Zhejiang Expressway Co., Ltd
Annual Report 2009

Plain-text annual report

Leveraging Opportunities, Pursuing Growth As we have passed 2009 which was perhaps the toughest year since we had entered the new century, the economies of China and Zhejiang Province are gradually re-climbing to a recovery. Various businesses of the Company improved gradually, and the Company also underwent a smooth transition of board sessions. For 2010, however, uncertainties of the external economic environment still remain, and so the coming year still presents a lot of challenges to Zhejiang Expressway. Meanwhile, we are also faced with various opportunities: the State continues its efforts in pushing forward steady and moderately rapid economic growth; China’s securities market will gradually introduce various derivative products; the opening of Shanghai World Expo will take place; and the Disneyland construction project will soon commence. Committed to overcoming various difficulties, Zhejiang Expressway will continue to leverage opportunities and pursue growth, further enhancing the capabilities of the Company. Contents 2 4 6 7 8 10 14 24 26 33 37 44 45 47 Definition of Terms Company Profile Review of Major Corporate Events Particulars of Major Road Projects Financial and Operating Highlights Chairman’s Statement Management Discussion and Analysis Principal Risks and Uncertainties Corporate Governance Report Directors, Supervisors and Senior Management Profiles Report of the Directors Report of the Supervisory Committee Independent Auditor’s Report Consolidated Financial Statements & Notes 114 Corporate Information 116 Location Map of Expressways in Zhejiang Province Definition of Terms ADR(s) ADS(s) Advertising Co American Depositary Receipt(s) American Depositary Share(s) Zhejiang Expressway Advertising Co., Ltd.（浙江高速廣告有限責任公司）, a 70% owned subsidiary of Development Co Audit Committee the audit committee of the Company Board the board of directors of the Company Company or Zhejiang Expressway Zhejiang Expressway Co., Ltd., a joint stock limited company incorporated in the PRC with limited liability on March 1, 1997 Communications Group Zhejiang Communications Investment Group Co., Ltd.（浙江省交通投資集團有限 公司）, a wholly State-owned enterprise established on December 29, 2001 Development Co Zhejiang Expressway Investment Development Co., Ltd.（浙江高速投資發展有限 公司）, a 51% owned subsidiary of the Company Directors GDP Group H Shares the directors of the Company gross domestic product the Company and its subsidiaries the overseas listed foreign shares of Rmb1.00 each in the share capital of the Company which are primarily listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and traded in Hong Kong dollars since May 15, 1997 Hong Kong Stock Exchange The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited Huajian Jiaxing Co Jinhua Co Huajian Transportation Economic Development Center（華建交通經濟開發中心）, a State-owned enterprise Zhejiang Jiaxing Expressway Co., Ltd.（浙江嘉興高速公路有限責任公司）, a 99.9995% owned subsidiary of the Company Zhejiang Jinhua Yongjin Expressway Co., Ltd.（浙江金華甬金高速公路有限公司）, a 23.45% owned associate of the Company JoinHands Technology JoinHands Technology Co., Ltd.（中囱世紀科技實業股份有限公司）, a 27.582% owned associate of the Company 2 2009 ANNUAL REPORT Listing Rules the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited Period the period from January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009 Petroleum Co PRC Rmb Services Co Shangsan Co Zhejiang Expressway Petroleum Development Co., Ltd.（浙江高速石油發展有限 公司）, a 50% owned associate of the Company the People’s Republic of China Renminbi, the lawful currency of the PRC Zhejiang Expressway Vehicle Towing and Rescue Services Co., Ltd.（浙江高速公路 清障施救服務有限公司）, a 85% owned subsidiary of Development Co Zhejiang Shangsan Expressway Co., Ltd.（浙江上三高速公路有限公司）, a 73.625% owned subsidiary of the Company Shareholders the shareholders of the Company Shida Co Hangzhou Shida Highway Co., Ltd.（杭州石大公路有限公司） Supervisory Committee the supervisory committee of the Company Yuhang Co Zhejiang Yuhang Expressway Co., Ltd.（浙江余杭高速公路有限責任公司）, a 51% owned subsidiary of the Company Zheshang Securities Zheshang Securities Co., Ltd.（浙商證券有限責任公司）, a 70.46% owned subsidiary of the Shangsan Co ZHEJIANG EXPRESSWAY CO., LTD. 3 Company Profile Zhejiang Expressway is an infrastructure company principally engaged in investing in, developing and operating high-grade roads. The Company and its subsidiaries also carry out certain ancillary businesses such as automobile servicing, operation of gas stations and billboard advertising along expressways, as well as the securities business. Major assets under management include the 248km Shanghai-Hangzhou-Ningbo Expressway, the 142 km Shangsan Expressway, ancillary facilities along the two expressways, and Zheshang Securities. Both expressways are situated within Zhejiang Province in the PRC. As at December 31, 2009, total assets of the Company and its subsidiaries amounted to Rmb32,402.78 million. The Company was incorporated on March 1, 1997 as the main vehicle of the Zhejiang Provincial Government for investing in, developing and operating expressways and Class 1 roads in Zhejiang Province. Incorporated on December 29, 2001, Communications Group, the controlling shareholder of the Company, is a provincial-level communications company which is wholly-owned by the State and established by the Zhejiang Provincial Government. It mainly operates a diversity of businesses, such as investment, operations, maintenance, toll collection and ancillary services of expressways; construction and building of transportation project, ocean and coastal transport; as well as real estates. As at December 31, 2009, consolidated assets of Communications Group totaled Rmb137,874.18 million. The H Shares of the Company, which represent approximately 33% of the issued share capital of the Company, were listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on May 15, 1997, and the Company subsequently obtained a secondary listing on the London Stock Exchange on May 5, 2000. On February 14, 2002, a Level I American Depositary Receipt program sponsored by the Company in respect of its H Shares, with the Bank of New York as the depositary, was established in the United States and became effective. On August 12, 2005, a 10-year corporate bond of the Company, issued on January 24, 2003, was listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange. With good performance on the Group’s existing expressways operation, the Company will capitalize on all opportunities of investment and acquisition of new projects, aiming to develop itself into a first-class expressway operator in China. In addition, the Company will also endeavor to enhance its core competitiveness in the securities business, expanding its operation network thereby increasing its profit contribution to the Group. 4 2009 ANNUAL REPORT Set out below is the corporate and business structure of the Group: ZHEJIANG EXPRESSWAY CO., LTD. 5 Review of Major Corporate Events 5. On May 4, 2009, the Company announced its 2009 first quarterly results. 6. On August 11, 2009, the Company announced its 2009 interim results in Hong Kong, and thereafter conducted its interim results presentations in Hong Kong. 7. On September 10, 2009, the Company signed an agreement with Hangzhou Communications Group Co., Ltd pursuant to which the Company transferred to such investment company all 50% of its interest in Shida Co at a consideration of Rmb367.00 million. 8. On September 29, 2009, the Company convened a 2009 extraordinary general meeting. The meeting approved the distribution of an interim dividend of Rmb 0.06 per share. 9 On November 18, 2009, the Company announced its 2009 third quarterly results. 1. On February 27, 2009, the Company convened an extraordinary general meeting to elect and appoint members of the 5th Board of Directors and the Supervisory Committee of the Company, and approve the remuneration of all directors and supervisors. The term of the 5th Board of Directors and the Supervisory Committee is for a period of three years from March 1, 2009 to February 29, 2012. 2. On February 27, 2009, the Company convened the first meeting of the 5th Board of Directors to elect Mr. Chen Jisong as Chairman of the Company and appoint him as Chairman of the Strategy Committee, Mr. Tung Chee Chen as Chairman of the audit committee and Ms. Zhang Luyun as Chairwoman of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. At the meeting, the Company also appointed other senior management members including the appointment of Mr. Zhan Xiaozhang as General Manager of the Company, with a term of office of three years from March 1, 2009 to February 29, 2012. 3. On March 10, 2009, the Company announced the 2008 annual results in Hong Kong, and thereafter conducted its annual results presentations in Hong Kong, Singapore, the U.S and Europe. 4. On May 4, 2009, the Company convened its 2008 annual general meeting. The meeting approved the distribution of a final dividend of Rmb 0.24 per share, the re-appointment of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Certified Public Accountants Hong Kong as the Hong Kong auditors of the Company, and the reappointment of Pan-China Certified Public Accountants Ltd. as the PRC auditors of the Company. 6 2009 ANNUAL REPORT Particulars of Major Road Projects Expressway Ownership Kilometers Lanes Toll Stations Service Areas Operation Operation Percentage of Length in Number of Number of Number of Start of Years of Remaining Shanghai-Hangzhou Expressway – Jiaxing Section – Yuhang Section – Hangzhou Section Hangzhou-Ningbo Expressway – Hangzhou to Hongken section – Hongken to Duantang section – Duantang to Dazhujia section 99.9995% 51% 100% 100% 100% 100% Shangsan Expressway 73.625% 88.1 11.1 3.4 16.0 124.0 5.0 142.0 8 6 4 4 8 4 4 7 1 2 1 9 1 11 2 0 0 0 2 0 3 1998 1995-1998 1995 1992 1995 1996 2000 19 19 19 18 18 18 21 CURRENT TOLL RATES ON THE SHANGHAI-HANGZHOU-NINGBO EXPRESSWAY Vehicle Class 1 2 3 4 5 Classification Standard Passenger vehicle with up to 20 seats Truck with tonnage of 2 tons or below Passenger vehicle with seats above 20 and up to 40 Truck with tonnage of above 2 tons and up to 5 tons Passenger vehicle with seats above 40 Truck with tonnage of above 5 tons and up to 10 tons Truck with tonnage above 10 tons and up to 15 tons Truck with tonnage above 15 tons Entrance Fee Mileage Fee Rmb Rmb/km 5 10 15 15 20 0.45 0.80 1.20 1.40 1.60 CURRENT TOLL RATES ON THE SHANGSAN EXPRESSWAY Vehicle Class 1 2 3 4 5 Classification Standard Passenger vehicle with up to 20 seats Truck with tonnage of 2 tons or below Passenger vehicle with seats above 20 and up to 40 Truck with tonnage of above 2 tons and up to 5 tons Passenger vehicle with seats above 40 Truck with tonnage of above 5 tons and up to 10 tons Truck with tonnage above 10 tons and up to 15 tons Truck with tonnage above 15 tons Entrance Fee Mileage Fee Rmb Rmb/km 5 10 15 15 20 0.40 0.80 1.20 1.40 1.60 ZHEJIANG EXPRESSWAY CO., LTD. 7 Financial and Operating Highlights RESULTS Revenue Profit Before Tax Income Tax Expense Profit for the year Attributable to: Equity holders of the Company Minority interests Year ended December 31, 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Rmb’000 Rmb’000 Rmb’000 Rmb’000 Rmb’000 3,456,385 4,763,780 7,030,380 6,323,470 6,036,294 2,264,662 2,742,927 4,332,533 2,934,079 3,084,128 (692,366) (884,036) (1,191,638) (668,928) (840,055) 1,572,296 1,858,891 3,140,895 2,265,151 2,244,073 1,431,192 1,652,871 2,415,965 1,892,787 1,795,488 141,104 206,020 724,930 372,364 448,585 Earning Per Share (EPS) 32.95 cents 38.06 cents 55.63 cents 43.58 cents 41.34 cents RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) ROE 2005 12.78% 2006 13.90% 2007 18.27% 2008 13.83% 2009 12.66% MONTHLY AVERAGE DAILY FULL TRIP TRAFFIC VOLUME Shanghai-Hangzhou-Ningbo Expressway Shangsan Expressway 2006 2007 2008 2009 2006 2007 2008 2009 35,342 33,785 38,810 40,789 39,255 38,307 37,067 38,716 40,870 40,342 39,486 39,375 38,536 38,233 40,239 42,536 45,657 44,462 42,938 41,989 43,112 44,646 45,037 44,238 42,840 43,001 42,024 36,261 42,791 44,917 38,583 36,595 36,143 35,856 38,146 35,864 32,792 32,251 37,688 32,126 31,494 33,748 36,725 34,507 33,692 33,574 34,181 36,275 36,191 33,623 34,596 34,241 20,079 20,174 19,897 20,554 20,215 18,619 18,691 19,379 20,542 20,717 19,428 19,136 19,783 19,057 23,618 22,132 22,402 22,287 20,699 20,957 21,485 22,312 22,738 21,503 20,833 21,652 21,505 22,453 22,301 22,995 20,219 19,028 18,779 18,919 19,853 18,732 17,043 16,493 19,895 19,682 19,659 18,049 19,783 19,106 18,394 18,552 18,720 19,905 19,238 16,724 17,277 18,751 January February March April May June July August September October November December Average 8 2009 ANNUAL REPORT ZHEJIANG EXPRESSWAY CO., LTD. 9 Chairman’s Statement Chairman Chen Jisong In 2009, Zhejiang Expressway has successfully overcome various difficulties with the concerted efforts of the new management and all staff. Year 2010 will be a pioneering and groundbreaking year for Zhejiang Expressway. Staff from all levels will combine forces and endeavor to assist the Company to cope with various challenges. The management will strive to identify opportunities and actively develop new businesses, so as to ensure continued growth of the Company. 10 2009 ANNUAL REPORT Dear Shareholders, Expanding Our Business Platform with Combined Forces I am pleased to report your company’s operating results for year 2009. For the year ended 31 December 2009, Zhejiang Expressway Company Limited recorded a total revenue of Rmb6,036.29 million (2008: Rmb6,323.47 million), while net profit was Rmb1,795.49 million (2008: Rmb1,892.79 million) with earnings per share of Rmb41.34 cents (2008: Rmb43.58 cents). Given various difficulties and challenges facing the Company during 2009, your management team feels consoled with the fact that we were able to contain the declines at single digits. We are also confident to say that the arduous work that we have done in 2009 should help us consolidate and expand our business platform for capturing the opportunities lying ahead of us in the future. Year 2009 was indeed a year impacted by both economic downturn and traffic diversions. Plagued with a weak economy inherited from 2008, the impact of the global financial crisis lingered on during the first-half. Secondly, the sluggish economy of Zhejiang Province, a province relying heavily on foreign trade, has resulted in a decline in transportation demand. Thirdly, the impact of traffic diversions, especially due to the openings of the Hangpu Expressway and the Hangzhou Bay Bridge, continued to affect our operation during the initial part of 2009. However, as we now look backward to 2009, we are pleased to see that solid operating results were achieved for the year, primarily owing to the effective macro-control strategies adopted by the State, a rebounded market and concerted efforts by all our staff in controlling costs and maximizing revenue. As a result of the pro-active fiscal policies and relatively relaxed monetary policies adopted by the State, China’s economy made a significant rebound during the latter months of 2009, which has created a positive operating environment for both our expressway and securities operations. Meanwhile, traffic diversions that have been affecting our expressways since 2008 started to stabilize during the year, and organic traffic growth started to emerge for our two expressways. We are also pleased to see that the securities business of Zheshang Securities rode on the stock market boom and achieved stellar performance in 2009, so much so that it now contributed 18% of the Group’s profit. ZHEJIANG EXPRESSWAY CO., LTD. 11 Chairman’s Statement After two years of consolidation, I must say that Zhejiang Expressway is now poised for renewed growth. First of all, the continued recovery of the Chinese economy and the surge of car ownership in the country have positioned the core business of Zhejiang Expressway to grow further. Secondly, for traffic growth on Zhejiang Expressway’s two key assets, the diversion impact caused by the Hangpu Expressway and the Hangzhou Bay Bridge is stabilizing, while the completion of expansion works on the Shanghai section of the Shanghai-Hangzhou-Ningbo Expressway is expected to bring back previously diverted traffic to the expressway. True, the nearby to-be-opened Shenjia Huhang Expressway and Zhuyong Expressway may cause traffic diversions to our expressways during the latter part of 2010. But we anticipate that overall speaking, the organic traffic growth generated on our expressways will outweigh the impact of such diversions. Last but not least, our securities business is expected to shine further: As it continues to expand its operations network as well as its business scope and product range, Zheshang Securities is set to continue to contribute fine operating results to the Group. Your company will continue to identify suitable investment opportunities in toll expressway operations so as to fuel future growth. One source of such opportunities lies in the parent company, Zhejiang Communications Investment Group Co., Ltd. (Communications Group). Communications Group has controlling stakes in more than 70% of expressways operating within the province under its wing. Some of these expressways may be good acquisition candidates for the Company, provided their investment returns are deemed to satisfy the Company’s yardstick. Zhejiang Expressway and Communications Group will also benefit from other synergies through working closely together: Communications Group will gain from Zhejiang Expressway’s capital financing capability and experience, in particular the latter’s expressway and service area management experience; Zhejiang Expressway will gain from the expressway resources of Communications Group when it comes to investment and acquisition; Zhejiang Expressway will also benefit from Communications Group’s good relations with government authorities when it comes to seeking relevant approvals and support, support that Zhejiang Expressway will very much need for its endeavor to become a top toll road investment and management company in China. As a chairman of both Zhejiang Expressway and Communications Group, I am keen to see that the above- said synergies will eventually benefit our shareholders. The Company is now poised to expand its business platform, and with the combined forces of both companies, I am confident that we will go far and well. Chen Jisong Chairman March 14, 2010 12 2009 ANNUAL REPORT Toll Road Business The core business of toll road operations has been gradually improving in 2009 after having experienced the challenges of an economic downturn and traffic diversions. Faced with an ever-improving road network nearby and fierce competition of the industry, the Company will continue to develop new technologies on road maintenance and toll collection and enhance service quality. It will also pursue acquisitions of suitable assets from the parent company, so as to strengthen Zhejiang Expressway’s core business and pursue long-term development of the Company. ZHEJIANG EXPRESSWAY CO., LTD. 13 Management Discussion and Analysis Director and General Manager ZHAN Xiaozhang BUSINESS REVIEW Following the upturn of the overall global economy in 2009, the Chinese economy has gradually stepped out of the shadow of the international financial crisis, with its economic growth accelerating quarter by quarter. The national GDP of China rose 8.7% year-on-year in 2009 and is still maintaining a stable and relatively rapid growth. Although weak external demands hindered export growth in Zhejiang Province which relies heavily on trade, its economy showed a significant recovery as it benefitted from the country’s overall economic recovery. GDP in Zhejiang Province rose 8.9% during the Period as compared to the same period last year. 14 2009 ANNUAL REPORT Despite a significant rebound in the domestic macro- economy, due to various unfavorable factors including traffic diversions caused by nearby dense road networks and the partial closure of the Shanghai section of the Group’s Shanghai-Hangzhou Expressway for construction, both traffic volumes and toll incomes generated on the Group’s two expressways declined as compared to the same period last year. During the Period, the Group realized a total income of Rmb6,238.76 million, representing a decrease of 4.2% year-on-year; of which Rmb3,211.39 million was attributable to the two major expressways operated by the Group, representing 51.5% of the total income. Rmb1,274.67 million was attributable to the Group’s related businesses such as service area operations, gas stations, advertising business and so forth, representing 20.4% of the total income; and Rmb1,752.70 million was attributable to the securities business, representing 28.1% of the total income. A breakdown of the Group’s income for the Period is set out below: Toll income Shanghai-Hangzhou- Ningbo Expressway Shangsan Expressway Other income Service areas Advertising Road maintenance Securities business income Commission Bank interest Subtotal Less: Revenue taxes Revenue 2009 Rmb’000 2008 Rmb’000 % Change 3,211,391 3,569,746 -10.0% 2,451,957 759,434 1,274,673 1,185,813 85,076 3,784 1,752,697 1,582,623 170,074 6,238,761 (202,467) 2,758,286 811,460 1,766,002 1,679,593 82,622 3,787 1,174,465 1,006,737 167,728 6,510,213 (186,743) 6,036,294 6,323,470 -11.1% -6.4% -27.8% -29.4% 3.0% -0.1% 49.2% 57.2% 1.4% -4.2% 8.4% -4.5% ZHEJIANG EXPRESSWAY CO., LTD. 15 Management Discussion and Analysis Securities Business The Company will actively develop various businesses at Zheshang Securities by leveraging the opportunities brought by the State’s continued proactive fiscal policies and moderately relaxed monetary policies, as well as the positive conditions brought by a continued and orderly development of the financial market. Through expanding the operation network, enhancing the brokerage business and building other businesses including investment banking, futures business and asset management, Zheshang Securities will actively push forward its development and thus bring greater contributions to the Company. 16 2009 ANNUAL REPORT TOLL ROAD OPERATIONS A series of effective national stimulus policies in the country had led to an apparent rebound in China’s macro- economy in 2009. However, as it is difficult for international market demands to rise significantly in a short period of time, weak external demands still affected the export trade of Zhejiang Province, resulting in decreases in traffic volume of cargo vehicles on the Group’s two expressways during the Period. Meanwhile, the Hangpu Expressway and the Hangzhou Bay Bridge, which were successively opened to traffic in early 2008 and early-May 2008, continued to affect the traffic volumes and toll incomes from the Shanghai- Hangzhou section of the Shanghai-Hangzhou-Ningbo Expressway and the Shangsan Expressway during the Period. In addition, the closure of the Shanghai section of the Shanghai-Hangzhou Expressway for its widening works, which commenced in mid-May 2009, resulted in negative impact on traffic volume and toll income from the two expressways. As a result of these unfavorable factors, traffic volumes and toll incomes from the Group’s two expressways continued to decline over the same period of 2008. Fortunately, the organic growth in traffic volume along the Shanghai-Hangzhou-Ningbo Expressway and the Shangsan Expressway has shown a gradual recovery on a month-by-month basis, more apparent in the second half of 2009. In particular, in the fourth quarter of 2009, daily traffic volume along various sections of the Shanghai-Hangzhou-Ningbo Expressway and the Shangsan Expressway have recorded year-on-year growth to different extent. The dual-path identification system for expressways in Zhejiang Province launched in mid-October 2009 resulted in negative impact on the traffic volume along the Group’s Shangsan Expressway while having positive impact on the traffic volume along the Shanghai-Hangzhou-Ningbo Expressway. Overall, a slight decline has been recorded for toll income of the two expressways as a result of the implementation of such system during the Period. Consequently, the average daily traffic volume in full-trip equivalents along the Shanghai-Hangzhou-Ningbo Expressway was 34,241 during the Period, representing a decrease of 9.2% year-on-year. In particular, the average daily traffic volume in full-trip equivalents along the Shanghai-Hangzhou section of the Shanghai- Hangzhou-Ningbo Expressway was 33,037, a decrease of 13.0% year-on-year, and that along the Hangzhou- Ningbo section was 35,102, a decrease of 6.3% year- on-year. The average daily traffic volume in full-trip equivalents along the Shangsan Expressway was 18,751 during the Period, representing a decrease of 5.8% year- on-year. Total toll income from the 248km Shanghai-Hangzhou- Ningbo Expressway and the 142km Shangsan Expressway amounted to Rmb3,211.39 million during the Period, representing a decrease of 10.1% year-on- year. In respect of such income, toll income from the Shanghai-Hangzhou-Ningbo Expressway amounted to Rmb2,451.96 million, a decrease of 11.1% year-on-year, while toll income from the Shangsan Expressway amounted to Rmb759.43 million, a decrease of 6.4% year-on-year. TOLL ROAD-RELATED BUSINESS OPERATIONS The Company also operates certain toll road-related businesses along its expressways through its subsidiaries and associated companies, including gas stations, restaurants and shops in service areas, as well as roadside advertising and vehicle service businesses. ZHEJIANG EXPRESSWAY CO., LTD. 17 with relatively lower risks and therefore, the securities investment income as accounted for in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income was Rmb 35.29million. LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS For Zhejiang Expressway Petroleum Development Co., Ltd. (a 50% owned associate company of the Company), during the Period, its operating revenue was affected by the decline in domestic petroleum prices. In 2009, the associate company realized sales income of Rmb2,685.35 million, representing a decrease of 12.8% year-on-year. In addition, except for the four new gas stations added in 2009, the Group carried out coordinated renovations of all of its gas stations, resulting in increases in rental expenses, labour costs and repair expenses accordingly. During the Period, net profit of the associated company was Rmb17.95 million, representing a decrease of 18.5% year-on-year. During the Period, the 69.7km Jinhua Section of the Ningbo-Jinhua Expressway, operated by Zhejiang Jinhua Yongjin Expressway Co., Ltd. (a 23.45% owned associate company of the Company), was affected by various factors such as traffic diversions caused by nearby new road networks and inaccurate path identification system. It recorded an average daily traffic volume of 7,166 in full-trip equivalents along the expressway; while toll income amounted to Rmb138.35 million, a decrease of 4.0% year-on-year. Further, due to its heavy financial burden, the associate company incurred a loss of Rmb115.84 million during the Period. Management Discussion and Analysis During the Period, with continued declines in traffic volume along the Group’s two expressways, together with the opening of the Hangzhou Bay Bridge which has resulted in substantial diversions in traffic volume from the Shanghai-Hangzhou-Ningbo Expressway for large and small vehicles travelling to and from Shanghai, the loss of traffic volumes has brought about negative impact on the operations of the service areas. In particular, the sales of petroleum products were substantially affected by the decline in traffic volume of passenger and cargo vehicles. As a result, income from toll road-related businesses amounted to Rmb1,285.92 million during the Period, representing a year-on-year decrease of 27.8%. SECURITIES BUSINESS Benefiting from the proactive fiscal policies and continued relaxed monetary polices implemented in the country, the domestic securities market rebounded significantly in 2009 ahead of the real economy. The stock indices recorded substantial increases, and the number of traders and trading volume rose significantly. With the upturn in the securities market, competition among securities brokers intensified. Faced with an intense competitive environment, Zheshang Securities has been actively expanding various businesses and its market share of the brokerage business continued to rise, while total number of customers and customer assets managed also saw notable growth. In addition, Zheshang Securities achieved new profit growth through adopting various business initiatives including optimizing the deployment of its operation network, strengthening the development of the new asset management business and vigorously expanding the futures business. In addition, its first integrated asset management program was approved by the China Securities Regulatory Commission at the end of 2009. During the Period, Zheshang Securities realized an operating income of Rmb1,752.70 million, an increase of 49.2% year-on-year. Of such income, the brokerage commission income was Rmb1,582.62 million, a year- on-year increase of 57.2%; and bank interest income amounted to Rmb170.07 million, representing a year- on-year increase of 1.4%. In order to control risks, Zheshang Securities placed more than 90% of the investment of its proprietary securities business in bonds 18 2009 ANNUAL REPORT JoinHands Technology Co., Ltd. (a 27.582% owned associate company of the Company) generated its income primarily from its printing operations and property leasing during the Period. Due to a lack of improvement in its operations, the associate company incurred a loss of Rmb3.05 million during the Period. During the Period, Rmb21.25 million was generated by Hangzhou Shida Highway Co., Ltd (a 50% owned jointly- controlled entity of the Company) which operates the 9.45km Shida Road. The high cost of the road widening project of Shida Road completed in the end of 2007 led to the failure to meet the internal rate of return required by the Company. The Company entered into an agreement with Hangzhou Communications Group Co., Ltd (“HCG”) on September 10, 2009 whereby all 50% of shares held by the Company in Shida Co. was transferred to HCG at a consideration of Rmb367.00 million. An investment income gain of approximately Rmb274.49 million was generated from the transfer. FINANCIAL ANALYSIS The Group adopts a prudent financial policy with an aim to provide shareholders with sound returns over the long- term. During the Period, profit attributable to owners of the Company for the year was approximately Rmb1,795.49 million, representing a decrease of 5.1% year-on-year, while earnings per share for the Company was Rmb41.34 cents. LIQUIDITY AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES As at December 31, 2009, current assets of the Group amounted to Rmb17,903.78 million in aggregate (2008: Rmb10,450.20 million), of which bank balance and cash accounted for 29.5% (2008: 38.8%), bank balances held on behalf of customers accounted for 64.4% (2008: 54.0%) and held-for-trading investments accounted for 2.9% (2008: 2.4%). Current ratio (current assets over current liabilities) as at December 31, 2009 was 1.3 (2008: 1.4). Excluding the effect of customer deposits arising from the securities business, the resultant current ratio of the Group (current assets less balance of cash held on behalf of customers over current liabilities less balance of customer deposits arising from securities dealings ) of the Group was 2.6 (2008: 2.6). As at December 31, 2009 2008 Rmb’000 Rmb’000 Cash and cash equivalent Rmb 5,018,914 3,710,493 US$ in Rmb equivalent HK$ in Rmb equivalent Time deposits- Rmb Held-for-trading investments-Rmb Available-for-sale investments- Rmb Structure deposit- Rmb Total Rmb US$ in Rmb equivalent HK$ in Rmb equivalent 25,423 4,666 228,452 517,895 54,704 22,668 3,784 284,068 247,587 28,001 — 204,667 5,850,054 4,501,268 5,819,965 4,474,816 25,423 4,666 22,668 3,784 The amount for held-for-trading investments of the Group as at December 31, 2009 amounted to Rmb517.90 million (2008: Rmb247.59 million), of which 98.7% was invested in corporate bonds, 0.1% was invested in the stock market, while the rest was invested in open-end equity funds. During the Period, net cash inflow generated from the Group’s operating activities amounted to Rmb2,994.48 million, representing an increase of 18.9%. The Directors do not expect the Company to experience any problem with liquidity and financial resources in the foreseeable future. BORROWINGS AND SOLVENCY As at December 31, 2009, total liabilities of the Group amounted to Rmb15,337.93 million, of which 10.6% was borrowings and 75.0% was customer deposits arising from securities dealings. ZHEJIANG EXPRESSWAY CO., LTD. 19 Management Discussion and Analysis Total interest-bearing borrowings of the Group as at December 31, 2009 amounted to Rmb1,622.38 million, representing an increase of 0.8% over the beginning of the year. The borrowings comprised outstanding balances of the World Bank loans, denominated in US dollar, of approximately Rmb422.38 million in Renminbi equivalent, loans from domestic commercial banks totaling Rmb200.00 million; and corporate bonds amounting to Rmb1 billion that was issued by the Company in 2003 for a term of 10 years. Of the interest- bearing borrowings, 70.5% were not repayable within one year. Maturity Profiles Gross amount Within 1 year 2-5years Beyond 5 inclusive years 2009 2008 Rmb’000 Rmb’000 Profit before tax and interest 3,146,852 3,010,888 Interest expenses Interest cover ratio 62,724 50.2 76,809 39.2 The asset-liability ratio (total liabilities over total assets) was 47.3% as at December 31, 2009 (December 31, 2008: 35.6%). Excluding the effect of customer deposits arising from the securities business, the resultant asset- liability ratio (total liabilities less balance of customer deposits arising from securities dealings over total assets less balance of cash held on behalf of customers) of the Group was 18.4% (December 31, 2008: 17.2%). Rmb’000 Rmb’000 Rmb’000 Rmb’000 CAPITAL STRUCTURE Floating rates World Bank loan 422,384 278,055 144,329 Fixed rates Commercial bank loans 200,000 200,000 — Corporate bonds 1,000,000 — 1,000,000 Total as at December 31, 2009 1,622,384 478,055 1,144,329 Total as at December 31, 2008 1,609,764 380,897 1,228,867 — — — — — As at December 31, 2009, the Group’s loans from domestic commercial banks comprised 8-month and 1- year short-term loans, with interest rates fixed at 5.31% per annum; the annual coupon rate for corporate bonds was fixed at 4.29%, with interest payable annually. The annual interest rate for customer deposits arising from securities dealing was fixed at 0.36%; the annual floating rates of the Group’s Rmb422.38 million World Bank loans, denominated in US dollar, were from 4.55% to 1.82 %. Total interest expense for the Period amounted to Rmb62.72 million, while profit before interest and tax amounted to Rmb3,146.85 million and the interest cover ratio (profit before interest and tax over interest expenses) stood at 50.2 (2008: 39.2). As at December 31, 2009, the Group had Rmb17,064.85 million total equity, Rmb12,702.93 million fixed-rate liabilities, Rmb422.38 million floating-rate liabilities and Rmb2,212.61 million interest-free liabilities, representing 52.7%, 39.2%, 1.3% and 6.8% of the Group’s total capital, respectively. The gearing ratio, which was computed by dividing the total liabilities less balance of customer deposits arising from securities dealing by total equity, was 22.5% as at December 31, 2009 (December 31, 2008: 20.8%). As at As at December 31, 2009 December 31, 2008 Rmb’000 % Rmb’000 % Total equity Fixed rate liabilities Floating rate liabilities Interest-free liabilities 17,064,853 12,702,930 422,384 2,212,614 52.7% 16,297,268 39.2% 6,674,873 1.3% 6.8% 542,364 1,773,016 64.5% 26.4% 2.1% 7.0% Total 32,402,781 100.0% 25,287,521 100.0% Long-term interest-bearing liabilities 1,144,329 3.5% 1,228,867 Gearing ratio 1 (Note) Gearing ratio 2 (Note) Asset-liability ratio 1 (Note) Asset-liability ratio 2 (Note) 22.5% 6.7% 47.3% 18.4% 4.9% 20.8% 7.5% 35.6% 17.2% 20 2009 ANNUAL REPORT Note: Gearing ratio 1 represents the total liabilities less customer deposits arising from securities dealing to the total equity; gearing ratio 2 represents the total amount of the long-term interest-bearing liabilities to the total equity; Asset-liability ratio 1 represents total liabilities to total assets; Asset-liability ratio 2 represents the total liabilities less customer deposits arising from securities dealing to the total assets less bank balances held on behalf of customers. CAPITAL EXPENDITURE COMMITMENTS AND UTILIZATION Capital expenditures of the Group and of the Company for the Period totaled Rmb687.41 million and Rmb218.71 million, respectively, mainly with Rmb309.64 million incurred by the remaining construction work of widening project, Rmb200.00 million incurred by the ancillary facilities of expressways, Rmb113.24 million incurred by acquisition of equipment, Rmb46.04 million incurred by the acquisition and construction of properties and Rmb14.24 million incurred by the service area renovation and expansion. Capital expenditures committed by the Group and by the Company as at December 31, 2009 totaled Rmb424.00 million and Rmb111.00 million, respectively. Amongst the total capital expenditures committed by the Group, Rmb216.00 million will be used on the acquisition and construction of properties, while Rmb128.00 million will be used for the acquisition of equipment and Rmb50.00 million will be used for the widening project between the Shaozhu hub and Shaojia hub of the Shangsan Expressway and Rmb30.00 million incurred by the service area renovation and expansion. The Group will finance its above mentioned capital expenditure commitments mainly with internally generated cash flow, with a preference for debt financing to meet any shortfalls thereof. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND PLEDGE OF ASSETS As at December 31, 2009, the Group did not have any contingent liabilities or any pledge of assets. FOREIGN EXCHANGE EXPOSURE Save for the repayment of a World Bank loan of Rmb422.38 million equivalent in US dollars, as well as dividend payments to overseas shareholders in Hong Kong dollars, the Group’s principal operations are transacted and booked in Renminbi. Therefore, the Group’s exposure to foreign exchange fluctuations is limited and the Group has not used any financial instrument for hedging purposes. Although the Directors do not foresee any material foreign exchange risks for the Group, there is no assurance that foreign exchange risks will not affect the operating results of the Group in the future. HUMAN RESOURCES As at December 31, 2009, there were 5,058 employees within the Group, amongst whom, 1,161 worked in the managerial, administrative and technical positions, while 3,897 worked in fields such as toll collection, maintenance, service areas, securities and futures business outlets. The Company adopts a remuneration policy that aims to be competitive for attracting and retaining talents. Overall remuneration package for employees mainly comprised basic salaries, bonuses and benefits. Bonuses are designed to reflect individual job performances, as well as business and share price performances of the Group, while benefits for employees come in the form of contributions made by the Group to various local social security agencies covering pension, medical and accommodation concerns that are calculated as a percentage of employees’ income and in accordance with relevant rules and regulations. The Company continued to implement the corporate annuity scheme during the Period, and total pension cost charged to the income statement during the Period amounted to Rmb33.24 million. The remuneration level fixed by the Company is sufficient to attract and retain the directors required for its successful operation. All the directors did not participate in determining their emoluments to avoid payment of excessive remuneration. ZHEJIANG EXPRESSWAY CO., LTD. 21 Management Discussion and Analysis OUTLOOK After having experienced in 2009 the toughest year since the beginning of the new century, the Chinese economy in general started to regain an uptrend momentum. It is expected that the economic growth environment in China will continue to see a steady growth in 2010. Similarly, subsequent to the severe impact caused by the global financial crisis in 2009, Zhejiang Province will strive to maintain steady economic development within the province through a series of policies aimed at stimulating consumption, adjusting industry structure and expanding exports. The Group’s two expressways will also benefit from the recovery of the macro-economy. It is expected that there will be significant organic growth in traffic volume in 2010 while toll income for the year will resume growth. As the diversions caused by the Hangpu Expressway and the Hangzhou Bay Bridge, which were opened to traffic in 2008, stabilized during the Period, it is expected that there will be no further diversions. With the completion of construction and closure of the Shanghai section of the Shanghai-Hangzhou Expressway at the end of 2009, it is expected that a certain percentage of traffic volumes will flow back to the Shanghai-Hangzhou- Ningbo Expressway. However, the successive openings to traffic of the Shenjia Huhang Expressway and the Zhuyong Expressway nearby in 2010 are expected to result in new traffic diversions for the Shangsan Expressway and certain sections of the Shanghai- Hangzhou-Ningbo Expressway, thereby reducing the Group’s toll income accordingly. 22 2009 ANNUAL REPORT Meanwhile, with the upcoming grand opening of the Shanghai World Expo in May 2010, and the eventual launch of the Shanghai Disneyland project, more vehicles are expected to travel on the Group’s two expressways, thereby resulting in positive impact on the Group. The toll-by-weight policy for trucks in Zhejiang Province, which aims at reducing overloading practices by trucks and thereby lowering long-term road maintenance costs, is expected to be implemented in the first half-year of 2010. This is expected to bring a slight positive impact on the Company’s toll income. As the dual-path identification system has been launched since mid- October 2009, we expect the positive impact on the Shanghai-Hangzhou-Ningbo Expressway to outweigh the negative impact on the Shangsan Expressway brought by the system in the long run. In 2010, the proactive fiscal policies implemented in our country will continue, and the approach of moderately relaxed monetary policies will not be changed. Although there are a number of uncertainties in the Chinese securities market, with the introduction of the GEM board and derivatives such as stock index futures as well as margin trading and securities lending in the country, Zheshang Securities will be making significant contributions to the Group in the future through an array of initiatives including expanding its operation network, enhancing its brokerage business and expanding its investment banking, futures and assets management businesses. We are still faced with various unfavorable factors such as the complexities facing the recovery of both the international and domestic economies, the difficult situation facing Zhejiang Province’s foreign trade in 2010, and competition brought by increasingly dense road networks in the province. With its primary business in toll road operations, the Company would thus be faced with various arduous tasks in 2010. The management will continue to make concerted efforts to meet the challenges. While strengthening and growing the expressway operation, it will also actively seek and cultivate new business growing areas and step up the process of investment and acquisition, so as to achieve good results for the Company and bring greater value to the shareholders. Long-term Investments While strengthening the toll road business and expanding the securities business, Zhejiang Expressway also conducts a number of long-term investments. Apart from contributing additional incomes, such investments also bring synergies to the Company and its businesses, thereby enhancing the Group’s competitiveness. The Company will continue to enhance its capital efficiency, with a view to unearthing more income platforms. ZHEJIANG EXPRESSWAY CO., LTD. 23 Principal Risks and Uncertainties TOLL ROAD BUSINESS RISKS Concession period extension Economic environment Various evidences have indicated that 2009, the year that was the most severely affected by the international financial crisis has gone. However, due to the complexities in both international and domestic economic recovery, coupled with weak foreign demands in Zhejiang Province in 2009 which led to apparent traffic diversions of goods vehicle from the Group’s expressways. Based on such unfavorable factors, it is anticipated that the traffic growth of the Group’s expressways remains pessimistic in the future. Operations, financial position and operating results of the Group may be adversely affected as a result. Competition Although the traffic diversions brought by the openings of the Hangpu Expressway and the Hangzhou Bay Bridge tend to be stable, with the successive openings of the nearby Shenjia Huhang Expressway and the Zhuyong Expressway in 2010, it is expected to result in new traffic diversions for the Shangsan Expressway and certain sections of the Shanghai-Hangzhou-Ningbo Expressway. Therefore, we cannot guarantee traffic volume on the expressways under the Group will be maintained at the same level or increase in the future, and that the operating results of the Group will not be affected. Since the expansion works of Shanghai-Hangzhou- Ningbo Expressway has been completed, we plan to apply for the extension of the concession period for the construction, management and toll collection of the Shanghai-Hangzhou-Ningbo Expressway. We cannot guarantee the Zhejiang Provincial Government will timely approve the application for extending the concession or that no material delays or serious difficulties will arise in the course of the application for extending the concession period, which may have an adverse impact on the operations, financial position and operating results of the Group. Toll-by-weight policy Toll-by-weight policy for trucks is expected to be implemented in the first half-year of 2010. We anticipated that such policy will be implemented in Zhejiang Province. This means that tolls will be charged from trucks based on their weight. Although the impact of such measure is still uncertain, we cannot guarantee the Zhejiang Provincial Government will approve a charging policy for trucks which will not adversely affect the toll income of the Group. Dual path identification As the dual path identification system implemented in mid-October 2009 had negative impact on the Group’s Shangsan Expressway within the short period, we cannot guarantee that the implementation of such system will not have effect on the traffic volume growth and operating results. 24 2009 ANNUAL REPORT SECURITIES BUSINESS RISKS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT OF THE Market Fluctuations Our securities business is susceptible to market fluctuates and may experience periods of high volatility accompanied by reduced liquidity and may be materially affected by economic and other factors such as global market conditions; the availability and cost of capital; the liquidity of global markets, the level and volatility of equity prices, commodity prices and interest rates currency values and other market indices; inflation, natural disasters; acts of war or terrorism; investor sentiment and confidence in the financial markets. There is no assurance that our securities business will not be adversely affected by fluctuations in the market, or that our securities business will continue to contribute to our overall profit margin. Regulation of Securities Business We are subject to extensive regulations in the PRC in which we conduct our securities business and face the risk of intervention by the PRC regulatory authorities. We could be fined, prohibited from engaging in some of our business activities or subject to limitations or conditions on our business activities, among other things. Significant regulatory action against us could have material adverse financial effects, cause us significant reputational harm, or harm our business prospects. New laws or regulations or changes in the enforcement of existing laws or regulations applicable to our clients may also adversely affect our business. FINANCIAL RISKS For financial risks and uncertainties of the Group, see notes 4, 5 and 6 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. DIRECTORS IN RESPECT OF THE ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS The directors of the Company duly confirm that, to the best of their knowledge: — the consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards issued by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit of the Group and the undertakings included in the consolidation taken as a whole; and — the management discussion and analysis included in this annual report includes a fair review of the development and performance of the business and the position of the Group and the undertakings included in the consolidation taken as a whole, together with a description of the principal risks and uncertainties that the Group faces. Year 2010 up to now, there have been no substantial events that will have material impact on the normal operation of the Group. For and on behalf of the Board ZHANG Jingzhong Executive Director/Deputy General Manager Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, the PRC March 14, 2010 ZHEJIANG EXPRESSWAY CO., LTD. 25 Corporate Governance Report CORPORATE GOVERNANCE PRACTICES BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY (THE “BOARD”) The Company has adopted its own Guidelines on Corporate Governance that closely followed the principles of good governance in Appendix 14 (“Appendix 14”) of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities (the “Listing Rules”) on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (“Stock Exchange”). During the financial year 2009 (the “Period”), the Company had fallen short of giving notice of at least 14 days in one of the regular board meetings held due to uncertainties associated with resolutions to be proposed at the meeting. Other than the above, the Company met all provisions in the Code on Corporate Governance Practices (the “Code”) in Appendix 14, and adopted the recommended best practices contained in the Code whenever applicable. DIRECTORS’ SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS The Company has adopted the Rules on Securities Dealings (“Rules on Securities Dealings”) for the directors, supervisors, senior management personnel and other employees of the Company on terms no less exacting than the required standard set out in the Model Code for Securities Transactions by Directors of Listed Issuers (the “Model Code”) in Appendix 10 of the Listing Rules. Upon specific inquiries to all the directors of the Company (the “Directors”), the Directors have confirmed their respective compliance with the required standards for securities transactions by directors as set out in the Model Code and the Rules on Securities Dealings during the Period. The executive directors of the Company during the Period were: Mr. CHEN Jisong (Chairman) Mr. GENG Xiaoping (Chairman, retired) Mr. ZHAN Xiaozhang (General Manager) Mr. FANG Yunti (General Manager, retired) Mr. JIANG Wenyao Mr. ZHANG Jingzhong The non-executive directors of the Company during the Period were: Ms. ZHANG Luyun Ms. ZHANG Yang The independent non-executive directors of the Company during the Period were: Mr. TUNG Chee Chen Mr. ZHANG Junsheng Mr. ZHANG Liping During the Period, the Board held a total of six meetings: one by the fourth session of the Board, and five by the fifth session of the Board. Individual attendances by the directors (as indicated by the numbers of meetings attended/numbers of relevant meetings held) are as follows: Mr. CHEN Jisong (Chairman) Mr. GENG Xiaoping (Chairman, retired) Mr. ZHAN Xiaozhang (General Manager) Mr. FANG Yunti (General Manager, retired) Mr. JIANG Wenyao Mr. ZHANG Jingzhong Ms. ZHANG Luyun Ms. ZHANG Yang Mr. TUNG Chee Chen Mr. ZHANG Junsheng Mr. ZHANG Liping 5/5 1/1 5/5 1/1 6/6 6/6 6/6 6/6 6/6 6/6 6/6 26 2009 ANNUAL REPORT The Board is charged with duties as well as given powers that are expressly specified in the articles of association of the Company, the scope of which includes, amongst others: to determine the business plans and investment proposals of the Company; to prepare the financial budget and final accounts of the Company; to determine the dividend policy of the Company; to appoint or dismiss senior managerial officers of the Company as well as to determine their remuneration; and to draw up proposals for any material acquisition or sale by the Company. To assist the Board effectively discharge its duties, the Board has set up three special committees: the Audit Committee, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, and the Strategic Committee. While the Board fully retains its power to decide on matters within its scope of duties and powers, relevant preparation and drawing up of plans or proposals were usually delegated to the management. The Company has complied with the requirements under Rules 3.10(1) and (2) of the Listing Rules regarding the appointment of independent non-executive directors, with three independent non-executive directors appointed, at least one of whom possessing the appropriate professional qualification or accounting or related financial management expertise. Pursuant to Rule 3.13 of the Listing Rules, the Company had specifically inquired all three independent non- executive directors and received their respective confirmation of independence during the Period. The three independent non-executive directors have all confirmed their compliance with requirements regarding independence under Rule 3.13 of the Listing Rules. The Company still considers the independent non-executive directors to be independent. There were no financial, business, family or other material/ relevant relationships between members of the Board, including that between the Chairman and the General Manager of the Company. CHAIRMAN AND GENERAL MANAGER During the Period, Mr. CHEN Jisong and Mr. GENG Xiaoping (retired) were Chairman of the Company, while Mr. ZHAN Xiaozhan and Mr. FANG Yunti (retired) were General Manager of the Company. The roles of Chairman and General Manager are fully segregated as expressly set out in the articles of association of the Company. NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS The non-executive directors of the Company are appointed for a period of three years, from March 1, 2009 to February 29, 2012. NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION OF DIRECTORS The Board has a Nomination and Remuneration Committee, mainly responsible for reviewing and making recommendations for the selection standards and procedures for Directors, General Manager and other senior management of the Company; identifying qualified candidates and making reviews and recommendations thereon; and determining, supervising and monitoring the implementation of the remuneration policies for the Directors and senior management personnel. For the details of its terms of reference, please refer to the “Corporate Governance” section in the Company’s web site. The Nomination and Remuneration Committee comprised of five non-executive directors, namely, Ms. ZHANG Luyun, Ms. ZHANG Yang, Mr. TUNG Chee Chen, Mr. ZHANG Junsheng, and Mr. ZHANG Liping, with Ms. ZHANG Luyun as the Chairwoman of the committee starting from March 1, 2009. During the Period, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee met for one meeting to review and recommend candidates for the fifth session of the Board and the Supervisory Committee, including the recommended remunerations thereof. ZHEJIANG EXPRESSWAY CO., LTD. 27 Corporate Governance Report AUDITORS’ REMUNERATION During the Period, the Company had paid HK$3,800,000 (Rmb3,310,000 equivalent) and Rmb820,000 to Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Certified Public Accountants (the Hong Kong auditors) and Pan-China Certified Public Accountants Ltd. (the PRC auditors) for audit services conducted in 2008, respectively. The auditors had provided no other non-audit services to the Company. AUDIT COMMITTEE The Board has an Audit Committee which is mainly responsible for providing advice to the Board regarding the appointment, reappointment and removal of external auditors; the supervision of the integrity of the Company’s financial statements and annual reports and accounts, half-yearly and quarterly reports, and the review of important opinions in relation to financial reporting as set out in statements and reports, and the review of the Company’s financial control, internal control and risk management system. For the details of its terms of reference, please refer to the “Corporate Governance” section in the Company’s web site. The Audit Committee comprised of five non-executive directors, three of whom are independent non-executive directors, namely Mr. TUNG Chee Chen, Mr. ZHANG Junsheng and Mr. ZHANG Liping, and the remaining two are non-executive directors, namely Ms. ZHANG Luyun and Ms. ZHANG Yang, with Mr. TUNG Chee Chen as the Chairman of the committee. During the Period, the Audit Committee held a total of four meetings. Individual attendances by the members of the committee (as indicated by the numbers of meetings attended/numbers of meetings held) are as follows: Mr. TUNG Chee Chen Mr. ZHANG Junsheng Mr. ZHANG Liping Ms. ZHANG Luyun Ms. ZHANG Yang 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 4/4 In the meetings held during the Period, the Audit Committee conducted, amongst others, review of financial statements for the quarterly, interim and annual results, the effectiveness of the system of internal control and the reporting thereof to the Board, as well as recommendation on the re-appointment of external auditors. During the Period, the Company has complied with Rule 3.21 of the Listing Rules regarding the composition of the audit committee. During the Period, the Directors have all confirmed their responsibility for preparing the accounts, and that there were no events or conditions which would have a material impact on the Company’s ability to continue to operate as a going concern basis. 28 2009 ANNUAL REPORT DIRECTORS, SUPERVISORS AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S INTERESTS IN SHARES AND UNDERLYING SHARES OF THE COMPANY As at December 31, 2009, the interests of the Directors, Supervisors and Chief Executives in the share capital of the Company’s associated corporations (within the meaning of Part XV of the Securities and Futures Ordinance (the “SFO”)), as recorded in the register required to be kept by the Company pursuant to Section 352 of the SFO, or as otherwise notified to the Company and the Stock Exchange pursuant to the Model Code are set out below: Interest in the shares of Zhejiang Expressway Investment Development Co., Ltd.* Name Mr. JIANG Wenyao Mr. ZHANG Jingzhong Mr. FANG Zhexing Position Director Director Supervisor * a 51% owned subsidiary of the Company Contribution of capital (Rmb) 1,980,000 1,650,000 1,050,000 Percentage of the registered capital of associated corporation 1.65% 1.38% 0.88% Nature of interest Same as above Same as above Same as above Save as disclosed above, as at December 31, 2009, none of the Directors, Supervisors and Chief Executives had any interests or short positions in the shares, underlying shares or debentures of the Company or any of its associated corporations (within the meaning of Part XV of the SFO) as recorded in the register required to be kept pursuant to Section 352 of the SFO, or as otherwise notified to the Company and the Stock Exchange pursuant to the Model Code. ZHEJIANG EXPRESSWAY CO., LTD. 29 Corporate Governance Report INTERESTS AND SHORT POSITIONS OF OTHER PERSONS IN SHARES AND UNDERLYING SHARES OF THE COMPANY As at December 31, 2009, the interests and short positions of other persons in the shares and underlying shares of the Company according to the register required to be kept by the Company pursuant to Section 336 of the SFO, or as otherwise notified to the Company and the Stock Exchange are set out below: Substantial shareholders Capacity Total interests Percentage of the in number of issued share capital ordinary shares of the Company of the Company (domestic shares) Communications Group Beneficial owner 2,432,500,000 83.61% Huajian Beneficial owner 476,760,000 16.39% Substantial shareholders Capacity Total interests Percentage of the JP Morgan Chase & Co. Beneficial owner, BlackRock, Inc. investment manager and custodian corporation/ approved lending agent Interest of controlled corporations in number of issued share capital ordinary shares of the Company of the Company (H Shares) 184,070,297(L) 144,501,750(P) 12.84% 10.08% 117,315,361(L) 8.18% Ballie Gifford & Co. Investment manager 108,170,275(L) Invesco Investment manager 104,564,000(L) 7.54% 7.29% The letter “L” denotes a long position. The letter “P” denotes interest in a lending pool. Save as disclosed above, as at December 31, 2009, no other persons had any interests or short positions in the shares or underlying shares of the Company that was required to be recorded pursuant to Section 336 of the SFO, or as otherwise notified to the Company and the Stock Exchange. 30 2009 ANNUAL REPORT SHAREHOLDERS’ RIGHTS Pursuant to the Articles of Association of the Company, two or more shareholders who in aggregate hold 10% or more of the voting rights of all the shares of the Company having the right to vote may write to the Board to request the convening of an extraordinary general meeting and specifying the agenda of the meeting. Upon receipt of the request in writing, the Board shall convene the extraordinary general meeting as soon as possible. Shareholders who hold in aggregate 5% or more of the voting rights of all the shares of the Company having the right to vote are entitled to propose additional motions in annual general meeting, provided that such motions are served on the Company within 30 days after the issue of the notice of annual general meeting. Written requests, proposals and enquiries may be sent to the Company at the following address: Zhejiang Expressway Co., Ltd. 12/F, Block A, Dragon Century Plaza 1 Hangda Road Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310007 The People’s Republic of China Attention: Company Secretary INVESTOR RELATIONS There were no changes made to the Articles of Association of the Company during the Period. During the Period, the last shareholders’ meeting of the Company took place at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at 12/F, Block A, Dragon Century Plaza, 1 Hangda Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, the People’s Republic of China. Shareholders voted by way of poll, and approved the interim dividend of Rmb6 cents per share in respect of the six months ended June 30, 2009, with 3,600,634,182 shares voted in the affirmative (representing 100% of the total shares held by shareholders present at the meeting) and no share voted in the negative. The next annual general meeting of the Company is expected to be held on May 10, 2010 to consider the resolutions in respect of, among others, the reports of the directors and of the supervisory committee for 2009, the audited financial statements for 2009, a final dividend for 2009, the final report for 2009 and the financial budget for 2010, as well as the re-appointment of external auditors. The Company’s shares comprised of domestic shares and H shares. The domestic shares were held by Zhejiang Communications Group Co., Ltd as to 2,432,500,000 shares and by Huajian Transportation Economic Development Center as to 476,760,000 shares, representing approximately 56% and 11% of the total issued capital of the Company, respectively. The remaining 1,433,854,500 shares are H shares, representing approximately 33% of the total issued capital of the Company. As at the date of this report, and to the best of the Directors’ knowledge, 100% of the H shares of the Company are held by the public. INTERNAL CONTROLS The Company has set up an internal monitoring system that aims to protect assets, preserve accounting and financial information, and ensure the accuracy of financial statements. The system is capable of taking necessary steps to react to possible changes in our businesses as well as external operating environments. Throughout the operating process, the Company’s various rules are being continuously enhanced, fulfilled and are deemed effective. ZHEJIANG EXPRESSWAY CO., LTD. 31 Corporate Governance Report The Company’s Audit Committee is charged with the duties of reviewing internal controls, directing monitoring activities. Aside from reviewing the annual reporting by external auditors, the committee also reviews the effectiveness of internal control system and risk management mechanism through reviewing the internal special audit report on the Company’s various core businesses prepared by internal audit department on a quarterly basis. In particular, the Audit Committee raised the need for assessing key risk areas regarding the Company’s securities business operation, and directed the internal audit department to carry out the assessment as well as the monitoring of continued internal control enhancement by relevant units. During the Period, the directors of the Company had carried out a review on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control system, covering all material aspects of internal control, including financial control, operational control, compliance control and risk management functions. There were no major breaches in the internal control system that may have had an impact to shareholders’ interests, and the internal control system was deemed to be effective and sufficient. MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS The management functions of the Board and the management are expressly stipulated in the Articles of Association of the Company. Pursuant to the Articles of Association of the Company, the management of the Company is assigned the functions to be in charge of the production and business operation of the Company and to organize the implementation of the resolutions of the board of directors, to organize the implementation of the annual business plan and investment program of the Company, to prepare plans for the establishment of the internal management structure of the Company, to prepare the basic management systems of the Company, and to formulate basic rules and regulations of the Company, etc. 32 2009 ANNUAL REPORT Directors, Supervisors and Senior Management Profiles DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS Mr. CHEN Jisong, born in 1952, is a senior engineer with professorial certification. Mr. Chen has been appointed as the chairman of the Company since March 1, 2009. In 1978, Mr. Chen graduated from Nanjing Institute of Technology majoring in civil engineering with an emphasis on road construction. From 1978 to 1982, Mr. Chen served as Deputy Chief then Chief of Division No. 1 under the Municipal Construction Department in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. From 1982 to 1990, he was Deputy Manager then Manager of the Municipal Construction Company in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. From 1990 to 1997, he was Deputy Director then Director of Urban and Suburban Construction Commission of Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. From 1990 to 1993, he served as Deputy Director of Economic Development Zone in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. From 1997 to 2000, Mr. Chen was Deputy Mayor of Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. From 2000 to 2005, he became Director of the Bureau of Construction of Zhejiang Provincial Government. Mr. Chen has been Chairman of Communications Group (the controlling shareholder of the Company) since 2005. Mr. ZHAN Xiaozhang, born in 1964, is a senior economist with a bachelor’s degree in law. Mr. Zhan has been appointed as an Executive Director and the General Manager of the Company since March 1, 2009. In 2005, Mr. Zhan obtained a master’s degree in public administration from the Business Institute of Zhejiang University. From 1985 to 1991, Mr. Zhan worked as an officer at Transport Administrative Division under Waterway Transport Authority of Zhejiang Provincial Bureau of Construction. From 1991 to 1998, he served as Deputy Secretary then Secretary of the Communist Youth League Commission at Zhejiang Provincial Bureau of Communications. From 1998 to 2002, he was Deputy Director of Waterway Transport Authority under Zhejiang Provincial Bureau of Communications. From 2002 to 2003, he was Deputy Director of Human Resources Department at Zhejiang Provincial Bureau of Communications. From 2003 to 2006, Mr. Zhan was Chairman of Zhejiang Wenzhou Yongtaiwen Expressway Co., Ltd. From 2006 to 2008, he became Chairman of Zhejiang Jinji Property Co., Ltd. Mr. Zhan has been Assistant to General Manager and Manager of Research a n d D e v e l o p m e n t D e p a r t m e n t a t Z h e j i a n g Communications Group Co., Ltd. (the controlling shareholder of the Company) from 2006 to 2009. Mr. JIANG Wenyao, born in 1966, is Deputy General Manager of the Company. Mr. Jiang graduated from Zhejiang University, majoring in industrial automation and manufacturing mechanics, and obtained a master’s degree in engineering. From March 1991 to February 1997, he worked in the Engineering Division, the Planning and Finance Division and the Equipment Division of the Zhejiang Provincial Expressway Executive Commission. He joined the Company since March 1997, and has served as Deputy Manager of the General Department, Manager of the Equipment Department, Manager of the Operation Department, Assistant to General Manager and Company Secretary. He has been serving as Deputy General Manager since March 2003 and Executive Director and Deputy General Manager since March 2006. Mr. Jiang also serves as Director and General Manager at Development Co., and Director at Yuhang Co., both subsidiaries of the Company. Mr. ZHANG Jingzhong, born in 1963, is a senior lawyer, Executive Director and Company Secretary of the Company. Mr. Zhang graduated from Zhejiang University (previously known as Hangzhou University) in July 1984 with a bachelor’s degree in law. In 1984, he joined the Zhejiang Provincial Political Science and Law Policy Research Unit. From 1988 to 1994, he was Associate Director of Hangzhou Municipal Foreign Economic Law Firm. In 1992, he obtained the qualifications required by the regulatory authorities in China to practice securities law. In January 1994, Mr. Zhang became Senior Partner at T&C Law Firm in Hangzhou. Mr. Zhang has been Executive Director and Company Secretary of the Company since March 1997, and was appointed Deputy General Manager in March 2002. He was re-appointed as Company Secretary in March 2003 and as Deputy ZHEJIANG EXPRESSWAY CO., LTD. 33 Directors, Supervisors and Senior Management Profiles General Manager in March 2006. Mr. Zhang also serves as Director at Shangsan Co., Development Co., Petroleum Co., and Vice Chairman at Zheshang Securities. NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS Ms. ZHANG Luyun, born in 1961, is a senior economist and Director and Deputy General Manager of Communications Group (the controlling shareholder of the Company) Ms. Zhang graduated from the Department of Chinese Language at Zhejiang University, majoring in Chinese Language, and obtained an EMBA degree from China Europe International Business School in 2008. From 1983 to 1997, she served as Secretary, Deputy Chief and Chief of the Office of Hangzhou City Communist Party Committee. In 1997, she was Deputy President of Hangzhou Broadcasting and TV College. She joined Communications Group in December 2001 and has been Director and Deputy General Manager since then. Ms. Zhang has been Non-executive Director of the Company since March 2003. Ms. ZHANG Yang, born in 1964, is Deputy General Manager of Huajian Transportation Economic Development Center. In 1987, she graduated from Lanzhou University with a bachelor’s degree in economics. In 2001, she completed the postgraduate studies in economics management at the Central Party School. From 1987 to 1994, she worked for the Ministry of Aviation. Ms. Zhang is currently Non-executive Director of Shenzhen Expressway Company Limited, Sichuan Expressway Company Limited, Jiangsu Expressway Company Limited and Xiamen Port Development Company Limited. Ms. Zhang has been Non-executive Director of the Company since March 2003. INDEPENDENT NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS Mr. TUNG Chee Chen, born in 1942, is Chairman (Chief Executive Officer) of Orient Overseas (International) Limited. He is an Independent Non-executive Director, a member of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and Chairman of the Audit Committee of the Company. Mr. Tung was educated at the University of Liverpool, England, where he received his bachelor’s degree in science. He later obtained a master’s degree in mechanical engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the United States. Mr. Tung has been Independent Non-executive Director of the Company since March 1997. In addition, Mr. Tung also holds directorships in the following listed public companies: Independent Non-executive Director of BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) Limited, Cathay Pacific Airways Limited, PetroChina Company Limited, Sing Tao News Corporate Limited, Wing Hang Bank Limited and U-Ming Marine Transport Corp. Mr. ZHANG Junsheng, born in 1936, is a professor, Independent Non-executive Director and a member of the Audit Committee and the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Company. Mr. Zhang graduated from Zhejiang University in 1958, and was Lecturer, Associate Professor, and Advising Professor at Zhejiang University. He was also Professor concurrently at, amongst other universities, Zhongshan University. In 1980, he became Deputy General Secretary of Zhejiang University. In 1983, Mr. Zhang served as Deputy General Secretary in the Hangzhou City Communist Party Committee. In 1985, he began to work for the Xinhua News Agency, Hong Kong Branch, and had become its Deputy Director since July, 1987 and was Consultant to the Sichuan Provincial Gover nment and Senior Consultant to the Shenzhen Municipal Government. Since September 1998, Mr. Zhang has taken up the position of General Secretary of Zhejiang University. From 2003 to 2008, Mr. Zhang served as Director of the Zhejiang Province Economic Development Consultation Committee and he is currently Special Advisor to the Zhejiang Provincial Government, Chairman of Zhejiang University Development Committee, Honorary Doctor of Science of City University of Hong Kong, Honorary Academician of Asian Knowledge Management Association and Honorary Professor of Canadian Chartered Institute of Business Administration. Mr. Zhang has been Independent Non-executive Director of the Company since March 2000. 34 2009 ANNUAL REPORT Mr. ZHANG Liping, born in 1958, is Chief Executive Officer of Credit Suisse in China. He is Independent Non- executive Director, a member of the Audit Committee and Chairman of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Company. Mr. Zhang graduated from the University of International Business & Economics of Beijing and received a master’s degree in international affairs and international laws from St. John’s University in New York, the United States. He also attended New York University’s MBA program. Mr. Zhang held a number of senior positions at other organizations, including Chief Executive Officer of Imagi International Holdings Limited, Managing Director of Pacific Concord Holdings Limited, Managing Director and Geographic Head - Greater China Region of Dresdner Banking Group, and Director of the Investment Banking Division and China Chief Representative of Merrill Lynch Co. & Inc. Mr. Zhang has been Independent Non-executive Director of the Company since March 2003. SUPERVISORS SUPERVISOR REPRESENTING EMPLOYEES Mr. FANG Zhexing, born in 1965, is a Senior Engineer, the Manager of the Human Resources Department of the Company. He is also the Chairman of Hangzhou Shida Expressway Co., Ltd., a jointly controlled entity of the Company. Mr. Fang graduated from Zhejiang University where he received a master’s degree in engineering. From 1986 to 1988 he was the Assistant Engineer in the Project Management Office of the Electric Power and Water Conservancy Bureau in Taizhou. From 1991 until 1997, he was the Engineer in the Project Management Office of Zhejiang Provincial Expressway Executive Commission, where he participated in the project management of Shanghai-Hangzhou-Ningbo Expressway. Since March 1997, he has served as the Deputy Manager and the Manager of the Planning and Development Department, the Manager of the Project Development Department, the Director of Quality Management Office and the Director of Internal Audit Department of the Company. SUPERVISOR REPRESENTING SHAREHOLDERS INDEPENDENT SUPERVISORS Mr. MA Kehua, born in 1952, is a senior economist and Chairman of the Supervisory Committee. Mr. Ma graduated from the Mechanics Department of Shanghai Railway Institute in 1977, after which he worked as an Engineer at Shanghai Railway Bureau No.1 Construction Company and the Plumbing and Electricity Section of Shanghai Railway Bureau, Hangzhou Branch. Mr. Ma was in charge of the Planning and Finance Division at Zhejiang Local Railway Company, and in 1993 became Deputy Division Chief and Division Chief of Zhejiang Jinwen Railway Executive Commission responsible for materials supply. Mr. Ma took up the post of Deputy General Manager of Zhejiang Provincial High Class Highway Investment Company Limited in June 1999, and is currently Deputy General Manager of Communications Group (the controlling shareholder of the Company). Mr. ZHENG Qihua, born in 1963, is a senior accountant and independent non-executive member of the Supervisory Committee. Mr. Zheng was among the first batch of Chinese registered accountants who obtained qualifications required for practicing accountancy involving securities in 1992. He has working and training experience in Hong Kong and Singapore, and he worked with the Listing Division of the China Securities Regulatory Commission during 1997 and 1998. In 2004, he was a member of the Sixth Session of the Public Offering Review Committee of the China Securities and Regulatory Commission. He is currently Deputy General Manager of Zhejiang Pan-China Certified Public Accountants and Guest Professor at Zhejiang Gongshang University and Zhejiang Finance & Economics Institute. ZHEJIANG EXPRESSWAY CO., LTD. 35 Directors, Supervisors and Senior Management Profiles OTHER SENIOR MANAGEMENT MEMBERS Mr. WU Junyi, born in 1969, a holder of master degree in accounting, and is the Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Mr. Wu graduated from Xi’an Communications University in 1996. From 1996 to 1997, he was with the China Investment Bank, Hangzhou Branch. He joined the Company in May 1997, and has served as Manager of Securities Investment Department and Manager of Planning and Finance Department. Mr. JIANG Shaozhong, born in 1946, is a professor. Mr. Jiang graduated from the Management Department of Zhejiang University with a master’s degree. In 1982, he worked in the Management Department of Zhejiang University as Lecturer, Assistant Professor, Professor, Dean of Research Office and Deputy Dean of the Department. From 1984 to 1985, he was Visiting Scholar at Stanford University in the United States. From 1991 to 1998 he was Deputy General Economist, Chief of the Financial Division, Chief of the Teaching Division and Standing Deputy Dean of the Management School of Zhejiang University. He is currently Deputy General Accountant of Zhejiang University. Mr. WU Yongmin, born in 1963, is an assistant professor. Mr. Wu graduated from China University of Political Science and Law with a master’s degree in law in 1990. He was Deputy Dean of the Department of Law at Hangzhou University, Deputy Dean and Standing Deputy Dean of the Department of Law at Zhejiang University’s Law School, and Director of Zhejiang Zheda Law Firm. Mr. Wu studied at Christian-Albrechts-Universit ät zu Kiel in 1996 as Visiting Scholar. He is currently Acting Dean of the Department of Law at the Law School of Zhejiang University, Supervisor for master’s degree candidates in Business Law, member of China Business Law Research Council, Deputy Director of Zhejiang Tax Law Research Council, Arbitrator of Hangzhou Arbitration Committee, and Lawyer at Zhejiang Zeda Law Firm. 36 2009 ANNUAL REPORT Report of the Directors The Directors of the Company hereby present their report and the audited financial statements of the Company and the Group for the year ended December 31, 2009. principal activity for the year ended December 31, 2009 is set out in note 7 to the financial statements. PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES The principal activities of the Group comprise the operation, maintenance and management of high grade roads, as well as development and operation of certain ancillary services, such as advertising, automobile servicing and fuel facilities, as well as provision of security broking service and proprietary securities trading. SEGMENT INFORMATION During the year, the entire revenue and contribution to profit from operating activities of the Group were derived from the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”). Accordingly, a further analysis of the revenue and contribution to profit from operating activities by geographical area is not presented. However, an analysis of the Group’s revenue and contribution to profit from operating activities by RESULTS AND DIVIDENDS The Group’s profits for the year ended December 31, 2009 and the state of affairs as at that date are set out in the financial statements on pages 47 to 113. An interim dividend of Rmb0.06 per share (approximately HK$0.07) was paid on October 29, 2009. The Directors recommend the payment of a final dividend of Rmb0.25 (approximately HK$0.28) in respect of the year, to shareholders whose names appeared on the register of members of the Company on April 15, 2010. This recommendation has been incorporated in the financial statements as an allocation of retained earnings within the capital and reserves section in the consolidated statement of financial position. The dividend payout ratio reached 75.0% during the Period. Further details of the dividends are set out in note 16 to the financial statements. ZHEJIANG EXPRESSWAY CO., LTD. 37 Report of the Directors FIVE YEAR SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION The following is a summary of the published consolidated results, and of the assets, liabilities and minority interests of the Group prepared on the basis set out in the notes below. Results Rmb’000 Rmb’000 Rmb’000 Rmb’000 Rmb’000 Year ended December 31, 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 REVENUE Operating costs Gross profit Security investment income (loss) Other income Administrative expenses Other expenses Finance costs Share of (loss) profit of associates Share of profit of a jointly controlled entity (Restated) (Restated) (Restated) 6,036,294 6,323,470 7,030,380 4,763,780 3,456,385 (3,145,294) (3,133,244) (3,089,133 ) (2,076,670 ) (1,195,428 ) 2,891,000 3,190,226 3,941,247 2,687,110 2,260,957 35,967 426,280 (69,845) (133,640 ) (62,724) (24,164) 21,254 (316,213) 211,420 (70,003) (38,947) (76,809) 10,659 23,746 475,828 134,607 (81,089 ) (93,259 ) (60,552 ) (4,655 ) 20,406 80,421 123,531 (71,022 ) (32,901 ) (71,991 ) 4,435 23,344 33,982 151,965 (62,766 ) (41,635 ) (101,343 ) 7,217 16,285 PROFIT BEFORE TAX INCOME TAX EXPENSE 3,084,128 2,934,079 4,332,533 2,742,927 2,264,662 (840,055 ) (668,928) (1,191,638 ) (884,036 ) (692,366 ) PROFIT FOR THE YEAR 2,244,073 2,265,151 3,140,895 1,858,891 1,572,296 Attributable to: Equity holders of the Company 1,795,488 1,892,787 2,415,965 1,652,871 1,431,192 Minority interests 448,585 372,364 724,930 206,020 141,104 EARNINGS PER SHARE-Basic 41.34 cents 43.58 cents 55.63 cents 38.06 cents 32.95 cents Results Total assets Total liabilities Net assets As at December 31, 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 Rmb’000 Rmb’000 Rmb’000 Rmb’000 Rmb’000 (Restated) (Restated) (Restated) 32,402,781 25,287,521 27,512,804 19,570,419 16,311,656 (15,337,927) (8,990,253) (11,748,490 ) (6,217,967 ) (3,947,788 ) 17,064,854 16,297,268 15,764,314 13,352,452 12,363,868 38 2009 ANNUAL REPORT Notes: 1. 2. The consolidated results of the Group for the four years ended December 31, 2008 have been extracted from the Company’s 2008 annual report dated March 31, 2009, while those of the year ended December 31, 2009 were prepared based on the consolidated statement of comprehensive income as set out on page 47 of the financial statements. The 2009 earnings per share is based on the profits attributable to owners of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2009 of Rmb1,795,488,000 (2008: Rmb1,892,787,000) and the 4,343,114,500 ordinary shares (2008: 4,343,114,500 ordinary shares) in issue during the year. 3. The differences in Financial Statements prepared under PRC GAAP and HKFRSs are set out below: As reported in the statutory financial statements of the Group prepared in accordance with PRC GAAP HK GAAP adjustments: (a) (b) (c) Goodwill Amortization provided, net of deferred tax Assessment on impact of appreciation, net of deferred tax (d) Others (e) Minority interests Profits for the year Net assets as at December 31, 2009 Rmb’000 2008 Rmb’000 2009 Rmb’000 2008 Rmb’000 2,257,855 2,276,136 17,287,330 16,508,461 — (13,709) (3,884) 3,719 92 — (4,610 ) (2,851 ) (81 ) (3,443 ) (199,769 ) (155,348 ) (199,769 ) (144,139 ) 74,104 7,228 51,309 77,988 3,510 51,217 As restated in the financial statements 2,244,073 2,265,151 17,064,854 16,297,268 ZHEJIANG EXPRESSWAY CO., LTD. 39 Report of the Directors MAJOR CUSTOMERS AND SUPPLIERS In the year under review, the five largest customers and suppliers of the Group accounted for less than 30% of the total turnover and purchases, respectively. None of the directors of the Company or any of their associates or any shareholders (which, to the best knowledge of the directors, own more than 5% of the Company’s issued share capital) had any beneficial interest in the Group’s five largest customers. CONNECTED TRANSACTIONS During the year, details of the connected transaction that the Company has entered into with its subsidiary and fellow subsidiary are set out in note 44 to the financial statements. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT Details of movements in property, plant and equipment of the Group during the year are set out in note 18 to the financial statements. CAPITAL COMMITMENTS DISTRIBUTABLE RESERVES As at December 31, 2009, before the proposed final dividend, the Company’s reserves available for distribution by way of cash or in kind, as determined based on the lower of the amount determined under PRC accounting standards and the amount determined under HK GAAP, amounted to Rmb1,798,310,000. In addition, in accordance with the Company Law of the PRC, the amount of approximately Rmb3,645,726,000 standing to the credit of the Company’s share premium account as prepared in accordance with the PRC accounting standards was available for distribution by way of capitalisation issues. TRUST DEPOSITS As at December 31, 2009, other than the deposits of Rmb14,857,050.23 placed in non-bank financial institutions in the PRC, the Group did not have any trust deposits with any non-bank financial institution in the PRC. Nearly all of the Group’s deposits have been placed with commercial banks in the PRC and the Group has not encountered any difficulty in the withdrawal of funds. PURCHASE, REDEMPTION OR SALE OF THE LISTED SECURITIES OF THE COMPANY Details of the capital commitments of the Group as at December 31, 2009 are set out in note 42 to the financial statements. Neither the Company nor any of its subsidiaries purchased, redeemed or sold any of the Company’s listed securities during the year. RESERVES Details of movements in the reserves of the Group during the year are set out in the consolidated statement of changes in equity on page 50 to the financial statements. 40 2009 ANNUAL REPORT DIRECTORS The Directors of the Company during the year are: EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS Mr. Chen Jisong (Chairman) Mr. Geng Xiaoping (Chairman, retired) Mr. Zhan Xiaozhang (General Manager) Mr. Fang Yunti (General Manager, retired) Mr. Jiang Wenyao Mr. Zhang Jingzhong NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS Ms. Zhang Luyun Ms. Zhang Yang INDEPENDENT NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS Mr. Tung Chee Chen Mr. Zhang Junsheng Mr. Zhang Liping CHANGE IN DIRECTORS AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT At the extraordinary general meeting held by the Company on February 27, 2009, Mr. CHEN Jisong and Mr. ZHAN Xiaozhang were newly elected as members of the fifth session of the Board of Directors, Mr. JIANG Wenyao, Mr. ZHANG Jingzhong, Ms. ZHANG Luyun, Ms. ZHANG Yang, Mr. TUNG Chee Chen, Mr. ZHANG Junsheng, and Mr. ZHANG Liping were re-elected as members of the fifth session of the Board of Directors. Mr. GENG Xiaoping and Mr. FANG Yunti retired from their positions of the fourth session of the Board of Directors upon expiry of their term of office on February 28, 2009 as they have approached their retirement age. At the same extraordinary general meeting, Mr. MA Kehua, Mr. ZHENG Qihua, Mr. JIANG Shaozhong and Mr. WU Yongmin were re-elected as members of the fifth session of the Supervisory Committee. Mr. FANG Zhexing was re-elected as member of the fifth session of the Supervisory Committee representing employees on the employees’ representative meeting held on February 19, 2009. The term of the fifth session of the Board of Directors and the Supervisory Committee is three years, commencing on March 1, 2009 and expiring on February 29, 2012. Following the election, the fifth session of the Board of Directors held its first meeting on February 27, 2009, and elected Mr. CHEN Jisong as Chairman of the Company, appointed Mr. CHEN Jisong as Chairman of the Strategic Committee, Mr. TUNG Chee Chen as Chairman of the Audit Committee, and Ms. ZHANG Luyun as Chairwoman of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. In the same meeting of the Board of Directors, Mr. ZHAN Xiaozhang was appointed as General Manager of the Company; Mr. JIANG Wenyao, Mr. ZHANG Jingzhong, Ms. HUANG Qiuxia and Mr. PANG Jiaxiang were appointed as Deputy General Managers of the Company; Mr. ZHANG Jingzhong was also appointed as Company Secretary of the Company; and Mr. WU Junyi was appointed as Chief Financial Officer of the Company. The appointments above are for a term of three years, commencing on March 1, 2009 and expiring on February 29, 2012. In a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company held on March 14, 2010, according to the suggestion of General Manager, that Ms. HUANG Qiuxia and Mr. PANG Jiaxiang will no longer serve as Deputy General Managers of the Company due to age limit to office. ZHEJIANG EXPRESSWAY CO., LTD. 41 Report of the Directors DIRECTORS’ AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT’S BIOGRAPHIES Biographical details of the Directors of the Company and the senior management of the Group are set out on page 33 in the Company’s annual report. DIRECTORS’ SERVICE CONTRACTS Each of the Directors of the Company has entered into a service agreement with the Company, with effect from March 1, 2009, for a term of three years. Save as disclosed above, none of the Directors and Supervisors has entered into any service contract with the Company which is not terminable by the Company within one year without payment of compensation, other than statutory compensation. DIRECTORS’ AND SUPERVISORS’ INTERESTS IN CONTRACTS As at December 31, 2009 or during the year, none of the Directors or Supervisors had a material interest, either directly or indirectly, in any contract of significance to the business of the Group to which the Company, its holding company, or any of its subsidiaries or fellow subsidiaries was a party. 42 2009 ANNUAL REPORT DIRECTORS, SUPERVISORS AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S RIGHTS TO SUBSCRIBE FOR SHARES OR DEBENTURES At no time during the year were there rights to acquire benefits by means of the acquisition of shares in or debentures of the Company granted to any Director, Supervisor and chief executive or their respective spouse or minor children, or were any such rights exercised by them; or was the Company, its holding company, or any of its subsidiaries or fellow subsidiaries a party to any arrangement to enable any such persons to acquire such rights in any other body corporate. SHARE CAPITAL There were no movements in the Company’s issued share capital during the year. PRE-EMPTIVE RIGHTS There is no provision for pre-emptive rights in the Company’s Articles of Association or the laws of the PRC which would require the Company to offer new shares on a pro rata basis to existing shareholders. TAXATION AND TAX RELIEF In accordance with the Notice on Taxation of Dividends and Stock (Options) Transfer Income Obtained by Foreign-invested Companies, Foreign Companies and Foreign Citizens (Guoshuifa [1993] No.045) published by the State Administration of Taxation, foreign individuals holding H Shares are exempted from paying personal income tax for dividends obtained from companies incorporated in PRC that issue H Shares. As stipulated by the Notice on Issues Relating to Enterprise Income Tax Withholding over Dividends Distributable to Their H-Share Holders Who are Overseas Non-resident Enterprises by Chinese Resident Enterprises published by the State Administration of Taxation PRC (Guoshuihan [2008] No.897), when Chinese resident enterprises distribute annual dividends for the year 2008 and years thereafter to their H-Share holders who are overseas non-resident enterprises, the enterprise income tax shall be withheld at a uniform rate of 10%. AUDITORS Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Certified Public Accountants Hong Kong, who had served as the Company’s Hong Kong auditors since 2005, will retire and a resolution for their reappointment as Hong Kong auditors of the Company will be proposed at the forthcoming annual general meeting. Under current practice of the Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department, no tax is payable in Hong Kong in respect of dividends paid by the Company. ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD CHEN Jisong Chairman Shareholders are taxed or enjoy tax relief in accordance with the aforementioned regulations. Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, the PRC March 14, 2010 ZHEJIANG EXPRESSWAY CO., LTD. 43 Report of the Supervisory Committee During the financial year 2009 (the “Period”), the Supervisory Committee duly performed its supervisory duties, and safeguarded the legitimate interests of the shareholders and the Company in accordance with relevant rules and regulations under the Company Law of the PRC, the Company’s Articles of Association and the Rules of the Supervisory Committee. Main tasks undertaken by the Supervisory Committee during the Period were to assess and supervise lawfulness, legality and appropriateness of the activities of the Directors, General Manager and other senior management of the Company in their business decision- making and daily management processes, through a combination of activities including holding meetings of the Supervisory Committee and attending meetings of shareholders and meetings of the Board. The Supervisory Committee has carefully examined the operating results and the financial standing of the Company, and discussed and reviewed the financial statements to be submitted by the Board to the general meeting. During the Period, the Supervisory Committee held one meeting of its own, and attended six meetings of the Board and two meetings of shareholders. The Supervisory Committee concluded that during the Period, the Directors, General Manager and other senior management of the Company worked rigorously to control costs and expenses while making extensive efforts to catch and block toll charge-evading practices, all amid a challenging backdrop of global financial crisis, continued diversion in traffic from expressways, and partial closure of Shanghai section of the Shanghai- Hangzhou Expressway due to construction works; new products and modes of operation were introduced in service area business operations in an effort to boost profitability in response to declines in traffic flow, while securities and futures business continued its robust growth and development, further expanding its market share even as competition growing more fierce and commission rates falling significantly. The Supervisory Committee has reviewed the financial statements of the Company for 2009 prepared by the Board for submission to the general meeting of shareholders, and concluded that the financial statements accurately reflected the financial position of the Company in 2009, and complied with the relevant laws, regulations and the Company’s Articles of Association. Even though the results declined consecutively for a second year, the Company maintained a relatively high dividend payout ratio, providing satisfactory returns in cash to shareholders. During the Period, the members of the Board, General Manager and other senior management of the Company have complied with their fiduciary duties and worked in good faith and diligence while carrying out their responsibilities. There was no incident of abuse of power or infringement of the interests of shareholders or employees. The Supervisory Committee is satisfied with the various results obtained by the Board and the management of the Company. By the order of the Supervisory Committee MA Kehua Chairman of the Supervisory Committee Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, the PRC March 11, 2010 44 2009 ANNUAL REPORT Independent Auditor’s Report TO THE MEMBERS OF ZHEJIANG EXPRESSWAY CO., LTD. (Established in the People’s Republic of China with limited liability) We have audited the consolidated financial statements of Zhejiang Expressway Co., Ltd. (the “Company”) and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as the “Group”) set out on pages 47 to 113, which comprise the consolidated statement of financial position as at December 31, 2009, and the consolidated statement of comprehensive income, consolidated statement of changes in equity and consolidated statement of cash flows for the year then ended, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory notes. DIRECTORS’ RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation and the true and fair presentation of these consolidated financial statements in accordance with Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards issued by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the disclosure requirements of the Hong Kong Companies Ordinance. This responsibility includes designing, implementing and maintaining internal control relevant to the preparation and the true and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error; selecting and applying appropriate accounting policies; and making accounting estimates that are reasonable in the circumstances. AUDITOR’S RESPONSIBILITY Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audit and to report our opinion solely to you, as a body, in accordance with our agreed terms of engagement, and for no other purpose. We do not assume responsibility towards or accept liability to any other person for the contents of this report. We conducted our audit in accordance with Hong Kong Standards on Auditing issued by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance as to whether the consolidated financial statements are free from material misstatement. An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and true and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by the directors, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion. ZHEJIANG EXPRESSWAY CO., LTD. 45 Independent Auditor’s Report OPINION In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Group as at December 31, 2009 and of the Group’s profit and cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards and have been properly prepared in accordance with the disclosure requirements of the Hong Kong Companies Ordinance. Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Certified Public Accountants Hong Kong March 14, 2010 46 2009 ANNUAL REPORT Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income For the year ended December 31, 2009 Revenue Operating costs Gross profit Securities investment gains (losses) Other income Administrative expenses Other expenses Share of (loss) profit of associates Share of profit of a jointly controlled entity Finance costs Profit before tax Income tax expense Profit for the year Other comprehensive income Available-for-sale financial assets: – Fair values gain (loss) during the year – Reclassification adjustments for cumulative (gain) loss included in profit or loss upon disposal – Reclassification adjustment upon impairment Income tax relating to components of other comprehensive income NOTES 2009 Rmb’000 2008 Rmb’000 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 6,036,294 6,323,470 (3,145,294) (3,133,244 ) 2,891,000 3,190,226 35,967 426,280 (69,845) (133,640) (24,164) 21,254 (62,724) (316,213 ) 211,420 (70,003 ) (38,947 ) 10,659 23,746 (76,809 ) 3,084,128 (840,055) 2,934,079 (668,928 ) 2,244,073 2,265,151 34,234 (345,081 ) (13,632) — (5,150) 89,680 24,792 57,652 Other comprehensive income (loss) for the year (net of tax) 15,452 (172,957 ) Total comprehensive income for the year 2,259,525 2,092,194 Profit for the year attributable to: Owners of the Company Minority interests Total comprehensive income attributable to: Owners of the Company Minority interests 1,795,488 448,585 1,892,787 372,364 2,244,073 2,265,151 1,803,504 456,021 1,803,062 289,132 2,259,525 2,092,194 EARNINGS PER SHARE - Basic 17 Rmb 41.34 cents Rmb 43.58 cents ZHEJIANG EXPRESSWAY CO., LTD. 47 Consolidated Statement of Financial Position At December 31, 2009 NOTES 2009 Rmb’000 2008 Rmb’000 18 19 20 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 19 26 29 30 31 32 32 32 33 34 35 36 37 1,035,628 30,342 1,031,248 47,654 12,755,338 12,923,977 86,867 154,819 435,007 — 1,000 86,867 158,065 464,262 124,251 1,000 14,499,001 14,837,324 17,342 50,570 451,167 1,421 54,704 517,895 — 16,303 75,999 177,170 1,265 28,001 247,587 204,667 11,532,284 5,643,192 942 228,452 5,049,003 35,000 284,068 3,736,945 17,903,780 10,450,197 11,502,930 5,607,473 647,373 512,551 30,492 637,665 18 478,055 122,477 415,096 447,884 32,760 537,762 33,388 380,897 33,864 13,931,561 7,489,124 3,972,219 2,961,073 18,471,220 17,798,397 NON-CURRENT ASSETS Property, plant and equipment Prepaid lease payments Expressway operating rights Goodwill Other intangible assets Interests in associates Interest in a jointly controlled entity Available-for-sale investments CURRENT ASSETS Inventories Trade receivables Other receivables Prepaid lease payments Available-for-sale investments Held for trading investments Structured deposit Bank balances held on behalf of customers Bank balances and cash – Restricted bank balances – Time deposits with original maturity over three months – Cash and cash equivalents CURRENT LIABILITIES Accounts payable to customers arising from securities dealing business Trade payables Tax liabilities Other taxes payable Other payables and accruals Dividends payable Interest-bearing bank and other loans Provisions NET CURRENT ASSETS TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 48 2009 ANNUAL REPORT NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES Interest-bearing bank and other loans Long-term bonds Deferred tax liabilities CAPITAL AND RESERVES Share capital Reserves Equity attributable to owners of the Company Minority interests NOTES 2009 Rmb’000 2008 Rmb’000 36 38 39 40 144,329 1,000,000 262,037 228,867 1,000,000 272,262 1,406,366 1,501,129 17,064,854 16,297,268 4,343,115 9,840,505 14,183,620 2,881,234 4,343,115 9,339,935 13,683,050 2,614,218 17,064,854 16,297,268 The consolidated financial statements on pages 47 to 113 were approved and authorised for issue by the Board of Directors on March 14, 2010 and are signed on its behalf by: CHEN Jisong DIRECTOR ZHAN Xiaozhang DIRECTOR ZHEJIANG EXPRESSWAY CO., LTD. 49 Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity For the year ended December 31, 2009 Attributable to owners of the Company Share capital Rmb’000 Share premium Rmb’000 Statutory Investment reserves revaluation (Note) Rmb’000 reserve Rmb’000 At January 1, 2008 Profit for the year Other comprehensive income for the year Total comprehensive income for the year Dividend paid to minority interests Interim dividend Final dividend Proposed final dividend Transfer to reserves 4,343,115 3,645,726 1,792,824 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 323,705 At December 31, 2008 and January 1, 2009 4,343,115 3,645,726 2,116,529 Profit for the year Other comprehensive income for the year Total comprehensive income for the year Dividend paid to minority interests Interim dividend Final dividend Proposed final dividend Transfer to reserves — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 350,482 89,725 — (89,725 ) (89,725 ) — — — — — — — 8,016 8,016 — — — — — Dividend reserve Rmb’000 1,042,347 — — — — — 1,042,347 — — — — — Retained profits Rmb’000 2,312,616 1,892,787 Total Rmb’000 13,226,353 1,892,787 — (89,725 ) Minority interests Rmb’000 Total Rmb’000 2,537,961 15,764,314 372,364 (83,232 ) 2,265,151 (172,957 ) 1,892,787 1,803,062 289,132 2,092,194 — — (212,875 ) (304,018 ) (304,018 ) (1,042,347 ) — (1,042,347 ) 1,042,347 (1,042,347 ) — (323,705 ) — — (212,875 ) (304,018 ) (1,042,347 ) — — (189,005 ) (260,587 ) (1,042,347 ) — — — — — — — — — — 2,535,333 1,795,488 — 13,683,050 1,795,488 8,016 2,614,218 16,297,268 448,585 7,436 2,244,073 15,452 1,795,488 1,803,504 456,021 2,259,525 — — (189,005 ) (260,587 ) (260,587 ) (1,042,347 ) — (1,042,347 ) 1,085,779 (1,085,779 ) — (350,482 ) — — At December 31, 2009 4,343,115 3,645,726 2,467,011 8,016 1,085,779 2,633,973 14,183,620 2,881,234 17,064,854 Note: Statutory reserves comprise: (a) Statutory surplus reserve In accordance with the Company Law of the People’s Republic of China (the “PRC”) and the respective articles of association of the Entities (as defined below), the Company and its subsidiaries (collectively the “Entities”) are required to allocate 10% of the profit after tax, as determined in accordance with the PRC accounting standards and regulations applicable to the Entities, to the statutory surplus reserve until such reserve reaches 50% of the registered capital of the respective Entities. Subject to certain restrictions set out in the Company Law of the PRC and the respective articles of association of the Entities, part of the statutory surplus reserve may be converted to increase the respective Entities’ capital. (b) General risk reserve In accordance with the Finance Regulation for Financial Enterprises, securities companies are required to allocate 10% of the profit after tax, as determined in accordance with the PRC accounting standards and regulations, to the general risk reserve. This general risk reserve may be used to cover potential losses on risk exposures. (c) Transaction risk reserve In accordance with the Securities Law of the PRC, securities companies are required to allocate not less than 10% of the profit after tax, as determined in accordance with the PRC accounting standards and regulations, to the transaction risk reserve. This transaction risk reserve may be used to cover potential losses on securities transactions. 50 2009 ANNUAL REPORT Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows For the year ended December 31, 2009 OPERATING ACTIVITIES Profit before tax Adjustments for: Finance costs Interest income Share of loss (profit) of associates Share of profit of a jointly controlled entity Depreciation of property, plant and equipment Amortisation of expressway operating rights Amortisation of prepaid lease payments Amortisation of other intangible assets Impairments loss on available-for-sale investments Impairments loss on interest in an associate (Gain) loss on disposal of available-for-sale investments (Gain) loss on fair value changes on held for trading investments Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment Gain on disposal of an associate Gain on disposal of a jointly controlled entity 2009 Rmb’000 2008 Rmb’000 3,084,128 2,934,079 62,724 (30,727) 24,164 (21,254) 122,774 676,220 1,265 13,438 — 9,298 (13,632) (22,335) 33,072 — (274,494) 76,809 (59,782 ) (10,659 ) (23,746 ) 112,140 659,027 1,503 9,424 24,792 — 89,680 201,741 6,076 (8,375 ) — Operating cash flows before movements in working capital 3,664,641 4,012,709 Increase in inventories Decrease in trade receivables Increase in other receivables (Increase) decrease in held for trading investments (1,039) 25,429 (23,129) (247,973) (1,745 ) 6,678 (38,529 ) 171,892 (Increase) decrease in bank balances held on behalf of customers (5,889,092) 1,596,197 Increase (decrease) in accounts payable to customers arising from securities dealing business Increase (decrease) in trade payables Decrease in other taxes payable Increase (decrease) in other payables and accruals Increase (decrease) in provisions Cash generated from operations Income taxes paid Interest paid 5,895,457 232,277 (2,268) 99,903 88,613 3,842,819 (785,613) (62,724) (1,603,788 ) (126,413 ) (5,128 ) (6,095 ) (130,160 ) 3,875,618 (1,277,862 ) (81,110 ) NET CASH FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES 2,994,482 2,516,646 ZHEJIANG EXPRESSWAY CO., LTD. 51 Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows For the year ended December 31, 2009 INVESTING ACTIVITIES Interest received Dividends received from an associate Proceeds on disposal of property, plant and equipment Proceeds on disposal of an associate Proceeds on disposal of a jointly controlled entity Repayment from a related party Repayment from an associate Entrusted loan to associates Purchases of property, plant and equipment Prepaid lease payments for land use rights Addition in expressway operating rights Purchases of intangible assets Decrease in available-for-sale investments Decrease (increase) in structured deposit Decrease (increase) in time deposits Decrease in restricted bank balances Investments in associates NOTE 2009 Rmb’000 2008 Rmb’000 31,694 42 3,834 — 252,000 — — (120,000) (164,060) (1,324) (507,581) (10,192) 2,381 200,000 55,616 34,058 (4,249) 55,115 6,500 2,167 43,375 — 370,000 100,000 (100,000 ) (217,118 ) — (275,459 ) (5,263 ) 222,676 (200,000 ) (57,096 ) — — NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES (227,781) (55,103 ) FINANCING ACTIVITIES Dividends paid Dividends paid to minority interests New bank and other loans raised Repayment of bank and other loans NET CASH USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR (1,336,304) (1,346,362 ) (130,959) 200,000 (187,380) (139,821 ) 700,893 (713,119 ) (1,454,643) (1,498,409 ) 1,312,058 3,736,945 963,134 2,773,811 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR 32 5,049,003 3,736,945 52 2009 ANNUAL REPORT Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements For the year ended December 31, 2009 1. CORPORATE INFORMATION Zhejiang Expressway Co., Ltd. (the “Company”) was established in the People’s Republic of China (the “PRC”) with limited liability on March 1, 1997. The H shares of the Company (“H Shares”) were subsequently listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “Stock Exchange”) on May 15, 1997. All of the H Shares of the Company were admitted to the Official List of the United Kingdom Listing Authority (the “Official List”). Dealings in the H Shares on the London Stock Exchange commenced on May 5, 2000. On July 18, 2000, with the approval of the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Co-operation of the PRC, the Company changed its business registration into a Sino-foreign joint stock limited company. On February 14, 2002, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, following the approval by the Board of Directors and the China Securities Regulatory Commission, declared the registration statement in respect of the American Depositary Shares (“ADSs”) evidenced by the American Depositary Receipts (“ADRs”) representing the deposited H Shares of the Company effective. In the opinion of the directors, the immediate and ultimate holding company of the Company is Zhejiang Communications Investment Group Co., Ltd. (the “Communications Group”), a state-owned enterprise established in the PRC. The addresses of the registered office and principal place of business of the Company are disclosed in the corporate information section of the annual report. The consolidated financial statements are presented in Renminbi (“Rmb”), which is also the functional currency of the Company. The Company is an investment holding company. The Company and its subsidiaries (collectively referred as the “Group”) is involved in the following principal activities: (a) the operation, maintenance and management of high grade roads; (b) the development and provision of certain ancillary services such as advertising, automobile servicing and fuel facilities; and (c) the provision of securities broking services and proprietary trading. ZHEJIANG EXPRESSWAY CO., LTD. 53 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements For the year ended December 31, 2009 2. APPLICATION OF NEW AND REVISED HONG KONG FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS (“HKFRSs”) In the current year, the Group has applied the following new and revised standards, amendments and interpretations (“new and revised HKFRSs”) issued by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (“HKICPA”). Hong Kong Accounting Standard (“HKAS”) 1 (Revised 2007) HKAS 23 (Revised 2007) HKAS 24 (Revised) HKAS 32 & 1 (Amendments) HKFRS 1 & HKAS 27 (Amendments) HKFRS 2 (Amendment) HKFRS 7 (Amendment) HKFRS 8 Hong Kong (IFRIC) – Interpretation (“HK(IFRIC) – Int”) 9 & HKAS 39 (Amendments) HK(IFRIC) – Int 13 HK(IFRIC) – Int 15 HK(IFRIC) – Int 16 HK(IFRIC) – Int 18 HKFRSs (Amendments) Presentation of Financial Statements Borrowing Costs Related Party Disclosures Puttable Financial Instruments and Obligations Arising on Liquidation Cost of an Investment in a Subsidiary, Jointly Controlled Entity or Associate Vesting Conditions and Cancellations Improving Disclosures about Financial Instruments Operating Segments Embedded Derivatives Customer Loyalty Programmes Agreements for the Construction of Real Estate Hedges of a Net Investment in a Foreign Operation Transfers of Assets from Customers Improvements to HKFRSs issued in 2008, except for the amendment to HKFRS 5 that is effective for annual periods beginning or after July 1, 2009 HKFRSs (Amendments) Improvements to HKFRSs issued in 2009 in relation to the amendment to paragraph 80 of HKAS 39 Except as described below, the adoption of the new and revised HKFRSs had no material effect on the consolidated financial statements of the Group. 54 2009 ANNUAL REPORT 2. APPLICATION OF NEW AND REVISED HONG KONG FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS (“HKFRSs”) (continued) NEW AND REVISED HKFRSS AFFECTING PRESENTATION AND DISCLOSURE ONLY HKAS 1 (Revised 2007) Presentation of Financial Statements HKAS 1 (Revised 2007) has introduced terminology changes (including revised titles for the financial statements) and changes in the format and content of the financial statements. HKFRS 8 Operating Segments HKFRS 8 is a disclosure standard that has resulted in a redesignation of the Group’s reportable segments and changes in the basis of measurement of segment profit or loss, segment assets and segment liabilities (see Note 7). HKAS 24 (Revised) Related Party Disclosures The Group has early adopted HKAS 24 (Revised) in advance of its effective date, January 1, 2011. It provides a partial exemption from the disclosure requirements for government-related entities and revised the definition of a related party. Transactions and balances with other government-related entities are set out in Note 44. ZHEJIANG EXPRESSWAY CO., LTD. 55 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements For the year ended December 31, 2009 2. APPLICATION OF NEW AND REVISED HONG KONG FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS (“HKFRSs”) (continued) The Group has not early applied the following new and revised standards, amendments or interpretations that have been issued but are not yet effective. HKFRSs (Amendments) HKFRSs (Amendments) HKAS 27 (Revised) HKAS 32 (Amendment) HKAS 39 (Amendment) HKFRS 1 (Amendment) HKFRS 2 (Amendment) HKFRS 3 (Revised) HKFRS 9 Amendments to HKFRS 5 as part of Improvements to HKFRSs issued in 20081 Improvements to HKFRSs issued in 20092 Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements1 Classification of Rights Issues4 Eligible Hedged Items1 Additional Exemptions for First-time Adopters3 Group Cash-settled Share-based Payment Transactions3 Business Combinations1 Financial Instruments (relating to the classification and measurement of financial assets)7 HK (IFRIC) - Int 14 (Amendment) HK (IFRIC) - Int 17 HK (IFRIC) - Int 19 Prepayments of a Minimum Funding Requirement6 Distributions of Non-cash Assets to Owners1 Extinguishing Financial Liabilities with Equity Instruments5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Effective for annual periods beginning on or after July 1, 2009 Effective for annual periods beginning on or after July 1, 2009 and January 1, 2010, as appropriate Effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2010 Effective for annual periods beginning on or after February 1, 2010 Effective for annual periods beginning on or after July 1, 2010 Effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2011 Effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013 The application of HKFRS 3 (Revised) may affect the accounting for business combination for which the acquisition date is on or after January 1, 2010. HKAS 27 (Revised) will affect the accounting treatment for changes in a parent’s ownership interest in a subsidiary. 56 2009 ANNUAL REPORT 2. APPLICATION OF NEW AND REVISED HONG KONG FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS (“HKFRSs”) (continued) HKFRS 9 Financial Instruments introduces new requirements for the classification and measurement of financial assets and will be effective from January 1, 2013, with earlier application permitted. The Standard requires all recognised financial assets that are within the scope of HKAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement to be measured at either amortised cost or fair value. Specifically, debt investments that (i) are held within a business model whose objective is to collect the contractual cash flows and (ii) have contractual cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal outstanding are generally measured at amortised cost. All other debt investments and equity investments are measured at fair value. The application of HKFRS 9 might affect the classification and measurement of the Group’s available-for-sale financial assets. The directors of the Company anticipate that the application of the other new and revised standards, amendments or interpretations will have no material impact on the consolidated financial statements. 3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis except for certain financial instruments, which are measured at fair values, as explained in the accounting policies set out below. The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards issued by the HKICPA. In addition, the consolidated financial statements include applicable disclosures required by the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on the Stock Exchange and by the Hong Kong Companies Ordinance. BASIS OF CONSOLIDATION The consolidated financial statements incorporate the financial statements of the Company and entities controlled by the Company (its subsidiaries). Control is achieved where the Company has the power to govern the financial and operating policies of an entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities. The results of subsidiaries acquired or disposed of during the year are included in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income from the effective date of acquisition or up to the effective date of disposal, as appropriate. Where necessary, adjustments are made to the financial statements of subsidiaries to bring their accounting policies into line with those used by other members of the Group. All intra-group transactions, balances, income and expenses are eliminated on consolidation. Minority interests in the net assets of consolidated subsidiaries are presented separately from the Group’s equity therein. Minority interests in the net assets consist of the amount of those interests at the date of the original business combination and the minority’s share of changes in equity since the date of the combination. Losses applicable to the minority in excess of the minority’s interest in the subsidiary’s equity are allocated against the interests of the Group except to the extent that the minority has a binding obligation and is able to make an additional investment to cover the losses. ZHEJIANG EXPRESSWAY CO., LTD. 57 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements For the year ended December 31, 2009 3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) BUSINESS COMBINATIONS The acquisition of businesses is accounted for using the purchase method. The cost of the acquisition is measured at the aggregate of the fair values, at the date of exchange, of assets given, and liabilities incurred or assumed, and equity instruments issued by the Group in exchange for control of the acquiree, plus any costs directly attributable to the business combination. The acquiree’s identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities that meet the conditions for recognition under HKFRS 3 Business Combinations are recognised at their fair values at the acquisition date. Goodwill arising on acquisition is recognised as an asset and initially measured at cost, being the excess of the cost of the business combination over the Group’s interest in the net fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities recognised. If, after reassessment, the Group’s interest in the net fair value of the acquiree’s identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities exceeds the cost of the business combination, the excess is recognised immediately in profit or loss. The interest of minority shareholders in the acquiree is initially measured at the minority’s proportion of the net fair value of the assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities recognised. GOODWILL Goodwill arising on acquisitions prior to January 1, 2005 Goodwill arising on an acquisition of net assets and operations of another entity for which the agreement date is before January 1, 2005 represents the excess of the cost of acquisition over the Group’s interest in the fair value of the identifiable assets and liabilities of the relevant subsidiary at the date of acquisition. For previously capitalised goodwill arising on acquisitions of net assets and operations of another entity, the Group has discontinued amortisation from 1 January 2005 onwards, and such goodwill is tested for impairment annually, and whenever there is an indication that the cash-generating unit to which the goodwill relates may be impaired (see the accounting policy below). Goodwill arising on acquisitions on or after January 1, 2005 Goodwill arising on an acquisition of a business for which the agreement date is on or after January 1, 2005 represents the excess of the cost of acquisition over the Group’s interest in the fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of the relevant business at the date of acquisition. Such goodwill is carried at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. Capitalised goodwill arising on an acquisition of a business is presented separately in the consolidated statement of financial position. 58 2009 ANNUAL REPORT 3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) GOODWILL (continued) Goodwill arising on acquisitions on or after January 1, 2005 (continued) For the purposes of impairment testing, goodwill arising from an acquisition is allocated to each of the relevant cash- generating units, or groups of cash-generating units, that are expected to benefit from the synergies of the acquisition. A cash-generating unit to which goodwill has been allocated is tested for impairment annually, and whenever there is an indication that the unit may be impaired. For goodwill arising on an acquisition in a financial year, the cash-generating unit to which goodwill has been allocated is tested for impairment before the end of that financial year. When the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit is less than the carrying amount of the unit, the impairment loss is allocated to reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill allocated to the unit first, and then to the other assets of the unit pro rata on the basis of the carrying amount of each asset in the unit. Any impairment loss for goodwill is recognised directly in profit or loss. An impairment loss for goodwill is not reversed in subsequent periods. On disposal of the relevant cash-generating unit, the attributable amount of goodwill capitalised is included in the determination of the amount of profit or loss on disposal. INVESTMENTS IN ASSOCIATES An associate is an entity over which the Group has significant influence and that is neither a subsidiary nor an interest in a joint venture. Significant influence is the power to participate in the financial and operating policy decisions of the investee but is not control or joint control over those policies. The results and assets and liabilities of associates are incorporated in these consolidated financial statements using the equity method of accounting, except when the investment is classified as held for sale (in which case it is accounted for under HKFRS 5 Non-current Assets, Held for Sale and Discontinued Operation). Under the equity method, investments in associates are carried in the consolidated statement of financial position at cost as adjusted for post-acquisition changes in the Group’s share of the net assets of the associate, less any identified impairment loss. When the Group’s share of losses of an associate equals or exceeds its interest in that associate, the Group discontinues recognising its share of further losses. An additional share of losses is provided for and a liability is recognised only to the extent that the Group has incurred legal or constructive obligations or made payments on behalf of that associate. Any excess of the cost of acquisition over the Group’s share of the net fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of the associate recognised at the date of acquisition is recognised as goodwill. The goodwill is included within the carrying amount of the investment and is not tested for impairment separately. Instead, the entire carrying amount of the investment is tested for impairment as a single asset. Any impairment loss recognised is not allocated to any asset, including goodwill, that forms part of the carrying amount of the investment in the associate. Any reversal of impairment loss is recognised to the extent that the recoverable amount of the investment subsequently increases. Any excess of the Group’s share of the net fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities over the cost of acquisition, after reassessment, is recognised immediately in profit or loss. Where a group entity transacts with an associate of the Group, profits and losses are eliminated to the extent of the Group’s interest in the relevant associate. When an investment in an associate previously classified as held for sale no longer meets the criteria to be so classified, such investment is accounted for using equity method as from the date of its classification as held for sale. The financial statements for the periods since classification as held for sale is amended accordingly. ZHEJIANG EXPRESSWAY CO., LTD. 59 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements For the year ended December 31, 2009 3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) INVESTMENTS IN JOINTLY CONTROLLED ENTITIES Joint venture arrangements that involve the establishment of a separate entity in which venturers have joint control over the economic activity of the entity are referred to as jointly controlled entities. The results and assets and liabilities of jointly controlled entities are incorporated in the consolidated financial statements using the equity method of accounting, except when the investment is classified as held for sale (in which case it is accounted for under HKFRS 5 Non-current Assets, Held for Sale and Discontinued Operation). Under the equity method, investments in jointly controlled entities are carried in the consolidated statement of financial position at cost as adjusted for post-acquisition changes in the Group’s share of the net assets of the jointly controlled entities, less any identified impairment loss. When the Group’s share of losses of a jointly controlled entity equals or exceeds its interest in that jointly controlled entity (which includes any long-term interests that, in substance, form part of the Group’s net investment in the jointly controlled entity), the Group discontinues recognising its share of further losses. An additional share of losses is provided for and a liability is recognised only to the extent that the Group has incurred legal or constructive obligations or made payments on behalf of that jointly controlled entity. Any excess of the cost of acquisition over the Group’s share of the net fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of the jointly controlled entity recognised at the date of acquisition is recognised as goodwill. Goodwill is included within the carrying amount of the investment and is not tested for impairment separately. Instead, the entire carrying amount of the investment is tested for impairment as a single asset. Any impairment loss recongised is not allocated to any asset, including goodwill, that forms part of the carrying amount of the investment in the associate. Any reversal of impairment loss is recognised to the extent that the recoverable amount of the investment subsequently increases. Any excess of the Group’s share of the net fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities over the cost of acquisition, after reassessment, is recognised immediately in profit or loss. When a group entity transacts with a jointly controlled entity of the Group, profits or losses are eliminated to the extent of the Group’s interest in the jointly controlled entity. 60 2009 ANNUAL REPORT 3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) REVENUE RECOGNITION Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable and represents amounts receivable for goods sold and services provided in the normal course of business, net of discounts and revenue taxes. Toll income from the operation of tolled roads is recognised when the tolls are received or become receivable. Revenue from sale of goods is recognised when goods are delivered and title has passed. Service income is recognised when services are provided. Commission income from securities broking business is recognised on a trade date basis. Advisory and handling fee income are recognised when the relevant transactions have been provided or the relevant services have been rendered. Interest income from a financial asset is accrued on a time basis, by reference to the principal outstanding and at the effective interest rate applicable, which is the rate that exactly discounts the estimated future cash receipts through the expected life of the financial asset to that asset’s net carrying amount on initial recognition. Dividend income from investments is recognised when the shareholders’ rights to receive payment have been established. ZHEJIANG EXPRESSWAY CO., LTD. 61 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements For the year ended December 31, 2009 3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT Property, plant and equipment including land and building held for use in supply of goods and services, or for administrative purposes (other than construction in progress) are stated at cost less subsequent accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. Depreciation is provided to write off the cost of items of property, plant and equipment other than construction in progress over their estimated useful lives and after taking into account their estimated residual values, using the straight- line method, at the following rates per annum: Leasehold land and buildings Ancillary facilities Communications and signalling equipment Motor vehicles Machinery and equipment Annual Estimated depreciation useful life rate 30-50 years 10-30 years 5 years 5-8 years 5-8 years 1.9%-3.2% 3.2%-9% 19.4% 12.1%-19.4% 12.1%-19.4% Construction in progress includes property, plant and equipment in the course of construction. Construction in progress is carried at cost less any recognised impairment loss. Construction in progress is classified to the appropriate category of property, plant and equipment when completed and ready for intended use. Depreciation of these assets, on the same basis as other property assets, commences when the assets are ready for their intended use. An item of property, plant and equipment is derecognised upon disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected to arise from the continued use of the asset. Any gain or loss arising on derecognition of the asset (calculated as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the item) is included in profit or loss in the period in which the item is derecognised. PREPAID LEASE PAYMENTS Payment for obtaining land use rights is accounted for as prepaid lease payments and is charged to the consolidated statement of comprehensive income on a straight-line basis over the lease terms. 62 2009 ANNUAL REPORT 3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) INTANGIBLE ASSETS Intangible assets acquired separately Intangible assets acquired separately and with finite useful lives are carried at costs less accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment losses. Amortisation for intangible assets with finite useful lives is provided on a straight- line basis over their estimated useful lives. Alternatively, intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are carried at cost less any subsequent accumulated impairment losses (see the accounting policy in respect of impairment losses on tangible and intangible assets below). Gains or losses arising from derecognition of an intangible asset are measured at the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset and are recognised in profit or loss in the period when the asset is derecognised. Intangible assets acquired in a business combination Intangible assets acquired in a business combination are identified and recognised separately from goodwill where they satisfy the definition of an intangible asset and their fair values can be measured reliably. The cost of such intangible assets is their fair value at the acquisition date. Subsequent to initial recognition, intangible assets with finite useful lives are carried at costs less accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment losses. Amortisation for intangible assets with finite useful lives is provided on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives. Alternatively, intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are carried at cost less any subsequent accumulated impairment losses (see the accounting policy in respect of impairment losses on tangible and intangible assets below). EXPRESSWAY OPERATING RIGHTS UNDER SERVICE CONCESSION ARRANGEMENTS When the Group has a right to charge for usage of concession infrastructure, it recognises concession intangible assets based on fair value of the consideration paid upon initial recognition. Subsequent costs incurred on expressway widening projects and upgrading services are recognised as additional costs of the expressway operating rights. The concession intangible assets representing expressway operating rights are carried at cost less accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment losses. The concession intangible assets are amortised to write-off their cost over their expected useful lives in the remaining concession period on a straight-line basis. Costs in relation to the day-to-day servicing, repair and maintenance of the expressway infrastructures are recognised as expenses in the periods in which they are incurred. ZHEJIANG EXPRESSWAY CO., LTD. 63 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements For the year ended December 31, 2009 3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) IMPAIRMENT LOSSES ON TANGIBLE AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS OTHER THAN GOODWILL (SEE THE ACCOUNTING POLICY IN RESPECT OF GOODWILL ABOVE) At the end of the reporting period, the Group reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible and intangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that these assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss, if any. In addition, intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are tested for impairment annually, and whenever there is an indication that they may be impaired. If the recoverable amount of an asset is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised as an expense immediately. When an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised as income immediately. INVENTORIES Inventories, representing merchandise held for resale, are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost is calculated using the weighted average method. LEASING Leases are classified as finance leases whenever the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to the lessee. All other leases are classified as operating leases. The Group as lessor Rental income from operating leases is recognised in profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the term of the relevant lease. Initial direct costs incurred in negotiating and arranging an operating lease are added to the carrying amount of the leased asset and recognised as an expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term. The Group as lessee Operating lease payments are recognised as expense on a straight-line basis over the term of the relevant lease. Benefits received and receivable as an incentive to enter into an operating lease are recognised as a reduction of rental expense over the lease term on a straight-line basis. 64 2009 ANNUAL REPORT 3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) LEASING (continued) Leasehold land and buildings The land and building elements of a lease of land and buildings are considered separately for the purpose of lease classification, unless the lease payments cannot be allocated reliably between the land and building elements, in which case, the entire lease is generally treated as a finance lease and accounted for as property, plant and equipment. To the extent the allocation of the lease payments can be made reliably, leasehold interests in land are accounted for as operating leases and amortised over the lease term on a straight-line basis. FOREIGN CURRENCIES In preparing the financial statements of each individual group entity, transactions in currencies other than the functional currency of that entity (foreign currencies) are recorded in the respective functional currency (i.e. the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates) at the rates of exchanges prevailing on the dates of the transactions. At the end of the reporting period, monetary items denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing at that date. Non-monetary items that are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are not retranslated. Exchange differences arising on the settlement of monetary items, and on the translation of monetary items, are recognised in profit or loss in the period in which they arise. BORROWING COSTS Borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of qualifying assets, which are assets that necessarily take a substantial period of time to get ready for their intended use or sale, are added to the cost of those assets until such time as the assets are substantially ready for their intended use or sale. Investment income earned on the temporary investment of specific borrowings pending their expenditure on qualifying assets is deducted from the borrowing costs eligible for capitalisation. All other borrowing costs are recognised in profit or loss in the period in which they are incurred. RETIREMENT BENEFIT COSTS Payments to state-managed retirement benefit schemes and corporate annuity scheme are charged as an expense when employees have rendered service entitling them to the contributions. ZHEJIANG EXPRESSWAY CO., LTD. 65 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements For the year ended December 31, 2009 3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) TAXATION Income tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax. The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from profit as reported in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income because it excludes items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and it further excludes items that are never taxable or deductible. The Group’s liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period. Deferred tax is recognised on differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in the consolidated financial statements and the corresponding tax bases used in the computation of taxable profit. Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all taxable temporary differences and deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that taxable profits will be available against which deductible temporary differences can be utilised. Such assets and liabilities are not recognised if the temporary difference arises from goodwill or from the initial recognition (other than in a business combination) of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the taxable profit nor the accounting profit. Deferred tax liabilities are recognised for taxable temporary differences associated with investments in subsidiaries and associates, and interests in joint ventures, except where the Group is able to control the reversal of the temporary difference and it is probable that the temporary difference will not reverse in the foreseeable future. Deferred tax assets arising from deductible temporary differences associated with such investments and interests are only recognised to the extent that it is probable that there will be sufficient taxable profits against which to utilise the benefits of the temporary differences and they are expected to reverse in the foreseeable future. The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at the end of the reporting period and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period in which the liability is settled or the asset is realised, based on tax rate (and tax laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period. The measurement of deferred tax liabilities and assets reflects the tax consequences that would follow from the manner in which the Group expects, at the end of the reporting period, to recover or settle the carrying amount of its assets and liabilities. Deferred tax is recognised in profit or loss, except when it relates to items that are recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, in which case the deferred tax is also recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity respectively. 66 2009 ANNUAL REPORT 3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised on the consolidated statement of financial position when a group entity becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. Financial assets and financial liabilities are initially measured at fair value. Transaction costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition or issue of financial assets and financial liabilities (other than financial assets or financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss) are added to or deducted from the fair value of the financial assets or financial liabilities, as appropriate, on initial recognition. Transaction costs directly attributable to the acquisition of financial assets or financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss are recognised immediately in profit or loss. Financial assets The Group’s financial assets are classified into loans and receivables, financial assets at fair value through profit or loss (“FVTPL”) and available-for-sale financial assets. All regular way purchases or sales of financial assets are recognised and derecognised on a trade date basis. Regular way purchases or sales are purchases or sales of financial assets that require delivery of assets within the time frame established by regulation or convention in the marketplace. The accounting policies adopted in respect of each category of financial assets are set out below. Effective interest method The effective interest method is a method of calculating the amortised cost of a financial asset and of allocating interest income over the relevant period. The effective interest rate is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts (including all fees paid or received that form an integral part of the effective interest rate, transaction costs and other premiums or discounts) through the expected life of the financial asset, or, where appropriate, a shorter period to the net carrying amount on initial recognition. Interest Income is recognised on an effective interest basis for debt instruments other than those financial assets classified as at FVTPL, of which interest income is included in net gains or losses. ZHEJIANG EXPRESSWAY CO., LTD. 67 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements For the year ended December 31, 2009 3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (continued) Financial assets (continued) Loans and receivables Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market. Subsequent to initial recognition, loans and receivables (including trade receivables, other receivables, bank balances and balances held on behalf of customers) are carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any identified impairment losses (see accounting policy on impairment losses on financial assets below). Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss Financial asset at FVTPL include financial assets held for trading. A financial asset is classified as held for trading if: • • it has been acquired principally for the purpose of selling in the near future; or it is a part of an identified portfolio of financial instruments that the Group manages together and has a recent actual pattern of short-term profit taking; or • it is a derivative that is not designated and effective as a hedging instrument. Financial assets at FVTPL are measured at fair value, with changes in fair value arising from remeasurement recognised directly in profit or loss in the period in which they arise. The net gain or loss in profit or loss includes any dividend or interest earned on the financial assets. Available-for-sale financial assets Available-for-sale financial assets are non-derivatives that are either designated or not classified as any of the categories of financial assets set out above. Available-for-sale financial assets are measured at fair value at the end of each reporting period. Changes in fair value are recognised in other comprehensive income and accumulated in investment revaluation reserve, until the financial asset is disposed of or is determined to be impaired, at which time, the cumulative gain or loss previously accumulated in the investment revaluation reserve is reclassified to profit or loss (see accounting policy on impairment loss on financial assets below). For available-for-sale equity investments that do not have a quoted market price in an active market and whose fair value cannot be reliably measured, they are measured at cost less any identified impairment losses at the end of the reporting period (see accounting policy on impairment loss on financial assets below). 68 2009 ANNUAL REPORT 3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (continued) Financial assets (continued) Impairment of financial assets Financial assets, other than those at FVTPL, are assessed for indicators of impairment at the end of the reporting period. Financial assets are impaired where there is objective evidence that, as a result of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of the financial asset, the estimated future cash flows of the financial assets have been affected. For an available-for sale equity investment, a significant or prolonged decline in the fair value of that investment below its cost is considered to be objective evidence of impairment. For all other financial assets, objective evidence of impairment could include: • • • significant financial difficulty of the issuer or counterparty; or default or delinquency in interest or principal payments; or it becoming probable that the borrower will enter bankruptcy or financial re-organisation. For financial assets carried at amortised cost, an impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss when there is objective evidence that the asset is impaired, and is measured as the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of the estimated future cash flows discounted at the original effective interest rate. For financial assets carried at cost, the amount of the impairment loss is measured as the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of the estimated future cash flows discounted at the current market rate of return for a similar financial asset. Such impairment loss will not be reversed in subsequent periods. The carrying amount of the financial asset is reduced by the impairment loss directly for all financial assets with the exception of trade receivables, where the carrying amount is reduced through the use of an allowance account. Changes in the carrying amount of the allowance account are recognised in profit or loss. When a trade receivable is considered uncollectible, it is written off against the allowance account. Subsequent recoveries of amounts previously written off are credited to profit or loss. For financial assets measured at amortised cost, if, in a subsequent period, the amount of impairment loss decreases and the decrease can be related objectively to an event occurring after the impairment losses was recognised, the previously recognised impairment loss is reversed through profit or loss to the extent that the carrying amount of the asset at the date the impairment is reversed does not exceed what the amortised cost would have been had the impairment not been recognised. Impairment losses on available-for-sale equity investments will not be reversed in profit or loss in subsequent periods. Any increase in fair value subsequent to impairment loss is recognised directly in other comprehensive income and accumulated in investment revaluation reserve. For available-for-sale debt investments, impairment losses are subsequently reversed if an increase in the fair value of the investment can be objectively related to an event occurring after the recognition of the impairment loss. ZHEJIANG EXPRESSWAY CO., LTD. 69 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements For the year ended December 31, 2009 3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (continued) Financial liabilities and equity Financial liabilities and equity instruments issued by a group entity are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into and the definitions of a financial liability and an equity instrument. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the Group after deducting all of its liabilities. Effective interest method The effective interest method is a method of calculating the amortised cost of a financial liability and of allocating interest expense over the relevant period. The effective interest rate is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash payments through the expected life of the financial liability, or, where appropriate, a shorter period. Interest expense is recognised on an effective interest basis. Financial liabilities Financial liabilities including trade payables, accounts payable to customers arising from securities dealing business, other payables, dividends payable, interest-bearing bank and other loans, and long-term bonds are subsequently measured at amortised cost, using the effective interest method. Equity instruments Equity instruments issued by the Company are recorded at the proceeds received, net of direct issue costs. Derecognition Financial assets are derecognised when the rights to receive cash flows from the assets expire or, the financial assets are transferred and the Group has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the financial assets. On derecognition of a financial asset, the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the sum of the consideration received and receivable and the cumulative gain or loss that have been recognised directly in other comprehensive income is recognised in profit or loss. Financial liabilities are derecognised when the obligation specified in the relevant contract is discharged, cancelled or expires. The difference between the carrying amount of the financial liability derecognised and the consideration paid and payable is recognised in profit or loss. 70 2009 ANNUAL REPORT 3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) PROVISIONS Provisions are recognised when the Group has a present obligation as a result of a past event, and it is probable that the Group will be required to settle that obligation. Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the consideration required to settle the present obligation at the end of the reporting period, taking into account the risks and uncertainties surrounding the obligation. Where a provision is measured using the cash flows estimated to settle the present obligation, its carrying amount is the present value of those cash flows (where the effect is material). 4. KEY SOURCES OF ESTIMATION UNCERTAINTY The followings are the key assumptions concerning the future, and key sources of estimation uncertainty at the end of the reporting period, that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year. ESTIMATED IMPAIRMENT OF GOODWILL Determining whether goodwill is impaired requires an estimation of the value in use of the cash-generating units to which goodwill has been allocated. The value in use calculation requires the Group to estimate the future cash flows expected to arise from the cash-generating unit and a suitable discount rate in order to calculate the present value. Where the actual future cash flows are less than expected, a material impairment loss may arise. As at December 31, 2009, the carrying amount of goodwill is Rmb86,867,000 (2008: Rmb86,867,000). Details of the recoverable amount calculation are disclosed in Note 23. ESTIMATED IMPAIRMENT OF INTANGIBLE ASSETS WITH INDEFINITE USEFUL LIVES Determining whether intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are impaired requires an estimation of the value in use of themselves or the cash-generating unit to which they belong. The value in use calculation requires the Group to estimate the future cash flows expected to arise from themselves or the cash-generating unit to which they belong and a suitable discount rate in order to calculate the present value. Where the actual future cash flows are less than expected, a material impairment loss may arise. As at December 31, 2009, the carrying amounts of intangible assets with indefinite useful lives were Rmb66,563,000 (2008: Rmb66,563,000). Details of the recoverable amount calculation are disclosed in Note 23. PROVISION AGAINST LITIGATION AND GUARANTEES Measuring the provision against litigation and guarantees requires an estimation of the expenditure required to settle the obligation arising from the litigation and guarantees. The settlement amount depends on such factors as the totality of facts, interpretation and application of laws and regulation, and court rulings. Where the court rules differently than the Group has expected, the ultimate settlement amount may be materially different from the provision that has been made and affect the Group’s profit and loss in future periods. At December 31, 2009, the Group has made provision against litigation and guarantee of Rmb122,477,000 (2008: provision of Rmb33,864,000 and reverse of provision of Rmb 164,024,000) . Details of the provision are disclosed in Note 37. ZHEJIANG EXPRESSWAY CO., LTD. 71 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements For the year ended December 31, 2009 5. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (A) CATEGORIES OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS Financial assets Available-for-sale investments Fair value through profit of loss Held for trading investments Loans and receivables 2009 Rmb’000 2008 Rmb’000 55,704 29,001 517,895 247,587 (including cash and cash equivalents) 17,257,635 10,094,912 Financial liabilities Amortised cost 14,223,057 8,050,884 (B) FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES The Group’s major financial instruments include available-for-sale investments, held for trading investments, trade and other receivables, bank balances, bank balances held on behalf of customers, trade and other payables, dividends payable, interest-bearing bank and other loans, and long-term bonds. Details of these financial instruments are disclosed in respective notes. The risks associated with these financial instruments include market risk (interest risk, currency risk and other price risk), credit risk and liquidity risk. The policies on how to mitigate these risks are set out below. The management manages and monitors these exposures to ensure appropriate measures are implemented on a timely and effective manner. Market risk (i) Interest rate risk The Group is exposed to fair value interest rate risk in relation to fixed-rate structured deposit, time deposits and long- term bonds (see Notes 30, 32 and 38 for details). The Group is also exposed to cash flow interest rate risk in relation to variable-rate bank balances and interest-bearing bank and other loans (see Notes 32 and 36 for details). The Group currently does not have an interest rate risk hedging policy as the management consider the Group is not exposed to significant interest rate risk. The management will continue to monitor interest rate risk exposure and consider hedging against it should the need arises. The Group’s exposures to interest rates on financial liabilities are detailed in the liquidity risk management section of this note. 72 2009 ANNUAL REPORT 5. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (continued) (B) FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES (continued) Market risk (continued) (i) Interest rate risk (continued) Sensitivity analysis The sensitivity analyses below have been determined based on the exposure to interest rates for non-derivative instruments, comprising variable-rate bank balances and bank and other loans, at the end of the reporting period. The analysis was prepared assuming the balances outstanding at the end of the reporting period were outstanding for the whole year. A 30 basis point increase or decrease was used when reporting interest rate risk internally to key management personnel. If interest rates had been 30 basis points (2008: 30 basis points) higher/lower and all other variables were held constant, the Group’s post-tax profit for the year ended December 31, 2009 would increase/decrease by Rmb36,357,000 (2008: Rmb19,733,000). This was mainly attributable to the Group’s exposure to interest rates on its variable-rate bank balances. (ii) Currency risk Several subsidiaries of the Company have foreign currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities, which expose the Group to foreign currency risk. The carrying amounts of the Group’s foreign currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities at the end of the reporting period are as follows: Hong Kong dollar (“HKD”) United Sates dollar (“USD”) Assets Liabilities 2009 Rmb’000 18,954 81,650 2008 Rmb’000 12,518 64,713 2009 Rmb’000 14,288 478,611 2008 Rmb’000 8,734 519,409 The Group currently does not have a currency risk hedging policy as the management considers that the risk is not significant. The management will continue to monitor foreign currency risk exposure and consider hedging against it should the need arises. ZHEJIANG EXPRESSWAY CO., LTD. 73 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements For the year ended December 31, 2009 5. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (continued) (B) FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES (continued) (ii) Currency risk (continued) Sensitivity analysis The Group is mainly exposed to HKD and USD. This sensitivity analysis details the Group’s sensitivity to a 5% (2008: 5%) increase and decrease in Rmb against HKD and USD. 5% (2008: 5%) is the sensitivity rate used when reporting foreign currency risk internally to key management personnel. The sensitivity analysis includes only outstanding foreign currency denominated monetary items and adjusts their translation at the year end for a 5% (2008: 5%) change in foreign currency rates. If Rmb had strengthened/ weakened 5% against HKD, the Group’s post-tax profit for the year ended December 31, 2009 would have decreased/ increased by Rmb175,000 (2008: Rmb142,000). If Rmb had strengthened/weakened 5% against USD, the Group’s post-tax profit for the year ended December 31, 2009 would have increased/decreased by Rmb14,886,000 (2008: Rmb17,051,000). (iii) Other price risk The Group is exposed to equity and debt security price risk in relation to its held for trading and available-for-sale listed investments. The Group currently does not have a price risk hedging policy as the management consider the Group is not exposed to significant price risk. The management will continue to monitor price risk exposure and consider hedging against it should the need arises. Sensitivity analysis The sensitivity analyses below have been determined based on the exposure to equity and debt security price risks at the end of the reporting period. If the prices of the respective equity and debt instruments had been 5% (2008: 5%) higher/lower, • • post-tax profit for the year ended December 31, 2009 would increase/decrease by Rmb19,421,000 (2008: increase/ decrease by Rmb9,285,000) as a result of the changes in fair value of held for trading investments; and investment valuation reserve would increase/decrease by Rmb2,051,000 (2008: Rmb1,050,000) as a result of the changes in fair value of available-for-sale listed investments. 74 2009 ANNUAL REPORT 5. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (continued) (B) FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES (continued) Credit risk As at December 31, 2009, the Group’s maximum exposure to credit risk which will cause a financial loss to the Group due to failure to discharge an obligation by the counterparties provided by the Group is arising from the carrying amount of the respective recognised financial assets as stated in the consolidated statement of financial position. The Group reviews the recoverable amount of each individual trade debt at the end of the reporting period to ensure that adequate impairment losses are made for irrecoverable amounts. In this regard, the directors of the Company consider that the Group’s credit risk is significantly reduced. The credit risk on liquid funds is limited because the counterparties are banks with high credit ratings assigned by international credit-rating agencies. Other than the concentration of credit risk on certain trade receivable, other receivables from related parties, corporate bonds and structured deposit amounting to Rmb45,140,000 (2008: Rmb71,640,000), Rmb120,000,000 (2008: Rmb58,046,000), Rmb511,344,000 (2008: Rmb238,977,000) and Nil (2008: Rmb204,667,000) as disclosed in Notes 27, 28, 29 and 30, respectively, the Group does not have any other significant concentration of credit risk. The Group’s concentration of credit risk by geographical location is mainly in the PRC. Liquidity risk Most of the bank balances and cash at December 31, 2009 were denominated in RMB which is not a freely convertible currency in the international market. The exchange rate of RMB is regulated by the PRC government and the remittance of these RMB funds out of the PRC is subject to foreign exchange controls imposed by the PRC government. The Group closely monitors its cash position resulting from its operations and maintains a level of cash and cash equivalents deemed adequate by the management to enable the Group to meet in full its financial obligations as they fall due for the foreseeable future. The following table details the Group’s remaining contractual maturity for its non-derivative financial liabilities based on the agreed repayment terms. The table has been drawn up based on the undiscounted cash flows of financial liabilities based on the earliest date on which the Group can be required to pay. The table includes both interest and principal cash flows. To the extent that interest flows are floating rate, the undiscounted amount is derived from interest rate curve at the end of the reporting period. ZHEJIANG EXPRESSWAY CO., LTD. 75 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements For the year ended December 31, 2009 5. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (continued) (B) FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES (continued) Liquidity risk (continued) Liquidity and interest risk tables Weighted average Less than 3 months - interest rate 3 months 1 year 1 - 3 years 3 - 5 years +5 years Total Carrying undiscounted amount cash flows at 31/12/2009 % Rmb’000 Rmb’000 Rmb’000 Rmb’000 Rmb’000 Rmb’000 Rmb’000 2009 Non-derivative financial liabilities Trade payables Accounts payable to customers arising from securities dealing business Other payables Bank and other loans – fixed rate – variable rate Long-term bonds — 410,900 236,473 647,373 647,373 — — 11,502,930 450,370 5.31 2.58 4.29 30,133 195,734 42,900 — — 176,770 87,475 — — — 146,962 — — — — — 85,800 1,042,900 12,632,967 500,718 232,762 1,042,900 — — — — — — 11,502,930 11,502,930 450,370 450,370 206,903 430,171 200,000 422,384 1,171,600 1,000,000 14,409,347 14,223,057 76 2009 ANNUAL REPORT 5. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (continued) (B) FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES (continued) Liquidity risk (continued) Liquidity and interest risk tables (continued) Weighted average Less than 3 months - interest rate % 3 months Rmb’000 1 year Rmb’000 Rmb’000 Rmb’000 1 - 3 years 3 - 5 years Total undiscounted cash flows Carrying amount at 31/12/2008 Rmb’000 Rmb’000 +5 years Rmb’000 2008 Non-derivative financial liabilities Trade payables Accounts payable to customers arising from securities dealing business Other payables Bank and other loans – fixed rate – variable rate Long-term bonds — 216,913 198,183 — 415,096 415,096 — — 6.21 2.33 4.29 5,607,473 415,952 30,465 168,296 42,900 — 2,599 — — — — — — — 196,156 184,410 60,626 — 85,800 1,085,800 6,481,999 396,938 270,210 1,146,426 — — — — — — 5,607,473 5,607,473 418,551 418,551 30,465 609,488 30,000 579,764 1,214,500 1,000,000 8,295,573 8,050,884 The amounts included above for variable interest rate instruments for non-derivative financial liabilities is subject to change if changes in variable interest rates differ to those estimates of the interest rates determined at the end of the reporting period. (C) FAIR VALUE The fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities are determined as follows: • • the fair value of financial assets with standard terms and conditions and traded on active liquid markets are determined with reference to quoted market bid prices; and the fair value of other financial assets and financial liabilities are determined in accordance with generally accepted pricing models based on discounted cash flow analysis using prices from observable current market transactions. The directors consider that the carrying amounts of financial assets and financial liabilities recorded at amortised cost in the consolidated financial statements approximate their fair values. ZHEJIANG EXPRESSWAY CO., LTD. 77 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements For the year ended December 31, 2009 6. CAPITAL RISK MANAGEMENT The Group manages its capital to ensure that entities in the Group will be able to continue as a going concern while maximising the return to stakeholders through the optimisation of the debt and equity balance. The Group’s overall strategy remains unchanged from prior year. The capital structure of the Group consists of debt, which includes the borrowings disclosed in Notes 36 and 38, equity attributable to owners of the Company, comprising issued share capital, reserves and retained profits. The directors of the Company review the capital structure on a regular basis. As part of this review, the directors consider the cost of capital and the risks associated with each class of capital. Based on recommendations of the directors, the Group will balance its overall capital structure through the payment of dividends, new share issues and share buy-backs as well as the issue of new debt or the redemption of existing debt. 7. SEGMENT INFORMATION The Group has adopted HKFRS 8 Operating Segments with effect from January 1, 2009. HKFRS 8 is a disclosure standard that requires operating segments to be identified on the basis of internal reports about components of the Group that are regularly reviewed by the chief operating decision maker, the Group’s Chief Executive Officer, for the purpose of allocating resources to segments and assessing their performance. In contrast, the predecessor Standard (HKAS 14, Segment Reporting) required an entity to identify two sets of segments (business and geographical) using a risks and returns approach. In the past, the Group’s primary reporting format was business segments. The application of HKFRS 8 has resulted in a redesignation of the Group’s reportable segments and changes in the basis of measurement of segment profit or loss, segment assets and segment liabilities as compared with the primary reportable segments determined in accordance with HKAS 14. In prior years, segment information reported externally was analysed on the basis of the types of goods supplied and services provided by the Group’s operating divisions (i.e. toll operation, service area business, advertising business and securities operation). However, for the purpose of resources allocation and performance assessment, the chief operating decision maker reviews operating results and financial information on a subsidiary by subsidiary basis. Each subsidiary represents an operating segment. Subsidiaries with similar economic characteristics, similar operation process and similar class of customers are aggregated into a single reportable segment. Accordingly, the Group’s reportable segments under HKFRS 8 are as follows: (i) Toll operation – the operation and management of high grade roads and the collection of the expressway tolls (ii) Service area and advertising businesses – the sale of food, restaurant operation, automobile servicing, operation of petrol stations and design and rental of advertising billboards along the expressways (iii) Securities operation – the securities broking and proprietary trading Information regarding the reportable segments is reported below. Amounts reported for the prior year have been restated to conform to the requirements of HKFRS 8. 78 2009 ANNUAL REPORT 7. SEGMENT INFORMATION (Continued) SEGMENT REVENUE AND RESULTS The following is an analysis of the Group’s revenue and results by reportable segment. For the year ended December 31, 2009 Service area Toll and advertising Securities operation businesses operation Elimination Total Rmb’000 Rmb’000 Rmb’000 Rmb’000 Rmb’000 3,107,505 1,259,888 1,668,901 — 6,036,294 — 1,785 — (1,785) — 3,107,505 1,261,673 1,668,901 (1,785) 6,036,294 1,557,013 69,902 617,158 2,244,073 Service area Toll and advertising operation Rmb’000 businesses Rmb’000 Securities operation Rmb’000 Elimination Rmb’000 Total Rmb’000 3,455,627 1,752,254 1,115,589 — — — 3,455,627 1,752,254 1,115,589 1,755,032 111,666 398,453 — — — 6,323,470 — 6,323,470 2,265,151 Revenue External sales Inter-segment sales Total Segment profit For the year ended December 31, 2008 Revenue External sales Inter-segment sales Total Segment profit The accounting policies of the reportable segments are the same as the Group’s accounting policies described in Note 3. Segment profit represents the profit after tax of each reportable segment. This is the measure reported to the chief operating decision maker, the Group’s Chief Executive Officer, for the purposes of resource allocation and performance assessment. Inter-segment sales are charged at prevailing market rates. ZHEJIANG EXPRESSWAY CO., LTD. 79 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements For the year ended December 31, 2009 7. SEGMENT INFORMATION (Continued) SEGMENT ASSETS AND LIABILITIES The following is an analysis of the Group’s assets and liabilities by reportable segment at the end of the reporting period: Segment assets Segment liabilities 2009 Rmb’000 2008 Rmb’000 2009 Rmb’000 2008 Rmb’000 Toll operation 16,130,461 15,688,074 (2,911,913) (2,862,178 ) Service area and advertising businesses 752,089 570,558 (353,202) (211,006 ) Securities operation 15,433,364 8,942,022 (12,072,812) (5,917,069 ) Total segment assets (liabilities) 32,315,914 25,200,654 (15,337,927) (8,990,253 ) Goodwill 86,867 86,867 — — Consolidated assets (liabilities) 32,402,781 25,287,521 (15,337,927) (8,990,253 ) Segment assets and segment liabilities represent the assets and liabilities of the subsidiaries operating in the respective reportable segment. 80 2009 ANNUAL REPORT 7. SEGMENT INFORMATION (Continued) OTHER SEGMENT INFORMATION Amounts included in the measure of segment profit or loss or segment assets: Service area Toll and advertising operation businesses Rmb’000 Rmb’000 543,669 26,413 56,613 206,881 — (27,164) 21,254 555,957 734,564 21,323 4,314 6,111 223,384 — 2,258 — 37,743 29,750 Securities operation Rmb’000 275,063 — — 4,742 — 742 — 93,706 49,383 Total Rmb’000 840,055 30,727 62,724 435,007 — (24,164) 21,254 687,406 813,697 21,119 689 11,264 33,072 590,438 54,147 69,747 243,344 124,251 (27,638) 23,746 131,034 729,124 16,313 5,635 7,062 220,918 — 38,297 — 67,633 22,363 62,177 — — — — — — 113,130 30,607 668,928 59,782 76,809 464,262 124,251 10,659 23,746 311,797 782,094 For the year ended December 31, 2009 Income tax expense Interest income Interest expense Interests in associates Interest in a jointly controlled entity Share result of associates Share result of jointly controlled entity Addition to non-current assets (Note) Depreciation and amortisation Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment For the year ended December 31, 2008 Income tax expense Interest income Interest expense Interests in associates Interest in a jointly controlled entity Share result of associates Share result of jointly controlled entity Addition to non-current assets (Note) Depreciation and amortisation Loss (gain) on disposal of property, plant and equipment 3,045 3,264 (233) 6,076 Note: Non-current assets excluded financial instruments. ZHEJIANG EXPRESSWAY CO., LTD. 81 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements For the year ended December 31, 2009 7. SEGMENT INFORMATION (Continued) REVENUE FROM MAJOR SERVICES An analysis of the Group’s revenue, net of discounts and taxes, for the year is as follows: Toll operation revenue Service area businesses revenue Advertising business revenue Commission income from securities operation Interest income from securities operation Others GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION 2009 Rmb’000 3,107,505 1,178,318 77,786 1,498,827 170,074 3,784 2008 Rmb’000 3,455,627 1,670,435 78,032 947,861 167,728 3,787 6,036,294 6,323,470 The Group’s operations are located in the PRC (country of domicile). All non-current assets of the Group are located in the PRC. All of the Group’s revenue from external customers is attributed to the group entities’ country of domicile (i.e. the PRC). INFORMATION ABOUT MAJOR CUSTOMERS During the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2009, there are no individual customers with sales of 10% or more of the Group’s total sales. 8. SECURITIES INVESTMENT GAINS (LOSSES) Profit (loss) on fair value changes on held for trading investments 22,335 (201,741 ) 2009 Rmb’000 2008 Rmb’000 Cumulative gain (loss) reclassified from equity on disposal of available-for-sale investments Impairment loss on available-for-sale investments 13,632 — 35,967 (89,680 ) (24,792 ) (316,213 ) The above securities investment gains (losses) wholly contributed from listed investments in both years. 82 2009 ANNUAL REPORT 9. OTHER INCOME Interest income on bank balances and an entrusted loan receivable Rental income Net exchange gain Handling fee income Towing income Gain on disposal of an associate Gain on disposal of a jointly controlled entity (Note 25) Interest income from structured deposit Others 10.FINANCE COSTS Interest on bank loans wholly repayable within five years Interest on other loans Interest on long-term bonds 2009 Rmb’000 27,613 58,697 547 28,644 11,243 — 274,494 3,114 21,928 426,280 2009 Rmb’000 6,111 13,713 42,900 62,724 2008 Rmb’000 55,115 40,858 40,143 22,863 15,095 8,375 — 4,667 24,304 211,420 2008 Rmb’000 18,332 15,577 42,900 76,809 ZHEJIANG EXPRESSWAY CO., LTD. 83 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements For the year ended December 31, 2009 11.PROFIT BEFORE TAX The Group’s profit before tax has been arrived at after charging: Depreciation of property, plant and equipment Amortisation of prepaid lease payments Amortisation of expressway operating rights (included in operating costs) Amortisation of other intangible assets (included in operating costs) Total depreciation and amortisation Staff costs (including directors and supervisors): – Wages and salaries – Pension scheme contributions Auditors’ remuneration Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment Cost of inventories recognised as an expense Impairment loss on interest in an associate (included in other expenses) Provision for litigation (included in other expenses) 2009 Rmb’000 122,774 1,265 676,220 13,438 813,697 399,663 33,244 432,907 5,408 33,072 2008 Rmb’000 112,140 1,503 659,027 9,424 782,094 292,193 32,316 324,509 7,576 6,076 1,041,496 1,518,520 9,298 95,660 — — 84 2009 ANNUAL REPORT 12.INCOME TAX EXPENSE PRC Enterprise Income Tax: Current tax Deferred tax (Note 39): Current year 2009 Rmb’000 2008 Rmb’000 855,430 855,430 731,019 731,019 (15,375) (62,091 ) 840,055 668,928 Under the Law of the PRC on Enterprise Income Tax (the “EIT Law”) and Implementation Regulation of the EIT Law, the tax rate of the Group is 25% from January 1, 2008 onwards. No Hong Kong Profits Tax has been provided as the Group’s income neither arises in, nor is derived from Hong Kong during the year. The tax charge for the year can be reconciled to the profit per the consolidated statement of comprehensive income as follows: Profit before tax 2009 Rmb’000 2008 Rmb’000 3,084,128 2,934,079 Tax at the PRC enterprise income tax rate of 25% (2008: 25%) 771,032 733,520 Tax effect of share of loss (profit) of associates Tax effect of share of profit of a jointly controlled entity Tax effect of income not taxable for tax purposes Tax effect of expenses not deductible for tax purposes Overprovision of the PRC enterprise income tax in prior year 6,041 (5,314) (22) 68,318 — (2,665 ) (5,937 ) (23,505 ) 5,606 (38,091 ) Tax charge for the year 840,055 668,928 ZHEJIANG EXPRESSWAY CO., LTD. 85 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements For the year ended December 31, 2009 13.OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME Tax effect relating to other comprehensive income as follows: Year ended December 31, 2009 Year ended December 31, 2008 Tax Tax Before-tax (expense) Net-of-tax Before-tax (expense) Net-of-tax amount benefit amount amount benefit amount Rmb’000 Rmb’000 Rmb’000 Rmb’000 Rmb’000 Rmb’000 34,234 (8,558) 25,676 (345,081) 86,270 (258,811 ) (13,632) 3,408 (10,224) 89,680 (22,420 ) 67,260 — — — 24,792 (6,198 ) 18,594 Gains (losses) on available- for-sale financial assets arising during the year Reclassification adjustments for the cumulative (gain) loss included in profit or loss upon disposal of available-for-sale financial assets Reclassification adjustments upon impairment of available-for-sale financial assets Total 20,602 (5,150) 15,452 (230,609) 57,652 (172,957 ) 86 2009 ANNUAL REPORT l a t o T i # n m g n o Y # g n o h z o a h S # a u h Q i i # g n x e h Z # a u h e K * i g n p L i * g n e h s n u J * n e h C e e h C ^ g n a Y ^ n u y u L u W g n a J i g n e h Z g n a F a M g n a h Z g n a h Z g n u T g n a h Z g n a h Z : s w o l l o f s a e r a i s r o s v r e p u s ) 5 : 8 0 0 2 5 d n a ( s r o t c e r i d g n a F i t n u Y g n e G g n a J i g n a h Z n a h Z n e h C i g n p o a X i o a y n e W g n o h z g n J i g n a h z o a X i g n o s J i ) 9 : 8 0 0 2 ( 1 1 e h t f o h c a e o t l i e b a y a p r o d a p s t n e m u o m e l e h T 0 0 0 ’ b m R 0 0 0 ’ b m R 0 0 0 ’ b m R 0 0 0 ’ b m R 0 0 0 ’ b m R 0 0 0 ’ b m R 0 0 0 ’ b m R 0 0 0 ’ b m R 0 0 0 ’ b m R 0 0 0 ’ b m R 0 0 0 ’ b m R 0 0 0 ’ b m R 0 0 0 ’ b m R 0 0 0 ’ b m R 0 0 0 ’ b m R 0 0 0 ’ b m R 0 0 0 ’ b m R ) i i e t o N ( ) i i e t o N ( ) i e t o N ( ) i e t o N ( 7 0 8 6 4 1 3 8 , 1 4 8 6 , 2 4 4 0 , 2 7 5 2 , 1 6 5 7 5 3 , 3 2 — — 2 1 — — 1 3 — — 3 3 — — 3 3 — — 3 — — — — 4 — — 4 2 — — 2 3 — — 3 2 — — 2 2 2 2 — — 2 2 2 2 5 2 — — 2 5 2 4 5 — — 4 5 2 5 — — 2 5 2 2 2 — — 2 2 2 1 5 2 — — 1 5 2 4 — — 4 2 — — 2 4 — — 4 2 — — 2 6 7 7 3 3 0 9 1 6 — 6 1 1 1 5 1 0 0 4 6 8 2 4 1 0 0 7 9 2 5 5 5 3 4 1 8 9 8 1 6 3 4 2 2 5 1 0 0 6 4 5 2 7 2 3 4 1 5 9 5 6 7 3 9 0 2 5 1 0 0 6 4 9 2 9 8 2 4 1 7 9 5 4 0 4 6 7 2 3 1 3 9 6 — — — — 3 — — 3 — — — — d n a s e c n a w o l l a , s e i r a a S l d n k i n i s t i f e n e b 9 0 0 2 s n o i t u b i r t n o c e m e h c s i n o s n e P d n a s e c n a w o l l a , s e i r a a S l d n k i n i s t i f e n e b 8 0 0 2 s t n e m u o m e l l a t o T s n o i t u b i r t n o c e m e h c s i n o s n e P s t n e m u o m e l l a t o T l e b a y a p d n a d a p s e s u n o B i l e b a y a p d n a d a p s e s u n o B i s r o t c e r i d e v i t u c e x e - n o n t n e d n e p e d n I s r o t c e r i d e v i t u c e x e - n o N i s r o s v r e p u S ^ * # ZHEJIANG EXPRESSWAY CO., LTD. 87 S T N E M U L O M E ’ I S R O S V R E P U S D N A ’ S R O T C E R D . 4 1 I Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements For the year ended December 31, 2009 14.DIRECTORS’ AND SUPERVISORS’ EMOLUMENTS (Continued) Notes: (i) Appointed on March 1, 2009. (ii) Resigned on February 28, 2009. Other than Mr. Geng Xiaoping in 2008, the emoluments of each of the directors and supervisors were below HK$1,000,000 (equivalent to Rmb881,900) in both years. Bonuses paid to directors and supervisors are determined by the Remuneration Committee of the Company, which comprises three independent non-executive directors. No directors or supervisors waived any emoluments and no incentive was paid to any directors or supervisors as an inducement to join the Company and no compensation for loss of office was paid to any directors, supervisors, past directors or past supervisors during both years. Bonuses are determined by reference to the individual performance of the directors. 15.EMPLOYEES’ EMOLUMENTS The emoluments of the five highest paid individuals in the Group are as follows: Salaries, allowances and benefits in kind Bonuses paid and payable Pension scheme contributions Incentive paid Compensation for loss of office 2009 Rmb’000 2008 Rmb’000 10,426 658 57 2,500 — 13,641 7,769 5,018 85 7,400 — 20,272 The five individuals with the highest emoluments in the Group during the year included no (2008: no) director, whose emoluments are set out in Note 14 above, and five (2008: five) non-director employees. Their emoluments are within the following bands: HK$2,000,001 to HK$2,500,000 (equivalent to Rmb1,760,001 to Rmb2,200,000) HK$2,500,001 to HK$3,000,000 (equivalent to Rmb2,200,001 to Rmb2,640,000) HK$3,000,001 to HK$3,500,000 (equivalent to Rmb2,640,001 to Rmb3,080,000) HK$4,000,001 to HK$4,500,000 (equivalent to Rmb3,520,001 to Rmb3,960,000) HK$4,500,001 to HK$5,000,000 (equivalent to Rmb3,960,001 to Rmb4,400,000) HK$6,000,001 to HK$6,500,000 (equivalent to Rmb5,280,001 to Rmb5,720,000) No. of individuals 2009 2008 2 2 — — 1 — — — 1 2 1 1 88 2009 ANNUAL REPORT 16.DIVIDENDS Dividends recognised as distribution during the year: 2009 Interim – Rmb6 cents (2008: 2008 interim Rmb7 cents) per share 2008 Final – Rmb24 cents (2008: 2007 Final Rmb24 cents) per share 2009 Rmb’000 2008 Rmb’000 260,587 1,042,347 304,018 1,042,347 1,302,934 1,346,365 The final dividend of Rmb25 cents per share in respect of the year ended December 31, 2009 (2008: final dividend of Rmb24 cents per share in respect of the year ended December 31, 2008) has been proposed by the directors and is subject to approval by the shareholders in the annual general meeting. 17.EARNINGS PER SHARE The calculation of the basic earnings per share is based on profit for the year attributable to owners of the Company of Rmb1,795,488,000 (2008: Rmb1,892,787,000) and the 4,343,114,500 (2008: 4,343,114,500) ordinary shares in issue during the year. No diluted earnings per share has been presented as there were no potential ordinary shares in issue for the year ended December 31, 2008 and 2009. ZHEJIANG EXPRESSWAY CO., LTD. 89 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements For the year ended December 31, 2009 18.PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT Leasehold land and buildings Rmb’000 340,935 78,181 — (6,150 ) 412,966 36,559 — Communications Ancillary and signalling Motor Machinery Construction facilities equipment vehicles and equipment in progress Total Rmb’000 Rmb’000 Rmb’000 Rmb’000 Rmb’000 Rmb’000 423,232 60,667 6,326 (4,367 ) 485,858 22,112 14,955 240,490 25,746 — — 266,236 39,936 — — 152,641 22,847 — (2,241 ) 173,247 11,007 — (6,979 ) 258,020 48,811 — (558 ) 306,273 45,580 6,326 8,502 (6,326 ) — 8,502 8,866 — (14,955 ) 1,421,644 244,754 — (13,316 ) 1,653,082 164,060 — (35,233 ) — (75,834 ) (12,491 ) (21,131 ) COST At January 1, 2008 Additions Transfer Disposals At December 31, 2008 and January 1, 2009 Additions Transfer Disposals At December 31, 2009 437,034 501,794 306,172 177,275 316,620 2,413 1,741,308 DEPRECIATION At January 1, 2008 Provided for the year Disposals At December 31, 2008 and January 1, 2009 Provided for the year Disposals 30,014 14,744 (2,197 ) 42,561 17,500 (12,486 ) 95,020 24,461 (969 ) 118,512 24,163 (15,727 ) 166,984 20,388 — 187,372 36,635 — 97,266 15,473 (1,815 ) 110,924 14,396 (6,691 ) 125,483 37,074 (92 ) 162,465 30,080 (4,024 ) At December 31, 2009 47,575 126,948 224,007 118,629 188,521 — — — — — — — 514,767 112,140 (5,073 ) 621,834 122,774 (38,928 ) 705,680 CARRYING VALUES At December 31, 2009 389,459 374,846 At December 31, 2008 370,405 367,346 82,165 78,864 58,646 62,323 128,099 143,808 2,413 8,502 1,035,628 1,031,248 The property, plant and equipment are mainly located in the PRC. 90 2009 ANNUAL REPORT 18.PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (Continued) The carrying value of properties shown above comprises: Leasehold land and buildings in the PRC: Long lease Medium-term lease 19.PREPAID LEASE PAYMENTS Analysed for reporting purposes as: Current assets Non-current assets 2009 Rmb’000 2008 Rmb’000 25,976 363,483 389,459 26,514 343,891 370,405 2009 Rmb’000 2008 Rmb’000 1,421 30,342 31,763 1,265 47,654 48,919 The Group’s prepaid lease payments comprise leasehold land in the PRC under medium-term lease. The amount represents prepayment of rentals under operating leases for “land use rights” situated in the PRC. ZHEJIANG EXPRESSWAY CO., LTD. 91 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements For the year ended December 31, 2009 20.EXPRESSWAY OPERATING RIGHTS COST At January 1, 2008 Addition At December 31, 2008 and January 1, 2009 Addition At December 31, 2009 AMORTISATION At January 1, 2008 Charge for the year At December 31, 2008 and January 1, 2009 Charge for the year At December 31, 2009 CARRYING VALUES At December 31, 2009 At December 31, 2008 Rmb’000 16,197,496 60,252 16,257,748 507,581 16,765,329 2,674,744 659,027 3,333,771 676,220 4,009,991 12,755,338 12,923,977 The above expressway operating rights were granted by the Zhejiang Provincial Government to the Group for 30 years. During the expressway concessionary period, the Group has the rights of operation and management of Shanghai- Hangzhou-Ningbo Expressway and Shangsan Expressway and the toll-collection rights thereof. The Group is required to manage and operate the expressways in accordance with the regulations promulgated by the Ministry of Communication and relevant government authorities. Upon the end of the respective concession service periods, the toll expressways and their toll station facilities will be returned to the grantors at zero consideration. 92 2009 ANNUAL REPORT 21.GOODWILL COST AND CARRYING VALUES At January 1, 2008, December 31, 2008, January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2009 Particulars regarding impairment testing on goodwill are disclosed in Note 23. 22.OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS Rmb’000 86,867 Securities/ Customer futures Trading Software bases firm licenses seats licenses Total Rmb’000 Rmb’000 Rmb’000 Rmb’000 Rmb’000 COST At January 1, 2008 Additions Written off 101,147 63,083 3,480 — — — — 63,083 — At December 31, 2008 and January 1, 2009 101,147 Additions — At December 31, 2009 101,147 63,083 AMORTISATION At January 1, 2008 Charge for the year Written off At December 31, 2008 and January 1, 2009 Charge for the year At December 31, 2009 CARRYING VALUES At December 31, 2009 At December 31, 2008 9,796 8,650 — 18,446 8,650 27,096 74,051 82,701 — — — — — — — — 3,480 — 3,480 — — — — — — 4,938 5,263 (132 ) 10,069 10,192 172,648 5,263 (132 ) 177,779 10,192 20,261 187,971 626 774 (132 ) 1,268 4,788 6,056 10,422 9,424 (132 ) 19,714 13,438 33,152 63,083 63,083 3,480 3,480 14,205 154,819 8,801 158,065 The above intangible assets, other than part of software licenses, were purchased as part of business combinations in 2006 and 2007. Other software licenses were acquired from third parties. The customer bases of the securities operation have a definite useful life. The customer bases of Zheshang Securities Co., Ltd (“Zheshang Securities”) and Zhejiang Tianma Futures Broker Co., Ltd (“Tianma Futures”) are amortised on a straight-line basis over 15 years and 3 years respectively. The securities/futures firm licenses of the securities operation are considered by the management of the Group to have an indefinite useful life because they can be renewed at minimal cost even though the current licenses are effective for three years. ZHEJIANG EXPRESSWAY CO., LTD. 93 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements For the year ended December 31, 2009 22.OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Continued) The trading seats of the securities operation is considered by the management of the Group to have an indefinite useful life because there is no economic or regulatory limit to their useful life. Software licenses are amortised on a straight-line basis over three to five years. Particulars of the impairment testing on intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are disclosed in Note 23. 23.IMPAIRMENT TESTING ON GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS WITH INDEFINITE USEFUL LIVES For the purposes of impairment testing, goodwill and other intangible assets with indefinite useful lives set out in Notes 21 and 22 have been allocated to four individual cash generating units (“CGUs”), including two subsidiaries in toll operation segment and two subsidiaries in securities operation segment. The carrying amounts of goodwill and other intangible assets (net of accumulated impairment losses) as at December 31, 2008 and 2009 allocated to these units are as follows: Goodwill firm licenses Securities/futures Trading seats 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 Rmb’000 Rmb’000 Rmb’000 Rmb’000 Rmb’000 Rmb’000 Toll operation – Zhejiang Jiaxing Expressway Co., Ltd. (“Jiaxing Co”) 75,137 75,137 – Zhejiang Shangsan Expressway Co., Ltd. (“Shangsan Co”) 10,335 10,335 — — — — Securities operation – Zheshang Securities – Tianma Futures — 1,395 — 1,395 51,783 11,300 51,783 11,300 86,867 86,867 63,083 63,083 — — 2,080 1,400 3,480 — — 2,080 1,400 3,480 During the year ended December 31, 2009, the management of the Group determines that there are no impairment of any of its CGUs containing goodwill and other intangible assets with indefinite useful lives. 94 2009 ANNUAL REPORT 23.IMPAIRMENT TESTING ON GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS WITH INDEFINITE USEFUL LIVES (Continued) The basis of the recoverable amounts of the above CGUs and their major underlying assumptions are summarised below: JIAXING CO AND SHANGSAN CO The recoverable amounts of Jiaxing Co and Shangsan Co are determined based on value in use calculations. The key assumptions for the value in use calculations relate to discount rates, growth rates, and expected changes in toll revenue and direct costs during the forecast period. Those calculations use cash flow projections based on financial budgets approved by management covering a five-year period and a discount rate of 15% (2008: 15%). No growth rate has been assumed beyond the five-year period up to the remaining toll road operating rights which are nineteen years and twenty-one years for Jiaxing Co. and Shangsan Co., respectively. ZHESHANG SECURITIES The recoverable amount of Zheshang Securities is determined based on value in use calculations. The key assumptions for the value in use calculations relate to the discount rate, growth rates and profit margin during the forecast period. Those calculations use cash flow projections based on financial budgets approved by management covering a five- year period and a discount rate of 17.5% (2008: 23.5%). TIANMA FUTURES The recoverable amount of Tianma Futures is determined based on value in use calculations. The key assumptions for the value in use calculations relate to the discount rate, growth rates and profit margin during the forecast period. Those calculations use cash flow projections based on financial budgets approved by management covering a five-year period and a discount rate of 17.5% (2008: 19.3%). ZHEJIANG EXPRESSWAY CO., LTD. 95 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements For the year ended December 31, 2009 24.INTERESTS IN ASSOCIATES Unlisted investments in associates, at cost Share of post-acquisition profits, net of dividends received 2009 Rmb’000 426,241 8,766 435,007 2008 Rmb’000 431,290 32,972 464,262 At December 31, 2008 and 2009, the Group had interests in the following associates: Name of entity structure operation the Group Principal activities Form of Place of Percentage of equity business registration and interest attributable to Zhejiang Expressway Petroleum Corporate The PRC Development Co., Ltd. (“Petroleum Co”) 2009 2008 % 50 % 50 Operation of petrol stations and sale of petroleum products JoinHands Technology Co., Ltd. Corporate The PRC 27.58 27.58 Provision of printing services and property leasing Zhejiang Concord Property Investment Corporate The PRC 22.95 22.95 Investment and Co., Ltd. real estate development Hangzhou Tianjun Industrial Co., Ltd Corporate The PRC 29.45 — Investment and portfolio management Hangzhou Yuhang Communication Time Corporate The PRC 16.57 15.3 Investment and Plaza Co., Ltd. (“Time Plaza Co”) (Note i) real estate development Ningbo Expressway Advertising Co., Ltd. Corporate The PRC 12.5 12.5 Management of (“Ningbo Advertising Co”) (Note ii) advertising billboards along expressways Zhejiang Jinhua Yongjin Expressway Corporate The PRC 23.45 23.45 Management of the Co., Ltd. (“Yongjin”) Jinhua section of the Ningbo-Jinhua Expressway 96 2009 ANNUAL REPORT 24.INTERESTS IN ASSOCIATES (Continued) Notes: (i) (ii) The Group is able to exercise significant influence over Time Plaza Co because it has the power to appoint one out of five directors of that company under the provisions stated in the Articles of Association of that company. The Group is able to exercise significant influence over Ningbo Advertising Co because it has the power to appoint two out of five directors of that company under the provisions stated in the Articles of Association of that company. During the year ended December 31, 2009, the Group recognised an impairment loss of Rmb9,298,000 (2008: Nil) in relation to interest in an associate, Yongjin. The recoverable amounts of Yongjin are determined based on value in use calculations. The key assumptions for the value in use calculations relate to discount rates, growth rates, and expected changes in toll revenue and direct costs during the forecast period. Those calculations use cash flow projections based on financial budgets approved by management covering a twenty-year period and a discount rate of 8%. The summarised financial information in respect of the Group’s associates at the end of the reporting period is set out below: Total assets Total liabilities Net assets Group’s share of net assets of associates Revenue Loss for the year Other comprehensive income Group’s share of results of associates for the year 2009 Rmb’000 2008 Rmb’000 4,754,409 4,089,893 (3,265,061) (2,537,904 ) 1,489,348 1,551,989 435,007 464,262 2,907,878 3,874,147 (104,542) (59,378 ) — — (24,164) 10,659 ZHEJIANG EXPRESSWAY CO., LTD. 97 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements For the year ended December 31, 2009 25.INTEREST IN A JOINTLY CONTROLLED ENTITY Cost of investment in a jointly controlled entity Share of post-acquisition profits, net of dividends received 2009 Rmb’000 — — — 2008 Rmb’000 65,000 59,251 124,251 At December 31, 2008, the Group had a 50% equity interests in a jointly controlled entity, Hangzhou Shida Expressway Co., Ltd. (“Shida JV”), which was established in the PRC. The principal activity of Shida JV is to undertake the operation of Shiqiao-Dajing expressway. The Group’s entitlement to voting rights and share in the profit of the jointly controlled entity was in proportion to its ownership interests. On September 10, 2009, the Group entered into an agreement with Hangzhou Communications Group Co., Ltd (“Hangzhou Communications Group”), a state-owned enterprise, pursuant to which the Group agreed to sell, and Hangzhou Communications Group agreed to purchase, the entire 50% interest of the Group in Shida JV for a consideration of Rmb367,000,000. The disposal was completed in November 2009 and the gain on disposal of a jointly controlled entity of Rmb274,494,000 was recognised in the profit or loss for the year ended December 31, 2009. The summarised financial information in respect of the Group’s interest in the jointly controlled entity which is accounted for using the equity method is set out below: 2009 Rmb’000 — — — — 40,106 (18,852) — 2008 Rmb’000 36,136 141,033 (38,509 ) (14,409 ) 46,703 (22,957 ) — Current assets Non-current assets Current liabilities Non-current liabilities Income recognised in profit or loss Expenses recognised in profit or loss Other comprehensive income 98 2009 ANNUAL REPORT 26.AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE INVESTMENTS Available-for-sale investments comprise: 2009 Rmb’000 2008 Rmb’000 Non-current assets: Unlisted equity securities investments, at cost (Note i) 1,000 1,000 Current assets: Listed equity securities investments in the PRC, at fair value (Note ii) 54,704 55,704 28,001 29,001 Notes: (i) (ii) Unlisted equity securities investments represent investments in unlisted equity securities issued by private entities established in the PRC. They are measured at cost less impairment at the end of the reporting period because the range of reasonable fair value estimated is so significant that the directors of the Company are of the opinion that their fair values cannot be measured reliably. Listed equity investments represent equity securities subscribed through placement by listed issuers. They are measured at fair value. During the year ended December 31, 2009, the gain on change in fair value of the investments of Rmb34,234,000 (2008: loss on change in fair value of Rmb345,081,000) has been recognised in investment revaluation reserve. During the year ended December 31, 2008, management determined that the decrease in quoted market price of certain listed equity investments was significant or prolonged, accordingly, the impairment loss on such investments of Rmb24,792,000 was reclassified to profit or loss as impairment loss. During the year ended December 31, 2009, the Group disposed certain listed equity investments and recognised a gain on disposal of Rmb13,632,000 (2008: loss on disposal of Rmb89,680,000). ZHEJIANG EXPRESSWAY CO., LTD. 99 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements For the year ended December 31, 2009 27.TRADE RECEIVABLES The Group has no credit period granted to its trade customers of toll operation, service area businesses and securities operation. The following is an aged analysis of trade receivables presented based on the invoice date at the end of the reporting period. Within 3 months 3 months to 1 year 1 to 2 years Over 2 years 2009 Rmb’000 49,739 — 218 613 50,570 2008 Rmb’000 71,640 3,408 288 663 75,999 Included in the Group’s trade receivable balance aged within 3 months were tolls receivable from the Expressway Fee Settlement Centre of the Highway Administration Bureau of Zhejiang Province and Hangzhou Urban and Rural Construction Committee amounting to Rmb45,140,000 (2008: Rmb71,640,000) which has been settled subsequent to the end of reporting period. The directors consider the credit risk of the balance to be minimal. The Group has not provided for impairment loss on the balances past due as set out above and does not hold any collateral over these balances. 28.OTHER RECEIVABLES Consideration receivable* (Note i) Entrusted loan receivable from a related party (Note 44(a)) Dividend receivable from a jointly controlled entity* Prepayments Receivable from minority shareholders* (Note ii) Others* * The amounts were unsecured, interest-free and repayable on demand. 2009 Rmb’000 115,000 120,000 53,000 54,783 — 108,384 451,167 2008 Rmb’000 — — — 62,129 58,046 56,995 177,170 100 2009 ANNUAL REPORT 28.OTHER RECEIVABLES (Continued) Notes: (i) (ii) The balance represented the receivable of the unsettled consideration of disposal of Shida JV during the year ended December 31, 2009 (Note 25). Included in receivable from minority shareholders at December 31, 2008 was capital contribution into Zheshang Securities paid by the Group on behalf of certain minority shareholders of Rmb58,046,000. These minority shareholders had provided undertakings in writing to the Group to repay the capital contribution by the Group on their behalf by assigning to the Group their rights to receive future dividends from Zheshang Securities until their repayment obligations were discharged in full. Such balance has been fully settled during the year ended December 31, 2009. 29.HELD FOR TRADING INVESTMENTS Held for trading investments include: Listed securities in the PRC, at fair value: Equity securities Open-end equity funds Corporate bonds with fixed interest ranging from 2.15% to 8.35% per annum and maturity date from December 22, 2010 to June 4, 2019 2009 Rmb’000 2008 Rmb’000 293 6,258 511,344 517,895 4,596 4,014 238,977 247,587 30.STRUCTURED DEPOSIT The structured deposit at December 31, 2008 represented a yield enhanced deposit in Standard Chartered Bank (the “Issuer”) for a principal of Rmb200,000,000 with a guaranteed interest rate at 4% per annum and a variable interest ranging from 0% to 2% per annum, depending on the settlement price of certain commodities, payable annually. The structured deposit matured on June 1, 2009. The directors consider that the fair value of embedded derivative in relation to the variable rate interest depending on the commodity price was minimal. The directors consider that the fair value of the structured deposit approximate to its carrying value. ZHEJIANG EXPRESSWAY CO., LTD. 101 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements For the year ended December 31, 2009 31.BANK BALANCES HELD ON BEHALF OF CUSTOMERS From the Group’s securities operation, the Group receives and holds money deposited by customers and other institutions. These customers’ money is maintained in one or more segregated bank accounts. The Group has recognised the corresponding accounts payable to respective customers and other institutions. Bank balances held on behalf of customers carry interest at market rates which range from 1.26% to 1.80% (2008: 0.99% to 1.64%) per annum. Bank balances held on behalf of customers that are denominated in currencies other than the functional currency of the respective group entities are set out below: As at December 31, 2009 As at December 31, 2008 32.BANK BALANCES AND CASH Restricted bank balance (Note) Time deposits with original maturity over three months Unrestricted bank balances and cash Time deposits with original maturity of less than three months Cash and cash equivalents HKD USD Rmb’000 Rmb’000 14,288 8,734 56,227 42,045 2009 Rmb’000 2008 Rmb’000 942 35,000 228,452 284,068 4,819,503 229,500 3,478,945 258,000 5,049,003 3,736,945 5,278,397 4,056,013 Note: The restricted bank balance is frozen by China Securities Depository and Clearing Corporation Limited Shanghai Branch in connection with the guarantees issued by Zheshang Securities, in which the amounts of Rmb33,000,000 and Rmb1,058,000 (Total frozen amount in 2008: Rmb35,000,000) were released in January and August 2009, respectively (See Note 37 (ii)). Bank balances carry interest at the market rate of 0.36% (2008: 0.36% to 0.72%) per annum. Time deposits carry interest at fixed rates ranging from 1.35% to 2.25% (2008: 1.35% to 4.14%) per annum. Bank balances and cash that are denominated in currencies other than the functional currency of the respective group entities are set out below: As at December 31, 2009 As at December 31, 2008 102 2009 ANNUAL REPORT HKD USD Rmb’000 Rmb’000 4,666 3,784 25,423 22,668 33.ACCOUNTS PAYABLE TO CUSTOMERS ARISING FROM SECURITIES DEALING BUSINESS The settlement terms of accounts payables arising from the securities dealing business are one day after the trade date. No aged analysis is disclosed as in the opinion of the directors an aged analysis does not give any additional value in view of the nature of the business. Accounts payable to customers arising from securities dealing business that are denominated in currencies other than the functional currency of the respective group entities are set out below: As at December 31, 2009 As at December 31, 2008 34.TRADE PAYABLES HKD USD Rmb’000 Rmb’000 14,288 8,734 56,227 42,045 Trade payables mainly represent the construction payables for the improvement projects of toll expressways. The following is an aged analysis of trade payables presented based on the payment due date at the end of the reporting period. Within 3 months 3 months to 1 year 1 to 2 years 2 to 3 years Over 3 years 2009 Rmb’000 410,900 77,793 136,065 22,011 604 647,373 2008 Rmb’000 216,913 169,772 24,778 2,336 1,297 415,096 ZHEJIANG EXPRESSWAY CO., LTD. 103 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements For the year ended December 31, 2009 35.OTHER PAYABLES AND ACCRUALS Other liabilities: Accrued payroll and welfare Advance from customers Toll collected on behalf of other toll roads Others Accruals 36.INTEREST-BEARING BANK AND OTHER LOANS Bank loans, unsecured Other loans, unsecured Carrying amount of bank loans repayable: Within one year Carrying amount of other loans repayable: Within one year More than one year, but not exceeding two years More than two year, but not exceeding five years 2009 Rmb’000 2008 Rmb’000 341,870 62,589 36,149 154,475 595,083 42,582 637,665 2009 Rmb’000 200,000 422,384 622,384 295,359 67,997 34,462 91,946 489,764 47,998 537,762 2008 Rmb’000 95,000 514,764 609,764 200,000 95,000 278,055 87,016 57,313 422,384 622,384 285,897 84,402 144,465 514,764 609,764 Less: Amount due within one year shown under current liabilities (478,055) (380,897 ) 144,329 228,867 At December 31, 2009, the bank loans included a loan of Rmb200,000,000 (2008: Rmb30,000,000) carrying fixed rate at 5.31% (2008: 6.21%). At December 31, 2008, the bank loans also included a loan of Rmb65,000,000 carrying floating rates based on the China Central Bank benchmark interest rate ranging from 6.21% to 7.20%. 104 2009 ANNUAL REPORT 36.INTEREST-BEARING BANK AND OTHER LOANS (Continued) The other loans mainly represent loans from the World Bank via municipal governments and carry floating interest rate at London Inter-Bank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) plus 0.17% (2008: LIBOR less 0.05%) ranging from 1.82 % to 4.55% (2008: 2.30% to 5.36%) per annum (both the effective interest rate and contracted interest rate. The other loans are repayable by semi-annual instalments. The bank and other loans of the Group that are denominated in currencies other than Rmb amounted to Rmb422,384,000 (USD61,859,000) as at December 31, 2009 (2008: Rmb477,364,000 (USD69,845,000)). 37.PROVISIONS At January 1, 2008 Provision for the year Reversal for the year At December 31, 2008 and January 1, 2009 Provision for the year Utilisation of provision At December 31, 2009 Notes: Litigation Financial Litigation Litigation on on disputes guarantees on public deposits over state bond to third parties interest claim and funds Rmb’000 Rmb’000 Rmb’000 Rmb’000 (note i) 111,414 — (note ii) 52,610 — (111,414 ) (52,610 ) — — — — — — — — (note iii) (note iv) — 21,683 — 21,683 — — — — — — 94,860 (7,047 ) Other litigation Rmb’000 (note v) — 12,181 — 12,181 800 — Total Rmb’000 164,024 33,864 (164,024 ) 33,864 95,660 (7,047 ) 21,683 87,813 12,981 122,477 (i) Fourteen customers of Zheshang Securities previously entered into state bond investment agency agreements with Kinghing Trust Investment Co., Ltd (“Kinghing Investment”), whereby Zheshang Securities kept in custody state bonds with principal and interest at a rate of 2.7% in aggregate of Rmb111.4 million. These state bonds were pledged as security for certain third party repo trading transactions and the funds obtained were misappropriated by Kinghing Investment. Kinghing Investment was unable to return the misappropriated funds in time and as a result, the security over the state bonds was enforced to settle the relevant repo trading transactions. In the opinion of directors, Kinghing Investment should take full responsibility for breach of the state bond investment agency agreements. Kinghing Investment had ceased its operations. In 2007, these customers filed legal proceedings against Zheshang Securities for the disputes over the state bond investment agency agreements. Considering the developments in the legal proceedings and the risk management applied in the PRC financial industry, full provision of Rmb111.4 million was made in 2007. In December 2008, Kinghing Investment fully repaid the principal and interest to all 14 customers and the obligation of Zheshang Securities was discharged. The provision for the litigation was reversed and credited to operating cost during the year ended December 31, 2008. ZHEJIANG EXPRESSWAY CO., LTD. 105 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements For the year ended December 31, 2009 37.PROVISIONS (Continued) Notes: (Continued) (ii) (iii) Zheshang Securities granted guarantees to corporate customers and individual customers in respect of the state bond investment agency agreements and fund trust agreements entered into between Kinghing Investment and these corporate customers and individual customers. As Kinghing Investment ceased its operations, the directors considered that it was probable that such guarantees would be exercised. As a result, full provision of Rmb34.8 million and Rmb17.8 million for corporate customers and individual customers, respectively, were made in previous years. In December 2008, Kinghing Investment fully repaid the claims and interest at a rate of 2.7% to these customers and the obligation of Zheshang Securities had been discharged. Accordingly, the provisions for guarantees was reversed and credited to operating cost during the year ended December 31, 2008. The Group has received a claim from the customers under the state bond investment agency agreements and fund trust agreements for the additional interest compensation upon the settlement of the principal and interest at a rate of 2.7%. Based on the legal opinion, management considered that it is probable that the claim is ruled against the Group and accordingly, a provision for the interest compensation amounting to Rmb21,683,000 has been recognised in the profit and loss during the year end December 31, 2008. The litigation is in process as at December 31, 2009. (iv) Prior to the restructuring of Zheshang Securities by the Company, the original person-in-charge of one of the Sales Departments under Zheshang Securities illegally misappropriated customers’ deposits and funds, which caused a loss of approximately Rmb90,000,000 to the relevant customers. During the year ended December 31, 2009, clients who incurred losses due to the case have filed civil lawsuit against Zheshang Securities. Zheshang Securities has made during the year ended December 31, 2009 a provision amounting to Rmb94,860,000 for the principal and related interest involved in the lawsuit, of which Rmb7,047,000 has been settled in current year. (v) Sinobase International Ltd. initiated a lawsuit against Zheshang Securities in November 2008 in respect of a dispute for asset management entrustment contract entered into with Zheshang Securities in September 2005 with a principal and default compensation in aggregate of Rmb12,181,000. Full provision of such claim has been recognised in profit and loss during the year ended December 31, 2008. Taking into account of the current progress of the legal proceedings, an additional provision of Rmb800,000 has been made for such claim. 38.LONG-TERM BONDS Long-term bonds – listed in the PRC 2009 Rmb’000 2008 Rmb’000 1,000,000 1,000,000 The long-term bonds are unsecured, carry interest payable annually at a fixed rate of 4.29% per annum and are repayable in 2013 upon maturity. The fair value of the listed long-term bonds as at December 31, 2009 is Rmb1,000,000,000. 106 2009 ANNUAL REPORT 39.DEFERRED TAXATION The following are the major deferred tax liabilities and assets recognised and movements thereon during the current and prior years: Changes in fair value Accelerated Impairment of available- for-sale of held for tax depre- Fair value trading and ciation of adjustment of available-for-sale property, plant intangible At January 1, 2008 Credit (charge) to profit or loss Credit to other comprehensive income At December 31, 2008 and January 1, 2009 Charge (credit) to profit or loss Charge to other comprehensive income At December 31, 2009 — (6,198 ) — (6,198 ) 6,198 — — 40.SHARE CAPITAL investments Provisions investments and equipment Rmb’000 Rmb’000 Rmb’000 Rmb’000 (41,006 ) 32,540 — (8,466 ) (200 ) — 110,560 (50,435 ) (57,652 ) 2,473 5,584 5,150 266,691 (13,903 ) — 252,788 (14,223 ) — assets Rmb’000 40,591 (1,675 ) 38,916 (2,339 ) — Others Rmb’000 Total Rmb’000 15,169 (22,420 ) — (7,251 ) (10,395 ) — 392,005 (62,091 ) (57,652 ) 272,262 (15,375 ) 5,150 (8,666 ) 13,207 238,565 36,577 (17,646 ) 262,037 Number of shares Share capital 2009 2008 2009 Rmb’000 2008 Rmb’000 Registered, issued and fully paid: Domestic shares of Rmb1.00 each 2,909,260,000 2,909,260,000 H Shares of Rmb1.00 each 1,433,854,500 1,433,854,500 2,909,260 1,433,855 2,909,260 1,433,855 4,343,114,500 4,343,114,500 4,343,115 4,343,115 The domestic shares are not currently listed on any stock exchange. The H Shares have been listed on the Stock Exchange since May 15, 1997. The H Shares were admitted to the Official List on May 5, 2000 and their dealings on the London Stock Exchange commenced on the same day. On February 14, 2002, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, following the approval by the Board of Directors and the China Securities Regulatory Commission, declared the registration statement in respect of the ADSs evidenced by ADRs representing the deposited H Shares of the Company effective. All the domestic shares and H Shares rank pari passu with each other as to dividends and voting rights. ZHEJIANG EXPRESSWAY CO., LTD. 107 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements For the year ended December 31, 2009 41.RETIREMENT BENEFITS SCHEMES The employees of the Group are members of the state-managed retirement benefits scheme operated by the PRC government. To supplement this existing retirement benefits scheme, the Group adopted a corporate annuity scheme during the year in accordance with relevant rules and regulations. The Group is required to contribute a certain percentage of payroll costs to these retirement benefits schemes to fund the benefits. The only obligation of the Group with respect to these retirement benefits schemes is to make the specified contributions. No forfeited contributions are available to reduce the contribution payable in future years. 42.COMMITMENTS Contracted for but not provided for in the consolidated financial statements: – Investments in expressways upgrade services – Acquisition of additional interest in Shangsan Co Authorised but not contracted for: – Investments in expressways upgrade services – Purchase of machinery – Renovation of service areas – Purchase of office buildings and its renovation work 2009 Rmb’000 2008 Rmb’000 — — — 50,000 128,000 30,000 216,000 424,000 272,518 485,000 757,518 730,739 130,000 10,000 84,300 955,039 108 2009 ANNUAL REPORT 43.OPERATING LEASES THE GROUP AS LESSEE Minimum lease payments Contingent rental expenses 2009 Rmb’000 11,565 5,046 16,611 2008 Rmb’000 7,811 1,189 9,000 At the end of the reporting period, the Group had commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases which fall due as follows: Within one year In the second to fifth years inclusive Over five years 2009 Rmb’000 11,765 52,061 49,400 2008 Rmb’000 7,540 49,330 56,700 113,226 113,570 Operating lease payments represent rentals payable by the Group for certain service areas along expressways located in Zhejiang and Tianjin. They are negotiated for an average term of ten years and rentals contain both a fixed element and a contingent element linked to sales. THE GROUP AS LESSOR The Group leased their service areas and communication ducts under operating lease arrangements. Leases are negotiated for terms ranging from 1 to 25 years and rentals are fixed annually. At the end of the reporting period, the Group had contracted with tenants for the following future minimum lease payments: Within one year In the second to fifth years inclusive After five years 2009 Rmb’000 34,421 35,139 23,481 93,041 2008 Rmb’000 46,227 39,005 35,048 120,280 ZHEJIANG EXPRESSWAY CO., LTD. 109 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements For the year ended December 31, 2009 44.RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS AND BALANCES The following is a summary of the related party transactions arising from the Group’s daily operating activities: (a) Pursuant to the board resolutions of the Company on December 17, 2007, the Group signed an entrusted loan contract on December 26, 2007 with Zhejiang Jinji Property Co., Ltd (“Jinji Co”), a subsidiary of the Communications Group, via China Citic Bank. Pursuant to the contract, the Company agreed to provide a one-year loan of Rmb370,000,000 to Jinji Co via the bank at a fixed interest rate of 8.97% per annum. The entrusted loan was guaranteed by the Communications Group and fully repaid in 2008. Pursuant to the resolutions of the annual general meeting on June 27, 2008 of Zhejiang Expressway Investment Development Co., Ltd. (“Development Co”), a subsidiary of the Company, and the entrusted loan contracts, Development Co. provided short-term entrusted loans during 2008 totalling Rmb100,000,000 to Zhejiang Concord Property Investment Co., Ltd.(“Concord Co”), an associate of Development Co., at a fixed interest rate of 12% per annum, via China Everbright Bank Hangzhou Zhaohui Branch. The entrusted loans were fully repaid within 2008. Pursuant to the resolutions of the shareholders’ meeting on September 15, 2009 of Development Co, a subsidiary of the Company, and the entrusted loan contracts, Development Co. provided short-term entrusted loans during 2009 totalling Rmb120,000,000 to Hangzhou Concord Property Investment Co., Ltd.(“Hangzhou Concord Co”), a subsidiary of an associate of Development Co., at a fixed interest rate of 12% per annum, via Industrial and Commercial Bank of China. Net interest income recognised in 2009 on the above transactions with Jinji Co, Concord Co and Hangzhou Concord Co were Nil (2008: Rmb32,010,000), Nil (2008: Rmb4,542,000) and Rmb3,700,000 (2008: Nil), respectively. (b) Pursuant to the operation management agreement entered into between Development Co and Petroleum Co in respect of the petrol stations in the service areas along the Shanghai-Hangzhou-Ningbo and Shangsan Expressways, Petroleum Co will with their expertise assist Development Co in running their petrol stations along the Shanghai- Hangzhou-Ningbo and Shangsan Expressways. Purchases of petroleum products from Petroleum Co during year ended December 31, 2009 amounted to Rmb922,280,000 (2008: Rmb1,381,404,000). (c) See Note 28 for details of loan receivables from minority shareholders of a subsidiary. 110 2009 ANNUAL REPORT 44.RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS AND BALANCES (Continued) TRANSACTIONS AND BALANCES WITH OTHER STATE-CONTROLLED ENTITIES IN THE PRC The Group operates in an economic environment currently predominated by entities directly or indirectly owned or controlled by the PRC government (“state-controlled entities”). In addition, the Group itself is part of a larger group of companies under the Communications Group which is controlled by the PRC government. Apart from the transactions with the Communications Group and parties under the common control of the Communications Group, the Group also conducts business with other state-controlled entities. The directors consider those state-controlled entities are independent third parties so far as the Group’s business transactions with them are concerned. The Group has entered into various transactions, including deposit placements, borrowings and other general banking facilities, with certain banks and financial institutions which are state-controlled entities in its ordinary course of business. In view of the nature of those banking transactions, the directors are of the opinion that separate disclosure would not be meaningful. In addition, on September 10, 2009, the Group entered into an agreement with Hangzhou Communications Group, a state-owned enterprise, pursuant to which the Group agreed to sell, and Hangzhou Communications Group agreed to purchase, the entire 50% interest of the Group in Shida JV for a consideration of Rmb367,000,000. The disposal was completed in November 2009 and the gain on disposal of a jointly controlled entity of Rmb274,494,000 was recognised in the profit or loss for the year ended December 31, 2009. In respect of the Group’s tolled road business, the directors are of the opinion that it is impracticable to ascertain the identity of counterparties and accordingly whether the transactions are with other state-controlled entities in the PRC. COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS, SUPERVISORS, AND KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL Other than the directors, supervisors and key management personnel disclosed in Notes 14 and 15, the remuneration of other key management personnel during the year was approximately Rmb1,374,000 including retirement benefit scheme contribution of Rmb47,000 (2008: Rmb1,384,000 including retirement benefit scheme contribution of Rmb42,000) which is determined by the performance of the individuals and the market trends. ZHEJIANG EXPRESSWAY CO., LTD. 111 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements For the year ended December 31, 2009 45.PARTICULARS OF SUBSIDIARIES OF THE COMPANY Date and place of Registered and Name of subsidiary registration paid-in capital Percentage of equity interest attributable to the Company Principal activities Rmb Direct Indirect 2009 2008 2009 2008 Zhejiang Yuhang Expressway Note 1 75,223,000 Co., Ltd (“Yuhang Co”) % 51 % 51 — Jiaxing Co Note 2 1,859,200,000 99.999454 99.999454 Shangsan Co Note 3 2,400,000,000 73.625 73.625 Zhejiang Expressway Note 4 120,000,000 51 51 Investment Development Co.,Ltd (“Development Co”) % — — — — — % — Management of the Yuhang Section of the Shanghai-Hangzhou Expressway — Management of the — — Jiaxing Section of the Shanghai-Hangzhou Expressway Management of the Shangsan Expressway Operation of service areas as well as roadside advertising along the the expressways operated by the Group Zhejiang Expressway Note 5 3,500,000 Advertising Co., Ltd (“Advertising Co”) Zhejiang Expressway Note 6 8,000,000 Vehicle Towing and Rescue Service Co., Ltd. (“Service Co”) Hangzhou Roadtone Note 7 3,000,000 Advertising Co., Ltd. (“Roadtone Co”) Zheshang Securities Tianma Futures Note 8 Note 9 1,520,000,000 100,000,000 — — — — — — *35.7 *35.7 Provision of advertising services — *43.35 *43.35 Provision of vehicle towing, repair and emergency rescue services — *26.01 *26.01 Provision of advertising services — — **51.88 **51.88 Operation of securities business ***51.88 ***51.88 Operation of securities business 112 2009 ANNUAL REPORT 45.PARTICULARS OF SUBSIDIARIES OF THE COMPANY (Continued) * ** These three companies are subsidiaries of Development Co, a non wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, and, accordingly, are accounted for as subsidiaries by virtue of the Group’s control over them. The company is a subsidiary of Shangsan Co, a non-wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, and, accordingly, is accounted for as a subsidiary by virtue of the Group’s control over it. *** The company is a subsidiary of Zheshang Securities, a non-wholly-owned subsidiary of Shangsan Co, and, accordingly, is accounted for as a subsidiary by virtue of the Group’s control over it. Note 1: Yuhang Co was established on June 7, 1994 in the PRC as a joint stock limited company and was subsequently restructured into a limited liability company under its current name on November 28, 1996. The Group is able to control over Yuhang Co because it has the power to appoint five out of nine directors of that company and under the provisions stated in the Articles of Association of that company, the passing of ordinary resolutions at the board meetings required one-half of the directors attending the meetings. Note 2: Jiaxing Co was established on June 30, 1994 in the PRC as a joint stock limited company and was subsequently restructured into a limited liability company under its current name on November 29, 1996. Note 3: Shangsan Co was established on January 1, 1998 in the PRC as a limited liability company. Note 4: Development Co was established on May 28, 2003 in the PRC as a limited liability company. The Group is able to control over Development Co because it has the power to appoint four out of five directors of that company and under the provisions stated in the Articles of Association of that company, the passing of ordinary resolutions at the board meetings required one-half of the directors attending the meetings. Note 5: Advertising Co was established on June 1, 1998 in the PRC as a limited liability company. Note 6: Service Co was established on July 31, 2003 in the PRC as a limited liability company. Note 7: Roadtone Co was established on July 27, 2004 in the PRC as a limited liability company. Note 8: Zheshang Securities was established on May 9, 2002 in the PRC as a limited liability company. It was previously known as “Kinghing Securities Co., Ltd.” before being acquired by Shangsan Co. Note 9: Tianma Futures was established on September 7, 1995 in the PRC as a limited liability Company. All of the Company’s subsidiaries are operating in the PRC. None of them had in issue any debt securities at the end of the year. ZHEJIANG EXPRESSWAY CO., LTD. 113 Corporate Information EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS Chen Jisong (Chairman) Zhan Xiaozhang (General Manager) Jiang Wenyao Zhang Jingzhong NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS Zhang Luyun Zhang Yang INDEPENDENT NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS Tung Chee Chen Zhang Junsheng Zhang Liping SUPERVISORS Ma Kehua Fang Zhexing Zheng Qihua Jiang Shaozhong Wu Yongmin REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE IN HONG KONG Suite 2910 29/F, Bank of America Tower 12 Harcourt Road Hong Kong Tel: 852-2537 4295 Fax: 852-2537 4293 LEGAL ADVISERS As to Hong Kong and US law: Herbert Smith 23rd Floor, Gloucester Tower 15 Queen’s Road Central Hong Kong As to English law: Herbert Smith LLP Exchange House Primrose Street London EC2A 2HS United Kingdom COMPANY SECRETARY Zhang Jingzhong AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES Chen Jisong Zhang Jingzhong As to PRC law: T & C Law Firm 11/F, Block A, Dragon Century Plaza 1 Hangda Road Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province PRC 310007 STATUTORY ADDRESS 12/F, Block A, Dragon Century Plaza 1 Hangda Road Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province PRC 310007 Tel: 86-571-8798 5588 Fax: 86-571-8798 5599 AUDITORS Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu 35/F, One Pacific Place 88 Queensway Hong Kong 114 2009 ANNUAL REPORT CORPORATE BOND LISTING INFORMATION The Shanghai Stock Exchange Symbol: 03 滬杭甬 Code: 120308 WEBSITE www.zjec.com.cn INVESTOR RELATIONS CONSULTANT Rikes Hill & Knowlton Limited Room 1312, Wing On Centre 111 Connaught Road Central Hong Kong Tel: 852-2520 2201 Fax: 852-2520 2241 PRINCIPAL BANKERS Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Zhejiang Branch China Construction Bank, Zhejiang Branch Shanghai Pudong Development Bank, Hangzhou Branch H SHARE REGISTRAR AND TRANSFER OFFICE Hong Kong Registrars Limited Room 1712-1716, 17/F, Hopewell Centre 183 Queen’s Road East Hong Kong H SHARES LISTING INFORMATION The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited Code: 0576 LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE PLC Code: ZHEH ADRS INFORMATION US Exchange: OTC Symbol: ZHEXY CUSIP: 98951A100 ADR: H Shares 1:30 ZHEJIANG EXPRESSWAY CO., LTD. 115 Location Map of Expressways in Zhejiang Province 116 2009 ANNUAL REPORT 

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