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Naibu Global International Co PLC

21 May 2013

 
 Press Release   21 May 2013 
 

Naibu Global International Company Plc

("Naibu" or the "Group")

Unaudited Preliminary Results

Naibu Global International Company Plc(AIM:NBU), a leading Chinese manufacturer and supplier of branded sportswear, today announces its unaudited preliminary results for the year ended 31 December 2012.

Highlights

 
 -   Revenues increased by 12.4% to RMB 1,677 million (approximately 
      GBP177 million) (2011: RMB 1,492 million) 
 -   Profit before tax rose by 4.3% to RMB 360 million (approximately 
      GBP38 million) (2011: RMB 345 million) 
 -   Earnings per share for the year of RMB 4.94 (2011: RMB 5.67) 
 -   Maiden proposed final dividend of 4 pence per share declared 
      (2011: Nil). Scrip dividend alternative to shareholders 
      who wish to reinvest 
 -   Operating margin reduced from 23.1% to 21.5% due to one 
      off IPO costs (excluding costs the operating margin was 
      22.1%) 
 -   Strong Group balance sheet with cash position of RMB 453 
      million (2011: 286.8 million). The Group has no outstanding 
      bank loans or overdue debt 
 -   Increased its Naibu-branded product range to 414 items in 
      2012 (2011: 325) 
 -   170 new Naibu-branded stores opened during 2012, an increase 
      of 5.9%, totalling 3,040 stores (2011: 2,870 stores) 
 -   Investment in R&D programme increased by 39.3% to RMB 27.3million 
      in 2012 (2011: RMB 19.6 million). R&D expenditure accounts 
      for 1.6% of turnover (2011: 1.3%) 
 

The illustrative exchange rate as at 17 May 2013 is 1 GBP : 9.47 RMB.

Commenting on the preliminary results, Huoyan Lin, Executive Chairman of Naibu, said: "The Board is pleased to have successfully joined AIM in April 2012 and to have achieved positive growth in terms of both revenue and profits before tax. Naibu's investment during the period in R&D, as well as advertising, sales and distribution, will support the ongoing focus on driving sales and building the brand as an affordable leading fashion sportswear brand. The Board also continues to strive to maintain the solid margins that have been achieved to date. The Group's focus remains on second and third tier cities, and Naibu has benefited from the ongoing urbanisation that is occurring in China.

"The Group is pleased to be announcing its maiden final dividend of 4 pence per share, a strong indication of the Board's confidence in the future growth potential for Naibu given its robust position in this growing market."

- Ends -

For further information:

 
 Naibu Global International Company 
  Plc 
 Huoyan Lin, Executive Chairman       Tel: +44 (0) 20 7398 
                                                      7702 
 Li Zhen, Chief Financial Officer            www.naibu.com 
 
 
 Daniel Stewart & Company Plc            Tel: +44 (0) 20 7776 
                                                         6550 
 Paul Shackleton / Martin Lampshire   www.danielstewart.co.uk 
 

Media enquiries:

 
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 Henry Harrison-Topham / Joanne Shears     Tel: +44 (0) 20 7398 
                                                           7702 
 henry.ht@abchurch-group.com             www.abchurch-group.com 
 

Chairman's Statement

2012 was a very successful and exciting year for Naibu. Against the background of a year of slowing domestic and international economic growth and a challenging industry environment, Naibu continued to pursue its strategy achieving excellent sales growth and above average profitability. In the period Group revenues increased by 12.4% to RMB 1,677 million, whilst operating profit grew by 4.3 % to a record high of RMB 360 million, and the Group realised a net profit margin of 15.8 %. Naibu's continued investment programme in R&D and a sharpened focus on advertising, sales and distribution, together with the costs related to the Group's IPO, had a slight impact on the operating margin for the year.

The successful Admission to AIM in April 2012 was a historical milestone for Naibu raising awareness of the Group's brand internationally and the standing and attractiveness of the Naibu in China. Despite intense competition among sportswear industry players in 2012, Naibu has continued to reinforce its unique brand positioning strategy and to differentiate the Group from it peers by positioning Naibu as an affordable leading fashion sportswear brand. The Group has continued to focus its sales and marketing efforts on China's second and third-tier cities and has benefited from China's continued drive towards urbanisation, which is the fundamental driver of growth for Naibu's industry.

The Board plans to continue to pursue the Group's growth strategy in 2013 to create brand value. Naibu has had a good start to 2013, and the Board is confident that this will be another productive year. Based on the market's recovery, the increased strength of the Group's brand and its powerful distribution network, the Board aims to increase sales in 2013 and to maintain the solid margins achieved in 2012.

For Naibu's distribution network, the Group will continue to focus on the development of retail outlets in second and third-tier cities, while optimising and adjusting the Group's distribution resources.

With regards to Naibu's manufacturing and production, the Group will continue to expand its own production capacity as a percentage of total production through the building of new production plants and facilities, in order to respond more flexibly to market changes and to be able to control its production process more effectively. At the moment, the Group leases a total of eight production lines, four each in Jinjiang and Shishi, both in Fujian Province. As the production lines in Jinjiang are relatively old, and the lease for the Shishi plant is due to expire in late 2013, in order to ensure continued smooth production, the Group is negotiating to acquire a plant in Quangang this year where it will establish eight production lines: this will comprise six new lines with the other two being transferred from Shishi. The existing four lines in Jinjiang will be retired and the remaining two production lines in Shishi will be transferred to Jinjiang. The new production facility in Quangang is expected to commence operations in Q4 2013, and therefore the Group anticipates it will be operating ten production lines in total by the end of the current financial year. The withdrawal of the Shishi plant and the commencement of operations at the Quangang plant will be concurrent and the Group does not anticipate any negative impact on its manufacturing capability in 2013.The plants in Jinjiang and Quangang are approximately 50km apart and both form part of Quanzhou city.

In addition, Naibu is continuing with its growth strategy of investing in the central and western areas of China, which has taken longer than the Board anticipated owing to the recent change of political leadership in China. Preliminary negotiations with local government officials in Sichuan Province have now completed. The directors expect that the Company will purchase the land to build a new factory with twelve production lines, which they anticipate will be in operation by the end of 2014.

Naibu is determined to strengthen its design and product development capacity and capability, as stronger brand identity and innovation capabilities will make the Group's products more desirable to consumers, which will in turn generate higher sales revenue for Naibu's retailers and boost their confidence in the Group.

The Group continues to improve management systems and develop a strong corporate culture to attract talented staff. Naibu plans to offer additional staff training beyond the programmes the Group already operates and promotion opportunities that will help Naibu's employees develop professionally as the business expands.

I would like to thank my fellow Board members and all of our staff for their dedication, commitment and for making valuable contributions to Naibu.

On behalf of the Board, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to our shareholders for their continued support and trust they place in us. Given the continued strength and performance of our business, I am delighted to announce that the Group proposes to pay a maiden final dividend of 4 pence per share to our shareholders. This dividend reflects the Board's positive outlook for the future of the Group and it is intended that it will mark the start of a progressive dividend policy going forward. The dividend is subject to shareholder approval and the appropriate approvals of the Chinese authorities. The final dividend of 4 pence per share is expected be paid on 19 September 2013 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on Friday 7 August 2013. The shares will trade ex-dividend on 7 August 2013 following approval at the AGM. The Company is proposing to operate a Scrip Dividend Alternative. The Scrip Dividend Alternative provides shareholders with an opportunity to invest the whole of, or part of, the cash dividend they receive to buy further shares in the Company without incurring stamp duty or dealing expenses.

The Scrip reference price is calculated by taking the average of the middle market quotations for the Company's Ordinary shares for the day on which they are quoted ex-dividend and the four subsequent business days. The Scrip Dividend Alternative will be subject to shareholder approval at the AGM.

The Board continues to strive to take effective actions and measures to ensure the steady development of the Group's business, working closely with our supply chain partners and distributors in order to create value for our stakeholders. Naibu is in a strong position in the market and the Board remains confident of future growth and positive about the prospects for Naibu.

Huoyan Lin

Executive Chairman

21 May 2013

Operational Review

Financials

2012 produced another set of solidresults for Naibu, with pre-tax profits rising 4.3% to RMB 360 million on sales up 12.4% to RMB 1,677 million.

The strong increase reflected growing popularity and rising demand forbranded leisurewear, sportswear and equipment in Naibu's target Chinese market. This consumer demand was met by the Group over the course of the year with a broadening of its product range through its continued investment programme in research and development ("R&D") and a sharpened focus on advertising, sales and distribution, partly in new locations. This investment together with costs related to the Group's AIM IPO had a slight impact on the operating margin for the year which fell from 23.1% to 21.5%. Excluding IPO costs, the margin would have been 22.1%. Earnings per share for the year wereRMB 4.94 (2011: RMB 5.42) and the Group's cash position at the year-end was robust standing at RMB 453 million (2011: RMB 286.8 million).

Product range and sales

During the year, Naibu made significant progress in terms of brand positioning, product design and marketing.

Throughout the year, the Group continued with the manufacture of Naibu-branded leisure and sports shoes, which were sold through its nationwide Naibu outlets alongside Naibu-branded leisurewear, sportswear, sports accessories and equipment sourced from original equipment manufacturer ("OEM") suppliers. In all, the Group offered a total of 414 Naibu-branded products in 2012 (2011: 325) including 150 types of shoes, 212 types of clothing, as well as 52 types of accessories and sports equipment. Salesand marketing of these items remained focused on mass-market buyers, especially those young, innovative consumers aged between 12 and 35, targeted by three separate product lines labeled "Vital Campus", "Urban Business" and "Holiday Leisure".

Shoes continued to account for most of the Group's sales, representing 54.8% of total revenue. Sales of shoes amounted to RMB 919 million, up 10.8% from the previous year. Increased sales price per unit, rather than sales volume, accounted for over two thirds of the total sales increase.

Strong revenue growth was also achieved from the sale of clothes and accessories, which together accounted for the remaining 45.2% of total revenues, up 0.8% from 44.4% during 2011. This was achieved primarily through increasing the number of Naibu-branded stores during the year from 2,870 stores to 3,040 stores in 2012, an increase of 5.9%, increasing display area, and focusing on higher-margin products. Sales also benefited from the introduction of higher-quality in-store sales teams. The Group, has continued to provide training to staff at Naibu branded stores on how to constantly improve services, and to exhibit different series of accessories and has also continued to provide rigorous guidance to in-store sales teams. In addition, the increase in unit price for each category contributed significantly to revenue growth for the Group.

Research and development

The Group maintains a product research and development ("R&D") team of 93 employees at its Shishiand Jinjiang factory, who are responsible for the design of all shoes and clothing and are supervised by Naibu's founder and Executive Chairman, Mr. Huoyan Lin. The R&D team comprises three divisions respectively covering product design, product development and technology development. It creates two seasonal collections each year ("Spring and Summer" and "Autumn and Winter") which during 2012 included 414 new product designs successfully launched at two seasonal fairs. Naibu's distributors remained crucial to the R&D process during the year, providing market feedback and opinions on forward sales potential. The department plans to launch over 530 new Naibu products in 2013.

Naibu is determined to strengthen its design and product development capabilities in order to develop new products and improve quality, which the Group believes is essential to adapt to changing consumer preferences.

Manufacturing

Naibu's production centers are located in Jinjiang and Shishi, both in Fujian Province, where the Group continues to lease two purpose-built production facilities operating a total of eight shoe production lines - four at each plant and where workers are engaged in stamping, sewing and stitching, and moulding. Both plants ran without interruptionthroughout the year to meet strong demand for the Group's products. This was achieved through the optimisation of production support systems, the improvement of equipment, and enhancing production efficiencies.

At the year-end, the Group employed 1,949 production staff, similar to the level for 2011. Approximately two thirds of the shoes sold and distributed by the Group during the year wereproduced at the manufacturing plants. The remaining one third of shoes delivered, and all the Group's clothes and accessories were sourced from OEM suppliers.

In order to meet the increased production needs of the Group, Naibu is planning to make changes to its production facilities. This will allow it to respond with greater flexibility to market changes whilst providing the Group with enhanced control over the production process.

At the moment, Naibu leases a total of eight production lines at two sites, four each at Jinjiang and Shishi. These facilities have served the Group well, but the production lines in Jinjiang are relatively old, and the lease for the Shishi plant will expire in late 2013. In order to consolidate and improve production, the Group is in the process of acquiring a plant in Quangang where it will establish eight production lines later this year. Six new production lines will be set up, and two production lines will be transferred from Shishi. The other two production lines in Shishi will be transferred to Jinjiang, and the existing four lines in Jinjiang will be retired. The new production facility in Quangang is expected to commence operation by the end of 2013, and accordingly, the Group anticipates it will be operating ten production lines in total by the end of the year. The closure of the Shishi plant and the commencement of operations at the Quangang plant are expected to be concurrent and the Group does not anticipate any negative impact on its manufacturing capabilities in 2013.

The plants in Jinjiang and Quangang are approximately 50 km apart. Both are part of Quanzhou city. Both the workforce and the R&D team are aware of the planned changes and many of them are willing to relocate to the new facility in Quangang. The Group does not anticipate any difficulty in recruiting additional staff required for Quanzhou due to the availability of skilled labour in Quangang.

Naibu will also continue with its growth strategy of investing in the central and western areas of China. Whilst this has taken slightly longer than anticipated due to the recent change in political leadership in China, preliminary negotiations with local government officials in Sichuan Province have now been completed and the Group plans to purchase the land to build a new factory with 12 production lines before the end of the year, and which the Board anticipates will be fully operational by the end of 2014. Sichuan province itself is a large and growing market, with Chongqing and Chengdu being two of the largest and fastest growing cities in China. It is also the geographical and economic centre for the distribution of products through western China.

Sales and distribution

The Group continues to operate its Marketing and Sales Centre in Fuzhou, with more than 60 staff responsible for product promotion and sales. Six Regional Sales Managers were in charge of individual geographic areas across Naibu's established Chinese distribution network, communicating regularly with key customers, and monitoring consumer trends and competitor performance.

In 2012, Northern, Eastern and Southern China remained Naibu's key markets with total revenues from the three regions accounting for 66.7% and 67.0% during the years 2011 and 2012 respectively. However, the Group will continue to strengthen its sales in Central and Western China, as the rapid growth in disposable income in these regions will provide Naibu with strong sales potential in the near future.

All of the Group's sales were made through distribution agreements with 25 independent corporate and individual retail distributors across China who, at 31 December 2012, operated 3,040 Naibu-branded stores and sales outlets, in 21 provinces and three municipalities. This represented an increase of 170 outlets over the number at the end of 2011, most of them in third tier cities in China. Some stores were directly owned by the distributors, with most of the others owned by their sub-distributors some of whom also operated sales outlets in department stores and supermarkets.

To protect Naibu's brand image and maintain high standards of service quality, the Group continues to provide retail distributors with guidance on how products should be best presented and marketed. New store locations continued to be selected jointly by distributors and the Group, and the selections are based on market research, estimated costs and local sales potential.

Marketing

Naibu continued to invest significantly in brand marketing and product promotion during the year, with a heavy emphasis on advertising, spending RMB 29.5 million. In addition, the marketing function was supported by "front-line" information on consumer and competitor trends supplied by the Group's team of regional sales managers.

In 2012, to commemorate the Group's Admission to AIM, the Group's R&D team launched five new styles of footwear inspired by British design. Though production levels are still relatively low, the new products have been well received by Naibu's customers. In addition to increasing sales and enhancing Naibu's brand image, these products will help create favorable conditions for the future international expansion of Naibu's brand.

Management and staff

As at 31 December 2012, Naibu employed a total of 2,310 staff, of these about 2,220were employed at the Group's production facilities in Jinjiang and Shishi, with the remainder employed at the Group's headquarters in Fuzhou. With the closure of Shishi and the opening of Quangang, the Group anticipates that the vast majority of its staff will transfer to the new site. Any additional staffing needs will be sourced locally where there is a good supply of skilled labour.

Staff turnover remained low, reflecting relatively high salary and welfare levels, a good Group culture and progressive working conditions. As a listed company, the Group also recruited more experienced management and skilled personnel, to improve management.

Financial review

Key financials

 
                                      2012 (RMB)      2011 (RMB) 
                                  --------------  -------------- 
 Revenue                           1.677 billion   1.492 billion 
 Profit before tax                   360 million     345 million 
 Earnings per share (basic)                 4.94            5.67 
 Cash generated from operations      147 million     153 million 
 Proposed final dividend                 4 pence             Nil 
  per share 
 

Revenue

Naibu's revenue increased by 12.4% during the year, rising to a record RMB 1.677 billion (approximately GBP177 million) thanks to increases in unit prices, a successful broadening of Naibu's product range and a steady expansion of the Group's distribution network.

In 2012, revenue derived from Naibu's higher margin branded clothing and accessories linescontinued to increase as a proportion of total sales.

While Sales in the Group's principal markets of North, East and South China accounted for 67.0% of total revenues in 2012, a slight increased from 66.7% in 2011, the Group continues to strengthen and build its distribution channels in North West and Central China.

 
 Category            Year to        % of        Year to        % of           % 
                 31 December    turnover    31 December    turnover    increase 
                        2012                       2011 
                  (RMB, 000)                 (RMB, 000) 
               -------------  ----------  -------------  ----------  ---------- 
 Shoes               919,271       54.8%        829,546       55.6%       10.8% 
 Clothing            706,457       42.1%        622,811       41.8%       13.4% 
 Accessories          50,885        3.1%         39,288        2.6%       29.5% 
               -------------  ----------  -------------  ----------  ---------- 
 Total             1,676,613      100.0%      1,491,645     100.00%       12.4% 
               -------------  ----------  -------------  ----------  ---------- 
 
 
 Area              Year to 31 December       Year to 31 December      % change 
                           2012                      2011 
                                                                     --------- 
                    RMB,000        % of     RMB,000   % of turnover 
                               turnover 
                 ----------  ----------  ----------  --------------  --------- 
 North China        447,534       26.7%     396,412           26.6%      12.9% 
 East China         390,076       23.3%     343,235           23.0%      13.6% 
 South 
  China             285,298       17.0%     254,825           17.1%      12.0% 
 Central China      195,537       11.7%     176,809           11.9%      10.6% 
 North-West 
  China             151,890        9.0%     136,127            9.1%      11.6% 
 South-West 
  China             206,278       12.3%     184,237           12.4%      12.0% 
                 ----------  ----------  ----------  --------------  --------- 
 Total            1,676,613        100%   1,491,645          100.0%      12.4% 
                 ----------  ----------  ----------  --------------  --------- 
 

Costs and expenses

Operating costs and expenses increased by 14.9% during the year andas a percentage of turnover rose by 1.7%. This is in line with increased levels of manufacturing, distribution and sales and includesvarious expenses incurred during the IPO. The IPO and post-IPO related expenses recorded for the year wereabout RMB 9.6 million. Excluding these IPO related expenses, operating costs and expenses increased by 14.1%, or 1.1% as a percentage of turnover.

Advertising and marketing expenses as a percentage of turnover increased by 0.5% during the year as the Group continuedto build brand and market awareness.

Labour as a percentage of turnover increased by 0.3% in the year, primarily as a result of the appointment of experienced directors and management to the Board following the Company's IPO.

The Group continued with its programme of investment in R&D, spending RMB 27.3 million in the year, an increase of 39.3% from RMB 19.6 million in 2011, with R&D expenditure accounting for 1.6% of Group turnover (2011: 1.3%).

 
                   Year to 31 December 2012     Year to 31 December         % change 
                                                 2011 
                     Operating Cost   % sales         Operating   % sales 
                          (RMB,000)      cost    Cost (RMB,000)      cost 
 Group Manufacturing (Shoes) 
 Raw material               304,096     25.2%           278,007     26.0%       9.4% 
 Direct Wages                97,483      8.1%            82,951      7.8%      17.5% 
 Indirect costs              45,943      3.8%            33,256      3.0%      38.2% 
 Subtotal                   447,522     37.1%           394,214     36.9%      13.5% 
 OEM Supplies 
 Shoes                      230,400     19.0%           211,568     19.8%       8.9% 
 Clothing                   494,800     41.0%           437,407     40.9%      13.1% 
 Accessories                 34,502      2.9%            26,912      2.5%      28.2% 
 Subtotal                   759,702     62.9%           675,887     63.2%      12.4% 
                  -----------------  --------  ----------------  --------  --------- 
 Total                    1,207,224    100.0%         1,070,101    100.0%      12.8% 
                  -----------------  --------  ----------------  --------  --------- 
 
 
 Year ended 31 December 
                             2012 (%)   2011 (%)   Change (%) 
 Advertising expenditures 
  as proportion of 
  turnover                       1.8%       1.3%         0.5% 
 Labor cost as proportion 
  of turnover                    6.2%       5.9%         0.3% 
 R&D expenditure as 
  proportion of turnover         1.6%       1.3%         0.3% 
 

Results for the year

While the overall gross profit margin fell slightly from 28.3% to 28.0% during 2012, the gross profit margin for clothing and accessories increased from 29.8% to 30.0% and 31.5% to32.2%, respectively compared with the previous year. The gross profit margin for shoes fellslightly by 0.7% during the year, mainly as a result of the increasedcost of raw materials and the R&D costs invested in shoes development.

 
 Category                   2012                         2011 
                gross profit                    gross profit 
                                 gross profit                     gross 
                                       margin                    profit 
                                                                 margin 
                    RMB ,000                %       RMB ,000          % 
               -------------  ---------------  -------------  --------- 
 Shoes               241,350            26.3%        223,765      27.0% 
 Clothing            211,657            30.0%        185,405      29.8% 
 Accessories          16,382            32.2%         12,375      31.5% 
               -------------  ---------------  -------------  --------- 
 Total               469,389            28.0%        421,545      28.3% 
               -------------  ---------------  -------------  --------- 
 

Operating profit rose to RMB 360 million, up 4.3% year-on-year, while the profit before tax margin fell to 21.5% from the previous year's 23.1%, partly due to the increased expenses from being a listed company. Excluding these expenses,the profit before tax margin would be 22.1%. Additionally, advertising campaign costs and the renovation allowance granted to distributors during the year contributed to the increase in operating expenses in 2012.

Net profit after tax reduced by 6.4% to RMB 265 million, compared to RMB 283 million in 2011. This reduction was mainly due to increased income tax expenses of RMB 95 million compared with RMB 62 million in the previous year and is the result of changes in deferred tax liabilities. In 2011, there was a reversal of deferred tax of RMB 25 million which contrasts with an increase in deferred tax provision in 2012 of RMB 2.5 million.

Deferred tax for the Group is a result of the tax treatment for dividend payments. Pursuant to prevailing PRC tax laws and regulations, dividends distributed to a foreign investor by Foreign Invested Enterprises ("FIE") in the PRC aresubject to a withholding tax of 5% to 10%. Deferred tax liabilities arising from such tax rules are recognised to the extent that the management intends to distribute dividends from retained earnings. The PRC corporate rules stipulates that FIE should provide 10% of the current year profit for the reserve fund, and the remaining 90% can be used for distribution to investors. In 2011 and 2012, the deferred tax calculation of Group is based on 10% of the retained earnings which can be distributed to investors. Considering the profit before tax margin is about 22%, the normalised income tax expense level (including current tax and deferred tax) is around 6% of turnover, or about 35% of net profits.

Balance sheet and cash flow

As at 31 December 2012, the total assets of the Group stood at RMB 1,171 million, with current assets amounting to RMB 1,127 million. With total liabilities of RMB 199 million, total shareholders' equity rose to RMB 972 million. The Group had no outstanding bank loans or overdue debt.

The Group's year-end cash and cash equivalents amounted to RMB 453 million increasing by RMB 166 million from RMB 287 million as at 31 December 2011. The increase reflected a net cash inflow of RMB 166 million resulting from improved operating performance and strengthened capital management, and partly from the cash received from the IPO.

 
 Year-ended 31 December 
 Category                            2012        2011       Change 
                                  RMB'000     RMB'000      RMB'000 
                              -----------  ----------  ----------- 
 Net cash inflow from 
  operations                      146,958     153,192      (6,234) 
 Net cash outflow from 
  investments                    (36,208)        (20)     (36,188) 
 -In which: 1)Acquisition 
  of property, plant 
  and equipment                      (17)        (20)            3 
  2) Renovation prepayments 
   for distributions             (36,191)           -     (36,191) 
 Net cash inflow from 
  financing                        55,355          19       55,336 
 In which: 1) Share 
  issue proceeds, net 
  of issue costs                   54,314           -       54,314 
 
 2) Advances from a 
  director / shareholder            1,041          19        1,022 
                              -----------  ----------  ----------- 
 
 Total                            166,105     153,191       12,914 
                              -----------  ----------  ----------- 
 

With the increase of both sales and the scale in operations during the year, the Group further consolidated its working capital management. The Group continued to monitor inventory levels and maintain a high turnover rate. Although average debtor days increased from 103 to 121 days during the year, which was a result of continuing to support and strengthen Company's partnership with its distributors, this was partly offset by an increase in account payables days. As at the year end, there were no overdue accounts receivable.

 
 Year ended 31 December 
                        2012    2011   Change 
                       -----  ------  ------- 
 Accounts receivable 
  (average debtor 
  days)                  121     103     (18) 
 Inventory (days)         21      19      (2) 
 Accounts payable 
  (days)                  47      44        3 
 
 
 Year ended 31 December 
 Category                          2012     2011   Change 
                                -------  -------  ------- 
 Asset-liability ratio            17.0%    27.4%   -10.4% 
 Current ratio                   589.8%   367.1%   222.7% 
 Proportion of current assets     96.3%    98.5%    -2.2% 
 Proportion of shareholders' 
  equity                          83.0%    72.6%    10.4% 
 

Tax

During the year, the Group paid income tax at a standard rate of 25%, being the same as2011.

 
                                      Year ended 
                                      31 December 
 Item                                 2012    2011   Change 
 Profit margin before tax            21.5%   23.1%    -1.6% 
 Impact of income tax expense on 
  net profit margins                 -5.5%   -5.8%     0.3% 
 Impact of deferred tax on net 
  profit margins                    -0.15%    1.7%    -1.8% 
 Net profit margins                  15.8%   19.0%    -3.2% 
 

The net profit margin for the year was 15.8%, down 3.2% from 19.0% the previous year which was primarily due to the impact of deferred income tax.

Commitments and contingencies

As at 31 December 2012, the Group and its subsidiaries had no external guarantees outstanding nor any form of external supply. The Group is currently not involved in any litigation matters and is not aware of any current or pending litigation issues relating to the Group.

Financial management policy

The Group continues to maintain a prudent approach to financial risk. The directors recognise the value of the UK Corporate Governance Code ("the Code"), and whilst under AIM rules full compliance is not required, the directors believe that the company applies the recommendations insofar as is practicable and appropriate for a public company of its size. Group business is principally conducted in RMB, so the impact of exchange rate risk on Group activities is limited. The Group does not take positions with financial instruments for hedging purposes. The Board does, however, continue to monitor foreign exchange risk, and is prepared to implement prudent risk-reduction measures such as hedging as and when necessary.

Significant investments and acquisitions

During the year, the Group made no major investments and did not dispose of or acquire any significant subsidiaries or businesses. The Group continues to consider opportunities for the acquisition of other brands and to review potential opportunities for cooperation in line with its strategy of expanding the Naibu brand portfolio to realise improved returns for shareholders.

Dividend

To reward Naibu's shareholders for their long term support, the Board has decided to announce a final dividend payment of 4 pence per share to our shareholders. This initial dividend reflects the Board's positive outlook for the future of the Group and it is intended that it will mark the start of a progressive dividend policy going forward. In future years, the board expects to distribute approximately one third of the total dividends expected for the year as an interim dividend, and two thirds of the expected total dividends for the year as a final dividend. This dividend is subject to shareholder approval and the appropriate approvals of the Chinese authorities. The final dividend of 4 pence per share is expected to be paid on 19 September 2013 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on Friday 7 August 2013. The shares will go ex-dividend on 7 August 2013.

Li Zhen

Chief Financial Officer

21 May 2013

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

FOR THEFINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2012

 
                                                                    Proforma          Proforma 
                                                              Year ended 31 December 
                                                                            2012          2011 
                                            Notes                        RMB'000       RMB'000 
 
 Revenue                                                               1,676,613     1,491,645 
 
 Cost of sales                                                       (1,207,224)   (1,070,100) 
 
 Gross profit                                                            469,389       421,545 
 
 Other income                                                              1,976           825 
 Selling and distribution expenses                                      (79,044)      (58,858) 
 Administrative expenses                                                (31,868)      (18,311) 
 
 Profit before taxation                                                  360,453       345,201 
 Income tax expense                           4                         (95,323)      (61,933) 
 
 Profit after taxation                                                   265,130       283,268 
 
 Other comprehensive gain, net 
  of tax 
 Translation differences arising 
  from foreign currency financial 
  statements recognised directly 
  in equity                                                                480               - 
 
 Total comprehensive income 
  attributable to equity holders 
  of the parent                                                          265,610       283,268 
                                                   =============================  ============ 
 
 
 
 Earnings per share - Basic 
  (RMB)                             6                4.94     5.67 
                                        =================  ======= 
 
   Earnings per share - Diluted 
   (RMB)                             6               4.94     5.67 
                                        =================  ======= 
 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2012

 
                                                                      Proforma 
                                                         As at 31 December 
                                                             2012           2011 
                                          Notes           RMB'000        RMB'000 
 ASSETS 
 
 Non-current assets 
 Property, plant and equipment                             10,568         13,150 
 Long-term prepayment                       7              33,275              - 
                                                           43,843         13,150 
 
 Current assets 
 Inventories                                               64,829         78,974 
 Trade and other receivables                              609,475        519,858 
 Cash and bank balances                                   452,906        286,801 
                                                   --------------  ------------- 
                                                        1,127,210        885,633 
                                                   --------------  ------------- 
 Total assets                                           1,171,053        898,783 
                                                   ==============  ============= 
 
 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY 
 
 Non-current liabilities 
 Deferred income tax liabilities                            7,861          5,367 
                                                   --------------  ------------- 
                                                            7,861          5,367 
 Current liabilities 
 Trade payables                                           134,595        182,339 
 Other payables and accruals                               35,009         34,397 
 Amount due to a director/shareholder                       1,059             19 
 Income tax payable                                        20,446         24,491 
                                                   --------------  ------------- 
                                                          191,109        241,246 
                                                   --------------  ------------- 
 Total liabilities                                        198,970        246,613 
                                                   --------------  ------------- 
 
 Capital and Reserves 
 
 Stated capital account                     8              54,314              - 
 Reserves                                                 150,621        122,439 
 Retained earnings                                        767,148        529,731 
                                                   --------------  ------------- 
 Total equity attributable 
  to equity holders of the 
  parent                                                  972,083        652,170 
                                                   --------------  ------------- 
 Total liabilities and 
  equity                                                1,171,053        898,783 
                                                   ==============  ============= 
 
 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2012

 
                                                   Attributable to the Company's equity 
                                                    holders 
                                                  ---------------------------------------------------------- 
                                 Stated               Re-       Currency   Statutory    Retained       Total 
                                Capital      Construction    Translation     Reserve     Profits 
                                Account           Reserve        Reserve 
 Proforma                      RMB'000        RMB'000         RMB'000       RMB'000     RMB'000     RMB'000 
 Balance at 1 January 
  2011                                -            31,426          2,178      62,841     272,457     368,902 
 Profit for the year                  -                 -              -           -     283,268     283,268 
 Other comprehensive 
  income - Foreign currency           -                 -                          -           - 
  translation differences 
                              ---------  ----------------  -------------  ----------  ----------  ---------- 
 Total comprehensive 
  income for the year                 -                 -                          -     283,268     283,268 
 Transfer to statutory 
  reserve                             -                 -              -      25,994    (25,994)           - 
 Dividends (Note 5)                   -                 -              -           - 
 Balance at 31 December 
  2011                                -            31,426          2,178      88,835     529,731     652,170 
 Issue of ordinary shares, 
  net of share issue 
  costs                          54,314              (11)                                             54,303 
                              ---------  ----------------  -------------  ----------  ----------  ---------- 
 Profit for the year                  -                 -              -           -     265,130     265,129 
 Other comprehensive 
  income - Foreign currency 
  translation differences                                            480                                 480 
                              ---------  ----------------  -------------  ----------  ----------  ---------- 
 Total comprehensive 
  income for the year                 -                 -            480           -     265,130     265,610 
 Transfer to statutory 
  reserve                             -                 -              -      27,712    (27,712)           - 
 Balance at 31 December 
  2012                           54,314            31,415          2,658     116,547     767,149     972,083 
============================  =========  ================  =============  ==========  ==========  ========== 
 
 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE FINANCIALYEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2012

 
                                                           Proforma      Proforma 
                                                          Year ended 31 December 
                                                Notes          2012          2011 
                                                            RMB'000       RMB'000 
 Cash flows from operating activities 
 Profit before taxation                                     360,453       345,201 
 Adjustments for : 
 Depreciation and amortisation                                5,515         2,669 
 Interest income                                            (1,281)         (535) 
 
 Operating profit before working capital 
  changes                                                   364,687       347,335 
 Decrease / (increase) in inventories                        14,145      (44,972) 
 (Increase) in trade and other receivables                 (89,149)     (188,226) 
 (Decrease) / increase in trade payables                   (47,743)       102,132 
 Increase in accruals and other payables                        612         4,713 
 
 Net cash generated by operating activities                 242,552       220,982 
 Interest received                                            1,281           535 
 Income tax paid                                           (96,875)      (68,325) 
 
 Net cash generated by operating activities                 146,958       153,192 
                                                        -----------  ------------ 
 
 Cash flows from investing activities 
 Acquisition of property, plant and 
  equipment                                                    (17)          (20) 
 Refurbishment of property, plant and                      (36,191)             - 
  equipment 
 
 Net cash used in investing activities                     (36,208)          (20) 
                                                        -----------  ------------ 
 
 Cash flows from financing activities 
 Share issue proceeds, net of issue                          54,314             - 
  costs 
 Advances from a director/shareholder                         1,041            19 
 
 Net cash generated from/(used in) financing 
  activities                                                 55,355            19 
                                                        -----------  ------------ 
 
 Net increase in cash and cash equivalent                   166,105       153,191 
 Cash and cash equivalent at beginning 
  of the financial year                                     286,801       133,610 
 
 
 Cash and cash equivalent at end of 
  the financial year                                        452,906       286,801 
                                                        ===========  ============ 
 
 

Notes to the financial information

   1.         GENERAL INFORMATION 

The Company was incorporated in Jersey, the Channel Islands, on 15 December 2011. The Company's registered office is at 26 New Street, St Helier, Jersey JE4 9WG, Channel Islands. The nature of the Company's operations and its principal activities are to act as the holding company of a group engaged in the design, manufacture and supply of Naibu branded sports shoes and the design and supply of Naibu branded clothing and accessories.

Naibu products target the mass-market, focussing primarily on students and young adults aged between 12 and 35, offering them branded sports fashion at a reasonable price. The Group has a strong research and development ("R&D") team, which in the Directors' opinion, is vital to the success of the brand. The Group leases two factories comprising of eight production lines. It has nearly 3,040 Naibu stores in cities across 21 of China's provinces and three of its municipalities. The company completed its listing on London AIM on 5 April 2012.

   2.         BASIS OF PREPARATION 

The consolidated financial information has been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union ("IFRS") issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB") including related interpretations issued by the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee ("IFRIC") and using the accounting policies which are consistent with those adopted in the admission document as well as applying the following accounting policy.

The principal accounting policies are consistent with those and are unchanged from those disclosed in the financial statements of Naibu HK Investment International Ltd for the year ended 31 December 2011 except for the following additional accounting policies:

"The company was incorporated on 15 December 2011 and entered into an agreement to acquire the entire issued and to be issued share capital of Naibu HK Investment International Ltd on 13 February 2012. The acquisition was effected by way of issue of shares.

In determining the appropriate accounting treatment for this transaction, the Directors considered IFRS 3 "Business Combinations" (Revised 2008). However, they concluded that this transaction fell outside the scope of IFRS 3 (revised 2008) since the transaction described above represents a combination of entities under common control.

In accordance with IAS 8 "Accounting Policies, changes in accounting estimates and errors", in developing an appropriate accounting policy, the Directors have considered the pronouncements of other standard setting bodies and specifically looked to accounting principles generally accepted in the United Kingdom ("UK GAAP") for guidance (FRS 6 - Acquisitions and mergers) which does not conflict with IFRS and reflects the economic substance of the transaction.

Under UK GAAP, the assets and liabilities of both entities are recorded at book value, not fair value (although adjustments are made to achieve uniform accounting policies), intangible assets and contingent liabilities are recognised only to the extent that they were recognised by the legal acquirer in accordance within applicable IFRS, no goodwill is recognised, any expenses of the combination are written off immediately to the income statement and comparative amounts, if applicable, are restated as if the combination had taken place at the beginning of the earliest accounting period presented.

Therefore, although the Group reconstruction did not become unconditional until 13 February 2012, these consolidated financial statements are presented as if the Group structure has always been in place, including the activity from incorporation of the group's principal subsidiary. Both entities had the same management as well as majority shareholders.

Furthermore, as the Company was incorporated on 15 December 2011, while the enlarged group had been trading for years previously, the comparative information for the statement of comprehensive income, the consolidated statement of changes in equity and consolidated cash flow statements are proforma. On this basis, the Directors have decided that it is appropriate to reflect the combination using merger accounting principles as a group reconstruction under FRS 6 - Acquisitions and mergers in order to give a true and fair view. No fair value adjustments have been made as a result of the combination."

The financial information set out in this preliminary announcement does not constitute audited financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2012. The financial information for the year ended 31 December 2012 is derived from draft financial statements. The audit of the statutory accounts for the year ended 31 December 2012 is not yet complete. These accounts are expected to be finalised on the basis of the financial information presented by the directors in this preliminary announcement and will be delivered to the Jersey Companies Registry following the company's annual general meeting.

The financial information for the year ended 31 December 2011 set out in this interim financial information does not comprise the Group's statutory financial statements. They have been prepared by consolidating the Company and the consolidated financial statements of Naibu HK Investment International Ltd, the subsidiary of the Company, which were both prepared under IFRS and IFRIC interpretations as adopted by the European Union. Both the Company only and the consolidated financial statements of Naibu HK Investment International Ltd have been audited for the period ended 31 December 2011, both audit reports were unqualified. On this basis, the consolidated results of the Company for the year ended 31 December 2011 have been described as audited.

The financial information set out in this announcement was approved and authorised for issue by the board of directors on 20 May 2013.

Copies of this financial information will be available on the Company's website.

   3.         Significant accounting estimates and judgements 

The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires the Directors to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the financial year. In addition, the Directors are also required to exercise their judgement in the process of applying the accounting policies. Although these estimates are based on the Directors' best knowledge of current events and actions, actual results may differ from those estimates.

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

In the process of applying the Group's accounting policies as described below, except for the critical judgements mentioned below, the Directors are of the opinion that there are no other instances of application of judgements which are expected to have a significant effect on the amounts recognised in the financial statements.

Depreciation of property, plant and equipment

Property, plant and equipment are depreciated on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives. Management estimates the useful lives of property, plant and equipment to be within 5 to 10 years. The carrying amounts of the Group's property, plant and equipment as at 31 December 2012 and 31 December 2011 were RMB 43,843,000 and RMB 13,150,000 respectively. Changes in the expected level of usage and technological developments could impact the economic useful lives and the residual values of these assets, therefore future depreciation charges could be revised.

Withholding tax on dividends - deferred tax

The Group is subject to income taxes in the tax jurisdiction in the PRC. According to the New Corporate Income Tax Law ("CIT") and the Detailed Implementation Regulations ("DIR"), dividends distributed to a foreign investor by Foreign Invested Enterprises ("FIE") in the PRC would be subject to a withholding tax of 5% to 10%. The Chinese tax authorities have granted a special tax concession which states that dividends distributed out of the earnings from 1 January 2008 of a FIE's profit, arising in year 2008 and beyond, to be distributed to the foreign investors as dividends shall be subject to withholding tax. Deferred tax liabilities arising from such temporary differences as a result of the new CIT are recognised to the extent that the management intends to distribute dividends from the retained earnings.

Key sources of estimation uncertainty

The Group makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future. The resulting accounting estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the financial year are discussed below:

Income tax

The Group has exposure to income taxes in the PRC. Significant judgement is required in determining the provision for income taxes. There are also claims for which the ultimate tax determination is uncertain during the ordinary course of business. The Group recognises liabilities for expected tax issues based on estimates of whether additional taxes will be due. When the final tax outcome of these matters is different from the amounts that were initially recognised, such differences will impact the income tax and deferred tax provisions in the period in which such determination is made. The carrying amounts of the Group's income tax payables as at 31 December 2011 and 2012 were RMB 24.5 million and RMB 24.4 million, respectively.

Impairment of trade receivables

The Group's management assesses the collectability of trade receivables. This estimate is based on the credit history of the Group's customers and the current market condition. Management assesses the collectability of trade receivables at the balance sheet date and recognises an impairment if appropriate Once debtors have been identified as having evidence of impairment, it is regularly reviewed and appropriate impairment position applied. The carrying amounts of the Group's trade and other receivables as at 31 December 2011 and 2012 were RMB 498.2million and RMB 515.1 million, respectively. No provisions to any of these debts have been provided for during any of these periods.

Net realisable value of inventories

The Group reviews the ageing analysis of inventories at each reporting date, and makes provision for obsolete and slow moving inventory items identified that are no longer suitable for sale, if any. The net realisable value for such inventories are estimated based primarily on the latest invoice prices and current market conditions. Possible changes in these estimates could result in revisions to the valuation of inventories. The carrying amount of the Group's inventories as at 31 December 2011 and 2012 were RMB 79.0 million and RMB 64.8 million, respectively.

Commercial and business environment in the PRC

The Chinese system operates within a political framework of communist control. Although the Directors believe that political conditions in the PRC are generally stable, changes may occur in its political, fiscal and legal systems which might affect the ownership or operation of the Group's interests, including, inter alia, changes in exchange control regulations, changes in government and in legislative and regulatory regimes.

Activities, assets and entities based in the PRC within the group may be impacted by these evolving structures as well as other China related considerations, which could impact on the control of individual assets or the control of whole entities.

   4.         INCOME TAX EXPENSE 
 
                         Year ended 31 December 
                              2012          2011 
                           RMB'000       RMB'000 
 
 PRC income tax             92,829        86,839 
 PRC withholding tax             -             - 
                       -----------  ------------ 
 Total current tax          92,829        86,839 
 Deferred tax                2,494      (24,906) 
                       -----------  ------------ 
 Total tax charge           95,323        61,933 
                       ===========  ============ 
 

The reconciliation between tax expense and accounting profit at applicable tax rates is as follows:

 
                                             Year ended 31 December 
                                                  2012          2011 
                                               RMB'000       RMB'000 
 Profit before taxation                        360,453       345,201 
                                           ===========  ============ 
 Tax at the applicable tax rate 
  of 25%                                        90,113        86,300 
 Tax effect of non-deductible 
  expenses                                         567           405 
 Tax effect of non-taxable income                    -             - 
 Tax effect of exempt income                         -             - 
 Different tax rate in different 
  jurisdictions                                  2,149           134 
 Effect of deferred tax on undistributed 
  PRC earnings                                   2,494      (24,906) 
 Withholding tax expense                             -             - 
                                           -----------  ------------ 
                                                95,323        61,933 
                                           ===========  ============ 
 

Naibu HK:

Naibu HK incurred losses for the financial years ended 31 December 2012 and 31 December 2011 respectively. The statutory income tax rate applicable to the Company is 16.5%.

Naibu China:

On 16 March 2007, the National People's Congress promulgated the PRC Enterprise Income Tax Law (the "New Tax Law"), which became effective from 1 January 2008.

Based on the "Income Tax Law of the PRC for Enterprises with Foreign Investments and Foreign Enterprises", Naibu China is entitled to full exemption from income tax for the first two years and a 50% reduction in income tax for the next three years starting from its first profitable year of operations. The first profit-making year of Naibu China commenced in 2006. Naibu China has obtained written confirmation from the relevant PRC tax authorities confirming that its 5 year tax holiday period commenced from 1 January 2006. Naibu China was entitled to full exemption of income tax for two years from 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2007, followed by a three year 50% relief from 1 January 2008 to 31 December 2010. Effective from 1 January 2011, Naibu China will be subject to Enterprise Income Tax ("EIT") at a standard rate of 25%.

   5.         DIVIDENDS 

Dividends disclosed represent dividends on ordinary shares declared and paid by the Company to its equity holders.

There are no dividends declared and paid by the Company during the year ended 31 December 2012 and 2011.

The Company has resolved to pay a final dividend in respect of the year ended 31 December 2012 of 4 pence per share, subject to shareholder approval and the appropriate approval of the Chinese authorities. .

   6.         EARNINGS PER SHARE 
   (a)        Basic 

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the profit attributable to equity holders of the Company by the weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue during the period:

 
                                     Year ended 31 December 
                                          2012         2011 
                                      Proforma     Proforma 
                                  ------------  ----------- 
 Profit attributable to 
  equity holders of the Company 
  (RMB'000)                            265,130      283,268 
 Weighted average number 
  of ordinary shares in issue 
  ('000)                                53,629       50,000 
 Profit per share (RMB)                   4.94         5.67 
 
   (b)        Diluted 

Diluted earnings per share is calculated by adjusting the weighted number of ordinary shares in issue to assume conversion of all potential dilutive ordinary shares during the period.

 
                                     Year ended 31 December 
                                          2012         2011 
                                      Proforma     Proforma 
                                  ------------  ----------- 
 Profit attributable to 
  equity holders of the Company 
  (RMB'000)                            265,130      283,268 
 Weighted average number 
  of ordinary shares in issue 
  ('000)                                53,629       50,000 
 Profit per share (RMB)                   4.94         5.67 
 
   7.         LONG-TERM PREPAYMENT 

Long-term prepayment refers to the prepayment of store renovation for distributors, which is amortised for a period of three years.

The renovation prepayment of exclusive stores for distributors during the year has a total amount of RMB 54,287,000, in which RMB 25,348,000 was incurred in September 2012, and RMB 28,939,000 was incurred in November 2012.

The amortisation amount of the renovation prepayment for the year was RMB 2,916,000. Therefore, the carrying amount of the prepayment at the end of the year was RMB 51,371,000. In which, the prepayment for current period (less than one year) is RMB 18,096,000, and the long-term prepayment (more than one year) is RMB 33,275,000.

   8.         STATED CAPITAL ACCOUNT 

Ordinary shares of no par value

 
 Issued and fully paid   Year ended 31 December 2012 
 
 
 As at 1 January 2012                     Number    RMB'000 
 Issue of shares on incorporation              2          - 
 Share issue (9 February 2012)           990,000        801 
 Share issue (13 February 2012)            9,998          8 
 Share split (27 February 2012)       49,000,000          - 
 Share issued on admission 
  to trading on AIM, net of 
  issue costs                          4,838,716     53,505 
 
 As at 31 December 2012               54,838,716     54,314 
 

On incorporation, the company issued 2 Ordinary shares of no par value. On 8 February 2012, the Company issued 990,000 Ordinary share of no par value. On 13 February 2012, the Company issued 9,998 Ordinary shares of no par value. On 27 February 2012, the Company subdivided each issued Ordinary share of no par value into 50 Ordinary shares of no par value at HKD0.02 per share.

The admission of the enlarged Share Capital to trading was effective on 5 April 2012 with a placing of 4,838,716 Ordinary shares of no par value at 124 pence per share (RMB 60,131,478). The share issue costs associated with this transaction of RMB 6,626,818 (GBP 661,234) have been deducted from the Company's stated capital.

Under the Memorandum of Association, the Company is authorised to issue an unlimited number of Ordinary shares of no par value.

   9.         SEGMENT INFORMATION 

Business segment

The Group's primary format for reporting segment information is business segments, with each segment representing a product category. The Group's business segments are organised as follows:

   (i)         Design, manufacture and sale of sports and leisure footwear 

Design, manufacture and sale of sports and leisure footwear which comprise athletic footwear designed for specific sporting activities such as running, tennis, basketball and skate board as well as leisure footwear, marketed under the "Naibu" brand.

   (ii)        Design and sale of sports apparels and accessories 

Sports apparels and accessories comprise apparels for specific sporting activities such as running, tennis, basketball and leisure; functional apparels such as t-shirts, polo shirts and windbreakers; and accessories such as sport bags, caps, socks, protective guards and basketballs, marketed under the "Naibu" brand.

Geographical segment

As the business of the Group is principally engaged in the PRC, no reporting by geographical location of operation is presented.

The segment information provided to the management for the reportable segments for the financial year from 1 January 2012 to 31 December 2012is as follows:

   (A)       Financial Period from 1 January 2012 to 31 December 2012 
 
                                     Shoes           Apparels   Unallocated       Total 
                                              and Accessories 
                                   RMB'000            RMB'000       RMB'000     RMB'000 
 Revenue: 
 Revenues from external 
  customers (1)                    919,271            757,342             -   1,676,613 
--------------------------------  --------  -----------------  ------------  ---------- 
 
 Results: 
 Interest income                       703                579           208       1,490 
 Depreciation                        3,744              1,771             -       5,515 
 Segment profit                    186,982            182,971       (9,500)     360,453 
--------------------------------  --------  -----------------  ------------  ---------- 
 
 Assets: 
 Addition to non-current 
  assets (2)                        19,853             16,355             -      36,208 
 Reportable segment assets         377,472            330,506       463,075   1,171,053 
--------------------------------  --------  -----------------  ------------  ---------- 
 
 Liabilities: 
 Reportable segment liabilities     85,801            100,172        12,997     198,970 
--------------------------------  --------  -----------------  ------------  ---------- 
 

(1) Revenues from the Group's top two customers amounted to approximately RMB 356,127,551, which contributed 11% and 10% of the Group's total revenue. These revenue are attributable for both the shoes and apparels and accessories segments.

   (2)        Additions to non-current assets relate to additions to property, plant and equipment. 
   (B)       Reconciliation of reportable segment revenue, profit and loss, assets and liabilities 
 
                                          For the financial 
                                              year ended 31 
                                              December 2012 
                                                    RMB'000 
 Profit or loss 
 Total profit for reportable segments               369,953 
 Unallocated other income and expenses 
 Administrative expenses                            (9,500) 
 Profit before taxation                             360,453 
 
 
 
                                                RMB'000 
 Assets 
 Total assets for reportable segments           707,978 
 Unallocated 
 Cash and cash equivalents                      452,906 
 Amount due from a related party                 10,169 
                                              1,171,053 
 Liabilities 
 Total liabilities for reportable segments      185,973 
 Unallocated 
 Deferred income tax liabilities                  7,860 
 Other payables and accruals                      4,076 
 Amount due to a director/shareholder             1,059 
                                                198,970 
 

The segment information provided to the management for the reportable segments for the financial year from 1 January 2011 to 31 December 2011is as follows:

   (A)       Financial Year from 1 January 2011 to 31 December 2011 
 
                                               Apparels 
                                                  and 
                                     Shoes    Accessories     Unallocated      Total 
                                   RMB'000     RMB'000         RMB'000       RMB'000 
 Revenue: 
 Revenues from external 
  customers (1)                    829,546        662,099               -   1,491,645 
--------------------------------  --------  -------------  --------------  ---------- 
 
 Results: 
 Interest income                       297            238               -         535 
 Depreciation                        2,440            229               -       2,669 
 Segment profit                    182,662        164,121         (1,582)     345,201 
--------------------------------  --------  -------------  --------------  ---------- 
 
 Assets: 
 Additions to non-current 
  assets (2)                            20              -               -          20 
 Reportable segment assets         357,806        254,075         286,901     898,782 
--------------------------------  --------  -------------  --------------  ---------- 
 
 Liabilities: 
 Reportable segment liabilities    151,089         86,182           9,341     246,612 
--------------------------------  --------  -------------  --------------  ---------- 
 

(1) Revenues from the Group's top two customers amounted to approximately RMB 317,642,033, which contributed 11% and 10% of the Group's total revenue. These revenues are attributable to both the shoes and apparels and accessories segments.

(2) Additions to non-current assets relate to additions to property, plant and equipment.

(B) Reconciliation of reportable segment revenue, profit and loss, assets and liabilities

 
                                          For the financial 
                                                       year 
                                                   ended 31 
                                                   December 
                                                       2011 
                                                    RMB'000 
 Profit or loss 
 Total profit for reportable segments               346,783 
 Unallocated other income and expenses 
     Administrative expenses                        (1,582) 
                                         ------------------ 
 Profit before taxation                             345,201 
                                         ================== 
 
 
                                                    For the financial 
                                               year ended 31 December 
                                                                 2011 
                                                              RMB'000 
 Assets 
 Total assets for reportable segments                         611,882 
 Unallocated 
   Cash and cash equivalents                                  286,801 
   Amount due from a related party                                100 
                                                              898,783 
 Liabilities 
 Total liabilities for reportable segments                    237,271 
 Unallocated 
     Deferred income tax liabilities                            5,367 
     Other payables and accruals                                3,956 
     Amount due to a director/shareholder                          19 
                                                              246,613 
 

In addition to the transactions and balances detailed elsewhere in this report, the Group had the following transactions with related parties at agreed rates:

 
                                                          Year ended 31 
                                                               December 
                                                    2012           2011 
                                                 RMB'000        RMB'000 
 
 Rental paid to a related party(1)                   960            960 
 Deposit paid to related party(1) for 
  acquisition of factory premise                       -         10,000 
 Other receivable from a related party            10,100              - 
  (deposit payment) 
 Other payable to shareholders                     1,059              - 
 Directors' remuneration (inclusive of 
  retirement scheme contribution) 
 
        *    Mr. Lin Huoyan                        1,414            263 
 
        *    Mr. Lin Congdeng                      1,239            165 
 
        *    Ms. Lin Zhenzhi                         149            133 
      - Mr. Chi Keung (Kenny) Law                    980              - 
  - Mr. Giles Elliott                                459              - 
      - Mr. David Thomas                             306              - 
      - Mr. Stephen Cheung                           306              - 
 

(1) Related party relates to Fujian Jun Xiang (formerly known as Quanzhou Naibu Sports Co., Ltd) in which a director, Mr Lin Huoyan was the shareholder in 2008 and 2009. Mr Lin Huoyan transferred his shareholding to his mother in 2010.

The ultimate controlling shareholder of the Group is Mr Lin Huoyan.

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