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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

 

 

FORM 20-F

 

 

 

¨ REGISTRATION STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR 12(g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

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x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

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China Yuchai International Limited

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

Not Applicable   Bermuda

(Translation of Registrant’s Name

Into English)

 

(Jurisdiction of Incorporation or

Organization)

16 Raffles Quay #39-01A

Hong Leong Building

Singapore 048581

+65-6220-8411

(Address and Telephone Number of Principal Executive Offices)

Leong Kok Ho

Chief Financial Officer

16 Raffles Quay

#39-01A Hong Leong Building

Singapore 048581

Tel: +65 6220 8411

Fax: +65 6221 1172

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

 

Title of Each Class

 

Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered

Common Stock, par value US$0.10 per Share   The New York Stock Exchange

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None

(Title of Class)

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Indicate the number of outstanding shares of each of the issuer’s classes of capital or common stock as of the close of the period covered by the annual report.

As of December 31, 2012, 37,267,673 shares of common stock, par value US$0.10 per share, and one special share, par value US$0.10, were issued and outstanding.

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CHINA YUCHAI INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

 

     Page  

Certain Definitions and Supplemental Information

     2   

Cautionary Statements with respect to Forward-Looking Statements

     2   

Part I

  

Item 1. Identity of Directors, Senior Management and Advisers

     4   

Item 2. Offer Statistics and Expected Timetable

     4   

Item 3. Key Information

     4   

Item 4. Information on the Company

     20   

Item 4A. Unresolved Staff Comments

     34   

Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects

     34   

Item 6. Directors, Senior Management and Employees

     51   

Item 7. Major Shareholders and Related Party Transactions

     57   

Item 8. Financial Information

     60   

Item 9. The Offer and Listing

     61   

Item 10. Additional Information

     62   

Item 11. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

     73   

Item 12. Description of Securities Other Than Equity Securities

     75   

Part II

  

Item 13. Defaults, Dividend Arrearages and Delinquencies

     76   

Item 14. Material Modifications to the Rights of Security Holders and Use of Proceeds

     76   

Item 15. Controls and Procedures

     76   

Item 16A. Audit Committee Financial Expert

     77   

Item 16B. Code of Ethics

     77   

Item 16C. Principal Accountants Fees and Services

     78   

Item 16D. Exemptions from the Listing Standards for Audit Committees

     78   

Item 16E. Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers

     78   

Item 16F. Change in Registrant’s Certifying Accountant

     78   

Item 16G. Corporate Governance

     78   

Item 16H. Mine Safety Disclosure

     78   

Part III

  

Item 17. Financial Statements

     79   

Item 18. Financial Statements

     80   

Item 19. Exhibits

     81   

Signatures

     83   

Exhibit Index

     84   

Consolidated Financial Statements

     F-1   

 

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Certain Definitions and Supplemental Information

All references to “ China “PRC” and the “State” in this Annual Report are references to the People’s Republic of China. Unless otherwise specified, all references in this Annual Report to “US dollars” “dollars” “US$” or “$” are to United States dollars; all references to “Renminbi” “RMB” or “Rmb” are to Renminbi, the legal tender currency of China; all references to “S$” are to Singapore dollars, the legal tender currency of Singapore; all references to “RM” are to Ringgit, the legal tender currency of Malaysia; all references to “GBP” are to Great British pounds, the legal tender currency of the United Kingdom. Unless otherwise specified, translation of amounts for the convenience of the reader has been made in this Annual Report (i) from Renminbi to US dollars at the rate of Rmb 6.2719 = US$1.00, the rate quoted by the People’s Bank of China, or PBOC, on March 8, 2013, (ii) from Singapore dollar to US dollars at the rate of S$1.2483= US$1.00, the noon buying rate in New York for cable transfers payable in foreign currencies as certified for customs purposes by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York on March 8, 2013, and (iii) from Ringgit to US dollars at the rate of RM 3.1045 = US$1.00, the noon buying rate in New York for cable transfers payable in foreign currencies as certified for customs purposes by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York on March 8, 2013. No representation is made that the Renminbi amounts, Singapore dollar amounts or Ringgit amounts could have been, or could be, converted into US dollars at rates specified herein or any other rate.

Our consolidated financial statements are reported in Renminbi and prepared in conformity with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IFRS”). We adopted IFRS effective as of and for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009 by applying IFRS 1: First Time Adoption of International Reporting Standards. For the years prior to 2009, we prepared our financial statements, in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“US GAAP”), which differs in certain significant respects from and is not comparable with IFRS. Totals presented in this Annual Report may not correctly total due to rounding of numbers. References to a particular fiscal year are to the period ended December 31 of such year.

As used in this Annual Report, unless the context otherwise requires, the terms “the Company”, “the Group”, “CYI”, “we”, “us”, “our” and “our company” refer to China Yuchai International Limited and its subsidiaries. All references herein to “Yuchai” are to Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Company Limited and its subsidiaries and, prior to its incorporation in July 1992, to the machinery business of its predecessor, Guangxi Yulin Diesel Engine Factory, or Yulin Diesel, which was founded in 1951 and became a state-owned enterprise in 1959. In the restructuring of Yulin Diesel in July 1992, its other businesses were transferred to Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Holdings Company, also sometimes referred to as Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Group Company Limited, or the State Holding Company, which became a shareholder of Yuchai. All references to “HLGE” are to HL Global Enterprises Limited (formerly known as HLG Enterprise Limited); and all references to the “HLGE group” are to HLGE and its subsidiaries. All references to “TCL” are to Thakral Corporation Ltd; and all references to the “TCL group” are to TCL and its subsidiaries.

As of December 31, 2012, 37,267,673 shares of our common stock, par value US$0.10 per share, or Common Stock, and one special share, par value US$0.10, of our Common Stock were issued and outstanding. The weighted average shares of common stock outstanding during the year were 37,267,673. Unless otherwise indicated herein, all percentage share amounts with respect to the Company are based on the weighted average number of shares of 37,267,673 for 2012. As of March 8, 2013, 37,267,673 shares of our Common Stock, and one special share, par value US$0.10, of our Common Stock were issued and outstanding.

In China, Euro emission standards are equivalent to National emission standards and references to National emission standards are equivalent to references to Euro emission standards.

Cautionary Statements with Respect to Forward-Looking Statements

We wish to caution readers that the forward-looking statements contained in this Annual Report, which include all statements which, at the time made, address future results of operations, are based upon our interpretation of factors affecting our business and operations. We believe that the following important factors, among others, in some cases have affected, and in the future could affect our consolidated results and could cause our consolidated results for 2013 and beyond to differ materially from those described in any forward-looking statements made by us or on our behalf:

 

 

political, economic and social conditions in China, including the Chinese government’s specific policies with respect to foreign investment, economic growth, inflation and the availability of credit, particularly to the extent such current or future conditions and policies affect the truck and diesel engine industries and markets in China, our diesel engine customers, the demand, sales volume and sales prices for our diesel engines and our levels of accounts receivable;

 

 

the effects of the weak and uncertain recovery in the global economy, caused by various factors, including the resurgence of the sovereign debt crisis in Europe and renewed concerns over a possible breakup of the Eurozone, continued weakness in the economy of the Eurozone, debt and fiscal challenges in the United States and weaker than expected economic rebound in China, on our business, operating results and growth rates;

 

 

the effects of competition and excess capacity in the diesel engine market on the demand, sales volume and sales prices for our diesel engines;

 

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the effects of previously reported material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting and our ability to implement and maintain effective internal control over financial reporting;

 

 

our ability to collect and control our levels of accounts receivable;

 

 

our dependence on the Dongfeng Automobile Company and other major diesel truck manufacturers controlled by or affiliated with the Dongfeng Automobile Company;

 

 

our ability to successfully manufacture and sell our diesel engines and any new products;

 

 

our ability to finance our working capital and capital expenditure requirements, including obtaining any required external debt or other financing;

 

 

the effects of higher interest rates in China on our borrowing costs or the availability of funding;

 

 

the effects of inflation on our financial condition and results of operations, including the effects on Yuchai’s costs of raw materials and parts and labor costs;

 

 

our ability to successfully implement the Reorganization Agreement, as amended by the Cooperation Agreement (both as defined in “Item 4. Information on the Company — History and Development);

 

 

our ability to control Yuchai and consolidate Yuchai’s financial results;

 

 

the effects of uncertainties in the Chinese legal system, which could limit the legal protection available to foreign investors, including with respect to the enforcement of foreign judgments in China;

 

 

the ability of HLGE to repay its debt obligations to us which may have a material adverse effect on the value of our investment in HLGE;

 

 

the effects of changes to the international, regional and economic climate and market conditions in countries where the HLGE group’s hospitality operations are located, as well as related global economic trends that adversely impact the travel and tourism industries;

 

 

the outbreak of communicable diseases, such as the Influenza A (H1N1) virus and the Avian flu (H5N1 and H7N9), if not contained, and its potential effects on the operations of the HLGE group and its business in the hospitality industry; and

 

 

the impact of terrorism, terrorist events, airline strikes, hostilities between countries or increased risk of natural disasters or viral epidemics that may affect travel patterns and reduce the number of travelers and tourists to the HLGE group’s hospitality operations.

Our actual results, performance, or achievement may differ from those expressed in, or implied by, the forward-looking statements contained in this Annual Report. Accordingly, we can give no assurances that any of the events anticipated by these forward-looking statements will transpire or occur or, if any of the foregoing factors or other risks and uncertainties described elsewhere in this Annual Report were to occur, what impact they will have on these forward-looking statements, including our results of operations or financial condition. In view of these uncertainties, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. We expressly disclaim any obligation to publicly revise any forward-looking statements contained in this Annual Report to reflect the occurrence of events after the date of this Annual Report.

 

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PART I

ITEM 1. IDENTITY OF DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND ADVISERS

Not Applicable.

ITEM 2. OFFER STATISTICS AND EXPECTED TIMETABLE

Not Applicable.

ITEM  3. KEY INFORMATION

Selected Financial Data

The selected consolidated statement of financial position data as of December 31, 2011 and 2012, and the selected consolidated statement of income data and the selected consolidated statement of cash flows data set forth below for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2011 and 2012 are derived from our audited consolidated financial statements included in this Annual Report. The selected consolidated statement of financial position data as of December 31, 2009 and 2010, and the selected consolidated statement of income data and the selected consolidated statement of cash flows data set forth below for the year ended December 31, 2009 are derived from our audited consolidated financial statements not included in this Annual Report. Our consolidated financial statements as of and for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 have been prepared in conformity with IFRS. We adopted IFRS effective as of and for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009 by applying IFRS 1: First Time Adoption of International Reporting Standards. Our consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2008 were originally prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, or US GAAP, and were restated in accordance with IFRS for comparative purposes only.

In accordance with rule amendments adopted by the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission, or SEC, which became effective on March 4, 2008, we do not provide a reconciliation to US GAAP for financial information prepared in accordance with IFRS. The selected financial information as of and for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2011 and 2012 set forth below should be read in conjunction with, and is qualified in its entirety by reference to “Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects” and our audited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto.

We currently own, through six of our wholly-owned subsidiaries, 76.4% of the outstanding shares of Yuchai. Our ownership interest in Yuchai is our main business asset. As a result, our financial condition and results of operations depend primarily upon Yuchai’s financial condition and results of operations, and the implementation of the Reorganization Agreement, as amended by the Cooperation Agreement.

Following an announcement in February 2005 by the Board of Directors of the Company of its approval of the implementation of our business expansion and diversification plan, we looked for new business opportunities to seek to reduce our financial dependence on Yuchai. As of December 31, 2012, we had a 48.9% interest in the outstanding ordinary shares of HLGE and a 12.2% interest in the outstanding ordinary shares of TCL. As of March 8, 2013, our interest in the outstanding ordinary shares of HLGE remain unchanged, and our interest in the outstanding ordinary shares of TCL had decreased from 12.2% to 7.7%.

Relating to our interest in HLGE:

On January 13, 2012, our wholly-owned subsidiary, Grace Star Services Limited (“Grace Star”) transferred 24,189,170 Series B redeemable convertible preference shares in the capital of HLGE (the “Trust Preference Shares”) to Amicorp Trustees (Singapore) Limited ( the “Trustee”) pursuant to a trust deed entered into between HLGE and the Trustee (the “Trust”). On January 16, 2012, the Trust Preference Shares were mandatorily converted into 24,189,170 new ordinary shares in the capital of HLGE (the “Trust Shares”) resulting in our shareholding interest in HLGE decreasing from 49.4% to 48.1%. On April 4, 2012, as a result of the conversion of all the outstanding Series A redeemable convertible preference shares held by our wholly-owned subsidiaries, Venture Delta Limited (“Venture Delta”) and Grace Star, into new ordinary shares in the capital of HLGE, our shareholding interest in HLGE increased from 48.1% to 48.9%.

The Trust Shares are accounted for as treasury shares by HLGE as they are issued by HLGE and held by the Trust, which is considered as part of HLGE. As a result, based on the total outstanding ordinary shares of HLGE net of the Trust Shares, our shareholding interest in HLGE is stated as 50.1% for accounting purposes in the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2012. However, these Trust Shares are not regarded as treasury shares under the Singapore Companies Act, Chapter 50, and the Trustee has the power, inter alia, to vote or abstain from voting in respect of the Trust Shares at any general meeting of HLGE in its absolute discretion and to waive its right to receive dividends in respect of the Trust Shares as it deems fit. Accordingly, based on the total outstanding ordinary shares of HLGE including the Trust Shares, our shareholding interest in HLGE is 48.9% as of December 31, 2012.

We consolidate HLGE as a subsidiary as we are able to govern the financial and operating policies of HLGE.

 

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Relating to our interest in TCL:

In July 2010, we completed the sale of a total of 536,000,000 shares in TCL to various purchasers, as a result of which our total shareholding in TCL decreased from 34.4% to 13.9%. Subsequently, we sold additional TCL shares in the open market resulting in our shareholding interest in TCL decreasing further from 13.9% to 12.2%. As a result of the sale of additional TCL shares in the open market in January and February 2013, our shareholding interest in TCL decreased from 12.2% to 7.7% as of March 8, 2013.

We classify our shareholding in TCL as investment held for trading.

For further information on the Company’s investments in TCL and HLGE, see “Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects — Business Expansion and Diversification Plan.”

 

     Year ended December 31,  
     2008     2009     2010     2011     2012     2012  
     Rmb     Rmb     Rmb     Rmb     Rmb     US$  
     (in thousands)  

Selected Consolidated Statement of Income Data:

            

Revenue

     10,404,788        13,175,903        16,208,184        15,444,428        13,449,489        2,144,404   

Gross profit

     2,049,136        2,545,818        4,008,931        3,442,279        2,879,884        459,173   

Research and development costs

     (184,794     (297,259     (324,123     (328,140     (373,732     (59,588

Other operating income, net

     19,460        77,555        87,628        73,078        132,350        21,102   

Operating profit

     615,742        854,257        1,949,672        1,535,088        1,163,464        185,505   

Share of results of associates and joint ventures

     16,409        (13,046     (54,023     (79,632     (36,869     (5,879

Profit before tax from continuing operations

     481,742        966,668        1,765,203        1,299,282        913,576        145,662   

Income tax expenses

     (110,526     (147,223     (327,946     (226,780     (142,238     (22,679

Profit from continuing operations

     371,216        819,445        1,437,257        1,072,502        771,338        122,983   

(Loss)/profit after tax for the year from discontinued operations

     (33,985     13,022        12,655                        

Profit for the year

     337,231        832,467        1,449,912        1,072,502        771,338        122,983   

Attributable to:

            

Equity holders of the parent

     240,036        628,331        1,117,297        818,532        567,333        90,456   

Non-controlling interests

     97,195        204,136        332,615        253,970        204,005        32,527   

Basic and diluted earnings per common share attributable to equity holders of the parent

     6.44        16.86        29.98        21.96        15.22        2.43   

Profit from continuing operations per share

     9.96        21.99        38.57        28.78        20.70        3.30   

Profit for the year per share

     9.05        22.34        38.91        28.78        20.70        3.30   

Weighted average number of shares

     37,268        37,268        37,268        37,268        37,268        37,268   

 

     As of December 31,  
     2008      2009      2010      2011      2012      2012  
     Rmb      Rmb      Rmb      Rmb      Rmb      US$  
     (in thousands)  

Selected Consolidated Statement of Financial Position Data:

                 

Working capital (2)

     977,190         1,429,011         2,488,296         2,670,372         2,815,186         448,857   

Property, plant and equipment, net

     2,548,736         2,975,169         3,276,302         3,748,233         4,016,593         640,411   

Trade and bills receivable

     2,538,135         2,506,701         4,234,475         6,690,917         6,591,736         1,050,995   

Short-term interest-bearing loans and borrowings

     1,148,732         667,173         423,543         3,551,848         2,339,273         372,977   

Trade and other payables

     3,604,128         6,190,246         7,902,317         7,234,151         6,921,197         1,103,525   

Total assets

     9,967,644         13,305,911         16,246,263         19,151,019         17,923,673         2,857,773   

Long-term interest-bearing loans and borrowings

     176,756         411,875         201,850         144,883         111,422         17,765   

Non-controlling interests

     1,169,779         1,360,459         1,687,980         1,807,958         1,869,954         298,148   

Issued capital

     1,724,196         1,724,196         1,724,196         1,724,196         1,724,196         274,908   

Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent

     3,445,180         4,049,331         5,097,947         5,542,203         5,901,913         941,008   

 

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     Year ended December 31,  
     2008      2009      2010      2011     2012      2012  
     Rmb      Rmb      Rmb      Rmb     Rmb      US$  
     (in thousands)  

Selected Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows Data:

                

Net cash provided by operating activities

     697,180         3,969,358         1,464,964         (1,762,386     1,512,192         241,106   

Capital expenditures(3)

     376,440         788,936         644,305         931,764        736,727         117,465   

 

(1) 

The Company’s functional currency is US dollar and its reporting currency is Renminbi. The functional currency of Yuchai is Renminbi. Translation of amounts from Renminbi to US dollars is solely for the convenience of the reader. Translation of amounts from Renminbi to US dollars has been made at the rate of Rmb 6.2719 = US$1.00, the rate quoted by the People’s Bank of China at the close of business on March 8, 2013. No representation is made that the Renminbi amounts could have been, or could be, converted into US dollars at that rate or at any other rate prevailing on March 8, 2013 or any other date. The rate quoted by the People’s Bank of China at the close of business on December 31, 2012 was Rmb 6.2855 = US$1.00.

(2) 

Current assets less current liabilities.

(3) 

Purchase of property, plant and equipment and payment for construction in progress.

Dividends

Our principal source of cash flow has historically been our share of the dividends, if any, paid to us by Yuchai, as described under “Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects — Liquidity and Capital Resources.”

In May 1993, in order to finance further expansion, Yuchai sold shares to the Company, or Foreign Shares, and became a Sino-foreign joint stock company.

Chinese laws and regulations applicable to a Sino-foreign joint stock company require that before Yuchai distributes profits, it must (i) recover losses in previous years; (ii) satisfy all tax liabilities; and (iii) make contributions to the statutory reserve fund in an amount equal to 10% of net income for the year determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the PRC, or PRC GAAP. However, the allocation of statutory reserve fund will not be further required once the accumulated amount of such fund reaches 50% of the registered capital of Yuchai.

Any determination by Yuchai to declare a dividend will be at the discretion of Yuchai’s shareholders and will be dependent upon Yuchai’s financial condition, results of operations and other relevant factors. Yuchai’s Articles of Association provide that dividends shall be paid at least once a year. To the extent Yuchai has foreign currency available, dividends declared by shareholders at a shareholders’ meeting to be paid to holders of Foreign Shares (currently only us) will be payable in foreign currency, and such shareholders will have priority thereto. If the foreign currency available is insufficient to pay such dividends, such dividends may be payable partly in Renminbi and partly in foreign currency. Dividends allocated to holders of Foreign Shares may be remitted in accordance with the relevant Chinese laws and regulations. In the event that the dividends are distributed in Renminbi, such dividends may be converted into foreign currency and remitted in accordance with the relevant Chinese laws, regulations and policies.

The following table sets forth a five-year summary of dividends we have paid to our shareholders as well as dividends paid to us by Yuchai:

 

Fiscal Year  

   Dividend paid by the Company
to its shareholders for the
fiscal year/ in the
fiscal year
(per share)
   Dividend paid by Yuchai
to  the Company (1)
for the fiscal year /in the fiscal
year
(in thousands)

2008

  

US$0.10 (2)

  

Rmb 72,284 (US$10,564) (3)

2009

  

US$0.10 (4)

  

Rmb 144,565 (US$21,130) (5)

2010

  

US$0.25 (6)

  

Rmb 451,775 (US$69,213) (7)

2011

  

US$1.50 (8)

  

Rmb 234,917 (US$36,829) (9)

2012

  

US$0.90 (10)

  

Rmb 234,917 (US$37,455) (11).

 

(1) 

Dividends paid by Yuchai to us, as well as to other shareholders of Yuchai, were declared in Renminbi and paid in US dollars (as shown in parentheses) based on the exchange rates at local designated foreign exchange banks on the respective payment dates. For dividends paid for fiscal years 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012, the exchange rates used were Rmb 6.8425 = US$1.00, Rmb 6.8417 = US$1.00, Rmb 6.5273 = US$1.00, Rmb 6.3786 = US$1.00, and Rmb 6.2719 = US$1.00 respectively.

 

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(2) 

On August 25, 2008, we declared an interim dividend of US$0.10 per ordinary share amounting to US$3.7 million for fiscal year 2007. This dividend was paid to our shareholders on September 19, 2008.

(3) 

The dividend declared by Yuchai for fiscal year 2008 was paid to us on November 12, 2009.

(4) 

On September 24, 2009, we declared a dividend of US$0.10 per ordinary share amounting to US$3.7 million for fiscal year 2008. This dividend was paid to our shareholders on October 16, 2009.

(5) 

The dividend declared by Yuchai for fiscal year 2009 was paid to us on May 14, 2010.

(6) 

On March 5, 2010, we declared a dividend of US$0.25 per ordinary share amounting to US$9.3 million for fiscal year 2009. This dividend was paid to our shareholders on March 30, 2010.

(7) 

The dividend declared by Yuchai for fiscal year 2010 was paid to us on May 5, 2011.

(8) 

On May 11, 2011, we declared a dividend of US$0.50 per ordinary share and a special dividend of US$1.00 per ordinary share amounting to a total of US$55.9 million for fiscal year 2010. This dividend was paid to our shareholders on May 31, 2011.

(9) 

The dividend declared by Yuchai for fiscal year 2011 was paid to us on June 12, 2012.

(10) 

On June 15, 2012, we declared a dividend of US$0.50 per ordinary share and a special dividend of US$0.40 per ordinary share amounting to a total of US$33.5 million for fiscal year 2011. This dividend was paid to our shareholders on July 9, 2012.

(11)

The dividend declared by Yuchai for fiscal year 2012 has been approved for payment by Yuchai’s shareholders and will be paid to us upon the issuance of Yuchai’s audited financial statements for fiscal year 2012.

Historical Exchange Rate Information

On December 31, 2012, the PBOC rate was Rmb 6.2855 = US$1.00. On March 8, 2013, the PBOC rate was Rmb 6.2719 = US$1.00.

On December 31, 2012, the noon buying rate was Rmb 6.2301 = US$1.00. On March 8, 2013, the noon buying rate was Rmb 6.2145 = US$1.00.

The following tables set forth certain information concerning exchange rates between Renminbi and US dollars based on the noon buying rate in New York for cable transfers payable in foreign currencies as certified for customs purposes by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York for the periods indicated:

 

    

Noon Buying
Rate (1)

(Rmb per US$1.00)

 

Period

   High      Low  

October 2012

     6.2877         6.2372   

November 2012

     6.2454         6.2221   

December 2012

     6.2502         6.2251   

January 2013

     6.2303         6.2134   

February 2013

     6.2438         6.2213   

March 2013

     6.2246         6.2105   

 

    

Noon Buying Rate (1)

(Rmb per US$1.00)

 

Period

   Period
End
     Average (2)      High      Low  

2008

     6.8225         6.9193         7.2946         6.7800   

2009

     6.8259         6.8307         6.8470         6.8176   

2010

     6.6000         6.7696         6.8330         6.6000   

2011

     6.2939         6.4630         6.6364         6.2939   

2012

     6.2301         6.3088         6.3879         6.2221   

2013 (through March 8, 2013)

     6.2145         6.2200         6.2248         6.2145   

 

(1) 

The noon buying rate in New York for cable transfers payable in foreign currencies as certified for customs purposes by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Since April 1994, the noon buying rate has been based on the rate quoted by the PBOC. As a result, since April 1994, the noon buying rate and the PBOC rate have been substantially similar. The PBOC rate at the end of December 31, 2012 was Rmb 6.2855 compared with Rmb 6.2301 for the noon buying rate (average) for the year ended December 31, 2012.

(2) 

Determined by averaging the rates on each business day of each month during the relevant period.

 

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Risk Factors

Risks relating to our shares and share ownership

Our controlling shareholder’s interests may differ from those of our other shareholders.

Our controlling shareholder, Hong Leong Asia Ltd., or Hong Leong Asia, indirectly owns 12,998,040, or 34.9%, of the outstanding shares of our Common Stock, as well as a special share that entitles it to elect a majority of our directors. Hong Leong Asia controls us through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Hong Leong (China) Limited, or Hong Leong China, and through HL Technology Systems Pte Ltd, or HL Technology, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Leong China. HL Technology owns approximately 21.0% of the outstanding shares of our Common Stock and has since August 2002 been the registered holder of the special share. Hong Leong Asia also owns, through another wholly-owned subsidiary, Well Summit Investments Limited, approximately 13.9% of the outstanding shares of our Common Stock. Hong Leong Asia is a member of the Hong Leong Investment Holdings Pte. Ltd. or Hong Leong Investment group of companies. Prior to August 2002, we were controlled by Diesel Machinery (BVI) Limited, or Diesel Machinery, which, until its dissolution, was a holding company controlled by Hong Leong China and was the prior owner of the special share. Through HL Technology’s stock ownership and the rights accorded to the Special Share under our Bye-laws and various agreements among shareholders, Hong Leong Asia is able to effectively approve and effect most corporate transactions. See “Item 7. Major Shareholders and Related Party Transactions — Related Party Transactions — Shareholders Agreement.” In addition, our shareholders do not have cumulative voting rights. There can be no assurance that Hong Leong Asia’s actions will be in the best interests of our other shareholders. See also “Item 7. Major Shareholders and Related Party Transactions — Major Shareholders.”

We may experience a change of control as a result of sale or disposal of shares of our Common Stock by our controlling shareholders.

As described above, HL Technology, a subsidiary of Hong Leong Asia, owns 7,831,169 shares of our Common Stock, as well as the special share. If HL Technology reduces its shareholding to less than 7,290,000 shares of our Common Stock, our Bye-Laws provide that the special share held by HL Technology will cease to carry any rights, and Hong Leong Asia may as a result cease to have control over us. See “Item 7. Major Shareholders and Related Party Transactions — The Special Share.” If HL Technology sells or disposes of all of the shares of our Common Stock, we cannot determine what control arrangements will arise as a result of such sale or disposal (including changes in our management arising therefrom), or assess what effect those control arrangements may have, if any, on our financial condition, results of operations, business, prospects or share price.

In addition, certain of our financing arrangements have covenants requiring Hong Leong Asia to retain ownership of the special share and that we remain a principal subsidiary (as defined in such arrangements) of Hong Leong Asia. A breach of that covenant may require us to pay all outstanding amounts under those financing arrangements. There can be no assurance that we will be able to pay such amounts or obtain alternate financing.

The market price for our Common Stock may be volatile.

There continues to be volatility in the market price for our Common Stock. The market price could fluctuate substantially in the future in response to a number of factors, including:

 

 

our interim operating results;

 

 

the public’s reaction to our press releases and announcements and our filings with the SEC;

 

 

changes in financial estimates or recommendations by stock market analysts regarding us, our competitors or other companies that investors may deem comparable;

 

 

operating and stock price performance of our competitors or other companies that investors may deem comparable;

 

 

political, economic, and social conditions in China;

 

 

any negative perceptions about corporate governance or accounting practices at listed companies with significant operations in China;

 

 

changes in general economic conditions, especially the weak and uncertain recovery in the global economy caused by various factors, including the resurgence of the sovereign debt crisis in Europe and renewed concerns over a possible breakup of the Eurozone, continued weakness in the economy of the Eurozone, debt and fiscal challenges in the United States and weaker than expected economic rebound in China;

 

 

future sales of our Common Stock in the public market, or the perception that such sales could occur; or

 

 

the announcement by us or our competitors of a significant acquisition.

 

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As a result of the global financial crisis in the third quarter of 2008, global stock markets experienced extreme price and volume fluctuations which had a significant effect on the market prices of securities issued by many companies for reasons unrelated to their operating performance. According to the World Bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects issued on January 15, 2013, the global financial crisis continues four years after it started although the worst appears to be over. According to the World Bank, the world economy continued to struggle as economic activity in the high income countries was dampened by the Eurozone crisis as well as uncertainty resulting from the fiscal challenges in the U.S. While growth rates in developing countries have fallen, they were still expanding faster than the high income countries. Slow growth is characterizing the high income regions of the world namely, Europe, the United States and Japan, and the World Bank has forecast growth in these advanced economies to remain at 1.3% in 2013. Growth for the global economy is expected to remain broadly unchanged at 2.4% before gradually strengthening in 2014 and 2015. While there are signs that growth is picking up in developing countries, the recovery ahead remains uncertain with bouts of market volatility expected. If the situation in Europe deteriorates or if the United States is unable to promptly address its debt and fiscal problems, which would impact on the global economy, China’s export growth would be adversely affected which would have a negative effect on its economy. The World Bank has forecast China’s economy to expand in 2013 by 8.4%, whereas the Chinese government is maintaining a growth target of 7.5% as its new leadership attempts to rebalance its economy from investment and exports to increased domestic consumption. All of these factors working together may result in market fluctuations which may materially adversely affect our stock price.

We may be classified as a passive foreign investment company, which could result in adverse United States federal income tax consequences to US Holders.

A non-United States corporation is considered a passive foreign investment company, or PFIC, for United States federal income tax purposes for any taxable year if either (1) at least 75% of its gross income is passive income or (2) at least 50% of the total value of its assets (based on an average of the quarterly values of the assets during a taxable year) is attributable to assets that produce or are held for the production of passive income. For this purpose, the total value of our assets generally will be determined by reference to the market price of our shares. We believe that our shares should not be treated as stock of a PFIC for United States federal income tax purposes for the taxable year that ended on December 31, 2012. However, there is no guarantee that the United States Internal Revenue Service will not take a contrary position or that our shares will not be treated as stock of a PFIC for any future taxable year. Our PFIC status will be affected by, among other things, the market value of our shares and the assets and operations of our company and subsidiaries. If we were to be treated as a PFIC for any taxable year during which a US Holder (defined below) holds our shares, certain adverse United States federal income tax consequences could apply to the US Holder. See “Item 10. Additional Information — Taxation — United States Federal Income Taxation — PFIC Rules.”

Risks relating to our company and our business

The diesel engine business in China is dependent in large part on the performance of the Chinese and the global economy, as well as Chinese government policy. As a result, our financial condition, results of operations, business and prospects could be adversely affected by slowdowns in the Chinese and the global economy, as well as Chinese government policies affecting our business.

Our operations and performance depend significantly on worldwide economic conditions. During periods of economic expansion, the demand for trucks, construction machinery and other applications of diesel engines generally increases. Conversely, uncertainty about current global economic conditions or adverse changes in the economy could lead to a significant decline in the diesel engine industry which is generally adversely affected by a decline in demand. As a result, the performance of the Chinese economy will likely affect, to a significant degree, our financial condition, results of operations, business and prospects. For example, the various measures taken by the Chinese government from time to time to regulate economic growth and control inflation have in prior periods, significantly weakened demand for trucks in China, and may have a similar effect in the future. Uncertainty and adverse changes in the Chinese economy could also increase costs associated with developing our products, increase the cost and decrease the availability of potential sources of financing, and increase our exposure to material losses from our investments, any of which could have a material adverse impact on our financial condition and operating results.

According to the World Bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects issued on January 15, 2013, the global financial crisis continues four years after it started although the worst appears to be over. The global economy remains fragile as high-income countries continue to suffer from volatility and slow growth. Although downside risks to the global economy have diminished, they have not been eliminated. These risks include the deterioration of the sovereign debt crisis in Europe, debt and fiscal issues in the United States and the possibility of a sharp slowdown of investment in China as its new leadership attempts to rebalance its economy from investment and exports to increased domestic consumption. The pace of economic growth in China slowed from 10.4% in 2010 to 9.2% in 2011 to 7.8% in 2012 (Source: China’s National Bureau of Statistics). The World Bank has forecast China’s economy to expand in 2013 by 8.4%. On March 5, 2013, at Premier Wen Jiabao’s last annual address to open the National People’s Congress in Beijing, he announced that the growth target for China in 2013 remained at 7.5%, the same level as that set for 2012, in part due to the continuing impact of the global financial crisis and the uncertain recovery of the world economy. Premier Wen also noted that expanding domestic demand would be China’s long-term strategy for economic development and that a proper level of economic growth was required to be maintained in order to change the growth model and restructure the economy. In view of the announced increase in focus on domestic consumption and less on exports and investments, changes to existing economic policies are expected to be implemented by the new leadership.

 

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The business and prospects for the diesel engine industry, and thus the business and prospects of our company, may also be adversely affected by Chinese government policy. The overall sales of commercial vehicles between January and November 2009 increased 28% to approximately 3.3 million units, compared to the same period in 2008 (Source: China Association of Automobile Manufacturers). This was partly due to the Chinese government’s stimulus measures to counter the effects of the global financial crisis and maintain economic stability as well as the evolving emission standards for automotive vehicles which contributed to the demand for new vehicles. Commercial vehicle sales in 2010 rose to a new peak of over 4.3 million units, an increase of 30% over 2009, but growth in the Chinese automotive market slowed in 2011, with a year-on-year increase in sales of only 2.45%, the lowest growth in 13 years (Source: China Association of Automobile Manufacturers). The slowdown in the automotive market in 2011 extended into 2012 and continued into the first quarter of 2013 due to a variety of factors, including the phasing out of government incentives for car purchases, the introduction of policies to restrict automotive growth in Beijing and other major cities to curb emissions and ease traffic congestion and a slowdown in China’s economy.

In recent years, the policies of the Chinese government have encouraged energy conservation and emissions reduction. China’s 12th Five-Year Plan, which was officially adopted in 2011, targets a 16% and 17% reduction in energy use and carbon dioxide emissions respectively per unit of economic output by 2015. Out of seven strategic investment areas identified under the 12th Five-Year Plan, three relate to energy, namely clean energy, energy conservation and clean energy vehicles. On June 16, 2012, in an effort to strengthen the country’s energy saving and emission reduction efforts, the Chinese government issued the 12th Five-Year Development Plan for the Energy Saving and Environmental Protection Industry (the “Energy Plan”). While the Energy Plan recognized that China’s energy saving and environmental protection industry has grown rapidly and is expected to continue to do so through 2015, it also acknowledged that the scale and strength of the industry are not sufficient to meet the needs of the nation’s economic and social development. Although the Energy Plan formulated a series of policy measures to create a sustainable environment for the the rapid growth of the energy saving and environmental protection industry during the 12th Five-Year Plan period from 2011 to 2015, there is no assurance that these measures will be successful. We cannot assure you that the Chinese government will not change its policies in the future to further de-emphasize the use of diesel engines, and any such change will adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations, business or prospects.

Our financial condition, results of operations, business and prospects may be adversely affected if we are unable to implement the Reorganization Agreement and the Cooperation Agreement.

We own 76.4% of the outstanding shares of Yuchai, and one of our primary sources of cash flow continues to be our share of the dividends, if any, paid by Yuchai and investment earnings thereon. As a result of the agreement reached with Yuchai and its related parties pursuant to the July 2003 Agreement, we discontinued legal and arbitration proceedings initiated by us in May 2003 relating to difficulties with respect to our investment in Yuchai. In furtherance of the terms of the July 2003 Agreement, we, Yuchai and Coomber Investments Limited, or Coomber, entered into the Reorganization Agreement in April 2005, as amended in December 2005 and November 2006, and agreed on a restructuring plan intended to be beneficial to our shareholders. In June 2007, we, along with Yuchai, Coomber and the State Holding Company, entered into the Cooperation Agreement. The Cooperation agreement amends certain terms of the Reorganization Agreement and as so amended, incorporates the terms of the Reorganization Agreement. Pursuant to the amendments to the Reorganization Agreement, the Company has agreed that the restructuring and spin-off of Yuchai will not be effected, and, recognizing the understandings that have been reached between the Company and the State Holding Company to jointly undertake efforts to expand the business of Yuchai, the Company will not seek to recover the anti-dilution fee of US$20 million that was due from Yuchai. For more information on these agreements see “Item 4. Information on the Company — History and Development.” No assurance can be given as to when the business expansion requirements relating to Yuchai as contemplated by the Reorganization Agreement and the Cooperation Agreement will be fully implemented, or that implementation of the Reorganization Agreement and the Cooperation Agreement will effectively resolve all of the difficulties faced by us with respect to our investment in Yuchai.

In addition, the Reorganization Agreement contemplates the continued implementation of our business expansion and diversification plan adopted in February 2005. One of the goals of this business expansion and diversification plan is to reduce our financial dependence on Yuchai. Subsequently, we acquired strategic stakes in TCL and HLGE. See “Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects — Business Expansion and Diversification Plan.” Nonetheless, no assurance can be given that we will be able to successfully expand and diversify our business. We may also not be able to continue to identify suitable acquisition opportunities, or secure funding to consummate such acquisitions or successfully integrate such acquired businesses within our operations. Any failure to implement the terms of the Reorganization Agreement and Cooperation Agreement, including our continued expansion and diversification, could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations, business or prospects. Additionally, although the Cooperation Agreement amends certain provisions of the Reorganization Agreement and also acknowledges the understandings that have been reached between us and the State Holding Company to jointly undertake efforts to expand and diversify the business of Yuchai, no assurance can be given that we will be able to successfully implement those efforts or as to when the transactions contemplated therein will be consummated.

 

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We have and may continue to experience disagreements and difficulties with the Chinese shareholders in Yuchai.

Although we own 76.4% of the outstanding shares of Yuchai, and believe we have proper legal ownership of our investment and a controlling financial interest in Yuchai, in the event there is a dispute with Yuchai’s Chinese shareholders regarding our investment in Yuchai, we may have to rely on the Chinese legal system for remedies. The Chinese legal system may not be as effective as compared to other more developed countries, such as the United States. See “— Risks relating to China — The Chinese legal system embodies uncertainties which could limit the legal protection available to foreign investors.” We have, in the past experienced problems from time to time in obtaining assistance and cooperation of Yuchai’s Chinese shareholders in the daily management and operation of Yuchai. We have, in the past also experienced problems from time to time in obtaining the assistance and cooperation of the State Holding Company in dealing with other various matters, including the implementation of corporate governance procedures, the payment of dividends, the holding of Yuchai board meetings and the resolution of employee-related matters. Examples of these problems are described elsewhere in this Annual Report. The July 2003 Agreement, the Reorganization Agreement and the Cooperation Agreement are intended to resolve certain issues relating to our share ownership in Yuchai and the continued corporate governance and other difficulties which we have had with respect to Yuchai. As part of the terms of the Reorganization Agreement, Yuchai agreed that it would seek the requisite shareholder approval prior to entering into any material transactions (including any agreements or arrangements with parties related to Yuchai or any of its shareholders) and that it would comply with its governance requirements. Yuchai also acknowledged and affirmed the Company’s continued rights as majority shareholder to direct the management and policies of Yuchai through Yuchai’s Board of Directors. Yuchai’s Articles of Association have been amended and such amended Articles of Association as approved by the Guangxi Department of Commerce on December 2, 2009, entitle the Company to elect nine of Yuchai’s 13 directors, thereby reaffirming the Company’s right to effect all major decisions relating to Yuchai. While Yuchai has affirmed the Company’s continued rights as Yuchai’s majority shareholder and authority to direct the management and policies of Yuchai, no assurance can be given that disagreements and difficulties with Yuchai’s management and/or Yuchai’s Chinese shareholders will not recur, including implementation of the Reorganization Agreement and the Cooperation Agreement, corporate governance matters or related party transactions. Such disagreements and difficulties could ultimately have a material adverse impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows.

We have previously identified material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting and cannot assure you that material weaknesses will not be identified in the future. Our failure to implement and maintain effective internal control over financial reporting could result in material misstatements in our financial statements which could require us to restate financial statements in the future, or cause us not to be able to provide timely financial information, which may cause investors to lose confidence in our reported financial information and have a negative effect on our stock price.

We restated our consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2005, and reported material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting and concluded that as of December 31, 2005 to 2011, our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective and as of December 31, 2006 to 2011, our internal control over financial reporting was not effective. However, during the period covered by this Annual Report, no material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting was identified and management has concluded that as of December 31, 2012, our disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting were effective. Our current independent registered public accounting firm has expressed an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2012. See “Item 15. Controls and Procedures.”

We cannot assure you that material weaknesses or significant deficiencies in our internal control over financial reporting will not be identified in the future. Any failure to maintain or improve existing controls or implement new controls could result in material weaknesses or significant deficiencies and cause us to fail to meet our periodic reporting obligations which in turn could cause our shares to be de-listed or suspended from trading on the NYSE. In addition, any such failure could result in material misstatements in our financial statements and adversely affect the results of annual management evaluations regarding the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting. Any of the foregoing could cause investors to lose confidence in our reported financial information, leading to a decline in our share price.

Our exposure to the Dongfeng Group has had, and could continue to have, a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operation.

Our sales are concentrated among the Dongfeng Group, which includes the Dongfeng Automobile Company, one of the largest state-owned automobile companies in China, and other major diesel truck manufacturers controlled by or affiliated with the Dongfeng Automobile Company. In 2012, sales to the Dongfeng Group accounted for 18.2% of our total net revenues, of which sales to our two largest customers, Liuzhou Dongfeng Automobile and Hubei Dongfeng Automobile, accounted for 4.5% and 3.9% respectively. Although we consider our relationship with the Dongfeng Group to be good, the loss of one or more of the companies within the Dongfeng Group as a customer would have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations, business or prospects.

In addition, we are dependent on the purchases made by the Dongfeng Group from us and have exposure to their liquidity arising from the high level of accounts receivable from them. We cannot assure you that the Dongfeng Group will be able to repay all the money they owe to us. In addition, the Dongfeng Group may not be able to continue purchasing the same volume of products from us which would reduce our overall sales volume.

The Dongfeng Group also competes with us in the diesel engine market in China. Although we believe that the companies within the Dongfeng Group generally make independent purchasing decisions based on end-user preferences, we cannot assure you that truck manufacturers affiliated with the Dongfeng Automobile Company will not preferentially purchase diesel engines manufactured by companies within the Dongfeng Group over those manufactured by us.

 

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Competition in China from other diesel engine manufacturers may adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations, business or prospects.

The diesel engine industry in China is highly competitive. We compete with many other China domestic companies, most of which are state-owned enterprises. Some of our competitors have formed joint ventures with or have technology assistance relationships with foreign diesel engine manufacturers or foreign engine design consulting firms and use foreign technology that is more advanced than ours. We expect competition to intensify as a result of:

 

 

improvements in competitors’ products;

 

 

increased production capacity of competitors;

 

 

increased utilization of unused capacity by competitors; and

 

 

price competition.

In addition, we believe there is currently excess capacity in the diesel engine industry due to structural factors. The stimulus measures announced by the Chinese government in 2009 to counter the effects of the global financial crisis and maintain economic stability led to significantly increased demand for commercial vehicles in China in 2010, which we believe led our competitors to invest in significant capacity expansion. These investments have already significantly increased the overall capacity in the industry, and we believe capacity will continue to increase over the next several years as expansions that have already been commenced are completed. The market for commercial vehicles in China softened in 2011 and this continued into 2012 due to a variety of factors including the phasing out of government incentives for car purchases, the introduction of policies to restrict automotive growth in Beijing and other major cities to curb emissions and ease traffic congestion and a slowdown in China’s economy. We believe that there may not be sufficient demand for the increased capacity in the industry. Excess capacity in the diesel engine industry could lead to a decrease in prices in the diesel engine market, generally, as we and our competitors compete through lower prices, which could adversely impact our revenues, margins and overall profitability.

Furthermore, if restrictions and tariffs on the import of motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts into China are reduced, foreign competition could increase significantly. An increase in competition as a result of these various factors operating singly or together may adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations, business or prospects as a result of lower gross margins, higher fixed costs or decreasing market share.

Our long-term business prospects will depend largely upon our ability to develop and introduce new or improved products at competitive prices. Our competitors in the diesel engine markets may be able to introduce new or improved engine models that are more favorably received by customers. Competition in the end-user markets, mainly the truck market, may also lead to technological improvements and advances that render our current products obsolete at an earlier than expected date, in which case we may have to depreciate or impair our production equipment more rapidly than planned. Failure to introduce or delays in the introduction of new or improved products at competitive prices could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations, business or prospects.

Our financial condition, results of operations, business or prospects may be adversely affected to the extent we are unable to continue our sales growth.

In 2011 and 2012, due to a softening in the commercial vehicle market in China, our net sales decreased by 4.7% and 12.9%, respectively. We cannot assure you that we will be able to increase our net sales or maintain our present level of net sales. For example, we may not be able to increase our net sales commensurate with our increased levels of production capacity. Moreover, our future growth is dependent in large part on factors beyond our control, such as the continued growth and stability of the global and Chinese economies. According to the World Bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects issued on January 15, 2013, the global financial crisis continues four years after it started although the worst appears to be over. According to the World Bank, the world economy continued to struggle as economic activity in the high income countries was dampened by the Eurozone crisis as well as uncertainty resulting from the fiscal challenges in the U.S. While growth rates in developing countries have fallen, they were still expanding faster than the high income countries. Slow growth is characterizing the high income regions of the world namely, Europe, the United States and Japan, and the World Bank has forecast growth in these advanced economies to remain at 1.3% in 2013. The global economy remains fragile as high income countries continue to suffer from volatility and slow growth. If the situation in Europe deteriorates or if the United States is unable to promptly address its debt and fiscal problems, which would impact on the global economy, China’s export growth would be adversely affected which would have a negative effect on its economy. China’s growth rate continued to slow in 2012 amid weaknesses in the global economy, in particular the key export markets of the United States and Europe. In an effort to avert a slowdown in the Chinese economy, the Chinese government quickened the approval process for infrastructure projects and cut interest rates in June and July 2012 and bank reserve requirements in February and May 2012. Although growth in the fourth quarter of 2012 improved to 7.9% after declining for the previous seven quarters, the Chinese government has set its growth target in 2013 at 7.5%, the same level as that set for 2012, in part due to the continuing impact of the global financial crisis and the uncertain recovery of the world economy. Any weakness or instability in the global or Chinese economies could, in turn, adversely impact the commercial vehicle market in China and our sales growth.

 

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In addition, we cannot assure you that we will be able to properly manage any future growth, including:

 

 

obtaining the necessary supplies, including the availability of raw materials;

 

 

hiring and training skilled production workers and management personnel;

 

 

manufacturing and delivering products for increased orders in a timely manner;

 

 

maintaining quality standards and prices;

 

 

controlling production costs; and

 

 

obtaining adequate funding on commercially reasonable terms for future growth.

Furthermore, we have acquired in the past, and may acquire in the future, equity interests in engine parts suppliers and logistics and marketing companies. If we are unable to effectively manage or assimilate these acquisitions, our financial condition, results of operations, business or prospects could be adversely affected. See “Item 4. Information on the Company — Products and Product Development — Yuchai.”

If we are not able to continuously improve our existing engine products and develop new diesel engine products or successfully enter into other markets, we may become less competitive, and our financial condition, results of operations, business and prospects will be adversely affected.

As the Chinese automotive industry continues to develop, we will have to continuously improve our existing engine products, develop new diesel engine products and enter into new markets in order to remain competitive. As a result, our long-term business prospects will largely depend upon our ability to develop and introduce new or improved products at competitive prices and enter into new markets. Future products may utilize different technologies and may require knowledge of markets that we do not currently possess. Moreover, our competitors may be able to introduce new or improved engine models that are more favorably received by customers than our products or enter into new markets with an early-entrant advantage. Any failure by us to introduce, or any delays in the introduction of, new or improved products at competitive prices or entering into new markets could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations, business or prospects.

On April 10, 2007, Yuchai signed a Cooperation Framework Agreement with Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co., Ltd (“Geely”) and Zhejiang Yinlun Machinery Company Limited (“Yinlun”) to consider establishing a proposed joint venture company to develop diesel engines for passenger cars in China. In December 2007, further to the Cooperation Framework Agreement, Yuchai entered into an Equity Joint Venture Agreement with Geely and Yinlun, to form two joint venture companies — one in Tiantai, Zhejiang Province (“Zhejiang Yuchai”) and the other in Jining, Shandong Province (“Jining Yuchai”) — which have been duly incorporated. The joint venture companies were to be primarily engaged in the development, production and sales of a proprietary diesel engine and its parts for passenger vehicles. On May 22, 2012, in order to streamline the operations of both joint venture companies, we announced that Yuchai had entered into a share swap agreement such that Yuchai exited from Zhejiang Yuchai and increased its stake in Jining Yuchai. The share swap involved Yuchai transferring its 52% shareholding in Zhejiang Yuchai to Yinlun, and Yinlun transferring its 18% shareholding in Jining Yuchai to Yuchai, such that Yuchai now holds a 70% shareholding in Jining Yuchai with Geely maintaining its 30% shareholding. The share swap agreement also provided for the technology for the 4D20 diesel engine to be entirely owned by Jining Yuchai. Tests on the second-generation prototype 4D20 diesel engines designed for passenger vehicles to be produced by Jining Yuchai are scheduled to be completed by mid-2013.

On December 11, 2009, Yuchai entered into a joint venture agreement with Caterpillar (China) Investment Co., Ltd. (“Caterpillar China”) to establish a new joint venture company in China to provide remanufacturing services for and relating to Yuchai’s diesel engines and components and certain Caterpillar diesel engines and components. The new joint venture company, Yuchai Remanufacturing Services (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. was incorporated on April 7, 2010 in Suzhou, Jiangsu province. Operations at a temporary workshop commenced in 2011. The permanent factory located in the Suzhou Industrial Park was inaugurated on July 13, 2012 and full remanufacturing operations at the permanent factory have since commenced.

On August 11, 2009, Yuchai, pursuant to a Framework Agreement entered into with Jirui United Heavy Industry Co., Ltd. (“Jirui United”), a company jointly established by China International Marine Containers Group Ltd and Chery Automobile Co., Ltd., and Shenzhen City Jiusi Investment Management Co., Ltd incorporated Y & C Engine Co., Ltd. in Wuhu City, Anhui Province to produce heavy-duty vehicle engines with the displacement range from 10.5L to 14L. The key focus of the joint venture company is the production of YC6K diesel engines. The full production line commenced operations in December 2010.

There can be no assurance that these joint ventures will be successful or profitable.

In March 2012, we announced that Yuchai will be constructing a new facility at its main manufacturing facility at Yulin City, Guangxi Province to develop and produce a full portfolio of natural gas engines to complement its existing suite of diesel engines. In December 2012, we announced that seven new models of natural gas engine would be launched during 2013, all of which would be compliant with China’s National V emission standards. The main applications of Yuchai’s natural gas engines are in the large bus, mid- to heavy-duty truck, power generator and marine sectors. This new facility is expected to be completed in the second half of 2013. See “Item 4. Information on the Company — Products and Product Development — Yuchai — Other products and services” for more information on Yuchai’s natural gas engines.

 

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Natural gas engines represent an emerging market in China, as well as in other countries around the world, and the development of a sustainable market for natural gas engines may be affected by many factors, some of which are beyond our control, including:

 

 

the emergence of newer, more competitive technologies and products;

 

 

the future cost and availability of natural gas;

 

 

the successful development of natural gas refuelling infrastructure;

 

 

the structure and implementation of government policies, including the availability of government incentives;

 

 

consumer perceptions of the safety of natural gas engines; and

 

 

consumer reluctance to adopt new products.

There can be no assurance that a sustainable market for natural gas vehicles will develop in China or in other countries around the world or that our initiative to enter the natural gas engine market will be successful or profitable.

We may be unable to obtain sufficient financing to fund our capital requirements which could limit our growth potential.

We believe that our cash from operations, together with any necessary borrowings, will provide sufficient financial resources to meet our projected capital and other expenditure requirements. If we have underestimated our capital requirements or overestimated our future cash flows, additional financing may be required. Financing may not be available to us on acceptable terms or at all. Our ability to obtain external financing is subject to various uncertainties, including our results of operations, financial condition and cash flow, economic, political and other conditions in China, the Chinese government’s policies relating to foreign currency borrowings and the condition of the Chinese and international capital markets. If adequate capital is not available, our financial condition, results of operations, business and prospects could be adversely affected.

We could be exposed to the impact of interest rates and foreign currency movements with respect to our future borrowings and business.

We may use borrowings from time to time to supplement our working capital requirements and to finance our business expansion and diversification plan. See “Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects — Liquidity and Capital Resources.” A portion of our borrowings may be structured on a floating rate basis and denominated in US dollars, Singapore dollars or Renminbi. In 2011, Yuchai issued Rmb-denominated unsecured short-term financing bonds (“STFBs”) in China amounting to Rmb 2.4 billion upon the receipt of approval from China’s National Association of Financial Market Institutional Investors (“NAFMII”), a self-regulatory association of institutional investors in the inter-bank market in China under the supervision of the PBOC, at interest rates ranging from 4.59% to 5.77% per annum. The STFBs were fully repaid on their respective maturity dates in 2012. In 2012, Yuchai issued STFBs amounting to RMB1.0 billion at an interest rate of 4.45% per annum which will mature in August 2013. Any fluctuations in interest rates, or fluctuations in exchange rates between the Renminbi or Singapore dollars and US dollars, may increase our borrowing costs or the availability of funding. This could affect our financial condition, results of operations, business or prospects. In particular, our financial condition, results of operations, business or prospects could be adversely affected by a devaluation of the Renminbi.

The value of the Renminbi is subject to changes in Chinese government policies and to international economic and political developments. Since 1994, the conversion of Renminbi into foreign currencies, including US dollars, has been based on rates set by the PBOC. On July 21, 2005, China reformed its foreign exchange regime by moving into a managed floating exchange rate system based on market supply and demand with reference to a basket of currencies, such that the Renminbi was no longer pegged to the US dollar. From July 20, 2005 to December 31, 2012, the Renminbi appreciated about 24.1% against the US dollar. From December 31, 2008 to December 31, 2012, the Singapore dollar appreciated about 15% against the US dollar. Since we may not be able to hedge effectively against Renminbi or Singapore dollar fluctuations, future movements in the exchange rate of the Renminbi, the Singapore dollar and other currencies could have an adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

If China’s inflation increases or the prices of energy or raw materials increase, we may not be able to pass the resulting increased costs to our customers and this may adversely affect our profitability or cause us to suffer operating losses.

Economic growth in China has, in the past, been accompanied by periods of high inflation. The Chinese government has implemented various policies from time to time to control inflation. For example, the Chinese government has periodically introduced measures in certain sectors to avoid overheating of the economy, including tighter bank lending policies, increases in bank interest rates, and measures to curb inflation, which has resulted in a decrease in the rate of inflation. The global economic crisis resulted in a slowing of the rate of inflation in January 2009 and thereafter into negative territory until November and December 2009 according to the National Bureau of Statistics. In 2010, the annual inflation rate was 3.3% which increased to 5.4% in 2011 leading to the Chinese government raising lending interest rates and the reserve requirements for banks six times in 2011 to counter accelerating inflation. The annual inflation rate for 2012 fell to 2.7% as a result of the slowing economy which weakened further in January 2013 to 2% but strengthened to 3.2% in February 2013, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. China’s central bank, in its quarterly monetary policy report issued on February 6, 2013, noted that external forces such as monetary easing in major economies may make global capital flows more volatile and push up commodity prices resulting in inflationary pressures in emerging economies within a short period of time. On March 5, 2013, at Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao’s last annual address to open the National People’s Congress in Beijing, he announced that the inflation target for China in 2013 was 3.5%, down from 4% in 2012. An increase in inflation could cause our costs for parts and components, labor costs, raw materials and other operating costs to increase, which would adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.

 

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We may be adversely affected by environmental regulations.

We are subject to Chinese national and local environmental protection regulations which currently impose fees for the discharge of waste substances, require the payment of fines for pollution, and provide for the closure by the Chinese government of any facility that fails to comply with orders requiring us to cease or improve upon certain activities causing environmental damage. Due to the nature of our business, we produce certain amounts of waste water, gas, and solid waste materials during the course of our production. We believe our environmental protection facilities and systems are adequate for us to comply with the existing national, provincial and local environmental protection regulations. However, Chinese national, provincial or local authorities may impose additional or more stringent regulations which would require additional expenditure on environmental matters or changes in our processes or systems.

The manufacture and sales of Euro 0 and Euro I engines in major urban areas became unlawful after August 31, 2004. After that date, the engines equipped with Euro 0 and Euro I engines are not permitted to be sold and used in major urban areas. The manufacture and sale of Euro II engines was phased out from June 30, 2008. In July 2008, China officially implemented the National III emission standards throughout China. The increasingly stringent emission standards led to the early implementation of the National IV emission standards in the main cities of Beijing in 2008, Shanghai in 2009 and Shenzhen and Guangzhou in 2010. The National IV emission standards for diesel engines are targeted to be implemented throughout China on July 1, 2013. In an effort to combat increasing air pollution, the National V emission standards for natural gas engines were implemented throughout China on January 1, 2013. In addition, the Chinese government has mandated that all new registrations in Beijing of diesel engine vehicles for use in public transit and light-duty gasoline powered engine vehicles must comply with the National V emission standards with effect from February 1, 2013 and March 1, 2013, respectively. While Yuchai produces diesel engines compliant with National III emission standards, it has the ability to produce certain diesel engines compliant with National IV and V emission standards and certain natural gas engines compliant with National IV and V emission standards, as well as develop alternative fuels and environmentally friendly hybrid engines with improved fuel efficiency, there can be no assurance that Yuchai will be able to comply with these emission standards or that the introduction of these and other environmental regulations will not result in a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Our insurance coverage may not be adequate to cover risks related to our production and other operations.

The amount of our insurance coverage for our buildings and equipment is at cost which could be less than replacement value, and we have no plans to increase the coverage. The amount of our insurance coverage for our inventory is at book value which could be less than replacement value, and we also have no plans to increase this coverage. In accordance with what we believe is customary practice among industrial equipment manufacturers in China, we insure only high risk assets, such as production property and equipment and certain inventory. However, our under insurance of other properties, facilities and inventory in accordance with this Chinese practice exposes us to substantial risks so that in the event of a major accident, our insurance recovery may be inadequate. We do not currently carry third party liability insurance to cover claims in respect of bodily injury, property or environmental damage arising from accidents on our property or relating to our operations. We also do not carry business interruption insurance as such coverage is not customary in China. Losses incurred or payments required to be made by us which are not fully insured could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition.

Risks relating to China

Substantially all of our assets are located in China, and substantially all of our revenue is derived from our operations in China. Accordingly, our financial condition, results of operations, business or prospects are subject, to a significant degree, to economic, political and legal developments in China. The economic system of China differs from the economies of most developed countries in many respects, including government investment, the level of development, control of capital investment, control of foreign exchange and allocation of resources.

 

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Adverse changes in the economic policies of the Chinese government could have a material adverse effect on the overall economic growth of China, which could reduce the demand for our products and adversely affect our competitive position.

Since the late 1970s, the Chinese government has been reforming the Chinese economic system from a planned economy to a market-oriented economy. In recent years, the Chinese government has implemented economic reform measures emphasizing decentralization, utilization of market forces in the development of the Chinese economy and a higher level of management autonomy. These reforms have resulted in significant economic growth and social progress, but the growth has been uneven both geographically and among various sectors of the economy. Economic growth has also been accompanied by periods of high inflation. The Chinese government has implemented various policies from time to time to restrain the rate of such economic growth, control inflation and otherwise regulate economic expansion. For example, the Chinese government has from time to time introduced measures in certain sectors to avoid overheating of the economy, including tighter bank lending policies, increases in bank interest rates, and measures to curb property, stock market speculation and inflation. Severe measures or other actions by the Chinese government, such as placing additional controls on the prices of diesel and diesel-using products, could restrict our business operations and adversely affect our financial position. Although we believe that the economic reforms and macroeconomic policies and measures adopted by the Chinese government will continue to have a positive effect in the longer term on economic development in China and that we will continue to benefit in the longer term from these policies and measures, these policies and measures may, from time to time, be modified or reversed. On March 5, 2013, at Premier Wen Jiabao’s last annual address to open the National People’s Congress in Beijing, he announced that the growth target for China in 2013 remained at 7.5%, the same level as that set for 2012, in part due to the continuing impact of the global financial crisis and the uncertain recovery of the world economy. Premier Wen also noted that expanding domestic demand would be China’s long-term strategy for economic development and that a proper level of economic growth was required to be maintained in order to implement this. A once-in-a decade leadership change in China commenced in November 2012 and was completed in mid-March 2013, whereby Xi Jinping and Li Keqiang officially succeeded Hu Jintao and Wen Jiabao as President and Premier, respectively. In view of the announced increase in focus on domestic consumption, changes to existing economic policies are expected to be implemented by the new leadership. Adverse changes in economic and social conditions in China, in the policies of the Chinese government or in the laws and regulations in China, could have a material adverse effect on the overall economic growth of China and infrastructure investment in China. These developments could adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations and business, by reducing the demand for our products.

Adverse economic developments in China or elsewhere in the Asian region could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations, business or prospects.

Since the late 1990s, many Asian countries have experienced significant changes in economic conditions, including, for example, substantial depreciation in currency exchange rates, increased interest rates, reduced economic growth rates, corporate bankruptcies, volatility in the market values of shares listed on stock exchanges, decreases in foreign currency turnover and government-imposed austerity measures. Many Asian governments have implemented and continue to implement policy measures to counter the effects of the global financial crisis that began in the third and fourth quarters of 2008 and maintain economic stability. For example, as a result of China’s slowing growth in 2012 amid weaknesses in the global economy, in particular the key export markets of the United States and Europe, the Chinese government quickened the approval process for infrastructure projects and cut interest rates in June and July 2012 and bank reserve requirements in February and May 2012 in an effort to avert a sharp slowdown in its economy. Although growth in China in the fourth quarter of 2012 improved to 7.9% after seven quarters of declining growth, the Chinese government is forecasting growth in 2013 to remain at 7.5%, the same level as that set for 2012 in part due to the continuing impact of the global financial crisis and the uncertain recovery of the world economy. On March 5, 2013, in his last annual address to open the National People’s Congress in Beijing, Premier Wen Jiabao also noted that expanding domestic demand would be China’s long-term strategy for economic development and that a proper level of economic growth was required to be maintained in order to change the growth model and restructure the economy. With the completion of the once-in-a decade leadership change in mid—March 2013, new economic policies and incentives are anticipated to be announced and implemented over the coming months. There can be no assurance these, or other, policy measures will have their intended effect on economic growth in China which, in turn, could impact the commercial vehicle market in China and our sales growth. Demand for trucks, construction machinery and other applications of diesel engines generally increases during periods of economic expansion and decreases during periods of economic slowdown. In the event that adverse economic developments occur in China, our sales may decrease and our financial condition, results of operations, business or prospects could therefore suffer.

The Chinese legal system embodies uncertainties which could limit the legal protection available to foreign investors.

The Chinese legal system is a civil law system based on written statutes. Unlike common law systems, it is a system in which decided legal cases have little precedent value. In 1979, the Chinese government began to promulgate a comprehensive system of laws and regulations governing economic matters in general including, for example, with respect to corporate organization and governance, foreign investments, commerce, taxation and trade. Since China’s economic reform and opening-up in late 1970s, legislation has significantly enhanced the protection afforded to various forms of foreign investment in China. However, these laws, regulations and legal requirements are relatively recent, and their interpretation and enforcement involve uncertainties and may not be consistent or predictable as in other more developed jurisdictions which may limit the legal protection available to foreign investors.

Our operations in China are subject to PRC regulations governing PRC companies. These regulations contain provisions that are required to be included in the articles of association of PRC companies and are intended to regulate the internal affairs of these companies. The PRC Company Law and these regulations, in general, and the provisions for the protection of shareholders’ rights and access to information, in particular, are less developed than those applicable to companies incorporated in the United States, Hong Kong or other developed countries or regions. In addition, the interpretation of PRC laws may be subject to policy changes which reflect domestic political changes. As China’s legal system develops, the promulgation of new laws, changes to existing laws and the pre-emption of local regulations by national laws may have an adverse effect on our prospects, financial condition and results of operations.

 

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We may not freely convert Renminbi into foreign currency, which could limit our ability to obtain sufficient foreign currency to satisfy our foreign currency requirements or to pay dividends to shareholders.

Substantially all of our revenues and operating expenses are generated by our Chinese operating subsidiary, Yuchai, and are denominated in Renminbi, while a portion of our indebtedness is, or in the future may be, denominated in US dollars and other foreign currencies. The Renminbi is currently freely convertible under the “current account,” which includes dividends, trade and service-related foreign exchange transactions, but not under the “capital account,” which includes, among other things, foreign direct investment, overseas borrowings by Chinese entities and proceeds of overseas public offering by Chinese entities. Some of the conversions between Renminbi and foreign currency under capital account are subject to the prior approval of the State Administration for Foreign Exchange, or SAFE.

Our Chinese operating subsidiary, as a foreign invested enterprise, may purchase foreign currency without the approval of SAFE for settlement of “current account transactions,” including payment of dividends, by providing commercial documents evidencing these transactions. Our Chinese operating subsidiary may also retain foreign exchange in its current account (subject to a cap approved by SAFE) to satisfy foreign currency liabilities or to pay dividends. However, the relevant Chinese government authorities may limit or eliminate our Chinese operating subsidiary’s ability to purchase and retain foreign currencies in the future. Our Chinese operating subsidiary, therefore, may not be able to obtain sufficient foreign currency to satisfy its foreign currency requirements to pay dividends to us for our use in making any future dividend payments or to satisfy other foreign currency payment requirements. Foreign currency transactions under the capital account are still subject to limitations and require approvals from SAFE. This could affect our Chinese operating subsidiary’s ability to obtain foreign currency through debt or equity financing, including by means of loans or capital contributions from us. Furthermore, the General Affairs Department of SAFE promulgated circulars in August 2008 and July 2011, pursuant to which, Renminbi converted from capital contribution in foreign currency to a domestic enterprise in China can only be used for the activities that are within the approved business scope of such enterprise and cannot be used for China domestic equity investment, acquisition, giving entrusted loans or repayment of intercompany loans, with limited exceptions. As a result, we may not be able to increase the capital contribution of our operating subsidiary, Yuchai and subsequently convert such capital contribution into Renminbi for equity investment or acquisition in China.

Outbreaks of infectious diseases, such as the Influenza A (H1N1) virus, severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and the Avian flu (H5N1 and H7N9), in various parts of China and other countries may materially and adversely affect our business and operations, as well as our financial condition and results of operations.

In April 2009, an outbreak of a new strain of influenza identified as the Influenza A (H1N1) virus occurred in Mexico resulting in a number of deaths. In a matter of weeks, the H1N1 virus had spread internationally but the symptoms in cases outside of Mexico were milder than world health officials had feared with fewer resulting deaths compared to Mexico, the epicentre of the epidemic. The spread of the virus worldwide caused the World Health Organization (“WHO”) to declare the H1N1 virus outbreak a global pandemic on June 11, 2009. However, the WHO in January 2010 said that the pandemic was easing although it warned of a possible new wave of infections in the northern hemisphere in late winter or early spring. In August 2010, the WHO declared the H1N1 pandemic officially over but anticipated that localized outbreaks with significant levels of H1N1 transmission might occur. The high unpredictability of the future evolution of this new virus and the possibility of a widespread re-occurrence may have a significant impact on global economic activity. In 2003, several countries, including China, experienced an outbreak of a highly contagious form of atypical pneumonia known as severe acute respiratory syndrome, or SARS, which severely restricted the level of economic activity in affected areas, including Beijing and Guangdong Province. The SARS epidemic in China had an adverse impact on the sale of engines, particularly during the second and third quarters in 2003. Although this SARS outbreak was brought under control during 2003, there have been a number of cases reported in China and elsewhere in the Asia region since that outbreak. In addition, an infectious strain of influenza known as the H5N1 Avian flu has been reported from time to time in China, Hong Kong, Vietnam, and other parts of Asia. In March 2013, there was an outbreak of a new strain of Avian flu (H7N9) in east China’s Anhui, Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces which resulted in a number of deaths as reported by the Chinese authorities. In September 2012, WHO issued an international alert of a new virus known as the novel coronavirus, or NCoV. The virus first emerged in the Middle East and was discovered in September 2012 when the United Kingdom informed WHO of a case of acute respiratory syndrome. The NCoV virus belongs to the same family of virus as SARs. On February 11, 2013, WHO confirmed 11 cases of the novel coronavirus but said that the risk of sustained person-to-person transmission appeared very low. On March 12, 2013 WHO reiterated calls on its members states to remain vigilant for cases of severe acute respiratory infections and to carefully review any unusual patterns. The potential outbreaks of other infectious diseases could adversely affect general commercial activity, which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations, business or prospects.

Our auditor engages its China-based affiliate to audit our China entities and as such affiliate is not permitted under Chinese law to be subject to inspection by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, investors may be deprived of the benefits of such inspection.

Our independent registered public accounting firm that issues the audit reports included in our annual reports filed with the SEC, as an auditor of companies whose shares are publicly traded in the United States is registered with the U.S. Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (“PCAOB”). As a PCAOB registered firm, our auditor is required by the laws of the United States to undergo regular inspections by PCAOB to assess its compliance with the laws of the United States and relevant professional standards. Our auditor engages its China-based affiliate to audit our China entities and China is a jurisdiction where the PCAOB is currently unable to conduct inspections without the approval of the Chinese authorities. The inability of PCAOB to conduct inspections of the China-based affiliate of our independent registered public accounting firm makes it more difficult to evaluate the effectiveness of such affiliate’s audit procedures or quality control procedures. As a result, investors may be deprived of the benefits of PCAOB inspections.

 

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In December 2012, the SEC commenced administrative proceedings under the Securities Exchange Act and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act against the Chinese affiliates of five global accounting firms, including our independent registered public accounting firm, for their failure to respond to the SEC’s request to produce audit work papers of nine U.S. listed Chinese companies suspected of potential accounting fraud. The Chinese affiliates of the five global accounting firms refused to produce the documents directly to the SEC because of restrictions under PRC law. The issues raised by the proceedings are not specific to our independent registered public accounting firm or to us, but affect equally all audit firms based in China and all China-based businesses with securities listed in the United States. We were not and are not subject to any SEC investigations, nor are we involved in the proceedings brought by the SEC against the Chinese affiliates of the five global accounting firms. However, the Chinese affiliate of our independent registered public accounting firm that issues the audit reports included in our annual reports filed with the SEC is one of the five accounting firms named in the SEC’s proceedings. While we cannot predict the outcome of the SEC’s proceedings, if the Chinese affiliates of the five global accounting firms are denied, temporarily or permanently, from practicing before the SEC, U.S. listed companies with major China operations will find it difficult or impossible to retain auditors for their China operations and meet their reporting requirements under the Exchange Act, which may result in their delisting from U.S. stock exchanges. Any negative news about the proceedings against the Chinese affiliates of the five global accounting firms may erode investor confidence in China-based, U.S. listed companies which could adversely affect the market price of our shares. Although the China Securities Regulatory Commission has been and continues to be in discussions with the SEC, PCAOB and other regulators on the production of audit work papers by China-based accounting firms, we cannot predict the outcome of such discussions and its resultant impact on the SEC administrative proceedings.

Risks relating to our investment in HLGE

The HLGE group operates hotels in the PRC and Malaysia. As of March 8, 2013, we had a 48.9% shareholding interest in HLGE, a company listed on the Main Board of the Singapore Exchange. See “Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects — Business Expansion and Diversification Plan” for further information on our investment in HLGE. Set forth below are risks related to our equity interest in HLGE.

The HLGE group’s hotel ownership and management business may be adversely affected by risks inherent in the hotel industry.

The HLGE group’s financial performance is dependent on the performance of each of the hotels it operates. The HLGE group’s hotel ownership and management business are exposed to risks which are inherent in and/or common to the hotel industry and which may adversely affect the HLGE group’s financial performance, including the following:

 

 

changes to the international, regional and local economic climate and market conditions (including but not limited to changes to regional and local populations, changes in travel patterns and preferences, and oversupply of or reduced demand for hotel rooms that may result in reduced occupancy levels and performance for the hotels it operates);

 

 

changes to the political, economic, legal or social environments of the countries in which the HLGE group operates (including developments with respect to inflation, interest rates, currency fluctuations, governmental policies, real estate laws and regulations, taxation, fuel costs, expropriation, including the impact of the current global financial crisis);

 

 

increased threat of terrorism, terrorist events, airline strikes, hostilities between countries or increased risk of natural disasters or viral epidemics that may affect travel patterns and reduce the number of travelers and tourists;

 

 

changes in laws and governmental regulations (including those relating to the operation of hotels, preparation and sale of food and beverages, occupational health and safety working conditions and laws and regulations governing its relationship with employees);

 

 

competition from other international, regional and independent hotel companies, some of which may have greater name recognition and financial resources than the HLGE group (including competition in relation to hotel room rates, convenience, services or amenities offered);

 

 

losses arising out of damage to the HLGE group’s hotels, where such losses may not be covered by the insurance policies maintained by the HLGE group;

 

 

increases in operating costs due to inflation, labor costs (including the impact of unionization), workers’ compensation and health-care related costs, utility costs, insurance and unanticipated costs such as acts of nature and their consequences;

 

 

fluctuations in foreign currencies arising from the HLGE group’s various currency exposures;

 

 

dependence on leisure travel and tourism;

 

 

the outbreak of communicable diseases, such as the Influenza A (H1N1) virus and the Avian flu (H5N1 and H7N9), which if not contained, could potentially adversely affect the operations of the HLGE group and its business in the hospitality industry; and

 

 

adverse effects of a downturn in the hospitality industry.

The above factors may materially affect the performance of those hotels and the profitability and financial condition of the HLGE group. There can be no assurance that we will not suffer any losses arising from our investment in HLGE.

 

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The hospitality business is a regulated business.

The operation of hotels in the PRC and Malaysia is subject to various laws and regulations. The withdrawal, suspension or non-renewal of any of the hotels’ licenses, or the imposition of any penalties, as a result of any infringement or non-compliance with any requirement, will have an adverse impact on the business and results of operations of the hotels that the HLGE group operates. Further, any changes in such laws and regulations may also have an impact on the businesses at the hotels and result in higher costs of compliance. In addition, any failure to comply with these laws and regulations could result in the imposition of fines or other penalties by the relevant authorities. This could have an adverse impact on the revenues and profits of HLGE group or otherwise adversely affect the operations of the hotels.

The HLGE group may need to raise additional capital.

The HLGE group has recorded pre-tax losses for the last four consecutive fiscal years, starting in 2009. Additionally, in March 2013, the shareholders of HLGE approved the disposition of two assets. See “Item 4. Information on the Company — The HLGE Group” for additional information on these dispositions. One of the assets, a joint venture company that owns Hotel Equatorial Shanghai, represents a significant majority of the HLGE group’s revenue from operations. This disposition may cause the HLGE group to experience a significant decline in revenues, which could adversely impact its cash flow. The HLGE group will likely require additional funds for its core businesses and to invest in future growth opportunities. There is no assurance that the HLGE group would be able to generate sufficient internal funds to finance such endeavors. Accordingly, the HLGE group may, depending on the cash flow requirements and financial condition, need to raise additional funds by issuing equity or a combination of equity and debt or by entering into strategic relationships or through other arrangements. Any additional equity financing by HLGE may dilute our equity interests in HLGE. Any debt financing may contain restrictive covenants with respect to dividends, future capital raising and other financial and operational matters. Failure to obtain additional financing where such financing is required on acceptable terms, if at all, will adversely affect the HLGE group’s business, financial performance and financial position and the HLGE group’s ability to pursue its growth plans.

The HLGE group may be unable to raise sufficient funds to pay its debt obligations to us.

The HLGE group will require funds to repay its outstanding debt owed to us. On January 30, 2013, we announced the extension of an S$75 million loan to HLGE for another year from July 2013 to July 2014 on substantially similar terms as the previous loan agreement. The interest rate margin for the loan remained unchanged at 1.5%. The original amount of the loan was S$93 million which was granted to HLGE by our wholly-owned subsidiary, Venture Lewis Limited (“Venture Lewis”) in February 2009 to refinance the outstanding zero coupon unsecured non-convertible bonds previously issued by HLGE and which matured on July 3, 2009. Venture Lewis held a majority of the bonds. Pursuant to the terms of the original loan agreement entered into in February 2009, on the maturity date of the bonds, HLGE will redeem fully the bonds held by all minority bondholders and pay to Venture Lewis a portion of the principal and gross redemption yield. The remaining amount due to Venture Lewis on the maturity date would be refinanced through an unsecured loan arrangement with a one-year term, renewable by mutual agreement on an annual basis. An option for HLGE to undertake a partial redemption of the Bonds on a pro-rata basis prior to the maturity date was included in the original loan agreement. On February 19, 2009, HLGE announced an early partial redemption on a pro-rata basis of up to S$9.0 million in principal amount of the outstanding bonds and on March 23, 2009, HLGE effected payment to all bondholders.

Under the original loan agreement, the loan was due to be repaid in July 2010 but was extended for one year to July 2011 pursuant to a loan agreement entered into on February 3, 2010. A loan agreement was entered into on January 31, 2011 extending the loan for another year from July 2011 to July 2012. On February 16, 2011, HLGE effected a partial prepayment of S$10 million towards the loan to us reducing the principal amount of the loan from S$93 million to S$83 million. On January 19, 2012, we announced the extension of the S$83 million loan to HLGE for another year from July 2012 to July 2013 on substantially similar terms as the previous loan agreement, except that the interest payable had been reduced from 2.52% per annum to 2.08% per annum. On April 30 2012, HLGE effected a partial payment of S$8 million towards the loan to us reducing the principal amount of the loan from S$83 million to S$75 million.

In public filings, the HLGE group has indicated that it will use part of the approximately S$16.1 million in proceeds from the two announced dispositions to make additional partial repayments. In addition, one of the assets to be disposed, a hotel joint venture, represents a significant majority of the HLGE group’s revenue from operations, which could cause it to experience a significant decline in revenues, which could adversely impact its cash flow and make it even more difficult for the HLGE group to repay its debt obligations to us. See “Item 4. Information on the Company — The HLGE Group” for additional information on these dispositions. There is no assurance that the HLGE group will make those announced repayments or that it would be able to generate sufficient internal funds to redeem the outstanding debt owing to us either through additional disposals of their assets or potential merger and acquisition opportunities to grow its earnings base. Failure to obtain sufficient funds to repay outstanding debt will adversely affect the HLGE group’s business, financial performance and financial position and the HLGE group’s ability to repay its outstanding debts owing to us could have a material adverse effect on the value of our investment in the HLGE group.

 

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ITEM 4. INFORMATION ON THE COMPANY

History and Development

The Company

China Yuchai International Limited is a Bermuda holding company established on April 29, 1993 to own a controlling interest in Yuchai. We currently own, through six of our wholly-owned subsidiaries, 76.4% of the outstanding shares of Yuchai. We operate as an exempted company limited by shares under The Companies Act 1981 of Bermuda. Our principal operating office is located at 16 Raffles Quay #39-01A, Hong Leong Building, Singapore 048581. Our telephone number is (+65) 6220-8411. Our transfer agent and registrar in the United States is BNY Mellon Shareowner Services. On March 7, 2008, we registered a branch office of the Company in Singapore. On July 28, 2011, we registered a representative office of the Company in Hong Kong.

Until August 2002, we were controlled by Diesel Machinery, a company that was 53.0% owned by Hong Leong Asia, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Hong Leong China. Hong Leong China owns HL Technology which held shares in us through Diesel Machinery. Diesel Machinery was also 47.0% owned by China Everbright Holdings Company Limited, or China Everbright Holdings, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Coomber. Hong Leong Asia, a company listed on the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited, or Singapore Exchange, is part of the Hong Leong Investment group, which was founded in 1941 by the Kwek family of Singapore and remains one of the largest privately-controlled business groups in Southeast Asia. China Everbright Holdings is a state-owned enterprise of China. In 2002, China Everbright Holdings and Coomber gave notice to Diesel Machinery and the other shareholders of Diesel Machinery to effect a liquidation of Diesel Machinery. As a result of the liquidation, Hong Leong Asia acquired the special share through HL Technology which entitles Hong Leong Asia to elect a majority of our directors and also to veto any resolution of our shareholders. China Everbright Holdings sold its shareholding in Coomber, which held shares of our Common Stock, in October 2002 to Goldman Industrial Limited, or Goldman, and China Everbright Holdings is no longer a shareholder of our company. Goldman was a subsidiary of Zhong Lin Development Company Limited, or Zhong Lin, an investment vehicle of the city government of Yulin in Guangxi, China until September 29, 2006 when Zhong Lin sold its shareholding in Goldman to the State Holding Company.

We provide certain management, financial planning and other services to Yuchai and we continue to have a team working full-time at Yuchai’s principal manufacturing facilities in Yulin city. In addition, the President, Chief Financial Officer and a manager proficient in Section 404 of Sarbanes—Oxley Act of 2002, or SOX, travel frequently, usually monthly for as much as up to two weeks at a time, to Yuchai to actively participate in Yuchai’s operations and decision-making process.

To our knowledge, since January 2012, there have not been any public takeover offers by third parties in respect of shares of our Common Stock, nor have we made any public takeover offers in respect of the shares of other companies.

Our main operating asset has historically been, and continues to be, our ownership interest in Yuchai, and our primary source of cash flow has historically been our share of the dividends, if any, paid by Yuchai and investment income thereon. However, on February 7, 2005, the Board of Directors of the Company announced its approval of the implementation of a business expansion and diversification plan by the Company. Following such announcement, we have looked for new business opportunities to seek to reduce our financial dependence on Yuchai:

 

 

In March 2005, we acquired a 15.0% interest in the then capital of TCL through our wholly-owned subsidiary, Venture Delta. Our shareholding in TCL has since changed through various transactions, and as of December 31, 2012, we had a 12.2% interest in the outstanding ordinary shares of TCL, which has further reduced to 7.7% as of March 8, 2013.

 

 

In February 2006, we acquired debt and equity securities in HLGE through our wholly-owned subsidiaries, Grace Star, and Venture Lewis. Our shareholding in HLGE has changed through various transactions and as of December 31, 2012, we had a 48.9% interest in the outstanding ordinary shares of HLGE, which is unchanged as of March 8, 2013.

HLGE and TCL are each listed on the Main Board of the Singapore Exchange.

We have eight wholly-owned subsidiaries which directly hold investments in Yuchai, HLGE and TCL, as described below:

 

 

Through our 76.4% interest in Yuchai held by six wholly-owned subsidiaries, we primarily conduct our manufacturing and sale of diesel engines which are mainly distributed in the PRC market.

 

 

As of March 8, 2013, through our wholly-owned subsidiary, Grace Star, we had a 48.9% shareholding interest in HLGE. The HLGE group is engaged in hospitality and property development activities conducted mainly in the PRC and Malaysia.

 

 

As of March 8, 2013, through our wholly-owned subsidiary, Venture Delta, we had a 7.7% equity interest in TCL. The TCL group primarily conducts distribution of consumer electronic products with operations in the PRC (including Hong Kong) and other Southeast Asian countries. TCL also has other business activities relating to strategic property and equity investments.

For more details on our investments in HLGE and TCL, see “Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects — Business Expansion and Diversification Plan.”

 

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Yuchai

Yuchai is a diesel engine manufacturer in China and also produces diesel power generators and diesel engine parts. Yuchai is located in Yulin City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in Southwest China, approximately 200 miles east of Nanning, the provincial capital. With a population of approximately 6.7 million, Yulin City, including its controlled townships, is believed to be the sixth largest city in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.

Yuchai was founded in 1951 and became a state-owned enterprise in 1959. Prior to 1984, Yuchai was a small producer of low-power diesel engines for agricultural machinery. In 1984, Yuchai introduced the earliest model of its 6105 (YC6J) medium-duty diesel engine for medium-duty trucks. In 1989, Yuchai became one of China’s 500 largest industrial enterprises in terms of profitability and tax contribution. In July 1992, in order to raise funds for further expansion, Yuchai became the first state-owned enterprise in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region to be restructured into a joint stock company.

As a result of this restructuring, Yuchai was incorporated as a joint stock company in July 1992 and succeeded the machinery business of Yulin Diesel. All of Yulin Diesel’s businesses, other than its machinery business, as well as certain social service related operations, assets, liabilities and employees (for example, cafeterias, cleaning and security services, a hotel and a department store), were transferred to the State Holding Company. The State Holding Company also became the majority shareholder of Yuchai through its ownership stake of approximately 104 million shares of Yuchai, or State Shares. The State Holding Company is owned by the Yulin City government. In connection with its incorporation, Yuchai also issued 7 million shares to various Chinese institutional investors, or Legal Person Shares.

In May 1993, in order to finance further expansion, Yuchai sold shares to the Company, or Foreign Shares, and became a Sino-foreign joint stock company.

Our initial shareholders, consisting of HL Technology, Sun Yuan Overseas (BVI) Ltd., or Sun Yuan BVI, the Cathay Investment Fund, Limited, or Cathay, GS Capital Partners L.P., or GSCP, and Coomber, then a wholly-owned subsidiary of China Everbright Holdings and, thus, controlled by China Everbright International Limited, or China Everbright International, made their initial investments in Yuchai in May 1993, when their respective wholly-owned subsidiaries purchased for cash in the aggregate 200 million newly-issued shares of Yuchai (51.3% of the then-outstanding Yuchai Shares). These shareholders exchanged with the Company their shareholdings in their wholly-owned subsidiaries, six companies which held Foreign Shares of Yuchai, for 20 million shares of our Common Stock (after giving effect to a 10-for-1 stock split in July 1994, or the Stock Split). In connection therewith, Yuchai became a Sino-foreign joint stock company and became subject to the laws and regulations relating to joint stock limited liability companies and Sino-foreign joint venture companies in China. Foreign Shares may be held by and transferred to non-Chinese legal and natural persons, subject to the approval of the Ministry of Commerce, the successor entity to the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation of China, or MOFTEC. Foreign Shares are entitled to the same economic rights as State Shares and Legal Person Shares. State Shares are shares purchased with state assets by government departments or organizations authorized to represent state investment. Legal Person Shares are shares purchased by Chinese legal persons or institutions or social groups with legal person status and with assets authorized by the state for use in business.

In November 1994, we purchased from an affiliate of China Everbright Holdings 78,015,500 Foreign Shares of Yuchai in exchange for the issuance of 7,801,550 shares of our Common Stock (after giving effect to the Stock Split), or the China Everbright Holdings Purchase. The 78,015,500 Foreign Shares of Yuchai held by Earnest Assets Limited, a subsidiary of China Everbright Holdings and China Everbright International before its sale to us had been originally issued as Legal Person Shares and State Shares and were converted to Foreign Shares, pursuant to approvals granted by MOFTEC. As a result, the Company became the owner of each of these six companies: Hong Leong Technology Systems (BVI) Ltd., Tsang & Ong Nominees (BVI) Ltd., Cathay Diesel Holdings Ltd., Goldman Sachs Guangxi Holdings (BVI) Ltd., Youngstar Holdings Limited and Earnest Assets Limited.

In December 1994, we sold 7,538,450 shares of Common Stock in our initial public offering and used substantially all of the proceeds to finance our six wholly-owned subsidiaries’ purchase of 83,404,650 additional Foreign Shares in Yuchai.

In connection with our purchase, through our six wholly-owned subsidiaries, of additional Foreign Shares in Yuchai with proceeds of our initial public offering, Yuchai offered additional shares pro rata to its other existing shareholders (30 shares for each 100 shares owned) in accordance with such shareholders’ pre-emptive rights, and each of our subsidiaries was able to acquire these additional Foreign Shares in Yuchai. Such pro rata offering (including the offering to the Company) is referred to herein as the “Yuchai Offering.” Certain Legal Person shareholders subscribed for additional shares in the Yuchai Offering. The State Holding Company informed Yuchai at the time that it would not subscribe for any of its portion of Yuchai Shares (31,345,094 shares) in the Yuchai Offering. In order to obtain MOFTEC’s approval of the Yuchai Offering, the State Holding Company was given the right by Yuchai’s Board of Directors to subscribe for approximately 31 million shares of Yuchai at a price of Rmb 6.29 per share at any time prior to December 1998. This was because provisional regulations of the State Administration Bureau of State Property, or SABSP, and the State Committee of Economic System Reform, or SCESR, published in November 1994, imposed on any holder of state-owned shares certain obligations to protect its interest in any share offering. Under such regulations, the State Holding Company could have been required to subscribe for Yuchai Shares in the Yuchai Offering. Yuchai’s shareholders subsequently agreed to extend the duration of such subscription right to March 31, 2002 (the exercise of which would have reduced our ownership of Yuchai from 76.4% to 71.7%). The State Holding Company informed the shareholders of Yuchai that it had determined not to subscribe for additional Yuchai Shares and this determination was noted by the Yuchai Board of Directors on November 1, 2002. However, given the November 1994 provisional regulations of the SABSP and the SCESR, the SABSP, the SCESR and/or the Ministry of Commerce may take action against the State Holding Company, and there can be no assurance that any such action would not, directly or indirectly, have a material adverse effect on Yuchai or the Company.

 

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Reorganization Agreement

On April 7, 2005, we entered into the Reorganization Agreement with Yuchai and Coomber, which is intended to be in furtherance of the implementation of the restructuring contemplated in the agreement dated July 19, 2003 between the Company and Yuchai with respect to the Company’s investment in Yuchai (the “July 2003 Agreement”), as amended and incorporated into the Cooperation Agreement on June 30, 2007. The terms of the Reorganization Agreement have also been acknowledged and agreed to by the State Holding Company. The Reorganization Agreement provides for the implementation of corporate governance guidelines approved by the directors and shareholders of Yuchai in November 2002 and outlines steps for the adoption of corporate governance practices at Yuchai conforming to international custom and practice. Pursuant to the Reorganization Agreement, Yuchai also acknowledged and affirmed our continued rights as majority shareholder to direct the management and policies of Yuchai through Yuchai’s Board of Directors.

Subsequent to the execution of the Reorganization Agreement, a number of steps have been taken by the parties thereto towards its implementation. For example, Yuchai’s directors and shareholders have confirmed that the amendments to Yuchai’s Articles of Association and corporate governance guidelines required to be adopted by Yuchai pursuant to the Reorganization Agreement have been ratified and implemented, and that steps are being taken to have such amendments and guidelines approved by the relevant Chinese authorities. The amended Articles of Association was approved by the Guangxi Department of Commerce on December 2, 2009.

Cooperation Agreement

The Reorganization Agreement was scheduled to terminate on June 30, 2007. On June 30, 2007, we entered into the Cooperation Agreement with Yuchai, Coomber and the State Holding Company. The Cooperation Agreement amends certain terms of the Reorganization Agreement, as amended, among CYI, Yuchai and Coomber, and as so amended, incorporates the terms of the Reorganization Agreement.

Pursuant to the amendments to the Reorganization Agreement, the Company agreed that the restructuring and spin-off of Yuchai would not be effected, and, recognizing the understandings that have been reached between the Company and the State Holding Company to jointly undertake efforts to expand the business of Yuchai, the Company would not seek to recover the anti-dilution fee of US$20 million from Yuchai.

The Cooperation Agreement provides that the parties will explore new business opportunities and ventures for the growth and expansion of Yuchai’s existing businesses. Although the parties to the Cooperation Agreement expect to work towards its implementation as expeditiously as possible, no assurance can be given as to when the transactions contemplated therein will be consummated.

Various amendments to Yuchai’s Articles of Association had been ratified and adopted by Yuchai in 2007 and were approved by the Guangxi Department of Commerce on December 2, 2009.

Emission Standards

As of July 2008, China officially implemented the National III emission standards throughout China. The 2008 Beijing Olympics led to an early implementation of the National IV emission standards in Beijing in 2008, which was implemented in Shanghai from November 2009 and in Shenzhen and Guangzhou in 2010. The National IV emission standards for diesel engines are targeted to be implemented throughout China on July 1, 2013. In an effort to combat increasing air pollution, the National V emission standards for natural gas engines were implemented throughout China on January 1, 2013. In addition, the Chinese government has mandated that all new registrations in Beijing of diesel engine vehicles for use in public transit and light-duty gasoline powered engine vehicles must comply with the National V emission standards with effect from February 1, 2013 and March 1, 2013, respectively. While Yuchai produces diesel engines compliant with National III emission standards, it has the ability to produce certain diesel engines compliant with National IV and V emission standards and certain natural gas engines compliant with National IV and V emission standards, as well as develop alternative fuels and environmentally friendly hybrid engines with improved fuel efficiency.

Products and Product Development — Yuchai

Yuchai manufactures and produces diesel and natural gas engines for light, medium and heavy-duty for highway vehicles, generator sets, marine and industrial applications. Yuchai also supplies after-market parts and services.

Yuchai’s growth focus is on medium-duty and heavy-duty engines, which are relatively higher margin products compared to light-duty engines, and it also intends to improve its competitiveness across all current engine platforms, including light-duty engines. In addition, Yuchai is focusing on higher emission standard engines, which are relatively higher margin products compared to traditional mechanical diesel engines.

 

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Yuchai is also expanding its production and research and development capabilities in natural gas engines in order to meet the growing demand in the natural gas engine market in China and provide a full range of natural gas engines to complement all of its current diesel engine models.

New Products

Our new products are the YC6K diesel engine, high-horsepower marine diesel engines and power generation engines, the 4D20 4-cylinder passenger car engine and the YC4S diesel engine.

 

 

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YC6K Diesel Engines

The YC6K 6-cylinder diesel engine is National IV and V compliant, has a capacity of between 10L/12L/13L and is rated at 380 — 550PS. The components and combustion systems of the engine are developed with the latest technology and are suitable for use in heavy-duty trucks and for coaches exceeding 12 metres in length.

The YC6K is the product of a joint venture company which was established in 2009 pursuant to an agreement Yuchai entered into with Jirui United to produce heavy-duty vehicle engines with the displacement range from 10.5L to 14L. The key focus of the joint venture company, which commenced operations in December 2010, is the production of YC6K diesel engines, and 2,229 units of the YC6K diesel engine were produced in 2012. For more details on the joint venture company, see “Item 3. Key Information — Risk Factors — Risks relating to our company and our business — If we are not able to continuously improve our existing engine products and develop new diesel engine products or successfully enter into other markets, we may become less competitive, and our financial condition, results of operations, business and prospects will be adversely affected.”

 

 

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High Horsepower Marine Diesel Engines and Power Generator Engines

In May 2011, Yuchai commenced construction of a plant at Yuchai’s primary manufacturing facilities in Yulin City, Guangxi Province, to increase the annual production capacity of marine diesel engines and power generators to meet increasing demand. The following are our marine diesel and power generation engine models:

 

 

YC6T is a 6-cylinder engine rated at 360-600PS and is suitable for construction applications. It was launched in early 2011 and is used in marine propulsion, power generators, construction and mine trucks. The YC6T engine rated 404-440KW at 1500 rpm is for power generation, while those rated 290-396KW at 1500-1800 rpm are for marine applications and those rated 350-540PS at 1350 rpm are for marine propulsion.

 

 

YC6C is a 40L, 6-cylinder engine rated at 700-1000 PS. It was launched in early 2011 and is used in marine propulsion, power generators, construction and mine trucks. The YC6C engine rated 680-850 KW at 1500 rpm is for power generation and those rated 560-680 KW at 1500 rpm are for marine propulsion.

 

 

YC6CL is an upgraded version of the YC6C engine with longer piston stroke for better power output and performance. The YC6CL engine is a 54L engine rated at 800-1200PS. It is expected to be launched in late 2013.

 

 

YC12VT is derived from the YC6T engines where the V-engine enables the engine to have a compact configuration. The engine is 12 cylinders, 33L rated at 538-645Kw at 1500 rpm. The main application is in the power generator, marine and industrial markets. The YC12VT is expected to be launched in 2014.

 

 

YC6MJ is an upgraded version from the YC6M engine with larger piston for power extension. It is an 11.7L engine rated at 450PS and is for use in mining, marine and power generation applications.

 

 

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4D20 4-Cylinder Passenger Car Engines

4D20 is a 4-cylinder 1.8-2.2L, rated at 90-140PS engine which has been developed to comply with National V emission standards. The first generation prototype engine passed emission and performance tests and after some initial delays, the second and third generation prototype 4D20 diesel engines are undergoing developmental tests which are scheduled to be conducted in 2013. Tests on the second generation prototype 4D20 diesel engines are scheduled to be completed by mid-2013. The 4D20 engine is the product of a joint venture with Geely and Yinlun. For more details on this joint venture, see “Item 3. Key Information — Risk Factors — Risks relating to our company and our business — If we are not able to continuously improve our existing engine products and develop new diesel engine products or successfully enter into other markets, we may become less competitive, and our financial condition, results of operations, business and prospects will be adversely affected.”

 

 

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YC4S Diesel Engine

The YC4S engine at 3.8L is rated at 55-170PS and its main applications are in highway vehicles and industrial engines. The YC4S engine is certified compliant with National IV emission standards for on-highway use and China Tier 2 emission standards for the industrial market.

 

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Existing Diesel Engine Products

Our existing diesel engine products include light-duty, medium-duty and heavy-duty engines. The following table sets forth Yuchai’s list of engines by application:

 

    

Series

Trucks

  

YC4BJ, YC4D, YC4E, YC4F, YC4FA, YC4G, YC6A, YC6B, YC6G, YC6GN, YC6J, YC6JN, YC6K, YC6KN, YC6L, YC6MK, YC6MKN

Bus

  

YC6MK, YC6MKN, YC6L, YC6J, YC6JN, YC6G, YC6GN, YG6A, YC4G, YC4GN, YC4E, YC4D, YC4DN, YC4FA, YC4F

Construction

  

YC4A, YC4B, YC4D, YC4F, YC6B, YC6J, YC6M, YC6A

Agriculture

  

YC4A, YC4B, YC6B, YC4D, YC6J

Marine

  

YC4D, YC6M, YC6A/6B, YC6T, YC6C, YC6CL

Generator-Drive

  

YC4D, YC6B, YC6A, YC6G, YC6M, YC6MK, YC6MJ, YC6T, YC6C, YC6CL

 

 

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Light-Duty Diesel Engines

Trial production of the 4-Series light-duty diesel engines commenced in late 1999 and today, they represent a stable of reliable and high performance engines. Significant improvements to the technical specifications of the 4-Series engines to meet National III emission standards have resulted in higher customer acceptance resulting in consistent sales demand since 2005. The sales have been further buoyed by the growth in demand for light trucks and agricultural machinery, and the Chinese government increasing its financial support for the agricultural sector.

Our line of 4-Series light-duty diesel engines comprises the following:

 

 

The 4108 (YC4D) engine was launched in the market in 2001 based on 6108 (YC6A and YC6B) engines. The 4108 (YC4D) engine is designed for light trucks and passenger vehicles and commercial production began in 2001.

 

 

The 4112 (YC4G) engine was primarily based on the 6112 (YC6G) engine and is designed for use in light to medium-duty cargo trucks and buses. The 4112 (YC4G) engine also features low emission characteristics. Commercial production of the engine began in late 2001.

 

 

The YC4F/YC4FA/YC4G engine is a 4-cylinder, four-stroke engine with a rated power ranging from 90 to 115 PS. The 4F/4FA/4G diesel engines were developed based on technologies from Germany and Japan for mini buses, trucks and passenger cars. Trial production of the 4F engines commenced in mid-2004.

 

 

The YC4D/YC4E engine is a 4-cylinder, four-stroke engine with a rated power ranging from 120 to 180 PS. The YC4D diesel engine was co-developed by Yuchai and Germany FEV, and features lower emission, lower fuel & oil consumption, lower noise, higher reliability, lower price and better upgrading potential. The YC4E series diesel engine was developed on the basis of the YC6G series diesel engine with a displacement of 7.8 liters through stroke-shortening and bore-reducing which maintains advantages over the YC6G series diesel engines and features higher dynamic characteristics, easier operation and maintenance, and is used in high-speed and light-duty vehicles.

 

 

The YC4G was also further developed to be used in hybrid buses. This relatively small diesel engine coupled with a motor will enable the hybrid bus to power medium to large buses and at the same time reduce fuel consumption and reduce emissions. The YC4G is rated at 170-220PS.

 

 

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Medium-Duty Diesel Engines

YC6J Diesel Engines

The 6105 (YC6J) medium-duty engine is a 6-cylinder, four-stroke engine that offers up to 230 PS. The 6105 (YC6J) engine was historically Yuchai’s primary product and was principally installed in medium-duty trucks. Yuchai believes that its 6105 (YC6J) engine has a reputation for fuel efficiency, low noise levels, firm uphill traction and reliability.

The hybrid 6108 (YC6J) engine was launched in October 2010 for use in public buses. The 6108 (YC6J) National III and IV compliant 6.5L, 6-cylinder, 132-180kw, 2500rpm diesel engine uses BOSCH electronic controlled high-pressured common-rail fuel injection technology. These engines are suitable for use in coaches of 8m-11m in length.

Yuchai has also developed YC6J natural gas variants, including both compressed natural gas (“CNG”) and liquified natural gas (“LNG”) systems, using similar major components as diesel engines. Yuchai is a market leader in developing diesel engines which are mainly used in public buses. The natural gas versions will complement the current diesel engine lines used in public buses enabling a reduction in emissions. The YC6J is also developed to work with battery-powered motors in hybrid buses which will help to reduce fuel consumption and emissions.

The YC6J engines previously compliant only with National IV emission standards have been upgraded to meet the National V emission standards with improved fuel efficiency and performance.

 

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6108 (YC6A and YC6B) Diesel Engines

In response to the introduction of high-power medium-duty engines by its competitors in 1995, Yuchai began the development of its 6108 (YC6A and YC6B) medium-duty engine which offers improved overall performance compared to the 6105 (YC6J) engine, principally because of greater horsepower, increased reliability and improved acceleration.

Commercial production of the 6108 (YC6A and YC6B) engine began in the third quarter of 1997, when Yuchai began offering the 6108 (YC6A and YC6B) engine to its customers as a premium model, alongside its standard 6105 (YC6J) engine. Yuchai’s existing and planned production facilities for medium-duty diesel engines are designed to produce 6108 (YC6A and YC6B) engines without major modifications. The customer base for the 6108 (YC6A and YC6B) engines is similar to that for the 6105 (YC6J) engines. Although the increased competition in the medium-duty diesel market and Yuchai’s delay in commercially introducing the 6108 (YC6A and YC6B) engine has adversely affected Yuchai’s market share, through an aggressive marketing program which included brand building and enhancing corporate image, Yuchai was able to increase its unit sales of the 6108 (YC6A and YC6B) engine.

The YC6A National III and IV compliant 6-cylinder, 4-valves, 162-225kw, 2300rpm diesel engine uses BOSCH electronic controlled high-pressured common-rail fuel injection technology. Its main applications are in medium-sized trucks, construction machines, boats, generators, and agricultural machinery.

The YC6A engines have been upgraded to meet the National IV emission standards with improved fuel efficiency and performance.

YC6G Diesel Engines

YC6G National III and IV compliant 7.8L, 6-cylinder, 147-199kw, 2000-2200rpm diesel engine uses DELPHI electronic controlled high-pressured common-rail fuel injection technology. Yuchai has also developed variants that use CNG or LNG as fuel, using similar major components. Its main applications are for buses and coaches of 11-12 metres in length.

 

 

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Heavy-Duty Diesel Engines

6112 (YC6G) Heavy-Duty Diesel Engines

In 1992, Yuchai purchased from an affiliate of Ford Motor Company in Brazil the production line machinery for manufacturing 6112 (YC6G) heavy-duty engines and moved the production line machinery to a factory in China, which we refer to as the 6112 (YC6G) Engine Factory. The facilities were designed to have a production capacity of approximately 50,000 units per year and could support the production of medium-duty engines when necessary. The facilities included product testing, production equipment repair and maintenance, factory automation and other support functions.

The 6112 (YC6G) heavy-duty engine is a 6-cylinder, four-stroke engine with a rated power ranging from 190 to 270 PS. Primarily as a result of unreliable key engine components supplied by China domestic component manufacturers, the 6112 (YC6G) engine encountered significant technical problems during the initial road testing and failed to perform satisfactorily under harsh environmental conditions. Although commercial production of the 6112 (YC6G) engine was delayed beyond the previously scheduled date, Yuchai was able to resolve these technical problems and commence trial marketing of the engine in early 1999. The 6112 (YC6G) Engine Factory was completed in 1995 and commercial production of these engines began in the second half of 1999.

6L Heavy-Duty Diesel Engines

The 6L heavy-duty engine (formerly referred to as 6113) is a National III, IV and V compliant 6-cylinder, four-stroke, turbocharged intercooling engine, with a rated power ranging from 280 to 350 PS. The 6L heavy-duty engine was co-developed with FEV, an independent German-owned engine development institute for big passenger buses. Yuchai launched the 6L engine in November 2003.

6M Heavy-Duty Diesel Engines

The 6M heavy-duty engine family for heavy-duty trucks and passenger buses was developed based on technologies from USA, Japan and Germany in accordance with FEV procedures. The 6M engine has adopted the unique combustion system technology of German FEV and the European forced cooling piston technology. It has a 10-liter displacement and power ranging from 280 to 390 PS. Yuchai’s first commercial sales of 6M engines occurred in January 2004.

YC6MK Engines

The YC6MK National III and IV compliant 6-cylinder engine is an upgraded model from the existing 6M engine using newly developed 6K technology. The 6MK engine has a capacity of 10.34L with rated output of 221-309kw and utilizes Bosch high pressure common rail system. Its main applications are in the heavy-duty coach and bus market, and in construction machinery of 40 tonnes and above.

 

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Other Products and Services

Our other products are YC4W passenger car diesel engines, natural gas engines, diesel power generators, diesel engine parts and remanufacturing services.

 

 

(a)

YC4W Passenger Car Diesel Engines

The YC4W engines are featured with 1.2L & 1.4L 4-cylinder, 4-valves, 60-90 PS, 4000-4200rpm and are compliant with National IV emission standards. The YC4W diesel engines use DELPHI electronic controlled high pressure common-rail fuel injection technology. The main applications of these engines are in passenger cars, multi-purpose vans, power generators and light-duty special purpose machinery.

 

 

(b)

Natural Gas Engines

Yuchai is constructing a new facility at its primary manufacturing facility at Yulin City, Guangxi Province, to develop and produce a full portfolio of natural gas powered engines to complement its existing suite of diesel engines. The main applications of Yuchai’s natural gas engines are in the large buses, mid—to heavy-duty trucks, industrial and power generation applications and marine sector.

Yuchai natural gas engines are designed to work with both CNG and LNG fuel systems, and they are generally constructed using similar major components as Yuchai’s diesel engines. Yuchai currently offers natural gas engines in the following models:

• YC4D, YC6B, YC6J, YC6L and YC6M, ranging from 140hp to 375hp.

• YC4G and YC6G, ranging from 180hp to 260hp.

• YC4DN-50, YC4GN-50, YC6JN-50, YC6GN-50, YC6LN-50, YC6MKN—50, and YC6KN-50, ranging from 120-440hp.

 

 

(c)

Diesel Power Generators

Yuchai has a history of more than 40 years for producing the diesel generator set, with wide application in the civil, military and marine sectors. Yuchai produces diesel power generators which are primarily used in the construction and mining industries. The diesel power generators offer a rated power of 12 kilowatts to 160 kilowatts. Yuchai’s diesel power generators use both the 6105 (YC6J) and 6108 (YC6A and YC6B) medium-duty engines as their power source. The generator set includes an intelligent digital controlling system, remote control, generators group control, remote monitoring, automatic parallel operation, and automated protection against breakdowns.

 

 

(d)

Diesel Engine Parts

Yuchai supplies diesel engine parts to its nationwide chain of customer service stations in China. Although sales of diesel engine parts do not constitute a major percentage of Yuchai’s net revenues, the availability of such parts to its customers and to end-users through its nationwide chain of customer service stations is an important part of Yuchai’s customer service program. Yuchai is continuously improving its spare parts distribution channel services to maintain its competitive position.

 

 

(e)

Remanufacturing Services

On December 11, 2009, Yuchai entered into a joint venture agreement with Caterpillar (China) Investment Co., Ltd. (“Caterpillar China”) to establish a new joint venture company in China to provide remanufacturing services for and relating to Yuchai’s diesel engines and components and certain Caterpillar diesel engines and components. The new joint venture company, Yuchai Remanufacturing Services (Suzhou) Co., Ltd., was incorporated on April 7, 2010 in Suzhou, Jiangsu province. Operations at a temporary workshop commenced in 2011. The permanent factory located in the Suzhou Industrial Park was inaugurated on July 13, 2012 and full remanufacturing operation at the permanent facility has commenced.

Sales

In 2012, according to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, diesel powered commercial vehicle sales in China was approximately 3 million units, a decrease of 9.0% compared to 2011. Yuchai’s total engine sales in 2012 was 431,350 units, a decrease of 15.6% compared with 510,777 units in 2011.

Light-duty engines sales in 2012 was 250,776, or 58.1% of total unit sales, which was an increase of 4.8 percentage points compared to 2011, when light-duty engine sales were 272,428, or 53.3% of total unit sales. This was due to the shift in sales mix to light-duty engines as the heavy-duty and medium-duty truck markets slowed down. Medium-duty engine sales was 131,895 units, or 30.6% of total unit sales, compared to 2011 where sales were 174,944 units or 34.3% of total units sales. Heavy-duty engine sales was 48,665 units, or 11.3% of total sales units, compared to 2011 where sales were 63,367 units, or 12.4% of total sales units.

 

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In fiscal 2012, Yuchai sold 19,867 natural gas engine units compared with 12,487 units sold in fiscal 2011.The following table sets forth a breakdown of Yuchai’s sales by major product category for fiscal 2010, 2011 and 2012:

 

     2010      2011      2012  
     Revenue,
net
     % of
Revenue
    Unit
Sold
     Revenue,
net
     % of
Revenue
    Unit
Sold
     Revenue,
net
     % of
Revenue
    Unit
Sold
 
     Rmb’000                   Rmb’000                   Rmb’000               

Light-duty engines (1)

     4,780,971         29.6     269,031         4,953,413         32.1     272,428         4,612,129         34.4     250,776   

Medium-duty engines (2)

     6,121,428         37.9     218,344         4,987,872         32.4     174,944         3,947,404         29.4     131,895   

Heavy-duty engines (2)

     3,168,492         19.6     64,147         3,111,632         20.2     63,367         2,709,313         20.2     48,665   

Other products and services (3)

     2,087,524         12.9     70         2,360,326         15.3     38         2,142,538         16.0     14   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
     16,158,415         100.0     551,592         15,413,243         100.0     510,777         13,411,384         100.0     431,350   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) 

Includes passenger car engines.

(2) 

Includes natural gas engines.

(3) 

Includes only power generator sets.

Production

Yuchai’s primary manufacturing facilities are located in Yulin City in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. The principal production land area currently occupies approximately 1,187,000 square meters, including the existing production factory for the 6105 (YC6J) and 6108 (YC6A and YC6B) medium-duty engines, the 6112 (YC6G) engine factory, the 6L/6M heavy-duty engine factory, the 4F light-duty engine factory, the new natural gas production facility, the new high horse power marine diesel engine and power generator plant, phases 1 and 2 of the new foundry and various testing and supporting facilities. Construction of phase 1 of a new foundry at Yuchai’s primary manufacturing facilities has been completed and it is fully operational. As of March 8, 2013, development on phase 2 of the new foundry is still ongoing and it is expected to be fully operational in the second quarter of 2013. Yuchai also has another production facility in Xiamen, Fujian province in China. In December 2006, Yuchai established a wholly-owned subsidiary called Xiamen Yuchai Diesel Engines Co., Ltd. (“Xiamen Yuchai”). This subsidiary was established to facilitate the construction of a new diesel engine assembly factory in Xiamen, mainly for 6-cylinder heavy-duty diesel engines. Commercial production at Xiamen Yuchai commenced on September 2, 2009.

As of December 31, 2012, Yuchai’s total production capacity was approximately 622,500 units, based on a 2.5 shift five-day week at 80% utilization rate. This represents an increase in production capacity of 22,500 units per annum from 600,000 units per annum as of December 31, 2011 due to Yuchai’s continuous improvement to existing facilities and new capabilities developed for the facilities for YC6T, marine and natural gas engines during 2012.

We typically outsource approximately 10% to 20% of our annual sales requirements to third party manufacturers. In fiscal 2012, we sold 431,350 units, of which 332,396 units were produced at Yuchai’s Yulin facility, and the remaining units sold were either produced by Xiamen Yuchai or third party manufacturers or taken from existing inventory. Yuchai’s production at the Xiamen facility were 44,679, 50,022 and 28,700 units, in fiscal 2010, 2011 and 2012, respectively.

The following table sets forth the breakdown of Yuchai’s production at the Yulin facility by major product category for fiscal 2010, 2011 and 2012:

 

     2010     2011     2012  
     Units      % of
Units
    Units      % of
Units
    Units      % of
Units
 

Light-duty engines (1)

     212,300         45.60     185,796         50.90     186,259        56.04 %

Medium-duty engines (2)

     187,384         40.20     117,582         32.20     97,900        29.45 %

Heavy-duty engines (2)

     65,918         14.20     61,766         16.90     48,228        14.51 %

Other products (3)

     88         0.00     43         0.00     9        0.00 %
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 
     465,690         100.00     365,187         100.00     332,396        100.00 %
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1) 

Includes passenger car engines.

(2) 

Includes natural gas engines.

(3) 

Includes only power generator sets.

Procurement

Yuchai manufactures engine blocks, cylinder heads, crankshaft, camshaft and certain other key parts. Third party suppliers provide the remaining engine parts. The production process involves the complete assembly and testing of the finished product.

 

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Engine Block

Yuchai cast and molded approximately 398,217 units of engine blocks in 2012, which represent a large portion of its engine blocks used in production.

Raw Materials

Yuchai purchases raw materials, principally scrap steel and cast iron, from domestic suppliers. An increase in the prices of these raw materials would generally increase our costs of production. See “Item 3. Key Information — Risk Factors — Risks relating to our company and our business — If China’s inflation increases or the prices of energy or raw materials continue to rise, we may not be able to pass the resulting increased costs to our customers and this may adversely affect our profitability or cause us to suffer operating losses.”

Imports

Certain engine components are imported from foreign suppliers, such as the electronic combustion system and its software, and the exhaust after-treatment system. A majority of the remaining parts are purchased from domestic suppliers. Yuchai has progressively reduced its reliance on imported parts and components since 2006 and intends to continue to do so. Yuchai has a policy of practicing sound procurement policy by requiring the same product procurement from at least two distinct sources. The same practice applies to all other externally procured engine parts. Yuchai is continually seeking to improve its procurement strategy by seeking new suppliers with competitive prices and quality. For contingency supply of engine blocks, Yuchai has a long-term purchase agreement with a domestic foundry.

Quality Assurance, Control & Safety

All raw materials, external supplied parts and components are checked for conformity with the required quality and specifications. Each stage of the production process is monitored by a quality control procedure and the final product undergoes standard conformity and specification testing using an automated testing laboratory. To promote the safety of its workers, Yuchai has established a safety department to supervise the proper use of equipment to prevent fire and explosions and promote safe practices and procedures in the workplace.

Manufacturing Capacity Expansion

Yuchai believes that the current production capacity of all engine lines will meet the expected demand, although it also believes that there is currently excess capacity in the diesel engine industry. See “Item 3. Key Information — Risk Factors — Risks relating to our company and our business — Competition in China from other diesel engine manufacturers may adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations, business or prospects.”

Yuchai is continuously assessing the market demand and devising production strategies to secure and meet these market opportunities.

Research and Development

Yuchai has committed substantial resources to continually improve the technology of its products and maintain the competitiveness of its products. Yuchai’s internal development effort focuses primarily on designing new products, improving manufacturing processes and adapting foreign technology to the Chinese market. Yuchai has committed to continually improve the technology of its products by acquiring advanced technology from Chinese research institutes, foreign engine design consulting firms and foreign diesel engine and engine parts manufacturers. In 2010, 2011 and 2012, Yuchai spent approximately Rmb 324.1 million, Rmb 328.1 million and Rmb 373.7 million (US$59.6 million) respectively, on research and development. Yuchai believes that it has been able to control to some extent, the increase of research and development expenses due to the relatively stable salary levels of engineers in China. In 2010, Yuchai’s research and development efforts was focused on the development of new products such as heavy-duty engines YC6T and YC6C and National V and National VI prototype products, hybrid power and passenger vehicle diesel engine development. In 2011, Yuchai’s research and development efforts was focused on the development of new heavy-duty engine products such as YC6C and YC12VT and the application of YC4W engine for diesel passenger vehicles and the launch of prototype engines compliant with the National VI emission standards. In 2012, Yuchai’s research and development efforts was focused on the development of both new engine products such as YC4S, YC6MJ and YC6L and continuing development and testing of National V and VI compliant products, as well as continuing development of natural gas engines for use in both CNG and LNG applications.

Future Products

Yuchai believes that its long-term business prospects will largely depend upon its ability to develop and introduce new or improved products with higher quality and competitive pricing. Future products may utilize different technologies and may require knowledge of markets that Yuchai does not currently possess.

 

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Yuchai intends to continue to work with foreign engine design consulting firms and foreign engine manufacturers for technological assistance in improving its products and developing new products, and expects such cooperation to continue. The introduction of new diesel engine products will also require significant capital expenditures, such as purchases of foreign manufacturing equipment and technologies.

Sales, Marketing and Services

Sales and Marketing

Yuchai distributes most of its engines directly to auto plants and agents from its primary manufacturing facilities in Yulin City. In addition, Yuchai operates a number of regional offices in major geographic regions in China. With a sales force of approximately 780 persons nationwide in China, Yuchai provides a comprehensive range of services to its customers, including dispatching engineers to provide on-site assistance to major customers in the resolution of technical problems.

Yuchai promotes its products primarily through television commercials, outdoor sign boards, advertisements in newspapers and industry journals. Since 1993, Yuchai has been sponsoring an annual program during which Yuchai provides its customer service stations with information brochures, customer suggestion cards for the improvement of Yuchai’s service and small gifts for end-users. In connection with this promotion, Yuchai’s customer service stations also perform routine maintenance checks and minor repairs on end-users’ diesel engines free of charge. Yuchai believes that its promotional efforts are unusual for an automotive component company in China and lead to greater brand name recognition among end-users. Yuchai further believes that it leads its competitors in providing high quality after-sales services by its 3,000 authorized service stations. The service stations are independently owned and are able to provide emergency services to its end-users within a 40-km radius in the central, eastern and southern parts of China.

Yuchai has continued to focus its sales efforts on retailers and end-users of diesel engines. Yuchai seeks to encourage end-users of gasoline engine trucks to replace their gasoline engines with Yuchai diesel engines by advertising the advantages of diesel engines. With the advent of a natural gas refuelling network across the nation, customers have the additional option of using Yuchai’s natural gas engines. Such sales of replacement engines are generally made through customer service centers at a retail price which is higher than the sales price to truck manufacturers.

Yuchai believes that proximity to its factories in Yulin City is an important factor in the geographical make-up of its customers. Due in part to transportation and shipping costs, a substantial majority of Yuchai’s engines are sold to customers in southern and central eastern China. Customers’ geographical make-up is segmented by Guangxi, Sichuan, Hubei, Fujian, East and North East China.

Yuchai’s sales are concentrated among the Dongfeng Group, one of the largest state-owned automobile companies in China, and other major diesel truck manufacturers controlled by or affiliated with the Dongfeng Group. Sales to the Dongfeng Group accounted for approximately 19.7% of Yuchai’s total net revenues in 2011, of which our two largest customers, Liuzhou Dongfeng Automobile and Hubei Dongfeng Automobile, accounted for 9.2%. Sales to the Dongfeng Group accounted for approximately 18.2% of Yuchai’s total net revenues in 2012, of which our two largest customers, Liuzhou Dongfeng Automobile and Hubei Dongfeng Automobile, accounted for 8.4%. The Dongfeng Group is also a major competitor of Yuchai. See “— Competition.”

Customers’ orders with Yuchai can be cancelled either by Yuchai or its customers prior to delivery in accordance with the sales contracts. As part of Yuchai’s credit procedures to control and manage its trade receivables, Yuchai may hold shipments for delivery if customers’ credit positions are not satisfactory or if customers have not made payments for earlier deliveries. There can be no assurance that such cost-controlling measures will successfully control Yuchai’s trade receivable balance, or that they will not adversely affect the future purchase decisions of Yuchai’s customers. As of December 31, 2011, Yuchai had net trade accounts receivable of Rmb 6,690.0 million, representing 48.1% of our consolidated current assets as of the same date. As of December 31, 2012, Yuchai had net trade accounts receivable of Rmb 6,591.7 million (US$1,051.0 million), representing 53.1% of our consolidated current assets as of the same date.

Export Sales

Yuchai exports a very small percentage of its products directly outside China, as the following table indicates:

 

     2010      2011      2012  
     Revenue      % of
Revenue
    Unit
Sales
     Revenue      % of
Revenue
    Unit
Sales
     Revenue      % of
Revenue
    Unit
Sales
 
     Rmb ‘000                   Rmb ‘000                   Rmb ‘000               

Total Domestic Sales

     16,125,550         99.8     550,865         15,377,706         99.8     510,000         13,379,387         99.8     430,433   

Total Direct Export Sales

     32,865         0.2     727         35,537         0.2     777         31,997         0.2     917   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
     16,158,415         100.0     551,592         15,413,243         100.0     510,777         13,411,384         100.0     431,350   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Most of Yuchai’s products that are exported outside of China are sold indirectly through third party distributors who purchase them from Yuchai and resell them on to end-users in subsequent and separate transactions. All of these distributors are separate legal entities in which Yuchai has no equity interest in or control over and Yuchai relies on self-reporting by these distributors in relation to their sales. In 2012, the top five export markets of Yuchai (in descending order) comprising both direct sales as well as sales through the third party distributors were Vietnam, Saudi Arabia, Ghana, Russia and Philippines. In 2011, the top five export markets of Yuchai (in descending order) comprising both direct sales as well as sales through the third party distributors were Vietnam, Peru, Russia, Algeria and Myanmar. In 2010, the top five export markets of Yuchai (in descending order) comprising both direct sales as well as sales through the third party distributors were Vietnam, Cuba, Peru, Egypt and the Phillipines.

As previously disclosed in our Form 20F for the year ended December 31, 2006, Yuchai signed a memorandum of understanding with the Cuban government (the “MOU”) for the export by Yuchai of approximately 20,000 diesel engines over a period of four years beginning in 2006. Pursuant to the MOU, Yuchai sold its products to a Chinese export agency who then resold those products into Cuba. A total of 20,181 engines were exported indirectly by Yuchai into Cuba pursuant to the MOU. Out of the 20,181 engines sold into Cuba, 12,000 engines were exported in 2007 and the remaining 8,181 engines were exported only in 2010 as a result of the global financial crisis in 2008 and 2009. Our Form 20-F for the year ended December 3, 2009 erroneously disclosed that Yuchai had exported approximately 149 engines into Cuba in 2009 pursuant to the MOU. These 149 engines were not exported by Yuchai pursuant to the MOU but were exported into Cuba indirectly by our other third party distributors through other arrangements.

In May 2012, Yuchai appointed Anglo Asian Trading Co. LLC, a company based in the United Arab Emirates on an exclusive basis for three years, to promote and expand the sales of Yuchai’s products into the Middle East region, including the United Arab Emirates, Iran and Kuwait. As of March 8, 2013, no engines had been sold pursuant to this arrangement.

Customer Service

Yuchai believes that customer service is an important part of maintaining its market competitiveness. In addition to various services provided initially at its sales offices, Yuchai has a nationwide network of authorized service stations in China that provide repair and maintenance services, spare parts, retrofitting services and training to Yuchai’s customers. To ensure a consistently high level of service, Yuchai trains the technicians at each of these service stations. In addition, Yuchai also owns and operates repair training centers. The costs of any warranty-related services or repairs are borne by Yuchai, and all non-warranty activities are charged to customers. Yuchai’s customer service program emphasizes a fast turnaround time on repair requests. As part of this policy, Yuchai supplies authorized service stations with spare parts for repairs and require these service stations to provide on-site assistance at the customer’s place of business generally within three to 12 hours, depending on the customer’s location.

Yuchai’s warranty obligations vary depending upon the warranty type and such provisions are determined at fiscal year end based upon historical warranty cost per unit of engines sold adjusted for specific conditions that may arise and the number of engines under warranty at each fiscal year end. See “Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects — Critical Accounting Policies — Product Warranty Obligations.”

Trademarks

The State Holding Company owns and maintains Chinese trademark registrations of its principal trademarks. Yuchai uses these trademarks with the consent of the State Holding Company at no charge and Yuchai believes that the Yuchai logo is well recognized as a quality brand in China. As Yuchai currently sells most of its products in the China domestic market, registration of its principal trademarks is not maintained in countries outside China.

Competition

The diesel engine industry in China is highly competitive. Yuchai believes, based on internal studies, that competition is based primarily on performance, quality compliance with emission standards, price and after-sales service, and secondarily on noise, size and weight. Yuchai believes that its engines have a strong reputation among truck manufacturers and consumers for leading performance and reliability. In addition, Yuchai believes that its after-sales service to end-users of Yuchai engines, conducted through a nationwide network of authorized service stations and repair training centers in China, gives Yuchai a competitive advantage over other diesel engine producers.

Most of Yuchai’s major China domestic competitors are state-owned enterprises. The Dongfeng Group, which is a major competitor of Yuchai and which controls two of Yuchai’s largest competitors, is also one of Yuchai’s major customers and controls some of Yuchai’s other major customers. In 2012, sales to the Dongfeng Group accounted for 18.2% of our total net revenues, of which our two largest customers, Liuzhou Dongfeng Automobile and Hubei Dongfeng Automobile, accounted for 8.4% in total. Some of Yuchai’s competitors have formed joint ventures with, or have technology assistance arrangements with, foreign diesel engine manufacturers or engine design consulting firms, and use foreign technology that is more advanced than Yuchai’s technology. Yuchai expects competition to intensify as a result of, among other things, improvements in competitors’ products, increased production capacity of competitors, increased utilization of unused capacity by competitors and price competition.

 

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Yuchai believes competition in the diesel engine industry continued to intensify in 2012 due to a weakening in the commercial vehicle and construction markets as a result of the broader macroeconomic slowdown, with the sales of diesel powered heavy-duty trucks in China suffering the most significant drop. In addition, Yuchai believes production capacity in the diesel engine industry has increased over the years which has further intensified competition, although Yuchai also believes there is currently excess capacity in the diesel engine industry. See “Item 3. Key Information — Risk Factors — Risks relating to our company and our business — Competition in China from other diesel engine manufacturers may adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations, business or prospects.” Yuchai believes it faces intense competition in the diesel manufacturing industry across all of its engine platforms. Yuchai believes the light-duty diesel engine market is fragmented and very price sensitive. In the medium—and heavy-duty diesel engine markets, Yuchai believes the continuing stringent emission standards will result in the elimination of some players if their products are not able to comply with the latest prevailing emission standards.

The HLGE group

As of March 8, 2013, we had a 48.9% interest in the outstanding ordinary shares of HLGE. See “Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects — Business Expansion and Diversification Plan.” HLGE is listed on the Main Board of the Singapore Exchange. HLGE’s share price on the Singapore Exchange closed at S$0.06 on March 8, 2013. The core businesses of the HLGE group are that of hospitality operations and property development.

Investment holding activities

The HLGE group announced on December 27, 2012 that it was disposing of its 28% indirect shareholding interest in Scientex Park (M) Sdn Bhd, a joint venture company incorporated in Malaysia whose principal activity is property development and investment, pursuant to a conditional share sale agreement entered into on December 27, 2012. The consideration for this disposition was RM 21,105,000 (US$6.8 million).

The HLGE group also announced on December 28, 2012 that it was disposing of its 50% indirect shareholding interest in Shanghai International Equatorial Hotel Company Limited, a joint venture company incorporated in Shanghai to invest, construct and manage Hotel Equatorial Shanghai, pursuant to a share transfer agreement entered into on December 28, 2012. The consideration for this disposition was Rmb 40 million (US$6.4 million).

Both of these dispositions were approved by HLGE’s shareholders at a shareholders meeting on March 26, 2013. Additionally, HLGE has announced that it intends to use the proceeds of these dispositions to, among other things, make partial repayments on its loan from us, under which S$75 million was outstanding as of March 8, 2013.

For more information on our loan to HLGE and the potential adverse impacts of these dispositions on our financial condition and results, see “Item 3. Key Information — Risk Factors — Risks relating to our investment in HLGE.”

Hospitality operations

The HLGE group, through its joint venture companies, owns hotels in Shanghai, PRC, and Cameron Highlands, Malaysia, and a Copthorne hotel in Qingdao, PRC. The HLGE group also owns a serviced apartment building in Shanghai. It also manages, among other things, these hotels in Qingdao, PRC, and Cameron Highlands, Malaysia. A more detailed description of the various hotel properties is set out below:

 

 

Hotel Equatorial Shanghai

Hotel Equatorial Shanghai is located in the heart of Shanghai. The property has more than 500 saleable guest rooms which have all been fully refurbished and a new lounge. Other facilities comprise six food and beverage outlets, ballroom space and a health club. As described above, a share transfer agreement has been entered into to dispose of HLGE’s indirect shareholding interest in the joint venture company that owns Hotel Equatorial Shanghai. See “Item 3. Key Information — Risk Factors — Risks relating to our investment in HLGE.”

 

 

Copthorne Hotel Qingdao

The property is located in the commercial district of Qingdao. The property has approximately 450 saleable guest rooms, and has restaurants and bars, ballrooms and function rooms, entertainment facilities, offices and retail space.

 

 

Elite Residences

The property comprises a 16-storey building located in downtown Shanghai. The property has 119 saleable newly renovated apartment units, meeting rooms and a business centre.

 

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Equatorial Cameron Highlands

The property is a tudor styled resort comprising self-contained low-rise and high-rise apartment suites. Each suite is equipped with a living room, a kitchenette and a balcony. The hotel tower comprises 270 saleable guest rooms and suites. The hotel has recently undergone a renovation program.

 

 

Renovation and maintenance.

To maintain the competitiveness of its hotels, HLGE carries out renovation programs at its hotels from time to time as required.

The TCL group

As of March 8, 2013, we had a 7.7% interest in the outstanding ordinary shares of TCL. See “Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects — Business Expansion and Diversification Plan.” We are currently considering our options in relation to our investment in the TCL group including disposing of our entire shareholding in TCL. TCL is listed on the Main Board of the Singapore Exchange. TCL’s share price on the Singapore Exchange closed at S$0.032 on March 8, 2013.

The TCL group is a distributor of consumer electronic products with operations in the PRC (including Hong Kong) and other Southeast Asian countries. The TCL group is engaged in the distribution of a portfolio of branded consumer electronics products, such as Panasonic, Nokia, Hewlett-Packard, Apple, Fuji, Lenovo, Samsung, Sony, and Canon. Some of the products that the TCL group markets under these brand names include digital cameras, data projectors, iPhones, iPads and audio products including MP3/MP4/MP5 players, plasma and LED televisions, desktop and notebook computers, personal digital assistants, printers, electronic accessories and mobile phones. The TCL group has a distribution and sourcing network in its principal markets of PRC and Hong Kong.

The TCL group has created and marketed consumer products under its own brand name, namely “YES” brand, which is associated with a range of audio player and accessories, portable media players, portable DVD players, digital photo frames, LED flashlights, battery chargers and memory cards.

The TCL group also invests in real estate and other investment opportunities as part of its overall business strategy.

Organizational Structure

The following chart illustrates the organizational structure of the Company and Yuchai as of March 8, 2013 and is based on information generally known to the Company or otherwise disclosed in filings made with the SEC (see also “Item 7. Major Shareholders and Related Parties — Major Shareholders”). This chart depicts the Company’s significant subsidiaries only.

 

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Regulatory and Related Matters

Governance, Operation and Dissolution of Yuchai

Governance, operation and dissolution of Yuchai are governed by laws and regulations of China relating to Sino-foreign joint stock companies, as well as by Yuchai’s Articles of Association. Yuchai is subject to the relevant PRC labor laws and regulations with respect to labor management, which is overseen by the Labor & Social Security Bureau. In accordance with these laws and regulations, management may hire and discharge employees and make other determinations with respect to wages, welfare, insurances and employee discipline. Chinese laws and regulations applicable to a Sino-foreign joint stock company require that, before Yuchai distributes profits, it must: (i) satisfy all tax liabilities; (ii) recover losses in previous years; and (iii) make contributions to statutory reserve fund in an amount equal to at least 10% of net income for the year determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in China, or PRC GAAP. However, the allocation of statutory reserve fund will not be further required once the accumulated amount of such fund reaches 50% of the registered capital of Yuchai.

Pursuant to Chinese law and Yuchai’s Articles of Association, Yuchai may be dissolved upon the occurrence of certain events, including force majeure, severe losses, lack of supply of necessary materials or other events that render Yuchai unable to continue its operations. Upon dissolution, Yuchai will form a liquidation committee. Final dissolution is subject to government review and approval.

During 2003, we believe affiliates of the State Holding Company caused various Chinese government agencies to raise allegations of irregularities regarding the status of our ownership of land rights of control over Yuchai, which we believe was intended to try to limit our rights to exercise control over Yuchai. We further believe that such allegations were based on an inaccurate understanding of the structure of our ownership of land rights of control over Yuchai. We also believe that Yuchai’s ownership structure has been validly approved by the relevant Chinese authorities, and that the shares of Yuchai held by our six wholly-owned subsidiaries are legally and validly held under Chinese law. We have obtained legal opinions from two Chinese law firms confirming these matters (see the reports on Form 6-K filed by the Company with the SEC on April 1, 2005). We have also taken steps to communicate to the relevant Chinese government agencies the reasons for our position with respect to these matters. We believe the July 2003 Agreement, the Reorganization Agreement, as amended, and the Cooperation Agreement, when fully implemented will resolve the issues raised by the various Chinese governmental agencies relating to our share ownership in Yuchai and the continued corporate governance and other difficulties which we have had from time to time with respect to Yuchai. Based upon the above-mentioned legal opinions, we believe that in the event of a future dispute with the Chinese stakeholders at Yuchai, we expect to pursue as appropriate legal remedies in appropriate jurisdictions to seek to enforce our legal rights as the majority shareholder with a controlling financial interest in Yuchai to protect our investment for our benefit and the benefit of our shareholders. See also “Item 3. Key Information — Risk Factors.”

Property, Plant and Equipment

Yuchai’s headquarters and primary manufacturing facilities are located in Yulin City in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Yuchai has the right to use approximately 2 million square meters of land, which is currently used primarily for the production of diesel engines, natural gas engines and employee housing. The principal production land area for the manufacture of diesel and natural gas engines currently occupies approximately 1,187,000 square meters, including the existing production factory for the 6105 (YC6J) and 6108 (YC6A and YC6B) medium-duty engine, the 6112 (YC6G) engine factory, the 6L/6M heavy-duty engine factory, the 4F light-duty engine factory, the new natural gas production facility, the new high horse power marine diesel engine and power generator plant, phases 1 and 2 of the new foundry and various testing and supporting facilities. Construction of phase 1 of a new foundry at Yuchai’s primary manufacturing facilities has been completed and it is fully operational. As of March 8, 2013, development on phase 2 of the new foundry is still ongoing and it is expected to be fully operational in the second quarter of 2013. Yuchai also has another production facility at Xiamen which is used mainly for assembly of 6-cylinder heavy-duty diesel engines. In addition, Yuchai leases a number of regional sales offices in China. As of December 31, 2012, Yuchai’s total production capacity was approximately 622,500 units, based on a 2.5 shift five-day week at 80% utilization rate. This represents an increase in production capacity of 22,500 units per annum from 600,000 units per annum as of December 31, 2011 due to Yuchai’s continuous improvement to existing facilities and new capabilities developed for the facilities for YC6T, marine and natural gas engines during 2012. We typically outsource approximately 10% to 20% of our annual sales requirements to third party manufacturers. See “—Products and Product Development — Yuchai — Production.”

 

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Environmental Matters

China adopted its Environmental Protection Law in 1989, and the State Council and the Ministry of Environmental Protection promulgate regulations as required from time to time. The Environmental Protection Law addresses issues relating to environmental quality, waste disposal and emissions, including air, water and noise emissions. Environmental regulations have not had a material impact on Yuchai’s results of operations. Yuchai delivers, on a regular basis, burned sand and certain other waste products to a waste disposal site approved by the local government and makes payments in respect thereof. Yuchai expects that environmental standards and their enforcement in China will, as in many other countries, become more stringent over time, especially as technical advances make achievement of higher standards more feasible. Yuchai has built an air filter system to reduce the level of dust and fumes resulting from its production of diesel engines. As of July 2008, China officially implemented the National III emission standards throughout China. In China, the increasingly stringent emission standards are also driving commercial vehicle sales as the government strives to curb pollution which had led to the early implementation of the National IV emission standards in the main cities of Beijing in 2008, Shanghai in 2009, and Shenzhen and Guangzhou in 2010. The National IV emission standards for diesel engines are targeted to be implemented throughout China on July 1, 2013. In an effort to combat increasing air pollution, the National V emission standards for natural gas engines were implemented throughout China on January 1, 2013. In addition, the Chinese government has mandated that all new registrations in Beijing of diesel engine vehicles for use in public transit and light-duty gasoline powered engine vehicles must comply with the National V emission standards with effect from February 1, 2013 and March 1, 2013, respectively. While Yuchai produces diesel engines compliant with National III emission standards, it has the ability to produce certain diesel engines compliant with National IV and V emission standards and certain natural gas engines compliant with National IV and V emission standards, as well as develop alternative fuels and environmentally friendly hybrid engines with improved fuel efficiency. See “Item 3. Key Information — Risk Factors — Risks related to our company and our business — We may be adversely affected by environmental regulations.” We are subject to Chinese national and local environmental protection regulations which currently impose fees for the discharge of waste substances, require the payment of fines for pollution, and provide for the closure by the Chinese government of any facility that fails to comply with orders requiring us to cease or improve upon certain activities causing environmental damage. Due to the nature of our business, we produce certain amounts of waste water, gas, and solid waste materials during the course of our production. We believe our environmental protection facilities and systems are adequate for us to comply with the existing national, provincial and local environmental protection regulations. However, Chinese national, provincial or local authorities may impose additional or more stringent regulations which would require additional expenditure on environmental matters or changes in our processes or systems.

ITEM 4A. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

As of the date of filing of this Annual Report, we have no unresolved comments from the SEC.

ITEM 5. OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW AND PROSPECTS

The following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the related notes included elsewhere in this Annual Report. This discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results may differ significantly from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause future results to differ significantly from those projected in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, those discussed below and elsewhere in this Annual Report. Our consolidated financial statements and the financial information discussed below have been prepared in accordance with IFRS. We adopted IFRS effective as of and for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009 by applying IFRS 1: First Time Adoption of International Reporting Standards.

During the fiscal years ended December 31, 2010, 2011 and 2012, our main business has been our 76.4% ownership interest in Yuchai. As a result, our financial condition and results of operations have depended primarily upon Yuchai’s financial condition and results of operations.

Overview

The measures taken by the Chinese government to regulate economic growth and control inflation have impacted the demand for diesel engines and vehicles in China. In 1998, the Chinese government announced a major initiative to boost consumer demand through investments in infrastructure projects, including the construction of highways and toll ways, and also through increased availability of bank credit and the stimulus measures announced in 2009. This resulted in an increase in the demand for trucks and other commercial vehicles fuelling the demand for diesel engines between 1999 to 2010. The market for commercial vehicles in China softened in 2011 and this continued into 2012 due to a variety of factors including the phasing out of government incentives for car purchases, the introduction of policies to restrict automotive growth in Beijing and other major cities to curb emissions and ease traffic congestion and a slowdown in China’s economy. This has adversely affected demand for, and production of, trucks and other commercial vehicles. Such market conditions, together with increased competition and what we believe to be excess capacity in the diesel engine market in China, resulted in various degrees of financial and marketing difficulties for diesel engine producers, including us.

 

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In 2010, we operated in a generally favorable market environment. According to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, diesel powered commercial vehicle sales, which include trucks and buses, increased by 29.8% compared to 2009. This was due to the increase in sales units for trucks and buses of 29.9% and 28.6%, respectively. In 2011, we operated in a weak market environment. Diesel powered commercial vehicle sales decreased by 5.6% compared to 2010. This was due to the decrease in sales units for trucks of 7.2%, offset by the increase in sales units for buses of 9.8%. In 2012, the market continued to be weak. Diesel powered commercial vehicle sales decreased by 9.0% compared to 2011. This was due to the decrease in sales units for trucks of 10.3%, offset by the increase in sales units for buses of 2.1%.

Notwithstanding the weaker overall market, there was growth in demand for light-duty engines used in light passenger buses in 2011 and 2012, as the Chinese government increased its financial support for the agricultural sector. In 2011, as a result of this demand, we increased our light-duty engine sales to 272,428 units (53.3% of sales units) in 2011 from 269,031 (48.8% of sales units) in 2010, thereby increasing our market share in the light-duty engine market and improving our utilization rate. Similarly, in 2012 we increased our light-duty engine sales to 58.1% of sales units (or 250,776 units) from 53.3% in 2011. Yuchai generated 34.4%, 32.1% and 29.6% of our net revenues (excluding HLGE) in 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively, from light-duty engines, and 49.6%, 52.6% and 57.5% of our net revenues (excluding HLGE) in 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively, from the higher margin medium-duty and heavy-duty diesel engines. However, because light-duty engines have lower margins than medium-duty engines and heavy-duty engines, this change in sales mix caused our gross margin to decrease from 24.7% to 22.3% to 21.4% in 2010, 2011 and 2012, respectively.

In 2012, we continued our efforts to control production costs and operating expenses. However, the costs and expenses related to the production of our diesel engines are not subject to significant variations which limits our ability to significantly reduce our costs and expenses. Our cost of goods sold mainly includes cost of materials consumed, factory overheads, direct labor, provision for product warranty and depreciation. In 2012, cost of materials consumed accounted for approximately 89.7% of our total cost of manufacturing. Our selling, general and administrative, or SG&A, expenses include warranty expenses, advertising expenses, salaries and wages, freight charges, sales commission expenses and a large number of smaller expenses.

Having taken various factors into perspective, we expect the market for trucks and other commercial vehicles in China to be uncertain in 2013. Our expectation of uncertainty in the market for trucks and other commercial vehicles in China in 2013 is in line with the overall outlook for the global economy. According to the World Bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects issued on January 15, 2013, the global financial crisis continues four years after it started although the worst appears to be over. According to the World Bank, the world economy continued to struggle as economic activity in the high income countries was dampened by the Eurozone crisis as well as uncertainty resulting from the fiscal challenges in the U.S. While growth rates in developing countries have fallen, they were still expanding faster than the high income countries. Slow growth is characterizing the high income regions of the world namely, Europe, the United States and Japan, and the World Bank has forecast growth in these advanced economies to remain at 1.3% in 2013. Growth for the global economy is expected to remain broadly unchanged at 2.4% before gradually strengthening in 2014 and 2015. While there are signs that growth is picking up in developing countries, the recovery ahead remains uncertain with bouts of market volatility expected. The World Bank has forecast China’s economy to expand in 2013 by 8.4%, whereas the Chinese government is maintaining a growth target of 7.5%. Downside risks to the global economy include the deterioration of the sovereign debt crisis in Europe, debt and fiscal issues in the United States and the possibility of a sharp slowdown of investment in China as its new leadership attempts to rebalance its economy from investment and exports to increased domestic consumption. We expect the overall market to remain soft due to the weak commercial vehicle market amidst the uncertain economic recovery in China. In addition, we expect strong competition from other engine manufacturers. However, we believe that there are opportunities for growth in the bus market and demand for off-road applications. Notwithstanding the intense competition, we will continue with our sales efforts in the medium-duty and heavy-duty engine markets which yield higher margins. We also expect export sales to increase although it currently constitute only a small percentage of our overall sales.

Changes in emission standards present a future growth opportunity for us. The National IV emission standards for diesel engines are targeted to be implemented throughout China on July 1, 2013. In an effort to combat increasing air pollution, the National V emission standards for natural gas engines were implemented throughout China on January 1, 2013. In addition, the Chinese government has mandated that all new registrations in Beijing of diesel engine vehicles for use in public transit and light-duty gasoline powered engine vehicles must comply with the National V emission standards with effect from February 1, 2013 and March 1, 2013, respectively. While Yuchai produces diesel engines compliant with National III emission standards, it has the ability to produce certain diesel engines compliant with National IV and V emission standards and certain natural gas engines compliant with National IV and V emission standards, as well as develop alternative fuels and environmentally friendly hybrid engines with improved fuel efficiency. Higher emission standard engines are relatively higher margin products compared to traditional mechanical diesel engines.

 

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Uncertainty and adverse changes in the global and Chinese economies could also increase costs associated with developing our products, increase the cost and decrease the availability of potential sources of financing, and increase our exposure to material losses from our investments.

Additionally, any changes in tax legislation in China or adverse findings from the tax examination authorities could have a material impact on the consolidated financial conditions or results of operations.

Under the former Income Tax Law for Enterprises with Foreign Investment and Foreign Enterprises (the “FEIT Law”), Sino-foreign joint stock companies generally are subject to an income tax at a rate of 33% comprising a national tax of 30% and a local tax of 3%. Prior to January 1, 2008, notwithstanding the FEIT Law prescribed tax rate of 33%, Yuchai was subject to a preferential income tax rate at 15% since January 1, 2002, based on certain qualifications imposed by the state and local tax regulations.

In 2007, the National People’s Congress approved and promulgated a new tax law, China’s Unified Enterprise Income Tax Law (the “CIT Law”), which became effective from January 1, 2008. Under the CIT Law, foreign invested enterprises and domestic companies are subject to a uniform corporate tax rate of 25%. The CIT Law provides a five-year transition period from its effective date for those enterprises, such as Yuchai, which were established before January 1, 2008 and which were entitled to a preferential lower tax rate under the then effective tax laws or regulations. During the transition period from 2008 to 2012, a transitional graduated tax rate will be applied from the existing preferential corporate tax rate to the uniform corporate tax rate of 25%.

Notwithstanding the CIT Law prescribed tax rate of 25%, Yuchai may continue to enjoy the reduced corporate tax rate of 15% if it qualifies under the Western Development Tax Incentive Scheme or High Technology Incentive Scheme.

 

 

 

The Western Development Incentive Scheme was first introduced in 2001 to encourage investment in the Western region of China. Companies operating in the Western region who fulfill certain criteria and upon approval enjoy a reduced corporate tax rate of 15%. This scheme was applicable from 2001 to 2010. In 2011, the scheme was extended to 2020.

 

 

 

The High Technology Incentive was introduced in 2008. Companies that are high technology companies who fulfill certain criteria and upon approval enjoy a reduced corporate tax rate of 15%. The reduced corporate tax rate took effect from January 1, 2008. In 2011, Yuchai was certified as a high technology company with effect from 2011 to 2013, so it may qualify for this scheme if certain other criteria are met.

From 2008 to 2010, Yuchai was subject to the reduced corporate tax of 15% as it qualified under the Western Development Incentive Scheme. Since Yuchai operates in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and had previously qualified under the Western Development Incentive Scheme, Yuchai believes that it still qualifies under this scheme. In addition, since 2011, Yuchai has been filing corporate tax returns at the reduced corporate tax rate of 15%, subject to final approval by the local tax authority. In the event that Yuchai is not able to qualify for any of these incentive schemes, it would be subject to corporate tax at a rate of 25% as prescribed under the CIT Law.

The CIT Law also provides for a tax of 10% to be withheld from dividends paid to foreign investors of PRC enterprises, unless an applicable tax treaty provides for a lower tax rate. This withholding tax provision does not apply to dividends paid out of profits earned prior to January 1, 2008. Beginning from January 1, 2008, a 10% withholding tax has been imposed on dividends paid to us, as a non-resident enterprise. We have recognized a provision for withholding tax payable for profits accumulated after December 31, 2007 for the earnings that we do not plan to indefinitely reinvest in the PRC enterprises.

The China tax bureau periodically conducts tax examinations. Our last tax examination was conducted in 2011, when the provincial tax bureau completed an examination of Yuchai’s PRC income tax returns for 2006 through to 2010. The tax bureau did not propose any adjustment to Yuchai’s tax positions, and no surcharge or penalty was imposed.

Our future financial condition and results of operations could also be adversely affected as a result of China macroeconomic policy changes by the Chinese government, particularly if diesel engines are included in any specific economic sectoral caps or attempts to slow down sectoral lending. See “Item 3. Key Information — Risk Factors — Risks relating to China — Adverse changes in the economic policies of the Chinese government could have a material adverse effect on the overall economic growth of China, which could reduce the demand for our products and adversely affect our competitive position” and “Item 3. Key Information — Risk Factors — Risks relating to our company and our business — The diesel engine business in China is dependent in large part on the performance of the Chinese and global economy, as well as Chinese government policy.”

We may use borrowings from time to time to supplement our working capital requirements and to finance our business expansion and diversification plan. A portion of our borrowings may be structured on a floating rate basis and denominated in US dollars or other foreign currencies. An increase in fluctuations in exchange rates between the Renminbi and other currencies may increase our borrowing costs. See “Item 3. Key Information — Risk Factors — Risks relating to our company and our business - We could be exposed to the impact of interest rates and foreign currency movements with respect to our future borrowings and business.”

 

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Business Expansion and Diversification Plan

Following the implementation of our business expansion and diversification plan as approved by our Board of Directors in 2005, we have looked for new business and on an ongoing basis, continue to explore and assess new businesses opportunities to reduce our financial dependence on Yuchai.

Thakral Corporation Ltd

 

 

The first step in implementing this plan occurred in March 2005 when through our wholly-owned subsidiary, Venture Delta, we acquired a 15.0% equity interest in TCL. As of December 2008, our equity interest in TCL was 34.4% of TCL’s outstanding ordinary shares.

 

 

As of December 31, 2009, our interest in TCL was 34.4% of TCL’s outstanding ordinary shares and our aggregate investment in TCL amounted to approximately S$81.7 million, before taking into account dividends and interest income of approximately S$1.9 million, in the aggregate, earned from these investments. On December 1, 2009, we announced that concurrently with the capital reduction and cash distribution exercise to be undertaken by TCL, we intended to appoint a broker to sell 550,000,000 shares in TCL at price of S$0.03 per share on an ex-distribution basis (“Placement”).

 

 

As of December 31, 2009, a total of 536,000,000 shares out of 550,000,000 shares available in the Placement were taken up. The Placement was conditional upon the completion of TCL’s capital reduction and cash distribution exercise. We accounted for our investment in TCL using the equity method for 11 months in fiscal year 2009 and thereafter it was classified as a disposal group held for sale and as a discontinued operation as at December 31, 2009.

 

 

As of December 31, 2010, following the completion of the sale of a total of 536,000,000 shares in TCL to various purchasers and subsequent sales in the open market, our shareholding interest in TCL was 12.2%. We then classified our shareholding in TCL as investment held for trading. The market value of our investment in TCL amounted to approximately S$11.2 million.

 

 

As of December 31, 2011, our shareholding interest in TCL remained unchanged, and the market value of our investment in TCL amounted to approximately S$8.3 million.

 

 

As of December 31, 2012, our shareholding interest in TCL remained unchanged, and the market value of our investment in TCL amounted to approximately S$9.6 million.

 

 

As of March 8, 2013, pursuant to the further disposal of TCL shares in the open market, our shareholding interest in TCL decreased from 12.2% to 7.7%, and the market value of our investment in TCL amounted to approximately S$6.5 million (US$5.2 million).

HL Global Enterprises Limited

 

 

In February 2006, through the following wholly-owned subsidiaries, we also acquired debt and equity securities in HLGE for an aggregate consideration of approximately S$132.0 million:

 

(a)

Grace Star acquired

 

i.

191,413,465 ordinary shares representing approximately 29.1% of the total number of HLGE’s ordinary shares at that time.

 

ii.

15,376,318 Series A redeemable convertible preference shares in the capital of HLGE, or the Existing HLGE RCPS A. The Existing HLGE RCPS A is mandatorily redeemable by HLGE upon the disposal of certain properties and upon any new issue of HLGE ordinary shares with the purpose of raising funds for the redemption of Existing HLGE RCPS A. Any outstanding Existing HLGE RCPS A will be mandatorily redeemed in March 2015. The Existing HLGE RCPS A can also be converted into ordinary shares at the conversion ratio of 1:1 upon the passing of a special resolution at a meeting of the holders of Existing HLGE RCPS A at any time prior to March 2015.

 

iii.

107,634,237 Series B redeemable convertible preference shares in the capital of HLGE, or the Existing HLGE RCPS B (and together with the Existing HLGE RCPS A, the Existing HLGE RCPS). The Existing HLGE RCPS B is neither mandatorily redeemable nor redeemable at the option of the Company. Any Existing HLGE RCPS B, which are not redeemed prior to March 2010, are mandatorily converted to ordinary shares at the conversion ratio of 1:1 in March 2010. The Existing HLGE RCPS B are redeemable upon the disposal of certain properties and upon any new issue of HLGE ordinary shares with the purpose of raising funds for the redemption of Existing HLGE RCPS B. The Existing HLGE RCPS B can also be converted into ordinary shares at the conversion ratio of 1:1 upon the passing of a special resolution at a meeting of the holders of Existing HLGE RCPS B at any time prior to March 2010.

 

(b)

Venture Lewis acquired approximately S$129.4 million in principal amount of outstanding secured non-convertible bonds issued by HLGE, or the Existing HLGE Bonds.

 

 

In June and December of 2006, HLGE partially redeemed a portion of Existing HLGE RCPS A and Existing HLGE RCPS B as required by the terms of the preference share agreement as a result of the disposals of certain assets. The proceeds from the partial redemptions amounted to approximately S$2.4 million and resulted in a reduction in the number of Existing HLGE RCPS that we held through Grace Star from 123,010,555 to 113,159,191.

 

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In July 2006, pursuant to a rights issue by HLGE, through Grace Star and Venture Lewis, respectively, we were allotted 196,201,374 non-redeemable convertible cumulative preference shares, or the New HLGE NCCPS, and S$130,800,917 in principal amount of zero coupon unsecured non-convertible bonds due 2009 in HLGE, or the New HLGE Bonds, for an aggregate consideration of approximately S$135.0 million. In conjunction with the allotment, the Existing HLGE Bonds were redeemed by HLGE at their principal value of S$129.4 million. At settlement, the aggregate consideration payable by the Company to HLGE of S$134.7 million was partially offset against S$129.4 million payable by HLGE to the Company, and the balance of S$5.3 million was paid by the Company in cash.

 

 

In November 2006, Grace Star converted all of its 196,201,374 New HLGE NCCPS into HLGE ordinary shares resulting in an increase in its equity interest in HLGE from 29.1% to 45.4% thereby triggering the mandatory conditional cash offers under The Singapore Code on Take-over and Mergers for all the HLGE ordinary shares, the Existing HLGE RCPS and the New HLGE NCCPS which Grace Star did not already own, control or agree to acquire. The mandatory offers lapsed on December 27, 2006 and no securities were purchased by Grace Star.

 

 

As of December 31, 2006, we held through Grace Star (i) 387,614,839 HLGE ordinary shares, representing approximately 45.4% of the total number of HLGE ordinary shares; (ii) 113,159,191 Existing HLGE RCPS; and through Venture Lewis (iii) S$130,800,917 in principal amount of the New HLGE Bonds. Our aggregate investment in HLGE to-date amounted to approximately S$136.9 million, before taking into account previous interest income earned from these investments and partial redemption of the Existing HLGE RCPS of approximately S$6.7 million in aggregate.

 

 

On June 19, 2007, HLGE made a partial redemption of the New HLGE Bonds. The principal amount redeemed was approximately S$17.9 million and resulted in a reduction in the principal amount of the New HLGE Bonds that we held through Venture Lewis from S$130,800,917 to S$112,886,727. The Company had engaged an independent professional valuer, to value the financial instruments acquired as at June 19, 2007 (before redemption) and as at December 31, 2007. The fair value is determined by discounting the expected payments to the valuation date using a discount rate commensurate with the risk of the payments.

 

 

As of December 31, 2007, we held through Grace Star (i) 387,614,839 HLGE ordinary shares, representing approximately 45.4% of the total number of HLGE ordinary shares; (ii) 13,957,233 Existing HLGE RCPS A; (iii) 99,201,958 Existing HLGE RCPS B; and through Venture Lewis (iv) S$112,886,727 in principal amount of the New HLGE Bonds. Our aggregate investment in HLGE to-date amounted to approximately S$136.5 million, before taking into account previous interest income earned from these investments and partial redemption of the Existing HLGE RCPS of approximately S$6.7 million in aggregate.

 

 

In April 2008, HLGE made an additional partial redemption of the Existing HLGE RCPS B. The redemption amount we received amounted to approximately S$0.98 million on April 30, 2008 and resulted in a reduction in the number of Existing HLGE RCPS that we held through Grace Star from 113,159,191 to 107,186,403.

 

 

In June 2008, HLGE made another partial redemption of the New HLGE Bonds. The principal amount redeemed was approximately S$25.9 million and resulted in a reduction in the principal amount of the New HLGE Bonds that we held through Venture Lewis from S$112,886,727 to S$87,010,673.

 

 

On February 3, 2010, we announced the extension for another year of the S$93,000,000 loan granted to HLGE by our wholly-owned subsidiary, Venture Lewis to HLGE to refinance the New HLGE Bonds which matured on July 3, 2009. Under the terms of the original loan agreement entered into in February 2009, on the maturity date of the New HLGE Bonds, HLGE will fully redeem the New HLGE Bonds held by all minority New HLGE Bondholders and pay to Venture Lewis a portion of the principal and gross redemption yield. The remaining amount due to Venture Lewis on the maturity date would be refinanced through an unsecured loan arrangement with a one-year term, renewable by mutual agreement between the parties on an annual basis. An option for HLGE to undertake a partial redemption of the New HLGE Bonds on a pro-rata basis prior to the maturity date was included in the loan agreement. On February 19, 2009, HLGE announced an early partial redemption of the new HLGE Bonds on a pro-rata basis of up to S$9.0 million in principal amount of the outstanding New HLGE Bonds and on March 23, 2009, HLGE effected payment to all bondholders. The principal amount redeemed of approximately S$8.96 million to us had resulted in a reduction in the principal amount of the New HLGE Bonds that we held through Venture Lewis from S$87,010,673 to S$78,053,577.

 

 

On January 31, 2011, a loan agreement was entered into extending the loan for another year from July 2011 to July 2012. On February 16, 2011, HLGE effected a partial prepayment of S$10 million towards the loan to us resulting in a reduction in the principal amount of the loan from S$93,000,000 to S$83,000,000. On January 19, 2012, we announced the extension for another one year of the S$83,000,000 loan to HLGE, from July 2012 to July 2013. On April 30, 2012, HLGE effected a partial prepayment of S$8 million towards the loan to us resulting in a reduction in the principal amount of the loan from S$83,000,000 to S$75,000,000.

 

 

On February 12, 2010, HLGE announced the mandatory conversion of an aggregate of 18,935,883 Existing HLGE RCPS B into 18,935,883 ordinary shares in the capital of HLGE on March 18, 2010 (“Mandatory Conversion Date”). As of February 12, 2010, Grace Star held 93,229,170 Existing HLGE RCPS B representing approximately 98.28% of the existing total number of Existing HLGE RCPS B. By a written notice to HLGE on February 11, 2010, Grace Star notified HLGE that pursuant to HLGE’s Articles of Association, it will be converting only 17,300,000 out of the 93,229,170 Existing HLGE RCPS B it held into HLGE ordinary shares so as to comply with the Singapore Code on Take-overs and Mergers which prohibits Grace Star from acquiring more than 1% of the ordinary shares of HLGE (including through the conversion of the RCPS) in any 6 month period. Grace Star has an option under HLGE’s Articles of Association to convert the remaining 75,929,170 Existing HLGE RCPS B into HLGE ordinary shares over a period of twenty-two months after the Mandatory Conversion Date (“Extension Period”). With the conversion of 17,300,000 Existing HLGE RCPS B into HLGE ordinary shares on the Mandatory Conversion Date, Grace Star’s shareholding interest in HLGE increased from 45.4% to 46.4% with effect from March 24, 2010 upon receipt of regulatory approval.

 

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On September 20, 2010, Grace Star notified HLGE that it would be converting 16,591,000 Existing HLGE RCPS B into HLGE ordinary shares and on September 23, 2010, Grace Star’s shareholding interest in HLGE increased from 46.4% to 47.4%. On March 21, 2011, Grace Star notified HLGE that it would be converting 17,234,000 Existing HLGE RCPS B into HLGE ordinary shares on March 24, 2011, Grace Star’s shareholding interest in HLGE increased from 47.4% to 48.4%. On September 19, 2011, Grace Star notified HLGE that it would be converting 17,915,000 Existing HLGE RCPS B into HLGE ordinary shares and on September 23, 2011, Grace Star’s shareholding interest in HLGE increased from 48.4% to 49.4%.

 

 

On January 16, 2012, following the increase in the number of issued ordinary shares in HLGE arising from the mandatory conversion of 24,189,170 Existing HLGE RCPS, which had been transferred on January 13, 2012 to the Trustee pursuant to the Trust, into 24,189,170 new ordinary shares, our shareholding interest in HLGE decreased from 49.4% to 48.1%. After this conversion, all the outstanding Existing HLGE RCPS B had been fully converted into ordinary shares in the capital of HLGE.

 

 

On March 5, 2012, upon the transfer of one Existing HLGE RCPS A to Venture Delta, our wholly-owned subsidiary, Grace Star and Venture Delta sent requisition notices to HLGE’s Board of Directors requesting for the convening of a meeting of the holders of the Existing HLGE RCPS A to propose the conversion of all the outstanding Existing HLGE RCPS A into ordinary shares in the capital of HLGE in accordance with HLGE’s articles of association. Pursuant to the receipt of the requisition notices from Grace Star and Venture Delta, HLGE’s Board of Directors announced on March 15, 2012 that a meeting of the holders of the Existing HLGE RCPS A will be convened on March 30, 2012 to approve the conversion of all the outstanding Existing HLGE RCPS A into ordinary shares in the capital of HLGE.

 

 

At the meeting on March 30, 2012, the holders of the Existing HLGE RCPS A approved the conversion of all the outstanding Existing HLGE RCPS A into ordinary shares in the capital of HLGE.

 

 

On April 4, 2012, as a result of the conversion of all the outstanding Existing HLGE RCPS A held by Grace Star and Venture Delta into ordinary shares in the capital of HLGE, our shareholding interest in HLGE increased from 48.1% to 48.9%.

 

 

On January 30, 2013, we entered into a loan agreement with HLGE extending the loan for another year from July 2013 to July 2014. See “Item 3. Key Information — Risk Factors — Risks relating to our investment in HLGE — The HLGE Group may be unable to raise sufficient funds to pay their debt obligations to us.”

Critical Accounting Policies

The accounting policies adopted by us are more fully described in Note 2 of our consolidated financial statements appearing elsewhere herein. The preparation of financial statements in accordance with IFRS requires our management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions regarding uncertainties that affect the reported amounts of our assets and liabilities, disclosures of contingent liabilities and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses.

Certain of our accounting policies are particularly important to the portrayal of our financial position and results of operations and require the application of significant assumptions and estimates by our management. We refer to these accounting policies as our “critical accounting policies.” Our management uses our historical experience and analyses, the terms of existing contracts, historical cost convention, industry trends, information provided by our agents and information available from other outside sources, as appropriate, when forming our assumptions and estimates. However, this task is inexact because our management is making assumptions and providing estimates on matters that are inherently uncertain. On an ongoing basis, management evaluates its estimates. Actual results may differ from those estimates under different assumptions and conditions.

While we believe that all aspects of our consolidated financial statements should be studied and understood in assessing our current expected financial condition and results, we believe that the following critical accounting policies involve a higher degree of judgment and estimation and therefore warrant additional attention:

 

 

allowances for doubtful accounts;

 

 

realization of the carrying value of inventories;

 

 

product warranty obligations;

 

 

recoverability of the carrying values of equity method investments and other investments;

 

 

realization of deferred tax;

 

 

impairment of long-lived assets, including goodwill;

 

 

determination of fair values of financial assets and liabilities;

 

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derecognition of bills receivable; and

 

 

development costs.

Allowances for doubtful accounts

Allowance for doubtful accounts is management’s best estimate of the amount of probable credit losses in the Company’s existing accounts receivable. Management determines the allowance based on assessment of the recoverability of accounts receivable. Allowances are applied to accounts receivable where events or changes in circumstances indicate that the balances may not be collectible. Judgment is required in assessing the ultimate realization of these receivables, including the current creditworthiness, past collection history of each customer and on-going dealings with them. Management reviews its allowance for doubtful accounts on a monthly basis. For the year ended December 31, 2012, the Dongfeng Group accounted for about 21.0% of the gross accounts receivable as compared to approximately 26.5% as of December 31, 2011. Likewise, the top 20 non-Dongfeng Group customers accounted for about 50.2% of the gross accounts receivable at the end of 2012. We analyzed our customer’s trends, repayment patterns and ageing analysis in 2012. The balances that were past due over 90 days and over a specified amount are reviewed individually for collectability. All other balances are reviewed on a pooled basis by aging of such balances. Account balances are charged off against the allowance after all means of collection have been exhausted and the potential for recovery is considered remote.

Changes in the allowances for doubtful accounts for each of the years in the two-year period ended December 31, 2012 are summarized as follows:

 

     December 31,  
     2011     2012     2012  
     Rmb     Rmb     US$  
     (in thousands)  

Balance at beginning of year

     61,161        59,177        9,435   

Debit/(credit) to consolidated statements of income

     1,723        (15,184     (2,421

Written off

     (3,702     (334     (53

Translation differences

     (5     5        1   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at end of Year

     59,177        43,664        6,962   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

While trade accounts decreased by Rmb 358.9 million (US$57.2 million) as of December 31, 2012 as compared to 2011, allowance for doubtful accounts decreased by Rmb 15.5 million (US$2.5 million). Bills receivable increased by Rmb 259.7 million (US$41.4 million) as of December 31, 2012 as compared to 2011 due to reduced discounting activities in 2012.

We believe that the present level of our allowance for doubtful accounts adequately reflects probable losses related to impaired accounts receivable. However, changes in the assumptions used to assess the frequency and severity of doubtful accounts would have an impact on our allowance. If economic or specific industry trends change, we would adjust our allowance for doubtful accounts by recording additional expense or benefit.

Realization of the carrying value of inventories

Inventories are valued at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost is calculated using the weighted average cost formula and comprises all costs of purchase, costs of conversion and other costs incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition. In the case of manufactured inventories and work-in-progress, cost includes an appropriate share of production overheads based on normal operating capacity. Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less the estimated costs of completion and selling expenses.

If market conditions or future product enhancements and developments change, the net realizable values of the inventories may change and result in further inventory write-downs.

Product warranty obligations

We recognize a liability at the time the product is sold, for the estimated future costs to be incurred under the lower of a warranty period or warranty mileage on various engine models, on which we provide free repair and replacement. Warranties extend for a duration (generally 12 months to 24 months) or mileage (generally 50,000 kilometers to 300,000 kilometers), whichever is lower. Provisions for warranty are primarily determined based on historical warranty cost per unit of engines sold adjusted for specific conditions that may arise and the number of engines under warranty at each fiscal year. In previous years, warranty claims have typically not been higher than the relevant provisions made in our consolidated statement of financial position. If the nature, frequency and average cost of warranty claims change, the accrued liability for product warranty will be adjusted accordingly.

 

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Changes in the accrued product warranty liability for each of the years in the two-year period ended December 31, 2012 are summarized as follows:

 

     December 31,  
     2011     2012     2012  
     Rmb     Rmb     US$  
     (in thousands)  

Balance at beginning of year

     352,154        307,072        48,960   

Provision made

     401,935        322,442        51,411   

Less: Provision utilized

     (447,017     (361,508     (57,640
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at end of year

     307,072        268,006        42,731   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

We recognize a liability for warranty at the time the product is sold and our estimate of our warranty obligations is evaluated on an annual basis. If the nature, frequency and average cost of warranty claims change, we would adjust our allowances for product warranty by recording additional expense or benefit so as to seek to ensure that accruals will be adequate to meet expected future obligations. A decrease or increase of 5.0% in historical utilization experience over the last two fiscal years average would impact the provision for product warranty by approximately Rmb 20.2 million (US$3.2 million).

Recoverability of the carrying values of equity method investments and other investments

We assess impairment of our investments in affiliates when adverse events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts may not be recoverable. If the value of our investment is below its carrying amount and that loss in value is considered other than temporary, an impairment charge is recognized.

On December 1, 2009, we announced that concurrently with the capital reduction and cash distribution exercise to be undertaken by TCL, we intend to appoint a broker to sell 550,000,000 shares in TCL at a price of S$0.03 per share on an ex-distribution basis (“Placement”). On June 9, 2010, upon the obtaining of the relevant approvals from its shareholders and the legal and regulatory authorities in Singapore, TCL announced that the expected date of payment of the cash distribution of S$0.05 per issued share was July 7, 2010. On July 8, 2010, we announced that we had proceeded to complete the sale of a total of 536,000,000 shares out of 550,000,000 shares available in the Placement in TCL to the various purchasers. Further to the closing of the Placement, our total shareholding in TCL decreased from 34.4% to 13.9%. Subsequently, we sold additional TCL shares in the open market resulting in our shareholding interest in TCL decreasing further from 13.9% to 12.2%. As at December 31, 2010, 2011 and 2012, our shareholding interest in TCL remained unchanged at 12.2%. Further to a series of disposals in the open market in January and February 2013, our shareholding interest in TCL as of March 8, 2013 was 7.7%. We do not exercise significant influence over the operating and financial policies of TCL. Our investment in TCL is classified as investment held for trading as it is held for the purpose of selling in the near term. Our investment in TCL is measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in other income in the income statement.

We accounted for our investment in TCL using the equity method for 11 months in fiscal year 2009 and thereafter it was classified as a disposal group held for sale and as a discontinued operation as at December 31, 2009. In 2010, the gain on disposal of TCL shares was presented as gain from discontinued operations. The remaining shareholding interest in TCL is classified as investment held for trading as at December 31, 2010, 2011 and 2012.

On March 8, 2013, the market value of our investment in TCL amounted to approximately S$6.5 million (US$5.2 million).

Realization of deferred tax assets

Deferred tax is recognized using the balance sheet method, providing for temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for taxation purposes. Deferred tax is not recognized for the following temporary differences: the initial recognition of goodwill, the initial recognition of assets or liabilities in a transaction that is not a business combination and that affects neither accounting nor taxable profit, and differences relating to investments in subsidiaries and joint ventures to the extent that it is probable that they will not reverse in the foreseeable future. Deferred tax is measured at the tax rates that are expected to be applied to the temporary differences when they reverse, based on the laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset if there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax liabilities and assets and they relate to income taxes levied by the same tax authority on the same taxable entity, or on different tax entities, but they intend to settle current tax liabilities and assets on a net basis or their tax assets and liabilities will be realized simultaneously.

A deferred tax asset is recognized to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profits will be available against which temporary differences can be utilized. Deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date and are reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that the related tax benefit will be realized.

Deferred tax relating to items recognized outside profit or loss is recognized in correlation to the underlying transaction either in other comprehensive income or directly in equity.

 

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The China tax bureau periodically conducts tax examinations. Our last tax examination was conducted in 2011, when the provincial tax bureau completed an examination of Yuchai’s PRC income tax returns for 2006 through to 2010. The tax bureau did not propose any adjustment to Yuchai’s tax positions, and no surcharge or penalty was imposed.

Any changes in tax legislations in China or adverse findings from the tax examination could have a material impact on our consolidated financial conditions or results of operations.

Impairment of long-lived assets, including goodwill

Long-lived assets to be held and used, such as property, plant and equipment and construction in progress are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to the sum of the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from its use and eventual disposition. An impairment charge is recognized in the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the fair value of the asset, if the carrying value is not recoverable from the expected future cash flows. Fair value is the price that would be received to sell the asset on the measurement date in an orderly transaction between market participants in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset. Assets to be disposed off would be separately presented in the consolidated statement of financial position and reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell, and are no longer depreciated. The carrying amounts of property, plant and equipment as of December 31, 2010, 2011 and 2012 are Rmb 3,276.3 million, Rmb 3,748.2 million and Rmb 4,016.6 million (US$640.4 million), respectively.

We periodically conduct an impairment review on the conditions of our property, plant and equipment.

In 2012, an impairment loss of Rmb 8.0 million (US$1.3 million) (2011: Rmb 0.3 million; 2010: Rmb 1.4 million) was charged to our consolidated income statement under cost of sales, selling, general and administrative expenses for our property, plant and equipment.

The impairment for 2010, 2011 and 2012 was due to assets that were not in use.

In 2011, we experienced a decline in our stock price. As of December 31, 2012, although our stock price had increased compared with 2011, this was not sufficient to prevent our market capitalization from remaining below the recorded value of our consolidated net assets. We performed our annual goodwill impairment test as of December 31, 2012, and did not incur any impairment charge. We will continue to monitor the relationship of fair value to the recorded value of our consolidated net assets as economic events and changes to our stock price occur, and we may perform interim impairment tests in the future. If future results are not consistent with our assumptions and estimates and there continues to be decline in our market capitalization, we may be required to record impairment charges at a later date, which could materially and adversely affect our financial results.

Determination of fair values of financial assets and liabilities

Where the fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities recorded in the consolidated statement of financial position cannot be derived from active markets, they are determined using valuation techniques including the discounted cash flows model. The inputs to these models are taken from observable markets where possible, but where this is not feasible, a degree of judgment is required in establishing fair values. The judgments include considerations of inputs such as liquidity risk, credit risk and volatility. Changes in assumptions about these factors could affect the reported fair value of financial instruments. See Note 34 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements in Item 18.

Derecognition of bills receivable

We sell bills receivable to banks on an ongoing basis. The buyer is responsible for servicing the receivables upon maturity of the bills receivable. This involves management assumptions relating to the transfer of risks and rewards of the bills receivable when discounted. At the time of sale of the bills receivable to the banks, the risks and rewards relating to the bills receivable are substantially transferred to the banks. Accordingly, bills receivable are de-recognized, and a discount equal to the difference between the carrying value of the bills receivable and cash received is recorded. Please refer to Note 20 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements in Item 18.

Development costs

Development costs are capitalized in accordance with the accounting policy. Initial capitalization of costs is based on management’s judgment that technological and economical feasibility is confirmed, usually when a product development project has reached a defined milestone according to an established project management model. In determining the amounts to be capitalized, management makes assumptions regarding the expected future cash generation from the project, discount rate to be applied and the expected period of benefits. The carrying amount of capitalized development costs as of December 31, 2011 and 2012 were Rmb24.8 million and Rmb135.4 million (US$21.6 million) respectively.

 

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Results of Operations

The following table sets forth our consolidated statement of operations as a percentage of our net revenue for the last three fiscal years ended December 31, 2010, 2011 and 2012:

 

     Percentage of Net Revenues
Year Ended December 31,
 
     2010     2011     2012  

Revenue

     100.0     100.0     100.0

Cost of sales

     -75.3     -77.7     -78.6

Gross profit

     24.7     22.3     21.4

Other income, net

     0.5     0.4     1.0

Research and development costs

     -2.0     -2.1     -2.8

Selling, distribution and administrative costs

     -11.2     -10.7     -11.0

Operating profit

     12.0     9.9     8.6

Finance costs

     -0.8     -1.0     -1.6

Share of profit of associates

     0.0     0.0     0.0

Share of results of joint ventures

     -0.3     -0.5     -0.2

Profit before tax from continuing operations

     10.9     8.4     6.8

Income tax expense

     -2.0     -1.5     -1.1

Profit for the year from continuing operations

     8.9     6.9     5.7

Profit after tax from discontinued operations

     0.1     0.0     0.0

Profit for the year

     9.0     6.9     5.7

Attributable to:

      

Equity holders of the Parent

     6.9     5.3     4.2

Non-controlling interests

     2.1     1.6     1.5

2012 compared to 2011

Net revenue was Rmb 13,449.5 million in 2012 (US$2,144.4 million), a decrease of 12.9% compared with Rmb 15,444.4 million in 2011. The total number of diesel engines sold by Yuchai in 2012 was 431,350 units compared with 510,777 units in 2011, a decrease of 79,427 units, or 15.6%. This reduction was mainly due to continued weaker demand in the commercial vehicle market in China.

Cost of goods sold was Rmb 10,569.6 million (US$1,685.2 million) in 2012, a decrease of 11.9% from Rmb 12,002.1 million in 2011, and an increase of 0.9 percentage points as a percentage of net revenues to 78.6% from 77.7% in 2011. Cost of materials consumed was Rmb 9,477.8 million in 2012, a decrease of 13.6% from Rmb 10,975.1 million in 2011. This was 70.5% of net revenue compared with 71.1% in 2011. Factory overheads (which do not include depreciation and direct labor) were Rmb 528.9 million in 2012, an increase of 6.5% from 496.6 million in 2011. This was 3.9% of net revenue compared with 3.2% in 2011. Depreciation and amortization was Rmb 254.5 million in 2012, an increase of 8.5% from Rmb 234.5 million in 2011. This was 1.9% of net revenue compared with 1.5% in 2011.

Gross profit was Rmb 2,879.9 million (US$459.2 million) in 2012 compared with Rmb 3,442.3 million in 2011. Gross profit margin was 21.4% in 2012 as compared with 22.3% in 2011. The lower gross margin was primarily attributable to a shift in the sales mix to more light-duty engines, which have lower gross profit margins as compared to medium- and heavy-duty engines.

Other income, net was Rmb 132.4 million (US$21.1 million) in 2012, an increase of Rmb 59.3 million from Rmb 73.1 million in 2011. This increase was mainly due to higher income from bank deposits. The main sources of other income in 2012 were (i) interest income of Rmb 99.7 million and (ii) government grant income of Rmb 28.5 million.

Research and development (“R&D”) expenses were Rmb 373.7 million (US$ 59.6 million) in 2012 compared with Rmb 328.1 million in 2011, representing a 13.9% increase. As a percentage of net revenue, R&D spending was 2.8% and 2.1% of net revenue, respectively, for 2012 and 2011. The increase in R&D expenses was mainly due to the development of both new engine products such as YC4S, YCYC6MJ and YC6L and continuing development and testing of National V and VI compliant products, as well as continuing development of natural gas engines for use in both CNG and LNG applications.

Selling, general & administrative (“SG&A”) expenses were Rmb 1,475.0 million (US$235.2 million) in 2012, down from Rmb 1,652.1 million in 2011, a decrease of 10.7%. As a percentage of net revenue, SG&A expenses were 11.0% and 10.7%, respectively, for 2012 and 2011. The increase of 0.3 percentage points was due mainly to lower sales volume. Warranty expenses were Rmb 322.4 million in 2012 compared with Rmb 401.9 million in 2011. These were 2.4% and 2.6% of net revenue, respectively, for 2012 and 2011. Advertising expenses were Rmb 43.4 million in 2012 compared with Rmb 58.7 million in 2011. As a percentage of net revenue, these were 0.3% and 0.4%, respectively, for 2012 and 2011. Sales commission expenses were Rmb 63.8 million in 2012 compared with Rmb 113.3 million in 2011. As a percentage of net revenue, these were 0.5% and 0.7%, respectively, for 2012 and 2011. Lower sales commission expenses corresponded to lower sales volume.

 

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As a result, profit from operations decreased to Rmb 1,163.5 million (US$185.5 million) in 2012 from Rmb 1,535.1 million in 2011. This decrease was mainly due to lower gross profit. The operating margin was 8.6% in 2012 compared with 9.9% in 2011.

Finance costs were Rmb 213.0 million (US$34.0 million) in 2012 compared with Rmb 156.2 million in 2011. The increase in finance costs was due to increased average borrowings required for existing capital expenditure commitments and working capital. In 2012, Yuchai issued a total of Rmb 1.0 billion of STFBs, which mature in 2013, as compared to Rmb 2.4 billion issued in 2011, which matured and were repaid during 2012. The remaining funding requirements in 2012 were fulfilled by a mix of financing instruments, such as bills discounting and other short-term loans.

Profit before tax from continuing operations was Rmb 913.6 million (US$145.7 million) in 2012, as compared with Rmb 1,299.3 million in 2011.

Income tax expense in 2012 was Rmb 142.2 million (US$22.7 million) in 2012 compared with Rmb 226.8 million in 2011. Our effective tax rates were 15.6% and 17.5%, for 2012 and 2011, respectively.

As a result of the foregoing factors, profit for the year from continuing operations was Rmb 771.3 million (US$123.0 million) in 2012 compared with Rmb 1,072.5 million in 2011, representing a decrease of 28.1%.

Profit for the year of Rmb 771.3 million (US$123.0 million) in 2012 as compared with Rmb 1,072.5 million in 2011, representing a decrease of 28.1%.

Profit attributable to us was Rmb 567.3 million (US$90.5 million) in 2012 compared with Rmb 818.5 million in 2011, representing a decrease of 30.7%. Profit attributable to non-controlling interests was Rmb 204.0 million (US$32.5 million) in 2012 compared to 254.0 million in 2011, representing a decrease of 19.7%.

2011 compared to 2010

Net revenue decreased by 4.7% to Rmb 15,444.4 million in 2011 compared to Rmb 16,208.2 million in 2010. Overall unit sales in 2011 (510,777 units) was lower than 2010 (551,592 units) by 7.4%. The decrease in revenue was primarily due to lower unit volume and a change in sales mix.

Cost of goods sold decreased by 1.6% to Rmb 12,002.1 million from Rmb 12,199.3 million in 2010, and increased by 2.4 percentage points as a percentage of net revenues to 77.7% from 75.3% in 2010. Cost of materials consumed included in costs of goods sold decreased by 2.3% to Rmb 10,975.1 million from Rmb 11,230.6 million in 2010, while cost of materials consumed as a percentage of net revenue increased to 71.1% from 69.3% in 2010. Factory overheads (which do not include depreciation and direct labor) included in cost of goods sold decreased by 9.0% to Rmb 496.6 million from Rmb 546.0 million in 2010, due to lower volume. Factory overheads as a percentage of net revenue decreased to 3.2% from 3.4% for 2010. Depreciation and amortization increased to Rmb 234.5 million from Rmb 193.5 million in 2010. Depreciation as a percentage of net revenue increased to 1.5% from 1.2% in 2010.

Gross profit decreased by 14.1% to Rmb 3,442.3 million from Rmb 4,008.9 million in 2010. Gross profit margin (gross profit divided by net revenue) decreased to 22.3% compared to 24.7% in 2010. The decrease in gross profit margin was due to a change in sales mix, as we responded to the softening market by selling more light-duty engines in 2011 which have lower gross margin than medium-duty and heavy-duty engines.

Other income, net decreased to Rmb 73.1 million from Rmb 87.6 million in 2010. The main sources of other income in 2011 were (i) interest income of Rmb 53.2 million; (ii) exchange gain of Rmb 1.6 million; (iii) government grant income of Rmb 18.4 million; (iv) fair value loss of Rmb 5.1 million; and (v) gain on disposal of investment property of Rmb 5.9 million.

SG&A expenses (excluding research and development) decreased by 9.4% to Rmb 1,652.1 from Rmb 1,822.8 million in 2010. As a percentage of net revenue, SG&A expenses (excluding research and development) were 10.7% and 11.2%, respectively for 2011 and 2010. The decrease of 0.5 percentage point was due mainly to lower sales commissions and product warranty expenses as a result of lower sales quantities in 2011.

We continued to deploy more expenditure towards the research and development of low emission, high fuel efficient engines, incurring Rmb 328.1 million compared to Rmb 324.1 million in 2010. This represented a 1.2% increase year-over-year. As a percentage of net revenue, research and development spending was 2.1% and 2.0% of net revenue, respectively for 2011 and 2010. We believe that investments in these activities will better position us for future growth and contribute to the Chinese government’s environmental initiatives.

Advertising expenses included in SG&A increased by 16.9% to Rmb 58.7 million from Rmb 50.2 million in 2010. As a percentage of net revenue, the advertising expenses were at 0.4% and 0.3%, respectively for 2011 and 2010.

Sales commission expenses included in SG&A expenses decreased by 29.3% to Rmb 113.3 million from Rmb 160.3 million in 2010. Sales commission expenses as a percentage of net revenue were 0.7% and 1.0%, respectively for 2011 and 2010. Lower sales commission expenses corresponded with the lower sales in 2011.

Staff costs as a percentage of net revenue were 7.2% and 7.5%, respectively for 2011 and 2010. The reduction of 0.3 percentage points corresponded with the lower bonus and salary costs as a result of lower sales quantity and profitability for 2011.

 

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As a result, profits from operations decreased to Rmb 1,535.1 million from Rmb 1,949.7 million in 2010.

Finance costs in 2011 were Rmb 156.2 million, compared with Rmb 130.4 million in 2010. In 2011, there was a tightening of monetary policy in China resulting in higher finance costs. We managed to reduce the effect of this trend by issuing short term financing bonds at more favorable interest rates than bill discounting.

Profit before tax from continuing operations in 2011 was Rmb 1,299.3 million, as compared to Rmb 1,765.2 million in 2010.

Income tax expense in 2011 was Rmb 226.8 million, compared to income tax expense of Rmb 327.9 million in 2010. Our effective tax rates were 17.5% and 18.6% for 2011 and 2010 respectively.

As a result of the foregoing factors, profit for the year from continuing operations was Rmb 1,072.5 million in 2011 compared to Rmb 1,437.3 million in 2010.

Profit for the year of Rmb 1,072.5 million was 26.0% lower than 2010 of Rmb 1,449.9 million.

Profit attributable to us is Rmb 818.5 million in 2011 compared to Rmb 1,117.3 million in 2010, representing a decrease of 26.7%. Profit attributable to non-controlling interests was Rmb 254.0 million in 2011 compared to Rmb 332.6 million in 2010.

Inflation

The general annual inflation rate in China was approximately 5.4% and 2.7% in 2011 and 2012, respectively, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. Our results of operations may be affected by inflation, particularly rising prices for parts and components, labor costs, raw materials and other operating costs. See “Item 3. Key Information — Risk Factors — Risks relating to our company and our business — If China’s inflation increases or the prices of energy or raw materials continue to rise, we may not be able to pass the resulting increased costs to our customers and this may adversely affect our profitability or cause us to suffer operating losses.”

Seasonality

Yuchai’s business generally is not seasonal. However, Yuchai’s results of operations in the first and second quarters of recent calendar years have generally been marginally higher than in the third and fourth quarters of the corresponding year, due to slightly better production and sales performance in the first half compared to the second half of such calendar years. However, any change in economic or market conditions may affect this pattern as it has occurred in the past. As a result, cash generated from operations may also be subject to some seasonal variation. See also “ — Liquidity and Capital Resources.”

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our primary sources of cash are funds from operations generated by Yuchai, as well as debt financing obtained by us. Our revenues are substantially generated by Yuchai and its subsidiaries, our Chinese operating companies, and are denominated in Renminbi. The Renminbi is currently freely convertible under the “current account” which includes dividends, trade and service related foreign exchange transactions; however, it is not currently freely convertible under the “capital account” which includes, among other things, foreign direct investment and overseas borrowings by Chinese entities. Some of the conversions between Renminbi and foreign currency under the capital account are subject to the prior approval of the State Administration for Foreign Exchange. As a result, there is no material restriction on the ability of the Chinese subsidiaries to transfer funds to Yuchai. However, certain funds transfers from Yuchai to us may be subject to the approval of State Administration for Foreign Exchange.

Our primary cash requirements are for working capital, capital expenditures to complete the expansion of production capacity and funding our business expansion and our diversification plan. We believe that our sources of liquidity are sufficient for our operational requirements over the next twelve months from the date of this Annual Report. However, under the current market conditions there can be no assurance that our business activity will be maintained at the expected level to generate the anticipated cash flows from operating activities. If the current market conditions deteriorate, we may experience a decrease in demand for our products, resulting in our cash flows from operating activities being lower than anticipated. If our cash flows from operations are lower than anticipated, we may need to obtain additional financing which may not be available on favorable terms, or at all. Other factors which may affect our ability to generate funds from operations include increased competition, fluctuations in customer demand for our products, our ability to collect and control our level of accounts receivable, the status of our investment in Yuchai under Chinese law and the implementation of the Reorganization Agreement and the Cooperation Agreement. See “Item 4. Information on the Company — History and Development — Reorganization Agreement.” Our cash and cash equivalents are held in accounts managed by third party financial institutions. While we monitor the cash balances in our operating accounts and adjust the cash balances as appropriate, these cash balances could be impacted if the underlying financial institutions fail or could be subject to other adverse conditions in the financial markets. As of the date of this filing, we have experienced no loss or lack of access to cash in our operating accounts.

 

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As of December 31, 2012, we had approximately Rmb 3,157.0 (US$503.4 million) in cash and cash equivalents on a consolidated basis. We believe that if we are considered on a stand-alone basis without our investment in Yuchai, we would find it difficult to raise new capital (either debt or equity) on our own.

We expect that cash generated from operations should provide us with sufficient financial flexibility to satisfy future bank obligations, capital expenditures and projected working capital requirements. However, at certain times, cash generated from operations is subject to seasonal fluctuations. As our business continues to grow, we will also require additional funds for increased working capital requirements and to finance increased trade accounts receivable. We expect to fund our working capital and trade accounts receivable requirements primarily from funds from operations generated by Yuchai and, to the extent that is insufficient, from bank borrowings, issuance of STFBs, discounting of bills receivable, accounts receivable factoring or other financing activities by Yuchai and us. Yuchai has established banking relationships with a number of domestic Chinese banks, each of which will review Yuchai’s loan applications on a case-by-case basis. In addition, we have obtained credit facilities from certain banks in Singapore.

As of December 31, 2012, we had outstanding borrowings of Rmb 2,450.7 million (US$390.7 million), including Yuchai’s borrowings of Rmb 2,399.3 million (US$382.5 million).

The decrease of borrowings during 2012 by Rmb 1,246.0 million (US$198.7 million) from Rmb 3,696.7 million as of December 31, 2011 was mainly due to the repayment of Rmb 2.4 billion STFBs which matured in 2012, and partially offset by the issuance of Rmb 1.0 billion STFBs by Yuchai in 2012.

STFBs issued by Yuchai during 2011 and repaid upon maturity during 2012 were as follows:

 

 

On March 10, 2011, we announced that Yuchai had received approval from NAFMII for the issuance of RMB-denominated unsecured STFBs amounting to Rmb 1.7 billion. The bonds were issued in two tranches. The first tranche of the bonds amounting to Rmb 1.0 billion was issued on March 9, 2011 and matured on March 9, 2012. The first tranche of the bonds bore a fixed annual interest rate of 4.59%. The second tranche of the bonds amounting to Rmb 700 million was issued on July 22, 2011 and matured on July 22, 2012. The second tranche of the bonds bore a fixed annual interest rate of 5.65%. All the proceeds from the issuance of the bonds were used by Yuchai as working capital.

 

 

On November 22, 2011, we announced that Yuchai had received approval from NAFMII for the issuance of RMB-denominated unsecured STFBs amounting to Rmb 690 million. The bonds were issued on November 22, 2011 and matured on November 23, 2012. The bonds bore a fixed annual interest rate of 5.77%. All the proceeds from the issuance of the bonds were used by Yuchai as working capital.

STFBs issued by Yuchai during 2012 which will mature in 2013 were as follows:

 

 

On August 28, 2012 we announced that Yuchai had received approval from NAFMII for the issuance of RMB-denominated unsecured STFBs amounting to Rmb 1 billion. The bonds were issued on August 28, 2012 and will mature on August 29, 2013. The bonds bear a fixed annual interest rate of 4.45%, and all the proceeds from the issuance of the bonds are to be used by Yuchai as working capital.

In addition, we have other credit facilities granted by banks in Singapore as follows:

 

 

On March 30, 2007, we entered into an unsecured multi-currency revolving credit facility agreement with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Singapore Branch for an aggregate of US$40.0 million to refinance the S$60.0 million facility from another bank that matured on July 26, 2007. The facility was for a period of three years from the date of the facility agreement and was utilized by us to finance our long-term general working capital requirements. The terms of the facility required, among other things, that Hong Leong Asia retained ownership of the special share and that we remained a principal subsidiary (as defined in the facility agreement) of Hong Leong Asia. The terms of the facility also included certain financial covenants with respect to our tangible net worth (as defined in the agreement) as at June 30 and December 31 of each year not being less than US$120 million and the ratio of our total net debt (as defined in the agreement) to tangible net worth as at June 30 and December 31 of each year not exceeding 2.0 times, as well as negative pledge provisions and customary drawdown requirements. As of June 12, 2007, we had fully drawn down on the US$40.0 million facility. On March 25, 2010, we entered into a supplemental agreement with the bank to refinance the existing US$40.0 million credit facility that matured on March 30, 2010. The new unsecured, multi-currency revolving credit facility had a committed aggregate value of US$30.0 million and was for one-year duration. The financial covenant with respect to our consolidated tangible net worth as at June 30 and December 31 of each year was revised from not less than US$120 million to not less than US$200 million, but the other terms remained similar. On March 18, 2011, we entered into an agreement on similar terms with the bank to refinance the existing US$30.0 million credit facility that matured on March 25, 2011. This unsecured multi-currency revolving credit facility has a committed aggregate value of US$30.0 million and is for a three-year duration.

 

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On March 20, 2008, we entered into a facility agreement with the Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd., Singapore Branch, to refinance the existing US$25.0 million credit facility which matured on March 20, 2009. The unsecured, multi-currency revolving credit facility had a committed aggregate value of S$21.5 million with one-year duration. The facility was used to finance our long-term general working capital requirements. Among other things, the terms of the facility required that Hong Leong Asia retains ownership of the special share and that we remained a consolidated subsidiary of Hong Leong Asia. The terms of the facility also included certain financial covenants with respect to our tangible net worth (as defined in the agreement) as at June 30 and December 31 of each year, not being less than US$120 million, and the ratio of our total net debt (as defined in the agreement) to tangible net worth as at June 30 and December 31 of each year not exceeding 2.0 times, as well as negative pledge provisions and customary drawdown requirements. On March 19, 2009, we refinanced the existing revolving credit facility that matured on March 20, 2009 by entering into a new credit facility agreement with the bank for a committed aggregate value of S$16.5 million with one-year duration. On March 17, 2010, we entered into a one-year facility agreement with the bank on similar terms to refinance the existing S$16.5 million credit facility that matured on March 19, 2010. On March 11, 2011 we entered into a new agreement with the bank on similar terms to refinance the existing revolving credit facility that matured on March 18, 2011. The new unsecured multi-currency revolving credit facility has a committed aggregate value of US$30.0 million and is for a three-year duration.

 

 

On August 21, 2009, we entered into a new short-term loan agreement for up to S$50 million for a 12-month duration with DBS Bank Ltd. of Singapore, to refinance our existing bridging credit facility with the bank which expired on September 4, 2009. The facility was used to finance our long-term general working capital requirements. The terms of the facility included certain financial covenants as well as negative pledge and default provisions. On September 1, 2010, we entered into a new short term loan agreement with the bank for up to S$10 million with a 12-month duration. Among other things, the terms of the facility required that Hong Leong Asia retains ownership of the special share and that we remained a consolidated subsidiary of Hong Leong Asia. The terms of the facility also included certain financial covenants with respect to our tangible net worth (as defined in the agreement) not being less than US$350 million, and the ratio of our total net debt (as defined in the agreement) to tangible net worth not exceeding 1.0 times. On November 10, 2011, we entered into a three year revolving credit facility agreement with the bank with a committed aggregate value of S$30.0 million. This arrangement is used to finance our general working capital requirements.

Yuchai’s unutilized facilities amounted to Rmb 3,662.7 million (US$584.0 million) as of December 31, 2012. We believe that should there be a need for further loans from banks, Yuchai could seek to borrow additional amounts through its established banking relationships with a number of domestic Chinese banks or to obtain financing from the discounting of bills receivable or factoring of accounts receivables. However, no assurance can be given that such additional borrowings would be approved by such banks.

Additionally, in 2012, Yuchai received approval from its board of directors and shareholders to issue medium-term notes amounting to Rmb 1.6 billion with a term of three years. This issuance has been registered with and approved by NAFMII. The validity period of NAFMII’s approval is two years subject to certain conditions being met. The exact timing of the issuance of the medium-term notes by Yuchai is dependent on its working capital requirements and the prevailing interest rate environment.

The following table summarises the key elements of our cash flows for the last three years:

 

     For Year ended December 31,  
     2010     2011     2012     2012  
     Rmb     Rmb     Rmb     US$  
     (in thousands)  

Net cash from/(used in) operating activities

     1,464,964        (1,762,386     1,512,192        241,106   

Net cash used in investing activities

     (386,041     (523,239     (506,135     (80,698

Net cash (used in)/from financing activities

     (666,628     2,357,951        (2,010,937     (320,625

Effect of foreign currency exchange on cash and cash equivalents

     (9,286     (8,540     7,706        1,228   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     403,009        63,786        (997,174     (158,989
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

In 2012, net cash from operating activities was inflow of Rmb 1,512.2 million (US$241.1 million), as compared to net cash outflow of Rmb 1,762.4 million in 2011. The increase was because there was no significant movement in working capital in 2012 as compared to 2011. In 2011, the bills receivables increased significantly because we reduced bills discounting activity due to the increase in the cost of bills discounting compared to 2010. In 2011, net cash from operating activities was an outflow of Rmb 1,762.4 million, a decrease of Rmb 3,227.4 million in 2011 compared to 2010. The decrease was mainly caused by an increase in bills receivable due to reduction in bills discounting activity in 2011, when the cost of bills discounting became unfavorable in China. In 2010, the net cash from operating was an inflow of Rmb 1,465.0 million. This was a result of profit generated in 2010.

In 2012, net cash used in investing activities was an outflow of Rmb 506.1 million (US$80.7 million), a decrease of Rmb 17.1 million (US$2.7 million) from 2011. This was mainly due to cash utilized for the purchase of property, plant and equipment of Rmb 643.4 million offset by the proceeds from interest income, government grants and the disposal of subsidiaries. In 2011, net cash used in investing activities was Rmb 523.2 million, an increase of Rmb 137.2 million in 2011 compared to 2010. This was mainly due to cash utilized for the purchase of property, plant and equipment of Rmb 807.3 million, offset by the proceeds from interest income, government grant and disposals of property, plant and equipment.

 

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In 2012, net cash used in financing activities was an outflow of Rmb 2,010.9 million (US$320.6 million). This was mainly repayment of STFBs issued in 2011 of Rmb 2.4 billion and a lower issuance amount of STFBs of Rmb 1.0 billion in 2012. In 2011, net cash from financing activities increased by Rmb 3,024.6 million in 2011 compared to 2010, which was a result of the issuance of Rmb 2.4 billion of STFBs in 2011 by Yuchai.

Other than with respect to the application of cash generated from operations for capital expenditures and dividend payments, we do not have a formal cash management policy.

Our working capital as of December 31, 2012 was Rmb 2,815.2 million (US$448.9 million) compared to Rmb 2,670.4 million as of December 31, 2011.

As of December 31, 2012, we had long-term debt totaling Rmb 111.4 million (US$17.8 million) and current debt totaling Rmb 2,339.3 million (US$373.0 million).

As part of our business strategy, we seek opportunities from time to time to invest in China domestic manufacturers of diesel engine parts and components, as well as in other related automotive businesses, including truck manufacturers, and insurance, warranty servicing and credit support for diesel engine customers. We may make such investments and acquisitions with funds provided by operations, future debt or equity financing or a combination thereof. The following table sets forth information on our material contractual obligation payments for the periods indicated as of December 31, 2012:

 

     Payments Due by Period  

Contractual Obligations

   Total      Less
than 1
Year
     1-3
Years
     4-5
Years
     More
than
5 Years
 
     Rmb      Rmb      Rmb      Rmb      Rmb  
     (in millions)  

Short-term debt (1)

     2,459.2         2,459.2         —          —          —    

Long-term debt (1)

     116.7         —          116.7         —          —    

Purchase obligations regarding capital expenditures(2)

     896.2         896.2         —          —          —    

Operating lease commitments

     17.7         12.0         5.7         —          —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     3,489.8         3,367.4         122.4         —          —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1) 

Includes contractual interest payments

(2) 

The timing of the payment will depend on the actual progress of work.

Capital Expenditures

Our capital expenditures were Rmb 644.3 million, Rmb 931.8 million and Rmb 736.7 million (US$117.5 million) in 2010, 2011 and 2012, respectively. These expenditures are primarily used for upgrading existing facilities and building new facilities. We funded these capital expenditures primarily from funds from operations generated by Yuchai and, to the extent that was insufficient, from bank loans and other financing activities by Yuchai and us.

Capital expenditures for upgrading of existing facilities are used to improve production flow, improve safety measures, improve testing capability, improve environment control, increase warehousing capacity and other routine upgrading and replacement. Capital expenditures for building new facilities are part of Yuchai’s ongoing efforts to develop new products and improve the quality of existing products.

As our business continues to grow, we will also require additional funds for capital expenditures. As of December 31, 2012, we had committed capital expenditures for upgrading existing facilities and building new facilities in the amount of Rmb 896.2 million (US$142.9 million). We expect to continue funding our capital expenditures primarily from funds from operations generated by Yuchai and, to the extent that is insufficient, from bank loans and other financing activities by Yuchai and us. Yuchai’s ability to obtain financing is limited by government regulation in China. Also, certain additional capital we contribute to Yuchai would require, among other things, the approval of the Ministry of Commerce which has broad discretion with respect to such approval.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

As of December 31, 2011 and 2012, in order to facilitate customer and supplier arrangements, Yuchai had issued irrevocable letter of credits of Rmb 162.4 million and Rmb 35.7 million (US$5.7 million), respectively.

As of December 31, 2011 and 2012, outstanding bills receivable discounted with banks for which Yuchai had retained a recourse obligation totaled Rmb 1,058.5 million and Rmb 828.9 million (US$132.2 million), respectively. As of December 31, 2011 and 2012, outstanding bills receivable endorsed to suppliers for which Yuchai had retained a recourse obligation totaled Rmb 874.3 million and Rmb 567.1 million (US$90.4 million), respectively. Management has assessed the fair value of the recourse obligation arising from these discounted bank bills and endorsed bank bills to be immaterial based on the Company’s default experience and the credit status of the issuing banks.

 

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Research and Development

See “Item 4. Information on the Company — Research and Development.”

Recently Issued Accounting Standards —

The standards and interpretations that are issued, but not yet effective, up to the date of issuance of the Group’s financial statements are disclosed below. The Group intends to adopt these standards, if applicable, when they are effective.

IAS 1 Presentation of Items of Other Comprehensive Income — Amendments to IAS 1

The amendments to IAS 1 change the grouping of items presented in other comprehensive income (OCI). Items that could be reclassified (or ‘recycled’) to profit or loss at a future point in time (for example, actuarial gains and losses on defined benefit plans and revaluation of land and buildings) would be presented separately from items that will never be reclassified (for example, net gain on hedge of net investment, exchange differences on translation of foreign operations, net movement on cash flow hedges and net loss or gain on available-for-sale financial assets). The amendment affects presentation only and has no impact on the Group’s financial position or performance. The amendment is effective for annual periods beginning on or after July 1, 2012, and will therefore be applied in the Group’s first annual report after becoming effective.

IAS 19 Employee Benefits (Revised)

The IASB has issued numerous amendments to IAS 19. These range from fundamental changes such as removing the corridor mechanism and the concept of expected returns on plan assets to simple clarifications and re-wording. The amended standard will impact the net benefit expense as the expected return on plan assets will be calculated using the same interest rate as applied for the purpose of discounting the benefit obligation. The amendment is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013. The amendment has no impact on the Group.

IAS 28 Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures (as revised in 2011)

As a consequence of the new IFRS 11 Joint Arrangements, and IFRS 12 Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities, IAS 28 Investments in Associates, has been renamed IAS 28 Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures, and describes the application of the equity method to investments in joint ventures in addition to associates. The revised standard is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013. The amendment has no impact on the Group.

IAS 32 Offsetting Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities — Amendments to IAS 32

These amendments clarify the meaning of “currently has a legally enforceable right to set-off.” The amendments also clarify the application of the IAS 32 offsetting criteria to settlement systems (such as central clearing house systems) which apply gross settlement mechanisms that are not simultaneous. These amendments are not expected to impact the Group’s financial position or performance and are effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2014.

IFRS 1 Government Loans – Amendments to IFRS 1

These amendments require first-time adopters to apply the requirements of IAS 20 Accounting for Government Grants and Disclosure of Government Assistance, prospectively to government loans existing at the date of transition to IFRS. Entities may choose to apply the requirements of IFRS 9 (or IAS 39, as applicable) and IAS 20 to government loans retrospectively if the information needed to do so had been obtained at the time of initially accounting for that loan. The exception would give first-time adopters relief from retrospective measurement of government loans with a below-market rate of interest. The amendment is effective for annual periods on or after January 1, 2013. The amendment has no impact on the Group.

IFRS 7 Disclosures — Offsetting Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities — Amendments to IFRS 7

These amendments require an entity to disclose information about rights to set-off and related arrangements (e.g., collateral agreements). The disclosures would provide users with information that is useful in evaluating the effect of netting arrangements on an entity’s financial position. The new disclosures are required for all recognized financial instruments that are set off in accordance with IAS 32 Financial Instruments: Presentation. The disclosures also apply to recognized financial instruments that are subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement, irrespective of whether they are set off in accordance with IAS 32. These amendments will not impact the Group’s financial position or performance and are effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013.

IFRS 9 Financial Instruments: Classification and Measurement

IFRS 9, as issued, reflects the first phase of the IASB’s work on the replacement of IAS 39 and applies to classification and measurement of financial assets and financial liabilities as defined in IAS 39. The standard was initially effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013, but Amendments to IFRS 9 Mandatory Effective Date of IFRS 9 and Transition Disclosures, issued in December 2011, moved the mandatory effective date to January 1, 2015. In subsequent phases, the IASB will address hedge accounting and impairment of financial assets. The adoption of the first phase of IFRS 9 will have an effect on the classification and measurement of the Group’s financial assets, but will not have an impact on classification and measurements of financial liabilities. The Group will quantify the effect in conjunction with the other phases, when the final standard including all phases is issued.

 

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IFRS 10 Consolidated Financial Statements, IAS 27 Separate Financial Statements

IFRS 10 replaces the portion of IAS 27 Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements that addresses the accounting for consolidated financial statements. It also addresses the issues raised in SIC-12 Consolidation — Special Purpose Entities.

IFRS 10 establishes a single control model that applies to all entities including special purpose entities. The changes introduced by IFRS 10 will require management to exercise significant judgment to determine which entities are controlled and therefore are required to be consolidated by a parent, compared with the requirements that were in IAS 27. Based on the preliminary analyses performed, IFRS 10 is not expected to have any impact on the currently held investments of the Group.

This standard is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013.

IFRS 11 Joint Arrangements

IFRS 11 replaces IAS 31 Interests in Joint Ventures and SIC-13 Jointly-controlled Entities — Non-monetary Contributions by Venturers. IFRS 11 removes the option to account for jointly controlled entities (JCEs) using proportionate consolidation. Instead, JCEs that meet the definition of a joint venture must be accounted for using the equity method. The amendment has no impact on the Group. This standard is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013.

IFRS 12 Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities

IFRS 12 includes all of the disclosures that were previously in IAS 27 related to consolidated financial statements, as well as all of the disclosures that were previously included in IAS 31 and IAS 28. These disclosures relate to an entity’s interests in subsidiaries, joint arrangements, associates and structured entities. A number of new disclosures are also required, but has no impact on the Group’s financial position or performance. This standard is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013.

IFRS 13 Fair Value Measurement

IFRS 13 establishes a single source of guidance under IFRS for all fair value measurements. IFRS 13 does not change when an entity is required to use fair value, but rather provides guidance on how to measure fair value under IFRS when fair value is required or permitted. No material impact is expected. This standard is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013.

IFRIC 20 Stripping Costs in the Production Phase of a Surface Mine

This interpretation applies to waste removal (stripping) costs incurred in surface mining activity, during the production phase of the mine. The interpretation addresses the accounting for the benefit from the stripping activity. The interpretation is effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013. The new interpretation will not have an impact on the Group.

Amendments to IFRS 10 IFRS 12 and IAS 27 Investment Entities

These amendments apply to a particular class of businesses that qualify as investment entities. The amendments provide an exception to the consolidation requirements in IFRS 10 and require entities to measure particular subsidiaries at fair value through profit or loss, rather than consolidate them. The amendments also set out disclosure requirements for investment entities. These amendments are effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2014.

Annual Improvements May 2012

These improvements will not have an impact on the Group, but include:

IFRS 1 First-time Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards

This improvement clarifies that an entity that stopped applying IFRS in the past and chooses, or is required, to apply IFRS, has the option to re-apply IFRS 1. If IFRS 1 is not re-applied, an entity must retrospectively restate its financial statements as if it had never stopped applying IFRS.

IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements

This improvement clarifies the difference between voluntary additional comparative information and the minimum required comparative information. Generally, the minimum required comparative information is the previous period.

 

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IAS 16 Property Plant and Equipment

This improvement clarifies that major spare parts and servicing equipment that meet the definition of property, plant and equipment are not inventory.

IAS 32 Financial Instruments, Presentation

This improvement clarifies that income taxes arising from distributions to equity holders are accounted for in accordance with IAS 12 Income Taxes.

IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting

The amendment aligns the disclosure requirements for total segment assets with total segment liabilities in interim financial statements. This clarification also ensures that interim disclosures are aligned with annual disclosures.

These improvements are effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013.

ITEM 6. DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES

Directors and Executive Officers of the Company

Our Bye-laws require that our Board of Directors shall consist of eleven members so long as the special share is outstanding. As of March 8, 2013, there are nine members elected to and serving on our Board of Directors. Pursuant to the rights afforded to the holder of the special share, Hong Leong Asia had designated Messrs. Gan Khai Choon, Kwek Leng Peck, Benny Goh and Hoh Weng Ming as its nominees. Mr. Yan Ping and Mr. Han Yi Yong are nominees of Coomber Investments Limited. Our directors are appointed or elected, except in the case of casual vacancy, at the annual general meeting or at any special general meeting of shareholders and hold office until the next annual general meeting of shareholders or until their successors are appointed or their office is otherwise vacated.

Our directors and executive officers are identified below.

 

Name

  

Position

  

Year First Elected or

Appointed Director

or Officer

GOH H Benny (1)

  

President and Director

   2011

GAN Khai Choon (1)(4)

  

Director

   1995

KWEK Leng Peck (1)(2)

  

Director

   1994

YAN Ping(1)

  

Director

   2012

WU Qi Wei(1)

  

Alternate Director to YAN Ping

   2012

NEO Poh Kiat (1)(2)(3)

  

Director

   2005

TAN Aik-Leang (1)(3)

  

Director

   2005

Matthew RICHARDS (2)(3)

  

Director

   2006

HOH Weng Ming (1)(4)

  

Director

   2011

HAN Yi Yong (1)

  

Director

   2010

LEONG Kok Ho

  

Chief Financial Officer

   2012

FOO Shing Mei Deborah

  

General Counsel

   2007

Ira Stuart OUTERBRIDGE III

  

Secretary

   2001

Mr. Yuen Francis and Ms. Wang Hong resigned as directors of the Company on January 15, 2013 and November 28, 2012, respectively.

Mr. Yan Ping was appointed as a director of the Company on November 28, 2012 and Mr Wu Qi Wei was appointed by Mr Yan to be his alternate director on the same date.

 

(1)

Also a Director of Yuchai.

(2)

Member of the Compensation Committee.

(3)

Member of the Audit Committee.

(4)

Also a Director of HLGE.

Mr. Goh H Benny was appointed President and a Director of the Company on September 14, 2011. He is also the Deputy Chairman of Yuchai. Mr. Goh has extensive experience in management, strategy and business turnarounds in the international arena. Mr. Goh was previously the Vice President & Managing Director for Ingersoll Rand’s North Asia Climate Solutions business; and his career included stints with Trane Commercial Systems Asia, Ernst & Young and A.T. Kearney. Mr. Goh earned an MBA from the Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration in 1995 and an MA in physics from Oxford University in the United Kingdom in 1988. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Physics (Hons) from Oxford University, UK.

 

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Mr. Gan Khai Choon is a Director of the Company, Yuchai, Grace Star, Venture Lewis, Venture Delta and Safety Godown Company Limited. He is also the non-executive Chairman of HLGE, an Executive Director of City e-Solutions Limited and Managing Director of Hong Leong International (Hong Kong) Limited. He has extensive experience in the banking, real estate investment and development sectors and has been involved in a number of international projects for the Hong Leong group of companies, which include the management and development of the Grand Hyatt Taipei and the Beijing Riviera. He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree (Honors) in Economics from the University of Malaya. Mr. Gan is related to Mr. Kwek Leng Peck.

Mr. Kwek Leng Peck is a Director of the Company. He is a member of the Kwek family which controls the Hong Leong Investment Holdings group of companies. He is an Executive Director of Hong Leong Asia and and Hong Leong Investment Holdings Pte. Ltd. and the non-executive Chairman of Tasek Corporation Berhad. He also sits on the boards of HL Technology, Hong Leong China, Yuchai, City Developments Limited, Hong Leong Finance Limited and Millennium & Copthorne Hotels plc, as well as other affiliated companies. He holds a Diploma in Accountancy and has extensive experience in trading, manufacturing, property investment and development, hotel operations, corporate finance and management.

Mr. Yan Ping is a Director of the Company and the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Yuchai. He is also the Chairman of the State Holding Company. The State Holding Company which is owned by the City Government of Yulin in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China, is a 22.1% shareholder in Yuchai. Prior to his above appointments, Mr. Yan held various China-government related positions, including as Deputy Secretary-General of the Yulin Municipal Government, as Director of the Yulin Municipal Development and Reform Commission and as Deputy General Manager of Guangzhou-Shenzhen Railway Company, Ltd. Mr. Yan holds a Bachelor of Engineering Degree from Dalian Railway College and a Masters degree in Statistics from the Dongbei University of Finance and Economics.

Mr. Wu Qi Wei is an Alternate Director of the Company to Mr. Yan Ping and the General Manager and a director of Yuchai. He previously served as one of the Deputy General Managers of Yuchai and was in charge of sales and marketing. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering Degree from Hunan University, an MBA degree from the Huazhong University of Science and Technology and a Doctorate in Marine Engineering from Wuhan University of Technology.

Mr. Neo Poh Kiat is a Director of the Company and Yuchai. He is the Managing Director of Octagon Advisors (Shanghai) Co. Ltd and a managing director of Octagon Advisors Pte. Ltd., a financial advisory firm in Singapore. Between 1976 and January 2005, he held various senior managerial positions with companies in the Development Bank of Singapore group and United Overseas Bank Ltd. Mr. Neo is currently a director of Sing-Han Management Consulting (Shanghai) Limited, Asia Airfreight Terminal Co Ltd, Value Partners Goldstate Fund Management Co Ltd, Sing-Han International Financial Services Limited, Aurealis Investment Ltd, EMEX Holding Ltd and Credit China Holdings Limited, which is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree (Honors) from Nanyang University, Singapore. Our Board of Directors has determined that Mr. Neo is independent within the meaning of the NYSE’s corporate governance standards, on the basis that the Company has no material relationship with him.

Mr. Tan Aik-Leang is a Director of the Company and Yuchai. He had held various senior executive and managerial positions over an aggregate period of more than 25 years at the Dao Heng Bank Group in Hong Kong, the National Australia Bank Group in Australia and Asia, and The Bank of Nova Scotia in Canada. Mr. Tan is currently also a Director of the Risk Management Association, Hong Kong Chapter. He is a Fellow member of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants, CPA Australia, the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (formerly known as Australasian Institute of Banking and Finance) and the Institute of Canadian Bankers. Our Board of Directors has determined that Mr. Tan is independent within the meaning of the NYSE’s corporate governance standards, on the basis that the Company has no material relationship with him.

Mr. Matthew Richards is a Director of the Company. Mr. Richards is currently a Director of Watiga & Co. Pty Ltd, an Australian incorporated company providing legal advisory services in corporate finance, private equity and corporate governance in Asia. Prior to this, Mr. Richards was the General Counsel and a Director of Quvat Management Pte. Ltd., the investment manager to the Quvat Capital Partners private equity funds investing in Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia. Mr. Richards was in private practice in Singapore as an international lawyer with U.S. law firms between 1999 and 2007, and worked on a variety of capital markets, mergers and acquisitions and other corporate finance transactions throughout the Asian region. Mr. Richards holds a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Asian Studies from the Australian National University, and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Our Board of Directors has determined that Mr. Richards is independent within the meaning of the NYSE’s corporate governance standards, on the basis that the Company has no material relationship with him.

Mr. Han Yi Yong is a Director of the Company and Yuchai. He is also the Chairman and a director of Coomber as well as the Company Secretary to Yuchai’s Board of Directors. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Vehicle Engineering from the Shandong University of Technology and a Master’s Degree in Power Machinery and Engineering from Guangxi University.

Mr. Hoh Weng Ming was appointed a Director of the Company on November 11, 2011 when he assumed the role of Chief Financial Officer of Hong Leong Asia. He was the Chief Financial Officer of the Company from May 1, 2008 to November 10, 2011. He is also a Director of Yuchai and HLGE with effect from December 26, 2008 and February 16, 2011, respectively. Mr. Hoh has more than 25 years of working experience in accounting and financial management positions with extensive regional experience in Singapore, Malaysia, New Zealand, Hong Kong and China. He has worked in various finance roles with companies including Johnson Electric Industrial Manufactory Limited as well as Henan Xinfei Electric Co., Ltd. and CYI, both subsidiaries of Hong Leong Asia. Previously, he held the position of Financial Controller of the Company from 2002 to 2003. Mr. Hoh has a Bachelor of Commerce Degree majoring in Accountancy from the University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand and an M.B.A. degree from Massey University, New Zealand. He is a Chartered Accountant in New Zealand and Malaysia and a Fellow Member of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

 

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Mr. Leong Kok Ho was appointed Chief Financial Officer of the Company on January 9, 2012. Mr. Leong’s previous positions were regional commercial manager for Parker Drilling Co. a NASDAQ-listed company, Chief Financial Officer of KS Energy Services Limited, a company listed on the Main Board of the Singapore Exchange and Finance and Operation Manager for the Kuok Group of companies in China. Mr Leong holds a Bachelor of Accountancy from the National University of Singapore and an MBA from the University of Southern Queensland in Australia in 1999. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) of Singapore and a Fellow Certified Public Accountant (FCPA) of Singapore.

Ms. Foo Shing Mei Deborah was appointed General Counsel of the Company with effect from December 10, 2007. Ms. Foo has more than 15 years’ of commercial and corporate experience gained from various in-house positions in Singapore and Hong Kong. Prior to joining the Company, she held the positions of Vice President of Group Legal and Company Secretary at NASDAQ-listed Pacific Internet Limited. She holds a BA (Hons) in Law and History from the University of Keele, UK and a Masters of Law Degree in Commercial and Corporate law from the University of London, UK. She is a Barrister-at-Law (Middle Temple) and is admitted as an Advocate and Solicitor in Singapore.

Mr. Ira Stuart Outerbridge III is the Secretary of the Company. He is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators. He joined Codan Services Limited, the Company’s secretarial agent in Bermuda, as a Corporate Manager in February 1986.

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee comprises of three independent non-executive directors, namely Messrs. Tan Aik-Leang (Chairman), Neo Poh Kiat and Matthew Richards. The Audit Committee oversees the performance of our internal audit function and our independent registered public accountants. It also reviews our quarterly financial statements and effectiveness of our financial reporting process and material internal controls including financial, operational and compliance controls. The Board has designated Mr. Tan Aik-Leang as our Audit Committee Financial Expert.

Compensation Committee

The members of the Compensation Committee are Messrs. Kwek Leng Peck (Chairman), Neo Poh Kiat and Matthew Richards. The Compensation Committee reviews our general compensation structure as well as reviews, recommends or approves executive appointments and remuneration, subject to ratification by our Board of Directors and supervises the administration of our employee benefit plans, including stock option plans, if any.

Directors and Executive Officers of Yuchai

According to Yuchai’s Articles of Association, the Board of Directors of Yuchai shall consist of 13 members. Currently, there are 13 members elected to and serving on Yuchai’s Board of Directors. Yuchai’s Articles of Association entitle us (as the indirect holder of the Foreign Shares), through our six wholly-owned subsidiaries, to designate nine Directors and entitle the Chinese shareholders to designate four Directors. These nomination rights were acknowledged and confirmed by Yuchai as part of the terms of the Reorganization Agreement. Pursuant to the terms of the Reorganization Agreement, Yuchai’s board of directors has been reconstituted with the Company entitled to elect nine of Yuchai’s 13 directors, again reaffirming the Company’s right to effect all major decisions relating to Yuchai. Pursuant to and subject to the conditions in the Shareholders Agreement described under “Item 7. Major Shareholders and Related Party Transactions — Related Party Transactions,” and by virtue of the special share, Hong Leong Asia is entitled to designate five of the nine Yuchai Directors designated by us.

Pursuant to the Shareholders Agreement and our Bye-laws, the Yuchai Directors designated by us will vote as a block in accordance with the vote of the majority of such Directors. As part of the terms of the Reorganization Agreement, Yuchai affirmed our continued rights, as Yuchai’s majority shareholder, to direct the management and policies of Yuchai through Yuchai’s Board of Directors. The directors and executive officers of Yuchai as of March 8, 2013 are identified below.

 

Name

  

Position

  

Year First Elected or

Appointed Director

or Officer

YAN Ping (1)

  

Chairman of the Board of Directors

   2005

GOH H Benny (1)

  

Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors

   2011

WU Qiwei (2)

  

Director and General Manager

   2011

GAN Khai Choon (1)

  

Director

   2007

KWEK Leng Peck (1)

  

Director

   2005

NEO Poh Kiat (1)

  

Independent Director

   2008

TAN Aik-Leang (1)

  

Independent Director

   2005

ZHANG Xiaoyu

  

Independent Director

   2013

 

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Name

  

Position

  

Year First Elected or

Appointed Director

or Officer

HOH Weng Ming (1)

  

Director

   2008

GAO Jia Lin

  

Director

   2013

QIN Xiaohong

  

Director and Chief Accountant

   2007

HAN Yi Yong (1)

  

Director and Company Secretary

   2010

GU Tangsheng

  

Director

   2005

TAY Hui Boon Kelly (3)

  

Financial Controller seconded to Yuchai

   2008

LAI Tak Chuen Kelvin (3)

  

Chief Business Controller

   2011

LIU Hung Derek (3)

  

Deputy General Manager

   2012

CHEN Ningbin

  

Deputy General Manager

   2011

ZHONG Yu Wei

  

Deputy General Manager

   2010

WANG Limin

  

Deputy General Manager

   2013

LIANG Qinyan

  

Deputy General Manager

   2009

LIN Zhiqiang

  

General Engineer

   2011

Mr. Yuen Kin Pheng Francis resigned as a Director of Yuchai on January 24, 2013.

Mr. Zhang Xiaoyu and Mr. Gao Jia Lin were appointed Directors of Yuchai on January 1, 2013 and February 25, 2013, respectively.

Mr. Ning Xinyong resigned as a Deputy General Manager of Yuchai on January 1, 2013.

Mr. Wang Limin was appointed as a Deputy General Manager of Yuchai on January 1, 2013.

 

(1)

Also a Director of the Company.

(2)

Also an Alternate Director of the Company to Mr. Yan Ping.

(3)

Secondees of the Company, whose salaries and expenses are paid by the Company.

For information about Messrs. Yan Ping, Gan Khai Choon, Neo Poh Kiat, Kwek Leng Peck, Tan Aik-Leang, Goh Heng Heng Benny, Hoh Weng Ming and Han Yi Yong, see “ — Directors and Senior Management of the Company.”

Mr. Wu Qi Wei is the General Manager and a director of Yuchai and an Alternate Director of the Company to Mr. Yan Ping. He previously served as one of the Deputy General Managers of Yuchai and was in charge of sales and marketing. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering Degree from Hunan University, an MBA degree from the Huazhong University of Science and Technology and a Doctorate in Marine Engineering from Wuhan University of Technology.

Mr. Zhang Xiaoyu was appointed an Independent Director of Yuchai on January 1, 2013. He is currently the Honorary Chairman of the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers and the China Association for Science and Technology as well as the Chairman of the Society of Automotive Engineers of China and Deputy Chairman of the China Machinery Industry Federation. He is also an independent director of Xiamen King Long Motor Group Company Limited and Chongqing Zongshen Power Machinery Company Limited. He graduated from Tsinghua University with a degree in automotive engineering and has attained the status of senior professional engineer.

Mr. Gao Jia Lin was appointed a Director of Yuchai on February 25, 2013. He was formerly the Deputy-Chairman of Yuchai. He joined Hong Leong China in 1992 and served as the Senior Vice President of Hong Leong Asia, China Operation until his retirement in November 2008. He has a mechanical engineering degree from Tsinghua University.

Ms. Qin Xiao Hong is the Chief Accountant of Yuchai. She joined Yuchai in 1990 and was made Chief Accountant in July 2007. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Auditing from Nanjing Auditing Institute.

Mr. Gu Tangsheng is a Director of Yuchai and a Director and President of the State Holding Company. He holds a PhD in physics from Zhongshan University.

Ms. Tay Hui Boon Kelly is the Financial Controller of the Company seconded to Yuchai. She has been assigned by us to assist Yuchai in its financial accounting, reporting and compliance with local and statutory requirements, and the implementation of financial policies, procedures, financial budgeting and review of investments. Ms. Tay holds a Bachelor Degree in Accounting and Financial & Information Management from the University of Sheffield, United Kingdom. She has more than 10 years of experience in management costing and accounting and gained substantial experience from working in various parts of China.

Mr. Lai Tak Chuen Kelvin was appointed Vice President of Operations of the Company on June 7, 2010. He was appointed Chief Business Officer of Yuchai on March 11, 2011. Mr. Lai holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management from the Open University of Hong Kong as well as a Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering Business Management from the University of Warwick, UK. He worked for 10 years as a marine engineer on ocean going vessels and later as a Port Engineer at the International Maritime Corporation. He has also worked for Rolls-Royce International Ltd in their power generation and industrial power business in China and Taiwan, and worked for Cummins Hong Kong Ltd as General Manager in their diesel engine distribution and aftermarket business.

 

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Mr. Liu Hung Derek is the Assistant Vice President of International Sales of the Company and Deputy General Manager of the international sales department of Yuchai. He has 15 years experience in the diesel generator business from FG Wilson (Engineering) HK Ltd. He holds a Bachelor degree of Science in Applied Chemistry from the Hong Kong Baptist University and he holds a Master’s Degree in Marketing from the University of New South Wales in Australia.

Mr. Chen Ningbin was appointed a Deputy General Manager of Yuchai on March 1, 2011. He is a Business Management Major from Yongjiang University and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of South Australia.

Mr. Wang Limin was appointed a Deputy General Manager of Yuchai on January 1, 2013 and he holds a Bachelor’s degree in Vehicle Engineering from Hubei Automotive Industrial College.

Mr. Liang Qinyan was appointed as a Deputy General Manager of Yuchai on July 30, 2009 and he holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Manufacture Technology and Equipment from Guangxi University.

Mr. Zhong Yuwei was appointed a Deputy General Manager of Yuchai on February 1, 2010. He is working as the chief product planner, brand director and manager of product application in Yuchai’s research and development department. Mr. Zhong holds a Bachelor degree in Internal Combustion Engine from the Tsinghua University.

Mr. Lin Zhiqiang was appointed General Engineer of Yuchai in 2011. Mr. Lin Zhiqiang is responsible for all matters relating to engine design, testing and quality control. He spent over 10 years as a technician in technology center of Yuchai. He holds a Master’s degree in Engineering Thermal Physics from Harbin Industrial University, a doctorate degree in Power Machinery and Engineering and a post-doctorate degree in Chemical Engineering and Technology from Tianjin University.

Yuchai

Pursuant to Yuchai’s Articles of Association, Yuchai’s shareholders have authority over all matters of importance relating to Yuchai, including (i) the review and approval of reports submitted by the Board of Directors of Yuchai; (ii) the approval of Yuchai’s plans for distribution of profits and recovery of losses; (iii) the approval of Yuchai’s annual capital, operating budget and year-end financial statements of final accounts, balance sheet, profit and loss statements and other accounting statements; (iv) the issuance of new shares or other securities, the expansion of the scope of any subscription of shares, the conversion of Yuchai from a company with privately placed shares into a company with publicly offered shares in or outside of China, and the transfer procedures for Yuchai’s share certificates; (v) the nomination, election, dismissal and compensation of members of the Board of Directors; (vi) significant sales or purchases of assets, or any division, merger, acquisition, termination, liquidation or other major corporate action of Yuchai; (vii) amendment to Yuchai’s Articles of Association; (viii) motions presented by shareholders holding 10% or more of the outstanding shares of Yuchai; and (ix) other matters required to be resolved by the shareholders’ meeting. Yuchai’s shareholders are entitled to preemptive rights to subscribe pro rata in accordance with their ownership percentage for any new Yuchai shares or other equity interests offered by Yuchai at a price and on terms at least equivalent to those offered to new subscribers.

Yuchai’s Board of Directors reports directly to the shareholders of Yuchai and is the principal executive authority responsible for major decisions relating to Yuchai, mainly including (i) the execution of resolutions adopted by the shareholders; (ii) the formulation and review of Yuchai’s development plans; (iii) the review of and decision on Yuchai’s annual business plans; (iv) the review of Yuchai’s financial budget, final accounts, dividend distribution plan, plans for issuances of Yuchai shares and plans for merger, division and transfer of assets; (v) to fill vacancies on the Board provided the selected replacement is nominated by and represents the same shareholders as his or her predecessor; (vi) the adoption of various corporate policies and rules; (vii) the appointment of senior executive officers as recommended by the Chief Executive Officer and their dismissals and the appointment of senior advisers to the Board; (viii) major external matters; (ix) sales, purchases, transfers and leases of material assets with a value in excess of US$3 million but less than US$6 million and which are not contemplated in Yuchai’s approved budgets; and (x) any other matters that may be determined by the Board of Directors in accordance with Yuchai’s Articles of Association.

In order to further strengthen our level of corporate governance, we have continued to seek to cause Yuchai to adopt comprehensive corporate governance guidelines to put procedures in place to improve the management and governance of Yuchai. The 2007 version of corporate governance guidelines of Yuchai were approved and adopted by Yuchai’s Board of Directors and shareholders’ meeting on July 27, 2007 and August 16, 2007, respectively. The corporate governance guidelines and practices adopted by Yuchai continue to be fine-tuned on an ongoing basis such that Yuchai follows international best practices and which are in line with the Company Law in the PRC. Various board committees (inter alia, an Audit Sub-Committee, a Remunerations Sub-Committee, a Nominations Sub-Committee and a Financial Sub-Committee) have been established and are currently functioning in accordance with their charters. The Financial Sub-Committee is responsible for reviewing the necessity and feasibility of new projects and making recommendations to Yuchai’s board of directors. Yuchai and the Company are audited by the same firm of independent auditors.

 

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The Board of Directors of Yuchai shall consist of 13 directors appointed for three-year terms pursuant to Yuchai’s current Articles of Association. A total of nine directors shall be elected from nominees of holders of Foreign Shares (including at least two independent directors) and a total of four directors shall be elected from nominees of holders of State Shares and Legal Person Shares. Actions generally may be taken by a majority vote of the directors present at a meeting at which a quorum is present. Attendance of at least seven directors (four representing holders of Foreign Shares and three representing holders of State Shares or Legal Person Shares) constitutes a quorum.

We are entitled under Yuchai’s Articles of Association to elect nine of Yuchai’s 13 directors, thereby entitling us to effect all major decisions relating to Yuchai. As part of the terms of the Reorganization Agreement and the Cooperation Agreement, Yuchai affirmed our continued rights, as Yuchai’s majority shareholder, to direct the management and policies of Yuchai through Yuchai’s Board of Directors. A two-thirds vote of the outstanding shares at a shareholders’ meeting at which a quorum is present is required for major corporate actions, such as an amendment to Yuchai’s Articles of Association, significant sales or purchases of assets or a division, merger, acquisition or liquidation of Yuchai, or issuances of new common shares or other securities of Yuchai. Attendance of shareholders representing at least two-thirds of the outstanding Yuchai shares constitutes a quorum for shareholder meetings considering such major corporate actions.

However, although our nominees constitute a majority of the Board of Directors of Yuchai, there have, on various occasions in the past, been periods of time when no board meetings have been held, despite Yuchai’s Articles of Association requiring the Board of Directors to meet at least once every six months as well as upon repeated requests by us. Prior to the execution of the Reorganization Agreement, Yuchai’s Articles of Association provided that a quorum for a board meeting was at least five Directors, three representing holders of Foreign Shares and two representing holders of State Shares or Legal Person Shares. However, subsequent to the execution of the Reorganization Agreement, these quorum requirements have been amended in Yuchai’s new Articles of Association as approved by the Guangxi Department of Commerce on December 2, 2009. Under the new Articles, a quorum for a board meeting shall be at least seven directors, four representing holders of Foreign Shares and three representing holders of State Shares or Legal Person Shares. If the quorum cannot be met for two consecutive times, then any seven directors present shall constitute the quorum for the third meeting.

Yuchai’s management consists of a Chairman, a General Manager and several Deputy General Managers, other senior officers designated by its Board of Directors and senior managers and officers designated by us. Yuchai’s management handles daily operations and implements the corporate policies under the direction and guidance of its Board of Directors.

As a general matter, we require access to certain financial books and records of Yuchai so as to be able to monitor our investment in Yuchai and to prepare our consolidated financial statements. In early 2004, Yuchai temporarily denied us such access. In response, we initiated dialogue with representatives of Yuchai and shortly thereafter agreed with Yuchai to resume allowing us full access to the financial books and records of Yuchai. Moreover, and as disclosed elsewhere in this Annual Report, we require the cooperation of Yuchai and its Chinese shareholders and have from time to time experienced certain problems in obtaining such cooperation. In response to such problems, we entered into dialogue with representatives of Yuchai and its Chinese shareholders and thereafter executed the Reorganization Agreement, which we believe addresses these problems. As part of the terms of the Reorganization Agreement, Yuchai agreed that it would seek the requisite shareholder approval prior to entering into any material transactions (including any agreements or arrangements with parties related to Yuchai or any of its shareholders) and that it would comply with its governance requirements. However, no assurances can be given regarding implementation of the terms of the Reorganization Agreement. We provide certain management, financial planning, internal audit services, internal control testing, IFRS training, business enhancement consulting and other services to Yuchai and, as of March 8, 2013, we have a team working full-time at Yuchai’s principal manufacturing facilities in Yulin city. In addition, the President, Chief Financial Officer and a manager proficient in Section 404 of Sarbanes—Oxley Act of 2002, or SOX, frequently usually monthly for as much as up to two weeks at a time to Yuchai to actively participate in Yuchai’s operations and decision-making process. See also “Item 3. Key Information — Risk Factors — Risks relating to our company and our business — our financial condition, results of operations, business and prospects may be adversely affected if we are unable to implement the Reorganization Agreement.”

Compensation

Service Fees

Pursuant to the Amended and Restated Shareholders Agreement of the Company dated November 9, 1994, Hong Leong Asia is entitled to receive no less than US$500,000 from either Yuchai or the Company for management services as long as Hong Leong Asia remains the controlling shareholder and provided that the services include those of the President and Chief Financial Officer. With effect from January 2008, further to agreements entered into between the Company and Yuchai, Yuchai pays the Company, instead of Hong Leong Asia, consultancy and management services fee of US$1,000,000 per annum. Hong Leong Asia has agreed to waive its right to be paid any fees as set out in the Amended and Restated Shareholders Agreement of November 9, 1994.

In fiscal year 2012, and subject to shareholders’ approval at the annual general meeting, we will pay an annual service fee of US$50,000 for all directors (pro-rated accordingly if a director resigns or assumes the position during the year) other than the President of the Company. For fiscal year 2012, and subject to shareholders’ approval at the annual general meeting, we will pay an annual service fee of US$60,000 and US$40,000 to the Chairman and each of the members of the Audit Committee, respectively. See “Item 7. Major Shareholders and Related Party Transactions.”

 

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Share Ownership

The directors and executive officers of the Company and Yuchai do not currently own any shares of Common Stock or options to acquire any shares of Common Stock.

Benefits

The aggregate amount of compensation paid to all directors and executive officers of the Company and Yuchai during 2012 was approximately Rmb 59.9 million (US$9.6 million).

There are no benefits provided to the directors of the Company or Yuchai upon their termination of employment.

Employees

As of December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010, Yuchai employed approximately 11,496, 11,925 and 11,200 people, respectively, nationwide in China.

Yuchai provides its employees with a fixed base salary and a bonus that is determined by the employees’ performance and productivity. Yuchai also provides its employees with housing and meal subsidies and medical insurance. For fiscal year 2012, the total annual salary and bonus paid to our and Yuchai’s employees was Rmb747.4 million (US$119.2 million).

ITEM 7. MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Major Shareholders

The following table sets forth certain information regarding beneficial ownership of our shares of Common Stock as of March 8, 2013 by all persons who are known to us to own 5% or more of the outstanding shares of Common Stock.

Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with rules of the SEC, which generally attribute beneficial ownership of securities to persons who possess sole or shared voting power or investment power with respect to those securities and includes equity shares issuable pursuant to the exercise of stock options or warrants that are immediately exercisable or exercisable within 60 days. These shares are deemed to be outstanding and to be beneficially owned by the person holding those options or warrants for the purpose of computing the percentage ownership of that person, but are not treated as outstanding for the purpose of computing the percentage ownership of any other person. Unless otherwise indicated, all information with respect to the beneficial ownership of any principal shareholder has been furnished by such shareholder and, unless otherwise indicated, we believe that persons named in the table have sole voting and sole investment power with respect to all the equity shares shown as beneficially owned. The share numbers and percentages listed below are based on 37,267,673 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of March 8, 2013.

 

Identity of Person or Group

   Number      Percentage
(%)
 

Hong Leong Asia Ltd (1)

     12,998,040         34.9

The Yulin City Government (2)

     7,028,151         18.9

Shah Capital Management (3)

     2,293,248         6.2

 

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(1) 

Information based upon a report on Schedule 13D jointly filed by Hong Leong Asia and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Hong Leong China, HL Technology, Flite Technology Industries Pte Ltd and Lydale Pte Ltd, with the SEC on July 19, 2002, as amended on September 10, 2003, October 7, 2003, October 15, 2003 December 1, 2003, October 27, 2009, October 28, 2009, August 30, 2010, May 25, 2011, June 7, 2011, August 12, 2011, August 23, 2011 and November 22, 2011. Hong Leong Asia is currently the beneficial owner of and exercises control over the special share and the 12,998,040 shares of Common Stock or approximately 34.9% of the total number of shares of Common Stock held by its wholly-owned subsidiaries, HL Technology and Well Summit Investments Limited, having increased its holdings from 26.7% to 28.2% during the period from October 27, 2009 to August 30, 2010 and from 28.2% to 34.9% during the period from May 23, 2011 to November 22, 2011. See also “— Related Party Transactions — Shareholders Agreement.” Other than as described under “Item 3. Key Information — Risk Factors — Risks relating to our company and our business — We may experience a change of control as a result of offerings of shares by our controlling shareholders” and “— The Special Share,” we are not aware of any arrangement which may, at a subsequent date, result in a change of control of the Company.

(2) 

Information based on a report on Schedule 13D filed by Coomber, Goldman, Zhong Lin and the State Holding Company, with the SEC on December 16, 2002, as amended on June 23, 2003, July 9, 2003, August 5, 2003, December 23, 2003, March 15, 2004, February 15, 2005, April 18, 2005, August 9, 2006, September 29, 2006, February 14, 2012 and March 23, 2012. Based on Amendment No. 2 to the Schedule 13D filed by Coomber and others with the SEC on June 23, 2003, Coomber is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Goldman, which is indirectly owned and controlled by Yulin City Municipal Government, or Yulin City Government, in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, PRC. Accordingly, the Yulin City Government is the ultimate beneficial owner of the 7,028,151 shares of the Company’s Common Stock held of record by Coomber. Based on Amendment No. 11 to the Schedule 13D filed by Coomber and others with the SEC on March 23, 2012, Goldman pledged all of its shares in Coomber to a third party in connection with a loan transaction entered into on March 19, 2012. Based on Amendment No. 12 to the Schedule 13D filed by Coomber and others with the SEC on December 18, 2012, a Deed of Release was entered into between Goldman and the third party on December 12, 2012 pursuant to which the latter released the pledge by Goldman described in Amendment No. 11.

(3) 

Information based on a report on Schedule 13F filed by Shah Capital Management with the SEC on February 12, 2013 for the year ended December 31, 2012.

As of February 28, 2013, there were 24,034,768 shares of Common Stock, or 64.5% of the total number of shares of Common Stock, held of record by 20 persons with registered addresses in the United States.

The Special Share

The special share entitles the holder thereof to elect a majority of our Directors. In addition, no shareholders resolution may be passed without the affirmative vote of the special share, including any resolution to amend the Memorandum of Association or our Bye-laws. The special share is not transferable except to Hong Leong Asia, Hong Leong China or any of its affiliates. In 1994, we issued the special share to Diesel Machinery, a holding company of the Company then controlled by Hong Leong China. During 2002, following the decision of the shareholders of Diesel Machinery to dissolve Diesel Machinery, Diesel Machinery redeemed all of the redeemable stock issued by it to its shareholders. According to the Diesel Machinery shareholders, Diesel Machinery transferred all of the shares of our Common Stock held by it to its shareholders, which included Hong Leong China and its wholly-owned subsidiaries.

Because Coomber, a wholly-owned subsidiary of China Everbright Holdings, was the shareholder of Diesel Machinery which gave notice of the dissolution of Diesel Machinery, the special share was transferred by Diesel Machinery to HL Technology, an affiliate of Hong Leong Asia, pursuant to the terms of the Diesel Machinery Shareholders Agreement described below.

Our Bye-Laws provide that the special share shall cease to carry any rights in the event that, if Hong Leong Asia and its affiliates own the special share, Hong Leong Asia and its affiliates cease to own, directly or indirectly, at least 7,290,000 shares of Common Stock (or such equivalent number upon a consolidation or subdivision of the shares of Common Stock), or if China Everbright Holdings and its affiliates own the special share, China Everbright Holdings and its affiliates cease to own, directly or indirectly, at least 6,570,000 shares of Common Stock (or such equivalent number upon a consolidation or subdivision of the shares of Common Stock). The Bye-Laws also provide for circumstances in which Diesel Machinery holds the special share. However, Diesel Machinery was dissolved in 2003. HL Technology, an affiliate of Hong Leong Asia, holds the special share in addition to 7,831,169 shares of Common Stock, which is greater than the number stipulated in the provisions of our Bye-Laws set forth above.

 

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Related Party Transactions

Shareholders Agreement

Hong Leong China, China Everbright Holdings, Cathay Investment Fund Limited, or Cathay, GS Capital Partners L.P., or GSCP, 14 shareholders who initially invested in us through Sun Yuan BVI, or the Sun Yuan Shareholders, and the Company in 1994 entered into an amended and restated Shareholders Agreement, or the Shareholders Agreement, which provides for certain matters relating to the management of our company and Yuchai and the ownership of our Common Stock. The Shareholders Agreement provides that our Board of Directors will consist of eleven directors, the controlling shareholder (as described below) will be entitled to designate six directors, the major shareholder (as described below) will be entitled to designate two directors, and each of Cathay and GSCP will be entitled to designate one director and the chief executive officer of Yuchai will initially be the other director. The Shareholders Agreement also provides that the controlling shareholder will be entitled to designate five of the nine Yuchai directors that we are entitled to designate, the major shareholder will be entitled to designate two such directors and each of Cathay and GSCP will be entitled to designate one such director. Under the Shareholders Agreement, the nine Yuchai directors designated by us will vote as a block in accordance with the vote of the majority of such nine directors. The Shareholders Agreement provides that the controlling shareholder will be the person holding the special share, provided that at all times the controlling shareholder will be either Hong Leong Asia or China Everbright Holdings, and the other will be the major shareholder. Since our initial public offering in 1994, Hong Leong Asia has been the controlling shareholder and China Everbright Holdings has been the major shareholder. However, in October 2002, China Everbright Holdings sold all of its shares in Coomber to Goldman in October 2002 and is no longer our major shareholder. The Shareholder Agreement provides that if any shareholder (other than the controlling shareholder) ceases to own at least 4% of our Common Stock, such shareholder will no longer be entitled to designate any directors. Accordingly, China Everbright Holdings no longer has director designation rights. The Shareholders Agreement also provides that, so long as Hong Leong Asia is the controlling shareholder, Yuchai or us will pay Hong Leong Asia an annual management fee of not less than US$500,000 for management services provided by Hong Leong Asia, including the services of our president and chief financial officer. With effect from January 2008, further to agreements entered into between the Company and Yuchai, Yuchai has paid to the Company, instead of Hong Leong Asia, consultancy and management services fee of US$1,000,000 per annum. Hong Leong Asia has agreed to waive its right to be paid any fees as set out in the Shareholders Agreement. The Shareholders Agreement will terminate upon the occurrence of an event resulting in the special share ceasing to carry any rights.

In addition to the Shareholders Agreement, Hong Leong Asia, China Everbright Holdings and Diesel Machinery had entered into a Subscription and Shareholders Agreement on November 9, 1994, as amended on January 21, 2002 and May 17, 2002, or the Diesel Machinery Shareholders Agreement, which provided for certain matters relating to the management of Diesel Machinery, the Company, Yuchai and the ownership of Diesel Machinery stock. The Diesel Machinery Shareholders Agreement provided that Hong Leong Asia would control Diesel Machinery, provided, however, that if Hong Leong Asia and its affiliates ceased to own directly or through Diesel Machinery at least 7,290,000 shares of Common Stock when China Everbright Holdings and its affiliates own directly or through Diesel Machinery at least 6,570,000 shares of Common Stock, China Everbright Holdings would control Diesel Machinery. The Diesel Machinery Shareholders Agreement provided that all rights of the special share held by Diesel Machinery would be exercised as directed by the shareholder that controls Diesel Machinery. With the dissolution of Diesel Machinery and the sale by China Everbright Holdings of all of its shares in Coomber to Goldman in October 2002, the Diesel Machinery Shareholders Agreement no longer directly affects us.

Registration Rights Agreement

Pursuant to a registration rights agreement, or the Registration Rights Agreement, we have granted two “demand” registration rights to each of Hong Leong China, China Everbright Holdings, Cathay, GSCP and the Sun Yuan Shareholders, or collectively the Selling Stockholders, requiring us, subject to certain conditions, to use our best efforts to prepare and file a registration statement on behalf of such shareholders under the Securities Act, and to use our best efforts to qualify the shares for offer and sale under any applicable US state securities laws. Expenses incurred in connection with one demand registration for each such shareholder will be borne by us, and we and Yuchai will be required to indemnify the underwriters in connection with any demand registration. The Registration Rights Agreement also grants each such shareholder certain “piggyback” registration rights entitling each shareholder to sell Common Stock in any registered offerings of our equity securities, for our account or on behalf of our security holders. China Everbright Holdings, Cathay, GSCP and the Sun Yuan Shareholders are no longer our shareholders. In March 2004, HL Technology and Coomber each registered shares for offer and sale from time to time on a shelf registration statement on Form F-3 which we filed on their behalf pursuant to a registration rights agreement. The shelf registration statement was rendered ineffective as we were not eligible to use the Form F-3 as a result of the delay in our filing of our previous periodic reports required under the Exchange Act. However, we are now compliant with our reporting obligations as required under the Exchange Act and are eligible to use the Form F-3. We have not received any instructions from either HL Technology or Coomber pursuant to the registration rights agreement, to take any further action in relation to the shelf registration statement.

 

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Reorganization Agreement and Cooperation Agreement

On April 7, 2005, we entered into the Reorganization Agreement with Yuchai and Coomber, which is intended to be in furtherance of the terms of the July 2003 Agreement. On November 30, 2006, certain provisions of the Reorganization Agreement were amended, including extending the implementation deadline to June 30, 2007.

The Reorganization Agreement was scheduled to terminate on June 30, 2007. On June 30, 2007, we entered into the Cooperation Agreement with Yuchai, Coomber and the State Holding Company, which is intended to be in furtherance of certain terms of the Reorganization Agreement, as amended. The Cooperation Agreement amends certain terms of the Reorganization Agreement, as amended, among CYI, Yuchai and Coomber, and as so amended, incorporates certain terms of the Reorganization Agreement. See “Item 4. Information on the Company — History and Development — Cooperation Agreement.”

Other Transactions

We provide certain management, financial planning, internal audit services, internal control testing, IFRS training, business enhancement consulting and other services to Yuchai and, as of March 8, 2013, we have a team working full-time at Yuchai’s principal manufacturing facilities in Yulin city. In addition, the President, Chief Financial Officer and a manager proficient in Section 404 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, or SOX, travel frequently usually monthly for as much as up to two weeks at a time to Yuchai to actively participate in Yuchai’s operations and decision-making process. During fiscal year 2012, pursuant to a management services agreement and a consulting services agreement, we charged a total of US$1.0 million to Yuchai for these services.

During fiscal year 2012, the State Holding Company charged Yuchai Rmb 26.4 million (US$4.2 million) for certain general and administrative expenses on an actual incurred basis. We believe that the expenses charged to Yuchai by the State Holding Company would not have been materially different because Yuchai could provide these services for itself at approximately the same cost. During fiscal year 2012, certain subsidiaries and affiliates of the State Holding Company supplied raw materials and delivery services to Yuchai and acted as sales agents for Yuchai’s products. The State Holding Company also purchased scraps from Yuchai. Yuchai considers that these transactions were entered into in the normal course of business and expects that these transactions will continue on normal commercial terms. During fiscal 2012, a subsidiary of the State Holding Company purchased one of Yuchai’s subsidiaries, namely Yuchai Express Guarantee Co. Ltd, for approximately Rmb 85.8 million (US$13.7 million)

During fiscal year 2012, certain affiliates of HLA charged us Rmb 10.2 million (US$1.6 million) for certain general and administrative expenses such as corporate secretarial services, office rental, professional and consultancy fees and miscellaneous office expenses.

For further details on these transactions, please see Note 29 to our consolidated financial statements appearing elsewhere herein.

On January 30, 2013, we entered into a loan agreement with HLGE extending the loan for another year from July 2013 to July 2014. During the period from January 1, 2012 to March 8, 2013, the largest amount outstanding under the loan was S$83 million, and, as of March 8, 2013, S$75 million was outstanding under the loan. For more details, see “Item 3. Key Information — Risk Factors — Risks relating to our investment in HLGE — The HLGE Group may be unable to raise sufficient funds to pay their debt obligations to us.” We have undertaken other significant business transactions with related parties during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012, as set forth under Note 29 to our consolidated financial statements appearing elsewhere herein.

ITEM 8. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Consolidated Financial Statements

See “Item 18. Financial Statements.”

Legal Proceedings

Other than as set forth below, neither we nor any of our consolidated subsidiaries is currently involved in any material legal proceedings that we believe would, individually or taken as a whole, adversely affect our financial condition or results of operations.

Proceedings with Yuchai

We have previously encountered difficulties in obtaining the cooperation of the State Holding Company and Mr. Wang Jianming in the daily management and operation of Yuchai. The State Holding Company is a minority shareholder of Yuchai and is wholly-owned by the municipal government of Yulin City in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Until December 3, 2005, Mr. Wang was the Chairman, legal representative and Chief Executive Officer of Yuchai, as well as the Vice-Chairman and legal representative of the State Holding Company.

 

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In response to earlier difficulties with respect to corporate governance measures and certain dividends declared by Yuchai, we initiated legal and arbitration proceedings in New York, London and Singapore against Yuchai, Mr. Wang and other related parties in May 2003. We subsequently discontinued these proceedings as a result of the execution of the July 2003 Agreement. Among other things, the July 2003 Agreement led to the resolution at that time of previous disagreements with respect to the payment of dividends by Yuchai to us and the re-appointment of Mr. Wang Jianming as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Yuchai in September 2003. We and Yuchai also agreed to work together to implement corporate governance procedures and to promote plans to enhance shareholder value. However, from time to time, we have continued to face difficulties in obtaining the cooperation of the Chinese shareholders of Yuchai in the daily management and operation of Yuchai and to fully exercise our controlling interest in Yuchai. Following the execution of the July 2003 Agreement, disagreements among the parties continued to recur. For example, representatives of the Chinese shareholders of Yuchai alleged that resolutions passed by our six wholly-owned subsidiaries at Yuchai shareholders’ meeting in December 2004 were invalid, allegations with which we disagreed.

In April 2005, we, Yuchai and Coomber agreed on steps relating to the adoption of corporate governance practices at Yuchai and a broad framework for the restructuring of our ownership of Yuchai, and entered into the Reorganization Agreement. The Reorganization Agreement is intended to be in furtherance of the July 2003 Agreement. See Note 31 to our consolidated financial statements. In December 2005 and November 2006, the parties amended certain provisions of the Reorganization Agreement, including extending the implementation deadline to June 30, 2007. In June 2007, we, Yuchai, Coomber and the State Holding Company entered into the Cooperation Agreement which amends certain terms of the Reorganization Agreement. Pursuant to the amendments to the Reorganization Agreement, the Company has agreed that the restructuring and spin-off of Yuchai will not be effected, and, recognizing the understandings that have been reached between the Company and the State Holding Company to jointly undertake efforts to expand the business of Yuchai, the Company will not seek to recover the anti-dilution fee of US$20 million from Yuchai. Although the parties to the Cooperation Agreement are expected to work towards its implementation as expeditiously as possible, no assurance can be given as to when the transactions contemplated therein will be fully consummated, or that implementation of the Cooperation Agreement will effectively resolve all of the difficulties faced by us with respect to its investment in Yuchai.

Other Legal Proceedings

In 2006, Yuchai initiated a contractual claim against Shenzhen Land Transport Investment Development Co., Ltd. for a sum of Rmb 14.8 million. On November 14, 2007, the trial court ruled in favor of Yuchai. The defendant’s appeal against such ruling was heard by the appellate court on May 15, 2008. On November 10, 2009, the appellate court ruled in favor of Yuchai. The defendant requested the Supreme Court of People’s Republic of China to review the decision made by the appellate court and this decision was confirmed by the Supreme Court on 26 April, 2011. As of March 8, 2013, Yuchai had executed the court order and the sum of Rmb 14.8 million was fully repaid by the defendant.

In 2011, Guangxi Yulin Yuchai Accessories Manufacturing Company Limited (“YAMC”), a subsidiary of Yuchai, initiated a contractual claim against Guangxi Yuchai Automobile Spare Parts Manufacturing Company Limited (“Qipei”) for a sum of RMB 29.2 million. On October 14, 2011, the trial court issued a judgment in favor of YAMC and ordered that Qipei should repay the outstanding payables amounting to RMB 22.0 million to YAMC. As of March 8, 2013, Yuchai has proceeded to execute the judgment and applied for an injunction to freeze the defendants’ assets prior to settlement of the judgment sum.

ITEM 9. THE OFFER AND LISTING

Since December 16, 1994, the Common Stock has been listed and traded on the NYSE under the symbol “CYD.” The Common Stock is not listed on any other exchanges within or outside the United States.

The high and low sales prices for shares of the Common Stock on the NYSE for the periods indicated were as follows:

 

Period

   US$
High
     US$
Low
 

2008

     11.98         2.49   

2009

     17.37         3.17   

2010

     32.45         12.30   

2011

     33.50         12.63   

2012

     18.52         11.70   

 

Period

   US$
High
     US$
Low
 

2011 First Quarter

     32.98         23.00   

 

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Period

   US$
High
     US$
Low
 

2011 Second Quarter

     33.50         17.80   

2011 Third Quarter

     22.73         13.17   

2011 Fourth Quarter

     16.93         12.63   

2012 First Quarter

     18.52         14.03   

2012 Second Quarter

     15.96         11.70   

2012 Third Quarter

     13.91         12.10   

2012 Fourth Quarter

     16.20         12.64   

2013 First Quarter

     18.51         14.72   

Period

   US$
High
     US$
Low
 

October 2012

     13.99         12.64   

November 2012

     15.52         13.25   

December 2012

     16.20         15.07   

January 2013

     18.51         15.72   

February 2013

     17.74         15.25   

March 2013

     16.27         14.72   

ITEM 10. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

Our company’s objects are to perform all the functions of a holding company and to coordinate the policy and administration of any subsidiary company. See paragraphs 6 and 7 of our company’s Memorandum of Association for further information on the objects and powers of our company. Please see Exhibit 1.1 to this Annual Report.

Memorandum of Association and Bye-Laws

Corporate Governance

We are an exempted company incorporated in Bermuda and are subject to the laws of that jurisdiction. The legal framework in Bermuda which applies to exempted companies is flexible and allows an exempted company to comply with the corporate governance regime of the relevant jurisdiction in which the company operates or applicable listing standards. Under Bermuda law, members of a board of directors owe a fiduciary duty to the company to act in good faith in their dealings with or on behalf of the company and to exercise their powers and fulfill the duties of their office honestly. In addition, the Bermuda company legislation imposes a duty on directors and officers of an exempted company to act honestly and in good faith with a view to the best interests of the company and requires them to exercise the care, diligence and skill that a reasonably prudent person would exercise in comparable circumstances. Bermuda legislation also imposes certain specific duties and obligations on companies and directors, both directly and indirectly, including duties and obligations with respect to matters such as (a) loans to directors and related persons; and (b) limits on indemnities for directors and officers. Bermuda law does not impose specific obligations in respect of corporate governance, such as those prescribed by NYSE listing standards, requiring a company to (i) appoint independent directors to their boards; (ii) hold regular meetings of non-management directors; (iii) establish audit, nominating and governance or compensation committees; (iv) have shareholders approve equity compensation plans; (v) adopt corporate governance guidelines; or (vi) adopt a code of business conduct and ethics.

We are also subject to the NYSE listing standards, although, because we are a foreign private issuer, those standards are considerably different from those applied to US companies. Under the NYSE rules, we need only (i) establish an independent audit committee that has specified responsibilities as described in the following table; (ii) provide prompt certification by our chief executive officer of any material non-compliance with any corporate governance rules; (iii) provide periodic written affirmations to the NYSE with respect to our corporate governance practices; and (iv) provide a brief description of significant differences between our corporate governance practices and those followed by US companies.

The following table compares the Company’s principal corporate governance practices, which are in compliance with Bermuda law, to those required of US companies.

 

Standard for US Domestic Listed Companies

 

China Yuchai International Limited’s Practice

Director Independence

 

•     A majority of the board must consist of independent directors.

 

•     Three of our nine directors, Messrs. Neo Poh Kiat, Tan Aik-Leang and Matthew Richards are independent within the meaning of the NYSE standards.

 

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Standard for US Domestic Listed Companies

 

China Yuchai International Limited’s Practice

Independence is defined by various criteria including the absence of a material relationship between director and the listed company. Directors who are employees, are immediate family of the chief executive officer or receive over $120,000 per year in direct compensation from the listed company are not independent. Directors who are employees of or otherwise affiliated through immediate family with the listed company’s independent auditor are also not independent.

 

•     The non-management directors of each company must meet at regularly scheduled executive sessions without management.

 

•     As a foreign private issuer, our non-management directors are not required to meet periodically without management directors.

Audit Committee

 

•     Listed companies must have an audit committee that satisfies the requirements of Rule 10A-3 under the Exchange Act. The rule requires that the audit committee (i) be comprised entirely of independent directors; (ii) be directly responsible for the appointment, compensation, retention and oversight of the independent auditor; (iii) adopt procedures for the receipt and treatment of complaints with respect to accounting, internal accounting controls or auditing matters; (iv) be authorized to engage independent counsel and other advisors it deems necessary in performing its duties; and (v) be given sufficient funding by the company to compensate the independent auditors and other advisors as well as for the payment of ordinary administrative expenses incurred by the committee.

 

•     Our audit committee meets the requirements of Rule 10A-3 under the Exchange Act.

•     The audit committee must consist of at least three members, and each member meets the independence requirements of both the NYSE rules and Rule 10A-3 under the Exchange Act.

 

•     Our audit committee currently consists of three members, all of whom meets the independence requirements of both the NYSE rules and Rule 10A-3 under the Exchange Act.

•     The audit committee must have a written charter that addresses the committee’s purpose and responsibilities.

 

•     Our audit committee has a charter outlining the committee’s purpose and responsibilities, which are similar in scope to those required of US companies.

At a minimum, the committee’s purpose must be to assist the board in the oversight of the integrity of the company’s financial statements, the company’s compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, the independent auditor’s qualifications and independence and the performance of the company’s internal audit function and independent auditors. The audit committee is also required to review the independent auditing firm’s annual report describing the firm’s internal quality control procedures, any material issues raised by the most recent internal quality control review or peer review of the firm, or by any recent governmental inquiry or investigation, and any steps taken to address such issues.

 

•     Our audit committee’s charter outlines the committee’s purpose and responsibilities which are similar in scope to those required of US companies.

 

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The audit committee is also required to assess the auditor’s independence by reviewing all relationships between the company and its auditor. It must establish the company’s hiring guidelines for employees and former employees of the independent auditor. The committee must also discuss the company’s annual audited financial statements and quarterly financial statements with management and the independent auditors, the company’s earnings press releases, as well as financial information and earnings guidance provided to analysts and rating agencies, and policies with respect to risk assessment and risk management. It must also meet separately, periodically, with management, the internal auditors and the independent auditors.

 

•      Our audit committee assesses the auditor’s independence on an ongoing basis by reviewing all relationships between the company and its auditor. It has established the company’s hiring guidelines for employees and former employees of the independent auditor. The committee also discusses the company’s annual audited financial statements and quarterly financial statements with management and the independent auditors, the company’s earnings press releases, as well as financial information and earning guidance provided to analysts and rating agencies, and policies with respect to risk assessment and risk management. It also meets separately, periodically, with management, the internal auditors and the independent auditors.

•      Each listed company must disclose whether its board of directors has identified an Audit Committee Financial Expert, and if not the reasons why the board has not done so.

 

•      The Board of Directors has identified Mr. Tan Aik-Leang as our Audit Committee Financial Expert.

•      Each listed company must have an internal audit function.

 

•      We are a holding company and the majority of business is done at our main subsidiary, Yuchai. Our group transactions, fees and expenses are reviewed by the Internal Audit Department of Hong Leong Asia. In addition, Yuchai maintains an independent internal audit function, and the Head of Internal Audit reports to the Audit Committee of Yuchai’s Board which approves the audit plans, reviews significant audit issues and monitors corrective actions taken by management.

Compensation Committee

 

•      Listed companies must have a compensation committee composed entirely of independent board members as defined by the NYSE listing standards.

 

•      Our compensation committee currently has three members, two of whom are independent within the meaning of the NYSE standards.

•      The committee must have a written charter that addresses its purpose and responsibilities.

 

•      These responsibilities include (i) reviewing and approving corporate goals and objectives relevant to CEO compensation; (ii) evaluating CEO performance and compensation in light of such goals and objectives for the CEO; (iii) based on such evaluation, reviewing and approving CEO compensation levels; (iv) recommending to the board non-CEO compensation, incentive compensation plans and equity-based plans; and (v) producing a report on executive compensation as required by the SEC to be included in the company’s annual proxy statement or annual report. The committee must also conduct an annual performance self-evaluation.

 

•      Our compensation committee reviews among other things the Company’s general compensation structure, and reviews, recommends or approves executive appointments, compensation and benefits of directors and executive officers, subject to ratification by the Board of Directors, and supervises the administration of our employee benefit plans, if any.

Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee

 

•      Listed companies must have a nominating/corporate governance committee composed entirely of independent board members.

 

•      We do not have a nominating/corporate governance committee. However, certain responsibilities of this committee are undertaken by our Compensation Committee, such as the review and approval of executive appointments and all other functions are performed by the Board of Directors.

•      The committee must have a written charter that addresses its purpose and responsibilities, which include (i) identifying qualified individuals to become board members; (ii) selecting, or recommending that the board select, the director nominees for the next annual meeting of shareholders; (iii) developing and recommending to the board a set of corporate governance principles applicable to the company; (iv) overseeing the evaluation of the board and management; and (v) conducting an annual performance evaluation of the committee.

 

 

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Equity-Compensation Plans

 

•     Shareholders must be given the opportunity to vote on all equity—compensation plans and material revisions thereto, with limited exceptions.

 

•     We intend to have our shareholders approve equity-compensation plans.

Corporate Governance Guidelines

 

•     Listed companies must adopt and disclose corporate governance guidelines.

 

•     We have formally adopted various corporate governance guidelines, including Code of Business Conduct and Ethics (described below); Audit Committee Charter; Whistle-blowing Policy; Insider Trading Policy; and Disclosure Controls and Procedures.

Code of Business Conduct and Ethics

 

•     All listed companies, US and foreign, must adopt and disclose a code of business conduct and ethics for directors, officers and employees, and promptly disclose any amendment to or waivers of the code for directors or executive officers.

 

•     We adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy in May 2004, which was revised on December 9, 2008. A copy of the Code is posted on our internet website at http://www.cyilimited.com. We intend to promptly disclose any amendment to or waivers of the Code for directors or executive officers.

Directors

Director Interests and Voting

A Director of the Company cannot vote or be counted in the quorum with regard to any contract or arrangement or any other proposal in which he has any interest or in respect of which he has any duty which conflicts with his duty to the Company. The restriction from voting and being counted in the quorum does not apply if the only interest the Director has is included in the following list:

 

(a)

a resolution regarding granting any security or indemnity for any money lent or obligation incurred by such Director at the request, or for the benefit, of the Company or any of our subsidiaries (or a company of which we are a beneficially wholly-owned subsidiary);

 

(b)

a resolution regarding granting any security or indemnity to any third party for a debt or obligation which is owed by the Company or any of our subsidiaries (or a company of which we are a beneficially wholly-owned subsidiary) to the third party, for which such Director has assumed responsibility in whole or in part under a guarantee or indemnity;

 

(c)

a resolution about an offer of shares, debentures or other securities of the Company or any of its subsidiaries (or a company of which we are a beneficially wholly-owned subsidiary) for subscription or purchase in which such Director is to be a participant in the underwriting or sub-underwriting of the offer;

 

(d)

a resolution about any proposal involving any other company in which such Director is interested, whether directly or indirectly and whether as an officer or shareholder or otherwise, provided that such Director is not the holder of, or directly or indirectly beneficially interested in, 5% or more of (i) any class of the equity share capital of such company or in any third company through which such Director’s interest is derived or (ii) the voting rights in that company;

 

(e)

any contract, arrangement or proposal for the benefit of our employees under which such Director benefits in a similar manner as the employees and does not receive any privileges or advantages not provided to the employees; or

 

(f)

any proposal in which such Director is interested in the same manner as other holders of our shares or our debentures or our other securities or any of our subsidiaries by virtue only of such Director’s interest in our shares or our debentures or our other securities or any of our subsidiaries.

If our Board of Directors is considering proposals about appointing two or more Directors to offices or employments with the Company or any company in which we are interested, each such Director (if not disqualified from voting under proviso to item (d) above) can vote and be included in the quorum for each resolution, except the one concerning such Director.

 

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Remuneration and Pensions

The total fees paid to the Directors (other than Directors appointed to an executive office) for performing their services as Directors must not exceed US$250,000 each year or such lesser amount as our Board of Directors may determine. The Directors may decide such sum to be divided among them, except that any Director holding office for part of a year shall unless otherwise agreed be entitled to any proportionate part of the remuneration. Our shareholders may by ordinary resolution increase the amount of the fees payable to the Directors. Our shareholders approved the increase in the limit of the Directors’ fee from US$250,000 to US$625,205 for fiscal year 2010 at our annual general meeting held on June 17, 2011 and from US$250,000 to US$593,973 for fiscal year 2011 at our annual general meeting held on June 15, 2012.

Our Board of Directors may grant special remuneration to any Director who shall render any special or extra services to or at our request. Such special remuneration may be paid to such Director in addition to or in substitution for his ordinary remuneration as a Director and may be payable by way of a lump sum, participation in profits or as otherwise determined by our Board of Directors.

Our Board of Directors may provide pensions or other benefits to any Director, officer or former Director and officer, or any of their family members or dependants.

Borrowing Powers

Our Board of Directors may exercise all the powers of the Company to borrow money and to mortgage or charge its undertaking, property and uncalled capital or any part thereof and to issue debentures and other securities.

Qualification of Directors

No Director is required to hold any shares of the Company.

Rights of Holders of shares of Common Stock

The holders of shares of Common Stock shall:

 

 

be entitled, on a show of hands, to one vote and, on a poll, to one vote per share;

 

 

be entitled to such dividends as the Board of Directors of the Company may from time to time declare;

 

 

in the event of a winding-up or dissolution of the Company, whether voluntary or involuntary or for the purpose of the reorganization or otherwise or upon any distribution of capital, be entitled to a return of the amount paid up on the Common Stock and thereafter to the surplus assets of the Company; and

 

 

generally, be entitled to enjoy all the rights attaching to shares.

All unclaimed dividends or distributions out of contributed surplus account may be invested or otherwise made use of by the Board of Directors of the Company for the benefit of the Company until claimed and the payment of any such dividend or distribution into a separate account or the investment of such dividend shall not constitute the Company a trustee in respect thereof. No dividend or distribution shall bear interest against the Company. Any dividend or distribution which has remained unclaimed for a period of 12 years from the due date for payment thereof shall at the expiration of that period be forfeited and shall belong to the Company absolutely.

Rights of Holder of the Special Share

The holder of the special share shall be entitled to the following rights:

 

 

to elect six Directors of the Company and to remove Directors so appointed; and

 

 

no shareholder resolution, whether ordinary or special resolution, may be passed without the affirmative vote of the holder of the special share.

The holder of the Special Share shall not be entitled to any other rights or to any dividends and in the event of a winding up or dissolution of the Company, the holder of the special share shall be entitled only to a return of the amount paid up on the special share.

The special share is not transferable except to Hong Leong Asia and its affiliates or to China Everbright Holdings and its affiliates. The special share shall cease to carry any rights in the event that, if Hong Leong Asia and its affiliates own the special share, Hong Leong Asia and its affiliates cease to own, directly or indirectly, at least 7,290,000 shares of Common Stock (or such equivalent number upon a consolidation or subdivision of shares of Common Stock), or if China Everbright Holdings and its affiliates own the special share, China Everbright Holdings and its affiliates cease to own, directly or indirectly, at least 6,570,000 shares of Common Stock (or such equivalent number upon a consolidation or subdivision of shares of Common Stock).

Modification of Shareholders’ Rights

The rights attached to any class of shares (unless otherwise provided by the terms of issue of the shares of that class) may be varied, modified or abrogated with the consent in writing of the holders of not less than three-fourths of the issued shares of that class or with the sanction of an ordinary resolution passed at a separate general meeting of the holders of the shares of the class. The rights conferred upon the holders of the shares of any class issued with preferred or other rights shall not, unless otherwise expressly provided by the terms of issue of the shares of that class, be deemed to be varied by the creation or issue of further shares ranking pari passu therewith.

 

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Annual General and Special General Meetings

We must hold an annual general meeting each year. Our Directors decide where and when it will be held. Not more than fifteen months may elapse between the date of one annual general meeting and the next. At least 14 clear days’ written notice must be given for every annual general meeting and for every special general meeting. The notice for any annual general meeting must state the date, place and time at which the meeting is to be held, and the business to be conducted at the meeting, including, if applicable, any election of Directors. The notice for any special general meeting must state the time, place and the general nature of the business to be considered at the meeting and shall state that a shareholder entitled to attend and vote is entitled to appoint one or more proxies to attend and vote instead of him. In the case of a meeting convened for passing a special resolution, the notice shall specify the intention to propose the resolution as a special resolution.

Shareholders holding not less than one-tenth in value of the paid up share capital of the Company and having the right to attend and vote at general meetings of the Company shall have the right, by written request to the Chairman or President (as applicable), Deputy Chairman or Vice President (as applicable) or Secretary of the Company, to require that a special general meeting be convened by the Directors for the transaction of any business specified in the request. Such meeting shall be held within two months after the request has been made. If within 21 days of such deposit of the request, the Board fails to convene the meeting, such shareholders may convene the meeting themselves in accordance with Section 74(3) of the Companies Act of 1981 of Bermuda.

Limitations on Rights to Own Securities

There are no limitations under Bermuda law or our Memorandum of Association and Bye-Laws on the rights of non-Bermuda owners of shares of the Company to hold or vote their shares.

We are exempt from the laws of Bermuda which restrict the percentage of share capital that may be held by non-Bermudians, but as an exempted company we may not participate in certain business transactions, including (i) the acquisition or holding of land in Bermuda (except that required for its business held by way of lease or tenancy for a term not exceeding 50 years or, with the consent of the Minister of Finance of Bermuda, land by way of lease or tenancy for a term not exceeding 21 years in order to provide accommodation or recreational facilities for its employees); (ii) the taking of mortgages on land in Bermuda to secure an amount in excess of 50,000 Bermuda dollars without the prior consent of the Minister of Finance of Bermuda; (iii) the acquisition of any bonds or debentures secured by any land in Bermuda other than those issued by the Government of Bermuda or a public authority; or (iv) the carrying on of business of any kind or type whatsoever in Bermuda either alone or in partnership or otherwise except, inter alia, carrying on business with persons outside Bermuda, in furtherance of the business of the Company carried on outside Bermuda or under a license granted by the Minister of Finance of Bermuda.

In accordance with our Bye-Laws, share certificates are only issued to members of the Company (i.e., persons registered in the register of members as holders of shares in the Company). We are not bound to investigate or incur any responsibility in respect of the proper administration or execution of any trust to which any of our shares are subject. We will take no notice of any trust applicable to any of its shares whether or not it had notice of such trust.

Exchange Controls

Bermuda Exchange Controls

We have been designated as a non-resident for exchange control purposes by the Bermuda Monetary Authority. We have received the permission of the Bermuda Monetary Authority under the Exchange Control Act of 1972 and regulations thereunder for the transfer of shares of common stock to and between persons regarded as resident outside Bermuda for exchange control purposes and the issue of shares within the existing authorized capital of the Company to such persons for so long as such shares are listed on the NYSE. The Bermuda Monetary Authority has also granted to all Bermuda companies with voting shares listed on an appointed stock exchange (as defined in the Companies Act 1981 of Bermuda), a general permission for the issue and subsequent transfer of any securities of such companies from and to a non-resident of Bermuda. The NYSE is an appointed stock exchange under the Companies Act 1981 of Bermuda. Issues and transfers of shares involving any person regarded as resident in Bermuda for exchange control purposes require specific prior approval under the Exchange Control Act of 1972.

Because we have been designated as a non-resident for Bermuda exchange control purposes, there are no restrictions on our ability to transfer funds in and out of Bermuda or to pay dividends to United States residents who are holders of the shares of common stock, other than in respect of local Bermuda currency.

 

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China Exchange Controls

The Renminbi currently is not a freely convertible currency. SAFE, under the authority of the PBOC, controls the conversion of Renminbi into foreign currency. Prior to January 1, 1994, Renminbi could be converted to foreign currency through the Bank of China or other authorized institutions at official rates fixed daily by SAFE. Renminbi could also be converted at swap centers, or Swap Centers, open to Chinese enterprises and foreign invested enterprises, or FIEs, subject to SAFE’s approval of each foreign currency trade, at exchange rates negotiated by the parties for each transaction. In the year ended December 31, 1993, as much as 80% by value of all foreign exchange transactions in China took place through the Swap Centers. The exchange rate quoted by the Bank of China differed substantially from that available in the Swap Centers. Effective January 1, 1994, a unitary exchange rate system was introduced in China, replacing the dual-rate system previously in effect. In connection with the creation of a unitary exchange system, the China Foreign Exchange Trading System, or CFETS, inter-bank foreign exchange market was established. Under the unitary foreign exchange system, PBOC sets daily exchange rates, or the PBOC Rates, for conversion of Renminbi into US dollars and other currencies based on the CFETS interbank market rates, and the Bank of China and other authorized banks may engage in foreign exchange transactions at rates that vary within a prescribed range above or below PBOC Rates.

Yuchai, as a FIE, is permitted to retain its foreign currency earnings and maintain foreign currency accounts at designated foreign exchange banks. However, there can be no assurance that the current authorizations for FIEs to retain their foreign exchange to satisfy foreign exchange liabilities in the future will not be limited or eliminated or that Yuchai will be able to obtain sufficient foreign exchange to satisfy their foreign exchange requirements. Foreign exchange transactions under the capital account continue to be subject to limitations and require approval of SAFE, which could affect the ability of Yuchai to obtain foreign exchange through debt or equity financing, including by means of loans or capital contributions from the Company.

In the event of shortages of foreign currencies, Yuchai may be unable to convert sufficient Renminbi into foreign currency to meet its foreign currency obligations or to pay dividends in foreign currency. Yuchai requires foreign currency to purchase a substantial portion of the manufacturing equipment required for the planned expansion of its manufacturing facilities and to meet foreign currency-denominated debt payment obligations. Yuchai will also require foreign currency for payment of its imported engine components.

The value of the Renminbi is subject to changes in Chinese government policies and to international economic and political developments. During the few years prior to 1994, the Renminbi experienced a devaluation against most major currencies, and a devaluation of approximately 50% of the Renminbi against the US dollar occurred on January 3, 1994 in connection with the adoption of the new unitary exchange rate system. On July 21, 2005, the PRC government changed its decade-old policy of pegging the value of the Renminbi to the US dollar. Under the new policy, the Renminbi is permitted to fluctuate within a narrow and managed band against a basket of certain foreign currencies. From July 21, 2005 to December 31, 2005, this change in policy resulted in an approximately 2.5% appreciation of the Renminbi against the US dollar. From December 31, 2005 to June 30, 2008, the Renminbi appreciated 15.0% against the US dollar. From July 2008 until June 2010, however, the Renminbi traded stably within a narrow range against the US dollar. Since June 2010, the PRC government has allowed the Renminbi to appreciate slowly against the US dollar again, though there have been periods when the US dollar has appreciated against the Renminbi as well. In sum, from July 20, 2005 to December 31, 2012, the Renminbi appreciated about 24.1% against the US dollar. It is difficult to predict how market forces or government policy may impact the exchange rate between the Renminbi and the US dollar in the future.

In addition, SAFE issued a public notice, or the October Notice, effective from November 1, 2005, which requires registration with SAFE by the PRC resident shareholders of any foreign holding company of a PRC entity. Without registration, the PRC entity cannot remit any of its profits out of the PRC as dividends or otherwise. In addition, the October Notice requires that any monies remitted to PRC residents outside of the PRC be returned within 180 days.

Furthermore, the General Affairs Department of SAFE promulgated circulars in August 2008 and July 2011, pursuant to which, Renminbi converted from capital contribution in foreign currency to a domestic enterprise in China can only be used for the activities that are within the approved business scope of such enterprise and cannot be used for China domestic equity investment, acquisition, giving entrusted loans or repayment of intercompany loans, with limited exceptions. As a result, we may not be able to increase the capital contribution of our operating subsidiary, Yuchai and subsequently convert such capital contribution into Renminbi for equity investment or acquisition in China.

Taxation

Bermuda Taxation

There is no Bermuda income, corporation or profits tax, withholding tax, capital gains tax, capital transfer tax, estate duty or inheritance tax payable by shareholders of the Company other than by shareholders ordinarily resident in Bermuda. Neither the Company nor its shareholders (other than shareholders ordinarily resident in Bermuda) are subject to stamp or other similar duty on the issue, transfer or redemption of Common Stock. The Company has received from the Minister of Finance of Bermuda under the Exempted Undertakings Tax Protection Act of 1966, as amended, an assurance that, in the event that Bermuda enacts any legislation imposing any tax computed on profits or income, or computed on any capital assets, gain or appreciation, or any tax in the nature of estate duty or inheritance tax, the imposition of such tax shall not be applicable to the Company or to any of its operations, shares, debentures or other obligations of the Company, until March 28, 2016. This assurance does not, however, prevent the imposition of any such tax or duty on such persons as are ordinarily resident in Bermuda and holding such shares, debentures or obligations of the Company or on land in Bermuda leased or let to the Company.

 

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As an exempted company, the Company is required to pay a registration fee in Bermuda based upon its authorized share capital and the premium on the issue of its shares, at rates calculated on a sliding scale not exceeding US$31,120 per annum.

People’s Republic of China Taxation

The following discussion summarizes the taxes applicable to the Company’s investment in Yuchai and applicable to Yuchai under Chinese law.

Taxation of Dividends from Yuchai

Under the FEIT Law, any dividends payable by foreign-invested enterprises to non-PRC investors were exempt from any PRC withholding tax. In 2007, the PRC National People’s Congress adopted the CIT Law and the State Council adopted the related implementation rules, or the Implementation Rules, which became effective on January 1, 2008. In accordance with the CIT Law and the Implementation Rules, dividends derived from the revenues accumulated from January 1, 2008 and are paid by PRC companies to non-resident enterprises are generally subject to a PRC withholding tax levied at a rate of 10% unless exempted or reduced pursuant to an applicable double-taxation treaty or other exemptions. Dividends paid by PRC companies to resident enterprises, including enterprises established under the laws of non-PRC jurisdictions but whose “de facto management body” is located in the PRC, are not subject to any PRC withholding tax, unless the dividends are derived from the publicly traded shares which have not been held continuously by the resident enterprises for twelve months. Nevertheless, the implementation of such rules still remains uncertain.

Taxation of Disposition of Yuchai Shares

In the event the Company, through its subsidiaries, transfers any of its current holding of the Yuchai Shares, the amount received in excess of its original capital contribution would be subject to Chinese withholding tax at a rate of 10%.

In the event that Yuchai is liquidated, the portion of the balance of its net assets or remaining property, after deducting undistributed profits, various funds and liquidation expenses, that exceeds Yuchai’s paid-in capital would be subject to withholding tax at a rate of 10%.

On December 10, 2009, the Chinese State Administration of Taxation issued the Circular concerning Strengthening the Administration of Enterprise Income Tax on Income Derived from Transfer of Equity of Non-resident Enterprises (“Circular 698”), which is effective retroactively to January 1, 2008. Pursuant to Circular 698, income tax may be imposed on the sale of a PRC resident enterprise by a non-resident enterprise (excluding the sale on a public securities market of the equity in a PRC resident enterprise by a non-resident enterprise, where the equity was also acquired on a public securities market by the non-resident enterprise) and, in some cases, on the sale of an offshore intermediary holding company owning a Chinese resident enterprise. If the actual tax burden in the jurisdiction of an offshore intermediary holding company being transferred is less than 12.5%, or if the jurisdiction in which the offshore intermediary holding company resides provides an income tax exemption for foreign-source income, the non-resident investor (actual controller) is required to submit to the competent Chinese tax authority relevant documents including, without limitation, equity transfer contract or agreement, the relationship between non-resident investor and the offshore intermediary holding company in respect of capital funds, operation, purchase and sale, the relationship between the offshore intermediary holding company and the Chinese resident enterprise in respect of capital funds, operation, purchase and sale. In case a non-resident investor (actual controller) makes indirect transfer of the equity of a Chinese resident enterprise in the forms including abusing organization without reasonable commercial purpose to evade the obligation of paying enterprise income tax, the competent tax authority may reconfirm the quality of the equity transfer trading in accordance with the economic substance after reporting to the State Administration of Taxation for the examination and approval to deny the existence of the offshore intermediary holding company for tax planning purposes. The tax authority can adjust the taxable income using reasonable methods, provided that the taxable income is reduced as a result of an equity transfer of a Chinese resident enterprise by a non-resident enterprise to its related parties not applying the arm’s length principle.

Income Tax

Under the FEIT Law, Sino-foreign joint stock companies generally are subject to an income tax at a rate of 33% comprising a national tax of 30% and a local tax of 3%. Prior to January 1, 2008, notwithstanding the FEIT Law prescribed tax rate of 33%, Yuchai was subject to a preferential income tax rate at 15% since January 1, 2002, based on certain qualifications imposed by the state and local tax regulations.

In 2007, the National People’s Congress approved and promulgated a new tax law, the CIT Law, which became effective from January 1, 2008. Under the CIT Law, foreign invested enterprises and domestic companies are subject to a uniform corporate tax rate of 25%. The CIT Law provides a five-year transition period from its effective date for those enterprises, such as Yuchai, which were established before January 1, 2008 and which were entitled to a preferential lower tax rate under the then effective tax laws or regulations. During the transition period from 2008 to 2012, a transitional graduated tax rate will be applied from the existing preferential corporate tax rate to the uniform corporate tax rate of 25%.

Notwithstanding the CIT Law prescribed tax rate of 25%, Yuchai may continue to enjoy the reduced corporate tax rate of 15% if it qualifies under the Western Development Tax Incentive Scheme or High Technology Incentive Scheme.

 

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The Western Development Incentive Scheme was first introduced in 2001 to encourage investment in the Western region of China. Companies operating in the Western region who fulfill certain criteria and upon approval enjoy a reduced corporate tax rate of 15%. This scheme was applicable from 2001 to 2010. In 2011, the scheme was extended to 2020.

 

 

 

The High Technology Incentive was introduced in 2008. Companies that are high technology companies who fulfill certain criteria and upon approval enjoy a reduced corporate tax rate of 15%. The reduced corporate tax rate took effect from January 1, 2008. In 2011, Yuchai was certified as a high technology company with effect from 2011 to 2013, so it may qualify for this scheme if certain other criteria are met.

From 2008 to 2010, Yuchai was subject to the reduced corporate tax of 15% as it qualified under the Western Development Incentive Scheme. Since Yuchai operates in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and had previously qualified under the Western Development Incentive Scheme, Yuchai believes that it still qualifies under this scheme. In addition, since 2011, Yuchai has been filing corporate tax returns at the reduced corporate tax rate of 15%, subject to final approval by the local tax authority. In the event that Yuchai is not able to qualify for any of these incentive schemes, it would be subject to corporate tax at a rate of 25% as prescribed under the CIT Law.

Furthermore, pursuant to the CIT Law, if an enterprise incorporated outside the PRC has its “de facto management organization” located within the PRC in accordance with the New Income Tax Law, such enterprise may be recognized as a PRC tax resident enterprise and thus may be subject to enterprise income tax at the rate of 25% on their worldwide income. The Implementation Rules specify that a “de facto management organization” means an organization that exercises material and full management and control over matters including the enterprise’s production and operations, personnel, finance and property. Although the Implementation Rules provide a definition of “de facto management organization”, such definition has not been tested and there remains uncertainty as to when a non-PRC enterprise’s “de facto management organization” is considered to be located in the PRC. If we or any of our subsidiaries registered outside China are treated as “tax resident enterprise” under the CIT Law, our income tax expenses may increase and our profitability could decrease.

On January 9, 2009, the State Administration of Taxation promulgated the Interim Measures for the Administration of Withholding of the Source of Enterprise Income Tax for Non-resident Enterprises, or the Interim Measures, which took effect retroactively on January 1, 2009. In accordance with the Interim Measures, if a non-resident enterprise obtains the income originating from the PRC, or the taxable income, including equity investment income such as dividend and bonus, interest, rental and royalty income, income from property transfer and other income, the payable EIT on the taxable income shall be withheld at the source by the enterprise or individual who is directly obligated to make relevant payment to the non-resident enterprise under relevant laws or contracts, or the withholding agent.

The withholding agent shall make the withholding registration with the competent tax authority within 30 days after it has signed the first business contract or agreement involving the taxable income with the non-resident enterprise. Thereafter, whenever contracts involving the taxable income are signed, amended, or renewed by the withholding agent and the non-resident enterprise, the withholding agent shall, within 30 days of such signing, amendment or renewal, submit a “Contract Filing and Registration Form for EIT Withholding”, a copy of the contract and other relevant documents to the competent tax authority for record. In the event that a transfer of domestic equity between non-resident enterprises takes place outside the PRC, the domestic enterprise whose equity is transferred shall file a copy of the equity transfer contract with the competent tax authority when it applies for change of tax registration according to the law. In the event that a non-resident enterprise fails to file and pay the EIT to the Tax authority in manner or within the time frame required by the Interim Measures, it will be ordered by the tax authority to pay the EIT within a limited period of time. If the non-resident enterprise fails to pay the EIT within such period of time, the tax authority may collect and verify information of other PRC income sources and relevant payers of the non-resident enterprise, and issue a tax notice to the relevant payers to pursue the due EIT and fine by the non-resident enterprise from the amount payable by the relevant payers to the non-resident enterprise.

On February 20, 2009, the State Administration of Taxation promulgated the Notice on Relevant Issues of Implementing Dividend Clauses under Tax Treaties, or the Notice. According to the Notice, the transaction or arrangement, the major purpose for which is to obtain preferential tax treatment, shall not justify the application of preferential treatment stipulated in dividend clauses under tax treaties. Should the tax payer improperly enjoy the treatment under tax treaties as a result of such transaction or arrangement, the tax authorities in charge shall have the right to adjust.

Urban Maintenance & Construction Tax and Education Surcharges

On October 18, 2010, the State Council of the PRC released a Circular on Unifying the System of Urban Maintenance & Construction Tax and Education Surcharges for Domestic and Foreign-invested Enterprises and Individuals, or Circular 35, providing that, effective from December 1, 2010, the relevant regulations, rules, and policies regarding urban maintenance & construction tax and education surcharges shall be applicable to foreign-invested enterprises, foreign enterprises, and foreign individuals (FIEs). Following the release of Circular 35, on November 4, 2010, the Ministry of Finance and the State Administration of Taxation jointly issued a Circular on Issues Relating to Levying Urban Maintenance & Construction Tax and Education Surcharge on FIEs for implementation of Circular 35, which provides that urban maintenance & construction tax and education surcharges will be imposed on FIEs in respect of value-added tax, consumption tax and business tax payable on and after December 1, 2010. The urban maintenance & construction tax and education surcharges are calculated as a percentage of the value-added tax, consumption tax and business tax due. The education surcharges are levied at a unified rate at 3%, while the rates for urban maintenance & construction tax differ depending on the location of the taxpayer: (i) 7% for taxpayers located in a city; (ii) 5% for taxpayers located in a county and town area; and (iii) 1% for taxpayers located in other regions.

 

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Value-Added Tax

In addition to Chinese income tax, Yuchai is subject to tax on its sales. With effective from January 1, 2009, the amended Value-Added Tax Provisional Regulations subject all goods produced or processed in China, other than real property and goods produced or processed for export, to a value-added tax or VAT at each stage or sale in the process of manufacture, processing, distribution and sale to the ultimate consumer. The basic VAT rate is 17% of the sale price of the item, although certain goods are assessed at a preferential 13% VAT rate. The seller of the goods adds 17% to the sale price of the item, which is separately invoiced (except in the case of retail sales), and collects the applicable amount of VAT through the sale of the item. The amount of the seller’s VAT liability to the Taxation Bureau is calculated as the amount of sales multiplied by the applicable VAT rate. The amount of the seller’s VAT liability may be reduced by deducting the VAT included in the fixed assets (excluding those used exclusively in non-VAT taxable, VAT exempted and welfare activities, or for personal consumption, or their combination), materials, parts and other items purchased by the seller and used in producing the goods.

On October 28, 2011, the Ministry of Finance and State Administration of Taxation jointly promulgated the amended Implementation Rules to Value-Added Tax Provisional Regulations with effect from November 1, 2011, according to which, the range of the VAT minimum threshold for sales of goods was raised from monthly sales amount of Rmb 2,000 to Rmb 5,000 to monthly sales amount of Rmb 5,000 to Rmb 20,000.

United States Federal Income Taxation

This section describes the material United States Federal income tax consequences of owning shares of Common Stock. It applies to a US Holder (as defined below) that holds the shares as capital assets for tax purposes. This section does not apply to a US Holder that is a member of a special class of holders subject to special rules, including:

 

 

a financial institution,

 

 

a dealer in securities,

 

 

a trader in securities that elects to use a mark-to-market method of accounting for its securities holdings,

 

 

a real estate investment trust,

 

 

a regulated investment company,

 

 

U.S. expatriates,

 

 

persons who acquired shares pursuant to the exercise of any employee share option or otherwise as compensation,

 

 

a tax-exempt organization,

 

 

an insurance company,

 

 

a person liable for alternative minimum tax,

 

 

a person that actually or constructively owns 10% or more of the voting stock of the Company,

 

 

a person that owns shares through a partnership or other pass-through entity,

 

 

a person that holds shares as part of a straddle or a hedging or conversion transaction, or

 

 

a person whose functional currency is not the US dollar.

This section is based on the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), its legislative history, existing and proposed regulations, published rulings and court decisions, all as currently in effect. These laws are subject to change, possibly on a retroactive basis. There is currently no comprehensive income tax treaty between the United States and Bermuda.

This section does not describe any tax consequences arising out of the tax laws of any state, local or non-U.S. jurisdiction, any estate or gift tax consequences or the recently enacted Medicare tax on certain “net investment income.” If a partnership, including any entity or arrangement that is treated as a partnership for United States federal income tax purposes, is a beneficial owner of Common Stock, the treatment of a partner in the partnership will generally depend on the status of the partner and the activities of the partnership. Partners in such partnerships should consult with their tax advisors.

For purposes of this discussion, a US Holder is a beneficial owner of Common Stock that is:

 

 

a citizen or resident of the United States,

 

 

a US domestic corporation (or other entity taxable as a US domestic corporation for United States federal income tax purposes),

 

 

an estate the income of which is subject to United States federal income tax regardless of its source, or

 

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a trust, if a United States court can exercise primary supervision over the trust’s administration and one or more United States persons are authorized to control all substantial decisions of the trust.

US Holders should consult their own tax advisor regarding the United States federal, state and local and other tax consequences of owning and disposing of shares in their particular circumstances.

Taxation of Dividends

Under the United States federal income tax laws, and subject to the passive foreign investment company (“PFIC”) rules discussed below, US Holders will include in gross income the gross amount of any dividend paid by the Company out of its current or accumulated earnings and profits (as determined for United States federal income tax purposes). The dividend is ordinary income that the US Holder must include in income when the dividend is actually or constructively received. The dividend will not be eligible for the dividends-received deduction generally allowed to United States corporations in respect of dividends received from other United States corporations. Distributions in excess of current and accumulated earnings and profits, as determined for United States federal income tax purposes, will be treated as a non-taxable return of capital to the extent of the US Holder’s basis in the shares and thereafter as capital gain. We currently do not, and we do not intend to, calculate our earnings and profits under United States federal income tax principles. Therefore, a US Holder should expect that a distribution will generally be reported as a dividend even if that distribution would otherwise be treated as a non-taxable return of capital or as capital gain under the rules described above.

With respect to non corporate taxpayers, dividends may be taxed at the lower applicable capital gains rate provided that (1) the Common Stock is readily tradable on an established securities market in the United States, (2) the Company is not a PFIC (as discussed below) for either the Company’s taxable year in which the dividend was paid or the preceding taxable year, and (3) certain holding period requirements are met. Common stock is considered for purposes of clause (1) above to be readily tradable on an established securities market if it is listed on the NYSE. US Holders should consult their tax advisors regarding the availability of the lower rate for dividends paid with respect to the Company’s Common Stock.

For foreign tax credit limitation purposes, the dividend will generally constitute foreign source income and will generally be “passive category income” but could, in the case of certain US Holders, constitute “general category income.”

Taxation of Capital Gains

Subject to the PFIC rules discussed below, upon the sale or other disposition of shares, a US Holder will recognize capital gain or loss for United States federal income tax purposes equal to the difference between the US Holder’s amount realized and the US Holder’s tax basis in such shares. If a US Holder receives consideration for shares paid in a currency other than US dollars, the US Holder’s amount realized will be the US dollar value of the payment received. In general, the US dollar value of such a payment will be determined on the date of sale or disposition. On the settlement date, a US Holder may recognize US source foreign currency gain or loss (taxable as ordinary income or loss) equal to the difference (if any) between the US dollar value of the amount received based on the exchange rates in effect on the date of sale or other disposition and the settlement date. However, if the shares are treated as traded on an established securities market and the US Holder is a cash basis taxpayer or an accrual basis taxpayer who has made a special election, the US dollar value of the amount realized in a foreign currency is determined by translating the amount received at the spot rate of exchange on the settlement date of the sale, and no exchange gain or loss would be recognized at that time. Capital gain of a non-corporate US Holder is generally taxed at a reduced rate where the property is held more than one year. The gain or loss will generally be income or loss from sources within the United States for foreign tax credit limitation purposes.

PFIC Rules

The Company believes that its shares should not be treated as stock of a PFIC for United States federal income tax purposes for the taxable year that ended on December 31, 2012. However, the application of the PFIC rules is subject to uncertainty in several respects, and we cannot assure you that the United States Internal Revenue Service will not take a contrary position. In addition, PFIC status is a factual determination which cannot be made until the close of the taxable year. Accordingly, there is no guarantee that the Company will not be a PFIC for any future taxable year. Furthermore, because the total value of the Company’s assets for purposes of the asset test generally will be calculated using the market price of the Company’s shares, our PFIC status will depend in large part on the market price of the Company’s shares. Accordingly, fluctuations in the market price of the Company’s shares could render the Company a PFIC for any year. A non-U.S. corporation is considered a PFIC for any taxable year if either:

 

 

at least 75% of its gross income is passive income, or

 

 

at least 50% of the value of its assets (based on an average of the quarterly values of the assets during a taxable year) is attributable to assets that produce or are held for the production of passive income (the “asset test”).

In the PFIC determination, the Company will be treated as owning its proportionate share of the assets and earning its proportionate share of the income of any other corporation in which it owns, directly or indirectly, 25% or more (by value) of the stock.

 

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If the Company were to be treated as a PFIC for any year during the US Holder’s holding period, unless a US Holder elects to be taxed annually on a mark-to-market basis with respect to the shares (which election may be made only if the Company’s shares are “marketable stock” within the meaning of Section 1296 of the Code), a US Holder will be subject to special tax rules with respect to any “excess distribution” received and any gain realized from a sale or other disposition (including a pledge) of that holder’s shares. Distributions a US Holder receives in a taxable year that are greater than 125% of the average annual distributions received during the shorter of the three preceding taxable years or the holder’s holding period for the shares will be treated as excess distributions. Under these special tax rules:

 

 

the excess distribution or gain will be allocated ratably over the US Holder’s holding period for the shares;

 

 

the amount allocated to the current taxable year, and any taxable year prior to the first taxable year in which the Company is treated as a PFIC, will be treated as ordinary income; and

 

 

the amount allocated to each other year will be subject to tax at the highest tax rate in effect for that year and the interest charge generally applicable to underpayments of tax will be imposed on the resulting tax attributable to each such year.

The tax liability for amounts allocated to years prior to the year of disposition or “excess distribution” cannot be offset by any net operating losses for such years, and gains (but not losses) realized on the sale of the shares cannot be treated as capital, even if the shares are held as capital assets. If the Company were to be treated as a PFIC for any year during which a US Holder holds the shares, the Company generally would continue to be treated as a PFIC with respect to that US Holder for all succeeding years during which it owns the shares. If the Company were to cease to be treated as a PFIC, however, a US Holder may avoid some of the adverse effects of the PFIC regime by making a deemed sale election with respect to the shares.

If a US Holder holds shares in any year in which the Company is a PFIC, that holder will be required to file an annual information report with the Internal Revenue Service.

Information Reporting and Backup Withholding

Dividend payments with respect to our shares and proceeds from the sale, exchange or redemption of our shares may be subject to information reporting to the United States Internal Revenue Service and possible United States backup withholding. Backup withholding will not apply, however, to a US Holder that furnishes a correct taxpayer identification number and makes any other required certification or that is otherwise exempt from backup withholding. US Holders that are required to establish their exempt status generally must provide such certification on United States Internal Revenue Service Form W-9. US Holders should consult their tax advisors regarding the application of the U.S. information reporting and backup withholding rules.

Backup withholding is not an additional tax. Amounts withheld as backup withholding may be credited against your United States federal income tax liability, and you may obtain a refund of any excess amounts withheld under the backup withholding rules by filing the appropriate claim for refund with the United States Internal Revenue Service and furnishing any required information in a timely manner.

Additional Reporting Requirements

Certain US Holders who are individuals are required to report information relating to an interest in our shares, subject to certain exceptions. US Holders should consult their tax advisors regarding the effect, if any, of new U.S. federal income tax legislation on their ownership and disposition of our shares.

Documents on Display

It is possible to read and copy documents referred to in this annual report on Form 20-F that have been filed with the SEC at the SEC’s public reference room located at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington D.C., 20549. Please call the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330 for further information on the public reference rooms and their copy charges. The SEC maintains a website at www.sec.gov that contains reports, proxy and information statements and other information regarding registrants that make electronic filings with the SEC using its EDGAR system. As a foreign private issuer, we are required to use the EDGAR system. We have done so in the past and will continue to do so in order to make our reports available over the Internet.

ITEM 11. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

We are subject to market rate risks due to fluctuations in interest rates. The majority of Yuchai’s debt is variable rate short-term and long-term Renminbi denominated loans obtained by Yuchai from banks in China. The interest rates of such loans are generally established in accordance with directives announced from time to time by the PBOC, which are in turn affected by various factors such as the general economic conditions in China and the monetary policies of the Chinese government. The investment market sentiments may also have an impact over our securities investment in HLGE and TCL. There is no ready market in China for Yuchai to enter into interest rate swaps or other instruments designed to mitigate its exposure to interest rate risks. In addition, we also have various credit facilities from banks in Singapore to fund our business expansion plan. As of December 31, 2012, we had outstanding consolidated loans of Rmb 2,450.7 million (US$390.7 million). Part of these credit facilities were denominated in Singapore dollars used mainly to invest into Singapore dollars denominated investments of TCL and HLGE. Therefore, this has provided a natural hedge for the Singapore dollars currency.

 

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The Company is exposed to the following market risk.

Market risk

Market risk is the risk that the fair value of future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market prices. Market prices comprise four types of risk: interest rate risk, currency risk, commodity price risk and other price risk, such as equity price risk. Financial instruments affected by market risk include loans and borrowings, deposits, available-for-sale investment and held-to-maturity investment and derivative financial instrument.

Interest rate risk

The primary source of the Company’s interest rate risk relates to interest-bearing bank deposits and its borrowings from banks and financial institutions and held-to-maturity investment. The interest-bearing borrowings of the Company are disclosed in Note 16, the held-to-maturity investment is disclosed in Note 19 to the financial statements. As certain rates are based on interbank offer rates, the Company is exposed to cash flow interest rate risk. This risk is not hedged. Interest-bearing bank deposits are short to medium-term in nature but given the significant cash and bank balances held by the Company, any variation in the interest rates may have a material impact on the results of the Company.

The Company manages its interest rate risk by having a mixture of fixed and variable rates for its deposits and borrowings.

Interest rate sensitivity

The sensitivity analyses below have been determined based on the exposure to interest rates for bank deposits, held-to-maturity investment and interest-bearing financial liabilities at December 31, 2012 and the stipulated change taking place at the beginning of the 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 and represents management’s assessment of the possible change in interest rates.

If interest rate had been 50 basis points higher or lower and all other variables were held constant, the profit for the year ended December 31, 2012 of the Company would increase/decrease by Rmb 4.7 million (US$0.7 million) (2011: profit increase/decrease by Rmb 2.1 million).

Foreign currency risk

The Company is exposed to foreign currency risk on sales, purchases and financial liabilities that are denominated in currencies other than the respective functional currencies of entities within the Company. The currencies giving rise to this risk are primarily the Singapore dollar, the Euro, the Malaysian Ringgit, the Great British pound, the Chinese Renminbi and the United States dollar.

Foreign currency translation exposure is managed by incurring debt in the operating currency so that where possible operating cash flows can be primarily used to repay obligations in the local currency. This also has the effect of minimizing the exchange differences recorded against income, as the exchange differences on the net investment are recorded directly against equity.

The Company’s exposures to foreign currency are as follows:

 

      Singapore
Dollar
    Euro     Great
British
Pound
     United
States
Dollar
    Renminbi     Others  

2011

   Rmb     Rmb     Rmb      Rmb     Rmb     Rmb  
     (in thousands)  

Other investments(1)

     42,101        —          —           —          —          —     

Trade and other receivables

     496        2,961        —           57,230        42,849        74   

Cash and cash equivalents

     108,042        —          —           1,174        —          —     

Financial liabilities

     (48,769     —          —           —          —          —     

Trade and other payables

     (41,386     (7     —           (38,555     (2,046     (20
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     60,484        2,954        —           19,849        40,803        54   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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     Singapore
Dollar
    Euro     Great
British
Pound
     United
States
Dollar
    Renminbi     Others  

2012

   Rmb     Rmb     Rmb      Rmb     Rmb     Rmb  
     (in thousands)  

Other investments(1)

     48,761        —          240,566         —          —          —     

Trade and other receivables

     534        133        —           23,237        40,633        444   

Cash and cash equivalents

     140,858        —          —           1,147        13        479   

Financial liabilities

     (51,422     (5,606     —           (271,065     —          —     

Trade and other payables

     (43,498     —          —           (34,233     (1,336     (114
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     95,233        (5,473     240,566         (280,914     39,310        809   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

US$

     15,184        (873     38,356         (44,789     6,268        129   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) 

The other investments denominated in Great British pounds relate to a one-year time deposit of GBP 23.7 million made on June 11, 2012 by Yuchai at an annual interest rate of 5.584% as collateral for a one-year loan amounting to US$36.8 million at an interest rate of 4.21785%. This classification as other investment was made as the Group intends the deposit to be held until maturity, and thereafter be converted back to US dollars pursuant to a non-deliverable forward contract to purchase US$ 36.8 million at the forward exchange rate (USD/GBP) of 1.5525 for the repayment of the loan.

A 10% strengthening of the following major currencies against the functional currency of each of the Company’s entities at the reporting date would increase/(decrease) profit or loss by the amounts shown below. This analysis assumes that all other variables, in particular interest rates, remain constant.

 

     2011      2012     2012  
     Rmb      Rmb     US$  
     (in thousands)  
     Profit
before
tax
     Profit
before
tax
    Profit
before
tax
 

Singapore dollar

     6,048         9,523        1,518   

Euro

     295         (547     (87

Great British pound

     —           24,057        3,836   

United States dollar

     1,985         (28,091     (4,479

Renminbi

     4,080         3,931        627   

Equity price risk

The Company has investments held for trading which are quoted. The exposure to quoted instruments is limited.

A 10% increase / (decrease) in the underlying prices at the reporting date would increase / (decrease) the Company’s profit by the following amount:

 

     2011      2012      2012  
     Rmb      Rmb      US$  
     (in thousands)  

Income Statement

     4,052         4,876         777   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The Company has invested in a company that is quoted on the Singapore Exchange, a summary of which is provided below:

 

     Number of
Shares
     Value as at
December 31,
2011
     Value as at
December 31,
2012
     Value as at
December 31,
2012
 
            Rmb      Rmb      US$  
            (in millions)      (in millions)      (in millions)  

TCL

     318,737,352         40.5         48.8         7.8   

ITEM 12. DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES OTHER THAN EQUITY SECURITIES

Not Applicable.

 

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PART II

ITEM 13. DEFAULTS, DIVIDEND ARREARAGES AND DELINQUENCIES

There has not been any dividend arrearage or other material delinquency with respect to preferred stock of either the Company or Yuchai.

ITEM 14. MATERIAL MODIFICATIONS TO THE RIGHTS OF SECURITY HOLDERS AND USE OF PROCEEDS

Not Applicable.

ITEM 15. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

A. Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our SEC reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our President, who is our principal executive officer, and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognized that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only a reasonable level of assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and, in reaching a reasonable level of assurance, management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.

As required by Rule 13a-15(b) under the Exchange Act, we have carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our President and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this Annual Report. Based on such evaluation, our management has concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this Annual Report, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

B. Management’s Assessment of Internal Control over Financial Reporting

Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act. Internal control over financial reporting refers to a process designed by, or under the supervision of, our President and Chief Financial Officer and effected by our Board of Directors, management and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in conformity with IFRS. Internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that:

 

 

pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of our assets;

 

 

provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with IFRS;

 

 

provide reasonable assurance that receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with our management’s and/or our Board of Directors’ authorization; and

 

 

provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of our assets that could have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.

Internal control over financial reporting cannot provide absolute assurance of achieving financial reporting objectives because of its inherent limitations. Internal control over financial reporting is a process that involves human diligence and compliance and is subject to lapses in judgment and breakdowns resulting from human failures. Internal control over financial reporting also can be circumvented by collusion or improper overrides. Because of such limitations, there is a risk that material misstatements may not be prevented or detected on a timely basis by internal control over financial reporting. However, these inherent limitations are known features of the financial reporting process, and it is possible to design into the process safeguards to reduce, though not eliminate this risk.

Management evaluated the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2012 using the criteria in “Internal Control — Integrated Framework” issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”). As a result of management’s evaluation, management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2012. Our independent registered public accounting firm, Ernst & Young LLP, has issued an audit report on our internal control over financial reporting, expressing an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2012.

 

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C. Remediation Measures to address Material Weakness previously identified

In 2011, our assessment identified ineffective controls over the identification and elimination of intercompany transactions and balances at Yuchai.

We implemented the following procedures to address the material weakness identified in 2011:

 

 

 

Improper identification and elimination of intercompany transactions and balances

During 2012, we designed additional procedures and tracking schedules to identify intercompany transactions and balances at Yuchai so that we have details of relevant transactions and balances during the elimination process. We implemented these procedures in the second, third and fourth quarters of 2012. This enabled our monitoring and review process to function at the appropriate levels in the consolidation and financial statements closing process thereby remediating the material weakness identified in 2011.

D. Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm on internal Controls

The report of our independent registered public accounting firm on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting is included on page F-2 of this Annual Report.

E. Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

We implemented additional procedures and tracking schedules relating to the identification and elimination of intercompany transactions and balances at Yuchai in the second, third and fourth quarters of 2012. Except as described above, there was no other change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by this Annual Report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. We have engaged in, and are continuing to engage in, efforts to improve our internal control over financial reporting and disclosures and procedures related to substantially all areas of our financial statements and disclosures.

ITEM 16A. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT

As of the date of this report, the Company’s Audit Committee members are Messrs. Tan Aik-Leang (Chairman), Neo Poh Kiat, and Matthew Richards. See “Item 6. Directors, Senior Management and Employees” for their experience and qualifications. Pursuant to SEC rules, the Board has designated Mr. Tan Aik-Leang as the Company’s Audit Committee Financial Expert.

ITEM 16B. CODE OF ETHICS

The Company adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy in May 2004, which was revised on December 9, 2008, that is applicable to all its directors, senior management and employees. The Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy contain general guidelines for conducting the business of the Company. A copy of the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy is posted on our internet website at http://www.cyilimited.com. Since adoption of the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy, the Company has not granted any waivers or exemption therefrom.

 

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ITEM 16C. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANTS FEES AND SERVICES

The following table sets forth the total remuneration that was billed to the Company (excluding HLGE) by its independent registered public accounting firm, for each of our previous two fiscal years:

 

     Audit
fees
     Audit—related
fees
     Tax
fees
     Others      Total  
     Rmb      Rmb      Rmb      Rmb      Rmb  
     (in thousands)