Annual Report

The report covers the Group's year ended 31 December 2005, when annual turnover was HK$2,278,449,000, down 11% year on year. It records a return to profitability, with profit after taxation of HK$32,399,000 after minority interests. The Group reports 1,076 staff at year-end and describes a conservative strategy focused on strengthening its four core businesses. Corporate governance disclosures state that the board comprised three executive and four non-executive directors, supported by Audit and Remuneration Committees.