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UVEL Univision Engineering Limited

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Univision Engineering Limited LSE:UVEL London Ordinary Share HK0000033065 ORD NPV
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Security Systems Service 3.96M -10.27M -0.0268 -0.06 575.52k

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UniVision Engineering Ltd

15 December 2016

15 December 2016

UniVision Engineering Limited

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

Interim Results

For the Six Months Ended 30 September 2016

UniVision, the Hong Kong based Group whose principal activities are the supply, design, installation and maintenance of closed circuit television and surveillance systems, and the sale of security related products, is pleased to announce its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 September 2016.

Highlights:

   --    Profit attributable to the equity holders of HK$0.9m (H1 2015: HK$0.45m); 
   --    Revenue increased by 7% to HK$21.4m for continuing operations (H1 2015 HK$20m). 

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

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

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

   UniVision Engineering Limited            Tel: +852 2389 3256 
   Stephen Koo, Executive Chairman           www.uvel.com 

Chun Pan Wong, Chief Executive Officer

Danny Kwok Fai Yip, Finance Director

   Nicholas Lyth, Non-Executive Director       Tel: +44 (0) 7769 906686 

ZAI Corporate Finance Limited

   (Nominated Adviser and Broker)           Tel: +44 (0)20 7060 2220 
   Dugald J. Carlean /Tim Cofman/ Luis Brine             www.zaicf.com 

Chairman's Statement

INTRODUCTION

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

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

FINANCIAL REVIEW

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

During the period under review, the relative strengthening of the HK$ against GBP has led to 10% appreciation in the GBP reporting amount in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income and Financial Position. It also the reason for the significant gain of GBP592K on exchange differences arising on the translation (H1 2015: loss GBP287K). All figures in GBP in the Financial Statements therefore needed to be adjusted for comparative purposes. The financial data is also presented in HK$ to provide a comparison with the comparative figures in 2015 that were unaffected by exchange rate fluctuations.

BUSINESS REVIEW

Markets

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

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

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

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

Business

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

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

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

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

PROSPECTS

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

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

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

MR. STEPHEN SIN MO KOO

EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN

15 December 2016

UniVision Engineering Limited

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Un-audited)

For the six months ended 30 September 2016

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

UniVision Engineering Limited

Consolidated Statements of Financial Position (Un-audited)

As at 30 September 2016

 
                                                           As at 30 September 
 
                                        2016              2015            2016          2015 
                                       HK$'000          HK$'000           '000          '000 
ASSETS 
Non-current assets 
Plant and equipment                        492                      708      49                 60 
Goodwill                                     -                      399       -                 26 
Trade and other receivables             34,172                   34,152   3,402              2,908 
                                      --------  -----------------------  ------  ----------------- 
Total non-current assets                34,664                   35,259   3,451              2,994 
                                      --------  -----------------------  ------  ----------------- 
 
Current assets 
Inventories                              8,323                   12,770     829              1,088 
Trade receivables                        8,979                    9,517     894                810 
Amount due from customers for 
 contract-in-progress                   11,741                   21,697   1,169              1,847 
Deposits, prepayments and other 
 receivables                            11,342                   17,825   1,128              1,517 
Cash and bank balances                   9,398                   10,129     936                862 
                                      --------  -----------------------  ------  ----------------- 
Total current assets                    49,783                   71,938   4,956              6,124 
                                      --------  -----------------------  ------  ----------------- 
 
Assets of disposal group classified 
 as held for sale                       28,278                        -   2,815                  - 
 
Total assets                           112,725                  107,197  11,222              9,118 
                                      ========  =======================  ======  ================= 
 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY 
Current liabilities 
Trade and other payables                14,349                   19,587   1,429              1,667 
Amounts due to customers for 
 contract-in-progress                   15,853                   11,773   1,578              1,003 
Current tax liability                        -                      373       -                 32 
Interest-bearing borrowings                  -                   13,288       -              1,131 
Obligation under finance lease               -                       52       -                  4 
Total current liabilities               30,202                   45,073   3,007              3,837 
                                      --------  -----------------------  ------  ----------------- 
 
Liabilities of disposal group 
 classified as held for sale            24,012                        -   2,390                  - 
 
Total liabilities                       54,214                   45,073   5,397              3,837 
                                      --------  -----------------------  ------  ----------------- 
 
Equity 
Share capital                           23,980                   23,980   1,698              1,698 
Share premium                           31,054                   31,054   2,193              2,193 
Special capital reserve                  4,188                    4,188     299                299 
Statutory surplus reserve                  219                      221      19                 18 
(Accumulated losses) /retained 
 earnings                              (2,698)                    (278)   (236)                159 
Translation reserve                        206                    (115)   1,697                652 
                                        56,949                   59,050   5,670              5,019 
                                      --------  -----------------------  ------  ----------------- 
Non-controlling interest                 1,562                    3,074     155                262 
                                                ----------------------- 
Total equity                            58,511                   62,124   5,825              5,281 
                                      --------  -----------------------  ------  ----------------- 
Total liabilities and equity           112,725                  107,197  11,222              9,118 
                                      ========  =======================  ======  ================= 
 

UniVision Engineering Limited

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity (Un-audited)

in '000

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

UniVision Engineering Limited

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity (Un-audited)

in HK$'000

 
                                            Special   Special 
                                             capital   capital               Statutory               Non- 
                 Share    Share   Retained   Reserve   Reserve  Translation   Surplus     Sub     controlling   Total 
                capital  premium  earnings     "A"       "B"      reserve     reserve    -total    interest     equity 
                HK$'000  HK$'000  HK$'000   HK$'000   HK$'000     HK$'000     HK$'000   HK$'000     HK$'000    HK$'000 
 
Balance at 
 1 April 2015    23,980   31,054       817     2,117     2,071           94        251    60,384        4,507   64,891 
Profit for 
 the year                          (1,307)                                               (1,307)      (2,659)  (3,966) 
Transfer to 
 statutory 
 surplus 
 reserves                             (47)                                          47 
Exchange 
 difference 
 arising on 
 translation 
 of foreign 
 operations                                                            (46)                 (46)        (130)    (176) 
                -------  -------  --------  --------  --------  -----------  ---------  --------  -----------  ------- 
Total 
 comprehensive 
 income                            (1,354)                             (46)         47   (1,353)      (2,789)  (4,142) 
Dividend paid                      (1,496)                                               (1,496)               (1,496) 
Reversal of 
 translation 
 effect on 
 demerger                                                                78       (78) 
                -------  -------  --------  --------  --------  -----------  ---------  --------  -----------  ------- 
Balance at 
 31 Mar 2016     23,980   31,054   (2,033)     2,117     2,071          126        220    57,535        1,718   59,253 
 
Profit/(loss) 
 for the six 
 months ended 
 30 Sep 2016                           907                                                   907        (198)      709 
Exchange 
 difference 
 arising on 
 translation 
 of foreign 
 operations                                                              80    (1)            79           42      121 
                -------  -------  --------  --------  --------  -----------  ---------  --------  -----------  ------- 
Total 
 comprehensive 
 income                                907                               80     (1)          986        (156)      830 
Dividend 
 declared                          (1,572)                                               (1,572)               (1,572) 
                -------  -------  --------  --------  --------  -----------  ---------  --------  -----------  ------- 
Balance at 
 30 Sep 2016     23,980   31,054   (2,698)     2,117     2,071          206        219    56,949        1,562   58,511 
                =======  =======  ========  ========  ========  ===========  =========  ========  ===========  ======= 
 

UniVision Engineering Limited

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Un-audited)

For the six months ended 30 September 2016

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

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

   1.     Basis of preparation 

The unaudited interim financial statements for the six months ended 30 September 2016 have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRSs") using the policies consistent with those applied to the annual financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2016. The interim financial statements, together with the comparative information contained in this report for the six months ended 30 September 2015, does not constitute the statutory accounts of the Company.

   2.     Profit per share 

The calculation of basic profit per ordinary share is based on the profit attributable to equity holders of the Group for the six months ended 30 September 2016 of HK$0.9m (H1 2015: HK$0.45m), and the weighted average of 383,677,323 (H1 2015: 383,677,323) ordinary shares in issue during the period.

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

   3.     Interim report 

Copies of the interim report will be available for inspection at the registered office of the Company, Unit 01A, 2/F., Sunbeam Centre, 27 Shing Yip Street, Kwun Tong, Hong Kong and available on the Company's website (www.uvel.com) in accordance with rule 26 of the AIM Rules for Companies.

This information is provided by RNS

The company news service from the London Stock Exchange

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