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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-K

 

x  Annual report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014 or

¨  Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for the transition period from to ___________.

 

Commission file number: 001-31747

 

UNIVERSAL SECURITY INSTRUMENTS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

MARYLAND   52-0898545
(State or other jurisdiction   (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation or organization)   Identification No.)

 

11407 Cronhill Drive, Suite A, Owings Mills, Maryland   21117
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (410) 363-3000

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of Each Class   Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common Stock, $0.01 par value   NYSE MKT LLC

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

 

  None  
  Title of Class  

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer (as defined in Rule 405 of the Act). Yes ¨ No x

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Act. Yes ¨ No x

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed 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 x No ¨

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

Yes x No ¨

 

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or other information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. x

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definition of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large Accelerated Filer ¨ Accelerated Filer ¨ Non-Accelerated Filer ¨ Smaller Reporting Company x

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes ¨ No x

 

The aggregate market value of Common Stock, $.01 par value, held by non-affiliates of the registrant based on the closing sales price of the Common Stock on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE AMEX) on September 30, 2013, was $9,491,496.

 

The number of shares of common stock outstanding as of June 15, 2014 was 2,312,887.

  

documents incorporated by reference

To the extent specified, Part III of this Form 10-K incorporates information by reference to the Registrant’s definitive proxy statement for its 2014 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

 

 
 

 

UNIVERSAL SECURITY INSTRUMENTS, INC.

2014 ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K

 

Table of Contents

    Page
     
  PART I  
     
Item 1. Business 3
Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments 5
Item 2. Properties 5
Item 3. Legal Proceedings 6
  Executive Officers of the Registrant 6
     
  PART II  
     
Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data 13
Item 9.   Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure 13
Item 9A. Controls and Procedures 13
Item 9B. Other Information 13
     
  PART III  
     
Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance 14
Item 11. Executive Compensation 14
Item 12.   Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters 14
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence 14
Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services 14
     
  PART IV  
     
Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedule 15
     
Signatures   17

 

 
 

 

PART I

 

ITEM 1.BUSINESS

 

General

 

Universal Security Instruments, Inc. (“we” or “the Company”) designs and markets a variety of popularly-priced safety products consisting primarily of smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms and related products. Most of our products require minimal installation and are designed for easy installation by the consumer without professional assistance, and are sold through retail stores. We also market products to the electrical distribution trade through our wholly-owned subsidiary, USI Electric, Inc. (“USI Electric”). The electrical distribution trade includes electrical and lighting distributors as well as manufactured housing companies. Products sold by USI Electric usually require professional installation.

 

In 1989 we formed Eyston Company Limited, a limited liability company under the laws of Hong Kong, as a joint venture with a Hong Kong-based partner, to manufacture various products in the Peoples Republic of China (the “Hong Kong Joint Venture”). We currently own a 50% interest in the Hong Kong Joint Venture and are a significant customer of the Hong Kong Joint Venture (38.9% and 43.4% of its sales during fiscal 2014 and 2013 respectively), with the balance of its sales made to unrelated customers worldwide. We import all of our products from foreign suppliers. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014, approximately 92.4% of our purchases were imported from the Hong Kong Joint Venture.

 

Our sales for the year ended March 31, 2014 were $12,577,127 compared to $15,383,877 for the year ended March 31, 2013. We reported a net loss of $4,450,244 in fiscal 2014 compared to a net loss of $452,561 in fiscal 2013, an increase in net loss of $3,997,683 (883.3%). The increase in net loss is primarily due to a non-cash charge of $2,310,835 to provide an allowance for unrealizable deferred tax assets and lower earnings of the Hong Kong Joint Venture. Included in the fiscal 2013 results is approximately $500,000 for marketing costs associated with our new “next generation” product line (discussed below) and a $300,000 charge to establish a valuation reserve for deferred taxes.

 

The Company was incorporated in Maryland in 1969. Our principal executive office is located at 11407 Cronhill Drive, Suite A, Owings Mills, Maryland 21117, and our telephone number is 410-363-3000. Information about us may be obtained from our website www.universalsecurity.com. Copies of our Annual Report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and current reports on Form 8-K, are available free of charge on our website as soon as they are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) through a link to the SEC’s EDGAR reporting system. Simply select the “Investor Relations” menu item, then click on the “SEC Filings” link. The SEC’s EDGAR reporting system can also be accessed directly at www.sec.gov.

 

Safety Products

 

We market a line of residential smoke and carbon monoxide alarms under the trade names “UNIVERSAL” and “USI Electric” both of which are manufactured by the Hong Kong Joint Venture.

 

Our line of smoke alarms consists of battery powered, electrical and electrical with battery backup alarms. Our products contain different types of batteries with different battery lives, and some with alarm silencers. The smoke alarms marketed to the electrical distribution trade also include hearing impaired and heat alarms with a variety of features. We also market carbon monoxide alarms, door chimes and ventilation products.

 

Over the past five fiscal years we developed new smoke, carbon monoxide, and natural gas detection technologies which we consider the “next generation” of our safety products, and we have applied for thirteen patents on these new technologies and features. To date we have been granted ten patents (including six for the new technologies and features), and we are currently awaiting notification from the U.S. Patent Office regarding the remaining patent applications. Most of our new technologies and features have been trademarked under the trade name IoPhic®. We also submitted each of our new products for independent testing agency approval, and we introduced products into the marketplace as approvals were received. This process began during the fourth quarter of our 2010 fiscal year and by the end of our 2012 fiscal year we had completed testing and received approvals from independent testing agencies for all of the next generation of products that we had submitted for testing.

 

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In addition, we have submitted a line of safety products utilizing sealed battery technology for independent testing and expect certain of these products to complete the testing process in the second quarter of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2015 with the remainder completed prior to the end of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2015. These products are expected to contribute to sales in the third and fourth quarters of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2015.

 

Our wholly-owned subsidiary, USI Electric, Inc., focuses its sales and marketing efforts to maximize safety product sales, especially smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms manufactured by our Hong Kong Joint Venture, to the electrical distribution trade and to foreign customers.

 

Import Matters

 

We import all of our products. As an importer, we are subject to numerous tariffs which vary depending on types of products and country of origin, changes in economic and political conditions in the country of manufacture, potential trade restrictions, and currency fluctuations. We have attempted to protect ourselves from fluctuations in currency exchange rates to the extent possible by negotiating commitments in U.S. dollars.

 

Our inventory purchases are also subject to delays in delivery due to problems with shipping and docking facilities, as well as other problems associated with purchasing products abroad. Substantially all of our safety products, including products we purchase from our Hong Kong Joint Venture, are imported from the People’s Republic of China.

 

Sales and Marketing; Customers

 

We sell our products to various customers, and our total sales market can be divided generally into two categories; sales by the Company to retailers, including wholesale distributors, chain, discount, television retailers and home center stores, catalog and mail order companies and other distributors (“retailers”), and sales by our USI Electric subsidiary to the electrical distribution trade (primarily electrical and lighting distributors and manufactured housing companies) and foreign customers. Products marketed by the Company have historically been retailed to “do-it-yourself” consumers by these retailers. Products marketed by our USI Electric subsidiary to the electrical distribution trade typically require professional installation. We do not currently market a significant portion of our products directly to end users.

 

A significant portion of our sales are made by approximately 45 independent sales organizations, compensated by commission, which represents approximately 230 sales representatives, some of which have warehouses where USI Electric products are maintained for sale. In addition, the Company has established a national distribution system with nine regional stocking warehouses throughout the United States which generally enables customers to receive their orders the next day without paying for overnight freight charges. Our agreements with these sales organizations are generally cancelable by either party upon 30 days’ notice. We do not believe that the loss of any one of these organizations would have a material adverse effect upon our business. Sales are also made directly by the officers and full-time employees of the Company and our USI Electric subsidiary, seven of whom have other responsibilities for the Company. Sales outside the United States are made by our officers and through exporters, and amounted to approximately 17.5% in fiscal 2014 and 10% of total net sales in fiscal 2013.

 

We also market our products through our website and through our own sales catalogs and brochures, which are mailed directly to trade customers. Our customers, in turn, may advertise our products in their own catalogs and brochures and in their ads in newspapers and other media. We also exhibit and sell our products at various trade shows, including the annual National Hardware Show.

 

Our backlog of orders as of March 31, 2014 was approximately $691,873. Our backlog as of March 31, 2013 was approximately $580,629. This increase in backlog is primarily due to the timing of orders of our safety products.

 

Hong Kong Joint Venture

 

We have a 50% interest in Eyston Company Limited, the Hong Kong Joint Venture, which has manufacturing facilities in the People’s Republic of China, for the manufacturing of certain of our electronic and electrical products.

 

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We believe that the Hong Kong Joint Venture arrangement will ensure a continuing source of supply for a majority of our safety products at competitive prices. During fiscal years 2014 and 2013, 92.4% and 98.5%, respectively, of our total inventory purchases were made from the Hong Kong Joint Venture. The products produced by the Hong Kong Joint Venture include smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms. Negative changes in economic and political conditions in China or any other adversity to the Hong Kong Joint Venture will unfavorably affect the value of our investment in the Hong Kong Joint Venture and would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s ability to purchase products for distribution.

 

Our purchases from the Hong Kong Joint Venture represented approximately 38.9% of the Hong Kong Joint Venture’s total sales during fiscal 2014 and 43.4% of total sales during fiscal 2013, with the balance of the Hong Kong Joint Venture’s sales being primarily made in Europe and Australia, to unrelated customers. The Hong Kong Joint Venture’s sales to unrelated customers were $11,644,850 in fiscal 2014 and $12,577,674 in fiscal 2013. Please see Note C of the Financial Statements for a comparison of annual sales and earnings of the Hong Kong Joint Venture.

 

Other Suppliers

 

Certain private label products not manufactured for us by the Hong Kong Joint Venture are manufactured by other foreign suppliers. We believe that our relationships with our suppliers are good. We believe that the loss of our ability to purchase products from the Hong Kong Joint Venture would have a material adverse effect on the Company. The loss of any of our other suppliers would have a short-term adverse effect on our operations, but replacement sources for these other suppliers could be developed.

 

Competition

 

In fiscal years 2014 and 2013, sales of safety products accounted for substantially all of our total sales. In the sale of smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms, we compete in all of our markets with First Alert and Walter Kidde Portable Equipment, Inc. These companies have greater financial resources and financial strength than we have. We believe that our safety products compete favorably in the market primarily on the basis of styling, features and pricing.

 

The safety industry in general involves changing technology. The success of our products may depend on our ability to improve and update our products in a timely manner and to adapt to new technological advances.

 

Employees

 

As of March 31, 2014, we had 16 employees, 12 of whom are engaged in administration and sales, and the balance of whom are engaged in product development. Our employees are not unionized, and we believe that our relations with our employees are satisfactory.

 

ITEM 1B.UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

 

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 2.PROPERTIES

 

Effective January 2009, we entered into a ten year operating lease for a 12,000 square foot office and warehouse located in Baltimore County, Maryland. In June 2009, we amended this lease to include an additional 3,000 square feet of warehouse space contiguous to our existing warehouse in Baltimore County, Maryland. Monthly rental expense, with common area maintenance, approximates $11,834 and increases 3% per year.

 

Effective March 2003, we entered into an operating lease for an approximately 2,600 square foot office in Naperville, Illinois. This lease was renewed in March 2012 and increased to approximately 3,400 square feet and extends through February 2015. The monthly rental, with common area maintenance, approximated $3,457 per month during the current fiscal year and is subject to increasing rentals of 3% per year.

 

The Hong Kong Joint Venture currently operates an approximately 100,000 square foot manufacturing facility in the Guangdong province of Southern China and a 250,000 square-foot manufacturing facility in the Fujian province of Southern China. In addition, the Hong Kong Joint Venture has construction in progress related to an additional 126,000 square foot facility in southern China. The Hong Kong Joint Venture’s offices are leased pursuant to a five year lease with rental payments of approximately $13,250 per month.

 

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The Company believes that its current facilities, and those of the Hong Kong Joint Venture, are currently suitable and adequate.

 

ITEM 3.LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

From time to time, the Company is involved in various lawsuits and legal matters. It is the opinion of management, based on the advice of legal counsel, that there are no outstanding material claims outside the ordinary course of business.

 

 

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT

 

Set forth below is information about the Company’s executive officers.

 

NAME   AGE   POSITIONS
         
Harvey B. Grossblatt   67   President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Executive Officer
         
James B. Huff   62   Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Treasurer

 

HARVEY B. GROSSBLATT has been a director of the Company since 1996. He served as Chief Financial Officer from October 1983 through August 2004, Secretary and Treasurer of the Company from September 1988 through August 2004, and Chief Operating Officer from April 2003 through August 2004. Mr. Grossblatt was appointed Chief Executive Officer in August 2004.

 

JAMES B. HUFF was appointed Chief Financial Officer in August 2004 and Secretary and Treasurer in October 2004.

 

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PART II

 

ITEM 5. MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

 

Market for Common Stock

 

Our common stock, $.01 par value (the “Common Stock”) trades on the NYSE MKT LLC exchange, formerly the American Stock Exchange under the symbol UUU. As of June 17, 2014, there were 225 record holders of the Common Stock. The closing price for the Common Stock on that date was $4.54. We have not paid any cash dividends on our common stock, and it is our present intention to retain all earnings for use in future operations. The following table sets forth the high and low prices for the Common Stock for each full quarterly period during the fiscal years indicated.

 

Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2014          
First Quarter   High   $5.40 
    Low   $4.13 
           
Second Quarter   High   $5.90 
    Low   $4.03 
           
Third Quarter   High   $5.00 
    Low   $4.25 
           
Fourth Quarter   High   $4.99 
    Low   $4.15 
           
Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2013          
First Quarter   High   $5.64 
    Low   $4.65 
           
Second Quarter   High   $5.05 
    Low   $4.11 
           
Third Quarter   High   $4.50 
    Low   $3.93 
           
Fourth Quarter   High   $4.90 
    Low   $4.01 

 

Stock Repurchase Program

 

In October 2011, the Company announced a stock buyback program and authorized the purchase of up to 100,000 shares of common stock. Shares could be purchased from time to time under this program in the open market, through block trades and/or in negotiated transactions. The program terminated on February 15, 2013 when the acquisition of 100,000 shares of common stock was completed by the Company pursuant to the program.

 

 

ITEM 7.MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

When used in this discussion and elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, the words or phrases “will likely result,” “are expected to,” “will continue,” “is anticipated,” “estimate,” “project” or similar expressions are intended to identify “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. We caution readers not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made, and readers are advised that various factors, including Risk Factors discussed in earlier filings and other risks, could affect our financial performance and could cause our actual results for future periods to differ materially from those anticipated or projected. We do not undertake and specifically disclaim any obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statements.

 

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General

 

We are in the business of marketing and distributing safety and security products which are primarily manufactured through our 50% owned Hong Kong Joint Venture. Our financial statements detail our sales and other operational results, and report the financial results of the Hong Kong Joint Venture using the equity method. Accordingly, the following discussion and analysis of the fiscal years ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 relate to the operational results of the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries only and includes the Company’s equity share of earnings in the Hong Kong Joint Venture. A discussion and analysis of the Hong Kong Joint Venture’s operational results for these periods is presented below under the heading “Hong Kong Joint Venture.”

 

While we believe that our overall sales are likely affected by the current global economic situation, we believe that we are specifically negatively impacted by the severe downturn in the U.S. housing market. As stated elsewhere in this report, our USI Electric subsidiary markets our products to the electrical distribution trade (primarily electrical and lighting distributors and manufactured housing companies); every downturn in new home construction and new home sales negatively impacts sales by our USI Electric subsidiary. Our operating results for the current fiscal years ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 continue to be significantly impacted by the economic downturn of the U.S. housing market. We anticipate that when and as the housing market recovers, sales by our USI Electric subsidiary will improve, as well.

 

We further believe that our fiscal 2014 retail sales were impacted by the movement of the smoke and carbon monoxide alarm retail markets toward ten-year sealed alarms to comply with new laws passed in several states, including California and New York. In May 2014, the Company previewed eleven new sealed smoke and carbon monoxide alarms at the International Hardware Show in Las Vegas, and the Company believes that prospective customers’ responses were very positive. We anticipate that the first two sealed models will be available toward the end of our second fiscal 2015 quarter (September 2014) and the complete line should be available for sale before the end of our 2015 fiscal year. While the new sealed units are not ready for sale, we project that based on sales of the new sealed units, the Company will begin to return to profitability after the complete line of sealed units is available for sale.

 

Comparison of Results of Operations for the Years Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013

 

Sales. In fiscal year 2014, our net sales are $12,577,127 compared to sales in the prior year of $15,383,877, a decrease of $2,806,750 (18.2%). Our lower sales are primarily attributable to the timing of orders of our new carbon monoxide detector to a principal customer of these products during the prime seasonal selling period, which is the third quarter of our fiscal year.

 

Gross Profit. Gross profit margin is calculated as net sales less cost of goods sold expressed as a percentage of net sales. Our gross profit margin for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014 was 22.6% compared to 28.2% in fiscal 2013. The decrease in 2014 gross margin is attributed to increased cost of product sold when compared to the prior year resulting primarily from changes in the mix of products sold and increased manufacturing costs of our Hong Kong Joint Venture.

 

Selling, General and Administrative Expense. Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased from $5,010,230 in fiscal 2013 to $4,251,274 in fiscal 2014. As a percentage of net sales, these expenses were 33.8% for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014 and 32.6% for the prior fiscal year. The decrease in dollars primarily reflects a reduction of approximately $500,000 from amounts incurred in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013 to market our new product line and decreases in selling commissions and freight costs due to reduced sales.

 

Research and Development. Research and development expense for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014 was $592,488, of which approximately $450,000 was for new product development. Research and development expense for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013 was $543,141, of which approximately $400,000 was for new product development. The increase in overall research and development expense for the 2014 period compared to the 2013 period was due to the cost of independent testing of additional new products in development.

 

Interest Income and Other Income. Interest income for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014 consisted of interest earned on cash deposits with our factor. During the fiscal years ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, we earned interest of $23,316 and $23,572, respectively from these deposits. Other income in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, included $66,862 that resulted from a gain on an insurance settlement.

 

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Interest Expense. During the fiscal years ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, we incurred no interest expense.

 

Income Taxes. For the fiscal years ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, our statutory Federal rate of tax is 34.0%. The rate of tax indicated by the provision for income tax expense as shown on the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the March 31, 2014 and 2013 varies from the expected statutory rate. Footnote F to the financial statements provides a reconciliation between the amount of tax that would be expected at statutory rates and the amount of tax expense or benefit provided at the effective rate of tax for each fiscal period.

 

For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014, and 2013, we generated net operating loss carryovers to offset future federal and state income taxes of approximately $1,176,000 and $870,000, respectively. At March 31, 2014 and 2013, we had net operating loss carryovers of approximately $3,822,000 and $2,351,000, respectively. The Company recognizes a liability or asset for the deferred tax consequences of temporary differences between the tax basis of assets or liabilities and their reported amounts in the financial statements. These temporary differences may result in taxable or deductible amounts in future years when the reported amounts of the assets or liabilities are recovered or settled. The deferred tax assets are reviewed periodically for recoverability and valuation allowances are provided whenever it is more likely than not that a deferred tax asset will not be realized. Accordingly, the Company has established a full valuation allowance of $3,120,203 on its deferred tax asset at March 31, 2014, to recognize that certain tax credits expiring in future fiscal years are not likely to be realized. See “Critical Accounting Policies” below for further discussion regarding the need to reserve the previously established deferred tax assets.

 

Net Loss. We reported a net loss of $4,450,244 for the fiscal year 2014, compared to a net loss of $452,561 for fiscal 2013, a $3,997,683 (883.3%) decrease. The increase in the net loss is primarily attributed to a non-cash charge to provide an allowance for unrealizable deferred tax assets of approximately $2.3 million, lower sales for the fiscal year and lower earnings of the Hong Kong Joint Venture principally due to lower sales to the Company and its other customers. Our equity in the earnings of the Hong Kong Joint Venture decreased from $722,827 in fiscal 2013 to a loss of $159,947 in fiscal 2014, a $882,774 (122.1%) decrease.

 

Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Our cash needs are currently met by financial reserves and from our Factoring Agreement with CIT Group, which supplies both short-term borrowings and letters of credit to finance foreign inventory purchases. Based on specified percentages of our accounts receivable and inventory and letter of credit commitments, at March 31, 2014, our maximum borrowing availability under this Agreement was $1,000,000. Any outstanding principal balance under this Agreement is payable upon demand. The interest rate on the Factoring Agreement, on the uncollected factored accounts receivable and any additional borrowings is equal to the prime rate of interest charged by the factor which, as of March 31, 2014, was 3.25%. All borrowings are collateralized by all our accounts receivable and inventory. During the year ended March 31, 2014, working capital (computed as the excess of current assets over current liabilities) decreased by $1,415,892 from $9,570,671 on March 31, 2013, to $8,154,779 on March 31, 2014.

 

Our operating activities used cash of $851,941 for the year ended March 31, 2014 principally as a result of a loss from operations of $4,450,244. The operating loss was partially offset by a non-cash allowance for unrealizable deferred income tax assets of $2,310,835, and decreases in accounts receivable and amounts due from factor of $630,310 and decreases in prepaid expenses of $192,672.

 

Our operating activities used cash of $785,730 for the year ended March 31, 2013 principally as a result of the net loss of $452,561 adjusted for non-cash income of $722,827 provided through earnings of our Hong Kong Joint Venture and a decrease in trade accounts payable and accrued expenses of $565,774, partially offset by a reduction in inventory of $1,056,888.

 

Our investing activities provided cash of $382,792 and $264,268 during fiscal 2014 and 2013 principally as a result of cash distributions of the Hong Kong Joint Venture of $416,275 and $276,157 respectively.

 

Financing activities provided cash of $81,250 during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014 as a result of the sale of common stock to an employee in exercise of an option to purchase said common stock. Financing activities used cash of $225,920 during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, resulting from the repurchase of the Company’s common stock in accordance with the Company’s stock repurchase plan.

 

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Our cash needs are currently met by funds generated from operations. As stated above, we believe that sales by the Company and by our USI Electric subsidiary have been negatively impacted by the severe downturn in the U.S. housing market. We anticipate that when and as the housing market recovers, sales by the Company and by our USI Electric subsidiary will improve, thereby improving our profitability and increasing our capital resources. The Company continues to develop and market its next generation of products, including a new line of sealed battery safety alarms, and anticipates that sales of these new products will help the Company return to profitability. While we expect that our cash and cash equivalents and availability under our Factoring Agreement will be sufficient to fund our operations and increases in inventory for the next 12 months, we have initiated discussions with CIT Group to increase our availability under the Factoring Agreement.

 

Hong Kong Joint Venture

 

The financial statements of the Hong Kong Joint Venture are included in this Form 10-K beginning on page JV-1. These financial statements are presented in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards used by the International Financial Standards Board (IFRS) and there are no (IFRS) to US GAAP differences in the Hong Kong Joint Venture’s accounting policies.

 

In fiscal year 2014, sales of the Hong Kong Joint Venture were $19,054,691, compared to $22,031,665 in fiscal 2013. During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014, sales to the Company declined approximately $2,235,000 due to decreased purchasing by the Company in line with decreased demand in the U.S. domestic market, and sales to unaffiliated customers declined approximately $744,000, due to decreased demand from a single large customer in Germany.

 

Net loss was $437,940 for fiscal year 2014 compared to net income of $1,647,461 for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013. The decrease in net income for fiscal 2014 was primarily due to lower sales to the Company and to higher costs for salaries and wages included in selling, general and administration expenses.

 

Gross margins of the Hong Kong Joint Venture for fiscal 2014 decreased to 23.3% from 24.6% in the prior fiscal year. The primary reason for the decrease is the increase in labor in the production cost.

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses of the Hong Kong Joint Venture for fiscal 2014 were $5,310,546, compared to $4,499,939 in the prior fiscal year. The increase in dollars as compared to the prior fiscal year results primarily from higher labor costs. As a percentage of sales, these expenses were 27.9% and 20.4%, respectively, for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

 

Investment income and interest income, net of interest expense was $681,883 for fiscal year 2014, compared to $491,474 for fiscal year 2013.

 

Cash needs of the Hong Kong Joint Venture are currently met by funds generated from operations. During fiscal year 2014, working capital decreased from $9,834,568 on March 31, 2013 to $9,287,873 on March 31, 2014.

 

Critical Accounting Policies

 

Management’s discussion and analysis of our consolidated financial statements and results of operations are based upon our Consolidated Financial Statements included as part of this document. The preparation of these consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and related disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate these estimates, including those related to bad debts, inventories, income taxes, impairment of long-lived assets, and contingencies and litigation. We base these estimates on historical experiences and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily available from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

 

We believe that the following critical accounting policies affect management’s more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of its consolidated financial statements. For a detailed discussion on the application of these and other accounting policies, see Note A to the consolidated financial statements included in this Annual Report. Certain of our accounting policies require the application of significant judgment by management in selecting the appropriate assumptions for calculating financial estimates. By their nature, these judgments are subject to an inherent degree of uncertainty and actual results could differ from these estimates. These judgments are based on our historical experience, terms of existing contracts, current economic trends in the industry, information provided by our customers, and information available from outside sources, as appropriate. Our critical accounting policies include:

 

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Income Taxes: The Company recognizes a liability or asset for the deferred tax consequences of temporary differences between the tax basis of assets or liabilities and their reported amounts in the financial statements. These temporary differences may result in taxable or deductible amounts in future years when the reported amounts of the assets or liabilities are recovered or settled. The deferred tax assets are reviewed periodically for recoverability and a valuation allowance is provided whenever it is more likely than not that a deferred tax asset will not be realized. The Company established an initial valuation allowance of $300,000 on its deferred tax assets during the year ended March 31, 2013 to recognize that certain foreign tax credits expiring in future periods will likely not be realized. Upon further review of updated projected taxable income and the components of the deferred tax asset in accordance with applicable accounting guidance at September 30, 2013, it was determined that it is more likely than not that the tax benefits associated with the remaining components of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. This determination was made based on continued taxable losses during fiscal 2014, which were not in line with projections, as well as product offering delays which cause uncertainty as to whether the Company will generate sufficient taxable income to use the deferred tax assets prior to their expiration. Accordingly, a valuation allowance was established to fully offset the value of the deferred tax assets. Our ability to realize the tax benefits associated with the deferred tax assets depends primarily upon the timing of future taxable income and the expiration dates of the components of the deferred tax assets. If sufficient future taxable income is generated, we may be able to offset a portion of future tax expenses.

 

The Company follows ASC 740-10 that gives guidance to tax positions related to the recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return and requires that we recognize in our financial statements the impact of a tax position, if that position is more likely than not to be sustained upon an examination, based on the technical merits of the position.  Interest and penalties related to income tax matters are recorded as income tax expenses. The Company has recorded a long-term liability of $25,000 for an uncertain income tax position, tax penalties and any imputed interest thereon. See Note F, Income Taxes.

 

Revenue Recognition: Revenue is recognized at the time product is shipped and title passes pursuant to the terms of the agreement with the customer, the amount due from the customer is fixed and collectability of the related receivable is reasonably assured. We establish allowances to cover anticipated doubtful accounts and sales returns based upon historical experience. The Company nets the factored accounts receivable with the corresponding advance from the Factor, with the net amount reflected in the consolidated balance sheet. The Company assigns trade receivables on a pre-approved non-recourse basis to the Factor under the Factoring Agreement on an ongoing basis.

 

Inventories: Inventories are valued at the lower of market or cost. Cost is determined on the first in/first out method. We evaluate inventories on a quarterly basis and write down inventory that is deemed obsolete or unmarketable in an amount equal to the difference between the cost of inventory and the estimated market value based upon assumptions about future demand and market conditions.

 

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Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

 

Changes to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP) are established by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) in the form of accounting standards updates (ASU’s) to the FASB’s Accounting Standards Codification.

 

The Company considers the applicability and impact of all ASU’s. Recently issued ASU’s were evaluated and determined to be either not applicable or are not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

 

Revision of Prior Period Financial Statements

 

Certain amounts appearing in the condensed consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2013 have been revised to correct for an immaterial error and to conform to the current year’s presentation. The Company had not previously recorded its proportionate share of the Hong Kong Joint Ventures other comprehensive income amounts. These consisted of the impact of foreign currency exchange rates on the translation of certain subsidiaries of the Hong Kong Joint Venture and changes in the fair value of investments held by the Hong Kong Joint Venture that are classified as available for sale. As a result, the Company adjusted the opening balance sheet of the earliest year presented, increasing its investment in the Hong Kong Joint Venture and accumulated other comprehensive income by $1,083,603 as of April 1, 2012. The adjustments also increased its previously reported investment in the Hong Kong Joint Venture and accumulated other comprehensive income as of March 31, 2013 by $1,376,410. Since these two components represented the only components of other comprehensive income, the Company had not previously presented a Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss). The Company has, in the accompanying Financial Statements, presented a separate condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive loss for the twelve months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

 

The Company assessed the materiality of the error in accordance with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) Staff Accounting Bulletin Nos. 99 and 108 (SAB 99 and 108), and based on an analysis of quantitative and qualitative factors, determined that the error was immaterial to each of the prior reporting periods affected and, therefore, amendment of reports previously filed with the SEC was not required.

 

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

 

The following table presents the changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income by component for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014:

  

   Currency Translation   Investment Securities   Total 
             
Balance – March 31, 2013  $1,172,486   $203,924   $1,376,410 
                
Other comprehensive loss  $(44,678)  $(141,605)  $(186,283)
                
Balance – March 31, 2014  $1,127,808   $62,319   $1,190,127 

 

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ITEM 8.FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

 

The financial statements and supplementary data required by this Item 8 are included in the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements and set forth in the pages indicated in Item 15(a) of this Annual Report.

  

ITEM 9.CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

 

Not applicable.

  

ITEM 9A.CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

We maintain a system of disclosure controls and procedures (as such item is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act) that is designed to provide reasonable assurance that information, which is required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“Exchange Act”), is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and is accumulated and communicated to management in a timely manner. Our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have evaluated this system of disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this annual report, and have concluded that disclosure controls and procedures were not effective. Material weaknesses arose as a result of staff changes in the accounting function of the Hong Kong Joint Venture that by virtue of the Hong Kong Joint Venture’s materiality to the Company extends the material weakness to our system of disclosure controls and procedures. In addition, material weaknesses arose at the Company in the application of revenue recognition procedures on certain sales to a single customer with a right of return provision. In addition a material weakness was noted in the cut-off of inventory in transit at the end of the fiscal year and in the application of overhead burden to inventory.

 

Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

  

Our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act. Our internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of our financial statements for external reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that: (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the Company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with US GAAP, and that the Company’s receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the Company; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the Company’s 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 policies or procedures may deteriorate.

 

Our Chief Financial Officer, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer, conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting based on the 1992 framework in Internal Control — Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on this evaluation, management concluded that the Company’s internal control over financial reporting was not effective as of March 31, 2014. As noted above, staff changes in the accounting function of the Hong Kong Joint Venture and the lack of an effective transition for the new staff resulted in an inability to prepare financial statements and disclosure on a timely basis for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014.

 

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

 

Other than staffing changes in the Hong Kong Joint Venture as discussed herein, there have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

ITEM 9B.OTHER INFORMATION

 

Not applicable.

 

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PART III

 

ITEM 10.DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

 

The information with respect to the identity and business experience of the directors of the Company and their remuneration set forth in the section captioned “Election of Directors” in the Company’s definitive Proxy Statement filed pursuant to Regulation 14A and issued in conjunction with the 2014 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Proxy Statement”) is incorporated herein by reference. The information with respect to the identity and business experience of executive officers of the Company is set forth in Part I of this Form 10-K. The information with respect to the Company’s Audit Committee is incorporated herein by reference to the section captioned “Meetings and Committees of the Board of Directors” in the Proxy Statement. The information with respect to compliance with Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act is incorporated herein by reference to the section captioned “Compliance with Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act” in the Proxy Statement. The information with respect to the Company’s Code of Ethics is incorporated herein by reference to the section captioned “Code of Ethics” in the Proxy Statement.

  

ITEM 11.EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

 

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the sections captioned “Director Compensation” and “Executive Compensation” in the Proxy Statement.

  

ITEM 12.SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

 

The information required by this item regarding security ownership is incorporated herein by reference to the sections captioned “Beneficial Ownership” and “Information Regarding Share Ownership of Management” in the Proxy Statement. Information required by this item regarding our equity compensation plans is incorporated herein by reference to the Section entitled “Executive Compensation” in the Proxy Statement.

  

ITEM 13.CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

 

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the sections captioned “Transactions with Management”, if any, and “Election of Directors” in the Proxy Statement.

  

ITEM 14.PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES

 

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to the section captioned “Independent Registered Public Accountants” in the Proxy Statement.

 

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PART IV

 

ITEM 15.EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

 

(a)1. Financial Statements.

 

  Page
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm F-1
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2014 and 2013 F-2
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Years Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013   F-3
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss for the Years Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 F-4
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity for the Years Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 F-5
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 F-6
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements F-7

 

(a)2. Financial Statement Schedules.

 

Schedule II – Valuation of Qualifying Accounts S-1

 

(a)3. Exhibits required to be filed by Item 601 of Regulation S-K.

 

Exhibit No. 

3.1 Articles of Incorporation (incorporated by reference to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended December 31, 1988, File No. 1-31747)
3.2 Articles Supplementary, filed October 14, 2003 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed October 31, 2002, file No. 1-31747)
3.3 Bylaws, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed July 13, 2011, File No. 1-31747)
10.1 2011 Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan (incorporated by reference to the Company’s Proxy Statement with respect to the Company’s 2011 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, filed July 26, 2011, File No. 1-31747)
10.2 Hong Kong Joint Venture Agreement, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2003, File No. 1-31747)
10.3 Amended and Restated Factoring Agreement between the Registrant and The CIT Group/Commercial Services, Inc. (“CIT”), dated June 22, 2007 (substantially identical agreement entered into by the Registrant’s wholly-owned subsidiary, USI Electric, Inc.) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 26, 2007, file No. 1-31747)
10.4 Amended and Restated Inventory Security Agreement between the Registrant and CIT, dated June 22, 2007 (substantially identical agreement entered into by the Registrant’s wholly-owned subsidiary, USI Electric, Inc.) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 26, 2007, file No. 1-31747)
10.5 Amendment, dated December 22, 2009, to Amended and Restated Factoring Agreement between the Registrant and CIT dated June 22, 2007 (substantially identical agreement entered into by the Registrant’s wholly-owned subsidiary, USI Electric, Inc.) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed February 16, 2010, file No. 1-31747)
10.6 Lease between Universal Security Instruments, Inc. and St. John Properties, Inc. dated November 4, 2008 for its office and warehouse located at 11407 Cronhill Drive, Suites A-D, Owings Mills, Maryland 21117 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended December 31, 2008, File No. 1-31747)
10.7 Amendment to Lease between Universal Security Instruments, Inc. and St. John Properties, Inc. dated June 23, 2009 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2009, File No. 1-31747)
10.8 Amended and Restated Employment Agreement dated July 18, 2007 between the Company and Harvey B. Grossblatt (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended December 31, 2007, File No. 1-31747), as amended by Addendum dated November 13, 2007 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed November 15, 2007, File No. 1-31747), by Addendum dated September 8, 2008 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed September 8, 2008, File No. 1-31747), by Addendum dated March 11, 2010 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed March 12, 2010, File No. 1-31747), and by Addendum dated July 19, 2012 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed July 20, 2012, File No. 1-31747)

 

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21 Subsidiaries of the Registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 21 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2012, File No. 1-31747)
23.1 Consent of Grant Thornton LLP*
23.2 Consent of Grant Thornton LLP (Hong Kong)*
31.1 Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer*
31.2 Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer*
32.1 Section 1350 Certifications*
99.1 Press Release dated August 4, 2014*
101 Interactive data files providing financial information from the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014 in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language) pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T: (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2014 and 2013; (ii) Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended March 31, 2014 and 2013; (iii) Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity for the years ended March 31, 2014 and 2013; (iv) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended March 31, 2014 and 2013; and (v) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements*

 

*Filed herewith

 

(c)   Financial Statements Required by Regulation S-X.

 

Separate financial statements of the Hong Kong Joint Venture

 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm JV-1
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income JV-2
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position JV-4
Statement of Financial Position JV-5
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity JV-6
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flow JV-7
Notes to Financial Statements JV-8

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

  UNIVERSAL SECURITY INSTRUMENTS, INC.
     
August 4, 2014 By: /s/ Harvey B. Grossblatt
    Harvey B. Grossblatt
    President and Chief Executive Officer
    (principal executive officer)

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

Signature   Title   Date
         
/s/ Harvey B. Grossblatt   President, Chief Executive Officer   August 4, 2014
Harvey B. Grossblatt   and Director    
         
/s/ James B. Huff   Chief Financial Officer   August 4, 2014
James B. Huff   (principal financial officer and    
    principal accounting officer)    
         
/s/ Cary Luskin   Director   August 4, 2014
Cary Luskin        
         
/s/ Ronald A. Seff   Director   August 4, 2014
Ronald A. Seff        
         
/s/ Ira Bormel   Director   August 4, 2014
Ira Bormel        

 

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

  

To the Shareholders and Board of Directors of Universal Security Instruments, Inc.

 

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Universal Security Instruments, Inc. (a Maryland Corporation) and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of March 31, 2014 and 2013, and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive loss, changes in shareholders' equity, and cash flows for the years then ended. Our audits of the basic consolidated financial statements included the financial statement schedule listed in the index appearing under Item 15(a)(2). These financial statements and financial statement schedule are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial statement schedule based on our audits.

 

We conducted our audits 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. We were not engaged to perform an audit of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, 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 Universal Security Instruments, Inc. and subsidiaries as of March 31, 2014 and 2013, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the years then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also, in our opinion, the related financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein.

 

/s/ Grant Thornton LLP

 

McLean, Virginia

August 4, 2014

 

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UNIVERSAL SECURITY INSTRUMENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

   March 31 
   2014   2013 
ASSETS          
CURRENT ASSETS        As Revised 
Cash and cash equivalents  $2,050,993   $2,438,892 
Accounts receivable:          
Trade less allowance for doubtful accounts of approximately $57,000 at March 31, 2014 and 2013   686,228    347,699 
Receivables from employees   67,583    65,375 
Receivable from Hong Kong Joint Venture   137,360    224,695 
    891,171    637,769 
           
Amount due from factor   1,397,951    2,281,662 
Inventories   4,194,213    4,341,652 
Prepaid expenses   406,012    598,686 
           
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS   8,940,340    10,298,661 
           
DEFERRED TAX ASSETS   0    2,310,835 
           
INVESTMENT IN HONG KONG JOINT VENTURE   14,144,069    14,906,573 
           
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT – NET   146,212    152,201 
           
INTANGIBLE ASSET - NET   76,020    80,491 
           
OTHER ASSETS   38,134    38,134 
           
TOTAL ASSETS  $23,344,775   $27,786,895 
           
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY          
CURRENT LIABILITIES          
Accounts payable  $606,314   $548,388 
Due to Hong Kong Joint Venture   28,681    - 
Accrued liabilities:          
Accrued payroll and employee benefits   78,054    103,890 
Accrued commissions and other   72,512    75,712 
           
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES   785,561    727,990 
           
Long-term obligation – other   25,000    25,000 
           
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES   -    - 
           
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY          
Common stock, $.01 par value per share; 20,000,000 authorized,  2,312,887 shares outstanding at March 31, 2014 and 2,287,887 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2013   23,129    22,879 
Additional paid-in capital   12,885,841    12,749,256 
Retained earnings   8,435,116    12,885,360 
Accumulated other comprehensive income   1,190,128    1,376,410 
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY   22,534,214    27,033,905 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY  $23,344,775   $27,786,895 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements

 

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UNIVERSAL SECURITY INSTRUMENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

 

   Years Ended March 31 
   2014   2013 
         
Net sales  $12,577,127   $15,383,877 
Cost of goods sold – acquired from Joint Venture   9,008,944    10,879,489 
Cost of goods sold - other   727,199    162,988 
           
GROSS PROFIT   2,840,984    4,341,400 
           
Research and development expense   592,488    543,141 
Selling, general and administrative expense   4,251,274    5,010,230 
           
Operating loss   (2,002,778)   (1,211,971)
           
Other income :          
Interest and other   23,316    90,434 
           
           
LOSS BEFORE EQUITY IN (LOSS) EARNINGS OF JOINT VENTURE   (1,979,462)   (1,121,537)
Equity in (loss) earnings of Hong Kong Joint Venture   (159,947)   722,827 
           
Loss from operations before income taxes   (2,139,409)   (398,710)
           
Income tax expense   (2,310,835)   (53,851)
           
NET LOSS  $(4,450,244)  $(452,561)
           
Loss per share:          
Basic  $(1.94)  $(0.20)
Diluted  $(1.94)  $(0.20)
           
Weighted average number of shares used in computing net loss per share:          
Basic   2,290,010    2,311,152 
Diluted   2,290,010    2,311,152 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements

 

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UNIVERSAL SECURITY INSTRUMENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

 

   March 31 
   2014   2013 
         
NET LOSS  $(4,450,244)  $(452,561)
           
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)          
Company’s Portion of Hong Kong          
Joint Venture’s Other Comprehensive          
Income (Loss):          
Currency translations   (44,678)   211,491 
Unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities   (141,605)   81,316 
           
Total Comprehensive (Loss) Income   (186,283)   292,807 
           
COMPREHENSIVE  LOSS  $(4,636,527)  $(159,754)

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements

 

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UNIVERSAL SECURITY INSTRUMENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

   Common Stock                 
   Shares   Amount  

Additional

Paid-In

Capital

  

Retained

Earnings

  

Other

Compre-

Hensive


Loss

   Total 
                         
Balance at April 1, 2012   2,336,354   $23,364   $12,885,756   $13,337,921   $1,083,603   $27,330,644 
                               
Stock based compensation   -    -    88,935    -         88,935 
                               
Currency translation   -    -    -    -    211,491    211,491 
                               
Investment securities   -    -    -    -    81,316    81,316 
                               
Repurchase of common stock   (48,467)   (485)   (225,435)   -         (225,920)
                               
Net loss   -    -    -    (452,561)   -    (452,561)
                               
Balance at March 31, 2013   2,287,887    22,879    12,749,256    12,885,360    1,376,410    27,033,905 
                               
Stock based compensation             55,585              55,585 
                               
Currency translation                       (44,678)   (44,678)
                               
Investment securities                       (141,604)   (141,604)
                               
Exercise of stock options   25,000    250    81,000              81,250 
                               
Net loss                  (4,450,244)        (4,450,244)
                               
Balance at March 31, 2014   2,312,887   $23,129   $12.885,841   $8,435,116   $1,190,128   $22,534,214 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements

 

F-5
 

 

UNIVERSAL SECURITY INSTRUMENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

   Years Ended March 31, 
   2014   2013 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES          
OPERATING ACTIVITIES          
Net loss  $(4,450,244)  $(452,561)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:          
Depreciation and amortization   43,943    40,302 
Stock based compensation   55,585    88,935 
Deferred income taxes   2,310,835    83,966 
           
(Earnings) Loss of the Hong Kong Joint Venture   159,947    (722,827)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:          
Decrease (Increase) in accounts receivable and amounts due from factor   630,310    (317,849)
Decrease in inventories   147,439    1,056,888 
Decrease in prepaid expenses   192,672    1,190 
Increase (Decrease) in accounts payable and accrued expenses   57,572    (565,774)
Decrease in other assets   -    2,000 
           
NET CASH USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES   (851,941)   (785,730)
           
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:          
Cash distributions from Joint Venture   416,275    276,157 
Purchase of equipment   (33,483)   (11,889)
           
NET CASH PROVIDED BY INVESTING ACTIVITIES   382,792    264,268 
           
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:          
Exercise of stock options   81,250    - 
Repurchase of common stock   -    (225,920)
           
NET CASH USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES   81,250    (225,920)
           
DECREASE IN CASH   (387,899)   (747,382)
           
Cash at beginning of period   2,438,892    3,186,274 
           
CASH AT END OF PERIOD  $2,050,993   $2,438,892 
           
Supplemental information:          
Interest paid  $-   $- 
Income taxes recovered (paid)  $-   $- 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements

 

F-6
 

 

UNIVERSAL SECURITY INSTRUMENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

NOTE A – NATURE OF BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Nature of Business: Universal Security Instruments, Inc.’s (“the Company”) primary business is the sale of smoke alarms and other safety products to retailers, wholesale distributors and to the electrical distribution trade which includes electrical and lighting distributors as well as manufactured housing companies. The Company imports all of its safety and other products from foreign manufacturers. The Company, as an importer, is subject to numerous tariffs which vary depending on types of products and country of origin, changes in economic and political conditions in the country of manufacture, potential trade restrictions and currency fluctuations.

 

Principles of Consolidation: The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. We believe that our 50% ownership interest in the Hong Kong Joint Venture allows us to significantly influence the operations of the Hong Kong Joint Venture. As such, we account for our interest in the Hong Kong Joint Venture using the equity method of accounting. We have included our investment balance as a non-current asset and have included our share of the Hong Kong Joint Venture’s income in our consolidated statement of operations. The investment and earnings are adjusted to eliminate intercompany profits.

 

Revision of Prior Period Financial Statements

 

Certain amounts appearing in the condensed consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2013 have been revised to correct for an immaterial error and to conform to the current year’s presentation. The Company had not previously recorded its proportionate share of the Hong Kong Joint Ventures other comprehensive income amounts. These consisted of the impact of foreign currency exchange rates on the translation of certain subsidiaries of the Hong Kong Joint Venture and changes in the fair value of investments held by the Hong Kong Joint Venture that are classified as available for sale. As a result, the Company adjusted the opening balance sheet of the earliest year presented, increasing its investment in the Hong Kong Joint Venture and accumulated other comprehensive income by $1,083,603 as of April 1, 2012. The adjustments also increased its previously reported investment in the Hong Kong Joint Venture and accumulated other comprehensive income as of March 31, 2013 by $1,376,410. Since these two components represented the only components of other comprehensive income, the Company had not previously presented a Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss). The Company has, in the accompanying Financial Statements, presented a separate condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive loss for the twelve months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

 

The Company assessed the materiality of the error in accordance with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) Staff Accounting Bulletin Nos. 99 and 108 (SAB 99 and 108), and based on an analysis of quantitative and qualitative factors, determined that the error was immaterial to each of the prior reporting periods affected and, therefore, amendment of reports previously filed with the SEC was not required.

 

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

 

The following table presents the changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income by component for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014:

 

   Currency Translation   Investment Securities   Total 
             
Balance – March 31, 2013  $1,172,486   $203,924   $1,376,410 
                
Other comprehensive loss  $(44,678)  $(141,605)  $(186,283)
                
Balance – March 31, 2014  $1,127,808   $62,319   $1,190,127 

 

F-7
 

  

Use of Estimates: In preparing financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (US GAAP), management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents: Cash includes demand deposits with banks or other financial institutions. Included within cash and cash equivalents are demand deposits with the Company’s factor at March 31, 2014 and 2013 totaling approximately $1,900,000 and $2,100,000, respectively. Cash equivalents consist of highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less from the date of purchase. At times, the Company maintains cash and investment balances in financial institutions, which may exceed federally insured limits. The Company has not experienced any losses relating to such accounts and believes it is not exposed to a significant credit risk on its cash and cash equivalents and investments. The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents approximates their fair value based on their short-term maturities at March 31, 2014 and 2013.

 

Revenue Recognition: The Company recognizes sales upon shipment of products, when title has passed to the buyer, net of applicable provisions for any discounts or allowances. We recognize revenue when the following criterion are met: evidence of an arrangement exists, fixed and determinable fee, delivery has taken place, and collectability is reasonably assured. Customers may not return, exchange or refuse acceptance of goods without our approval. We have established allowances to cover anticipated doubtful accounts based upon historical experience.

 

Warranties: We generally provide warranties, on the safety products, from one to ten years to the non-commercial end user on all products sold. The manufacturers of our safety products provide us with a one-year warranty on all products we purchase for resale. Claims for warranty replacement of products beyond the one-year warranty period covered by the manufacturers have not been historically material .

 

Stock-Based Compensation: In October 2011, the stockholders approved the Company’s 2011 Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan (the “Plan”). Under the terms of the Plan, 120,000 shares are reserved for the granting of stock options, of which 97,000 were issued. Under the provisions of the Plan, a committee of the Board of Directors determines the option price and dates exercisable. During December 2011, ninety-seven thousand (97,000) options were granted at an option price of $5.51 per share. These options expired on December 14, 2013, with no forfeiture or exercise activity.

 

We account for share-based payments using the fair value method. We recognize all share-based payments to employees and non-employee directors in our financial statements based on their grant date fair values, calculated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. Compensation expense related to share-based awards is recognized on a straight-line basis based on the value of share awards that are expected to vest during the requisite service period on the grant date, which is revised if actual forfeitures differ materially from original expectations.

 

F-8
 

 

The expected term of stock options granted was based on the Company’s historical option exercise experience and post-vesting forfeiture experience using the historical expected term from the vesting date. The expected volatility of the options granted was determined using historical volatilities based on stock prices over a look-back period corresponding to the expected term. The risk-free interest rate was determined using the yield available for zero-coupon U.S. government issues with a remaining term equal to the expected term of the options. The forfeiture rate was determined using historical pre-vesting forfeiture rates since the inception of the plans. The company has never paid a dividend; and, as such, the dividend yield is zero.

 

Stock Repurchase Program: In October 2011, the Company announced a stock buyback program under which the Board authorized the purchase of up to 100,000 shares of common stock. The program terminated in February 2013 when the purchase of 100,000 shares of common stock was completed by the Company pursuant to the program.

 

The following table sets forth information with respect to purchases by the Company of its common stock during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013:

 

Period 

Total

Number of

Shares
Purchased

  

Average

Price

Paid per

Share

  

Total Number of

Shares Purchased

As Part of

Publicly

Announced Plans

Or Programs

  

Maximum Number

of Shares that May

Yet be Purchased

Under the Plans or

Programs

 
April 2012   11,605   $5.37    63,138    36,862 
July 2012   11,990   $4.90    75,128    24,872 
December 2012   12,000   $4.20    87,128    12,872 
February 2013   12,872   $4.23    100,000    0 
Total   48,467   $4.66    100,000    0 

 

Research and Development: Research and development costs are charged to operations as incurred.

 

Accounts Receivable: The Company nets the factored accounts receivable with the corresponding advance from the Factor, with the net amount reflected in the consolidated balance sheet.

 

The Company assigns trade receivables on a pre-approved non-recourse basis to the Factor under the Factoring Agreement on an ongoing basis. Factoring charges recognized on assignment of receivables are included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations and amounted to $70,666 and $78,467 for the years ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The Agreement for the assignment of accounts receivable provides for continuation of the program on a revolving basis until terminated by one of the parties to the Agreement.

 

Financing Receivables. In September 2010, the FASB issued, and the Company adopted, an Accounting Standards Update requiring enhanced disclosure of the credit quality of financing receivables, as defined therein, and the adequacy of allowances for credit losses. Management considers amounts due from the Company’s factor to be “financing receivables”. Trade accounts receivable, other receivables, and receivables from our Hong Kong Joint Venture are not considered to be financing receivables.

 

The Company assigns the majority of its short-term receivables arising in the ordinary course of business to our factor. At the time a receivable is assigned to our factor the credit risk associated with the credit worthiness of the debtor is assumed by the factor. The Company continues to bear any credit risk associated with delivery or warranty issues related to the products sold.

 

Management assesses the credit risk of both its trade accounts receivable and its financing receivables based on the specific identification of accounts that have exceeded credit terms. An allowance for uncollectible receivables is provided based on that assessment. Changes in the allowance account from one accounting period to the next are charged to operations in the period the change is determined. Amounts ultimately determined to be uncollectible are eliminated from the receivable accounts and from the allowance account in the period that the receivables’ status is determined to be uncollectible.

 

Based on the nature of the factoring agreement and prior experience, no allowance for uncollectible financing receivables has been provided. At March 31, 2014 and 2013, an allowance of $57,000 has been provided for uncollectible trade accounts receivable.

 

Shipping and Handling Fees and Costs: The Company includes shipping and handling fees billed to customers in net sales. Shipping and handling costs associated with inbound freight are included in cost of goods sold. Shipping and handling costs associated with outbound freight are included in selling, general and administrative expenses and totaled $182,668 and $309,533 in fiscal years 2014 and 2013, respectively.

 

F-9
 

 

Inventories: Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (first in/first out method) or market. Included as a component of finished goods inventory are additional non-material costs. These costs include overhead costs, freight, import duty and inspection fees of $381,891 and $509,808 at March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. We evaluate inventories on a quarterly basis and write down inventory that is considered obsolete or unmarketable in an amount equal to the difference between the cost of inventory and the estimated market value based upon assumptions about future demand and market conditions.

 

Income Taxes: The Company recognizes a liability or asset for the deferred tax consequences of temporary differences between the tax basis of assets or liabilities and their reported amounts in the financial statements. These temporary differences may result in taxable or deductible amounts in future years when the reported amounts of the assets or liabilities are recovered or settled. The deferred tax assets are reviewed periodically for recoverability and a valuation allowance is provided whenever it is more likely than not that a deferred tax asset will not be realized. The Company established an initial valuation allowance of $300,000 on its deferred tax assets during the year ended March 31, 2013 to recognize that certain foreign tax credits expiring in future periods will likely not be realized. Upon further review of updated projected taxable income and the components of the deferred tax asset in accordance with applicable accounting guidance at September 30, 2013, it was determined that it is more likely than not that the tax benefits associated with the remaining components of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. This determination was made based on continued taxable losses during fiscal 2014, which were not in line with projections, as well as product offering delays which cause uncertainty as to whether the Company will generate sufficient taxable income to use the deferred tax assets prior to expiration. Accordingly, a valuation allowance was established to fully offset the value of the deferred tax assets. Our ability to realize the tax benefits associated with the deferred tax assets depends primarily upon the timing of future taxable income and the expiration dates of the components of the deferred tax assets. If sufficient future taxable income is generated, we may be able to offset a portion of future tax expenses.

 

The Company follows ASC 740-10 that gives guidance to tax positions related to the recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return and requires that we recognize in our financial statements the impact of a tax position, if that position is more likely than not to be sustained upon an examination, based on the technical merits of the position.  Interest and penalties related to income tax matters are recorded as income tax expenses. The Company has recorded a long-term liability of $25,000 for an uncertain income tax position, tax penalties and any imputed interest thereon. See Note F, Income Taxes.

 

Impairment of long-lived assets: Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the asset may not be recoverable. The factors considered in performing this assessment include current operating results, anticipated future results, the manner in which the asset is used and the effects of obsolescence, demand, competition and other economic factors. Accordingly, when indicators of impairment are present, the Company evaluates the carrying value of these assets in relation to the operating performance of the business and future undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use of these assets. Impairment losses are recognized when the sum of expected future cash flows is less than the assets’ carrying value, and losses are determined based upon the excess carrying value of the assets over its fair value. Based on this assessment, no impairment to long-lived assets resulted for fiscal years ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

 

Foreign currency: The activity and accounts of the Hong Kong Joint Venture are denominated in Hong Kong dollars and are translated to US dollars in consolidation. The Company translates the accounts of the Hong Kong Joint Venture at the applicable exchange rate in effect at the year-end date for balance sheet purposes and at the average exchange rate for the reporting period for statement of operation purposes. Transaction gains and losses arising from transactions denominated in foreign currencies are included in the results of operations. The Company currently does not maintain cash in foreign banks to support its operations in Hong Kong.

 

Net Loss per Share: Basic net loss per share is computed by dividing net loss for the period by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted loss per share is computed by dividing net loss for the period by the weighted number of common shares and common share equivalents outstanding (unless their effect is anti-dilutive) for the period. All common share equivalents are comprised of stock options. Diluted loss per common share for the years ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 exclude the effect of all stock options, which totaled 0 and 122,000 at March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, as their effect is anti-dilutive. As a result, the weighted average number of common shares outstanding is identical for the years ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 for both basic and diluted shares.

 

F-10
 

 

   March 31, 
   2014   2013 
         
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding for basic loss per share   2,290,010    2,311,152 
Shares issued upon assumed exercise of outstanding stock options   -    - 
Weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding for diluted loss per share   2,290,010    2,311,152 

 

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements: Changes to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (US. GAAP) are established by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) in the form of accounting standards updated (ASU’s) to the FASB’s Accounting Standards Codification.

 

The Company considers the applicability and impact of all ASU’s. Recently issued ASU’s were evaluated and determined to be either not applicable or are not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

 

NOTE B – PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

 

Property and equipment are recorded at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization are provided by using the straight-line method for financial reporting purposes and accelerated methods for income tax purposes.

 

The estimated useful lives for financial reporting purposes are as follows:

 

Leasehold improvements - Shorter of term of lease or useful life of asset
Machinery and equipment - 5 to 10 years
Furniture and fixtures - 5 to 15 years
Computer equipment - 5 years

 

Property and equipment consist of the following:

 

   March 31, 
   2014   2013 
Leasehold improvements  $166,722   $166,722 
Machinery and equipment   190,400    190,400 
Furniture and fixtures   261,292    261,344 
Computer equipment   286,528    253,096 
    904,942    871,562 
Less accumulated depreciation   (758,730)   (719,361)
   $146,212   $152,201 

 

Depreciation and amortization expense totaled $39,471 and $35,830 for fiscal years ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

 

NOTE C - INVESTMENT IN THE HONG KONG JOINT VENTURE

 

The Company holds a 50% interest in a Joint Venture with a Hong Kong Corporation, which has manufacturing facilities in the People’s Republic of China, for the manufacturing of consumer electronic products. As of March 31, 2014, the Company has an investment balance of $14,144,069 for its 50% interest in the Hong Kong Joint Venture. There are no material differences between the generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) used in the Hong Kong Joint Venture’s accounting policies when compared to US GAAP.

 

The following represents summarized financial information derived from the audited financial statements of the Hong Kong Joint Venture as of March 31, 2014 and 2013.

 

F-11
 

 

   March 31, 
   2014   2013 
Current assets  $16,051,441   $14,893,800 
Property and other assets   18,980,665    20,036,497 
           
Total  $35,032,106   $34,930,297 
           
Current liabilities  $6,763,568   $5,059,232 
Non-current liabilities   -    5,769 
           
Equity   28,268,538    29,865,296 
           
Total  $35,032,106   $34,930,297 

 

   For the Year Ended March 31, 
   2014   2013 
         
Net sales  $19,054,691   $22,031,665 
Gross profit   4,446,243    5,409,968 
Net (loss) income   (437,940)   1,647,461 

 

During the years ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company purchased $7,407,826 and $9,694,435, respectively, of finished product from the Hong Kong Joint Venture, which represents 92.4% and 98.5%, respectively, of the Company’s total finished product purchases. Amounts due the Hong Kong Joint Venture included in Accounts Payable totaled $28,681 and $0 at March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Amounts due from the Hong Kong Joint Venture included in Accounts Receivable totaled $137,360 and $224,695 at March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

 

The Company’s investment in the Hong Kong Joint Venture as recorded on the Company’s Consolidated Balance sheets has been adjusted for the effect of intercompany profit of the Hong Kong Joint Venture in the ending inventory of the Company.

 

NOTE D - AMOUNTS DUE FROM FACTOR

 

The Company assigns certain of its trade receivables on a pre-approved, non-recourse basis to a Factor. Since these are assigned on a non-recourse basis, the factored trade receivables and related repayment obligations are not separately recorded in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. The Agreement provides for financing of up to a maximum of $1,000,000 with the amount available at any one time based on cash on deposit, 90% of uncollected non-recourse receivables assigned to the factor, and 50% of qualifying inventory. Financing of approximately $1,000,000 is available at March 31, 2014. Any outstanding amounts due to the factor are payable upon demand and bear interest at the prime rate of interest charged by the factor, which is 3.25% at March 31, 2014. Any amount due to the factor is also secured by the Company’s inventory. There were no borrowings outstanding under this agreement at March 31, 2014.

 

Under this Factoring Agreement, the Company assigned receivables of $11,370,850 and $12,966,616 during the years ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The uncollected balance of non-recourse receivables held by the factor amounted to $1,397,951 and $2,281,662 at March 31, 2014 and 2013. The amount of the uncollected balance of non-recourse receivables borrowed by the Company as of March 31, 2014 and 2013 is $0 and $0, respectively. Collected cash maintained on deposit with the factor earns interest at the factor’s prime rate of interest less two percentage points (effective rate of 1.25%) at March 31, 2014 and 2013.

 

NOTE E - LEASES

 

During January 2009, the Company entered into an operating lease for its office and warehouse location in Owings Mills, Maryland which expires in March 2019. This lease is subject to increasing rentals at 3% per year. In June 2009, we amended this lease to include an additional 3,000 square feet of warehouse. In February 2004, the Company entered into an operating lease for 2,600 square foot office in Naperville, Illinois. During fiscal 2012, the lease was expanded to approximately 3,400 square feet and the lease was extended to February 2015 with rentals increasing at 3% per year.

 

F-12
 

 

Each of the operating leases for real estate has renewal options with terms and conditions similar to the original lease. Rent expense, including common area maintenance, totaled $185,625 and 180,546 for the years ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

 

   2015   2016   2017   2018   2019
Remainder
 
Future minimum lease payments are as follows:   196,049    153,416   $154,931   $159,579   $164,366 

 

NOTE F – INCOME TAXES

 

The Company files its income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, and various state jurisdictions. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are computed and recognized for those differences that have future tax consequences and will result in net taxable or deductible amounts in future periods. Deferred tax expense or benefit is the result of changes in the net asset or liability for deferred taxes. The deferred tax liabilities and assets for the Company result primarily from net operating loss and tax credit carry forwards, reserves and accrued liabilities.

 

For the fiscal years ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company generated net operating loss carryovers of approximately $1,040,000 and $870,000 that the Company may carry-forward to offset future taxable income. The Company generated no foreign tax credits for the years ended March 31, 2014 and 2013.

 

At March 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company has total net operating loss carry forwards of approximately $3,687,000 and $2,351,000, respectively, which begin expiring in various amounts at dates from 2013 through 2030. There are certain limitations to the use and application of these deferred tax assets. Management reviews net operating loss carry forwards and income tax credit carry forwards to evaluate if those amounts are recoverable. Based on historical results and projections of future operations and taxable income, the Company established a full valuation allowance on its deferred tax asset during the quarter ended September 30, 2013, to recognize that certain foreign tax credits expiring in future fiscal years will likely not be realized.

 

The components of income tax expense (benefit) from continuing operations for the Company are as follows:

 

   2014   2013 
Current expense          
U.S. Federal  $-   $- 
U.S. State   -    - 
           
Deferred expense   2,310,835    53,851 
Total income tax expense  $2,310,835   $53,851 

 

The reconciliation between the statutory federal income tax provision and the actual effective tax provision for continuing operations is as follows:

 

   Years ended March 31, 
   2014   2013 
Federal tax expense at statutory rate (34%) before loss carry-forward  $(749,936)  $(135,562)
Non-repatriated earnings of Hong Kong Joint Venture   218,452    (151,868)
Permanent differences   26,281    8,301 
State income tax expense – net of federal effect   (50,658)   - 
True-up adjustments and allowance   2,866,696    332,980 
Income tax expense  $2,310,835   $53,851 

 

F-13
 

 

The individual components of the Company’s deferred tax assets are as follows:

 

   March 31, 
   2014   2013 
Deferred tax assets:          
Financial statement accruals and allowances  $63,321   $106,398 
Inventory uniform capitalization   45,885    38,247 
Net operating loss carry forward   1,433,185    881,603 
Foreign tax credit carry forward   1,516,111    1,522,886 
Research and development tax credit carry forward   61,701    61,701 
Allowance for unrealizable deferred tax assets   (3,120,203)   (300,000)
Net deferred tax asset  $-   $2,310,835 

 

The Company has adopted ASC 740-10 Accounting for Income Taxes and recorded a liability for an uncertain income tax position, tax penalties and any imputed interest thereon. The amount, recorded as a long-term obligation, is $25,000 at March 31, 2014 and 2013.

 

NOTE G - SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

Stock Repurchase Program – In October 2011, the Company announced a stock buyback program and authorized the purchase of up to 100,000 shares of common stock. The program terminated in February 2013 when the purchase of 100,000 shares of common stock was completed by the Company pursuant to the program as described in Note A.

 

Period 

Total

Number of

Shares
Purchased

  

Average

Price

Paid per

Share

  

Total Number of

Shares Purchased

As Part of

Publicly

Announced Plans

Or Programs

  

Maximum Number

of Shares that May

Yet be Purchased

Under the Plans or

Programs

 
April 2012   11,605   $5.37    63,138    36,862 
July 2012   11,990   $4.90    75,128    24,872 
December 2012   12,000   $4.20    87,128    12,872 
February 2013   12,872   $4.23    100,000    0 
Total   48,467   $4.66    100,000    0 

 

Stock Options – Under the terms of the Company’s 2011 Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan, 120,000 shares of common stock were reserved for the granting of stock options, of which 97,000 were issued on December 13, 2011 at an option price of $5.51 per share. These options expired on December 14, 2013, with no forfeiture or exercise activity.

 

In March 2009, 25,000 options were issued at $3.25 for restricted shares of the Company’s common stock. These options became fully vested after one year and were exercised on March 14, 2014.

 

The following tables summarize the status of stock options at March 31, 2014 and option transactions for the years then ended:

 

For the Year Ended March 31, 2014: 

 

Number of Shares

  

Weighted Average

Exercise Price

 
Exercised on March 14, 2014 – Grant 1   25,000    3.25 
Expired on December 14, 2013 – Grant 2   97,000    5.51 
    122,000    5.05 

 

Status as of March 31, 2014  Number of Shares 
Presently exercisable   0 
      
Outstanding options by Grant as of March 31, 2013     
Number of options – Grant 1   25,000 
Average exercise price per option  $3.25 
Exercised   March 14, 2014 
      
Number of options – Grant 2   97,000 
Average exercise price per option  $5.51 
Expired unexercised   December 14, 2013 

 

F-14
 

 

The fair value of each stock option was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions; no annual dividends, expected volatility of 57.73%, risk-free interest rate of 0.3% and expected lives of two years used for options granted in fiscal 2012. The fair value of options granted in fiscal 2012 approximates $170,000. Fifty percent of the options vested one year after issuance, with the remaining fifty percent vesting twenty-three months after issuance.

 

NOTE H - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

From time to time, the Company is involved in various lawsuits and legal matters. It is the opinion of management, based on the advice of legal counsel, that there are no outstanding material claims outside of the normal course of business.

 

The Company’s employment agreement with its CEO (the Agreement) requires the Company to make certain post-employment payments to the CEO in the event of his termination following a change in control, death, disability or resignation with “Good Reason” under terms of the Agreement. Additionally, the Agreement requires the Company to make post-employment payments, estimated to be $630,000, should the Company elect not to renew the Agreement. On July 21, 2014, the Company renewed the Agreement through July 31, 2015.

 

NOTE I - MAJOR CUSTOMERS

 

The Company is primarily a distributor of safety products for use in home and business under both its trade names and private labels for other companies. As described in Note C, the Company purchased a majority of its products from its 50% owned Hong Kong Joint Venture.

 

For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014, the Company had one customer that represented 13% of the Company’s net sales. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, the Company had two customers that represented 28.2% of the Company’s net sales.

 

NOTE J - QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)

 

Quarterly Results of Operations (Unaudited):

 

The unaudited quarterly results of operations for fiscal years 2014 and 2013 are summarized as follows:

 

   Quarter Ended 
   June 30,   September 30,   December 31,   March 31, 
2014                    
Net sales  $3,005,669   $3,195,611   $3,738,914   $2,636,933 
Gross profit   749,324    809,155    1,125,470    157,035 
Net income (loss)   (19,530)   (2,559,218)   (367,190)   (1,504,306)
Net income (loss) per share:                    
Basic   (0.01)   (1.12)   (0.16)   (0.65)
Diluted   (0.01)   (1.12)   (0.16)   (0.65)
                     
2013                    
Net sales  $3,059,352   $3,456,813   $4,753,736   $4,113,976 
Gross profit   978,345    1,173,332    1,027,060    1,162,663 
Net income (loss)   (362,598)   (218,193)   23,257    104,973 
Net income (loss) per share:                    
Basic   (0.16)   (0.09)   0.01    0.04 
Diluted   (0.16)   (0.09)   0.01    0.04 

 

NOTE K – RETIREMENT PLAN

 

The Company has a retirement savings plan under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. All full-time employees who have completed 12 months of service are eligible to participate. Employees are permitted to contribute up to the amounts prescribed by law. The Company may provide contributions to the plan consisting of a matching amount equal to a percentage of the employee’s contribution, not to exceed four percent (4%). Employer contributions were $59,027 and $60,136 for the years ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

 

F-15
 

 

NOTE L – INTANGIBLE ASSETS

 

Intangible assets consist of legal expenses of $89,434 incurred in obtaining and perfecting patents on newly developed detector technology and are capitalized for financial statement purposes. Upon issuance, patents are amortized over twenty years on a straight-line basis. Amortization expense for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 was $4,472 and $4,472, respectively. Accumulated amortization at March 31, 2014 was $13,415.

 

The estimated useful lives for financial reporting purposes are as follows:

 

  Intangible patent costs - 20 years

 

F-16
 

 

SCHEDULE II

 

UNIVERSAL SECURITY INSTRUMENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

YEARS ENDED MARCH 31, 2014 AND 2013

 

  

Balance at

beginning

of year

  

Charged to cost

and expenses

   Deductions  

Balance at

end of year

 
                 
Year ended March 31, 2014                    
Allowance for doubtful accounts  $57,012   $0   $0   $57,012 
                     
Year ended March 31, 2013                    
Allowance for doubtful accounts  $57,012   $0   $0   $57,012 
                     
Year ended March 31, 2014                    
Valuation allowance for deferred tax asset  $300,000   $2,769,578   $0   $3,069,578 
                     
Year ended March 31, 2013                    
Valuation allowance for deferred tax asset  $0   $300,000   $0   $300,000 

 

S-1
 

  

 

Report and Financial Statements

 

Eyston Company Limited

 

For the year ended 31 March 2014

 

 
 

  

Contents

 

  Page
   
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm JV-1
   
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income JV-2
   
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position JV-4
   
Statement of Financial Position JV-5
   
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity JV-6
   
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows JV-7
   
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements JV-8
   
Expressed in Hong Kong dollars (“HK$”)  

 

Eyston Company Limited 
 

  

Report of independent registered

public accounting firm

 

Board of Directors and Shareholders
Eyston Company Limited

 

We have audited the accompanying consolidated statement of financial position of Eyston Company Limited (the “Company”) and subsidiaries (collectively, the “Group”) as of 31 March 2014 and 2013, and the related consolidated statements of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, changes in equity, and cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended 31 March 2014. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.

 

We conducted our audits 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 consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform the audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audit included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, 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 consolidated financial position of Eyston Company Limited and subsidiaries as of 31 March 2014 and 2013, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended 31 March 2014, in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards issued by the International Accounting Standards Board.

 

Grant Thornton

Beijing, China

 

July 30, 2014

 

JV-1
 

  

Consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income

for the year ended 31 March

 

   Note  2014   2013 
      HK$   HK$ 
            
Turnover  5   147,825,376    170,914,747 
              
Cost of sales      (113,331,639)   (128,948,351)
              
Gross profit      34,493,737    41,966,396 
              
Other income  6   5,290,012    7,582,615 
              
Administrative expenses      (41,198,958)   (34,911,101)
              
(Loss)/Profit from operations      (1,415,209)   14,637,910 
              
Finance costs  7   (42,691)   (62,310)
              
(Loss)/Profit before income tax  8   (1,457,900)   14,575,600 
              
Income tax expense  9   (1,705,638)   (2,035,989)
              
(Loss)/Profit for the year      (3,163,538)   12,539,611 
              
Attributable to:             
Owners of the Company  10   (3,161,175)   12,539,611 
Non-controlling interests      (2,363)   - 
       (3,163,538)   12,539,611 

 

Eyston Company LimitedJV-2
 

  

Consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income (Continued)

for the year ended 31 March

 

   Note  2014   2013 
      HK$   HK$ 
            
(Loss)/Profit for the year     (3,163,538)   12,539,611 
              
Other comprehensive (expense)/income             
Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:             
Changes in fair value of available-for-sale financial assets      (2,199,389)   1,262,673 
Exchange differences arising on translation of financial statements of subsidiaries      (693,640)   3,296,610 
              
Other comprehensive (expense)/income for the year      (2,893,029)   4,559,283 
              
Total comprehensive (expense)/income for the year      (6,056,567)   17,098,894 
              
Attributable to:             
Owners of the Company      (6,054,204)   17,098,894 
Non-controlling interests      (2,363)   - 
       (6,056,567)   17,098,894 

 

Eyston Company LimitedJV-3
 

 

Consolidated statement of financial position

as at 31 March

 

   Note  2014   2013 
      HK$   HK$ 
            
ASSETS AND LIABILITIES             
              
Non-current assets             
Property, plant and equipment  12   63,909,024    67,424,864 
Advanced lease payments  13   13,366,053    13,688,797 
Available-for-sale financial assets  14   69,279,875    73,879,426 
Goodwill  16   -    - 
Pledged bank balances  20   569,775    569,775 
Deferred tax assets  23   145,541    - 
       147,270,268    155,562,862 
Current assets             
Inventories  17   30,315,106    30,966,590 
Available-for-sale financial assets  14   19,795,854    9,304,850 
Trade and other receivables  18   8,929,262    8,017,892 
Amount due from a shareholder  21   -    1,674,324 
Amount due from a related company  21   1,700    220,000 
Tax recoverable      684,084    888,798 
Cash and cash equivalents  20   64,802,204    64,562,641 
       124,528,210    115,635,095 
Current liabilities             
Trade and other payables      32,159,301    32,509,201 
Amount due to a related company  21   587,364    629,567 
Amount due to a shareholder  21   2,428,017    - 
Amounts due to non-controlling interests  21   10,799,982    - 
Loans from shareholders  22   2,868,954    2,868,954 
Provision for taxation      3,631,890    3,272,030 
       52,475,508    39,279,752 
Net current assets      72,052,702    76,355,343 
              
Non-current liabilities             
Deferred tax liabilities  23   -    44,794 
Net assets      219,322,970    231,873,411 
              
EQUITY             
              
Share capital  24   200    200 
Reserves      219,325,115    231,873,211 
Equity attributable to owners of the Company      219,325,315    231,873,411 
Non-controlling interests      (2,345)   - 
Total equity      219,322,970    231,873,411 

 

Eyston Company LimitedJV-4
 

Statement of financial position

as at 31 March

 

   Note  2014   2013 
      HK$   HK$ 
ASSETS AND LIABILITIES             
              
Non-current assets             
Property, plant and equipment  12   2,139,041    2,058,630 
Available-for-sale financial assets  14   69,279,875    73,879,426 
Interests in subsidiaries  15   155,957,818    155,957,816 
Pledged bank balances  20   569,775    569,775 
Deferred tax assets      145,541      
       228,092,050    232,465,647 
Current assets             
Inventories  17   15,616,096    17,578,905 
Available-for-sale financial assets  14   19,795,854    9,304,850 
Other receivables      1,615,392    1,550,219 
Amounts due from subsidiaries  19   25,297,050    18,282,437 
Amount due from a related company  21   1,700    220,000 
Tax recoverable      684,084    888,798 
Cash and cash equivalents  20   21,661,495    39,877,025 
       84,671,671    87,702,234 
Current liabilities             
Trade and other payables      9,968,640    12,855,609 
Amount due to a subsidiary  19   1,286,087    - 
Amount due to a related company  21   587,364    629,567 
Loans from shareholders  22   2,868,953    2,868,954 
       14,711,044    16,354,130 
Net current assets      69,960,627    71,348,104 
              
Non-current liabilities             
Deferred tax liabilities  23   -    44,794 
Net assets      298,052,677    303,768,957 
              
EQUITY             
              
Share capital  24   200    200 
Reserves  25   298,052,477    303,768,757 
       298,052,677    303,768,957 

 

Eyston Company LimitedJV-5
 

 

Consolidated statement of changes in equity

for the year ended 31 March

 

   Attributable to owners of the Company         
   Share
Capital
   Exchange
reserve
   Fair value
Reserve
   Retained
profits
   Total   Non-
controlling
Interests
   Total
equity
 
   HK$   HK$   HK$   HK$   HK$   HK$   HK$ 
                             
Balance at 1 April 2012   200    14,922,284    1,903,845    202,256,232    219,082,561    -    219,082,561 
Dividends declared (note 11)   -    -    -    (4,308,044)   (4,308,044)   -    (4,308,044)
Transaction with owners   -    -    -    (4,308,044)   (4,308,044)   -    (4,308,044)
Profit for the year   -    -    -    12,539,611    12,539,611    -    12,539,611 
Other comprehensive income                                   
Change in fair value of available-for-sale financial assets   -    -    1,262,673    -    1,262,673    -    1,262,673 
Exchange differences arising on translation of financial statements of subsidiaries   -    3,296,610    -    -    3,296,610    -    3,296,610 
Total comprehensive income for the year   -    3,296,610    1,262,673    12,539,611    17,098,894    -    17,098,894 
Balance at 31 March 2013 and 1 April 2014   200    18,218,894    3,166,518    210,487,799    231,873,411    -    231,873,411 
Dividends declared (note 11)   -    -    -    (6,493,892)   (6,493,892)   -    (6,493,892)
Transaction with owners   -    -    -    (6,493,892)   (6,493,892)   -    (6,493,892)
Loss for the year   -    -    -    (3,161,175)   (3,161,175)   (2,363)   (3,163,538)
Other comprehensive expense                                   
Change in fair value of available-for-sale financial assets   -    -    (2,199,389)   -    (2,199,389)   -    (2,199,389)
Exchange differences arising on translation of financial statements of subsidiaries   -    (693,640)   -    -    (693,640)   -    (693,640)
Total comprehensive expense for the year   -    (693,640)   (2,199,389)   (3,161,175)   (6,054,204)   (2,363)   (6,056,567)
Contribution from non-controlling interests   -    -    -    -    -    18    18 
Balance at 31 March 2014   200    17,525,254*   967,129*   200,832,732*   219,325,315    (2,345)   219,322,970 

 

*These reserve accounts comprise the consolidated reserves of HK$219,322,970 (2013: HK$231,873,211) in the consolidated statement of financial position.

 

Eyston Company LimitedJV-6
 

 

Consolidated statement of cash flows

for the year ended 31 March

 

   Note  2014   2013 
      HK$   HK$ 
            
Cash flows from operating activities             
(Loss)/Profit before income tax      (1,457,900)   14,575,600 
Adjustments for :             
Amortisation of advanced lease payments      322,744    322,744 
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment      5,826,075    5,440,036 
Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment      (124,877)   - 
Exchange loss on available-for-sale financial assets      383,371    2,001,123 
Loss/(Gain) on disposal of  available-for-sale financial assets      160,388    (3,209,283)
Provision for impairment on goodwill      161,136    - 
Provision for impairment on other receivables      -    116,869 
Provision for impairment on inventories      994,727      
Interest expenses      42,691    62,310 
Interest income      (4,009,725)   (3,875,142)
Operating profit before working capital changes      2,298,630    15,434,257 
Decrease/(Increase) in amount due from a shareholder      4,102,341    (2,824,488)
Increase/(Decrease) in inventories      (343,243)   (650,549)
(Increase)/Decrease in trade and other receivables      (23,796,619)   6,098,190 
Decrease/(Increase) in amount due from a related company      218,300    (220,000)
Decrease in amount due to a related company      (146,786)   (1,497,361)
Increase in amounts due to non-controlling interests      10,799,982    - 
(Decrease)/Increase in trade and other payables      (349,883)   6,338,960 
Cash (used in)/generated from operations      (7,217,278)   22,679,009 
Interest received      3,114,244    2,855,060 
Interest paid      (42,691)   (62,310)
Dividend paid      (6,493,892)   (2,154,022)
Income tax paid      (1,331,398)   (2,055,537)
Net cash (used in)/generated from operating activities      (11,971,015)   21,262,200 
              
Cash flows from investing activities             
Deposit paid for acquisition of property, plant and equipment      (228,471)   (959,637)
Purchase of property, plant and equipment      (2,329,741)   (11,553,071)
Purchase of available-for-sale financial assets      (17,877,600)   (30,546,345)
Net cash inflow arising from acquisition of subsidiaries  31   23,952,649    - 
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment      144,383    - 
Proceeds from disposal of available-for-sale financial assets      9,243,000    17,564,268 
Net cash from/(used in) investing activities      12,904,220    (25,494,785)
              
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents      933,205    (4,232,585)
              
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year      64,562,641    68,417,212 
              
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes, net      (693,642)   378,014 
              
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year      64,802,204    64,562,641 

 

Eyston Company LimitedJV-7
 

 

Notes to the consolidated financial statements

for the year ended 31 March

 

1.GENERAL INFORMATION

Eyston Company Limited (the “Company”) is a limited liability company incorporated and domiciled in Hong Kong. The address of the Company’s registered office and principal place of business is B2, 3/F, Fortune Factory Building, 40 Lee Chung Street, Chai Wan, Hong Kong.

 

The principal activities of the Company and its subsidiaries (together referred to as the “Group”) are manufacturing and trading of consumer electronic products including smoke, fire and carbon monoxide alarms and other home safety products. Details of the company’s subsidiaries are set out in note 15 to the financial statements.

 

The financial statements on page 2 to 50 have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) which collective term includes all applicable individual International Financial Reporting Standards, International Accounting Standards. Amendments and Interpretations issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”).

 

2.FIRST TIME ADOPTION OF IFRS AND ADOPTION OF NEW OR AMENDED IFRS
2.1Impact on the first time adoption of IFRS

These consolidated financial statements of the Group have been prepared in accordance with IFRS. These are the Group’s first financial statements prepared in accordance with IFRS. The date of transition to IFRS is 1 April 2012.

 

The Group’s IFRS accounting policies presented in note 3 have been applied in preparing the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2014, the comparative information and the opening statement of financial position at the date of transition.

 

Eyston Company LimitedJV-8
 

 

2.FIRST TIME ADOPTION OF IFRS AND ADOPTION OF NEW OR AMENDED IFRS
2.1Impact on the first time adoption of IFRS

The Group has applied IFRS 1 First-time Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards in preparing these first IFRS consolidated financial statements. The management of the Company evaluated that there is no effect of the transition to IFRS on equity, total comprehensive income and reported cash flows because the Group’s consolidated financial statements presented in prior years were prepared under Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards (“HKFRS”) issued by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (“HKICPA”) where HKFRS have been fully converged with IFRS for annual reporting periods commencing from 1 January 2005.

 

2.2Impact of new or amended IFRS which are issued but not yet effective

The following new standards, amendments and interpretations which have been issued by the IASB and may be relevant to the Group in future years but are not yet effective for the year ended 31 March 2014:

 

Effective for the annual period beginning on 1 April 2014 or after

 

IFRS 10, IFRS 12 and IAS 27 (2011) Amendment

Investment Entities

IAS 32 Amendment Financial instruments: Presentation - Offsetting Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities
IAS 36 Amendment Recoverable Amount Disclosures for Non-Financial Assets
Annual Improvements Project Annual Improvements 2010-2012 Cycle
Annual Improvements Project Annual Improvements 2011-2013 Cycle

 

Effective for the annual period beginning on 1 April 2015 or after

 

IFRS 9 Financial instruments

 

The above standards, amendments and interpretations, if they are relevant to the Group, will be adopted in the annual periods listed. The Group is in the process of making an assessment of the impact of the above standards, amendments and interpretations but is not yet in the position to ascertain their impact on its results of operations and financial position.

 

Eyston Company LimitedJV-9
 

 

3.SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
3.1Basis of preparation

The significant accounting policies that have been used in the preparation of these consolidated financial statements are summarised below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented unless otherwise stated.

 

The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis except for financial instruments classified as available-for-sale which are stated at fair values. The measurement bases are fully described in the accounting policies below.

 

It should be noted that accounting estimates and assumptions are used in preparation of the financial statements. Although these estimates are based on management’s best knowledge and judgment of current events and actions, actual results may ultimately differ from those estimates. The areas involving a higher degree of judgment or complexity, or areas where assumptions and estimates are significant to the financial statements are disclosed in note 4 to the financial statements.

 

3.2Basis of consolidation

The consolidated financial statements incorporate the financial statements of the company and its subsidiaries made up to 31 March each year.

 

Subsidiaries are all entities (including structured entities) over which the Group has control. The Group controls an entity when the Group is exposed to, or has rights to, variable returns from its involvement with the entity and has the ability to affect those returns through its power over the entity when assessing whether the Group has power, only substantive rights are considered. Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the Group. They are excluded from consolidation from the date that control ceases.

 

Intra-group transactions, balances and unrealised gains on transactions between group companies are eliminated in preparing the consolidated financial statements. Where unrealised losses on intra-group asset sales are reversed on consolidation, the underlying asset is also tested for impairment from the Group’s perspective. Amounts reported in the financial statements of subsidiaries have been adjusted where necessary to ensure consistency with the accounting policies adopted by the Group.

 

In the Company’s statement of financial position, subsidiaries are carried at cost less any impairment loss unless the subsidiary is held for sale or included in a disposal group. The results of the subsidiaries are accounted for by the Company on the basis of dividends received and receivable at the end of the reporting period. All dividends whether received out of the investee’s pre or post-acquisition profits are recognised in the Company’s profit or loss.

 

Eyston Company LimitedJV-10
 

 

3.SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
3.3Foreign currency translation (Continued)

The consolidated financial statements are presented in Hong Kong Dollars (HK$), which is also the functional currency of the Company.

 

In the individual financial statements of the consolidated entities, foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency of the individual entity using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions. At the end of the reporting period, monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the foreign exchange rates ruling at that date. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the reporting date retranslation of monetary assets and liabilities are recognised in profit or loss.

 

Non-monetary items are carried at fair value that are denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing on the date when the fair value was determined and are reported as part of the fair value gain or loss. Non-monetary items that are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are not re-translated.

 

In the consolidated financial statements, all individual financial statements of foreign operations, originally presented in a currency different from the Group’s presentation currency, have been converted into Hong Kong dollars. Assets and liabilities have been translated into Hong Kong dollars at the closing rate at the end of the reporting period. Income and expenses have been converted into Hong Kong dollars at the exchange rates ruling at the transaction dates, or at the average rates over the reporting period, provided that the exchange rates do not fluctuate significantly. Any differences arising from this procedure have been recognised in other comprehensive income and accumulated separately in the translation reserve in equity.

 

On the disposal of a foreign operation (i.e. a disposal of the group’s entire interest in a foreign operation, or a disposal involving loss of control over a subsidiary that includes a foreign operation, loss of joint control over a jointly controlled entity that includes a foreign operation, or loss of significant influence over an associate that includes a foreign operation), all of the accumulated exchange differences in respect of that operation attributable to the Group are reclassified to profit or loss.

 

Eyston Company LimitedJV-11
 

 

3.SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
3.4Business combination

Acquisitions of businesses are accounted for using the acquisition method. The consideration transferred in a business combination is measured at fair value, which is calculated as the sum of the acquisition-date fair values of assets transferred by the Group, liabilities incurred by the Group to former owners of the acquiree and the equity interests issued by the Group in exchange for control of the acquiree. Acquisition-related costs are recognised in profit or loss as incurred.

 

Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities and contingent liabilities assumed in a business combination are measured initially at their fair values at the acquisition date. Subsequent adjustments to the consideration are recognised against the cost of acquisition within the measurement period which does not exceed one year from the acquisition date. Subsequent accounting for changes in fair values of the contingent consideration that do not qualify as measurement period adjustments is included in the profit or loss or within equity for contingent consideration classified as an asset/liability and equity respectively.

 

Goodwill is measured as the excess of the sum of the consideration transferred, the amount of any non-controlling interests in the acquiree, and the fair value of the acquirer’s previously held equity interest in the acquiree (if any) over the net of the acquisition-date amounts of the identifiable assets acquired and the liabilities assumed. If, after assessment, the Group’s interest in the fair value of the acquiree’s identifiable net assets exceeds the sum of the consideration transferred, the amount of any non-controlling interests in the acquiree and the fair value of the acquirer’s previously held interest in the acquiree (if any), the excess is recognised immediately in profit or loss as a bargain purchase gain.

 

Non-controlling interests that are present ownership interests and entitle their holders to a proportionate share of the entity’s net assets in the event of liquidation may be initially measured either at fair value or at the non-controlling interests’ proportionate share of the recognised amounts of the acquiree’s identifiable net assets. The choice of measurement basis is made on a transaction-by-transaction basis. The Group applies the non-controlling interests’ proportionate share of the recognised amounts of the acquiree’s identifiable net assets to account for all its acquisitions.

 

Eyston Company LimitedJV-12
 

 

3.SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
3.5Property, plant and equipment

Property, plant and equipment are stated at acquisition cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses.

 

Depreciation is provided to write off the cost of property, plant and equipment over their estimated useful lives, using the straight-line method, at the following rates per annum:

 

Buildings 5% or where shorter over 16 - 19 years
Leasehold improvements Shorter of 20% or term of the lease
Plant and machinery 20%
Furniture and fixtures 20%
Motor vehicles 20%
Computer equipment and software 50%

 

Construction in progress represents costs incurred in the construction of buildings. These costs are not depreciated until such time as the relevant assets are completed and put into use, at which time the relevant costs are transferred to the appropriate category of property, plant and equipment.

 

The assets’ residual values, depreciation methods and useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at the end of each reporting period.

 

The gain or loss arising on the retirement or disposal is determined as the difference between the sales proceeds and the carrying amount of the assets and is recognised in profit or loss.

 

Subsequent costs are included in the assets’ carrying amounts or recognised as separate assets, as appropriate, only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the items will flow to the Group and the cost of the items can be measured reliably. All other costs, such as repairs and maintenance, are charged to profit or loss during the period in which they are incurred.

 

3.6Leasehold land and land use rights

When a lease includes both land and building elements, the Group assesses the classification of each element as a finance or an operating lease separately based on the assessment as to whether substantively all the risks and rewards incidental to ownership of each element have been transferred to the Group. Specially, the minimum lease payments (including any lump-sum upfront payments) are allocated between the land and the building elements in proportion to the relative fair values of the leasehold interests in the land element and building element of the lease at the inception of the lease. When the lease payments cannot be allocated reliably between the land and building elements, the entire lease is generally classified as a finance lease and accounted for as property, plant and equipment.

 

Eyston Company LimitedJV-13
 

 

3.SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
3.6Leasehold land and land use rights (Continued)

To the extent the allocation of the lease payments can be made reliably, interest in leasehold land that is accounted for as an operating lease is presented as “advanced lease payments” in the consolidated statement of financial position and is stated at cost less accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment losses. Amortisation is calculated on a straight line basis over the term of the lease/right of use except where an alternative basis is more representative of the time pattern of benefits to be derived by the Group from use of the land.

 

3.7Goodwill

Goodwill arising on an acquisition of a business is carried at cost as established at the date of acquisition of the business (see note 3.4) less accumulated impairment losses, if any.

 

For the purposes of impairment testing, goodwill is allocated to each of the Group’s cash-generating units (or groups of cash-generating units) that is expected to benefit from the synergies of the combination. A cash-generating unit to which goodwill has been allocated is tested for impairment annually, or more frequently when there is indication that the unit may be impaired. If the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit is less than its carrying amount, the impairment loss is allocated first to reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill allocated to the unit and then to the other assets of the unit on a pro-rata basis based on the carrying amount of each asset in the unit. Any impairment loss for goodwill is recognised directly in profit or loss. An impairment loss recognised for goodwill is not reversed in subsequent periods.

 

On disposal of the relevant cash-generating unit, the attributable amount of goodwill is included in the determination of the profit or loss on disposal.

 

3.8Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost is determined using first-in, first-out method and, in case of work in progress and finished goods, comprises direct materials, direct labour and an appropriate proportion of overheads. Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less estimated cost of completion and applicable selling expenses.

 

Eyston Company LimitedJV-14
 

 

3.SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
3.9Financial assets

Classification of financial assets

Financial assets of the Group are classified into the following categories: (i) loans and receivables, and (ii) available-for-sale financial assets.

 

Management determines the classification of its financial assets at initial recognition depending on the purpose for which the financial assets were acquired and, where allowed and appropriate, re-evaluates this designation at the end of every reporting period.

 

(i)Loans and receivables

Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market. Loans and receivables are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment losses. Amortised cost is calculated taking into account any discount or premium on acquisition and includes fees that are an integral part of the effective interest rate and transaction cost.

 

(ii)Available-for-sale financial assets

Available-for-sale financial assets include non-derivative financial assets that do not qualify for inclusion in any of the other categories of financial assets. All financial assets within this category are subsequently measured at fair value. Gain or loss arising from a change in the fair value excluding any dividend and interest income is recognised in other comprehensive income and accumulated separately in the fair value reserve in equity, except for impairment losses and foreign exchange gains and losses on monetary assets, until the financial asset is derecognised, at which time the cumulative gain or loss previously recognised in equity would be recycled to profit or loss. Upon disposal, the cumulative gain or loss previously recognised in equity is transferred to profit or loss. Interest calculated using the effective interest method is recognised in profit or loss.

 

The fair value of available-for-sale monetary assets denominated in a foreign currency is determined in that foreign currency and translated at the spot rate at the end of the reporting period. The change in fair value attributable to translation differences that result from a change in amortised cost of the asset is recognised in profit or loss, and other changes are recognised in other comprehensive income.

 

Eyston Company LimitedJV-15
 

 

3.SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
3.9Financial assets (Continued)

Recognition and derecognition of financial assets

All financial assets are recognised when, any only when, the Group becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. Regular way purchases of financial assets are recognised on trade date. When financial assets are recognised initially, they are measured at fair value, plus, in the case of investments not at fair value through profit or loss, directly attributable transaction costs.

 

Derecognition of financial assets occurs when the rights to receive cash flows from the financial assets expire or are transferred and substantially all of the risks and rewards of ownership have been transferred. At the end of each of the reporting period, financial assets are reviewed to assess whether there is objective evidence of impairment. If any such evidence exists, impairment loss is determined and recognised based on the classification of the financial asset.

 

Impairment of financial assets

At the end of each reporting period, financial assets other than at fair value through profit or loss are reviewed to determine whether there is any objective evidence of impairment.

 

Objective evidence of impairment of individual financial assets includes observable data that comes to the attention of the Group about one or more of the following loss events:

 

-significant financial difficulty of the debtor;

 

-a breach of contract, such as a default or delinquency in interest or principal payments;

 

-it becoming probable that the debtor will enter bankruptcy or other financial reorganisation;

 

-significant changes in the technological, market, economic or legal environment that have an adverse effect on the debtor;

 

-the disappearance of an active market for that financial asset because of financial difficulties; and

 

-a significant or prolonged decline in the fair value of an investment in an equity instrument below its cost.

 

Loss events in respect of a group of financial assets include observable data indicating that there is a measurable decrease in the estimated future cash flows from the group of financial assets. Such observable data includes but not limited to adverse changes in the payment status of debtors in the Group and, national or local economic conditions that correlate with defaults on the assets in the Group.

 

Eyston Company LimitedJV-16
 

 

3.SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
3.9Financial assets (Continued)

Impairment of financial assets (Continued)

If any such evidence exists, the impairment loss is measured and recognised as follows:

 

(i)Loans and receivables

If there is objective evidence that an impairment loss on loans and receivables carried at amortised cost has been incurred, the amount of the loss is measured as the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows (excluding future credit losses that have not been incurred) discounted at the financial asset’s original effective interest rate (i.e. the effective interest rate computed at initial recognition). The amount of the loss is recognised in profit or loss of the period in which the impairment occurs.

 

If, in a subsequent period, the amount of the impairment loss decreases and the decrease can be related objectively to an event occurring after the impairment was recognised, the previously recognised impairment loss is reversed to the extent that it does not result in a carrying amount of the financial asset exceeding what the amortised cost would have been had the impairment not been recognised at the date the impairment is reversed. The amount of the reversal is recognised in profit or loss of the period in which the reversal occurs.

 

(ii)Available-for-sale financial assets

When a decline in the fair value of an available-for-sale financial asset has been recognised in other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity and there is objective evidence that the asset is impaired, an amount is removed from equity and recognised in profit or loss as impairment loss. That amount is measured as the difference between the asset’s acquisition cost (net of any principal repayment and amortisation) and current fair value, less any impairment loss on that asset previously recognised in profit or loss.

 

Reversals in respect of investment in equity instruments classified as available-for-sale and stated at fair value are not recognised in profit or loss. The subsequent increase in fair value is recognised in other comprehensive income. Impairment losses in respect of debt securities are reversed if the subsequent increase in fair value can be objectively related to an event occurring after the impairment loss were recognised. Reversal of impairment losses in such circumstances are recognised in profit or loss.

 

Eyston Company LimitedJV-17
 

 

3.SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
3.9Financial assets (Continued)

Financial assets other than trade receivables that are stated at amortised cost, impairment losses are written off against the corresponding assets directly. Where the recovery of trade receivables is considered doubtful but not remote, the impairment losses for doubtful receivables are recorded using an allowance account. When the Group is satisfied that recovery of trade receivables is remote, the amount considered irrecoverable is written off against trade receivables directly and any amounts held in the allowance account in respect of that receivable are reversed. Subsequent recoveries of amounts previously charged to the allowance account are reversed against the allowance account. Other changes in the allowance account and subsequent recoveries of amounts previously written off directly are recognised in profit or loss.

 

3.10Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash at bank and in hand, demand deposits with bank or financial institutions and short-terms highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less that are readily convertible into known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value.

 

3.11Impairment of non-financial assets other than goodwill

The Group’s property, plant and equipment, advanced lease payments and the Company’s investments in subsidiaries are subject to impairment testing.

 

The assets are tested for impairment whenever there are indications that the asset’s carrying amount may not be recoverable.

 

An impairment loss is recognised as an expense immediately for the amount by which the asset’s carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of fair value, reflecting market conditions less costs to sell, and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects the current market assessment of the time value of money and the risk specific to the asset.

 

For the purposes of assessing impairment, where an asset does not generate cash inflows largely independent from those from other assets, the recoverable amount is determined for the smallest group of assets that generate cash inflow independently (i.e. cash-generating units). As a result, some assets are tested individually for impairment and some are tested at the cash-generating unit level.

 

Impairment losses is charged pro rata to the assets in the cash generating unit, except that the carrying value of an asset will not be reduced below its individual fair value less cost to sell, or value in use, if determinable.

 

An impairment loss is reversed if there has been a favourable change in the estimates used to determine the asset’s recoverable amount and only to the extent that the asset’s carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined, net of depreciation or amortisation, if no impairment had been recognised.

 

Eyston Company LimitedJV-18
 

 

3.SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
3.12Financial liabilities

The Group’s financial liabilities include trade and other payables, amounts due to a shareholder, a related company and non-controlling interests and loans from shareholders.

 

Financial liabilities are recognised when the Group becomes a party to the contractual agreements of the instrument. All interest related charges are recognised in accordance with the Group’s accounting policy on borrowing costs (see note 3.15)

 

A financial liability is derecognised when the obligation under the liability is discharged or cancelled or expires.

 

Where an existing financial liability is replaced by another from the same lender on substantially different terms, or the terms of an existing liability are substantially modified, such an exchange or modification is treated as a derecognition of the original liability and the recognition of a new liability, and the difference in the respective carrying amount is recognised in profit or loss.

 

Trade and other payables

Trade and other payables are recognised initially at their fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost, using the effective interest method.

 

3.13Employee benefits

Retirement benefits costs

The Group operates a defined contribution Mandatory Provident Fund retirement benefits scheme (the “MPF Scheme”) under the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Ordinance, for all of its employees in Hong Kong. The MPF Scheme became effective on 1 December 2000. Contributions are made based on a percentage of the employees’ basic salaries, limited to a maximum of HK$1,000 per month (HK$1,250 per month from 1 June 2012 onwards), and are charged to profit or loss as they become payable in accordance with the rules of the MPF Scheme. The assets of the MPF Scheme are held separately from those of the Company in an independently administered fund. The Company’s employer contributions vest fully with the employees when contributed into the MPF Scheme. The employees of the Group’s subsidiary which operates in Mainland China are required to participate in a central pension scheme operated by the local municipal government. The subsidiary is required to contribute certain percentage of its payroll costs to the central pension scheme. The contributions are charged to profit or loss as they become payable in accordance with the rules of the central pension scheme.

 

Contributions are recognised as an expense in profit or loss as employees render services during the year. The Group’s obligations under these plans are limited to the fixed percentage contribution payable.

 

Eyston Company LimitedJV-19
 

 

3.SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
3.13Employee benefits (Continued)

Short-term employee benefits

Employee entitlements to annual leave are recognised when they accrue to employees. A provision is made for the estimated liability for annual leave as a result of services rendered by employees up to the end of the reporting period. Non-accumulating compensated absences such as sick leave and maternity leave are not recognised until the time of leave.

 

3.14Share capital

Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Share capital is determined using the nominal value of shares that have been issued.

 

Any transaction costs associated with the issuing of shares are deducted from equity (net of any related income tax benefits) to the extent they are incremental cost directly attributable to the equity transaction.

 

3.15Borrowing costs

Borrowing costs incurred, net of any investment income earned on the temporary investment of the specific borrowings, for the acquisition, construction or production of any qualifying asset are capitalised during the period of time that is required to complete and prepare the asset for its intended use. A qualifying asset is an asset which necessarily takes a substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use or sale. Other borrowing costs are expensed when incurred.

 

Borrowing costs are capitalised as part of the cost of a qualifying asset when expenditure for the asset is being incurred, borrowing costs are being incurred and activities that are necessary to prepare the asset for its intended use or sale are being undertaken. Capitalisation of borrowing costs ceases when substantially all the activities necessary to prepare the qualifying asset for its intended use or sale are complete.

 

Eyston Company LimitedJV-20
 

 

3.SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
3.16Accounting for income taxes

Income tax comprises current tax and deferred tax.

 

Current income tax assets and/or liabilities comprise those obligations to, or claims from, tax authorities relating to the current or prior reporting period, that are unpaid at the end of the reporting period. They are calculated according to the tax rates and tax laws applicable to the periods to which they relate, based on the taxable profit for the year. All changes to current tax assets or liabilities are recognised as a component of income tax expense in profit or loss.

 

Deferred tax is calculated using the liability method on temporary differences at the end of the reporting period between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in the financial statements and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all taxable temporary differences. Deferred tax assets are recognised for all deductible temporary differences, tax losses available to be carried forward as well as other unused tax credits, to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit, including existing taxable temporary differences, will be available against which the deductible temporary differences, unused tax losses and unused tax credits can be utilised.

 

Deferred tax liabilities are recognised for taxable temporary differences arising on investments in subsidiaries, except where the Group is able to control the reversal of the temporary differences and it is probable that the temporary differences will not reverse in the foreseeable future.

 

Deferred tax is calculated, without discounting, at tax rates that are expected to apply in the period the liability is settled or the asset realised, provided they are enacted or substantively enacted at the end of the reporting period.

 

Changes in deferred tax assets or liabilities are recognised in profit or loss, or in other comprehensive income or directly in equity if they relate to items that are charged or credited to other comprehensive income or directly in equity.

 

Eyston Company LimitedJV-21
 

 

3.SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
3.16Accounting for income taxes (Continued)

Current tax assets and current tax liabilities are presented in net if, and only if,

 

(a)the Group has the legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts; and
(b)intends either to settle on a net basis, or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

 

The Group presents deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities in net if, and only if,

 

(a)the entity has a legally enforceable right to set off current tax assets against current tax liabilities; and
(b)the deferred tax assets and the deferred tax liabilities relate to income taxes levied by the same taxation authority on either:
(i)the same taxable entity; or
(ii)different taxable entities which intend either to settle current tax liabilities and assets on a net basis, or to realise the assets and settle the liabilities simultaneously, in each future period in which significant amounts of deferred tax liabilities or assets are expected to be settled or recovered.

 

3.17Leases

An arrangement, comprising a transaction or a series of transactions, is or contains a lease if the Group determines that the arrangement conveys a right to use a specific asset or assets for an agreed period of time in return for a payment or a series of payments. Such a determination is made based on an evaluation of the substance of the arrangement and is regardless of whether the arrangement takes the legal form of a lease.

 

(i)Classification of assets leased to the Group

Assets that are held by the Group under leases which transfer to the Group substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership are classified as being held under finance leases. Leases which do not transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to the Group are classified as operating leases.

 

(ii)Operating lease charges as the lessee

Where the Group has the right to use of assets held under operating leases, payments made under the leases are charged to profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the lease terms except where an alternative basis is more representative of the time pattern of benefits to be derived from the leased assets. Lease incentives received are recognised in profit or loss as an integral part of the aggregate net lease payments made. Contingent rental are charged to profit or loss in the accounting period in which they are incurred.

 

Eyston Company LimitedJV-22
 

 

3.SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
3.18Revenue recognition

Revenue comprises the fair value of the consideration received or receivables for the sale of goods, rendering of services and the use by others of the Group’s assets yielding interest, net of rebates and discounts. Provided it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Group and the revenue and costs, if applicable, can be measured reliably, revenue is recognised as follows:

 

Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have been transferred to customers. This is usually taken as the time when the goods are delivered and the customer has accepted the goods.

 

Interest income is recognised on a time proportion basis using the effective interest rate method.

 

3.19Government grants

Government grants are recognised when there is reasonable assurance that they will be received and that the Group will comply with the conditions attaching to them. Grants that compensate the Group for expenses incurred are recognised as revenue in the profit and loss on a systematic basis in the same periods in which the expenses are incurred. Grants that compensate the Group for the cost of an asset are deducted from the carrying amount of the asset and consequently are effectively recognised in profit or loss over the useful life of the asset by way of reduced depreciation expense.

 

Government grants that compensate the Group for expenses incurred are set-off with relevant expenses. Government subsidies relating to income is presented at gross under “Other income” in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income.

 

3.20Related parties
(a)For the purposes of these financial statements, a person or a close member of that person’s family is related to the Group if that person:

 

(i)has control or joint control over the Group;

 

(ii)has significant influence over the Group; or

 

(iii)is a member of the key management personnel of the Group or of a parent of the Group.

 

Close family members of an individual are those family members who may be expected to influence, or be influenced by, that individual in their dealings with the entity.

 

Eyston Company LimitedJV-23
 

 

3.SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
3.20Related parties (Continued)
(b)For the purposes of these financial statements, an entity is related to the Group if any of the following conditions applies:

 

(i)the entity and the Group are members of the same group (which means that each parent, subsidiary and fellow subsidiary is related to the others);

 

(ii)one entity is an associate or joint venture of the other entity (or an associate or joint venture of a member of a group of which the other entity is a member);

 

(iii)both entities are joint ventures of the same third party;

 

(iv)one entity is a joint venture of a third entity and the other entity is an associate of the third entity;

 

(v)the entity is a post-employment benefit plan for the benefit of employees of either the Group or an entity related to the Group;

 

(vi)the entity is controlled or jointly controlled by a person identified in (a); or

 

(vii)a person identified in (a)(i) has significant influence over the entity or is a member of the key management personnel of the entity (or of a parent of the entity).

 

3.21Provisions and contingent liabilities

Provisions are recognised when the Group has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event, and it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate of the amount of the obligation can be made. Where the time value of money is material, provisions are stated at the present value of the expenditure expected to settle the obligation.

 

All provisions are reviewed at the end of each reporting period and adjusted to reflect the current best estimate.

 

Where it is not probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required, or the amount cannot be estimated reliably, the obligation is disclosed as a contingent liability, unless the probability of outflow of economic benefits is remote. Possible obligations, whose existence will only be confirmed by the occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more future uncertain events not wholly within the control of the Group are also disclosed as contingent liabilities unless the probability of outflow of economic benefits is remote.

 

Eyston Company LimitedJV-24
 

 

4.CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND JUDGEMENTS

Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.

 

The Group makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future. The resulting accounting estimates will, by definition, seldom equal the related actual results. The estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are discussed below:

 

Depreciation and amortisation

The Group and Company depreciates the property, plant and equipment on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives, starting from the date on which the assets are placed into productive use. The estimated useful lives reflect the directors’ estimate of the periods that the Group intends to derive future economic benefits from the use of the Group’s and Company’s property, plant and equipment.

 

Impairment of receivables

The policy for the impairment of receivables of the Group is based on the evaluation of collectability and ageing analysis of accounts and on the management’s judgement. A considerable amount of judgement is required in assessing the ultimate realisation of these receivables, including the current creditworthiness and the past collection history of each debtor.

 

Net realisable value of inventories

Net realisable value of inventories is the actual or estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less further costs of completion and the estimated costs necessary to make the sale. These estimates are based on the current market condition and the historical experience of selling products of similar nature. It could change significantly as a result of competitor actions in response to changes in market condition. Management reassesses these estimations at the end of each reporting period.

 

Impairment on interests in subsidiaries

The Group determines whether investments in subsidiaries are impaired whenever there are indications that the investment carrying amount may not be recoverable. This requires an estimation of the value-in-use of the Cash Generating Units (“CGU”) to which investments in subsidiaries are allocated. Estimating a value-in-use amount requires management to make an estimation of the expected future cash flows from the CGU and also to choose a suitable discount rate in order to calculate the present value of those cash flows.

 

Eyston Company LimitedJV-25
 

 

4.CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND JUDGEMENTS (Continued)

Current taxation and deferred taxation

The Group is subject to income taxes in Hong Kong and the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”). Significant judgement is required in determining the amount of the provision of taxation and the timing of payment of the related taxations. There are many transactions and calculations for which the ultimate tax determination is uncertain during the ordinary course of business. Where the final tax outcome of these matters is different from the amounts that were initially recorded, such differences will impact the income tax and deferred tax provisions in the period in which such determination is made.

 

Deferred tax liabilities have not been recognised in respect of the tax that would be payable on the distribution of these retained profits as the Company controls the dividend policy of these subsidiaries and it has been determined that it is probable that these profits will not be distributed in the foreseeable future.

 

Warranties: We generally provide warranties, on the safety products, from one to ten years to the non-commercial end user on all products sold. Claims for warranty replacement of products beyond the one-year warranty period have not been historically material and we do not record estimated warranty expense or a contingent liability for warranty claims.

 

Impairment of goodwill

The Group tests annually whether goodwill has suffered any impairment in accordance with the accounting policy stated in note 3.7. The Group assessed that it is more likely than not that CGU's fair value is less than its carrying amount as the development of the acquired companies remains uncertain. These assumptions relate to future events and circumstances and the actual results may vary and may cause a material adjustment to the carrying amount

 

During the year ended 31 March 2014, the Group has incurred an impairment loss of HK$161,136 on goodwill and details are set out in note 16.

 

5.TURNOVER

Revenue, which is also the Group’s turnover, represents total invoiced value of goods supplied, less discounts and returns.

 

6.OTHER INCOME

 

   2014   2013 
   HK$   HK$ 
         
Gain on disposal of available-for-sale financial assets   -    3,209,283 
Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment   124,877    - 
Government grant   609,392    - 
Interest income   4,009,725    3,875,142 
Others   546,018    498,190 
    5,290,012    7,582,615 

 

Eyston Company LimitedJV-26
 

 

7.FINANCE COSTS

 

   2014   2013 
   HK$   HK$ 
           
Interest charges on discounted bills which are wholly repayable within 5 years   42,691    62,310 

 

8.(LOSS)/PROFIT BEFORE INCOME TAX

 

   2014   2013 
   HK$   HK$ 
         
(Loss)/Profit before income tax is arrived at after charging/(crediting):          
           
Amortisation of advanced lease payments   322,744    322,744 
Auditors’ remuneration   458,636    349,519 
Cost of inventories   113,331,639    128,948,351 
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment   5,826,075    5,440,036 
Exchange loss, net   1,662,759    3,088,104 
Impairment loss recognised in respect of:          
- Other receivables   -    116,869 
- Goodwill   161,136    - 
- Inventories   994,727    - 
Loss/(Gain) on disposal of available-for-sale financial assets   160,388    (3,209,283)
Operating lease charges in respect of land and buildings   3,780,205    3,604,861 
Retirement benefits scheme contributions   2,944,867    3,727,756 
Staff costs   35,544,055    30,828,367 

 

9.INCOME TAX EXPENSE

 

   2014   2013 
   HK$   HK$ 
         
Hong Kong profits tax          
- current year   440,532    890,529 
- under/(over)-provision in prior years   600,463    (47,393)
    1,040,995    843,136 
           
PRC Enterprise Income Tax          
- current year   737,457    1,061,626 
- under provision in prior years   117,521    133,126 
    854,978    1,194,752 
           
Deferred tax (Note 23)          
- current year   (190,335)   (1,899)
    1,705,638    2,035,989 

 

Hong Kong profits tax has been provided at the rate of 16.5% (2013: 16.5%) on the Group’s estimated assessable profits arising in Hong Kong for the year.

 

The PRC enterprise income tax (“EIT”) is computed according to the relevant laws and regulations in the PRC. The applicable income tax rate was 25% for the year (2013: 25%).

 

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9.INCOME TAX EXPENSE (Continued)

Reconciliation between tax expense and accounting (loss)/profit at applicable tax rates:

 

   2014   2013 
   HK$   HK$ 
         
(Loss)/Profit before income tax   1,457,900    14,575,600 
           
Tax on profit before income tax, calculated at the rates applicable to profits in the tax jurisdictions concerned   (549,301)   2,374,599 
Tax effect of non-deductible expenses   686,018    574,809 
Tax effect of non-taxable revenue   (639,113)   (2,001,876)
Tax effect on temporary differences not recognised   (175,676)   (39,862)
Tax effect on unrecognised tax losses   1,665,726    947,232 
Underprovision in prior years   717,984    85,733 
Others   -    95,354 
Income tax expense   1,705,638    2,035,989 

 

10.PROFIT ATTRIBUTABLE TO OWNERS OF THE COMPANY

Of the consolidated loss attributable to owners of the Company of HK$6,054,204 (2013: consolidated profit attributable to equity holders of the Company of HK$12,539,611), profit of HK$2,977,001 and HK$13,730,659 in 2014 and 2013 respectively have been dealt with in the financial statements of the Company.

 

11.DIVIDENDS

 

   2014   2013 
   HK$   HK$ 
         
Dividends attributable to the year :          
           
First interim dividend of HK$980,881 (2013: HK$448,801) per share   1,961,762    897,602 
           
Second interim dividend of HK$1,028,687 (2013: HK$57,995) per share   2,057,374    115,989 
           
Third interim dividend of HK$1,237,378 (2013: HK$1,647,227) per share   2,474,756    3,294,453 
    6,493,892    4,308,044 

 

Eyston Company LimitedJV-28
 

 

12.PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Group

 

   Buildings   Leasehold
improvements
   Construction
in progress
   Plant and
machinery
   Furniture
and fixtures
   Motor
vehicles
   Computer
equipment
and software
   Total 
   HK$   HK$   HK$   HK$   HK$   HK$   HK$   HK$ 
At 31 March 2012                                        
Cost   40,510,414    10,813,762    23,580,025    60,206,886    6,628,901    9,501,779    2,273,976    153,515,743 
Accumulated depreciation   (18,654,476)   (10,736,957)   -    (49,783,321)   (5,758,257)   (7,227,519)   (2,249,500)   (94,410,030)
Net book amount   21,855,938    76,805    23,580,025    10,423,565    870,644    2,274,260    24,476    59,105,713 
                                         
Year ended 31 March 2013                                        
Opening net book amount   21,855,938    76,805    23,580,025    10,423,565    870,644    2,274,260    24,476    59,105,713 
Additions   -    -    1,247,387    9,887,557    285,775    -    132,352    11,553,071 
Depreciation   (1,560,669)   (40,021)   -    (2,879,699)   (277,155)   (627,930)   (54,562)   (5,440,036)
Transfer   -    -    (95,983)   -    95,983    -    -    - 
Exchange difference   909,280    -    869,197    296,335    116,040    15,024    240    2,206,116 
Closing net book amount   21,204,549    36,784    25,600,626    17,727,758    1,091,287    1,661,354    102,506    67,424,864 
                                         
At 31 March 2013                                        
Cost   42,233,502    10,813,762    25,600,626    70,432,437    7,099,680    9,683,346    2,417,578    168,280,931 
Accumulated depreciation   (21,028,953)   (10,776,978)   -    (52,704,679)   (6,008,393)   (8,021,992)   (2,315,072)   (100,856,067)
Net book amount   21,204,549    36,784    25,600,626    17,727,758    1,091,287    1,661,354    102,506    67,424,864 
                                         
Year ended 31 March 2014                                        
Opening net book amount   21,204,549    36,784    25,600,626    17,727,758    1,091,287    1,661,354    102,506    67,424,864 
Additions   -    -    447,632    1,045,798    82,261    708,964    45,086    2,329,741 
Transfer   23,248,451    -    (25,681,555)   1,878,289    446,173    -    108,642    - 
Depreciation   (1,686,230)   (15,746)   -    (3,088,513)   (335,097)   (613,527)   (86,962)   (5,826,075)
Disposal   -    -    -    -    -    (19,506)   -    (19,506)
Closing net book amount   42,766,770    21,038    366,703    17,563,332    1,284,624    1,737,285    169,272    63,909,024 
                                         
At 31 March 2014                                        
Cost   65,481,953    10,813,762    366,703    73,356,524    7,628,114    9,815,848    2,571,306    170,034,210 
Accumulated depreciation   (22,715,183)   (10,792,724)   -    (55,793,192)   (6,343,490)   (8,078,563)   (2,402,034)   (106,125,186)
Net book amount   42,766,770    21,038    366,703    17,563,332    1,284,624    1,737,285    169,272    63,909,024 

 

Group’s interest in the usage of land held in the PRC are on leases between 10 to 50 years.

 

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12.PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (Continued)

Company

 

   Leasehold
improvements
   Plant and
machinery
   Furniture
and fixtures
   Motor
vehicles
   Computer
equipment
and software
   Total 
   HK$   HK$   HK$   HK$   HK$   HK$ 
At 1 April 2012                              
Cost   2,782,291    14,426,481    1,636,190    3,283,785    1,321,080    23,449,827 
Accumulated depreciation   (2,705,485)   (13,515,855)   (1,636,160)   (1,851,850)   (1,321,080)   (21,030,430)
Net book amount   76,806    910,626    30    1,431,935    -    2,419,397 
                               
Year ended 31 March 2013                              
Opening net book amount   76,806    910,626    30    1,431,935    -    2,419,397 
Additions   -    342,752    -    -    -    342,752 
Depreciation   (40,021)   (354,628)   (30)   (308,840)   -    (703,519)
Closing net book amount   36,785    898,750    -    1,123,095    -    2,058,630 
                               
At 31 March 2013                              
Cost   2,782,291    14,769,233    1,632,015    3,283,785    1,321,080    23,788,404 
Accumulated depreciation   (2,745,506)   (13,870,483)   (1,632,015)   (2,160,690)   (1,321,080)   (21,729,774)
Net book amount   36,785    898,750    -    1,123,095    -    2,058,630 
                               
Year ended 31 March 2014                              
Opening net book amount   36,785    898,749    -    1,123,095    -    2,058,629 
Additions   -    242,325    -    534,700    -    777,025 
Depreciation   (15,746)   (345,296)   -    (335,571)   -    (696,613)
Closing net book amount   21,039    795,778    -    1,322,224    -    2,139,041 
                               
At 31 March 2014                              
Cost   2,782,291    15,011,558    1,632,015    3,818,485    1,321,080    24,565,429 
Accumulated depreciation   (2,761,252)   (14,215,780)   (1,632,015)   (2,496,261)   (1,321,080)   (22,426,388)
Net book amount   21,039    795,778    -    1,322,224    -    2,139,041 

 

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13.ADVANCED LEASE PAYMENTS

The Group’s advanced lease payments represent up-front payments to acquire long term interests in the usage of land held in the PRC on leases of between 10 to 50 years. Movement in their net carrying amounts are analysed as follows:

 

   Group 
   2014   2013 
   HK$   HK$ 
         
Opening net carrying amount   13,688,797    13,511,129 
Exchange adjustments   -    500,412 
Amortisation   (322,744)   (322,744)
Closing net carrying amount   13,366,053    13,688,797 

 

14.AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE FINANCIAL ASSETS

 

   Group and Company 
   2014   2013 
   HK$   HK$ 
         
Available-for-sale financial assets :          
Listed outside Hong Kong, at market value   89,075,729    83,184,276 
Less: Portion included in current assets   (19,795,854)   (9,304,850)
Portion included in non-current assets   69,279,875    73,879,426 

 

The fair value of the Group’s interests in listed equity securities has been measured as described in note 32.

 

15.INTERESTS IN SUBSIDIARIES – COMPANY

 

   2014   2013 
   HK$   HK$ 
         
Unlisted shares, at cost   156,157,818    156,157,816 
Less: Provision for impairment   (200,000)   (200,000)
    155,957,818    155,957,816 

 

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15.INTERESTS IN SUBSIDIARIES – COMPANY(Continued)

Details of the subsidiaries as at 31 March 2014 are as follows:

 

Name  Place of
incorporation/
establishment
and operations
  Nominal value
of issued and
fully paid
capital
  Percentage of issued capital held by the
Company
   Principal activities
         2014   2013    
         Directly   Indirectly   Directly   Indirectly    
                          
Fujian Taisun Electronics Technologies Co., Ltd.  The PRC  US$15,000,000   100%   -    100%   -   Manufacture of consumer electronic products
                              
Fujian Taisun Fire Safety Technologies Co., Ltd.  The PRC  US$5,000,000   100%   -    100%   -   Manufacture of consumer electronic products
                              
Sound Well (Hong Kong) Co. Limited  Hong Kong  HK$200,000   100%   -    100%   -   Trading of consumer electronic products and investment holding
                              
Kimbager International Limited  British Virgin Islands  US$1   100%   -    100%   -   Trading of machinery and equipment
                              
Kimbager Limited  Hong Kong  HK$10,000   100%   -    100%   -   Dormant
                              
Dongguan Kimbager Electronics Limited  The PRC  HK$800,000
(Note (i))
   -    100%   -    100%  Dormant
                              
Topmax Industries Limited  Hong Kong  HK$100   -    100%   -    100%  Dormant
                              
Global Renewable Energies Limited (“Global Renewable”)  Hong Kong  HK$2   100%   -    -    -   Investment holding
                            
New Star Investment Group Limited (“New Star”)  Hong Kong  HK$40   -    

55

(Note (ii))

            Dormant

 

Note (i):Registered capital of Dongguan Kimbager Electronics Limited is HK$1,000,000. The registered capital paid up to 31 March 2014 was HK$800,000 (2013: HK$200,000).

 

Note (ii):During the year, 39 ordinary shares of New Star were allotted to a number of allottee at a total consideration of HK$39, resulting in a decrease in Global Renewable’s shareholding from 100% to 55%.

 

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16.GOODWILL

 

   Group 
   2014   2013 
   HK$   HK$ 
         
At the beginning of the year          
Gross carrying amount   -    - 
Accumulated impairment   -    - 
    -    - 
           
Net carrying amount as at 1 April          
Goodwill recognised   161,136    - 
Provision for impairment   (161,136)   - 
    -    - 
           
At the end of the year          
Gross carrying amount   161,136    - 
Accumulated impairment   (161,136)   - 
    -    - 

 

Impairment testing taking into account the development of the companies acquired during the year resulted in impairment of goodwill associated with the cash generating unit and the related impairment loss of HK$161,136 was included under “administrative expenses” in the profit or loss.

 

17.INVENTORIES

 

   Group   Company 
   2014   2013   2014   2013 
   HK$   HK$   HK$   HK$ 
                 
Raw materials   17,236,936    20,364,420    10,401,364    12,390,833 
Work in progress   6,618,206    5,507,121    2,868,914    2,253,653 
Finished goods   7,454,691    5,095,049    3,340,545    2,664,419 
    31,309,833    30,966,590    16,610,823    17,578,905 
Provision for impairment   994,727    -    994,727    - 
Total, net   30,315,106    30,966,590    15,616,096    17,578,905 

 

18.TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES

 

   Group   Company 
   2014   2013   2014   2013 
   HK$   HK$   HK$   HK$ 
                 
Accounts receivable   1,212,038    2,455,589    -    - 
Deposits, prepayments and other receivables   7,717,224    5,562,303    1,615,392    1,550,219 
    8,929,262    8,017,892    1,615,392    1,550,219 

 

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18.TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES (Continued)

The ageing analysis of trade receivables based on due date is as follows:

 

   Group 
   2014   2013 
   HK$   HK$ 
         
Neither past due nor impaired   1,027,650    597,265 
0 – 30 days past due   184,388    1,858,324 
    1,212,038    2,455,589 

 

The Group monitors the trade and other receivables on an ongoing basis and only trades with creditworthy third parties. At the end of each reporting period, the Group’s trade receivables were individually determined to be impaired.

 

Trade receivables that were past due but not impaired relate to a number of independent customers that had a good track record with the Group. Based on past experience, the management believe that no impairment allowance is necessary in respect of these balances as there has not been a significant change in credit quality and the balances are still considered fully recoverable. The Group does not hold any collateral or other credit enhancements over these balances.

 

19.AMOUNTS DUE FROM/(TO) SUBSIDIARIES – COMPANY

 

   2014   2013 
   HK$   HK$ 
         
Trade *   84,442    6,461,714 
Non-trade **   26,849,599    13,457,714 
    26,934,041    19,919,428 
Less : Provision for impairment   (1,636,991)   (1,636,991)
    25,297,050    18,282,437 

 

*The amount is unsecured and arises from trading activities of which the settlement period is in accordance with normal commercial terms.

 

**The amount is unsecured, interest-free and repayable on demand.

 

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20.         CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

 

   Group   Company 
   2014   2013   2014   2013 
   HK$   HK$   HK$   HK$ 
                 
Bank and cash balances   64,802,204    64,562,641    21,661,495    39,877,025 
Long-term deposit   569,775    569,775    569,775    569,775 
    65,371,979    65,132,416    22,231,270    40,446,800 
                     
Less: Long-term pledged deposit-guarantee for electricity supply   (569,775)   (569,775)   (569,775)   (569,775)
    64,802,204    64,562,641    21,661,495    39,877,025 

 

The long-term deposit was denominated in Renminbi (“RMB”) and deposited with bank in the PRC as at 31 March 2014 and 2013 to guarantee for the electricity supply of its manufacturing plant.

 

Deposits with banks earn interest at floating rates based on daily bank deposit rates.

 

At 31 March 2014, the Group had cash and cash equivalents denominated in RMB amounting to approximately HK$15,035,681 (2013: HK$15,119,394), representing deposits placed with banks in the PRC.

 

Renminbi is not freely convertible into foreign currencies. Under the PRC’s Foreign Exchange Control Regulations and Administration of Settlement, Sales and Payment of Foreign Exchange Regulations, the Group is permitted to exchange RMB for foreign currencies through banks which are authorised to conduct foreign exchange business.

 

21.         AMOUNTS DUE FROM/(TO) A SHAREHOLDER / A RELATED COMPANY / NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS

The amounts are unsecured, interest-free and repayable on demand.

 

22.         LOANS FROM SHAREHOLDERS 

The loans are unsecured, interest-free and repayable on demand by the respective shareholders.

 

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23.         DEFERRED TAX

At 31 March 2014, the major deferred tax liabilities and assets recognised in the statement of financial position and the movements during the current and prior years is as follows:

 

Group and Company

   Accelerated tax
depreciation
   Provision of 
slow moving 
inventory
   Total 
   HK$   HK$   HK$ 
             
Balance at 1 April 2012   46,693    -    46,693 
Recognised in profit or loss   (1,899)   -    (1,899)
Balance at 31 March 2013 and 1 April 2013   44,794    -    44,794 
Recognised in profit or loss   (26,205)   (164,130)   (190,335)
Balance at 31 March 2014   18,589    (164,130)   (145,541)

 

24.         SHARE CAPITAL

 

   2014   2013 
   HK$   HK$ 
         
Authorised :        
100 ordinary shares of HK$100 each (note)   -    10,000 
           
Issued and fully paid :          
2 ordinary shares of HK$100 each (note)   200    200 

 

Note: Under the new Hong Kong Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622), which commenced to be effective on 3 March 2014, the concept of authorised share capital no longer exists. In accordance with section 135 of the new Hong Kong Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622), the Company’s shares no longer have a par or nominal value with effect from 3 March 2014. There is no impact on the number of shares in issue or the relative entitlement of any of the members as a result of the effective of this new ordinance.

 

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25.         RESERVES

The amounts of the Group’s reserves and the movements therein for the current and prior years are presented in consolidated statement of changes in equity on page 6 of the financial statements.

 

Company

 

   Retained
profits
   Fair value
Reserve
   Total 
   HK$   HK$   HK$ 
             
Balance at 1 April 2012   291,179,624    1,903,845    293,083,469 
                
Profit for the year   13,730,659    -    13,730,659 
Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:               
Change in fair value of available-for-sale financial assets   -    1,262,673    1,262,673 
Dividends declared   (4,308,044)   -    (4,308,044)
Balance at 31 March 2013 and 1 April 2013   300,602,239    3,166,518    303,768,757 
                
Profit for the year   2,977,001    -    2,977,001 
Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:               
Change in fair value of available-for-sale financial assets   -    (2,199,389)   (2,199,389)
Dividends declared   (6,493,892)   -    (6,493,892)
Balance at 31 March 2014   297,085,348    967,129    298,052,477 

 

26.         OPERATING LEASE ARRANGEMENTS

At 31 March 2014, the total future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases in respect of land and buildings are as follows:

   Group   Company 
   2014   2013   2014   2013 
   HK$   HK$   HK$   HK$ 
                 
Within one year   1,506,775    1,659,936    1,151,280    1,151,280 
In the second to fifth years   2,494,440    4,001,215    2,494,440    3,645,720 
    4,001,215    5,661,151    3,645,720    4,797,000 

 

The Group and the Company lease land and buildings under operating leases. The leases run for an initial period of one to five years, with an option to renew the leases at the expiry dates. None of the leases include contingent rentals.

 

Eyston Company LimitedJV-37
 

 

27.         CAPITAL COMMITMENTS

 

    Group  
    2014     2013  
    HK$     HK$  
                 
Contracted but not provided for the construction of the factory premises in the PRC     4,195,612       4,371,457  

 

28.         CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

The current and prior years’ tax provisions have been prepared on the basis that the management fees and bonuses are deductible in the determination of the assessable profits of the Company and the Company is entitled to the offshore claims. During the year ended 31 March 2006, the Company received enquiries from the Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department regarding these deductions and offshore claims. As at the date of approval of these financial statements, the outcome of the enquiries is uncertain. In the opinion of the directors, no provision for additional taxes is required. The total contingent tax exposures to the Group and Company in respect of the deductions and offshore claims are estimated to be approximately HK$7.3 million and HK$33.7 million, respectively.

 

The Group is required to make contribution of social security insurance according to the relevant laws and regulations for their employees/workers in the PRC. However the Group had not been requested by the relevant authorities to make such contributions fully in the past. The Group has made a provision for the underpaid contributions for the recent years based on the directors’ estimation and the aggregate provision at the end of the reporting period is HK$14.6 million. The directors consider that the likelihood of the Group to incur further loss in relation to this matter is remote. The Group is not currently aware of any investigations or other circumstances that would indicate that the Group will be required to pay up any of the social insurance underpayment.

 

Except as disclosed above, the Group and Company have no contingent liabilities at 31 March 2014.

 

Eyston Company LimitedJV-38
 

 

29.         RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

In addition to the transactions and balances disclosed elsewhere in the financial statements, during the year, the Group had the following transactions with related parties:

 

     Group 
     2014   2013 
  Note  HK$   HK$ 
           
Transactions with a related company (i)          
Rental expense     3,249,199    3,168,333 
Management fee expense     4,434,600    4,434,600 
Management bonus expense     -    629,567 
             
Transactions with a shareholder            
Sales     58,478,478    75,616,596 
Purchases     9,259,015    12,460,702 
Sales commission expenses     190,627    613,754 

 

Note:

(i)     The Group entered into those transactions with Taisun Magnetics Limited, in which Mr. Lam Wai Shuen, Shiman, Mr. Lam Wa Leung and Dr. Lam Wai Wing, Malcolm, directors of the Company, had interests.

 

30.         MAJOR NON-CASH TRANSACTION

During the year ended 31 March 2014, no dividend for the year was settled through the current account with a shareholder (2013: HK$2,154,022).

 

Eyston Company LimitedJV-39
 

 

31.         BUSINESS COMBINATION

On 11 December 2013, the Company acquired 100% equity interest in Global Renewable Energies Limited and its subsidiary (collectively, referred to as “Global Group”) from two related parties, Taisun Technologies Group Limited and Taisun Magnetics Limited at a consideration of HK$2. The equity transfer was completed on the same date. The principal business of Global Group is as follow:

 

Subsidiaries acquired  Principal activity  Date of
acquisition
   Proportion of
shares
required
 
            
Global Renewable  Investment holding   11 December 2013    100%
New Star  Dormant   11 December 2013    100%

 

The acquisition has been accounted for using the acquisition method.

 

The assets acquired and liabilities recognised at the date of acquisition are as follows:

 

   Carrying
amount
 
   HK$ 
Cash and cash equivalents   23,952,649 
Amount due to a related company   (104,583)
Amount due to shareholders   (24,009,200)
Net liabilities   (161,134)
      
Consideration   2 
Fair value of identifiable net liabilities acquired   161,134 
Goodwill arising on acquisition   161,136 
      
Net cash inflow arising on acquisition     
Cash paid on acquisition (note)   - 
Cash and cash equivalents acquired   23,952,649 
    23,952,649 

 

Note:The consideration was payable to the sellers as at the year end date where there was no actual cash outflow on acquisition.

 

Goodwill arose in the acquisition of Global Group as the cost included a control premium. No revenue has been generated by Global Group as it is dormant.

 

On 28 January 2014, 39 ordinary shares of New Star were allotted to a number of allottee at a total consideration of HK$39. Upon the completion of the allotment, Global Renewable, the immediate holding company of New Star hold 22 out of 40 ordinary shares of New Star, resulting in a decrease in shareholding from 100% to 55% and non-controlling interests of 45% was resulted.

 

Eyston Company LimitedJV-40
 

  

31.         BUSINESS COMBINATION (Continued)

Included in the consolidated loss for the year is profit of HK$42,780 attributable to the additional business generated by Global Group.

 

If the acquisition had occurred on 1 April 2013, the Group's revenue would have no change as Global Group is dormant and change in profit for the year ended 31 March 2013 would be considered immaterial. This pro forma information is for illustrative purposes only and is not necessarily an indication of revenue and results of operations of the Group that actually would have been achieved had the acquisition been completed on 1 April 2013, nor is it intended to be a projection of future results.

 

32.         FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT

The Group is exposed to financial risks through its use of financial instruments in its ordinary course of operations and in its investment activities. The financial risks include market risk (including foreign currency risk, interest rate risk and other price risk), credit risk and liquidity risk.

 

Financial risk management is co-ordinated at the Group’s headquarters, in close co-operation with the Board of Directors. The overall objectives in managing financial risks focus on securing the Group’s short to medium term cash flows by minimising its exposure to financial markets. Long term financial investments are managed to generate lasting returns with acceptable risk levels.

 

It is not the Group’s policy to actively engage in the trading of financial instruments for speculative purposes. The management manages and monitors these exposures to ensure appropriate measures are implemented on a timely and effective manner.

 

32.1         Interest rate risk

Interest rate risk related to the risk that the fair value or cash flow of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market interest rates. The Group’s exposure to interest rate risk mainly arises on cash and cash equivalents. The Group has not used any derivative contracts to hedge its exposure to interest rate risk or formulated a policy to manage the interest rate risk. However, the directors monitor interest rate change exposure and will consider hedging significant interest rate exchange exposure should the need arises.

 

The policies to manage interest rate risk have been followed by the Group since prior year are considered to be effective.

 

Eyston Company LimitedJV-41
 

 

32.         FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT (Continued)

32.1         Interest rate risk (Continued)

At 31 March 2014, the Group was exposed to changes in market interest rates through cash and cash equivalent, which are subject to variable interest rates. The following table illustrates the sensitivity of the profit after tax for the year and retained earnings to a change in interest rates of +1% and -1% (2013: +1% and -1%), with effect from the beginning of the year. The calculations are based on the Group’s and the Company’s bank balance held at each reporting date. All other variables are held constant.

   Group   Company 
   2014   2013   2014   2013 
   HK$   HK$   HK$   HK$ 
                 
If interest rates were 1% (2013: 1%) higher                    
Net profit for the year   653,720    651,324    222,313    404,468 
                     
If interest rates were 1% (2013: 1%) lower                    
Net profit for the year   (653,720)   (651,324)   (222,313)   (404,468)

 

32.2         Price risk

Price risk related to the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market prices (other than changes in interest rates and foreign exchange rates). The Group is exposed to change in market prices in respect of its investment in listed securities which are classified as available-for-sale financial assets.

 

To manage its market price risk arising from these investments, the Group diversifies its portfolio. Diversification of the portfolio is done in accordance with the limits set by the Board of Directors.

 

The policies to manage other price risk have been followed by the Group since prior years and are considered to be effective.

 

At 31 March 2014, if securities prices had increased/decreased by 1% and all other variables were held constant, fair value reserve would increase/decrease by approximately HK$890,757 (2013: HK$831,843). This is mainly due to the changes in available-for-sale financial assets. This sensitivity analysis has been determined assuming that the price change had occurred at the reporting date and had been applied to the Group’s investment on that date.

 

The assumed volatilities of listed securities represent management’s assessment of a reasonably possible change in these security prices over the next twelve month period.

 

Eyston Company LimitedJV-42
 

 

32.         FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT (Continued)

32.3         Foreign currency risk

Currency risk refers to the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in foreign exchange rates. The Group mainly operates in the Asia Pacific Region and is exposed to foreign exchange risk arising from various currency exposures, primarily with respect to the US dollar, RMB, Australian dollar (“AUD”), Pound sterling (“GBP”) and Euro (“EUR”). The HK dollar is pegged to the US dollar at an exchange rate of approximately 7.8, the foreign exchange exposure between US dollar and HK dollar is therefore minimal. The Group’s exposure to RMB is minimal as majority of the subsidiaries of the Group operates in the PRC with most of the transactions denominated and settled in Renminbi. The Group also holds foreign currency time deposits which are exposed to foreign currency risk. To mitigate the Group’s exposure to foreign currency risk, the Group manages its foreign exchange risk by actively monitoring its foreign currency translations.

 

The policies to manage foreign currency risk have been followed by the Group since prior years and are considered to be effective.

 

(a)        Exposure to currency risk

The following table details the Group’s and the Company’s exposure at the end of the reporting period to currency risk arising from recognised assets or liabilities denominated in a currency other than the Group’s functional currency.

   Group   Company 
   2014   2013   2014   2013 
   HK$   HK$   HK$   HK$ 
Net financial assets                    
AUD   9,499,637    10,171,621    9,499,637    10,171,621 
GBP   7,994,459    7,157,782    7,994,459    7,157,782 
EUR   834,969    426,659    692,861    550,463 

 

Eyston Company LimitedJV-43
 

 

32.         FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT (Continued)

32.3         Foreign currency risk (Continued)

(b)        Sensitivity analysis

The sensitivity analysis has been determined assuming that the reasonably possible change in foreign exchange rates had occurred at the reporting date and had been applied to the Group’s exposure to currency risk for financial instruments in existence at that date, and that all other variables, in particular interest rates, remain constant. The stated changes represent management’s assessment of reasonably possible changes in foreign exchange rates over the period until the next annual reporting date. A 1% strengthening/ (weakening) of HK$ against AUD, GBP and EUR at the reporting date would increase/ (decrease) the Group’s and the Company’s profit after tax and retained profits by the amount shown below. Other components of equity would not be affected by changes in the foreign exchange rates.

 

    2014   2013 
    Changes in
foreign exchange
rates
   Effect on profit
after tax and
retained profits
   Changes in
foreign exchange
rates
   Effect on profit
after tax and
retained profits
 
        HK$       HK$ 
Group                     
AUD    +1%/-1%    79,322/(79,322)    +1%/-1%    84,933/(84,933) 
GBP    +1%/-1%    66,754/(66,754)    +1%/-1%    59,767/(59,767) 
EUR    +1%/-1%    6,972/(6,972)    +1%/-1%    3,563/(59,767 

  

    2014   2013 
    Changes in
foreign exchange
rates
   Effect on profit
after tax and
retained profits
   Changes in
foreign exchange
rates
   Effect on profit
after tax and
retained profits
 
        HK$       HK$ 
Company                     
AUD    +1%/-1%    79,322/(79,322)    +1%/-1%    84,933/(84,933) 
GBP    +1%/-1%    66,754/(66,754)    +1%/-1%    59,767/(59,767) 
EUR    +1%/-1%    5,785/(5,785)    +1%/-1%    4,596/(4,596) 

  

Eyston Company LimitedJV-44
 

 

32.         FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT (Continued)

32.4         Credit risks

Credit risk arises from the possibility that the counterparty to a transaction is unwilling or unable to fulfill its obligation with the results that the Group thereby suffers financial loss. The Group’s exposure to credit risk mainly arises from granting credit to customers in the ordinary course of its operations and from its investing activities. The carrying amounts of trade and other receivables, amount due from a shareholder, available-for-sale financial assets and cash and cash equivalents included in the consolidated statement of financial position represent the Group’s maximum exposure to credit risk in relation to financial assets. No other financial assets carry a significant exposure to credit risk. The Group monitors the trade and other receivables on an ongoing basis and only trades with creditworthy third parties. In addition, all the Group’s cash and cash equivalents are deposited with major banks located in Hong Kong and the PRC. The Group adopts conservative investment strategies. For investments in debt securities, only issuers with credit rating of A- or above from Standard & Poor’s would be considered. Trading accounts are only opened with reputable security brokers. No margin trading is allowed. Accordingly, the Group has no significant concentrations of credit risk.

 

The credit and investment policies have been followed by the Group since prior years and are considered to have been effective in limiting the Group’s exposure to credit risk to a desirable level.

 

See note 18 to these financial statements for further details of the Group’s exposures to credit risk on trade and other receivables.

 

32.5         Fair values

The following table presents the Group’s financial instrument measured at fair value at the end of the reporting period on a recurring basis, in accordance with the three-level fair value hierarchy as defined in IFRS 13, “Fair Value Measurement”. The hierarchy groups financial instruments into three levels based on the relative reliability of significant inputs used in measuring the fair value of these financial instruments is as follows:

 

Eyston Company LimitedJV-45
 

 

32.         FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT (Continued)

32.5         Fair values (Continued)

- Level 1 :Fair value measured using level 1 inputs, i.e. unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities at the measurement date;
- Level 2:Fair value measured using level 2 inputs, i.e. observable inputs which fail to meet with Level 1, and not using unobservable inputs. Unobservable inputs are inputs for which market data are not available.
- Level 3 :Fair value measured using significant unobservable inputs.

 

The level in the fair value hierarchy within which the financial asset or liability is categorised in its entirety is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

 

The financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value in the statements of financial position are grouped into the fair value hierarchy as follows:

 

Group and Company    
Recurring fair value measurements    
   2014   2013 
   Level 1   Level 1 
   HK$   HK$ 
Assets          
Available-for-sale financial assets   89,075,729    83,184,276 

 

The Group does not have any financial instruments categorised as Level 2 or Level 3 and there have been no significant transfers between levels 1 and 2 in the reporting periods.

 

The methods used for the purpose of measuring fair value are unchanged compared to the previous reporting periods. The available-for-sale financial assets are denominated in US dollar, AUD and GBP. Fair values have been determined by reference to their quoted bid prices at the reporting date and have been translated using the spot foreign currency rates at the end of the reporting period where appropriate.

 

The carrying amounts of the Group’s and the Company’s financial instruments carried at cost or amortised costs are not materially different from their fair values as at 31 March 2014 and 2013.

 

Eyston Company LimitedJV-46
 

 

32.         FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT (Continued)

32.6         Liquidity risks

Liquidity risk relates to the risk that the Group will not be able to meet its obligations associated with its financial liabilities that are settled by delivering cash or another financial asset. The Group is exposed to liquidity risk in respect of settlement of trade and other payables, amount due to a related party, and its financing obligations, and also in respect of its cash flow management. The Group’s objective is to maintain an appropriate level of liquid assets and committed lines of funding to meet its liquidity requirements in the short and longer term.

 

As at 31 March 2014, the Group had net current assets of HK$72,052,702 (2013: HK$76,355,343) and net assets of HK$219,322,970 (2013: HK$231,873,411). The management considered the liquidity risk to be minimal.

 

The Group manages its liquidity needs by carefully monitoring expected payments for potential investments as well as cash-outflows due in day-to-day business. Liquidity needs are monitored on a day-to-day basis. Long-term liquidity needs for a 365-day lookout period are identified on a monthly basis.

 

The Group maintains mainly cash to meet its liquidity requirements for up to 30-day periods, funding for long-term liquidity needs will be considered when there is any potential investment identified.

 

The liquidity policies have been followed by the Group since prior years and are considered to have been effective in managing liquidity risks.

 

The following table details the remaining contractual maturities at the end of the reporting period of the Group’s and the Company’s non-derivative financial liabilities, which are based on contractual undiscounted cash flows (including interest payment computed using contractual rate or, if floating, based on rates current at the reporting date) and the earliest date the Group and the Company can be required to pay:

 

Eyston Company LimitedJV-47
 

 

32.         FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT (Continued)

32.6         Liquidity risks

Group

   On demand
or within
1 year
   Total
contractual
undiscounted
cash flow
   Carrying
amount
 
   HK$   HK$   HK$ 
             
At 31 March 2014               
Trade and other payables   19,969,591    19,969,591    19,969,591 
Amount due to a shareholder   2,428,017    2,428,017    2,428,017 
Amount due to a related company   587,364    587,364    587,364 
Amounts due to non-controlling interests   10,799,982    10,799,982    10,799,982 
Loans from shareholders   2,868,954    2,868,954    2,868,954 
    36,653,908    36,653,908    36,653,908 
                
At 31 March 2013               
Trade and other payables   32,275,201    32,275,201    32,275,201 
Amount due to a related company   629,567    629,567    629,567 
Loans from shareholders   2,868,954    2,868,954    2,868,954 
    35,773,722    35,773,722    35,773,722 

 

Company

   On demand
or within
1 year
   Total
contractual
undiscounted
cash flow
   Carrying
amount
 
   HK$   HK$   HK$ 
             
At 31 March 2014               
Trade and other payables   8,380,222    8,380,222    8,380,222 
Amount due to a related company   587,364    587,364    587,364 
Amount due to a subsidiary   1,286,087    1,286,087    1,286,087 
Loans from shareholders   2,868,954    2,868,954    2,868,954 
    13,122,627    13,122,627    13,122,627 
                
At 31 March 2013               
Trade and other payables   12,855,609    12,855,609    12,855,609 
Amount due to a related company   629,567    629,567    629,567 
Loans from shareholders   2,868,954    2,868,954    2,868,954 
    16,354,130    16,354,130    16,354,130 

 

Eyston Company LimitedJV-48
 

 

32.         FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT (Continued)

32.7         Summary of financial assets and liabilities by category

The carrying amounts presented in the statements of financial position relate to the following categories of financial assets and financial liabilities:

 

   Group   Company 
   2014   2013   2014   2013 
   HK$   HK$   HK$   HK$ 
Financial assets                    
Pledged bank balances   569,775    569,775    569,775    569,775 
Available-for-sale financial assets   89,075,728    83,184,276    89,075,728    83,184,276 
Loans and receivables:                    
Trade and other receivables   7,438,953    8,017,892    1,220,932    1,550,219 
Amount due from a shareholder   -    1,674,324    -    - 
Amounts due from subsidiaries
Amount due from a related company
   -1,700    -220,000    

25,297,049

1,700

    

18,282,437

220,000

 
Cash and cash equivalents   64,802,204    64,562,641    21,661,495    39,877,025 
    161,888,360    158,228,908    137,826,679    143,683,732 
                     
Financial liabilities                    
Financial liabilities measured at amortised cost:                    
Trade and other payables   19,969,591    32,509,201    8,380,222    12,855,609 
Amount due to a shareholder   2,428,017    -    -    - 
Amount due to a related company   587,364    629,567    587,364    629,567 
Amount due to a subsidiary   -    -    1,286,087    - 
Amounts due to non-controlling interests   10,799,982    -    -    - 
Loans from shareholders   2,868,954    2,868,954    2,868,954    2,868,954 
    36,653,908    36,007,722    13,122,627    16,354,130 

 

Eyston Company LimitedJV-49
 

 

33.         CAPITAL MANAGEMENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

The Group’s objectives when managing capital are:

 

(a)          To safeguard the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern, so that it continues to provide returns and benefits for its stakeholders;

 

(b)          To support the Group’s stability and growth; and

 

(c)          To provide capital for the purpose of strengthening the Group’s risk management capability.

 

The Group actively and regularly reviews and manages its capital structure to ensure optimal capital structure and shareholder returns, taking into consideration the future capital requirements of the Group and capital efficiency, prevailing and projected profitability, projected operating cash flows, projected capital expenditures and projected strategic investment opportunities. To maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Group may adjust the dividend payables to shareholders, issue new shares or raise and repay debts. The Group’s capital management objectives, policies or processes were unchanged during the year ended 31 March 2014 and 31 March 2013. Management regards total equity of HK$220,278,166 (2013: HK$231,873,411) as capital for capital management purpose.

 

Eyston Company LimitedJV-50