the pan- Asian region. We continue to disagree with the proposed repositioning of TCL groups
business and had on September 2, 2008, through our wholly owned subsidiaries, Venture Delta and
Grace Star, we sent a requisition notice to TCL requisitioning for an extraordinary general meeting
to remove the chairman of TCLs Board of Directors and to appoint another director to the TCL
Board. The main reasons for the requisition notice were concerns over the chairmans continued
participation and contribution at both the board and company level and seeking additional
representation on the TCL Board as the current composition of the Board of Directors did not
accurately represent TCLs shareholding structure. Neither resolution was passed at the
extraordinary general meeting. We are currently considering our options in relation to our
investment in the TCL group. There can be no assurance that we will not suffer any losses arising
from our investment in TCL.
The TCL groups principal business involves the distribution of third party branded and proprietary
branded consumer electronic products with operations mainly in the PRC (including Hong Kong). This
business is highly competitive and faces significant competition from other renowned brands.
The TCL group continues to face intense competition from a large number of established
companies and emerging companies in the consumer electronics market and it expects this competition
to continue or even intensify as the consumer electronics market evolves with an increasing trend
of manufacturers and brand owners adopting aggressive measures to
market their products.
The consumer electronic markets in which the TCL group operates are characterized by frequent
product introductions, short product life cycles, aggressive pricing practices and downward
pressure on gross margins. Many of the TCL groups current and potential competitors have
substantially greater resources including financial, manufacturing, marketing and distribution
resources. Although there is increasing consolidation in the market
with retailers and manufacturers looking for safe and reliable
partners to co-operate with, certain competitors of the TCL group
have greater name recognition and market presence, longer operating
histories, greater market power and product depth, lower cost
structures and larger customer bases compared to the TCL group.
The TCL groups competitors may be able to adapt more quickly to new technologies and changes
in consumer preferences by introducing new products at competitive prices, which may result in loss
of market share by the TCL group and may force the TCL group to lower price on the products it
distributes, which may result in reduced margins for those products. These competitive pressures
may also cause the TCL groups potential customers to delay or defer their purchasing decisions in
anticipation of potential new products, lowering prices, or both. If the TCL group is not able to
compete successfully in the future with its existing or potential competitors, there will be a
material adverse effect on the TCL groups business and financial results.
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Consumer spending patterns for products such as consumer electronics are affected by, among
other things, prevailing economic conditions, currency fluctuations, wage rates, inflation,
consumer confidence and consumer perception of economic conditions. As a result of the global financial crisis, consumer demand has been affected which may have a
material adverse effect on the sales of the TCL group.
Both the HLGE group and the TCL group may need to raise additional capital.
The HLGE group will likely require funds for its core businesses and to invest in future
growth opportunities whereas the TCL group will likely require funds to implement its proposed new
strategy, if the relevant approvals are obtained. There is no assurance that either the HLGE group
or the TCL group would be able to generate sufficient internal funds to finance such endeavors.
Accordingly, the HLGE group and/or the TCL group may, depending on the cash flow requirements and
financial condition, need to raise additional funds by issuing equity or a combination of equity
and debt or by entering into strategic relationships or through other arrangements. Any additional
equity financing by HLGE or TCL may dilute our equity interests in HLGE and TCL, respectively. Any
debt financing may contain restrictive covenants with respect to dividends, future capital raising
and other financial and operational matters. Failure to obtain additional financing where such
financing is required on acceptable terms, will adversely affect the HLGE groups and/or the TCL
groups business, financial performance and financial position and the HLGE groups and/or the TCL
groups ability to pursue its growth plans.
The HLGE group may be unable to raise sufficient funds to pay their debt obligations to us.
The HLGE group will require funds to repay its outstanding debt owed to us. On February 18,
2009, we announced the entry into a loan agreement by our wholly-owned subsidiary, Venture Lewis Limited or Venture Lewis
with HLGE to refinance the outstanding zero coupon unsecured non-convertible bonds previously
issued by HLGE and due to mature on July 3, 2009 (the Bonds). Venture Lewis held a majority of the Bonds.
Under the terms of the loan agreement, on the maturity date of the Bonds, HLGE will redeem fully
the Bonds held by all minority Bondholders and pay to Venture Lewis a portion of the principal and
gross redemption yield. The remaining amount due to Venture Lewis on maturity date would be
refinanced through an unsecured loan arrangement with a one-year term, renewable by mutual
agreement on an annual basis. An option for HLGE to undertake a partial redemption of the Bonds on
a pro-rata basis prior to the maturity date was included in the loan agreement. On February 19,
2009, HLGE announced an early partial redemption on a pro-rata basis of up to S$9.0 million in
principal amount of the outstanding bonds and on March 23, 2009,
HLGE effected payment to all Bondholders. There is no assurance that the HLGE group would be able
to generate sufficient internal funds to redeem the outstanding debt owing to us. Failure to obtain
sufficient funds to repay outstanding debt will adversely affect the HLGE groups business,
financial performance and financial position and the HLGE groups ability to repay its outstanding
debts owing to us could have an adverse effect on our financial condition and results of
operations.
ITEM 4. INFORMATION ON THE COMPANY.
History and Development
The Company
China Yuchai International Limited is a Bermuda holding company established on April 29, 1993
to own a controlling interest in Yuchai. We currently own, through six of our wholly-owned
subsidiaries, 76.4% of the outstanding shares of Yuchai. We operate as an exempt company limited by
shares under The Companies Act 1981 of Bermuda. Our principal operating office is located at 16
Raffles Quay #39-01A, Hong Leong Building, Singapore 048581. Our telephone number is (+65)
6220-8411. Our transfer agent and registrar in the United States is BNY Mellon Shareowner Services.
On March 7, 2008, we registered a branch office of the Company in Singapore.
Until August 2002, we were controlled by Diesel Machinery, a company that was 53.0% owned by
Hong Leong Asia, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Hong Leong China. Hong Leong China owns HL
Technology which held shares in us through Diesel Machinery. Diesel Machinery was also 47.0% owned
by China Everbright Holdings Company Limited, or China Everbright Holdings,
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through its
wholly-owned subsidiary, Coomber. Hong Leong Asia, a company listed on the Singapore Exchange
Securities Trading Limited, or Singapore Exchange, is part of the Hong Leong Investment group,
which was founded in 1941 by the Kwek family of Singapore and remains one of the largest
privately-controlled business groups in Southeast Asia. China Everbright Holdings is a state-owned
enterprise of China. In 2002, China Everbright Holdings and Coomber gave notice to Diesel Machinery
and the other shareholders of Diesel Machinery to effect a liquidation of Diesel Machinery. As a
result of the liquidation, Hong Leong Asia acquired the special share through HL Technology which
entitles Hong Leong Asia to elect a majority of our directors and also to veto any resolution of
our shareholders. China Everbright Holdings sold its shareholding in Coomber, which held shares of
our Common Stock, in October 2002 to Goldman Industrial Limited, or Goldman, and China Everbright
Holdings is no longer a shareholder of our company. Goldman was a subsidiary of Zhong Lin
Development Company Limited, or Zhong Lin, an investment vehicle of the city government of Yulin in
Guangxi, China until September 29, 2006 when Zhong Lin sold its shareholding in Goldman to the
State Holding Company.
We provide certain management, financial planning and other services to Yuchai and, as of June
1, 2009, have seconded six employees to key management positions to work full-time at Yuchais
principal manufacturing facilities in Yulin City as part of Yuchais day-to-day management team.
To our knowledge, since January 2008, there have not been any public takeover offers by third
parties in respect of shares of our Common Stock, nor, have we made any public takeover offers in
respect of the shares of other companies.
Our main operating asset has historically been, and continues to be, our ownership interest in
Yuchai, and our primary source of cash flow has historically been our share of the dividends, if
any, paid by Yuchai and investment income thereon. However, on February 7, 2005, the Board of
Directors of the Company announced its approval of the implementation of a business expansion and
diversification plan by the Company. Following such announcement, we have looked for new business
opportunities to seek to reduce our financial dependence on Yuchai.
In March 2005, we acquired a 15.0% interest in the then capital of TCL through our
wholly-owned subsidiary, Venture Delta. We have since increased our shareholding in TCL through
various transactions, and as of December 31, 2008, we had a 34.4% interest in the outstanding
ordinary shares of TCL.
As part of the business expansion and diversification plan, in February 2006, we acquired debt
and equity securities in HLGE through our wholly-owned subsidiaries, Grace Star, and Venture Lewis. We have since increased our shareholding in HLGE following the
conversion of the preference shares held by Grace Star into ordinary shares of HLGE, and as of
December 31, 2008, we had an interest of 45.4% of the outstanding ordinary shares of HLGE. See
Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects Business Expansion and Diversification
Plan.
We have seven directly wholly-owned subsidiaries which hold investments in Yuchai, HLGE and
TCL, as described below:
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As of June 1, 2009, we had a 45.4% equity interest in HLGE. The HLGE group is engaged in
hospitality and property development activities conducted mainly in the PRC and Malaysia; and |
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The TCL group primarily conducts distribution of consumer electronic products with operations
mainly in the PRC (including Hong Kong). TCL also has other business activities relating to
contract manufacturing, property development and investment in the PRC.
HLGE and TCL are each listed on the Main Board of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading
Limited.
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We account for Yuchai as a subsidiary and hence its financial statements are consolidated into
our financial statements. We account for our investments in the ordinary shares of HLGE and TCL as
affiliated companies using the equity method. An affiliated company is an entity in which we do not
have a controlling financial interest but we have the ability to exercise significant influence
over its financial and operating policy decisions.
In February 2005, in order to finance the acquisition of shares and bonds of TCL and HLGE, as
well as other strategic acquisitions which we may consider from time to time as part of our
business diversification strategy, we issued $25.0 million in principal amount of convertible bonds
due 2012 in a private placement. Upon the conversion of the convertible bonds by the bondholders,
we issued 1,927,673 shares of our Common Stock in June 2005.
Yuchai
Yuchai is a diesel engine manufacturer in China and also produces diesel power generators and
diesel engine parts. Yuchai is located in Yulin City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in southern
China, approximately 200 miles east of Nanning, the provincial capital. With a population of
approximately 6.0 million, Yulin City, including its controlled townships, is believed to be the
sixth largest city in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.
Yuchai was founded in 1951 and became a state-owned enterprise in 1959. Prior to 1984, Yuchai
was a small producer of low-power diesel engines for agricultural machinery. In 1984, Yuchai
introduced the earliest model of its 6105 medium-duty diesel engine for medium-duty trucks. In
1989, Yuchai became one of Chinas 500 largest industrial enterprises in terms of profitability and
tax contribution. In July 1992, in order to raise funds for further expansion, Yuchai became the
first state-owned enterprise in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region to be restructured into a
joint stock company.
As a result of this restructuring, Yuchai was incorporated as a joint stock company in July
1992 and succeeded the machinery business of Yulin Diesel. All of Yulin Diesels businesses, other
than its machinery business, as well as certain social service related operations, assets,
liabilities and employees (for example, cafeterias, cleaning and security services, a hotel and a
department store), were transferred to the State Holding Company. The State Holding Company also
became the majority shareholder of Yuchai through its ownership stake of approximately 104 million
shares of Yuchai, or State Shares. The State Holding Company is owned by the Yulin City government.
In connection with its incorporation, Yuchai also issued 7 million shares to various Chinese
institutional investors, or Legal Person Shares.
In May 1993, in order to finance further expansion, Yuchai sold shares to the Company, or
Foreign Shares, and became a Sino-foreign joint stock company.
Our initial shareholders, consisting of HL Technology, Sun Yuan Overseas (BVI) Ltd., or Sun
Yuan BVI, the Cathay Investment Fund, Limited, or Cathay, GS Capital Partners L.P., or GSCP, and
Coomber, then a wholly-owned subsidiary of China Everbright Holdings and, thus, controlled by China
Everbright International Limited, or China Everbright International, made their initial investments
in Yuchai in May 1993, when their respective wholly-owned subsidiaries purchased for cash in the
aggregate 200 million newly-issued shares of Yuchai (51.3% of the then-outstanding Yuchai Shares).
These shareholders exchanged with the Company their shareholdings in their wholly-owned
subsidiaries, six companies which held Foreign Shares of Yuchai, for 20 million shares of our
Common Stock (after giving effect to a 10-for-1 stock split in July 1994, or the Stock Split). In
connection therewith, Yuchai became a Sino-foreign joint stock company and became subject to the
laws and regulations relating to joint stock limited liability companies and Sino-foreign joint
venture companies in China. Foreign Shares may be held by and transferred to non-Chinese legal and
natural persons, subject to the approval of the Ministry of Commerce, or MOC, the successor entity
to the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation of China, or MOFTEC. Foreign Shares are
entitled to the same economic rights as State Shares and Legal Person Shares. State Shares are
shares purchased with state assets by government departments or organizations authorized to
represent state investment. Legal Person Shares are shares purchased by Chinese legal persons or
institutions or social groups with legal person status and with assets authorized by the state for
use in business.
In November 1994, we purchased from an affiliate of China Everbright Holdings 78,015,500
Foreign Shares of Yuchai in exchange for the issuance of 7,801,550 shares of our Common Stock
(after giving effect to the Stock Split), or the China Everbright
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Holdings Purchase. The 78,015,500
Foreign Shares of Yuchai held by Earnest Assets Limited, a subsidiary of China Everbright Holdings
and China Everbright International before its sale to us had been originally issued as Legal Person
Shares and State Shares and were converted to Foreign Shares, pursuant to approvals granted by
MOFTEC. As a result, the Company became the owner of each of these six companies: Hong Leong
Technology Systems (BVI) Ltd., Tsang & Ong Nominees (BVI) Ltd., Cathay Diesel Holdings Ltd.,
Goldman Sachs Guangxi Holdings (BVI) Ltd., Youngstar Holdings Limited and Earnest Assets Limited.
In December 1994, we sold 7,538,450 shares of Common Stock in our initial public offering and
used substantially all of the proceeds to finance our six wholly-owned subsidiaries purchase of
83,404,650 additional Foreign Shares in Yuchai.
In connection with our purchase, through our six wholly-owned subsidiaries, of additional
Foreign Shares in Yuchai with proceeds of our initial public offering, Yuchai offered additional
shares pro rata to its other existing shareholders (30 shares for each 100 shares owned) in
accordance with such shareholders pre-emptive rights, and each of our subsidiaries was able to
acquire these additional Foreign Shares in Yuchai. Such pro rata offering (including the offering
to the Company) is referred to herein as the Yuchai Offering. Certain Legal Person shareholders
subscribed for additional shares in the Yuchai Offering. The State Holding Company informed Yuchai
at the time that it would not subscribe for any of its portion of Yuchai Shares (31,345,094 shares)
in the Yuchai Offering. In order to obtain MOFTECs approval of the Yuchai Offering, the State
Holding Company was given the right by Yuchais Board of Directors to subscribe for approximately
31 million shares of Yuchai at a price of Rmb 6.29 per share at any time prior to December 1998. This was because provisional regulations of the State Administration Bureau of
State Property, or SABSP, and the State Committee of Economic System Reform, or SCESR, published in
November 1994, imposed on any holder of state-owned shares certain obligations to protect its
interest in any share offering. Under such regulations, the State Holding Company could have been
required to subscribe for Yuchai Shares in the Yuchai Offering. Yuchais shareholders subsequently
agreed to extend the duration of such subscription right to March 31, 2002 (the exercise of which
would have reduced our ownership of Yuchai from 76.4% to 71.7%). The State Holding Company informed
the shareholders of Yuchai that it had determined not to subscribe for additional Yuchai Shares and
this determination was noted by the Yuchai Board of Directors on November 1, 2002. However, given
the November 1994 provisional regulations of the SABSP and the SCESR, the SABSP, the SCESR and/or
the MOC may take action against the State Holding Company, and there can be no assurance that any
such action would not, directly or indirectly, have a material adverse effect on Yuchai or the
Company.
Reorganization Agreement
On April 7, 2005, we entered into the Reorganization Agreement with Yuchai and Coomber, which
is intended to be in furtherance of the implementation of the restructuring contemplated in the
agreement dated July 19, 2003 between the Company and Yuchai with respect to the Companys
investment in Yuchai (the July 2003 Agreement), as amended and incorporated into the Cooperation
Agreement on June 30, 2007. The terms of the Reorganization Agreement have also been acknowledged
and agreed to by the State Holding Company. The Reorganization Agreement provides for the
implementation of corporate governance guidelines approved by the directors and shareholders of
Yuchai in November 2002 and outlines steps for the adoption of corporate governance practices at
Yuchai conforming to international custom and practice. Pursuant to the Reorganization Agreement,
Yuchai also acknowledged and affirmed our continued rights as majority shareholder to direct the
management and policies of Yuchai through Yuchais Board of Directors.
Subsequent to the execution of the Reorganization Agreement, a number of steps have been taken
by the parties thereto towards its implementation. For example, Yuchais directors and shareholders
have confirmed that the amendments to Yuchais Articles of Association and corporate governance
guidelines required to be adopted by Yuchai pursuant to the Reorganization Agreement have been
ratified and implemented, and that steps are being taken to have such amendments and guidelines
approved by the relevant Chinese authorities. Yuchai has also paid a consultancy fee of US$1.5
million to us in 2005. Yuchai has also declared and paid dividends to its shareholders from profits
earned in the fiscal years ended December 31, 2003 and 2004, resulting in the Company receiving
dividends of Rmb 231.3 million (US$27.9 million, based on an exchange rate of Rmb 8.29 to US$1.00),
following which we declared dividends representing approximately 50% of the amount of dividends
paid to us by Yuchai, as contemplated in Section 1.5(c) of the Reorganization Agreement. Yuchai
declared dividends in respect of the fiscal year ended 2007 and the
amount of Rmb 108.3 million
(US$15.8 million) was received in 2008.
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Cooperation Agreement
The
Reorganization Agreement was scheduled to terminate on
June 30, 2007. On June 30, 2007, we entered into the Cooperation Agreement with Yuchai, Coomber and the State
Holding Company. The Cooperation Agreement amends certain terms of the Reorganization Agreement, as
amended, among CYI, Yuchai and Coomber, and as so amended, incorporates the terms of the
Reorganization Agreement.
Pursuant to the amendments to the Reorganization Agreement, the Company agreed that the
restructuring and spin-off of Yuchai would not be effected, and, recognizing the understandings
that have been reached between the Company and the State Holding Company to jointly undertake
efforts to expand the business of Yuchai, the Company would not seek to recover the anti-dilution
fee of US$20 million from Yuchai.
The Cooperation Agreement provides that the parties will explore new business opportunities
and ventures for the growth and expansion of Yuchais existing businesses. Although the parties to
the Cooperation Agreement expect to work towards its implementation as expeditiously as possible,
no assurance can be given as to when the transactions contemplated therein will be consummated.
While various amendments to Yuchais Articles of Association had been ratified and adopted by
Yuchai, these amendments are still in the process of being approved by the Ministry of Commerce,
PRC. As of June 1, 2009, the parties were continuing to seek the required approvals.
During
2004, Yuchai granted loans of Rmb 205 million to Yuchai
Marketing Co., Ltd or YMCL, a subsidiary of Coomber, with an
interest rate of 5.58% for one year. The loans were guaranteed by Coomber and the State Holding
Company (together, the Guarantors). The loans were repaid in 2005 and were subsequently re-loaned
with a maturity date of June 1, 2007 and further extended to May 30, 2008. In July 2007, Yuchais
Board of Directors agreed in principle to a proposal by the State Holding Company to settle the
loans due from YMCL, along with various other accounts receivable from YMCL (collectively, the
receivables), by forgiving the receivables in exchange for the transfer of 100% of the equity
ownership in a hotel in Yulin, PRC and YMCLs central office
building in Guilin, PRC or Guilin Office buildings. On December
25, 2007, Yuchai, pursuant to the execution of a share transfer contract with YMCL, Coomber and
State Holding Company, acquired all the outstanding share capital of Guangxi Yulin Hotel Company
Ltd (Yulin Hotel Company) for Rmb 245.6 million. In March 2008, agreements were entered into by
Yuchai to effect the repayment of the Rmb 205 million loans against the purchase of 100% equity
interest in Yulin Hotel Company for Rmb 245.6 million and offsetting of the balance payable against
certain trade receivables due from YMCL, the Guarantors and other related parties. As a result of
the acquisition of 100% equity of Yulin Hotel Company, the loan agreements with YMCL have been
terminated and the guarantees provided by the Guarantors have been discharged. The acquisition by
Yuchai of Yulin Hotel Company was ratified by the Board of Directors of Yuchai and its shareholders
subject to the original shareholders of Yulin Hotel Company obtaining approval for the transaction
from the regulatory agency in China by November 30, 2008 which was subsequently extended to June
30, 2009 by Yuchais Board of Directors and shareholders. If such approval from the provincial
government regulatory agency in charge of state-owned assets administration in China was not
obtained by June 30, 2009, Yuchai would have had the right to sell to the State Holding Company,
who would have been obligated to buy, 100% of the equity interest in Yulin Hotel Company at the
original purchase price of Rmb 245.6 million. This condition is contained in a guarantee letter
provided by the original shareholders of Yulin Hotel Company. However, on January 13, 2009, Yuchai
received approval from the provincial government regulatory agency in charge of state-owned assets
administration in China for its acquisition of 100% equity interest in Yulin Hotel Company.
For
fiscal year 2008, there was an impairment charge of Rmb 46.0 million
(US$6.7 million) recognized pertaining to the
hotel in Yulin and the Guilin Office buildings. The goodwill of Rmb 5.7 million (US$0.8 million) arising
from the acquisition of the Yulin Hotel Company was fully impaired
during fiscal year 2008. The provision of Rmb 203.0 million for
uncollectible loans to a related party was reclassified as a deferred gain in the balance sheet. The
deferred gain will be recorded in the Statement of Income in 2009
when it was realised on receipt of approval from the provincial
government.
Products and Product Development-Yuchai
The general market demand for trucks and buses has contributed to Yuchais significant growth
since 2005, with the continued expansion of the highways and toll roads in China.
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Yuchai produces light, medium and heavy-duty diesel engines, industrial diesel engines, diesel
powered generators (Genset) and engine parts.
Emission Standard
As
of July 2008 China has officially implemented the National III
emission standards throughout China. The 2008 Beijing Olympics has led to an early implementation of the
National IV emission standard in Beijing in 2008 which will be implemented in Shanghai from November 2009 and nationwide
in late 2010. Yuchai believes it possesses the relevant know-how and technology required for the use of
its existing line of National IV diesel engines.
New Products
Our recent
products include the YC6K (520PS) engines and the YC6T (600PS) engines.
The YC6K (520PS) engines range from 10.5L to 14L, and primarily used
in container logistics trucks while our YC6T
(600PS) engines, which are 16L engines are intended mainly for use in
fishing and towing vessels.
The following are our other new products:
(I) Light-Duty Engine (4W)
YC4W National-III and National-IV 1.2L, 4-cylinders, 4-valves, 82-64kw, 4000-4200rpm diesel
engine uses DELPHI electronic controlled high pressure common-rail fuel injection technology. The
main applications are in passenger cars, multi-purpose vans, power
generators and light-duty special
purpose machineries.
(II) Medium-Duty Engine (6A, 6G, 6J)
YC6A National-III 6-cylinders, 4-valves, 162-225kw, 2300rpm diesel engine uses BOSCH
electronic controlled high-pressured common-rail fuel injection technology. YC6A main applications
are in medium-sized trucks, construction machines, boats, generators, and agricultural machinery.
YC6G National-III 7.8L, 6-cylinders, 147-199kw, 2000-2200rpm diesel engine uses DELPHI
electronic controlled high-pressured common-rail fuel injection technology. Its main applications
are for buses and coaches of 11-12 metres in length.
YC6J National-III 6.5L, 6-cylinders, 132-180kw, 2500rpm diesel engine uses BOSCH electronic
controlled high-pressured common-rail fuel injection technology. The engines are suitable for
coaches of 8m-11m in length.
For both the above YC6G and YC6J engines, Yuchai has also developed CNG/LPG variants, using
similar major components. The main applications are found in public buses.
(III) Heavy-Duty Engines (6K)
YC6K National-III, National-IV heavy-duty 11L-13L, 6-cylinders diesel engine is our latest product
for trucks of 12 metric tons and above and for coaches exceeding 12
metres in length. YC6K is scheduled to begin commercial production in early 2010.
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(IV) Marine
Diesel Engines (YC6C, YC6T)
YC6C and
YC6T are our latest products in marine engines and power generators
and they are scheduled for commercial production at the end of 2009.
In December 2006, Yuchai established a wholly-owned subsidiary called Xiamen Yuchai Diesel
Engines Co., Ltd. This new subsidiary was established to facilitate the construction of a new
diesel engine assembly factory in Xiamen Fujian province in China. The projected assembly capacity
for the initial phase is approximately 30,000 engines and is expected to incur investment costs of
Rmb 186.0 million (US$27.1 million) for the new factory and equipment. This new factory was
expected to be ready for commercial production by the fourth quarter
of 2008, which has now
been deferred to September 2009.
On April 10, 2007, Yuchai signed a Cooperation Framework Agreement with Geely and Yinlun to
consider establishing a proposed joint venture company to develop diesel engines for passenger cars
in China. The location of the proposed joint venture was to be at Tiantai, Zhejiang Province in
China. Yuchai was to be the largest shareholder followed by Geely as the second largest
shareholder. In December 2007, further to the Cooperation Framework Agreement, Yuchai entered into
an Equity Joint Venture Agreement with Geely and Yinlun, to form two joint venture companies in
Tiantai, Zhejiang Province and Jining, Shandong Province. The joint venture companies (JV Cos)
will be primarily engaged in the development, production and sales of a proprietary diesel engine
and its parts for passenger vehicles. The main product is a 4D20-2LO diesel engine and the
technology for this new diesel engine will be purchased by the JV Cos from Geely subject to certain
specified design technology standards being met. The total design production capacity of both JV
Cos will be 300,000 diesel units, with each JV Co starting with a capacity for 50,000 diesel engine
units and then adding capacity to reach 150,000 units annually.
Yuchai is the controlling
shareholder with 52 percent with Geely and Yinlun holding 30 percent and 18 percent shareholding
respectively in both JV Cos. The two JV Cos have been duly incorporated. There can be no assurance
that the joint venture companies will be successful. See Item 3. Key Information Risk Factors -
Risks relating to our company and our business If we are not able to continuously improve our
existing engine products and develop new diesel engine products, or successfully enter into other
market segments, we may become less competitive, and our financial condition, results of
operations, business and prospects will be adversely affected.
The following table sets forth Yuchais list of engines by application:
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Trucks
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YC4D, YC4E, YC4F, YC4G, YC6A, YC6G,
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Bus
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YC6M Mono-fuel, YC6M, YC6L, YC6J, YC6J mono-fuel, YC6G |
Construction
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YC4B, YC4F, YC6J125G, YC6M, YC4108G/ZG, YC6108G/ZG |
Agriculture
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YC4AT, YC4BT, YC6AT, YC6BT, YC4BT,
YC4F, YC6C, YC6T, YC4W |
Marine
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YC6112, YC6015/08, YC4108C, YC6M, YC6A/6B |
G-Drive
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YC4D, YC6A190D(A8100), YC6A225D(A8500), YC6B125D, YC6B145D, YC6B180D, YC6B150D, YC6M, YC6T600L |
Light-Duty Diesel Engines
4-Series Light-Duty Diesel Engines
The 4-Series engines are developed to produce short-range and smaller engines for lightweight
cars and trucks. Trial production of the 4-Series engines commenced in late 1999 and today, they
represent a stable of reliable and high performance engines and comprise:
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The 4108 engine is designed for light trucks and passenger vehicles and commercial production
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The 4112 engine was primarily based on the 6112 engine and is designed for use in light to
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The YC4F/YC4G engine is a four-cylinder, four-stroke engine with a rated power ranging from
90 to 115 PS. The 4F/4G diesel engines were developed based on technologies from Germany and
Japan for mini buses, trucks and passenger cars. Trial production of 4F engines commenced in
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The YC4D/YC4E engine is a four-cylinder, four-stroke engine with a rated power ranging from
120 to 180 PS. The YC4D diesel engine was co-developed by Yuchai and Germany FEV, and
features lower emission, lower fuel & oil consumption, lower noise, higher reliability, lower
price and better upgrading potential. TheYC4E series diesel engine was developed on the basis
of the YC6G series diesel engine with a displacement of 7.8 liters through stroke-shortening
and bore-reducing which maintains advantages aids over the YC6G series diesel engines and
features by higher dynamic characteristics, easier operation and
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Significant improvements to the technical specifications of the 4-Series engines have resulted
in higher customer acceptance resulting in consistent sales since 2005. The sales have been buoyed
by the growth in demand for light trucks and agricultural machinery, and the Chinese government
increasing its financial support for the agricultural sector. Yuchai expects the continuing growth
of the 4-series engines to become a significant contributor to its sales growth.
YC4W Passenger Car Diesel Engine
The YC4W National-III and National-IV engines featured with 1.2L, 4-cylinders, 4-valves,
82-64kw, 4000-4200rpm. The YC4W diesel engine uses DELPHI electronic controlled high pressure
common-rail fuel injection technology. The main applications of these engines are in passenger
cars, multi-purpose vans, power generators and light-duty special purpose machineries.
Medium-Duty Diesel Engines
6105 Medium-Duty Diesel Engines
The 6105 medium-duty engine is a six-cylinder, four-stroke engine that offers up to 230
horsepower. The 6105 engine was historically Yuchais primary product and was principally installed
in medium-duty trucks. Yuchai believes that its 6105 engine has a reputation for fuel efficiency,
low noise levels, firm uphill traction and reliability.
6108 Medium-Duty Diesel Engines
In response to the introduction of high-power medium-duty engines by its competitors in 1995,
Yuchai began the development of its 6108 medium-duty engine which offers improved overall
performance compared to the 6105 engine, principally because of greater horsepower, increased
reliability and improved acceleration.
Commercial production of the 6108 engine began in the third quarter of 1997, when Yuchai began
offering the 6108 engine to its customers as a premium model,
along-side its standard 6105 engine. Yuchais existing and planned production facilities for medium-duty diesel engines are designed to
produce 6108 engines without major modification. The customer base for the 6108 engines is similar
to that for the 6105 engines. Although the increased competition in the medium-duty diesel market
and Yuchais delay in commercially introducing the 6108 engine
has adversely affected Yuchais
market share, through an aggressive marketing program which included brand building and enhancing
corporate image, Yuchai was able to increase its unit sales of the 6108 engine. In 2004, unit sales
of the 6108 engines were higher than the 6105 engines. The trend reversed in 2005 due to the
introduction of the Euro III emission standard which resulted in an increase in the prices of the
6108 engine resulting in a reduction in market demand. In 2007, however, unit sales of the 6108
engine increased by approximately 41.0% over that achieved in 2006, partly due to sales to
customers for use in the construction industry.
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YC6A
The YC6A
National-III is a 6-cylinder, 4-valve engine offering horsepower of 162-225kw and
2300rpm. YC6A diesel engines use BOSCH electronic controlled high-pressured common-rail fuel
injection technology. The main applications of YC6A engines are in medium-sized trucks,
construction machines, boats, generators and agricultural machinery.
YC6G
The YC6G
National-III 7.8L, 6-cylinders engines offers horsepower of147-199kw, and
2000-2200rpm. YC6G diesel engines use DELPHI electronic controlled high-pressured common-rail fuel
injection technology. These engines are used mainly in buses and coaches of 11-12 metres in
length.
YC6J
The YC6J National-III 6.5L, 6-cylinders are engines with horsepower of132-180kw and 2500rpm. YC6J
diesel engines use BOSCH electronic controlled high-pressured common-rail fuel injection
technology. YC6J engines are suitable for use in coaches of 8m-11m in length.
YC6J/YC6G CNG/LPG
Yuchai has
also developed YC6J/YC6G CNG/LPG variants, using similar major components. Yuchai is a market
leader in developing diesel engines which are mainly used in public buses.
Heavy-Duty Diesel Engines
6112 Heavy-Duty Diesel Engines
In 1992, Yuchai purchased from an affiliate of Ford Motor Company in Brazil the production
line machinery for manufacturing 6112 heavy-duty engines and moved the production line machinery to
a factory in China, which we refer to as the 6112 Engine Factory. The facilities were designed to
have a production capacity of approximately 50,000 units per year and could support the production
of medium-duty engines when necessary. The facilities included product testing, production
equipment repair and maintenance, factory automation and other support functions.
The 6112 heavy-duty engine is a six-cylinder, four-stroke engine with a rated power ranging
from 190 to 270 horsepower. Primarily as a result of unreliable key engine components supplied by
China domestic component manufacturers, the 6112 engine encountered significant technical problems
during the initial road testing and failed to perform satisfactorily under harsh environmental
conditions. Although commercial production of the 6112 engine was delayed beyond the previously
scheduled date, Yuchai was able to resolve these technical problems and commence trial marketing of
the engine in early 1999. The 6112 Engine Factory was completed in 1995 and commercial production
of these engines began in the second half of 1999.
Production of the 6112 engine increased steadily between 2002 and 2004 to meet an increase in
demand. Sales of the 6112 engine decreased between 2005 and 2007, largely due to shrinking demand
arising from the Chinese governments macroeconomic cooling-off
measures and competition. Production was also reduced in 2005 and
2006 to reflect the decline in demand.
6L Heavy-Duty Diesel Engines
The 6L heavy-duty engine (formerly referred to as 6113) is a six-cylinder, four-stroke,
turbocharged intercooling engine, with a rated power ranging from 280 to 350 horsepower. The 6L
heavy-duty engine was co-developed with FEV, an independent German-owned engine development
institute for big passenger buses. Yuchai launched the 6L engine in November 2003.
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6M Heavy-Duty Diesel Engines
The
6M heavy-duty engine family for heavy-duty trucks and passenger buses
was developed based
on technologies from USA, Japan and Germany in accordance with FEV procedures. The 6M engine has
adopted the unique combustion system technology of German FEV and the European forced cooling
piston technology. It has a 10-liter displacement and power ranging from 280 to 390 horsepower.
Yuchais first commercial sales of 6M engines occurred in January 2004. Sales increased between
2004 and 2006 due to a strong growth in the heavy-duty engine truck sector.
Industrial Engines
Yuchai produces industrial engines such as excavator wheel loads, track tractors, forklifts
and truck backhoes. The main products include the following 10 series: YC13, YC18, YC25, YC30,
YC35, YC55, YC65, YC85, YC135 and YC225, and more than sixty types of full hydraulic-power small
excavators. These engines are equipped with advanced-level hydraulic parts. The products have
passed the safety certification of the European CE. These products are suitable for use in
engineering construction and production operations of industries such as transportation, farmland,
municipal construction and water conservancy.
Other Products
Diesel Power Generators
Yuchai has a history of more than 40 years for producing diesel generator set, with wide
application in civil, military and marine sectors. Yuchai produces diesel power generators which
are primarily used in the construction and mining industries. The diesel power generators offer a
rated power of 12 kilowatts to 160 kilowatts. Yuchais diesel power generators use both the 6105
and 6108 medium-duty engines as their power source. The Genset includes an intelligent digital
controlling system, remote control, group control, remote monitoring, automatic parallel operation,
and automation protection against breakdown.
Special Vehicles
Yuchai also produces special vehicles such as waste transfer equipment, constrictive dumpcart,
demountable carriage dumpcart, pendular dumpcart, dumpcart, adsorb dung vehicle, tank car and
others.
Diesel Engine Parts
Yuchai supplies diesel engine parts to its nationwide chain of customer service stations in
China. Although sales of diesel engine parts do not constitute a major percentage of Yuchais net
revenues, the availability of such parts to its customers and to end-users through its nationwide
chain of customer service stations is an important part of Yuchais customer service program.
Yuchai is continuously improving its spare parts distribution channel services to maintain its
competitive position.
Sales
In 2000, Yuchai began commercial production of the light-duty 4-Series engines. Strong
competition and high pricing structure contributed to weak sales of the 4-Series engines. However,
during the credit tightening period of 2005 to 2006, the 4-Series engines became more affordable
compared to the medium-duty engines contributing to increased sales during such period.
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Yuchai entered the commercial production and marketing of the 6112 heavy-duty engine in 1999.
The product enjoyed steady growth and witnessed declining sales in 2005 to 2006 due to the
austerity measures introduced by the central government in China. Yuchai also commenced engine
development work on its new heavy-duty 6L and 6M engines in 2003. These two series of engines
enjoyed steady growth due to its quality, market suitability and competitive cost.
The following table sets forth a breakdown of Yuchais sales by major product category for
each of the three years ended December 31, 2006, 2007 and 2008, respectively:
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2006 |
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2007 |
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2008 |
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% of |
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% of |
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% of |
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Revenues, |
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Revenues, |
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Units |
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Revenues, |
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Revenues, |
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Units |
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Revenues, |
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Revenues, |
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Units |
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net |
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net |
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Sold |
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net |
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net |
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Sold |
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net |
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net |
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Sold |
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Rmb (in thousands) |
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Rmb (in thousands) |
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Rmb (in thousands) |
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Diesel engines |
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6105 |
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1,705,399 |
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24.6 |
% |
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66,627 |
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2,132,590 |
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22.3 |
% |
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80,567 |
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2,202,856 |
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21.2 |
% |
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75,633 |
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6108 |
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991,190 |
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14.3 |
% |
|
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45,562 |
|
|
|
1,424,391 |
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14.9 |
% |
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64,248 |
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1,491,211 |
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14.4 |
% |
|
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61,734 |
|
6112 |
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725,288 |
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10.5 |
% |
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14,150 |
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643,373 |
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6.7 |
% |
|
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12,741 |
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623,459 |
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6.0 |
% |
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11,830 |
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6L |
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|
98,060 |
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|
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1.4 |
% |
|
|
1,526 |
|
|
|
312,268 |
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|
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3.3 |
% |
|
|
5,079 |
|
|
|
579,568 |
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|
|
5.6 |
% |
|
|
8,904 |
|
6M |
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|
267,657 |
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|
|
3.9 |
% |
|
|
6,654 |
|
|
|
564,909 |
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|
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5.9 |
% |
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|
14,296 |
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|
|
452,397 |
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4.4 |
% |
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|
11,235 |
|
4-Series |
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2,222,531 |
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32.1 |
% |
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148,941 |
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|
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3,258,449 |
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34.1 |
% |
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|
206,558 |
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|
3,534,245 |
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34.0 |
% |
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|
202,798 |
|
Diesel power
generators &
others |
|
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910,403 |
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|
13.2 |
% |
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|
123 |
|
|
|
1,220,323 |
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|
|
12.8 |
% |
|
|
188 |
|
|
|
1,500,286 |
|
|
|
14.4 |
% |
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|
146 |
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6,920,528 |
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|
|
100.0 |
% |
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283,583 |
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|
|
9,556,303 |
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|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
|
383,677 |
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|
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10,384,022 |
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100.0 |
% |
|
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372,280 |
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Others
mainly represent the revenues earned through engine parts sales, hotel incomes, guarantee fees and diesel power
generators.
Production
Yuchais primary manufacturing facilities are located in Yulin City in the Guangxi Zhuang
Autonomous Region. The principal production land area currently occupies approximately 960,900
square meters, including the existing production factory for the 6105 medium-duty engines, the
existing production factory for the 6108 medium-duty engine, or the 6108 Engine Factory, the 6112
Engine Factory and various testing and supporting facilities. The new foundry is under construction
on 667,000 square metres of land. Upon completion, it is expected to have five production
lines with a potential capacity of producing 1 million engines head/block.
During 2005, Yuchai increased production capacity to approximately 290,000 units after the
completion of the second foundry and new 6L and 6M heavy-duty engines assembly lines. In 2007 and
2008, production capacity was approximately 400,000 and 443,750 units, respectively, based on 2.5
shifts five-day week.
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The following table sets forth the breakdown of Yuchais production by major product category
for each of the years ended December 31, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008.
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2004 |
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2005 |
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2006 |
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2007 |
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2008 |
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% of |
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% of |
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% of |
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% of |
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% of |
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total |
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total |
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total |
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total |
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|
total |
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|
Units |
|
units |
|
Units |
|
units |
|
Units |
|
units |
|
Units |
|
units |
|
Units |
|
units |
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Diesel Engines: |
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6105 |
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55,910 |
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24.4 |
% |
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70,052 |
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29.2 |
% |
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|
66,439 |
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23.9 |
% |
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82,345 |
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21.4 |
% |
|
|
72,779 |
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|
|
21.8 |
% |
6108 |
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|
62,394 |
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|
|
27.2 |
% |
|
|
35,627 |
|
|
|
14.8 |
% |
|
|
39,057 |
|
|
|
14.1 |
% |
|
|
66,526 |
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|
|
17.3 |
% |
|
|
61,169 |
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|
|
18.3 |
% |
6112 |
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|
27,410 |
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|
|
12.0 |
% |
|
|
15,990 |
|
|
|
6.7 |
% |
|
|
14,358 |
|
|
|
5.2 |
% |
|
|
12,996 |
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|
|
3.4 |
% |
|
|
11,954 |
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|
|
3.6 |
% |
6L |
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|
1,444 |
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|
|
0.6 |
% |
|
|
1,008 |
|
|
|
0.4 |
% |
|
|
1,366 |
|
|
|
0.5 |
% |
|
|
5,618 |
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|
|
1.5 |
% |
|
|
9,025 |
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|
|
2.7 |
% |
6M |
|
|
1,594 |
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|
|
0.7 |
% |
|
|
5,991 |
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|
|
2.5 |
% |
|
|
7,331 |
|
|
|
2.6 |
% |
|
|
15,830 |
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|
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4.1 |
% |
|
|
11,492 |
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|
|
3.4 |
% |
4-Series |
|
|
80,458 |
|
|
|
35.1 |
% |
|
|
111,393 |
|
|
|
46.4 |
% |
|
|
149,347 |
|
|
|
53.7 |
% |
|
|
201,204 |
|
|
|
52.3 |
% |
|
|
168,058 |
|
|
|
50.2 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
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|
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Total |
|
|
229,210 |
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
|
240,061 |
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
|
277,898 |
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
|
384,519 |
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
|
334,477 |
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
|
|
|
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Procurement
Yuchai manufactures engine blocks, cylinder heads, crankshaft, camshaft and certain other key
parts. Third party suppliers provide the remaining engine parts. The production process involves
the complete assembly and testing of the finished product. The key components for 6105, 6108 and
6112 are manufactured internally.
Engine Block
Yuchai cast and molded approximately 345,536 units of engine blocks in 2008 representing a large
portion of its engine blocks used in production.
Pump
Yuchai/ASIMCO Components Company Limited, or Yuchai/ASIMCO, is one of Yuchais principal
suppliers of fuel injection pumps through two of its related companies. Yuchai/ASIMCO is a joint
venture between Yuchai and a subsidiary of Asian Strategic Investments Corporation, or ASIMCO, that
invests in factories in China that produce parts and components for diesel engines. ASIMCO is a
joint venture among The Pacific Alliance Group Limited, Dean Witter Capital Corporation and TCW
Capital Investment Corporation. As of June 1, 2009, Yuchai had contributed Rmb 5.7 million to
Yuchai/ASIMCO and owned an 8.0% interest in the common stock of Yuchai/ASIMCO.
Raw Materials
Yuchai purchases raw materials, principally steel and cast iron, from domestic suppliers.
There has been an increase in the prices of these raw materials which increases our costs of
production. See Item 3. Key Information Risk Factors Risks relating to our company and our
business If Chinas inflation worsens or the prices of energy or raw materials continue to rise,
we may not be able to pass the resulting increased costs to our customers and this may adversely
affect our profitability or cause us to suffer operating losses
Imports
The main parts for the 6112 heavy-duty engine, which comprise engine blocks, cylinder heads,
crankshaft and fuel injection pumps, are imported from foreign suppliers. The remaining parts are
purchased from the domestic suppliers. Yuchai reduced its reliance on imported parts and components
in 2006 and expects to further reduce its reliance on such imported parts and components in 2007.
Yuchai has a policy of practising sound procurement policy by requiring the same product
procurement from at least two distinct sources. The same practice applies to all other externally
procured engine parts. Yuchai is continually seeking to improve its procurement strategy by seeking
new suppliers with competitive prices and quality. For contingency supply of engine blocks, Yuchai
has a long term purchase agreement with a domestic foundry.
Quality Assurance, Control & Safety
All raw materials, external supplied parts and components are checked for conformity with the
required quality and specifications. Each stage of the production process is monitored by a quality
control procedure and the final product undergoes standard conformity and specification testing
using automated testing laboratory. To promote the safety of its workers, Yuchai has established a
safety department to supervise the proper use of equipment, prevent fire and explosions and promote
safe practices and procedures in the workplace.
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Manufacturing Capacity Expansions
Yuchai believes that the current production capacity of all engine lines will meet the
expected demand in the short- term. Yuchai is continuously assessing the market demand and devising
production strategies to secure market opportunities
Research and Development
Yuchai has committed substantial resources to continually improve the technology of its
products and maintain the competitiveness of its products. Yuchais internal development effort
focuses primarily on designing new products, improving manufacturing processes and adapting foreign
technology to the Chinese market. Yuchai has committed 3% of its revenue annually to continually
improve the technology of its products. In addition, Yuchai plans to continue to acquire advanced
technology from Chinese research institutes, foreign engine design consulting firms and foreign
diesel engine and engine parts manufacturers. As of December 31,
2007, Yuchai employed over 617 engineers (excluding supporting junior engineers). As of December 31, 2008,
Yuchai employed over 406 engineers (excluding supporting junior
engineers), approximately 371 of
whom were devoted to research and development, product enhancement and new designs while the
remaining were in the production department and after sales service. In 2006, 2007 and 2008, Yuchai
spent approximately Rmb 167.7 million, Rmb 153.1 million
and Rmb 177.4 million (US$25.9 million) respectively, on research and development. Yuchai believes that it has been able to control to some
extent, the increase of research and development expenses due to the relatively low salary levels of
engineers in China. In 2007 and 2008, Yuchais research and development efforts were focused on the
development of new products such as heavy duty engines 6T and 6K and National IV and National V
prototype products.
Future Products
Yuchai believes that the long-term business prospects will largely depend upon its ability to
develop and introduce new or improved products with higher quality and competitive pricing. Future
products may utilize different technologies and may require knowledge of markets that Yuchai does
not currently possess.
Presently, Yuchai is heavily dependent on foreign engine design consulting firms and foreign
engine manufacturers for technological assistance in improving its products and developing new
products, and expects such dependence to continue. The introduction of new diesel engine products
will also require significant capital expenditures, such as purchases of foreign manufacturing
equipment and technologies.
Sales, Marketing and Services
Sales and Marketing
Yuchai distributes most of its engines directly to auto plants and agents from its primary
manufacturing facilities in Yulin City. In addition, Yuchai operates a number of regional offices
in major geographic regions in China. With a sales force of approximately 800 persons nationwide in
China, Yuchai provides a comprehensive range of services to its customers, including dispatching
engineers to provide on-site assistance to major customers in the resolution of technical problems.
Yuchai promotes its products primarily through television commercials, outdoor sign boards,
advertisements in newspapers and industry journals. Since 1993, Yuchai has been sponsoring an
annual program, User Service Month, during which Yuchai provides its customer service stations
with information brochures, customer suggestion cards for the improvement of Yuchais service and
small gifts for end-users. In connection with this promotion, Yuchais customer service stations
also perform routine maintenance checks and minor repairs on end-users diesel engines free of
charge. Yuchai believes that its promotional efforts are unusual for an automotive component
company in China and lead to greater brand name recognition among end-users. Yuchai further
believes that it leads its competitors in providing high quality after-sales services by its more
than 1,300 authorised service stations which are able to provide emergency services to its end-users within a
40-km radius in the central, eastern and southern part of China.
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Yuchai
has continued to focus its sales efforts on retailers and end-users of diesel
engines. Yuchai seeks to encourage end-users of gas engine trucks to replace their gas engines with
Yuchai diesel engines by advertising the advantages of diesel engines. With the advent of CNG/LPG
refilling network across the nation, customers have the additional option of using YC6J/YC6G
CNG/LPG engines. Such sales of replacement engines are generally made through customer service
centers at a retail price which is higher than the sales price to truck manufacturers.
Yuchai believes that proximity to its factories in Yulin City is an important factor in the
geographical make-up of its customers. Due in part to transportation and shipping costs, a
substantial majority of Yuchais engines are sold to customers in southern and central eastern China. Customers geographical make-up is segmented by Guangxi, Sichuan,
Hubei, Fujian, East and North East China.
Export Sales
Yuchai has a very small percentage of its products exported outside China, as the following table
indicates:
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2006 |
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
|
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% of |
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% of |
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% of |
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Sales |
|
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Total Domestic Sales |
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6,893,551 |
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99.6 |
% |
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282,516 |
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9,533,767 |
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382,810 |
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10,352,114 |
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99.7 |
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371,243 |
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26,977 |
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0.4 |
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1,067 |
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22,536 |
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867 |
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31,908 |
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1,037 |
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6,920,528 |
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283,583 |
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9,556,303 |
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383,677 |
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10,384,022 |
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372,280 |
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In 2006, the top five export markets of
Yuchai (in descending order) are Vietnam, Cuba, Egypt, Algeria and Malaysia. In particular, Yuchai
exported 700, 12,000 and 133 diesel engine units to Cuba in 2006, 2007 and 2008 respectively. In
April 2006, Yuchai signed a memorandum of understanding with the Cuban government for the export by
Yuchai of approximately 20,000 diesel engines over the next four years. Yuchai does not expect that
sales pursuant to this memorandum of understanding will have a material impact on its unit
production or sales revenue. In 2007, the top five export markets of Yuchai (in descending order)
were Cuba, Vietnam, Russia, Egypt and Saudi Arabia. In 2008, the top five export markets
of Yuchai (in descending order) were Vietnam, Saudi Arabia, Peru, Turkey and Russia.
Yuchais sales are concentrated among the Dongfeng Group, one of the largest state-owned
automobile companies in China, and other major diesel truck manufacturers controlled by or
affiliated with the Dongfeng Group. Sales to the Dongfeng Group accounted for approximately 21.7%
and 20.8% of Yuchais total net revenues in 2006 and 2007. In 2008, the Dongfeng Group accounted
for 18.8% of total net revenues, of which our two largest customers, Liuzhou Dongfeng Automobile
and Hubei Dongfeng Automobile, accounted for 7.7% in total. The Dongfeng Group is also a major competitor of
Yuchai. See Competition.
Customers orders with Yuchai can be cancelled either by Yuchai or its customers prior to
delivery in accordance with the sales contracts. As part of Yuchais credit procedures to control
and manage its trade accounts receivables, Yuchai would hold shipments
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for delivery if customers
credit position is not satisfactory or if customers have not made payments for earlier deliveries.
There can be no assurance that such cost-controlling measures will successfully control Yuchais
trade receivable balance, or that they will not adversely affect the future purchase decisions of
Yuchais customers. As of December 31, 2006, Yuchai had net trade accounts receivable of Rmb
1,480.9 million, representing 34.3 % of our consolidated current assets as of the same date. As of
December 31, 2007, Yuchai had net trade accounts receivable of Rmb 3,107.8 million, representing
54.4 % of our consolidated current assets as of the same date. As of December 31, 2008, Yuchai had
net trade accounts receivable of Rmb 2,537.7 million (US$ 371.3 million), representing 41.8% of our
consolidated current assets as of the same date.
Customer Service
Yuchai believes that customer service is an important part of maintaining its market
competitiveness. In addition to various services provided initially at its sales offices, Yuchai
has a nationwide network of authorized service stations in China that provide repair and
maintenance services, spare parts, retrofitting services and training to Yuchais customers. To
ensure a consistently high level of service, Yuchai trains the technicians at each of these service
stations. In addition, Yuchai also owns and operates repair training centers. Any warranty-related
services or repairs will be borne by Yuchai. Other than above, all non-warranty activities will be
charged to customers. Yuchais customer service program emphasizes a fast turnaround time on repair
requests. As part of this policy, Yuchai supplies authorized service stations with spare parts for repairs and requires
these service stations to provide on-site assistance at the customers place of business within 12
to 24 hours, depending on the customers location.
Yuchais warranty obligations vary depending upon the warranty type and such provisions are
determined at fiscal year end based upon historical warranty cost per unit of engines sold adjusted
for specific conditions that may arise and the number of engines under warranty at each financial
year end. See Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects Critical Accounting Policies
Product Warranty Obligations.
In March 2004, at the State Holding Companys initiative, Yuchai established a new company,
Yuchai Express Guarantee Company Ltd, or YEGCL, which provides credit guarantee to Yuchais
customers to purchase trucks that are mounted with Yuchais diesel engines. Yuchai contributed Rmb
100.0 million for the establishment of this company, in return for 76.9% of its share capital.
YEGCL commenced operations in June 2004 and is currently continuing to provide service for the
outstanding guarantee obligations to its existing customers until such obligations terminate but
has ceased to provide new guarantees after 2006 to any new customers.
Trademarks
The State Holding Company owns and maintains Chinese trademark registrations of its principal
trademarks. Yuchai uses these trademarks with the consent of the State Holding Company at no charge
and Yuchai believes that the Yuchai logo is well recognized as a quality brand in China. As Yuchai
currently sells most of its products in the China domestic market, registration of its principal
trademarks is not maintained in countries outside China. The State Holding Company has not been
involved in any material claim or dispute in relation to trademarks or other intellectual property
rights and, to the best of Yuchais knowledge, no such claim or dispute is pending or threatened.
Competition
The diesel engine industry in China is highly competitive. Yuchai believes, based on internal
studies, that competition is based primarily on performance, quality, price and after-sales
service, and secondarily on noise, size and weight. Yuchai believes that its engines have a strong
reputation among truck manufacturers and consumers for leading performance and reliability. In
addition, Yuchai believes that its after-sales service to end-users of Yuchai engines, conducted
through a nationwide network of authorized service stations and repair training centers in China,
gives Yuchai a competitive advantage over other diesel engine producers.
Most of Yuchais major China domestic competitors are state-owned enterprises. The Dongfeng
Group, which is a major competitor of Yuchai and which controls two of Yuchais largest
competitors, is also one of Yuchais major customers and controls some of
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Yuchais other major
customers. In 2008, sales to the Dongfeng Group accounted for 18.8% of our total net revenues, of
which our two largest customers, Liuzhou Dongfeng Automobile and Hubei Dongfeng Automobile,
accounted for 7.7% in total. Some of Yuchais competitors have formed joint ventures with, or have
technology assistance arrangements with, foreign diesel engine manufacturers or engine design
consulting firms, and use foreign technology that is more advanced than Yuchais technology. Yuchai
believes that its current production capacity is adequate to meet expected higher demand from and
unit sales to customers in the near future arising from the continued government spending on new
highways and other infrastructure development projects in China. Yuchai expects competition to
intensify as a result of, among other things, improvements in competitors products, increased
production capacity of competitors, increased utilization of unused capacity by competitors and
price competition.
In the medium-duty diesel engine market, Yuchais 6105 and 6108 engines compete primarily
against the 6110 engines produced by a number of Yuchais competitors. Initially, the introduction
of the 6110 engine in 1995 had put considerable pressure on Yuchais competitiveness in the
medium-duty diesel engine market because it offered greater horsepower than Yuchais 6105 engine.
However, the commercial introduction of the 6108 engine in 1997 by Yuchai, which offers
substantially the same horsepower as the 6110 engine, has allowed Yuchai to compete more
effectively in the medium-duty diesel engine market. In competing with the 6110 engine, Yuchai
focuses on the quality and price of, and the after-sales service on, the 6108 engine. The unit
sales of the 6108 engines was lower than 6105 engines in 2006 and 2007 due to poor market demand
for the more expensive 6108 engines as a result of the more stringent
Euro III emission standards and competition. In 2008, the overall unit sales
of the 6108 and 6105 engines were lower than the unit sales for 2007. There can be no assurance, however, that Yuchai will be able
to maintain or improve its current market share or develop new markets for its medium-duty diesel
engines.
In addition, Yuchai commenced trial marketing of its 6112 heavy-duty engine in early 1999, and
began commercial production of these engines in the second half of 1999. Due to the delay in
commercial production of the 6112 engine until 1999, however, Yuchai was not able to benefit from
the competitive advantages of an early entry into the China domestic market for heavy-duty engines.
Moreover, the market for heavy-duty diesel engines in China is relatively price sensitive. In 2007 and 2008, the sales volume of the 6112 engine was 12,741 units and 11,830 units,
which was 16.4% lower than 14,150 units in 2006 and approximately 7.2% lower than in 2007
respectively, due to shrinking demand arising from the Chinese governments measures to tighten the
credit supply within the banking sector in China as part of its efforts to minimize overheating of
the economy. This situation has led to Yuchais customers buying more of the cheaper light-duty
diesel engines as compared to the more expensive heavy-duty diesel engines. In 2007 and 2008, the
demand for 6112 engines was also adversely affected by the trend of truck owners moving to higher
horsepower engines in order to maximize the haulage of each trip and reduce the operating cost per
trip. This trend is a result of the improved highway system after heavy investment by the Chinese
government in infrastructure building. There can be no
assurance that Yuchai will be able to compete successfully in the heavy-duty diesel engine market
in China with the existing producers (such as Weichai Power Co., Ltd.) or any new entrants.
Yuchai also faces intense competition in the light-duty diesel engine market. In this market,
Yuchai competes primarily against Wuxi Diesel Engine Factory First Auto Group and Dalian Diesel
Engine Factory First Auto Group, collectively, the First Auto Group. As Yuchai is a late entrant
into the light-duty diesel engine market relative to the First Auto Group, Yuchai believes that it
could be difficult for Yuchai to become a market leader in the short-term.
As the Chinese automotive industry develops, Yuchai will have to continuously improve its
existing engine products, develop new diesel engine products and enter into other market segments
in order to remain competitive. Consequently, Yuchais long-term business prospects will largely
depend upon its ability to develop and introduce new or improved products at competitive prices as
well as the success of any entry into new market segments. Future products may utilize different
technologies and may require knowledge of markets that Yuchai does not currently possess.
Currently, Yuchai is heavily dependent on foreign engine design consulting firms and foreign engine
manufacturers for technological assistance in improving its products and developing new products,
and expects such dependency to continue. The introduction of new diesel engine products will also
require significant capital expenditures, such as purchases of foreign manufacturing equipment and
technologies. In addition, Yuchais competitors in the diesel engine markets may be able to
introduce new or improved models that are more favorably received by customers than Yuchais
products. Competition in the end-use markets, mainly the truck market, may also lead to
technological improvement and advances that render Yuchais current products obsolete at an earlier
than expected date, in which case Yuchai may have to depreciate or impair its production equipment
more rapidly than planned. Failure to introduce, or delays in the introduction of, new or improved
products at competitive prices or any delay or failure to enter into other market segments could
have a material adverse effect on the financial condition, results of operations, business or
prospects of Yuchai.
Government policies on import tariffs and restrictions affect our business. For example,
a reduction in import restrictions and/or lower tariffs may lead to increased imports of foreign
diesel engines and, therefore lead to increased competition in the China domestic diesel engine
markets. Similarly, reduced import restrictions and/or lower tariffs on automobiles may affect the
competition in the end-use markets of Yuchais customers and indirectly affect Yuchais sales to
such customers. Currently, China is encouraging foreign investments into the motor vehicle engine
manufacturing industry. Yuchai has from time to time been in discussions with potential foreign
diesel engine manufacturers on possible strategic joint ventures to develop and manufacture new
diesel engines.
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The HLGE group
As
of June 1, 2009, we had a 45.4% interest in the outstanding ordinary shares of HLGE. See
Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects Business Expansion and Diversification
Plan.
HLGE is listed on the Main Board of the Singapore Exchange. HLGEs share price on the
Singapore Exchange closed at S$0.115 on June 30, 2009. The core businesses of the HLGE group are that
of hospitality operations and property development.
Investment holding activities
The HLGE group owns an investment property known as Wisma LKN in Johor Bahru, Malaysia.
Hospitality operations
The HLGE group, through its joint venture companies, owns a number of Equatorial hotels in
Shanghai, PRC, and Cameron Highlands, Malaysia, and a Copthorne hotel in Qingdao, PRC. The HLGE
group also owns a serviced apartment building in Shanghai. It also manages, among other things,
these hotels in Qingdao, PRC, and Cameron Highlands, Malaysia. A more detailed description of the
various hotel properties is set out below:
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Hotel Equatorial Shanghai |
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Hotel Equatorial Shanghai is located in the heart of Shanghai. The property has more than 500
saleable guest rooms which have all been fully refurbished over the last 18 months and a new
lounge. Other facilities comprise six food and beverage outlets, ballroom space and a health
club. |
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Copthorne Hotel Qingdao |
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The property is located in the commercial district of Qingdao. The property has approximately 450
saleable guest rooms, and has restaurants and bars, ballrooms and function rooms, entertainment
facilities, offices and retail space. |
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Changning Equatorial Serviced Apartments |
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The property comprises a 16-storey building located in the downtown Shanghai. The property has
approximately 125 apartment units, a self-service launderette, meeting rooms and a business
centre. In September 2008, the business operation was temporarily closed for major renovations
and is anticipated to re-open at the end of September 2009. |
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Hotel Equatorial Cameron |
The property is a tudor styled resort comprising more than 100 self-contained low-rise and
high-rise units. Each suite is equipped with a living room, a kitchenette and a balcony. The hotel
tower comprises 270 saleable guest rooms.
Renovation and maintenance. To maintain the competitiveness of its hotels and to improve
guests stay experience, HLGE carries out renovation programs at its hotels from time to time as
required.
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The TCL group
The TCL group is a distributor of consumer electronic products with operations mainly in the
PRC (including Hong Kong). In August 2008, TCL announced that its Board of Directors had decided to
cease its electronic manufacturing business as a result of a significant slowdown in demand from
its major customers and rising operational costs. TCL announced in May 2008 that it plans to
reposition its principal business from consumer electronics distribution to real estate and related
infrastructure investment in the pan-Asian region. TCL also announced that TCL may divest those
assets that will no longer form part of its core activity going forward. This plan is subject to
TCL receiving any required regulatory and shareholders approvals. On December 3, 2008, TCL
announced that its Board of Directors had approved by a majority vote, with the nominee directors
of Venture Delta and Grace Star voting against, the execution of the MOU with Payce, to enter into
transactions in connection with certain properties located in Sydney, Australia. The investment
amount by TCL is to be funded through a combination of cash, the issue of new shares in TCL and
options to subscribe for TCL shares, and external debt. The MOU is subject to definitive agreements
being entered into as well as fulfillment of certain conditions precedent including regulatory and
shareholders approval, completion of satisfactory due diligence and obtaining of financing on
acceptable terms. On April 29, 2009, TCL announced that the MOU would terminate on May 1, 2009 as
one of the conditions precedent to be satisfied by Payce in connection with the entry into the
transactions with TCL as contemplated by the MOU, has not been and
will not be satisfied and its
board of directors had decided that it was no longer in the best interests of Payce to complete the
transactions contemplated by the MOU. Notwithstanding the termination of the MOU with Payce, TCL
has announced that it is continuing with its efforts to reposition its principal business from
consumer electronics to real estate and related infrastructure activities in the pan- Asian region.
We continue to disagree with the proposed repositioning of TCL groups business and are currently
considering our options in relation to our investment in the TCL group.
Third party branded products
The TCL group is engaged in the distribution of a portfolio of branded consumer electronics
products, such as Panasonic, Nokia, Orion Casio, Apple, Asus, Fuji, Kodak, Lenovo, Olympus, Pentax,
Samsung, Sony, and Canon. Some of the products that the TCL group markets under these brand names
include digital video cameras, digital still cameras, and audio products including MP3/MP4/MP5
players, plasma televisions, desktop and notebook computers, personal digital assistants electronic
accessories and mobile phones.
Proprietary branded products
The TCL group has created and marketed consumer products under its own brand name, namely YES
brand, which is associated with a range of MP3 players and accessories compatible with the iPod,
liquid crystal display televisions, portable DVD players, digital photo frames and memory
cards.
Distribution network
The TCL group has a distribution and sourcing network in its principal markets of PRC and Hong
Kong.
Competition
The consumer electronics sector in China is extremely competitive. The TCL group has a dual focus
on expanding sales and controlling costs and plans to continue to widen its product and brand
portfolio should opportunities arise. In May 2008, TCL announced its plans to reposition its
principal business from consumer electronics distribution to real estate and related infrastructure
investment in the pan-Asian region. On December 3, 2008, TCL announced that its Board of Directors
had approved by a majority vote, with the nominee directors of Venture Delta and Grace Star voting
against, the execution of the MOU with Payce Consolidated Limited (Payce), to enter into
transactions in connection with certain properties located in Sydney, Australia. On April 29, 2009,
TCL announced that the MOU would terminate on May 1, 2009 as one of the conditions precedent to be
satisfied by Payce in connection with the entry into the transactions with TCL as envisaged by the
MOU, has not been and will not be satisfied and its board of directors had decided that it was no
longer in the best interests of Payce to complete the transactions contemplated in the MOU.
Notwithstanding the termination of the MOU with Payce, TCL has announced that it is continuing with
its efforts to reposition its principal business from consumer electronics to real estate and
related infrastructure activities in the pan- Asian region.
Other businesses
The TCL group also has other business activities relating to contract manufacturing, property
development and investment in the PRC.
40
Organizational Structure
The following chart illustrates the organizational structure of the Company and Yuchai as of
June 1, 2009 and is based on information generally known to the Company or otherwise disclosed in
filings made with the SEC (see also Item 7. Major Shareholders and Related Parties Major
Shareholders). This chart depicts the Companys significant subsidiaries only.
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Regulatory and Related Matters
Governance, Operation and Dissolution of Yuchai
Governance, operation and dissolution of Yuchai are governed by laws and regulations of China
relating to Sino-foreign joint stock companies, as well as by Yuchais Articles of Association.
Yuchai is subject to the relevant PRC labour laws and regulations with respect to labour
management, which is overseen by the Labour & Social Security Bureau. In accordance with these laws
and regulations, management may hire and discharge employees and make other determinations with
respect to wages, welfare, insurances and employee discipline. Chinese laws and regulations
applicable to a Sino-foreign joint stock company require that, before Yuchai distributes profits,
it must: (i) satisfy all tax liabilities; (ii) recover losses in previous years; and (iii) make
contributions to statutory reserve fund in an amount equal to at least 10% of net income for the
year determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in China, or PRC GAAP.
However, the allocation of statutory reserve fund will not be further required once the accumulated
amount of such fund reaches 50.0% of the registered capital of Yuchai.
Pursuant to Chinese law and Yuchais Articles of Association, Yuchai may be dissolved upon the
occurrence of certain events, including force majeure, severe losses, lack of supply of necessary
materials or other events that render Yuchai unable to continue its operations. Upon dissolution,
Yuchai will form a liquidation committee. Final dissolution is subject to government review and
approval.
During 2003, we believe affiliates of the State Holding Company caused various Chinese
government agencies to raise allegations of irregularities regarding the status of our ownership of
and rights of control over Yuchai, which we believe was intended to try to limit our rights to
exercise control over Yuchai. We further believe that such allegations were based on an inaccurate
understanding of the structure of our ownership of and rights of control over Yuchai. We also
believe that Yuchais ownership structure has been validly approved by the relevant Chinese
authorities, and that the shares of Yuchai held by our six wholly-owned subsidiaries are legally
and validly held under Chinese law. We have obtained legal opinions from two Chinese law firms
confirming these matters (see the reports on Form 6-K filed by the Company with the SEC on April 1,
2005). We have also taken steps to communicate to the relevant Chinese government agencies the
reasons for our position with respect to these matters. We believe the July 2003 Agreement, the
Reorganization Agreement, as amended, and the Cooperation Agreement, when fully implemented will
resolve the issues raised by the various Chinese governmental agencies relating to our share
ownership in Yuchai and the continued corporate governance and other difficulties which we have had
from time to time with respect to Yuchai. Based upon the above-mentioned legal opinions, we believe
that in the event of a future dispute with the Chinese stakeholders at Yuchai, we expect to pursue
as appropriate legal remedies in appropriate jurisdictions to seek to enforce our legal rights as
the majority shareholder with a controlling financial interest in Yuchai to protect our investment
for our benefit and the benefit of our shareholders. See also Item 3. Key Information Risk
Factors.
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Property, Plant and Equipment
Yuchais headquarters is located in Yulin City in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Yuchai
has the right to use approximately 1.5 million square meters of land, which is currently used
primarily for the production of diesel engines and employee housing. The principal production land
area for the manufacture of diesel engines currently occupies approximately 960,900 square meters,
including a building for the current 6105 manufacturing facilities and recently completed
facilities occupying approximately 620,000 square meters that comprise the 6108 Engine Factory, the
6112 Engine Factory, administrative offices and technical operations space. In addition, Yuchai
leases a number of regional sales offices in China. In 2007 and 2008, production capacity was
approximately 400,000 and 443,750 units, respectively, based on 2.5 shifts five-day week.
Environmental Matters
China adopted its Environmental Protection Law in 1989, and the State Council and the Ministry
of Environmental Protection promulgate regulations as required from time to time. The Environmental
Protection Law addresses issues relating to environmental quality, waste disposal and emissions,
including air, water and noise emissions. Environmental regulations have not had a material impact
on Yuchais results of operations. Yuchai delivers, on a regular basis, burned sand and certain
other waste products to a waste disposal site approved by the local government and makes payments
in respect thereof. Yuchai expects that environmental standards and their enforcement in China
will, as in many other countries, become more stringent over time, especially as technical advances
make achievement of higher standards more feasible. Yuchai has built an air filter system to reduce
the level of dust and fumes resulting from its production of diesel engines. The PRC emission
standard equivalent to Euro III has been implemented progressively throughout China from July 1,
2008. Yuchai believes it will be able to comply with the new standard. See Risk FactorsWe may be
adversely affected by environmental regulations.
We are subject to Chinese national and local environmental protection regulations which
currently impose fees for the discharge of waste substances, require the payment of fines for
pollution, and provide for the closure by the Chinese government of any facility that fails to
comply with orders requiring us to cease or improve upon certain activities causing environmental
damage. Due to the nature of our business, we produce certain amounts of waste water, gas, and
solid waste materials during the course of our production. We believe our environmental protection
facilities and systems are adequate for us to comply with the existing national, provincial and
local environmental protection regulations. However, Chinese national, provincial or local
authorities may impose additional or more stringent regulations which would require additional
expenditure on environmental matters or changes in our processes or systems.
ITEM 4A. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS.
As of the date of filing of this Annual Report, we have no unresolved comments from the SEC.
ITEM 5. OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW AND PROSPECTS.
The following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations should be read
in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the related notes included elsewhere
in this Annual Report. This discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and
uncertainties. Our actual results may differ significantly from those projected in the
forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause future results to differ significantly from
those projected in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, those discussed
below and elsewhere in this Annual Report. Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in
conformity with US GAAP.
During the fiscal years ended December 31, 2006, 2007 and 2008, our main asset has been our
76.4% ownership interest in Yuchai. As a result, our financial condition and results of operations
have depended primarily upon Yuchais financial condition and results of operations.
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Business Expansion and Diversification Plan
Following the implementation of our business expansion and diversification plan, we have
looked for new business and on an ongoing basis, continue to explore and assess new businesses
opportunities to reduce our financial dependence on Yuchai.
Thakral Corporation Ltd (TCL)
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The first step in implementing this plan occurred in March 2005 when through our wholly-owned
subsidiary, Venture Delta, we acquired a 15.0% equity interest in TCL for a consideration of
approximately S$30.9 million. In September 2005, Venture Delta acquired an additional 1.0%
equity interest in TCL for a consideration of S$1.4 million. As a result, we held a 16.0%
stake in TCL as of December 31, 2005. |
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In February 2006, we increased our interest in TCL to 19.4% through an acquisition by Venture
Delta of ordinary shares and convertible bonds of TCL pursuant to a rights issue by TCL for an
aggregate cash consideration of approximately S$49.4 million (approximately US$36.3 million).
Venture Delta converted all of its TCL convertible bonds into TCL ordinary shares in August
2006 and, as a result of the conversion, triggered the mandatory conditional cash offers under
The Singapore Code on Take-over and Mergers for all of the TCL ordinary shares and TCL bonds
which Venture Delta did not already own, control or agree to acquire. The mandatory offers
lapsed on October 20, 2006 and no securities were purchased by Venture Delta. |
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As of December 31, 2006, our interest in TCL was 36.6% of TCLs outstanding ordinary shares
and our aggregate investment in TCL amounted to approximately S$81.7 million (approximately
US$60.0 million), before taking into account dividends and interest income of approximately
S$1.9 million (approximately US$1.4 million), in the aggregate, earned from these investments. |
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On September 2,
2008, Venture Delta transferred 1,000,000
ordinary shares, representing 0.04% interest in TCL to Grace Star. |
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As of December 31, 2008, our interest in TCL was 34.4% of TCLs outstanding ordinary shares and
our aggregate investment in TCL amounted to approximately S$81.7 million (approximately US$60.0
million), before taking into account dividends and interest income of approximately S$1.9 million
(approximately US$1.4 million), in the aggregate, earned from
these investments. As of June 1, 2009, our
interest in TCL remained unchanged. |
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We continue to account for our investment in TCL using the equity method and we have
continued to reflect our proportionate share of the TCL groups results in our consolidated
statement of operations since March 2005. |
HL Global Enterprises Limited (formerly known as HLG Enterprise Limited) (HLGE)
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In February 2006, through the following wholly-owned subsidiaries, we also acquired debt and
equity securities in HLGE for an aggregate consideration of approximately S$132.0 million
(approximately US$96.7 million): |
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Grace Star acquired |
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191,413,465 ordinary shares representing approximately 29.1% of the total number of HLGEs
ordinary shares at that time, |
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15,376,318 Series A redeemable convertible preference shares in the capital of HLGE, or the
Existing HLGE RCPS A. The Existing HLGE RCPS A is mandatorily redeemable by HLGE upon the
disposal of certain properties and upon any new issue of HLGE ordinary shares with the purpose
of raising funds for the redemption of Existing HLGE RCPS A. Any outstanding Existing HLGE
RCPS A will be mandatorily redeemed in March 2015. The Existing HLGE RCPS A can also be
converted into ordinary shares at the conversion ratio of 1:1 upon the passing of a special
resolution at a meeting of the holders of Existing HLGE RCPS A at any time prior to March
2015. |
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107,634,237 Series B redeemable convertible preference shares in the capital of HLGE, or the
Existing HLGE RCPS B (and together with the Existing HLGE RCPS A, the Existing HLGE
RCPS). The Existing HLGE RCPS B is neither mandatorily redeemable nor redeemable at the option
of the Company. Any Existing HLGE RCPS B, which are not redeemed prior to March |
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2010, are
mandatorily converted to ordinary shares at the conversion ratio of 1:1 in March 2010. The
Existing HLGE RCPS B are redeemable upon the disposal of certain properties and upon any new
issue of HLGE ordinary shares with the purpose of raising funds for the redemption of Existing
HLGE RCPS B. The Existing HLGE RCPS B can also be converted into ordinary shares at the
conversion ratio of 1:1 upon the passing of a special resolution at a meeting of the holders of
Existing HLGE RCPS B at any time prior to March 2010. |
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Venture Lewis acquired approximately S$129.4 million (approximately US$95.1 million) in
principal amount of outstanding secured non-convertible bonds issued by HLGE, or the Existing
HLGE Bonds. |
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In June and December of 2006, HLGE partially redeemed a portion of Existing HLGE RCPS A and
Existing HLGE RCPS B as required by the terms of the preference share agreement as a result of
the disposals of certain assets. The proceeds from the partial redemptions amounted to
approximately S$2.4 million (approximately US$1.6 million) and resulted in a reduction in the
number of Existing HLGE RCPS that we held through Grace Star from 123,010,555 to 113,159,191. |
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In July 2006, pursuant to a rights issue by HLGE, through Grace Star and Venture Lewis,
respectively, we were allotted 196,201,374 non-redeemable convertible cumulative preference shares, or the New HLGE NCCPS, and S$130,800,917 in principal amount of zero coupon unsecured
non-convertible bonds due 2009 in HLGE, or the New HLGE Bonds, for an aggregate consideration
of approximately S$135.0 million (approximately US$99.0 million). In conjunction with the
allotment, the Existing HLGE Bonds were redeemed by HLGE at their principal value of S$129.4
million. At settlement, the aggregate consideration payable by the Company to HLGE of S$134.7
million was partially offset against S$129.4 million payable by HLGE to the Company, and the
balance of S$5.3 million (approximately US$3.9 million) was paid by the Company in cash. |
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In November 2006, Grace Star converted all of its 196,201,374 New HLGE NCCPS into HLGE
ordinary shares resulting in an increase in its equity interest in HLGE from 29.1% to 45.4%
thereby triggering the mandatory conditional cash offers under The Singapore Code on Take-over
and Mergers for all the HLGE ordinary shares, the Existing HLGE RCPS and the New HLGE NCCPS
which Grace Star did not already own, control or agree to acquire. The mandatory offers lapsed
on December 27, 2006 and no securities were purchased by Grace Star. |
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As of December 31, 2006, we held through Grace Star (i) 387,614,839 HLGE ordinary shares, representing
approximately 45.4% of the total number of HLGE ordinary shares; (ii) 113,159,191 Existing
HLGE RCPS; and through Venture Lewis (iii) S$130,800,917 in principal amount of the New HLGE Bonds. Our aggregate
investment in HLGE to-date amounted to approximately S$136.9 million (approximately US$100.6
million), before taking into account previous interest income earned from these investments
and partial redemption of the Existing HLGE RCPS of approximately S$6.7 million (approximately
US$4.9 million) in aggregate. |
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On June 19, 2007, HLGE made a partial redemption of the New HLGE Bonds. The principal amount
redeemed was approximately S$17.9 million (approximately US$13.2 million) and resulted in a
reduction in the principal amount of the New HLGE Bonds that we held
through Venture Lewis from S$130,800,917 to
S$112,886,727. The Company had engaged an independent professional valuer, to value the
financial instruments acquired as at June 19, 2007 (before redemption) and as at December 31,
2007. The fair value is determined by discounting the expected payments to the valuation date
using a discount rate commensurate with the risk of the payments. |
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As of December 31, 2007, we held through Grace Star (i) 387,614,839 HLGE ordinary shares, representing
approximately 45.4% of the total number of HLGE ordinary shares; (ii) 13,957,233 Existing
HLGE RCPS A; (iii) 99,201,958 Existing HLGE RCPS B; and through
Venture Lewis (iv) S$112,886,727 in principal amount
of the New HLGE Bonds. Our aggregate investment in HLGE to-date amounted to approximately
S$136.5 million (approximately US$100.6 million), before taking into account previous interest
income earned from these investments and partial redemption of the Existing HLGE RCPS of
approximately S$6.7 million (approximately US$4.9 million) in aggregate. |
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In April 2008, HLGE made an additional partial redemption of the Existing HLGE RCPS B. The
redemption amount we received amounted to approximately S$0.98 million (approximately US$0.7
million) on April 30, 2008 and resulted in a reduction in the number of Existing HLGE RCPS
that we held through Grace Star from 113,159,191 to 107,186,403. |
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In June 2008, HLGE made another partial redemption of the New HLGE Bonds. The principal
amount redeemed was approximately S$25.9 million (approximately
US$17.7 million) and resulted
in a reduction in the principal amount of the New HLGE Bonds that we
held through Venture Lewis from S$112,886,727
to S$87,010,673. |
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We account for our investment in HLGE ordinary shares using the equity method and have reflected
our proportionate share of the HLGE groups results in our consolidated statement of operations
since February 2006. |
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Assuming the full conversion of the Existing HLGE RCPS held by Grace Star, which would
trigger the full conversion of the Existing HLGE RCPS by the other holders of the Existing
HLGE RCPS, and assuming that none of the other holders of the New HLGE NCCPS convert their New
HLGE NCCPS, our equity interest in HLGE would increase from 45.4% as of December 31, 2008 to
51.5%. In the event we obtain a majority of the voting equity interest in HLGE, we would
likely have to consolidate HLGE in our financial statements. |
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On February 18, 2009, we announced the entry into a loan agreement by our wholly-owned
subsidiary, Venture Lewis with HLGE to refinance the New HLGE Bonds due to mature on July
3, 2009. Under the terms of the loan agreement, on the maturity date
of the New HLGE Bonds, HLGE
will fully redeem the New HLGE Bonds held by all minority New HLGE
Bondholders and pay to Venture Lewis a
portion of the principal and gross redemption yield. The remaining amount due to Venture
Lewis on the maturity date would be refinanced through an unsecured loan arrangement with
a one-year term, renewable by mutual agreement between the parties on an annual basis. An option for HLGE to
undertake a partial redemption of the New HLGE Bonds on a pro-rata basis prior to the maturity date
was included in the loan agreement. On February 19, 2009, HLGE
announced an early partial redemption of the new HLGE Bonds on a pro-rata basis of up to S$9.0 million in
principal amount of the outstanding New HLGE Bonds and on March 23, 2009,
HLGE effected payment to all bondholders. The principal amount
redeemed of approximately S$8.96 million (approximately
US$6.1 million)
to us had resulted in a reduction in the principal amount of the New
HLGE Bonds that we held through Venture Lewis from S$87,010,673 to
S$78,053,577. See Item 3. Key Information Risk Factors
Risks relating to our investments in HLGE and TCL The HLGE Group may be unable to raise
sufficient funds to pay their debt obligations to us. |
Overview
The various austerity measures taken by the Chinese government over the last decade to
regulate economic growth and control inflation have at times dampened demand for trucks in China.
In particular, austerity measures that restricted access to credit and slowed the rate of fixed
investment (including infrastructure development) adversely affected demand for, and production of,
trucks and other commercial vehicles. Such market conditions, together with increased competition
in the diesel engine market, resulted in various degrees of financial and marketing difficulties
for diesel engine producers, including the Company. However, the Chinese government announced in
1998 a major initiative to boost consumer demand through investments in infrastructure projects,
including the construction of highways and tollways, and also through increased availability of
bank credit. As a result, demand for trucks and other commercial vehicles, and thus demand for
diesel engines has been increasing annually since 1999 to 2007.
With
continued rapid economic growth, our net revenues in 2008 increased
by 8.7% to Rmb 10,384.0 million (US$1,519.4 million) compared to Rmb 9,556.3 million in
2007. This increase was
primarily a result of a general increase in prices from the sale of the new National III engines. The
income before minority interests was Rmb 353.1 million
(US$51.7 million) in 2008 as compared to
715.4 million in 2007. Sales of the 6108 medium-duty and 6112 heavy-duty engines accounted for
14.4% and 6.0%, respectively, of the net revenues in 2008. Sales of the 6L and 6M heavy-duty diesel
engines accounted for 5.6% and 4.4%, respectively, of the net revenues in 2008. Due mainly to the
credit tightening by banks in China, there are more customers buying the light-duty diesel engines
and industrial engines because the average selling price of these light-duty diesel and industrial
engines were lower than the medium and heavy-duty engines. The
overall gross margin of 17.6 % for 2008
was lower than the 20.4% gross margin of 2007 mainly due to higher
raw material costs. Yuchai
generated 34.0% and 34.1% of our net revenues in 2008 and 2007, respectively, from the lower margin
light-duty diesel engines, and 51.5% and 53.1% of our net revenues in 2008 and 2007, respectively,
from the higher margin medium-duty and heavy-duty diesel engines.
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In 2008, we continued our efforts to control production costs and operating expenses. However,
the costs and expenses related to the production of our diesel engines are not subject to
significant variations which limit our ability to significantly reduce our costs and expenses. Our
cost of goods sold mainly includes cost of materials consumed, factory overhead, direct labor,
provision for product warranty and depreciation. We analyze our cost of goods sold based on our
cost of manufacturing for each period. Cost of manufacturing for each period equals cost of goods
sold for the period plus or minus the change in period and finished goods inventory. In 2008, cost
of materials consumed accounted for approximately 87.5% of our total cost of manufacturing. Our
selling, general and administrative, or SG&A, expenses include advertising expenses, salaries and
wages, freight charges, sales commission expenses and a large number of smaller expenses. Pursuant
to the income tax law of the PRC concerning foreign investment and foreign enterprises (the FEIT
Law), the applicable income tax rate through December 31, 2008 of Yuchai was 15%. Since January 1,
2002, Yuchai is subject to tax at a rate of 15% so long as it continues to qualify as a
foreign-invested enterprise eligible for tax reductions under PRC income tax law.
In 2007, the National Peoples Congress approved and promulgated a new tax law, Chinas
Unified Enterprise Income Tax Law (CIT law), which became effective January 1, 2008. Under the
CIT law, foreign invested enterprises and domestic companies are subject to a uniform tax rate of
25%. The CIT law provides a five-year transition period from its effective date for those
enterprises which were established before the promulgation date of the CIT law and which were
entitled to a preferential lower tax rate under the then effective tax laws or regulations. In
accordance with a grandfathering provision, the CIT law also provides for a graduated tax rate
increase over a five-year period from an existing reduced tax rate to the uniform tax rate of 25%.
In 2008, Yuchai has continued to fulfill the requirements to qualify for an extension to the
reduced tax rate of 15% which will continue to 2010 in accordance with transitional arrangements in
the CIT law. Subsequent to this, Yuchai can apply for other programs which may be available to
provide a reduced rate. In the event that Yuchai is ineligible for either an extension to the
existing tax rate reduction or the transitional graduated rates noted above, Yuchai would be
subject to tax at a rate of 25%. For some of Yuchais subsidiaries that were previously subjected
to tax at a rate of 33%, the rate has been lowered to 25% following the CIT law.
The CIT law also provides for a tax of 10% to be withheld from dividends paid to foreign
investors of PRC enterprises. This withholding tax provision does not apply to dividends paid out
of profits earned prior to January 1, 2008. Beginning on January 1, 2008, a 10% withholding tax
will be imposed on dividends paid to us, as a non-resident enterprise, unless an applicable tax
treaty provides for a lower tax rate and the Company will recognize a provision for withholding tax
payable for profits accumulated after December 31, 2007 for the
earnings that we do not plan to indefinitely reinvest in the PRC
enterprises.
In addition, Yuchai commenced trial marketing of its 6112 heavy-duty engine in early 1999, and
began commercial production of these engines in the second half of 1999. Due to the delay in
commercial production of the 6112 engine until 1999, however, Yuchai was not able to benefit from
the competitive advantages of an early entry into the China domestic market for heavy-duty engines.
Moreover, the market for heavy-duty diesel engines in China is relatively price sensitive. Yuchai
intends to continue to manufacture its 6112 heavy-duty diesel engines although there has been a
decline in unit sales in 2006 due mainly to changes in customers demand to light-duty diesel
engines. In 2007 and 2008, the sales volume of the 6112 engine was 12,741 units and 11,830 units,
which was 16.4% lower than 14,150 units in 2006 and approximately 7.2% lower than in 2007
respectively, due to shrinking demand arising from the Chinese governments measures to tighten the
credit supply within the banking sector in China as part of its efforts to minimize overheating of
the economy. This situation has led to Yuchais customers buying more of the cheaper light-duty
diesel engines as compared to the more expensive heavy-duty diesel engines. In 2007 and 2008, the
demand for 6112 engines was also adversely affected by the trend of truck owners moving to higher
horsepower engines in order to maximize the haulage of each trip and reduce the operating cost per
trip. This trend is a result of the improved highway system after heavy investment by the Chinese
government in infrastructure building. There can be no
assurance that Yuchai will be able to compete successfully in the heavy-duty diesel engine market
in China with the existing producers (such as Weichai Power Co., Ltd.) or any new entrants.
Our future financial condition and results of operations could also be adversely affected as a
result of China macroeconomic policy changes by the Chinese government. The Chinese government has
from time to time introduced measures in certain sectors to avoid overheating of the economy,
including tightening bank lending policies and increases in bank interest rates. The market demand
for diesel engines in China may be adversely affected by these measures, particularly if diesel
engines are included in any specific economic sectoral caps or attempts to slow down sectoral
lending. See Item 3. Key Information Risk Factors Risks relating to Mainland China Adverse
changes in the economic policies of the Chinese government could have a material adverse effect on the overall
economic growth of Mainland China, which could reduce the demand for our products and adversely
affect our competitive position and Item 3. Key Information Risk Factors Risks relating to
our company and our business The diesel engine business in China is dependent in large part on
the performance of the Chinese and global economies, as well as Chinese government policy. The
recent global economic crisis is affecting both the world economy and the Chinese economy. GDP
growth is forecasted to slow down to 7.5% next year despite the stimulus package proposed by the
Chinese central government. As a result, our financial condition, results of operations, business
and prospects could be adversely affected by slowdowns in the Chinese economy, as well as Chinese
government policies that de-emphasize the use of diesel engines.
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We may use borrowings from time to time to supplement our working capital requirements and to
finance our business expansion and diversification plan. A portion of our borrowings may be
structured on a floating rate basis and denominated in US dollars or other foreign currencies. An
increase in fluctuations in exchange rates between the Renminbi and other currencies may increase
our borrowing costs. See Item 3. Key Information Risk Factors Risks relating to our company and
our business We could be exposed to the impact of interest rates and foreign currency movements
with respect to our future borrowings. In addition, a devaluation of the Renminbi will increase the
Renminbi cost of repaying our foreign currency denominated indebtedness and, therefore, could
adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations, business or prospects.
In the United States, Europe and Asia, market and economic conditions have been
extremely challenging with tighter credit conditions and slower growth. Continued concerns about
the systemic impact of inflation, energy costs, geopolitical issues, the availability and cost of
credit, the U.S. mortgage market, a declining real estate market in the U.S. and banking system
instability have contributed to increased market volatility and diminished expectations for the
economy globally. As a result of these market conditions, the cost and availability of credit has
been and may continue to be adversely affected by illiquid credit markets and wider credit spreads.
Continued turbulence in the U.S. and international markets and economies, in particular in China,
may adversely affect our liquidity and financial condition, and the liquidity and financial
condition of our customers. While currently these conditions have not impaired our ability to
access credit markets and finance our operations, there can be no assurance that there will not be
a further deterioration in the financial markets. If these market conditions continue, they may
limit our ability, and the ability of our customers, to timely replace maturing liabilities, and
access the capital markets to meet liquidity needs, resulting in an adverse effect on our financial
condition and results of operations. The global financial crisis has had an adverse impact on the
economic growth outlook for China as reflected in the fall in growth
rates from 9% and 6.8% in the third and fourth quarters of 2008
respectively, and to a multi-year growth rate of 6.1% in the first
quarter ended March 31, 2009 according to the National Bureau of
Statistics. As a result, the Chinese government on November 10, 2008 announced a 4 trillion yuan
stimulus package to maintain economic stability and development through spending on infrastructure
projects. In March 2009, at the 11th National Peoples Congress, the Chinese government further
outlined a package of measures to drive economic growth. In addition, the Chinese government also
announced that a total of Rmb 908 billion of the central government investments in 2009 would be
spent on key infrastructure construction, technology innovation, environmental protection and
low-income housing. The measures being adopted by the Chinese government to ensure continued economic growth
is in the very early stages of implementation and there is no assurance that such a stimulus
package will be successful in achieving its aim.
As discussed in Item 4. Information on the Company History and Development Cooperation
Agreement regarding the Rmb 205 million loans granted by Yuchai to YMCL, our management was
uncertain whether State Holding Company had the financial ability to purchase Yulin Hotel Company
for the full contractual amount of Rmb 245.6 million. Consequently, no recovery of the previously
recorded impairment loss on the loans due from YMCL has been recognized in our consolidated
financial statements as of December 31, 2008. Such recovery will only be recognized in our
consolidated financial statements in the period when either the approval is obtained from the
provincial government regulatory agency in charge of state-owned assets administration in China for
the acquisition of the 100% equity interest in Yulin Hotel Company, or we are able to resolve the
uncertainty about the recovery through other means. On January 13, 2009, Yuchai received approval
from the provincial government regulatory agency in charge of state-owned assets administration in
China for its acquisition of the 100% equity interest in Yulin Hotel
Company. For fiscal year 2008, there was an impairment charge of
Rmb 46.0 million (US$6.7 million) recognized
pertaining to the
hotel in Yulin and the Guilin Office buildings. The goodwill of Rmb 5.7 million (US$0.8 million) arising
from the acquisition of the Yulin Hotel Company was fully impaired
during 2008. The provision of
Rmb 203.0 million for uncollectible loans to a related party was reclassified as a deferred gain in the balance sheet. The
deferred gain will be recorded in the Statement of Income in 2009
when it was realised on receipt of the approval from the provincial
government.
Critical Accounting Policies
The accounting policies adopted by us are more fully described in Note 3 of our consolidated
financial statements appearing elsewhere herein. The preparation of financial statements in
accordance with US GAAP requires our management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions regarding
uncertainties that affect the reported amounts of our assets and liabilities, disclosures of
contingent liabilities and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses.
Certain of our accounting policies are particularly important to the portrayal of our
financial position and results of operations and require the application of significant assumptions
and estimates by our management. We refer to these accounting policies as our critical accounting
policies. Our management uses our historical experience and analyses, the terms of existing
contracts, historical cost convention, industry trends, information provided by our agents and
information available from other outside sources, as appropriate, when forming our assumptions and
estimates. However, this task is inexact because our management is making assumptions and providing
estimates on matters that are inherently uncertain. On an ongoing basis, management evaluates its
estimates. Actual results may differ from those estimates under different assumptions and
conditions.
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While we believe that all aspects of our consolidated financial statements should be studied
and understood in assessing our current expected financial condition and results, we believe that
the following critical accounting policies involve a higher degree of judgment and estimation and
therefore warrant additional attention:
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allowances for doubtful accounts and loans receivable; |
|
|
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realization of the carrying value of inventories; |
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|
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product warranty obligations; |
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|
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recoverability of the carrying values of equity method investments and other investments; |
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realization of deferred tax assets; and |
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impairment of long-lived assets. |
Allowances for doubtful accounts
Allowance for doubtful accounts is managements best estimate of the amount of probable credit
losses in the Companys existing accounts receivable. Management determines the allowance based on
historical write-off experience by industry and national economic data. Management reviews its
allowance for doubtful accounts monthly. For the year ended December 31, 2008, the Dongfeng Group accounted for about 20
% of the trade debtors outstanding as compared to approximately 21%as of December 31, 2007.
Likewise, the top 20 non-Dongfeng Group customers had increased their significance in our sales and
accounted for about 52.4% of the gross accounts receivable at the end of 2008 from 41.8% at the end
of 2007. We analyzed our customers trends, repayment patterns and ageing analysis in 2008. The
balances that were past due over 90 days and over a specified amount are reviewed individually for
collectability. All other balances are reviewed on a pooled basis by aging of such balances.
Account balances are charged off against the allowance after all means of collection have been
exhausted and the potential for recovery is considered remote.
Changes in the allowances for doubtful accounts for each of the years in the three-year period
ended December 31, 2008 are summarized as follows:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
2006 |
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
|
2008 |
|
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
US$ |
|
|
(in thousands) |
Balance at
beginning of year |
|
|
69,047 |
|
|
|
90,365 |
|
|
|
64,893 |
|
|
|
9,495 |
|
Add: |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Charge/(credit) to
Consolidated
statements of
Operations |
|
|
21,582 |
|
|
|
(11,008 |
) |
|
|
33,487 |
|
|
|
4,900 |
|
Less: Written off |
|
|
(264 |
) |
|
|
(14,464 |
) |
|
|
(2,346 |
) |
|
|
(343 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at end of
Year |
|
|
90,365 |
|
|
|
64,893 |
|
|
|
96,034 |
|
|
|
14,052 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
While trade accounts receivable decreased by Rmb 570.1 million as of December 31, 2008 as
compared to 2007, allowance for doubtful accounts increased by Rmb 31.1 million. The decrease in
trade accounts receivable was mainly attributable to better debt
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collection and lower sales towards
the end of the year. There has
been a significant decrease in bills receivable due to lower sales in the last quarter as a result of
the global financial crisis.
We
were able to assess our collectability estimates in 2007 and 2008 with the
benefit of a longer hindsight period. As
a result, we determined that we should increase our allowance for
doubtful accounts by Rmb 33.5
million to reflect actual results. We will consider this historical
information in the establishment of allowance methodology and
assumptions in 2008 and future years.
We
believe that the present level of our allowance for doubtful accounts adequately reflects
probable losses related to impaired accounts receivable. However, changes in the assumptions used
to assess the frequency and severity of doubtful accounts would have an impact on our allowance. If
economic or specific industry trends change, we would adjust our allowance for doubtful accounts by
recording additional expense or benefit.
Realization of the carrying value of inventories
Our inventories are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value as of the balance
sheet date. Net realizable value represents the estimated selling price less costs to be incurred
in selling the inventories. Net realizable value is estimated based on the age and market condition
of inventories.
If market conditions or future product enhancements and developments change, the net
realizable values of the inventories may change and result in further inventory write-downs. In the
preceding three years, there were no significant inventory write-downs.
Product warranty obligations
We accrue a liability for estimated future costs to be incurred under a warranty period or
warranty mileage on various engine models, for which we provide free repair and replacement.
Warranty periods generally start from the date the vehicle is sold. Warranties extend for a
duration (generally 12 months to 24 months) or mileage (generally 80,000 kilometers to 250,000
kilometers), whichever is the first achieved. Provisions for warranty are primarily determined
based on historical warranty cost per unit of engine sold adjusted for specific conditions that may
arise and the number of engines under warranty at each fiscal year end.
Changes in the accrued product warranty liability for each of the years in the three-year
period ended December 31, 2008 are summarized as follows:
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
2006 |
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
|
2008 |
|
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
US$ |
|
|
(in thousands) |
Balance at
beginning of year |
|
|
142,126 |
|
|
|
163,701 |
|
|
|
194,898 |
|
|
|
28,518 |
|
Add: Provision
charged to
Consolidated
statements of
Operations |
|
|
200,892 |
|
|
|
233,838 |
|
|
|
215,544 |
|
|
|
31,538 |
|
Less: Amounts
Utilized |
|
|
(179,317 |
) |
|
|
(202,641 |
) |
|
|
(221,843 |
) |
|
|
(32,460 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at end of
year |
|
|
163,701 |
|
|
|
194,898 |
|
|
|
188,599 |
|
|
|
27,596 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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We recognized a liability for warranty at the time the product is sold and our estimate of our
warranty obligations is re-evaluated on an annual basis. In previous years, warranty claims have
typically not been higher than the relevant provisions made in our consolidated balance sheet. If
the nature, frequency and average cost of warranty claims change, we would adjust our allowances
for product warranty by recording additional expense or benefit so as to seek to ensure that
accruals will be adequate to meet expected future obligations. A decrease or increase of 5.0% in
historical utilization experience over the last three fiscal years would impact the provision for
product warranty by approximately Rmb 10.8 million (US$1.6 million).
Recoverability of carrying values of equity method investments and other investments
We assess impairment of our investments in affiliates when adverse events or changes in
circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts may not be recoverable. If the value of our
investment is below its carrying amount and that loss in value is considered other than temporary,
then an impairment charge is recognized. As of December 31, 2008 , the Companys carrying value of
its equity method investments in TCL and HLGE were Rmb 265.8 million (US$38.9 million) and Rmb
119.3 million (US$17.5 million), respectively. The fair value, based on the quoted market prices,
of the TCL ordinary shares and the HLGE ordinary shares held by the Company was Rmb 235.0 million
(US$34.4 million) and Rmb 101.3 million (US$14.8 million), respectively, as of December 31, 2008.
We recognize an impairment loss when the decline in fair value below the carrying value of an
available-for-sale or cost-method investment is considered other than temporary. In determining
whether a decline in fair value is other than temporary, we consider various factors including
market price of underlying holdings when available, investment ratings, the financial conditions
and near term prospect of the investees, the length of time and the extent to which the fair value
has been less than carrying amount and the Groups intent and ability to hold the investment for a
reasonable period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery of the fair value. See
Item 11. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk for fair values of
investments.
On June 30, 2009, the values based on quoted market prices of the TCL ordinary shares and HLGE
ordinary shares held by the Company were Rmb 255.0 million (US$37.3 million) and Rmb 210.8 million
(US$30.8 million) respectively. The Company did not recognize
impairment charges pertaining to its
investments in TCL and HLGE in 2008 as the reduced fair values were
deemed to be temporary as
a result of general market conditions.
Realization of deferred tax assets
In
2008, the provincial tax bureau completed an examination of
Yuchais PRC income tax returns for 2006 through to 2008. The tax bureau did not propose any adjustment to Yuchais tax positions, and no
surcharge or penalty was imposed. Beginning with the adoption of FASB Interpretation No.48,
Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes (FIN 48) as of January 1, 2007, the Company
recognizes the effect of income tax positions only if those positions are more likely than not of
being sustained. Recognized income tax positions are measured at the largest amount that is greater
than 50% likely of being realized. Changes in recognition or measurement are reflected in the
period in which the change in judgment occurs. Prior to the adoption of FIN 48, the Company
recognized the effect of income tax positions only if such positions were probable of being
sustained.
Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance to the extent that we conclude it is
more likely than not that the assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax
assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those
temporary differences become deductible, tax credits and tax losses carried forward can be
utilized. Our management considers the scheduled reversal of deferred tax assets, projected future
taxable income, and tax planning strategies in making this assessment. Forecasted taxable income
may significantly differ from actual taxable income in future years, which may result in material revisions to
the valuation allowance of deferred tax assets. Differences in actual results from estimates used
in determining the valuation allowances could result in future adjustments to the allowance. The
realization of the deferred tax assets is subject to the various local tax regulations and not
solely dependent on generating future taxable income. For example, tax credits relating to the
purchase of China domestic equipment may not be fully utilized as the amount entitled for deduction
each year is limited to the incremental current income tax expense of the subsidiary compared to
the income tax of the subsidiary for the year
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before the China domestic equipment was purchased.
Tax credits may also have a validity period. It is therefore possible that a subsidiary has taxable
income but is unable to utilize a tax credit. In 2007, the National Peoples Congress approved and
promulgated a new tax law, Chinas Unified Enterprise Income Tax Law, which became effective
January 1, 2008. Under the provisions of this law, tax credits are no longer permitted to be
accrued and any unused credits as of December 31, 2007 are not permitted to be carried forward.
Deferred tax assets relating to tax losses incurred by certain subsidiaries that are not likely to
be realized in the future are considered in connection with the assessment for valuation allowance.
Based upon the results of prior years taxable income and forecasts for future taxable income over
the next five years in which the tax credits are deductible and tax losses carried forward, we
believe we will realize the benefits of only some of these deductible differences and tax losses
carried forward as of December 31, 2008. For the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2008, we
concluded that a deferred tax asset valuation allowance of Rmb 4.0 million and Rmb 4.8 million
(US$0.7 million), respectively, was necessary. The deferred tax valuation allowance of Rmb 4.8
million recorded as at December 31, 2008 relates to tax loss carry forwards and other deductible
temporary differences for a subsidiary which has been loss making since its commencement of
operations in 2004 and management deems it more likely than not that
these will not be realized. The reduction in valuation allowance in 2007 primarily arises from the reversal
of a valuation allowance for tax credits of Rmb 18.24 million carried forward from 2005 that have been
utilized in 2007 due to unforeseeable positive results actually
achieved during 2007, for unused
tax credits of Rmb 8,861 that were forfeited as of December 31, 2008, and for deferred tax assets of other
subsidiaries that were previously loss making but have become
profitable in 2007.
In 2007, the National Peoples Congress
approved and promulgated a new tax law, Chinas Unified Enterprise Income Tax Law (CIT law),
which became effective
January 1, 2008.
Under the CIT law, foreign invested enterprises and domestic companies are subject to a uniform tax rate of 25%.
The CIT law provides a five-year transition period from its effective date for those enterprises which were
established before the promulgation date of the CIT law and which were entitled to a preferential lower tax rate
under the then-effective tax laws or regulations. In accordance with a grandfathering provision, the CIT law also
provides for a graduated
tax rate increase over a five-year period from an existing reduced tax rate to the uniform tax rate of 25%.
In 2008, Yuchai has
continued to fulfill the requirements to qualify for an extension to the reduced tax rate of 15% which will
continue to 2010 in accordance with transitional arrangements in the CIT law. Subsequent to this, Yuchai
can apply for other programs which may be available to provide a reduced rate. In the event that Yuchai is
ineligible for either an extension to the
existing tax rate reduction or the transitional graduated rates noted above, Yuchai would be subject to tax
at a rate of 25%. For all of Yuchais subsidiaries that were previously subjected to tax at a rate of 33%,
the rate has been lowered to 25% following the CIT law.
The CIT law
also provides for a tax of 10% to be withheld from dividends expected
to be paid from earnings made in the PRC to foreign investors of PRC
enterprises. This withholding tax provision does not apply to dividends paid out of profits earned prior to
January 1, 2008. Beginning on January 1, 2008, a 10% withholding tax
will be imposed on dividends expected to be paid to CYI,
a non-PRC resident enterprise, unless an applicable tax
treaty provides for a lower tax rate and the Company will recognize withholding taxes payable for profits
accumulated after December 31, 2007
for earnings that the Company does not plan to indefinitely
reinvest in the PRC enterprises.
The
Company does not expect the changes in tax legislations to have a
material impact on the consolidated financial conditions or results
of operations.
Impairment of long-lived assets, other than goodwill
Long-lived assets, such as property, plant and equipment, are reviewed for impairment whenever
events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be
recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the
carrying amount of an asset to the estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to be
generated by the asset. If the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its estimated undiscounted
future cash flows, an impairment charge is recognized by the amount by which the carrying amount of
the asset exceeds the fair value of the asset.
We periodically conduct an impairment review on the conditions of our property, plant and
equipment. In 2006, we recognized an impairment loss of Rmb
2.3 million which included selling, general and administrative
expenses. In 2007 and 2008, impairment analyses were performed and the estimated undiscounted
future cash flows generated from certain property, plant and equipment were assessed to be less
than their carrying values. Hence, impairment losses of Rmb 0.8 million and Rmb 69.9 million
(US$10.2 million) were recognized and included in selling, general and administrative expenses in
2007 and 2008 respectively. Impairment losses for 2008 were made up of :
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Yuchai Hotel and Guilin office buildings |
Rmb 46.0 million (US$6.7 million); and |
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Other plant and equipments |
Rmb 23.9 million (US$3.5 million) |
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Results of Operations
The following table sets forth our consolidated statement of operations as a percentage of our
net revenues for the last three fiscal years ended December 31, 2006, 2007 and 2008, respectively:
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Percentage of Net Revenues |
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Year Ended December 31, |
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2006 |
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
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Revenues, net |
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100.0 |
% |
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|
100.0 |
% |
|
|
100.0 |
% |
Cost of goods sold |
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|
81.6 |
% |
|
|
79.6 |
% |
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|
82.4 |
% |
Gross profit |
|
|
18.4 |
% |
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|
20.4 |
% |
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|
17.6 |
% |
Research and
development costs |
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|
2.4 |
% |
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|
1.6 |
% |
|
|
1.7 |
% |
Selling, general
and administrative
(SG&A) expenses |
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11.5 |
% |
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|
10.0 |
% |
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10.0 |
% |
Operating income |
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4.4 |
% |
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8.9 |
% |
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5.8 |
% |
Interest expense |
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1.7 |
% |
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1.3 |
% |
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1.4 |
% |
Equity in net
income/(losses) of affiliates,
net of tax |
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0.3 |
% |
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|
(0.4 |
%) |
Other income, net |
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0.5 |
% |
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|
0.6 |
% |
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|
0.4 |
% |
Earnings before income taxes
and minority
interest |
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2.9 |
% |
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8.2 |
% |
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|
4.5 |
% |
Income taxes |
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(0.4 |
)% |
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|
(0.7 |
)% |
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|
(1.1 |
)% |
Income before minority
interests |
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|
2.5 |
% |
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7.5 |
% |
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|
3.4 |
% |
Minority interests
in income of consolidated
subsidiaries |
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(0.9 |
)% |
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|
(2.0 |
)% |
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|
(1.0 |
)% |
Net income |
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|
1.6 |
% |
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|
5.5 |
% |
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|
2.4 |
% |
2008 Compared to 2007
Net revenue increased by
8.7% to Rmb 10,384.0 million (US$1,519.4 million) in 2008 compared to
Rmb 9,556.3 million in 2007. Although the overall unit sales in
2008 was lower than 2007 by 3%, sales revenue increased by 8.7%. This is due to the increase in prices of engines and increased
engine parts sales. The national III type engines were generally priced higher than their
predecessors. Sales in the last quarter of 2008 were affected by the global financial crisis.
Cost of goods sold increased by 12.5% to Rmb 8,561.5 million (US$1,252.7 million) in 2008 from
Rmb 7,611.6 million in 2007, and increased as a percentage of
net revenues to 82.4% in 2008 from
79.6% in 2007. Cost of manufacturing increased by 13.1% to Rmb 8,346.0 million (US$1,221.2 million)
in 2008 from Rmb 7,377.7 million in 2007, and increased as a
percentage of net revenue to 80.4% in
2008 from 77.2% in 2007. Cost of materials consumed included in costs of manufacturing increased by
15.5% to Rmb 7,490.3 million (US$1,096.0 million) in 2008 from Rmb 6,484.5 million in 2007 (due to
higher raw material costs), while cost of materials consumed as a percentage of net revenue increased
to 72.1% in 2008 from 68.0% in 2007. Factory overhead (which does not include depreciation and
salaries) included in cost of goods sold reduced by 18.5% to Rmb 377.6 million (US$55.3 million) in
2008 from Rmb 463.1 million in 2007, due to greater efficiency. Factory overhead as a percentage of
net revenue decreased to 3.6% for 2008 from 4.8% for 2007. Depreciation and amortization included
in cost of manufacturing increased to Rmb 182.4 million (US$26.7 million) in 2008 from Rmb 163.9
million in 2007. Depreciation as a percentage of net revenue increased from 1.7% in 2007 to 1.8% in
2008.
Gross
profit decreased by 6.3% to Rmb 1,822.5 million (US$266.7 million) in 2008 from Rmb 1,944.7
million in 2007. Gross profit margin (gross profit divided by net
revenue) decreased to 17.6% in
2008 compared to 20.4% in 2007 due to higher raw material costs.
SG&A expenses (excluding research and
development) increased by 9.4% to Rmb 1,041.2 million (US$152.4 million) in 2008 from Rmb 951.6 million
in 2007 remain flat as a percentage of revenue at 10% for both 2007
and 2008. During the year we recorded
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impairment
of Rmb 46.0 million (US$6.7 million) for the hotel in Yulin
and the Guilin
Office buildings. In 2008, Rmb 33.5 million of new provision for doubtful debt was taken up.
Advertising expenses included in SG&A increased by 43.6% to Rmb 24.7 million (US$3.6 million)
in 2008 from Rmb 17.2 million in 2007. Advertising expenses as a percentage of net revenue remained
constant at 0.2% in 2008. .
Sales
commission expenses included in SG&A expenses increased by 0.7% to
Rmb 59.1 million (US$8.6 million) in 2008 from
Rmb 58.7 million in 2007. Sales commission expenses as a
percentage of net revenue for both 2007 and 2008 is 0.6%. The
marginal increase is due to higher sales commissions paid to Yuchais
dealers.
Salaries
and wages as a percentage of net revenues was 7.8% in 2008 and 9.1%
in 2007.
As
a result of the foregoing, profits from operations decreased to
Rmb 603.9 million (US$88.4 million) in 2008 compared to Rmb 841.6 million in 2007.
Interest expense increased to Rmb 147.0 million (US$21.5 million) in 2008 from Rmb 125.2
million in 2007, primarily due to the higher working capital loans utilized by Yuchai and the bank
loans obtained by the Company to finance the Companys
acquisition of its interest in HLGE and TCL in 2006.
There was a loss in equity of affiliates of Rmb 36.6 million (US$5.4 million) in 2008 as
compared to equity income of Rmb 14.0 million in 2007. The equity loss is due to the losses
incurred by both HLGE and TCL during 2008. During the period, TCL recorded lower revenue and
gross margin in addition to impairment loss and valuation loss from
their investment properties as compared to 2007.
Other income, net decreased to Rmb 43.3 million (US$6.3 million) in 2008 compared to Rmb 53.6
million in 2007. The main sources of other income in 2008 were (i) interest income of Rmb 37.8
million (US$5.5 million); (ii) foreign exchange gain of
Rmb10.4 million (US$1.5 million) as a result of
strengthening of Rmb against US dollar and Singapore dollar in 2008; and (iii)
gain on redemption of other investments of Rmb19.2 million
(US$2.8 million). These gains were
offset by losses on changes in fair value of embedded derivatives of Rmb5.4 million (US$0.8 million)
and other losses of Rmb19.0 million (US$2.8 million)
Earnings
before income taxes and minority interests in 2008 were
Rmb 463.6 million (US$67.8 million), as compared to Rmb 783.9 million in 2007.
Income
tax expense in 2008 was Rmb 110.5 million (US$16.2 million) compared to income tax
expense of Rmb 68.5 million in 2007. Yuchai was subject to PRC income tax at a rate of 15.0% in
both 2007 and 2008. Our effective tax rates were 8.7% and 23.4% for 2007 and 2008, respectively.
The difference between the tax rate which Yuchai is subject to and the effective tax rate is due
mainly to non deductible expenses and withholding tax expense.
As
a result of the foregoing factors, we had profit before minority
interests of Rmb 353.1 million (US$51.7 million) in 2008 compared to profit before minority interests of Rmb 715.4 million
in 2007, and a net income of Rmb 252.5 million (US$36.9 million) in 2008 compared to a net income
of Rmb 525.5 million in 2007.
2007 Compared to 2006
Net revenue increased by 38.1% to Rmb 9,556.3 million in 2007 compared to
Rmb 6,920.5 million in 2006. The increase in net revenue was primarily due to a 35.3% increase in
sales volume, or 100,094 units, to 383,677 units in 2007 from 283,583 units in 2006. The higher
unit sales in 2007 came mainly from the higher unit sales of the 4-Series light-duty engines sold
in 2007 over 2006. In 2007, net revenues of the 4-Series light-duty diesel engines increased by
approximately 46.6% as compared to 2006.
Cost of goods sold increased by 34.8% to Rmb 7,611.6 million in 2007 from
Rmb 5,648.4 million in 2006, but decreased as a percentage of net revenues to 79.6% in 2007 from
81.6% in 2006. Cost of manufacturing increased by 35.4% to Rmb 7,377.7 million in 2007 from Rmb 5,447.5 million in 2006, but decreased as a percentage of net revenue to 77.2% in
2007 from 78.7% in 2006. Cost of materials consumed included in costs of manufacturing increased by
38.7% to Rmb 6,484.5 million in 2007 from Rmb 4,688.9 million in 2006 (due to
higher production throughput in 2007), while
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cost of materials consumed as a percentage of net
revenue increased to 68.0% in 2007 from 67.8% in 2006. Factory overhead (which does not include
depreciation and salaries) included in cost of goods sold increased by 28.4% to Rmb 463.1 million
in 2007 from Rmb 360.7 million in 2006, due to higher production throughput. Factory overhead as a percentage of net revenue decreased to 4.8% for 2007 from
5.2% for 2006. Depreciation and amortization included in cost of manufacturing increased to Rmb
163.9 million in 2007 from Rmb 94.2 million in 2006. Depreciation as a percentage
of net revenue increased from 1.3% in 2006 to 1.7% in 2007.
Gross profit increased by 52.9% to Rmb 1,944.7 million in 2007 from Rmb
1,272.1 million in 2006. Gross profit margin (gross profit divided by net revenue) increased to
20.4% in 2007 compared to 18.4% in 2006 due to higher sales volume from higher production
throughput and therefore greater economies of scale.
SG&A expenses (excluding research and development) increased by 17.2% to Rmb 951.6 million
in 2007 from Rmb 801.8 million in 2006 and decreased as a percentage of net
revenue from 11.5% in 2006 to 10.0% in 2007. This increase in SG&A expenses was primarily due to
higher administrative staff costs, although bad debt expenses had decreased by Rmb 32.6 million in
2007 with the recovery of debts that were previously provided for. In 2007, Rmb 11.0 million of the
amounts previously provided was credited to the consolidated statement of income and no new
allowance was made. We recovered Rmb 11.0 million from customers that were previously assessed to
be uncollectible as of December 31, 2006. No new provision was required in 2007 as the allowance as
of December 31, 2007 was adequate considering the post year-end collection information.
Advertising expenses included in SG&A decreased by 59.6% to Rmb 17.2 million in 2007 from Rmb 42.6 million in 2006. Advertising expenses as a percentage of net revenue
decreased to 0.2% in 2007 from 0.6% in 2006. The decrease in advertising and promotion expenses is
mainly due to greater economies of scale achieved with our main advertising partners.
Sales commission expenses included in SG&A expenses increased by 82.5% to Rmb 58.7 million
in 2007 from Rmb 32.2 million in 2006. Sales commission expenses as a percentage
of net revenue increased to 0.6% in 2007 from 0.5% in 2006. The increase is due to higher sales
commissions to Yuchais dealers on certain types of engines and higher sales volume.
Salaries and wages as a percentage of net revenues was 9.1% in 2007 and 8.9% in 2006. As a
result of the foregoing, profits from operations increased to Rmb 841.6 million in 2007 compared to Rmb 304.5 million in 2006.
Interest expense increased to Rmb 125.2 million in 2007 from Rmb 117.5
million in 2006, primarily due to the higher working capital loans utilized by Yuchai and the bank
loans obtained by the Company to finance the Companys acquisition of its interest in HLGE and TCL
in 2006.
There was equity in income of affiliates of Rmb 14.0 million in 2007 as
compared to equity in losses of Rmb 22.4 million in 2006 because the affiliate, TCL reported
profits in 2007 as compared to losses in 2006, as a result of higher revenue and cost reduction.
Other income, net increased to Rmb 53.6 million in 2007 from Rmb 38.9 million
in 2006. This increase was mainly attributable to (i) dividend income of Rmb 4.9 million from investments as
compared to nil in 2006; (ii) decrease in exchange losses by Rmb 4.8
million; and (iii) Rmb 6.1 million gain on changes in fair values
of derivatives that were embedded in some of the HLGE securities as compared to loss of Rmb 3.6
million in 2006; (iv) Rmb 54.2 million of interest income as compared to Rmb 47.1
million in 2006, and offset by a gain on redemption of debt and equity securities which decreased
by Rmb 11.0 million.
Earnings before income taxes and minority interests in 2007 were Rmb 783.9 million, as compared to Rmb 203.4 million in 2006.
Income tax expense in 2007 was Rmb 68.5 million compared to income tax expense of
Rmb 30.5 million in 2006. Yuchai was subject to PRC income tax at a rate of 15.0% in both 2006 and
2007. Our effective tax rates were 15.0% and 8.7% for 2006 and 2007, respectively. The lower
effective tax rate in 2007 was due to (a) the reduction in valuation allowance in 2007 of
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Rmb 34.7 million that arose from the reversal of a valuation allowance for
deferred tax assets of a subsidiary that was previously loss-making and assessed to be realizable
in 2007; (b) tax credits amounting to Rmb11.9 million in relation to approved
research and development costs and Rmb 70.9 million relating to the purchase of
certain domestic equipment. These credits, along with the tax credits of Rmb 50.4 million relating
to the purchase of certain domestic equipment carried over from prior years, were fully utilized
against current income taxes, except for Rmb 8.9 million in relation to credits
approved for the purchase of certain domestic equipment that have been forfeited as of December 31,
2007. The lower effective tax rate in 2007 is offset by the write off of a deferred tax asset of
Rmb 27.7 million previously recognized in respect of a valuation allowance against loans to a
related party due to a change in PRC tax law.
As a result of the foregoing factors, we had profit before minority interests of Rmb 715.4
million in 2007 compared to profit before minority interests of Rmb 172.9
million in 2006, and a net income of Rmb 525.5 million in 2007 compared to a net
income of Rmb 111.3 million in 2006.
Inflation
The general annual inflation rate in China was approximately 1.5%, 4.8% and 5.9% in 2006, 2007
and 2008, respectively. Our results of operations may be affected by inflation, particularly rising
prices for parts and components, labor costs and other operating costs. The inflation rate has
weakened in late 2008 as a result of the recent global financial crisis.
Seasonality
Yuchais business generally is not seasonal. However, Yuchais results of operations in the
first and second quarters of recent calendar years have been marginally higher than in the third
and fourth quarters of the corresponding year, due to slightly better production and sales
performance in the first half compared to the second half of such calendar years. As a result, cash
generated from operations may also be subject to some seasonal variation. See also Liquidity and
Capital Resources.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our primary sources of cash are funds from operations generated by Yuchai, as well as debt
financing obtained by us. Our operations generated positive net cash flows in 2006, 2007 and 2008.
Our primary cash requirements are for working capital, capital expenditures to complete the
expansion of production capacity and funding our business expansion and diversification plan. We
believe that our sources of liquidity are sufficient for our operational requirements over the next
twelve months from the date of this Annual Report. However, under the current market conditions
there can be no assurance that our business activity will be maintained at the expected level to
generate the anticipated cash flows from operating activities. If the current market conditions
persist or further deteriorate, we may experience a decrease in demand for our products, resulting
in our cash flows from operating activities being lower than anticipated. If our cash flows from
operations is lower than anticipated, including as a result of the
global financial crisis or otherwise, we may need to obtain additional financing which may not be available on
favorable terms, or at all. Other factors which may affect our ability to generate funds from
operations include increased competition (including as a result of Chinas admission to the WTO),
fluctuations in customer demand for our products, our ability to collect and control our level of
accounts receivable, and the status of our investment in Yuchai under Chinese law and the
implementation of the Reorganization Agreement and the Cooperation Agreement. See Item 4.
Information on the Company History and Development Reorganization Agreement. Our cash and cash
equivalents are held in accounts managed by third party financial institutions. While we monitor
the cash balances in our operating accounts and adjust the cash balances as appropriate, these cash
balances could be impacted if the underlying financial institutions
fail or could be subject to other adverse conditions in the financial markets. As of the date of this filing, we have
experienced no loss or lack of access to cash in our operating accounts.
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As of December 31, 2008, we had approximately Rmb 693.4 million (US$101.5 million) in cash and
cash equivalents on a consolidated basis. We believe that if we are considered on a stand-alone
basis without our investment in Yuchai, we would find it difficult to raise new capital (either
debt or equity) on our own.
We expect that cash generated from operations should provide us with sufficient financial
flexibility to satisfy future bank obligations, capital expenditures and projected working capital
requirements. However, at certain times, cash generated from operations is subject to seasonal
fluctuations. As a result, we may use periodic bank borrowings to supplement our working capital
requirements. Yuchai has established banking relationships with a number of domestic Chinese banks,
each of which will review Yuchais loan applications on a case-by-case basis.
As of June 1, 2009, Yuchai had outstanding borrowings of Rmb 388.1 million (US$56.8 million).
The unutilized facilities amounted to Rmb 3,515 million (US$514.3 million). We believe that should
there be a need for further loans from banks, Yuchai could seek to drawdown additional amounts up
to such limit from the domestic Chinese banks. However, no assurance can be given that such
additional borrowings would be approved by such banks.
The following table summarizes the key elements of our cash flows for the last three years:
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For Year ended December 31, |
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|
2006 |
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
|
2008 |
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Rmb |
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Rmb |
|
Rmb |
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US$ |
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(in thousands) |
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|
|
Net cash provided
by operating
activities |
|
|
634,146 |
|
|
|
84,554 |
|
|
|
632,686 |
|
|
|
92,575 |
|
Net cash used in
Investing
activities |
|
|
(1,289,944 |
) |
|
|
(168,503 |
) |
|
|
(261,776 |
) |
|
|
(38,303 |
) |
Net cash
provided/(used in)
financing
activities |
|
|
670,640 |
|
|
|
(135,061 |
) |
|
|
(193,161 |
) |
|
|
(28,264 |
) |
Effect of foreign
currency exchange
on cash and cash
equivalents |
|
|
(5,104 |
) |
|
|
(5,978 |
) |
|
|
(5,257 |
) |
|
|
(769 |
) |
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|
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|
Net
increase/(decrease)
in cash and cash
equivalents |
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|
9,738 |
|
|
|
(224,988 |
) |
|
|
172,492 |
|
|
|
25,239 |
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
cash provided by operating activities increased by
Rmb 548.1 million (US$80.2
million) in 2008 compared to 2007. The increase was mainly caused by
an increase in bills
receivable discounting activities in 2008. In addition, sales and collection from customers had
improved in 2008. Net cash used in investing activities increased by
Rmb 93.3 million (US$13.7 million) in
2008 compared to 2007, principally due to the increase in capital
expenditures for plant and
machinery. Net cash used in financing activities increased by Rmb 58.1 million (US$8.5 million) in
2008 compared to 2007, due mainly to repayment of bank loans of Rmb 191.2 million in 2008.
Net cash provided by operating activities decreased by Rmb 549.6 million
in 2007 compared to 2006. The decrease was mainly caused by the reduction in bills receivable discounting activities.
The bills receivable were largely not discounted because the cash requirements for investing activities were lower. As a
result, bills receivable increased by Rmb 1,385.8 million as of December 31, 2007 compared to December 31,
2006. This effect more than compensated for the increased cashflow arising from the increase in operating profit which
increased Rmb 537.1 million in 2007 compared to 2006. Net cash used in investing activities decreased by
Rmb1,121.4 million in 2007 compared to 2006, principally due to the acquisition of equities and bonds in HLGE
and further investment in TCL during 2006. See Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects Business
Expansion and Diversification Plan for further details. Net cash provided by financing activities decreased by Rmb 805.7 million
in 2007 compared to 2006 due mainly to a Rmb 22.4 million (US$3.3 million) increase in dividends paid to
shareholders, and decrease in net proceeds from bank loans of Rmb 786.9 million.
Other than with respect to the application of cash generated from operations for capital
expenditures and dividend payments, we do not have a formal cash management policy.
Our
working capital as of December 31, 2008 was
Rmb 1,027.7 million (US$150.4 million)
compared to Rmb 1,028.7 million as of December 31, 2007.
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As of December 31, 2008, we had long-term debt totaling Rmb 254.5 million (US$37.2 million),
of which Rmb 77.8 million (US$11.4 million) will mature in 2009 and classified as long term because
we have entered into a financing agreement that allows us to refinance the short-term obligation on
a long term basis. The remaining Rmb 176.8 million (US$25.9 million) will mature in 2010. We had
current debt totaling Rmb 1,068.7 million
(US$156.4 million) as of December 31, 2008.
On March 30, 2007, we entered into an unsecured multi-currency revolving credit facility
agreement with a bank in Singapore for an aggregate of US$40.0 million to refinance the S$60.0
million facility that was due to mature on July 26, 2007. The facility is available for three years
from the date of the facility agreement and will be utilized by us to finance our long-term general
working capital requirements. The terms of the facility require, among other things, that Hong
Leong Asia Ltd. (Hong Leong Asia) retains ownership of the special share and that we remain a
principal subsidiary (as defined in the facility agreement) of Hong Leong Asia. The terms of the
facility also include certain financial covenants with respect to our tangible net worth (as
defined in the agreement) as at June 30 and December 31 of each year not being less than US$120
million and the ratio of our total net debt (as defined in the agreement) to tangible net worth as
at June 30 and December 31 of each year not exceeding 2.0 times, as well as negative pledge
provisions and customary drawdown requirements. As of June 12, 2007, we had fully drawndown on the
US$40.0 million facility. We have also undertaken to make available to the bank, within 180
days after the end of our financial year (beginning with financial
year 2007), copies of our audited consolidated accounts as at the end of and for that financial year. A waiver from
compliance with this undertaking in relation to the production of the 2008 audited consolidated
accounts has been received from the bank granting an extension of time until August 31, 2009.
On March 20, 2008, we entered into a facility agreement with the Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi UFJ,
Ltd., Singapore Branch (Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi), to re-finance the existing US$25.0 million
credit facility which matured on March 20, 2009. The new unsecured, multi-currency revolving credit
facility has a committed aggregate value of S$21.5 million with a one-year duration. The new
facility will be used to finance the Companys long-term general
working capital requirements. Among other things, the terms of the
facility require that Hong Leong Asia retains ownership of the
Companys special share and that the Company remains a
consolidated subsidiary of Hong Leong Asia. The terms of the facility also
include certain financial covenants with respects to the
Companys tangible net worth (as defined in the agreement) as at
June 30 and December 31 of each year, not being less than
US$120 million, and the ratio of the Companys total net
debt (as defined in the agreement) to tangible net worth as at
June 30 and December 31 of each year not exceeding
2.0 times, as well as negative pledge provisions and customary
drawdown requirements. On
March 19, 2009, we refinanced the existing revolving credit facility that matured on March 20,
2009 by entering into a new credit facility agreement with the Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi for a
committed aggregate value of S$16.5 million with a one-year duration. The new facility will be used
to finance the Companys general working capital
requirements. We have undertaken to make available copies of our 2008
audited consolidated accounts within 180 days after the end of
our financial year. A waiver from compliance with this undertaking in
relation to the production of the 2008 audited consolidated accounts
has been received from the Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi granting an
extension of time until August 31, 2009.
On August 28, 2008, we entered into a bridging loan agreement of up to S$50 million for a
12-month duration, with DBS Bank Ltd., (DBS) of Singapore, to partially re-finance the US$50.0
million revolving credit facility with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Singapore Branch which
expired on September 6, 2008. The new facility will also be used to finance the Companys long-term
general working capital requirements. The terms of the facility include certain financial covenants
as well as negative pledge and default provisions. We have also undertaken to make available to
DBS, within 180 days after the end of its financial year, copies
of our audited consolidated
accounts as at the end of each financial year. A waiver from
compliance with this undertaking in relation to the production of our
2008 audited consolidated accounts has been received from DBS granting an
extension of time until August 31, 2009.
As part of its business strategy, Yuchai seeks opportunities from time to time to invest in
China domestic manufacturers of diesel engine parts and components, as well as in other related
automotive businesses, including truck manufacturers, and insurance, warranty servicing and credit
support for diesel engine customers. Yuchai may make such investments and acquisitions with funds
provided by operations, future debt or equity financings or a combination thereof.
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The following table sets forth information on our material contractual obligation payments for
the periods indicated as of December 31, 2008:
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Payments Due by Period |
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Less than |
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More than |
Contractual Obligations |
|
Total |
|
1 Year |
|
1-3 Years |
|
4-5 Years |
|
5 Years |
|
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
|
(in millions) |
Short-term debt(1) |
|
|
1,083.8 |
|
|
|
1,083.8 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term debt(1) |
|
|
257.5 |
|
|
|
78.1 |
|
|
|
179.4 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Purchase
obligations regarding capital expenditures |
|
|
1,524.5 |
|
|
|
1,524.5 |
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|
|
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|
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|
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|
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|
|
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|
Operating lease commitments |
|
|
20.7 |
|
|
|
9.3 |
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|
|
11.4 |
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|
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|
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|
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Total |
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|
2,886.5 |
|
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|
2,695.7 |
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|
190.8 |
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|
(1) |
|
Includes contractual interest payments |
Capital Expenditures
Our
capital expenditures for a new plant in Xiamen, our new foundry and
other routine upgrades to, and replacement
of, equipment, plant and property were Rmb 323.8 million,
Rmb 265.3 million and Rmb 480.3 million in 2006,
2007 and 2008, respectively. We funded our capital expenditures primarily from funds generated from
operations and, when necessary, from bank loans obtained by Yuchai. Our capital expenditures for
2006 were primarily used for general production capacity and technical center upgrading,
construction of Yuchai heavy-duty engine project and the 4F engine project, and acquisition of
leasehold land for future development.
As of December 31, 2008, we had authorized and contracted for capital expenditures for
improvement to existing production facilities in the amount of
Rmb 1,524.5 million (US$223.1 million). We have also
committed capital expenditure of approximately
Rmb 960 million
for the construction of our new foundry. As our business continues to grow, we will also require additional funds for increased
working capital requirements and to finance increased trade accounts receivable. We expect to fund
our capital expenditures and working capital requirements primarily from funds from operations
generated by Yuchai and, to the extent that is insufficient, from bank loans incurred by Yuchai and
us. Yuchais ability to obtain financing is limited by government regulation and a general shortage
of debt and equity financing in China. Any additional capital we contribute to Yuchai would
require, among other things, the approval of the MOC which has broad discretion with respect to
such approval.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
As of December 31, 2007 and 2008, Yuchai had issued irrevocable letter of credits of
Rmb 82.1 million and Rmb 64.9 million (US 9.5 million), respectively.
As of December 31, 2007 and 2008, outstanding bills receivable discounted with banks for which
Yuchai had retained a recourse obligation totaled Rmb 171 million and Rmb 1,214.5 million (US177.7
million), respectively. Management has assessed the fair value
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of the recourse obligation arising from these discounted bank bills to be immaterial based on the Companys default experience and the
credit status of the issuing banks.
Research and Development
See Item 4. Information on the Company Research and Development.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
In February 2008, FASB issued FASB Staff Position No. 157-2, or FSP FAS 157-2, to delay the
effective date of SFAS 157 for nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities, except for items
that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis (at
least annually), to fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008, and interim periods within
those fiscal years. Management does not believe the adoption of this statement will have a material
impact on the consolidated financial statements at this time and will monitor any additional
implementation guidance that may be issued.
In
June 2007, the Financial Accounting Standards Board
(FASB) ratified EITF Issue No.07-3 or EITF 07-3, Accounting for Nonrefundable Advance Payments
for Goods or Services Received for Use in Future Research and
Development Activities. The EITF 07-3 requires non-refundable advance payments to acquire goods or pay for services that will be consumed
or performed in a future period and in conducting R&D activities should be recorded as an asset and
recognized as an expense when the R&D activities are performed.
The EITF 07-3 is to be applied
prospectively to new contractual arrangements entered into beginning in fiscal 2009. The Company
currently recognizes these non-refundable advanced payments, if any, as an expense upon payment.
The adoption of EITF 07-3 is not expected to have a significant effect on the Companys financial
position or results of operations.
In
December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141 (revised 2007),
or SFAS No. 141(R), Business
Combination which replaces SFAS No. 141. SFAS
No. 141(R) and establishes principles and requirements for
how an acquirer recognizes and measures in its financial statements, the identifiable assets
acquired, the liabilities assumed, any non controlling interest in the acquiree and the goodwill
acquired. SFAS No. 141(R) also establishes disclosure requirements which will enable users to
evaluate the nature and financial effects of the business
combination. SFAS
No. 141(R) is effective
as of the beginning of an entitys first fiscal year beginning after December 15, 2008. The impact
of the adoption of SFAS No. 141(R) on the Companys consolidated financial positions and consolidated
results of operations is dependent upon the specific terms of any applicable future business
combinations.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, Non Controlling Interests in Consolidated
Financial StatementsAmendments of ARB No. 51, or
SFAS No. 160. SFAS No. 160 states that accounting and reporting
for minority interests will be recharacterised as non controlling interests and classified as a
component of equity. The statement also establishes reporting requirements that provide sufficient
disclosures that clearly identify and distinguish between the interests of the parent and the
interests of the non controlling owners. SFAS No. 160 applies to all entities that prepare
consolidated financial statements, except not-for-profit organizations, but will affect only those
entities that have an outstanding non controlling interest in one or more subsidiaries or that
deconsolidates a subsidiary. The Company is required to adopt this statement in the first quarter of
fiscal year 2009 and management is currently assessing the impact of adopting SFAS No. 160. Earlier
adoption is prohibited. This statement shall be applied prospectively as of the beginning of the
fiscal year in which this statement is initially applied, except for the presentation and
disclosure requirements. The presentation and disclosure requirements shall be applied
retrospectively for all periods presented. Management is presently evaluating the impact of the
newly required disclosures.
In April 2008, the FASB issued
FSP FAS 142-3, Determination of the Useful Life of Intangible
Assets or FSP FAS 142-3. FSP FAS 142-3 amends the factors that should be considered in developing a renewal or
extension and the assumptions used for purposes of determining the useful life of a recognized intangible
asset under SFAS No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. FSP FAS 142-3 is intended to
improve the consistency between the useful life of a recognized intangible asset under SFAS 142 and
the period of expected cash flows used to measure the fair value of the asset under SFAS 141(R) and
other GAAP. FSP FAS 142-3 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. Earlier
application is not permitted. We believe the impact of adopting FSP FAS 142-3 will not have a
material effect on our consolidated financial condition or results of operations.
In May 2008, the FASB issued FSP
APB 14-1, Accounting for Convertible Debt Instruments That May Be
Settled in Cash upon Conversion (Including Partial Cash
Settlement), or FSP APB 14-1. This FSP APB 14-1 clarifies that
convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash upon conversion (including partial cash
settlement) are not addressed by paragraph 12 of APB Opinion No. 14, Accounting for Convertible
Debt and Debt Issued with Stock Purchase Warrants. Additionally, this FSP APB 14-1 specifies that issuers of
such instruments should separately account for the liability and equity components in a manner that
will reflect the entitys nonconvertible debt borrowing rate when interest cost is recognized in
subsequent periods. This FSP APB 14-1 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years
beginning after December 15, 2008, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Management will
evaluate the impact of this FSP APB 14-1 to the Companys consolidated financial statements if it applies.
In November 2008, the Emerging Issues Task
Force issued EITF Issue No. 08-6, Equity Method
Investment Accounting Consideration or EITF Issue No. 08-6, that addresses how the initial carrying value of an equity
method investment should be determined, how an impairment assessment of an underlying
indefinite-lived intangible asset of an equity method investment should be performed, how an equity
method investees issuance of shares should be accounted for, and how to account for a change in an
investment from the equity method to the cost method. EITF Issue No. 08-6 shall be effective in
fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2008, and interim periods within those fiscal
years. EITF Issue No. 08-6 shall be applied prospectively with early application prohibited. The
impact of adopting EITF 08-6 is not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated
financial condition or results of operations.
In
December 2008, the FSP FAS 140-4 and FSP FIN 46(R)-8 amends SFAS No. 140, Accounting
for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishment of
Liabilities, or FSP FAS 140-4,
and FASB Interpretation No. 46 (revised December 2003),
Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, or FIN
46(R). The FSP FAS 140-4 was issued by the FASB to expeditiously meet the need for enhanced information
about transferred financial assets and about an enterprises involvement with a variable interest
entity (VIE). The FSP, or FSP FAS 140-4 requires extensive additional disclosures by public entities with continuing
involvement in transfers of financial assets to special-purpose entities and with VIEs, including
sponsors that have a variable interest in a VIE. Additionally, FSP
FAS 140-4 requires certain disclosures
to be provided by a public entity. This FSP FAS 140-4 is effective for fiscal periods ending after 15
December 2008 (i.e., fiscal year 2008 for calendar year companies). The Company intends to provide
the additional disclosures under this FSP if it applies.
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In January 2009, the FASB ratified EITF
Issue No. 08-10, Selected Statement 160 Implementation
Questions or SFAS No. 160. The statement is to clarify the accounting for certain transactions involving a transfer of
an interest in a subsidiary after the effective date of SFAS No. 160. Specifically, i) accounting
for the transfer of an interest in a subsidiary that is in-substance real estate; ii) accounting
for the transfer of an interest in a subsidiary to an equity method investee that results in
deconsolidation of the subsidiary and iii) accounting for the transfer of an interest in a subsidiary
in exchange for a joint venture interest that results in deconsolidation of the subsidiary. This
statement shall be effective for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2008, and interim
periods within those fiscal years. This statement shall be applied prospectively. Management will
evaluate the impact of this Issue to the Companys consolidated financial statements if it applies.
In January 2009, the FASB issued FSP EITF 99-20-1
that amends EITF Issue No. 99-20, Recognition of
Interest Income and Impairment of Purchased Beneficial Interests and Beneficial Interests That
Continue to Be Held by a Transferor in Securitized Financial
Assets, or FSP EITF 99-20-1. The FSP eliminates the
requirement that a holders best estimate of cash flows be based upon those that a market
participant would use. Instead, the FSP requires that an other-than-temporary impairment (OTTI) be
recognized as a realized loss through earnings when it is probable there has been an adverse
change in the holders estimated cash flows from the cash flows previously projected, which is
consistent with the impairment model in FASB Statement No. 115, Accounting for Certain Investments
in Debt and Equity Securities (Statement 115). The
FSP EITF 99-20-1 is effective for interim and annual
reporting periods ending after December 15, 2008 (e.g.,
December 31, 2008, for a calendar year-end
entity), and should be applied prospectively. Retrospective application to a prior interim or
annual reporting period is not permitted. Management will evaluate the impact of this FSP to the
Companys consolidated financial statements if it applies.
In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP
FAS 141(R)-1, Accounting for Assets Acquired and Liabilities
Assumed in a Business Combination that Arise from Contingencies
or FSP FAS 141(R)-1. The FSP amends
SFAS No. 141(R), Business Combinations, to require that
assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination that arise from contingencies
(hereinafter referred to as pre-acquisition contingencies) be recognized at fair value, in
accordance with SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements, if the fair value can be
determined during the measurement period.
FSP FAS 141(R)-1 has the
same effective date as SFAS No. 141(R), which is effective for business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after
the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or
after December 15, 2008 (i.e., on
or after January 1, 2009 for a calendar year end company). Management will evaluate the impact of
this FSP to the Companys consolidated financial statements if it applies.
In April 2009, the FASB released
FSP FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2, Recognition and Presentation of
Other-Than-Temporary Impairments, or FSP FAS 115-2. FSP FAS 115-2 was issued contemporaneously with
FSP FAS 157-4, Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or
Liability has Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions
that are Not Orderly, or FSP FAS
157-4, and FSP FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1, Interim Disclosures About Fair Value of Financial
Instruments, or FSP FAS 107-1. The three FSPs were approved by
the FASB at its meeting on April 2, 2009. FSP FAS 115-2 changes existing accounting requirements for other-than-temporary-impairment
(OTTI). FSP FAS 157-4 amends SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (Statement 157) to
provide additional guidance on estimating fair value when the volume and level of transaction
activity for an asset or liability have significantly decreased in relation to normal market
activity for the asset or liability. The FSP FAS 157-4 also provides additional guidance on
circumstances that may indicate that a transaction is not orderly. FSP FAS 157-4, as well as the
related FSP issued on the same day, FSP FAS 107-1, also require additional disclosures about fair
value measurements in annual and interim reporting periods. FSP FAS
157-4 supersedes FSP FAS 157-3, Determining the Fair Value of a Financial Asset When the Market for That
Asset is Not Active. The FSP FAS 107-1 extends the disclosure
requirements of SFAS No.
107, Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments, to interim financial
statements of publicly traded companies as defined in APB Opinion No. 28, Interim Financial
Reporting. The three FSPs are effective for interim and annual
periods ending after June 15, 2009, with early adoption
permitted for periods ending after March 15, 2009. If an entity elects to early-adopt either FSP FAS 157-4 or FSP FAS 107-1, that entity is
required to early-adopt FSP FAS 115-2. Likewise, if an entity early-adopts FSP FAS 115-2 or FSP FAS
107-1, it is also required to early-adopt FSP FAS 157-4. However, early adoption of FSP FAS 107-1
is permitted only if the entity also elects to early adopt FSP FAS 157-4 and FSP FAS 115-2. FSP FAS
157-4 must be applied prospectively and does not require disclosures for earlier periods presented
for comparative purposes at initial adoption. In periods after initial adoption, comparative
disclosures are required only for periods ending after initial adoption. However, in the period of
adoption a reporting entity must disclose a change, if any, in valuation technique and related
inputs resulting from the application of the FSP FAS 157-4, and quantify the total effect of the
change in valuation technique and related inputs, if practicable, by major category. Management is
presently evaluating the impact of FSP FAS 115-2 and FSP FAS 157-4 to the Companys consolidated
financial statements. FSP FAS 107-1 does not require disclosures for earlier periods presented for
comparative purposes at initial adoption. In periods after initial adoption, FSP FAS 107-1 requires
comparative disclosures only for periods ending after initial adoption. The Company intends to
provide the additional disclosures under FSP FAS 107-1 in fiscal 2009 if it applies.
In May 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 165,
Subsequent Events, or SFAS No. 165. The statement establishes general
standards of accounting for and disclosure of events that occur after the balance sheet date but
before financial statements are issued or are available to be issued.
This statement introduces the
concept of financial statements being available to be issued. It requires the disclosure of the
date through which an entity has evaluated subsequent events and the basis for that date, that is,
whether that date represents the date the financial statements were issued or were available to be issued.
This disclosure should alert all users of financial statements that an
entity has not evaluated subsequent events after that date in the set of financial statements being
presented. In accordance with this statement, an entity should apply the requirements to interim or
annual financial periods ending after June 15, 2009. The Company intends to provide the additional
disclosures under this statement when it applies.
In
June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 166,
Accounting for Transfers of Financial Assets, or SFAS
No. 166, an amendment of SFAS No. 140, or Statement
166. The most significant amendments resulting from Statement 166 consist of the removal of the
concept of a qualifying special-purpose entity (SPE) from SFAS
No. 140, and the elimination of the
exception for qualifying SPEs from the consolidation guidance of FIN 46(R),
Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities. SFAS
No. 166 also amends and clarifies
certain transfers of financial assets that should not qualify as
sales under SFAS No. 140. The
disclosures required by Statement 166 are similar to those included
in FSP FAS
140-4 and FIN 46(R)-8, Disclosures by Public Entities (Enterprises) about Transfers of Financial
Assets, or FSP FAS 140-4/FIN 46(R), which is superseded by SFAS No. 166. SFAS No. 166 is effective
as of the beginning of each reporting entitys first annual
reporting period that begins after November 15, 2009, for interim periods within that first annual reporting period and for interim and
annual reporting periods thereafter. That is, SFAS No. 166 is
effective January 1, 2010 for
calendar-year reporting entities. Earlier application is prohibited. Management will evaluate the
impact of the statement to the Companys consolidated financial statements if it applies.
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In
June 2009, the SFAS No. 167, Amendments to
FIN 46(R), or SFAS No. 167, which (1) addresses the effects of eliminating the qualifying special-purpose
entity (QSPE) concept from SFAS No. 140, Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of
Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities, and (2) responds to concerns
about the application of certain key provisions of FIN 46(R), Consolidation of
Variable Interest Entities (FIN 46(R)), including concerns over the transparency of enterprises
involvement with variable interest entities (VIEs). SFAS No. 167 is effective as of the beginning
of an enterprises first annual reporting period that begins
after November 15, 2009, for interim
periods within that first annual reporting period and for interim and annual reporting periods
thereafter. Statement 167 is effective for calendar year-end
companies beginning on January 1, 2010. The amendments to FIN 46(R) are applicable to all enterprises and to all entities
with which those enterprises are involved, regardless of when that involvement arose. Therefore,
upon adoption of SFAS No. 167, all enterprises must reconsider their consolidation conclusions for
all entities with which they are involved. Management will evaluate the impact of the statement to
the Companys consolidated financial statements when it applies.
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ITEM 6. DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES.
Directors and Executive Officers of the Company
Our Articles of Association require that our Board of Directors shall consist of eleven
members so long as the Special Share is outstanding. As of July 1, 2009, there are nine members
elected to and serving on our Board of Directors, with two vacancies. Pursuant to the rights
afforded to the holder of the special share, Hong Leong Asia has designated Messrs. Teo Tong Kooi,
Saw Boo Guan, Gan Khai Choon and Kwek Leng Peck as its nominees. Messrs. Yan Ping and Zhang Shi
Yong are nominees of Coomber Investments Limited. Our directors are appointed or elected, except in
the case of casual vacancy, at the annual general meeting or at any special general meeting of
shareholders and hold office until the next annual general meeting of shareholders or until their
successors are appointed or their office is otherwise vacated.
Our directors and executive officers are identified below.
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or Officer |
TEO Tong
Kooi(1)(2)
(5)(6) |
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President and Director |
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2004 |
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SAW Boo Guan (6) |
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Director |
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2009 |
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GAN Khai Choon (1) (5) |
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Director |
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1995 |
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KWEK Leng Peck(1)(3) |
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Director |
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1994 |
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NEO Poh Kiat (1)(3)(4) |
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Director |
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2005 |
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TAN Aik-Leang(1)(4) |
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Matthew RICHARDS(3)(4) |
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ZHANG Shi Yong(1) |
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HOH Weng Ming |
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Chief Financial Officer |
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FOO Shing Mei Deborah |
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Ira Stuart OUTERBRIDGE
III |
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Secretary |
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Mr. Tan Wan Hong resigned as Chief Operating Officer of
the Company on May 11, 2009. |
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Also a Director of Yuchai. |
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Also a Director of TCL. |
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Member of the Compensation Committee. |
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Member of the Audit Committee. |
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Also a Director of HLGE. |
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As announced on June 22, 2009, Mr. Saw Boo Guan will be assuming the role of President from
Mr. Teo Tong Kooi on August 1, 2009 who will remain
as a non-executive director of the Company. |
Mr. Teo Tong Kooi is the President and a Director of the Company.
He is also a Director and
Chief Executive Officer of Hong Leong Asia as well as a Director of Hong Leong China, Yuchai, HLGE,
TCL and Isyoda Corporation Berhad. He is also the Vice-Chairman and Executive Director of Tasek
Corporation Berhad, where he previously held the position of Managing Director. Mr. Teo holds a
Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing Management and a Master of Business Administration (both
from Golden Gate University, San Francisco, California USA). He has also completed the
Executive Management Program at the Stanford University Graduate School of Business and has a
wealth of corporate and commercial banking experience with many years in senior management
positions where he was Head of Corporate Banking, Deutsche Bank, Malaysia, and Chief Operating
Officer of Hong Leong Bank Berhad, Malaysia.
Mr. Saw Boo Guan was appointed a Director of the Company on July 1, 2009. He has extensive
experience in the automotive industry and his last position from 2005 to 2008 as President of
Cummins Westport Inc., a joint venture company between Cummins, Inc. and Westport Innovations,
Inc., a position based in Vancouver, Canada. From 1989 to 2005, Mr. Saw held various positions in a
number of Cummins entities in the U.S., Singapore, Hong Kong and China and his responsibilities
included general management, marketing and distribution management for various Cummins entities in
the U.S., Singapore, Hong Kong and China. Mr. Saw is a Malaysian Federal Government Scholar and
received a Masters degree in Public and Private Management from Yale University, U.S. in 1986 and
a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Malaya, Malaysia
in 1979.
Mr. Gan Khai Choon is a Director of the Company, Yuchai, Grace Star, Venture Lewis, Venture
Delta and Safety Godown Company Limited. He is also the Chairman of HLGE, an Executive Director of
City e-Solutions Limited and Managing Director of Hong Leong International (Hong Kong) Limited. He
has extensive experience in the banking, real estate investment and development sectors and has
been involved in a number of international projects for the Hong Leong group of companies, which
include the management and development of the Grand Hyatt Taipei and the Beijing Riviera. He holds
a Bachelor of Arts degree (Honors) in Economics from the University of Malaya. Mr. Gan is
related to Mr. Kwek Leng Peck.
Mr. Kwek Leng Peck is a Director of the Company. He is a member of the Kwek family which
controls the Hong Leong Investment Holdings group of companies. He serves as an Executive Director
of Hong Leong Asia and is the non-executive Chairman of Tasek Corporation Berhad. He also sits
on the boards of HL Technology, Hong Leong China, Yuchai,
City Developments Limited, Hong Leong Finance Limited and Millennium &
Copthorne Hotels plc. He holds a Diploma in Accountancy and has extensive experience in trading,
manufacturing, property investment and development, hotel operations, corporate finance and
management.
Mr. Neo Poh Kiat is a Director of the Company and Yuchai. He is Managing Director of Octagon
Advisors (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. and a managing director of Octagon
Advisors Pte. Ltd., a financial
advisory firm in Singapore. Between 1976 and January 2005, he held senior managerial positions with
companies in the Development Bank of Singapore group and United Overseas Bank Ltd, including as
Country Officer (China), Head Corporate Banking (Greater China) at United Overseas Bank Ltd. Mr.
Neo is currently a director of Sing-Han Management Consulting (Shanghai) Limited and Asia Airfreight Terminal Co Ltd. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree (Honors) from Nanyang
University, Singapore. Our Board of Directors has determined that Mr. Neo is independent within the
meaning of the NYSEs corporate governance standards, on the basis that the Company has no material
relationship with him.
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Mr. Tan Aik-Leang is a Director of the Company and Yuchai. He had held various senior
executive and managerial positions for a total of over 25 years at the Dao Heng Bank Group in Hong
Kong, the National Australia Bank Group in Australia and Asia, and The Bank of Nova Scotia in
Canada. Mr. Tan is currently also a Director of the Risk Management Association, Hong Kong Chapter.
He is a Fellow member of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants, CPA Australia,
the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (formerly known as Australasian Institute of
Banking and Finance) and the Institute of Canadian Bankers. Our Board of Directors has determined
that Mr. Tan is independent within the meaning of the NYSEs corporate governance standards, on the
basis that the Company has no material relationship with him.
Mr. Matthew Richards is a Director of the Company. Mr. Richards is the General Counsel and a
Director of Principia Management Pte. Ltd., which provides advisory and management services related
to corporate finance transactions and private equity investments. Previously, Mr. Richards was in
private practice in Singapore as an international lawyer between 1999 and 2007, having worked on a
variety of capital markets, mergers and acquisitions and other corporate finance transactions
throughout the Asian region, particularly in Indonesia and India. From 2003 to mid 2006, Mr.
Richards was an attorney at Latham & Watkins LLP, the international law firm advising the Company
on US law matters. Mr. Richards holds a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, Bachelor of Laws and
Bachelor of Asian Studies from the Australian National University. Our Board of Directors has
determined that Mr. Richards is independent within the meaning of the NYSEs corporate governance
standards, on the basis that the Company has no material relationship with Mr. Richards.
Mr. Yan Ping is a Director of the Company and the Chairman of the Board of Directors of
Yuchai. Mr. Yan is also the Chairman of the State Holding Company, Yuchai Machinery Co., Ltd and
Yuchai Marketing Company since October 2005. The State Holding Company which is owned by the City
Government of Yulin in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China is a 22.1 % shareholder in Yuchai.
Prior to becoming Chairman of the State Holding Company, Mr. Yan held various China-government
related positions, including most recently as Deputy Secretary-General, Yulin Municipal Government,
as Director, Yulin Municipal Development and Reform Commission and as Deputy General Manager of
Guangzhou-Shenzhen Railway Company, Ltd. Mr. Yan holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Dalian
Railway College and a Master of Economics degree from the East-North Financial and Economic
University.
Mr. Zhang
Shi Yong is a Director of the Company and Yuchai. He also sits on the boards of the State
Holding Company, Coomber and Goldman. Mr. Zhang was a director of City Construction Investment
Company of Yulin. He holds a Bachelor of Traffic and Transportation degree from Xinan Jiaotong
University and a Master of Business Administration degree from the Tsing Hua University.
Mr. Hoh Weng Ming was appointed Chief Financial Officer of the Company with effect from May 1,
2008. He is also a Director of Yuchai with effect from December 26, 2008. Prior to re-joining the
Company, Mr. Hoh was the Group Controller of the Industrial Product Group division for Hong
Kong-listed, Johnson Electric Industrial Manufactory Limited, a leading industrial electric motor
producer. Before Johnson Electric, he was the Financial Controller for two of Hong Leong Asias
subsidiaries, namely Henan Xinfei Electric Co., Ltd. from 2003 to 2005 and the Company from 2002 to
2003. Mr. Hoh has a Bachelor of Commerce degree majoring in Accountancy from the University of
Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand and an M.B.A. degree from Massey University, New Zealand. He
is a Chartered Accountant in New Zealand and Malaysia and a Fellow Member of the Hong Kong
Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Ms. Foo Shing Mei Deborah was appointed the General Counsel of the Company with effect from
December 10, 2007. Ms. Foo has more than 10 years of commercial and corporate experience gained
from various in-house positions in Singapore and Hong Kong. Prior to joining the Company, she held
the positions of Vice President of Group Legal and Company Secretary at Nasdaq listed Pacific
Internet Limited. She holds a BA (Hons) in Law and History from the University of Keele, UK and a
Masters of Law degree in Commercial and Corporate law from the University of London, UK. She
is a Barrister-at-Law (Middle Temple) and is admitted as an Advocate and Solicitor in Singapore.
Mr. Ira Stuart Outerbridge III is the Secretary of the Company. He is a graduate of the
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered
Secretaries and Administrators. He joined Codan Services Limited as a Corporate Manager since
February 1996.
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Audit Committee
The members of the Audit Committee are Messrs. Tan Aik-Leang (Chairman), Neo Poh Kiat and
Matthew Richards. The Audit Committee oversees the performance of our internal audit function and
our independent registered public accountants. It also reviews our quarterly financial statements and
effectiveness of our financial reporting process and material internal controls including
financial, operational and compliance controls. The Board has designated Mr. Tan Aik-Leang as our
Audit Committee Financial Expert.
Compensation Committee
The members of the Compensation Committee are Messrs. Kwek Leng Peck (Chairman), Neo Poh Kiat
and Matthew Richards. The Compensation Committee reviews our general compensation structure as well
as reviews, recommends or approves executive appointments and remuneration, subject to ratification
by our Board of Directors and supervises the administration of our employee benefit plans,
including stock option plans, if any.
Directors and Executive Officers of Yuchai
According to Yuchais Articles of Association, the Board of Directors of Yuchai may consist of
up to 13 members. Currently, there are 11 members elected to and serving on Yuchais Board of
Directors. Yuchais Articles of Association entitle us (as the indirect holder of the Foreign
Shares), through our six wholly-owned subsidiaries, to designate nine Directors and entitle the
Chinese shareholders to designate four Directors. These nomination rights were acknowledged and
confirmed by Yuchai as part of the terms of the Reorganization Agreement. Pursuant to the terms of
the Reorganization Agreement, Yuchais board of directors has been reconstituted with the Company
entitled to elect nine of Yuchais 13 directors, again reaffirming the Companys right to effect
all major decisions relating to Yuchai. Pursuant to and subject to the conditions in the
Shareholders Agreement described under Item 7. Major Shareholders and Related Party Transactions -
Related Party Transactions, and by virtue of the special share, Hong Leong Asia is entitled to
designate five of the nine Yuchai Directors designated by us.
Pursuant to the Shareholders Agreement and our Bye-laws, the Yuchai Directors designated by us
will vote as a block in accordance with the vote of the majority of such Directors. As part of the
terms of the Reorganization Agreement, Yuchai affirmed our continued rights, as Yuchais majority
shareholder, to direct the management and policies of Yuchai through Yuchais Board of Directors.
The directors and executive officers of Yuchai as of July 1,
2009 are identified below.
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YAN Ping(1) |
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Chairman of the Board of Directors
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2005 |
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LI Tiansheng
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Director and General Manager
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2001 |
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GAN Khai Choon(1)(4)
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Director
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2007 |
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KWEK Leng Peck(1)
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Director
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2005 |
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NEO Poh Kiat(1)
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Director
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2008 |
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TAN Aik-Leang(1)
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Director
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2005 |
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TEO Tong Kooi(1)(2)(4)
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Director
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2004 |
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HOH Weng Ming
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Director
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2008 |
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YUAN Xucheng
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Director
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2003 |
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GU Tangsheng
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Assistant to Chairman and Director
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2005 |
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ZHANG Shi Yong(1) (3)
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Director
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2007 |
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ZENG Shi Qiang
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Assistant Director
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1999 |
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SU
Peng Cooper (5)
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Company Secretary
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2009 |
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KEAN
Chia Yee Alex(6)
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Chief Business Official
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TAY Hui Boon Kelly(6)
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Financial Controller
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LEE See Bee Patrick (6)
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Vice President, International Sales
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WU Qiwei
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Deputy General Manager
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YAN Jie
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Deputy General Manager
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2003 |
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LI Cheng Jie
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Deputy General Manager
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QIN Xiaohong
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Chief Accountant
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2007 |
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SHEN Jie
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General Engineer
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2002 |
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Mr TAN Wan Hong resigned as Deputy Chairman of the Board of
Directors on May 11, 2009. |
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Also a Director of the Company. |
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(2) |
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Also a Director of TCL. |
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Resigned as Company Secretary of Yuchai on March 18, 2009. |
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Also a Director of HLGE. |
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Appointed Company Secretary of Yuchai on March 18,
2009. |
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Secondees of the Company, whose salaries and expenses are paid by the Company. |
For information about Messrs. Gan Khai Choon, Neo Poh Kiat, Teo Tong Kooi, Kwek
Leng Peck, Tan Aik-Leang, Yan Ping, Zhang Shi Yong and Hoh Weng Ming, see Directors and
Senior Management of the Company.
Mr. Li Tiansheng is a Director and General Manager of Yuchai. He previously served as the
principal coordinator for liaison with Chinese government agencies, banks and tax department. Mr.
Li holds a Bachelors degree (foundry) from Guangxi University.
Mr. Yuan Xucheng is a Director of Yuchai. He previously served as a Director and Assistant
General Manager of Guijiang Enterprise Co. Mr. Yuan holds a Master of Economics degree.
Mr. Gu Tangsheng is a Director of Yuchai and Assistant to the Chairman of the State Holding
Company. He holds a PhD in physics from Zhongshan University.
Mr. Zeng Shi Qiang has been an Assistant Director of Yuchai since May 1999. Mr. Zeng holds a
Masters degree (Business Management) from Chinese Science and Technology University.
Mr.
Su Peng Cooper is the Company Secretary of Yuchai with effect from
March 18, 2009. He holds a Bachelor Degree in Economics from the
Lanzhou Commercial College,
China.
Mr. Kean
Chia Yee Alex is the Vice-President, Business Improvement & Strategy of the Company. He has
been assigned by us to assist Yuchai in its management and operations and was appointed as Chief
Business Official by the Yuchai Board with effect from October 21, 2008. He holds a PhD in computer
science from the University of British Columbia and has many years working experience in China.
Ms. Tay Hui Boon Kelly is the Financial Controller of the Company. She has been assigned by us
to assist Yuchai in its financial accounting, reporting and compliance with local and statutory
requirements, and the implementation of financial policies, procedures, financial budgeting and
review of investments. Ms. Tay holds a Bachelor Degree in Accounting and Financial & Information
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Management from the University of Sheffield, United Kingdom. She has more than 8 years of
experience in management costing and accounting and gained substantial experience from working in
various parts of China.
Mr Lee See Bee Patrick is the Vice President of International Sales. He qualified as a
mechanical engineer with the Engineering Council London. He also completed an MBA programme from
Asian Institute of Management, Manila. He has more than 20 years of experience in
international sales and marketing of technical products.
Mr. Wu Qiwei is the Deputy General Manager of Yuchai and is in charge of sales and marketing.
He holds a Bachelors degree (Inter-Combustion Engine, Vehicle and Mechanical Engineering) from
Hunan University. He had also completed his MBA program from the Huazhong University of Science and
Technology.
Mr. Yan Jie is the Deputy General Manager of Yuchai and is in charge of the manufacturing
department. Until August 2003, Mr. Yan was the Deputy General Manager of the Yuchai group. He holds
a Masters degree (Political Economy) from Guangxi University.
Mr. Li Cheng Jie is the Deputy General Manager of Yuchai since 2004. He holds a Masters
degree (Philosophy of Science and Technology).
Miss Qin Xiaohong joined Yuchai in 1990 and became the Chief Accountant in July 2007. She
holds a Bachelors degree in Auditing from Nanjing Auditing Institute.
Mr. Shen Jie is the General Engineer of Yuchai and is responsible for all matters relating to
engine design, testing and quality control. He joined Yuchai over 20 years ago as a technician in
the assembly workshop of Yuchai. He holds a Masters degree (Inter-Combustion Engine) from Jilin
Industrial University.
Yuchai
Pursuant to Yuchais Articles of Association, Yuchais shareholders have authority over all
matters of importance relating to Yuchai, including (i) the review and approval of reports
submitted by the Board of Directors of Yuchai; (ii) the approval of Yuchais plans for distribution
of profits and recovery of losses; (iii) the approval of Yuchais annual capital, operating budget
and year-end financial statements of final accounts, balance sheet, profit and loss statements and
other accounting statements; (iv) the issuance of new shares or other securities, the expansion of
the scope of any subscription of shares, the conversion of Yuchai from a company with privately
placed shares into a company with publicly offered shares, and the transfer procedures for Yuchais
share certificates; (v) the nomination, election, dismissal and compensation of members of the
Board of Directors; (vi) significant sales or purchases of assets, or any division, merger,
acquisition, termination, liquidation or other major corporate action of Yuchai; (vii) amendment to
Yuchais Articles of Association; (viii) motions presented by shareholders holding 10% or more of
the outstanding shares of Yuchai; and (ix) other matters required to be resolved by the
shareholders meeting. Yuchais shareholders are entitled to preemptive rights to subscribe pro
rata in accordance with their ownership percentage for any new Yuchai shares or other equity
interests offered by Yuchai at a price and on terms at least equivalent to those offered to new
subscribers.
Yuchais Board of Directors reports directly to the shareholders of Yuchai and is the
principal executive authority responsible for major decisions relating to Yuchai, mainly including
(i) the execution of resolutions adopted by the shareholders; (ii) the formulation and review of
Yuchais development plans; (iii) the review of and decision on Yuchais annual business plans;
(iv) the review of Yuchais financial budget, final accounts, dividend distribution plan, plans for
issuances of Yuchai shares and plans for merger, division and transfer of assets; (v) to fill
vacancies on the Board provided the selected replacement is nominated by and represents the same
shareholders as his or her predecessor; (vi) the adoption of various corporate policies and rules;
(vii) the appointment of senior executive officers as recommended by the Chief Executive Officer
and their dismissals and the appointment of senior advisers to the Board; (viii ) major external
matters; (ix) sales, purchases, transfers and leases of material assets with a value in excess of US$3
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million and which are not contemplated in Yuchais approved budgets; and (x) any other
matters that may be determined by the Board of Directors in accordance with Yuchais Articles of
Association.
In order to further strengthen our level of corporate governance, we have continued to seek to
cause Yuchai to adopt comprehensive corporate governance guidelines to put procedures in place to
improve the management and governance of Yuchai. The 2007 version of corporate governance
guidelines of Yuchai were approved and adopted by Yuchais Board of Directors and shareholders
meeting on July 27, 2007 and August 16, 2007, respectively. The corporate governance guidelines and
practices adopted by Yuchai continue to be fine-tuned on an ongoing basis such that Yuchai follows
international best practices and which are in line with the Company Law in the PRC. Various board
committees (inter alia, an Audit Sub-Committee, a Remunerations Sub-Committee, a Nominations
Sub-Committee and a Financial Sub-Committee) have been established and are currently functioning in
accordance with their charters. The Financial Sub-Committee is responsible for reviewing the
necessity and feasibility of new projects and making recommendations to Yuchais board of
directors. Yuchai has provided access to the Companys independent auditors. We provide certain
management, financial planning and other services to Yuchai and have designated six persons in key
management positions to work full-time at Yuchais principal manufacturing facilities in Yulin City
as part of Yuchais day-to-day management team.
The Board of Directors of Yuchai shall consist of 13 directors appointed for three-year terms
pursuant to Yuchais current Articles of Association. So long as the present ratio of Foreign
Shares to State Shares and Legal Person Shares remains unchanged, a total of nine directors shall
be elected from nominees of holders of Foreign Shares and a total of four directors shall be
elected from nominees of holders of State Shares and Legal Person Shares. Actions generally may be
taken by a majority vote of the directors present at a meeting at which a quorum is present.
Attendance of at least five directors (three representing holders of Foreign Shares and two
representing holders of State Shares or Legal Person Shares) constitutes a quorum.
We are entitled under Yuchais Articles of Association to elect nine of Yuchais 13 directors,
thereby entitling us to effect all major decisions relating to Yuchai. As part of the terms of the
Reorganization Agreement and the Cooperation Agreement, Yuchai affirmed our continued rights, as
Yuchais majority shareholder, to direct the management and policies of Yuchai through Yuchais
Board of Directors. A two-thirds vote of the outstanding shares at a shareholders meeting at which
a quorum is present is required for major corporate actions, such as an amendment to Yuchais
Articles of Association, significant sales or purchases of assets or a division, merger,
acquisition or liquidation of Yuchai, or issuances of new common shares or other securities of
Yuchai. Attendance of shareholders representing at least two-thirds of the outstanding Yuchai
shares constitutes a quorum for shareholder meetings considering such major corporate actions.
However, although our nominees constitute a majority of the Board of Directors of Yuchai,
there have, on various occasions in the past, been periods of time when no board meetings have been
held, despite Yuchais Articles of Association requiring the Board of Directors to meet at least
once every six months as well as upon repeated requests by us. Prior to the execution of the
Reorganization Agreement, Yuchais Articles of Association contained stringent quorum provisions,
which required that, three of the four directors elected by holders of State Shares or Legal Person
Shares had to attend, in order for a quorum to be achieved, and as a result Board of Directors
meetings to be held. However, subsequent to the execution of the Reorganization Agreement, these
quorum requirements have been amended in Yuchais new Articles of Association currently pending
approval from the Ministry of Commerce, PRC, prior to it coming into effect, to permit a meeting to
proceed without a quorum present after two adjournments of the meeting without a quorum present.
Yuchais management consists of a Chairman, a General Manager and several Deputy General
Managers, other senior officers designated by its Board of Directors and senior managers and
officers designated by us. Yuchais management handles daily operations and implements the
corporate policies under the direction and guidance of its Board of Directors. In November 2003,
Mr. Wang Jianming entered into a new contract of employment with Yuchai, pursuant to which he was
appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Yuchai. Mr. Wang Jianming ceased to serve as the chairman,
legal representative and chief executive officer of Yuchai, as well as the chairman and legal
representative of the State Holding Company, the principal Chinese shareholder of Yuchai with
effect from October 28, 2005. The new chairman and legal representative of Yuchai is Mr. Yan Ping
whose appointment in Yuchai was confirmed on December 2, 2005.
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As a general matter, we require access to certain financial books and records of Yuchai so as
to be able to monitor our investment in Yuchai and to prepare our consolidated financial
statements. In early 2004, Yuchai management temporarily denied us such access. In response, we
initiated dialogue with representatives of Yuchai and shortly thereafter agreed with Yuchai
management to resume allowing us full access to the financial books and records of Yuchai.
Moreover, and as disclosed elsewhere in this Annual Report, we require the cooperation of Yuchai
and its Chinese shareholders and have from time to time experienced certain problems in obtaining
such cooperation. In response to such problems, we entered into dialogue with representatives of
Yuchai and its Chinese shareholders and thereafter executed the Reorganization Agreement, which we
believe addresses these problems. As part of the terms of the Reorganization Agreement, Yuchai
agreed that it would seek the requisite shareholder approval prior to entering into any material
transactions (including any agreements or arrangements with parties related to Yuchai or any of its
shareholders) and that it would comply with its governance requirements. However, no assurances can
be given regarding implementation of the terms of the Reorganization Agreement. Yuchai has provided
access to its independent auditors, and is cooperating with the Companys eight secondees,
including two Sarbanes-Oxley managers, who are all based at Yuchais offices in Yulin. See also
Item 3. Key Information Risk Factors Risks relating to our company and our business Our
financial condition, results of operations, business and prospects may be adversely affected if we
are unable to implement the Reorganization Agreement.
Compensation
Company
Pursuant to the Amended and Restated Shareholders Agreement of the Company dated November 9,
1994, Hong Leong Asia is entitled to receive no less than US$500,000 from either Yuchai or the
Company for management services as long as Hong Leong Asia remains the controlling shareholder and
provided that the services include those of the President and Chief Financial Officer. For 2006 and
2007, Hong Leong Asia charged Yuchai a management fee of US$500,000 per annum for management
services provided, namely that of our President and Chief Financial Officer. With effect from
January 2008, further to a management services agreement entered into between the Company and
Yuchai, Yuchai pays the Company, instead of Hong Leong Asia, management services fee of
US$1,000,000 per annum. Hong Leong Asia has agreed to waive its right to be paid the management
fees as set out in the Amended and Restated Shareholders Agreement of November 9, 1994.
In
fiscal year 2008, we paid an annual service fee of US$50,000 for all directors (pro-rated
accordingly if a director resigns or assumes the position during the year) other than the President
and the Chief Financial Officer of the Company. In fiscal year 2008,
we also paid an annual service fee of US$80,000 and US$50,000 to the Chairman and each of the members of the Audit Committee,
respectively. See Item 7. Major Shareholders and Related Party Transactions.
Our directors and executive officers do not currently own any shares of Common Stock or
options to acquire any shares of Common Stock.
Yuchai
The aggregate amount of compensation paid by Yuchai to all directors and executive officers of
Yuchai during 2008 was approximately Rmb 41 million (US$6.0 million).
There are no benefits provided to the directors of the Company or Yuchai upon their
termination of employment.
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Employees
As
of December 31, 2008, Yuchai employed approximately 9,060 people
nationwide in China. Yuchai provides
its employees with a fixed base salary and a bonus that is determined by the employees performance
and productivity. Yuchai also provides its employees with housing and meal subsidies and medical
insurance. For fiscal year 2008, the total annual salary and bonus paid to our employees was Rmb
602.6 million (US$88.1 million).
As of
December 31, 2007, Yuchai employed approximately 9,171 people
nationwide in China.
As
of December 31, 2006, Yuchai employed approximately 7,343 people
nationwide in China.
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ITEM 7. MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS. Major Shareholders
The following table sets forth certain information regarding beneficial ownership of our
shares of Common Stock as of June 1, 2009 by all persons who are known to us to own 5% or more of the outstanding shares of Common Stock.
Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with rules of the SEC, which generally
attribute beneficial ownership of securities to persons who possess sole or shared voting power or
investment power with respect to those securities and includes equity shares issuable pursuant to
the exercise of stock options or warrants that are immediately exercisable or exercisable within 60
days of April 30, 2007. These shares are deemed to be outstanding and to be beneficially owned by
the person holding those options or warrants for the purpose of computing the percentage ownership
of that person, but are not treated as outstanding for the purpose of computing the percentage
ownership of any other person. Unless otherwise indicated, all information with respect to the
beneficial ownership of any principal shareholder has been furnished by such shareholder and,
unless otherwise indicated, we believe that persons named in the table have sole voting and sole
investment power with respect to all the equity shares shown as beneficially owned. The share
numbers and percentages listed below are based on 37,267,673 shares of Common Stock outstanding as
of June 1, 2009.
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|
|
|
|
|
|
Identity of Person or Group |
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Number |
|
Percentage (%) |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hong Leong Asia Ltd(1) |
|
|
7,913,769 |
|
|
|
21.2 |
% |
The Yulin City Government(2) |
|
|
6,709,322 |
|
|
|
18.0 |
% |
Shah Capital Management (3) |
|
|
2,178,000 |
|
|
|
5.8 |
% |
Tai Tak
Industries Pte. Ltd.(4) |
|
|
1,927,673 |
|
|
|
5.2 |
% |
|
|
|
(1) |
|
Information based upon a report on Schedule 13D jointly filed by Hong Leong Asia and its
wholly-owned subsidiaries, Hong Leong China, HL Technology, Flite Technology Industries Pte
Ltd and Lydale Pte Ltd, with the SEC on July 19, 2002, as amended on September 10, 2003,
October 7, 2003, October 15, 2003 and December 1, 2003, and other information provided by Hong
Leong Asia to the Company. Hong Leong Asia is the beneficial owner of and exercises control
over the 7,913,769 shares of Common Stock or approximately 21.2% of the total number of shares
of Common Stock and the special share held by its wholly-owned subsidiaries, HL Technology and
Well Summit Investments Limited. See also Related Party Transactions Shareholders
Agreement. Other than as described under Item 3. Key Information Risk Factors Risks
relating to our company and our business We may experience a change of control as a result
of offerings of shares by our controlling shareholders and The Special Share, we are not
aware of any arrangement which may, at a subsequent date, result in a change of control of the
Company. |
|
(2) |
|
Information based on a report on Schedule 13D filed by Coomber, Goldman, Zhong Lin and the
State Holding Company, with the SEC on December 16, 2002, as amended on June 23, 2003, July 9,
2003, December 23, 2003, March 15, 2004, February 15, 2005, April 18, 2005, August 9, 2006 and
September 29, 2006. Based on Amendment No. 4 to the Schedule 13D filed by Coomber and others
with the SEC on December 23, 2003, Coomber is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Goldman, which is
indirectly owned and controlled by Yulin City Municipal Government, or Yulin City Government,
in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, PRC. Accordingly, the Yulin City Government is the
ultimate beneficial owner of the 6,709,322 shares of the Companys Common Stock held of record
by Coomber. |
|
(3) |
|
Information based on a report on Schedule 13D filed by Shah Capital Management with the SEC
on November 24, 2008 and as amended on December 31, 2008. |
|
(4) |
|
Information based on a report on Schedule 13G jointly
filed by Tai Tak Industries Pte. Ltd. and
its affiliate, Tai Tak Securities Pte Ltd, with the SEC on March 7, 2005 and as amended on
June 20, 2005. |
As of June 1, 2009, there were 24,035,769 shares of Common Stock, or 64% of the total number
of shares of Common Stock, held of record by 30 persons with registered addresses in the United
States.
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The Special Share
The special share entitles the holder thereof to elect a majority of our Directors. In
addition, no shareholders resolution may be passed without the affirmative vote of the special
share, including any resolution to amend the Memorandum of Association or our Bye-laws. The special
share is not transferable except to Hong Leong Asia, Hong Leong China or any of its affiliates. In
1994, we issued the special share to Diesel Machinery, a holding company of the Company then
controlled by Hong Leong China. During 2002, following the decision of the shareholders of Diesel
Machinery to dissolve Diesel Machinery, Diesel Machinery redeemed all of the redeemable stock
issued by it to its shareholders. According to the Diesel Machinery shareholders, Diesel Machinery
transferred all of the shares of our Common Stock held by it to its shareholders, which included
Hong Leong China and its wholly-owned subsidiaries.
Because Coomber, a wholly-owned subsidiary of China Everbright Holdings, was the shareholder of
Diesel Machinery which gave notice of the dissolution of Diesel Machinery, the special share was
transferred by Diesel Machinery to HL Technology, an affiliate of Hong Leong Asia, pursuant to the
terms of the Diesel Machinery Shareholders Agreement described below.
Our Bye-Laws provide that the special share shall cease to carry any rights in the event that,
if Hong Leong Asia and its affiliates own the special share, Hong Leong Asia and its affiliates
cease to own, directly or indirectly, at least 7,290,000 shares of Common Stock (or such equivalent
number upon a consolidation or subdivision of the shares of Common Stock), or if China Everbright
Holdings and its affiliates own the special share, China Everbright Holdings and its affiliates
cease to own, directly or indirectly, at least 6,570,000 shares of Common Stock (or such equivalent
number upon a consolidation or subdivision of the shares of Common Stock). The Bye-Laws also
provide for circumstances in which Diesel Machinery holds the special share. However, Diesel
Machinery was dissolved in 2003. HL Technology, an affiliate of Hong Leong Asia, holds the special
share in addition to 7,831,169 shares of Common Stock, which is greater than the number stipulated
in the provisions of our Bye-Laws set forth above.
Related Party Transactions
Shareholders Agreement
Hong Leong China, China Everbright Holdings, Cathay Investment Fund Limited, or Cathay, GS
Capital Partners L.P., or GSCP, 14 shareholders who initially invested in us through Sun Yuan BVI,
or the Sun Yuan Shareholders, and the Company in 1994 entered into an amended and restated
Shareholders Agreement, or the Shareholders Agreement, which provides for certain matters relating
to the management of our company and Yuchai and the ownership of our Common Stock. The Shareholders
Agreement provides that our Board of Directors will consist of eleven directors, the controlling
shareholder (as described below) will be entitled to designate six directors, the major shareholder
(as described below) will be entitled to designate two directors, and each of Cathay and GSCP will
be entitled to designate one director and the chief executive officer of Yuchai will initially be
the other director. The Shareholders Agreement also provides that the controlling shareholder will
be entitled to designate five of the nine Yuchai directors that we are entitled to designate, the
major shareholder will be entitled to designate two such directors and each of Cathay and GSCP will
be entitled to designate one such director. Under the Shareholders Agreement, the nine Yuchai
directors designated by us will vote as a block in accordance with the vote of the majority of such
nine directors. The Shareholders Agreement provides that the controlling shareholder will be the
person holding the special share, provided that at all times the controlling shareholder will be
either Hong Leong Asia or China Everbright Holdings, and the other will be the major shareholder.
Since our initial public offering in 1994, Hong Leong Asia has been the controlling shareholder and
China Everbright Holdings has been the major shareholder. However, in October 2002, China
Everbright Holdings sold all of its shares in Coomber to Goldman in October 2002 and is no longer
our major shareholder. The Shareholder Agreement provides that if any shareholder (other than the
controlling shareholder) ceases to own at least 4% of our Common Stock, such shareholder will no
longer be entitled to designate any directors. Accordingly, China Everbright Holdings no longer has
director designation rights. The Shareholders Agreement also provides that, so long as Hong Leong
Asia is the controlling shareholder, Yuchai or us will pay Hong Leong Asia an annual management fee
of not less than US$500,000 for management services provided by Hong Leong Asia, including the
services of our president and chief financial officer. With effect from January 2008, further to a
management services agreement entered into between the Company and
Yuchai, Yuchai pays to the
Company, instead of Hong Leong Asia, management services fee of US$1,000,000 per annum. Hong Leong
Asia has agreed to waive
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its right to be paid the management fees as set out in the Shareholders
Agreement. The Shareholders Agreement will terminate upon the occurrence of an event resulting in
the special share ceasing to carry any rights.
In addition to the Shareholders Agreement, Hong Leong Asia, China Everbright Holdings and
Diesel Machinery had entered into a Subscription and Shareholders Agreement on November 9, 1994, as
amended on January 21, 2002 and May 17, 2002, or the Diesel Machinery Shareholders Agreement, which
provided for certain matters relating to the management of Diesel Machinery, the
Company, Yuchai and the ownership of Diesel Machinery stock. The Diesel Machinery Shareholders
Agreement provided that Hong Leong Asia would control Diesel Machinery, provided, however, that if
Hong Leong Asia and its affiliates ceased to own directly or through Diesel Machinery at least
7,290,000 shares of Common Stock when China Everbright Holdings and its affiliates own directly or
through Diesel Machinery at least 6,570,000 shares of Common Stock, China Everbright Holdings would
control Diesel Machinery. The Diesel Machinery Shareholders Agreement provided that all rights of
the special share held by Diesel Machinery would be exercised as directed by the shareholder that
controls Diesel Machinery. With the dissolution of Diesel Machinery and the sale by China
Everbright Holdings of all of its shares in Coomber to Goldman in October 2002, the Diesel
Machinery Shareholders Agreement no longer directly affects us.
Registration Rights Agreement
Pursuant to a registration rights agreement, or the Registration Rights Agreement, we have
granted two demand registration rights to each of Hong Leong China, China Everbright Holdings,
Cathay, GSCP and the Sun Yuan Shareholders, or collectively the Selling Stockholders, requiring us,
subject to certain conditions, to use our best efforts to prepare and file a registration statement
on behalf of such shareholders under the Securities Act, and to use our best efforts to qualify the
shares for offer and sale under any applicable US state securities laws. Expenses incurred in
connection with one demand registration for each such shareholder will be borne by us, and we and
Yuchai will be required to indemnify the underwriters in connection with any demand registration.
The Registration Rights Agreement also grants each such shareholder certain piggyback
registration rights entitling each shareholder to sell Common Stock in any registered offerings of
our equity securities, for our account or on behalf of our security holders. China Everbright
Holdings, Cathay, GSCP and the Sun Yuan Shareholders are no longer our shareholders. In March 2004,
HL Technology and Coomber each registered shares for offer and sale from time to time on a shelf
registration statement on Form F-3 which we filed on their behalf pursuant to a registration rights
agreement. The shelf registration statement is currently not effective as we are not eligible to
use the Form F-3 as a result of the delay in our filing of the previous periodic reports required under the
Exchange Act.
Reorganization Agreement and Cooperation Agreement
On April 7, 2005, we entered into the Reorganization Agreement with Yuchai and Coomber, which
is intended to be in furtherance of the terms of the July 2003 Agreement. On November 30, 2006,
certain provisions of the Reorganization Agreement were amended, including extending the
implementation deadline to June 30, 2007.
The
Reorganization Agreement was scheduled to terminate on June
30, 2007. On June 30, 2007, we entered into the Cooperation Agreement with Yuchai, Coomber and the State
Holding Company, which is intended to be in furtherance of certain terms of the Reorganization
Agreement, as amended. The Cooperation Agreement amends certain terms of the Reorganization
Agreement, as amended, among CYI, Yuchai and Coomber, and as so amended, incorporates certain terms
of the Reorganization Agreement. See Item 4. Information on the Company History and Development Cooperation
Agreement.
Other Transactions
During each of fiscal years 2006 and 2007, Hong Leong Asia charged Yuchai a management fee of
US$500,000 per annum for management, financial planning and control and other services, including
the services of our President and Chief Financial Officer. In 2008, we charged a management fee of
US$1,000,000 to Yuchai further to a management services agreement entered into between
Yuchai and us. In December 2005, Hong Leong Asia seconded two senior managers to Yuchai for support
services in respect of internal audit and compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. We have
designated eight persons in key management positions,
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including two Sarbanes-Oxley managers, to
work full-time at Yuchais principal manufacturing facilities in Yulin City as part of Yuchais
day-to-day management team.
During each of fiscal years 2006, 2007 and 2008, the State Holding Company charged Yuchai Rmb
19.8 million, 21.4 million and Rmb 34,934 (US$ 5.1 million), respectively, for certain general and
administrative expenses on an actual incurred basis. We believe that the expenses charged to Yuchai
by the State Holding Company would not have been materially different because Yuchai could provide
these services for itself at approximately the same cost.
During 2004, Yuchai granted loans of Rmb 205 million to YMCL, a subsidiary of Coomber, with an
interest rate of 5.58% for one year. The loans were guaranteed by Coomber and the State Holding
Company as Guarantors. The loans were repaid in 2005 and were subsequently re-loaned with a
maturity date of June 1, 2007 and further extended to May 30, 2008. In July 2007, Yuchais Board of
Directors agreed in principle to a proposal by the State Holding Company to settle the loans due
from YMCL, along with various
other accounts receivable from YMCL (collectively, the receivables), by forgiving the
receivables in exchange for the transfer of 100% of the equity ownership in a hotel in Yulin, PRC
and YMCLs central office building in Guilin, PRC. On December 25, 2007, Yuchai, pursuant to the
execution of a share transfer contract with YMCL, Coomber and State Holding Company, acquired all
the outstanding share capital of Guangxi Yulin Hotel Company Ltd (Yulin Hotel Company) for Rmb
245.6 million. In March 2008, agreements were entered into by Yuchai to effect the repayment of the
Rmb 205 million loans against the purchase of 100% equity interest in Yulin Hotel Company for Rmb
245.6 million and offsetting of the balance payable against certain trade receivables due from
YMCL, the Guarantors and other related parties. As a result of the acquisition of 100% equity of
Yulin Hotel Company, the loan agreements with YMCL have been terminated and the guarantees provided
by the Guarantors have been discharged. The acquisition by Yuchai of Yulin Hotel Company was
ratified by the Board of Directors of Yuchai and its shareholders subject to the original
shareholders of Yulin Hotel Company obtaining approval for the transaction from the regulatory
agency in China by November 30, 2008 which was subsequently extended to June 30, 2009 by Yuchais
Board of Directors and shareholders. If such approval from the provincial government regulatory
agency in charge of state-owned assets administration in China was not obtained by June 30, 2009,
Yuchai would have had the right to sell to the State Holding Company, who would have been obligated
to buy, 100% of the equity interest in Yulin Hotel Company at the original purchase price of Rmb
245.6 million. This condition is contained in a guarantee letter provided by the original
shareholders of Yulin Hotel Company. However, on January 13, 2009, Yuchai received approval from
the provincial government regulatory agency in charge of state-owned assets administration in China
for its acquisition of 100% equity interest in Yulin Hotel Company.
For fiscal year 2008,
there was an impairment charge of Rmb 46.0 million
(US$6.7 million) recognized pertaining to the
hotel in Yulin and the Guilin Office buildings. The goodwill of Rmb 5.7 million (US$0.8 million) arising
from the acquisition of the Yulin Hotel Company was fully impaired during 2008. The provision of
Rmb 203 million for uncollectible loans to a related party was reclassified as deferred gain in the balance sheet. The
deferred gain will be recorded in the Statement of Operations in 2009
when it was realised on receipt of the approval from the provincial
government.
In January 2006, the Board of Directors authorized us to pay fees amounting to approximately
S$5.1 million (approximately US$3.8 million) to Hong Leong Management (our affiliate which provides
management and other services to the members of the Hong Leong Investment group) for work done on
our behalf. These fees have been reported under SG&A expenses in our fiscal year 2005 financial
statements. The work entails assisting us to (a) secure credit facilities from various banks; (b)
enter into the Reorganization Agreement dated April 7, 2005 with Yuchai and Coomber and (c)
implement our business expansion and diversification plan including the acquisition of debt and
equity securities of HLGE and TCL.
In February 2007, the Board of Directors authorized us to pay fees amounting to approximately
S$1.6 million (approximately US$1.2 million) to Hong Leong Management for work done on our behalf.
These fees have been reported under SG&A expenses in our fiscal
year 2007 financial statements.
This work related to assisting us in, among other things, (a) the coordination of the mandatory
conditional cash offers made by us for the ordinary shares and the other securities of TCL and
HLGE, (b) obtaining additional credit facilities from two banks in Singapore, and (c) the
coordination of the subscription by us for our rights entitlement under a rights issue by HLGE of
zero coupon unsecured non-convertible bonds and non-redeemable convertible cumulative preference
shares.
During each of fiscal years 2006, 2007 and 2008, Hong Leong Management charged us S$0.3
million, S$0.1 million and S$0.1 million, respectively, for corporate secretarial services
provided.
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In April 2008, we entered into a lease agreement with Hong Leong Holdings Limited, an
affiliated company, for a period of three years in relation to the lease of our current operating
offices. During fiscal year 2008, we paid Hong Leong Holdings Limited S$0.14 million as rental and
the rental payable for fiscal year 2009 is approximately S$0.18 million.
In
February 2009, through our wholly owned subsidiary, Venture Lewis, we entered into an
unsecured loan agreement with HLGE for a term of one year renewable
by mutual agreement between the parties on an annual basis,
with HLGE to refinance the outstanding zero coupon unsecured non-convertible bonds previously
issued by HLGE and due to expire on July 3, 2009. Our Board of Directors approved the entry into
of the loan agreement which was also reviewed and approved by our audit committee who had
determined that the terms of the loan agreement were fair and reasonable and not prejudicial to the
interests of the Companys shareholders.
We have undertaken other significant business transactions with related parties during the three
fiscal years ended December 31, 2008, as set forth under
Note 26 to our consolidated financial
statements appearing elsewhere herein.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL INFORMATION.
Consolidated Financial Statements
See Item 18. Financial Statements.
Legal Proceedings
Other than as set forth below, neither we nor any of our consolidated subsidiaries is
currently involved in any material legal proceedings that we believe would, individually or taken
as a whole, adversely affect our financial condition or results of operations.
Proceedings with Yuchai
We have from time to time encountered difficulties in obtaining the cooperation of the State
Holding Company and Mr. Wang Jianming in the daily management and operation of Yuchai. The State
Holding Company is a minority shareholder of Yuchai and is wholly-owned by the municipal government
of Yulin City in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Until December 3, 2005, Mr. Wang was the
Chairman, legal representative and Chief Executive Officer of Yuchai, as well as the Vice-Chairman
and legal representative of the State Holding Company.
In response to earlier difficulties with respect to corporate governance measures and certain
dividends declared by Yuchai, we initiated legal and arbitration proceedings in New York, London
and Singapore against Yuchai, Mr. Wang and other related parties in May 2003. We subsequently
discontinued these proceedings as a result of the execution of the July 2003 Agreement. Among other
things, the July 2003 Agreement led to the resolution at that time of previous disagreements with
respect to the payment of dividends by Yuchai to us and the re-appointment of Mr. Wang Jianming as
Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Yuchai in September 2003. We and
Yuchai also agreed to work together to implement corporate governance procedures and to promote
plans to enhance shareholder value. However, from time to time, we have continued to face
difficulties in obtaining the cooperation of the Chinese shareholders of Yuchai in the daily
management and operation of Yuchai and to fully exercise our controlling interest in Yuchai.
Following the execution of the July 2003 Agreement, disagreements among the parties continued to
recur. For example, representatives of the Chinese shareholders of Yuchai alleged that resolutions
passed by our six wholly-owned subsidiaries at Yuchai shareholders meeting in December 2004 were
invalid, allegations with which we disagreed.
In April 2005, we, Yuchai and Coomber agreed on steps relating to the adoption of corporate
governance practices at Yuchai and a broad framework for the restructuring of our ownership of
Yuchai, and entered into the Reorganization Agreement. The Reorganization Agreement is intended to
be in furtherance of the July 2003 Agreement. See Note 24 to our consolidated financial
statements. In December 2005 and November 2006, the parties amended certain provisions of the
Reorganization Agreement, including extending the implementation deadline to June 30, 2007. In June
2007, we, Yuchai, Coomber and the State Holding Company entered into the Cooperation Agreement
which amends certain terms of the Reorganization Agreement. Pursuant to the amendments to the
Reorganization Agreement, the Company has agreed that the restructuring and spin-off of Yuchai will
not be
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effected, and, recognizing the understandings that have been reached between the Company and
the State Holding Company to jointly undertake efforts to expand the business of Yuchai, the
Company will not seek to recover the anti-dilution fee of US$20 million from Yuchai. Although the
parties to the Cooperation Agreement are expected to work towards its implementation as
expeditiously as possible, no assurance can be given as to when the transactions contemplated
therein will be fully consummated, or that implementation of the Cooperation Agreement will
effectively resolve all of the difficulties faced by us with respect to its investment in Yuchai.
Other Legal Proceedings
In July 2005, the Industrial Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) entered into a loan agreement
with several borrowers. Under the loan agreement, Yuchai Express Guarantee Co., Ltd (YEGCL) and
Shandong Fengya Trading Co., Ltd (Fengya) both acted as joint guarantors in exchange for the
borrowers using cars purchased as security under the guarantee. Subsequently, YEGCL agreed to pay a
sum of Rmb 8 million as a guarantee deposit. When YEGCL discovered that the loan was being wrongly
utilized by Fengya rather than the borrowers, it ceased to perform its obligation under the
guarantee. In 2007, ICBC commenced legal action against YEGCL for breach of its obligations. YEGCL
made a counter-claim to recover the guarantee deposit amount from ICBC, alleging that the loan
agreement, and accordingly, the guarantee, was void. YEGCL made a claim for Rmb 8.0 million in
addition to interest. The matter was heard on April 3, 2008 and the courts decision is pending.
In 2006, Yuchai initiated a contractual claim against Shenzhen Land Transport Investment
Development Co., Ltd. for a sum of Rmb 14.8 million. On November 14, 2007, the trial court ruled in
favor of Yuchai. The defendants appeal against such ruling was heard by the appeals court on May
15, 2008 and the courts decision is pending.
ITEM 9. THE OFFER AND LISTING.
Since December 16, 1994, the Common Stock has been listed and traded on the NYSE under the
symbol CYD. The Common Stock is not listed on any other exchanges within or outside the United
States.
The high and low sales prices for shares of the Common Stock on the NYSE for the periods
indicated were as follows:
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US$ |
|
US$ |
Period |
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High |
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Low |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2003 |
|
|
37.24 |
|
|
|
4.40 |
|
2004 |
|
|
34.00 |
|
|
|
9.85 |
|
2005 |
|
|
14.47 |
|
|
|
7.02 |
|
2006 |
|
|
10.00 |
|
|
|
4.53 |
|
2007 |
|
|
13.85 |
|
|
|
6.87 |
|
2008 |
|
|
11.98 |
|
|
|
2.49 |
|
2009
(through June 30, 2009) |
|
|
8.65 |
|
|
|
3.35 |
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
US$ |
|
US$ |
Period |
|
High |
|
Low |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006 First Quarter |
|
|
9.81 |
|
|
|
6.81 |
|
2006 Second Quarter |
|
|
10.00 |
|
|
|
6.26 |
|
2006 Third Quarter |
|
|
7.46 |
|
|
|
4.53 |
|
2006 Fourth Quarter |
|
|
8.40 |
|
|
|
5.42 |
|
2007 First Quarter |
|
|
9.45 |
|
|
|
6.87 |
|
2007 Second Quarter |
|
|
11.88 |
|
|
|
7.82 |
|
2007 Third Quarter |
|
|
12.75 |
|
|
|
7.18 |
|
2007 Fourth Quarter |
|
|
13.85 |
|
|
|
8.80 |
|
2008 First Quarter |
|
|
10.22 |
|
|
|
7.07 |
|
2008 Second Quarter |
|
|
11.98 |
|
|
|
8.28 |
|
2008 Third Quarter |
|
|
11.66 |
|
|
|
7.11 |
|
2008 Fourth Quarter |
|
|
7.69 |
|
|
|
2.49 |
|
2009 First Quarter |
|
|
5.49 |
|
|
|
3.17 |
|
2009 Second Quarter |
|
|
8.89 |
|
|
|
4.48 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
US$ |
|
US$ |
Period |
|
High |
|
Low |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
May 2008 |
|
|
11.98 |
|
|
|
9.00 |
|
June 2008 |
|
|
11.62 |
|
|
|
9.71 |
|
July 2008 |
|
|
10.23 |
|
|
|
8.24 |
|
August 2008 |
|
|
11.66 |
|
|
|
8.62 |
|
September 2008 |
|
|
10.57 |
|
|
|
7.11 |
|
October 2008 |
|
|
7.69 |
|
|
|
4.00 |
|
November 2008 |
|
|
5.50 |
|
|
|
2.49 |
|
December 2008 |
|
|
4.44 |
|
|
|
3.50 |
|
January 2009 |
|
|
4.94 |
|
|
|
3.50 |
|
February 2009 |
|
|
4.52 |
|
|
|
3.17 |
|
March 2009 |
|
|
5.49 |
|
|
|
3.31 |
|
April 2009 |
|
|
7.88 |
|
|
|
4.48 |
|
May 2009 |
|
|
8.89 |
|
|
|
7.11 |
|
June 2009 |
|
|
8.79 |
|
|
|
6.81 |
|
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ITEM 10. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Our companys objects are to perform all the functions of a holding company and to coordinate
the policy and administration of any subsidiary company. See paragraphs 6 and 7 of our companys
Memorandum of Association for further information on the objects and powers of our company. Please
see Exhibit 1.1 to this Annual Report.
Memorandum of Association and Bye-Laws
Corporate Governance
We are an exempt company incorporated in Bermuda and are subject to the laws of that
jurisdiction. The legal framework in Bermuda which applies to exempted companies is flexible and
allows an exempted company to comply with the corporate governance regime of the relevant
jurisdiction in which the company operates or applicable listing standards. Under Bermuda law,
members of a board of directors owe a fiduciary duty to the company to act in good faith in their
dealings with or on behalf of the company and to exercise their powers and fulfill the duties of
their office honestly. In addition, the Bermuda company legislation imposes a duty on directors and
officers of an exempted company to act honestly and in good faith with a view to the best interests
of the company and requires them to exercise the care, diligence and skill that a reasonably
prudent person would exercise in comparable circumstances. Bermuda legislation also imposes certain
specific duties and obligations on companies and directors, both directly and indirectly, including
duties and obligations with respect to matters such as (a) loans to directors and related persons;
and (b) limits on indemnities for directors and officers. Bermuda law does not impose specific
obligations in respect of corporate governance, such as those prescribed by NYSE listing standards,
requiring a company to (i) appoint independent directors to their boards, (ii) hold regular
meetings of non-management directors; (iii) establish audit, nominating and governance or
compensation committees; (iv) have shareholders approve equity compensation plans; (v) adopt
corporate governance guidelines; or (vi) adopt a code of business conduct and ethics.
We are also subject to the NYSE listing standards, although, because we are a foreign private
issuer, those standards are considerably different from those applied to US companies. Under the
NYSE rules, we need only (i) establish an independent audit committee that has specified
responsibilities as described in the following table; (ii) provide prompt certification by our
chief executive officer of any material non-compliance with any corporate governance rules; (iii)
provide periodic written affirmations to the NYSE with respect to our corporate governance
practices; and (iv) provide a brief description of significant differences between our corporate
governance practices and those followed by US companies.
The following table compares the Companys principal corporate governance practices, which are
in compliance with Bermuda law, to those required of US companies.
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Director Independence |
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A majority of the board must consist of
independent directors.
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Three of our
Nine directors,
Messrs. Neo Poh Kiat, Tan Aik-Leang
and Matthew Richards are
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Independence is defined by various
criteria including the absence of a
material relationship between director
and the listed company. Directors who are
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immediate family of the
chief executive officer or receive over
$120,000 per year in direct compensation
from the listed company are not
independent. Directors who are employees
of or otherwise affiliated through
immediate family with the listed
companys independent auditor are also
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The non-management directors of each
company must meet at
regularly scheduled
executive sessions without management.
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Our non-management directors do
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Audit Committee |
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Listed companies must have an audit
committee that satisfies the
requirements of Rule 10A-3 under the
Exchange Act. The
rule requires that the audit committee
(i) be comprised entirely of independent
directors; (ii) be directly responsible
for the appointment, compensation,
retention and oversight of the
independent auditor; (iii) adopt
procedures for the receipt and treatment
of complaints with respect to accounting,
internal accounting controls or auditing
matters; (iv) be authorized to engage
independent counsel and other advisors it
deems necessary in performing its duties;
and (v) be given sufficient funding by
the company to compensate the independent
auditors and other advisors as well as
for the payment of ordinary
administrative expenses incurred by the
committee.
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Our audit committee meets the
requirements of Rule 10A-3 under the
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The audit committee must consist of at
least three members, and each member meets
the independence requirements of both
the NYSE rules and Rule 10A-3 under the
Exchange Act.
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Our audit committee currently
consists of three members, each of
whom meets the independence
requirements of both
the NYSE rules and Rule 10A-3 under
the Exchange Act. |
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The audit committee must have a written
charter that addresses the committees
purpose and responsibilities.
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Our audit committee has a charter
outlining the committees purpose
and responsibilities, which are
similar in scope to those required
of US companies. |
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At a minimum, the committees purpose
must be to assist the board in the
oversight of the integrity of the
companys financial statements, the
companys compliance with legal and
regulatory requirements, the independent
auditors qualifications and independence
and the performance of the companys
internal audit function and independent
auditors.
The audit committee is also required to
review the independent auditing firms
annual report describing the firms
internal quality
control procedures, any material issues
raised by the most recent internal
quality control review or peer review of
the firm, or by any recent governmental
inquiry or investigation, and any steps
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The audit committee is also required to
assess the auditors independence by
reviewing all relationships between the
company and its auditor. It must establish
the companys hiring guidelines for employees
and former employees of the independent
auditor.
The committee must also discuss the companys
annual audited financial statements and
quarterly financial statements with
management and the independent auditors, the
companys earnings press releases, as well as
financial information and earnings guidance
provided to analysts and rating agencies, and
policies with respect to risk assessment and
risk management. It must also meet
separately, periodically, with management,
the internal auditors and the independent
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Each listed company must disclose whether
its board of directors has identified an Audit
Committee Financial Expert, and if not the
reasons why the board has not done so.
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The Board of Directors has identified
Mr. Tan Aik-Leang as our Audit
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Each listed company must have an internal
audit function.
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We are a holding company and the
majority of business is done at our
main subsidiary, Guangxi Yuchai
Machinery Company Limited (Yuchai).
Our group transactions, fees and
expenses are reviewed by the
Internal Audit Department of Hong
Leong Asia. In addition, Yuchai
maintains an independent internal
audit function, headed by an internal
audit manager who reports to the Audit
Committee of Yuchais Board which
approves the audit plans, reviews
significant audit issues and monitors
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Listed companies must have a compensation
committee composed entirely of independent
board members as defined by the NYSE listing
standards.
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Our compensation committee currently
has three members, two of whom are
independent within the meaning of the
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The committee must have a written charter
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These responsibilities include (i)
reviewing and approving corporate goals and
objectives relevant to CEO compensation; (ii)
evaluating CEO performance and compensation
in light
of such goals and objectives for the CEO;
(iii) based on such evaluation, reviewing and
approving CEO compensation levels; (iv)
recommending to the board non-CEO
compensation, incentive compensation plans
and equity-based plans; and (v) producing a
report on executive compensation as required
by the SEC to be included in the companys
annual proxy statement or annual report. The
committee must also conduct an annual
performance self-evaluation.
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Our compensation committee reviews
among other things the Companys
general compensation structure, and
reviews, recommends or approves
executive appointments, compensation
and benefits of directors and executive
officers, subject to ratification by the
Board of Directors, and supervises the
administration of our employee benefit
plans, if any. |
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Committee |
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Listed companies must have a
nominating/corporate governance committee
composed entirely of independent board
members.
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We do not have a nominating/corporate
governance committee. However, certain
responsibilities of this committee are
undertaken by our Compensation
Committee, such as the review and
approval of executive appointments and
all other functions are performed by
the Board of Directors. |
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The committee must have a written charter that
addresses its purpose and responsibilities,
which include (i) identifying qualified
individuals to become board members; (ii)
selecting, or recommending that the board
select, the director nominees for the next
annual meeting of shareholders; (iii)
developing and recommending to the board a set
of corporate governance principles applicable
to the company; (iv) overseeing the evaluation
of the board and management; and (v) conducting
an annual performance evaluation of the
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Equity-Compensation Plans |
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Shareholders must be given the opportunity to
vote on all equity-compensation plans and
material revisions thereto, with limited
exceptions.
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We intend to have our shareholders
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Corporate Governance Guidelines |
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Listed companies must adopt and disclose
corporate governance guidelines.
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We have formally adopted various
corporate governance guidelines, including
Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
(described below); Audit Committee
Charter; Whistle-blowing Policy; Insider
Trading Policy; and Disclosure Controls
and Procedures. |
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Code of Business Conduct and Ethics |
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All listed companies, US and foreign, must
adopt and disclose a code of business conduct
and ethics for directors, officers and
employees, and promptly disclose any amendment
to or waivers of the code for directors or
executive officers.
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We adopted a Code of Business Conduct
and Ethics Policy in May 2004, which was
revised on December 9, 2008. The text of
the Code is posted on our internet website
at
http://www.cyilimited.com/invest_govt.asp.
We intend to promptly disclose any
amendment to or waivers of the Code
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Directors
Director Interests and Voting
A Director of the Company cannot vote or be counted in the quorum with regard to any contract
or arrangement or any other proposal in which he has any interest or in respect of which he has any
duty which conflicts with his duty to the Company. The restriction from voting and being counted in
the quorum does not apply if the only interest the Director has is included in the following list:
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a resolution regarding granting any security or indemnity for any money lent or obligation
incurred by such Director at the request, or for the benefit, of the Company or any of our
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a resolution regarding granting any security or indemnity to any third party for a debt or
obligation which is owed by the Company or any of our subsidiaries (or a company of which we
are a beneficially wholly-owned subsidiary) to the third party, for which such Director has
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a resolution about an offer of shares, debentures or other securities of the Company or any
of its subsidiaries (or a company of which we are a beneficially wholly-owned subsidiary) for
subscription or purchase in which such Director is to be a participant in the underwriting or
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a resolution about any proposal involving any other company in which such Director is
interested, whether directly or indirectly and whether as an officer or shareholder or
otherwise, provided that such Director is not the holder of, or directly or indirectly
beneficially interested in, 5% or more of (i) any class of the equity share capital of such
company or in any third company through which such Directors interest is derived or (ii) the
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any contract, arrangement or proposal for the benefit of our employees under which such
Director benefits in a similar manner as the employees and does not receive any privileges or
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any proposal in which such Director is interested in the same manner as other holders of our shares or our debentures or our other securities or any of our subsidiaries by virtue only of
such Directors interest in our shares or our debentures or our other securities or any of our
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If our Board of Directors is considering proposals about appointing two or more Directors to
offices or employments with the Company or any company in which we are interested, each such
Director (if not disqualified from voting under proviso to item (d) above) can vote and be included
in the quorum for each resolution, except the one concerning such Director.
Remuneration and Pensions
The total fees paid to the Directors (other than Directors appointed to an executive office)
for performing their services as Directors must not exceed US$250,000 each year or such lesser
amount as our Board of Directors may determine. The Directors may decide such sum to be divided
among them, except that any Director holding office for part of a year shall unless otherwise
agreed be entitled to any proportionate part of the remuneration. Our shareholders may by ordinary
resolution increase the amount of the fees payable to the Directors. Our shareholders approved the
increase in the limit of the Directors fee from US$250,000 to US$506,850 for fiscal year 2007 at
our annual general meeting held on February 14, 2008 and from US$250,000 to US$574,658 for fiscal
year 2008 at our annual general meeting held on April 17, 2009.
Our Board of Directors may grant special remuneration to any Director who shall render any
special or extra services to or at our request. Such special remuneration may be paid to such
Director in addition to or in substitution for his ordinary remuneration as a Director and may be
payable by way of a lump sum, participation in profits or as otherwise determined by our Board of
Directors.
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Our Board of Directors may provide pensions or other benefits to any Director, officer or
former Director and officer, or any of their family members or dependants.
Borrowing Powers
Our Board of Directors may exercise all the powers of the Company to borrow money and to
mortgage or charge its undertaking, property and uncalled capital or any part thereof and to issue
debentures and other securities.
Qualification of Directors
No Director is required to hold any shares of the Company.
Rights of Holders of shares of Common Stock
The holders of shares of Common Stock shall:
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be entitled to such dividends as the Board of Directors of the Company may from time to time
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in the event of a winding-up or dissolution of the Company, whether voluntary or involuntary
or for the purpose of the reorganization or otherwise or upon any distribution of capital, be
entitled to a return of the amount paid up on the Common Stock and thereafter to the surplus
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All unclaimed dividends or distributions out of contributed surplus account may be invested or
otherwise made use of by the Board of Directors of the Company for the benefit of the Company until
claimed and the payment of any such dividend or distribution into a separate account or the
investment of such dividend shall not constitute the Company a trustee in respect thereof. No
dividend or distribution shall bear interest against the Company. Any dividend or distribution
which has remained unclaimed for a period of 12 years from the due date for payment thereof shall
at the expiration of that period be forfeited and shall belong to the Company absolutely.
Rights of Holder of the Special Share
The holder of the Special Share shall be entitled to the following rights:
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no shareholder resolution, whether ordinary or special resolution, may be passed without the
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The holder of the Special Share shall not be entitled to any other rights or to any dividends
and in the event of a winding up or dissolution of the Company, the holder of the Special Share
shall be entitled only to a return of the amount paid up on the Special Share.
The Special Share is not transferable except to Hong Leong Asia and its affiliates or to China
Everbright Holdings and its affiliates. The Special Share shall cease to carry any rights in the
event that, if Hong Leong Asia and its affiliates own the Special Share, Hong Leong Asia and its
affiliates cease to own, directly or indirectly, at least 7,290,000 shares of Common Stock (or such
equivalent number upon a consolidation or subdivision of shares of Common Stock), or if China
Everbright Holdings and its affiliates
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own the Special Share, China Everbright Holdings and its
affiliates cease to own, directly or indirectly, at least 6,570,000 shares of Common Stock (or such
equivalent number upon a consolidation or subdivision of shares of Common Stock).
Modification of Shareholders Rights
The rights attached to any class of shares (unless otherwise provided by the terms of issue of
the shares of that class) may be varied, modified or abrogated with the consent in writing of the
holders of not less than three-fourths of the issued shares of that class or with the sanction of
an ordinary resolution passed at a separate general meeting of the holders of the shares of the
class. The rights conferred upon the holders of the shares of any class issued with preferred or
other rights shall not, unless otherwise expressly provided by the terms of issue of the shares of
that class, be deemed to be varied by the creation or issue of further shares ranking pari passu
therewith.
Annual General and Special General Meetings
We must hold an annual general meeting each year. Our Directors decide where and when it will
be held. Not more than fifteen months may elapse between the date of one annual general meeting and
the next. At least 14 clear days written notice must be given for every annual general meeting and
for every special general meeting. The notice for any annual general meeting must state the date,
place and time at which the meeting is to be held, and the business to be conducted at the meeting,
including, if applicable, any election of Directors. The notice for any special general meeting
must state the time, place and the general nature of the business to be considered at the meeting
and shall state that a shareholder entitled to attend and vote is entitled to appoint one or more
proxies to attend and vote instead of him. In the case of a meeting convened for passing a special
resolution, the notice shall specify the intention to propose the resolution as a special
resolution.
Shareholders holding not less than one-tenth in value of the paid up share capital of the
Company and having the right to attend and vote at general meetings of the Company shall have the
right, by written request to the Chairman or President (as applicable), Deputy Chairman or Vice
President (as applicable) or Secretary of the Company, to require that a special general meeting be
convened by the Directors for the transaction of any business specified in the request. Such
meeting shall be held within two months after the request has been made. If within 21 days of such
deposit of the request, the Board fails to convene the meeting, such shareholders may convene the
meeting themselves in accordance with Section 74(3) of the Companies Act of 1981 of Bermuda.
Limitations on Rights to Own Securities
There are no limitations under Bermuda law or our Memorandum of Association and Bye-Laws on
the rights of non-Bermuda owners of shares of the Company to hold or vote their shares.
We are exempt from the laws of Bermuda which restrict the percentage of share capital that may
be held by non-Bermudians, but as an exempted company we may not participate in certain business
transactions, including (i) the acquisition or holding of land in Bermuda (except that required for
its business held by way of lease or tenancy for a term not exceeding 50 years or, with the consent
of the Minister of Finance of Bermuda, land by way of lease or tenancy for a term not exceeding 21
years in order to provide accommodation or recreational facilities for its employees); (ii) the
taking of mortgages on land in Bermuda to secure an amount in excess of 50,000 Bermuda dollars
without the prior consent of the Minister of Finance of Bermuda; (iii) the acquisition of any bonds
or debentures secured by any land in Bermuda other than those issued by the Government of Bermuda
or a public authority; or (iv) the carrying on of business of any kind or type whatsoever in
Bermuda either alone or in partnership or otherwise except, inter alia, carrying on business with
persons outside Bermuda, in furtherance of the business of the Company carried on outside Bermuda
or under a license granted by the Minister of Finance of Bermuda.
In accordance with our Bye-Laws, share certificates are only issued to members of the Company
(i.e., persons registered in the register of members as holders of shares in the Company). We are
not bound to investigate or incur any responsibility in respect of the proper administration or
execution of any trust to which any of our shares are subject. We will take no notice of any trust
applicable to any of its shares whether or not it had notice of such trust.
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Exchange Controls
Bermuda Exchange Controls
We have been designated as a non-resident for exchange control purposes by the Bermuda
Monetary Authority. We have received the permission of the Bermuda Monetary Authority under the
Exchange Control Act of 1972 and regulations thereunder for the transfer of shares of common stock
to and between persons regarded as resident outside Bermuda for exchange control purposes and the
issue of shares within the existing authorized capital of the Company to such persons for so long
as such shares are listed on the NYSE. The Bermuda Monetary Authority has also granted to all
Bermuda companies with voting shares listed on an appointed stock exchange (as defined in the
Companies Act 1981 of Bermuda), a general permission for the issue and subsequent transfer of any
securities of such companies from and to a non-resident of Bermuda. The NYSE is an appointed stock
exchange under the Companies Act 1981 of Bermuda. Issues and transfers of shares involving any
person regarded as resident in Bermuda for exchange control purposes require specific prior
approval under the Exchange Control Act of 1972.
Because we have been designated as a non-resident for Bermuda exchange control purposes, there
are no restrictions on our ability to transfer funds in and out of Bermuda or to pay dividends to
United States residents who are holders of the shares of common stock, other than in respect of
local Bermuda currency.
China Exchange Controls
The Renminbi currently is not a freely convertible currency. SAFE, under the authority of
the PBOC, controls the conversion of Renminbi into foreign currency. Prior to January 1, 1994,
Renminbi could be converted to foreign currency through the Bank of China or other authorized
institutions at official rates fixed daily by SAFE. Renminbi could also be converted at swap
centers, or Swap Centers, open to Chinese enterprises and foreign invested enterprises, or FIEs,
subject to SAFEs approval of each foreign currency trade, at exchange rates negotiated by the
parties for each transaction. In the year ended December 31, 1993, as much as 80% by value of all
foreign exchange transactions in China took place through the Swap Centers. The exchange rate
quoted by the Bank of China differed substantially from that available in the Swap Centers.
Effective January 1, 1994, a unitary exchange rate system was introduced in China, replacing the
dual-rate system previously in effect. In connection with the creation of a unitary exchange
system, the China Foreign Exchange Trading System, or CFETS, inter-bank foreign exchange market was
established. Under the unitary foreign exchange system, PBOC sets daily exchange rates, or the PBOC
Rates, for conversion of Renminbi into US dollars and other currencies based on the CFETS interbank
market rates, and the Bank of China and other authorized banks may engage in foreign exchange
transactions at rates that vary within a prescribed range above or below PBOC Rates.
Yuchai, as a FIE, is permitted to retain its foreign currency earnings and maintain foreign
currency accounts at designated foreign exchange banks. However, there can be no assurance that the
current authorizations for FIEs to retain their foreign exchange to satisfy foreign exchange
liabilities in the future will not be limited or eliminated or that Yuchai will be able to obtain
sufficient foreign exchange to satisfy their foreign exchange requirements. Foreign exchange
transactions under the capital account continue to be subject to limitations and require approvals
of SAFE, which could affect the ability of Yuchai to obtain foreign exchange through debt or
equity financing, including by means of loans or capital contributions from the Company.
In the event of shortages of foreign currencies, Yuchai may be unable to convert sufficient
Renminbi into foreign currency to meet its foreign currency obligations or to pay dividends in
foreign currency. Yuchai requires foreign currency to purchase a substantial portion of the
manufacturing equipment required for the planned expansion of its manufacturing facilities and to
meet foreign currency-denominated debt payment obligations. Yuchai will also require foreign
currency for payment of its imported engine components.
The value of the Renminbi is subject to changes in Chinese government policies and to
international economic and political developments. During the few years prior to 1994, the Renminbi
experienced a devaluation against most major currencies, and a devaluation of approximately 50% of
the Renminbi against the US dollar occurred on January 3, 1994 in connection with the adoption of
the new unitary exchange rate system. On July 21, 2005, the PRC government changed its decade-old
policy of pegging the value of the Renminbi to the US dollar. Under the new policy, the Renminbi is
permitted to fluctuate within a narrow and managed band
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against a basket of certain foreign
currencies. From July 21, 2005 to December 31, 2005, this change in policy has resulted in an
approximately 2.5% appreciation of the Renminbi against the US dollar. There has been a further
appreciation of the Renminbi against the US dollar. From December 31, 2005 to June 30, 2008, the
Renminbi appreciated 15.0% against the US dollar. Since January 4, 2006, the PBOC authorized CFETS
to announce the middle rate of Renminbi against the US dollar and other foreign currencies at 9:15
a.m. of each business day which shall be used as the middle rate applicable to the transactions in
the inter-bank spot foreign exchange market and counter deals of banks. While the international
reaction to the Renminbi revaluation has generally been positive, there remains significant
international pressure on the PRC government to adopt an even more flexible currency policy, which
could result in a further and more significant appreciation of the Renminbi against the US dollar.
Any future devaluation of the Renminbi would increase the effective cost to Yuchai of foreign
manufactured equipment or components, and of satisfying any other foreign currency denominated
liabilities. In addition, any such devaluation would reduce the US dollar value of any dividends
declared in Renminbi.
In addition, SAFE issued a public notice, or the October Notice, effective from November
1, 2005, which requires registration with SAFE by the PRC resident shareholders of any foreign
holding company of a PRC entity. Without registration, the PRC entity cannot remit any of its
profits out of the PRC as dividends or otherwise. In addition, the October Notice requires that any
monies remitted to PRC residents outside of the PRC be returned within 180 days. In May 2007, SAFE issued relevant guidance to its local branches with respect to the operational process for
SAFE registration, which standardized more specific and stringent supervision on the registration
relating to the October Notice and imposed obligations on onshore subsidiaries of offshore special
purpose companies to coordinate with and supervise the beneficial owners of the offshore entity who
are PRC residents to complete SAFEs registration process.
Furthermore, the General Affairs Department of SAFE promulgated a new circular in August 2008,
pursuant to which, Renminbi converted from capital contribution in foreign currency to a domestic
enterprise in China can only be used for the activities that are within the approved business scope
of such enterprise and cannot be used for China domestic equity investment or acquisition, with
limited exceptions.
Taxation
Bermuda Taxation
There is no Bermuda income, corporation or profits tax, withholding tax, capital gains tax,
capital transfer tax, estate duty or inheritance tax payable by shareholders of the Company other
than by shareholders ordinarily resident in Bermuda. Neither the Company nor its shareholders
(other than shareholders ordinarily resident in Bermuda) are subject to stamp or other similar duty
on the issue, transfer or redemption of Common Stock. The Company has received from the Minister of
Finance of Bermuda under the Exempted Undertakings Tax Protection Act of 1966, as amended, an
assurance that, in the event that Bermuda enacts any legislation imposing any tax computed on
profits or income, or computed on any capital assets, gain or appreciation, or any tax in the
nature of estate duty or inheritance tax, the imposition of such tax shall not be applicable to the
Company or to any of its operations, shares, debentures or other obligations of the Company, until
March 28, 2016. This assurance does not, however, prevent the imposition of any such tax or duty on
such persons as are ordinarily resident in Bermuda and holding such shares, debentures or
obligations of the Company or on land in Bermuda leased or let to the Company.
As an exempted company, the Company is required to pay a registration fee in Bermuda based
upon its authorized share capital and the premium on the issue of its shares, at rates calculated
on a sliding scale not exceeding US$31,120 per annum.
Peoples Republic of China Taxation
The following discussion summarizes the taxes applicable to
the Companys investment in Yuchai and applicable to Yuchai under Chinese law.
Taxation of Dividends from Yuchai
Under the former Income Tax Law for Enterprises with Foreign Investment and Foreign
Enterprises, any dividends payable by foreign-invested enterprises to non-PRC investors were exempt
from any PRC withholding tax. In 2007, the PRC National Peoples
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Congress adopted the PRC
Enterprise Income Tax Law, or the New Income Tax Law, and the State Council adopted the related
implementation rules, or the Implementation Rules, which became effective on January 1, 2008. In
accordance with the New Income Tax Law and the Implementation Rules, dividends derived from the
revenues accumulated from January 1, 2008 and are paid by PRC companies to non-resident enterprises
are generally subject to a PRC withholding tax levied at a rate of 10% unless exempted or reduced
pursuant to an applicable double-taxation treaty or other exemptions. Dividends paid by PRC
companies to resident enterprises, including enterprises established under the laws of non-PRC
jurisdictions but whose de facto management body is located in the PRC, are not subject to any
PRC withholding tax, unless the dividends are derived from the publicly traded shares which have
not been held continuously by the resident enterprises for twelve months. Nevertheless, the
implementation of such rules still remains uncertain.
Taxation of Disposition of Yuchai Shares
In the event the Company, through its subsidiaries, transfers any of its current holding of
the Yuchai Shares, the amount received in excess of its original capital contribution would be
subject to Chinese withholding tax at a rate of 10%.
In the event that Yuchai is liquidated, the portion of the balance of its net assets or
remaining property, after deducting undistributed profits, various funds and liquidation expenses,
that exceeds Yuchais paid-in capital would be subject to withholding tax at a rate of 10%.
Income Tax
Under the former Income Tax Law for Enterprises with Foreign Investment and Foreign
Enterprises, Sino-foreign joint stock companies generally are subject to an income tax at a rate of
33%, including a national tax of 30% and a local tax of 3%. Prior to January 1, 2008, (Yuchai was
subject to a preferential income tax rate at 15% since January 1, 2002), based on certain
qualifications provided by the state and local tax regulations. The New Income Tax Law imposes a
uniform tax rate of 25% on all enterprises incorporated in China, including foreign-invested
enterprises, and eliminates many of the tax exemptions, reductions and preferential treatments that
were previously available to foreign-invested enterprises. According to the New Income Tax Law and
the Implementation Rules, the effective income tax rate of Yuchai is being gradually increased to
25% within a five-year transition period commencing on January 1, 2008.
Furthermore, pursuant to the New Income Tax Law, if an enterprise incorporated outside the PRC
has its de facto management organization located within the PRC in accordance with the New Income
Tax Law, such enterprise may be recognized as a PRC tax resident enterprise and thus may be subject
to enterprise income tax at the rate of 25% on their worldwide income. The Implementation Rules
specify that a de facto management organization means an organization that exercises material and
full management and control over matters including the enterprises production and operations,
personnel, finance and property. Although the Implementation Rules provide a definition of de
facto management organization, such definition has not been tested and there remains uncertainty
as to when a non-PRC enterprises de facto management organization is considered to be located in
the PRC. If we or any of our subsidiaries registered outside China are treated as tax resident
enterprise under the New Income Tax Law, our income tax expenses may increase and our
profitability could decrease.
On January 9, 2009, the State Administration of Taxation promulgated the Interim Measures for
the Administration of Withholding of the Source of Enterprise Income Tax for Non-resident
Enterprises, or the Interim Measures, which took effect retroactively on January 1, 2009. In
accordance with the Interim Measures, if a non-resident enterprise obtains the income originating
from the PRC, or the taxable income, including equity investment income such as dividend and bonus,
interest, rental and royalty income, income from property transfer and other income, the payable
EIT on the taxable income shall be withheld at the source by the enterprise or individual who is
directly obligated to make relevant payment to the non-resident enterprise under relevant laws or contracts, or the
withholding agent.
The withholding agent shall make the withholding registration with the competent tax authority
within 30 days after it has signed the first business contract or agreement involving the taxable
income with the non-resident enterprise. Thereafter, whenever contracts involving the taxable
income are signed, amended, or renewed by the withholding agent and the non-resident enterprise,
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withholding agent shall, within 30 days of such signing, amendment or renewal, submit a
Contract Filing and Registration Form for EIT Withholding, a copy of the contract and other
relevant documents to the competent tax authority for record. In the event that a transfer of
domestic equity between non-resident enterprises takes place outside the PRC, the domestic
enterprise whose equity is transferred shall file a copy of the equity transfer contract with the
competent tax authority when it applies for change of tax registration according to the law. In the
event that a non-resident enterprise fails to file and pay the EIT to the Tax authority in manner
or within the time frame required by the Interim Measures, it will be ordered by the tax authority
to pay the EIT within a limited period of time. If the non-resident enterprise fails to pay the EIT
within such period of time, the tax authority may collect and verify information of other PRC
income sources and relevant payers of the non-resident enterprise, and issue a tax notice to the
relevant payers to pursue the due EIT and fine by the non-resident enterprise from the amount
payable by the relevant payers to the non-resident enterprise.
On February 20, 2009, the State Administration of Taxation promulgated the Notice on Relevant
Issues of Implementing Dividend Clauses under Tax Treaties, or the Notice. According to the Notice,
the transaction or arrangement, the major purpose for which is to obtain preferential tax
treatment, shall not justify the application of preferential treatment stipulated in dividend
clauses under tax treaties. Should the tax payer improperly enjoy the treatment under tax treaties
as a result of such transaction or arrangement, the tax authorities in charge shall have the right
to adjust.
Value-Added Tax
In addition to Chinese income tax, Yuchai is subject to tax on its sales. With effective from
January 1, 2009, the amended Value-Added Tax Provisional Regulations subject all goods produced or
processed in China, other than real property and goods produced or processed for export, to a
value-added tax or VAT at each stage or sale in the process of manufacture, processing,
distribution and sale to the ultimate consumer. The basic VAT rate is 17% of the sale price of the
item, although certain goods are assessed at a preferential 13% VAT rate. The seller of the goods
adds 17% to the sale price of the item, which is separately invoiced (except in the case of retail
sales), and collects the applicable amount of VAT through the sale of the item. The amount of the
sellers VAT liability to the Taxation Bureau is calculated as the amount of sales multiplied by
the applicable VAT rate. The amount of the sellers VAT liability may be reduced by deducting the
VAT included in the fixed assets (excluding those used exclusively in non-VAT taxable, VAT exempted
and welfare activities, or for personal consumption, or their combination), materials, parts and
other items purchased by the seller and used in producing the goods.
According to the Decision on the Use of Interim Regulations Concerning Value-Added Taxes,
Consumption Taxes and Business Taxes on Foreign-Funded Enterprises and Foreign Enterprises adopted
at the Fifth Meeting of the Eighth Standing Committee of the National Peoples Congress on December
29, 1993, the increased tax payment from the tax obligations arising from the levy of the VAT,
consumption taxes and business taxes will be refunded to foreign-funded enterprises established
prior to December 31, 1993 upon their application and the relevant tax offices approval, for a
period of no more than five years. In August 1994, the Ministry of Finance and State Tax Bureau
announced that the goods produced and directly exported by foreign-funded enterprises are exempt
from VAT and consumption tax, but the following goods are excepted: (i) crude oil, (ii) goods
prohibited from being exported by the state include natural bezoar, musk, bronze and acid bronze
alloy, platinum and (iii) sugar.
United States Federal Income Taxation
This section describes the material United States Federal income tax consequences of owning
shares of Common Stock. It applies to a US Holder (as defined below) that holds the shares as
capital assets for tax purposes. This section does not apply to a US Holder that is a member of a
special class of holders subject to special rules, including:
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an insurance company, |
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a person liable for alternative minimum tax, |
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a person that actually or constructively owns 10% or more of the voting stock of the Company, |
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a person that owns shares through a partnership or other pass-through entity, |
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a person whose functional currency is not the US dollar. |
This section is based on the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the Code), its
legislative history, existing and proposed regulations, published rulings and court decisions, all
as currently in effect. These laws are subject to change, possibly on a retroactive basis. There is
currently no comprehensive income tax treaty between the United States and Bermuda.
For purposes of this discussion, a US Holder is a beneficial owner of shares that is:
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a US domestic corporation, |
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an estate the income of which is subject to United States federal income tax regardless of
its source, or |
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a trust, if a United States court can exercise primary supervision over the trusts
administration and one or more United States persons are authorized to control all substantial
decisions of the trust. |
US Holders should consult their own tax advisor regarding the United States federal, state and
local and other tax consequences of owning and disposing of shares in their particular
circumstances.
Taxation of Dividends
Under the United States federal income tax laws, and subject to the passive foreign investment
company, or PFIC, rules discussed below, US Holders will include in gross income the gross amount
of any dividend paid by the Company out of its current or accumulated earnings and profits (as
determined for United States federal income tax purposes). The dividend is ordinary income that the
US Holder must include in income when the dividend is actually or constructively received. The
dividend will not be eligible for the dividends-received deduction generally allowed to United
States corporations in respect of dividends received from other United States corporations. The
amount of the dividend distribution includible in the income of a US Holder will be the US dollar
value of the Bermuda dollar payments made, determined at the spot Bermuda dollar/US dollar rate on
the date the dividend distribution is includible in the income of the US Holder, regardless of
whether the payment is in fact converted into US dollars. Generally, any gain or loss resulting
from currency exchange fluctuations during the period from the date the dividend payment is
includible in income to the date such payment is converted into US dollars will be treated as
ordinary income or loss. Such gain or loss generally will be income or loss from sources within the
United States for foreign tax credit limitation purposes. Distributions in excess of current and
accumulated earnings and profits, as determined for United States federal income tax purposes, will
be treated as a non-taxable return of capital to the extent of the US Holders basis in the shares
and thereafter as capital gain.
With respect to non corporate taxpayers for taxable years beginning before January 1, 2011,
dividends may be taxed at the lower applicable capital gains rate provided that (1) the Common
Stock is readily tradable on an established securities market in the United States, (2) the Company
is not a passive foreign investment company (as discussed below) for either the Companys taxable
year in
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which the dividend was paid or the preceding taxable year, and (3) certain holding period
requirements are met. Common stock is considered for purposes of clause (1) above to be readily
tradable on an established securities market if it is listed on the New York Stock Exchange. US Holders
should consult their tax advisors regarding the availability of the lower rate for dividends paid with
respect to the Companys Common Stock.
For foreign tax credit limitation purposes, the dividend will generally constitute passive
category income but could, in the case of certain US Holders, constitute general category
income.
Taxation of Capital Gains
Subject to the PFIC rules discussed below, upon the sale or other disposition of shares, a US
Holder will recognize capital gain or loss for United States federal income tax purposes equal to
the difference between the US Holders amount realized and the US Holders tax basis in such
shares. If a US Holder receives consideration for shares paid in a currency other than US dollars,
the US Holders amount realized will be the US dollar value of the payment received. In general,
the US dollar value of such a payment will be determined on the date of sale or disposition. On the
settlement date, a US Holder may recognize US source foreign currency gain or loss (taxable as
ordinary income or loss) equal to the difference (if any) between the US dollar value of the amount
received based on the exchange rates in effect on the date of sale or other disposition and the
settlement date. However, if the shares are treated as traded on an established securities market
and the US Holder is a cash basis taxpayer or an accrual basis taxpayer who has made a special
election, the US dollar value of the amount realized in a foreign currency is determined by
translating the amount received at the spot rate of exchange on the settlement date of the sale,
and no exchange gain or loss would be recognized at that time. Capital gain of a non-corporate US
Holder is generally taxed at a reduced rate where the property is held more than one year. The gain
or loss will generally be income or loss from sources within the United States for foreign tax
credit limitation purposes.
PFIC Rules
The Company believes that its shares should not be treated as stock of a PFIC for United
States federal income tax purposes for the taxable year that ended on December 31, 2008. PFIC
status is a factual determination which cannot be made until the close of the taxable year.
Accordingly, there is no guarantee that the Company will not be a PFIC for any future taxable year.
Furthermore, because the total value of the Companys assets for purposes of the asset test
generally will be calculated using the market price of the Companys shares, our PFIC status will
depend in large part on the market price of the Companys shares. Accordingly, fluctuations in the
market price of the Companys shares could render the Company a PFIC for any year. A non-U.S.
corporation is considered a PFIC for any taxable year if either:
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at least 50% of the value of its assets (based on an average of the quarterly values of the
assets during a taxable year) is attributable to assets that produce or are held for the
production of passive income (the asset test). |
In the PFIC determination, the Company will be treated as owning its proportionate share of
the assets and earning its proportionate share of the income of any other corporation in which it
owns, directly or indirectly, 25% or more (by value) of the stock.
If the Company were to be treated as a PFIC for any year during the US Holders holding
period, unless a US Holder elects to be taxed annually on a mark-to-market basis with respect to
the shares (which election may be made only if the Companys shares are marketable stock within
the meaning of Section 1296 of the Code), a US Holder will be subject to special tax rules with
respect to any excess distribution received and any gain realized from a sale or other
disposition (including a pledge) of that holders shares. Distributions a US Holder receives in a
taxable year that are greater than 125% of the average annual distributions received during the
shorter of the three preceding taxable years or the holders holding period for the shares will be
treated as excess distributions. Under these special tax rules:
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the excess distribution or gain will be allocated ratably over the US Holders holding period
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the amount allocated to the current taxable year, and any taxable year prior to the first
taxable year in which the Company is treated as a PFIC, will be treated as ordinary income;
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the amount allocated to each other year will be subject to tax at the highest tax rate in
effect for that year and the interest charge generally applicable to underpayments of tax will
be imposed on the resulting tax attributable to each such year. |
The tax liability for amounts allocated to years prior to the year of disposition or excess
distribution cannot be offset by any net operating losses for such years, and gains (but not
losses) realized on the sale of the shares cannot be treated as capital, even if the shares are held
as capital assets. If the Company were to be treated as a PFIC for any year during which a US
Holder holds the shares, the Company generally would continue to be treated as a PFIC with respect
to that US Holder for all succeeding years during which it owns the shares. If the Company were to
cease to be treated as a PFIC, however, a US Holder may avoid some of the adverse effects of the
PFIC regime by making a deemed sale election with respect to the shares.
If a US Holder holds shares in any year in which the Company is a PFIC, that holder will be
required to file Internal Revenue Service Form 8621.
Documents on Display
It is possible to read and copy documents referred to in this annual report on Form 20-F that
have been filed with the SEC at the SECs public reference room located at 100 F Street, N.E.,
Washington D.C., 20549. Please call the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330 for further information on the public
reference rooms and their copy charges. The SEC maintains a website at www.sec.gov that contains
reports, proxy and information statements and other information regarding registrants that make
electronic filings with the SEC using its EDGAR system. As a foreign private issuer, we are
required to use the EDGAR system. We have done so in the past and will continue to do so in order
to make our reports available over the Internet.
ITEM 11. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.
We are subject to market rate risks due to fluctuations in interest rates. The majority of
Yuchais debt is variable rate short-term and long-term Renminbi denominated loans obtained by
Yuchai from banks in China. The interest rates of such loans are generally established in
accordance with directives announced from time to time by the PBOC, which are in turn affected by
various factors such as the general economic conditions in China and the monetary policies of the
Chinese government. In addition, an increase in interest rates may reduce the fair value of the
debt securities issued by HLGE. The investment market sentiments may
also have an impact over our securities investment in TCL and HLGE. There is no ready market in China for Yuchai to enter into interest
rate swaps or other instruments designed to mitigate its exposure to interest rate risks. In
addition, we also have various credit facilities from banks in Singapore to fund our business
expansion plan. As of December 31, 2008, we had outstanding consolidated loans of Rmb 1,323.2
million (US$ 193.6 million). These credit facilities were mainly
denominated in Singapore dollars used mainly to invest into Singapore
dollars denominated investments of TCL and HLGE. Therefore, this has
provided a natural hedge for the Singapore dollars currency.
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The following table provides certain interest rate risk information regarding our short-term
and long-term bank loans as of December 31, 2007 and 2008.
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As of December 31, 2007 |
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Floating rate debt: |
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(i) Short-term bank
loans denominated in Rmb |
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833,000 |
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819,164 |
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819,164 |
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833,000 |
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833,000 |
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interest rate(2) |
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4.35 |
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4.03 |
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4.35 |
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Short-term bank
loans denominated in S$ |
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235,675 |
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235,675 |
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235,675 |
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interest rate(2) |
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2.15 |
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2.15 |
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(iii) Long-term bank
loans denominated in Rmb |
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85,000 |
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85,000 |
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Weighted average
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(iv) Long-term bank
loans denominated in US$ |
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176,756 |
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575,361 |
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575,361 |
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176,756 |
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176,756 |
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1.38 |
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loans denominated in S$ |
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77,773 |
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107,568 |
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107,568 |
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77,773 |
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The interest rate will also affect the valuation of the investments in debt securities. Below
is a summary of the debt securities at the end of 2008.
Initial fair value, gross unrealized holding gain and period-end fair value of available-for-sale
securities as of December 31, 2008 were as follows:
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Unsecured bonds of HLGE |
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355,830 |
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43,086 |
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398,916 |
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58,371 |
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RCPS A of HLGE |
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8,513 |
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8,165 |
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16,678 |
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2,440 |
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364,343 |
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51,251 |
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415,594 |
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60,811 |
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The fair values of available-for-sale securities are estimated by discounting the expected payments
to the valuation date using a discount rate commensurate with the risk of the payments.
Maturities of securities classified as available-for-sale were as follows as of December 31, 2008:
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Due after one year through five
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398,916 |
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58,371 |
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16,678 |
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We are exposed to foreign currency risk as a result of our investments in equity and debt
securities denominated in Singapore dollars, and having to obtain certain key components used in
the manufacturing of Yuchais heavy-duty engines from overseas suppliers. As of December 31, 2008,
the Company had S$122.4 million (US$83.8 million) of Singapore dollar denominated investments.
The Company has invested in companies that are quoted on the Singapore Stock Exchange, a summary of
which is provided below:
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TCL |
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The movement in share prices would have an impact on the valuation of the above investments.
ITEM 12. DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES OTHER THAN EQUITY SECURITIES.
Not Applicable.
PART II
ITEM 13. DEFAULTS, DIVIDEND ARREARAGES AND DELINQUENCIES.
There has not been any dividend arrearage or other material delinquency with respect to
preferred stock of either the Company or Yuchai.
ITEM 14. MATERIAL MODIFICATIONS TO THE RIGHTS OF SECURITY HOLDERS AND USE OF PROCEEDS.
Not Applicable.
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15. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
A. Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information
required to be disclosed in our SEC reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within
the time periods specified in the SECs rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated
and communicated to our management, including our President, who is our principal executive
officer, and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required
disclosures. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management
recognized that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide
only a reasonable level of assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and, in reaching
a reasonable level of assurance, management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in
evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.
As required by Rule 13a-15(b) under the Exchange Act, we have carried out an evaluation, under the
supervision and with the participation of our management, including our President and Chief
Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and
procedures as of the end of the period covered by this Annual Report. As described below, material
weaknesses were identified in our internal control over financial reporting. Exchange Act Rule
12b-2 (17 CFR 240.12b-2) and Rule 1-02 of Regulation S-X (17 CFR 210.1-02) defines a material
weakness as a deficiency, or combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial
reporting such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the companys
annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. Based on such
evaluation, our management has concluded that, as a result of the material weaknesses in internal
control over financial reporting described below, as of the end of the period covered by this
Annual Report, our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective.
B. Managements Assessment of Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over
financial reporting as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act. Internal control over
financial reporting refers to a process designed by, or under the supervision of, our President and
Chief Financial Officer and effected by our Board of Directors, management and other personnel, to
provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation
of financial statements for external purposes in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles (GAAP). Internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and
procedures that:
pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect
the transactions and dispositions of our assets;
provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit
preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP;
provide reasonable assurance that receipts and expenditures are being made only in
accordance with our managements and/or our Board of Directors authorization; and
provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized
acquisition, use, or disposition of our assets that could have a material effect on our
consolidated financial statements.
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Internal control over financial reporting cannot provide absolute assurance of achieving financial
reporting objectives because of its inherent limitations. Internal control over financial reporting
is a process that involves human diligence and compliance and is subject to lapses in judgment and
breakdowns resulting from human failures. Internal control over financial reporting also can be
circumvented by collusion or improper overrides. Because of such limitations, there is a risk that
material misstatements may not be prevented or detected on a timely basis by internal control over
financial reporting. However, these inherent limitations are known features of the financial
reporting process, and it is possible to design into the process safeguards to reduce, though not
eliminate, this risk.
Management evaluated the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of
December 31, 2008 using the criteria in Internal Control Integrated Framework issued by the
Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission
(COSO). As a result of
managements evaluation of our internal control over financial reporting, management identified
certain material weaknesses in our internal control that are described below.
Insufficient knowledge and resources on U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP)
We do not have adequate finance personnel with an appropriate level of accounting knowledge in
accordance with U.S. GAAP and resources to properly identify U.S. GAAP related adjustments, analyze
transactions and prepare financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP. There is also a lack of
formal policies and procedures to ensure that U.S. GAAP accounting practices are appropriately and
consistently applied.
Financial statement closing process
We did not maintain effective controls over the financial closing process which affected our
ability to complete and report our consolidated financial statements in a timely manner.
Specifically, policies and procedures for the timelines and activities relating to the closure of
our books and the estimation, taxation, reconciliation and elimination of intercompany balances,
provision and accrual processes were not formally documented, which resulted in a number of
material post-closing adjustments to our books and records.
Segregation of Duties in BOKE system
A major
subsidiary of Yuchai did not maintain an effective segregation of duties in its IT operations.
Specifically, the duties of system coding and system migration for
BOKE system, an IT system utilized by the subsidiary were not separated,
and a corresponding monitoring mechanism was also inadequate to detect potential operational errors
in a timely manner.
As a result of such material weaknesses, management concluded that our internal control over
financial reporting was not effective as of December 31, 2008. Our independent registered public
accounting firm, Ernst & Young LLP, has issued an audit report on our internal control over financial reporting, expressing an adverse opinion on the effectiveness of our internal
control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2008.
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C. Remediation Measures to address Material Weaknesses identified in 2008
Our management performed analysis and procedures to ensure that the consolidated financial
statements included in this Annual Report were prepared in conformity with the U.S. generally
accepted accounting principles, including correcting misstatements identified by our independent
registered public accounting firm. Accordingly, our management believes that the consolidated
financial statements included in this Annual Report fairly present in all material respects our
consolidated financial position, consolidated results of our operations and our cash flows for the
periods presented.
For future financial periods and to improve our internal control over financial reporting,
management continues to review and make necessary changes to the overall design of our internal
control environment, as well as policies and procedures to improve the overall effectiveness of
internal control over financial reporting. In late 2008 and continuing into 2009, we established a
project framework which includes a steering committee as well as a project management office led by
a full time manager proficient in Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, or SOX. We
continue to engage external consultants to supplement the internal SOX team as well as to provide
relevant training to our employees. Frequent meetings involving these parties are conducted to
ensure that pertinent tasks relating to managements assessment of internal control over financial
reporting are progressing on track and completed on time.
In particular, we have implemented and will continue to implement the specific measures described
below to remediate the material weaknesses described above. If unremediated, there is a reasonable
possibility that a material misstatement of our financial statements in future financial periods
will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.
Insufficient knowledge and resources on U.S. generally accepted accounting principles
We appointed a dedicated Chief Financial Officer and Group Financial Controller to oversee the
financial reporting process, and have recruited a Finance Manager with some U.S. GAAP knowledge. We
also sent certain of our and Yuchais finance personnel for formal training courses to provide them
with training and knowledge of U.S. GAAP. We plan to continue providing such formal training course
to our finance personnel on a regular basis. In addition, we will seek advice and assistance from
external accounting firms on U.S. GAAP as and when necessary. As some of the above initiatives
were implemented in late 2008, there was insufficient time to train all of the necessary finance
personnel sufficiently to remediate the material weakness prior to December 31, 2008.
Financial statement closing process
In late 2008 and into 2009, we put in place procedures for monthly closing and consolidation
activities and formalized such procedures. Yuchai developed and implemented a comprehensive and
documented policy addressing the timelines for closing activities, and the provision, estimation,
prepayment, taxation, accrual and consolidation processes and related guidance. Yuchai also put in
place procedures to ensure that any changes to the accounts are reviewed prior to being approved
and that authorized personnel approves all post-period adjustments. While remediation was not
complete at December 31, 2008, we and Yuchai will continue to ensure the adherence to the mentioned
policies and procedures in 2009.
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Segregation of Duties in BOKE system
We formalized IT policies and procedures, and we plan to continue to specify IT procedures to
ensure that user access rights in BOKE are set up with duties appropriately segregated in 2009.
D. Remediation Measures to address Material Weaknesses identified in 2007
As previously reported in our annual report on Form 20-F for fiscal year 2007, our management
concluded that as a result of the material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting
identified in such report, as of the end of the period covered by such annual report, our internal
controls over financial reporting and disclosure controls and procedures were not effective. We
continue to engage in efforts to improve our internal controls over financial reporting and
disclosure controls and procedures.
We implemented the following controls to address the material weaknesses identified and described
in our annual report for fiscal year 2007.
Equity method accounting
We sent our finance personnel for formal training courses to improve their understanding of the
applicable equity method of accounting principles. We also put in place procedures to ensure that
the adjustments made to reflect the equity method of accounting are appropriately analyzed and
reviewed as part of the consolidation process.
Related party transactions
We seconded senior representatives from our corporate office to key management positions at Yuchai.
We established financial governance approval limits requiring significant expenditures and material
projects to be signed jointly by a representative each from Yuchai and the Company. We maintained a
list of related party transactions and have monitored transactions with those parties to determine
that they were at arms length.
However,
we did not implement controls as at December 31, 2008 to fully
remediate the deficiency concerning the reconciliation of
intercompany balances and that resulted in material
post-closing adjustments to our books and records. We assessed that deficient controls were
performed during the financial statement close process and
accordingly we have included this deficiency in the financial
statement closing process material weakness.
Inventory data maintenance
We implemented an approval matrix for purchasing activities, and put in place procedures on scraps
processing to ensure proper disposal and accounting. We also strengthened our controls over the
review of inventory data by performing independent checks of the cost and relevant information
input into the SAP system to ensure the accuracy and integrity of data. Specifically, we put in
place the following procedures:
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in the SAP system are independently checked against source documents; |
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ensure accurate and complete recording of goods purchased; |
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Selling price maintenance
We appointed new personnel to perform independent checks on the selling price maintained in the SAP
system and the selling price used to prepare sales invoice to ensure all changes made to the
selling price master file in the SAP system are authorized and accurately processed.
Information technology
We formalized IT policies and procedures to ensure that IT controls in Yuchai are operating
effectively. Specifically, we put in place procedures to ensure that user access rights in SAP are
set up to segregate duties in each business process, such as duties among initiator, approver and
poster of accounting entries. The configurations on SAP have been reviewed to enhance system
security and integrity. Policies and procedures were put in place to formalize end-user computing
controls.
Provision for warranty costs
We put in place a review process to ensure that calculations of provision for warranty costs are
properly computed and recorded, and there are regular updates for the relevant personnel on our
warranty policy. We also strengthened management review of the accuracy of calculations and
validity of supporting documentation.
Approvals and authorizations
We stressed to the senior management of Yuchai the importance of observing and complying with the
approval process that are in place. To better co-ordinate this, we seconded our Chief Operating
Officer in early 2008 to be based in Yulin where he was concurrently also the Deputy Chairman of
Yuchai. He and the team in Yuchai had been working to improve monitoring controls and strengthen
the approval and authorisation process. The Chief Operating Officer
resigned from our Company in
May 2009. We have now recruited a new President who will officially take up his appointment
in August 2009. He is expected to continue these efforts.
We and Yuchai improved existing authorization and approval policies and procedures, clearly
communicating to all employees of both our Company and Yuchai the
need to follow them.
We also improved the contract approval process for routine purchase of inventory, equipment and
other capital expenditure requirements of Yuchai which involves the participation of our seconded
staff in some cases as part of the authorisation cycle. This greatly strengthened our controls over
any material expenditure.
E. Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm on internal Controls
The report of our independent registered public accounting firm on the effectiveness of the
Companys internal controls over financial reporting is included on page F-2 of this Annual Report.
F. Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Except as described in this Annual Report, there were no changes in the Companys internal control
over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by this Annual Report that has
materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Companys internal control
over financial reporting. We have engaged in, and are continuing to engage in, substantial efforts
to improve our internal control over financial reporting and disclosures and procedures related to
substantially all areas of our financial statements and disclosures.
ITEM 16A. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT.
As of the date of this report, the Companys Audit Committee members are Messrs. Tan Aik-Leang
(Chairman), Neo Poh Kiat and Matthew Richards. See Item 6. Directors, Senior Management and
Employees for their experience and qualifications. Pursuant to the SECs rules, the Board has
designated Mr. Tan Aik-Leang as the Companys Audit Committee Financial Expert.
ITEM 16B. CODE OF ETHICS.
The Company adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy in May 2004, which was revised on
December 9, 2008, that is applicable to all its directors, senior management and employees. The
Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy contain general guidelines for conducting the business
of the Company. The text of the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy is posted on our
internet website at http://www.cyilimited.com/invest_govt.asp. Since adoption of the
Companys Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy, the Company has not granted any waivers or
exemption therefrom.
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ITEM 16C. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANTS FEES AND SERVICES.
The following table sets forth the total remuneration that was billed to the Company and
Yuchai by their independent accountants, KPMG, for each of our previous two fiscal years:
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12,986 |
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29,062 |
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We appointed Ernst & Young LLP, Singapore (E&Y) as our independent auditors with effect from
April 17, 2009 at our Annual General Meeting of our shareholders on April 17, 2009. The decision
to change the independent auditors from KPMG LLP, Singapore (KPMG) to E&Y followed the decision
by KPMG not to stand for re-election at our Annual General Meeting
held on April 17, 2009. In addition, a detailed review of the
audit process by the Audit Committee together with the Board also suggested that a change was
desirable for cost effectiveness and would improve the efficiency in our financial reporting
compliance.
Audit fees
Services provided primarily consist of professional services relating to the annual audits of
consolidated financial statements as well as statutory audits required by foreign jurisdictions and
quarterly reviews.
Audit-related fees
Services provided primarily consist of agreed-upon procedures in connection with bonds
issuance and corporate tax advisory services.
Prior to the change in our independent auditors from KPMG to E&Y on April 17, 2009, the
Companys Audit Committee pre-approved each engagement of KPMG for audit-related services and
certain other services (including tax services) not prohibited under the Sarbanes Oxley Act of
2002, to be performed for the Company for fiscal year 2008. Further to the change in independent
auditors from KPMG to E&Y on April 17, 2009, the Companys Audit Committee pre-approves each
engagement of E&Y for audit-related services and certain other services (including tax services)
not prohibited under the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002, to be performed for the Company for fiscal
year 2008.
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ITEM 16D. EXEMPTIONS FROM THE LISTING STANDARDS FOR AUDIT COMMITTEES.
Not Applicable.
ITEM 16E. PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY THE ISSUER AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS.
Not Applicable
ITEM 16F.
CHANGE IN REGISTRANTS CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANT
Not Applicable
ITEM 16G. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
As our Common Stock is listed on the NYSE, we are subject to the NYSE listing standards. The NYSE
listing standards applicable to us, as a foreign private issuer, are considerably different from
those applicable to US companies. Under the NYSE rules, we need only (i) establish an independent
audit committee; (ii) provide prompt certification by our chief executive officer of any material
non-compliance with any corporate governance rules of the NYSE; (iii) provide periodic (annual and
interim) written affirmations to the NYSE with respect to our corporate governance practices; and
(iv) provide a brief description of significant differences between our corporate governance
practices and those followed by US companies. Our audit committee consists of three directors: Tan
Aik-Leang (Chairman), Neo Poh Kiat and Matthew Richards. Each of Messrs. Tan, Neo and Richards
satisfies the independence requirements of Rule 10A-3 of the Exchange Act. A brief description of
significant differences between our corporate governance practices, which are in compliance with
Bermuda law, and those followed by US companies can be found in Item 10. Additional Information
Memorandum of Association and Bye-Laws Corporate Governance.
PART III
ITEM 17. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
The Company has elected to provide the financial statements and related information specified in
Item 18 in lieu of Item 17.
ITEM 18. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
Index to Financial Statements
China Yuchai International Limited
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ITEM 19. EXHIBITS.
Exhibits to this Annual Report:
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Memorandum of Association of China Yuchai International Limited or the Registrant
(incorporated herein by reference to Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement on Form
F-1, filed by the Registrant on December 8, 1994 (File No. 33-86162), or the Form F-1). |
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Bye-laws of the Registrant (incorporated herein by reference to the Form F-1). |
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Subscription and Shareholders Agreement of Diesel Machinery (BVI) Limited, dated November
9, 1994, among Diesel Machinery (BVI) Limited, Hong Leong Asia Ltd., or Hong Leong Asia, and
China Everbright Holdings Company Limited, or China Everbright Holdings (incorporated herein
by reference to Amendment no. 2 to the Registration Statement on Form F-1, filed by the
Registrant on December 14, 1994 (File No. 33-86162)). |
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Supplemental Subscription and Shareholders Agreement, dated January 21, 2002, between
China Everbright Holdings and Hong Leong Asia (incorporated herein by reference to the Annual
Report on Form 20-F for fiscal year ended December 31, 2001, filed by the Registrant on June
25, 2002 (File No. 001-013522), or Form 20-F FY2001). |
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Second Supplemental Subscription and Shareholders Agreement, dated May 17, 2002, between
China Everbright Holdings and Hong Leong Asia (incorporated herein by reference to the Form
20-F FY2001). |
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Contract for the Subscription of Foreign Common shares in Guangxi Yuchai Machinery
Company Limited, or Yuchai, and Conversion from a Joint Stock Limited Company into a
Sino-Foreign Joint Stock Limited Company, dated April 1, 1993, among Yuchai, Guangxi Yuchai
Machinery Holdings Company, Hong Leong Technology Systems (BVI) Ltd., Cathay Clemente Diesel
Holdings Limited, Goldman Sachs Guangxi Holdings (BVI) Ltd., Tsang & Ong Nominees (BVI) Ltd.
and Youngstar Holdings Limited with amendments, dated May 27, 1994 and October 10, 1994
(incorporated herein by reference to the Form F-1). |
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Subscription and Transfer Agreement (with Shareholders Agreement), dated April 1993,
among Cathay Clemente (Holdings) Limited, GS Capital Partners L.P., Sun Yuan Overseas Pte
Ltd., HL Technology Systems Pte Ltd and Coomber Investments Limited (incorporated herein by
reference to the Registration Statement on Form F-1, filed by the Registrant on November 9,
1994 (File No. 33-86162)). |
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Amended and Restated Shareholders Agreement, dated as of November 9, 1994 among The
Cathay Investment Fund, Limited, GS Capital Partners L.P., HL Technology Systems Pte Ltd, Hong
Leong Asia Ltd., Coomber Investments Limited, China Everbright Holdings Company Limited,
Diesel Machinery (BVI) Limited, owners of shares formerly held by Sun Yuan Overseas (BVI) Ltd.
and the Registrant (incorporated herein by reference to the Form F-1). |
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Form of Amended and Restated Registration Right Agreement, dated as of November 9, 1994,
among The Cathay Investment Fund, Limited, GS Capital Partners L.P., HL Technology Systems Pte
Ltd, Coomber Investments Limited, owners of shares
formerly held by Sun Yuan Overseas (BVI) Ltd. and the Registrant (incorporated herein by
reference to Amendment No. 3 to the Registration Statement on Form F-1, filed by the Registrant
on December 15, 1994 (File No. 33-86162)). |
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Form of Subscription Agreement between the Registrant and its wholly-owned subsidiaries
named therein and Yuchai (incorporated herein by reference to Amendment No. 2 to the
Registration Statement on Form F-1, filed by the Registrant on December 14, 1994 (File no.
33-86162)). |
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Form of Term Loan Agreement between the Registrant and Yuchai (incorporated herein by
reference to Amendment No. 2 to the Registration Statement on Form F-1, filed by the
Registrant on December 14, 1994 (File No. 33-86162)). |
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Share Purchase and Subscription Agreement, dated as of November 9, 1994, between the
Registrant, China Everbright Holdings Company Limited and Coomber Investments Limited
(incorporated herein by reference to the Form F-1). |
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Form of indemnification agreement entered into by the Registrant with its officers and
directors (incorporated herein by reference to the Annual Report on Form 20-F for fiscal year
ended December 31, 2003, filed by the Registrant on June 29, 2004, or Form 20-F FY2003). |
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Agreement between the Registrant and Yuchai, dated July 19, 2003 (incorporated herein by
reference to the Form 20-F FY2003). |
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Reorganization Agreement between the Company, Coomber and Yuchai, dated April 7, 2005
(incorporated herein by reference to the Current Report on Form 6-K filed by the Registrant on
April 7, 2005 (File No. 001-13522)). |
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Reorganization Agreement Amendment (No. 1) between the Registrant, Coomber and Yuchai,
dated December 2, 2005 (incorporated herein by reference to the Current Report on Form 6-K
filed by the Registrant on December 6, 2005 (File No. 001-13522)). |
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Reorganization Agreement Amendment (No. 2) between the Registrant, Coomber and Yuchai,
dated November 30, 2006 (incorporated herein by reference to the Current Report on Form 6-K
filed by the Registrant on November 30, 2006 (File No. 001-13522)). |
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Cooperation Agreement among the Registrant, Yuchai, Coomber and Guangxi Yuchai Machinery
Group Company Limited, dated June 30, 2007 (incorporated herein by reference to the Current
Report on Form 6-K filed by the Registrant on July 5, 2007 (File No. 001-13522)). |
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Subsidiaries of the Registrant. (Filed herewith) |
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Certifications furnished pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. (Filed
herewith) |
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Certifications furnished pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. (Filed
herewith) |
The Company has not included as exhibits certain instruments with respect to its long-term debt,
the total amount of debt authorized under each of which does not exceed 10% of its total
consolidated assets. The Company agrees to furnish a copy of any such instrument to the SEC upon
request.
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SIGNATURES
The registrant hereby certifies that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form 20-F
and that it has duly caused and authorized the undersigned to sign this Annual Report on its
behalf.
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CHINA YUCHAI INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
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/s/ Teo Tong Kooi
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Teo Tong Kooi |
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President and Director |
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Date:
July 15 , 2009
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Exhibit Index
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1.1
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Memorandum of Association of China Yuchai International Limited or
the Registrant (incorporated herein by reference to Amendment No. 1
to the Registration Statement on Form F-1, filed by the Registrant
on December 8, 1994 (File No. 33-86162), or the Form F-1). |
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1.2
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Bye-laws of the Registrant (incorporated herein by reference to the
Form F-1). |
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3.1
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Subscription and Shareholders Agreement of Diesel Machinery (BVI)
Limited, dated November 9, 1994, among Diesel Machinery (BVI)
Limited, Hong Leong Asia Ltd., or Hong Leong Asia, and China
Everbright Holdings Company Limited, or China Everbright Holdings
(incorporated herein by reference to Amendment no. 2 to the
Registration Statement on Form F-1, filed by the Registrant on
December 14, 1994 (File No. 33-86162)). |
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3.2
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Supplemental Subscription and Shareholders Agreement, dated January
21, 2002, between China Everbright Holdings and Hong Leong Asia
(incorporated herein by reference to the Annual Report on Form 20-F
for fiscal year ended December 31, 2001, filed by the Registrant on
June 25, 2002 (File No. 001-013522), or Form 20-F FY2001). |
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Second Supplemental Subscription and Shareholders Agreement, dated
May 17, 2002, between China Everbright Holdings and Hong Leong Asia
(incorporated herein by reference to the Form 20-F FY2001). |
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4.1
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Contract for the Subscription of Foreign Common shares in Guangxi
Yuchai Machinery Company Limited, or Yuchai, and Conversion from a
Joint Stock Limited Company into a Sino-Foreign Joint Stock Limited
Company, dated April 1, 1993, among Yuchai, Guangxi Yuchai
Machinery Holdings Company, Hong Leong Technology Systems (BVI)
Ltd., Cathay Clemente Diesel Holdings Limited, Goldman Sachs
Guangxi Holdings (BVI) Ltd., Tsang & Ong Nominees (BVI) Ltd. and
Youngstar Holdings Limited with amendments, dated May 27, 1994 and
October 10, 1994 (incorporated herein by reference to the Form
F-1). |
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4.2
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Subscription and Transfer Agreement (with Shareholders Agreement),
dated April 1993, among Cathay Clemente (Holdings) Limited, GS
Capital Partners L.P., Sun Yuan Overseas Pte Ltd., HL Technology
Systems Pte Ltd and Coomber Investments Limited (incorporated
herein by reference to the Registration Statement on Form F-1,
filed by the Registrant on November 9, 1994 (File No. 33-86162)). |
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4.3
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Amended and Restated Shareholders Agreement, dated as of November
9, 1994 among The Cathay Investment Fund, Limited, GS Capital
Partners L.P., HL Technology Systems Pte Ltd, Hong Leong Asia Ltd.,
Coomber Investments Limited, China Everbright Holdings Company
Limited, Diesel Machinery (BVI) Limited, owners of shares formerly
held by Sun Yuan Overseas (BVI) Ltd. and the Registrant
(incorporated herein by reference to the Form F-1). |
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4.4
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Form of Amended and Restated Registration Right Agreement, dated as
of November 9, 1994, among The Cathay Investment Fund, Limited, GS
Capital Partners L.P., HL Technology Systems Pte Ltd, Coomber
Investments Limited, owners of shares formerly held by Sun Yuan
Overseas (BVI) Ltd. and the Registrant (incorporated herein by
reference to Amendment No. 3 to the Registration Statement on Form
F-1, filed by the Registrant on December 15, 1994 (File No.
33-86162)). |
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4.5
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Form of Subscription Agreement between the Registrant and its
wholly-owned subsidiaries named therein and Yuchai (incorporated
herein by reference to Amendment No. 2 to the Registration
Statement on Form F-1, filed by the Registrant on December 14, 1994
(File no. 33-86162)). |
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4.6
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Form of Term Loan Agreement between the Registrant and Yuchai
(incorporated herein by reference to Amendment No. 2 to the
Registration Statement on Form F-1, filed by the Registrant on
December 14, 1994 (File No. 33-86162)). |
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4.7
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Share Purchase and Subscription Agreement, dated as of November 9,
1994, between the Registrant, China Everbright Holdings Company
Limited and Coomber Investments Limited (incorporated herein by
reference to the Form F-1). |
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4.8
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Form of indemnification agreement entered into by the Registrant
with its officers and directors (incorporated herein by reference
to the Annual Report on Form 20-F for fiscal year ended December
31, 2003, filed by the Registrant on June 29, 2004, or Form 20-F
FY2003). |
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Agreement between the Registrant and Yuchai, dated July 19, 2003
(incorporated herein by reference to the Form 20-F FY2003). |
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Reorganization Agreement between the Company, Coomber and Yuchai,
dated April 7, 2005 (incorporated herein by reference to the
Current Report on Form 6-K filed by the Registrant on April 7, 2005
(File No. 001-13522)). |
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Reorganization Agreement Amendment (No. 1) between the Registrant,
Coomber and Yuchai, dated December 2, 2005 (incorporated herein by
reference to the Current Report on Form 6-K filed by the Registrant
on December 6, 2005 (File No. 001-13522)). |
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4.12
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Reorganization Agreement Amendment (No. 2) between the Registrant,
Coomber and Yuchai, dated November 30, 2006 (incorporated herein by
reference to the Current Report on Form 6-K filed by the Registrant
on November 30, 2006 (File No. 001-13522)). |
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4.13
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Cooperation Agreement among the Registrant, Yuchai, Coomber and
Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Group Company Limited, dated June 30, 2007
(incorporated herein by reference to the Current Report on Form 6-K
filed by the Registrant on July 5, 2007 (File No. 001-13522)). |
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8.1
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Subsidiaries of the Registrant. (Filed herewith) |
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12.1
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Certifications furnished pursuant to Section 302 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act. (Filed herewith) |
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13.1
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Certifications furnished pursuant to Section 906 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act. (Filed herewith) |
The Company has not included as exhibits certain instruments with respect to its long-term debt,
the total amount of debt authorized under each of which does not exceed 10% of its total
consolidated assets. The Company agrees to furnish a copy of any such instrument to the SEC upon
request.
106
CHINA YUCHAI INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2006, 2007 AND 2008
Index to Financial Statements
China Yuchai International Limited
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F-1
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
The Board of Directors and Shareholders of China Yuchai International Limited
We have audited China Yuchai International Limiteds internal control over financial reporting as
of December 31, 2008, based on criteria established in Internal ControlIntegrated Framework
issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (the COSO criteria).
China Yuchai International Limiteds management is responsible for maintaining effective internal
control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control
over financial reporting included in the accompanying Managements Assessment of Internal Control
Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the companys internal
control over financial reporting based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight
Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in
all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over
financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the
design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing
such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit
provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
A companys internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable
assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial
statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A
companys internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1)
pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the
transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that
transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance
with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company
are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company;
and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized
acquisition, use, or disposition of the companys assets that could have a material effect on the
financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or
detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are
subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that
the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
A material weakness is a deficiency, or combination of deficiencies, in internal control over
financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the companys annual or interim financial
statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. The following material weaknesses
have been identified and included in managements assessment. Management has identified material
weaknesses in controls related to the companys
(1) insufficient knowledge and resources on U.S. generally
accepted accounting principles,
(2) financial statement closing process and (3) segregation
of duties in BOKE system.
These
material weaknesses were considered in determining the nature,
timing and extent of audit tests applied in our audit of the 2008
financial statements and this report does not affect our report dated
July 15, 2009 on those financial statements.
In our
opinion, because of the effect of the material weaknesses described above on the achievement
of the objectives of the control criteria, China Yuchai International Limited has not maintained
effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2008, based on the COSO
criteria.
/s/ Ernst
& Young LLP
Singapore
July 15, 2009
F-2
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
The Board of Directors and Shareholders of China Yuchai International Limited
We have
audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of China Yuchai International Limited and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2008, and the related
consolidated statements of income, shareholders equity, and cash flows for the year then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Companys
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. The financial statements of China Yuchai International
Limited for the year ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, were audited by other auditors whose report dated January 30, 2009, expressed an unqualified opinion on those statements.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform
the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis,
evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our
opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of China Yuchai International
Limited and subsidiaries at December 31, 2008, and the consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2008, in
conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), China Yuchai International Limiteds
internal control over financial reporting as of December 31,
2008, based on criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring
Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated July 15 2009 expressed an adverse opinion on the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over
financial reporting.
/s/ Ernst
& Young LLP
Singapore
July 15, 2009
F-3
REPORT
OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
The Board of Directors and Shareholders
China Yuchai International Limited
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of China Yuchai International Limited
and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2007, and the related
consolidated statements of income,
shareholders equity and comprehensive income, and cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2006
and 2007. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Companys
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements
based on our audits.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight
Board (United Sates). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An
audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the
financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement
presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all
material respects, the financial position of China Yuchai International Limited and subsidiaries at
December 31, 2007, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the years ended
December 31, 2006 and 2007, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
As more
fully described in Note 5, Note 32 and Note 33(e) to the consolidated financial statements, on December
25, 2007 a subsidiary of the Company purchased a 100% equity interest in Guangxi Yulin Hotel
Company Ltd (Yulin Hotel Company) from certain related parties in contemplation of the settlement
of loans due from Yuchai Marketing Company Limited (YMCL), which is also a related party. The
recoverability of the loans due from YMCL was previously considered impaired and a loss provision
and corresponding valuation allowance in the amount of Rmb 203 million was recognized during the
year ended December 31, 2005. Although management of the Company has concluded the subsidiary of
the Company is the legal owner of the shares in Yulin Hotel Company and the subsidiary also bears
the risks and rewards of ownership in the corresponding operations of Yulin Hotel Company as of
December 25, 2007, the transfer of the equity interest was subject to the approval of the
appropriate government regulatory agency in the Peoples Republic of China. Consequently, no
recovery for the previously recorded impairment loss on the loans due from YMCL has been recognized
in the Companys consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2007. The approval was
subsequently obtained on January 13, 2009.
/s/ KPMG LLP
Singapore
January 30, 2009
F-4
CHINA YUCHAI INTERNATIONAL LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF INCOME
FOR YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2006, 2007 AND 2008
(Rmb and US$ amounts expressed in thousands, except per share data)
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Years ended December 31, |
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Note |
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2006 |
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2007 |
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2008 |
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2008 |
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Rmb |
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Rmb |
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Rmb |
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US$ |
Revenues, net(a) |
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3(k),27 |
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6,920,528 |
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9,556,303 |
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10,384,022 |
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1,519,398 |
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Cost of goods sold(a) |
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4, 27 |
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(5,648,407 |
) |
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(7,611,585 |
) |
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(8,561,520 |
) |
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(1,252,728 |
) |
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Gross profit |
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1,272,121 |
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1,944,718 |
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1,822,502 |
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266,670 |
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Research and development costs |
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3(m) |
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(167,653 |
) |
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(153,146 |
) |
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(177,370 |
) |
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(25,953 |
) |
Selling, general and
administrative expenses(a) |
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3(m), 3(n),4,14,27 |
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(801,830 |
) |
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(951,589 |
) |
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(1,041,225 |
) |
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(152,353 |
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Gain on transfer of land use
rights to a related party |
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27 |
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1,841 |
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1,573 |
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Operating income |
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304,479 |
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841,556 |
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603,907 |
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88,364 |
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Interest expense |
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|
6, 26 |
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(117,491 |
) |
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(125,244 |
) |
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(146,973 |
) |
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(21,505 |
) |
Equity in income/(loss) of affiliates, net of tax |
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17 |
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(22,449 |
) |
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14,048 |
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(36,573 |
) |
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(5,351 |
) |
Other income, net(a) |
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7 |
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38,856 |
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53,554 |
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43,261 |
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|
6,329 |
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|
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Earnings before income
taxes and minority interests |
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203,395 |
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783,914 |
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463,622 |
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|
67,837 |
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Income taxes |
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|
8 |
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(30,466 |
) |
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(68,518 |
) |
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(110,531 |
) |
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(16,173 |
) |
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|
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Income before
minority interests |
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172,929 |
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|
715,396 |
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|
353,091 |
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|
51,664 |
|
Minority interests in income of consolidated subsidiaries |
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(61,645 |
) |
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(189,927 |
) |
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(100,641 |
) |
|
|
(14,726 |
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|
|
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Net income |
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|
3(l) |
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|
|
111,284 |
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|
|
525,469 |
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|
252,450 |
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|
36,938 |
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|
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|
|
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|
|
|
Years ended December 31, |
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Note |
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2006 |
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2007 |
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2008 |
|
2008 |
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Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
US$ |
Earnings per common share |
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Basic |
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|
3(l) |
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|
|
2.99 |
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|
|
14.10 |
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|
|
6.77 |
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|
|
0.99 |
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted |
|
|
3(l) |
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|
|
2.99 |
|
|
|
14.10 |
|
|
|
6.77 |
|
|
|
0.99 |
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|
Weighted average number of shares |
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|
|
Basic |
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|
3(l) |
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|
|
37,267,673 |
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|
|
37,267,673 |
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|
|
37,267,673 |
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|
|
37,267,673 |
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|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
Diluted |
|
|
3(l) |
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|
|
37,267,673 |
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|
|
37,267,673 |
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|
|
37,267,673 |
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|
|
37,267,673 |
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|
|
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|
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(a) |
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Includes the following income and expenses resulting from transactions with related parties
in addition to those indicated above (see Notes 5 and 26) |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
2006 |
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
|
2008 |
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|
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
US$ |
Revenues, net |
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|
86,652 |
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|
|
94,901 |
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|
|
215,064 |
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|
|
31,468 |
|
Cost of goods sold |
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|
(592,535 |
) |
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|
(573,926 |
) |
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|
(1,030,887 |
) |
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|
(150,840 |
) |
Selling, general and administrative expenses |
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|
(124,376 |
) |
|
|
(149,964 |
) |
|
|
(209,036 |
) |
|
|
(30,586 |
) |
Other income, net |
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|
10,622 |
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|
|
11,664 |
|
|
|
4,224 |
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|
|
618 |
|
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-5
CHINA YUCHAI INTERNATIONAL LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2007 AND 2008
(Rmb and US$ amounts expressed in thousands, except per share data)
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As of December 31, |
|
|
Note |
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
|
2008 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
US$ |
ASSETS |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
|
31(g) |
|
|
|
520,945 |
|
|
|
693,436 |
|
|
|
101,464 |
|
Trade accounts and bills receivable, net |
|
|
9 |
|
|
|
3,107,785 |
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|
|
2,537,681 |
|
|
|
371,315 |
|
Amounts due from related parties |
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|
10, 26 |
|
|
|
143,652 |
|
|
|
139,267 |
|
|
|
20,378 |
|
Loans receivable from a related party, net |
|
|
5 |
|
|
|
2,050 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loans to customers, net |
|
|
11 |
|
|
|
3,361 |
|
|
|
156 |
|
|
|
23 |
|
Inventories |
|
|
12 |
|
|
|
1,647,025 |
|
|
|
2,250,030 |
|
|
|
329,226 |
|
Prepaid expenses |
|
|
|
|
|
|
31,752 |
|
|
|
106,585 |
|
|
|
15,596 |
|
Other receivables, net |
|
|
13 |
|
|
|
97,074 |
|
|
|
181,699 |
|
|
|
26,586 |
|
Income taxes recoverable |
|
|
|
|
|
|
27,990 |
|
|
|
46,296 |
|
|
|
6,775 |
|
Deferred income taxes |
|
|
8 |
|
|
|
114,361 |
|
|
|
125,788 |
|
|
|
18,405 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,695,995 |
|
|
|
6,080,938 |
|
|
|
889,768 |
|
Property, plant and equipment, net |
|
|
14, 32 |
|
|
|
2,158,246 |
|
|
|
2,149,290 |
|
|
|
314,485 |
|
Construction in progress |
|
|
15 |
|
|
|
184,921 |
|
|
|
252,872 |
|
|
|
37,000 |
|
Lease prepayments |
|
|
16, 32 |
|
|
|
168,002 |
|
|
|
158,681 |
|
|
|
23,218 |
|
Investments in affiliates |
|
|
17 |
|
|
|
505,009 |
|
|
|
392,386 |
|
|
|
57,414 |
|
Other investments |
|
|
17 |
|
|
|
615,201 |
|
|
|
446,430 |
|
|
|
65,323 |
|
Goodwill |
|
|
3(n) |
|
|
|
218,311 |
|
|
|
212,636 |
|
|
|
31,113 |
|
Deferred income taxes |
|
|
8 |
|
|
|
33,499 |
|
|
|
19,445 |
|
|
|
2,845 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
9,579,184 |
|
|
|
9,712,678 |
|
|
|
1,421,166 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LIABILITIES, MINORITY INTERESTS AND
SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Short-term bank loans |
|
|
18(a) |
|
|
|
819,164 |
|
|
|
1,068,675 |
|
|
|
156,369 |
|
Amount due to holding company |
|
|
26 |
|
|
|
5,278 |
|
|
|
451 |
|
|
|
66 |
|
Amounts due to related parties |
|
|
5, 10, 26 |
|
|
|
380,521 |
|
|
|
204,910 |
|
|
|
29,983 |
|
Trade accounts payable |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,509,962 |
|
|
|
2,612,928 |
|
|
|
382,325 |
|
Income taxes payable |
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,663 |
|
|
|
10,998 |
|
|
|
1,609 |
|
Deferred gain |
|
|
5 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
202,950 |
|
|
|
29,696 |
|
Accrued expenses and other liabilities |
|
|
19 |
|
|
|
946,675 |
|
|
|
937,084 |
|
|
|
137,115 |
|
Deferred
income taxes liabilities |
|
|
8 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
15,282 |
|
|
|
2,236 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,667,263 |
|
|
|
5,053,278 |
|
|
|
739,399 |
|
Long-term bank loans |
|
|
18(b) |
|
|
|
767,929 |
|
|
|
254,529 |
|
|
|
37,243 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,435,192 |
|
|
|
5,307,807 |
|
|
|
776,642 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-6
CHINA YUCHAI INTERNATIONAL LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
AS OF DECEMBER, 2007 AND 2008 (CONTINUED)
(Rmb and US$ amounts expressed in thousands, except per share data)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As of December 31, |
|
|
Note |
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
|
2008 |
|
|
|
|
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
US$ |
Total liabilities |
|
|
|
|
5,435,192 |
|
|
|
5,307,807 |
|
|
|
776,642 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Minority interests |
|
|
|
|
849,527 |
|
|
|
974,046 |
|
|
|
142,524 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shareholders equity |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common shares |
|
|
|
|
31,945 |
|
|
|
31,945 |
|
|
|
4,674 |
|
Ordinary shares |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
US$0.10 par
value: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
authorized
100,000,000 shares;
issued and outstanding 37,267,673 shares
at December 31, 2007 and 2008 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Special share |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
US$0.10 par value: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
authorized 1 share;
issued and outstanding 1 share
at December 31, 2007 and 2008 |
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Contributed surplus |
|
|
|
|
1,692,251 |
|
|
|
1,692,251 |
|
|
|
247,611 |
|
Statutory reserves |
|
21 |
|
|
270,339 |
|
|
|
287,473 |
|
|
|
42,063 |
|
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net |
|
|
|
|
154,580 |
|
|
|
49,335 |
|
|
|
7,219 |
|
Retained earnings |
|
|
|
|
1,145,350 |
|
|
|
1,369,821 |
|
|
|
200,433 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
shareholders equity |
|
|
|
|
3,294,465 |
|
|
|
3,430,825 |
|
|
|
502,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities, minority
interests and shareholders equity |
|
|
|
|
9,579,184 |
|
|
|
9,712,678 |
|
|
|
1,421,166 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-7
CHINA YUCHAI INTERNATIONAL LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY
AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS)
FOR YEARS ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 2006, 2007 AND 2008
(Rmb and US$ amounts expressed in thousands, except per share data)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
other |
|
Total |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common |
|
Contributed |
|
Statutory |
|
Retained |
|
comprehensive |
|
shareholders |
|
|
Note |
|
shares |
|
surplus |
|
reserves |
|
earnings |
|
income |
|
equity |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
Balance at January 1, 2006 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
31,945 |
|
|
|
1,692,251 |
|
|
|
266,586 |
|
|
|
546,630 |
|
|
|
28,851 |
|
|
|
2,566,263 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
111,284 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
111,284 |
|
Net unrealized
gains on investment
securities, net of nil tax(a) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
56,840 |
|
|
|
56,840 |
|
Net unrealized gains on investment
securities held by an affiliate, net
of nil tax |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,201 |
|
|
|
3,201 |
|
Foreign currency translation
adjustments, net of nil tax |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3,249 |
) |
|
|
(3,249 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Comprehensive income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
168,076 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Transfer to statutory reserves |
|
|
21 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,000 |
|
|
|
(1,000 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dividend declared (US$0.02 per share) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(5,940 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(5,940 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at December 31, 2006 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
31,945 |
|
|
|
1,692,251 |
|
|
|
267,586 |
|
|
|
650,974 |
|
|
|
85,643 |
|
|
|
2,728,399 |
|
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-8
CHINA YUCHAI INTERNATIONAL LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY
AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS)
FOR YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2006, 2007 AND 2008
(Rmb and US$ amounts expressed in thousands, except per share data)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accumulated |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
other |
|
Total |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common |
|
Contributed |
|
Statutory |
|
Retained |
|
comprehensive |
|
shareholders |
|
|
Note |
|
shares |
|
surplus |
|
reserves |
|
earnings |
|
income |
|
equity |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
2007 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
525,469 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
525,469 |
|
Net
unrealized gains on
investment securities, net
of nil tax (a) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
80,612 |
|
|
|
80,612 |
|
Net unrealized
gains on investment
securities held by
an affiliate, net
of nil tax |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
13,283 |
|
|
|
13,283 |
|
Foreign currency
translation
adjustments, net of
nil tax |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(24,958 |
) |
|
|
(24,958 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Comprehensive income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
594,406 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Transfer to
statutory reserves |
|
|
21 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,753 |
|
|
|
(2,753 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dividend declared
(US$0.10 per share) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(28,340 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(28,340 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at December 31, 2007 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
31,945 |
|
|
|
1,692,251 |
|
|
|
270,339 |
|
|
|
1,145,350 |
|
|
|
154,580 |
|
|
|
3,294,465 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
252,450 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
252,450 |
|
Net unrealized
loss on investment
securities, net of
nil tax (a) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(26,696 |
) |
|
|
(26,696 |
) |
Net unrealized
loss on investment
securities held by
an affiliate, net
of nil tax |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(80,196 |
) |
|
|
(80,196 |
) |
Foreign currency
translation
adjustments, net of
nil tax |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,647 |
|
|
|
1,647 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Comprehensive income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
147,205 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Transfer to
statutory reserves |
|
|
21 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
17,134 |
|
|
|
(2,093 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
15,041 |
|
Dividend declared
(US$0.10 per share) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(25,886 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(25,886 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at December
31, 2008 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
31,945 |
|
|
|
1,692,251 |
|
|
|
287,473 |
|
|
|
1,369,821 |
|
|
|
49,335 |
|
|
|
3,430,825 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at December
31, 2008 (in US$) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,674 |
|
|
|
247,611 |
|
|
|
42,063 |
|
|
|
200,433 |
|
|
|
7,219 |
|
|
|
502,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(a) Components of
net unrealized
gains on investment
securities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unrealized holding
gains arising
during the year |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
97,332 |
|
|
|
98,090 |
|
|
|
10,235 |
|
Redemption of
investment
securities in an
affiliate taken to
net income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(19,550 |
) |
|
|
(17,478 |
) |
|
|
(36,931 |
) |
Investment in
affiliate upon
conversion (Note
17(b)(i)) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(20,942 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net unrealized
gains/(loss) on investment
securities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
56,840 |
|
|
|
80,612 |
|
|
|
(26,696 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(b) Components
of foreign currency translation adjustments |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance as
at January 1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(10,018 |
) |
|
|
(13,267 |
) |
|
|
(38,225 |
) |
Foreign
currency translation adjustments, net of tax |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3,249 |
) |
|
|
(24,958 |
) |
|
|
1,647 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance as
at December 31 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(13,267 |
) |
|
|
(38,225 |
) |
|
|
(36,578 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(c) Net
unrealized gains/(loss) on investment securities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance as
at January 1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
56,840 |
|
|
|
137,452 |
|
Net
unrealized gain/(loss) on investment securities, net of tax |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
56,840 |
|
|
|
80,612 |
|
|
|
(26,696 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance as
at December 31 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
56,840 |
|
|
|
137,452 |
|
|
|
110,756 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(d) Net
unrealized gains/(loss) on investment securities held by an affiliate |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance as
at January 1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
38,869 |
|
|
|
42,070 |
|
|
|
55,353 |
|
Net
realized gains/(loss) on investment securities held by an
affiliate, net of tax |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,201 |
|
|
|
13,283 |
|
|
|
(80,196 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance as
at December 31 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
42,070 |
|
|
|
55,353 |
|
|
|
(24,843 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
85,643 |
|
|
|
154,580 |
|
|
|
49,335 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-9
CHINA YUCHAI INTERNATIONAL LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2006, 2007 AND 2008
(Rmb and US$ amounts expressed in thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Years ended December 31, |
|
|
2006 |
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
|
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
US$ |
Cash provided by operating activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income |
|
|
111,284 |
|
|
|
525,469 |
|
|
|
252,450 |
|
|
|
36,938 |
|
Adjustments
to reconcile net income to net cash provided
by operating activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation and amortization of property, plant and equipment |
|
|
142,860 |
|
|
|
223,304 |
|
|
|
266,621 |
|
|
|
39,012 |
|
Lease prepayment charged to expense |
|
|
3,328 |
|
|
|
4,702 |
|
|
|
8,647 |
|
|
|
1,265 |
|
Impairment of property, plant and equipment |
|
|
2,346 |
|
|
|
781 |
|
|
|
69,931 |
|
|
|
10,232 |
|
Impairment of goodwill |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,675 |
|
|
|
830 |
|
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment |
|
|
1,598 |
|
|
|
5,926 |
|
|
|
4,008 |
|
|
|
587 |
|
Gain on transfer of land use rights to a related party |
|
|
(1,841 |
) |
|
|
(1,573 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred income tax (benefit)/expenses |
|
|
(19,996 |
) |
|
|
34,637 |
|
|
|
2,627 |
|
|
|
384 |
|
Provision for losses/(recoveries) on guarantees |
|
|
(7,410 |
) |
|
|
(4,237 |
) |
|
|
2,777 |
|
|
|
406 |
|
Equity in losses/(income) of affiliates, net of tax |
|
|
21,261 |
|
|
|
(14,048 |
) |
|
|
36,573 |
|
|
|
5,351 |
|
Minority interests |
|
|
61,645 |
|
|
|
189,927 |
|
|
|
100,641 |
|
|
|
14,726 |
|
Gain on redemption of other investments |
|
|
(28,457 |
) |
|
|
(17,478 |
) |
|
|
(19,198 |
) |
|
|
(2,809 |
) |
Loss on dilution of investments in affiliates |
|
|
1,188 |
|
|
|
2,591 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss/(gain) on changes in fair value of embedded derivatives |
|
|
3,617 |
|
|
|
(6,139 |
) |
|
|
5,519 |
|
|
|
808 |
|
Exchange loss/(gain) on financing activities |
|
|
38,388 |
|
|
|
38,622 |
|
|
|
(31,207 |
) |
|
|
(4,566 |
) |
Bad debt expense/(credit) |
|
|
21,582 |
|
|
|
(11,008 |
) |
|
|
33,487 |
|
|
|
4,900 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Decrease/(increase) in assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Inventories |
|
|
103,252 |
|
|
|
(81,842 |
) |
|
|
(603,005 |
) |
|
|
(88,232 |
) |
Amounts due from related parties, net |
|
|
77,401 |
|
|
|
52,088 |
|
|
|
33,774 |
|
|
|
4,942 |
|
Trade
accounts and bills receivable, net |
|
|
(323,647 |
) |
|
|
(1,615,859 |
) |
|
|
536,617 |
|
|
|
78,518 |
|
Prepaid expenses |
|
|
44,345 |
|
|
|
62,225 |
|
|
|
(74,833 |
) |
|
|
(10,950 |
) |
Other receivables, net |
|
|
(4,417 |
) |
|
|
50,804 |
|
|
|
(76,816 |
) |
|
|
(11,240 |
) |
Loans to customers, net |
|
|
(3,582 |
) |
|
|
8,125 |
|
|
|
3,205 |
|
|
|
469 |
|
Income taxes recoverable/(payable), net |
|
|
32,885 |
|
|
|
(13,366 |
) |
|
|
(12,971 |
) |
|
|
(1,898 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Increase/(decrease) in liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Trade accounts payable |
|
|
332,355 |
|
|
|
377,164 |
|
|
|
102,966 |
|
|
|
15,065 |
|
Accrued expenses and other liabilities |
|
|
25,236 |
|
|
|
271,687 |
|
|
|
(4,296 |
) |
|
|
(628 |
) |
Amount due to holding company |
|
|
(1,075 |
) |
|
|
2,052 |
|
|
|
(10,507 |
) |
|
|
(1,537 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by operating activities |
|
|
634,146 |
|
|
|
84,554 |
|
|
|
632,685 |
|
|
|
92,573 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flow from investing activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Purchase of property, plant and equipment and construction in
progress (includes interest capitalized) |
|
|
(323,781 |
) |
|
|
(265,258 |
) |
|
|
(432,423 |
) |
|
|
(63,272 |
) |
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment |
|
|
2,134 |
|
|
|
5,236 |
|
|
|
36,975 |
|
|
|
5,410 |
|
Proceeds from disposal of land use rights |
|
|
2,394 |
|
|
|
2,125 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Purchase of investments |
|
|
(923,101 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from disposal of other investments |
|
|
|
|
|
|
773 |
|
|
|
5,025 |
|
|
|
735 |
|
Acquisition of subsidiaries |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(870 |
) |
|
|
(127 |
) |
Prepayments
for land use right |
|
|
(59,497 |
) |
|
|
(31 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from redemption of investment securities |
|
|
11,907 |
|
|
|
88,652 |
|
|
|
129,517 |
|
|
|
18,951 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash used in investing activities |
|
|
(1,289,944 |
) |
|
|
(168,503 |
) |
|
|
(261,776 |
) |
|
|
(38,303 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flow from financing activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from short-term bank loans |
|
|
974,978 |
|
|
|
649,164 |
|
|
|
1,093,528 |
|
|
|
160,006 |
|
F-10
CHINA YUCHAI INTERNATIONAL LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2006, 2007 AND 2008
(Rmb and US$ amounts expressed in thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Years ended December 31, |
|
|
2006 |
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
|
2008 |
|
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
US$ |
Proceeds from long-term bank loans |
|
|
687,473 |
|
|
|
197,044 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Repayments of
short-term and long
term bank loans |
|
|
(962,835 |
) |
|
|
(933,533 |
) |
|
|
(1,284,686 |
) |
|
|
(187,976 |
) |
Dividends
paid by subsidiaries to minority shareholders |
|
|
(23,036 |
) |
|
|
(22,316 |
) |
|
|
(33,471 |
) |
|
|
(4,898 |
) |
Dividends
paid to shareholders |
|
|
(5,940 |
) |
|
|
(28,340 |
) |
|
|
(25,886 |
) |
|
|
(3,788 |
) |
Capital contributions from minority interests |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,920 |
|
|
|
57,354 |
|
|
|
8,392 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by/(used in)financing activities |
|
|
670,640 |
|
|
|
(135,061 |
) |
|
|
(193,161 |
) |
|
|
(28,264 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Effect of foreign currency exchange on cash and cash
equivalents |
|
|
(5,104 |
) |
|
|
(5,978 |
) |
|
|
(5,257 |
) |
|
|
(769 |
) |
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
|
|
9,738 |
|
|
|
(224,988 |
) |
|
|
172,491 |
|
|
|
25,239 |
|
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year |
|
|
736,195 |
|
|
|
745,933 |
|
|
|
520,945 |
|
|
|
76,225 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year |
|
|
745,933 |
|
|
|
520,945 |
|
|
|
693,436 |
|
|
|
101,464 |
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Interest, net of amount capitalized |
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125,860 |
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Significant non-cash investing and financing transactions
During 2006, the Company settled the amounts payable for the acquisitions of certain new debt and
equity securities issued by an affiliated company and the amounts receivable from redemption of its
existing investment in debt securities of the same affiliated company with a net cash payment of
S$5.3 million by the Company (see Note 17(b)).
On December 25, 2007, the Company acquired a 100% equity ownership interest in Yulin Hotel Company
from a related party for Rmb245.6 million. As of December 31, 2007, the related purchase
consideration had not yet been settled (see Notes 5 and 32).
On
March 31, 2008, offset agreements were entered into by Yuchai to effect
the settlement of the Rmb 205 million loans receivable against the
liability of Rmb 245.6 million arising from the purchase of
100% equity interest in Yulin Hotel Company with the balance settled
through offset of certain trade receivables due from YMCL, the
Guarantors and other related parties (see Notes 5 and 32).
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-11
CHINA YUCHAI INTERNATIONAL LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2006, 2007 AND 2008
(Rmb and US$ amounts expressed in thousands, except per share data)
1 Background and principal activities
China Yuchai International Limited (the Company) was incorporated under the laws of Bermuda on
April 29, 1993. The Company was established to acquire a controlling financial interest in Guangxi
Yuchai Machinery Company Limited (Yuchai), a Sino-foreign joint stock company which manufactures,
assembles and sells diesel engines in the Peoples Republic of China (the PRC). The principal
markets for Yuchais diesel engines are truck manufacturers in the PRC.
The Company owns, through six wholly-owned subsidiaries, 361,420,150 shares or 76.41% of the issued
share capital of Yuchai (Foreign Shares of Yuchai). Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Group Company
Limited (State Holding Company, SHC), a state-owned enterprise, owns 22.09% of the issued share
capital of Yuchai (State Shares of Yuchai).
In December 1994, the Company issued a special share (the Special Share) at par value of US$0.10
to Diesel Machinery (BVI) Limited (DML), a company controlled by Hong Leong Corporation Limited,
now known as Hong Leong (China) Limited (HLC). The Special Share entitles its holder to designate
the majority of the Companys Board of Directors (six of eleven). The Special Share is not
transferable except to Hong Leong Asia Ltd. (HLA), the holding company of HLC, or any of its
affiliates. During 2002, DML transferred the Special Share to HL Technology Systems Pte Ltd
(HLT), a subsidiary of HLC.
Yuchai established three direct subsidiaries, Yuchai Machinery Monopoly Company Limited (YMMC),
Guangxi Yulin Yuchai Accessories Manufacturing Company Limited (YAMC) (previously known Guangxi
Yulin Yuchai Machinery Spare Parts Manufacturing Company Limited) and Yuchai Express Guarantee Co.,
Ltd (YEGCL). YMMC and YAMC were established in 2000, and are involved in the manufacture and sale
of spare parts and components for diesel engines in the PRC. YEGCL was established in 2004, and is
involved in the provision of financial guarantees to mortgage loan applicants in favor of banks in
connection with the applicants purchase of automobiles equipped with diesel engines produced by
Yuchai. In 2006, YEGCL ceased granting new guarantees with the aim of servicing the remaining
outstanding guarantee commitments to completion, expected to be in 2009. As at December 31, 2008,
Yuchai held an equity interest of 71.83%, 97.14% and 76.92% respectively in these companies. As at
December 31, 2007 and 2008, YMMC had direct controlling interests in twenty-five and thirty
subsidiaries respectively, which are involved in the trading and distribution of spare parts of
diesel engines and automobiles, all of which are established in the PRC. In December 2006, Yuchai
established a wholly-owned subsidiary called Xiamen Yuchai Diesel Engines Co., Ltd. This new
subsidiary was established to facilitate the construction of a new diesel engine assembly factory
in Xiamen Fujian province in China. On April 10, 2007, Yuchai signed a Cooperation Framework
Agreement with Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co., Ltd or Geely and
Zhejiang Yinlun Machinery Company Limited or Yinlun to consider establishing a proposed joint venture company to
develop diesel engines for passenger cars in China. Yuchai was to be the largest shareholder
followed by Geely as the second largest shareholder. In December 2007, further to the Cooperation
Framework Agreement, Yuchai entered into an Equity Joint Venture Agreement with Geely and Yinlun,
to form two joint venture companies in Tiantai, Zhejiang Province and Jining, Shandong Province.
The joint venture companies (JV Cos) are primarily engaged in the development, production and
sales of a proprietary diesel engine and its parts for passenger
vehicles. Yuchai is the
controlling shareholder with 52% with Geely and Yinlun holding
30% and 18%
shareholding respectively in both JV Cos. The two JV Cos have been duly incorporated. In December
2007, Yuchai purchased a subsidiary, Guangxi Yulin Hotel Company Ltd (Yulin Hotel Company) (see
Note 32).
In
March 2005, the Company, through Venture Delta Limited or
Venture Delta acquired 14.99% of the ordinary shares of Thakral Corporation Ltd
(TCL). TCL is a company listed on the main board of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading
Limited (the Singapore Exchange) and is involved in the manufacture, assembly and distribution of
high-end consumer electronic products and home entertainment products in the PRC. Three directors
out of eleven directors on the board of TCL are appointed by the Company. Based on the Companys
shareholdings and representation in the board of directors of TCL, management has concluded that
the Company has the ability to exercise significant influence over the operating and financial
policies of TCL. Consequently, the Companys consolidated financial statements include the
Companys share of the results of TCL, accounted for under the equity method. The Company acquired
an additional 1% of the ordinary shares of TCL in September 2005. As a result of the rights
issue of 87,860,288 rights shares on February 16, 2006, the Companys equity interest in TCL
increased to 19.4%. On August 15, 2006, the Company exercised its right to convert all of its
52,933,440 convertible bonds into 529,334,400 new ordinary shares in the capital of TCL. Upon the
issue of the new shares, the Companys interest in TCL has increased to 36.6% of the total issued
and outstanding ordinary shares. During the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company did not
acquire new shares in TCL. However, as a result of conversion of convertible bonds into
new ordinary shares by TCLs third party bondholders, the Companys interest in TCL was diluted to
34.4%. On September 2, 2008, Venture Delta transferred 1,000,000
ordinary shares, representing 0.04% interest in TCL to Grace Star
Services Ltd. As of December 31, 2008, the Companys
interest in TCL remained unchanged.
On February 7, 2006, the Company acquired 29.1% of the ordinary shares of HL Global Enterprises
Limited (formerly known as HLG Enterprise Limited (HLGE). HLGE is a public company listed on the
main board of the Singapore Exchange. HLGE is primarily engaged in investment holding, and through
its group companies, invests in rental property, hospitality and property developments in
Asia. On November 15, 2006, the Company exercised its right to convert all of its 196,201,374
non-redeemable convertible cumulative preference shares into 196,201,374 new ordinary shares in the
capital of HLGE. Upon the issue of the new shares, the Companys equity interest in HLGE has
increased to 45.4% of the enlarged total number of ordinary shares in
issue. As at December 31, 2008, three directors out of
seven directors on the board of HLGE are appointed by the Company. Based on the Companys
shareholdings and representation in the board of directors of HLGE, management has concluded that
the Company has the ability to exercise significant influence over the operating and financial
policies of HLGE. Consequently, the Companys consolidated financial statements include the
Companys share of the results of HLGE, accounted for under the equity method. During the year
ended December 31, 2007, the Company did not acquire new shares in HLGE. However, new ordinary
shares were issued by HLGE arising from the third partys conversion of non-redeemable convertible
cumulative preference shares, and the Companys interest in HLGE was diluted to 45.4%. There was no
change in shareholding in 2008.
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2 General
Basis of presentation
The
accompanying consolidated financial statements are prepared in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the
United States of America (U.S. GAAP).
3 Summary of significant accounting policies and practices
(a) Principles of consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of the Company, its
majority-owned subsidiaries and those entities that the Company has determined that it has a direct
or indirect controlling financial interest in (collectively, referred to as the Group). All
significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. In
addition, the Company evaluates the Groups relationships with other entities to identify whether
they are variable interest entities as defined by the Financial
Accounting Standards Board (the
FASB) Interpretation (FIN) No. 46 (R), Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities (FIN
46(R)) and to assess whether it is the primary beneficiary of such entities. If the determination
is made that the Group is the primary beneficiary, then that entity is included in the consolidated
financial statements in accordance with FIN 46(R). The Group was not the primary beneficiary of any
variable interest entities during the three years ended December 31, 2008.
(b) Cash and cash equivalents
Cash includes cash on hand and demand deposits with banks. For purposes of the consolidated
statements of cash flows, management considers all highly liquid debt instruments with original
maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. None of the Groups cash is restricted
as to withdrawal. See Note 28 for discussion of restrictions on the Renminbi.
(c) Trade accounts receivable, loans receivable and bills receivable, net
Trade accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced value of goods sold after deduction of trade
discounts and allowances, if any. The allowance for doubtful accounts is managements best estimate
of the amount of probable credit losses in the Groups accounts receivable. Management determines
the allowance based on specific account identification and historical write-off experience by
industry and national economic data.
Management reviews the Groups allowance for doubtful accounts monthly. Past due balances over 90
days and over a specified amount are reviewed individually for collectability. All other balances
are reviewed on a pooled basis by aging of such balances. Account balances are charged off against
the allowance after all means of collection have been exhausted and the potential for recovery is
considered remote.
The Group sells bills receivable to banks on an ongoing basis. The buyer is responsible for servicing
the receivables upon maturity of the bills receivable. Sales of the
bills receivable are accounted for under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 140,
Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities.
Accordingly, where the derecognition criteria is met, bills receivable are derecognized, and a discount equal to the
difference between the carrying value of the trade accounts and bills receivable and cash received
is recorded. The Group received proceeds from the sales of the bills receivable
of Rmb4,485,221, Rmb4,403,828 and Rmb4,775,590 (US$698,768), for the years ended December 31, 2006,
2007 and 2008, respectively. The Group has recorded discounts totaling Rmb54,720, Rmb75,193 and
Rmb90,977 (US$13,312) in respect of the sold bills receivable for the years ended
December 31, 2006, 2007 and 2008, respectively, which has been included in interest expense.
For loans
receivable, the Company recognises interest income on an accrual
basis based on an effective interest method. The Company does not
accrue interest when a loan is considered impaired and the Company
recognises such interest income on a cash basis.
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(d) Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and market. Cost is determined using the weighted
average cost method. Cost of work in progress and finished goods comprises direct materials, direct
labor and an attributable portion of production overheads. Management routinely reviews its
inventory for salability and indications of obsolescence to determine if inventory carrying values
are higher than market values. If market conditions or future product enhancements and developments
change, inventories would be written down to reflect the estimated
market value.
(e) Property, plant and equipment, net
Property, plant and equipment, including leasehold improvements, are stated at cost. Depreciation
is calculated using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives of the assets,
taking into account their estimated residual value. The estimated useful lives are as follows:
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Machinery and equipment
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Office and computer equipment
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Leasehold improvements
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The Group capitalizes interest with respect to major assets under installation or construction
based on the average cost of the Groups borrowings. Repairs and maintenance of a routine nature
are expensed while those that extend the life of assets are capitalized. Upon retirement or
disposal of assets, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the consolidated
balance sheets and any gain or loss is included in the consolidated statements of operations.
Construction in progress represents factories under construction and machinery and equipment
pending installation. All direct costs relating to the acquisition or construction of buildings and
machinery and equipment, including interest charges on borrowings, are capitalized as construction
in progress. No depreciation is provided in respect of construction in progress. Construction of
plant is considered to be completed on the date when the plant is substantially ready for its
intended use notwithstanding whether the plant is capable of producing saleable output in
commercial quantities.
(f) Lease prepayments
Lease prepayments represent payments to the PRC land bureau for land use rights, which are charged
to expense on a straight-line basis over the respective periods of the rights which are in the
range of 15 to 50 years.
(g) Guarantees
The fair value of a guarantee provided by the Group for the obligation of others is recognized at
fair value at inception as a liability in accordance with FIN No. 45, Guarantors Accounting and
Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others. If
the guarantee was issued in a stand-alone transaction for a fee, the fair value of the liability
recognized generally would offset the cash received by the Group, which is included in Accrued
expenses and other liabilities and amortized to revenue over the period of guarantee. After
initial measurement and recognition of the liability for obligations under the guarantee,
management periodically evaluates outstanding guarantees and accounts for potential loss
contingencies associated with the guarantees based on estimated losses from default in accordance
with SFAS No. 5, Accounting for Contingencies, after
considering the effect of any amounts that may possibly be recovered
under recourse, under which the liability is adjusted for further
loss that is probable and when the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated.
(h) Investments
Affiliates
An affiliate is an entity in which the Company or the Group has the ability to exercise significant
influence in its financial and operating policy decisions, but does not have a controlling
financial interest. Investments in affiliates are accounted for using the equity method. The
Groups share of earnings and losses of affiliate, adjusted to eliminate intercompany gains and
losses and to account for the difference between the cost of investment and the underlying equity
in net assets of the affiliates, is included in the consolidated results.
Management assesses impairment of its investments in affiliates when adverse events or changes in
circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts may not be recoverable. A loss in value of
investments in affiliate which is considered other than a temporary decline is recognized as an
impairment charge.
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Other investments
Investments in available-for-sale securities, including convertible preference shares of an
affiliate that are mandatorily redeemable, are carried at fair value. Unrealized holding gains and
losses, net of related tax effect, on available-for-sale securities are included in accumulated
other comprehensive income/(loss), a separate component of stockholders equity, until realized.
Realized gains and losses from the disposal of available-for-sale securities are determined on a
specific-identification basis.
Investments in convertible preference shares of an affiliate that are neither mandatorily
redeemable by the issuer nor redeemable at the option of the investor, and that do not have a
readily determinable fair value are accounted for under the cost method.
The Group recognizes an impairment loss when the decline in fair value below the carrying value of
an available-for-sale or cost method investment is considered other than temporary. In determining
whether a decline in fair value is other than temporary, management considers various factors
including market price of underlying holdings when available, investment ratings, the financial
conditions and near term prospect of the investees, the length of time and the extent to which the
fair value has been less than cost and the Groups intent and ability to hold the investment for a
reasonable period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery of the fair value.
Equity derivatives embedded in the available-for-sale debt securities are recorded at fair values
through income.
(i) Foreign currency transactions and translation
The Companys functional currency is the US dollar. The functional currency of the Companys
subsidiaries and certain of its affiliated companies located in the PRC is the Renminbi.
Transactions denominated in currencies other than Renminbi are recorded based on exchange rates at
the time such transactions arise, such as the Renminbi exchange rates quoted by the Peoples Bank
of China (the PBOC) prevailing at the dates of the transactions. Monetary assets and liabilities
denominated in foreign currencies are translated into the functional currency using the applicable
exchange rates at the balance sheet dates. The resulting exchange differences are recorded in the
consolidated statements of income as part of Other income, net.
The Companys reporting currency is the Renminbi. Assets and liabilities of the Company and its
subsidiaries whose functional currency is not the Renminbi are translated into Renminbi using the
exchange rate on the balance sheet date. Revenues and expenses are translated at average rates
prevailing during the year which approximates the actual exchange
rates. The gains and losses resulting from translation of financial statements
are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss), a separate component within
stockholders equity. Cumulative translation adjustments are recognized as income or expenses upon
disposal or liquidation of foreign subsidiaries and affiliates.
For the US dollar convenience translation amounts included in the accompanying consolidated
financial statements, the Renminbi equivalent amounts have been translated into U.S. dollars at the
rate of Rmb 6.8343 = US$1.00, the rate quoted by the PBOC at the close of business on June 15,
2009. No representation is made that the Renminbi amounts could have been, or could be, converted
into U.S. dollars at that rate or at any other rate prevailing on June 15, 2009 or any other date.
(j) Income taxes
Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and
liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the
financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax
bases and operating loss and tax credit carry-forwards. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a
valuation allowance to the extent management concludes it is more likely than not that the assets
will not be realized. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates
expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected
to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax
rates, if any, is recognized in the statements of operations in the period that includes the
enactment date.
Beginning with the adoption of FASB Interpretation No.48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income
Taxes (FIN 48) as of January 1, 2007, the Company recognizes the effect of income tax positions
only if those positions are more likely than not of being sustained. Recognized income tax
positions are measured at the largest amount that is greater than 50% likely of being realized.
Changes in recognition or measurement are reflected in the period in which the change in judgment
occurs. Prior to the adoption of FIN 48, the Company recognized the effect of income tax positions
only if such positions were probable of being sustained.
The Company records interest related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense, and
penalties in selling, general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of
income.
(k) Revenue recognition
(i) Product sales
Revenue is recognized in accordance with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Staff
Accounting Bulletin No. 104, Revenue Recognition (SAB 104). SAB 104 requires that, among other
conditions, four basic criteria be met before revenue can be recognized:
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(i) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists; (ii) the price is fixed or determinable; (iii)
collectability is reasonably assured; and (iv) product delivery has occurred. For the Group, these
criteria are generally considered to be met upon delivery and acceptance of products at the
customer site.
Product sales represent the invoiced value of goods, net of value added taxes (VAT), sales
returns, trade discounts and allowances. Yuchai and its subsidiaries are subject to VAT which is
levied on the majority of their products at the rate of 17% of the invoiced value of sales. Output
VAT is borne by customers in addition to the invoiced value of sales. VAT paid by Yuchai and its
subsidiaries on its purchases of materials and supplies is recoverable out of VAT collected from
sales to their customers.
(ii) Guarantee fee income
Guarantee fees received or receivable for a guarantee issued are recorded in Accrued expenses and
other liabilities based upon the estimated fair value at the inception of such guarantee
obligations, and are recognized as revenue on a straight line basis over the respective terms of
the guarantees.
(l) Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing income attributable to common shares
by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings
per share is calculated by dividing net earnings by the weighted average number of common
shares outstanding and the number of additional common shares that would be outstanding if any
potential common shares that are dilutive are issued. The Companys basic and diluted earnings per share are as follows:
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Net income attributable to
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111,284 |
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525,469 |
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252,450 |
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36,938 |
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37,267,673 |
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37,267,673 |
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37,267,673 |
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37,267,673 |
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37,267,673 |
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37,267,673 |
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37,267,673 |
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37,267,673 |
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2.99 |
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14.10 |
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6.77 |
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0.99 |
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2.99 |
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14.10 |
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6.77 |
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0.99 |
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no potentially dilutive common shares in any of the years ended December 31, 2006, 2007 and 2008.
(m) Advertising, research and development costs
Advertising, research and development costs are expensed as incurred. Advertising costs included in
Selling, general and administrative expenses, amounted to Rmb42,636, Rmb17,248 and Rmb24,693
(US$3,613) respectively, for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2007 and 2008.
Yuchai
received research and development subsidies of Rmb7,858, Rmb4,730 and
Rmb32,653 (US$4,778) for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2007
and 2008, respectively. The subsidies received are recognized as
deferred income and net off against research and development expenses
when earned.
(n) Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of costs over fair value of net assets of businesses acquired.
Goodwill of Rmb 212,636 and Rmb 5,675 were allocated as a result of
the acquisitions of Yuchai (see note 1) and Yulin Hotel (see
note 5 and 32) respectively. Goodwill is not amortized, but instead is tested for impairment at least annually or whenever
certain circumstances indicate a possible impairment may exist. Management evaluates the
recoverability of goodwill using a two-step impairment test approach at the reporting unit level at
the end of each year. In the first step, the fair value of the reporting unit is compared to its
carrying value including goodwill. The fair value of the reporting unit is determined based upon
discounted future cash flows. In the case that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than
its carrying
value, a second step is performed which compares the implied fair value of the reporting units
goodwill to the book value of the goodwill. In determining the implied fair value of the reporting
unit goodwill, the fair values of the tangible net assets and recognized and unrecognized
intangible assets are deducted from the fair value of the reporting unit. If the implied fair value
of reporting units goodwill is lower than its carrying amount, goodwill is considered impaired and
is written down to its implied fair value. In 2008, the goodwill of Rmb 5,675 pertaining to
the Yulin Hotel acquisition in 2007 was fully impaired because the
carrying amount is not recoverable from
the expected future cash flows. The remaining goodwill of Rmb 212,636 pertains to the acquisition
of Yuchai and there was no impairment of the Yuchai goodwill in 2006,
2007 and 2008.
(o) Product warranty
The Group recognizes a liability at the time the product is sold, for the estimated future costs to
be incurred under the lower of a warranty period or warranty mileage on various engine models, on
which the Group provides free repair and replacement. Warranties extend for a duration (generally
12 months to 24 months) or mileage (generally 80,000 kilometers to 250,000 kilometers), whichever
is the lower. Provisions for warranty are primarily determined based on historical warranty cost
per unit of engines sold adjusted for specific conditions that may arise and the number of engines
under warranty at each financial year. In previous years, warranty claims have typically not been
higher than the relevant provisions made in our consolidated balance sheet. If the nature,
frequency and average cost of warranty claims change, the accrued liability for product warranty
will be adjusted accordingly.
(p) Use of estimates
The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP requires
management of the Group to make a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reported
amount of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the
date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses
during the period. Significant items subject to such estimates and assumptions include the
recoverability of the carrying amount of long-lived assets including goodwill, estimated fair value
of investments and other financial instruments, realizable values for inventories, valuation
allowances for receivables and loans to related parties, obligations for warranty costs, and
probable losses on loan guarantees of YEGCL. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
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(q) Impairment of long-lived assets, other than goodwill
Long-lived assets to be held and used, such as property, plant and equipment and construction in
progress are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the
carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is
measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to to the sum of the undiscounted cash
flows expected to result from its use and eventual disposition. An impairment charge is recognized
in the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the fair value of the asset, if the
carrying value is not recoverable from the expected future cash flows. Fair value is the price that
would be received to sell the asset on the measurement date in an orderly transaction between
market participants in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset. Assets to be
disposed of would be separately presented in the consolidated balance sheets and reported at the
lower of the carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell, and are no longer depreciated.
The Company periodically conducts an impairment review on the conditions of our property, plant and
equipment. It was determined certain fixed assets of Yuchai were idle
or other factors existed, such as decline in property values, which suggest that the recovery of their respective carrying values may have been impaired. An impairment
loss of Rmb 2.3 million, Rmb 0.8 million and Rmb 69.9 million was charged to the consolidated
statement of operations in 2006, 2007 and 2008 respectively under selling, general and
administrative expense. The 2008 impairment charges were as follows:
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Other plants and equipments Rmb 23.9 million
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(r) Fair value measurements
Effective January 1, 2008, the Company adopted SFAS No. 157, which defines fair value as the
exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price)
in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction
between market participants at the measurement date. SFAS No. 157 establishes a three level fair
value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value. This hierarchy requires
entities to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. The
three levels of inputs used to measure fair value are as follows:
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that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. This includes certain
pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies and similar techniques that use
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The Companys adoption of SFAS No. 157 did not have a material impact on our consolidated
financial statements.
The fair value of long-lived assets is the price that would be received to sell the asset on the
measurement date in an orderly transaction between market participants in the principal or most
advantageous market for the asset.
The fair value of a financial instrument is the amount at which the instrument could be exchanged
in a current transaction between willing parties. The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents,
trade accounts receivable, bills receivable, short term amounts due from related parties, prepaid
expenses, other receivables, short-term bank loans, current instalments of long-term bank loans,
trade accounts payable, amount due to the holding company and amounts due to related parties
approximates their fair value because of the short maturity of these instruments. It was not
practicable for management to estimate the fair value of its equity investments for which a quoted
market price is not available because it has not yet obtained or developed the valuation model
necessary to make the estimate, and the cost of obtaining an independent valuation is considered
excessive in relation to the significance of the equity investments to the Group. Management does
not believe the carrying value of the equity investments will be significantly different from their
fair value. Management estimated the fair value of its financial investments by obtaining an
independent valuation of the investments by a professional valuer who adopted the discounted cash
flow methodology.
The carrying amount of long-term bank loans approximates their fair value based on the borrowing
rates currently available for bank loans with similar terms and average maturities.
(s) Commitments and contingencies
Liabilities for loss contingencies, arising from claims, assessments, litigation, fines and
penalties and other sources are recorded when it is probable that an obligation has been incurred
and the amount of the assessment and/or remediation can be reasonably estimated.
(t) Defined contribution plans
The Group
participates in and makes contributions to the national pension schemes as defined by the laws of the countries in
which it has operations. The contributions are at a
fixed proportion of the basic salary of the staff. Contributions are recognized as compensation
expense in the period in which the related services are performed.
(u) Leases
Where the Company has the use of assets under operating leases, payments made under the leases are
recognized in the consolidated statement of income on a straight-line basis over the term of
the lease. Lease incentives received are recognized in the consolidated statement of operations as
an integral part of the total lease payments made. Contingent rentals are charged to the
consolidated statement of income in the accounting period in which they are incurred.
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(v) Recently issued accounting standards
In February 2008, FASB issued FASB Staff Position No. 157-2,
or FSP FAS 157-2, to delay the effective date of SFAS 157 for nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities,
except for items that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis
(at least annually), to fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008, and interim periods within those fiscal
years. Management does not believe the adoption of this statement will have a material impact on the consolidated
financial statements at this time and will monitor any additional implementation guidance that may be issued.
In
June 2007, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) ratified EITF Issue No.07-3, Accounting for Nonrefundable Advance Payments
for Goods or Services Received for Use in Future Research and Development Activities. The EITF
requires non-refundable advance payments to acquire goods or pay for services that will be consumed
or performed in a future period in conducting R&D activities should be recorded as an asset and
recognized as an expense when the R&D activities are performed. The EITF is to be applied
prospectively to new contractual arrangements entered into beginning in fiscal 2009. The Company
currently recognizes these non-refundable advanced payments, if any, as an expense upon payment.
The adoption of EITF 07-3 is not expected to have a significant effect on the Companys financial
position or results of operations.
In
December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141 (revised 2007),
or SFAS No. 141(R), Business
Combination which replaces SFAS No. 141. SFAS
No. 141(R) establishes principles and requirements for
how an acquirer recognizes and measures in its financial statements the identifiable assets
acquired, the liabilities assumed, any non controlling interest in the acquiree and the goodwill
acquired. The Statement also establishes disclosure requirements which will enable users to
evaluate the nature and financial effects of the business combination. This Statement is effective
as of the beginning of an entitys first fiscal year beginning after December 15, 2008. The impact
of the adoption of SFAS No. 141(R) on the Companys consolidated financial positions and consolidated
results of operations is dependent upon the specific terms of any applicable future business
combinations.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, Non Controlling Interests in Consolidated
Financial StatementsAmendments of ARB No. 51. SFAS No. 160 states that accounting and reporting
for minority interests will be recharacterised as non controlling interests and classified as a
component of equity. The statement also establishes reporting requirements that provide sufficient
disclosures that clearly identify and distinguish between the interests of the parent and the
interests of the non controlling owners. SFAS No. 160 applies to all entities that prepare
consolidated financial statements, except not-for-profit organizations, but will affect only those
entities that have an outstanding non controlling interest in one or more subsidiaries or that
deconsolidate a subsidiary. The Company is required to adopt this statement in the first quarter of
fiscal year 2009 and management is currently assessing the impact of adopting SFAS No. 160. Earlier
adoption is prohibited. This Statement shall be applied prospectively as of the beginning of the
fiscal year in which this Statement is initially applied, except for the presentation and
disclosure requirements. The presentation and disclosure requirements shall be applied
retrospectively for all periods presented. Management is presently evaluating the impact of the
newly required disclosures.
In April 2008, the FASB issued FSP FAS 142-3, Determination of the Useful Life of Intangible
Assets. FSP FAS 142-3 amends the factors that should be considered in developing a renewal or
extension assumptions used for purposes of determining the useful life of a recognized intangible
asset under SFAS No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. FSP FAS 142-3 is intended to
improve the consistency between the useful life of a recognized intangible asset under SFAS 142 and
the period of expected cash flows used to measure the fair value of the asset under SFAS 141(R) and
other GAAP. FSP FAS 142-3 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. Earlier
application is not permitted. We believe the impact of adopting FSP FAS 142-3 will not have a
material effect on our consolidated financial condition or results of operations.
In May 2008, the FASB issued FSP APB 14-1, Accounting for Convertible Debt Instruments That May Be
Settled in Cash upon Conversion (Including Partial Cash Settlement). This FSP clarifies that
convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash upon conversion (including partial cash
settlement) are not addressed by paragraph 12 of APB Opinion No. 14, Accounting for Convertible
Debt and Debt Issued with Stock Purchase Warrants. Additionally, this FSP specifies that issuers of
such instruments should separately account for the liability and equity components in a manner that
will reflect the entitys nonconvertible debt borrowing rate when interest cost is recognized in
subsequent periods. This FSP is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years
beginning after December 15, 2008, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Management will
evaluate the impact of this FSP to the Companys consolidated financial statements if it applies.
In November 2008, the Emerging Issues Task Force issued EITF Issue No. 08-6, Equity Method
Investment Accounting Consideration, that addresses how the initial carrying value of an equity
method investment should be determined, how an impairment assessment of an underlying
indefinite-lived intangible asset of an equity method investment should be performed, how an equity
method investees issuance of shares should be accounted for, and how to account for a change in an
investment from the equity method to the cost method. EITF Issue No. 08-6 shall be effective in
fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2008, and interim periods within those fiscal
years. EITF Issue No. 08-6 shall be applied prospectively with early application prohibited. The
impact of adopting EITF 08-6 is not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated
financial condition or results of operations.
In
December 2008, the FSP FAS 140-4 and FSP FIN 46(R)-8 amends SFAS No. 140, Accounting
for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishment of Liabilities,
and FASB Interpretation No. 46 (revised December 2003), Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities
(FIN 46(R)). The FSP was issued by the FASB to expeditiously meet the need for enhanced information
about transferred financial assets and about an enterprises involvement with a variable interest
entity (VIE). The FSP requires extensive additional disclosures by public entities with continuing
involvement in transfers of financial assets to special-purpose entities and with VIEs, including
sponsors that have a variable interest in a VIE. Additionally, the FSP requires certain disclosures
to be provided by a public entity. This FSP is effective for fiscal periods ending after December 15, 2008 (i.e., fiscal year 2008 for calendar year companies). The Company intends to provide
the additional disclosures under this FSP if it applies.
In January 2009, the FASB ratified EITF Issue No. 08-10, Selected Statement 160 Implementation
Questions. The Issue is to clarify the accounting for certain transactions involving a transfer of
an interest in a subsidiary after the effective date of SFAS No. 160. Specifically, i) accounting
for the transfer of an interest in a subsidiary that is in-substance real estate; ii) accounting
for the transfer of an interest in a subsidiary to an equity method investee that results in
deconsolidation of the subsidiary; iii) accounting for the transfer of an interest in a subsidiary
in exchange for a joint venture interest that results in deconsolidation of the subsidiary. This
Issue shall be effective for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2008, and interim
periods within those fiscal years. This Issue shall be applied prospectively. Management will
evaluate the impact of this Issue to the Companys consolidated financial statements if it applies.
In January 2009, the FASB issued FSP EITF 99-20-1 that amends EITF Issue No. 99-20, Recognition of
Interest Income and Impairment of Purchased Beneficial Interests and Beneficial Interests That
Continue to Be Held by a Transferor in Securitized Financial Assets. The FSP eliminates the
requirement that a holders best estimate of cash flows be based upon those that a market
participant would use. Instead, the FSP requires that an other-than-temporary impairment (OTTI) be
recognized as a realized loss through earnings when it is probable there has been an adverse
change in the holders estimated cash flows from the cash flows previously projected, which is
consistent with the impairment model in FASB Statement No. 115, Accounting for Certain Investments
in Debt and Equity Securities (Statement 115). The FSP is effective for interim and annual
reporting periods ending after December 15, 2008 (e.g., December 31, 2008, for a calendar year-end
entity), and should be applied prospectively. Retrospective application to a prior interim or
annual reporting period is not permitted. Management will evaluate the impact of this FSP to the
Companys consolidated financial statements if it applies.
In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP FAS 141(R)-1, Accounting for Assets Acquired and Liabilities
Assumed in a Business Combination that Arise from Contingencies. The FSP amends
SFAS No. 141(R), Business Combinations, to require that
assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination that arise from contingencies
(hereinafter referred to as pre-acquisition contingencies) be recognized at fair value, in
accordance with SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements, if the fair value can be
determined during the measurement period.
FSP FAS 141(R)-1 has the
same effective date as SFAS No. 141(R), which is effective for business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after
the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or
after December 15, 2008 (i.e., on
or after January 1, 2009 for a calendar year end company). Management will evaluate the impact of
this FSP to the Companys consolidated financial statements if it applies.
In April 2009, the FASB released FSP FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2, Recognition and Presentation of
Other-Than-Temporary Impairments (FSP FAS 115-2). FSP FAS 115-2 was issued contemporaneously with
FSP FAS 157-4, Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or
Liability has Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions that are Not Orderly (FSP FAS
157-4) and FSP FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1, Interim Disclosures About Fair Value of Financial
Instruments (FSP FAS 107-1). The three FSPs were approved by the FASB
at its meeting on April 2, 2009. FSP FAS 115-2 changes existing accounting requirements for other-than-temporary-impairment
(OTTI). FSP FAS 157-4 amends SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (Statement 157) to
provide additional guidance on estimating fair value when the volume and level of transaction
activity for an asset or liability have significantly decreased in relation to normal market
activity for the asset or liability. The FSP FAS 157-4 also provides additional guidance on
circumstances that may indicate that a transaction is not orderly. FSP FAS 157-4, as well as the
related FSP issued on the same day, FSP FAS 107-1, also require additional disclosures about fair
value measurements in annual and interim reporting periods. FSP FAS
157-4 supersedes FSP FAS 157-3, Determining the Fair Value of a Financial Asset When the Market for That
Asset is Not Active. The FSP FAS 107-1 extends the disclosure
requirements of SFAS No.
107, Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments, to interim financial
statements of publicly traded companies as defined in APB Opinion No. 28, Interim Financial
Reporting. The three FSPs are effective for interim and annual
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ending after June 15, 2009, with early adoption permitted for
periods ending after March 15, 2009. If an entity elects to early-adopt either FSP FAS 157-4 or FSP FAS 107-1, that entity is
required to early-adopt FSP FAS 115-2. Likewise, if an entity early-adopts FSP FAS 115-2 or FSP FAS
107-1, it is also required to early-adopt FSP FAS 157-4. However, early adoption of FSP FAS 107-1
is permitted only if the entity also elects to early adopt FSP FAS 157-4 and FSP FAS 115-2. FSP FAS
157-4 must be applied prospectively and does not require disclosures for earlier periods presented
for comparative purposes at initial adoption. In periods after initial adoption, comparative
disclosures are required only for periods ending after initial adoption. However, in the period of
adoption a reporting entity must disclose a change, if any, in valuation technique and related
inputs resulting from the application of the FSP FAS 157-4, and quantify the total effect of the
change in valuation technique and related inputs, if practicable, by major category. Management is
presently evaluating the impact of FSP FAS 115-2 and FSP FAS 157-4 to the Companys consolidated
financial statements. FSP FAS 107-1 does not require disclosures for earlier periods presented for
comparative purposes at initial adoption. In periods after initial adoption, FSP FAS 107-1 requires
comparative disclosures only for periods ending after initial adoption. The Company intends to
provide the additional disclosures under FSP FAS 107-1 in fiscal 2009 if it applies.
In May 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 165, Subsequent Events. The Statement establishes general
standards of accounting for and disclosure of events that occur after the balance sheet date but
before financial statements are issued or are available to be issued. This Statement introduces the
concept of financial statements being available to be issued. It requires the disclosure of the
date through which an entity has evaluated subsequent events and the basis for that date, that is,
whether that date represents the date the financial statements were issued or were available to be issued. This disclosure should alert all users of financial statements that an
entity has not evaluated subsequent events after that date in the set of financial statements being
presented. In accordance with this Statement, an entity should apply the requirements to interim or
annual financial periods ending after June 15, 2009. The Company intends to provide the additional
disclosures under this Statement when it applies.
In June 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board
(FASB) issued SFAS No. 166,
Accounting for Transfers of Financial Assets, an amendment of SFAS No. 140 (Statement
166). The most significant amendments resulting from Statement 166 consist of the removal of the
concept of a qualifying special-purpose entity (SPE) from SFAS
No. 140, and the elimination of the
exception for qualifying SPEs from the consolidation guidance of FIN 46(R),
Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities. The statement also amends and clarifies
certain transfers of financial assets that should not qualify as
sales under SFAS No. 140. The
disclosures required by Statement 166 are similar to those included
in FSP FAS
140-4 and FIN 46(R)-8, Disclosures by Public Entities (Enterprises) about Transfers of Financial
Assets (FSP FAS 140-4/FIN 46(R)), which is superseded by SFAS No. 166. SFAS No. 166 is effective
as of the beginning of each reporting entitys first annual
reporting period that begins after November 15, 2009, for interim periods within that first annual reporting period and for interim and
annual reporting periods thereafter. That is, SFAS No. 166 is
effective January 1, 2010 for
calendar-year reporting entities. Earlier application is prohibited. Management will evaluate the
impact of the statement to the Companys consolidated financial statements if it applies.
In
June 2009, the SFAS No. 167, Amendments to FIN 46(R)
(Statement 167), which (1) addresses the effects of eliminating the qualifying special-purpose
entity (QSPE) concept from SFAS No. 140, Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of
Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities, and (2) responds to concerns
about the application of certain key provisions of FIN 46(R), Consolidation of
Variable Interest Entities (FIN 46(R)), including concerns over the transparency of enterprises
involvement with variable interest entities (VIEs). SFAS No. 167 is effective as of the beginning
of an enterprises first annual reporting period that begins
after November 15, 2009, for interim
periods within that first annual reporting period and for interim and annual reporting periods
thereafter. That is, Statement 167 is effective for calendar year-end companies beginning on January 1, 2010. The amendments to FIN 46(R) are applicable to all enterprises and to all entities
with which those enterprises are involved, regardless of when that involvement arose. Therefore,
upon adoption of SFAS No. 167, all enterprises must reconsider their consolidation conclusions for
all entities with which they are involved. Management will evaluate the impact of the statement to
the Companys consolidated financial statements when it applies.
4 Depreciation and amortization, sales commissions, and shipping and handling expenses
Depreciation and amortization of property, plant and equipment are included in the following
captions:
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Cost of goods sold |
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94,215 |
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163,909 |
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193,062 |
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28,249 |
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administrative expenses |
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48,645 |
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59,395 |
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73,559 |
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10,763 |
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142,860 |
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223,304 |
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266,621 |
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Selling, general and
administrative expenses |
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32,172 |
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58,719 |
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Sales related shipping and handling expenses not separately billed to customers are included in the
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5 Provision for uncollectible loans to a related party and subsequent contingent recovery
The amount represents the recognition of specific impairment provisions totaling Rmb202,950 on the
loans with an aggregate principal amount of Rmb205 million due from Yuchai Marketing Company
Limited (YMCL) as of December 31, 2005. YMCL is wholly owned by Coomber Investment Limited
(Coomber), a shareholder of the Company and State Holding Company (collectively, the Chinese
Shareholders).
In March and May 2004, Yuchai granted interest-free advances to YMCL at the request of Yuchais PRC
directors to provide YMCL with initial working capital for its start-up activities. YMCL was set up
with the intention of offering a complementary range of services including spare parts
distribution, insurance, vehicle financing and warranty servicing. These advances were provided
with the approval of the previous Chairman of Yuchai but without prior approval by the majority of
the shareholders of Yuchai.
On December 2, 2004, these advances were converted into formal loans and written agreements and
were executed between Yuchai and YMCL through an authorized financial institution in the PRC. Under
the terms of the loan agreements, the loans were payable in their entirety on December 2, 2005 and
interest, at the rate of 5.58% per annum, was payable on a monthly basis. Further, the loans were
secured by guarantees given by the Chinese Shareholders. Interest income of Rmb10,512, Rmb11,548
and Rmb4,224 (US$618) was received and recognized in 2006, 2007 and 2008, respectively.
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Because the loans had already been disbursed, the Chinese Shareholders had issued guarantees for
these loans, and the Companys relationship with the Chinese Shareholders was improving, the
Directors of Yuchai believed that it was in the Companys and Yuchais best interest to ratify the
loans. Consequently, the loans were ratified by the Board of Directors of Yuchai in April 2005.
In 2005, the Company discussed with the Chinese Shareholders the possibility of converting the
loans into an equity investment in YMCL, subject to the Yuchai boards approval. This potential
alternative was incorporated within the terms of the reorganization agreement entered into by the
Company with Yuchai and Coomber on April 7, 2005 (Reorganization Agreement).
When the loans became due in December 2005, Yuchai was requested to extend the maturity date for
the loans. However, the Company and Yuchai had been unable to access the financial statements of
YMCL. Consequently, the Directors from the Companys and Yuchais boards had doubts about YMCLs
ability to repay the loans. However, the Companys and Yuchais board of directors considered the
request to extend the loans based on representations received from the Chinese Shareholders and
management of YMCL concerning their respective abilities and intentions to repay the loans and
honor their guarantees, and therefore agreed to extend the repayment date of the loans for an
additional year. The extension of the loans was approved by the Board of Directors of Yuchai on
December 2, 2005. An agency bank was appointed under PRC requirements to administer the Rmb205
million loans and the legal method requires such loans to be repaid and the funds re-disbursed. The
new loans carry the same terms, including scheduled maturity on December 1, 2006. New guarantees
were also granted by the Chinese Shareholders for these loans. The maturity date of the loans was
subsequently extended to June 1, 2007 and further extended to May 30, 2008.
The Company discussed this matter with the Chinese Shareholders and management of YMCL and also
considered the financial position and financial resources of the State Holding Company and Coomber.
CYI management made an assessment of the future cash flows of the State Holding Company and Coomber
and concluded that it was likely they will not be able to honor their respective guarantees in the
event YMCL is unable to repay the loans when they become due.
Consequently, at that time, CYI management identified a number of possible courses of action in the
event YMCL is unable to repay the loans when they become due. These actions included:
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The Companys management ruled out any form of legal or other enforcement action against the
Chinese Shareholders as management believed that Yuchai may not be the first preferred creditor
entitled to receive payment of the judgment debt. Moreover, management believed that the process
for enforcement of a judgment in China is complex and not as effective when compared with other
jurisdictions. In addition, management believed that the commencement of legal or other enforcement
actions would likely lead to a deterioration in relations with the Chinese Shareholders which could
have a materially adverse impact on the Companys investment in Yuchai and could lead to the
impairment of shareholder value of the Company. Consequently, management believed that it was
beneficial to the Companys shareholders for management to continue their dialogue and seek other
possible arrangements with YMCL, Coomber and State Holding Company to resolve the repayment of the
Rmb205 million loans rather than for it to resort to legal and enforcement actions described above.
In July 2007, Yuchais Board of Directors agreed in principle to a proposal by the State Holding
Company to settle the loans due from YMCL, along with various other accounts receivable from YMCL
(collectively, the receivables), by forgiving the receivables in exchange for the transfer of
100% of the equity ownership in a hotel in Yulin, PRC and YMCLs central office building in Guilin,
PRC. On December 25, 2007, Yuchai, pursuant to the execution of a share transfer contract with
YMCL, Coomber and State Holding Company, acquired all the outstanding share capital of Guangxi
Yulin Hotel Company Ltd (Yulin Hotel Company) for Rmb245.6 million. As of December 31, 2007 the
purchase consideration for this acquisition had not been settled and is included in Amounts due to
related parties on the consolidated balance sheet. Agreements were entered into by Yuchai on March
31, 2008 to effect the repayment of the Rmb205 million loans against the liability of Rmb245.6
million arising from the purchase of 100% equity interest in Yulin Hotel Company with the balance
settled through offset of certain trade receivables due from YMCL, the Guarantors and other related
parties. Under the terms of these agreements, Yuchais purchase price obligation of Rmb245.6
million was legally extinguished through the offsetting of this liability.
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As of
December 31, 2007 and 2008, the transfer of the 100% equity interest in Yulin Hotel Company was
subject to approval from the provincial government regulatory agency in charge of state-owned
assets administration in China. Yuchais Board of Directors and shareholders had approved an
extension of time for obtaining of approval from November 30, 2008 to June 30, 2009 failing which,
Yuchai would have had the right to sell to the State Holding Company, who would have been obligated
to buy, 100% of the equity in Yulin Hotel Company at the original purchase price of Rmb245.6
million. This condition is contained in a guarantee letter provided by the original shareholders of
Yulin Hotel Company. However, management of the Company was uncertain whether State Holding Company
had the financial ability to purchase Yulin Hotel Company for the full contractual amount of
Rmb245.6 million. Consequently, no recovery of the previously recorded impairment loss on the loans
due from YMCL has been recognized in the Companys consolidated financial statements as of December
31, 2008 and the provision against the loan was reclassified as a deferred gain in
the balance sheet. Such recovery will only be recognized in the Companys consolidated financial statements
in the period when a) approval is obtained from the provincial government regulatory agency in
charge of state-owned assets administration in China for its acquisition of the 100% equity
interest in Yulin Hotel Company, or b) the Company is able to resolve the uncertainty about the
recovery through other means. On January 13, 2009, Yuchai received approval from the provincial
government regulatory agency in charge of state-owned assets administration in China for its
acquisition of the 100% equity interest in Yulin Hotel Company. The
gain will be recognized in the
Statement of Income in 2009 upon receipt of
approval from the provincial government.
An analysis of the allowance for doubtful loans for 2006, 2007 and 2008 is as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Years ended December 31, |
|
|
2006 |
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
|
2008 |
|
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
US$ |
Balance at beginning of year |
|
|
202,950 |
|
|
|
202,950 |
|
|
|
202,950 |
|
|
|
29,696 |
|
Less: Reclassified to deferred gain |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(202,950 |
) |
|
|
(29,696 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at end of year |
|
|
202,950 |
|
|
|
202,950 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6 Interest cost
The Group capitalizes interest charges as a component of the cost of construction in progress. The
following is a summary of interest cost incurred during 2006, 2007 and 2008:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Years ended December 31, |
|
|
2006 |
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
|
2008 |
|
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
US$ |
Interest cost capitalized |
|
|
18,057 |
|
|
|
12,367 |
|
|
|
11,500 |
|
|
|
1,683 |
|
Interest cost charged to
consolidated statements of
operations |
|
|
117,491 |
|
|
|
125,244 |
|
|
|
146,973 |
|
|
|
21,505 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total interest cost incurred |
|
|
135,548 |
|
|
|
137,611 |
|
|
|
158,473 |
|
|
|
23,188 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7 Other income, net
Other income, net consists of:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Years ended December 31, |
|
|
2006 |
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
|
2008 |
|
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
US$ |
Interest income |
|
|
47,124 |
|
|
|
54,205 |
|
|
|
37,784 |
|
|
|
5,529 |
|
Foreign exchange
(loss)/gain, net |
|
|
(41,940 |
) |
|
|
(37,172 |
) |
|
|
10,412 |
|
|
|
1,523 |
|
Dividend income
from other
investments |
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,897 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rental income |
|
|
1,766 |
|
|
|
1,499 |
|
|
|
188 |
|
|
|
27 |
|
Loss on dilution of
equity interests in
affiliates |
|
|
(1,188 |
) |
|
|
(2,591 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gain on redemption
of other
investments (Note
17(b)(ii)) |
|
|
28,457 |
|
|
|
17,478 |
|
|
|
19,198 |
|
|
|
2,809 |
|
Net gain/(loss) on
changes in fair
value of embedded
derivatives (Note 17(b)) |
|
|
(3,617 |
) |
|
|
6,139 |
|
|
|
(5,366 |
) |
|
|
(785 |
) |
Others, net |
|
|
8,254 |
|
|
|
9,099 |
|
|
|
(18,955 |
) |
|
|
(2,774 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
38,856 |
|
|
|
53,554 |
|
|
|
43,261 |
|
|
|
6,329 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8 Income taxes
Bermuda tax
The Company is incorporated under the laws of Bermuda and, under the current Bermuda laws, is not
subject to tax on income or capital gains.
The Company has received an undertaking from the Minister of Finance in Bermuda pursuant to the
provisions of the Exempted Undertakings Tax Protection Act, 1966, which exempts the Company and its
stockholders, other than stockholders ordinarily
F-21
resident in Bermuda, from any Bermuda taxes computed on profit, income or any capital assets, gain
or appreciation, or any tax in the nature of estate duty or inheritance tax at least until the year
2016.
PRC income tax
As Yuchai is a sino-foreign enterprise in the Western Region of the PRC that is engaged in an
encouraged industry, its PRC statutory income tax rate is 15% in 2006, 2007 and 2008 under the
relevant PRC income tax laws.
The PRC income tax rates of Yuchais subsidiaries under the relevant PRC income tax laws are 15% to
33% in 2006 and 2007, 15% to 25% in 2008.
Pursuant to the income tax law of the PRC concerning foreign investment and foreign enterprises
(the FEIT Law), the applicable income tax rate through December 31, 2008 of Yuchai was 15%. Since
January 1, 2002, Yuchai was subject to tax at a rate of 15% so long as it continued to qualify as a
foreign-invested enterprise eligible for tax reductions under PRC income tax law.
In 2007, the National Peoples Congress approved and promulgated a new tax law, Chinas Unified
Enterprise Income Tax Law (CIT law), which became effective January 1, 2008. Under the CIT law,
foreign invested enterprises and domestic companies are subject to a uniform tax rate of 25%. The
CIT law provides a five-year transition period from its effective date for those enterprises which
were established before the promulgation date of the CIT law and which were entitled to a
preferential lower tax rate under the then-effective tax laws or regulations. In accordance with a
grandfathering provision, the CIT law also provides for a graduated tax rate increase over a
five-year period from an existing reduced tax rate to the uniform tax rate of 25%.
In 2008, Yuchai has continued to fulfill the requirements to qualify for an extension to the
reduced tax rate of 15% which will continue to 2010 in accordance with transitional arrangements in
the CIT law. Subsequent to this, Yuchai can apply for other programs which may be available to
provide a reduced rate. In the event that Yuchai is ineligible for either an extension to the
existing tax rate reduction or the transitional graduated rates noted above, Yuchai would be
subject to tax at a rate of 25%. For all of Yuchais subsidiaries that were previously subjected to
tax at a rate of 33%, the rate has been lowered to 25% following the CIT law.
The CIT
law also provides for a tax of 10% to be withheld from dividends
expected to be paid from earnings made in the PRC to foreign investors
of PRC enterprises. This withholding tax provision does not apply to dividends paid out of profits
earned prior to January 1, 2008. Beginning on January 1, 2008, a 10% withholding tax will be
imposed on dividends expected to be paid to CYI, a non-PRC resident enterprise, unless an applicable tax treaty
provides for a lower tax rate and the Company will recognize withholding taxes payable for profits
accumulated after December 31, 2007 for the earnings that the Company does not plan
to indefinitely reinvest in the PRC enterprises. The Company
recognise withholding tax expense and a corresponding deferred tax
liability of Rmb 15,282 in 2008.
Earnings before income taxes and minority interests comprise the following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Years ended December 31, |
|
|
2006 |
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
|
2008 |
|
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
US$ |
PRC |
|
|
292,359 |
|
|
|
845,239 |
|
|
|
495,408 |
|
|
|
72,489 |
|
Non-PRC |
|
|
(88,964 |
) |
|
|
(61,325 |
) |
|
|
(31,786 |
) |
|
|
(4,652 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
203,395 |
|
|
|
783,914 |
|
|
|
463,622 |
|
|
|
67,837 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income tax expense in the consolidated statements of operations consists of:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Years ended December 31, |
|
|
2006 |
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
|
2008 |
|
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
US$ |
PRC |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current tax expense |
|
|
50,462 |
|
|
|
33,881 |
|
|
|
92,622 |
|
|
|
13,552 |
|
Deferred tax
expense/(benefit) |
|
|
(19,996 |
) |
|
|
34,637 |
|
|
|
17,909 |
|
|
|
2,621 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
30,466 |
|
|
|
68,518 |
|
|
|
110,531 |
|
|
|
16,173 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-22
Income tax
expense reported in the consolidated statements of income differs from the amount
computed by applying the PRC income tax rate of 15% for the three years ended December 31, 2008 for
the following reasons:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Years ended December 31, |
|
|
2006 |
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
|
2008 |
|
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
US$ |
Computed tax expense |
|
|
30,509 |
|
|
|
117,587 |
|
|
|
69,543 |
|
|
|
10,175 |
|
Adjustments resulting from: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-deductible expenses related to errors
correction |
|
|
7,795 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-deductible expenses |
|
|
4,053 |
|
|
|
8,411 |
|
|
|
17,861 |
|
|
|
2,614 |
|
Effect of change in tax law on allowance
for doubtful loans to a related party (see Note (ii)) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
27,650 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tax credits on purchase of property, plant
and equipment |
|
|
(6,895 |
) |
|
|
(70,877 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tax credits on purchase of property, plant
and equipment forfeited |
|
|
|
|
|
|
8,861 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tax credits for R& D expense (see Note (i)) |
|
|
(10,386 |
) |
|
|
(11,877 |
) |
|
|
(10,169 |
) |
|
|
(1,488 |
) |
Change in valuation allowance |
|
|
(6,492 |
) |
|
|
(34,699 |
) |
|
|
739 |
|
|
|
108 |
|
Tax rate differential |
|
|
11,882 |
|
|
|
18,314 |
|
|
|
2,048 |
|
|
|
300 |
|
Underprovision in respect of prior years |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,683 |
|
|
|
685 |
|
Withholding tax expense |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
15,282 |
|
|
|
2,236 |
|
Other |
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,148 |
|
|
|
10,544 |
|
|
|
1,543 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Actual tax expense |
|
|
30,466 |
|
|
|
68,518 |
|
|
|
110,531 |
|
|
|
16,173 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Notes: |
|
(i) |
|
In 2006 and 2007, amounts mainly represent tax credits relating to the purchase of domestic equipment for
approved research and development costs. For 2008, amounts represent
tax credits relating to 50% super deduction for approved research and
development costs. |
|
(ii) |
|
Amount pertains to the elimination of the deferred tax asset
previously recognized on a loan loss provision to a related party
(see Note 5), which is no longer considered to be deductible
temporary difference due to a change in the CIT law in 2007. |
The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax
assets at December 31, 2007 and 2008 are presented below:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
|
2008 |
|
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
US$ |
Trade accounts receivable |
|
|
31,836 |
|
|
|
23,953 |
|
|
|
3,505 |
|
Inventories |
|
|
19,124 |
|
|
|
30,203 |
|
|
|
4,419 |
|
Property, plant and equipment |
|
|
31,407 |
|
|
|
8,483 |
|
|
|
1,241 |
|
Accrued expenses and other liabilities |
|
|
68,381 |
|
|
|
83,689 |
|
|
|
12,245 |
|
Tax losses carried forward |
|
|
1,152 |
|
|
|
3,685 |
|
|
|
539 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total gross deferred tax assets |
|
|
151,900 |
|
|
|
150,013 |
|
|
|
21,949 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Less: Valuation allowance (see Note (i)) |
|
|
4,040 |
|
|
|
4,780 |
|
|
|
699 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net deferred tax assets |
|
|
147,860 |
|
|
|
145,233 |
|
|
|
21,250 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-23
|
|
|
Note: (i) An analysis of the valuation allowance for 2007 and 2008 is as follows: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31 |
|
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
|
2008 |
|
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
US$ |
Balance at beginning of year |
|
|
38,739 |
|
|
|
4,040 |
|
|
|
591 |
|
Less: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Reduction in valuation allowance for
forfeited unused tax credits |
|
|
(8,861 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Realization of deferred tax assets
in the current year |
|
|
(25,838 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Allowance made during the year |
|
|
|
|
|
|
740 |
|
|
|
108 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at end of year |
|
|
4,040 |
|
|
|
4,780 |
|
|
|
699 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The following table represents the classification of the Groups net deferred tax assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31 |
|
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
|
2008 |
|
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
US$ |
Net deferred tax assets comprise: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current portion |
|
|
114,361 |
|
|
|
125,788 |
|
|
|
18,405 |
|
Non-current portion |
|
|
33,499 |
|
|
|
19,445 |
|
|
|
2,845 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
147,860 |
|
|
|
145,233 |
|
|
|
21,250 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31 |
|
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
|
2008 |
|
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
US$ |
Current
deferred tax liability |
|
|
|
|
|
|
15,282 |
|
|
|
2,236 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Under the new
CIT law, Yuchai is entitled to claim 50% super-deduction for approved
research and development costs and the tax benefits of such claims
amount to Rmb 10,169 (US$1,488).
As at December 31, 2008, one of the subsidiaries of the Company had tax loss carry forwards for PRC
income tax purposes of Rmb1,362 (US$199), which are available to offset future taxable income, if
any, and will expire if unused by 2010. This subsidiary has been loss making since its commencement
of operations in 2004 and management deems it more likely than not that the deferred tax assets
relating to the tax loss carry forwards as well as other deductible temporary differences of this
subsidiary will not be realized. A total valuation allowance of Rmb4,780 (US$699) has been provided
for all of its deferred tax assets as at December 31, 2008. Management believes that it is more
likely than not that the results of future operations in the next four years will generate
sufficient taxable income to allow the realization of the tax benefit of the deferred tax assets at
December 31, 2008.
During the year ended December 31, 2008, in accordance with the provisions of FIN 48, the Company
and its subsidiaries did not have any material unrecognized tax benefits and thus, no significant
interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits were recognized.
In the event of under-reporting of taxable income as a result of filing method, that is based on
management accounts instead of the audited financial statements, the tax bureau can claw back the
underpaid taxes within three years and impose late payment surcharges. If the accumulative
underpaid tax would be more than Rmb100, the claw back period could be extended to five years.
The PRC tax authorities had completed an examination of Yuchais PRC income tax returns through
2008. The tax bureau did not make any adjustment to Yuchais tax positions, and no surcharge or
penalty was imposed.
F-24
9 Trade accounts and bills receivable, net
Trade accounts and bills receivable, net comprise:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
|
2008 |
|
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
US$ |
Trade accounts receivable |
|
|
732,682 |
|
|
|
492,876 |
|
|
|
72,118 |
|
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts |
|
|
(64,893 |
) |
|
|
(96,034 |
) |
|
|
(14,052 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
667,789 |
|
|
|
396,842 |
|
|
|
58,066 |
|
Bills receivable |
|
|
2,439,996 |
|
|
|
2,140,839 |
|
|
|
313,249 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,107,785 |
|
|
|
2,537,681 |
|
|
|
371,315 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
An
analysis of the allowance for doubtful accounts for 2006, 2007 and 2008 is as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
2006 |
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
|
2008 |
|
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
US$ |
Balance at beginning of year |
|
|
69,047 |
|
|
|
90,365 |
|
|
|
64,893 |
|
|
|
9,495 |
|
Add: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Charge (credit) to
consolidated statements of
income |
|
|
21,582 |
|
|
|
(11,008 |
) |
|
|
33,487 |
|
|
|
4,900 |
|
Less: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Written off |
|
|
(264 |
) |
|
|
(14,464 |
) |
|
|
(2,346 |
) |
|
|
(343 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at end of year |
|
|
90,365 |
|
|
|
64,893 |
|
|
|
96,034 |
|
|
|
14,052 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At December 31, 2007 and 2008, gross trade accounts receivable due from a major customer,
Dongfeng Automobile Company and its affiliates (the Dongfeng companies) were Rmb117,728 and
Rmb119,513 (US$17,487), respectively. See Note 31(a) for further discussion of customer
concentration risk.
As of
December 31, 2007 and 2008, no trade accounts receivable was
pledged as security under secured loan
arrangements (see Note 18(a)).
10 Amounts due from/(to) related parties
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
|
2008 |
|
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
US$ |
Amounts due from: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SHC & subsidiaries |
|
|
88,207 |
|
|
|
48,163 |
|
|
|
7,047 |
|
YMCL & subsidiaries |
|
|
10,992 |
|
|
|
52 |
|
|
|
8 |
|
Automobile
Accessories Company |
|
|
16,467 |
|
|
|
81,276 |
|
|
|
11,892 |
|
Others |
|
|
27,986 |
|
|
|
9,776 |
|
|
|
1,431 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Due within one year |
|
|
143,652 |
|
|
|
139,267 |
|
|
|
20,378 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
An analysis of the allowance for doubtful accounts due from related parties for 2006, 2007 and 2008
is as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
2006 |
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
|
2008 |
|
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
US $ |
Balance at beginning of year |
|
|
|
|
|
|
33,170 |
|
|
|
29,307 |
|
|
|
4,288 |
|
Add: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Charge to consolidated
statements of income in
current year |
|
|
33,170 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Less: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Written off |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(3,863 |
) |
|
|
(4,699 |
) |
|
|
(688 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at end of year |
|
|
33,170 |
|
|
|
29,307 |
|
|
|
24,608 |
|
|
|
3,600 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-25
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
|
2008 |
|
|
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
US$ |
Amounts due to: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SHC & subsidiaries |
|
|
183,595 |
|
|
|
140,980 |
|
|
|
20,628 |
|
YMCL & subsidiaries |
|
|
191,184 |
|
|
|
20,070 |
|
|
|
2,937 |
|
Others |
|
|
5,742 |
|
|
|
43,860 |
|
|
|
6,418 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Due within one year |
|
|
380,521 |
|
|
|
204,910 |
|
|
|
29,983 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Related
parties include HLA affiliates, TCL, HLGE, YMCL (excluding YMCL loans disclosed in Note
5), State Holding Company (SHC) and their subsidiaries and affiliates. At December 31, 2008,
the amounts due from/to related parties are unsecured, interest free and arose principally from
transactions as disclosed in Note 26. All amounts due from/to related parties are payable on demand.
In June 2006, YMCL and State Holding Company entered into an agreement with Yuchai to enable
Yuchai and its subsidiaries to settle the amounts due from/to YMCL, State Holding Company and
their subsidiaries on a net basis, i.e. the balance due from/to YMCL, State Holding Company,
their subsidiaries and affiliates as of December 31, 2006 and 2007 were offset for settlement
purposes only.
11 Loans to customers, net
Loans to customers, net refers to the designated loans lent by YEGCL through financial
institutions to customers. The terms of the loan agreements were designated by the Group. The
financial institutions assist the Group to release the principal to the borrowers and collect
the repayment on behalf of the Group without bearing the risk of default by customers, if any.
The loans carried interest rates ranging from 7.24% to 7.25% per annum and are repayable in
installments within one year. The loans are secured and guaranteed by independent third parties.
12 Inventories
Inventories are comprised of:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31 |
|
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
|
2008 |
|
|
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
US$ |
Raw materials |
|
|
942,798 |
|
|
|
1,653,267 |
|
|
|
241,907 |
|
Work in progress |
|
|
17,647 |
|
|
|
17,072 |
|
|
|
2,498 |
|
Finished goods |
|
|
686,580 |
|
|
|
579,691 |
|
|
|
84,821 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,647,025 |
|
|
|
2,250,030 |
|
|
|
329,226 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As at
December 31, 2008, YMMC had consigned finished goods inventory
balance of Rmb 3,627 (2007: nil) with the customers.
F-26
13 Other receivables, net
Other receivables, net comprise:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
|
2008 |
|
|
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
US$ |
VAT recoverable |
|
|
8,063 |
|
|
|
70,390 |
|
|
|
10,300 |
|
Staff loans |
|
|
3,406 |
|
|
|
2,044 |
|
|
|
299 |
|
Staff advances |
|
|
4,665 |
|
|
|
(454 |
) |
|
|
(66 |
) |
Amounts due
under guarantee contracts, net (see Note 23(d)) |
|
|
10,440 |
|
|
|
3,173 |
|
|
|
464 |
|
Land deposit |
|
|
5,000 |
|
|
|
5,000 |
|
|
|
732 |
|
Interest receivable from affiliates |
|
|
50,599 |
|
|
|
61,422 |
|
|
|
8,987 |
|
Other
deposits |
|
|
|
|
|
|
10,000 |
|
|
|
1,463 |
|
Others |
|
|
14,901 |
|
|
|
30,124 |
|
|
|
4,407 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
97,074 |
|
|
|
181,699 |
|
|
|
26,586 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
14 Property, plant and equipment, net
Property, plant and equipment, net comprise:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
|
2008 |
|
|
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
US$ |
Buildings, including leasehold
improvements |
|
|
1,096,622 |
|
|
|
1,191,037 |
|
|
|
174,273 |
|
Machinery and equipment |
|
|
2,426,938 |
|
|
|
2,525,240 |
|
|
|
369,495 |
|
Office and computer equipment |
|
|
106,995 |
|
|
|
103,458 |
|
|
|
15,138 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,630,555 |
|
|
|
3,819,735 |
|
|
|
558,906 |
|
Less: Accumulated depreciation |
|
|
(1,471,528 |
) |
|
|
(1,647,755 |
) |
|
|
(241,101 |
) |
Less:
Impairment loss |
|
|
(781 |
) |
|
|
(22,690 |
) |
|
|
(3,320 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property, plant and equipment, net |
|
|
2,158,246 |
|
|
|
2,149,290 |
|
|
|
314,485 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2007 and
2008 is included in Selling, general and administrative expenses as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
2006 |
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
|
2008 |
|
|
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
US$ |
Loss on disposal of property,
plant and equipment |
|
|
1,598 |
|
|
|
5,926 |
|
|
|
4,008 |
|
|
|
587 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
15 Construction in progress
Construction in progress consists of capital expenditures and capitalized interest charges relating
to the construction of facilities and assembly lines projects as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
|
2008 |
|
|
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
US$ |
Diesel engine production line and
facilities projects |
|
|
86,543 |
|
|
|
91,241 |
|
|
|
13,350 |
|
Factories auxiliary facilities |
|
|
47,068 |
|
|
|
55,918 |
|
|
|
8,182 |
|
Second foundry |
|
|
12,034 |
|
|
|
78,536 |
|
|
|
11,491 |
|
Others |
|
|
39,276 |
|
|
|
48,152 |
|
|
|
7,046 |
|
Less:
Impairment loss |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(20,975 |
) |
|
|
(3,069 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
184,921 |
|
|
|
252,872 |
|
|
|
37,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-27
16 Lease prepayments
The lease prepayments are summarized as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
|
2008 |
|
|
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
US$ |
Gross payments for land use rights |
|
|
203,127 |
|
|
|
228,720 |
|
|
|
33,466 |
|
Less: Amounts charged to expense |
|
|
(35,125 |
) |
|
|
(43,773 |
) |
|
|
(6,405 |
) |
Less:
Impairment loss |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(26,266 |
) |
|
|
(3,843 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Lease prepayments |
|
|
168,002 |
|
|
|
158,681 |
|
|
|
23,218 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The land on which the Groups buildings are erected is owned by the PRC Government. Yuchai and its
subsidiaries are granted the land use rights of 15 to 50 years in respect of such land. Lease
prepayment represents those amounts paid for land use rights to the PRC government. The prepayments
are charged ratably to expense over the term of the land use agreement. In the event that land use
rights are sold or transferred, the remaining balance of the prepayment is derecognized and any
resulting gain or loss is recorded. Lease prepayments charged to expense were Rmb3,328, Rmb4,702
and Rmb8,647 (US$1,265) for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2007 and 2008, respectively.
17 Investments
(a) Investments as of December 31, 2007 and 2008 are summarized as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
|
2008 |
|
|
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
US$ |
Investments in
affiliates under
the equity method (see Note 17(b)) |
|
|
505,009 |
|
|
|
392,386 |
|
|
|
57,414 |
|
Other investments
in debt and equity
securities of
affiliates(see Note
17 (e)) |
|
|
615,201 |
|
|
|
446,430 |
|
|
|
65,323 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,120,210 |
|
|
|
838,816 |
|
|
|
122,737 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(b) Investments in affiliates accounted for using the equity method as of December 31, 2007 and
2008 are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
|
2008 |
|
|
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
US$ |
Listed: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TCL (see Note (i)) |
|
|
387,930 |
|
|
|
265,811 |
|
|
|
38,894 |
|
HLGE (see Note (ii)) |
|
|
112,648 |
|
|
|
119,314 |
|
|
|
17,458 |
|
Unlisted: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Others (see Note (iii)) |
|
|
4,431 |
|
|
|
7,261 |
|
|
|
1,062 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
505,009 |
|
|
|
392,386 |
|
|
|
57,414 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The retained earnings of the Company included accumulated losses of Rmb17,098 and Rmb53,671
(US$7,853) attributable from affiliates as of December 31, 2007 and 2008, respectively.
|
|
|
Notes: |
|
(i) |
|
The Company acquired 264,000,000 shares and 17,795,664 shares of TCLs ordinary shares on
March 23, 2005 and September 5, 2005, representing 15.0% and 1.0% interests of the enlarged
share capital of TCL at a consideration of Singapore dollars (S$) 30,880,000 (Rmb152,133)
and S$1,400,000 (Rmb6,890) respectively. As a result, the Company held a 16.0% equity interest
in TCL as of December 31, 2005. |
F-28
|
|
|
|
|
In February 2006, the Company acquired an additional 3.4% interest in TCL and S$52,933,440
principal amount of convertible bonds of TCL pursuant to a rights issue by TCL for an aggregate
cash consideration of S$49.4 million (Rmb243,230). The total purchase consideration has been
allocated to the ordinary shares, the bond host instrument and the embedded conversion option
based on their respective fair values of S$7 million (Rmb34,626), S$33.3 million (Rmb163,924)
and S$9.1 million (Rmb44,680). The Company has separately accounted for the conversion option
as an embedded derivative instrument subject to fair value adjustment through earnings. The
remaining host instrument of the convertible bonds has been accounted for as an
available-for-sale debt security through August 2006, at which time the Company exercised its
option and converted the bonds into 529,334,400 ordinary shares of TCL. |
|
|
|
Immediately prior to the conversion, the fair value of the bond host instrument had increased
by S$3.3 million (Rmb20,942), which was reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive
income/(loss) and included as a part of the cost of the additional equity interest in TCL
acquired as a result of the conversion. The decrease in fair value of the embedded conversion
option of S$1.2 million (Rmb5,662) has been recorded as a charge in the 2006 consolidated
statement of operations. The fair value of the embedded conversion option immediately prior to
the conversion of S$7.9 million (Rmb39,984) has also been included in the cost of the
additional interest in TCL. The conversion resulted in CYI increasing its interest in TCL by a
further 17.2%. As of December 31, 2006, the Companys equity interest in TCL was 36.6%. |
|
|
|
During the year ended 2007, the Company did not acquire new shares in TCL. However, as a result
of the conversion of convertible bonds into new ordinary shares by TCLs third party
bondholders, the Companys interest in TCL has been diluted to 34.4%. The loss in dilution was
Rmb2,591 (US$379). |
|
|
|
During the year ended 2008, the Company did not acquire new shares in TCL. As of December 31,
2008, the Company held 898,990,352 shares (2007: 898,990,352 shares) of TCLs ordinary shares.
As of December 31, 2007 and 2008, the Companys underlying equity in net assets of TCL exceeded
the carrying amount of its investment in TCL by Rmb66,063 and Rmb67,856 (US$9,929),
respectively, primarily related to the differences between the fair value and book value of
certain assets of TCL at the time of the respective acquisitions. |
|
|
|
The fair value, based on the quoted market price, of the TCL shares held by the Company was
S$80.9 million (Rmb405,560), S$49.4 million (Rmb 235,047) and S$53.9 million (Rmb255,033) as of
December 31, 2007, December 31, 2008 and June 30, 2009 respectively. |
|
|
|
The Company did not recognize an impairment charge pertaining to its investment in TCL in 2008
because the reduced fair value is believed to be not
other-than-temporary as a result of general market
conditions and the equity price increased subsequent to year end. |
|
(ii) |
|
On February 3, 2006, the Company acquired a portfolio of debt and equity securities of HLGE
for an aggregate purchase consideration of approximately S$132 million (Rmb653,178) from
several unrelated parties. The portfolio consisted of: |
|
|
|
191,413,465 ordinary shares, representing 29.13% of the total issued and outstanding
ordinary shares of HLGE; |
|
|
|
S$129,428,256 in principal amount of secured bonds (the Secured Bonds); |
|
|
|
15,376,318 Series A mandatorily redeemable convertible preference shares of par value
S$0.05 each (RCPS A); and |
|
|
|
107,634,237 Series B redeemable convertible preference shares of par value S$0.05 each
(RCPS B). |
|
|
|
With the investments in the ordinary shares of HLGE, the Company is able to exercise significant
influence over the operating and financing policies of HLGE. The investment in the ordinary shares
of HLGE has been accounted for under the equity method. |
|
|
|
The Secured Bonds were accounted for as available-for-sale securities. The Secured Bonds were due
to mature in March 2010, and the interest payable on the bonds was calculated based on the actual
net cashflows derived from the assets on which the bonds are secured. The secured bonds were
redeemed on July 4, 2006, as described below. |
|
|
|
The RCPS A are mandatorily redeemable by HLGE and are more akin to a debt instrument. As such, the
conversion option is not clearly and closely related to the host instrument and is therefore
accounted for separately as an embedded derivative instrument, subject to the fair value adjustment
through earnings. The RCPS A host instrument, other than the embedded conversion option, has been
accounted for as an available-for-sale debt security. |
F-29
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|
|
|
|
RCPS A is redeemable upon the disposal of certain properties and upon any new issue of HLGE
ordinary shares with the purpose of raising funds for the redemption of RCPS A. Any outstanding
RCPS A will be mandatorily redeemed in March 2015. RCPS A can also be converted into ordinary
shares at the conversion ratio of 1:1 upon the passing of a special resolution at a meeting of the
holders of the RCPS A any time prior to March 2015. |
|
|
|
The RCPS B are neither mandatorily redeemable nor redeemable at the option of the Company and are
akin to an equity instrument. The embedded conversion option is deemed to be clearly and closely
related to the host instrument and as the RCPS Bs fair value is not readily determinable, the
instrument in its entirety has been accounted for under the cost method. RCPS B is redeemable upon
the disposal of certain properties and upon any new issue of HLGE ordinary shares with the purpose
of raising funds for the redemption of RCPS B. |
|
|
|
RCPS B which are not redeemed prior to March 2010, shall be mandatorily converted to ordinary
shares at the conversion ratio of 1:1 in March 2010. RCPS B can also be converted into ordinary
shares at the conversion ratio of 1:1 upon the passing of a special resolution at a meeting of the
holders of the RCPS B any time prior to March 2010. |
|
|
|
The aggregate purchase consideration of S$132 million was allocated to the above instruments based
on their respective fair values as follows: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fair value |
|
|
S$000 |
Secured bonds |
|
|
109,543 |
|
RCPS A |
|
|
1,948 |
|
RCPS AEmbedded equity derivatives |
|
|
137 |
|
RCPS B |
|
|
7,221 |
|
Ordinary shares |
|
|
12,766 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
131,615 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
In June and December of 2006, HLGE partially redeemed a portion of RCPS A and RCPS B as required by
the terms of the preference share agreement as a result of the disposals of certain assets. The
proceeds from the partial redemptions amounted to S$2.4 million (Rmb11,907), resulting in a gain of
S$1.7 million (Rmb8,907). |
|
|
|
On February 28, 2006, HLGE announced a proposed renounceable rights issue of zero coupon unsecured
non-convertible bonds due in July 2009 (the New Bonds) and non-redeemable convertible cumulative
preference shares in the capital of HLGE (the NCCPS) to raise funds for the purpose of redeeming
existing Secured Bonds and for working capital purposes. On July 4, 2006, in connection with the
rights issue, the Company was allotted 196,201,374 of NCCPS and S$130,800,917 in principal amount
of the New Bonds at a total consideration of S$135 million (Rmb677,010). In conjunction with the
allotment, the Secured Bonds were redeemed at their principal value of S$129.4 million. |
|
|
|
At the date of settlement, the fair value of the newly acquired NCCPS and New Bonds was S$8 million
and S$109.3 million, respectively, the sum of which exceeded the aggregate of the S$5.3 million
cash payment by the Company and the fair value of the Secured Bonds of S$109 million, resulting in
a net gain of approximately S$3 million. The gain primarily related to an unrealized gain of S$2.3
million (Rmb19,550) immediately prior to the redemption of the Secured Bonds, which had been
included in Accumulated other comprehensive income/ (loss) and was reclassified and included in
Other income, net upon redemption. |
|
|
|
The New Bonds have been accounted for as available-for-sale debt securities. The investment in
NCCPS, which does not have a readily determinable fair value, was accounted for using the cost
method. On November 15, 2006, the Company exercised its right to convert all of its 196,201,374
NCCPS into 196,201,374 new ordinary shares of HLGE. As a result of the conversion of the NCCPS, the
Companys interest in HLGE increased to 45.42% of the total issued and outstanding ordinary shares
of HLGE. |
|
|
|
On June 19, 2007, HLGE partially redeemed the New Bonds. The proceeds from the partial redemption
amounted to S$18.7 million (Rmb88,652), resulting in a gain of Rmb17,478 (US$2,557), from the
reclassification into earnings of previously unrealized gains that were included in Accumulated
Other Comprehensive Income. The principal amount of the New Bonds was S$130,800,917 before
redemption and S$112,886,727 after redemption. |
|
|
|
During the year ended 2007, the Company did not acquire new shares in HLGE. However, new ordinary
shares were issued by HLGE arising from the third partys conversion of the NCCPS, and the
Companys interest in HLGE has been diluted to 45.39% (2006: 45.42%). There was an insignificant
loss recognized in earnings in 2007 resulting from this dilution. |
|
|
|
In April 2008, HLGE made an additional partial redemption of the Existing HLGE RCPS B. The
redemption amount we received amounted to approximately S$0.98 million (US$0.7 million) and
resulted in a reduction in the number of Existing HLGE RCPS that held by the Company from
113,159,191 to 107,186,403. |
|
|
|
In June 2008, HLGE partially redeemed the New Bonds
resulting in a gain of Rmb 19,198 (US$2,809) (see Note 7). The principal amount redeemed was
approximately S$25.9 million (US$18.0 million) and resulted in a reduction in the principal amount
of the New HLGE Bonds held by the Company from S$112.9 million (US$78.5 million) to S$87.0 million
(US$60.5 million). The proceeds from the partial redemption amounted to S$28.5 million (US$19.8
million). |
|
|
|
As of December 31, 2008, the Company held 387,614,839 shares (2007: 387,614,839 shares) of HLGEs
ordinary shares. Assuming full conversion of the existing Preference Shares held by the Company
which would trigger the full conversion of the existing preference shares held by the other
holders, and assuming that none of the other holders of the NCCPS convert their NCCPS, the
Companys equity interest in HLGE would increase from 45.39% to 51.68%. |
|
|
|
As of December 31, 2007 and 2008, the Companys carrying value of its investments in HLGE exceeded
its underlying equity in HLGEs net assets by Rmb139,937 and Rmb140,859 (US$20,611), respectively,
primarily related to the differences between the fair value and book value of the certain assets
and liabilities of HLGE. These differences will be amortized over the respective periods consistent
with the manner in which the underlying assets and liabilities are depreciated or otherwise
accreted to HLGEs earnings, as adjustments to the Companys share of earnings or loss of HLGE. |
|
|
|
The fair value, based on the quoted market price, of the HLGE ordinary shares held by the Company
was S$89.2 million (Rmb446,874), S$21.3 million (Rmb101,344) and S$44.6 million (Rmb210,760) as of
December 31, 2007, December 31, 2008 and June 30, 2009 respectively. |
|
|
|
The Company did not recognize impairment charge pertaining to its investment in HLGE in 2008
because the reduced fair value is believed to be not
other-than-temporary as a result of general market
conditions and the equity price increased subsequent to year end. |
|
(iii) |
|
Represents the Companys interests in certain entities in the PRC in which the Company has
the ability to exercise significant influence in its financial and operating policy decisions,
but do not have the controlling financial interests. The Companys equity in net income of
these PRC entities amounts to Rmb1,761 (US$258). |
F-30
(c) Summarized consolidated financial information of TCL as of December 31, 2007 and 2008, and
the years ended December 31, 2006, 2007 and 2008 is as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, |
|
December 31, |
|
December 31, |
|
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
|
2008 |
|
|
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
US$ |
Financial position |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current assets |
|
|
941,398 |
|
|
|
847,905 |
|
|
|
124,066 |
|
Property, plant and equipment, net |
|
|
96,405 |
|
|
|
51,040 |
|
|
|
7,468 |
|
Other assets |
|
|
407,627 |
|
|
|
157,749 |
|
|
|
23,082 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total assets |
|
|
1,445,430 |
|
|
|
1,056,694 |
|
|
|
154,616 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current liabilities |
|
|
102,736 |
|
|
|
87,296 |
|
|
|
12,773 |
|
Long term debt |
|
|
1,549 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities |
|
|
104,285 |
|
|
|
87,296 |
|
|
|
12,773 |
|
Minority interests |
|
|
22,165 |
|
|
|
18,561 |
|
|
|
2,716 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stockholders equity |
|
|
1,318,980 |
|
|
|
950,837 |
|
|
|
139,127 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities, minority
interests and stockholders
equity |
|
|
1,445,430 |
|
|
|
1,056,694 |
|
|
|
154,616 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year ended |
|
Year ended |
|
Year ended |
|
Year ended |
|
|
December 31, 2006 |
|
December 31, 2007 |
|
December 31, 2008 |
|
December 31, 2008 |
|
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
US$ |
Statement of operations |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenue |
|
|
1,225,028 |
|
|
|
1,451,188 |
|
|
|
1,898,730 |
|
|
|
277,824 |
|
Gross profit |
|
|
62,796 |
|
|
|
88,446 |
|
|
|
65,558 |
|
|
|
9,592 |
|
Operating profit/(loss) |
|
|
(97,426 |
) |
|
|
25,915 |
|
|
|
(102,480 |
) |
|
|
(14,995 |
) |
Income tax credit/(expense) |
|
|
(9,089 |
) |
|
|
(9,011 |
) |
|
|
4,645 |
|
|
|
680 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income/(loss) before
minority interest |
|
|
(88,337 |
) |
|
|
16,904 |
|
|
|
(97,835 |
) |
|
|
(14,315 |
) |
Minority interests in
income of consolidated
subsidiaries |
|
|
4,997 |
|
|
|
(2,367 |
) |
|
|
1,980 |
|
|
|
290 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income/(loss) |
|
|
(83,340 |
) |
|
|
14,537 |
|
|
|
(95,855 |
) |
|
|
(14,025 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The Companys equity in
income/(loss) of TCL, net of tax |
|
|
(23,923 |
) |
|
|
5,925 |
|
|
|
(31,788 |
) |
|
|
(4,651 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-31
(d) Summarized
consolidated financial information of HLGE as of December 31,
2006, 2007 and 2008, and
for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2008 is as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, |
|
December 31, |
|
December 31, |
|
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
|
2008 |
|
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
US$ |
Financial position |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current assets |
|
|
356,135 |
|
|
|
210,322 |
|
|
|
30,774 |
|
Property, plant and
equipment, net |
|
|
86,331 |
|
|
|
85,683 |
|
|
|
12,537 |
|
Other assets |
|
|
303,193 |
|
|
|
296,401 |
|
|
|
43,370 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total assets |
|
|
745,659 |
|
|
|
592,406 |
|
|
|
86,681 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current liabilities |
|
|
51,850 |
|
|
|
518,690 |
|
|
|
75,895 |
|
Non-current liabilities |
|
|
753,930 |
|
|
|
121,182 |
|
|
|
17,731 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities |
|
|
805,780 |
|
|
|
639,872 |
|
|
|
93,626 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stockholders deficit |
|
|
(60,121 |
) |
|
|
(47,466 |
) |
|
|
(6,945 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities and
stockholders deficit |
|
|
745,659 |
|
|
|
592,406 |
|
|
|
86,681 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Period from February
3, |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006 to |
|
Year ended |
|
Year ended |
|
Year ended |
|
|
December 31, 2006 |
|
December 31, 2007 |
|
December 31, 2008 |
|
December 31, 2008 |
|
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
US$ |
Statement of operations |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenue |
|
|
37,110 |
|
|
|
30,065 |
|
|
|
20,766 |
|
|
|
3,038 |
|
Gross profit |
|
|
19,133 |
|
|
|
18,009 |
|
|
|
11,091 |
|
|
|
1,623 |
|
Operating profit/(loss) |
|
|
(2,556 |
) |
|
|
22,502 |
|
|
|
(20,020 |
) |
|
|
(2,929 |
) |
Income tax credit/(expense) |
|
|
(265 |
) |
|
|
(2,376 |
) |
|
|
5 |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income before minority interest |
|
|
(2,821 |
) |
|
|
20,126 |
|
|
|
(20,015 |
) |
|
|
(2,928 |
) |
Equity in
income/(loss) of affiliates, net of tax |
|
|
(18,853 |
) |
|
|
8,751 |
|
|
|
14,648 |
|
|
|
2,143 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income |
|
|
(21,674 |
) |
|
|
28,877 |
|
|
|
(5,367 |
) |
|
|
(785 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from
discontinued operations |
|
|
44,213 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The
Companys equity in income/(loss) of HLGE, net of tax |
|
|
1,395 |
|
|
|
8,321 |
|
|
|
(6,546 |
) |
|
|
(958 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
F-32
(e) Other investments as of December 31, 2007 and 2008 not described above are summarized as
follows:
Following is a description of the valuation methodologies we used for instruments
measured at fair value, as well as the general classification of such instruments
pursuant to the valuation hierarchy.
Securities
The
Company classify our securities within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy where
there is limited activity or less observable inputs to the valuation. Inputs to the
Level 3 security fair value measurements consider various assumptions, including
time value, credit spread, risk-free rate, current market prices for underlying
financial instruments as well as other relevant economic measures. Securities
classified within Level 3 include corporate debt securities.
The following table summarizes the financial instruments measured at fair value on a
recurring basis:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fair Value Measurements on a Recurring Basis at December 31, 2008 |
|
|
Level 1 |
|
Level 2 |
|
Level 3 |
|
Level 3 |
|
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
US$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unsecured bonds of HLGE |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
398,916 |
|
|
|
58,371 |
|
RCPS A of HLGE |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
17,216 |
|
|
|
2,519 |
|
The tables below summarize the activity in our balance sheet accounts for
financial instruments classified within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy. When
a determination is made to classify a financial instrument within Level 3, the
determination is based upon the significance of the unobservable inputs to the
overall fair value measurement. Level 3 financial instruments typically include,
in addition to the unobservable or Level 3 components, observable components
which are validated to external sources.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Level 3 Financial Assets |
|
|
December 31, 2008 |
|
|
Unsecured |
|
RCPS A of |
|
Unsecured bonds of |
|
RCPS A of |
|
|
bonds of HLGE |
|
HLGE |
|
HLGE |
|
HLGE |
|
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
US$ |
|
US$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at January 1 |
|
|
558,852 |
|
|
|
20,119 |
|
|
|
81,772 |
|
|
|
2,944 |
|
Total realized/unrealized gains/(losses) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Included in earnings |
|
|
9,865 |
|
|
|
(6,372 |
) |
|
|
1,443 |
|
|
|
(933 |
) |
Included in other comprehensive income |
|
|
(40,235 |
) |
|
|
3,469 |
|
|
|
(5,887 |
) |
|
|
508 |
|
Redemptions |
|
|
(129,566 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(18,597 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at December 31 |
|
|
398,916 |
|
|
|
17,216 |
|
|
|
58,371 |
|
|
|
2,519 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The following table summarizes the financial instruments measured at fair
value on a nonrecurring basis in periods subsequent to initial recognition:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fair Value Measurements using |
|
|
Level 1 |
|
Level 2 |
|
Level 3 |
|
Level 3 |
|
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
US$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
RCPS B of HLGE |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
24,243 |
|
|
|
3,547 |
|
The
Company review the carrying value of our equity and cost method investments when
events and circumstances warrant. This review requires the comparison of the fair
value of our investments to their respective carrying values. The fair value of our
investments is determined based on valuation techniques using the best information
that is available, and may include quoted market prices, market comparables, and discounted cash flow projections. An impairment charge is recorded whenever a
decline in fair value below the carrying value is determined to be
other-than-temporary.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
|
2008 |
|
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
US$ |
Available for sale securities, at fair value: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unsecured bonds |
|
|
558,852 |
|
|
|
398,916 |
|
|
|
58,371 |
|
RCPS A |
|
|
12,736 |
|
|
|
16,678 |
|
|
|
2,440 |
|
Embedded derivatives |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
RCPS A Embedded equity derivatives |
|
|
7,383 |
|
|
|
538 |
|
|
|
79 |
|
Investment securities, at cost: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unquoted equity |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Securities (see Note 3(r)) |
|
|
6,255 |
|
|
|
6,055 |
|
|
|
886 |
|
RCPS B |
|
|
29,975 |
|
|
|
24,243 |
|
|
|
3,547 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
615,201 |
|
|
|
446,430 |
|
|
|
65,323 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The maximum loss that would be incurred arising from all financial instruments in the event that
HLGE failed to perform according to terms of the contracts, would be represented by their fair
values of Rmb440,375 (US$64,436) (2007: Rmb608,946).
Initial fair value, gross unrealized holding gain, and period-end fair value of available-for-sale
securities as of December 31, 2008, were as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross unrealized |
|
Carrying value |
|
Carrying value |
|
|
Initial fair value |
|
holding gains |
|
(Fair value) |
|
(Fair value) |
|
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
US$ |
Unsecured bonds of HLGE |
|
|
355,830 |
|
|
|
43,086 |
|
|
|
398,916 |
|
|
|
58,371 |
|
RCPS A of HLGE |
|
|
8,513 |
|
|
|
8,165 |
|
|
|
16,678 |
|
|
|
2,440 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
364,343 |
|
|
|
51,251 |
|
|
|
415,594 |
|
|
|
60,811 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The fair values of available-for-sale securities are estimated using the discounted cash flow
methodology. Maturities of securities classified as available-for-sale were as follows as of
December 31, 2007 and 2008:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, |
|
December 31, |
|
December 31, |
|
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
|
2008 |
|
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
US$ |
Due after one year through five years |
|
|
558,852 |
|
|
|
398,916 |
|
|
|
58,371 |
|
Due after five years through ten years |
|
|
12,736 |
|
|
|
16,678 |
|
|
|
2,440 |
|
18 Bank debt
(a) Short-term bank loans
Short-term bank loans are denominated as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
|
2008 |
|
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
US$ |
Renminbi denominated loans |
|
|
819,164 |
|
|
|
833,000 |
|
|
|
121,885 |
|
Singapore dollars denominated loans |
|
|
|
|
|
|
235,675 |
(d) |
|
|
34,484 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
819,164 |
|
|
|
1,068,675 |
|
|
|
156,369 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The weighted average interest rate of short-term bank loans at December 31, 2007 and 2008 was 4.03%
and 4.82% per annum, respectively.
As of December 31, 2007, short-term bank loans consist of unsecured loans of Rmb170,000 (US$24,873)
and unsecured bonds of Rmb649,164 (US$94,982).
As of December 31, 2008, short-term bank loans consist of secured loans of Rmb133,000 (US$19,461)
and unsecured loans of Rmb935,675 (US$136,909) . The unsecured bonds that were outstanding as at
December 31, 2007 had matured and were fully repaid in April, 2008.
F-33
(b) Long-term bank loans
Long-term bank loans comprise:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
Interest rate at |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, 2008 |
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
|
2008 |
|
|
(per annum) |
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
US$ |
US$ denominated loans (unless otherwise stated): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Due in 2008 (multi-currency) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
457,787 |
(a) |
|
|
|
(c) |
|
|
|
|
Due in 2009 (multi-currency) |
|
|
2.13 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
77,773 |
(a)&(e) |
|
|
11,380 |
|
Due in 2010 (multi-currency) |
|
|
1.38 |
% |
|
|
225,142 |
|
|
|
176,756 |
(f) |
|
|
25,863 |
|
Due in 2010 (RMB denominated loans) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
85,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total long-term bank loans outstanding |
|
|
|
|
|
|
767,929 |
|
|
|
254,529 |
|
|
|
37,243 |
|
Less: Amounts due within one year included
under current liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amounts due after one year |
|
|
|
|
|
|
767,929 |
|
|
|
254,529 |
|
|
|
37,243 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
All long-term bank loans are unsecured. The carrying amount of long-term bank loans approximates
their fair value based on the borrowing rates currently available for bank loans with similar terms
and average maturities.
|
|
|
Notes: |
|
(a) |
|
The debt is classified as long term because the Company has entered into a financing agreement
that clearly permits the Company to refinance the short-term obligation on a long term basis. |
|
(b) |
|
Unused commitments for total bank facilities was Rmb3,639,724 (US$532,567) as at December 31,
2008. The commitment fee incurred was Rmb138 (US$20). |
|
(c) |
|
US$50.0 million credit facility with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Singapore Branch
(Sumitomo): |
|
|
|
On September 7, 2005, in order to fund its business expansion plans, the Company entered into a
revolving credit facility agreement with Sumitomo with a committed aggregate value of US$50.0
million for a three years duration. Among other things, the terms of the facility require that Hong
Leong Asia Ltd. (HLA) retains ownership of the Companys special share and that the Company
remains a consolidated subsidiary of HLA. The terms of the facility also include certain financial
covenants with respect to the Companys tangible net worth (as defined in the agreement) as at June
30 and December 31 of each year not being less than US$120,000 and the ratio of the Companys total
net debt (as defined in the agreement) to tangible net worth as at June 30 and December 31 of each
year not exceeding 2.0 times, as well as negative pledge provisions and customary drawdown
requirements. At all times during the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company was in compliance
with these financial covenants. The Company has also undertaken to make available to Sumitomo,
within 180 days after the end of its financial year (beginning with financial year 2005), copies of
its audited consolidated accounts as at the end of and for that financial year. A waiver from
compliance with this undertaking in relation to the production of the 2006 and 2007 audited
consolidated accounts has been received from Sumitomo granting an extension of time until July 18,
2008 and September 30, 2008 respectively. On September 6, 2008, this credit facility with Sumitomo
expired and the bridging loan as stated in note (d) below was used to partially refinance this
facility which was fully repaid. |
|
(d) |
|
DBS S$50.0 million bridging loan: |
|
|
|
On August 28, 2008, the Company entered into a bridging loan agreement of up to S$50 million for a
12 months duration, with DBS Bank Ltd., (DBS) of Singapore, to partially re-finance the US$50m
revolving credit facility with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Singapore Branch which expired
on 6 September 2008. The new facility will also be used to finance the Companys long-term general
working capital requirements. The terms of the facility include certain financial covenants as well
as negative pledge and default provisions. The Company has also undertaken to make available to
DBS, within 180 days after the end of its financial year, copies of its audited consolidated
accounts as at the end of each financial year.
A waiver from compliance with this undertaking in relation
to the production of 2008 audited consolidated accounts has
been received from the bank granting an extension of time until
August 31, 2009. |
|
(e) |
|
S$21.5 million credit facility with Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi, UFJ Ltd, Singapore Branch
(BOTM): |
|
|
|
On March 20, 2008, the Company entered into a new facility agreement with BOTM to re-finance the
existing revolving credit facility. The new unsecured, multi-currency revolving credit facility has
a committed aggregated value of S$21.5 million with a one |
F-34
|
|
|
|
|
year duration. The new facility will be used to finance the Companys long-term general working
capital requirements. Among other things, the terms of the facility require that Hong Leong Asia
Ltd. (HLA) retains ownership of the Companys special share and that the Company remains a
consolidated subsidiary of HLA. The terms of the facility also include certain financial covenants
with respect to the Companys tangible net worth (as defined in the agreement) as at June 30 and
December 31 of each year not being less than US$120 million and the ratio of the Companys total
net debt (as defined in the agreement) to tangible net worth as at June 30 and December 31 of each
year not exceeding 2.0 times, as well as negative pledge provisions and customary drawdown
requirements. On March 19, 2009, this credit facility expired and the new facility with same bank
as stated in note 33(a) was used to refinance this facility which was
fully repaid. The Company has also undertaken to make available to
the bank, within 180 days after the end of its financial year, copies
of its audited consolidated accounts as at the end of and for that
financial year. A waiver from compliance with this undertaking in
relation to the production of the 2008 audited consolidated accounts
has been received from the bank granting an extension of time until
August 31, 2009. |
|
(f) |
|
US$40.0 million credit facility with Sumitomo: |
|
|
|
On March 30, 2007, the Company entered into an unsecured multi-currency revolving credit facility
agreement with Sumitomo for an aggregate of US$40.0 million to refinance the S$60.0 million
facility with Oversea Chinese Banking Corporation Limited (OCBC) that was due to mature on July 26, 2007. The facility is available for three
years from the date of the facility agreement and will be utilized by the Company to finance its
long-term general working capital requirements. The terms of the facility require, among other
things, that HLA retains ownership of the special share and that the Company remains a principal
subsidiary (as defined in the facility agreement) of HLA. The terms of the facility also include
certain financial covenants with respect to the Companys tangible net worth (as defined in the
agreement) as at June 30 and December 31 of each year not being less than US$120 million and the
ratio of our total net debt (as defined in the agreement) to tangible net worth as at June 30 and
December 31 of each year not exceeding 2.0 times, as well as negative pledge provisions and
customary drawdown requirements. The Company has also undertaken to make available to the bank,
within 180 days after the end of its financial year (beginning with financial year 2007), copies of
its audited consolidated accounts as at the end of and for that
financial year. A waiver from compliance with this undertaking in
relation to the production of the 2008 audited consolidated accounts
has been received from the bank granting an extension of time
until August 31, 2009. |
19 Accrued expenses and other liabilities
Accrued expenses and other liabilities comprise:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
|
Rmb |
|
|
Rmb |
|
|
US$ |
|
Deposits from customers |
|
|
32,951 |
|
|
|
58,161 |
|
|
|
8,510 |
|
Staff welfare payable (see Note (i)) |
|
|
15,041 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accrued
product warranty (see Note 20) |
|
|
194,898 |
|
|
|
188,599 |
|
|
|
27,596 |
|
Wages payable |
|
|
153,270 |
|
|
|
157,645 |
|
|
|
23,067 |
|
Management bonus payable (see Note (ii)) |
|
|
94,312 |
|
|
|
51,658 |
|
|
|
7,559 |
|
Payable for construction in progress |
|
|
67,707 |
|
|
|
53,947 |
|
|
|
7,894 |
|
Accrued research and development expenses |
|
|
8,559 |
|
|
|
7,707 |
|
|
|
1,128 |
|
Accrued advertising expense |
|
|
13,096 |
|
|
|
9,447 |
|
|
|
1,383 |
|
Accrued legal fee and other professional fees |
|
|
14,298 |
|
|
|
9,035 |
|
|
|
1,322 |
|
Accrued
expenses for litigation (see Notes 23(c)) |
|
|
7,102 |
|
|
|
7,247 |
|
|
|
1,060 |
|
Individual income tax withholding |
|
|
10,124 |
|
|
|
6,481 |
|
|
|
948 |
|
VAT payable |
|
|
13,816 |
|
|
|
4,847 |
|
|
|
709 |
|
Guarantee deposit |
|
|
10,000 |
|
|
|
2,596 |
|
|
|
380 |
|
Accrued sales discount |
|
|
94,055 |
|
|
|
142,800 |
|
|
|
20,894 |
|
Accrued interest |
|
|
2,133 |
|
|
|
1,834 |
|
|
|
268 |
|
Other payables |
|
|
628 |
|
|
|
588 |
|
|
|
86 |
|
F-35
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
|
Rmb |
|
|
Rmb |
|
|
US$ |
|
Accrued retirement benefits |
|
|
5,747 |
|
|
|
5,748 |
|
|
|
841 |
|
Other accruals and liabilities |
|
|
208,938 |
|
|
|
228,744 |
|
|
|
33,470 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
946,675 |
|
|
|
937,084 |
|
|
|
137,115 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Note |
|
(i): |
|
Staff welfare payable is determined by Yuchais Board of Directors. The payable can be
applied towards the payment of special bonuses or collective welfare benefits to staff and
workers of Yuchai, such as staff dormitories and staff welfare
facilities. In 2008, the payable was transferred back to the
statutory Public Welfare Fund as the payable is no longer required
(see Note 21) |
|
(ii): |
|
Yuchai has a management bonus plan for its executives under which annual incentive bonuses
in an aggregate amount of 3.5% to 10% of Yuchais after-tax profit will be paid upon Yuchai
achieving the required budgeted after-tax profit as approved by Yuchais Board of Directors.
There are no benefits provided to the directors of the Company or Yuchai upon their
termination of employment. |
F-36
20 Accrued product warranty
An analysis of the accrued product warranty for 2006, 2007 and 2008 is as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
2006 |
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
|
2008 |
|
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
US$ |
Balance at beginning of year |
|
|
142,126 |
|
|
|
163,701 |
|
|
|
194,898 |
|
|
|
28,518 |
|
Allowance
charged to consolidated statements of income |
|
|
200,892 |
|
|
|
233,838 |
|
|
|
215,544 |
|
|
|
31,538 |
|
Less: Amounts utilized |
|
|
(179,317 |
) |
|
|
(202,641 |
) |
|
|
(221,843 |
) |
|
|
(32,460 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at end of year |
|
|
163,701 |
|
|
|
194,898 |
|
|
|
188,599 |
|
|
|
27,596 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
21 Statutory reserves
The Companys attributable share in the statutory reserves of Yuchai and its subsidiaries for the
three years ended December 31, 2008 is as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
2006 |
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
|
2008 |
|
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
US$ |
Statutory general reserve (see Note (ii)) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at January 1 |
|
|
170,280 |
|
|
|
171,280 |
|
|
|
174,033 |
|
|
|
25,465 |
|
Transfer from retained earnings |
|
|
1,000 |
|
|
|
2,753 |
|
|
|
2,093 |
|
|
|
306 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at December 31 |
|
|
171,280 |
|
|
|
174,033 |
|
|
|
176,126 |
|
|
|
25,771 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Statutory public welfare fund (see Note (iii)) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at January 1 |
|
|
70,600 |
|
|
|
70,600 |
|
|
|
70,600 |
|
|
|
10,330 |
|
Transfer of
unutilized welfare fund back to reserve (see Note (iv)) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
15,041 |
|
|
|
2,201 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at December 31 |
|
|
70,600 |
|
|
|
70,600 |
|
|
|
85,641 |
|
|
|
12,531 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
General surplus reserve |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at January 1 and December 31 |
|
|
25,706 |
|
|
|
25,706 |
|
|
|
25,706 |
|
|
|
3,761 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
267,586 |
|
|
|
270,339 |
|
|
|
287,473 |
|
|
|
42,063 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Notes: |
|
(i) |
|
In accordance with the relevant regulations in the PRC, Yuchai and its subsidiaries are
required to provide certain statutory reserves which are designated for specific purposes based on
the net income reported in the PRC GAAP financial statements. The reserves are not distributable in
the form of cash dividends (see Note 29). |
|
(ii) |
|
In accordance with the relevant regulations in the PRC, a 10% appropriation to the statutory
general reserve based on the net income reported in the PRC financial statements is required until
the balance reaches 50% of the authorized share capital of Yuchai and its subsidiaries. Statutory
general reserve can be used to make good previous years losses, if any, and may be converted into
share capital by the issue of new shares to stockholders in proportion to their existing
shareholdings, or by increasing the par value of the shares currently held by them, provided that
the reserve balance after such issue is not less than 25% of the authorized share capital. |
|
(iii) |
|
Yuchai and its subsidiaries shall determine to transfer 5% to 10% of its net income reported
in the PRC financial statements to the statutory public welfare fund. There is no limit on the
amount that may be allocated to this fund. This fund can only be utilized on capital expenditure
for the collective welfare of Yuchai and its subsidiaries employees, such as the construction of
dormitories, canteen and other welfare facilities, and cannot be utilized to pay staff welfare
expenses. The transfer to this fund must be made before the distribution of a dividend to
stockholders. Since January 1, 2006, in accordance with the amended Companys policy, the
contribution to the fund ceased. |
|
(iv) |
|
In 2008, an amount of Rmb 15,041 was transferred back to the
Statutory Public Welfare Fund as the payable was no longer required
(see Note 19). |
F-37
22 Commitments
At December 31, 2008, the Group had the following commitments:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
2008 |
|
2008 |
|
|
Rmb |
|
US$ |
Authorized and contracted for: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Improvement to existing production facilities |
|
|
1,524,526 |
|
|
|
223,070 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The Group has several non-cancellable operating leases, primarily for offices and warehouses that
expire over the next four years. These leases generally contain renewal options for periods ranging
from one year to four years.
Future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases (with initial or remaining
lease terms in excess of one year) as of December 31, 2008 are:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rmb |
|
US$ |
2009 |
|
|
9,318 |
|
|
|
1,363 |
|
2010 |
|
|
5,137 |
|
|
|
752 |
|
2011 |
|
|
3,283 |
|
|
|
480 |
|
2012 and thereafter |
|
|
2,945 |
|
|
|
431 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
20,683 |
|
|
|
3,026 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rental expense for operating leases is included in Selling, general and administrative expenses
as follows:
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|
|
|
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
2006 |
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
|
2008 |
|
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
US$ |
Rental expense |
|
|
10,113 |
|
|
|
10,780 |
|
|
|
22,568 |
|
|
|
3,302 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
23 Contingencies
(a) Product liability
The General Principles of the Civil Law of China and the Industrial Product Quality Liability
Regulations imposes that manufacturers and sellers are liable for loss and injury caused by
defective products. Yuchai and its subsidiaries do not carry product liability insurance. Yuchai
and its subsidiaries have not had any significant product liability claims brought against them.
(b) Environmental liability
China adopted its Environmental Protection Law in 1989, and the State Council and the State
Environmental Protection Agency promulgate regulations as required from time to time. The
Environmental Protection Law addresses issues relating to environmental quality, waste disposal and
emissions, including air, water and noise emissions. Environmental regulations have not had a
material impact on Yuchais results of operations. Yuchai delivers, on a regular basis, burned sand
and certain other waste products to a waste disposal site approved by the local government and
makes payments in respect thereof. Yuchai expects that environmental standards and their
enforcement in China will, as in many other countries, become more stringent over time, especially
as technical advances make achievement of higher standards more feasible. Yuchai has built an air
filter system to reduce the level of dust and fumes resulting from its production of diesel
engines. The PRC emission standard equivalent to Euro III is expected to be implemented
progressively throughout China from 2008.
In addition, the manufacture and sales of Euro I engines in major urban area became unlawful after
August 31, 2004. After that date, the engines equipped with Euro I engines cannot be sold and used
in major urban area. The manufacture and sale of Euro II engines is expected to be progressively
phased out starting June 30, 2008 and the PRC emission standard equivalent to Euro III has been
implemented progressively throughout China from July 1, 2008. There can be no assurance that Yuchai
will be able to comply with these emission standards or that the introduction of these and other
environmental regulations will not result in a material adverse effect on our business, financial
condition and results of operations.
F-38
Yuchai is subject to Chinese national and local environmental protection regulations which
currently impose fees for the discharge of waste substances, require the payment of fines for
pollution, and provide for the closure by the Chinese government of any facility that fails to
comply with orders requiring Yuchai to cease or improve upon certain activities causing
environmental damage. Due to the nature of its business, Yuchai produces certain amounts of waste
water, gas, and solid waste materials during the course of its production. Yuchai believes its
environmental protection facilities and systems are adequate for it to comply with the existing
national, provincial and local environmental protection regulations. However, Chinese national,
provincial or local authorities may impose additional or more stringent regulations which would
require additional expenditure on environmental matters or changes in our processes or systems.
(c) Dispute with Bank of China
In 2003, the Yulin Branch of Bank of China (BOC) initiated legal proceedings to recover Rmb6,603
from Yuchai based on an irrevocable letter of guarantee issued by Yuchai to the BOC in 1993 to
secure a loan of US$550 to Great Wall Machinery Plant (Great Wall). At trial, a Yulin court ruled
that if Great Wall could not pay the loan, Yuchai would be liable to pay the guaranteed sum to the
BOC. Yuchai appealed unsuccessfully.
In January 2004, the State Holding Company issued a letter of commitment confirming that it would
reimburse Yuchai in the event that Yuchai was required to pay on this guarantee.
Based on the advice from the Companys Legal Counsel, the Company has recorded a loss contingency
equal to the amount of the claim. The amounts due to the BOC and from the State Holding Company
have been recorded in Accrued expenses and other liabilities and Amounts due from related
parties, respectively.
In 2006, 2007 and 2008, there were no new developments in this case.
(d) Guarantees
YEGCL provides guarantees of loans granted by commercial banks in the PRC to unrelated third-party
individuals who have obtained the loans to purchase automobiles equipped with diesel engines
produced by Yuchai. During the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2006, YEGCL guaranteed new
borrowings of Rmb153,538 and Rmb88,991, respectively. YEGCL ceased issuing guarantees on new
borrowings from late 2006. The guarantees cover the entire principal amount of the loan, which
generally has a term of one to two years with equal monthly or quarterly installment payments by
the borrower. The guarantees are secured by cash deposits from the individual to YEGCL and by the
automobile. In the event of defaults on payment, YEGCL would be required under its guarantee to
make payments to the banks on behalf of the borrowers.
In return for issuing the guarantee, YEGCL receives a premium fee ranging from 1% to 3% of the loan
amount for the years ending December 31, 2006, 2007 and 2008, respectively, which is considered to
be the fair value of YEGCLs guarantee at its inception and is recorded as a liability in
accordance with the provisions of FIN 45. The Group received Rmb4,250, Rmb nil and Rmb nil of
premium fees in 2006, 2007 and 2008, respectively, which are included in Accrued expenses and
other liabilities and recognized as revenue on a straight line basis over the terms of the
respective guarantee. Guarantee fees recognized as revenue in 2006, 2007 and 2008 amounted to
Rmb4,718, Rmb2,176 and Rmb628 (US$92), respectively. As of December 31, 2006, 2007 and 2008,
deferred guarantee fee revenue amounted to Rmb2,858, Rmb682 and Rmb54 (US$8), respectively.
Subsequent to initial measurement and recognition of the liability for YEGCLs obligations under
with these loan guarantees, management evaluates YEGCLs guarantee portfolio and accounts for
potential loss contingencies associated with the guarantees based on the estimated losses resulting
from known and expected defaults. Each guarantee is secured by a cash deposit from the borrower and
a security interest in the automobile purchased by the borrower. As of December 31, 2007 and 2008,
YEGCL had gross receivables of Rmb20,162 and Rmb15,382 (US$2,251), respectively, relating to
payments made by YEGCL to the banks in conjunction with loans that had been defaulted and to be
recovered from the individual borrowers. YEGCL recorded a bad debt allowance in the amount of
Rmb9,722 and Rmb12,209 (US$1,787) for other receivables, and Rmb1,119 and Rmb1,409 for potential
losses associated with the guarantee at December 31, 2007 and 2008 respectively. The net receivable
amount of Rmb10,440 and Rmb3,173 (US$464), is included in Other receivables, net in the
accompanying consolidated balance sheets (See Note 13).
As of December 31, 2007 and 2008, the maximum potential amount future undiscounted payments YEGCL
could be required to make under the guarantees was Rmb43,701 and Rmb16,643 (US$2,435),
respectively. YEGCL held cash deposits of Rmb9,999 and Rmb2,596 as of December 31, 2007 and 2008
and security interests in automobiles with an aggregate initial purchase value of Rmb380,080 and
Rmb351,566 as of December 31, 2007 and 2008, respectively. If, in the event of default the cash
deposits and the amount of recoveries, if any, from repossession of the automobiles may not
entirely mitigate YEGCLs losses then, YEGCL accumulates the total expected risk against the total
expected recoverable amount and provides for any expected shortfall. Accordingly, management
recorded an accrual for potential losses associated with the guarantees in the amount of Rmb1,119
and Rmb1,409 (US$206) as of December 31, 2007 and 2008, respectively, included in Accrued expenses
and other liabilities.
F-39
An analysis of reserves for potential losses associated with the guarantees including amounts paid
to banks in connection with guarantees issued by YEGCL is as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31 |
|
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
|
2008 |
|
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
US $ |
Balance at beginning of year |
|
|
15,078 |
|
|
|
10,841 |
|
|
|
1,587 |
|
Charged/(credited) to consolidated statements of operations |
|
|
(4,237 |
) |
|
|
2,777 |
|
|
|
406 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at end of year |
|
|
10,841 |
|
|
|
13,618 |
|
|
|
1,993 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance allocated to: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Allowance for uncollectible other receivables |
|
|
9,722 |
|
|
|
12,209 |
|
|
|
1,787 |
|
Potential losses associated with the guarantees |
|
|
1,119 |
|
|
|
1,409 |
|
|
|
206 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10,841 |
|
|
|
13,618 |
|
|
|
1,993 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(e) Outstanding
bills receivables discounted
As of December 31, 2008, outstanding bills receivable discounted with banks for which the Group has
retained a recourse obligation totaled Rmb1,214,497 (US$177,706).
(f) Outstanding letters of credit
As of December 31, 2008, the Group issued irrevocable letters of credit totaling Rmb64,904
(US$9,497).
(g) Other outstanding litigation
In
addition to the matters disclosed in Note 23(c), the Group is involved in various other claims
and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management, the
ultimate disposition of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Companys
consolidated financial position, results of operations, or liquidity.
24 Dispute with State Holding Company
The Company has from time to time in the period up to 2006 encountered difficulties in obtaining
the cooperation of the State Holding Company, and its former Chairman, Mr. Wang Jianming, in the
daily management and operation of Yuchai, including obtaining payments of the Companys share of
the final 2001 dividend declared in August 2002. Mr. Wang Jianming ceased to serve as the Chairman,
legal representative and chief executive officer of Yuchai, as well as the Chairman and legal
representative of the State Holding Company, the principal Chinese shareholder of Yuchai with
effect from October 28, 2005.
The new Chairman and legal representative of these companies is Mr. Yan Ping whose appointment was
confirmed on December 2, 2005. The Chinese stakeholders had previously asserted that the transfer
of ownership of shares with respect to Yuchai in November 1994, in connection with the Companys
initial public offering (IPO), was not validly approved by the Chinese authorities, and that as a
result the Companys exercise of control over Yuchai has been improper.
As a result of a number of meetings between the parties, the Company and Yuchai entered into an
agreement in July 2003 (the July 2003 Agreement) to work together in trying to jointly promote
mutual plans to enhance the Companys shareholder value.
On April 7, 2005, the Company entered into a Reorganization Agreement (Reorganization Agreement)
with Yuchai and Coomber in furtherance of the terms of the July 2003 Agreement, and the terms of
this agreement were acknowledged and agreed to by the State Holding Company. The Reorganization
Agreement was extended to December 31, 2006 by way of the Reorganization Agreement Amendment No.1
dated December 2, 2005 and then extended to June 30, 2007 by way of the Reorganization Agreement
Amendment No.2 dated November 30, 2006. The Reorganization Agreement Amendments No.1 and No.2 were
similarly acknowledged and agreed to by the State Holding Company.
On June 30, 2007, the Company entered into the Cooperation Agreement with Yuchai, Coomber and the
State Holding Company. The Cooperation Agreement amends certain terms of the Reorganization
Agreement, as amended, among CYI, Yuchai and Coomber, and as so amended, incorporates the terms of
the Reorganization Agreement. The Reorganization Agreement was terminated on June 30, 2007. The
Cooperation Agreement provides that the parties will explore new business opportunities and
ventures for the growth and expansion of Yuchais existing businesses. Although the parties to the
Cooperation Agreement expect to work towards its implementation as expeditiously as possible, no
assurance can be given as to when the transactions contemplated therein will be consummated.
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The principal terms contained in the Reorganization Agreement Amendments No.1 and No. 2 and the
Co-operation Agreement relating to governance related issues are being adhered to by Yuchai.
25 Retirement and other postretirement benefits
As stipulated by the regulations of the PRC, Yuchai and its subsidiaries participate in defined
contribution retirement plans organized by the Guangxi Regional Government and Beijing City
Government for its staff. All staff are entitled to an annual pension equal to a fixed proportion
of their final basic salary amount at their retirement date. For the years ended December 31, 2006,
2007 and 2008, Yuchai and its subsidiaries were required to make contributions to the retirement
plan at a rate of 20.0% of the basic salary of their staff. The Guangxi Regional Government and
Beijing City Government are responsible for the entire obligations of all Yuchai and its
subsidiaries retirees. Expenses incurred in connection with the plan were Rmb42,254, Rmb48,107 and
Rmb106,062 (US$15,519), respectively, for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2007 and 2008.
Yuchai and its subsidiaries have no obligation for the payment of pension benefits or any other
postretirement benefits beyond the annual contributions described above.
In 2008,
certain employees of Yuchai were eligible for early retirement. As
part of this plan, Yuchai will compensate these employees with a
base salary and the relevant social insurances, until they formally
retire according to the statutory retirement age. Yuchai accrued the
statutory termination benefits at the time management determined it
was probable that benefits would be paid and the amount was reasonably
estimated. The liability of Rmb10,800 is measured based on the fair
value of the liability as of the respective termination dates, taking
into consideration the impact of discounting and interest premiums.
26 Other related party transactions
In addition to the loans to and interest income from YMCL and the purchase of 100% of the share
capital of Yulin Hotel Company (as discussed in Notes 5 and 32), the Group has undertaken other
significant business transactions with related parties during the three years ended December 31,
2008. The following is a summary of these transactions:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Years ended December 31, |
|
|
2006 |
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
|
2008 |
|
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
US$ |
Sales of diesel engines to State Holding
Company, its subsidiaries and affiliates
(see Note (i)) |
|
|
20,923 |
|
|
|
59,521 |
|
|
|
215,064 |
|
|
|
31,468 |
|
Sales of raw materials to YMCL (see Note (i)) |
|
|
65,729 |
|
|
|
35,380 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Purchase of raw materials and supplies from
subsidiaries and affiliates of State Holding
Company (see Note (i)) |
|
|
(377,129 |
) |
|
|
(571,393 |
) |
|
|
(1,030,887 |
) |
|
|
(150,840 |
) |
Purchase of raw materials and supplies from
YMCL (see Note (ii)) |
|
|
(201,802 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Processing fee to a subsidiary of YMCL (see Note
(iii)) |
|
|
(13,604 |
) |
|
|
(2,533 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Delivery expense charged by a subsidiary of YMCL
(see Note (iii)) |
|
|
(90,840 |
) |
|
|
(115,500 |
) |
|
|
(161,036 |
) |
|
|
(23,563 |
) |
General and administrative expenses |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
charged by State Holding Company (see Note
(iv)) |
|
|
(19,821 |
) |
|
|
(21,447 |
) |
|
|
(34,934 |
) |
|
|
(5,112 |
) |
charged by HLA (see Note (v)) |
|
|
(4,061 |
) |
|
|
(12,471 |
) |
|
|
(6,414 |
) |
|
|
(939 |
) |
charged by an affiliate of HLA (see Note (vi)) |
|
|
(9,654 |
) |
|
|
(546 |
) |
|
|
(6,652 |
) |
|
|
(973 |
) |
Interest earned from balance due from an
affiliate of HLA |
|
|
110 |
|
|
|
116 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Years ended December 31, |
|
|
2006 |
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
|
2008 |
|
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
US$ |
Gain on disposal of
land use rights to
a subsidiary of
State Holding
Company (See Note
(vii)) |
|
|
1,841 |
|
|
|
1,573 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Note: |
|
(i) |
|
Sale and purchase of raw materials, supplies, scraps and diesel engines to/from State Holding
Company, its subsidiaries and affiliates. Certain subsidiaries and affiliates of State Holding
Company have acted as suppliers of raw materials and supplies to the Company and certain subsidiaries of
State Holding Company have acted as sales agents of the Group. The State Holding Company also
purchased scraps from the Group. Management considers that these transactions were entered into in
the normal course of business and expects that these transactions will continue on normal
commercial terms. |
|
(ii) |
|
Purchase of raw materials, supplies and trucks from YMCL. |
F-41
|
|
|
|
|
From January 2005 to April 2006, subsidiaries of YMMC engaged in the sale of trucks which were
mainly supplied by and purchased from YMCL. YMCL has also become a supplier of raw materials and
supplies to the Group since 2005. Management considers that these transactions were entered into
in the normal course of business. In April 2006, the above procurement and distribution
arrangement between Yuchai and YMCL was stopped and YMCL sold the remaining inventory and some
ancillary fixed assets back to YMMC. |
|
(iii) |
|
Processing fee and delivery expense charged by YMCL and its subsidiaries The fee is
for the packaging and delivery of spare parts charged by YMCL, which were recorded in Cost of
goods sold and Selling, general and administrative expenses respectively. Management
considers that these transactions were entered into in the normal course of business and these
transactions continued on normal commercial terms. The packaging contract was terminated in
April 2006. |
|
(iv) |
|
General and administrative expenses charged by State Holding Company State Holding
Company charges Yuchai for certain general and administrative expenses in respect of rental of
certain office premises, property management services rendered by State Holding Company. The
expenses are charged to Yuchai and its subsidiaries by State Holding Company on an actual
incurred basis. Management believes that the expenses charged to Yuchai by State Holding Company
would not have been materially different on a stand-alone basis because Yuchai could provide
these services for itself at approximately the same amount. |
|
(v) |
|
Management fees, general and administrative expenses charged by HLA. |
|
(vi) |
|
General and administrative expenses charged by affiliates of
HLA. The fees mainly relate to office rental, secretarial fees,
insurance fees, professional and consultancy fees, and miscellaneous
office expenses. |
|
(vii) |
|
Gain on disposal of land use rights to a subsidiary of State Holding Company |
|
|
|
The Group has disposed of certain land use rights with net book value of Rmb552 and
Rmb552 (US$81) to a subsidiary of the State Holding Company for a consideration of Rmb2,394 and Rmb2,125 (US$311) in the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2007 respectively. |
|
|
|
In addition to the above, Yuchai also entered into transactions with other PRC Government owned
enterprises. Management considers that these transactions were entered into in the normal course
of business and expects that these transactions will continue on normal commercial terms.
Balances with other PRC entities are excluded from this caption. |
|
|
|
Amounts due to the holding company comprise mainly general and administrative expenses charged
by the holding company in relation to the management, financial planning and control and other
services provided to Yuchai. The balance is unsecured, interest free and repayable on demand. |
27 Segment information
SFAS No. 131, Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information, establishes
standards for reporting information about operating segments in financial statements. Operating
segments are defined as components of an enterprise about which separate financial information is
available that is evaluated regularly by the chief operating decision maker, or decision making
group, in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance.
The
Companys operating segments are Yuchai, TCL and HLGE for the
years ended December 31, 2006, 2007 and 2008. The Yulin Hotel
results are reviewed by the Chief Operating Decision Maker as part of
the Yuchai segment.
The segment result for Yuchai is based on
earnings after income taxes and before minority interests. The
segment result for TCL and HLGE is the Companys equity in the net income or losses of these
affiliates. Segment assets for Yuchai are based on total
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assets of Yuchai. Segment assets for TCL and HLGE are based on the Companys net investment in the
affiliates. Substantially all of the Companys operations including TCL are in the PRC. Further
segment information about TCL and HLGE is included in Note 17(c) and Note 17(d).
Following
is the segment information for the years ended December 31,
2006, 2007 and 2008:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006 |
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
|
|
Yuchai |
|
TCL |
|
HLGE |
|
Yuchai |
|
TCL |
|
HLGE |
|
Yuchai |
|
TCL |
|
HLGE |
|
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
Segment revenue from
external customers |
|
|
6,920,528 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9,556,303 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10,384,022 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest income |
|
|
16,329 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,139 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8,623 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest expense |
|
|
89,119 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
99,504 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
134,245 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation and
amortization |
|
|
146,188 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
227,960 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
275,268 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Impairment
loss of property, plant & equipment and goodwill |
|
|
2,346 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
781 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
75,605 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Equity in
income/(losses) of
affiliates, net of tax |
|
|
79 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(198 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,761 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income tax
(expense)/credit |
|
|
(30,466 |
) |
|
|
(9,089 |
) |
|
|
(265 |
) |
|
|
(68,518 |
) |
|
|
(9,011 |
) |
|
|
(2,376 |
) |
|
|
(95,249 |
) |
|
|
4,645 |
|
|
|
5 |
|
Segment profit / (loss) |
|
|
292,359 |
|
|
|
(23,923 |
) |
|
|
1,395 |
|
|
|
845,239 |
|
|
|
5,925 |
|
|
|
8,321 |
|
|
|
511,839 |
|
|
|
(31,788 |
) |
|
|
(6,546 |
) |
Significant non-cash
items: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other adjustments
to provisions and
allowances |
|
|
98,352 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,726 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
88,467 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Segment assets |
|
|
6,479,886 |
|
|
|
385,583 |
|
|
|
117,360 |
|
|
|
7,843,056 |
|
|
|
387,930 |
|
|
|
112,648 |
|
|
|
8,525,205 |
|
|
|
265,811 |
|
|
|
119,315 |
|
Total expenditures for
additions to
long-lived assets |
|
|
323,781 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
536,660 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
361,491 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Reconciliation of segment information to the consolidated financial statements for the years ended
December 2006, 2007 and 2008.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006 |
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
|
2008 |
|
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
US$ |
Total segment profit |
|
|
269,831 |
|
|
|
859,485 |
|
|
|
473,505 |
|
|
|
69,284 |
|
Service fee to an
affiliate of HLA
(see Note 26) |
|
|
(9,654 |
) |
|
|
(546 |
) |
|
|
(6,652 |
) |
|
|
(973 |
) |
Other corporate
general and
administrative
expenses |
|
|
(56,782 |
) |
|
|
(75,025 |
) |
|
|
(3,231 |
) |
|
|
(474 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Consolidated
earnings/(loss) before
income taxes and
minority interests |
|
|
203,395 |
|
|
|
783,914 |
|
|
|
463,622 |
|
|
|
67,837 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total segment assets |
|
|
6,982,829 |
|
|
|
8,343,634 |
|
|
|
8,910,331 |
|
|
|
1,303,766 |
|
Corporate cash and cash equivalents |
|
|
100,990 |
|
|
|
81,257 |
|
|
|
77,764 |
|
|
|
11,379 |
|
Other investments (long-term)(a) |
|
|
633,837 |
|
|
|
608,946 |
|
|
|
440,375 |
|
|
|
64,436 |
|
Assets
acquired from Yulin Hotel Company (Note 32) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
272,397 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other corporate assets(b) |
|
|
243,701 |
|
|
|
272,950 |
|
|
|
284,208 |
|
|
|
41,585 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Consolidated total assets |
|
|
7,961,357 |
|
|
|
9,579,184 |
|
|
|
9,712,678 |
|
|
|
1,421,166 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Note (a): |
|
includes HLGE unsecured bonds (Rmb398,916), RCPS A (Rmb17,216), RCPS B (Rmb24,243) (see Note 17(e)). |
|
Note (b): |
|
includes corporates property, plant and equipment, goodwill and other receivables. |
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Revenues from external customers by product category are summarized as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Years ended December 31, |
|
|
2006 |
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
|
2008 |
|
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
US$ |
Revenues, net |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4F Light-Duty Diesel Engines |
|
|
264,335 |
|
|
|
380,601 |
|
|
|
583,978 |
|
|
|
85,448 |
|
4108 Light-Duty Diesel Engines |
|
|
941,657 |
|
|
|
1,218,838 |
|
|
|
1,213,907 |
|
|
|
177,620 |
|
4110 Light-Duty Diesel Engines |
|
|
644,116 |
|
|
|
1,189,995 |
|
|
|
1,218,097 |
|
|
|
178,233 |
|
4112 Light-Duty Diesel Engines |
|
|
372,423 |
|
|
|
469,015 |
|
|
|
518,263 |
|
|
|
75,833 |
|
6105 Medium-Duty Diesel Engines |
|
|
1,705,399 |
|
|
|
2,132,590 |
|
|
|
2,202,856 |
|
|
|
322,324 |
|
6108 Medium-Duty Diesel Engines |
|
|
991,190 |
|
|
|
1,424,391 |
|
|
|
1,491,211 |
|
|
|
218,195 |
|
6112 Heavy-Duty Diesel Engines |
|
|
725,288 |
|
|
|
643,373 |
|
|
|
623,459 |
|
|
|
91,225 |
|
6113 Heavy-Duty Diesel Engines |
|
|
365,717 |
|
|
|
877,177 |
|
|
|
1,031,965 |
|
|
|
150,998 |
|
Others |
|
|
910,403 |
|
|
|
1,220,323 |
|
|
|
1,500,286 |
|
|
|
219,522 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,920,528 |
|
|
|
9,556,303 |
|
|
|
10,384,022 |
|
|
|
1,519,398 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenues from customers based on their geographical location for the years ended December 31, 2006,
2007 and 2008 (in Rmb thousands) are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2006 |
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
|
|
Sales |
|
Sales |
|
|
|
|
Revenue |
|
Revenue |
|
Sales Revenue |
|
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
US $ |
|
|
(in thousands) |
|
(in thousands) |
|
(in thousands) |
|
(in thousands) |
China |
|
|
6,893,551 |
|
|
|
9,533,767 |
|
|
|
10,352,114 |
|
|
|
1,514,729 |
|
Other countries |
|
|
26,977 |
|
|
|
22,536 |
|
|
|
31,908 |
|
|
|
4,669 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,920,528 |
|
|
|
9,556,303 |
|
|
|
10,384,022 |
|
|
|
1,519,398 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
28 Foreign currency exchange
The Renminbi is not fully convertible into foreign
currencies. All foreign exchange transactions
involving Renminbi must take place either through the PBOC or other institutions authorized to buy
and sell foreign exchange. The exchange rate adopted for the foreign exchange transactions is the
rate of exchange quoted by the PBOC which are determined largely by supply and demand.
Foreign currency payments, including the remittance of earnings outside of the PRC, must be
arranged through banks authorized to conduct foreign exchange business.
29 Distribution of profits
The Companys sources of cash flow for the purposes of distribution of profits to its shareholders
are its share of the dividends, if any, paid by Yuchai, HLGE and TCL to the Company. With respect
to dividends by Yuchai, applicable PRC laws and regulations require that, before it can distribute
profit to its stockholders it must satisfy all tax liabilities, recover losses in previous years
and make contributions to certain statutory reserves as discussed in Note 21. Such dividends may be
paid partly in Renminbi and partly in foreign currency. In the event that dividends are distributed
in Renminbi, the dividends may be
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converted into foreign currency and remitted in accordance with relevant PRC laws, regulations and
policies and to the extent permitted by PRC market conditions. Dividends of Yuchai are determined
based on distributable profits reported in its PRC GAAP financial statements, after appropriation
to statutory reserves. Such distributable profits differ from the amounts reported under U.S. GAAP.
No similar provisions were imposed with respect to dividends by TCL and HLGE.
Under the Companies Act of 1981 of Bermuda (as amended), the Companys contributed surplus is
available for distribution to stockholders.
30 Derivative instrument and hedging activities
For the periods presented, the Company and its subsidiaries did not enter into transactions with
respect to derivative instruments. The Company and its subsidiaries do not hedge risk exposures or
speculate using derivative instruments.
31 Significant concentrations and risks
(a) Customer concentration
Substantially all of the Groups customers are located in the PRC. The following are the customers
that individually comprise 10% or more of gross revenue in any of the relevant periods:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Years ended December 31, |
|
|
2006 |
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
|
2008 |
|
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
US$ |
Liuzhou Dongfeng Automobile (see Note (i)) |
|
|
453,090 |
|
|
|
658,585 |
|
|
|
574,236 |
|
|
|
84,023 |
|
Hubei Dongfeng Automobile (see Note (ii)) |
|
|
238,400 |
|
|
|
333,612 |
|
|
|
233,151 |
|
|
|
34,115 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Notes: |
|
(i): |
|
Sales to Liuzhou Dongfeng Automobile for the year ended December 31, 2006, 2007 and 2008 was
approximately 6.5%, 6.9% and 5.5% of total sales. |
|
(ii): |
|
Sales to Hubei Dongfeng Automobile for the year ended December 31, 2006, 2007 and 2008 was
approximately 3.4%, 3.5% and 2.2% of total sales. |
|
|
|
Both customers are controlled by or affiliated with Dongfeng Automobile Company. At December
31, 2007 and 2008, approximately 16.1% and 30.1% of gross trade accounts receivable,
respectively, were due from these customers. Management considers its relationships with these
major customers to be good; however, the loss of one or more of the Groups major customers
would have a material adverse effect on the Companys consolidated financial position, results
of operations and cash flows. |
(b) Product concentration
See note 27 Revenues from external customers by product category.
(c) Supplier concentration
Yuchai/ASIMCO Components Company Limited, or Yuchai/ASIMCO, is one of Yuchais principal suppliers
of fuel injection pumps through two of its related companies. Yuchai/ASIMCO is a joint venture
between Yuchai and a subsidiary of Asian Strategic Investments Corporation, or ASIMCO, that invests in factories in China that produce parts
and components for diesel engines. ASIMCO is a joint venture among The Pacific Alliance Group
Limited, Dean Witter Capital Corporation and TCW Capital Investment Corporation.
(d) Material supply concentration
Yuchai manufactures engine blocks, cylinder heads, crankshaft, camshaft and certain other key
parts. Third party suppliers provide the remaining engine parts. The production process involves
the complete assembly and testing of the finished product. The key components for 6105, 6108 and
6112 are manufactured internally. A large portion of its engine blocks used in production were
casted and molded internally, and contingent supply came from a long term domestic supplier. Raw
materials, principally steel and cast iron, were purchased from domestic suppliers.
(e) Nature of operations
During periods of economic expansion, the demand of trucks, construction machinery and other
application of diesel engines generally increases. Conversely, during economic slowdowns the diesel
engine industry is generally adversely affected by a decline in demand. As a result, the
performance of Chinese economy will affect the Groups business and prospects to a significant
degree.
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(f) Transactions involving Yuchais Chinese shareholders
Although the Company has proper legal ownership over and a controlling financial interest of 76.41%
interest in Yuchai, the Company has from time to time encountered difficulties in obtaining the
cooperation of the State Holding Company and Coomber. As part of the terms of the Reorganization
Agreement as described in Note 23, Yuchai and State Holding Company acknowledged and reaffirmed the
Companys continued rights as majority shareholder to direct the management and policies of Yuchai
through Yuchais board of directors. However, no assurance can be given that disagreements or
difficulties with Yuchais management of State Holding Company and Coomber will not recur. In
addition, as described in Note 5, Yuchai has entered into transactions that involved the Chinese
Shareholders that have resulted in losses. No assurance can be given that future transactions
involving the State Holding Company, Coomber and their related parties will be conducted on an
arm-length basis or otherwise be beneficial to the Company. Consequently, such disagreements, or
difficulties and transactions involving State Holding Company, Coomber and their related parties
could have a material adverse impact on the Companys
consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
On June 30, 2007, we entered into the Cooperation Agreement with Yuchai, Coomber and the State
Holding Company. The Cooperation Agreement amends certain terms of the Reorganization Agreement, as
amended, among CYI, Yuchai and Coomber, and as so amended, incorporates the terms of the
Reorganization Agreement. The Reorganization Agreement was terminated on June 30, 2007.
The Cooperation Agreement provides that the parties will explore new business opportunities and
ventures for the growth and expansion of Yuchais existing businesses. Although the parties to the
Cooperation Agreement expect to work towards its implementation as expeditiously as possible, no
assurance can be given as to when the transactions contemplated therein will be consummated.
(g) Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents denominated in various currencies are held in bank accounts in the
following countries:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
December 31 |
|
|
2007 |
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
|
2008 |
|
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
Rmb |
|
|
PRC |
|
Singapore |
|
PRC |
|
Singapore |
Rmb |
|
|
439,689 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
615,672 |
|
|
|
|
|
USD |
|
|
|
|
|
|
79,872 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
76,987 |
|
SGD |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,384 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
777 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
439,689 |
|
|
|
81,256 |
|
|
|
615,672 |
|
|
|
77,764 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
32 Acquisitions
Acquisition of Yulin Hotel Company
As previously described in Note 5 to these consolidated financial statements, on December 25, 2007,
Yuchai, pursuant to the execution of a share transfer contract with YMCL, Coomber and State Holding
Company, acquired all the outstanding share capital of Yulin Hotel Company for Rmb245.6 million. On
January 13, 2009, Yuchai received approval from the provincial government regulatory agency in
charge of state owned assets administration in China for its acquisition of 100% equity in Yulin
Hotel Company. Prior to this approval, management of the Company has concluded that Yuchai is the
legal owner of the shares in Yulin Hotel Company and hence Yuchai also bears the risks and rewards
of the ownership in the corresponding operations of Yulin Hotel Company as of December 25, 2007.
Consequently, the acquisition has been accounted for under the purchase method as of December 25,
2007. The results of operations and cash flows of Yulin Hotel Company were immaterial during the
period December 25, 2007 to December 31, 2007, and therefore are not included in the Companys
consolidated statements of income or cash flows. The Yulin Hotel
Company, whose results were consolidated beginning in 2008, was included in
Yuchais operating segment in 2008.
Assets acquired and liabilities assumed have been recorded in the consolidated balance sheet at
their estimated fair values as of December 25, 2007, and the Company recognized goodwill of Rmb
5,675 at acquisition. The principal assets of Yulin Hotel Company were the Yulin Hotel and YMCLs central office
building in Guilin. The Company has finalized through internal studies and
third-party valuations, the fair values of the property and
equipment. Consequently, the final purchase
price allocation is set forth below.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fair values |
|
|
Rmb000 |
Current assets |
|
|
7,809 |
|
Property and equipment |
|
|
210,502 |
|
Construction in progress |
|
|
130 |
|
Lease prepayments |
|
|
48,281 |
|
Goodwill |
|
|
5,675 |
|
|
|
|
Total assets acquired |
|
|
272,397 |
|
|
|
|
Amounts due to related parties |
|
|
19,782 |
|
Other current liabilities |
|
|
7,015 |
|
Total liabilities assumed |
|
|
26,797 |
|
|
|
|
Net assets acquired |
|
|
245,600 |
|
|
|
|
During
2008, as disclosed in Notes 3(n), 3(q) and 5, the Company recorded an impairment charge of Rmb
46.0 million (US$6.7 million) relating to the Yulin
Hotel and Guilin Office buildings. In addition, the goodwill of Rmb5.7 million (US$0.8 million) arising from the
acquisition of the Yulin Hotel Company was fully impaired during the year.
Acquisition
of Guangxi Yuchai Anda Gearbox Company Limited (Anda)
Anda was
established by Yuchai Group Company and Guangzhou Anda Crankshaft
Company Limited (Anda) on July 2005 as a
limited liability company in Yulin with a registered capital of
Rmb20 million. It was mainly engaged in the manufacturing and
sales of automobile accessories. Upon establishment, Yuchai Group
Company and Anda held 25% and 75% interests in Anda,
respectively. In current year, to expand the business, YMMC entered
into an agreement with Anda to acquire 75% interests in
Anda at a consideration of Rmb12 million (US$1.8 million).
The consideration was paid to Anda in June 2008. On
May 6, 2008, YMMC appointed the executive director and general
manager to take over the operations of Anda. Anda has been included
in the Yuchais operating segment in 2008.
Consequently,
the net assets of Anda acquired as at May 6, 2008 were
Rmb32.5 million (US$4.8 million). A negative goodwill
amounting to Rmb12.4 million (US$1.8 million) arose as a
result of the difference between the net assets acquired and the cost
of acquisition. The negative goodwill was allocated as a pro rata
reduction to the qualifying assets acquired.
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33 Subsequent events
(a) Multi-currency Revolving Credit Facility
On March 19, 2009, the Company entered into a new facility agreement with BOTM to re-finance the
existing revolving credit facility. The new unsecured, multi-currency revolving credit facility has
a committed aggregated value of S$16.5 million with a one year duration. The new facility will be
used to finance the Companys long-term general working capital requirements. Among other things,
the terms of the facility require that Hong Leong Asia Ltd. (HLA) retains ownership of the
Companys special share and that the Company remains a consolidated subsidiary of HLA. The terms of
the facility also include certain financial covenants with respect to the Companys tangible net
worth (as defined in the agreement) as at June 30 and December 31 of each year not being less than
US$120 million and the ratio of the Companys total net debt (as defined in the agreement) to
tangible net worth as at June 30 and December 31 of each year not exceeding 2.0 times, as well as
negative pledge provisions and customary drawdown requirements.
(b) HLGE S$93 million Loan Agreement
On February 18, 2009, we announced the entry into of a loan agreement by our wholly owned
subsidiary, Venture Lewis with HLGE to refinance the outstanding zero coupon unsecured
non-convertible bonds previously issued by HLGE and due to mature on July 3, 2009. Under the terms
of the loan agreement, on the maturity date of the bonds, HLGE will redeem fully the bonds held by
all minority bondholders and pay to Venture Lewis a portion of the principal and gross redemption
yield. The remaining amount due to Venture Lewis on maturity date would be refinanced through an
unsecured loan arrangement with a one-year term, renewable by mutual agreement on an annual basis.
An option for HLGE to undertake a partial redemption of the bonds on a pro-rata basis prior to the
maturity date was included in the loan agreement. On February 19, 2009, HLGE announced an early
partial redemption on a pro-rata basis of up to S$9.0 million in principal amount of the
outstanding bonds.
(c) Partial Redemption of New Bonds by HLGE
On March 23, 2009, HLGE partially redeemed the New Bonds. The principal amount redeemed was
approximately S$9.0 million (US$5.9 million) and resulted in a reduction in the principal amount of
the New HLGE Bonds held by the Company from S$87.0 million
(US$57.6 million) to S$78.0 million
(US$51.6 million). The proceeds from the partial redemption amounted to S$10.5 million (US$7.0
million).
(d) Full Redemption of New Bonds by HLGE
On July 3, 2009, HLGE fully redeemed all the outstanding New Bonds. The principal amount redeemed
was approximately S$78.0 million (US$53.6 million) and resulted in a reduction in the principal
amount of the New HLGE Bonds held by the Company from S$78.0 million (US$53.6 million) to nil. As
mentioned in Note 33 (b), HLGE would pay to Venture Lewis a portion of the principal and gross
redemption yield which amounted to S$0.2 million (US$0.1 million), and the remaining amount due to Venture
Lewis would be refinanced through the S$93.0 million unsecured loan arrangement.
(e) Provincial
Government Approval for Acquisition of Yulin Hotel
Company
On January 13, 2009, Yuchai received approval from the provincial
government regulatory agency in charge of state owned assets
administration in China for its acquisition of 100% equity inYulin
Hotel Company.
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Comparative figures
Certain comparative figures have been reclassified to conform with
current years presentation.
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