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ANNUAL REPORT 2013

CORPORATE VISIONAs an integrated water solutions provider, HanKore shall continuously strive to be at the forefront of China’s water treatment industry and expands into other environment business sectors to include water recycling, sludge treatment and refuse treatment.

Driven by HanKore’s core values of teamwork, innovation, integrity, dedication, passion and responsibility, the Group will keep evolving like the butterfly, to realize its missions gradually. We believe that the Group has the capability to soar new heights in China’s water and environment sector and create higher value to its stakeholders.

2 MESSAGE TO SHAREHOLDERS

6 CORPORATE PROFILE

7 F INANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

8 BUSINESS REVIEW

12 CORPORATE OUTLOOK

14 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

19 KEY MANAGEMENT

22 CORPORATE INFORMATION

23 CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT

35 REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS

39 STATEMENT BY DIRECTORS

40 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS’ REPORT

41 F INANCIAL REPORTS

118 STATISTICS OF SHAREHOLDINGS

119 NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

CONTENTS

Message to Shareholders

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Dear Shareholders: Since our restructuring in 2011, the Group has undergone remarkable improvements in its developments in the water industry over the past two years. Against the headwinds of a slowdown in both the global and Chinese economy, the Group has concerted its efforts to launch the Phase 2 projects. On top of that, we have made improvements to our operational management. I would like to highlight that HanKore has over the past two consecutive years achieved awards in China’s water industry and gained several recognition from the local municipal government. The remarkable changes clearly demonstrate that HanKore has successfully transformed itself towards higher growth and positive development in the water and environment sector.

Key Water Projects Progressing Well

Over the past year, we have launched several projects in Henan, Shaanxi and Jiangsu provinces of China, namely, Henan Sanmenxia Project, Shaanxi Xianyang Phase 2 Expansion, the Second Stage of Phase 1 Expansion and Upgrading of the Group’s Nanjing Liuhe Project, Nanjing Pukou Phase 1 Upgrading, Phase 2 Expansion and Sludge Treatment Project and Yangzhou HanKore Phase 1 Upgrading and Phase 2 Expansion Project.

A New Era of Transformation After Restructuring

Over the past two consecutive years, several of our water plants have achieved various awards and recognitions from the Chinese government and water industry authorities. In February 2013, we have received our most recent award, the “2012 China’s Top Ten Fastest Growing Water Companies” by ChinaWaterNet, one of China’s influential and credible online media in the water industry.

We have returned to the black in FY2012 and FY2013 to achieve a net profit of RMB102.6 million and RMB99.5 million respectively from a reported loss in FY2011. These signify that the Group has successfully entered into a new era of transformation after the completion of our restructuring.

We shall further improve and upgrade our existing operation standards and seek for new areas to develop as an urban environmental solutions provider to achieve better operating margins.

We hope that you will continue to place your trust in our abil ity to drive the Group’s developments to emerge stronger in the international environment and water sector.

Message to Shareholders

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Financial Review

The Group achieved a 50.4% surge in revenue to RMB369.1 million and gained a net profit of RMB99.5 million for FY2013. The higher revenue for FY2013 was achieved on the back of a 130.0% yoy increase in construction revenue to RMB167.5 million and a 16.2% yoy increase in recurring water treatment income to RMB200.5 million which consists of water discharge fees and finance income from service concession arrangements.

We saw higher gross profit margin for both our construction activities and recurring water treatment operation activities which rose from 9.0% for FY2012 to 14.3% for FY2013 and 65.0% for FY2012 to 70.1% for FY2013 respectively.

Set To Benefit from Rising Water Tariffs And More Stringent Discharge Standards

During FY2013, six of the Group’s water plants received the green light to raise our water discharge fees.

According to the 12th Five-Year Plan, China’s wastewater treatment industry will gradually shift its emphasis from the rapid development of wastewater treatment plants to the upgrading and enhancement of the in-depth operations of these plants. Along with the improvement of the facilities of wastewater treatment plants, higher capabilities of sludge treatment and more stringent water discharge standards set by the Chinese government, we foresee higher water tariffs as an inevitable trend that will significantly benefit the Group.

To Become An Integrated Environmental Solutions Provider

As China’s environment industry structure continues to undergo restructuring, the Group is confident that it is well-equipped with solid investment and financing capabilities, advanced technologies, favorable corporate branding and comprehensive wastewater solution services to attain new heights in China’s water sector. As a one-stop wastewater treatment service solution provider, the Group incorporates its planning, designing, construction, operation and supervision in a package to offer higher value to its customers.


In our bid to be an integrated environmental solution provider, we focus on the aspects of investment, facility integration, engineering construction and operation of the environment and water sector.

Looking forward, the Group will proactively seek new acquisition of water projects to increase our domestic market share in China, enhance our corporate governance and transparency and break into new areas of environment business segments to expand our potential earnings.

Appreciation & Acknowledgements

On a final note, I would like to take this opportunity to express my heartfelt appreciation to our board of directors, management, staff and all of our key stakeholders for their long-term support to HanKore.

We hope that you will continue to place your trust in our ability to drive the Group’s developments to emerge stronger in the international environment and water industry.

Executive ChairmanChen Dawei, David


Corporate Profile

HanKore Environment Tech Group Limited (“HanKore” or the “Company”) and its subsidiaries (together with HanKore, collectively referred to as the “HanKore Group” or the “Group”) are an international group investing and operating in the water environment sector. Its headquarter is located in Beijing, China.

Listed on the Main Board of the Singapore Stock Exchange since February 2004, HanKore’s core businesses comprise wastewater treatment, water recycling, water supply and sludge treatment. With its cutting-edge technology and capital advantage, the Group has expanded rapidly in China’s water industry. The Group has successfully implemented projects in various parts of China, and in doing so has accumulated vast experience in project financing, construction and operation in the municipal public utilities area. Our strong track record has enabled the Group to be a leader in the water and environmental services market across China.

The Group’s long-term objective is to increase the scale of urban wastewater treatment, and actively develop the relative value chain, such as recycling water and sludge treatment. Through developing effective business models and scale development, the Group aims to become a leading integrated environmental solution provider.

As of 30 June 2013, the Group has invested in a total of 11 large-scale municipal BOT (“Build-Operate-Transfer”) and TOT (“Transfer-Operate-Transfer”) water treatment projects. The majority of these projectsinvolved the financing, engineering & construction, operation, equipment and EPC in municipal utilities. These plants are to be located in Beijing and the provinces of Jiangsu, Shandong, Shaanxi and Henan etc.

As a large-scale water and environmental solutions specialist, the Group is capable of delivering investment and financing, engineering, design and construction, as well as equipment and operational oversight for municipal public utility projects. The Group uses its advanced water and environmental systems technology to deliver the most effective solutions to customers that are customised to their individual needs. Our Group is also strongly committed to promoting both the economic and environmental concerns of our customers.

As an urban environment resource recycling solutions provider, our Group is able to deliver a one-stop solution for local municipalities and strongly supports the development of the Chinese environmental protection industry. Our Group also advocates effective corporate social responsibility and long-term corporate sustainability, aiming to make a positive contribution to the society it operates in.

Lianyungang City TOT Wastewater Treatment Plant

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Financial Highlights

Revenue

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

Revenue (RMB’million)

Earnings/Loss Per Share

Earnings Per Share (RMB cents)

(Loss) Per Share (RMB cents)

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

Net Asset Value Per Ordinary Share

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

Net Asset Value Per Ordinary Share (RMB cents)

Net asset : RMB1,710,155,000No. of shares : 4,528,085,477NAV : RMB0.38

Net Profit & Loss

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

Net Profit (RMB’million)

Net (Loss) (RMB’million)

408

(79)

22

(22)24

(703)

94130

3437 38

222

(407)

102 99

360

196

245

369

Business Review


Business Review

FY2013 is an eventful year for HanKore where the Group has swiftly stepped up its efforts in project upgrading and expansion and attained great achievements in the water industry.

Successful Acquisition of Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC)Company - Jiangsu Tongyong Environment Engineering Co., Ltd.

The Group has signed an acquisition agreement with the Jiangsu Tongyong Environment Group Co., Ltd.(“JTEG”) to acquire 100% stake in JTEG’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Jiangsu Tongyong Environment Engineering Co., Ltd. (“JTEE”) in November 2012. In April this year, the Group has convened an Extraordinary General Meeting (“EGM”) on this acquisition agreement and on 14 June announced the completion of the acquisition.

JTEE is primarily engaged in the equipment manufacturing, sales, designing and construction of environmental engineering in the environmental protection sector. As JTEE has established long-term relationships with some of China’s well-known water investment companies and main contractors of water projects, the Jiangsu Tongyong brand is widely recognized in China’s water industry. The Jiangsu Tongyong brand has vast geographical presence especially in Shanghai, Hainan, Guangxi, Inner Mongolia, Zhejiang, Shandong, Jiangsu and Hunan Province. Via this acquisition, the Group will also strengthen its reputation and standing in China’s water industry and diversify its business scope to include environmental protection EPC as JTEE holds the qualifications, licenses and intellectual properties to operate in the EPC sector. The acquisition allows the Group to enhance its product value chain, increase its profitability and reinforce its market competitiveness in this sector.


In August 2012, the Group’s Kunshan Port East Plant located in Jiangsu Province, recorded significant achievements in business operation and management. This plant had received the government’s approval to increase its water discharge fees by 20.0% from RMB1.00 per ton to RMB1.2016 per ton. The local authorities had agreed to start the fee increase from the day it passed its operational checks in August 2011 to pay HanKore an additional RMB3.296 million.

In November 2012, the Group’s Xianyang Eastern Suburbs Wastewater Treatment Plant located in Xianyang City, Shaanxi Province, signed a Build-Operate-Transfer(“BOT”) supplemental contract with the local government and would see a 44.3% hike in its water discharge fees from RMB0.70 per ton to RMB1.01 per ton on completion of its Phase 2 Expansion. Spanning an area of 102 mu (16.8 acres), with total wastewater treatment capacity 200,000 tons/day, the Group’s Xianyang plant is the largest wastewater treatment plant in the Weihe River Basin and a backbone project of the government’s pollution prevention efforts of the area. This project also plays an instrumental role in the infrastructure and environmental protection development of the Xianyang City in its bid to be a model city in China. Officially launched in 2006, the Phase 1 of Xianyang plant has a wastewater treatment capacity of 100,000 tons per day with “Grade 1B” discharge standard. With the completion of the Phase 2, total wastewater treatment capacity would be raised to 200,000 tons per day with “Grade 1A” water discharge standard and a total investment value of RMB170 million.

In March 2013, Yangzhou HanKore Water Development Co., Ltd. has commenced its Phase 2 Expansion and Phase 1 Upgrading and water discharge fees is expected to increase by 16.9% from RMB1.42 per ton to RMB1.66 per ton. The construction of Phase 2 is expected to cost approximately RMB45 million with a treatment capacity of 12,500 tons per day and upon completion, the water discharge standard will be “Grade 1A”.

Similarly in March 2013, construction work for the second stage of the Phase 1 and upgrading works of the Group’s Nanjing Liuhe wastewater plant commenced. Subsequently in April 2013, the Group has signed with the local authorities a supplementary agreement on the upgrading of the Phase 1 of the plant. Upon completion, the estimated overall water

treatment capacity of the Phase 1 of the Group’s Nanjing Liuhe BOT project would be 40,000 tons per day, with an estimated investment value of RMB45 million. Under the supplementary agreement, the water discharge tariff will increase 57.6% from RMB0.92 per ton to RMB1.45 per ton as water discharge quality upgrades from “Grade 1B” to “Grade 1A”. The building pipelines and other related facilities including water pumping, pretreatment facilities, fan room and mechanical workshop to support the 40,000 tons per day water treatment capacity had been installed under the first stage of Phase 1 of this plant.

In April 2013, the Group’s subsidiary, Beijing Hankelin Environmental Technology Co., Ltd. has entered into a Reuse Water Frame Agreement with Xianyang City Environmental Protection Bureau (“Xianyang EPB”). Xianyang EPB appoints Beijing Hankelin to manage and operate a water reuse plant (“Qingwei Plant”) with a capacity of 30,000 tons per day. The current water reuse tariff is RMB0.56 per ton. Xianyang EPB will assist Beijing Hankelin to increase the water reuse capacity to 200,000 tons per day.

In August 2013, the Group’s subsidiary, Nanjing Golden Idea Water Development Co., Ltd. has entered into a BOT Supplementary Agreement with the Administration of Housing and Urban-Rural Development of Pukou District, Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province to start Phase 1 Upgrading and Phase 2 Expansion for Nanjing Pukou wastewater treatment plant. The total investment value of this project is RMB140 million. Phase 2 of this plant shall increase the treatment capacity by another 40,000 tons per day from the initial 40,000 tons per day of Phase 1, with “Grade 1A” water discharge standard. In view of more stringent water and sludge discharge standards, the water fees is expected to be adjusted upwards by RMB0.59, an increase of 66.3% from RMB0.89 per ton to RMB1.475 per ton.

HanKore has realized its strategic plan in FY2013 to integrate an EPC company in order to reinforce its EPC capabilities. For the coming year, the Group shall actively strengthen its wastewater treatment business segment and cultivate new businesses in the environmental protection industry.

Operational Review of the Group’s Portfolio of Water Plants


Awards

HanKore Environment Tech Group Limited – Binzhou Project Company

October 2012: Awarded the title of “Model Company in Performance Assessment of Wastewater Treatment in 2011 in Shandong Province” by the Shandong Provincial Department of Housing and Urban-Rural Development and Shandong Provincial Department of Supervision.

February 2013: Awarded the “2012 Advanced Company In Energy Saving and Emission Reduction” by the Binzhou Economic Development Zone Committee and Binzhou Economic Development Zone Administration Committee.

HanKore Environment Tech Group Limited – Lianyungang Project Company (Dapu and Xugou wastewater treatment plants)

July 2012: Awarded RMB5,000 under the “Automatic Monitoring Data Acquisition and Transmission Subsidy” by the Lianyungang City Environment Supervision Bureau.

July 2012: Awarded RMB40,000 under the “Installation of Ammonia Nitrogen Auto-monitoring Equipment Subsidy” by the Lianyungang City Environment Supervision Bureau.

October 2012: Awarded RMB190,000 under the “Automatic Monitoring Facilities Socialization Operating Subsidy” by the Lianyungang City Environment Supervision Bureau.

HanKore Environment Tech Group Limited – Xianyang Project Company

June 2012: Awarded RMB3.1 million under the “Removal of Nitrogen and Phosphorus Transformation Bonus” from the local government of Xianyang City.

HanKore Environment Tech Group Limited – Suzhou Project Company

August 2012: Honored and recognized as “Suzhou City Water Saving Education Base” by the local water authority in China.

HanKore Environment Tech Group Limited – Kunshan Project Company

August 2012: Awarded RMB1.32 million under the “Upgrading and Reconstruction Subsidy” from the Jiangsu Housing Development Department.

November 2012: Awarded RMB100,000 under the “2012 Energy Saving and Emission Reduction Subsidy” from the Kunshan Environmental Protection Bureau.

April 2013: Honored the “Green” category (highest level of recognition) under the “2012 Company Environmental Protection Rank” by the Kunshan Environmental Protection Bureau.

HanKore Environment Tech Group Limited – Beijing Project Company

December 2012: Awarded RMB700,000 under the “Special Funds for Environmental Protection” from the Beijing Daxing District Environmental Protection Bureau.

Over the past fiscal year, the Group’s project companies had won a string of awards namely:

In February 2013, the Group was awarded the “2012 China’s Top Ten Fastest Growing Water Companies” which came on the heels of its “2011 China’s New Water Enterprise” award last year. Both awards were given by ChinaWaterNet, one of China’s most influential and credible online media in the water industry. The selection of the “2012 Top Ten Fastest Growing Water Companies” award was based on these criteria, namely fast growing financial results in 2012, achievement of more than 30.0% growth in operating revenue, strong development potential of the company and overall evaluation by water industry experts. The Annual ChinaWaterNet Awards has become a reliable platform with wide influence in China’s water industry.

Corporate Outlook


Corporate Outlook

Looking back at 2013, the global economy is still undergoing a period of adjustment over its crisis. In the short run, the international business environment continues to be filled with complexities and uncertainties.

The Chinese economy faced challenges and is trying to find a proper balance amongst staying competitive, sustaining growth, weaker consumer confidence and instability in market expectations. At the same time, developing countries have started to focus on developing the internet and driving new energy markets to hasten the world’s pace towards a third industrial revolution.

Under China’s 12th Five-Year Plan, the planned investment for the national urban wastewater treatment and recycling of RMB430 billion clearly shows China’s higher emphasis placed on this industry. Capital shortage is still a key factor to the development of urban wastewater treatment services in China. With the financial tightening from the local authorities, facility construction of the wastewater industry requires more capital from the market. After the implementation of the 12th Five-Year Plan, we have foreseen that the government will continue to increase its efforts to clean up China’s environment and further develop the environmental protection industry as one of its key emerging strategic industries. During the next three to five years, funding of the water industry will mainly come from the central government and market and rather, less from the provincial authorities. We believe that the future water industry will be propelled by higher investments from the market.

Along with development in the water industry under the 12th Five-Year Plan, HanKore, a new star in China’s water industry, has adjusted its implementation of strategy accordingly. The Group continues to optimize its industry chain, actively incorporate provincial expansion plans, increase its water treatment capacity through upgrading and improving its project management ability. At the same time, the Group shall endeavor to be an integrated service provider to diversify its risks. In light of an ever-changing global economy, the Group will gradually broaden its focus to expand its array of solutions and services across the environment and water sector to bring in higher recurring income for the Group. Leveraging on its own assets as well as external resources, the Group will strive to equip itself with cutting edge technologies and advanced internal operating systems in order to stay relevant and competitive in the environment and water sector.

To obtain long term and stable capital support, the Group has in July 2013 established its S$300 million multicurrency Medium Term Note (“MTN”) program, and on 1 August 2013 successfully carried out its inaugural MTN issuance of a total value of $50 million. This marks a significant milestone deal for the Group and the SGD bond market as it is the first high yield transaction from a PRC company tapping the SGD market in 2013. Not only does the MTN program open a new funding channel for the Group, but also elevate HanKore’s popularity in the bond market in Singapore. The income from the bond issue will be used to expand its portfolio of investments and operations. Besides this, the Group has gained recognition from several potential investors and received substantial investment from Mr Wang Yu Huei of Asdew Acquisitions Pte. Ltd. Mr Wang Yu Huei has subscribed 293,617,000 new ordinary shares with the Group in August 2013 and this shows his strong vote of confidence in the Group’s potential development in the water and environment sector.

2014 will be a year of opportunities and challenges for HanKore, and we strongly believe that with the continued trust and faith from our stakeholders, we will be able to soar higher in our achievements in the water industry.

Board of Directors


Board of Directors

Chen Dawei, DavidExecutive Chairman

Mr Chen joined the Group as Executive Chairman and CEO from 21 May 2011 to 20 December 2011. He relinquished his position as the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and was re-designated as Executive Chairman on 21 December 2011. He is also a member of our Nominating Committee. He is responsible for the Group’s strategic planning and oversees the management and business development for the Group.

Mr Chen is the sole shareholder and Director of Giant Delight Holdings Limited (“GDHL”), which holds 16.47% of the shareholding in the capital of the Company.

Prior to joining the Group in September 2010, Mr Chen was the CEO of China Media Development Group and was responsible for its operations in China, and sat on the Board of Beijing Jun Tai Investment Management Co., Ltd. He is also the Founder and CEO of Beijing Revolution Science and Technology Co., Ltd. Mr Chen has over 17 years of experience in business operations, mergers & acquisitions in China, of which 10 years were spent in the wastewater treatment industry.

Mr Chen holds an MBA from Southwestern University and an EMBA degree (majoring in China-America Finance) from Peking University, China. Mr Chen is currently an Executive Master of Business Administration Candidate at the National University of Singapore.

Nie Jian ShengExecutive Director and Chief Executive Officer

Mr Nie was appointed as our Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer on 21 December 2011. He is responsible for the daily operational activities and operational development of the Group. He is also responsible for establishing and consolidating corporate culture and team building for the Group.

Mr Nie has more than 21 years of experience in government administration, capital operation, business operations and investment. Prior to joining our Group, Mr Nie worked at the Tianjin Commission of Commerce office. His other past positions were the Deputy General Manager of the Tsinlien Group Co., Ltd., Department Chief and the Deputy Head of the Foreign Affairs Office of the Tianjin Municipal People’s Government liaison office in Hong Kong, and Executive Director and Deputy General Manager at Tianjin Development Holdings Limited, a company listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (“HKSE”) .

Mr Nie also served as Vice-Chairman of several companies under Tianjin Port Development Holdings Limited, including Tiangong Wine Co., Ltd. in Tianjin, Tianjin Port Container Terminal Co., Ltd. and Tianjin Harbour Second Port Company Limited. Between August 2004 and January 2008, Mr Nie was the Executive Director and Senior Vice-President of Dynasty Fine Wines Group Limited, a company listed on the Main Board of the HKSE, as well as Vice-Chairman and Executive Director of Tianjin Port Development Holdings Limited, a company listed on the Main Board of the HKSE.

Mr Nie graduated from Tianjin University in 1980 majoring in economics and philosophy, and completed postgraduate courses at the Tianjin Institute of Finance, International Trade in 1998.


Board of Directors

Yau Wing-YiuExecutive Director and Chief Financial Officer

Mr Yau joined the Group as Independent Director on 1 November 2011. He relinquished his position of Independent Director and was re-designated as our Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer on 6 February 2013.

Mr Yau has more than 20 years of working experience. He is currently an Independent Director of Carry Wealth Holdings Limited, a company listed on the HKSE. Prior to joining the Group, he was Executive Director of China Strategic Holdings Limited, a company listed on the Main Board of the HKSE, the Finance Director of Microsoft China Company Limited and Senior Vice-President, Mergers and Acquisition of PCCW. He has extensive experiences in financial management, corporate finance and investment. Prior to PCCW, he also worked for BNP Paribas Peregrine, Socie´ te´ Ge´ne´ rale and Arthur Andersen.

Mr Yau holds an MBA from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and a Bachelor of Arts from the City University of Hong Kong. He is also a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

Lin Zhe YingExecutive Director

Mr Lin joined our Group as Executive Director on 21 May 2011.

He is currently the Chairman of Jade Capital Management Limited. Mr Lin is also a specialist to the State Development Bank, a member of the SME Committee of the Shenzhen Stock Exchange and the China - Italy Mandarin Fund Advisory Committee.

Previously, Mr Lin was the Deputy Director of Department of Foreign Trade of Ministry of Commerce of the PRC. Mr Lin also had a leading role in the founding of the RMB fund-New Development Fund, which is invested by the China Development Bank and major State-Level development zones.

Mr Lin holds a Doctor degree of Business Administration from ESC Rennes School of Business and an MBA from the Peking University School of Guanghua Management.


Chen Da Zhi Non-Executive Director

Mr Chen was appointed as Non-Executive Director on 21 May 2011. He is also a member of Remuneration Committee.

Mr Chen is currently the Board President of Protown Technology Development Ltd. Prior to this, Mr Chen was the CEO of China InfoWorld. His other past positions are CEO of Beijing CCID Capital, Non-Executive Director of CCID Consulting Co. Ltd. (a company listed on the HKSE), and Director of Red Flag’s Software Co., Ltd.

Mr Chen holds a Master of Arts in Journalism from the Renmin University of China and a Bachelor of Computer Science (Software Engineering) from the Nanjing University of Science.

Lim Yu Neng, PaulLead Independent Director

Mr Lim joined the Group on 31 July 2007 and was re-designated as Lead Independent Director on 6 February 2013. Mr Lim is also the Chairman of Audit Committee and a member of Nominating Committee.

Mr Lim has over 25 years of banking experience. He is the Managing Director of Leafgreen Capital Partners Pte Ltd. and the Non-Executive Chairman of PT BNI Securities Indonesia. Prior to his appointment as Interim Acting CEO for our Group in June 2010, Mr Lim held various positions in Morgan Stanley, Deutsche Bank, Salomon Smith Barney, Schroder International Merchant Bankers Limited and Bankers Trust.

Presently, Mr Lim is an Independent Director of United Fiber System Ltd. and Nippecraft Limited. Both companies are listed on the Singapore Exchange Limited.

Mr Lim obtained his MBA in Finance and Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA. He is also a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).


Board of Directors

Lee Kheng JooIndependent Director

Mr Lee was appointed as our Independent Director on 21 May 2011. He is the Chairman of Nominating Committee and a member of Remuneration Committee and Audit Committee.

Mr Lee is currently the CEO of Longmen Group, a leading unconventional gas development company in China. He is also the Vice-President of Xi’an Chamber of Commerce and the Vice Chairman of the Shaanxi Province International Chamber of Commerce. Mr Lee used to work as a commercial manager at Philips Lighting in Asia Pacific Management Center based in Taiwan. He became the product manager of Singapore Telecommunications Limited and was subsequently based in China as Sales and Marketing Director of Hutchinson Telecoms. Mr Lee was the Chief Operating Officer of Pacific Internet’s Hong Kong operations before joining Asia Online as the Group General Manager.

Mr Lee graduated with a Bachelor degree of Business Administration from the National University of Singapore.

Cheng Fong Yee, FondaIndependent Director

Ms Cheng was appointed as our Independent Director on 31 July 2007. She is the Chairman of Remuneration Committee and a member of Audit Committee.

Ms Cheng currently heads the Insurance Division of the Bok Seng Group, AsiaOne Insurance Agency Pte Ltd. in Singapore and is also the principal representative in the Cambodia Branch of AsiaOne Insurance Agency in Singapore. Her role involves risk management and the development of insurance business in emerging markets for the Company. She has more than 20 years of experience in the insurance industry. Ms Cheng is an Associate of the Australian Insurance Institute. She has been involved in major overseas insurance projects, particularly in the Asia Pacific, and is actively involved in utilizing insurance as a financial tool for project development in this region.

Ms Cheng completed her insurance study at Australian Insurance Institute.

Key Management


Ge Lun CanVice- President in Finance

Ms Ge was appointed Vice-President in Finance on 26 March 2012.

Ms Ge has more than 30 years of experience in financial operations and listed companies, and is familiar with the laws and regulations relevant to these areas. Prior to joining our Group, Ms Ge was the General Manager of the Investment Development Department both at Tsinlien Group Company Limited and Tianjin Development Holdings Limited, as well as the Deputy General Manager at Tianjin Development Holdings Limited, a company listed on the Main board of the HKSE in 1997, and Chief Representative of Tianjin Representative Office for Tianjin Development Holdings Limited. Ms Ge’s other past positions include the Vice- President of Finance Department for Hong Kong Tsinlien Group Company Ltd.(an outfit of Tianjin Municipal Government based in Hong Kong) delegated by the former Tianjin Foreign Economic and Trade Commission and Chief Representative of Tianjin Representative Office and Department Director.

Ms Ge majored in English and graduated from the University of Tianjin Xinhua University in 1980.

Cui JunVice- President

Mr Cui was appointed Vice-President in Engineering Technology on 8 December 2010. With over 21 years of environmental engineering experience, Mr Cui brings to the Group strong technical expertise. His career achievements include being in-charge of the project design and engineering of the North District Wastewater Treatment Plant in Shanghai, a project which won the Third-Grade Award of Shanghai Science and Research. He also designed many other waste and wastewater treatment projects including commercial, residential, industrial, and municipal projects such as the mobile toilets for Ministry of Railways of the PRC.

Mr Cui also serves as an Assistant Professor in Tongji University, Shanghai, specializing in waste and wastewater treatment. As many of his students are from the environmental protection industry, Mr Cui brings to the Group an extensive network of client contracts from both the private and public sectors.

Prior to working for the Group, Mr Cui worked as a Senior Engineer in the Shanghai Railway City Transportation Design Department for 20 years.

Key Management


Li Shi HuaVice -President

Mr Li was appointed Vice-President in investment and financing and operations on 18 January 2013.

Mr Li has more than 13 years of experience in corporate finance in water industry. Mr Li is very familiar with domestic and worldwide financing policies. He has accessed to many corporate financing channels and fully understood the new corporate accounting standard, be good at formulating a plan of corporate budget system and financial analysis. Prior to joining the Group, Mr Li was the manager of corporate finance of Beijing Sound Global Group Limited, Financial Controller of Beijing Haisidun Environmental Protection Engineering Co., Ltd. and Vice-President and Director of Finance of Beijing Xiao Qing Environmental Protection Group.

Mr Li holds a Master Degree in World Economics from the Renmin University of China. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Wang Wei DongVice -President

Mr Wang was appointed Vice-President on 8 Dec 2010.

Mr Wang has more than 17 years of experience in operations and marketing in the environmental protection industry. Mr Wang was previously the Chief Designer of the Beijing Metallurgical Department’s Fusion Explosion Division, and was the Deputy Plant Manager at Beijing Metallurgical Equipment Manufacturing plant. Mr Wang had also previously held the positions of Deputy General Manager at Hong Kong Jin Tai International Technology & Trade Limited, and General Manager at Shanghai Chang Qiang Electrical and Mechanical Equipment Co., Ltd.

Mr Wang holds a Machine Building diploma at Shenyang University and majoring Economic Management at China Central Party School (“CCPS”).


Corporate Information

Board of DirectorsExecutive Directors:Chen Dawei, David- Executive ChairmanNie Jian Sheng - Executive Director and Chief Executive OfficerYau Wing-Yiu - Executive Director and Chief Financial OfficerLin Zhe Ying - Executive Director

Non-Executive Directors:Chen Da Zhi

Independent Directors:Lim Yu Neng, PaulLee Kheng JooCheng Fong Yee, Fonda

Company SecretaryTan Min-LiTay Chee Wah

Audit CommitteeLim Yu Neng, Paul (Chairman)Lee Kheng JooCheng Fong Yee, Fonda

Nominating CommitteeLee Kheng Joo (Chairman)Lim Yu Neng, PaulChen Dawei, David

Remuneration CommitteeCheng Fong Yee, Fonda (Chairman)Lee Kheng JooChen Da Zhi

Registered OfficeClarendon House2 Church StreetHamilton HM 11, Bermuda

Head OfficeRoom 1105-1110,11F, Jialong International Tower, No.19 Chao Yang Park Road, Chao Yang District, Beijing 100125 China

Bermuda Share RegistrarHSBC Bank of Bermuda Limited6 Front StreetHamilton HM11, Bermuda

Singapore Share Transfer AgentBoardroom Corporate & Advisory Services Pte. Ltd.50 Raffles Place #32-01 Singapore Land Tower Singapore 048623

AuditorsMoore Stephens LLP10 Anson Road#29-15 International PlazaSingapore 079903Partner-in-charge: Lao Mei LengAppointed since financial year ended June 30, 2011

Principal BankerIndustrial and Commercial Bank of China LimitedDBS Bank

Corporate Governance Report


The Company is committed to achieving high standards of corporate governance to ensure investor confidence in the Company as a trusted business enterprise. The Board and Management will continue to uphold good corporate governance practices to enhance long-term value and returns for shareholders and protect shareholders’ interests.

This report describes the Company’s corporate governance practices with specific reference made to each of the principles of the Code of Corporate Governance 2005, issued on 14 July 2005 (“Code”). The Board also considered certain practices with reference to the revised Code of Corporate Governance issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore in May 2012 which is effective from financial year commencing on or after 1 November 2012.

(A) BOARD MATTERS

The Board’s conduct of its affairs

The Board’s key responsibilities include providing leadership and supervision to the management of the Company and its subsidiaries (the “Group”) with a view to protecting shareholders’ interests and enhancing long-term shareholders’ value.

The Board’s principal functions include the following:

(1) review and approve corporate strategies, financial objectives and direction of the Group;

(2) establish goals for management and monitor the achievement of these goals;

(3) ensure management leadership of high quality, effectiveness and integrity;

(4) approve annual budgets and investment and divestment proposals;

(5) review the internal controls, risk management, financial performance and reporting compliance; and

(6) assume responsibility for corporate governance.

All Directors exercise due diligence and independent judgement, and are obliged to act in good faith and consider at all times the interest of the Company.

To execute its responsibilities, the Board has delegated specific functions to various sub-committees, namely, the Nominating Committee, the Remuneration Committee and the Audit Committee. These sub-committees function within written terms of reference and operating procedures, which are reviewed on a regular basis.

The Board meets regularly, at least on a quarterly basis. Ad-hoc meetings are held at such times, as and when required, to address any specific significant matters that may arise. At meetings of the Board, the Directors are free to discuss and openly challenge the views presented by Management and other Directors. The decision making process is an objective one.



The number of meetings and Directors’ attendance at the Board meetings, held during the year, are as follows:

Name Audit Committee Nominating Committee

Remuneration Committee Board

No. of Meetings Held No. of Meetings Held No. of Meetings Held No. of Meetings Held

Date 24/08/12 12/11/12 05/02/13 07/05/13 24/08/12 05/02/13 24/08/12 05/02/13 24/08/12 12/11/12 27/11/12 05/02/13 07/05/13 27/05/13

Mr Chen Dawei, David – – – – – 1 – – 1 1 1 1 1 1

Mr Nie Jian Sheng – – – – – – – – 1 1 1 1 1 1

Mr Lin Zhe Ying – – – – – – – – 1 1 1 1 1 1

Mr Lim Yu Neng, Paul (1) – 1 1 1 – – – – 1 1 1 1 1 1

Mr Chen Da Zhi – – – – – – – 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Mr Yau Wing-Yiu (2) 1 1 1 – 1 1 1 – 1 1 1 1 1 1

Mr Lee Kheng Joo (3) 1 – – 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Ms Cheng Fong Yee, Fonda 1 1 1 1 1 – 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

(1) Mr Lim Yu Neng, Paul was re-designated as the Lead Independent Director of the Company with effect from 6 February 2013.

Following Mr Lim’s re-designation as the Lead Independent Director of the Company, Mr Lim was appointed as the

Chairman of the Audit Committee of the Company and a member of the Nominating Committee of the Company with effect from 6 February 2013.

(2) Mr Yau Wing-Yiu was appointed as the Chief Financial Officer and re-designated as an Executive Director of the Company with effect from 6 February 2013.

Following Mr Yau’s re-designation as an Executive Director of the Company, Mr Yau ceased as the Chairman of the Audit Committee and a member of the Nominating Committee of the Company.

(3) Mr Lee Kheng Joo was appointed as a member of the Audit Committee of the Company with effect from 6 February 2013.

In lieu of physical meetings, written resolutions were also circulated for approval by members of the Board. The Company’s Bye-Laws also provide for meetings by way of telephone, electronic or other communication facilities.

The current members of the Board are familiar with the Group’s business operations and corporate governance practices. The Nominating Committee ensures that new Board appointees are provided with information to familiarise themselves with the Group’s business, strategic goals and directions and corporate governance practices.

Besides that, Directors also have the opportunity to visit the Group’s operational facilities and meet with the Management to gain a better understanding of the Group’s business operations.

At Board meetings, the Company provides ongoing education on Board processes, corporate governance practices and industry developments. Directors are encouraged to keep themselves abreast of the latest developments relevant to the business of the Group.



Board Composition and Balance

The Board currently comprises of eight Directors, three of whom are Independent Directors. The Directors of the Company as at the date of this report are:-

(i) Chen Dawei, David (Executive Chairman)(ii) Nie Jian Sheng [Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”)](iii) Yau Wing-Yiu [Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”)](iv) Lin Zhe Ying (Executive Director)(v) Chen Da Zhi (Non-Executive Director)(vi) Lim Yu Neng, Paul (Lead Independent Director)(vii) Lee Kheng Joo (Independent Director)(viii) Cheng Fong Yee, Fonda (Independent Director)

The independence of each Director is assessed and reviewed annually by the NC. Each Independent Director is required to complete a Director’s Independence Checklist annually to confirm his/her independence based on the guidelines as set out in the Code. For FY2013, the NC has determined that all the three Non-Executive Directors are independent.

The Board has determined that it is of an appropriate size to facilitate effective decision making, and to meet the objective of having a balance of skills and experience, taking into account the size and scope of Company’s operations.

The current Board comprises of business leaders and professionals with industry, accounting, financial, business and management backgrounds. This composition enables the management to benefit from a diverse and objective external perspective, on issues raised before the Board. Each Director has been appointed based on the strength of his caliber, experience and his potential to contribute to the Group and its businesses. Profiles of the Directors are set out on pages 14 and 18 of this Annual Report.

The Directors and the sub-committees of the Board on which they sit as at the date of this report are as follows:

Name of Director Board Audit Nominating Remuneration

Mr Chen Dawei, David Executive Chairman – Member –Mr Nie Jian Sheng Executive Director – – –Mr Lin Zhe Ying Executive Director – – –Mr Lim Yu Neng, Paul (1) Lead Independent Director Chairman Member –Mr Chen Da Zhi Non–Executive Director – – MemberMr Yau Wing–Yiu (2) Executive Director – – –Mr Lee Kheng Joo (3) Independent Director Member Chairman MemberMs Cheng Fong Yee, Fonda Independent Director Member Chairman

(1) Mr Lim Yu Neng, Paul was re-designated as the Lead Independent Director of the Company with effect from 6 February 2013.

Following Mr Lim’s re-designation as the Lead Independent Director of the Company, Mr Lim was appointed as the Chairman of the Audit Committee of the Company and a member of the Nominating Committee of the Company with effect from 6 February 2013.



(2) Mr Yau Wing-Yiu was appointed as the Chief Financial Officer and re-designated as an Executive Director of the Company with effect from 6 February 2013.

Following Mr Yau’s re-designation as an Executive Director of the Company, Mr Yau ceased to be the Chairman of the Audit Committee and a member of the Nominating Committee of the Company.

(3) Mr Lee Kheng Joo was appointed as a member of the Audit Committee of the Company with effect from 6 February 2013.

The Board is able to exercise objective judgment on corporate affairs independently from the Management. No individual or group of individuals is allowed to dominate the Board’s decision making. The Board is of the view that, given its current structure, there is sufficiently strong independent element on the Board to enable independent exercise of objective judgment on corporate affairs of the Group by members of the Board, taking into account factors such as the number of Independent Directors on the Board, as well as the size and scope of the affairs and operations of the Group.

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

The Board recognises the Code’s recommendation that the Chairman and the Chief Executive Officer should be separate persons to ensure that there is an appropriate balance of power and authority within the Company.

The Executive Chairman and CEO are responsible for exercising control over the quality and timeliness of the flow of information between management and the Board and ensuring compliance with the Group’s guidelines on corporate governance. They ensure that Board meetings are held regularly in accordance with as agreed schedule of meetings. They are also responsible for the day to day management of the Company and work with the Board for strategic planning, business development and charting the growth of the Group.

The Board is of the view that there are sufficient safeguards and checks to ensure that the process of decision making by the Board is independent and based on collective decisions without any individual exercising any considerable concentration of power or influence. Further, the Audit Committee, Remuneration Committee and Nominating Committee are chaired by Independent Director.

The Board had appointed Mr Lim Yu Neng, Paul as the Lead Independent Director to co-ordinate and becomes the principal liaison on Board issues between the Independent Directors and the Chairman. He is available to shareholders where they have concerns which contact through the normal channels of the Chairman, CEO or CFO has failed to resolve or for which such contact is inappropriate.

Board Membership

The Nominating Committee comprises Mr Lee Kheng Joo as its Chairman, Mr Lim Yu Neng, Paul and Mr Chen Dawei, David as its member with majority of whom, including the Chairman are Independent Directors. The Chairman of the Nominating Committee is not directly associated with a substantial shareholder of the Company within the meaning of the Code.

The principal functions of the Nominating Committee are as follows:

(1) establish procedures and make recommendations to the Board on all board appointments and re-nominations with regards to each Director’s contribution and performance, his or her attendance at meetings of the Board or Board committees (where applicable), participation, candour and any special contributions;

(2) review and determine annually whether a Director is independent, bearing in mind the considerations set out in the Code;



(3) decide whether or not each Director is able to and has adequately carried out his duties as a Director of the company, in particular where the Director concerned has multiple board representations;

(4) identify any gaps in the mix of skills, experience and other qualities required in an effective Board and nominate or recommend suitable candidate(s) to fill these gaps; and

(5) ensure that all Board appointees undergo an appropriate orientation programme.

In considering the re-appointment of a Director, the Nominating Committee evaluates such Director’s contribution and performance, such as his or her attendance at meetings of the Board or Board committees, where applicable, participation, candour and any special contributions.

All Directors are subject to the provisions of the Company’s Bye-Laws whereby each Director shall retire at least once every three (3) years and shall be eligible for re-election. Mr Lim Yu Neng, Paul and Ms Cheng Fong Yee, Fonda are subject to retirement pursuant to the Company’s Bye-Laws at the forthcoming AGM. The NC recommended that Mr Lim Yu Neng, Paul and Ms Cheng Fong Yee, Fonda be nominated for re-election at the forthcoming AGM.

The NC conducts an annual review of Directors’ independence and is of the view that Mr Lim Yu Neng, Paul, Mr Lee Kheng Joo and Ms Cheng Fong Yee, Fonda are independent and that, no individual or small group of individual dominates the Board’s decision-making process.

Board Performance

The NC has adopted a formal process for the evaluation of the performance of the Board. The performance criteria includes, amongst others, an evaluation of the size and composition of the Board, the Board’s access to information, accountability, Board processes and Board performance in relation to discharging its principal responsibilities in terms of the financial indicators as set out in the Code.

During the financial year, all Directors are requested to complete a Board Evaluation Questionnaire designed to seek their view on the various aspects of the Board performance so as to assess the overall effectiveness of the Board. The assessment process involves and includes input from the Board members before submitting to the Board for discussing and determining areas for improvement and enhancement of the Board’s effectiveness as well as its implementation.

Following the review, the NC assessed the Board’s performance as a whole in FY2013 and is of the view that the Board’s performance as a whole is satisfactorily.

Access to Information

To enable the Board to function effectively and to fulfill its responsibilities, Management strives to provide Board members with adequate information for Board meetings and on an ongoing basis.

The Board is furnished with Board papers prior to any Board meeting. These papers are issued in sufficient time to enable Directors to obtain additional information or explanations from Management, if necessary.

The Board also is informed of any significant developments or events relating to the Company timely.

Directors are given separate and independent access to the Management team to address any enquiries and also have separate and independent access to the Company Secretary. The Company Secretary attends all Board meetings and ensures that they are conducted in accordance with the Bye-Laws of the Company and the applicable rules and regulations are complied with. When necessary, Directors can seek independent professional advice at the Company’s expense.



(B) REMUNERATION MATTERS

Procedures for Developing Remuneration Policies

The Remuneration Committee comprises Ms Cheng Fong Yee, Fonda as Chairman, Mr Lee Kheng Joo and Mr Chen Da Zhi as its member with majority of whom, including the Chairman are Independent Directors.

The RC is responsible for ensuring that a formal and transparent procedure is in place for developing an appropriate executive remuneration policy and a competitive framework for determining the remuneration packages of individual Directors and senior Management. The RC recommends for the Board’s endorsement, a framework of remuneration, including but not limited to Director’s fees, salaries, allowances, bonuses, options and benefits in kind for each Director and senior Management. No Director shall be involved in any decision-making in respect of any compensation to be offered or granted to him.

Level and Mix of Remuneration

Under the framework developed by the Remuneration Committee, the Remuneration Committee uses the following factors to determine Directors’ remuneration:

(1) qualifications and experience of Directors required by the Company;

(2) for Independent Directors, the general level of fees earned by each Director in his professional capacity or billed by professionals in their industry;

(3) time spent in preparing for meetings and actual attendance;

(4) indirect costs and expenses incurred by the Directors;

(5) such remuneration as may be considered fair and reasonable having regard to the nature and size of the business of the Company;

(6) level of remuneration to vary in direct proportion to the extent of involvement and participation in and contribution to the business of the Company;

(7) the level of commitment and the ability to devote sufficient time and attention to the business of the Company; and

(8) where special circumstances justify, the payment of additional remuneration.

Annual reviews are carried out by the Remuneration Committee to ensure that key executives are appropriately rewarded, giving due regard to the financial health and business needs of the Group without being excessive and thereby maximize shareholder value.

The Executive Directors have service agreements with the Company. Their compensation consists of salary, bonus, fixed fee and incentive bonus that is dependent on the Group’s performance.

The Group’s remuneration policy is to provide compensation packages appropriate to attract, retain and motivate key executives and Directors.



Disclosure on Remuneration

A breakdown of the remuneration of Directors and the top five key executives (who are not Directors) for the financial year ended 30 June 2013 is set out below:

(a) The level and mix of each Director’s remuneration are as follows:

Remuneration Band and Name of Director

Directors’ Fee%

Salary#

%Bonus

%Benefits in kind

%Total

%

S$500,000 to below S$750,000Mr Chen Dawei, DavidMr Nie Jian Sheng

––

5256

4844

––

100100

S$250,000 to below S$500,000Mr Yau Wing-Yiu 14 35 51 – 100

Below S$250,000Mr Lin Zhe YingMr Lim Yu Neng, PaulMr Chen Da ZhiMr Lee Kheng JooMs Cheng Fong Yee, Fonda

–100100100100

49––––

51––––

–––––

100100100100100

# The salary amount shown is inclusive of allowances, statutory contributions, all fees other than Directors’ fees, and other emoluments.

(b) The level and mix of each key executive’s (who are not also Directors) remuneration in bands are as follows:

Remuneration Band and Name of Key Executive

Salary#

%Bonus

%Benefits in kind

%Total

%

Below S$250,000Ms Ge Lun CanMr Cui JunMr Wang Wei DongMr Li Shi Hua

70100

7070

30–

3030

––––

100100100100

# The salary amount shown is inclusive of allowances, statutory contributions, all fees other than Directors’ fees, and other emoluments.

There are no employees of the Group who are immediate family members of a Director and whose remuneration exceeds S$150,000 during the financial year ended 30 June 2013.

No Director is involved in determining his own remuneration. The remuneration of the non-executive and independent Directors is in the form of a fixed fee.

The Directors’ fees, as a lump sum, will be subject to approval by shareholders at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting.



The Company had in June 2005 cancelled all outstanding options granted to Directors and employees under the Bio-Treat Technology Employee Share Option Scheme (the “Scheme”). As at the date of this Report, there are no outstanding options under the Scheme.

(C) ACCOUNTABILITY AND AUDIT

Accountability

The Board’s primary role is to protect and enhance long-term value and returns for shareholders. In the discharge of its duties to shareholders, the Board, when reporting the Group’s financial performance via SGXNET announcements and the Annual Report, has a responsibility to present a fair assessment of the Group’s financial performance, position and prospects. Management currently provides the Board with detailed management accounts of the Group’s performance, position and prospects on a quarterly basis. Directors have access to the Management at all times.

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee (“AC”) comprises three Independent Directors and is chaired by Mr Lim Yu Neng, Paul. The other two members are Mr Lee Kheng Joo and Ms Cheng Fong Yee, Fonda.

The AC meets regularly with the Group’s external auditors and Management to review accounting, auditing and financial reporting matters, so as to ensure that an effective control environment is maintained in the Group.

The Audit Committee also monitors proposed changes in accounting policies, reviews the internal audit functions and discusses the accounting implications of major transactions. In addition, the AC also advises the Board regarding the adequacy of the Group’s internal controls and the contents and presentation of its reports.

The functions of the AC include:

(a) reviews with the external independent auditors their audit plan, their evaluation of the system of internal accounting controls in the course of their external audit, their letter to management and management response;

(b) reviews the quarterly and annual financial statements with management and the external independent auditors (where applicable) before submission to the board of Directors;

(c) reviews the adequacy of the Group’s internal controls, including financial, operational and compliance controls and risk management policies and systems;

(d) reviews and approves the internal audit plans of the internal auditors;

(e) evaluates the effectiveness of both the internal and external audit efforts through regular meetings;

(f) determines that no unwarranted management restrictions are being placed upon either the internal or external independent auditors;

(g) recommend to the board of Directors the appointment or re-appointment of the external independent auditors for the coming year;



(h) reviews the nature and extent of non-audit services provided by external independent auditors;

(i) meet with the external independent auditors, without the presence of the Company’s management, at least annually; and

(j) reviews interested person transactions (if any), in accordance with the requirements of the SGX-ST Listing Manual.

The Audit Committee is authorised to investigate any matter within its terms of reference, and has full access to the Management and also full discretion to invite any Director or executive officer to attend its meetings, as well as reasonable resources to enable it to discharge its functions properly.

The AC meets with the internal auditor and external auditors separately, at least once a year, without the presence of the Management to review any matter that might be raised.

The AC is satisfied with the independence and objectivity of the external auditors, Moore Stephens LLP and noted that there were no non-audit services provided by the external auditor during the financial year ended 30 June 2013. The Audit Committee is satisfied with the independence and objectivity of the external auditors and has recommended to the Board the re-appointment of Moore Stephens LLP as the external auditors of the Company at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting. The Company has complied with Rules 712 and 715 of the SGX-ST Listing Manual in relation to the engagement of its auditors, which is registered with the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority.

Internal Controls

The Group’s internal controls and systems are designed to provide reasonable, but not absolute assurance to the integrity and reliability of the financial information and to safeguard and maintain the accountability of the assets. While no cost effective internal control system can provide absolute assurance against loss or misstatement, the Audit Committee, with the participation of the Board, has reviewed the adequacy of the Group’s internal controls and systems to ensure that they are designed to provide reasonable assurance that assets are safeguarded, operational controls are in place, business risks are suitably managed, proper accounting records are maintained and the integrity of financial information used for business and publication are preserved.

The internal auditors conduct annual review of the effectiveness of the Group’s key internal controls including financial, operational and compliance controls and risks management. The external auditors during the conduct of their normal audit procedures may also report on matters relating to internal control. Any material non-compliance and recommendation for improvements are reported to the Audit Committee. The Audit Committee also reviews and continues to monitor the effectiveness of the actions taken by the management on the recommendations made by the internal and external auditors in this respect.

Based on the work performed by the internal and external auditors (to the extent as required by the external auditor to form an opinion of the financial statements), reviews of the findings from the internal auditors on the Group’s internal controls and the management’s responses to the auditors’ recommendations for improvement to the Group’s internal controls and discussions with the auditors and management, the Board, with the concurrence of the Audit Committee, is satisfied with the adequacy of the Group’s internal controls, addressing financial, operational and compliance risks as at 30 June 2013 and that management has taken efforts to minimise the risk of recurrence of such lapses.

Internal Audit

The objective of the internal audit function is to provide an independent review of the effectiveness of the Group’s internal controls and provide reasonable assurance to the Audit Committee and the management that the Group’s risk management, controls and governance processes are adequate and effective.



The Internal Audit function of the Group has been outsourced to RSM Nelson Wheeler Consulting Limited (“RSM”) to strengthen the internal audit function and promote sound risk management, including financial, operational and compliance controls and good corporate governance. RSM report directly to the Audit Committee on audit matters and to the Chairman on administrative matters.

RSM is a Certified Internal Auditor and the audit work is carried out in accordance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing pronounced by The Institute of Internal Auditors.

RSM’s main scope of work covers the review and evaluation of processes and areas of concerns identified. RSM assists management in enhancing existing risk management initiatives and carry out regular independent monitoring of key controls and procedures. The findings and recommendations in relation to the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and process improvements will be presented to the Audit Committee and the management.

Material non-compliance and internal control weaknesses noted during reviews are reported together with recommended corrective actions to the Audit Committee on a regular basis. The results of the internal audit findings are also shared with the External Auditors to assist them in their audit planning and also for them to perform further checks on the weak areas identified.

(D) COMMUNICATION WITH SHAREHOLDERS

In line with continuous disclosure obligations of the Company, and pursuant to the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (“SGX-ST”) Listing Rules and Bermuda Companies’ legislation, the Board ensures that shareholders are fully informed of all major developments that impact the Group.

Information is disseminated to the shareholders on a timely basis through:

(i) SGXNET announcements and press releases;

(ii) Annual Reports prepared and issued to all shareholders; and

(iii) Company’s website at www.hankore.com at which shareholders can access information on the Group.

Quarterly results are released within 45 days of the quarter of the financial year. The Company ensures that it does not practise selective disclosure of material information. Material information is publicly released before the Company meets with investors or analysts.

Shareholders are encouraged to attend the Company’s Annual General Meeting to be kept informed of the Group’s strategy and goals. The notice of the Annual General Meeting is despatched to shareholders, together with explanatory notes or a circular on items of special business, at least 14 working days before the meeting.

The Annual General Meeting is the principal forum for dialogue with shareholders.

The respective Board members will be available at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting to answer questions relating to the work of those sub-committees.

Our Management acknowledges that effective communication with investors is of paramount importance to the Group. In order to reinforce mutual understanding between shareholders and the Company, we have established and maintained a number of ways to strengthen our communication with investors.



Measures that the Company has taken are as follows:

(a) organise analyst briefings to explain our latest published financial information as well as to provide our business update when necessary;

(b) attend meetings/ telephone conferences requested by investors/ shareholders/ analysts on an ongoing basis throughout the year to assist them in understanding the latest updates relating to the Company;

(c) organise road shows for our investors/ potential investors. This may be done solely by ourselves or coordinated with investment bankers;

(d) organise plant visits by investors/ potential investors to our facilities; and

(e) ensure important information of the Group will be announced in a timely manner without delay.

(E) GREATER SHAREHOLDER PARTICIPATION

Shareholders are informed of shareholders’ meetings through notices contained in annual reports or circulars sent to all shareholders. Theses notices are also published in the Business Times and posted onto the SGXNet.

If shareholders are unable to attend the meetings, the Bye-Laws allow a shareholder of the Company to appoint not more than two proxies to attend and vote instead of him.

Resolutions at general meetings are on each substantially separate issue. All the resolutions at the general meetings are single item resolutions.

The Chairman of the Executive, Audit, Remuneration and Nominating Committees are in attendance at the Company’s AGM to address shareholders’ questions relating to the work of these Committees.

The Company’s external auditors, Moore Stephens LLP, are also invited to attend the AGM and are available to assist the Directors in addressing any relevant queries by the shareholders relating to the conduct of the audit and the preparation and content of the auditors’ report.

(F) DEALINGS IN SECURITIES

In line with Listing Rule 1207(19) of the Listing Manual, the Group prohibits its Directors and employees from trading in the Company’s securities on short-term considerations. In addition, the Group prohibits its Directors and employees from dealing in the Company’s securities during the period beginning one month before the release of any financial results of the Group or if they are in possession of any unpublished material price-sensitive information relating to the Group.

(G) MATERIAL CONTRACTS

There are no material contracts of the Group involving the interests of any Directors or controlling shareholders subsisting at the end of the financial year ended 30 June 2013, or entered into since the end of the previous financial year.



(H) INTERESTED PERSON TRANSACTIONS

The Company has established procedures to ensure that all transactions with interested persons are reported in a timely manner to the Audit Committee and that transactions are conducted on arm’s length basis and not prejudicial to the interests of the shareholders.

The Company does not have a general shareholders’ mandate for recurrent interested person transaction. The Company confirms that there were no interested person transactions during the financial year under review.

(I) RISK MANAGEMENT

The risk management is subject to the Audit Committee and no other dedicated committee will be set up. The Group has appointed the financial controller of the Group to manage the risk of the Group. He is responsible for summarizing the risk management results of each department and assessing the potential material risks confronting the group according to the risk management program of the Group, formulating and implementing the risk management plan for the next year.

Report of the Directors30 June 2013


The directors are pleased to present their report to the members together with the consolidated financial statements of Hankore Environment Tech Group Limited (the “Company”) and its subsidiaries (the “Group”) for the financial year ended 30 June 2013 and the audited statement of financial position of the Company as at 30 June 2013.

1 Directors

The directors of the Company in office at the date of this report are as follows: Chen Dawei, David Nie Jian Sheng Lin Zhe Ying Lim Yu Neng, Paul Cheng Fong Yee Chen Da Zhi Yau Wing-Yiu Lee Kheng Joo

2 Arrangements to Enable Directors to Acquire Shares or Debentures

Neither at the end of nor at any time during the financial year was the Company a party to any arrangement whose object is to enable the directors of the Company to acquire benefits by means of the acquisition of shares in or debentures of the Company or any other body corporate.

3 Directors’ Interests in Shares or Debentures

According to the register of directors’ shareholdings, none of the directors holding office at the end of the financial year had any interest in the shares or debentures of the Company or its related corporations, except as follows:

Name of directorsShareholdings registeredin the name of directors

Shareholdings in which directors are deemed to have an interest

As at 1/7/2012

As at 30/6/2013

As at 21/7/2013

As at1/7/2012

As at 30/6/2013

As at 21/7/2013

The CompanyNumber of ordinary shares

Chen Dawei, David – – – 794,203,561 794,203,561 794,203,561Lim Yu Neng, Paul – – – 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000



3 Directors’ Interests in Shares or Debentures (cont’d)

Name of director Exercise

price Exercise period

Holdings at the beginning of financial year

Holdings at the end of

financial yearAt

21 July 2013

Number of warrantsDeemed interest

Chen Dawei, David S$0.04 27/04/2011-27/04/2014 47,692,402 47,692,402 47,692,402

Except as disclosed in this report, no director who held office at the end of the financial year had interests in shares, share options, warrants or debentures of the Company or of related corporations, either at the beginning of the financial year, or date of appointment, if later or at the end of the financial year.

4 Directors’ Contractual Benefits

Since the end of the previous financial year, no director has received or become entitled to receive a benefit by reason of a contract made by the Company or a related corporation with the director or with a firm of which he is a member, or with a company in which he has a substantial financial interest, except as disclosed in the financial statements. Certain directors also received remuneration from related corporations in their capacity as directors and/or executives of those related corporations.

5 Share Options

(i) Options Granted

Other than as disclosed in paragraph 6 of this report, there were no options to take up unissued shares of the Company or any corporation in the Group granted during the financial year.

(ii) Options Exercised

Other than as disclosed in paragraph 6 of this report, there were no shares of the Company or any corporation in the Group issued by virtue of the exercise of options to take up unissued shares during the financial year.

(iii) Options Outstanding

Other than as disclosed in paragraph 6 of this report, there were no unissued shares of the Company or any corporation in the Group under option as at the end of the financial year.



6 Warrants

At the end of the financial year, details of the unissued ordinary shares of the Company under warrants are as follows:

Date of issue

Warrants outstanding at 01/07/2012

Warrants issued

Warrants exercised

Warrants expired

Warrants outstanding at 30/06/2013

Date of expiration

26/04/2010 22,702,326 – 6,260,530 – 16,441,796 26/04/201527/04/2011 31,631,598 – – – 31,631,598 27/04/201427/04/2011 57,692,402 – – – 57,692,402 27/04/2014

Each warrant entitles the warrant holder to subscribe for one new ordinary share in the Company. The warrants do not entitle the holders of the warrants, by virtue of such holdings, to any rights to participate in any share issue of any other company. During the financial year, the Company issued 6,260,530 ordinary shares pursuant to the exercise of warrants as disclosed above.

As at the end of the financial year, except as reported above, no other warrants to take up unissued shares of the Company were granted and no shares were issued by virtue of the exercise of warrants to take up unissued shares of the Company. Except for the above-mentioned outstanding warrants, no other options to take up unissued shares of the Company were outstanding as at the end of the financial year.

7 Audit Committee

The members of the Audit Committee at the date of this report are as follows:

Lim Yu Neng, Paul (Appointed as Chairman of Audit Committee on 6 February 2013) Lee Kheng Joo (Appointed as Audit Committee Member on 6 February 2013) Cheng Fong Yee (Member)

All members of the Audit Committee are independent and non-executive directors. The Audit Committee carried out its functions as required by the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (“SGX-ST”) Listing Manual and the Code of Corporate Governance.

Based on the internal control established and maintained by the Group, the work performed by the internal and external auditors (to the extent as required by them to form an opinion on the statutory financial statements), and the reviews conducted by management, the Audit Committee and the Board, with the concurrence of the Audit Committee, is of the opinion that the Group’s internal controls addressing financial, operational and compliance risks were adequate as at 30 June 2013.

The functions performed by the Audit Committee during the financial year are disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report under the section on Corporate Governance Report.



8 Independent Auditors

The independent auditors, Moore Stephens LLP, Public Accountants and Chartered Accountants, have expressed their willingness to accept reappointment.

On behalf of the Board of Directors,

CHEN DAWEI, DAVIDExecutive Chairman

NIE JIAN SHENGExecutive Director and Chief Executive Officer

25 September 2013

Statement by Directors30 June 2013


(a) The directors are of the opinion that the consolidated financial statements of the Group and the statement of financial position of the Company set out on pages 41 to 117 are drawn up so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Group and of the Company as at 30 June 2013 and of the results, changes in equity and cash flows of the Group for the year then ended; and

(b) At the date of this statement, the directors are of the opinion that there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Group and Company will be able to pay their debts as and when they fall due as mentioned in Note 2 to the financial statements.

On behalf of the Board of Directors,


NIE JIAN SHENGExecutive Director and Chief Executive Officer

25 September 2013

Independent Auditors’ ReportTo the Members of Hankore Environment Tech Group Limited(Incorporated in Bermuda)


We have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of Hankore Environment Tech Group Limited (the “Company”) and its subsidiaries (the “Group”), as set out on pages 41 to 117, which comprise the statement of financial position of the Company and of the Group as at 30 June 2013, and the consolidated statement of comprehensive income, consolidated statement of changes in equity and consolidated statement of cash flows of the Group for the year then ended, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information.

Management’s Responsibility for the Financial Statements

Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with Singapore Financial Reporting Standards, and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

Auditors’ Responsibility

Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with Singapore Standards on Auditing. Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal controls relevant to the entity’s preparation of financial statements that give a true and fair view in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal controls. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements.

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

Opinion

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements of the Group and the statement of financial position of the Company are properly drawn up in accordance with the Singapore Financial Reporting Standards so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Group and of the Company as at 30 June 2013 and the results, changes in equity and cash flows of the Group for the year ended on that date.

Moore Stephens LLPPublic Accountants andChartered Accountants

Singapore25 September 2013

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive IncomeFor the financial year ended 30 June 2013

The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements


GroupNote 2013 2012

RMB’000 RMB’000

Revenue (5) 369,131 245,361

Cost of sales (203,272) (126,606)

Gross profit 165,859 118,755

Other income (6) 54,776 91,067Administrative expenses (54,164) (50,632)Other operating expenses (13,784) (17,310)Finance income (7) 376 139Finance costs (8) (47,120) (37,892)

Profit before income tax (9) 105,943 104,127

Income tax (10) (6,478) (1,484)

Net profit for the year 99,465 102,643

Other comprehensive income – –

Total comprehensive income for the year 99,465 102,643

Net profit attributable to:Owners of the Company 99,465 102,643Non-controlling interests – –

99,465 102,643

Total comprehensive income attributable to:Owners of the Company 99,465 102,643Non-controlling interests – –

99,465 102,643

Earnings per share (RMB) (11)- Basic 0.02 0.02

- Diluted 0.02 0.02

Statement of Financial PositionAs at 30 June 2013



Group CompanyNote 2013 2012 2013 2012

RMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000ASSETSNon-current AssetsProperty, plant and equipment (12) 7,829 6,223 17 394Intangible assets (13) 256,864 215,240 – –Financial receivables (14) 1,972,006 1,817,500 – –Investments in subsidiaries (15) – – 262,409 262,409Goodwill (16) 90,047 – – –Other receivables (19) 17,052 – – –Land use rights (17) 37,996 40,015 – –

2,381,794 2,078,978 262,426 262,803Current AssetsFinancial receivables (14) 34,583 33,200 – –Inventories (18) 3,345 758 – –Trade and other receivables (19) 85,052 58,542 1,910,379 1,803,454Other current assets (20) 75,438 10,084 409 48Cash and bank balances (21) 118,111 83,844 252 987

316,529 186,428 1,911,040 1,804,489

Total Assets 2,698,323 2,265,406 2,173,466 2,067,292

EQUITY AND LIABILITIESShare Capital and ReservesShare capital (22) 409,242 380,040 409,242 380,040Reserves (23) 1,301,142 1,151,720 1,711,740 1,675,472Equity attributable to ownersof the Company 1,710,384 1,531,760 2,120,982 2,055,512

Non-controlling interests (229) (229) – –

Total equity 1,710,155 1,531,531 2,120,982 2,055,512

Non-current LiabilitiesBorrowings (24) 467,211 395,171 – –Deferred tax liabilities (25) 25,111 14,097 – –

492,322 409,268 – –Current LiabilitiesTrade and other payables (26) 277,633 141,852 9,593 2,861Other financial liabilities (27) 42,891 8,919 42,891 8,919Borrowings (24) 175,285 173,836 – –Provision for income tax 37 – – –

495,846 324,607 52,484 11,780

Total Liabilities 988,168 733,875 52,484 11,780

Total Equity and Liabilities 2,698,323 2,265,406 2,173,466 2,067,292

Consolidated Statement of Changes in EquityFor the financial year ended 30 June 2013



Attributable to equity holders of the Company

Share capital

Share premium

Foreign currency

translation reserve

Statutory reserve

(Accumulated losses)/Retained earnings Total

Non–controlling interests Total

RMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000

Group2013As at 1 July 2012 380,040 1,171,715 1,977 62,785 (84,757) 1,531,760 (229) 1,531,531

Net profit for the year – – – – 99,465 99,465 – 99,465

Other comprehensive income for the year – – – – – – – –

Total comprehensive income for the year – – – – 99,465 99,465 – 99,465

Issue of ordinary shares for acquisition of subsidiaries 28,695 48,965 – – – 77,660 – 77,660

Exercise of warrants (Note 27) 507 992 – – – 1,499 – 1,499

As at 30 June 2013 409,242 1,221,672 1,977 62,785 14,708 1,710,384 (229) 1,710,155

2012As at 1 July 2011 378,356 1,168,032 1,977 62,785 (187,400) 1,423,750 (229) 1,423,521

Net profit for the year – – – – 102,643 102,643 – 102,643

Other comprehensive income for the year – – – – – – – –

Total comprehensive income for the year – – – – 102,643 102,643 – 102,643

Exercise of warrants (Note 27) 1,684 3,683 – – – 5,367 – 5,367

As at 30 June 2012 380,040 1,171,715 1,977 62,785 (84,757) 1,531,760 (229) 1,531,531

Consolidated Statement of Cash FlowsFor the financial year ended 30 June 2013



2013 2012RMB’000 RMB’000

Cash Flows from Operating ActivitiesProfit before income tax 105,943 104,127

Adjustments for: Depreciation of property, plant and equipment 1,689 1,456Amortisation of intangible assets 11,140 10,621Amortisation of land use rights 2,019 1,963Write-off of other receivables 808 2,000Allowance for impairment loss of other receivables 484 3,883Write back of impairment loss of intangible assets (20,000) (20,000)Write back of impairment loss of financial receivables – (52,402)Gain on disposal of service concession rights (21,820) –Write-off of property, plant and equipment 639 79Net loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment 21 –Net fair value gain on derivatives (4,145) (5,664)Unrealised foreign exchange loss 5 282Finance income (376) (139)Interest expense 46,902 37,840

Operating cash flows before working capital changes 123,309 84,046

Changes in working capital:Financial receivables (155,889) (31,718)Inventories (2,290) (182)Trade and other receivables (16,693) (5,255)Other current assets (66,041) 1,007Trade and other payables 126,100 (30,660)

Cash generated from operations 8,496 17,238

Interest received 376 139Income tax refund – 449Income tax paid (1,727) (328)

Net cash generated from operating activities 7,145 17,498

Consolidated Statement of Cash FlowsFor the financial year ended 30 June 2013



(cont’d)

2013 2012RMB’000 RMB’000

Cash Flows from Investing ActivitiesPurchase of property, plant and equipment (1,775) (2,767)Purchase of intangible asset-computer software (402) (787)Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment 73 –Increase in intangible assets (5,146) (9,364)Net cash inflow from disposal of concession rights 2,007 –Net cash inflow on acquisition of subsidiaries (Note 16) 3,867 –

Net cash used in investing activities (1,376) (12,918)

Cash Flows from Financing ActivitiesProceeds from exercise of warrants 786 2,531Proceeds from bank borrowings 190,723 42,960Repayment of bank borrowings (93,597) (89,726)Proceeds from other loans 27,491 82,600Repayment of other loans (52,000) –Interest paid (44,900) (37,840)(Increase)/Decrease in bank balances pledged (14,000) 1,000

Net cash generated from financing activities 14,503 1,525

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 20,272 6,105Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the financial year 81,844 75,913Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (5) (174)

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the financial year (Note 21) 102,111 81,844

Notes to the Financial Statements30 June 2013


These notes form an integral part of and should be read in conjunction with the accompanying financial statements.

1 General

Hankore Environment Tech Group Limited (the “Company”) is incorporated in Bermuda as an exempt company with limited liability and is listed on the Mainboard of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (“SGX-ST”). The registered address of the Company is Clarendon House, 2 Church Street, Hamilton HM11, Bermuda and its principal place of business is at 1105 Jialong International Tower, No.19 Chaoyang Park Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, People’s Republic of China (“PRC”) 100125.

The principal activity of the Company is that of an investment holding company. The principal activities of its subsidiaries are set out in Note 15 respectively.

The Board of Directors has authorised the issue of the financial statements in accordance with a resolution of the directors on the date of the Statement by Directors.

2 Going Concern Assumption

Notwithstanding the Group incurred a net profit and total comprehensive income of RMB99,465,000 (2012:102,643,000), as of that date, the Group’s current liabilities exceeded its current assets by RMB179,317,000 (2012: RMB138,179,000). This factor indicates the existence of uncertainties related to events or conditions which may cast doubts upon the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern. Management has prepared the financial statements on the assumption that the Group will continue as a going concern based on the following:

– the Group’s ability to generate sufficient cash flows from its operations based on the various strategies that management is presently evaluating to improve operating performance and cash flows of the Group;

– the issue of notes under the S$300,000,000 multicurrency medium term note programme (the “MTN” Programme) (Note 32(b)); and

– the continuing support from the Group’s bankers through re-financing of existing loans and obtaining additional bank loans.



3 Significant Accounting Policies

(a) Basis of Preparation

The financial statements, which are expressed in Renminbi (“RMB”), have been prepared in accordance with Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (“FRS”). The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, except as disclosed in the accounting policies below.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with FRS requires the management to exercise judgement in the process of applying the Group’s accounting policies. It also requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and the disclosure of contingent assets and contingent liabilities at the balance sheet date that are not readily apparent from other sources. Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. However, actual results may ultimately differ from these estimates.

The areas involving a higher degree of judgement or complexity, or areas where assumptions and estimates are significant to the financial statements are disclosed in Note 4.

(i) Adoption of New and Revised FRS

On 1 July 2012, the Group adopted the following revised FRS for annual financial periods beginning on or after 1 July 2012:

Amendments to FRS 1 Presentation of Items of Other Comprehensive Income

The Amendment to FRS 1 Presentation of Items of Other Comprehensive Income requires for entities to group items presented in other comprehensive income (“OCI”) on the basis of whether they are potentially reclassifiable to profit or loss with effect from 1 July 2012. As this is a disclosure standard, it has no impact on the financial performance of the Group and Company when implemented in the current financial year.

(ii) New and Revised FRS Issued But Not Yet Effective

At the date of these financial statements, the following revised or amended standards which have been issued and relevant to the Group but are not yet effective:

Effective for accounting periods beginning on or after

FRS 27 Separate Financial Statements 1 January 2014FRS 110 Consolidated Financial Statements 1 January 2014FRS 112 Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities 1 January 2014FRS 113 Fair value Measurements 1 January 2013



3 Significant Accounting Policies (cont’d)

(a) Basis of Preparation (cont’d)

(ii) New and Revised FRS Issued But Not Yet Effective (cont’d)

FRS 27 Separate Financial Statements

FRS 27 Separate Financial Statements will now solely address separate financial statements, the requirements for which are substantially unchanged. It is effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2014 and will not have any impact on the financial performance or the financial position of the Group and Company when implemented.

FRS 110 Consolidated Financial Statements

FRS 110 Consolidated Financial Statements supersedes FRS 27 Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements and INT FRS 12 Consolidation – Special Purpose Entities, which is effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2014.

The standard changes the definition of control and applies it to all investees to determine the scope of consolidation. FRS 110 requirements will apply to all types of potential subsidiary. It requires an investor to reassess the decision whether to consolidate an investee when events indicate that there may be a change to one of the three elements of control, i.e. power, variable returns and the ability to use power to affect returns. The Group has reassessed the entities the Group controls and does not expect any substantial change.

FRS 112 Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities

FRS 112 Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities, which is effective from 1 January 2014, combines the disclosure requirements for subsidiaries, joint arrangements, associates and structured entities within a comprehensive disclosure standard. FRS 112 specifies minimum disclosures that an entity must provide. It requires for an entity to provide summarised financial information about the assets, liabilities, profit or loss and cash flows of each subsidiary that has non-controlling interests that are material to the reporting entity. As this is a disclosure standard, it will not have any impact on the financial performance or the financial position of the Group and Company when implemented.

FRS 113 Fair Value Measurement

FRS 113 Fair Value Measurement provides guidance on how to measure fair values for including those for both financial and non-financial items and introduces significantly enhanced disclosures about fair values. It does not address or change the requirements on when fair values should be used. When measuring fair value, an entity is required to use valuation techniques that maximise the use of relevant observable inputs and minimise the use of unobservable inputs. It establishes a fair value hierarchy for doing this. This FRS is to be applied for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2013. The Group is in the process of assessing the impact on the financial statements.




(b) Currency Translation

(i) Functional and Presentation Currency

The individual financial statements of each group entity are presented in the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates (its functional currency). For the purpose of the consolidated financial statements, the results and financial position of each group entity are expressed in Renminbi (“RMB”), which is the functional currency of the Company and the presentation currency for the consolidated financial statements.

(ii) Transactions and Balances

In preparing the financial statements of the individual entities, transactions in currencies other than the entity’s functional currency (foreign currencies) are recognised at the rates of exchange prevailing at the dates of the transactions. At the end of each reporting period, monetary items denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing at that date. Non-monetary items carried at fair value that are denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing at the date when the fair value was determined. Non-monetary items that are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are not retranslated.

Exchange differences are recognised in profit or loss in the period in which they arise except for:

l exchange differences on foreign currency borrowings relating to assets under construction for future productive use, which are included in the cost of those assets when they are regarded as an adjustment to interest costs on those foreign currency borrowings;

l exchange differences on monetary items receivable from or payable to a foreign operation for which settlement is neither planned nor likely to occur (therefore forming part of the net investment in the foreign operation), which are recognised initially in other comprehensive income and reclassified from equity to the profit or loss on disposal or partial disposal of the net investment.

(iii) Translation of Group Entities’ Financial Statements

The results and financial position of all the group entities (none of which has the currency of a hyperinflationary economy) that have a functional currency different from the presentation currency are translated into the presentation currency as follows:

– Assets and liabilities are translated at the closing rate at the date of the statement of financial position;

– Income or expense for each statements of comprehensive income or separate income statement presented (i.e. including comparatives) shall be translated at exchange rates at the dates of the transactions; and

– All resulting exchange differences are recognised in other comprehensive income.




(b) Currency Translation (cont’d)

(iii) Translation of Group Entities’ Financial Statements (cont’d)

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), all of the accumulated exchange differences in respect of that operation attributable to the Group are reclassified to profit or loss. Any exchange differences that have previously been attributed to non-controlling interests are derecognised, but they are not reclassified to profit or loss.

In the case of a partial disposal (i.e. no loss of control) of a subsidiary that includes a foreign operation, the proportionate share of accumulated exchange differences are re-attributed to non-controlling interests and are not recognised in profit or loss. For all other partial disposals, the proportionate share of the accumulated exchange differences is reclassified to profit or loss.

(c) Basis of Consolidation

(i) Investments in Subsidiaries

Subsidiaries are entities over which the Group has the power to govern the financial and operating policies, generally accompanying a shareholding of more than half of the voting rights. The existence and effect of potential voting rights that are currently exercisable or convertible are considered when assessing whether the Group controls another entity.

Investments in subsidiaries are carried at cost less accumulated impairment losses in the statement of financial position of the Company.

On disposal of investments in subsidiaries, the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the investments are recognised in profit or loss.

(ii) Consolidation

Acquisitions of subsidiaries are accounted for by applying the acquisition method. Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination, with limited exceptions, are measured initially at their fair values at the acquisition date. Acquisition-related costs are recognised as expenses in the periods in which the costs are incurred and the services are received.

The consideration transferred for the acquisition of a subsidiary comprises the fair value of the assets transferred, the liabilities incurred and the equity interests issued by the Group. The consideration transferred also includes the fair value of any contingent consideration arrangement and the fair value of any pre-existing equity interest in the subsidiary.

Contingent consideration arrangements arising from business combinations with acquisition dates preceding the application of revised FRS 103 are accounted for in accordance with the guidance in the previous version of FRS 103, at initial recognition, i.e. contingent consideration is recognised at fair value if it is deemed to be probable of payment and can be measured reliably at the date of the acquisition.




(c) Basis of Consolidation (cont’d)

(ii) Consolidation (cont’d)

All subsequent changes in the contingent consideration are adjusted against the cost of combination. Under the revised FRS 103, at initial recognition, contingent consideration is now required to be recognised at fair value even if it is deemed not to be probable of payment at the date of the acquisition. All subsequent changes in debt contingent consideration are recognised in the income statement, rather than the goodwill.

In business combinations achieved in stages, the Group recognises any non-controlling interest in the acquiree at the date of acquisition either at fair value or at the non-controlling interest’s proportionate share of the acquiree’s net identifiable assets. The choice of measuring non-controlling interests at fair value or at the proportionate share of the acquiree’s net assets applies only to instruments that represent present ownership interests and entitle their holders to a proportionate share of the net assets in the event of liquidation.

All other components of non-controlling interests are measured at fair value unless another measurement basis is required by FRS.

The Group elects for each individual business combination, whether non-controlling interest in the acquiree (if any) is recognised on the acquisition date at fair value, or at the non-controlling interest’s proportionate share of the acquiree net identifiable assets.

Any excess of the sum of the fair value of the consideration transferred in the business combination, the amount of non-controlling interest in the acquiree (if any), and the fair value of the Group’s previously held equity interest in the acquiree (if any), over the net fair value of the acquiree’s identifiable assets and liabilities is recorded as goodwill on the statement of financial position. In instances where the latter amount exceeds the former, the excess is recognised as a gain on bargain purchase in profit or loss on the acquisition date.

Subsidiaries are consolidated from the date of acquisition, being the date on which the Group obtains control, and continue to be consolidated until the date that such control ceases.

The consolidated financial statements comprise the financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries as at the balance sheet date. The financial statements of the subsidiaries used in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements are prepared for the same reporting date as the Company. Consistent accounting policies are applied to like transactions and events in similar circumstances.

All intra-group balances, income and expenses and unrealised gains and losses resulting from intra-group transactions are eliminated in full.

(iii) Transactions with Non-Controlling Interests

Non-controlling interests represent the equity in subsidiaries not attributable, directly or indirectly, to owners of the Company, and are presented separately in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income and within equity in the consolidated statement of financial position, separately from equity attributable to owners of the Company.




(c) Basis of Consolidation (cont’d)

(iii) Transactions with Non-Controlling Interests (cont’d)

Changes in the Company owners’ ownership interest in a subsidiary that do not result in a loss of control are accounted for as equity transactions. In such circumstances, the carrying amounts of the controlling and non-controlling interests are adjusted to reflect the changes in their relative interests in the subsidiary. Any difference between the amount by which the non-controlling interests is adjusted and the fair value of the consideration paid or received is recognised directly in equity and attributed to owners of the parent.

(iv) Goodwill on Consolidation

Goodwill acquired in a business combination is initially measured at cost being the excess of the cost of the business combination over the Group’s interest in the net fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities. Following initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is reviewed for impairment annually or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may be impaired.

For the purpose of impairment testing, goodwill acquired is allocated to each of the Group’s cash-generating units that are expected to benefit from the synergies of the combination. The cash-generating unit (“CGU”) to which goodwill has been allocated is tested for impairment annually and whenever there is an indication that the CGU may be impaired, by comparing the carrying amount of the CGU, including the allocated goodwill, with the recoverable amount of the CGU. Where the recoverable amount of the CGU is less than the carrying amount, an impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss. Impairment losses recognised for goodwill are not reversed in subsequent years.

When goodwill forms part of a CGU and part of the operation within that CGU is disposed of, the goodwill associated with the operation disposed of is included in the carrying amount of the operation when determining the gain or loss on disposal of the operation. Goodwill disposed of in this circumstance is measured based on the relative fair values of the operations disposed of and the portion of the CGU retained.

(d) Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. The cost of an item of property, plant and equipment includes its purchase price and any cost that is directly attributable to bringing the asset to the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in a manner intended by management.

Depreciation on property, plant and equipment is calculated using the straight-line method to allocate their depreciable amounts over their estimated useful lives less residual values where applicable on the following basis:

Machinery – 10% – 20%Motor vehicles and office equipment – 20%Leasehold improvements – 25%




(d) Property, Plant and Equipment (cont’d)

The residual values, estimated useful lives and depreciation method of property, plant and equipment are reviewed, and adjusted as appropriate, at each balance sheet date. The effects of any revision are recognised in profit or loss when the changes arise.

Fully depreciated assets still in use are retained in the financial statements. On disposal or retirement of an item of property, plant and equipment, the difference between the net disposal proceeds and its carrying amount is recognised in profit or loss.

(e) Land Use Rights

Land use rights are carried at cost less accumulated amortisation and impairment losses. Amortisation is charged to profit or loss on a straight-line method over the respective lease period of the land use rights, which range from 25 to 50 years.

(f) Intangible Assets

Concession Rights

Concession rights are stated at the fair value of services provided less accumulated amortisation and impairment losses. Concession rights are amortised to the profit or loss on a straight-line method over the concession periods, which range from 25 to 32 years, from commencement of operation of the plants.

Computer Software

Acquired computer software licenses are initially capitalised at cost which includes the purchase price and other directly attributed cost of preparing the asset for its intended use. Capitalised computer software licenses are subsequently carried at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. These costs are amortised to profit or loss using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives of 10 years.

Patents and Trademark

Patents and trademark are measured at cost less any accumulated amortisation and impairment losses. These costs are amortised to profit or loss using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives, which range from 10 to 20 years.

(g) Service Concession Arrangements

The Group has entered into various service concession arrangements with governing bodies or agencies of the government of the PRC (the “grantors”) to construct and operate water/wastewater treatment plants for concession periods of between 25 to 30 years and transfer the plants to the grantors at the end of the concession periods. Such concession arrangements fall within the scope of INT FRS 112 Service Concession Arrangements and are accounted for as follows:

(i) Financial Receivables

The Group recognises a financial receivable arising from a service concession arrangement when it has a right to receive a fixed and determinable amount of payments during the concession period irrespective of the usage of the concession infrastructure. The financial receivable is accounted for in accordance with the accounting policy set out in Note 3(i).




(g) Service Concession Arrangements (cont’d)

(ii) Intangible Assets

The Group recognises an intangible asset arising from a service concession arrangement when it has a right to charge for usage of the concession infrastructure but does not have any contractual rights under the concession agreements to receive a fixed and determinable amount of payments during the concession period. Intangible assets received as consideration for providing construction services in a service concession arrangement are measured at fair value upon initial recognition, estimated by reference to the fair value of the construction services provided. When the Group receives an intangible asset and a financial asset as consideration for providing construction services in a service concession arrangement, the Group estimates the fair value of intangible assets as the difference between the fair value of the construction services provided and the fair value of the financial assets received. The intangible asset (“concession rights”) is accounted for in accordance with the accounting policy set out in Note 3(f).

Subsequent costs and expenditure related to infrastructure and equipment arising from the Group’s commitments to the concession contracts or that increase future revenue is recognised as additions to the intangible asset and/or financial receivables are stated at cost. Capital expenditures necessary to support the Group’s operation as a whole and is recognised as property, plant and equipment and accounted for in accordance with the accounting policy stated under property, plant and equipment in Note 3(d). When the Group has contractual obligations that it must fulfill as a condition of its license to: a) maintain the infrastructure to a specified standard or, b) to restore the infrastructure when the infrastructure has deteriorated below a specified condition, it recognises and measures these contractual obligations in accordance with the accounting policy for provisions. Repairs and maintenance and other expenses that are routine in nature are expensed and recognised in profit or loss as incurred.

(h) Impairment of Non-financial Assets Excluding Goodwill

Intangible Assets, Property, Plant and Equipment and Investments in Subsidiaries

At the balance sheet date, the Group reviews the carrying amounts of its intangible assets, property, plant and equipment and investments in subsidiaries to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any), on an individual asset.

Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the Group estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. Where a reasonable and consistent basis of allocation can be identified, corporate assets are also allocated to individual cash-generating units, or otherwise they are allocated to the smallest group of cash-generating units for which a reasonable and consistent allocation basis can be identified.

Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives and intangible assets not yet available for use are tested for impairment at least annually, and whenever there is an indication that the asset may be impaired.




(h) Impairment of Non-financial Assets Excluding Goodwill (cont’d)

Intangible Assets, Property, Plant and Equipment and Investments in Subsidiaries (cont’d)

Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value 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 current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted.

If the recoverable amount of an asset (or cash-generating unit) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation decrease.

An assessment is made at each reporting date as to whether there is any indication that previously recognised impairment losses may no longer exist or may have decreased.

Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset (or cash-generating unit) in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the reversal of the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation increase.

(i) Financial Assets

Financial assets are recognised when the Group becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the financial instrument. Financial assets are derecognised if the Group’s contractual rights to the cash flows from the financial asset expire or if the Group transfers the financial asset to another party without retaining control or transfers substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset.

(i) Loans and Receivables

Trade and other receivables that have fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market are classified as ‘loans and receivables’. Loans and receivables are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment. Interest income is recognised by applying the effective interest rate, except for short-term receivables when the recognition of interest would be immaterial. They are presented as current assets, except for those maturing later than twelve months after the balance sheet date which are presented as non-current assets. Loans and receivables are presented as ‘financial receivables’, ‘trade and other receivables’, ‘other current assets’ (excluding prepayments) and ‘cash and cash equivalents’ on the statement of financial position.

(ii) Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand and at banks or financial institutions, including fixed deposits, less restricted bank balances, which form an integral part of the Group’s cash management. Cash and cash equivalents are short-term and highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and that are subject to insignificant risk of changes in value.




(j) Impairment of Financial Assets

The Group assesses at each balance sheet date whether there is any objective evidence that a financial asset or group of financial assets is impaired.

Loans and Receivables

For certain categories of financial asset, such as trade receivables, assets that are assessed not to be impaired individually are, in addition, assessed for impairment on a collective basis. Objective evidence of impairment for a portfolio of receivables could include the Group’s past experience of collecting payments, an increase in the number of delayed payments in the portfolio past the average credit period of 90 days, as well as observable changes in national or local economic conditions that correlate with default on receivables.

For financial assets carried at amortised cost, the amount of the impairment is the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows, discounted at the financial asset’s original effective interest rate.

The carrying amount of the financial asset is reduced by the impairment loss directly for all financial assets with the exception of trade receivables, where the carrying amount is reduced through the use of an allowance account. When a trade receivable is considered uncollectible, it is written off against the allowance account. Subsequent recoveries of amounts previously written off are credited against the allowance account. Changes in the carrying amount of the allowance account are recognised in profit or loss.

(k) Construction Contracts

A construction contract is a contract specifically negotiated for the construction of an asset or a combination of assets that are closely interrelated or interdependent in terms of their design, technology and functions or their ultimate purpose or use.

Contract costs are recognised when incurred.

When the outcome of a construction contract can be estimated reliably, contract revenue and contract costs are recognised as revenue and expenses respectively by reference to the stage of completion of the contract activity at the balance sheet date (percentage-of-completion method). When the outcome of a construction contract cannot be estimated reliably, contract revenue is recognised to the extent of the contract costs incurred that are likely to be recovered. When it is probable that total contract costs will exceed the total contract revenue, the expected loss is recognised as an expense immediately.

Contract revenue comprises the initial amount of revenue agreed in the contract and variations in the contract work and claims that can be measured reliably. A variation or a claim is only included in contract revenue when it is probable that the customer will approve the variation or negotiations have reached an advanced stage such that it is probable that the customer will accept the claim.

The stage of completion is measured by reference to the contract costs incurred to date to the estimated total costs of the contracts. Costs incurred during the financial year in connection with future activity on a contract are excluded from costs incurred to date when determining the stage of completion of a contract. Such costs are shown as contracts work-in-progress on the statement of financial position unless it is not probable that such contract costs are recoverable from the customers, in which case, such costs are recognised as an expense immediately.




(k) Construction Contracts (cont’d)

At the balance sheet date, the aggregated costs incurred plus recognised profit (less recognised loss) on each contract is compared against the progress billings. Where costs incurred plus recognised profits (less recognised losses) exceed progress billings, the balance is presented as due from customers on construction contract work-in-progress within “trade and other receivables” in the statement of financial position. Where progress billings exceed costs incurred plus recognised profits (less recognised losses), the balance is presented as due to customers on construction contract work-in-progress within “trade and other payables” in the statement of financial position.

Progress billings not yet paid by customers and retentions are included within trade receivables. Advances received are included within trade and other payables.

(l) Inventories

Inventories are carried at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost is determined using the first-in-first-out method. The cost of finished goods and work-in-progress comprises raw materials, direct labour, other direct costs and related production overheads (based on normal operating capacity). Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less estimated costs of completion and costs necessary to make the sale. Allowance is made for obsolete and slow-moving stocks.

(m) Financial Liabilities and Equity Instrument issued by the Group

(i) Classification as Debt or Equity

Debt and equity instruments are classified as either financial liabilities or as equity in accordance with the substance of the contractual arrangement.

(ii) Equity Instruments

An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of an entity after deducting all of its liabilities. Equity instruments issued by the Group are recognised at the proceeds received, net of direct issue costs.

(iii) Financial Liabilities

Financial liabilities within the scope of FRS 39 Financial Instruments are recognised on the statement of financial position when, and only when, the Group becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the financial instrument.

Financial liabilities are classified as either financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss “FVTPL” or “other financial liabilities”.

Finance liability is recognised initially at fair value and subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Gains and losses of financial liabilities on remeasurement, other than derivatives, are recognised in profit or loss when the liabilities are derecognised.




(m) Financial Liabilities and Equity Instrument issued by the Group (cont’d)

(iii) Financial Liabilities (cont’d)

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

(n) Financial Guarantees

A financial guarantee contract is a contract that requires the issuer to make specified payments to reimburse the holder for a loss it incurs because a specified debtor fails to make payment when due.

Financial guarantee contracts are initially recognised at their fair values plus transaction costs and are subsequently amortised to profit or loss over the period of the borrowing. If it is probable that the liability will be higher than the amount initially recognised less amortisation, the liability is recorded at the higher amount with the difference charged to profit or loss.

(o) Borrowing Costs

Borrowing costs are recognised in profit or loss as incurred except to the extent that they are capitalised. Borrowing costs are capitalised if they are directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of a qualifying asset. Capitalisation of borrowing costs commences when the activities to prepare the asset for its intended use or sale are in progress and the expenditure and borrowing costs are incurred. Borrowing costs are capitalised until the assets are ready for their intended use or sale.

(p) Share Capital

Proceeds from issuance of ordinary shares are recognised as share capital in equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issuance of ordinary shares are deducted against share capital.

(q) Revenue Recognition

Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for the rendering of services in the ordinary course of the Group’s activities. Revenue is presented, net of value-added tax, and after eliminating sales within the Group.

The Group recognises revenue when the amount of revenue and related cost can be reliably measured, when it is probable that the collectibility of the related receivables is reasonably assured and when the specific criteria for each of the Group’s activities are met as follows:

Discharge Fees from Treatment of Wastewater

Discharge fees from treatment of wastewater are recognised based on the volume of wastewater treated and are recognised in the period when the services are rendered.




(q) Revenue Recognition (cont’d)

Finance Income

Finance income represents the interest income on the financial receivable arising from a service concession arrangement, and is recognised using the effective interest method.

Revenue from Construction Services

Revenue from construction services under a service concession arrangement is recognised in accordance with the Group’s accounting policy on recognition of revenue for construction contracts (Note 3(k)).

Contract Revenue from Construction Services

Revenue from construction services under construction contract is recognised in accordance with Group’s accounting policy on recognition of revenue for construction contracts (Note 3(k)).

Interest Income

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

(r) Employee Benefits

The Group participates in the national schemes as defined by the laws of the countries in which it has operations. Defined contribution plans are post-employment benefit plans under which the Group pays contributions to and are recognised as an expense in profit or loss as and when they are incurred.

(s) Operating Leases

Leases of property, plant and equipment in which a significant portion of the risks and rewards of ownership are retained by the lessor are classified as operating leases. Payments made under operating leases (net of any incentives received from the lessor) are taken to profit or loss on a straight-line method over the period of the lease. When an operating lease is terminated before the lease period has expired, any payment required to be made to the lessor by way of penalty is recognised as an expense in the period in which termination takes place.

(t) Taxation

Income tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.

(i) Current Tax

The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from profit as reported in profit or loss because of items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and items that are never taxable or deductible. The Group’s liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period.




(t) Taxation (cont’d)

(ii) Deferred Tax

Deferred tax is recognised on temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in the financial statements and the corresponding tax bases used in the computation of taxable profit. Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all taxable temporary differences. Deferred tax assets are generally recognised for all deductible temporary differences to the extent that it is probable that taxable profits will be available against which those deductible temporary differences can be utilised. Such deferred tax assets and liabilities are not recognised if the temporary difference arises from goodwill or from the initial recognition (other than in a business combination) of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the taxable profit nor the accounting profit.

Deferred tax liabilities are recognised for taxable temporary differences associated with investments in subsidiaries, except where the Group is able to control the reversal of the temporary difference and it is probable that the temporary difference will not reverse in the foreseeable future. Deferred tax assets arising from deductible temporary differences associated with such investments and interests are only recognised to the extent that it is probable that there will be sufficient taxable profits against which to utilise the benefits of the temporary differences and they are expected to reverse in the foreseeable future.

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at the end of each reporting period and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period in which the liability is settled or the asset realised, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period. The measurement of deferred tax liabilities and assets reflects the tax consequences that would follow from the manner in which the Group expects, at the end of the reporting period, to recover or settle the carrying amount of its assets and liabilities.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to set off current tax assets against current tax liabilities and when they relate to income taxes levied by the same taxation authority and the Group intends to settle its current tax assets and liabilities on a net basis.

(iii) Current and Deferred Tax for the Period

Current and deferred tax are recognised as an expense or income in profit or loss, except when they relate to items that are recognised outside profit or loss (whether in other comprehensive income or directly in equity), in which case the tax is also recognised outside profit or loss, or where they arise from the initial accounting for a business combination. In the case of a business combination, the tax effect is taken into account in the accounting for the business combination.




(u) Segment Reporting

Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the executive committee whose members are responsible for allocating resources and assessing performance of the operating segments.

(v) Government Grants

Government grants are not recognised until there is reasonable assurance that the Group will comply with the conditions attaching to them and that the grants will be received.

(w) Related Parties

A related party is defined as follows:

A related party is a person or entity that is related to the entity that is preparing its financial statements (referred to as the ‘reporting entity’).

(a) A person or a close member of that person’s family is related to a reporting entity if that person:

(i) has control or joint control over the reporting entity;

(ii) has significant influence over the reporting entity; or

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

(b) An entity is related to a reporting entity if any of the following conditions applies:

(i) the entity and the reporting entity 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 reporting entity or an entity related to the reporting entity. If the reporting entity is itself such a plan, the sponsoring employers are also related to the reporting entity;

(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).



4 Critical Accounting Estimates, Assumptions and Judgements

Estimates, assumptions 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.

In addition to Note 3 to the financial statements, the Group makes judgements, estimates and assumptions concerning the future. They affect the application of the Group’s accounting policies, reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses, and disclosures made. They are assessed on an ongoing basis and are based on experience and relevant factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. However, actual results may ultimately differ from these estimates.

(a) Key Sources of Estimation Uncertainty

The following are the key assumptions concerning the future, and other key sources of estimation uncertainty at the end of the reporting period that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year.

Financial receivables and/or intangible assets under INT FRS 112 Service Concession Arrangements

The Group recognises the consideration received or receivable in exchange for the construction services as a financial receivable and/or an intangible asset under a service concession arrangement. However, if the Group is paid for the construction services partly by a financial asset and partly by an intangible asset, it is necessary to account separately for each component of the operator’s consideration. The consideration received or receivable for both components shall be recognised initially at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable.

The segregation of the consideration for a service concession arrangement between the financial asset component and the intangible asset component, if any, requires the Group to make an estimate of a number of factors, which include, inter alia, fair value of the construction services, expected future water treatment volume of the relevant water treatment plant over its service concession period, future guaranteed receipts and unguaranteed receipts, and also to choose a suitable discount rate in order to calculate the present value of those cash flows. These estimates, including revenue recognition under the financial asset and intangible asset components are determined by the Group’s management based on their experience and assessment on current and future market conditions. The carrying amount of the intangible assets (“concession rights”) and financial receivables at the end of the financial year are disclosed in Notes 13 and 14 respectively. A net of reversal of impairment loss of intangible assets amounting to RMB20,000,000 (2012: Reversal of impairment loss of financial receivables and intangible assets amounting to RMB72,402,000) have been recognised during the financial year. A 5% difference in net reversal of impairment losses of financial receivables and intangible assets will result in a 0.75% (2012: 2.65%) variance in the Group’s net profit after tax for the year.

Percentage of completion of construction work

The Group recognises contract revenue by reference to the stage of completion of the contract activity at the end of reporting period. The stage of completion is measured based on Note 3(k) to the financial statements. Significant assumptions are required to estimate the recoverable variation works that will affect the stage of completion. The Group reviews and revises the estimates in each construction contract as the contract progresses. A 5% difference in percentage of completion of construction work will result in a 6.36% (2012: 2.66%) variance in the Group’s net profit after tax for the year.



4 Critical Accounting Estimates, Assumptions and Judgements (cont’d)

(a) Key Sources of Estimation Uncertainty (cont’d)

Impairment of non-financial assets other than investments in subsidiaries and goodwill

The Group assesses whether there are any indicators of impairment for all non-financial assets at each balance sheet date. Non-financial assets are tested for impairment when there are indicators that the carrying amounts may not be recoverable.

Estimating the value-in-use requires the Group to make an estimate of the expected future cash flows from the cash-generating unit and also to choose a suitable discount rate in order to calculate the present value of those cash flows. For the current financial year, no allowance for impairment has been recognised for the Group’s non-financial assets (see Notes 12, 13 and 17 respectively).

Impairment of investments in subsidiaries

The Company assesses at each balance sheet date whether there is any objective evidence that the investment in a subsidiary is impaired. To determine whether there is objective evidence of impairment, the Company considers factors such as the industry performance, technology changes, operational and financing cash flow. Management will also consider the financial conditions and business prospects of the investment.

Where there is objective evidence of impairment, the amount and timing of future cash flows are estimated based on the forecasted performance of the subsidiary. The carrying amounts of the Company’s investments in subsidiaries at the balance sheet date are disclosed in Note 15 to the financial statements. A 5% increase/decrease in the estimated growth rate and discount rate used would not result in a recoverable amount lower than the carrying amount of investments in subsidiaries.

Impairment of loans and receivables

The Group assesses at each balance sheet date whether there is any objective evidence that a financial asset is impaired. To determine whether there is objective evidence of impairment, the Group considers factors such as the probability of insolvency or significant financial difficulties of the debtor and default or significant delay in payments. Where there is objective evidence of impairment, the amount and timing of future cash flows are estimated based on historical loss experience for assets with similar credit risk characteristics. The carrying amount of the Group’s loans and receivables at the balance sheet date is disclosed in Notes 14, 19, 20 and 21. In prior financial year, a net of reversal of impairment loss of financial receivables amounting to RMB52,402,000 had been recognised for the Group’s financial receivables. During the current financial year, an allowance for impairment of RMB484,000 (2012: RMB3,883,000) and written off of RMB808,000 (2012: RMB2,000,000) have been recognised for the Group’s other receivables. A 5% difference in impairment losses of financial assets will result in a 0.05% (2012: 5% difference in net reversal of impairment losses was 1.70%) variance in the Group’s net profit after tax for the year.

Impairment of Goodwill

The Group determines whether goodwill is impaired at least on an annual basis. This requires an estimation of the value-in-use of the cash-generating unit to which goodwill has been allocated. Estimating the value-in-use requires the Group to make an estimate of the expected future cash flows from the cash-generating unit and able to choose a suitable discount rate in order to calculate the present value of those cash flows. The carrying amount of the Group’s goodwill as at 30 June 2013 was RMB90,047,000 (2012: Nil). Further details are given in Note 16.



4 Critical Accounting Estimates, Assumptions and Judgements (cont’d)

(a) Key Sources of Estimation Uncertainty (cont’d)

Fair value measurement on contingent consideration on business combination

Contingent consideration, resulting from business combinations, is valued at fair value at the acquisition date as part of the consideration transferred for business combination.

The determination of the fair value is based on profit forecast for the twelve months ended 31 December 2013. The key assumption taken into consideration is the performance target of Jiangsu Tongyong Environment Engineering Co., Ltd.

The carrying amount of the contingent consideration on business combination at the end of the reporting period is disclosed in Note 27 (b). A 5% difference in the fair value measurement on contingent consideration on business combination from management estimates would not have any impact on the Group’s profit after tax for the year.

Useful lives of property, plant and equipment

Property, plant and equipment are depreciated on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives. The Group’s management estimates the useful lives of these property, plant and equipment to be within 4 to 25 years. This estimate is based on the historical experience of the actual useful lives of property, plant and equipment of a similar nature and function. It could change significantly as a result of technical innovations and competitor actions in response to severe industry cycles. Management will increase the depreciation charge where useful lives are less than previously estimated lives, or it will write-off or write-down technically obsolete or non-strategic assets that have been abandoned or sold. The carrying amount of the Group’s property, plant and equipment at the balance sheet date is disclosed in Note 12. A 5% difference in expected useful lives of the property, plant and equipment from management’s estimates would result in an approximately 0.06 % (2012: 0.05%) variance in the Group’s net profit after tax for the year.

(b) Critical Judgements in Applying the Company’s Accounting Policies

In the process of applying the Company’s accounting policies, management has made the following judgements apart from those involving estimation, which have the most significant effect on the amounts recognised in the financial statements.

Fair values of financial instruments

Where the fair values of financial instruments recorded in the statement of financial position cannot be derived from active markets, they are determined using a variety of valuation techniques that include the use of valuation models. The inputs to these models are derived from observable market data where possible, but where observable market data are not available, judgement is required to establish fair values. The judgements include considerations of liquidity and model inputs regarding volatility and risk-free rates of return. The valuation of financial instruments is more fully described in Note 27.



5 Revenue

Group2013 2012

RMB’000 RMB’000

Construction services from service concession arrangement 167,453 72,808Revenue from construction contract 1,173 –Finance income from service concession arrangement 181,653 150,550Discharge fees from water and wastewater treatment 18,852 22,003

369,131 245,361

6 Other Income

Group2013 2012

RMB’000 RMB’000

Write back of allowance for impairment loss- Intangible assets (Note 13) 20,000 20,000- Financial receivables (Note 14) – 52,402

Gain on disposal of service concession rights (Note 13) 21,820 –Sundry income 8,561 13,001Net fair value gain on derivatives 4,145 5,664Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment 171 –Foreign exchange gain 79 –

54,776 91,067

Included in sundry income is an amount of RMB6,400,000 (2012: RMB11,800,000) relating to one-time unconditional grants given by the PRC government.

7 Finance Income

Group2013 2012

RMB’000 RMB’000

Interest income on bank deposits 376 139



8 Finance Costs

Group2013 2012

RMB’000 RMB’000

Interest expense on:- bank borrowings 37,947 33,924- other loans 8,955 3,916

46,902 37,840Bank charges 218 52

47,120 37,892

9 Profit before Income Tax

Group2013 2012

RMB’000 RMB’000

This is arrived at after charging the following items:

Included in cost of sales: - cost of inventories 5,198 6,324- amortisation of intangible assets 11,140 10,621

Included in administrative expenses:- amortisation of land use rights 2,019 1,963- depreciation on property, plant and equipment 1,689 1,456- rental expense on operating lease 2,751 2,499- write off of property, plant and equipment (Note 12) 639 79

Included in other operating expenses: - loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment 192 –- foreign exchange loss, net 260 927- write-off of other receivables 808 2,000- repairs and maintenance 9,756 9,682- allowance for impairment loss of other receivables (Note 19) 484 3,883

Staff costs (including directors’ remuneration):- directors’ fees 1,135 1,491- wages and salaries 28,763 24,292- defined contribution plans 5,383 5,123- welfare and other benefits 1,475 2,078

- contract termination fees 553 539



9 Profit before Income Tax (cont’d)

Group2013 2012

RMB’000 RMB’000

Audit fees:- Auditors of the Company 1,899 1,300- Other auditors 539 262

There are no non-audit fees paid to the Auditors of the Company and Other Auditors.

10 Income Tax

Group2013 2012

RMB’000 RMB’000

Current tax:- current year 1,764 (157)

Deferred tax (Note 25): - current year

- origination of temporary differences 4,871 2,071- reversal of temporary differences (157) (430)

4,714 1,641

Income Tax 6,478 1,484

The Group’s tax assessable profits were entirely derived by the operations of the Group’s subsidiaries in the PRC.

A reconciliation of income tax expense and profit before tax multiplied by the applicable corporate tax rates are as follows:

Group2013 2012

RMB’000 RMB’000

Profit before income tax 105,943 104,127

Income tax calculated at applicable tax rates 30,091 27,503Tax concession (5,287) (1,871)Non-taxable income (12,260) (30,303)Non-deductible expenses 737 9,698Net deferred tax assets utilised (6,803) (3,543)

6,478 1,484



10 Income Tax (cont’d)

The effect of non-taxable income is determined by applying the respective statutory rate of tax to non-taxable income arising from disposal of service concession rights, government grant and impairment loss written back as disclosed in Note 6.

Foreign invested manufacturing enterprises in the PRC are entitled to full exemption from Enterprise

Income Tax (“EIT”) for the first two years and a 50% reduction in the tax rate for the next three years, commencing from the first profitable year of operation after offsetting all tax losses brought forward from previous years (at most five years) (“Tax Holiday”).

As at the end of the financial year, certain of the Group’s subsidiaries in the PRC have unutilised tax losses of approximately RMB138,619,000 (2012: RMB165,834,000) which are available for offset against future taxable profits provided that the provisions of the PRC tax legislation are complied with. The related deferred tax benefits of approximately RMB34,655,000 (2012: RMB41,458,000) arising from the unutilised tax losses have not been recognised in the financial statements in accordance with Note 3(t).

As at 30 June 2013, the aggregate amount of temporary differences associated with undistributed earnings of the subsidiaries of the Group for which no deferred tax liability has been recognised amounted to RMB33,679,000 (2012: RMB49,850,000). In accordance with Note 3(t), the deferred tax liability not recognised is estimated to be RMB3,368,000 (2012: RMB4,985,000).

11 Earnings Per Share

(a) Basic earnings per share

Basic earnings per share is calculated on the Group’s net profit for the year attributable to equity holders of the Company divided by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the financial year.

Group2013 2012

Profit for the year attributable to equity holders of the Company (RMB’000) 99,465 102,643

Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year (’000) 4,174,874 4,161,825

Basic earnings per share (RMB) 0.02 0.02



11 Earnings Per Share (cont’d)

(b) Diluted earnings per share

Diluted earnings per share is calculated by dividing the profit for the year attributable to equity holders of the Company by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding after adjusting for the effects of all dilutive potential ordinary shares, being the outstanding warrants issued by the Company which are assumed to have been converted into ordinary shares at the beginning of the financial year and the profit for the year is adjusted to eliminate the fair value gain on warrants.

Group2013 2012

Profit for the year attributable to equity holders of the Company (RMB’000) 99,465 102,643

Fair value gain on financial liabilities-warrants (RMB’000) (4,145) (5,664)Adjusted profit used to determine diluted earnings per share(RMB’000) 95,320 96,979

Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year for basic earnings per share (’000) 4,174,874 4,161,825

Adjustment for warrants (’000) 8,872 2,923Adjustment for contingent consideration payable (‘000) 5,425 –

Adjusted weighted average number of ordinary shares (’000) 4,189,171 4,164,748

Diluted earnings per share (RMB) 0.02 0.02

* The diluted earnings per share is the same as the basic earnings per share as the effect of the warrants is anti-dilutive.



12 Property, Plant and Equipment

Machinery

Motor vehicles & office

equipmentLeasehold

improvements TotalRMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000

Group2013CostAs at 1 July 2012 3,208 20,530 402 24,140Additions 641 725 409 1,775Acquisition of subsidiaries 18 2,235 – 2,253Disposals – (144) – (144)Write off – (812) – (812)

As at 30 June 2013 3,867 22,534 811 27,212

Accumulated depreciation and impairment losses

As at 1 July 2012 3,128 14,750 39 17,917Charge for the year 52 1,504 133 1,689Disposals – (50) – (50)Write off – (173) – (173)

As at 30 June 2013 3,180 16,031 172 19,383

Net book valueAs at 30 June 2013 687 6,503 639 7,829

2012CostAs at 1 July 2011 3,024 18,430 – 21,454Additions 194 2,171 402 2,767Write off (10) (71) – (81)

As at 30 June 2012 3,208 20,530 402 24,140

Accumulated depreciationand impairment losses

As at 1 July 2011 2,939 13,524 – 16,463Charge for the year 189 1,228 39 1,456Write off – (2) – (2)

As at 30 June 2012 3,128 14,750 39 17,917

Net book valueAs at 30 June 2012 80 5,780 363 6,223



12 Property, Plant and Equipment (cont’d)

Motor vehicles TotalRMB’000 RMB’000

Company2013CostAs at 1 July 2012 402 402Write off (383) (383)

As at 30 June 2013 19 19

Accumulated depreciationAs at 1 July 2012 8 8Charge for the year 1 1Write off (7) (7)

As at 30 June 2013 2 2

Net book valueAs at 30 June 2013 17 17

2012CostAs at 1 July 2011 – –Additions 402 402

As at 30 June 2012 402 402

Accumulated depreciationAs at 1 July 2011 – –Charge for the year 8 8

As at 30 June 2012 8 8

Net book valueAs at 30 June 2012 394 394



13 Intangible Assets

Concession rights

Computer software

Patents and Trademark Total

RMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000

Group2013CostAs at 1 July 2012 586,530 787 – 587,317Additions 5,146 402 – 5,548Acquisition of subsidiary – – 27,216 27,216Disposals (229,933) – – (229,933)

As at 30 June 2013 361,743 1,189 27,216 390,148

Accumulated amortisation and impairment

As at 1 July 2012 372,077 – – 372,077Additions 11,140 – – 11,140Disposals (229,933) – – (229,933)Reversal of impairment loss recognised in profit or loss (20,000) – – (20,000)

As at 30 June 2013 133,284 – – 133,284

Net book valueAs at 30 June 2013 228,459 1,189 27,216 256,864

2012CostAs at 1 July 2011 577,166 – – 577,166Additions 9,364 787 – 10,151

As at 30 June 2012 586,530 787 – 587,317

Accumulated amortisation and impairment

As at 1 July 2011 381,456 – – 381,456Additions 10,621 – – 10,621Reversal of impairment loss recognised in profit or loss (20,000) – – (20,000)

As at 30 June 2012 372,077 – – 372,077

Net book valueAs at 30 June 2012 214,453 787 – 215,240



13 Intangible Assets (cont’d)

The significant aspects of the service concession arrangements are summarised as follows:

(a) The arrangements are concession arrangements for water/wastewater treatment plants with various municipal governments in the PRC under INT FRS 112 Service Concession Arrangements. As the counterparties of the service concession arrangements are municipal governments in the PRC, management is of the view that the associated credit risk is not significant.

(b) The intangible assets of concession rights arose from three water/wastewater treatment plants located in various cities in the PRC. For these arrangements with concession years ranging between 25 years to 32 years, the Group receives the right to charge users a fee for using the services which the grantor will collect and pay to the operator at fees agreed.

(c) All the water/wastewater treatment arrangements state the rights and obligations for the grantor and operator as follows:

(i) The operator has the obligation to treat the required amount of water/wastewater and also to ensure the treated water fulfills the standard quality requirement of the grantor.

(ii) The infrastructure including the plant and equipment, “know-how”, operations manual, hand-

over report, design of infrastructure and related documents, for the wastewater treatment plant will be transferred over to the grantor or any grantor appointed agencies at the end of the concession period.

(iii) The arrangement is terminated only when the other party breaches the contract or due to unforeseeable circumstances.

(iv) The operator has the obligation to maintain and restore the water/wastewater plant to its

operational condition upon transferring to the grantor at the end of the concession period.

(d) During the current financial year, the service concession rights held by the Group for two water/wastewater treatment plants were disposed to third parties for RMB40,671,900. The net gain arising from the disposal of the service concession rights amounted to RMB21,820,000 (Note 6). As at balance sheet date, the fair value of the outstanding proceeds due in one year and due in more than one year amounted to RMB13,026,000 (Note 19) and RMB17,052,000 (Note 19) respectively.

(e) During the current financial year, the Group has reversed an impairment loss of RMB20,000,000 (2012: RMB20,000,000) in respect of the intangible assets of the plant located in Xianyang City, PRC (collectively the “Xianyang Plant”). The impairment written back is made based on management’s estimation of the recoverable amounts using value-in-use calculations. Consideration includes increase in actual volume of water processed and government approval on expansion of existing plant.

(f) As at 30 June 2013, the carrying amount of intangible assets that amounted to RMB228,459,000 (2012: RMB214,453,000), are pledged to secure additional loans taken up by the Group in FY2013. As at balance sheet date, the outstanding loans amounted to RMB98,724,000 (2012: Nil).



13 Intangible Assets (cont’d)

(g) The key management assumptions for the value-in-use calculations are those regarding the discount rates and expected cash flows generated from the concession arrangements during the concession period. Management estimates discount rates using pre-tax rates that reflect current market assessments of the time value of money and the risk specific to the cash generating units. Expected cash flows are based on past experience, terms of concession arrangement and expectations of future changes in the market.

Based on the Group’s average interest rate of return and growth rate for the plants, the Group prepares cash flow forecasts derived from the most recent financial forecasts approved by management using an average discount rate of 7.5 % (2012: 7.5%).

14 Financial Receivables

Group2013 2012

RMB’000 RMB’000

Current 34,583 33,200Non-current 1,972,006 1,817,500

2,006,589 1,850,700

The significant aspects of the service concession arrangements are summarised as follows:

(a) The arrangements are concession arrangements for water/wastewater treatment plants with various municipal governments in the PRC under INT FRS 112 Service Concession Arrangements. As the counterparties of the service concession arrangements are municipal governments in the PRC, management is of the view that the associated credit risk is not significant.

(b) These water/wastewater treatment plants which are located in 8 different cities in the PRC have concession years ranging between 25 years to 30 years, of which the Group has a contractual right under concession arrangements to receive a fixed and determinable amount of payments during the concession period irrespective of the usage of the plants. Under the terms of the arrangements, the Group will receive a yearly minimum amount of RMB193,217,000 (2012: RMB182,275,000) from the contracted parties (grantors) in exchange for services performed by the Group.

The rights and obligations of these water/wastewater treatment arrangements are the same as those disclosed in Note 13.

(c) The wastewater treatment plants with service concession receivables amounting to RMB363,907,000 (2012: RMB681,729,000) are pledged to secure the loans amounting to RMB62,112,000 (2012: RMB85,667,000) for the Group.

(d) The fair value of the non-current portion of financial receivables approximates its carrying amount, as management is of the opinion that the effective interest rates used are similar to market interest rates.



14 Financial Receivables (cont’d)

(e) The Group tests financial receivables annually for impairment or more frequently if there are indications that financial receivables might be impaired. Due to revisions in guaranteed amounts receivable from the municipal governments in certain plants, management estimates the recoverable amounts of the cash generating units based on value-in-use calculations. The key assumptions for the value-in-use calculations are those regarding the discount rates and expected cash flows generated from the concession arrangements during the concession period. Management estimates discount rates using pre-tax rates that reflect current market assessments of the time value of money and the risk specific to the cash generating units. Expected cash flows are based on past experience, terms of concession arrangement and expectations of future changes in the market.

The Group prepares cash flow forecasts derived from the most recent financial forecasts approved by management using an average discount rate of 7.5% (2012: 7.5%) based on the Group’s average internal rate of return and growth rate for the plants.

Based on the assessment for the financial year ended 30 June 2012, the Group had written back a net impairment loss of RMB52,402,000 (Note 6). Considerations included the increase in unit discharge fees and government approval on expansion or upgrade of plants.

15 Investments in Subsidiaries

Company2013 2012

RMB’000 RMB’000

Unquoted equity shares, at costAt the beginning of the financial year 262,409 261,882Addition – 527

At the end of the financial year 262,409 262,409

Details of the subsidiaries at the end of the financial year are as follows:

Country of Effective interestincorporation held by the Group

Name of company Principal activities and operation 2013 2012% %

Held by the CompanyOcean Force International Limited

Investment holding British Virgin Islands (“BVI”)

100 100

Joyer International Ltd Investment holding BVI 100 100

Aqua Shine Group Limited Investment holding BVI 100 100

HanKore International Pte Ltd Investment holding Singapore 100 100



15 Investments in Subsidiaries (cont’d)

Details of the subsidiaries at the end of the financial year are as follows: (cont’d)



Held by subsidiariesBio-Treat Resources Limited Investment holding BVI 100 100

Bio-Treat International Limited Investment holding BVI 100 100

Ocean Master International Limited

Investment holding BVI 100 100

Sky Billion Limited Investment holding BVI 100 100

Newsussex International Limited Investment holding BVI 100 100

Biopower International Limited Investment holding BVI 100 100

True Global Limited Investment holding BVI 100 100

World Pioneer Investments Limited

Investment holding BVI 100 100

Trademart Developments Limited

Dormant BVI 100 100

Perfect Grace Investments Limited

Dormant Hong Kong 100 100

Great Lucky Holdings Group Limited


Profit Choice Investments Limited


Oriental Fortune Limited Investment holding Hong Kong 100 100

New Efficient Limited Investment holding BVI 100 100

Beijing Hankelin Environmental Technology Co., Ltd

Investment holding and provision of management service

PRC 100 100







Held by subsidiaries (cont’d)Sanmenxia HanKore Co., Ltd Construction and operation of

wastewater treatment plant for provision of wastewater treatment services

PRC 100 100

Xianyang Bai Sheng Shui Purifying Co., Ltd.

Construction and operation of wastewater treatment plant for provision of wastewater treatment services

PRC 100 100

Lianyungang King Fortune Water Co., Ltd


PRC 100 100

Suqian City Cheng Bei Wastewater Treatment Co., Ltd


PRC 100 100

Suqian City Cheng Bei Water Treatment Co., Ltd.


PRC 100 100

Kunshan Gang Dong Wastewater Treatment Co., Ltd


PRC 100 100

Nanjing Golden Idea Water Development Co., Ltd.


PRC 100 100

Beijing Bio-Treat Water Co., Ltd Construction and operation of wastewater treatment plant for provision of wastewater treatment services

PRC 100 100







Held by subsidiaries (cont’d)Suzhou Jin Di Water Co., Ltd Construction and operation of

wastewater treatment plant for provision of wastewater treatment services

PRC 100 100

Nanjing Jin Huan Water Development Co., Ltd


PRC 100 100

Binzhou Jin Di Co., Ltd Construction and operation of wastewater treatment plant for provision of wastewater treatment services

PRC 100 100

Yangzhou HanKore Water Development Co., Ltd


PRC 100 100

Liquan HanKore Water Co., Ltd Construction and operation of wastewater treatment plant for provision of wastewater treatment services

PRC 100 100

Beijing Hankesen Environmental Technology Co., Ltd

Provide environmental protection technologies, research and development of environmental protection products, consultancy and development services of wastewater treatment technologies

PRC 100 100

Victor Best Holdings Ltd(1) Investment holding BVI 100 –

Tianjin Hanquan Environment Technology Limited(1)

Investment holding PRC 100 –







Held by subsidiaries (cont’d)Jiangsu Tongyong Environment Engineering Co., Ltd(1)

Engineering, procurement and construction of equipment production, provision of equipment installation and design and construction of water treatment engineering.

PRC 100 –

(1) These subsidiaries are acquired during the current financial year.

All the subsidiaries are audited by Moore Stephens LLP, Singapore for group consolidation purpose.

16 Goodwill

On 23 May 2013, the Group acquired equity interests of 100% in Victor Best Holdings Ltd. On the date of acquisition, Victor Best Holdings Ltd was the immediate and ultimate holding company of Tianjin Hanquan Environment Technology Limited and Jiangsu Tongyong Environment Engineering Co., Ltd (collectively the “Target Group”). The total purchase consideration of the acquisition of Victor Best Holdings Ltd and its subsidiaries is RMB116,511,000.

Consideration transferred

2013RMB’000

Cash 21Issuance of ordinary shares of the Company (a) 77,660Contingent consideration arrangement (b) 38,830

Total 116,511

(a) In current year, 360,000,000 new ordinary shares of the Company have been issued as part of the purchase consideration of the acquisition of the Target Group.



16 Goodwill (cont’d)

Consideration transferred (cont’d)

(b) The Group is required to pay the vendors an additional share consideration of 180,000,000 ordinary shares of the Company (“Share Consideration”) and a cash consideration of up to RMB30,000,000 (“Cash Consideration”) based on the following:

– If Jiangsu Tongyong Environment Engineering Co., Ltd’s December 2013 audited net profit (“Audited Net Profit”) does not meet RMB15,300,000, the Group will not issue the Share Consideration or pay any Cash Consideration;

– If Jiangsu Tongyong Environment Engineering Co., Ltd’s December 2013 audited net profit exceeds RMB15,300,000 but under RMB23,000,000, the Group will issue the Share Consideration but will not pay any Cash Consideration; or

– If Jiangsu Tongyong Environment Engineering Co., Ltd’s December 2013 audited net profit exceeds RMB23,000,000, the Group will issue the Share Consideration and pay a Cash Consideration that is calculated as follows:

(Audited Net Profit-RMB23,000,000) x 3

These Share Consideration has been taken up in other financial liabilities (see Note 27(b)) on the basis as further disclosed in Note 4(b).

Identified assets acquired and liabilities assumed on date of acquisition

2013RMB’000

At fair value

Cash and cash equivalents 3,888Trade and other receivables and other current assets 8,792Property, plant and equipment 2,253Inventories 297Intangible asset 27,216Trade and other payables (8,052)Amount due to Group (1,609)Deferred tax liabilities (6,300)

Total identifiable net assets 26,485Goodwill arising from acquisition 90,047Less: Cash and cash equivalents of subsidiaries acquired (3,888)Less: Cash consideration paid (21)Less: Purchase consideration settled via issuance of ordinary shares of the Company (77,660)Less: Contingent consideration payable (38,830)

Net cash inflow on acquisition of subsidiaries (3,867)



16 Goodwill (cont’d)

Impact of acquisitions on the results of the Group

From the date of acquisitions, prior to intercompany elimination at Group level, the Target Group contributed total revenue of approximately RMB42,681,000 and profit for the year of approximately RMB11,439,000. If the acquisitions had occurred on 1 July 2012, the revenue of the Group would have been RMB369,175,000, and the profit of the Group for the year would have been RMB98,552,000.

Impairment of goodwill

The goodwill was assessed for impairment as at the balance sheet date. The recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit (“CGU”) is determined based on value-in-use calculations. The key assumptions for the value-in-use calculations are as follows:

2013

1. Estimated discount rates using pre-tax rates that reflect current market assessments of the risks specific to the CGU

7.5%

2. Cash flow forecasts (5 years) derived from the most recent financial budgets approved by management

RMB123,694,000

3. Gross margin 24.0%

These assumptions were used for the analysis of the CGU. Management recognises the speed of technological change and the possibility of new entrants that can have a significant impact on the growth rate assumptions. The effect of new entrants is not expected to have a significant adverse impact on the forecasts included in the budget. The budgeted gross margin is based on past performance and expectations of market development.

Based on management’s assessment of the recoverable amounts of the CGU, no impairment on goodwill was required as at 30 June 2013.

Sensitivity analysis

Management considered the possibility of an increase or decrease in the estimated growth rate and increase in the discount rate used. A 5% decrease in the estimated growth rate and increase in the discount rate used would not result in the recoverable amount lower than the carrying amount of goodwill.



17 Land Use Rights

Land use rightsRMB’000

Group2013CostAs at 1 July 2012 and 30 June 2013 49,922

Accumulated amortisationAs at 1 July 2012 9,907Additions 2,019

As at 30 June 2013 11,926

Net book valueAs at 30 June 2013 37,996

2012CostAs at 1 July 2011 and 30 June 2012 49,922

Accumulated amortisationAs at 1 July 2011 7,944Additions 1,963

As at 30 June 2012 9,907

Net book valueAs at 30 June 2012 40,015

18 Inventories

Group2013 2012

RMB’000 RMB’000

At cost:Raw materials and consumables 3,345 758



19 Trade and Other Receivables

Group Company2013 2012 2013 2012

RMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000

Non-currentOther receivables 17,052 – – –

CurrentTrade receivables – third parties 45,473 44,323 – –Due from subsidiaries – – 1,910,379 1,803,454Due from a related party – 8 – –Other receivables 13,026 – – –Sundry debtors 30,920 18,094 – –

89,419 62,425 1,910,379 1,803,454Less: Allowance for impairment loss (4,367) (3,883) – –

85,052 58,542 1,910,379 1,803,454

Other receivables pertain to outstanding proceeds arising from the disposals of service concession rights held by two subsidiaries of the Group in current year (Note 13(d)).

Trade receivables are non-interest bearing and are generally on 30 to 90 days terms.

The amounts due from subsidiaries and a related party are non-trade in nature, unsecured, interest-free and repayable on demand.

The movement in the allowance for impairment loss is as follows:

Group2013 2012

RMB’000 RMB’000

At the beginning of the year 3,883 –Addition 484 3,883

At the end of the year 4,367 3,883 Sundry debtors includes amount due from former subsidiaries of RMB3,883,000 (2012: RMB3,883,000)

and amount due from third parties amounting to RMB484,000 (2012: RMB2,000,000). Owing to the slow and uncertain settlement of the debt, an allowance for impairment loss of RMB484,000 was made and recognised in profit or loss for a third party. In addition, an amount of RMB808,000 were fully written-off as management considered them to be not recoverable from a third party.

In prior year, management has fully impaired the amount due from former subsidiaries amounting to RMB3,883,000 and fully written-off the amount due from a third party amounting to RMB2,000,000 as management considered them to be not recoverable.

The sundry debtors are non-interest bearing, non-trade in nature, unsecured and repayable on demand.



20 Other Current Assets

Group Company2013 2012 2013 2012

RMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000

Deposits for bidding and contracts secured 4,600 4,600 – –

Sundry deposits 2,075 1,890 – –

6,675 6,490 – –

Prepayments to former shareholder of a subsidiary 47,523 – – –

Prepayments 21,240 3,594 409 48

68,763 3,594 409 48

75,438 10,084 409 48

Other current assets are denominated in:

Renminbi 75,233 10,084 409 48Singapore dollar 205 – – –

75,438 10,084 409 48

As at 30 June 2012, included in prepayments was the prepaid transaction cost of RMB422,400 as disclosed in Note 24(a)(ix).

Prepayment to former shareholder of a subsidiary is in relation with the prepayment made to the former shareholder of Jiangsu Tongyong Environment Engineering Co., Ltd for the constructions of wastewater plants of the Group.

21 Cash and Bank Balances

Group Company2013 2012 2013 2012

RMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000

Cash on hand 46 17 – –Cash at banks 102,065 81,827 252 987Short-term bank deposits 16,000 2,000 – –

118,111 83,844 252 987

Bank balances bear an average interest rate of 1.11% (2012: 1.12%) per annum. Short-term bank deposits at the balance sheet date have a maturity period of 6 months (2012: 3 and 6 months) from the end of the financial year and bear an average interest rate of 0.39% (2012: 0.4%) per annum.



21 Cash and Bank Balances (cont’d)

For the purposes of the consolidated statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents comprised:

Group2013 2012

RMB’000 RMB’000

Cash and bank balances 118,111 83,844Less: Restricted bank balances (16,000) (2,000)

102,111 81,844

The restricted bank balances relate to bank deposits pledged to bank for bill payables (Note 26).

22 Share Capital

Group and Company2013 2013 2012 2012No. of

ordinary sharesof HK$0.10

each RMB’000

No. ofordinary shares

of HK$0.10each RMB’000

Authorised share capital

As at beginning and end of the year 6,000,000,000 672,146 6,000,000,000 672,146

Issued and fully paidAs at 1 July 4,161,824,947 380,040 4,141,182,643 378,356Issue of shares for acquisition of subsidiaries (Note 16) 360,000,000 28,695 – –

Issue of shares for exerciseof warrants (Note 27 (a)(i)) 6,260,530 507 20,642,304 1,684

As at 30 June 4,528,085,477 409,242 4,161,824,947 380,040

All issued ordinary shares are fully paid.

The holders of ordinary shares are entitled to receive dividends as declared from time to time and are entitled to one vote per ordinary share at meetings of the Company. All ordinary shares rank equally with regards to the Company’s residual assets.



23 Reserves

Group Company2013 2012 2013 2012

RMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000

Share premium 1,221,672 1,171,715 1,221,672 1,171,715Foreign currency translation reserve 1,977 1,977 – –Statutory reserve 62,785 62,785 – –Retained earnings/(Accumulated losses) 14,708 (84,757) 490,068 503,757

1,301,142 1,151,720 1,711,740 1,675,472

The movements of the Group’s reserves are set out in the Group’s consolidated statement of changes in equity.

(i) Share premium

The share premium account may be applied only for the purposes specified in the Companies Act 1981 of Bermuda.

(ii) Foreign currency translation reserve

The foreign currency translation reserve is used to record foreign exchange differences arising from the translation of the financial statements of group entities whose functional currency is different from that of the Group’s presentation currency.

(iii) Statutory reserve

The Group’s subsidiaries which are incorporated in the PRC are required to appropriate 10% of the profit arrived at in accordance with PRC Generally Accepted Accounting Practices for each year to a statutory reserve. The profit arrived at must be used to set off against any accumulated losses. The appropriation to statutory reserve after offsetting against any accumulated losses must be made before the distribution of dividends to shareholders. The appropriation is required until the statutory reserve reaches 50% of the registered capital. This statutory reserve is not distributable in the form of cash dividends.



24 Borrowings

Group2013 2012

RMB’000 RMB’000

Non-currentBank borrowings at amortised cost (a) 446,941 364,571Other loans at amortised cost (b) 20,270 30,600

467,211 395,171CurrentBank borrowings at amortised cost (a) 135,794 121,836Other loans at amortised cost (b) 39,491 52,000

175,285 173,836

642,496 569,007

(a) Bank borrowings at amortised cost

Group2013 2012

RMB’000 RMB’000

Current:Borrowing I – 10,880Borrowing II 79,000 77,000Borrowing III 7,500 7,500Borrowing IV 4,500 4,000Borrowing V – 7,000Borrowing VI 2,300 1,900Borrowing VII 5,556 5,556Borrowing VIII 8,500 8,000Borrowing X 13,000 –Borrowing XI 9,000 –Borrowing XII 6,438 –

135,794 121,836



24 Borrowings (cont’d)

(a) Bank borrowings at amortised cost (cont’d)

Group2013 2012

RMB’000 RMB’000

Non-current:Borrowing II 166,000 208,000Borrowing III 29,500 37,000Borrowing IV 21,500 26,000Borrowing V – 7,000Borrowing VI 13,200 15,500Borrowing VII 30,556 36,111Borrowing VIII – 8,500Borrowing IX 45,035 26,460Borrowing X 29,793 –Borrowing XI 46,931 –Borrowing XII 64,426 –

446,941 364,571

Total bank borrowings at amortised cost 582,735 486,407

Non-current bank borrowings are repayable as follows:1 to 5 years 421,469 283,443After 5 years 25,472 81,128

446,941 364,571

(i) Borrowing I

Borrowing I relates to a term loan facility amounting to RMB65,280,000 granted by a financial institution to a subsidiary of the Group to finance the subsidiary’s acquisition of a wastewater treatment plant located in Lianyungang City, PRC.

This facility was fully drawn down in prior year and the balance outstanding at 30 June 2012 has been fully repaid during the year. The loan was scheduled to be repaid within six years, with twelve equal installments of RMB5,440,000 each to be paid semi-annually in every March and September of the year, with the first installment commencing from September 2007. The loan incurred an effective interest of 6.48 % (2012: 6.34%) per annum.




(a) Bank borrowings (cont’d)

(ii) Borrowing II

Borrowing II relates to a term loan facility amounting to RMB390,000,000 granted by a financial institution to a subsidiary of the Group to finance its construction of a wastewater treatment plant located in Suzhou City, PRC.

This facility has been fully drawn down and the balance outstanding at 30 June 2013 is RMB245,000,000 (2012: RMB285,000,000). The loan is scheduled to be repaid, commencing from November 2009, by two equal installments of RMB30,000,000 each over the first two years, followed by an installment of RMB45,000,000 for the third year, and an installment of RMB77,000,000 for the fourth year, and another four equal installments of RMB42,000,000 each over the following four years, and a last installment of RMB40,000,000 by November 2017.

During the year, the loan is rescheduled to be repaid, RMB40,000,000 for the fourth year, RMB79,000,000 for the fifth year, and another three equal installments of RMB42,000,000 each over the following three years, and a last installment of RMB40,000,000 by November 2017. As a result, repayment during the year amounted to RMB40,000,000. The loan incurred effective interest at 6.73 % (2012: 7.05%) per annum.

The term loan facility granted to the subsidiary includes the following covenants:

l Receipts from trade receivables from the operation of the wastewater treatment plant shall be processed through the financial institution.

l No dividends to shareholders of the subsidiary shall be declared or paid until full repayment of the loan.

l Assets of the wastewater treatment plant shall not be pledged or assigned to third parties.

(iii) Borrowing III

Borrowing III relates to a term loan facility amounting to RMB60,000,000 granted by a financial institution to a subsidiary of the Group to finance its construction of a wastewater treatment plant located in Beijing City, PRC.

This facility has been fully drawn down and the balance outstanding at 30 June 2013 is RMB37,000,000 (2012: RMB44,500,000). In prior year, the original loan repayment was rescheduled to be repaid, commencing from May 2011, by first installment of RMB1,250,000 during the first year, followed by RMB5,500,000 in the second year, RMB6,750,000 in the third year, five equal installments of RMB7,500,000 each year by 2017, and RMB7,000,000 in 2018. The loan incurred effective interest at 6.80 % (2012: 6.80%) per annum.



l Guarantee from a former subsidiary, Golden Idea Bio-Engineering (Dongguan) Co., Ltd.





(iv) Borrowing IV

Borrowing IV relates to a term loan facility amounting to RMB42,000,000 granted by a financial institution to a subsidiary of the Group to finance its construction of a wastewater treatment plant located in Nanjing City, PRC.

This facility has been fully drawn down and the balance outstanding at 30 June 2013 is RMB26,000,000 (2012: RMB30,000,000). The loan is rescheduled to be repaid, semi-annually in every May and October of the year, commencing from May 2011, by four equal installments of RMB1,500,000, followed by two equal installments of RMB2,000,000 each. Since then, quarterly in every March, June, September and December of the year, by eight equal installments of RMB1,000,000 each, twelve equal installments of RMB1,250,000 each, four equal installments of RMB1,500,000 each and a last installment of RMB3,000,000 by March 2018. The loan incurred effective interest at 6.48% (2012: 7.05%) per annum.


l Upon completion of the construction of the wastewater treatment plant (the “assets”) in Nanjing City, PRC, the assets shall be pledged to the bank.


(v) Borrowing V

Borrowing V relates to a term loan facility amounting to RMB35,000,000 granted by a financial institution to a subsidiary of the Group to finance the subsidiary’s acquisition of a wastewater treatment plant located in Lianyungang City, PRC.

This facility has been fully drawn down and the balance outstanding at 30 June 2013 has been fully repaid during the year (2012: RMB14,000,000) . The loan was scheduled to be repaid within five years, with ten equal installments of RMB3,500,000 each to be paid semi-annually in every February and August of the year, with the first installment commencing from August 2009. The loan incurred effective interest at 6.62% (2012: 7.04%) per annum.


l Daily bank balances shall not be less than RMB250,000.

l Assets of the wastewater treatment plant shall be pledged to the bank.





(iv) Borrowing VI

Borrowing VI relates to a term loan facility amounting to RMB20,000,000 granted by a financial institution to a subsidiary of the Group to finance its construction of a wastewater treatment plant located in Nanjing City, PRC.

This facility has been fully drawn down and the balance outstanding at 30 June 2013 is RMB15,500,000 (2012: RMB17,400,000). The loan is scheduled to be repaid, annually in every November of the year, by nine installments with first installment of RMB200,000 in 2009, RMB1,000,000 in 2011, RMB1,400,000 in 2012, RMB1,900,000 in 2013, RMB2,400,000 in 2014, RMB2,700,000 in 2015, RMB3,000,000 in 2016, RMB3,500,000 in 2017 and last installment of RMB3,900,000 in 2018. The loan incurred effective interest at 8.84% (2012: 8.84%) per annum.

The term loan facility granted to the subsidiary includes the following covenant:


(vii) Borrowing VII

Borrowing VII relates to a term loan facility amounting to RMB100,000,000 granted by a financial institution to a subsidiary of the Group to finance the subsidiary’s construction of a wastewater treatment plant located in Kunshan City, PRC.

This facility has been partially drawn down and the balance outstanding at 30 June 2013 is RMB36,112,000 (2012: RMB41,667,000). The loan is scheduled to be repaid in 36 quarterly installment with first installment of RMB1,389,000 starting in March 2011. The loan incurred effective interest at 6.55% (2012: 6.39%) per annum.


l Assets of the wastewater treatment plant shall be pledged to the bank.

(viii) Borrowing VIII

Borrowing VIII relates to a long term facility amounting to RMB30,000,000 granted by a financial institution to a subsidiary of the Group in prior year to finance the subsidiary’s working capital requirement.

This facility has been partially drawn down and the balance outstanding at 30 June 2013 is RMB8,500,000 (2012: RMB16,500,000). The loan is scheduled to be repaid by two installments of RMB8,000,000 in 2013 and RMB8,500,000 in 2014. The loan incurred effective interest at 7.65% (2012: 6.80%) per annum.



l Guarantee from a third party, Jiangsu Tongyong Huanbao Co., Ltd.





(ix) Borrowing IX

Borrowing IX relates to a long term facility amounting to RMB48,120,000 granted by a financial institution to a subsidiary of the Group in prior year to finance the subsidiary’s working capital requirement.

This facility has been fully drawn down and the balance outstanding at 30 June 2013 is RMB45,035,000 (2012: RMB26,460,000), net of transaction cost of RMB3,417,000. In prior financial year, RMB422,400 was reflected as prepayment as at 30 June 2012 (Note 20). The loan is scheduled to be repaid, semi-annually in every July and December of the year, by sixteen installments with first installment of RMB4,500,000 and RMB500,000 in 2015, RMB5,500,000 and RMB500,000 in 2016, RMB6,500,000 and RMB500,000 in 2017, RMB6,500,000 and RMB500,000 in 2018, RMB5,500,000 and RMB500,000 in 2019, 2020 and 2021, and last installment of RMB5,000,000 and RMB120,000 in 2022. The loan incurred effective interest at 7.48% (2012: 7.48%) per annum.




l Guarantee from related companies, Xianyang Bai Sheng Shui Purifying Co., Ltd and Suzhou Jin Di Water Co., Ltd.

(x) Borrowing X

Borrowing X relates to a long term facility amounting to RMB44,000,000 granted by a financial institution to a subsidiary of the Group during the year to finance its construction of a wastewater treatment plant located in Xianyang City, PRC.

This facility has been fully drawn down and the balance outstanding at 30 June 2013 is RMB42,793,000 (2012: Nil), net of transaction cost of RMB1,207,000. The loan is scheduled to be repaid within five years commencing in 2014, by three installments in the first year totaling RMB13,000,000, two installments in the second and third years of RMB10,000,000 each, one installment in the fourth year of RMB5,000,000 and last installment of RMB6,000,000 in 2018. The loan incurred effective interest at 7.48% (2012: Nil) per annum.


l Intangible assets of the wastewater treatment plant shall be pledged to the bank; and

l Guarantee from related company, Suzhou Jin Di Water Co., Ltd.





(xi) Borrowing XI

Borrowing XI relates to a long term facility amounting to RMB98,000,000 granted by a financial institution to a subsidiary of the Group during the year to finance its construction of a wastewater treatment plant located in Xianyang City, PRC.

This facility has been partially drawn down and the balance outstanding at 30 June 2013 is RMB55,931,000 (2012: Nil), net of transaction cost of RMB4,069,000. The loan is scheduled to be repaid semi-annually within six years, commencing in June 2014 with installment of RMB9,000,000, RMB19,000,000 in 2015, RMB20,000,000 from 2016 to 2018 and last installment of RMB10,000,000 in 2019. The loan incurred effective interest at 7.48% (2012: Nil) per annum.


l Intangible assets of the wastewater treatment plant shall be pledged to the bank; and

l Guarantee from related company, Suzhou Jin Di Water Co., Ltd.

(xii) Borrowing XII

Borrowing XII relates to the long term facility amounting to RMB80,000,000 granted by a financial institution to a subsidiary of the Group during the year to finance the subsidiary’s working capital requirement.

This facility has been fully drawn down and the balance outstanding at 30 June 2013 is RMB70,864,000 (2012: Nil), net of transaction cost of RMB7,385,000. The loan is scheduled to be repaid within ten years, quarterly commencing in 2013 with RMB1,750,000, RMB7,250,000 in 2014, RMB8,250,000 in 2015 and 2016, RMB9,000,000 in 2017 and 2018, RMB10,000,000 in 2019, RMB10,500,000 in 2020, RMB9,000,000 in 2021, RMB4,500,000 in 2022 and RMB2,500,000 in 2023. The loan incurred effective interest at 7.53% (2012: Nil) per annum.


l Guarantee from related companies, Beijing Hankelin Environmental Technology Co., Ltd and Binzhou Jin Di Co., Ltd.




(b) Other loans

Group2013 2012

RMB’000 RMB’000

Current:Other loan I – 10,000Other loan II 20,000 30,000Other loan III 12,000 12,000Other loan IV 7,491 –

39,491 52,000Non-current:Other loan III 20,270 30,600

59,761 82,600

(i) Other loan I

Other loan I relates to an unsecured short term facility amounting to RMB10,000,000 granted by a third party to a subsidiary of the Group in prior year to finance the subsidiary’s working capital requirement.

The loan was fully repaid in one lump sum during the year. The loan incurred effective interest at 18 % (2012: 18%) per annum.

(ii) Other loan II

Other loan II relates to an unsecured short term facility amounting to RMB30,000,000 granted by the same third party as in Other loan I to a subsidiary of the Group during the year to finance the subsidiary’s working capital requirement. During the year, an additional unsecured short term facility amounting to RMB20,000,000 is granted by this third party.

This facility has been fully drawn down and the balance outstanding at 30 June 2013 is RMB20,000,000 (2012: RMB30,000,000) where the previous unsecured short term facility amounting RMB30,00,000 has been fully repaid during the year. The loan incurred effective interest at 22% (2012: 18%) per annum. The loan is rescheduled to be repaid on 5 August 2013.

Subsequent to current year-end, the loan was fully repaid on 24 September 2013.

(iii) Other loan III

Other loan III relates to a long term facility amounting to RMB60,000,000 granted by a financial institution to a subsidiary of the Group in prior year to finance the subsidiary’s working capital requirement. This loan is secured in return for the legal titles of certain parts of the plant in Suzhou City, PRC. The Group has the option to re-purchase these assets at a bargain option of RMB1 if repayment schedule is met.




(b) Other loans (cont’d)

(iii) Other loan III (cont’d)

This facility has been fully drawn down and the balance outstanding at 30 June 2013 is RMB32,270,000 (2012: RMB42,600,000), net of transaction cost of RMB5,400,000 and prepaid final installment amounting RMB12,000,000. The loan is scheduled to be repaid annually by four installments in a year of RMB3,000,000 each over five years to 2017. The loan incurred effective interest at 6.65 % (2012: 6.8%) per annum.

(iv) Other loan IV

Other loan IV relates to an unsecured short term facility amounting to RMB7,491,000 granted by a third party to a subsidiary of the Group during the year to finance the subsidiary’s working capital requirement.

The loan is scheduled to be fully repaid in August 2013. The loan incurred effective interest at 10% (2012: Nil) per annum.

Subsequent to current year-end, the loan was fully repaid on 20 August 2013.

(c) Carrying Amount and Fair Value Information

The fair value of the Group’s current bank borrowings approximate their carrying amounts. The following fair values of non-current borrowings and other loans are for information purposes only and are not recognised in the financial statements.

Group2013 2012

RMB’000 RMB’000

Non-current borrowingsCarrying amounts 467,211 395,171

Fair values 469,851 402,603

The fair values of borrowings at the balance sheet date are based on expected future cash flows, discounted using market rates for similar instruments at the balance sheet date.



25 Deferred Tax Liabilities

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to offset deferred tax assets against deferred tax liabilities and when the deferred taxes relates to the same fiscal authority. The amounts, determined after appropriate offsetting, are shown as follows:

Deferred tax liabilities

Group2013 2012

RMB’000 RMB’000

Deferred tax liabilities: - to be settled after one year 25,111 14,097

The deferred tax liabilities relate to the temporary differences due to the service concession arrangements and the movement is as follows:

Group2013 2012

RMB’000 RMB’000

Balance at beginning of year 14,097 12,456Charged to income statement (Note 10) 4,714 1,641Acquisition of subsidiaries (Note 16) 6,300 –

Balance at end of year 25,111 14,097

26 Trade and Other Payables

Group Company2013 2012 2013 2012

RMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000

Trade payables - third parties 5,928 2,799 – –Trade payables - former shareholder of a subsidiary 1,902 – – –

Due to a subsidiary – – 1,843 300Due to former shareholder of a subsidiary 50,242 – – –

Bill payable 32,000 2,000 – –Sundry creditors 56,050 86,113 747 275Accrued expenses 128,220 50,324 7,003 2,286Accrued interest on borrowings 82 82 – –Other taxes payable 3,209 534 – –

277,633 141,852 9,593 2,861



26 Trade and Other Payables (cont’d)

Trade payables are non-interest bearing and are generally settled on 30 to 90 days terms.

The amounts due to a subsidiary and former shareholder of a subsidiary are non-trade in nature, unsecured, interest-free and repayable on demand.

Bill payables are secured by bank deposits (Note 21), interest-free and have a maturity of 6 months (2012: less than 6 months).

The sundry creditors are non-interest bearing, unsecured and repayable on demand. Sundry creditors consist of amounts payable for the construction work of plants and amounts payable for project funds and corresponding interests amounting to RMB3,550,000 in relation to the legal proceedings incurred in current financial year (see Note 32(c)).

Accrued expenses mainly pertain to the accruals made for construction work of the plants for which invoices have not been received as at year end.

27 Other Financial Liabilities

Group and Company2013 2012

RMB’000 RMB’000

Financial Liabilities carried at fair value through profit or loss (“FVTPL”)- Warrants (a) 4,061 8,919- Contingent consideration payables (b) 38,830 –

42,891 8,919

(a) Warrants

Group and Company2013 2012

RMB’000 RMB’000

Financial Liabilities, warrantsAs at beginning of year 8,919 17,419 Exercise of warrants (713) (2,836) Net changes in fair value (4,145) (5,664)

As at end of year 4,061 8,919

It consists of the following 3 types of warrants:Convertible bond warrant (“CB Warrants”) (i) 1,355 2,587PWGL Warrants (ii) 958 2,242GDHL Warrants (iii) 1,748 4,090

As at end of year 4,061 8,919



27 Other Financial Liabilities (cont’d)

(a) Warrants (cont’d)

(i) In prior years, the Company issued and defaulted on the convertible bonds. As part of the settlement agreed with the convertible bondholders (“CB Holders”), 75,198,000 warrants (“CB Warrants”) were issued to the CB Holders. Each warrant can be exercised at an exercise price of S$0.025 for one ordinary share at par value of HK$0.10 each anytime. The exercise period is 5 years, expiring on 26 April 2015.

(ii) In prior years, 31,631,598 warrants (“PWGL Warrants”) were issued to PWGL as part of the PWGL settlement. Each warrant can be exercised at an exercise price of S$0.04 for one ordinary share at par value of HK$0.10 each anytime. The exercise period is 3 years, expiring on 27 April 2014.

(iii) In prior years, 57,692,402 warrants (“GDHL Warrants”) were issued to GDHL as part of GDHL subscription. Each warrant can be exercised at an exercise price of S$0.04 for one ordinary share at par value of HK$0.10 each anytime. The exercise period is 3 years, expiring on 27 April 2014.

Fair value of warrants

The fair value of the warrants is estimated at both financial year-end dates, using the Binomial Valuation model. The following table lists the inputs to the option pricing model:

CB Warrants

PWGLWarrants

GDHLWarrants

2013Risk-free rate (% p.a.) 0.24% 0.22% 0.22%Exercise price (S$) S$0.025 S$0.040 S$0.040Underlying share price (S$) S$0.040 S$0.040 S$0.040Years to maturity (years) 2 years 1 year 1 yearDividend yield (% p.a.) – – –Volatility (%) 39.0% 39.3% 39.3%

2012Risk-free rate (% p.a.) 0.25% 0.18% 0.18%Exercise price (S$) S$0.025 S$0.040 S$0.040Underlying share price (S$) S$0.040 S$0.040 S$0.040Years to maturity (years) 3 years 2 years 2 yearsDividend yield (% p.a.) – – –Volatility (%) 67.8% 65.4% 65.4%

(b) Contingent Consideration Payable

Other financial liabilities include RMB38,830,000 representing the estimated fair value of the contingent consideration payable relating to the acquisition of the Target Group (see Note 16).



28 Related Party Transactions

During the financial year, other than those disclosed elsewhere in the financial statements, the Group had significant transactions with related parties on terms agreed between the parties as follows:

Compensation of directors and key management personnel

Group2013 2012

RMB’000 RMB’000

Salaries, bonus and related benefits 10,484 4,630Directors’ fee 1,135 1,491Defined contribution plans 27 26Termination benefits 394 329

12,040 6,476

Comprised amounts paid/payable to:Directors of the Company 8,430 3,836Other key management personnel 3,610 2,640

12,040 6,476

29 Commitments

(i) Future capital commitments

Group2013 2012

RMB’000 RMB’000

Capital expenditure on purchase of property, plant and equipment and construction of plants

- committed but not provided for in the financial statements 87,262 4,264



29 Commitments (cont’d)

(ii) Operating lease commitments

At the balance sheet date, the Group had entered into several operating lease commitments for office premises and staff accommodation. These leases do not contain renewal options and there were no restrictions placed upon the Group by entering into these leases. At the balance sheet date, the future minimum lease payables under these non-cancellable operating leases are as follows:

Group2013 2012

RMB’000 RMB’000

Within 1 year 837 2,002Between 1 to 5 years – 601

837 2,603

30 Segment Information

Operating segments are identified on the basis of internal reports about components of the Group that are regularly reviewed by the chief operating decision maker for the purpose of resource allocation and performance assessment.

Revenue reported below represents revenue generated from external customers and inter-segment revenue. Inter-segment pricing is determined on an arm’s length basis.

The accounting policies of the reportable segments are the same as the Group’s accounting policies disclosed in Note 3(u). Segment results, assets and liabilities include items directly attributable to a segment as well as those that can be allocated on a reasonable basis. Unallocated items comprise mainly corporate assets and expense, interest-bearing borrowings and related expenses and income and deferred taxes. No operating segments have been aggregated to form the following reportable operating segments.

Business segments

The Group’s main business segment for the current financial year is Built-Operate-Transfer (“BOT”)/Transfer-Operate-Transfer (“TOT”) water service fees and, construction projects and services.

Geographical segments

The Group operates predominantly in the PRC. All non-current assets are located in the PRC. Part of cash and bank balances amounting to approximately RMB667,000 and RMB1,869,000 as at 30 June 2013 (2012: RMB1,402,000 and RMB1,594,000) are located at Singapore and Hong Kong respectively.



30 Segment Information (cont’d)

Customer segments

No single individual customer contributed significantly to the Group’s revenue.

BOT/TOTwastewater treatment

Construction projects and

services TotalRMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000

Group2013Inter-segment revenue* – 41,508 41,508Inter-segment costs* (41,508) – (41,508)

Inter-segment profit (41,508) 41,508 –

Revenue from external customers 367,958 1,173 369,131

Segment results 190,701 (29,721) 160,980Unallocated income 26,109Unallocated expense (34,402)Finance income- allocated 328 – 328- unallocated 48

Finance costs- allocated (43,789) – (43,789)- unallocated (3,331)

Profit before income tax 105,943Income tax (6,129) (349) (6,478)

Profit for the year 99,465

Other segment itemsAdditions to property, plant and equipment- allocated 285 1,006 1,291- unallocated 484

1,775

Additions to intangible asset- computer software 402

Additions to intangible assets 5,146 – 5,146

Depreciation- allocated 923 45 968- unallocated 721

1,689

Amortisation of intangible assets 11,140 – 11,140




Customer segments (cont’d)

BOT/TOTwastewater treatment

Construction projects and

services TotalRMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000

Group2013 (cont’d)Amortisation of land use rights 2,019 – 2,019

Reversal of allowance for impairment of:Allocated:- intangible assets 20,000 – 20,000

Allowance for impairment loss of other receivables 484 – 484

Assets and LiabilitiesSegment assets 2,510,137 131,760 2,641,897Unallocated assets 56,426

Total assets 2,698,323

Segment liabilities 836,476 34,471 870,947Unallocated liabilities 117,221

Total liabilities 988,168





BOT/TOTwastewater treatment TotalRMB’000 RMB’000

Group2012Revenue from external customers 245,361 245,361

Inter-segment revenue – –Segment results 151,939 151,939Unallocated income 5,862Unallocated expense (15,921)Finance income 139Finance costs (37,892) (37,892)

Profit before income tax 104,127Income tax (1,484) (1,484)

Profit for the year 102,643

Other segment itemsAdditions to property, plant and equipment- allocated 665 665- unallocated 2,102

2,767

Additions to intangible asset-computer software 787

Additions to intangible assets 9,364 9,364

Depreciation- allocated 1,062 1,062- unallocated 394

1,456

Amortisation of intangible assets- allocated 10,621 10,621- unallocated –

10,621

Amortisation of land use rights- allocated 1,963 1,963- unallocated –

1,963





BOT/TOTwastewater treatment TotalRMB’000 RMB’000

Group2012 (cont’d)Reversal of allowance for impairment of:Allocated:- intangible assets 20,000 20,000- financial receivables 52,402 52,402

72,402

Allowance for impairment loss of other receivables 3,883 3,883

Assets and LiabilitiesSegment assets 2,249,800 2,249,800Unallocated assets 15,606

Total assets 2,265,406

Segment liabilities 691,638 691,638Unallocated liabilities 42,237

Total liabilities 733,875

31 Financial Risk Management

The Group’s and Company’s activities exposed it to a variety of financial risks such as market risk (including interest rate risk and currency risk), credit risk and liquidity risk. The Group’s and Company’s overall risk management strategy, which remain unchanged from prior year, seeks to minimise adverse effects from the unpredictability of financial markets on the Group’s financial performance. The Group and Company continually monitor the risk management process to ensure that an appropriate balance between risk and control is achieved. Risk management policies and systems are reviewed regularly to reflect changes in market conditions and the Group’s and Company’s activities.

The Board is responsible for setting the objectives and underlying principles of financial risk management for the Group and Company. The Board will review and agree on policies for managing each of these risks as summarised below.



31 Financial Risk Management (cont’d)

(a) Interest Rate Risk

Interest rate risk refers to the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market interest rates. The Group’s and Company’s exposures to interest rate risk relates primarily to the Group’s and Company’s interest-bearing assets and liabilities. The Group and Company do not enter into interest rate swaps to manage its interest rate risk. These exposures are managed partly by using natural hedges that arise from offsetting interest rate sensitive assets and liabilities.

The table below sets out the Group’s and Company’s exposure to interest rate risks. Included in the table are the assets and liabilities at carrying amounts, categorised by the earlier of contractual repricing or maturity dates.

Variable rates Fixed rates

Within1 year

1 to 5 years

After 5 years

Within 1 year

1 to 5 years

After 5 years

Non–interestbearing Total


Group2013AssetsCash and bank balances 102,111 – – 16,000 – – – 118,111Trade and other receivables – – – – – – 85,052 85,052Other receivables

- non-current – – – – – – 17,052 17,052Financial receivables

- current – – – – – – 34,583 34,583Financial receivables

- non-current – – – – – – 1,972,006 1,972,006Other financial assets – – – – – – 6,675 6,675

Total financial assets 102,111 – – 16,000 – – 2,115,368 2,233,479

LiabilitiesBorrowings 163,285 421,469 25,472 12,000 20,270 – – 642,496Trade and other payables

(exclude other tax payable) – – – – – – 274,424 274,424Other financial liabilities – – – – – – 42,891 42,891

Total financial liabilities 163,285 421,469 25,472 12,000 20,270 – 317,315 959,811




(a) Interest Rate Risk (cont’d)


Within1 year

1 to 5 years

After 5 years

Within 1 year

1 to 5 years

After 5 years



Group2012AssetsCash and bank balances 81,844 – – 2,000 – – – 83,844Trade and other receivables – – – – – – 58,542 58,542Financial receivables

- current – – – – – – 33,200 33,200Financial receivables

- non-current – – – – – – 1,817,500 1,817,500Other financial assets – – – – – – 6,490 6,490

Total financial assets 81,844 – – 2,000 – – 1,915,732 1,999,576

LiabilitiesBorrowings 161,836 283,443 81,128 12,000 30,600 – – 569,007Trade and other payables – – – – – – 141,318 141,318Other financial liabilities – – – – – – 8,919 8,919

Total financial liabilities 161,836 283,443 81,128 12,000 30,600 – 150,237 719,244

Company2013AssetsCash and bank balances 252 – – – – – – 252Trade and other receivables – – – – – – 1,910,379 1,910,379Total financial assets 252 – – – – – 1,910,379 1,910,631

LiabilitiesTrade and other payables – – – – – – 9,593 9,593Other financial liabilities – – – – – – 42,891 42,891

Total financial liabilities – – – – – – 52,484 52,484




(a) Interest Rate Risk (cont’d)


Within1 year

1 to 5 years

After 5 years

Within 1 year

1 to 5 years

After 5 years



Company2012AssetsCash and bank balances 987 – – – – – – 987Trade and other receivables – – – – – – 1,803,454 1,803,454Total financial assets 987 – – – – – 1,803,454 1,804,441

LiabilitiesTrade and other payables – – – – – – 2,861 2,861Other financial liabilities – – – – – – 8,919 8,919

Total financial liabilities – – – – – – 11,780 11,780

Sensitivity Analysis

A change of 100 basis points in interest rate for the Group’s variable borrowings rate would (decrease)/increase the Group’s profit after tax by the amounts as shown below. This analysis assumes that all other variables, in particular foreign currency and tax rates, remain constant.

GroupProfit after tax

2013 2012RMB’000 RMB’000

Floating rate instruments- 100 basis point increase (4,577) (3,948)- 100 basis point decrease 4,577 3,948

Interest rate risk for the Company is not significant and therefore no sensitivity analysis has been disclosed in the financial statements.

(b) Foreign Currency Risk

Foreign currency risk refers to the risk that the fair value of future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in foreign exchange rates. The Group and Company mainly operate in the PRC and its functional currency is in Renminbi. The Group and Company are exposed to foreign currency risk when transactions such as expenses and borrowings are denominated in currencies other than Renminbi. The currencies giving rise to this risk are primarily Singapore dollar (S$) and Hong Kong dollar (HK$).




(b) Foreign Currency Risk (cont’d)

The Group and Company have not entered into any forward currency contracts or any hedging instruments to manage the foreign currency risk. This exposure is managed as far as possible by natural hedges of matching assets and liabilities.

The Group’s and Company’s foreign currency exposure based on the information provided to key management is as follows:

Denominated in the following currencies

Singapore dollar Hong Kong dollarRMB’000 RMB’000

Group2013Financial assetsCash and bank balances 667 1,869

Financial liabilitiesOther financial liabilities 42,891 –Trade and other payables 2,238 191

45,129 191

Net financial (liabilities)/assets (44,462) 1,678

2012Financial assetsCash and bank balances 2,559 436


10,534 151

Net financial (liabilities)/assets (7,975) 285






A change of 5% (2012: 5%) (taking into consideration both strengthening and weakening aspect) of the following currencies against RMB at the balance sheet date would (decrease)/increase the Group’s profit after income tax by the amounts as shown below. This analysis assumes that all other variables, in particular interest and tax rates, remain constant.

GroupProfit after tax

2013 2012RMB’000 RMB’000

GroupS$ against RMB- strengthened (1,667) (299)- weakened 1,667 299

HK$ against RMB- strengthened 63 11- weakened (63) (11)



Company2013Financial assetsCash and bank balances 171 81


45,042 191

Net financial liabilities (44,871) (110)







Company2012Financial assetsCash and bank balances 907 79


10,509 142

Net financial liabilities (9,602) (63)


A change of 5% (2012: 5%) (taking into consideration both strengthening and weakening aspect) of the following currencies against RMB at the year end date would increase/(decrease) the Company’s loss after income tax by the amounts as shown below. This analysis assumes that all other variables, in particular interest and tax rates, remain constant.

CompanyLoss after tax

2013 2012RMB’000 RMB’000

CompanyS$ against RMB- strengthened 1,683 360- weakened (1,683) (360)

HK$ against RMB- strengthened 4 2- weakened (4) (2)




(c) Credit Risk

Credit risk refers to the risk that the customer or counterparty failed to discharge an obligation and resulted in a financial loss to the Group and Company.

As the Group and Company do not hold any collateral, the maximum exposure to credit risk is the carrying amounts of the related financial assets presented on the statement of financial position.

The Group’s and Company’s credit risk is primarily attributable to its trade and other receivables. The Group and Company establish an allowance for impairment that represents its estimate of incurred losses in respect of trade and other receivables. This allowance account in respect of trade and other receivables is used to record impairment losses unless the Group and Company are satisfied that no recovery of the amount owing is possible. At that point, the financial asset is considered irrecoverable and the amount charged to the allowance account is written off against the carrying amount of the impaired financial asset.

Trade and other receivables balances are monitored on an ongoing basis and whether the trade and other receivables are recoverable are estimated by the Group’s and Company’s management based on prior experience and the current economic environment.

Cash and fixed deposits are placed with banks and financial institutions which are regulated. For other financial assets (including financial receivables), the Group and the Company minimise credit risk by dealing exclusively with high credit rating counterparties.

Significant concentrations of credit risk

Concentrations of credit risk exist when changes in economic, industry or geographic factors similarly affect groups of counterparties whose aggregate credit exposure is significant in relation to the Group’s and Company’s total credit exposure. The Group’s and Company’s credit exposure is concentrated mainly in the PRC.

Financial assets that are neither past due nor impaired

Trade and other receivables, other current assets and financial receivables of the Group that are neither past due nor impaired amounting to RMB298,878,000 (2012: RMB229,849,000) are creditworthy companies with a good payment record with the Group. Trade and other receivables of the Company that are neither past due nor impaired amounting to RMB1,910,379,000 (2012: RMB1,803,454,000) are due from subsidiaries within the Group. Bank deposits that are neither past due nor impaired are mainly deposits with banks with high credit ratings and no history of default.




(c) Credit Risk (cont’d)

Financial Assets that are not past due but impaired

The carrying amount of financial receivables individually determined to be impaired at the balance sheet date and the movement in the related allowance for impairment is as follows:

Group2013 2012

RMB’000 RMB’000

Financial receivables-nominal amounts 1,791,089 1,791,089Less: Allowance for impairment (118,739) (118,739)

1,672,350 1,672,350

Movement in allowance accounts:As at beginning of the year 118,739 171,141Charge for the year – 36,789Written back during the year – (89,191)

As at end of the year 118,739 118,739

The financial receivables are tested for impairment annually or more frequently if there are indications that the financial receivables might be impaired as disclosed in Note 14.

Financial assets that are past due but not impaired

There is no other class of financial assets that is past due but not impaired except for trade receivables.

The age analysis of trade receivables past due at the balance sheet date but not impaired is as follows:

Group2013 2012

RMB’000 RMB’000

Past due within 30 days 5,812 1,348Past due 31 to 90 days 1,494 2,780Past due over 90 days 18,095 15,895

25,401 20,023

Financial assets that are past due and impaired

Except for other receivables past due and impaired as disclosed in Note 19, there are no financial assets which are past due and/or impaired at the date of the statement of financial position.




(d) Liquidity Risk

Liquidity risk refers to the risk that the Group will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they fall due.

The Group’s current financial liabilities mature within 1 year and the contractual undiscounted cash flows of these current financial liabilities approximate their carrying amounts. The table below analyses the maturity profile of the Group’s non-current financial liabilities based on contractual undiscounted cash flows.

Cash FlowsCarrying amount

Contractual cash flows

More than 1 to 2 years

Between2 to 5 years

After 5 years

RMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000

Group2013Non-current borrowings 467,211 651,907 187,799 381,935 82,173

2012Non-current borrowings 395,171 505,136 116,848 302,688 85,600

No analysis of the maturity profile of the Company has been disclosed in the financial statements as there are no non-current financial liabilities outstanding as at the year end.

The contractual expiry by maturity of the financial guarantees given by a former subsidiary and a third party (see Note 24 (a)) amounting to RMB87,000,000 (2012: RMB108,400,000) is less than a year based on the allocation of the maximum amount of the financial guarantee contract to the earliest period in which the guarantee could be called on.

(e) Fair Values of Financial Assets and Liabilities

Fair value is defined as the amount at which the financial instruments could be exchanged in a current transaction between knowledgeable willing parties in an arm’s length transaction, other than in a forced or liquidation sale. Fair values are obtained from discounted cash flow models and option pricing models as appropriate.

The following methods and assumptions are used to estimate the fair values of each class of financial instruments.

(i) Non-current borrowings

The fair value (Note 24(c)) is calculated based on discounted expected future principal and interest cash flows. The discount rates used are based on market rates for similar instruments at the balance sheet date.




(e) Fair Values of Financial Assets and Liabilities (cont’d)

(ii) Financial instruments

FRS 107 requires disclosure of fair value measurements by level of the following fair value measurement hierarchy:

(a) quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1);

(b) inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices) (Level 2); and

(c) inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs) (Level 3).

The following table presents the financial instruments measured at fair value at 30 June 2013.

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 TotalRMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000

Group2013LiabilitiesFinancial liabilities- Warrants – 4,061 – 4,061- Contingent consideration payable 38,830 – – 38,830

38,830 4,061 – 42,891

2012LiabilitiesFinancial liabilities- Warrants – 8,919 – 8,919




(e) Fair Values of Financial Assets and Liabilities (cont’d)

(ii) Financial instruments (cont’d)

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 TotalRMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000

Company2013LiabilitiesFinancial liabilities- Warrants – 4,061 – 4,061- Contingent consideration payable 38,830 – – 38,830

38,830 4,061 – 42,891

2012LiabilitiesFinancial liabilities- Warrants – 8,919 – 8,919

There was no transfer between Level 1 and 2 during the financial year.

(iii) Other financial assets and financial liabilities

The fair values of financial assets and liabilities with a maturity of less than one year (including cash and cash equivalents, trade and other receivables, short-term borrowings and trade and other payables) are close approximation of their carrying amounts due to the relatively short-term maturity of these financial instruments. Fair value of financial receivables is disclosed in Note 14(d).

(f) Capital Risk

The Group’s and Company’s objectives when managing capital are to safeguard the Group’s and Company’s ability to continue as a going concern and to maintain an optimal capital structure so as to maximise shareholders’ value. In order to maintain or achieve an optimal capital structure, the Group and Company may adjust the amount of dividend payment, issue new shares or obtain new borrowings. There is no change in capital management policies during the year.

Management monitors capital based on a net debt against equity ratio. The Group’s and Company’s strategies are to maintain a prudent balance between the advantage and flexibility afforded by a strong capital position and the higher return on equity that are possible with greater leverage.

Consistently, the Group and Company monitor capital based on a net debt against equity ratio. The net debt against equity ratio is calculated by dividing net debt by total equity. Net debt is calculated as total liabilities (as shown in the statement of financial position, excluding provision for tax and deferred tax liabilities) less cash and cash equivalents. Total equity comprises share capital plus reserves.




(f) Capital Risk (cont’d)

Group Company2013 2012 2013 2012

RMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000 RMB’000

Net debt 860,909 637,934 52,232 10,793Total equity 1,710,384 1,531,760 2,120,982 2,055,512

Net debt against equity ratio 0.50 0.42 0.02 0.01

The Group and Company are in compliance with all externally imposed capital requirements for the financial years ended 30 June 2013 and 30 June 2012.

As disclosed in Note 23, the Group’s subsidiaries in the PRC are required to contribute to and maintain a non-distributable statutory reserve fund whose utilisation is subject to approval by the relevant PRC authorities. This externally imposed capital requirement has been complied with by the relevant subsidiaries for the financial year ended 30 June 2013 and 30 June 2012.

No dividends to shareholders of certain subsidiaries shall be declared or paid until full repayment of certain loans (Note 24). This externally imposed capital requirement has been complied with by the relevant subsidiaries for the financial year ended 30 June 2013 and 30 June 2012.

32 Subsequent Events

(a) On 18 July 2013, the Company has entered into a placement agreement (“Placement Agreement”) with Wang Yu Huei (the “Placee”), whereby the Placee has agreed to subscribe for 293,617,000 new ordinary shares in the capital of the Company (“Placement Shares”) at the issue price of S$0.05 per Placement Share, subject to and upon the terms of the Placement Agreement.

In accordance with the terms and conditions of the Placement Agreement, the proposed placement was completed on 6 August 2013 and the Placement Shares were allotted and issued to the Placee.

(b) On 23 July 2013, the Company has established a S$300,000,000 multicurrency medium term note programme (the “MTN” Programme). The Company has appointed a financial institution to act as the sole arranger and dealer of the MTN Programme.

Under the MTN Programme, the Company may, subject to compliance with all relevant laws, regulations and directives, from time to time issue notes in series or tranches in Singapore dollars or in other currencies, in various amounts and tenors, and which may bear fixed, floating, variable or hybrid rates of interests as may be agreed between the Company and the relevant dealer(s) or may not bear interest.

On 2 August 2013, the Company has issued an aggregate principle amount of S$50,000,000 7.5% Fixed Rate Notes (“Notes”) due 1 August 2015 under the MTN Programme. The Notes will bear interest at a fixed rate of 7.5% per annum, payable semi-annually.



32 Subsequent Events (cont’d)

(c) During the financial year, Jiangsu Province Construction Group Co., Ltd commenced legal proceedings against Nanjing Jin Huan Water Development Co., Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. The dispute was in relation to the late payment by Nanjing Jin Huan Water Development Co., Ltd of project funds amounting to RMB3,419,000.

On 29 July 2013, the Intermediate People’s Court of Nanjing City ordered that Nanjing Jin Huan Water Development Co., Ltd pay the project funds and corresponding interests amounted to RMB3,550,000 to Jiangsu Province Construction Group Co., Ltd within year 2013 and 2014.

(d) On 19 September 2013, the Company increased its investments in the capital of its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Beijing Hankesen Environmental Technology Co., Ltd, HanKore International Pte. Ltd., Xianyang Bai Sheng Shui Purifying Co., Ltd and Yangzhou HanKore Water Development Co., Ltd with total cost of investment of S$19,642,554 for general working capital purposes as well as other business opportunities as and when arise.

(e) On 19 September 2013, the Group entered into a USD/SGD cross currency swap agreement with a financial institution with the effect date of the currency swap agreement commencing on 1 August 2014. The currency swap agreement entitles the Group to receive US$40,176,778 and obliges to pay S$50,000,000 at a fixed exchange rate of 1.2445 for the period ended 1 August 2015.

Statistics of ShareholdingsAs at 23 September 2013


Authorised share capital : HKD600,000,000Issued and fully paid-up capital : HKD482,170,248Class of shares : Ordinary shares of HKD0.10 eachNumber of Shares : 4,821,702,477Voting rights : One vote per ordinary share

DISTRIBUTION OF SHAREHOLDINGS

SIZE OF SHAREHOLDINGS NO. OF SHAREHOLDERS % NO. OF SHARES %

1 ~ 999 406 5.80 98,592 0.001,000 ~ 10,000 1,542 22.01 8,361,500 0.1710,001 ~ 1,000,000 4,807 68.61 703,761,705 14.601,000,001 AND ABOVE 251 3.58 4,109,480,680 85.23TOTAL 7,006 100.00 4,821,702,477 100.00

On the basis of the information available to the Company ,approximately 65.67% of the equity securities of the Company are held in the hands of the public. This is in compliance with Rule 723 of the Listing Manual of the SGX-ST, which requires at least 10% of a listed issuer’s equity securities to be held by the public.

TWENTY LARGEST SHAREHOLDERS

NAME NO. OF SHARES %

1. GIANT DELIGHT HOLDINGS LIMITED 794,203,561 16.472. HSBC (SINGAPORE) NOMINEES PTE LTD 562,859,954 11.673. TOTAL SUMMIT TECHNOLOGY LIMITED 360,000,000 7.474. RAFFLES NOMINEES (PTE) LTD 253,393,707 5.265. ANCIENT JADE INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LIMITED 223,413,333 4.636. MAYBANK KIM ENG SECURITIES PTE LTD 173,676,734 3.607. OCBC SECURITIES PRIVATE LTD 167,029,809 3.468. CITIBANK NOMINEES SINGAPORE PTE LTD 103,631,396 2.159. BOUSTEAD SINGAPORE LIMITED 100,000,000 2.0710. DBS NOMINEES PTE LTD 97,212,892 2.0211. HUA YUAN INTERNATIONAL LIMITED 85,000,000 1.7612. CHEONG SAE PENG 76,000,000 1.5813. PHILLIP SECURITIES PTE LTD 74,884,420 1.5514. UNITED OVERSEAS BANK NOMINEES PTE LTD 59,740,026 1.2415. DB NOMINEES (S) PTE LTD 59,439,089 1.2316. LEYAU YEW TECK 30,000,000 0.6217. UOB KAY HIAN PRIVATE LIMITED 25,878,601 0.5418. DMG & PARTNERS SECURITIES PTE LTD 20,547,000 0.4319. HAN SENG JUAN 20,000,000 0.4120. HL BANK NOMINEES (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD 19,582,000 0.41

TOTAL 3,306,492,522 68.57

SUBSTANTIAL SHAREHOLDERS

NAME OF SUBSTANTIAL SHAREHOLDER DIRECT INTEREST DEEMED INTERESTNo. of shares held % No. of shares held %

Giant Delight Holdings Limited 794,203,561 16.47 – –Wang Yu Huei 500,000,000 10.37 – –Total Summit Technology Limited 360,000,000 7.47 – –

Notice of Annual General Meeting


HANKORE ENVIRONMENT TECH GROUP LIMITED(Company Registration No.: 34074)

(Incorporated in Bermuda)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Annual General Meeting of HanKore Environment Tech Group Limited will be held at Ocean 12-13, Level 2, Pan Pacific Hotel, 7 Raffles Boulevard, Marina Square, Singapore 039595 on Tuesday, 29 October 2013 at 9.30 am to transact the following businesses:-

AS ORDINARY BUSINESS

1. To receive and consider the Directors’ Report and Audited Financial Statements of the Company for the financial year ended 30 June 2013 and the Auditors’ Report thereon. (Resolution 1)

2. To approve the payment of Directors’ fees of S$223,000/- for the financial year ended 30 June 2013.

(2012 : S$218,240/-) (Resolution 2) 3. To re-elect the following Directors retiring pursuant to Bye-Laws 86(1) of the Company’s Bye-Laws, and

who, being eligible, will offer themselves for re-election:-

(a) Mr Lim Yu Neng, Paul (Resolution 3) (b) Ms Cheng Fong Yee, Fonda (Resolution 4) Mr Lim Yu Neng, Paul will upon re-election as Director of the Company, remain as Chairman of the Audit

Committee and a member of the Nominating Committee and will be considered independent for the purposes of Rule 704(8) of the Listing Manual of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited.

Ms Cheng Fong Yee, Fonda will upon re-election as Director of the Company, remain as Chairman of the Remuneration Committee and a member of the Audit Committee and will be considered independent for the purposes of Rule 704(8) of the Listing Manual of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited.

4. To re-appoint Messrs Moore Stephens LLP as Auditors of the Company and to authorise the Directors to

fix their remuneration. (Resolution 5) AS SPECIAL BUSINESS

To consider and, if thought fit, to pass the following ordinary resolutions with or without modifications:

5. Authority to allot and issue shares

(a) “That, pursuant to Company’s Bye-laws, and the listing rules of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited, approval be and is hereby given to the Directors of the Company at any time to such persons and upon such terms and for such purposes as the Directors may in their absolute discretion deem fit, to:

(i) issue shares in the capital of the Company whether by way of right, bonus or otherwise;

(ii) make or grant offers, agreements or options that might or would require shares to be issued or other transferable rights to subscribe for or purchase shares (collectively, “Instruments”) including but not limited to the creation and issue of warrants, debentures or other instruments convertible into shares;

(iii) issue additional instruments arising from adjustments made to the number of Instruments previously issued in the event of rights, bonus or capitalisation issues; and



(b) (notwithstanding the authority conferred by the shareholders may have ceased to be in force) issue shares in pursuance of any Instrument made or granted by the Directors while the authority was in force.

provided always that:

(i) the aggregate number of shares to be issued pursuant to this resolution (including shares to be issued in pursuance of Instruments made or granted pursuant to this resolution) does not exceed fifty per cent. (50%) of the total number of issued shares excluding treasury shares of the Company, of which the aggregate number of shares (including shares to be issued in pursuance of Instruments made or granted pursuant to this resolution) to be issued other than on a pro rata basis to existing shareholders of the Company does not exceed twenty per cent. (20%) of the total number of issued shares excluding treasury shares of the Company, and for the purpose of this resolution, the issued share capital shall be the Company’s total number of issued shares excluding treasury shares at the time this resolution is passed, after adjusting for:

(a) new shares arising from the conversion or exercise of any convertible securities,

(b) new shares arising from exercising share options or vesting of share awards outstanding or subsisting at the time this resolution is passed provided the options or awards were granted in compliance with Part VIII of Chapter 8 of the Listing Manual of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited; and

(c) any subsequent bonus issue, consolidation or subdivision of the Company’s shares, and

(ii) such authority shall, unless revoked or varied by the Company at a general meeting, continue in force until the conclusion of the next Annual General Meeting or the date by which the next Annual General Meeting of the Company is required by law to be held, whichever is the earlier.”

(See Explanatory Note i) (Resolution 6)

6. Authority to allot and issue shares under the HanKore Environment Tech Group Limited Scrip Dividend Scheme

That authority be and is hereby given to the Directors to allot and issue from time to time such number of shares in the Company as may be required to be allotted and issued pursuant to the HanKore Environment Tech Group Limited Scrip Dividend Scheme. (See Explanatory Note ii) (Resolution 7)

7. Authority to grant options and issue shares under the HanKore Employee Share Option Scheme

“That, the Directors of the Company be and are hereby empowered to offer and grant options, and to allot and issue or transfer from time to time such number of shares as may be required to be issued or transferred pursuant to the exercise of options granted under the HanKore Employee Share Option Scheme (the “Scheme”) provided always that the aggregate number of shares in respect of which such options may be granted and which may be issued pursuant to the Scheme shall not exceed fifteen per cent. (15%) of the total number of issued shares excluding treasury shares of the Company from time to time.”

(See Explanatory Note iii) (Resolution 8)



8. To transact any other ordinary business which may be properly transacted at an Annual General Meeting.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD


14 October 2013Singapore

Notes:

1. A member of the Company entitled to attend and vote at the Annual General Meeting is entitled to appoint a proxy in his stead.

2. A proxy need not be a member of the Company.

3. If the appointor is a corporation, the proxy must be executed under seal or the hand of its duly authorised officer or attorney.

4. The instrument appointing a proxy must be deposited at the office of the Company’s Singapore Share Transfer Agent, Boardroom Corporate & Advisory Services Pte Ltd at 50 Raffles Place, #32-01 Singapore Land Tower, Singapore 048623 not less than forty-eight (48) hours before the time appointed for the Annual General Meeting.

Explanatory Notes:-

i. The Ordinary Resolution 6 proposed in item 5 is to authorise the Directors of the Company from the date of the above Meeting until the next Annual General Meeting to issue shares and convertible securities in the Company up to an amount not exceeding in aggregate 50 percent of the total number of issued shares excluding treasury shares of the Company, of which the total number of shares and convertible securities issued other than on a pro-rata basis to existing shareholders shall not exceed 20 percent of the total number of issued shares excluding treasury shares of the Company at the time the resolution is passed, for such purposes as they consider would be in the interests of the Company. This authority will, unless revoked or varied at a general meeting, expire at the next Annual General Meeting of the Company.

ii. Pursuant to the Special General Meeting of the Company held on 28 October 2005, the shareholders of the Company approved the passing of the ordinary resolution relating to the “HanKore Environment Tech Group Limited Scrip Dividend Scheme”. In the circular dated 11 October 2005, the Scrip Dividend Scheme provides members with the option to elect to receive shares in lieu of the cash amount of any dividend declared on their holding of shares. The Ordinary Resolution 7 proposed in item 6, if passed, will empower the Directors of the Company to allot and issue shares in the Company pursuant to the terms and conditions of the HanKore Environment Tech Group Limited Scrip Dividend Scheme.

iii. The Ordinary Resolution 8 proposed in item 7 above, if passed, will empower the Directors of the Company, to offer and grant options and to allot and issue or transfer shares upon the exercise of such options in accordance with the HanKore Employee Share Option Scheme not exceeding 15% of the total number of issued shares excluding treasury shares of the Company from time to time.

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