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FAQ
1. What is
the business nature of QPL International Holdings Limited
("QPLIH")?
QPLIH is an investment holding company incorporated
in Bermuda and listed in The Stock Exchange of Hong
Kong Limited. Our subsidiaries and associate manufacture
integrated circuit leadframes and provide assembly and
testing of integrated circuits for multi-national companies
in North America, Europe and Asia.
2. When and where was QPLIH
listed?
QPLIH was listed in Hong Kong in 1989 under the stock
ticker of 243.
3. What is the financial year
of QPLIH?
The full-year and half-year financial period end on
30 April and 31 October of each year respectively. Announcement
of the annual results would take place within four months
after the closing of the financial year end while the
interim results would usually take place three months
after the half-year end. Interim and annual reports
will usually be distributed to shareholders shortly
after the paid announcements published on the newspapers.
4. When will the Annual General
Meeting (the "AGM") take place?
The AGM will take place one month after the annual reports
have been sent to the
shareholders. The specific date will be published in
annual results announcement and set out in the circular
accompanying the annual reports. This usually happens
in September of each year.
5. Who are the major shareholders
of QPLIH?
Mr. Li Tung Lok, chairman of the Group, is the single
largest shareholder holding
approximately 30.8% of the total issued share capital
of the Company of 639, 367, 505 ordinary shares as at
31 March , 2003.
6. What is QPLIH's relationship
with ASAT Holdings Limited ("ASAT")?
ASAT is the Group's associate listed on NASDAQ in July
2000. Its initial floatation raised approximately US$222
million. QPLIH remained the single largest shareholder
with 42.6%
effective control on ASAT upon its listing.
7. Who are the major customers
of QPL Group?
About 30% of the Group's business composed of sales
to ASAT. Apart from sales to ASAT, the Group's major
customers are renowned multi-national companies from
North America, Europe and Asia, which have established
a long-term relationship with the Group.
8. What were the revenues
of QPLIH in the interim period ended 31 October, 2002
and the financial year ended 30 April, 2002?
For the interim period ended 31 October, 2002, the Group
recorded a turnover of HK$227 million and the loss for
the period of HK$272 million, of which an approximately
79% was attributable to the share of net loss of ASAT
amounting to HK$216 million.
For the financial year ended 30 April, 2002, the Group's
turnover was HK$284 million and the loss for the year
was HK$523 million, of which an approximately 63% was
attributable to the share of net loss of ASAT amounting
to HK$331 million.
Last updated on 28 February,
2003
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