Tung Lok Restaurants 2000 LTD Annual Report 2019
Tung Lok Restaurants 2000 LTD Annual Report 2019
Tung Lok Restaurants 2000 LTD Annual Report 2019
CONTENTS
Our Brands and Outlets 2
Message from Independent Non-Executive Chairman and President/ 13
Chief Executive Officer
Corporate Information 17
Historical Financial Summary 18
Board of Directors 19
Key Management Team 22
Corporate Governance Report 24
Directors’ Statement 57
Independent Auditor’s Report 60
Consolidated Income Statement and Statement of Comprehensive Income 64
Balance Sheets 65
Statements of Changes in Equity 67
Consolidated Cash Flow Statement 70
Notes to the Financial Statements 72
Statistics of Shareholdings 129
Notice of 19th Annual General Meeting 131
Appendix to Notice of Annual General Meeting 136
Proxy Form 155
This Annual Report has been reviewed by the Company’s Sponsor, SAC Capital Private Limited (the “Sponsor”). This Annual
Report has not been examined or approved by the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (the “Exchange”) and the
Exchange assumes no responsibility for the contents of this Annual Report, including the correctness of any of the statements
or opinions made or reports contained in this Annual Report.
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TUNG LOK CATERING
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MESSAGE FROM INDEPENDENT NON-EXECUTIVE
CHAIRMAN AND PRESIDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Dear Shareholders,
On behalf of the Board of Directors (the “Board”), we would like to present to you the Annual Report of Tung Lok Restaurants
(2000) Ltd (“Tung Lok” or the “Group”) for the financial year ended 31 March 2019 (“FY19”).
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Singapore’s overall economy grew by 3.1% in 2018, down from 3.6% in the previous year. Moving forward, the global economic
slowdown arising from the ongoing US-China trade war which caused geopolitical uncertainties is likely to lead to slower
growth in 2019, with forecasts ranging from 1.5% to 2.5%, and is expected to influence consumer and business spending. This
is already evident in the first quarter of 2019 where the growth rate of 1.2% is the slowest in nearly a decade, in comparison to
4.6% during the first quarter of 2018.
The food and beverage (“F&B”) industry in Singapore, the Group’s main market, is expected to remain challenging as
restaurant operators continue to face intense competition, tight manpower supply, high operating costs and ever-changing
consumer tastes. These challenges will continue to exert pressure on the profitability of F&B companies.
Against this challenging backdrop, the Group’s revenue for FY19 decreased by S$5.1 million or 5.9% to S$80.6 million from
S$85.7 million in the previous financial year ended 31 March 2018 (“FY18”). In FY18, the Group conducted a business and
operation review to rationalise and streamline its non-performing outlets (the “Rationalisation Exercise”) with the purpose of
building sustainable growth in revenue and profits. This resulted in the closure of four (4) non-performing outlets in FY18 and
FY19, which led to a loss of revenue in FY19 amounting to S$7.3 million. Our existing outlets have worked significantly harder
to deliver higher revenue contributions of S$2.5 million in FY19 to partially offset the revenue decline.
In line with the lower revenue, gross profit decreased by S$4.0 million or 6.5% to S$57.8 million in FY19 from S$61.8 million in
FY18. Gross profit margin remained relatively steady for FY19 at 71.7%, as compared to 72.1% in FY18.
Other operating income increased by S$1.5 million or 76.6% to S$3.3 million in FY19 from S$1.8 million in FY18, mainly due to
the waiver of S$1.5 million of liabilities by a non-controlling interest in a subsidiary which had ceased operation.
Administrative expenses, decreased by S$0.6 million or 1.8% to S$30.9 million in FY19 from S$31.5 million in FY18, mainly
due to the decrease in the number of employees stemming from the closure of outlets, leading to lower manpower-related
expenses.
Other operating expenses decreased by S$5.0 million or 14.4% to S$29.5 million in FY19 from S$34.5 million in FY18, mainly
due to lower rental expenses of S$2.1 million, lower depreciation expenses of S$1.5 million, lower advertising and promotion
expenses, credit card commission expenses and professional fee expenses amounting to S$0.3 million. In addition, the
decrease in other operating expenses was due to the absence of the following exceptional charges undertaken in FY18:
(i) S$1.0 million impairments and write-off of property, plant and equipment as well as closure costs relating to non-
performing outlets; and
(ii) S$0.1 million of allowance for doubtful debt relating to a loan for an associate that closed an outlet.
Total share of profits from our joint venture and associates declined to S$0.6 million in FY19 from S$0.7 million in FY18 due to
lower profitability.
Income tax expenses increased by S$29,000 to S$33,000 in FY19 from S$4,000 in FY18 mainly due to higher profits of
subsidiaries which are taxable.
The Group reported a profit of S$1.0 million in FY19 (after taking into account the waiver of liabilities by a non-controlling
interest in a subsidiary amounting to S$1.5 million) as compared to a loss of S$1.8 million in FY18 which was an improvement
of S$2.8 million. Further to the Rationalisation Exercise, the restaurant division has shown positive results and delivered better
performance in FY19 where profits improved S$4.1 million (from a loss of S$1.9 million in FY18 to a profit of S$2.2 million in
FY19), but this was partially offset by the S$1.3 million decline in results from the catering division (from a profit of S$0.2 million
in FY18 to a loss of S$1.1 million in FY19).
The Group reported a loss attributable to Owners of the Company of S$0.7 million in FY19, mainly due to the S$1.5 million of
liabilities waived by the non-controlling interest in a subsidiary and S$0.2 million net profits of non wholly-owned subsidiaries
being accounted as attributable to non-controlling interests, compared to a loss attributable to Owners of the Company of
S$1.4 million in FY18.
Total assets of the Group decreased by S$2.6 million or 8.0% to S$29.8 million as at 31 March 2019 from S$32.4 million as at
31 March 2018. This was mainly due to a decrease in cash and bank balances of S$3.3 million and a decrease in long-term
security deposit of S$0.3 million, partially offset by an increase in (i) trade and other receivables of S$0.3 million; (ii) inventories
of S$0.1 million; (iii) net assets of joint ventures and associates of S$0.1 million; (iv) plant and equipment of S$0.4 million; and
(v) deferred tax asset of S$0.1 million.
Total liabilities of the Group decreased by S$3.7 million or 20.0% to S$14.8 million as at 31 March 2019 from S$18.5 million as
at 31 March 2018, mainly due to a decrease in trade and other payables amounting to S$3.4 million and a reduction in bank
borrowings and finance lease amounting to S$0.4 million, but partially offset by an increase in income tax payable of S$0.1
million.
The Group’s net working capital has remained healthy, although it has decreased by S$0.8 million to S$7.9 million as at 31
March 2019 from S$8.7 million as at 31 March 2018, mainly due to operational cash outflows during FY19 arising from lower
revenue generated and faster creditor payments, as well as settlement of liabilities relating to the ceased non-performing
outlets in FY19. The Group’s cash position decreased by S$3.3 million during FY19 to S$12.1 million as at 31 March 2019 from
S$15.5 million as at 31 March 2018, mainly due to higher operational cash outlays and payment for acquisitions of plant and
equipment.
Net asset value per share as at 31 March 2019 was 5.51 Singapore cents compared to 5.76 Singapore cents as at 31 March
2018 and the Group’s gearing ratio improved to 0.15 times as at 31 March 2019 from 0.19 times as at 31 March 2018 due to
the reduction in bank borrowings and finance leases.
OPERATIONS
The Group has established its footprint as a renowned and trusted home grown global brand through the years.
As at 31 March 2019, the Group operates a total of 42 outlets. These comprise 23 outlets we directly own, 7 held by our
associates and 12 others under license/franchise. These restaurants are spread across Singapore, Indonesia, Japan, China,
Vietnam and Taiwan.
The Group continues to stay relevant and strive to satisfy our customers’ changing tastes by growing its portfolio of brands. In
January 2019, our new concept “Duckland” opened at United Square to much fanfare. Duckland is a casual dining restaurant
born out of a ‘farm to fork’ concept, emphasizing on serving robust dishes using only fresh and premium quality ducks and
other produce direct from Ireland.
In addition, the Group ensures it is kept abreast of industry trends to better serve our customers. Among other things,
the Group introduced a new range of mooncakes last year which contained less sugar and more dietary fibre while not
compromising on taste, and has been certified by the Health Promotion Board (HPB) as a healthier choice. Going forward, the
Group will continue to explore and introduce more healthy products.
The expansion of the Group’s geographical presence in the region will be through licensing or franchising its brands. The
Group was appointed the exclusive master licensee of Slappy Cakes for Asia, excluding Japan, in May 2018, and our first
licensed Dancing Crab outlet opened in Taipei in January 2019.
Besides the ongoing efforts to contain costs, improve efficiency and drive sales, the Group will not lose sight of the importance
of food safety, which remains the most vital cornerstone of our business. As a testament to our commitment towards food
safety, all our restaurants, as well as our central kitchen at Bukit Batok and catering kitchens at Tai Seng and Singapore Expo,
have been awarded Grade ‘A’ by the National Environment Agency (NEA)/Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore
(AVA) or Singapore Food Agency (SFA).
OUTLOOK
Amid the strong headwinds from macro-environmental factors and the challenging operating environment of the F&B industry
in Singapore, the Group believes the Rationalisation Exercise and optimisation of the portfolio of brands/outlets will bring the
performance of the Group back on track to pursue sustainable growth in revenue and profits. The Group will remain steadfast
in its commitment to ensure exemplary food and service quality through optimal resource utilisation and allocation.
The Dependency Ratio Ceiling for the services sector (which sets out the maximum permitted ratio of foreign workers to the
total workforce that a company is allowed to hire) will be reduced from 40% to 35% in two phases by 1 January 2021, and will
further impact F&B operators’ staffing efforts and raising costs. To combat the challenging manpower issues and upcoming cut
to the foreign worker quota, the Group has been actively right-sizing its workforce at all of its outlets and improving operational
efficiency. The Group will continue to focus on improving sales and optimising its existing resources so as to further enhance
productivity and manage operating costs.
Our business strategy, moving forward, includes focusing on opportunities to expand both locally and overseas through the
licensing and franchising of the Group’s brands, while continuing to innovate and reinvent current food concepts and brands.
To leverage on the significant growth trends in Singapore’s online food delivery sector, where revenue for the sector is expected
to grow to US$316.0 million by 2022, we will continue to explore more options and additional revenue streams, such as satellite
kitchens and ready-meal businesses. The Group believes that Singapore is uniquely positioned to experience and explore the
scalability opportunities made available by the paradigm shifts in the F&B industry.
The Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Tung Lok Millennium Pte Ltd, had on 18 June 2019 entered into a conditional sale
and purchase agreement for the disposal of its entire 50% shareholding interests in its joint venture company, T&T Gourmet
Cuisine Pte Ltd (“T&T”), to Maker Food Manufacturing Pte Ltd which is a subsidiary of our controlling shareholder, Tee Yih Jia
Manufacturing Pte Ltd, for a total cash consideration of S$1,150,000 based on the market value evaluated by an independent
valuer (1). The disposal of T&T was proposed after taking into consideration the increasingly challenging operating environment
which requires substantial investment sums so that T&T can remain sustainable as well as the future growth and expansion
prospects of T&T. Henceforth, the proposed disposal of T&T will allow the Group to avoid over-extending itself, and at the
same time, allow the Company with the flexibility to invest in potential new business opportunities that may arise in the future.
The proposed disposal of T&T will be conditional upon the approval of the shareholders at the forthcoming Extraordinary
General Meeting of the Company to be held on 31 July 2019.
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For more information, please refer to the Company’s announcement dated 18 June 2019.
We took part in the annual Kampong Assisi Charity Fun Day 2018 on 24 June 2018 at St. Joseph’s Institution International,
where Tung Lok’s management and staff had a rewarding time selling food at the charity drive and spreading awareness about
terminal illnesses to attendees. The event raised funds for Assisi Hospice, which provides subsidised care for the poor and
critically ill.
Our Group believes that grooming the next generation of F&B talents in Singapore is vital to the future growth and innovation
in the industry. To that end, we sponsored the Gold and Silver Course Medal Awards for graduating students of Temasek
Polytechnic’s Diploma in its Baking & Culinary Science programme.
Our brand Lingzhi Vegetarian was the official F&B sponsor for the fourth instalment of Earthfest, which took place on 20
January 2019 at Marina Barrage. A fully volunteer-driven and non-profit community festival, Earthfest showcases and supports
local organisations that are committed to sustainable business practices. The one-day festival, which aims to create greater
awareness of environmental conservation and sustainable living, drew strong crowds of families, foodies and environmental
enthusiasts.
The Group collaborated with Project Chulia Street (“PCS”), a privately funded initiative that serves as a platform to enhance
health and well-being of migrant workers in Singapore, to celebrate Deepavali & International Migrant Day at Westlite
Woodlands Dormitory on 25 November 2018, providing meals for over 800 migrant workers. The dormitory houses over 4,000
migrant workers that hail mainly from India, Bangladesh and China.
ACCOLADES
As consumers become more discerning about quality food and service, the string of awards which continued to be won by the
Group in FY19 are a testament to our relevance and position in the F&B industry, and how our customers hold our brands in
high regard.
In April 2018, the Singapore Chefs’ Association (“SCA”) team led by Chef Nixon Low, the Executive Chef of our Catering
Division, scored a gold in the Gourmet Team Challenge and was named the Overall Winner of the Food & Hotel Asia 2018:
Gourmet Team Challenge.
In July 2018, our TungLokFirst loyalty membership programme scored a Silver award in the “Best Loyalty Program - F&B/
Dining” category at the Loyalty & Engagement Awards 2018 organised by Marketing Magazine. The Awards event is the only
one in the Asia-Pacific market to focus completely on customer loyalty and engagement.
In October 2018, Slappy Cakes was awarded the “Promising Licensor of the Year 2018” at the Franchising & Licensing Awards.
In November 2018, the Group won the following accolades at the Restaurant Association of Singapore’s Epicurean Star Award
2018:
5S Excellence Award – Slappy Cakes
Star Chef Competition, Chinese Professional Category, 2nd Runner-up – Lokkee
Best Chinese Restaurant (Casual Dining) – TungLok Signatures
Best Vegetarian Restaurant – Lingzhi Vegetarian
The Executive Chef of our Catering Division, Chef Nixon Low, also led the Singapore National Culinary Team in the Expogast
Culinary World Cup 2018 held in November 2018 at Luxembourg. The team did Singapore proud and was awarded Gold for
both the hot and cold categories and ranked second in the overall world ranking.
Our brands, TungLok Signatures and Tóng Lè Private Dining, were both placed in the “La Liste 2019 Top 1000” in January
2019. La Liste, which is sanctioned by France’s Foreign Ministry and tourism board, provides a platform to showcase 1,000 best
global restaurants handpicked by discerning food critics and expert guides. It is also based on the compilation of hundreds of
guidebooks and millions of online reviews. Our brands were 2 of only 10 restaurants representing Singapore in the list.
In April 2019, the Group won the following accolades at The Straits Times and Lianhe Zaobao’s Best Asian Restaurants Awards:
Silver Award – TungLok Signatures at Orchard Rendezvous Hotel
Bronze Award – Tóng Lè Private Dining
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
We would also like to express our heartfelt appreciation to our management and staff for their commitment and dedication
throughout the years, and our fellow directors on the Board for their active participation in board deliberations, combined
wisdom, guidance and wise counsel.
We look forward to the continued and unwavering support and understanding from all our shareholders, customers and
business associates.
Share of profit of joint venture & associates 724 286 601 692 598
(Loss)/Profit after taxation but before non-controlling interests (553) 982 486 (1,772) 1,012
(Loss)/Profit attributable to the owners of the Company 574 611 422 (1,399) (694)
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DR FOO SAY MUI (BILL) was appointed as an Independent In 2008, Mr Tjioe was honoured with the International Star
Director of our Company on 1 November 2016 and Diamond Lifetime Achievement Award from the New York-
Independent Non-Executive Chairman on 1 August 2017. based American Academy of Hospitality Sciences. At the
He was last re-elected on 31 July 2017. He is a Member World Gourmet Summit Awards of Excellence 2011, Mr
of Audit and Risk Committee, Nominating Committee and Tjioe was named Restaurateur of the Year (Regional). He
Remuneration Committee. was the winner of Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur Of The Year
Award 2011 (Lifestyle), and also the recipient of the Epicure
Dr Foo has over 30 years of experience in financial services Excellence Award 2013.
including holding senior positions in banks such as ANZ and
Schroders. During his tenure at ANZ from 1999 to 2015, Mr Tjioe is currently the President Advisor of the Restaurant
his positions included Singapore CEO and Vice Chairman Association of Singapore (RAS); a director of the SHATEC
of South and South East Asia. Working with Schroders Institute; Vice President of the Franchising and Licensing
from 1993 to 1999, Dr Foo held various positions including Association of Singapore; Vice-President of World Federation
as President Director Indonesia and Regional Head of of Chinese Catering Industry (WFCCI); a member of the
Investment Banking. He had also served on the Council of Board of Governors of Temasek Polytechnic as well as Patron
the Association of Banks in Singapore for 9 years and was of Joo Chiat Citizens’ Consultative Committee, among
Deputy Chairman of the Singapore Investment Banking others.
Association for about 3 years.
Mr Tjioe is a Hwa Chong alumni and a graduate in Business
Dr Foo is currently a director and adviser to several listed Administration from Oklahoma State University, USA.
and private companies, including Tower Capital Asia Pte
Ltd, Business Circle Singapore Pte. Ltd. and Kenon Holdings DR TAN ENG LIANG was appointed as an Independent
Ltd. He is currently the lead independent director of Mewah Director of our Company on 1 March 2001 and was last re-
International Inc., M&C REIT Management Limited and M&C elected on 31 July 2018. Dr Tan was appointed the Lead
Business Trust Management Limited. He was also a Director Independent Director on 31 May 2013. He is the Chairman
of Academies Australasia Group Limited, an ASX-listed of the Audit and Risk Committee and also a Member of
company which he has since resigned in October 2016. the Nominating Committee, Remuneration Committee and
Executive Committee.
He is also the chairman of several community and charity
organisations including Heartware Network and Salvation Dr Tan was a Member of Parliament from 1972 to 1980,
Army. the Senior Minister of State for National Development from
1975 to 1978 and Senior Minister of State for Finance from
Dr Foo graduated from Concordia University with a Bachelor 1978 to 1979. He also served as the Chairman of the Urban
of Business Administration. He holds a Masters of Business Redevelopment Authority, Singapore Quality & Reliability
Administration from McGill University and an Honorary Association and the Singapore Sports Council. Dr Tan has
Doctorate of Commerce from James Cook University a Doctorate from Oxford University, England. Dr Tan was
Australia. awarded the Public Service Star (BBM), Public Service Star
– Bar (BBM(L)) and the Meritorious Service Medal by the
ANDREW TJlOE KA MEN was appointed to the Board Singapore Government.
since 28 September 2000 and is a Member of the
Nominating Committee and Executive Committee. He will Dr Tan currently sits on the board of Progen Holdings Ltd.
seek re-election at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting. He also serves as Vice President in the Singapore National
In July 2006, he was appointed as Executive Chairman Olympic Council. His past directorship in the last three years
and redesignated as President/Chief Executive Officer with includes SunMoon Food Company Limited (resigned in
effect from 1 August 2017 to spearhead the Group’s overall August 2017).
direction. He founded Tung Lok Shark’s Fin Restaurant Pte
Ltd in 1984 and has since established a chain of reputable DR KER SIN TZE was appointed as an Independent Director
restaurants in Singapore, Indonesia, Japan, China and of our Company on 1 March 2001 and was last re-elected
Vietnam. on 31 July 2018. He is the Chairman of the Nominating
Committee and also a Member of the Audit and Risk
Committee and Remuneration Committee.
Dr Ker holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Nanyang recognition of her exemplary contribution to Singapore in
University, M.A. (Economics) and Ph.D (Economics) degree the real estate sector and to the community.
from the University of Manitoba, Canada. He lectured at the
then University of Singapore from 1974 to 1980. He joined Mdm Ng obtained her Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree
Liang Court Pte Ltd as Managing Director in 1980 until in Chemistry from the University of Singapore.
September 1991. In September 1990, he was appointed as
the Executive Chairman of Superior Multi-Packaging Limited GOI SENG HUI was appointed as a Non-Executive Director
(formerly known as Superior Metal Printing Limited), a of our Company on 23 June 2011 and was last re-elected
public listed company. In August 1991, Dr Ker was elected on 31 July 2017. He will seek re-election at the forthcoming
to Parliament. He resigned from Liang Court Pte Ltd and Annual General Meeting. He is the Chairman of the
Superior Multi-Packaging Limited at the end of 1991 to take Executive Committee and also a Member of the Audit and
up his appointment as Minister of State for Information and Risk Committee and Nominating Committee.
the Arts and Minister of State for Education in January 1992.
He resigned from his government posts and returned to the Mr Goi is the Executive Chairman of Tee Yih Jia Group,
private sector in September 1994. He served as Member of a global food and beverage group with operations in
Parliament (1991-2001), Trade Representative of Singapore Singapore, Malaysia, USA, Europe and China, and SGX
in Taipei (2002-2007) and Consul-General of Singapore Mainboard-listed GSH Corporation Limited, a regional
Consulate in Hong Kong (2008-2012). He is currently an developer of premium residential and commercial properties,
Adjunct Professor of both National University of Singapore as well as the owner and operator of the 5-Star Sutera
and Nanyang Technological University. Dr Ker also serves as Harbour Resort, Marina and Golf Course in Kota Kinabalu,
an Independent Director and Chairman of MS First Capital Malaysia. In 2017, GSH Corporation Limited expanded
Insurance Limited. into China via an investment in Henan Zhongyuan Group,
operating the largest frozen food logistics and warehousing
NG SIOK KEOW was appointed as a Non-Executive Director hub in Zhengzhou with an annual turnover of more than
of the Company on 1 November 2013 and was last re- RMB60 billion.
elected on 31 July 2018. She is a Member of the Executive
Committee. Mr Goi serves on the board of two other Mainboard-listed
companies – as Non-Executive Vice Chairman of both
Mdm Ng is currently an Executive Director of Far East Envictus International Holdings Limited and JB Foods
Organization and a director of various unlisted companies Limited. He also has investments across a range of listed
in the Far East Organization Group. She is a director of and private entities in numerous industries, such as food and
JurongHealth Fund and Patron of the Cairnhill Community beverage, leisure real estate, consumer essentials, recycling,
Club, Bukit Timah Community Club and Ng Teng Fong distribution and logistics. Mr Goi was also Vice-Chairman of
General Hospital, and was the Chairman of the Management Super Group Limited which was delisted on 6 June 2017.
Committee of Cairnhill Community Club from June 1994 to
June 2007. She was also a Director of Singapore Symphonia In April 2018, Mr Goi was appointed Singapore’s Non-
Company Ltd. She was a Director of the Singapore Dance Resident Ambassador to the Federative Republic of Brazil.
Theatre from 1999 to 2003 and a Resource Panel Member
of the Government Parliamentary Committee (National In 2014, Mr Goi was named Businessman of the Year by
Development) from 2001 to 2002. Mdm Ng served as Singapore’s Business Times and at the 49th National Day
Executive Director of Far East Orchard Limited from 1987 Awards, Mr Goi was conferred the Public Service Star
and was re-designated as Non-Executive Director in 2014. (Bar) – Bintang Bakti Masyarakat (Lintang), BBM (L) – by
She retired from the Board of Far East Orchard Limited in the President of Singapore for his contributions to the
2016. community. In 2015, he received the Long Service Award
from Singapore’s People’s Action Party. He was also conferred
Mdm Ng was awarded the Pingat Bakti Masyarakat (PBM) the State Award of Panglima Gemilang Darjah Kinabalu
in 1995, the Orchid Award by the Singapore Girl Guides (PGDK), which carries the title of Datuk, from the Head of
Association in 1996 and the Bintang Bakti Masyarakat State of Sabah, for his social and business contributions to
(BBM) in 2001. In 2015, Mdm Ng was conferred the SG50 Kota Kinabalu. In recognition of his numerous philanthropy
Outstanding Chinese Business Pioneers Award by the works, he was awarded the SG50 Outstanding Chinese
Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry in Business Pioneers Award and Enterprise Asia’s Lifetime
Achievement Award in 2015, as well as the Asian Strategy & Mr Chee currently sits on the board of Progen Holdings
Leadership Institute’s Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016. Ltd. His past directorship in the last three years includes
In 2017, he was honoured for his contributions and success SunMoon Food Company Limited (resigned in August 2017).
as an overseas Chinese by People’s Tribune Magazine in
Beijing, China. In 2018, he was conferred the Distinguished Mr Chee graduated from the University of Singapore with a
Business Leader Award at the World Chinese Economic Bachelor of Law Degree (LL.B. Hons) in 1971.
Forum.
JULIANA JULIANTI SAMUDRO was appointed as a Non-
He is also Enterprise 50 Club’s Honorary Past President
Executive Director of our Company on 1 November 2016
and Vice Chairman of IE Singapore’s “Network China”
and was last re-elected on 31 July 2017.
Steering Committee, Regional Representative for Fuzhou
City and Fujian Province, council member of the Singapore-
Tianjin Economic and Trade Council and Singapore-Jiangsu Her working experiences have been mainly in corporate
Cooperation Council, as well as Senior Consultant to Su-Tong finance where it includes finance, treasury, capital market
Science & Technology Park. He is currently the Honorary related matters including investments, merger and
Council Member of the Singapore Chinese Chamber of acquisitions. She has a vast experience working and
Commerce and Industry, the Honorary Chairman for the managing companies in various industries such as retail,
International Federation of Fuqing Association, a member of distribution, technologies and manufacturing.
the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD)
Board of Trustees, as well as the Honorary Chairman of Mdm Juliana currently holds the advisory functions for several
Dunman High School Advisory Committee and Ulu Pandan companies in the region, including Singapore, Indonesia,
Citizens Consultative Committee. Malaysia, Myanmar and New Zealand. Mdm Juliana was also
the Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer of Polaris
CHEE WAI PONG was appointed as an Independent Ltd. which she has since resigned in February 2018.
Director of our Company on 30 September 2013 and was last
re-elected on 31 July 2017. He will seek re-election at the
Mdm Juliana holds a degree in Bachelor of Arts from
forthcoming Annual General Meeting. He is the Chairman
California State University in Los Angeles, USA.
of the Remuneration Committee and also a Member of the
Audit and Risk Committee and Nominating Committee.
the Group. She is also responsible for strategising plans to WOODY ACHUTHAN
maintain the corporate and brand identity of the Group, as Senior Vice President, Customer Relationship
well as handling Special Projects. Carolyn holds a Bachelor Prior to re-joining the Group in April 2013, Woody was
of Arts in Mass Communications from the Royal Melbourne heading the Training department of the Group for 12 years.
Institute of Technology. He is currently handling customer relationship management
and service excellence, and was previously with United
CHUA POH YORK Airlines as its Onboard Services-Chief Purser and Instructor.
Senior Vice President, Operations During his fifteen years at United Airlines, he taught trainees
Poh York joined the Group in 1985 as Assistant Manager of on service excellence, food and beverage presentation skills,
Tung Lok Restaurant. Subsequently, she became General onboard marketing, and product offering, amongst other
Manager of Paramount Restaurant in 1993. In her current training programmes. His personal achievements include the
capacity as Senior Vice President, Operations, she manages “Five Star Diamond Award”, “Employee of the Year”, as well
and oversees the daily operations of Tung Lok Seafood and as “Most Valuable Player Corporate Award”.
LingZhi Vegetarian, as well as spearheads the implementation
of the 5-S system to improve workplace organization in the
Group’s restaurants, and mentoring younger managers.
NG KING CHENG
Senior Vice President, Human Resource & Training
A versatile professional with more than 20 years of
experience in Human Resource Management, King Cheng
joined the Group in September 2017. He is tasked with
implementing HR strategies including talent acquisition,
staffing and succession planning, employee relations and
retention, as well as training and development.
TUNG LOK RESTAURANTS (2000) LTD (the “Company”, and together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”) is committed
to ensure and maintain a high standard of corporate governance with a view of enhancing corporate transparency and
safeguarding interests of the shareholders and seeks to comply with the Code of Corporate Governance 2012 (the “Code”)
issued on 2 May 2012 where appropriate. This report describes the corporate governance framework and practices of the
Company for the financial year ended 31 March 2019 (“FY19”) with specific reference made to the principles and guidelines of
the Code. In so far as any guideline of the Code has not been complied with, the reason has been provided.
The revised Code of Corporate Governance (the “2018 Code”) was issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore on 6
August 2018 which supersedes and replaces the Code. The 2018 Code will be effective for financial years beginning from 1
January 2019. The Group will review and present its compliance with the 2018 Code in the next Annual Report.
The Company will also continue to enhance its corporate governance practices appropriate to the conduct and growth of
its business and to review such practices from time to time to ensure compliance with the Listing Manual Section B: Rules of
Catalist (the “Catalist Rules”) of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (the “SGX-ST”).
BOARD MATTERS
Every Company should be headed by an effective Board to lead and control the Company. The Board is collectively responsible
for the long-term success of the Company. The Board works with Management to achieve this objective and Management
remains accountable to the Board.
1.1 The Board’s role The Board is accountable to the shareholders and oversees the overall management of the business
and affairs of the Group, including providing leadership and supervision to the Management of
the Group so as to protect and enhance long-term value and returns for its shareholders.
Besides carrying out its statutory responsibilities, the Board’s role is to:
(1) provide entrepreneurial leadership, set strategic objectives, and ensure that the necessary
financial and human resources are in place for the company to meet its objectives;
(2) review Management performance (including Group’s financial and operating performance);
(3) establish a framework of prudent and effective controls which enable risks to be assessed
and managed, including safeguarding of shareholders’ interests and the Company’s assets;
(4) approve major investment and divestment proposals, material acquisitions and disposals of
assets (exceeding S$200,000), corporate or financial restructuring and share issuances;
(5) identify the key stakeholder groups and recognise that their perceptions affect the Company’s
reputation;
(6) set the Company’s values and standards (including ethical standards), and ensure that
obligations to shareholders and other stakeholders are understood and met;
(7) consider sustainability issues, e.g. environmental and social factors, as part of its strategic
formulation; and
(8) assume responsibility for corporate governance.
1.2 Directors to objectively All directors exercise reasonable diligence and independent judgement when making decisions
discharge their duties and and are obliged to act in good faith and objectively discharge their duties and responsibilities at
responsibilities all times as fiduciaries in the interest of the Company.
1.3 Delegation of authority To facilitate effective management, certain functions have been delegated to various Board
on certain Board matters Committees, namely the Executive Committee (“EXCO”), Nominating Committee (“NC”),
Remuneration Committee (“RC”) and Audit and Risk Committee (“ARC”), each of which has
its own defined scope of duties and written terms of reference setting out the manner in which
it is to operate. The Chairman of the respective Board Committees will report to the Board on
the outcome of the Board Committee meetings. Minutes of the Board Committee meetings are
made available to all Board members. The terms of reference and composition of each Board
Committee can be found in this report. The effectiveness of each Board Committee is also
constantly reviewed by the Board. They assist the Board operationally without the Board losing
authority over major issues.
The EXCO assists the Board in the management of the Group as it works toward its objectives.
The EXCO will provide entrepreneurial leadership and strategic stewardship, as well as set
strategic objectives for the Group. The EXCO comprises four (4) directors of whom two (2) are
non-independent and non-executive directors, one (1) is an executive director and one (1) is an
independent and non-executive director as follows:
1.4 Board to meet The Board conducts regular scheduled meetings. Additional or ad-hoc meetings are convened in
regularly circumstances deemed appropriate by the Board members. Board papers incorporating sufficient
information from Management are forwarded to the Board members in advance of a Board
Meeting to enable each member to be adequately prepared.
At the Board meeting, the directors are free to discuss and openly challenge the views presented
by Management and the other directors.
In lieu of physical meetings, written resolutions are circulated for approval by members of the
Board.
The frequency of meetings and attendance of each director at every Board and Board Committee
meeting for FY19 are disclosed below:-
NA – not applicable.
1.5 Matters requiring Matters which are specifically reserved for decision by the Board include those involving material
Board approval acquisitions and disposals of assets, corporate or financial restructuring and share issuance, interim
dividends and other returns to shareholders, and substantial transactions which have a material
effect on the Group. Specific Board approval is required for any investments or expenditure
exceeding S$200,000.
1.6 and 1.7 Directors There was no new director appointed in FY19. Upon appointment of a new director, the Company
to receive appropriate provides a formal letter to the director, setting out the Director’s duties and obligations; policies
training; Formal letter to on disclosure of interests in securities, prohibitions on dealings in the Company’s securities and
be provided to directors, restriction on disclosure of price-sensitive information; Annual Report and Code; Company’s
setting out duties constitutional documents; terms of references of Board Committees, the Catalist Rules and
and obligations upon relevant legislations; and other pertinent information for his/her reference. New directors are
appointment briefed on the Group’s structure, businesses, governance policies and regulatory matters.
For newly-appointed directors who do not have prior experience as a director of a public listed
company in Singapore, pursuant to the amended Rule 406(3)(a) of the Catalist Rules, which was
revised to be consistent with the 2018 Code and effective from 1 January 2019, the Company
will arrange for the SGX-ST’s prescribed training courses organised by the Singapore Institute
of Directors on the roles and responsibilities of a director of a listed company, or other training
institutions in areas such as management, accounting, legal and industry-specific knowledge,
where appropriate, in connection with their duties.
The President/Chief Executive Officer ensures that Board members are provided with complete,
adequate and timely information on a regular basis to enable them to be fully cognizant of the
affairs of the Group.
From time to time, the Company’s internal and external auditors, legal advisors, financial advisors
and the Company Secretary will advise the directors or if necessary, conduct briefings to the
directors on relevant regulations, new accounting standards and corporate governance practices
as well as updates on any changes in the Companies Act and the Catalist Rules. Directors also have
the opportunities to visit the Group’s operation facilities in order to have a better understanding
of its business operations.
The Company has available budget for directors to receive further training to enhance their
skills and knowledge, particularly on relevant new laws, regulations, changing commercial risks
and financial literacy from time to time. Relevant courses include programmes conducted by
the Singapore Institute of Directors or other training institutions. Directors and senior executives
participated in relevant trainings.
During FY19, the Directors had received updates on regulatory changes to the Catalist Rules, the
2018 Code and the accounting standards.
There should be a strong and independent element on the Board, which is able to exercise objective judgement on corporate
affairs independently, in particular, from Management and substantial shareholders. No individual or small group of individuals
should be allowed to dominate the Board’s decision making.
2.1 and 2.2 Strong and The Board currently comprises eight (8) directors, of whom one (1) is an executive director, four
independent element (4) are independent and non-executive directors and three (3) are non-independent and non-
on the Board, with executive directors. As at the date of this report, the Board comprises the following members:
independent directors
making up at least one- - Dr Foo Say Mui (Bill) (Independent and Non-Executive Chairman)
third of the Board where - Dr Tan Eng Liang (Independent Non-Executive Director/Lead Independent Director)
the Chairman and CEO - Dr Ker Sin Tze (Independent and Non-Executive Director)
are separate persons. - Mr Chee Wai Pong (Independent and Non-Executive Director)
- Mr Tjioe Ka Men (President/Chief Executive Officer)
- Mr Goi Seng Hui (Non-Independent and Non-Executive Director)
- Mdm Ng Siok Keow (Non-Independent and Non-Executive Director)
- Mdm Juliana Julianti Samudro (Non-Independent and Non-Executive Director)
Currently, the Board has a strong and independent element with four (4) out of eight (8) board
members (or 50%) are independent where the Chairman and CEO are separate persons. The
composition of the Board complies with the recommendation that Non-Executive Directors
makes up a majority of the Board. This enables the Board to exercise independent judgement on
corporate affairs and provide Management with a diverse and objective perspective on issues.
2.3 and 2.4 Board and NC The independence of each director is reviewed annually by the NC. The NC adopts the definition
to assess independence of of what constitutes an independent director from the Code, the 2018 Code and the Catalist
directors; rigorous review Rules in its review. The Board, after taking into account the views of the NC, is satisfied that Dr
of directors who served Tan Eng Liang (“Dr Tan”), Dr Ker Sin Tze (“Dr Ker”), Mr Chee Wai Pong and Dr Foo Say Mui
on the Board beyond nine (Bill) (“Dr Bill Foo”) are considered independent in character and judgement and that there
years from the date of his are no relationships or circumstances which are likely to affect, or could appear to affect, the
appointment Independent Directors’ judgement.
Following the recent revision to the Code, the Catalist Rules has been amended to be consistent
with the 2018 Code. In relation to the assessment of the independence of the Directors, specific
tests of Directors’ independence have been hardcoded into the Catalist Rules to clarify that these
circumstances which deemed Directors not to be independent should be applied without any
exceptions. Under Rules 406(3)(d)(i) and 406(3)(d)(ii) of the Catalist Rules which took effect on 1
January 2019, it stipulates that a Director will not be considered as independent if he is employed
by the issuer or any of its related corporations for the current or any of the past three financial
years; or if he has an immediate family member who is employed or has been employed by the
issuer or any of its related corporation for the past three financial years, and whose remuneration
is determined by the remuneration committee of the issuer. In this regard, the Independent
Directors have confirmed that they and their respective associates do not have any employment
relationships with the Company or any of its related corporations for the current or any of the past
three financial years.
Particular rigorous review is applied in assessing the continued independence of a Director having
served beyond nine years from the date of his first appointment, with attention to ensure that
his allegiance remains clearly aligned with shareholders’ interests. Although both Dr Tan and Dr
Ker have served on the Board for more than nine years from the date of their first appointments,
they have continued to demonstrate strong independence in character and judgement over
the years in the discharge of their duties and responsibilities as Independent Directors of the
Company, with the utmost commitment to protect and uphold the interests of the Company and
all shareholders, not just the substantial shareholders.
Dr Tan and Dr Ker have also contributed significantly to the discussion on matters before the
Board, which includes matters relating to the strategic direction and corporate governance of the
Group, expressed individual viewpoints, debated issues, sought clarification and amplification
as they deemed necessary including through direct access to the Management, and objectively
scrutinising the Management. Further, having gained in-depth understanding of the business,
operating environment and direction of the Group, they provided the Group with much needed
experience and knowledge of the industry and offered valuable advice. Their objective leadership,
depth of experience and skills, make them invaluable members of the Board. Both have
independent income source apart from the fixed fees received from the Company. Accordingly,
the NC, with the concurrence of the Board, is satisfied that both Dr Tan and Dr Ker have remained
independent in their judgement and can continue to discharge their duties objectively.
The NC and the Board are of the view that no individual or small group of individuals dominates
the Board’s decision making process. Independent Directors constructively challenge and help
develop proposals on strategy and review the performance of Management in meeting agreed
goals and objectives and monitor the reporting of performance.
2.5 Board composition The size and composition of the Board is reviewed from time to time by the NC to ensure that
and size the size of the Board is conducive for effective discussion and there is sufficient diversity without
interfering with efficient decision-making. The NC also reviewed and ensure that the Board has
an appropriate balance of independent directors. The Board is of the view that the current board
size and composition is appropriate, taking into account the nature and scope of the Group’s
operations, the requirements of the business and the need to avoid undue disruptions from
changes to the composition of the Board and Board Committees.
2.6 Board to comprise The Board proactively seeks to maintain an appropriate balance in its composition and size. To
directors with core assist the NC in its annual review of the Directors’ mix of skills and experiences which the Board
competencies requires to function competently and efficiently, the Management compiled a Board of Directors
competency matrix form, providing information of the areas of specialisation and expertise of the
Directors. The Board and its Board Committees comprise respected individuals from different
backgrounds and, as a group, provides core competencies, such as business management
experience, industry knowledge, legal, real estate and tenancies, human resource management,
financial, banking and strategic planning experience and customer-based knowledge that are
extensive and critical to meet the Group’s objectives. The Board, taking into account the views
of the NC, considers that the Directors provide an appropriate balance and diversity of skills,
experiences, gender and knowledge of the Company that will provide effective governance and
stewardship for the Group. The Board includes two female directors in recognition of the value of
gender diversity. Please refer to the “Board of Directors” section on pages 19 to 21 of the Annual
Report for the Directors’ profile.
2.7 Role of non-executive The Board comprises seven (7) Non-Executive Directors who review Management’s performance
directors and monitor the reporting of performance. They constructively challenge and help develop
proposals on strategy.
2.8 Meetings of non- Where warranted, the Non-Executive Directors may meet without the presence of the Management
executive directors or the Executive Director, to review any matters that may be raised privately.
There should be a clear division of responsibilities between the leadership of the Board and the executives responsible for
managing the Company’s business. No one individual should represent a considerable concentration of power.
3.1 Chairman and CEO The Company adopts a dual leadership structure whereby the positions of the Chairman and the
should be separate CEO are separated. There is a clear division of responsibilities between the Chairman and the
persons; division of President/CEO, which provides a balance of power and authority, increased accountability and
responsibilities should be greater capacity of the Board for independent decision making.
clearly established
The Chairman and the President/CEO are not immediate family members. The separation of the
roles of the Chairman and the President/CEO and the resulting clarity of roles provides a healthy
professional relationship between the Board and Management.
The President/CEO of the Company is responsible for the overall management, daily operations,
strategic planning, implementation of policies and business development of the Group.
3.2 Chairman’s role Dr Bill Foo’s duties as Independent Non-Executive Chairman includes:
(1) Leading the Board to ensure its effectiveness on all aspects of its role;
(2) Setting the agendas for Board meetings and ensuring sufficient allocation of time for
thorough discussion;
(3) Promoting an open environment for debate at the Board;
(4) Ensuring that the Directors receive complete, adequate and timely information;
(5) Ensuring effective communication with the shareholders;
(6) Encouraging constructive relations within the Board and between the Board and
Management;
(7) Facilitating the effective contribution of Non-Executive Directors; and
(8) Promoting high standards of corporate governance and ensuring that procedures are
introduced to comply with the Code and the 2018 Code.
3.3 Appointment of lead With the appointment of Dr Bill Foo as Independent Non-Executive Chairman on 1 August
independent director 2017, the appointment of a Lead Independent Director (“LID”) is no longer necessary. However,
where Chairman is part of the Board is of the view that Dr Tan’s appointment as the LID should continue so as to assist the
the Management team. Board and the Chairman with the oversight of the business and affairs of the Company.
Dr Tan, who is currently an Independent Non-Executive Director, the Chairman of the ARC and
a member of the EXCO, NC and RC of the Company, was appointed as the LID since 31 May
2013.
3.4 Led by the LID, the Dr Tan, the LID, leads and encourages dialogue between independent directors without the
independent directors presence of the other directors and provides feedback to the Chairman.
meet periodically without
the presence of other
directors
There should be a formal and transparent process for the appointment and re-appointment of directors to the Board.
4.1 NC to comprise at The Company’s NC comprises six (6) directors of whom four (4) (including the NC Chairman)
least three directors, are independent and non-executive directors, one (1) is a non-independent and non-executive
majority of whom, director and one (1) is the executive director as follows:
including the NC
Chairman should be - Dr Ker Sin Tze (Chairman)
independent; NC should - Dr Tan Eng Liang (LID)
have written terms of - Mr Chee Wai Pong
reference that describe - Dr Foo Say Mui (Bill)
the responsibilities of its - Mr Goi Seng Hui
members - Mr Tjioe Ka Men
The LID is a member of the NC. The NC is guided by the terms of reference, updated to be in
line with the recommendations in the Code.
The responsibilities of the NC are described in its written terms of reference and its key
responsibilities include the following:-
(1) review and recommend to the Board on the appointment and re-appointment of directors
(including alternate directors, if applicable) having regard to their contribution and
performance (e.g. attendance, preparedness, participation and candour);
(2) review the composition and progressive renewal of the Board;
(3) review the training and professional development programs for the Board;
(4) assess annually whether or not a director is independent;
(5) assess whether or not a director, who has multiple board representations, is able to and has
been adequately carrying out his/her duties as a director;
(6) development of a process for evaluation of the performance of the Board, its Board
Committees and contribution of each individual director; and
(7) formal assessment of the effectiveness of the Board as a whole, its Board Committees and
individual director.
4.2 NC to make The NC recommends the appointments and re-appointments of directors to the Board. All
recommendations to the directors are required to submit themselves for re-nomination and re-appointment at regular
Boards on relevant matters intervals and at least once every three years.
In accordance with Regulations 91 and 97 of the Company’s Constitution, all directors shall retire
from office once at least in each three years by rotation and all newly appointed directors will
have to retire at the next Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) following their appointments. The
retiring directors are eligible to offer themselves for re-election.
In addition, Rule 720(4) of the Catalist Rules requires that all directors shall submit themselves for
re-nomination and re-election at least once every three (3) years.
At the forthcoming AGM, Mr Tjioe Ka Men, Mr Goi Seng Hui and Mr Chee Wai Pong are due to
retire by rotation pursuant to Regulation 91 of the Company’s Constitution and Rule 720(4) of the
Catalist Rules. The NC has recommended the re-elections of Mr Tjioe Ka Men, Mr Goi Seng Hui
and Mr Chee Wai Pong at the forthcoming AGM.
These nominations have been accepted by the Board. In considering the nominations, the
NC took into account the contribution of the directors with reference to their attendance and
participation at Board and other Board Committee meetings as well as the proficiency with which
they have discharged their responsibilities. Each member of the NC shall abstain from voting on
any resolutions relating to the assessment of his performance or his re-nomination as Director.
Pursuant to Rule 720(5) of the Catalist Rules, the additional information as set out in Appendix
7F of the Catalist Rules relating to the retiring Directors who are submitting themselves for re-
election is disclosed as follows.
Any relationship (including Brother of Tjioe Ka In (Chief Mr Goi is the Executive None
immediate family Operating Officer) and Tjioe Chairman of Tee Yih Jia Food
relationships) with any Ka Lie (Senior Vice President, Manufacturing Pte Ltd, which
existing director, existing Administration) is a controlling shareholder of
executive officer, the the Company
issuer and/or substantial
shareholder of the listed
issuer or of any of its
principal subsidiaries
Other Principal Past (for the last 5 years) Present (cont’d) Past (for the last 5 years)
Commitments Including Directorships: – Non-listed companies Directorships:
Directorships (cont’d) • Council member at • Acelink Logistics Pte Ltd • HG Metal Manufacturing
NPCEC (National • China World Agents Ltd – Non-Executive and
Productivity and Limited Independent Director
Continuing Education • Chinatown Food (resigned April 2015)
Council) Corporation Pte Ltd • SunMoon Food
• Council member of • Desaru Property Company Limited –
Singapore Business Development Sdn Bhd Non-Executive Director
Federation • Fujian Guanhui Food (resigned August 2017)
• Council member of Enterprise Co Ltd
National Wages Council • Fujian Mingwei Food Other Principal Commitments:
• President at Restaurant Enterprise Co Ltd • Member Management
Association of Singapore • Fujian Ryushobo Food Committee, Students
Co Ltd Care Service
Other Principal Commitments: • Guan Hui Food • Advisory Member, Yishun
Nil Enterprise Company Centre, Students Care
Limited Service
• Hydrex International Pte • Member, Disciplinary
Ltd Panel, Council of Estate
• Junhe Investment Pte Ltd Agency
• Maker Food
Manufacturing Pte Ltd
• New Straits Holdings Pte
Ltd
• Oregold Pte Ltd
• Ryushobo (S) Pte Ltd
• Singapore University of
Technology and Design
• Super Elite Holdings Pte
Ltd
• T&T Gourmet Cuisine
Pte Ltd
• Tee Yih Jia Food
Manufacturing Pte Ltd
• Tee Yih Jia Food
Manufacturing Sdn Bhd
• Twin Investment Pte Ltd
• TYJ Group Pte Ltd
• TYJ Holdings (HK) Ltd
• TYJ International Pte Ltd
• Yangzhou Junhe Property
Development Co Ltd
Disclose the following matters concerning an appointment of director, chief executive officer, chief financial officer,
chief operating officer, general manager or other officer of equivalent rank. If the answer to any question is “yes”, full
details must be given:
4.3 NC to determine The NC has reviewed the independence of each director in accordance with the Code’s definition
directors’ independence of independence as well as the “Confirmation of Independence” returns submitted by the
annually directors to the Company Secretary annually. The NC is satisfied that 50% of the Board members
are considered to be independent.
4.4 NC to decide if a The NC and the Board are of the view that it is not meaningful to set a limit on the number of
director who has multiple listed company board representations a director should have as the contribution of each director
board representations would depend on their individual circumstances, including whether they have a full time vocation
is able to and has been or other responsibilities. Further, the directors have different capabilities, and the nature of
adequately carrying out the organisations in which they hold appointments and the kind of committees on which they
his/her duties as a director serve are of different complexities. Instead, the NC will assess each potential or existing director
of the Company; The relative to his/her abilities and known commitments and responsibilities. Specific considerations
Board should determine are also given to their attendance, contactability and responsiveness, as well as contributions and
the maximum number individual capabilities.
of listed company board
representations which any The NC monitors and determines annually whether directors who have multiple board
director may hold representations and other principal commitments, give sufficient time and attention to the affairs
of the Company and adequately carry out his/her duties as a director of the Company. The NC
takes into account the results of the assessment of the effectiveness of the individual director and
his/her actual conduct on the Board, in making this determination.
The NC, and with the concurrence of the Board, was satisfied that in FY19, where a director had
other listed company board representations and/or other principal commitments, the director
was able to carry out and had been adequately carrying out his/her duties as a director of the
Company.
4.5 Appointment of The Board provides for appointment of alternate director only in exceptional cases such as when
alternate directors a Director has a medical emergency. The Board will take into consideration the same criteria for
selection of directors such as his qualifications, competencies and independence. Currently, there
is no alternate director on the Board.
4.6 Description of process The search and nomination process for new directors, if any, will be through search companies,
for selection, appointment contacts and recommendations to cast its net as wide as possible for the right candidate. The
and re-appointment of NC determines the selection criteria in consultation with the Board and identifies candidates
directors, including the with the appropriate expertise and experience for the appointment as new director. The NC will
search and nomination shortlist candidates for interview before nominating the most suitable candidate to the Board
process for approval. The NC will evaluate a director in accordance with a set of criteria approved by the
Board before recommending him/her to the Board for re-election.
4.7 Key information Other key information of the Directors who held office during the financial year up to the date
regarding directors of this report are disclosed in the “Board of Directors” section on pages 19 to 21 of the Annual
should be disclosed in the Report.
Company’s annual report
There should be a formal annual assessment of the effectiveness of the Board as a whole and its Board Committees and the
contribution by each director to the effectiveness of the Board.
5.1 Board to implement The NC is responsible for recommending and implementing a process to assess the performance
process to assess board and effectiveness of the Board as a whole and its Board Committees, as well as assessing the
performance as a whole contribution of each individual Director to the overall effectiveness of the Board.
and its board committees
and for assessing the An assessment system and evaluation forms have been established and adopted for the evaluation
contribution by each of the Board as a whole, its Board Committees and the individual directors annually. The objective
individual director to the of the performance evaluation exercise is to uncover strengths and challenges so that the Board
effectiveness of the Board; and Board Committees are in a better position to provide the required expertise and oversight.
Assessment process
should be disclosed in the Following the review, the Board is of the view that the Board and its Board Committees are
Company’s annual report performing effectively, and each director is contributing to the overall effectiveness of the
Board.
5.2 NC should decide The NC has conducted a formal assessment of the effectiveness of the Board and its Board
how the Board’s Committees for FY19. The performance criteria for the Board/Board Committees evaluation
performance may be are in respect of size and composition, attendance, directors’ independence, team spirit, open
evaluated and propose line of communication, degree of constructive discussion, quality of decision making, quality of
objective performance agenda/board papers, timeliness of board papers, assessment of performance against specific
criteria; Performance targets, standard of conduct, risk management and internal controls etc. The NC is satisfied with
criteria, which allow the effectiveness of the Board as a whole and its Board Committees. The Board, collectively,
for comparison with possesses the necessary core competencies to direct the Company and Management to perform
industry peers, should be efficiently and effectively.
approved by Board and
address how the Board
has enhanced long term
shareholders’ value
5.3 Individual evaluation The NC conducts an evaluation of the performance of individual directors annually and for the re-
to assess directors’ election of any director. The assessment of each director’s performance is undertaken by the NC
effectiveness in Chairman. The criteria for assessment include, but not limited to, attendance record at meetings
contributions and of the Board and Board Committees, intensity of participation at meetings, quality of discussions,
commitment to the maintenance of independence and any special contributions. The NC, in concurrence with the
role; Chairman should NC Chairman, is satisfied that each director is contributing to the overall effectiveness of the
act on the results of the Board.
performance evaluation,
and where appropriate,
propose new members to
be appointed to the Board
or seek the resignation of
directors, in consultation
with the NC
In order to fulfil their responsibilities, directors should be provided with complete, adequate and timely information prior to
Board meetings and on an on-going basis so as to enable them to make informed decisions to discharge their duties and
responsibilities.
6.1 Board members to be Board members are provided with adequate and timely information prior to Board meetings
provided with complete and Board Committee meetings, and on an ongoing basis. The Board papers provide sufficient
and adequate information background and explanatory information from the Management on financial impact, business
in timely manner; Board strategies, risk analysis, regulatory implications and corporate issues to enable the directors to
to have separate and be properly briefed on issues to be considered at Board and Board Committee meetings. Such
independent access to the explanatory information may also be in the form of briefings to provide additional insights to the
Management directors or formal presentations made by the Management in attendance at the meetings, or by
external consultants engaged on specific projects.
Requests for information from the Board are dealt with promptly by Management. Board
interaction with and independent access to the Management are encouraged. Whenever
necessary, management staff will be invited to attend the Board meetings and Board Committee
meetings to answer queries and provide detailed insights into their areas of operations.
However, sensitive matters may be tabled at the meeting itself or discussed without papers being
distributed.
6.2 To include board The Board is provided with quarterly management reports, financial statements, cash flow
papers and related projections, annual budgets and explanation on material variances from forecasts and budgets
materials, background or to enable the directors to oversee the Group’s operational and financial performance. Directors
explanatory information are also informed on an ongoing basis as and when there are significant developments or events
relating to matters relating to the Group’s business operations.
brought before the Board
Proposals to the Board for decision or mandate sought by Management are in the form of
memorandums or board papers that provide the facts, analysis, resources needed, expected
outcome, conclusions and recommendations, required to support the decision making process.
6.3 Directors to have The Directors have separate and independent access to the Company Secretary. The Company
access to Company Secretary attends all Board and Board Committee meetings of the Company. The Company
Secretary; Role of Secretary also assists the Chairman and the Board to ensure that Board procedures are followed
Company Secretary and that applicable rules and regulations (in particular the Code, 2018 Code, Companies Act,
Cap 50 and the Catalist Rules) are complied with.
6.4 Appointment and The appointment and removal of the Company Secretary are subjected to the Board’s approval.
removal of the Company
Secretary should be a
matter for the Board as a
whole
6.5 Procedure for The Directors, whether as a group or individually, may seek or obtain legal and other independent
directors, in the professional advice, concerning any aspect of the Group’s operations or undertakings in order to
furtherance of their duties, fulfill their roles and responsibilities as directors. The cost of obtaining such professional advice
to take independent will be borne by the Company.
professional advice,
if necessary, at the
Company’s expense
REMUNERATION MATTERS
There should be a formal and transparent procedure for developing policy on executive remuneration and for fixing the
remuneration packages of individual directors. No director should be involved in deciding his/her own remuneration.
7.1 RC to consist entirely The RC currently comprises the following four (4) members, all of whom (including the RC
of non-executive directors; Chairman) are independent and non-executive directors:
Majority including RC - Mr Chee Wai Pong (Chairman)
Chairman should be - Dr Tan Eng Liang
independent - Dr Ker Sin Tze
- Dr Foo Say Mui (Bill)
7.2 RC to recommend The RC is regulated by its terms of reference. The duties of the RC include the following:-
a framework of
remuneration for (a) to review and recommend to the Board:-
the Board and key (i) a framework of remuneration and to determine the specific remuneration packages for
management personnel; each executive director/key management personnel;
Recommendations (ii) a framework of remuneration and specific remuneration packages for non-executive
should be submitted for directors; and
endorsement by the entire (iii) remuneration of employees related to the directors and controlling shareholders of the
Board Group;
(b) to recommend to the Board, in consultation with Management and the Chairman of the Board,
the Executives’/Employees’ Share Option Schemes or any long term incentive schemes which
may be set up from time to time and to do all acts necessary in connection therewith; and
(c) to carry out its duties in the manner that it is deemed expedient and subjected to any regulations
or restrictions that may be imposed upon the RC by the Board of Directors from time to time.
The Company sets remuneration packages to ensure it is competitive and sufficient to attract,
retain and motivate Directors and key executives of the required experience and expertise to run
the Group successfully.
(a) all aspects of remuneration, including and not limited to director’s fees, salaries, allowances,
bonuses, options and benefits-in-kinds should be covered for each director and key
executive;
(b) the remuneration packages should be comparable within the industry and comparable
companies and shall include a performance-related element coupled with appropriate
and meaningful measures of assessing individual executive directors’ and key executives’
performances; and
(c) the remuneration package of employees related to executive directors and controlling
shareholders of the Group are in line with the Group’s staff remuneration guidelines and
commensurate with their respective job scopes and levels of responsibilities.
7.3 RC should seek expert Where necessary, the RC shall seek expert advice inside and/or outside the Company on
advice, if necessary remuneration of all directors. The RC shall ensure that any relationship between the appointed
consultant and any of its director or the Company will not affect the independence and objectivity
of the remuneration consultant. The RC, in considering the remuneration of all directors for FY19,
has not sought external advice nor appointed remuneration consultants.
7.4 RC to review The Company had entered into a service agreement (“Service Agreement”) with the Executive
Company’s obligations Director, Mr Tjioe Ka Men. The Service Agreement may be terminated by not less than 6 months’
arising in the event notice in writing served by either party and does not contain onerous removal clauses.
of termination of the
executive directors’ The termination clauses contained in contracts of service of key management personnel are fair
and key management and reasonable, and not overly generous.
personnel’s contracts of
service
The level and structure of remuneration should be aligned with the long-term interest and risk policies of the Company, and
should be appropriate to attract, retain and motivate (a) the directors to provide good stewardship of the Company; and (b) key
management personnel to successfully manage the Company. However, companies should avoid paying more than is necessary
for this purpose.
8.2 Long term incentive The Company does not have any employee share option scheme or other long-term incentive
schemes are generally schemes for directors or key management personnel at the moment.
encouraged
8.3 and 8.4 Remuneration The non-executive directors do not have any service contracts. They are paid a basic fee and additional
for non-executive fees for chairing any of the Board Committees. The RC and Company ensure that the non-executive
directors should be directors are not overcompensated to the extent that their independence is compromised. These
appropriate to level of fees are subject to approval by shareholders at the AGM of the Company.
contribution, effort, time
spent and responsibilities; At the moment, the Company does not use any contractual provisions to reclaim incentive
contractual provisions are components of remuneration from the executive director and key management personnel in
encouraged to be used to exceptional circumstances of misstatement of financial results, or of misconduct resulting in
allow Company to reclaim financial loss to the Company.
incentive components in
exceptional circumstances
Every Company should provide clear disclosure of its remuneration policies, level and mix of remuneration, and the procedure
for setting remuneration, in the Company’s annual report. It should provide disclosure in relation to its remuneration policies
to enable investors to understand the link between remuneration paid to directors and key management personnel, and
performance.
9.1, 9.2 and 9.3 The remuneration of each individual Director and key management personnel is, however, not
Remuneration of directors fully disclosed as the Company believes that disclosure may be prejudicial to its business interests
and at least the top 5 key given the highly competitive environment it is operating in.
management personnel
(who are not directors) Directors’ Remuneration
should be reported to
shareholders annually There are both fixed and variable components to the Executive Director’s remuneration. The
variable components are tied to Group performance.
A breakdown showing the level and percentage mix of each individual director’s remuneration
paid/payable for FY19 are as follows:
Termination,
Performance Retirement
Related and Post-
Remuneration Salary Income/ employment Other Total
Band & Fees Bonuses benefits Benefits Remuneration
% % % % %
Executive Director
Non-Executive Directors
No of Executives
Below S$250,000 5
The aggregate total remuneration paid to or accrued to the top five (5) key executives (who are
not Directors or the CEO) amounted to S$828,872.
No termination, retirement and post-employment benefits is granted to the top five (5) key
management personnel.
9.4 Disclose remuneration Two key management personnel of the Company, Mdm Tjioe Ka In and Mdm Tjioe Ka Lie,
details of employees who are sisters of Mr Tjioe Ka Men (President/CEO). Mdm Tjioe Ka In’s remuneration was between
are immediate family S$150,000 and S$200,000 whereas Mdm Tjioe Ka Lie’s remuneration was between S$100,000
members of a director and S$150,000 during FY19.
or the CEO, and whose
remuneration exceeds
S$50,000 during the year
9.5 Details of employee The Company does not have any employee share scheme.
share scheme
9.6 Disclose information The Executive Director and key management personnel are paid discretionary bonus based on
on the link between Group’s results and individual performance. Such performance related remuneration is aligned
remuneration paid to with the interests of shareholders and promote the long-term success of the Company. It also
the executive directors takes into account the risk policies of the Company, and to be symmetric with risk outcomes and
and key management sensitive to the time horizon of the risks.
personnel, and
performance The Executive Director is currently not subject to performance target incentives. Certain key
management personnel are paid incentives based on achievement of targeted performance of
their respective business units set at the beginning of the financial year. In setting the targets, due
regards are given to the financial and commercial health and business needs of the Group.
The Group has not implemented any share based compensation scheme or any long-term
incentive schemes involving the offer of shares or grant of options in place or any other forms of
deferred remuneration. In evaluating long-term incentives, the RC takes into consideration the
costs and benefits of such schemes.
The RC is of the view that the remuneration policy and amounts paid to the Directors and key
management personnel are adequate and are reflective of the present market conditions.
The Board should present a balanced and understandable assessment of the Company’s performance, position and prospects.
10.1 and 10.2 Board’s The Board is accountable to the shareholders and is mindful of its obligations to furnish timely
responsibility to information and to ensure full disclosure of material information to shareholders.
provide balanced
and understandable The Board provides shareholders with half-year and annual financial reports. Half-year results
assessment of Company’s are released to shareholders within 45 days of the end of the period. Annual financial results
performance, position and are released within 60 days of the financial year-end. In our financial results announcements
prospects; Board should to shareholders, the Board aims to provide shareholders with a balanced and understandable
take adequate steps to assessment of the Group’s performance, position and prospects. Price sensitive information
ensure compliance with will be publicly released via SGXNET, followed by press release and meeting with any group of
legislative and regulatory investors or analysts (where appropriate). All announcements and the half-yearly and full year
requirements financial results are also uploaded on the Group’s website at www.tunglok.com.
The Board takes adequate steps to ensure compliance with legislative and statutory requirements,
including requirements under the Catalist Rules. The Board provides a negative assurance
statement to the shareholders in its half-yearly financial statements announcements in accordance
with Rule 705(5) of the Catalist Rules. For the financial year under review, the President/CEO and
the Chief Financial Officer have provided assurance to the Board on the integrity of the Group’s
financial statements. The Board also provides an opinion on the adequacy and effectiveness of
the Group’s risk management and internal controls (including financial, operational, compliance
and information technology controls) systems in place.
10.3 Management should Management provides the Executive Director with monthly financial reports. Weekly meetings
provide Board with are conducted involving the senior management and the business units heads. Additional or ad-
management accounts on hoc meetings are conducted, when required.
a monthly basis
Management presents the financial performance of the Group to the Board on a quarterly basis.
The Board is responsible for the governance of risk. The Board should ensure that Management maintains a sound system of
risk management and internal controls to safeguard shareholders’ interests and the Company’s assets, and should determine
the nature and extent of the significant risks which the Board is willing to take in achieving its strategic objectives.
11.1 Board should The Board acknowledges that it is responsible for the governance of risks. It oversees the
determine the Company’s Management in the design, implementation and monitoring of the risk management and internal
level of risk tolerance and control systems.
risk policies, and oversee
risk management and
internal control systems
11.2 and 11.4 Board The Group has in place a system of internal control and risk management policies and systems
should, at least annually for ensuring proper keeping of accounting records and reliable financial information, as well as
review the adequacy and managing business risks with a view to safeguard shareholders’ investments and the Company’s
effectiveness of the risk assets. The risk management framework provides for systematic and structured review as well
management and internal as reporting on the assessment of the degree of risk, evaluation and effectiveness of controls in
control systems, including place to mitigate the risk.
financial, operational,
compliance and Following the nomination of the ARC to assist the Board in its risk management role, the ARC
information technology reviews the adequacy of the Group’s risk management framework to ensure that a robust risk
controls; Board may management process, structure and framework is in place. The process of risk management is
establish a separate undertaken by the President/CEO and senior management under the purview of the ARC and
board risk committee to the Board.
oversee risk management
framework and policies
The Company has a structured Enterprise Risk Management (“ERM”) Framework to facilitate
the Board in identifying and assessing key operational, financial, compliance and information
technology risks with reference to the business goals, strategies and critical success factors of the
Group. Under the ERM Framework, which is developed with reference to the ISO 31000:2009
Risk Management – Principles and Guidelines, Committee of Sponsoring Organisations of the
Treadway Commission (COSO) Model and Risk Governance Guidance for Listed Board 2012,
Management and executives of all levels are expected to constantly review the business
operations and the operating environment to identify risk areas and ensure mitigating measures
are promptly developed to minimise these risks. The ERM Framework outlines the Group’s
approach to managing enterprise-wide risks and sets out a systematic process for identifying,
evaluating, monitoring, managing and reporting risks faced by the Group. Thus, it allows the
Group to address the changes and challenges in the business environment, reduce uncertainties
and facilitates the shareholder value creation process on an ongoing basis.
Management regularly reviews the Group’s business and operational activities to identify areas
of significant business risks as well as appropriate measures to control and mitigate these risks
within the Group’s policies, strategy as well as risk appetite. Management is accountable to the
ARC for ensuring the effectiveness of risk management and adherence to risk appetite limits. On
a day-to-day basis, business units have primary responsibility for risk management. The various
business units provide senior management with a timely assessment of key risk exposures and
the associated management responses. These units also recommend risk appetite and control
limits.
A risk monitoring, review and reporting framework has been established to deploy the ongoing
monitoring tools and processes of the Group which includes monitoring of risk score changes,
ongoing assessment of risk treatment action plans and quarterly ERM reporting to the ARC.
Management reviews all significant control policies and procedures and highlights all significant
matters to the ARC and the Board.
The Group’s risk factors and management are set out in the notes to the financial statements in
the Annual Report.
The Group will engage an independent internal audit firm to independently review the Group’s
internal controls and practices as and when deemed required. During the financial year ended 31
March 2016, the Company has appointed Foo Kon Tan Advisory Services Pte Ltd to carry out an
independent internal audit review on the Group’s key operational processes in Singapore based
on the ARC approved internal audit plans.
The Company’s external auditor, Messrs Ernst & Young LLP (“EY”), has also in the course of their
annual audit carried out a review of the effectiveness of the Group’s material internal controls
over financial reporting as laid out in their audit plans. Any material non-compliance and internal
control weakness noted during the audits and auditor’s recommendations are reported to the
ARC.
The Company has an in-house internal audit division that perform regular reviews of the Group’s
internal controls. The Company’s in-house internal auditor follows up on the recommendations
and monitors the timely and proper implementation of required corrective, preventive and
improvement measures so as to strengthen the Group’s internal controls and practices.
The auditors have also evaluated the effectiveness of the financial, operational, compliance and
information technology internal controls implemented to manage the identified risks based on
the results of the ERM process executed.
11.3 Board’s comment During the financial year, the ARC has reviewed the internal and external audit reports.
on the adequacy of Management has also taken appropriate and timely countermeasures to remedy the internal
the internal controls, control weaknesses identified and sought ways to continuously improve the Group’s internal
including financial, control systems.
operational, compliance
and information Based on the reports submitted by the auditors, and the various management controls/
technology controls, and improvements put in place by Management, the Board with the concurrence of the ARC, is of the
risk management systems opinion that the Group’s system of internal controls (addressing financial, operational, compliance
in the Company’s annual and information technology controls, and risk management systems) maintained by the
report Management during FY19 are adequate and effective. While acknowledging their responsibility
for the system of internal controls, the Board is aware that such a system is designed to minimise,
rather than eliminate all risks, and therefore cannot provide an absolute assurance in this regard,
or absolute assurance against the occurrence of occasional errors, poor judgement in decision
making, fraud and irregularities.
The ARC is satisfied that the Company’s internal audit function is effective, adequately resourced,
independent, and has appropriate standing within the Company.
The Board has also received assurance from the President/CEO and the Chief Financial Officer
that the financial records have been properly maintained and the financial statements give a true
and fair view of the Group’s operations and finances and the Company’s risk management and
internal control systems are effective.
The Board should establish an ARC with written terms of reference which clearly set out its authority and duties.
12.1, 12.2 and 12.9 The ARC comprises five (5) non-executive directors, majority of whom including the ARC
ARC should comprise Chairman, are independent. The members of the ARC are:-
at least three directors,
all non-executive, and - Dr Tan Eng Liang (Chairman)
the majority of whom - Dr Ker Sin Tze
including the chairman, - Mr Chee Wai Pong
are independent; At least - Mr Goi Seng Hui
two members, including - Dr Foo Say Mui (Bill)
AC Chairman, should
have recent and relevant The Board considers that the members of the ARC are qualified to discharge the responsibilities
accounting or related of the ARC as at least two members of the ARC, including the ARC Chairman, have accounting or
financial management related financial management expertise or experience. Please refer to the profile in the “Board of
expertise experience; A Directors” section of the Annual Report. None of the members of the ARC were former partner
former partner or director or director of the Company’s external auditor, EY. The members of the ARC also do not hold any
of the Company’s existing financial interest in EY.
auditing firm should not
act as a member of the
ARC
12.3 ARC to have explicit The ARC is authorised by the Board to investigate into any activity within its terms of reference.
authority to investigate It has unrestricted access to information relating to the Group, to both internal and external
and have full access auditors and has full discretion to invite any director or executive officer to attend its meetings.
to and co-operation The ARC has expressed power to commission investigations into any matter, which has or is likely
by management, and to have material impact on the Group’s operating results and/or financial position. The ARC has
reasonable resources to adequate resources to enable it to discharge its responsibilities properly.
discharge its functions
12.4 Duties of ARC The ARC is regulated by its terms of reference and meets at least two times a year and as
warranted by circumstances, to perform the following functions:-
(1) review significant financial reporting issues and judgements so as to ensure the integrity
of the financial statements and any announcements relating to the Company’s financial
performance;
(2) review with the internal and external auditors the audit plans and their evaluation of the
systems of risk management and internal controls;
(3) review the scope and results of the external audit and its cost effectiveness, and the
independence and objectivity of the external auditor;
(4) review the cooperation given by management and Group’s officers to the external auditor;
(5) review and discuss with the external auditor any suspected fraud or irregularity, or suspected
infringement of any law, rules or regulations, which has or is likely to have a material impact
on the Company or the Group’s operating results or financial position and management’s
responses;
(6) review the financial statements of the Group, external auditor’s reports and the result
announcements before submission to the Board for approval;
(7) make recommendations to the Board on the appointment, re-appointment and removal
of the external auditor and to approve the remuneration and terms of engagement of the
external auditor;
(8) review interested person transactions, if any, and potential conflict of interests;
(9) review arrangements by which staff of the Group may, in confidence, raise concerns about
possible improprieties in matters of financial report or other matters and ensure that
arrangements are in place for independent investigation of the same and for appropriate
follow up actions;
(10) oversee the Company’s risk management systems, practices and procedures to ensure
effectiveness of risk identification and management, and compliance with internal guidelines
and external requirements; and
(11) review the adequacy and effectiveness of the Group’s material internal controls (compliance,
financial, operational and information technology) and risk management policies and
systems, as well as the effectiveness of the Group’s internal audit function.
Minutes of the ARC meetings are submitted to the Board for its information and review.
12.5 ARC to meet internal For FY19, the ARC met once with the internal auditor and external auditor, EY, without the presence
and external auditors, of the Management for the purpose of facilitating discussion of the responses by Management
without presence of on audit matters. The ARC has reviewed the findings of the auditors and the assistance given to
Management, at least the auditors by Management.
annually
12.6 ARC to review The ARC has received the requisite information from the external auditors evidencing the latter’s
independence of external independence.
auditors annually
The ARC has noted that there are no non-audit related work carried out by the external auditors
during FY19 and is satisfied with the independence and objectivity of the external auditor.
The audit fees paid to the external auditors of the Company for FY19 was approximately
S$205,000. There was no non-audit fee paid to the external auditors.
The ARC is satisfied with the independence and objectivity of EY and has recommended to the
Board that EY be nominated for re-appointment as external auditors at the forthcoming AGM.
The Group has complied with Rules 712, 715 and 716 of the Catalist Rules in relation to the
external auditors.
12.7 ARC to review The Group has in place, a whistle-blowing policy where employees of the Group and any
arrangements for staff and other persons may, in confidence, raise concerns about possible improprieties. Such a policy
any other persons to raise serves to encourage and provide a channel for staff to report in good faith and without fear of
concerns about possible reprisals, concerns about possible improprieties in financial reporting or other matters to the ARC
improprieties to ARC Chairman, President/CEO or the Head of Human Resource. It has a well-defined process which
ensures independent investigation of issues/concerns raised and appropriate follow-up action to
be taken.
Details of the whistle-blowing policies and arrangements have been made available to all
employees.
The public, our customers and other stakeholders can also report possible improprieties or
provide other feedbacks through the Company’s website at www.tunglok.com. The Management
reviews each correspondence received and escalates to the President/CEO or ARC Chairman
on any instances of potential improprieties. Independent investigations will be conducted and
follow-up actions taken, if warranted.
12.8 Disclose the details The ARC is guided by the terms of reference which stipulate its principal functions.
of the ARC’s activities and
measures taken to keep The Company will arrange to send the members of the ARC to seminars on updates of SFRS(I), if
abreast of changes to required. The external auditors provides regular updates and briefings to the ARC on changes or
accounting standards and amendments to accounting standards to enable the members of the ARC to keep abreast of such
issues changes and its corresponding impact on the financial statements, if any.
In the review of the financial statements for FY19, the ARC is of the view that the financial
statements are fairly presented in conformity with the relevant SFRS(I) in all material aspects.
In line with the recommendations by Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA),
Monetary Authority of Singapore and Singapore Exchange that the ARC can help to improve
transparency and enhance the quality of corporate reporting by providing a commentary on
key audit matters (“KAM”), the ARC deliberated the KAM presented by EY together with
Management. The ARC reviewed the KAM and concurred with EY and Management on their
assessment, judgements and estimates on the significant matters reported by EY as set out under
the Independent Auditor’s Report on pages 60 to 61 of the Annual Report.
The Company should establish an effective internal audit function that is adequately resourced and independent of the
activities it audits.
13.1, 13.2 and 13.3 IA The Company has an in-house internal audit team that primarily reports to the ARC Chairman,
function to report to ARC and also to the Chief Financial Officer on administrative matters. The ARC reviews and approves
chairman, and to CEO the hiring of internal auditor (“IA”), internal audit plans, resources and reports, and the internal
administratively; ARC audit fees. The IA has unfettered access to all the Company’s documents, records, properties
to ensure IA function is and personnel, including access to the ARC. If deemed required, the Group outsources certain
adequately resourced; IA internal audit works to an independent auditing firm for independent review on internal controls
function is staffed with and practices. The engagement of the auditing firm is subject to ARC approval.
persons with relevant
qualifications and The ARC has full access to and the cooperation of the Management and internal auditor, and
experience ensures that the internal audit function is adequately resourced, staffed with persons with the
relevant qualifications and experience, and has appropriate standing within the Company to
perform its function.
13.4 and 13.5 Internal An annual review of the in-house internal audit functions is carried out. The in-house IA team is
auditor should carry out supported by independent internal auditor if required. The ARC ensures, amongst others, the
its function according to adequacy and effectiveness of the internal audit functions by examining the independence of the
standards set by nationally IA, the scope of work, the quality of the reports, fees (if applicable), resources as mentioned earlier
or internationally and that the internal auditors carried out its function according to standards set by internationally
recognised professional recognised professional bodies.
bodies; ARC should, at
least annually, review
the adequacy and
effectiveness of the
internal audit function
Companies should treat all shareholders fairly and equitable, and should recognise, protect and facilitate the exercise of
shareholders’ rights, and continually review and update such governance arrangements.
14.1, 14.2 and 14.3 The Group recognises the importance of maintaining transparency and accountability to its
Company should facilitate shareholders. The Board ensures that all the Company’s shareholders are treated equitably and
the exercise of ownership the rights of all investors, including non-controlling shareholders are protected.
rights by all shareholders;
Ensure all shareholders The Group is committed to provide shareholders with adequate, timely and sufficient information
have the opportunity pertaining to changes in the Group’s business which could have a material impact on the
to participate and vote; Company’s share price.
Allow corporations
which provide nominee The Group strongly encourages shareholder participation during the AGM which will be held in
or custodial services to a central location in Singapore, where relevant rules and procedures governing the meetings are
appoint more than two clearly communicated. Shareholders are able to proactively engage the Board and Management
proxies on the Group’s business activities, financial performance and other business related matters. All
shareholders are entitled to vote in accordance with the established voting rules and procedures.
The Company will conduct poll voting for all resolutions tabled at the general meetings.
The Company’s Constitution allows corporation holding licences in providing nominee and
custodial services and CPF Board which purchases shares on behalf of the CPF investors (“Relevant
Intermediaries”) to appoint more than two proxies to vote at the general meetings.
Companies should actively engage their shareholders and put in place an investor relations policy to promote regular, effective
and fair communication with shareholders.
15.1 and 15.2 Company The Board is mindful of the obligation to keep shareholders informed of all major developments
to regularly convey that affect the Group in accordance with the Catalist Rules. Price sensitive information is publicly
pertinent information to released via SGXNET.
shareholders; information
should be disclosed on a Information is communicated to shareholders on a timely and non-selective basis through:
timely basis
• annual reports that are prepared and issued to all shareholders within the mandatory
period;
• half-year and full-year financial statements containing a summary of the financial information
and affairs of the Group for the period, released via SGXNET;
• public announcements via SGXNET;
• press releases on major developments;
• Company’s corporate website at www.tunglok.com at which shareholders can access
information on the Group; and
• notices of shareholders’ meetings advertised in a newspaper in Singapore.
15.3 and 15.4 Board To promote a better understanding of shareholders’ views, the Board actively encourages
should establish and shareholders to participate during the Company’s general meetings. At these meetings,
maintain regular dialogue shareholders are given the opportunity to voice their views and raise issues either formally
with shareholders; steps or informally. These meetings provide excellent opportunities for the Board to engage with
to be taken to solicit and shareholders to solicit their feedback.
understand shareholders’
views In addition, the Company has engaged WeR1 Consultants Pte Ltd to address any queries that
the investors, analysts, press or public might have on the Company’s affairs. The investor relations
team can be reached at info@wer1.net.
The Company’s website at www.tunglok.com is another channel to solicit and understand views,
inputs and concerns from shareholders.
15.5 Companies are The Board does not have a fixed dividend policy at present. The form, frequency and amount of
encouraged to have a dividends declared each year will take into consideration the Group’s profit, growth, cash position,
dividend payment policy positive cash flow generated from operations, projected capital requirements for business growth,
general business condition, and other factors as the Board may deem appropriate. No dividend is
declared for FY19 as the Group has not generated profit attributable to owners of the Company for
FY19. Any dividend payouts are clearly communicated to shareholders in public announcements
and via announcements on SGXNET when the Company discloses its financial results.
Companies should encourage greater shareholder participation at general meetings of shareholders, and allow shareholders the
opportunity to communicate their views on various matters affecting the Company.
16.1, 16.3 and 16.4 All shareholders will receive the Annual Report and the notice of any general meetings.
Shareholders have the
opportunity to participate Notice of AGM is dispatched to shareholders together with explanatory notes or circular on items
and vote at general of special business (if necessary), at least 14 days before the meeting. At the AGM, shareholders
meetings; All directors will be given the opportunity to voice their views and to direct questions regarding the Group to
should attend general the Directors including the chairman of each of the Board Committees. The Management and the
meetings; minutes are external auditor are also present to assist the Directors in addressing any relevant queries from
available to shareholders the shareholders.
upon request
Shareholders are encouraged to attend the AGM of the Company to ensure a high level of
accountability and to stay informed of the Company’s strategy and goals. If the shareholders
are unable to attend the meetings, the Company’s Constitution allows a shareholder of the
Company to appoint up to two proxies to attend and vote in place of the shareholder. Relevant
Intermediaries are entitled to appoint more than two proxies to attend and vote on their behalf
at general meetings provided that each proxy is appointed to exercise the rights attached to
different shares held by the member.
Minutes of general meetings include substantial and relevant queries or comments from
shareholders relating to the agenda of the meeting and responses from the Board and
Management. These minutes would be available to shareholders upon their request.
16.2 and 16.5 Separate Each item of special business included in the notice of the general meetings is accompanied,
resolutions on each where appropriate, by an explanation for the proposed resolution. Separate resolutions are
substantially separate proposed for each separate issue at the meeting.
issue; Resolutions to vote
by poll The Company acknowledges that voting by poll in all its general meetings is integral to the
enhancement of corporate governance. To ensure greater transparency, all resolutions at the
Company’s general meetings are put to vote by poll and the detailed results of each resolution
showing the number of votes cast for and against each resolution and the respective percentages
will be announced via SGXNET after the general meetings.
Catalist Rule 1204(19) In line with Catalist Rule 1204(19), the Company has adopted an internal Code of Dealing in
Securities by Officers of the Company. All Directors and officers of the Group are not allowed to
deal in the Company’s shares during the period commencing one month before the announcement
of the Company’s half-year and full year results and ending on the date of the announcement of
the relevant results.
In addition, all Directors and officers of the Group are required to observe insider trading laws
at all times and are prohibited from dealing with the Company’s shares whilst in possession of
unpublished price-sensitive information of the Group. They should also not deal in the Company’s
securities on short-term considerations.
Material Contracts
Catalist Rule 1204(8) Save for the interested persons transactions as disclosed in this Annual Report, there are no
material contracts of the Company or its subsidiaries involving the interest of the President/CEO,
each director or controlling shareholder subsisting at the end of FY19 or have been entered into
since the end of the previous financial year except for subsidiaries and a joint venture that have
entered into rental contracts with our controlling shareholders as announced by the Company on
5 November 2018 and 22 March 2019.
Catalist Rule 907 The Company adopted an internal policy in respect of any transactions with interested persons and
has established procedures for review and approval of the interested person transactions entered
into by the Group. The ARC has reviewed the rationale and terms of the Group’s interested person
transactions and is of the view that the interested person transactions are on normal commercial
terms and not prejudicial to the interests of the Company and minority shareholders.
The aggregate value of interested person transactions for FY19 are as follows:-
S$’000 S$’000
T & T Gourmet Cuisine Pte Ltd - Sale of food items to Tee Yih Jia
Food Manufacturing Pte Ltd – 1,698
T & T Gourmet Cuisine Pte Ltd - Purchase of food items from Tee Yih
Jia Food Manufacturing Pte Ltd – 12
Tung Lok Group - Purchase of food items from Tee Yih Jia Food
Manufacturing Pte Ltd – 97
The Group confirms that there were no other discloseable interested person transactions during FY19 pursuant to Catalist Rule
907.
* These refer to IPTs that are categorised as transactions under Catalist Rule 916(1), which are in connection with leases of certain commercial
units owned by related companies of our controlling shareholder, Goodview Properties Pte Ltd. Please refer to announcements dated 5
November 2018 and 22 March 2019 released by the Company.
On 25 August 2014, the Company issued 78,400,000 new ordinary shares in the issued and paid-up share capital of the
Company pursuant to a renounceable and non-underwritten rights issue of up to 78,400,000 new ordinary shares (“Rights
Shares”) in the issued share capital of the Company (“Rights Issue”) at an issue price of S$0.12 for each Rights Share on the
basis of two (2) Rights Shares for every five (5) existing shares then held by shareholders as based on the terms and conditions
of the Offer Information Statement dated 29 July 2014 issued by the Company. Net proceeds of S$9.3 million were raised from
the Rights Issue.
As announced by the Company in its announcements dated 1 October 2014 and 25 August 2015, the net proceeds raised from
the Rights Issue have been utilized by way of grant of loans amounting to S$6.0 million to a wholly owned subsidiary to provide
additional working capital to repay its trade owings and monthly bank indebtedness as well as to finance the set-up of one
outlet and renovation of two existing outlets in Singapore. Usage of the net proceeds raised from the Rights Issue is consistent
with the intended use as disclosed in the Offer Information Statement dated 29 July 2014.
The unutilised net proceeds from Rights Issue approximated S$3.3 million as of 31 March 2019.
Sponsorship
The Company is currently under the SGX-ST Catalist sponsor-supervised regime. The continuing sponsor of the Company
during FY19 is SAC Capital Private Limited (the “Sponsor”). There was no non-sponsor fee paid to the Sponsor during FY19.
The directors hereby present their statement to the members together with the audited consolidated financial statements of
Tung Lok Restaurants (2000) Ltd (the “Company”) and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Group”) and the balance sheet and
statement of changes in equity of the Company for the financial year ended 31 March 2019.
(i) the consolidated financial statements of the Group and the balance sheet and statement of changes in equity of the
Company are drawn up so as to give a true and fair view of the financial position of the Group and of the Company as
at 31 March 2019 and the financial performance, changes in equity and cash flows of the Group and changes in equity
of the Company for the financial year ended on that date; and
(ii) at the date of this statement, there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Company will be able to pay its debts as
and when they fall due.
Directors
The directors of the Company in office at the date of this statement are:
Neither at the end of nor at any time during the financial year was the Company a party to any arrangement whose objects are,
or one of whose objects is, to enable the directors of the Company to acquire benefits by means of the acquisition of shares or
debentures of the Company or any other body corporate.
The following directors, who held office at the end of the financial year, had, according to the register of directors’
shareholdings, required to be kept under section 164 of the Singapore Companies Act, Chapter 50, an interest in shares and
share options of the Company and related corporations (other than wholly-owned subsidiaries) as stated below:
By virtue of Section 7 of the Singapore Companies Act, Mr Tjioe Ka Men is deemed to have an interest in the Company and all
the related corporations of the Company.
There was no change in any of the above-mentioned interests in the Company between the end of the financial year and 21
April 2019.
Except as disclosed in this statement, 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 at
the end of the financial year.
Share options
During the financial year, no option to take up unissued shares of the Company or any corporation in the Group was
granted.
During the financial year, there were no shares of the Company or any corporation in the Group issued by virtue of the
exercise of an option to take up unissued shares.
At the end of the financial year, there were no unissued shares of the Company or any corporation in the Group under
options.
The Audit and Risk Committee (“ARC”) carried out its functions in accordance with section 201B (5) of the Singapore
Companies Act, Chapter 50, including the following:
• Reviewed the audit plans of the internal and external auditors of the Group and the Company, and reviewed the internal
auditor’s evaluation of the adequacy of the Company’s system of internal accounting controls and the assistance given
by the Group and the Company’s management to the internal and external auditors
• Reviewed the half-yearly and annual financial statements and the independent auditor’s report on the annual financial
statements of the Group and the Company before their submission to the board of directors
• Reviewed effectiveness of the Group and the Company’s material internal controls, including financial, operational and
compliance controls and risk management via reviews carried out by the internal auditor
• Met with the external auditor, other committees, and management in separate executive sessions to discuss any matters
that these groups believe should be discussed privately with the ARC
• Reviewed legal and regulatory matters that may have a material impact on the financial statements, related compliance
policies and programmes and any reports received from regulators
• Reviewed the cost effectiveness and the independence and objectivity of the external auditor
• Reviewed the nature and extent of non-audit services provided by the external auditor
• Recommended to the board of directors the external auditor to be nominated, approved the compensation of the
external auditor, and reviewed the scope and results of the audit
• Reported actions and minutes of the ARC to the board of directors with such recommendations as the ARC considered
appropriate
• Reviewed interested person transactions in accordance with the requirements of the Singapore Exchange Securities
Trading Limited’s Listing Manual
The ARC, having reviewed all non-audit services provided by the external auditor to the Group, is satisfied that the nature and
extent of such services would not affect the independence of the external auditor. The ARC has also conducted a review of
interested person transactions.
The ARC convened four meetings during the financial year and met with external auditors, without the presence of the
Company’s management, at least once a year.
Further details regarding the ARC are disclosed in the Corporate Governance Report.
Auditor
Ernst & Young LLP have expressed their willingness to accept re-appointment as auditor.
Singapore
17 June 2019
Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of Tung Lok Restaurants (2000) Ltd (the “Company”) and its subsidiaries (collectively,
the “Group”), which comprise the balance sheets of the Group and the Company as at 31 March 2019, the statements of
changes in equity of the Group and the Company and the consolidated income statement, consolidated statement of
comprehensive income and consolidated cash flow statement of the Group for the financial year then ended, and notes to the
financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies.
In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated financial statements of the Group, the balance sheet and the statement of
changes in equity of the Company are properly drawn up in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, Chapter
50 (the “Act”) and Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (International) (“SFRS(I)”) so as to give a true and fair view of
the consolidated financial position of the Group and the financial position of the Company as at 31 March 2019 and of the
consolidated financial performance, consolidated changes in equity and consolidated cash flows of the Group and changes in
equity of the Company for the financial year ended on that date.
We conducted our audit in accordance with Singapore Standards on Auditing (“SSAs”). Our responsibilities under those
standards are further described in the Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report.
We are independent of the Group in accordance with the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (“ACRA”) Code
of Professional Conduct and Ethics for Public Accountants and Accounting Entities (“ACRA Code”) together with the ethical
requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in Singapore, and we have fulfilled our other ethical
responsibilities in accordance with these requirements and the ACRA Code. We believe that the audit evidence we have
obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgement, were of most significance in our audit of the financial
statements of the current period. These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the financial statements as
a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters. For each matter
below, our description of how our audit addressed the matter is provided in that context.
We have fulfilled our responsibilities described in the Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section
of our report, including in relation to these matters. Accordingly, our audit included the performance of procedures designed to
respond to our assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements. The results of our audit procedures,
including the procedures performed to address the matters below, provide the basis for our audit opinion on the accompanying
financial statements.
At 31 March 2019, the carrying value of the Group’s property, plant and equipment was $7,571,499, which represented 63%
of the Group’s total non-current assets. The Group has several restaurant outlets that have been reporting losses during the
financial year ended 31 March 2019. Accordingly, management identified that these outlets’ property, plant and equipment
have indicator of impairment and performed impairment test on these property, plant and equipment. As disclosed in Note
3(b), management determined the recoverable amount of the property, plant and equipment of these loss-making outlets based
on value in use calculations. This area was significant to our audit due to the size of the carrying amount of property, plant and
equipment. In addition, in determining the value in use, management is required to make assumptions and estimation in the
underlying projected cash flows.
We assessed the method used by management and evaluated the key assumptions used in the impairment analysis, in
particular the sales growth rates and discount rates. We reviewed the robustness of management’s budgeting process by
comparing the actual financial performance against previously forecasted results. We evaluated the sales growth rates to assess
if they are consistent with the Group’s historical growth rates and industry outlook. We involved our internal valuation specialists
to assess reasonableness of the discount rates used by management. We reviewed the adequacy of the disclosures made on
the impairment of property, plant and equipment in Note 3(b) and Note 20 to the financial statements.
As at 31 March 2019, the Company’s interests in subsidiaries was $15,489,648, which represented 100% of the Company’s total
non-current assets. The interests in subsidiaries comprise investment of $7,046,185, and loans and advances to subsidiaries
of $8,443,463. The main operations of the subsidiaries are that of restaurateur. The interests in subsidiaries are subject to
impairment and expected credit loss assessments at year end. These assessments are significant to our audit because they
involve significant management judgement relating to projected future cash flows that are affected by expected future market
and economic conditions.
Management identified investments in certain loss-making subsidiaries for impairment testing. The impairment testing requires
management to determine the recoverable amounts of each restaurant outlet within the respective subsidiary. As described in
the key audit matter above - Impairment assessment of property, plant and equipment, management’s estimation is required
in determining the value in use of the restaurant outlets. Therefore, we identified this to be a key audit matter. In addition to
the procedures on key assumptions as described in the previous section, we also assessed the reasonableness of the terminal
growth rate used by management.
For the loans and advances to subsidiaries, we reviewed management’s process of monitoring the collectability and credit risks
of subsidiaries. We evaluated management’s determination of whether there has been significant increase in the loans’ and
advances’ credit risk since initial recognition and whether the expected credit loss is material to the financial statements. In
particular, we considered the historical and future cash flows generating ability of the subsidiaries and outlook observed from
external information sources.
We also reviewed the adequacy of the disclosures made on the impairment of interest in subsidiaries in Note 3(a) and Note 16
to the financial statements.
Other information
Management is responsible for other information. The other information comprises the information included in the annual
report, but does not include the financial statements and our auditor’s report thereon.
Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and we do not express any form of assurance
conclusion thereon.
In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so,
consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the
audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a
material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard.
Management is responsible for the preparation of financial statements that give a true and fair view in accordance with the
provisions of the Act and SFRS(I), and for devising and maintaining a system of internal accounting controls sufficient to provide
a reasonable assurance that assets are safeguarded against loss from unauthorised use or disposition; and transactions are
properly authorised and that they are recorded as necessary to permit the preparation of true and fair financial statements and
to maintain accountability of assets.
In preparing the financial statements, management is responsible for assessing the Group’s ability to continue as a going
concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless
management either intends to liquidate the Group or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so.
The directors’ responsibilities include overseeing the Group’s financial reporting process.
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material
misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance
is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with SSAs will always detect a
material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or
in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these
financial statements.
As part of an audit in accordance with SSAs, we exercise professional judgement and maintain professional scepticism
throughout the audit. We also:
• Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, design
and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to
provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than
for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the
override of internal control.
• Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit 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 Group’s internal
control.
• Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related
disclosures made by management.
• Conclude on the appropriateness of management’s use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the
audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant
doubt on the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we
are required to draw attention in our auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the financial statements or, if such
disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the
date of our auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Group to cease to continue as a going
concern.
• Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial statements, including the disclosures, and
whether the financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair
presentation.
• Obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the financial information of the entities or business activities
within the Group to express an opinion on the consolidated financial statements. We are responsible for the direction,
supervision and performance of the group audit. We remain solely responsible for our audit opinion.
We communicate with the directors regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant
audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit.
We also provide the directors with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical requirements regarding
independence, and to communicate with them all relationships and other matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on
our independence, and where applicable, related safeguards.
From the matters communicated with the directors, we determine those matters that were of most significance in the audit
of the financial statements of the current period and are therefore the key audit matters. We describe these matters in our
auditor’s report unless law or regulation precludes public disclosure about the matter or when, in extremely rare circumstances,
we determine that a matter should not be communicated in our report because the adverse consequences of doing so would
reasonably be expected to outweigh the public interest benefits of such communication.
In our opinion, the accounting and other records required by the Act to be kept by the Company and by those subsidiary
corporations incorporated in Singapore of which we are the auditors have been properly kept in accordance with the provisions
of the Act.
The engagement partner on the audit resulting in this independent auditor’s report is Lim Tze Yuen.
The accompanying accounting policies and explanatory notes form an integral part of the financial statements.
Current assets
Cash and bank balances 11 12,134,376 15,466,862 3,326,506 6,731,782
Trade receivables 12 2,181,235 2,414,615 – –
Other receivables and prepayments 13 1,520,004 1,038,922 10,806 12,072
Inventories 14 1,870,694 1,818,443 – –
Total current assets 17,706,309 20,738,842 3,337,312 6,743,854
Non-current assets
Other receivables and prepayments 13 490,140 447,236 – –
Long-term security deposits 15 1,411,510 1,711,867 – –
Interests in subsidiaries 16 – – 15,489,648 12,109,778
Joint venture 17 653,597 909,005 – –
Associates 18 1,493,884 1,097,320 – –
Available-for-sale investments 19 – – – –
Property, plant and equipment 20 7,571,499 7,141,123 – –
Deferred tax assets 25 429,382 317,892 – –
Total non-current assets 12,050,012 11,624,443 15,489,648 12,109,778
Current liabilities
Trade payables 21 2,350,087 3,459,593 – –
Other payables 22 6,960,741 7,887,671 255,523 315,332
Finance leases 23 181,628 214,309 – –
Bank loans 24 160,314 421,252 – –
Income tax payable 124,263 56,450 – –
Total current liabilities 9,777,033 12,039,275 255,523 315,332
Non-current liabilities
Other payables 22 3,151,499 4,481,484 – –
Finance leases 23 257,157 232,552 – –
Bank loans 24 1,591,208 1,753,788 – –
Total non-current liabilities 4,999,864 6,467,824 – –
The accompanying accounting policies and explanatory notes form an integral part of the financial statements.
Total comprehensive income for the year, net of tax – 24,791 (693,703) (668,912) 1,743,641 1,074,729
Total comprehensive income for the year, net of tax – (83,857) (1,399,264) (1,483,121) (401,360) (1,884,481)
Share Accumulated
Company capital losses Total
$ $ $
Loss for the year, representing total comprehensive income for the year – (869,110) (869,110)
At 31 March 2018 and 1 April 2018 28,450,434 (9,912,134) 18,538,300
Profit for the year, representing total comprehensive income for the year – 33,137 33,137
At 31 March 2019 28,450,434 (9,878,997) 18,571,437
The accompanying accounting policies and explanatory notes form an integral part of the financial statements.
Operating activities
Profit/(loss) before tax 1,045,279 (1,768,714)
Adjustment for:
Allowance for doubtful debt - non-trade receivable 6 – 100,548
Share of profit of joint venture 17 (194,592) (212,557)
Share of profits of associates (403,313) (479,731)
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment 6 1,948,356 3,467,999
Interest income 5 (93,325) (78,553)
Interest expense 7 184,984 184,393
Dividend income from an available-for-sale investment 5 (28,463) (58,140)
(Gain)/loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment 5,6 (2,296) 55,850
Write-off of property, plant and equipment 6 7,962 75,723
Foreign exchange loss/(gain) 5,6 85,509 (114,114)
Loss arising from strike off of a subsidiary 6 – 22,096
Reversal of provision for reinstatement costs 5 (10,610) (9,807)
Impairment loss of plant and equipment 6 – 794,076
Waiver of liabilities by a non-controlling shareholder in a subsidiary 5 (1,561,699) –
Operating cash flows before changes in working capital 977,792 1,979,069
Changes in working capital:
Decrease/(increase) in trade receivables 226,802 (1,141,600)
(Increase)/decrease in other receivables and prepayments (383,902) 197,427
(Increase)/decrease in inventories (54,581) 22,487
Decrease in long-term security deposits 221,950 33,641
(Decrease)/increase in trade payables (717,197) 462,020
(Decrease)/increase in other payables (1,116,382) 918,586
Cash flows (used in)/from operations (845,518) 2,471,630
Interest paid (62,791) (99,238)
Interest received 79,786 53,939
Net income tax (paid)/refund (74,461) 73,129
Net cash flows (used in)/from operating activities (902,984) 2,499,460
Investing activities
Purchase of property, plant and equipment (Note A) (2,065,823) (1,122,225)
Advance payment for capital expenditures (34,651) (4,400)
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment 3,500 30,000
Dividend received from an available-for-sale investment 5 28,463 58,140
Dividend received from joint venture 17 450,000 –
Capital reduction of an associate 18 – 220,000
Advances to an associate (99,176) (100,548)
Net cash flows used in investing activities (1,717,687) (919,033)
Financing activities
Advances from non-controlling interests in subsidiaries 190,662 165,062
Dividends paid to non-controlling interests in subsidiaries (Note B) (260,000) (140,000)
Repayment of loan due from an associate 56,000 –
Repayment of loan from a non-controlling interest in a subsidiary – (390,000)
Repayment of bank loans (423,518) (559,148)
Repayment of obligations under finance leases (237,896) (241,872)
Net cash flows used in financing activities (674,752) (1,165,958)
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and bank balances (3,295,423) 414,469
Cash and bank balances at the beginning of the financial year 15,466,862 15,041,195
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes (37,063) 11,198
Cash and bank balances at the end of the financial year 11 12,134,376 15,466,862
Note A:
During the financial year, the Group recorded additions to property, plant and equipment with an aggregate cost of $2,387,615
(2018: $1,552,909) of which $21,204 (2018: $371,224) relates to provision for reinstatement costs of premises, $229,820 (2018:
$72,382) was acquired under finance lease arrangements, $87,754 (2018: $16,986) remains unpaid at the end of the reporting
period. Cash payments of $2,065,823 (2018: $1,122,225) were made to the purchase of property, plant and equipment.
Note B:
During the financial year, the Group declared dividends amounting to $260,000 (2018: $140,000) to non-controlling interests in
subsidiaries at the end of the reporting period.
The accompanying accounting policies and explanatory notes form an integral part of the financial statements.
1. Corporate information
Tung Lok Restaurants (2000) Ltd (the “Company”) is a limited liability company incorporated and domiciled in Singapore
and is listed on the Catalist Board (“Catalist”) of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (“SGX-ST”).
Its principal place of business is at 26 Tai Seng Street, #02-01, Singapore 534057 and its registered office is at 1 Sophia
Road, #05-03 Peace Centre, Singapore 228149.
The principal activity of the Company is that of investment holding. The principal activities of the subsidiaries, associates
and joint venture are disclosed in Note 16 to 18 to the financial statements.
The consolidated financial statements of the Group and the balance sheet and statement of changes in equity of the
Company have been prepared in accordance with Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (International) (“SFRS(I)”).
For all periods up to and including the year ended 31 March 2018, the Group prepared its financial statements in
accordance with Financial Reporting Standards in Singapore (“FRS”). These financial statements for the year ended 31
March 2019 are the first the Group has prepared in accordance with SFRS(I). Refer to Note 2.2 for information on how
the Group adopted SFRS(I).
The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis except as disclosed in the accounting policies
below.
These financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2019 are the first the Group and the Company have prepared
in accordance with SFRS(I). Accordingly, the Group and the Company have prepared financial statements that comply
with SFRS(I) applicable as at 31 March 2019, together with the comparative period data for the year ended 31 March
2018, as described in the summary of significant accounting policies. On preparing the financial statements, the Group’s
and the Company’s opening balance sheets were prepared as at 1 April 2017, the Group and the Company’s date of
transition to SFRS(I).
The principal adjustments made by the Group on adoption of SFRS(I) and the adoption of the new standards that are
effective on 1 April 2018 are disclosed below.
2.2 First-time adoption of Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (International) (SFRS(I)) (cont’d)
SFRS(I) allows first-time adopters exemptions from the retrospective application of certain requirements under SFRS(I).
The Group has applied the following exemptions:
• SFRS(I) 3 Business Combinations has not been applied to either acquisitions of subsidiaries that are considered
businesses under SFRS(I), or acquisitions of interests in associates and joint ventures that occurred before 1 April
2017. The carrying amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of transition to SFRS(I) is the same as previously
reported under FRS.
• SFRS(I) 1-21 The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates has not been applied retrospectively to fair value
adjustments and goodwill from business combinations that occurred before the date of transition to SFRS(I). Such
fair value adjustments and goodwill are treated as assets and liabilities of the parent rather than as assets and
liabilities of the acquiree. Therefore, those assets and liabilities are already expressed in the functional currency of
the parent or are non-monetary foreign currency items and no further translation differences occur.
• The comparative information do not comply with SFRS(I) 9 Financial Instruments or SFRS(I) 7 Financial Instruments:
Disclosures to the extent the disclosures relate to items within the scope of SFRS(I) 9.
The accounting policies adopted are consistent with those previously applied under FRS except that in the current
financial year, the Group has adopted all the SFRS(I) which are effective for annual financial periods beginning on or after
1 April 2018. The adoption of these standards did not have any material effect on the financial performance or position
of the Group and the Company.
On 1 April 2018, the Group adopted SFRS(I) 9 Financial instruments, which is effective for annual periods beginning on
or after 1 April 2018.
The changes arising from the adoption of SFRS(I) 9 have been applied retrospectively. The Group has elected to
apply the exemption in SFRS(I) 1 and has not restated comparative information in the year of initial application. The
comparative information was prepared in accordance with the requirements of FRS 39.
SFRS(I) 9 requires debt instruments to be measured either at amortised cost, fair value through other comprehensive
income (“FVOCI”) or fair value through profit or loss (“FVPL”). Classification of debt instruments depends on the entity’s
business model for managing the financial assets and whether the contractual cash flows represent solely payments
of principal and interest (“SPPI”). An entity’s business model is how an entity manages its financial assets in order to
generate cash flows and create value for the entity either from collecting contractual cash flows, selling financial assets
or both. If a debt instrument is held to collect contractual cash flows, it is measured at amortised cost if it also meets the
SPPI requirement. Debt instruments that meet the SPPI requirement that are held both to collect the assets’ contractual
cash flows and to sell the assets are measured at FVOCI. Financial assets are measured at FVPL if they do not meet the
criteria of FVOCI or amortised cost.
2.2 First-time adoption of Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (International) (SFRS(I)) (cont’d)
The assessment of the business model and whether the financial assets meet the SPPI requirements was made as of 1
April 2018, and then applied retrospectively to those financial assets that were not derecognised before 1 April 2018.
The Group’s debt instruments have contractual cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest. Debt
instruments that were measured at amortised cost previously are held to collect contractual cash flows, and accordingly
measured at amortised cost under SFRS(I) 9. There is no significant impact arising from measurement of these
instruments under SFRS(I) 9.
SFRS(I) 9 requires all equity instruments to be carried at fair value through profit or loss, unless an entity chooses on
initial recognition, to present fair value changes in other comprehensive income.
For equity securities, the Group elects to measure its currently held AFS unquoted equity securities at FVPL. Accordingly,
there is no significant impact arising from measurement of these instruments under SFRS(I) 9.
Impairment
SFRS(I) 9 requires the Group to record expected credit losses on all of its financial assets measured at amortised cost
or FVOCI and financial guarantees. The Group previously recorded impairment based on the incurred loss model when
there is objective evidence that a financial asset is impaired.
The loss allowance on trade receivables arising from the adoption of SFRS(I) 9 did not have any material effect on the
financial statements of the Group and the Company.
The Group adopted SFRS(I) 15 which is effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 April 2018.
The Group is in a business of restaurateur, catering services and food manufacturing. The Group applied SFRS(I) 15
retrospectively and has assessed that there was no material impact with the adoption of SFRS(I) 15.
The Group has not adopted the following standards applicable to the Group that have been issued but not yet effective:
Except for SFRS(I) 16, the directors expect that the adoption of the other standards above will have no material impact
on the financial statements in the year of initial application. The nature of the impending changes in accounting policy
on adoption of SFRS(I) 16 is described below.
SFRS(I) 16 Leases
SFRS(I) 16 requires lessees to recognise most leases on balance sheets. The standard includes two recognition
exemptions for lessees – leases of ‘low value’ assets and short-term leases. SFRS(I) 16 is effective for annual periods
beginning on or after 1 April 2019. At commencement date of a lease, a lessee will recognise a liability to make lease
payments (i.e. the lease liability) and an asset representing the right to use the underlying asset during the lease term
(i.e. the right-of-use asset). Lessees will be required to separately recognise the interest expense on the lease liability
and the depreciation expense on the right-of-use asset.
The Group plans to adopt SFRS(I) 16 retrospectively with the cumulative effect of initially applying the standard as an
adjustment to the opening retained earnings at the date of initial application, 1 April 2019.
On the adoption of SFRS(I) 16, the Group expects to choose, on a lease-by-lease basis, to measure the right-of-use asset
at either:
(i) its carrying amount as if SFRS(I) 16 had been applied since the commencement date, but discounted using the
lessee’s incremental borrowing rate as of 1 April 2019; or
(ii) an amount equal to the lease liability, adjusted by the amount of any prepaid or accrued lease payments relating
to that lease recognised in the statement of financial position immediately before 1 April 2019.
• not to reassess whether a contract is, or contains a lease at the date of initial application and to apply SFRS(I) 16
to all contracts that were previously identified as leases
• to apply the exemption not to recognise right-of-use asset and lease liabilities to leases for which the lease term
ends within 12 months as of 1 April 2019
• to apply a single discount rate to a portfolio of leases with reasonably similar characteristics
The Group has performed a preliminary impact assessment based on currently available information, and the assessment
may be subject to changes arising from ongoing analysis until the Group adopts SFRS(I) 16 in 1 April 2019.
On the adoption of SFRS(I) 16, the Company expects to recognise right-of-use assets and lease liabilities in a range of
$20,000,000 to $23,000,000 for its leases previously classified as operating leases as of 1 April 2019.
The consolidated financial statements comprise the financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries
as at the end of the reporting period. 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 and dividends are eliminated in full.
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.
Losses within a subsidiary are attributed to the non-controlling interest even if that results in a deficit balance.
Business combinations are accounted for by applying the acquisition method. Identifiable assets acquired and
liabilities assumed in a business combination 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.
Any contingent consideration to be transferred by the acquirer will be recognised at fair value at the acquisition
date. Subsequent changes to the fair value of the contingent consideration which is deemed to be an asset or
liability, will be recognised in profit or loss.
Non-controlling interest in the acquiree, that are present ownership interests and entitle their holders to a
proportionate share of net assets of the acquire are recognised on the acquisition date at either fair value, or the
non-controlling interest’s proportionate share of the acquiree’s identifiable net 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. In instances where the latter amount exceeds the former, the excess is recognised as gain on bargain
purchase in profit or loss on the acquisition date.
Goodwill is initially measured at cost. Following initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less any
accumulated impairment losses.
For the purpose of impairment testing, goodwill acquired in a business combination is, from the acquisition
date, allocated to the Group’s cash-generating units that are expected to benefit from the synergies of the
combination.
The cash-generating units to which goodwill have been allocated is tested for impairment annually and whenever
there is an indication that the cash-generating unit may be impaired. Impairment is determined for goodwill by
assessing the recoverable amount of each cash-generating unit (or group of cash-generating units) to which the
goodwill relates.
Non-controlling interest represents the equity in subsidiaries not attributable, directly or indirectly, to owners of the
Company.
Changes in the Company’s 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 interest is adjusted and the fair value of the consideration paid or received is recognised directly in
equity and attributed to owners of the Company.
The financial statements are presented in Singapore Dollars, which is also the Company’s functional currency. Each entity
in the Group determines its own functional currency and items included in the financial statements of each entity are
measured using that functional currency.
Transactions in foreign currencies are measured in the respective functional currencies of the Company and its
subsidiaries and are recorded on initial recognition in the functional currencies at exchange rates approximating
those ruling at the transaction dates. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are
translated at the rate of exchange ruling at the end of the reporting period. Non-monetary items that are
measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rates as at the dates
of the initial transactions. Non-monetary items measured at fair value in a foreign currency are translated using
the exchange rates at the date when the fair value was measured.
Exchange differences arising on the settlement of monetary items or on translating monetary items at the end of
the reporting period are recognised in profit or loss.
For consolidation purpose, the assets and liabilities of foreign operations are translated into SGD at the rate of
exchange ruling at the end of the reporting period and their profit or loss are translated at the exchange rates
prevailing at the date of the transactions. The exchange differences arising on the translation are recognised in
other comprehensive income. On disposal of a foreign operation, the component of other comprehensive income
relating to that particular foreign operation is recognised in profit or loss.
2.7 Subsidiaries
A subsidiary is an investee that is controlled by the Group. The Group controls an investee when it is exposed, or has
rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the investee and has the ability to affect those returns through its
power over the investee.
In the Company’s balance sheet, investments in subsidiaries are accounted for at cost less impairment losses.
An associate is an entity over which the Group has the power to participate in the financial and operating policy
decisions of the investee but does not have control or joint control of those policies.
The Group account for its investments in associates and joint ventures using the equity method from the date on which
it becomes an associate or joint venture.
On acquisition of the investment, any excess of the cost of the investment over the Group’s share of the net fair value
of the investee’s identifiable assets and liabilities represents goodwill and is included in the carrying amount of the
investment. Any excess of the Group’s share of the net fair value of the investee’s identifiable assets and liabilities over
the cost of the investment is included as income in the determination of the entity’s share of the associate or joint
venture’s profit or loss in the period in which the investment is acquired.
Under the equity method, the investment in associates or joint ventures are carried in the balance sheet at cost plus
post-acquisition changes in the Group’s share of net assets of the associates or joint ventures. The profit or loss reflects
the share of results of the operations of the associates or joint ventures. Distributions received from joint ventures
or associates reduce the carrying amount of the investment. Where there has been a change recognised in other
comprehensive income by the associates or joint venture, the Group recognises its share of such changes in other
comprehensive income. Unrealised gains and losses resulting from transactions between the Group and associate or
joint venture are eliminated to the extent of the interest in the associates or joint ventures.
When the Group’s share of losses in an associate or joint venture equals or exceeds its interest in the associate or joint
venture, the Group does not recognise further losses, unless it has incurred obligations or made payments on behalf of
the associate or joint venture.
After application of the equity method, the Group determines whether it is necessary to recognise an additional
impairment loss on the Group’s investment in associate or joint ventures. The Group determines at the end of each
reporting period whether there is any objective evidence that the investment in the associate or joint venture is impaired.
If this is the case, the Group calculates the amount of impairment as the difference between the recoverable amount of
the associate or joint venture and its carrying value and recognises the amount in profit or loss.
The financial statements of the associates and joint ventures are prepared as the same reporting date as the Company.
Where necessary, adjustments are made to bring the accounting policies in line with those of the Group.
All items of property, plant and equipment are initially recorded at cost. Subsequent to recognition, property, plant and
equipment are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses.
Depreciation is computed on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets as follows:
Assets under construction included in plant and equipment are not depreciated as these assets are not yet available for
use.
The carrying values of property, plant and equipment are reviewed for impairment when events or changes in
circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable.
The residual value, useful life and depreciation method are reviewed at each financial year-end, and adjusted
prospectively, if appropriate.
An item of property, plant and equipment is derecognised upon disposal or when no future economic benefits are
expected from its use or disposal. Any gain or loss on derecognition of the asset is included in profit or loss in the year
the asset is derecognised.
The Group assesses at each reporting date whether there is an indication that an asset may be impaired. If any
indication exists, or when an annual impairment testing for an asset is required, the Group makes an estimate of the
asset’s recoverable amount.
An asset’s recoverable amount is the higher of an asset’s or cash-generating unit’s fair value less costs of disposal and its
value in use and is determined for an individual asset, unless the asset does not generate cash inflows that are largely
independent of those from other assets or group of assets. Where the carrying amount of an asset or cash-generating
unit exceeds its recoverable amount, the asset is considered impaired and is written down to its recoverable amount.
A previously recognised impairment loss is reversed only if there has been a change in the estimates used to determine
the asset’s recoverable amount since the last impairment loss was recognised. If that is the case, the carrying amount
of the asset is increased to its recoverable amount. That increase cannot exceed the carrying amount that would have
been determined, net of depreciation, had no impairment loss been recognised previously. Such reversal is recognised
in profit or loss unless the asset is measured at revalued amount, in which case the reversal is treated as a revaluation
increase.
Financial assets are recognised when, and only when the entity becomes a party to the contractual provisions of
the instruments.
At initial recognition, the Group measures a financial asset at its fair value plus, in the case of a financial asset not
at fair value through profit or loss, transaction costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition of the financial
asset. Transaction costs of financial assets carried at fair value through profit or loss are expensed in profit or loss.
Trade receivables are measured at the amount of consideration to which the Group expects to be entitled in
exchange for transferring promised goods or services to a customer, excluding amounts collected on behalf of
third party, if the trade receivables do not contain a significant financing component at initial recognition.
Subsequent measurement
Subsequent measurement of debt instruments depends on the Group’s business model for managing the asset
and the contractual cash flow characteristics of the asset. The three measurement categories for classification of
debt instruments are:
Financial assets that are held for the collection of contractual cash flows where those cash flows represent
solely payments of principal and interest are measured at amortised cost. Financial assets are measured
at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less impairment. Gains and losses are recognised in
profit or loss when the assets are derecognised or impaired, and through amortisation process.
Financial assets that are held for collection of contractual cash flows and for selling the financial assets,
where the assets’ cash flows represent solely payments of principal and interest, are measured at FVOCI.
Financial assets measured at FVOCI are subsequently measured at fair value. Any gains or losses from
changes in fair value of the financial assets are recognised in other comprehensive income, except for
impairment losses, foreign exchange gains and losses and interest calculated using the effective interest
method are recognised in profit or loss. The cumulative gain or loss previously recognised in other
comprehensive income is reclassified from equity to profit or loss as a reclassification adjustment when the
financial asset is derecognised.
Assets that do not meet the criteria for amortised cost or FVOCI are measured at fair value through profit
or loss. A gain or loss on a debt instruments that is subsequently measured at fair value through profit or
loss and is not part of a hedging relationship is recognised in profit or loss in the period in which it arises.
On initial recognition of an investment in equity instrument that is not held for trading, the Group may irrevocably
elect to present subsequent changes in fair value in OCI. Dividends from such investments are to be recognised
in profit or loss when the Group’s right to receive payments is established. For investments in equity instruments
which the Group has not elected to present subsequent changes in fair value in OCI, changes in fair value are
recognised in profit or loss.
Derecognition
A financial asset is derecognised where the contractual right to receive cash flows from the asset has expired. On
derecognition of a financial asset in its entirety, the difference between the carrying amount and the sum of the
consideration received and any cumulative gain or loss that had been recognised in other comprehensive income
for debt instruments is recognised in profit or loss.
Financial liabilities are recognised when, and only when, the Group becomes a party to the contractual provisions
of the financial instrument. The Group determines the classification of its financial liabilities at initial recognition.
All financial liabilities are recognised initially at fair value plus in the case of financial liabilities not at fair value
through profit or loss, directly attributable transaction costs.
Subsequent measurement
After initial recognition, financial liabilities that are not carried at fair value through profit or loss are subsequently
measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Gains and losses are recognised in profit or loss
when the liabilities are derecognised, and through the amortisation process.
Derecognition
A financial liability is derecognised when the obligation under the liability is discharged or cancelled or expires.
On derecognition, the difference between the carrying amounts and the consideration paid is recognised in profit
or loss.
The Group recognises an allowance for expected credit losses (“ECLs”) for all debt instruments not held at fair value
through profit or loss and financial guarantee contracts. ECLs are based on the difference between the contractual cash
flows due in accordance with the contract and all the cash flows that the Group expects to receive, discounted at an
approximation of the original effective interest rate. The expected cash flows will include cash flows from the sale of
collateral held or other credit enhancements that are integral to the contractual terms.
ECLs are recognised in two stages. For credit exposures for which there has not been a significant increase in credit risk
since initial recognition, ECLs are provided for credit losses that result from default events that are possible within the
next 12-months (a 12-month ECL). For those credit exposures for which there has been a significant increase in credit
risk since initial recognition, a loss allowance is recognised for credit losses expected over the remaining life of the
exposure, irrespective of timing of the default (a lifetime ECL).
For trade receivables, the Group applies a simplified approach in calculating ECLs. Therefore, the Group does not track
changes in credit risk, but instead recognises a loss allowance based on lifetime ECLs at each reporting date. The Group
has established a provision matrix that is based on its historical credit loss experience, adjusted for forward-looking
factors specific to the debtors and the economic environment.
The Group considers a financial asset in default when contractual payments are 180 days past due. However, in certain
cases, the Group may also consider a financial asset to be in default when internal or external information indicates
that the Group is unlikely to receive the outstanding contractual amounts in full before taking into account any credit
enhancements held by the Group. A financial asset is written off when there is no reasonable expectation of recovering
the contractual cash flows.
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash at bank and on hand, and short-term deposit which are subject to an
insignificant risk of changes in value.
2.14 Provisions
Provisions are recognised when the Group has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event, it
is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and the
amount of the obligation can be estimated reliably.
Provisions are reviewed at the end of each reporting period and adjusted to reflect the current best estimate. If it is
no longer probable that an outflow of economic resources will be required to settle the obligation, the provision is
reversed. If the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are discounted using a current pre-tax rate that
reflects, where appropriate, the risks specific to the liability. When discounting is used, the increase in the provision due
to the passage of time is recognised as a finance cost.
2.15 Leases
As lessee
Finance leases, which transfer to the Group substantially all the risks and rewards incidental to ownership of the leased
item, are capitalised at the inception of the lease at the fair value of the leased asset or, if lower, at the present value
of the minimum lease payments. Any initial direct costs are also added to the amount capitalised. Lease payments are
apportioned between the finance charges and reduction of the lease liability so as to achieve a constant rate of interest
on the remaining balance of the liability. Finance charges are charged to profit or loss. Contingent rents, if any, are
charged as expenses in the periods in which they are incurred.
Capitalised leased assets are depreciated over the shorter of the estimated useful life of the asset and the lease term, if
there is no reasonable certainty that the Group will obtain ownership by the end of the lease term.
Operating lease payments are recognised as an expense in profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
The aggregate benefit of incentives provided by the lessor is recognised as a reduction of rental expense over the lease
term on a straight-line basis.
2.16 Inventories
Inventories comprising mainly food and beverages are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost
comprises all costs of purchase and those overheads that have been incurred in bringing the inventories to their present
location and condition. Cost is calculated using the first-in-first-out method. Where necessary, allowance is provided
for damaged, obsolete and slow-moving items to adjust the carrying value of inventories to the lower of cost and net
realisable value. Net realisable value represents the estimated selling price less all estimated costs of completion and
estimated costs to make the sale.
This relates to loyalty points redeemable by cardholders during the valid redemption period at the Group’s restaurants.
Revenue is recognised when the loyalty points are redeemed.
Government grants are recognized when there is reasonable assurance that the Group will comply with the conditions
attached to them and the grants will be received. Where the grant relates to an asset, the fair value is recognized as
against the carrying amount of the asset on the balance sheet and is amortised to profit or loss over the expected useful
life of the relevant asset by equal annual instalments.
Other government grants are recognized as income over the periods necessary to match them with the costs for which
they are intended to compensate, on a systematic basis. Government grants that are receivable as compensation for
expenses or losses already incurred or for the purpose of giving immediate financial support to the Group with no future
related costs are recognized in profit or loss in the period in which they become receivable.
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 in accordance with the terms of a debt
instrument.
Financial guarantees are recognised initially as a liability at fair value, adjusted for transaction costs that are directly
attributable to the issuance of the guarantee. Subsequent to initial recognition, financial guarantees are measured at
the higher of the amount of expected credit loss determined in accordance with the policy set out in Note 2.12 and the
amount initially recognised less, when appropriate, the cumulative amount of income recognised over the period of the
guarantee.
Revenue is measured based on the consideration to which the Group expects to be entitled in exchange for transferring
promised goods or services to a customer, excluding amounts collected on behalf of third parties. Revenue is recognised
when the Group satisfies a performance obligation by transferring a promised good or service to the customer, which is
when the customer obtains control of the good or service. A performance obligation may be satisfied at a point in time
or over time. The amount of revenue recognised is the amount allocated to the satisfied performance obligation.
Revenue from sale of food and beverages is recognised at a point in time upon the transfer of significant risk and
rewards of ownership of the goods to the customer, usually on delivery of the food and beverages.
The amount of revenue recognised is based on the estimated transaction price, which comprises of the
contractual price, net of deferred revenue arising from loyalty points. Revenue is not recognised to the extent
where there are significant uncertainties regarding recovery of the consideration due, associated costs or the
possible return of goods. Based on the Group’s experience with similar types of contracts, variable consideration
is typically constrained and is included in the transaction only to the extent that it is highly probable that a
significant reversal in the cumulative revenue recognised will not occur when the uncertainty associated with the
variable consideration is subsequently resolved.
At the end of each reporting date, the Group updates its assessment of the estimated transaction price, including
its assessment of whether an estimate of variable consideration is constrained. The corresponding amounts are
adjusted against revenue in the period in which the transaction price changes.
Revenue from service charges is recognised when the services are rendered.
Revenue from service contracts is recognised when the service is provided in accordance with the substance of
the relevant agreement.
Revenue from management contracts is recognised over the management period on a straight-line basis.
Interest income is accrued on a time proportionate basis, by reference to the principal outstanding and at the
effective interest rate applicable.
Dividend income from investments is recognised when the shareholders’ rights to receive payment have been
established.
Borrowing costs are capitalised as part of the cost of a qualifying asset if they are directly attributable to the acquisition,
construction or production of that asset. Capitalisation of borrowing costs commences when the activities to prepare the
asset for its intended use or sale are in progress and the expenditures and borrowing costs are incurred. Borrowing costs
are capitalised until the assets are substantially completed for their intended use or sale. All other borrowing costs are
expensed in the period they occur. Borrowing costs consist of interest and other costs that an entity incurs in connection
with the borrowing of funds.
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit plans are charged as an expense when employees have
rendered the services entitling them to the contributions. Payments made to state-managed retirement benefit
schemes, such as the Singapore Central Provident Fund, are dealt with as payments to defined contribution plans
where the Group’s obligations under the plans are equivalent to those arising in a defined contribution retirement
benefit plan.
Employee entitlements to annual leave are recognised as a liability when they accrue to the employees. The
estimated liability for leave is recognised for services rendered by employees up to the end of the reporting
period.
2.23 Taxes
Current income tax assets and liabilities for the current and prior periods are measured at the amount expected
to be recovered from or paid to the taxation authorities. The tax rates and tax laws used to compute the amount
are those that are enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period, in the countries where
the Group operates and generates taxable income.
Current income taxes are recognised in profit or loss except to the extent that the tax relates to items recognised
outside profit or loss, either in other comprehensive income or directly in equity. Management periodically
evaluates positions taken in the tax returns with respect to situations in which applicable tax regulations are
subject to interpretation and establishes provisions where appropriate.
Deferred tax is provided using the liability method on temporary differences at the end of the reporting period
between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts for financial reporting purposes.
Deferred tax liabilities are recognised for all temporary differences, except:
– Where the deferred tax liability arises from the initial recognition of goodwill or of an asset or liability in
a transaction that is not a business combination and, at the time of the transaction, affects neither the
accounting profit nor taxable profit or loss; and
– In respect of taxable temporary differences associated with investments in subsidiaries, associates and
interests in joint ventures, where the timing of the reversal of the temporary differences can be controlled
and it is probable that the temporary differences will not reverse in the foreseeable future.
Deferred tax assets are recognised for all deductible temporary differences, the carry forward of unused tax
credits and unused tax losses, to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be available against which
the deductible temporary differences, and the carry forward of unused tax credits and unused tax losses can be
utilised except:
– Where the deferred tax asset relating to the deductible temporary difference arises from the initial
recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction that is not a business combination and, at the time of
the transaction, affects neither the accounting profit nor taxable profit or loss; and
– In respect of deductible temporary differences associated with investments in subsidiaries, associates and
interests in joint ventures, deferred tax assets are recognised only to the extent that it is probable that
the temporary differences will reverse in the foreseeable future and taxable profit will be available against
which the temporary differences can be utilised.
The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at the end of each reporting period and reduced to
the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profit will be available to allow all or part of the
deferred tax asset to be utilised. Unrecognised deferred tax assets are reassessed at the end of each reporting
period and are recognised to the extent that it has become probable that future taxable profit will allow the
deferred tax asset to be recovered.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the year when the
asset is realised or the liability is settled, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or substantively
enacted at the end of each reporting period.
Deferred tax relating to items recognised outside profit or loss is recognised outside profit or loss. Deferred tax
items are recognised in correlation to the underlying transaction either in other comprehensive income or directly
in equity and deferred tax arising from a business combination is adjusted against goodwill on acquisition.
Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of sales tax except:
– Where the sales tax incurred on a purchase of assets or services is not recoverable from the taxation
authority, in which case the sales tax is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part
of the expense item as applicable; and
– Receivables and payables that are stated with the amount of sales tax included.
The Group categories fair value measurements using a fair value hierarchy that is dependent on the valuation inputs
used as follows:
– Level 1 – Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active market for identical assets or liabilities that the Group can access
at the measurement date,
– Level 2 – Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability,
either directly or indirectly, and
Fair value measurements that use inputs of different hierarchy levels are categorised in its entirety in the same level of
the fair value hierarchy as the lowest level input that is significant to the entire measurement.
2.25 Contingencies
(a) a possible obligation that arises from past events and whose existence will be confirmed only by the occurrence
or non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future events not wholly within the control of the Group; or
(b) a present obligation that arises from past events but is not recognised because:
(i) It is not probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the
obligation; or
(ii) The amount of the obligation cannot be measured with sufficient reliability.
A contingent asset is a possible asset that arises from past events and whose existence will be confirmed only by the
occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future events not wholly within the control of the Group.
Contingent liabilities and assets are not recognised on the balance sheet of the Group, except for contingent liabilities
assumed in a business combination that are present obligations and which the fair values can be reliably determined.
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.
Information reported to the Group’s chief operating decision maker for the purposes of resource allocation and
assessment of segment performance is specifically focused on the restaurant business which forms the basis of
identifying the operating segments of the Group under SFRS(I) 8 Operating Segments. The aggregated restaurant
business is therefore the Group’s reportable segment.
In the application of the Group’s accounting policies, which are described in Note 2, management is required to make
judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent
from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that
are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are
recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the
revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods.
There are no critical judgements made by management at the end of the reporting period that have a significant effect
on the amounts recognised in the financial statements.
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 are discussed below.
Determining whether interests in subsidiaries are impaired requires an estimation of the value in use of these
subsidiaries. The value in use calculation requires the management to estimate the future cash flows expected
from the cash-generating unit and an appropriate discount rate in order to calculate the present value of the
future cash flows. Management has evaluated the recoverable amount of those investments based on such
estimates. The carrying amounts of these investments at the end of the reporting period are stated in Note 16 to
the financial statements.
There is no impact to the carrying amount of interests in subsidiaries if the estimated discount rate used in the
calculation had increased by 0.5% or if the estimated sales growth rate had dropped by 0.5%, respectively.
Determining whether property, plant and equipment is impaired requires an estimation of the value in use. The
value in use calculation requires the management to estimate future cash flows and a suitable discount rate in
order to calculate the present value of the cash flows. The carrying amount of property, plant and equipment
at the end of the reporting period is $7,571,499 (2018: $7,141,123) as set out in Note 20 to the financial
statements.
The key assumptions are disclosed in Note 20. There is no impact to the carrying amount of property, plant and
equipment if the estimated discount rate used in the calculation had increased by 0.5% or if the estimated sales
growth rate had dropped by 0.5%, respectively.
4. Revenue
Group
2019 2018
$ $
Group
2019 2018
$ $
Group
2019 2018
$ $
7. Finance costs
Group
2019 2018
$ $
Interest on:
Bank loans 31,945 62,197
Obligations under finance leases 33,798 31,962
Shareholders’ loans 119,241 90,234
Total 184,984 184,393
The major components of income tax expense for the years ended 31 March 2019 and 2018 are:
Group
2019 2018
$ $
The reconciliation between tax expense and the product of accounting profit/(loss) multiplied by the applicable
corporate tax rate for the years ended 31 March 2019 and 2018 is as follows:
Group
2019 2018
$ $
Domestic income tax is calculated at 17% (2018: 17%) of the estimated assessable profit/(loss) for the financial
year. Taxation for other jurisdiction is calculated at the rate prevailing in the relevant jurisdiction.
As at the end of the reporting period, the Group has the following unused tax losses and temporary differences
which are available for offsetting against future taxable income as follows:
Group
2019 2018
$ $
(a) Tax losses carry forward
Group
2019 2018
$ $
(b) Other temporary differences
The above tax losses carry forward and other temporary differences are subject to agreement with the tax
authorities in Singapore and in the jurisdiction in which the Group operates. In addition, the Singapore tax losses
carry forward and other temporary differences are subject to the retention of majority shareholders and have no
expiry date. The amounts of unutilised tax losses with expiry dates which arise from the subsidiaries in People’s
Republic of China are set out below:
Group
2019 2018
$ Expiry date $ Expiry date
The above unrecognised tax losses have not been recognised in the financial statements due to the uncertainty
of future profit.
Group
2019 2018
$ $
(a)
Included in administrative expenses.
Group
2019 2018
$ $
2019 2018
Number of shares
Weighted average number of ordinary shares for the purpose of calculating basic
earnings per share 274,400,000 274,400,000
Group Company
2019 2018 2019 2018
$ $ $ $
Short-term deposits are made for varying periods of between one month and three months (2018: 1 month to 3 months)
and earn interests at the respective short-term deposit rates. The weighted average effective interest rates as at 31
March 2019 for the Group and the Company were 1.41% (2018: 1.09%) and 1.24% (2018: 1.05%) respectively. The
carrying amounts of these assets approximate their fair values.
Cash and bank balances of $16,986 (2018: $208,437) held in The People’s Republic of China are subject to local
exchange control regulations. These regulations place restrictions on the amount of currency being exported other than
through dividends and trade related settlements.
Group
2019 2018
$ $
The average credit term on sale of goods is 30 days (2018: 30 days). No interest is charged on the outstanding balance.
The Group has trade receivables amounting to $832,285 as at 31 March 2018 and $256,873 as at 1 April 2017 that are
past due at the end of the reporting period but not impaired. These receivables are unsecured and the analysis of their
aging at the end of the reporting period is as follows:
Group
31 March 1 April
2018 2017
$ $
The Group’s trade receivables that are impaired at the end of the reporting period and the movement of the allowance
accounts used to record the impairment are as follows:
Group
Individually impaired
31 March 1 April
2018 2017
$ $
Before accepting any new customer, the Group obtains customer’s general profile to assess the potential customer’s
credit worthiness and defines credit limit to customer. Credit limits attributed to customers are reviewed periodically.
Most of the trade receivables that are neither past due nor impaired relate to customers which the Company has
assessed to be creditworthy based on the credit evaluation process performed by management.
Management has assessed the past due debts and noted that as there has not been a significant change in credit
quality and the amounts are still considered recoverable. The Group does not hold any collateral over these balances.
In determining the recoverability of a trade receivable, the Group considers any change in the credit quality of the trade
receivable from the date credit was initially granted up to the end of the reporting period. The concentration of credit
risk is limited due to the customer base being large and unrelated. Accordingly, the management believe that there are
no further credit allowances required in excess of the allowance for doubtful debts.
There is no expected credit loss noted for year ended 31 March 2019.
Group Company
2019 2018 2019 2018
$ $ $ $
Other receivables and prepayments (current)
Other receivables from third parties 598,065 561,009 5,260 6,528
Other receivables from a shareholder 149,417 – – –
Refundable deposits from a related party – 58,735 – –
Advances to an associate 199,724 100,548 – –
Less: Allowance for doubtful debts (100,548) (100,548) – –
Sub-total 846,658 619,744 5,260 6,528
Not past due and not impaired 1,193,848 1,025,679 5,260 6,528
The refundable deposits were deposits placed with a corporate shareholder of the Company.
The advance to an associate is unsecured and interest-free. Current advance is repayable on demand and non-current
advance has a repayment term of 5 years.
Other receivables from a shareholder pertain to the recovery of expenses from a shareholder. The amount is interest
free, unsecured and repayable on demand.
Group
2019 2018
$ $
At the end of the reporting period, the Group has provided an allowance of $100,548 (2018: $100,548) for advance to
an associate. In the previous financial year, the Group has written off $2,296,615 provided for other receivables from a
related party (which was a former subsidiary), as the former subsidiary suffered significant losses.
Most of the other receivables that are neither past due nor impaired relate to customers that the Company has assessed
to be creditworthy based on the credit evaluation process performed by management.
14. Inventories
Group
2019 2018
$ $
At cost
Food and beverages 1,870,694 1,818,443
Group
2019 2018
$ $
These are mainly deposits placed with the landlords and service providers. Management is of the opinion that these
deposits have been placed with counterparties who are creditworthy and accordingly no allowance for potential non-
recovery of security deposits is required.
Included in the above long-term security deposits are deposits amounting to $102,092 (2018: $144,018) placed with a
corporate shareholder of the Company.
The carrying amounts of the above deposits approximate their fair values.
Company
2019 2018
$ $
(i) Investment
Fair value adjustment on interest-free loans and advances (b) 4,462,026 4,462,026
Allowance for impairment (a) (2,844,333) (2,844,333)
Net 1,617,693 1,617,693
Sub-total 7,046,185 7,046,185
Company
2019 2018
Company
2019 2018
$ $
(a) Investments in subsidiaries which are either restaurant operators or holding interests in entities which are
restaurant operators are assessed for impairment when the restaurants are operating losses for more than
3 years. Allowance for impairment is provided on the investment based on value in use. The value in use
is based on the available data and the estimated future cash flows discounted to its present value by using
a pre-tax discount rate of 10.5% (2018: 10.5%) per annum that reflects current market assessment of the
time value of money and the risks specific to the subsidiary. The management has assessed that weighted
average growth rate of its subsidiaries is 3.8% (2018: 6.0%) per annum.
(b) The loans and advances are unsecured, interest-free and not expected to be repaid within the next
12 months as loans and advances were used to fund the long-term operations of the subsidiaries. The
Day One difference between the fair value of the loans and the notional amount of the loans given is
accounted for as “Fair value adjustment” on interest-free loans to subsidiaries.
Country of Proportion of
incorporation/ ownership interest
Name of subsidiary operation Principal activities and voting power
2019 2018
% %
Held by the Company
Tung Lok (China) Holdings Pte. Ltd. Singapore Investment holding 100 100
Country of Proportion of
incorporation/ ownership interest
Name of subsidiary operation Principal activities and voting power
2019 2018
% %
Held by Tung Lok Millennium Pte Ltd
Charming Garden (Asia Pacific) Pte. Ltd. Singapore Central kitchen 100 100
support function
Tung Lok Central Restaurant Pte. Ltd. Singapore Restaurateur 100 100
Tung Lok Signatures (2006) Pte. Ltd. Singapore Restaurateur 100 100
My Humble House in Beijing (Restaurant) People’s Republic Investment holding 100 100
Company Ltd. (1) of China
The subsidiaries are audited by Ernst & Young LLP, Singapore except as indicated below:
(1)
Not material to the Group and names of auditing firm are not required to be disclosed pursuant to Catalist Listing
Rule 717.
The Group has the following subsidiaries that have NCI that are material to the Group.
Profit/(loss) Accumulated
Proportion allocated to NCI at the
of ownership NCI during end of the
Principal place interest held the reporting reporting Dividends
Name of Subsidiary of business by NCI period period paid to NCI
$ $ $
31 March 2019:
31 March 2018:
There are no significant restrictions on the Group’s ability to use or access assets and settle liabilities of the
subsidiaries with material NCI.
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(B) Interests in subsidiaries with material non-controlling interest (“NCI”) (cont’d)
Summarised financial information in respect of each of the Group’s subsidiaries that has material non-controlling interests is set out below,
which has been prepared in accordance with SFRS(I).
Current
Assets 3,224,255 2,991,812 2,283,068 1,717,413 4,730 441,555
Liabilities (1,529,465) (1,382,387) (1,184,354) (1,071,010) (9,002) (4,532,599)
Net current assets/(liabilities) 1,694,790 1,609,425 1,098,714 646,403 (4,272) (4,091,044)
Non-current
Group
2019 2018
$ $
Details of the joint venture of the Group are set out below:
Country of
incorporation/ Proportion of equity
Name of Joint venture operation Principal activities held by the Group
2019 2018
% %
Held by Tung Lok Millennium Pte Ltd
(1)
Audited by Ernst & Young LLP, Singapore.
Summarised financial information in respect of T&T Gourmet Cuisine Pte. Ltd. based on its SFRS(I) financial statements,
and reconciliation with the carrying amount of the investment in the consolidated financial statements are as follows:
Group’s share of net assets representing carrying amount of the investment 653,597 909,005
(1)
Included in cost of sales and operating expenses is depreciation expense of $157,391 (2018: $147,734).
During the financial year, an interim dividend (exempt one-tier) of $450,000 was received from T&T Gourmet Cuisine
Pte. Ltd.
18. Associates
Group
2019 2018
$ $
In the previous financial year, there was a reduction of capital by an associate amounting to $220,000.
Country of
incorporation/ Proportion of equity
Name of associate operation Principal activities held by the Group
2019 2018
% %
Held by Tung Lok (China) Holdings Pte. Ltd.
Beijing Xihe Tung Lok Restaurant Company Ltd. (1) People’s Republic Restaurateur 40 40
of China
(1)
Not material to the Group and names of auditing firm are not required to be disclosed pursuant to Catalist Listing Rule 717.
(2)
Audited by Deloitte & Touche LLP, Singapore
Aggregate information about the Group’s investments in associates that are not individually materials are as follows:
Group
2019 2018
$ $
The audited financial statements of SSRPL and SRPL are made up to 30 September each year. For the purpose of
applying the equity method of accounting, the unaudited management accounts of SSRPL and SRPL for the years ended
31 March 2019 and 2018 have been used.
Group
2019
$
At fair value through profit or loss
- Equity securities (unquoted) –
31 March 1 April
2018 2017
$ $
Available-for-sale financial assets
- Equity securities (unquoted) 81,210 81,210
Amount written off in prior years (81,210) (81,210)
– –
The available-for-sale investments consist of unquoted equity investments in PT Taipan Indonesia and PT Ming Cipta
Rasa, incorporated in Indonesia. These companies are engaged in restaurateur activities.
Furniture,
fixtures and Kitchen Leasehold Motor Work-in-
Group equipment equipment property vehicles progress Total
$ $ $ $ $ $
Cost:
At 1 April 2017 28,492,623 9,651,299 4,405,867 1,693,172 – 44,242,961
Additions 742,838 197,698 – 89,088 523,285 1,552,909
Reclassification 1,690 – – (1,690) – –
Write-off (721,273) (723,793) – – – (1,445,066)
Disposal (77,643) (53,170) – – – (130,813)
Exchange differences 42,484 13,232 – – – 55,716
At 31 March 2018 and
1 April 2018 28,480,719 9,085,266 4,405,867 1,780,570 523,285 44,275,707
Additions 1,561,691 577,929 – 247,995 – 2,387,615
Reclassification 523,285 – – – (523,285) –
Write-off (2,933,742) (912,970) – – – (3,846,712)
Disposal (1,376) – – (126,405) – (127,781)
Exchange differences (96,930) (25,648) – – – (122,578)
At 31 March 2019 27,533,647 8,724,577 4,405,867 1,902,160 – 42,566,251
Accumulated depreciation:
At 1 April 2017 22,091,371 7,654,120 1,211,685 962,674 – 31,919,850
Depreciation 2,409,900 684,049 88,117 285,933 – 3,467,999
Write-off (587,658) (540,845) – – – (1,128,503)
Disposal (28,199) (16,764) – – – (44,963)
Exchange differences 38,390 11,288 – – – 49,678
At 31 March 2018 and
1 April 2018 23,923,804 7,791,848 1,299,802 1,248,607 – 34,264,061
Depreciation 1,135,527 433,572 88,117 291,140 – 1,948,356
Write-off (2,569,395) (849,004) – – – (3,418,399)
Disposal (172) – – (126,405) – (126,577)
Exchange differences (83,646) (23,778) – – – (107,424)
At 31 March 2019 22,406,118 7,352,638 1,387,919 1,413,342 – 32,560,017
Furniture,
fixtures and Kitchen Leasehold Motor Work-in-
Group equipment equipment property vehicles progress Total
$ $ $ $ $ $
Impairment:
At 1 April 2017 1,977,998 334,400 – – – 2,312,398
Charge for the year 694,102 99,974 – – – 794,076
Write-off (115,002) (125,838) – – – (240,840)
Exchange differences 4,297 592 – – – 4,889
At 31 March 2018 and
1 April 2018 2,561,395 309,128 – – – 2,870,523
Write-off (359,071) (61,280) – – – (420,351)
Exchange differences (13,567) (1,870) – – – (15,437)
At 31 March 2019 2,188,757 245,978 – – – 2,434,735
Carrying amount:
At 31 March 2018 1,995,520 984,290 3,106,065 531,963 523,285 7,141,123
The recoverable amount of the relevant assets of the restaurants has been determined on the basis of their value in use.
The discount rate used in measuring value in use was 10.5% (2018: 10.5%) per annum. The management has assessed
that the weighted average growth rate of the relevant restaurants is 3.8% (2018: 6.0%) per annum. In the previous
financial year, the Group has provided an allowance of impairment loss amounting to $794,076 as certain subsidiaries
have been suffering significant financial losses.
Plant and equipment with the following carrying amounts at the end of the reporting period are under finance leases,
which are secured under the finance lease arrangements:
Group
2019 2018
$ $
Leasehold property with carrying amount of $3,017,948 (2018: $3,106,065) has been pledged to secure bank loans
(Note 24). Management has estimated the fair value of the leasehold property to be approximately $7,800,000 as at 31
March 2019 (2018: $7,800,000).
The valuation of leasehold property is based on comparable market prices that consider similar properties that have
been transacted in the open market, which is classified under Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
20 Bukit Batok Crescent Office cum factory building 23,659 60 years commencing
#11-05 to 09, 18 13 March 1997
Enterprise Centre
Singapore 658080
Group
2019 2018
$ $
Group Company
2019 2018 2019 2018
$ $ $ $
(a) Deferred revenue mainly consists of loyalty points issued on the Group’s Tung Lok First Card Scheme. Under the
Tung Lok First Card Scheme, card members dining at the Group’s restaurants are entitled to receive loyalty points
depending on their level of spending, which can be used to offset subsequent spending.
(b) Included in accrued expenses which consist of mainly payroll expenses and utility charges, as well as an amount
of $1,558,351 (2018: $1,869,249) being provision for reinstatement costs of premises.
(c) The related party is affiliated to a corporate shareholder of the Company. The amount is unsecured and interest-
free.
(d) The Company is a party to certain financial guarantees which it provides to banks in respect of credit facilities
extended to these subsidiaries. Deemed guarantee fee has been accrued on guarantees issued to banks.
(e) Included in others, other than those highlighted above, are payables to non-trade creditors for other operating
expenses.
(f) The loans from non-controlling interests in subsidiaries are unsecured and interest-free. Current loans are
repayable on demand and non-current loans have an average repayment term of 5 years.
It is the Group’s policy to lease certain plant and equipment under finance leases. The average lease term is 5 years
(2018: 5 years). For the financial year ended 31 March 2019, the average borrowing rate was 2.98% (2018: 2.88%) per
annum. Interest rates are fixed at the contract date, and thus expose the Group to fair value interest rate risk. All leases
are on a fixed repayment basis and no arrangements have been entered into for contingent rental payments.
The fair value of the Group’s lease obligations approximates their carrying amount.
The Group’s obligations under finance leases are secured by way of corporate guarantees issued by the Company and
plant and equipment (Note 20).
Group
2019 2018
$ $
(a) a loan of $1,361,543 (2018: $1,500,288). The loan was drawn down in August 2013. Repayment commenced
in September 2013 and will continue until August 2028. The loan carries effective interest rate at 1.92% (2018:
2.28%) per annum, which is commercial financing rate less 3.77% (2018: commercial financing rate less 4.07%).
(b) a loan of $389,979 (2018: $421,144). The loan was drawn down in December 2010. Repayment commenced
in January 2011 and will continue until December 2030. The loan carries effective interest rate at 1.92% (2018:
2.28%) per annum, which is commercial financial rate less 3.77% (2018: commercial financing rate less 4.07%).
(i) a charge over the leasehold property of a subsidiary as disclosed in Note 20 to the financial statements; and
Management estimates the fair value of the above loans to approximate their carrying amounts.
Non-cash
acquisition
of property,
plant and
2018 Cash flow equipment Others 2019
$ $ $ $ $
Bank loans
- current 421,252 (423,518) – 162,580 160,314
- non-current 1,753,788 – – (162,580) 1,591,208
The following are the major deferred tax assets recognised by the Group and the movement thereon during the year:
Accelerated tax
Group depreciation Others Tax losses Total
$ $ $ $
The Company has only one class of shares which are the ordinary shares. The ordinary shares have no par value, carry
one vote per share without restrictions and carry a right to dividends as and when declared by the Company.
Certain transactions and arrangements of the Group are with related parties and the effects of these on the basis
determined between the parties are reflected in these financial statements. The balances are unsecured, interest-free
and repayable upon demand unless otherwise stated.
Transactions between the Company and its subsidiaries have been eliminated on consolidation and are not disclosed in
this note. Details of transactions between the Group and related parties are disclosed below.
Significant intercompany transactions, other than those disclosed elsewhere in the notes to the financial statements, are
as follows:
Group
2019 2018
$ $
With joint venture
Group
2019 2018
$ $
With a shareholder of the Company
Reportable segment
Information reported to the Group’s chief operating decision maker for the purposes of resource allocation and
assessment of segment performance is specifically focused on the restaurant business which forms the basis of
identifying the operating segments of the Group under SFRS(I) 8 Operating Segments. Management has determined the
operating segments based on the reports reviewed by the Board of Directors (“BOD”) that are used to make strategic
decisions.
For the management purposes, the Group is organised into business units based on their products and services, and has
four reportable operating segments as follows:
c. The manufacturing segment pertains to central kitchen function that supports the restaurant segment of the
Group as well as OEM products to third parties.
d. The others segment comprises of the corporate services, treasury functions, investment holding activities and
franchising activities.
Management monitors the operating results of its business units separately by making decision about allocation of
resources and assessment of performance of each segment.
Inter-segment sales are measured on the basis that the entity actually uses to price the transfers. Internal transfer
pricing policies of the Group are as far as practicable based on market prices. The accounting policies of the reportable
segment are the same as the Group’s accounting policies described in Note 2. Segment profit or loss represents the
profit or loss earned/incurred by each segment without allocation of control administration costs and directors’ salaries.
The segment information provided to the management for the reportable segments are as follows:
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(a) Business segment
Revenue
Revenue from external customers 69,130,517 8,462,804 1,333,945 1,700,387 – 80,627,653
Inter-segment revenue (23,898) 116,249 6,118,340 3,478,792 (9,689,483) –
Total segment revenue 69,106,619 8,579,053 7,452,285 5,179,179 (9,689,483) 80,627,653
Results
For the financial year ended 31 March 2019
Total assets for reportable segments 16,719,859 2,601,594 5,136,251 5,298,617 – 29,756,321
Total liabilities for reportable segments 10,773,259 1,218,958 2,046,961 737,719 – 14,776,897
Revenue
Revenue from external customers 73,848,877 8,914,698 1,419,518 1,540,150 – 85,723,243
Inter-segment revenue 102,920 181,112 6,311,733 3,455,449 (10,051,214) –
Total segment revenue 73,951,797 9,095,810 7,731,251 4,995,599 (10,051,214) 85,723,243
Results
(Loss)/profit from operations (2,335,770) 203,000 65,843 (288,235) – (2,355,162)
Finance costs (90,244) (25,636) (53,933) (14,580) – (184,393)
Finance income 45,169 – – 33,384 – 78,553
Share of profit of joint venture – – 212,557 – – 212,557
Share of profit of associates 479,731 – – – – 479,731
Segment profit/(loss) before tax (1,901,114) 177,364 224,467 (269,431) – (1,768,714)
Income tax expense (3,763)
Loss for the year (1,772,477)
Total assets for reportable segments 14,816,257 2,141,124 5,148,994 10,256,910 – 32,363,285
Total liabilities for reportable segments 13,878,392 1,229,600 2,462,459 936,648 – 18,507,099
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For the financial year ended 31 March 2019
Notes to the financial statements
Notes to the financial statements
For the financial year ended 31 March 2019
The following table provides an analysis of the Group’s revenue from external customers based on the
geographical location where revenue is generated:
Group
Sales revenue by
geographical market
2019 2018
$ $
The following is an analysis of the carrying amount of segment assets (non-current assets excluding financial
instruments, investments in joint venture and associates) analysed by the geographical location in which the
assets are located:
Group
Non-current assets
2019 2018
$ $
Group Company
2019 2018 2019 2018
$ $ $ $
Corporate guarantees issued for bank facilities,
finance lease facilities and corporate loans granted
to subsidiaries – – 1,751,522 2,175,040
Letters of undertaking to provide financial support to
loss making subsidiaries and an associate – – 5,072,832 6,429,674
Total – – 6,824,354 8,604,714
Management is of the opinion that the fair value of the above corporate guarantees is not material.
Group
2019 2018
$ $
Minimum lease payments under operating leases recognised as an expense during the
financial year 12,088,202 14,180,229
Included in the minimum lease payments during the financial year is an amount of $743,612 (2018: $838,547) which
pertained to contingent rental incurred during the financial year as well as an amount of $3,163,216 (2018: $3,562,426)
paid to a related party (Note A).
As at the end of the reporting period, the Group has outstanding commitments under non-cancellable operating leases,
which fall due as follows:
Group
2019 2018
$ $
Within one year
- non-related parties 8,146,617 6,111,786
- a related party (Note A) 2,808,604 2,423,763
Sub-total 10,955,221 8,535,549
Operating lease payments represent rentals payable by the Group for its restaurant premises and office lease. Leases are
negotiated and rentals fixed for an average of 3 years (2018: 3 years). Most leases contain an option to renew.
According to the terms of the contracts entered into by certain operating subsidiaries at the end of the reporting period,
contingent rental would be payable by these subsidiaries based on a percentage of the monthly sales turnover in excess
of a specified amount. Contingent rental is not included here as it is currently not determinable.
The following table sets out the financial instruments as at the end of the reporting period:
Group Company
2019 2018 2019 2018
$ $ $ $
Financial assets
At amortised cost:
Cash and bank balances 12,134,376 15,466,862 3,326,506 6,731,782
Trade receivables 2,181,235 2,414,615 – –
Other receivables 1,193,848 1,025,679 5,260 6,528
Advances to subsidiaries (Note 16(A)) – – 8,443,463 5,063,593
Long-term security deposits 1,411,510 1,711,867 – –
Total 16,920,969 20,619,023 11,775,229 11,801,903
Financial liabilities
At amortised cost:
Trade payables 2,350,087 3,459,593 – –
Other payables 7,461,236 9,083,674 24,541 45,406
Finance leases 438,785 446,861 – –
Bank loans 1,751,522 2,175,040 – –
Total 12,001,630 15,165,168 24,541 45,406
The Company has issued corporate guarantees to banks for borrowings of its subsidiary, where the Company is required
to reimburse the banks if the subsidiary fails to make principal or interest payments when due in accordance with the
terms of its borrowings.
Financial guarantees are initially recognised at their fair values and are subsequently amortised to profit or loss over
the period of the subsidiary’s borrowings, unless it is probable that the Company will reimburse the bank for an amount
higher than the unamortised amount.
Fair value of the financial guarantees is estimated using market lending rate for similar type of loan guarantee
arrangement as at the end of the reporting period.
The Group has documented financial risk management policies. These policies set out the Group’s overall business
strategies and its risk management philosophy. The Group’s overall financial risk management programme seeks to
minimise potential adverse effects of financial performance of the Group. Management provides written principles for
overall financial risk management and written policies covering specific areas, such as market risk (including interest rate
risk and foreign exchange risk), credit risk, liquidity risk and investing excess cash.
The Group does not hold or issue derivative financial instruments for speculative purposes.
There has been no change to the Group’s exposure to these financial risks or the manner in which it manages and
measures the risk. Financial risk exposures are measured using sensitivity analysis indicated below.
The Group operates principally in Singapore and has certain operations in the People’s Republic of China,
giving rise to certain exposures to market risk from changes in foreign exchange rates primarily with respect to
Renminbi. The Group relies on the natural hedges between such transactions.
The Group has some investments in foreign entities whose net assets are denominated in Renminbi.
The Group does not enter into any derivative contracts to hedge the foreign exchange risk on such net
investments. The Group’s monetary assets and monetary liabilities are largely denominated in the respective
Group entities’ functional currencies.
As the Group’s principal operations are in Singapore, it is not significantly exposed to foreign exchange risk and
thus foreign currency risk sensitivity analysis has not been disclosed.
The Group’s exposure to interest rate risks relate mainly to its bank loans of $1,751,522 (2018: $2,175,040). The
interest rates are determined at the respective banks’ prime lending rate plus an applicable margin. The Group
currently does not use any derivative financial instruments to manage its exposure to changes in interest rates.
The sensitivity analysis below has been determined based on the exposure to interest rates for instruments at
the end of the reporting period and the stipulated change taking place at the beginning of the financial year
and held constant throughout the reporting period in the case of instruments that have floating rates. A 50 basis
point increase or decrease is used when reporting interest rate risk internally to key management personnel and
represents management’s assessment of the possible change in interest rates.
If interest rates had been 50 basis points higher or lower and all other variables were held constant, the Group’s
profit for the year ended 31 March 2019 would decrease/increase by approximately $8,800 (2018: $10,900)
respectively. This is mainly attributable to the Group’s exposure to interest rates on its variable rate borrowings.
Credit risk refers to the risk that a counterparty will default on its contractual obligations resulting in financial loss
to the Group. The Group has adopted a policy of only dealing with creditworthy counterparties as a means of
mitigating the risk of financial loss from defaults.
The Group’s credit risk is primarily attributable to its cash and bank balances, trade and other receivables and
advances to associates. Liquid funds are placed with banks with high credit ratings. The credit risk with respect
to the trade receivables is limited as the Group’s revenue is generated mainly from cash and credit card sales.
Where transactions are conducted other than on a cash basis, the Group practises stringent credit review.
The Group considers the probability of default upon initial recognition of asset and whether there has been a
significant increase in credit risk on an ongoing basis throughout each reporting period.
The Group has determined the default event on a financial asset to be when the counterparty fails to make
contractual payments, within 180 days when they fall due, which are derived based on the Group’s historical
information.
To assess whether there is a significant increase in credit risks, the Group compares the risk of a default occurring
on an asset as at reporting date with the risk of default as at the date of initial recognition. The Group considers
available reasonable and supportive forward-looking information which includes the following indicators:
– Actual or expected significant adverse changes in business, financial or economic conditions that are
expected to cause a significant change to the borrower’s ability to meet its obligations
– Significant increases in credit risk on other financial instruments of the same borrower
– Significant changes in the expected performance and behaviour of the borrower, including changes in the
payment status of borrowers in the group and changes in the operating results of the borrower.
Regardless of the analysis above, a significant increase in credit risk is presumed if a debtor is more than 30 days
past due in making contractual payment.
The Group determined that its financial assets are credit-impaired when:
– It is becoming probable that the borrower will enter bankruptcy or other financial reorganisation
– There is a disappearance of an active market for that financial asset because of financial difficulty
The Group categorises a loan or receivable for potential write-off when a debtor fails to make contractual
payments more than 365 days past due. Financial assets are written off when there is no reasonable expectation
of recovery, such as debtor failing to engage in a repayment plan with the Group. Where loans and receivables
have been written off, the Group continues to engage enforcement activity to attempt to recover the receivables
due. Where recoveries are made, these are recognised in profit or loss.
The following are credit risk management practices and quantitative and qualitative information about amounts
arising from expected credit losses for each class of financial assets.
Trade receivables
The Group provides for lifetime expected credit losses for all trade receivables using a provision matrix. The
provision rates are determined based on the Group’s historical observed default rates analysed in accordance to
days past by grouping of customers based on different customer profile. As at 31 March 2019, there is immaterial
credit risk losses noted.
The carrying amount of financial assets recorded in the financial statements, grossed up for any allowances for
losses and the exposure to defaults from financial guarantees disclosed in Note 32(d), represents the Group’s and
the Company’s maximum exposure to credit risk without taking into account the value of any collateral obtained.
Other than the amount due from related parties, the Group has no significant concentration of credit risk. Trade
receivables are spread over a broad base of customers.
Trade and other receivables, including advances to associate that are neither past due nor impaired are
creditworthy debtors with good payment record with the Group. Cash and cash equivalent are placed with or
entered into with reputable financial institutions with high credit ratings and no history of default.
Information regarding financial assets that are either past due or impaired is disclosed in Notes 12 and 13 above.
The Group funds its operations through a mixture of internal funds, bank borrowings and other fund raising
exercises. The Group reviews regularly its liquidity reserves comprising free cash flows from its operations and
undrawn credit facilities from banks.
The Group has a cash pooling system whereby excess liquidity is equalised internally through intercompany
accounts. Depending on the specifics of the funding requirements, funding for its operating subsidiaries may be
either sourced directly from the Group’s bankers or indirectly through the Company.
The Group and the Company are dependent on the availability of future cash flows from the Group’s restaurant
operations and any unutilised credit facilities given by the banks.
During the financial year ended 31 March 2019, the directors have taken steps to improve the Group’s and
Company’s working capital position and cash inflow from their operating activities.
In respect of the corporate guarantees in Note 29, the maximum amount the Company would be forced to settle
if the full guaranteed amount is claimed by the counterparty is $1,751,522 (2018: $2,175,040). The earliest period
that the guarantee could be called is within 1 year (2018: 1 year) from the end of the reporting period. The
Company considers that it is more likely than not that no amount will be payable under the arrangement.
The table below summarises the maturity profile of the Group’s and the Company’s financial assets used for
managing liquidity risk and financial liabilities at the end of the reporting period based on contractual
undiscounted repayment obligations.
Financial liabilities:
Trade payables 2,350,087 – – – 2,350,087
Other payables 5,899,101 1,595,000 – (32,865) 7,461,236
Finance leases 208,667 295,404 – (65,286) 438,785
Bank loans 201,823 807,294 971,419 (229,014) 1,751,522
Total undiscounted financial
liabilities 8,659,678 2,697,698 971,419 (327,165) 12,001,630
Financial liabilities:
Trade payables 3,459,593 – – – 3,459,593
Other payables 6,239,832 3,002,438 – (158,596) 9,083,674
Finance leases 244,573 267,015 – (64,727) 446,861
Bank loans 450,405 782,154 1,174,337 (231,856) 2,175,040
Total undiscounted financial
liabilities 10,394,403 4,051,607 1,174,337 (455,179) 15,165,168
Financial liabilities:
Other payables 24,541 – – – 24,541
Total undiscounted financial
liabilities 24,541 – – – 24,541
2018
Financial assets:
Cash and bank balances 6,731,782 – – – 6,731,782
Other receivables 6,528 – – – 6,528
Loans and advances to
subsidiaries (Note 16(A)) – 6,193,402 – (1,129,809) 5,063,593
Total undiscounted financial
assets 6,738,310 6,193,402 – (1,129,809) 11,801,903
Financial liabilities:
Other payables 45,406 – – – 45,406
Total undiscounted financial
liabilities 45,406 – – – 45,406
The table below shows the contractual expiry by maturity of the Company’s contingent liabilities and
commitments. The maximum amount of the financial guarantee contracts are allocated to the earliest period in
which the guarantee could be called.
2018
Certain commodities, principally dried foodstuff, meat, fish and other seafood delicacies, are generally purchased
based on market prices established with the suppliers. Although many of the products purchased are subject to
changes in commodity prices, certain purchasing contracts or pricing arrangements contain risk management
techniques designed to minimise price volatility. Typically, the Group uses these types of purchasing techniques
to control costs as an alternative to directly using financial instruments to hedge commodity prices. Where
commodity cost increases significantly and appears to be long-term in nature, management addresses the risk by
adjusting the menu pricing or changing the product delivery strategy.
The carrying amounts of cash and bank balances, trade and other current receivables, trade and other payables
approximate their respective fair values due to the relatively short-term maturity of these financial instruments.
The fair values of other classes of financial assets and liabilities are disclosed in the respective notes to financial
statements.
The fair values of financial assets and financial liabilities are determined in accordance with generally accepted
pricing models based on discounted cash flow analysis using prices from observable current market transactions.
(g) Financial instruments subject to off-setting, enforceable master netting arrangements and similar agreements
The Group does not have any financial instruments which are subject to offsetting under enforceable master
netting arrangements or similar netting agreements.
The Group manages its capital to ensure that entities in the Group will be able to continue as a going concern while
maximising the return to stakeholders through the optimisation of the debt and equity balance.
The capital structure of the Group consists of debt, which includes the borrowings disclosed in Note 24, and equity
attributable to owners of the Company, comprising issued capital, reserves net of accumulated losses.
The management does not set a target level of gearing but uses capital opportunistically to support its business and to
add value for shareholders. The key discipline adopted is to widen the margin between the return on capital employed
and the cost of that capital.
No changes were made in the objectives, policies and processes during the years ended 31 March 2019 and 31 March
2018.
The management monitors the capital on the basis of the debt-to-adjusted capital ratio. This ratio is calculated as net
debt/adjusted capital (as shown below). Net debt is calculated as total borrowings less cash and cash equivalents.
Adjusted capital comprises all components of equity (i.e. share capital and retained earnings):
Group
2019 2018
$ $
Net debt:
All current and non-current borrowings including finance leases 2,190,307 2,621,901
Less: cash and cash equivalents (12,134,376) (15,466,862)
Net cash (9,944,069) (12,844,961)
Adjusted capital:
Total equity 14,979,424 13,856,186
N.M – The Group’s cash and cash equivalents exceeded its total borrowings. Therefore, the debt-to-adjusted capital
ratio does not provide a meaningful indicator of the risk from borrowings.
The financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2019 were authorised for issue in accordance with a resolution of
the directors on 17 June 2019.
1 to 99 6 0.87 42 0.00
100 to 1,000 110 16.06 92,614 0.03
1,001 to 10,000 311 45.40 1,360,384 0.50
10,001 to 1,000,000 245 35.77 17,224,284 6.28
1,000,001 AND ABOVE 13 1.90 255,722,676 93.19
TOTAL 685 100.00 274,400,000 100.00
The percentage of shareholdings in the hands of the public was approximately 13.88% and hence the Company has complied
with Rule 723 of the SGX-ST Listing Manual – Section B: Rules of the Catalist which states that an issuer must ensure that at
least 10% of its ordinary shares is at all times held by the public.
The Company did not hold any treasury shares or subsidiary holdings as at 26 June 2019.
% OF ISSUED
NO. NAME OF SHAREHOLDERS NO. OF SHARES SHARE CAPITAL
Substantial Shareholders
Notes:
* Deemed to be interested in the 104,272,000 shares held by Zhou Holdings Pte Ltd by virtue of Section 7 of the Companies Act,
Cap 50
** Deemed to be interested in the 104,272,000 shares held by Zhou Holdings Pte Ltd and 2,898,840 shares held by Ang Tjia Leng @
Widjaja Linda Anggraini (spouse) by virtue of Section 7 of the Companies Act, Cap 50
# Deemed to be interested in the 54,015,780 shares held by Goodview Properties Pte Ltd by virtue of Section 7 of the Companies Act,
Cap 50
## Deemed to be interested in the 54,015,780 shares held by Goodview Properties Pte Ltd by virtue of its controlling interest in Far East
Organization Centre Pte. Ltd., which in turn has a controlling interest in Goodview Properties Pte Ltd; and 466,480 shares held by
Kuang Ming Investments Pte. Ltd. as its associate, Mdm Tan Kim Choo, has more than 20% interest in Kuang Ming Investments Pte.
Ltd. by virtue of Section 7 of the Companies Act, Cap 50
(a) Goodview Properties Pte Ltd has a direct interest in 54,015,780 shares. The Estate of Ng Teng Fong has a controlling interest
in Far East Organization Centre Pte. Ltd., which in turn has a controlling interest in Goodview Properties Pte Ltd. Ng Chee
Tat Philip is a beneficiary of the Estate of Ng Teng Fong and is therefore deemed to be interested in the 54,015,780 shares in
which Goodview Properties Pte Ltd has an interest; and
(b) Kuang Ming Investments Pte. Ltd. has a direct interest in 466,480 shares. Ng Chee Tat Philip has a more than 20% interest
in Kuang Ming Investments Pte. Ltd. and is therefore deemed to be interested in the 466,480 shares in which Kuang Ming
Investments Pte. Ltd. has an interest
#### Deemed to be interested in the 54,015,780 shares held by Goodview Properties Pte Ltd. The Estate of Ng Teng Fong has a controlling
interest in Far East Organization Centre Pte. Ltd., which in turn has a controlling interest in Goodview Properties Pte Ltd. Ng Chee
Siong is a beneficiary of the Estate of Ng Teng Fong and is therefore deemed to be interested in the 54,015,780 shares in which
Goodview Properties Pte Ltd has an interest
+ Deemed to be interested in the 53,531,280 shares held by Tee Yih Jia Food Manufacturing Pte Ltd by virtue of Section 7 of the
Companies Act, Cap 50
@ Deemed to be interested in the 20,300,000 shares held by Antica Bay Pte. Ltd. by virtue of Section 7 of the Companies Act, Cap 50
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the 19th Annual General Meeting of TUNG LOK RESTAURANTS (2000) LTD will be held at
Orchard Rendezvous Hotel, 1 Tanglin Road, Level 2, Antica Ballroom, Singapore 247905 on Wednesday, 31 July 2019 at 11.00
a.m. for the following purposes:-
AS ORDINARY BUSINESS
1. To receive and adopt the Directors’ Statement and Audited Financial Statements of the Company for [Resolution 1]
the financial year ended 31 March 2019 together with the Auditor’s Report thereon.
2. To approve Directors’ Fees of S$275,000 for the financial year ending 31 March 2020 to be paid [Resolution 2]
quarterly in arrears (2019: S$275,000).
[See Explanatory Note (i)]
(a) Mr Tjioe Ka Men (Pursuant to Rule 720(4) of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited
(“SGX-ST”) Listing Manual – Section B: Rules of Catalist (the “Catalist Rules”)) [Resolution 3(a)]
(b) Mr Goi Seng Hui (Pursuant to Regulation 91 of the Company’s Constitution) [Resolution 3(b)]
(c) Mr Chee Wai Pong (Pursuant to Regulation 91 of the Company’s Constitution) [Resolution 3(c)]
Mr Tjioe Ka Men will, upon re-appointment as a Director of the Company, remain as President/Chief
Executive Officer, and a member of the Nominating Committee and the Executive Committee, and will
be considered an Executive Director.
Mr Goi Seng Hui will, upon re-appointment as a Director of the Company, remain as Chairman of the
Executive Committee and a member of the Nominating Committee and Audit and Risk Committee,
and will be considered a Non-Independent and Non-Executive Director.
Mr Chee Wai Pong will, upon re-appointment as a Director of the Company, remain as Chairman of
the Remuneration Committee and a member of the Audit and Risk Committee and the Nominating
Committee, and will be considered independent for the purpose of Rule 704(7) of the Catalist Rules.
4. To re-appoint Ernst & Young LLP as Auditor and to authorise the Directors to fix their remuneration. [Resolution 4]
AS SPECIAL BUSINESS
To consider and, if thought fit, pass the following as Ordinary Resolutions, with or without modifications:-
That pursuant to Section 161 of the Companies Act, Cap. 50 and Rule 806 of the Catalist Rules,
authority be and is hereby given to the Directors of the Company to:
(i) issue shares in the capital of the Company whether by way of rights, bonus or otherwise, and/
or
(ii) make or grant offers, agreements or options that might or would require shares to be issued,
including but not limited to the creation and issue of (as well as adjustments to) warrants,
debentures or other instruments convertible into shares,
at any time and upon such terms and conditions and for such purposes and to such persons as the
Directors may, in their absolute discretion deem fit; and
(iii) (notwithstanding that the authority conferred by this resolution may have ceased to be in
force) issue shares in pursuance of any instrument made or granted by the Directors whilst
this resolution was in force.
provided THAT:-
(a) the aggregate number of shares to be issued pursuant to this resolution does not exceed
100% of the total number of issued shares in the Company (excluding treasury shares and
subsidiary holdings), of which the aggregate number of shares to be issued other than on
a pro-rata basis to shareholders of the Company does not exceed 50% of the total number
of issued shares in the capital of the Company (excluding treasury shares and subsidiary
holdings);
(b) for the purpose of determining the aggregate number of shares that may be issued under
paragraph (a) above, the percentage of issued shares shall be based on the total number
of issued shares in the capital of the Company (excluding treasury shares and subsidiary
holdings) at the time this resolution is passed, after adjusting for (i) new shares arising from
the conversion or exercise of any convertible securities or share options or vesting of share
awards which are outstanding at the time this resolution is passed, and (ii) any subsequent
bonus issue, consolidation or subdivision of shares; and
(c) unless revoked or varied by the Company in general meeting, such authority shall continue
in force until the conclusion of the next Annual General Meeting of the Company or when it
is required by law to be held, whichever is earlier.
[See Explanatory Note (ii)]
6. To approve the renewal of the Shareholders’ Mandate for Interested Person Transactions [Resolution 6]
(a) That approval be and is hereby given for the purposes of Chapter 9 of the Catalist Rules for
any of the Entities at Risk (as defined in the Appendix to this Notice of the Annual General
Meeting) to enter into any of the transactions falling within the types of interested person
transactions (“IPTs”) (particulars of which are set out in the Appendix accompanying this
Notice) with the Interested Persons in accordance with the guidelines of the Company for
IPTs as set out in the Appendix, and subject to the review procedures for such IPTs as set out
in the Appendix (the “IPT Mandate”);
(b) That such approval shall, subject to the satisfaction of the conditions set out in Explanatory
Note (iii) or unless revoked or varied by the Company in a general meeting, continue in force
until the conclusion of the next Annual General Meeting of the Company;
(c) That the Audit and Risk Committee of the Company be and is hereby authorised to take such
action as it deems proper in respect of review procedures for the IPTs and/or to modify or
implement such procedures as may be necessary to take into consideration any amendment
to Chapter 9 of the Catalist Rules which may be prescribed by the SGX-ST from time to time;
and
(d) That the Directors of the Company and each of them be and are hereby authorised to do all
such acts and things (including without limitation executing all such documents as may be
required) as they may consider expedient or necessary or in the interest of the Company to
give effect to the transactions contemplated and/or authorised by the proposed IPT Mandate
and/or this Resolution.
[See Explanatory Note (iii)]
7. To transact any other ordinary business of an Annual General Meeting of which due notice shall have
been given.
LO KIM SENG
Secretary
Singapore, 15 July 2019
(i) Resolution 2 proposed in item 2, if passed will allow the Company to pay Directors’ Fees up to S$275,000 (on a quarterly
basis in arrears) during the course of the financial year ending 31 March 2020 in which the fees are incurred. In the event
of unforeseen circumstances, such as appointment of an additional Director, formation of additional Board Committees,
resulting in the amount proposed being insufficient, approval will be sought at the next Annual General Meeting for payments
to meet the shortfall.
(ii) Resolution 5 proposed in item 5 above is to authorise the Directors of the Company to issue shares in the capital of the
Company up to an amount not exceeding in aggregate one hundred percent (100%) of the total number of issued shares in
the capital of the Company, excluding treasury shares and subsidiary holdings, at the time of the passing of this resolution, of
which the aggregate number of shares to be issued other than on a pro-rata basis to the shareholders of the Company does
not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the total number of issued shares in the capital of the Company, excluding treasury shares
and subsidiary holdings.
(iii) Resolution 6 proposed in item 6 above, if passed, will renew the IPT Mandate for certain transactions with the interested
persons and empower the Directors of the Company from the date of the above meeting until the date of the next Annual
General Meeting to do all acts necessary to give effect to the Resolution. This authority will, unless previously revoked or
varied at a general meeting, expire at the conclusion of the next Annual General Meeting of the Company.
The validity of the IPT Mandate is additionally subjected to the following conditions, that (i) the ordinary resolution relating
to the proposed disposal of 50% of the shareholding interest of T&T Gourmet Cuisine Pte Ltd (the “Proposed Disposal”)
not being approved by the independent Shareholders at the Extraordinary General Meeting to be held on 31 July 2019
(after this Annual General Meeting to be held on the same day); and/or (ii) the Proposed Disposal does not complete (for
any reason). Accordingly, if the above conditions are not satisfied, the IPT Mandate shall lapse and cease to be of effect.
Shareholders are advised to read the circular issued by the Company dated 15 July 2019 for further details.
In accordance with the requirements under Chapter 9 of the Catalist Rules, Mr Goi Seng Hui being an “Interested Person”
in relation to the IPT Mandate, will abstain from voting, and will ensure that his respective associates abstain from voting,
on Resolution 6 relating to the IPT Mandate.
NOTES :
(1) A member entitled to attend and vote at the Meeting is entitled to appoint not more than two (2) proxies to attend and vote
in his stead. A proxy need not be a member of the Company.
(2) The instrument appointing a proxy must be deposited at the Company’s Registered Office, 1 Sophia Road, #05-03 Peace
Centre, Singapore 228149, not less than 72 hours before the time fixed for holding the Annual General Meeting.
(3) Pursuant to Section 181 of the Companies Act, Chapter 50 of Singapore, any member who is a relevant intermediary is entitled
to appoint more than two proxies to attend and vote at the Annual General Meeting. Relevant intermediary is either:-
(a) a banking corporation licensed under the Banking Act (Cap. 19) or its wholly-owned subsidiary which provides nominee
services and holds shares in that capacity;
(b) a capital markets services licence holder which provides custodial services for securities under the Securities and Futures
Act (Cap. 289) and holds shares in that capacity; or
(c) the Central Provident Fund (“CPF”) Board established by the Central Provident Fund Act (Cap. 36), in respect of shares
purchased on behalf of CPF investors.
By submitting an instrument appointing a proxy(ies) and/or representative(s) to attend, speak and vote at the Annual General
Meeting and/or any adjournment thereof, a member of the Company (i) consents to the collection, use and disclosure of the
member’s personal data by the Company (or its agents or service providers) for the purpose of the processing, administration
and analysis by the Company (or its agents or service providers) of proxies and representatives appointed for the Annual General
Meeting (including any adjournment thereof) and the preparation and compilation of the attendance lists, minutes and other
documents relating to the Annual General Meeting (including any adjournment thereof), and in order for the Company (or its agents
or service providers) to comply with any applicable laws, listing rules, regulations and/or guidelines (collectively, the “Purposes”),
(ii) warrants that where the member discloses the personal data of the member’s proxy(ies) and/or representative(s) to the Company
(or its agents or service providers), the member has obtained the prior consent of such proxy(ies) and/or representative(s) for the
collection, use and disclosure by the Company (or its agents or service providers) of the personal data of such proxy(ies) and/
or representative(s) for the Purposes, and (iii) agrees that the member will indemnify the Company in respect of any penalties,
liabilities, claims, demands, losses and damages as a result of the member’s breach of warranty.
IF YOU ARE IN ANY DOUBT AS TO THE ACTION YOU SHOULD TAKE, YOU SHOULD CONSULT YOUR STOCKBROKER,
BANK MANAGER, SOLICITOR, ACCOUNTANT, TAX ADVISER OR OTHER PROFESSIONAL ADVISER IMMEDIATELY.
This Appendix is circulated to Shareholders of Tung Lok Restaurants (2000) Ltd (the “Company”) together with the Company’s
Annual Report. Its purpose is to explain to Shareholders the rationale and provide information relating to the renewal of the IPT
Mandate (as defined herein) to be tabled at the Annual General Meeting to be held on 31 July 2019 at 11.00 a.m. at Orchard
Rendezvous Hotel, 1 Tanglin Road, Level 2, Antica Ballroom, Singapore 247905 (the “Annual General Meeting”).
If you have sold or transferred all your ordinary shares in the capital of Company, you should immediately forward this
Appendix together with the Annual Report and the accompanying Proxy Form to the purchaser or the transferee, or to the
bank, stockbroker or agent through whom the sale or the transfer was effected for onward transmission to the purchaser or the
transferee.
The Notice of Annual General Meeting and a Proxy Form are enclosed with the Annual Report.
This Appendix has been reviewed by the Company’s Sponsor, SAC Capital Private Limited. It has not been examined or
approved by the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (“Exchange”) and the Exchange assumes no responsibility for
the contents of this Appendix, including the correctness of any of the statements or opinions made or reports contained in this
Appendix. The details of the contact person for the Sponsor is Mr Ong Hwee Li (Registered Professional, SAC Capital Private
Limited), Address: 1 Robinson Road, #21-00 AIA Tower, Singapore 048542, Tel: 6232 3210.
THE PROPOSED RENEWAL OF THE SHAREHOLDERS’ MANDATE FOR INTERESTED PERSON TRANSACTIONS
1. INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................................................................. 142
Unless otherwise stated, the following definitions shall apply throughout this Appendix.
“Approved Exchange” : A stock exchange that has rules which safeguard the interests of shareholders
against interested person transactions according to similar principles to Chapter
9 of the Catalist Rules
“Associate” : (a) In relation to any Director, chief executive officer, Substantial Shareholder
or Controlling Shareholder (being an individual) means:
(iii) any company in which he and his immediate family together (directly
or indirectly) have an interest of 30% or more;
Or such other definition as the Catalist Rules may from time to time prescribe
“Associated Company” : A company in which at least 20% but not more than 50% of its shares are held by
the Group or the TYJ Group (as the case may be)
“Audit and Risk Committee” : The Audit and Risk Committee of the Company, comprising Dr Tan Eng Liang,
Dr Ker Sin Tze, Mr Chee Wai Pong, Mr Goi Seng Hui and Dr Foo Say Mui (Bill)
“Catalist Rules” : Section B: Rules of Catalist of the Listing Manual of SGX-ST, as amended,
supplemented or modified from time to time
(a) holds directly or indirectly 15% or more of the nominal amount of all voting
Shares in the Company (unless the SGX-ST determines that such person is
not a Controlling Shareholder of the Company); or
and “Control” herein means the capacity to dominate decision making, directly or
indirectly, in relation to the financial and operating policies of a company
(b) a subsidiary of the listed company that is not listed on the SGX-ST or an
approved exchange (as defined in the Catalist Rules); or
(c) an associated company of the listed company that is not listed on the SGX-
ST or an approved exchange (as defined in the Catalist Rules), provided
that the listed group, or the listed group and its interested person(s), has
control over the associated company
(ii) the trustees of any trust of which he or his immediate family is a beneficiary
or, in the case of a discretionary trust, is a discretionary object; and
(iii) any company in which he and his immediate family together (directly or
indirectly) have an interest of 30% or more; and
shall for the purposes of the IPT Mandate, include (i) the TYJ Group; and (ii) such
Associated Companies of the TYJ Group in which GSH and his immediate family
together (directly or indirectly) have an interest of 30% or more (this includes
T&T)
“Immediate Family” : In relation to a person, means the person’s spouse, child, adopted child, step-
child, sibling and parent
“Interested Person” : Means, (a) a Director, Chief Executive Officer, or Controlling Shareholder of the
Company; or (b) an associate of any such Director, Chief Executive Officer or
Controlling Shareholder
For the purposes of the IPT Mandate, means GSH and the GSH Associates
“IPT” : An interested person transaction between any of the Entities at Risk and the
Interested Persons
“IPT Mandate” : The Shareholders’ mandate for IPTs pursuant to Rule 920 of the Catalist Rules
“Latest Practicable Date” : 4 July 2019, being the latest practicable date prior to the printing of this
Appendix
“Listing Manual” : The listing manual of the SGX-ST, as may be amended, modified or supplemented
from time to time
“President/Chief Executive Officer” : The most senior executive officer who is responsible under the immediate authority
of the Board for the conduct of the business of the Company
“Proposed Disposal” : Shall have the meaning ascribed to it in paragraph 1.3 of this Appendix
“Recurrent IPTs” : Shall have the meaning ascribed to it in paragraph 4.5 of this Appendix
“Shareholders” : Registered holders of Shares, except that, where the registered holder is CDP,
the term “Shareholders” shall, in relation to such Shares, and where the context
admits, mean the persons named as Depositors and whose Securities Accounts
are credited with Shares
(a) he has an interest or interests in one or more voting shares in the Company;
and
(b) the total votes attached to that share, or those shares, is not less than 5%
of the total votes attached to all the voting shares in the Company
“T&T” : T&T Gourmet Cuisine Pte Ltd, a joint venture company which is owned equally by
the Company and TYJ through their respective wholly-owned subsidiaries. T&T is
an Associated Company of the Group and a GSH Associate
“Unaffected Directors” : The Directors who are deemed to be independent for the purposes of making a
recommendation to Shareholders in respect of the IPT Mandate, namely Mr Tjioe
Ka Men, Dr Tan Eng Liang, Dr Ker Sin Tze, Mr Chee Wai Pong, Dr Foo Say Mui
(Bill), Mdm Ng Siok Keow and Mdm Juliana Julianti Samudro
“2011 EGM” : The extraordinary general meeting of the Company held on 29 July 2011
The terms “Depositor”, “Depository Agent” and “Depository Register” shall have the meanings ascribed to them
respectively in Section 81SF of the SFA.
Words importing the singular shall, where applicable, include the plural and vice versa. Words importing the masculine gender
shall, where applicable, include the feminine and neuter genders and vice versa. References to persons, where applicable, shall
include corporations.
Any reference in this Appendix to any enactment is a reference to that enactment as for the time being amended or re-enacted.
Any term defined under the Act, the Catalist Rules, the SFA or any statutory or regulatory modification thereof and used in this
Appendix shall, where applicable, have the same meaning assigned to it under the Act, the Catalist Rules, the SFA or any
statutory or regulatory modification thereof, as the case may be, unless otherwise provided.
Any discrepancies in the tables included in this Appendix between the listed amounts and the totals thereof are due to
rounding. Accordingly, figures shown as totals in certain tables in this Appendix may not be an arithmetic aggregation of the
figures that precede them.
Any reference to a time of day and date in this Appendix shall be a reference to Singapore time and date respectively, unless
otherwise stated.
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 At the 2011 EGM, the Company obtained the IPT Mandate whereby authority was given to the Company and/or its
subsidiaries to enter into IPTs with GSH and the GSH Associates (including the TYJ Group and T&T) in the ordinary
course of business provided that such transactions are made on normal commercial terms and in accordance with the
review procedure of such transactions. The IPT Mandate has been subsequently renewed annually at the Company’s
AGM. The most recent renewal was approved by the Shareholders at the Company’s AGM held on 31 July 2018.
1.2 Resolution 6 in the Notice of Annual General Meeting relates to the renewal of the IPT Mandate. This Appendix is to
provide the Shareholders with the relevant information relating to the above. The approval of Shareholders for the
renewal of the IPT Mandate will be sought at the AGM to be held on 31 July 2019.
1.3 The validity of the IPT Mandate is subjected to the following conditions, that (i) the ordinary resolution relating to the
proposed disposal of 50% of the shareholding interest of T&T to Maker Food Manufacturing Pte Ltd for a consideration
of S$1,150,000 (the “Proposed Disposal”) not being approved by the independent Shareholders at the EGM to be held
on 31 July 2019 (after the AGM to be held on the same day); and/or (ii) the Proposed Disposal does not complete (for
any reason). Accordingly, if the above conditions are not satisfied, the IPT Mandate shall lapse and cease to be of effect.
For more details, Shareholders are advised to read the circular issued by the Company dated 15 July 2019.
2.1 The IPT Mandate renewed at the AGM held on 31 July 2018 was expressed to have effect until the next AGM of the
Company. As such, the abovesaid IPT Mandate will expire on 31 July 2019. Pursuant to Rule 920 of the Catalist Rules,
the Company will seek Shareholders’ approval for the proposed renewal of the IPT Mandate.
2.2 The proposed renewal of the IPT Mandate will enable the Company and/or its subsidiaries which are considered to be
Entities at Risk within the meaning of Rule 904(2) of the Catalist Rules, in their ordinary course of business, to enter into
categories of transactions with specified classes of the Company’s interested persons, provided that such transactions
are entered into on normal commercial terms and will not be prejudicial to the interests of the Company and/or its
minority Shareholders.
2.3 There is no change in the categories of transactions, entities at risk and interested persons in the proposed renewal of
the IPT Mandate.
2.4 The renewed IPT Mandate will take effect from the passing of the ordinary resolution relating thereto at the forthcoming
AGM and will (unless revoked or varied by the Company in a general meeting) continue in force until the next AGM
of the Company. Approval from the Shareholders will be sought for the renewal of the IPT Mandate at the next AGM
and at each subsequent AGM of the Company, subject to satisfactory review by the Audit and Risk Committee of its
continued relevance and application to the transactions with the Interested Persons and confirms that the methods
or review procedures for the transactions with Interested Persons are sufficient to ensure that the transactions are
carried out on normal commercial terms and will not be prejudicial to the interests of the Company and/or its minority
Shareholders.
Chapter 9 of the Catalist Rules governs transactions by the Company, its subsidiaries or its associated companies
who are considered entities at risk, with interested persons. The purpose is to guard against the risk that interested
persons could influence the listed company, its subsidiaries or associated companies to enter into transactions with
interested persons that may adversely affect the interests of the listed company or its shareholders. An interested person
transaction includes the provision or receipt of financial assistance, the acquisition, disposal or leasing of assets, the
provision or receipt of services, the issuance or subscription of securities, the granting of or being granted options, and
the establishment of joint ventures or joint investments, whether or not in the ordinary course of business, and whether
or not entered into directly or indirectly.
Pursuant to Rules 905 and 906 of the Catalist Rules, an immediate announcement and/or shareholders’ approval is
required in respect of an interested person transaction if the value of the transaction alone or in aggregation with other
transactions conducted with the same interested person during the financial year reaches or exceeds certain materiality
thresholds (which are based on the Group’s latest audited consolidated NTA).
(i) the value of a proposed transaction is equal to or exceeds 3% of the Group’s latest audited consolidated
NTA (“Threshold 1”); or
(ii) the aggregate value of all transactions entered into with the same interested person during the same
financial year, is equal to or more than Threshold 1. In this instance, an announcement will have to
be made immediately of the latest transaction and all future transactions entered into with that same
interested person during the financial year.
(i) the value of a proposed transaction is equal to or exceeds 5% of the Group’s latest audited consolidated
NTA (“Threshold 2”); or
(ii) the aggregate value of all transactions entered into with the same interested person during the same
financial year, will be equal to or exceed Threshold 2. The aggregation will exclude any transaction that
has been approved by shareholders previously, or is the subject of aggregation with another transaction
that has been previously approved by shareholders.
These requirements do not apply to transactions that are below S$100,000 in value or certain transactions which qualify
as excepted transactions under Chapter 9 of the Catalist Rules.
Pursuant to Rule 909 of the Catalist Rules, the value of a transaction is the amount at risk to the Company. This is
illustrated by the following examples:
(i) in the case of a partly-owned subsidiary or associated company, the value of the transaction is the Company’s
effective interest in that transaction;
(ii) in the case of a joint venture, the value of the transaction includes the equity participation, shareholders’ loans
and guarantees given by the “entity at risk” within the meaning of Chapter 9 of the Catalist Rules; and
(iii) in the case of borrowing of funds from an interested person, the value of the transaction is the interest payable
on the borrowing. In the case of lending of funds to an interested person, the value of the transaction is the
interest payable on the loan and the value of the loan.
Rule 920 of the Catalist Rules allows a listed company to seek a general mandate from its shareholders for recurrent
transactions of a revenue or trading nature or those necessary for its day-to-day operations such as the purchase and
sale of supplies and materials, but not in respect of the purchase or sale of assets, undertakings or businesses, which
may be carried out with the listed company’s interested persons. A general mandate granted by shareholders is subject
to annual renewal.
The Group and its Associated Companies owns and/or manages more than 40 restaurants.
The TYJ Group and its Associated Companies are, amongst other things, carrying on business as manufacturers and
distributors of frozen foods. TYJ is also a Controlling Shareholder of the Company holding 19.51% of the total issued
share capital of the Company as at the Latest Practicable Date.
As the Group, the TYJ Group and their respective Associated Companies are in complementary businesses, the
Group and its Associated Companies has from time to time, had various business dealings with the TYJ Group and its
Associated Companies in their ordinary course of business. In April 2005, the Company’s subsidiary, Tung Lok Millennium
Pte Ltd, together with TYJ’s subsidiary, Maker Food Manufacturing Pte Ltd, set up a joint venture company, T&T, to carry
out the manufacturing and sale of various food products. The Company and TYJ each have equal control of the financial
and operating policies of T&T through their respective wholly-owned subsidiaries. The joint venture was conceived due
to the synergies between the business of the Group and that of the TYJ Group. Such synergies, amongst other things,
include the existing distribution network and contacts that the TYJ Group has as a distributor of frozen food products,
which T&T can tap on.
GSH has been a Director of the Company since 23 June 2011. GSH is a Controlling Shareholder and has an interest
of more than 30% of the total issued shares in the capital of TYJ. As a result, GSH is deemed interested in the shares
of the Company owned by TYJ, a Controlling Shareholder of the Company. GSH and the GSH Associates would be
“Interested Persons” within the meaning of Rule 904 of the Catalist Rules. As such, transactions between the Group
and its Associated Companies and GSH and the GSH Associates will constitute “Interested Person Transactions” under
Chapter 9 of the Catalist Rules.
The IPT Mandate was proposed to enable the Entities at Risk to enter into recurrent transactions (more particularly
set out in paragraph 4.4 of this Appendix) in the ordinary course of its business with the Interested Persons (more
particularly set out in paragraph 4.2 of this Appendix), provided that such transactions will be carried out on normal
commercial terms and will not be prejudicial to the interests of the Company and/or its minority Shareholders.
The IPT Mandate will apply to the following classes of Interested Persons:
(b) the GSH Associates (including the TYJ Group and T&T).
T&T, being (i) an Associated Company of the Company (over which the Group has joint control with the TYJ Group); and
(ii) a GSH Associate (being a company in which GSH indirectly has an interest of 30% or more), would be deemed both
an “Entity at Risk” and an “Interested Person” respectively for the purposes of the IPT Mandate.
The IPT Mandate will cover a wide range of transactions arising from the ordinary course of business of the Entities at
Risk as set out in paragraph 4.4 of this Appendix.
Under the IPT Mandate, transactions below S$100,000 shall be included for the purposes of aggregation under Rules
905 and 906 of the Catalist Rules.
Transactions between the Entities at Risk with interested persons that do not fall within the ambit of the IPT Mandate will
be subject to the relevant provisions of Chapter 9 of the Catalist Rules.
The categories of IPTs which will be covered by the IPT Mandate are as set out below:
(a) Purchase of raw materials, semi-processed products or certain finished products from Interested Persons
Since April 2005, T&T has from time to time made joint purchases with the TYJ Group and its Associated
Companies (other than T&T) for purchases of certain raw materials, such as flour, salt and egg powder,
required for their day-to-day operations from third party suppliers.
The said arrangement enables T&T to tap on the network of suppliers of the TYJ Group and its Associated
Companies (other than T&T), so as to take advantage of the existing goodwill enjoyed by the TYJ Group
and its Associated Companies, as well as any preferential rates, rebates or discounts accorded for bulk
purchases by T&T and the TYJ Group and its Associated Companies (other than T&T).
In addition, the Group and its Associated Companies (other than T&T) may from time to time purchase
other raw materials, semi-processed products or certain finished products from the TYJ Group and its
Associated Companies.
Since April 2005, the Group and its Associated Companies (other than T&T) have been purchasing certain
types of dim sum and mooncakes from T&T. T&T has its own production facilities and is in the business of
manufacturing and selling various food products.
In addition, the TYJ Group and its Associated Companies (other than T&T) may from time to time source
for certain products from third party suppliers. In the event that the prices of dim sum procured by T&T
through the TYJ Group and its Associated Companies (other than T&T) from third party suppliers are lower
than T&T’s own cost of production, T&T may procure such dim sum from the TYJ Group and its Associated
Companies (other than T&T).
Since April 2005, T&T has been selling dim sum and mooncakes (for the purposes of export) to the TYJ Group
and its Associated Companies (other than T&T). Such sales will enable T&T to tap on the contacts and distribution
network of the TYJ Group and its Associated Companies (other than T&T), and allow T&T to enjoy economies of
scale in its production as a result of the increase in production volume.
The Group and its Associated Companies (other than T&T) also tap on the local distribution network of the TYJ
Group and its Associated Companies (other than T&T) by selling its Tung Lok brand of mooncakes to them.
The receipt of the following services by T&T, being the Entity at Risk, from the TYJ Group and its Associated
Companies (other than T&T):
(i) Delivery of goods and documents and sub-contracting of labour such as financial bookkeeping; and
(ii) Laboratory test services for food products, and logistics services for food storage and delivery.
The Entities at Risk and the Interested Persons are in related businesses, and have been transacting with each other, in
the ordinary course of business. The Entities at Risk and the Interested Persons intend to continue with such recurrent
transactions (the “Recurrent IPTs”) in the future.
Accordingly, the IPT Mandate is to enable the Entities at Risk to enter into the Recurrent IPTs with the Interested Persons
in the ordinary course of business, provided such transactions will be carried out on normal commercial terms and are
not prejudicial to the interests of the Company and its minority Shareholders.
The Directors believe that the IPT Mandate is in the interests of the Group for the following reasons:
(a) It will be beneficial to the Group to allow the IPTs, provided that they are carried out on normal commercial
terms, and are not prejudicial to the interests of the Company and/or its minority Shareholders. The IPTs will
improve synergies between the Group and its Associated Companies and the TYJ Group and its Associated
Companies by enhancing the ability of the Group and its Associated Companies to utilise the resources available
to the TYJ Group and its Associated Companies and will allow the Group and its Associated Companies to enjoy
economies of scale in the manufacturing of food products (where relevant) and the procurement of materials and
services; and
(b) The Recurrent IPTs will occur frequently at differing intervals. The IPT Mandate and any subsequent renewals of
the same on an annual basis is intended to facilitate the IPTs in the day-to-day transactions of the Group and
will eliminate the need to prepare and make announcements and/or convene separate general meetings on a
continual basis to seek prior approval for the entry into these transactions, which will serve to improve operational
efficiency in a cost-effective manner. Furthermore, the IPT Mandate will give the Entities at Risk and the Interested
Persons the flexibility to conduct the Recurrent IPTs in the ordinary course of business, thereby reducing the time
and expenses which would otherwise be incurred to convene general meetings on an ad hoc basis, and allow
such resources and time to be channeled towards the management of the Group’s business.
4.6 Guidelines and review procedures for the Recurrent IPTs under the IPT Mandate
The IPT Mandate incorporates the following guidelines and review procedures for the following IPTs:
(a) Purchase of raw materials, semi-processed products or certain finished products from Interested Persons
The purchase of raw materials, semi-processed products or certain finished products from the Interested Persons
will be carried out on terms comparable or more favourable to the relevant Entity at Risk than those offered by
unrelated third-party suppliers to the Entities at Risk.
In this regard, prior to any entry of a transaction with an Interested Person, quotes shall be contemporaneously
obtained (wherever possible or available) from at least two (2) other unrelated third party suppliers for similar
raw materials, semi-processed products or certain finished products, at similar quantities and will be used
for comparison. In determining whether the price and terms offered by the Interested Persons are fair and
reasonable, pertinent factors (other than price) including, but not limited to, delivery schedules, quality of
products, credit terms, customer requirements and specifications, track record of counter-parties, overall services
provided, costs and/or expenses (including, inter alia, storage, shipment and transportation) borne by each party,
availability of preferential rates, rebates or discount and cost of freight will be taken into account.
In the event that two (2) quotations from unrelated third parties are not available, the relevant Approval Authority
(as defined below) may at its discretion, determine the reasonableness of the quote offered by the Interested
Person in accordance with the Group’s usual business practices, pricing policies and/or industry norms (as the
case may be), taking into account factors including, but not limited to, the nature of the product, order quantity,
delivery schedules, quality of products, credit terms, customer requirements and specifications, track record of
counter-parties, overall services provided, costs and/or expenses (including, inter alia, storage, shipment and
transportation) borne by each party, availability of preferential rates, discounts or rebates and cost of freight. In
respect of purchases made by T&T from the TYJ Group and its Associated Companies, the “Approval Authority”
is any executive director of the Company who is independent of the IPTs. In respect of purchases made by the
Group and its Associated Companies (other than T&T), the “Approval Authority” is the senior vice president of
the Company’s purchasing department.
The purchase of dim sum and mooncakes from the Interested Persons will be carried out on terms comparable or
more favourable to the relevant Entity at Risk than those offered by unrelated third-party suppliers to the Group
and its Associated Companies.
In respect of purchases of certain types of dim sum and mooncakes by the Group and its Associated
Companies (other than T&T) from T&T, the purchase price of these dim sum and mooncakes (“Purchase
List Items”) are based on a cost plus basis (the “Purchase Price Formula”). The Purchase Price Formula
is fixed by a committee (the “T&T Committee”), comprising representatives from the Company and TYJ.
The representatives from the Company shall be referred to as the “Tung Lok Representatives”. The Tung
Lok Representatives shall comprise persons who are independent of the Interested Persons and approved
by the Audit and Risk Committee. Any subsequent adjustment to the Purchase Price Formula or the
adoption of any new Purchase Price Formulas shall be approved by the Tung Lok Representatives in the
T&T Committee prior to making any purchases from T&T. The Tung Lok Representatives shall inform the
Audit and Risk Committee of any adjustments to the Purchase Price Formula or the adoption of any new
Purchase Price Formula.
At least two (2) comparable quotations from unrelated third parties for items similar to those listed on
the Purchase List Items, at similar quantities will be obtained at least half-yearly for comparison with
the quotations from T&T based on the Purchase Price Formula. Prior to entering into a transaction with
T&T for the Purchase List Items, the relevant Entity at Risk will take into account pertinent factors (other
than price) including, but not limited to, delivery schedules, quality of products, credit terms, customer
requirements and specifications, track record of counter-parties, overall services provided, costs and/or
expenses (including, inter alia, storage, shipment and transportation) borne by each party, availability of
preferential rates, rebates or discount and cost of freight.
In the event that two (2) quotations from unrelated third parties are not available, the Tung Lok
Representatives will determine the reasonableness of the quote offered by the Interested Person in
accordance with the Group’s usual business practices and pricing policies or industry norms (as the case
may be), taking into account factors including, but not limited to, the nature of the product, order quantity,
delivery schedules, quality of products, credit terms, customer requirements and specifications, track
record of counter-parties, overall services provided, costs and/or expenses (including, inter alia, storage,
shipment and transportation) borne by each party, availability of preferential rates, discounts or rebates
and cost of freight.
In respect of purchases of dim sum by T&T from the TYJ Group and its Associated Companies (other
than T&T), quotations obtained from the TYJ Group and its Associated Companies (other than T&T) are
compared to T&T’s cost of producing similar products. T&T shall purchase such dim sum from the TYJ
Group and its Associated Companies (other than T&T) when the quotes provided by the TYJ Group and
its Associated Companies (other than T&T) are lower than its own cost of production.
In respect of the sale of dim sum and mooncakes by the Group and its Associated Companies to the TYJ Group
and its Associated Companies (other than T&T), the selling price of agreed items of dim sum and moon cakes
(“Sale List Items”) by the Group and its Associated Companies to the TYJ Group and its Associated Companies
(other than T&T) are fixed at a cost plus basis and/or at a predetermined percentage discount to the relevant
market selling price from time to time (the “Sale Price Formula”). The Sale Price Formula for sales to the TYJ
Group and its Associated Companies (other than T&T) is fixed by the T&T Committee or an executive director
of the Company who is independent of the Interested Persons (as the case may be). Any subsequent adjustment
to the Sale Price Formula or the adoption of any new Sales Price Formulas shall be approved by the Tung Lok
Representatives in the T&T Committee or an executive director of the Company who is independent of the
Interested Persons (as the case may be) prior to making any sales to the TYJ Group and its Associated Companies
(other than T&T). The Tung Lok Representatives or the executive director of the Company who is independent of
the Interested Persons (as the case may be) shall inform the Audit and Risk Committee of any adjustments to the
Sale Price Formula or the adoption of any new Sale Price Formula.
Prior to entering into a sales transaction with the TYJ Group and its Associated Companies (other than T&T) for
the Sale List Items, the relevant Entity at Risk will take into account pertinent factors (other than price) including,
but not limited to, the strategic reasons for the transaction, volume of the transaction, delivery schedules, quality
of products, credit terms, customer requirements and specifications, track record of counter-parties, overall
services provided, costs and/or expenses (including, inter alia, storage, shipment and transportation) borne by
each party and whether the sales are designated for export or for local markets.
The receipt of services by T&T, being the Entity at Risk, from the TYJ Group and its Associated Companies (other
than T&T) will be carried out on terms which are comparable or more favourable to T&T than those offered by
other unrelated third parties.
(i) The receipt of services such as the delivery of goods and documents and subcontracting of labour such as
financial bookkeeping, provided by the TYJ Group and/or its Associated Companies (other than T&T) to
T&T, are reimbursed on a cost recovery basis. Relevant unrelated third parties invoices or other supporting
documents will be provided to support the amount charged.
The Audit and Risk Committee will review, on a half-yearly basis, whether the fees paid to the TYJ Group
and its Associated Companies (other than T&T) is fair and reasonable and commensurate with the amount
of services provided to T&T.
(ii) In relation to the receipt of services such as laboratory test services for food products, and logistics services
for food storage and delivery, two (2) comparable quotations shall be obtained contemporaneously from
unrelated third parties in respect of the provision of similar services to T&T. Prior to entering into such a
transaction with the TYJ Group and its Associated Companies, T&T will take into account all pertinent
factors (other than price) including, but not limited to, the quality of service, track record of the counter-
parties, timeliness, convenience, reliability, responsiveness and confidentiality (if applicable).
In the event that two (2) quotations from unrelated third parties are not available, an executive director
of the Company who is independent of the Interested Persons may at his discretion, determine the
reasonableness of the price offered by the TYJ Group and its Associated Companies (other than T&T),
taking into account factors including, but not limited to, the other potential costs which may be incurred
by T&T, historical prices offered by the TYJ Group and its Associated Companies (other than T&T),
quality of service, track record of counter-parties, convenience, timeliness, reliability, responsiveness and
confidentiality (if applicable).
In addition to the review procedures, the following approval procedures will be implemented to supplement existing
internal control procedures for the IPTs to ensure that such transactions are undertaken on an arm’s length basis and on
normal commercial terms:
(i) Transactions between T&T (as an Entity at Risk) and the Interested Persons (excluding T&T):
(1) Where an individual IPT is in excess of S$250,000, such transaction will require the prior approval of
the Audit and Risk Committee; and
(2) Where an individual IPT is equal to or below S$250,000, such transaction will be approved by any
executive director of the Company who is independent of the Interested Persons.
(ii) Transactions between the Group and its Associated Companies (other than T&T) with the Interested
Persons (including T&T):
(1) Where an individual IPT is in excess of S$150,000, such transaction will require the prior approval of
the Audit and Risk Committee;
(2) Where an individual IPT is in excess of S$50,000 but equal to or below S$150,000, such transaction
will be approved by the senior vice president of the Company’s purchasing department, who is
independent of the Interested Persons; and
(3) Where an individual IPT is equal to or below S$50,000, such transaction will be approved by
the departmental manager or outlet manager (as the case may be), who is independent of the
Interested Persons.
(i) Where the aggregate value of the IPTs in the same financial year is less than 10% of the latest audited
NTA of the Group, all IPTs will be reviewed on a monthly basis by the finance manager and the financial
controller of the Company to ensure that they have been carried out on normal commercial terms and in
accordance with the procedures set out in the IPT Mandate; and
(ii) Where the aggregate value of the IPTs in the same financial year is equal to or in excess of 10% of the
latest audited NTA of the Group, the Audit and Risk Committee will also have to review the Interested
Person Transaction Register (defined in paragraph 4.8.1 of this Appendix) to ensure that they have
been carried out on normal commercial terms and in accordance with the procedures set out in the IPT
Mandate. In addition, all IPTs will be reviewed on a monthly basis by the financial controller and the chief
financial officer of the Company.
The threshold limits set out above are adopted by the Company taking into account, inter alia, the nature, volume,
frequency and size of the transactions as well as the Group’s day-to-day operations, administration and businesses. The
threshold limits are arrived at as a result of a balancing exercise after considering the operational efficiency for the day-
to-day business operations of the Group and the internal controls for the IPTs.
4.8.1 The finance department of the Entities at Risk will maintain a register of transactions carried out with the Interested
Persons pursuant to the IPT Mandate (recording the basis, including the quotations obtained to support such basis,
on which they were entered into) (the “Interested Person Transactions Register”). Any discrepancies or significant
variances (as determined by the Audit and Risk Committee), from the Group’s usual business practices and pricing
policies will be highlighted to the Audit and Risk Committee.
4.8.2 The financial controller of the Company will obtain signed letters of confirmation from key management personnel and
the Directors on a periodic basis (of not more than half-year intervals) with respect to their interest in any transactions
with the Group or its Associated Companies.
4.8.3 The financial controller of the Company will maintain a list of the Directors, President/Chief Executive Officer and
Controlling Shareholders and their Associates (which is to be updated immediately if there are any changes) to enable
identification of Interested Persons. The master list of Interested Persons which is maintained shall be reviewed by the
chief financial officer of the Company at least half-yearly and subject to such verifications or declarations as required by
the Audit and Risk Committee from time to time or for such periods as determined by them.
4.8.4 The Company’s annual internal audit plan shall incorporate a review of all IPTs, including the established review
procedures for monitoring of such IPTs, entered into during the current financial year pursuant to the IPT Mandate.
The Group’s internal auditor shall, on at least a half-yearly basis, subject to adjustment in frequency, and depending on
factors such as, inter alia, substantial increment of aggregate transactional value, report to the Audit and Risk Committee
on all IPTs, and the basis of such transactions, entered into with the Interested Persons during the preceding period.
4.8.5 The Audit and Risk Committee shall periodically review the Interested Person Transactions Register, at least on a half-
yearly basis, to ensure that they are carried out on normal commercial terms and in accordance with the guidelines and
review procedures under the IPT Mandate. In its review and/or approval of the IPTs under paragraph 4.7 (where relevant)
and paragraph 4.8 of this Appendix, the Audit and Risk Committee will generally only approve an IPT if the terms of the
transaction are no less favourable to the Group and its Associated Companies than the terms offered by unrelated third
parties or in accordance with usual business practices and pricing policies or industry norms (as the case may be). All
relevant non-quantitative factors will also be taken into account. Such review includes the examination of the transaction
and its supporting documents or such other data deemed necessary by the Audit and Risk Committee. The Audit and
Risk Committee shall, when it deems fit, have the right to require the appointment of independent advisers and/or
valuers to provide additional information or review of controls and its implementation pertaining to the transactions
under review.
4.8.6 The Audit and Risk Committee has the overall responsibility for determining the review procedures, with the authority
to delegate to individuals within the Company as it deems appropriate. The Audit and Risk Committee will conduct
periodic reviews (of not more than half-year intervals) of the review procedures for the IPTs. If, during these periodic
reviews, the Audit and Risk Committee is of the view that these review procedures are no longer appropriate to ensure
that the IPTs are transacted on normal commercial terms and will not be prejudicial to the interests of the Company
and/or its minority Shareholders, the Company will seek a fresh mandate from the Shareholders based on new review
procedures for IPTs.
4.8.7 The Audit and Risk Committee will review (i) the letters of confirmation from key management personnel, the Controlling
Shareholders and the Directors of the Company and (ii) all IPTs, on a periodic basis (of not more than half-year intervals)
and the outcome of such review shall be minuted.
4.8.8 For purposes of the above review and approval process, any Director who is not considered independent for purposes
of the IPT Mandate and/or any IPTs will abstain from and will undertake to ensure that his Associates will abstain from
voting in relation to any respective resolutions, and/or abstain from participating in the Audit and Risk Committee’s
decision during its review of the established review procedures for the IPTs or during its review or approval of any IPT.
4.8.9 The Directors will ensure that all disclosure, approval and other requirements on the IPTs, including those required by
prevailing legislation, the Catalist Rules and accounting standards, are complied with.
If approved at the forthcoming AGM, the renewed IPT Mandate will take effect from the passing of the ordinary
resolution relating thereto, and will (unless revoked or varied by the Company in general meeting) continue in force until
the conclusion of the next AGM of the Company. Approval from the Shareholders will be sought for the renewal of the
IPT Mandate at the next AGM and at each subsequent AGM of the Company. The renewal of the IPT Mandate shall be
subject to satisfactory review by the Audit and Risk Committee of the continued requirements of the IPT Mandate and
the procedures for the transactions.
4.10 Disclosure of the Interested Person Transactions pursuant to the IPT Mandate
(a) announce the aggregate value of transactions conducted with Interested Persons pursuant to the IPT Mandate
for the relevant financial periods which the Company is required to report on pursuant to Rule 705 of the Catalist
Rules and within the time required for the announcement of such report while the IPT Mandate remains in force,
in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 9 of the Catalist Rules; and
(b) disclose the IPT Mandate in the Company’s annual report, giving details of the aggregate value of transactions
conducted with Interested Persons pursuant to the IPT Mandate during the financial year, and in the annual
reports for the subsequent financial years that the IPT Mandate continues in force, in accordance with the
requirements of Chapter 9 of the Catalist Rules.
The disclosure will include the name of the Interested Persons and the corresponding aggregate value of the IPTs,
presented to indicate (a) the aggregate value of all IPTs during the financial year under review; and (b) the aggregate
value of all IPTs, conducted under the IPT Mandate.
Save for GSH and TYJ, none of the Directors or Substantial Shareholders of the Company has any interest, direct or
indirect, in the IPT Mandate.
6.1 The details and shareholdings of the Directors and the Substantial Shareholders of the Company (as recorded in the
Register of Substantial Shareholders and Register of Directors’ Shareholdings as at the Latest Practicable Date) are as
follows:
Direct Deemed
Directors Interest % Interest %
Direct Deemed
Substantial Shareholders Interest % Interest %
Notes:
* Deemed to be interested in the 104,272,000 Shares held by Zhou Holdings Pte Ltd by virtue of Section 7 of the Act
** Deemed to be interested in the 104,272,000 Shares held by Zhou Holdings Pte Ltd and 2,898,840 Shares held by Ang Tjia
Leng @ Widjaja Linda Anggraini (spouse) by virtue of Section 7 of the Act
# Deemed to be interested in the 54,015,780 Shares held by Goodview Properties Pte Ltd by virtue of Section 7 of the Act
## Deemed to be interested in the 54,015,780 Shares held by Goodview Properties Pte Ltd by virtue of its controlling interest
in Far East Organization Centre Pte Ltd, which in turn has a controlling interest in Goodview Properties Pte Ltd; and 466,480
Shares held by Kuang Ming Investments Pte. Ltd. as its associate, Mdm Tan Kim Choo, has more than 20% interest in Kuang
Ming Investments Pte. Ltd. by virtue of Section 7 of the Act
(a) Goodview Properties Pte Ltd has a direct interest in 54,015,780 Shares. The Estate of Ng Teng Fong has a controlling
interest in Far East Organization Centre Pte. Ltd., which in turn has a controlling interest in Goodview Properties Pte
Ltd. Ng Chee Tat Philip is a beneficiary of the Estate of Ng Teng Fong and is therefore deemed to be interested in the
54,015,780 Shares in which Goodview Properties Pte Ltd has an interest; and
(b) Kuang Ming Investments Pte. Ltd. has a direct interest in 466,480 Shares. Ng Chee Tat Philip has a more than 20%
interest in Kuang Ming Investments Pte. Ltd. and is therefore deemed to be interested in the 466,480 Shares in which
Kuang Ming Investments Pte. Ltd. has an interest
#### Deemed to be interested in the 54,015,780 Shares held by Goodview Properties Pte Ltd. The Estate of Ng Teng Fong has a
controlling interest in Far East Organization Centre Pte. Ltd., which in turn has a controlling interest in Goodview Properties Pte
Ltd. Ng Chee Siong is a beneficiary of the Estate of Ng Teng Fong and is therefore deemed to be interested in the 54,015,780
Shares in which Goodview Properties Pte Ltd has an interest
+
Deemed to be interested in the 53,531,280 Shares held by Tee Yih Jia Food Manufacturing Pte Ltd by virtue of Section 7 of the
Act
@ Deemed to be interested in the 20,300,000 Shares held by Antica Bay Pte. Ltd. by virtue of Section 7 of the Act
6.2 Save as disclosed above, none of the Directors has any direct or deemed interest in the Shares.
The Audit and Risk Committee confirms that the methods and procedures for determining the transaction prices for the
Recurrent IPTs have not changed since the Shareholder’s approval of the IPT Mandate in the 2011 EGM.
The Audit and Risk Committee has reviewed the terms of the IPT Mandate and is satisfied that the review procedures of
the Recurrent IPTs set up by the Company for determining the transaction prices of the IPTs, if adhered to, are sufficient
to ensure that the IPTs will be carried out on normal commercial terms and will not be prejudicial to the interests of the
Company and its minority Shareholders.
Having considered, amongst others, the rationale for and benefits of the IPT mandate to the Group and its Associated
Companies set out in paragraph 4.5 of this Appendix, the Unaffected Directors are of the view that the IPT Mandate
is in the interests of the Company and, accordingly, recommend that the Shareholders vote in favour of the ordinary
resolution relating to the IPT Mandate.
Shareholders should note that the validity of the IPT Mandate is subjected to the following conditions, that (i) the
ordinary resolution relating to the Proposed Disposal not being approved by the independent Shareholders at the EGM
to be held on 31 July 2019 (after the AGM to be held on the same day); and/or (ii) the Proposed Disposal does not
complete (for any reason). Accordingly, if the above conditions are not satisfied, the IPT Mandate shall lapse and cease
to be of effect. Shareholders are advised to read the circular issued by the Company dated 15 July 2019 for further
details.
In accordance with Rule 920(1)(b)(viii) of the Catalist Rules, the Interested Persons will abstain and have undertaken to
ensure that their Associates will abstain from voting on the resolution approving the IPT Mandate. Furthermore, such
Interested Persons shall not act as proxies in relation to such resolution unless voting instructions have been given by a
Shareholder.
As GSH is an Interested Person, he will abstain from and has undertaken to ensure that the GSH Associates will abstain
from making any recommendations or vote on any matter in connection with the IPTs. Save as disclosed herein, none of
the Directors or Substantial Shareholders of the Company has any interest, direct or indirect, in the IPTs.
The Directors collectively and individually accept full responsibility for the accuracy of the information given in this
Appendix and confirm after making all reasonable enquiries, that to the best of their knowledge and belief, this
Appendix constitutes full and true disclosure of all material facts about the proposed renewal of the IPT Mandate, the
Company and its subsidiaries, and the Directors are not aware of any facts the omission of which would make any
statement in this Appendix misleading. Where information in the Appendix has been extracted from published or
otherwise publicly available sources or obtained from a named source, the sole responsibility of the Directors has been
to ensure that such information has been accurately and correctly extracted from those sources and/or reproduced in
the Appendix in its proper form and context.
Copies of the following documents may be inspected at the registered office of the Company at 1 Sophia Road #05-03,
Peace Centre, Singapore 228149 during normal business hours from the date hereof up to and including the date of the
AGM:
Yours faithfully
I/We, (Name)
members of Tung Lok Restaurants (2000) Ltd (the “Company”), hereby appoint
as my/our proxy/proxies to vote for me/us and on my/our behalf at the 19th Annual General Meeting of the Company to be
held at Orchard Rendezvous Hotel, 1 Tanglin Road, Level 2, Antica Ballroom, Singapore 247905 on Wednesday, 31 July 2019 at
11.00 a.m. and at any adjournment thereof.
(Please indicate with an “X” in the spaces provided whether you wish your vote(s) to be cast for or against the Resolutions to
be proposed at the Meeting as indicated hereunder. In the absence of specific directions, the proxy/proxies will vote or abstain
as he/they may think fit, as he/they will on any other matter arising at the Meeting.)
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1. Please insert the total number of Shares held by you. If you have Shares entered against your name in the Depository Register (as
defined in Section 81SF of the Securities and Futures Act, Chapter 289), you should insert that number of Shares. If you have Shares
registered in your name in the Register of Members, you should insert that number of Shares. If you have Shares entered against your
name in the Depository Register and Shares registered in your name in the Register of Members, you should insert the aggregate
number of Shares entered against your name in the Depository Register and registered in your name in the Register of Members. If no
number is inserted, the instrument appointing a proxy or proxies shall be deemed to relate to all the Shares held by you.
2. A member of the Company who is not a relevant intermediary is entitled to appoint not more than two proxies to attend, speak and
vote in his stead at the Annual General Meeting. Such proxy need not be a member of the Company.
3. A member who is a relevant intermediary is entitled to appoint more than two proxies to attend and vote instead of the member, but
each proxy must be appointed to exercise the rights attached to a different Share or Shares held by such member. Where such member
appoints more than two proxies, the appointments shall be invalid unless the member specifies the number of Shares in relation to
which each proxy has been appointed. Pursuant to Section 181 of the Companies Act, Chapter 50 of Singapore, a relevant intermediary
is either:
(a) a banking corporation licensed under the Banking Act (Cap. 19) or its wholly-owned subsidiary which provides nominee services
and holds shares in that capacity;
(b) a capital markets services licence holder which provides custodial services for securities under the Securities and Futures Act
(Cap. 289) and holds shares in that capacity; or
(c) the Central Provident Fund (“CPF”) Board established by the Central Provident Fund Act (Cap. 36), in respect of shares
purchased on behalf of CPF investors.
4. Where a member appoints more than one proxy, the appointments shall be invalid unless he specifies the proportion of his
shareholding (expressed as a percentage of the whole) to be represented by each proxy.
5. The instrument appointing a proxy or proxies must be deposited at the registered office of the Company at 1 Sophia Road #05-03,
Peace Centre, Singapore 228149, not less than 72 hours before the time appointed for the Annual General Meeting. If a shareholder
submits a proxy form and subsequently attends the meeting in person and votes, the appointment of the proxy should be revoked.
6. The instrument appointing a proxy or proxies must be under the hand of the appointor or of his attorney duly authorised in writing.
Where the instrument appointing a proxy or proxies is executed by a corporation, it must be executed either under its common seal or
under the hand of an officer or attorney duly authorised.
7. Where an instrument appointing a proxy is signed on behalf of the appointer by an attorney, the letter of power of attorney or a duly
certified copy thereof must (failing previous registration with the Company) be lodged with the instrument of proxy, failing which the
instrument may be treated as invalid.
8. A corporation which is a member may authorise by resolution of its directors or other governing body such person as it thinks fit to act
as its representative at the Annual General Meeting, in accordance with Section 179 of the Singapore Companies Act, Chapter 50.
GENERAL:-
The Company shall be entitled to reject the instrument appointing a proxy or proxies if it is incomplete, improperly completed or illegible or
where the true intentions of the appointor are not ascertainable from the instructions of the appointor specified in the instrument appointing
a proxy or proxies. In addition, in the case of Shares entered in the Depository Register, the Company may reject any instrument appointing a
proxy or proxies lodged if the member, being the appointor, is not shown to have Shares entered against his name in the Depository Register
as at 72 hours before the time appointed for holding the Annual General Meeting, as certified by The Central Depository (Pte) Limited to the
Company.
By submitting an instrument appointing a proxy(ies) and/or representative(s), the member accepts and agrees to the personal data privacy
terms set out in the Notice of Annual General Meeting dated 15 July 2019.
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