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Annual Report 2013

CORPORATE PROFILE
Founded in 2000, and listed on the SGX
since 2003, BreadTalk transformed the
face of the humble bun with innovative
avours and a distinctive identity. Our
endeavours to surprise and delight
customers have earned us numerous
awards and growing popularity among
consumers.
Focused on our vision of becoming
an international, trend-setting lifestyle
company, BreadTalk Group Limited has
become a distinctive F&B brand with
acclaimed bakery, restaurant and food
atria footprints. Our proprietary brands
are BreadTalk, Toast Box, Thye Moh Chan,
Food Republic, RamenPlay and The Icing
Room. We also manage franchises from
Taiwans Michelin Star recipient Din Tai
Fung and USAs Carls Jr in China.
In just a decade, the Group has expanded
into a network of 15 territories, including
Singapore, Mainland China, Hong
Kong and Indonesia. Supported by our
global staff of 7,000, we manage more
than 800 F&B outlets.

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CREATIVE RATIONALE

CONTENTS

As cogs and wheels move in timely


precision, every member of the
BreadTalk Group in the management
of our brands, retail operations,
production or administration operate
in sync with one another along a growth
continuum.
We are always learning, always
improving, always innovating. Our
goal is to perfect the art of being a
globally competitive company, rening
our strategies as we journey beyond
the boundaries of geography and our
individual abilities.

01

02

04

Corporate
Prole

Creative
Rationale

Financial
Highlights

06

10

12

Chairmans
Message

Board of
Directors

Key
Management

13

16

18

Brand
Accolades

Group
Structure

Geographical
Reach

20

24

26

Business Review
- Bakery

Business Review
- Restaurant

Business Review
- Food Atrium

28

29

45

Corporate
Information

Corporate
Governance

Financial
Statements

146

148

Statistics of
Shareholdings

Notice of Annual
General Meeting

BreadTalk Group Limited

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

BreadTalk Group Limited & Its Subsidiaries - Group Financial Highlights

FINANCIAL RESULTS ($000)

REVENUE ($ MILLION)

REVENUE

600
536.5
500

PROFIT BEFORE TAX ($ MILLION)

447.3

25

302.9
300

246.5

200

16.7

17.1

100

2011

FY2013

365,904

447,334

536,530

OPERATING PROFIT

16,253

16,564

16,995

18,624

22,923

PROFIT BEFORE TAX

15,615

16,688

17,127

19,376

22,390

PROFIT ATTRIBUTABLE TO EQUITY


HOLDERS OF THE COMPANY

11,092

11,266

11,592

12,000

13,600

2012

2013
5

2009

FY2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

225,860

284

446

422

4,025

8,206

INTANGIBLE ASSETS

9,097

9,142

9,214

8,531

7,772

OTHER NON-CURRENT ASSETS

3,890

14,424

15,178

60,703

78,034

CURRENT ASSETS

94,462

106,879

148,593

125,742

148,380

CURRENT LIABILITIES

(97,197)

(118,254)

(151,484)

(206,066)

(213,202)

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES

(8,722)

(10,860)

(25,353)

(59,318)

(151,067)

NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS

(5,504)

(6,521)

(7,498)

(8,475)

(10,030)

SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY

NET ASSET PER SHARE (CENTS)

60,662

(1)
(1)

(2)

NET TANGIBLE ASSET PER SHARE (CENTS)


GEARING (TIMES)

7.5%
Hong Kong 9.9%
Mainland China 32.2%
Singapore 50.4%

26.6%
Restaurant 22.8%
Bakery 50.6%

Food Atrium

FY2013

157,408

EARNINGS PER SHARE (CENTS) - DILUTED

Rest of World

FY2012

88,898

EARNINGS PER SHARE (CENTS) - BASIC

REVENUE MIX BY
BUSINESS SEGMENT
FY2013

FY2011

73,306

RATIOS

REVENUE MIX BY
GEOGRAPHICAL
SEGMENT FY2013

FY2010

64,352

INVESTMENT IN ASSOCIATES/
JOINT VENTURES

10
2010

FY2012

302,888

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

15

2009

FY2011

246,493

FINANCIAL POSITIONS ($000)

19.4

20
15.6

FY2010

22.4

365.9

400

FY2009

(3)

RETURN ON SHAREHOLDERS FUND (%)

(4)

(2)

68,562

77,970

82,550

93,953

FY2009

FY2010

FY2011

FY2012

FY2013

3.95

4.01

4.12

4.27

4.83

3.94

3.99

4.10

4.25

4.82

21.61

24.37

27.78

29.37

36.94

18.37

21.12

24.50

26.34

34.18

0.24

0.26

0.47

1.06

1.79

19.6

18.0

15.8

15.0

14.5

(1) The basic and diluted earnings per ordinary share for FY2013 are computed based on the weighted average number of ordinary shares
(excluding treasury shares) in issue during the year 281,362,284 and 282,239,001 respectively. The comparative gures for FY2009 have
been restated taking into account the Companys bonus share issue on 30 March 2010.
(2) Net assets per share and net tangible assets per share as at end of nancial year 2013 are computed based on the share capital of
281,511,614 ordinary shares, representing shares issued and fully paid (excluding treasury shares) as at end of the year. The comparative
gures for FY2009 have been restated taking into account the Companys bonus share issued on 30 March 2010.
(3) Gearing is computed based on total borrowings divided by total equity.
(4) Return on shareholders funds is the prot attributable to equity holders of the Company expressed as a percentage of the average shareholders
funds.

BreadTalk Group Limited

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CHAIRMANS MESSAGE
Dear Shareholders
I am pleased to announce that the
Group has crossed the half-way point
towards our S$1 billion revenue target
by 2016. In 2013, the Group achieved
sales of S$536.5 million, driven by
robust growth across all of our business
segments. During the year, some 150
stores were opened, led by China and
Singapore with 82 and 35 new outlets
respectively, resulting in a tally of 836
stores as at 31 December 2013.
The opening of our BreadTalk IHQ
building in June 2013 was also a
signicant milestone as the IHQ serves
as the nerve centre of our growing
international network of bakeries, food
atria and restaurants in 15 territories.
Apart from the Groups corporate ofces,
the IHQ also houses critical functions
such as research & development and
central kitchens that support our retail
network. Product consistency is key in
brand building and it is at this central
global facility that we strive to maintain
the high standards and lively innovation
of our brands.
With these facilities and equipment in
place, the Group is poised to accelerate
our growth at a much faster pace and
elevate our global competitiveness to
new heights. Our macro strategy is to
widen our reach in our core markets of
Hong Kong and Mainland China, and to
have Mainland China contributing more
than 50% of the Groups total revenue
in the next few years. We will also
continue to explore new markets such as
India, Australia, Myanmar, Cambodia,
Japan and the United States.

NURTURING THE BEST


TALENTS
In tandem with our exciting growth
targets, we have to ensure that our
people resources are ready and
adequate, which makes equipping
and nurturing our talent pool of 7000
staff members all the more crucial.
With bigger premises at the IHQ, we
have expanded our training resources
through the BreadTalk Academy which
provides holistic training approach integrating theory, hands-on training in
the Central Kitchens as well as real-time
experience in the retail outlets.
Our BreadTalk Academy plays an
integral role in developing a career and
training roadmap for our management,
technical and retail staff. It also has a
Talent Management division to develop
courses tailored for senior management
staff such as strategic thinking. Supported
by government agencies such as Spring
Singapore and Singapore Workforce
Development Agency (WDA), the
Academy has a vision to be a top-class
training institute focusing on three key
areas research and development
as well as technical training for the
culinary teams, retail and service quality
training for store operations staff, and
leadership courses for management.
The Academy also plays a critical role
in equipping our overseas franchise staff
with the knowledge and skills to support
the Groups international franchise
operations. With the establishment
of 4000 training places in 2013,
the Academys goal is to increase its
training capacity by 25% annually.

STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS
On 9 January 2014, the Group invested
S$17.49 million in junior bonds,
preference shares and ordinary shares
issued by Perennial Somerset Investors
Pte Ltd for the purpose of acquiring
TripleOne Somerset. Formerly the
Singapore Power Building, TripleOne
Somerset, which has a total gross
oor area of 766,500 square feet, is
a 17-storey commercial building with
a two-storey retail podium and 403
basement parking spaces located within
the Orchard Road precinct and opposite
the Somerset MRT station.

During the year in review, the Group


achieved topline growth of 19.9%
to $536.5 million, leading to a
13.3% rise in net prot attributable
to shareholders to $13.6 million.
This was boosted by growth across
its various core business segments.

This is our fth real estate investment in


Singapore and China after CHIJMES,
Tongzhou Integrated Development
(Phases 1 and 2) and 112 Katong.
Our property investment strategy not
only seeks opportunities to derive a
good return on our investments, it also
helps to secure vantage locations for
our brands at the malls. Apart from
having the rst right of refusal to the
retail space in these malls, our real
estate investments also serve as a
hedge against rising rental costs.

BreadTalk International Headquarters


building at Paya Lebar iPark.

Moving ahead, the Group will carefully


evaluate investment opportunities that
are strategic to upstream integration
along the retail supply chain.

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CHAIRMANS MESSAGE

Our property investment strategy not only seeks opportunities to derive a good return on
our investments, it also helps to secure vantage locations for our brands at the malls.

BEIJING TONGZHOU
INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT
PHASE 1 AND 2
Located in southeastern Beijings
Eastern Gate, Beijing Tongzhou
Integrated Development (BJTZ) is less
than 20 kilometres from Beijings city
centre and Beijing Capital International
Airport and is poised to be the capitals
new business district.
The Group has invested more than S$34.5
million in Phase 1 (comprising three
plots of land) and Phase 2 (comprising
another three plots of land) which will be
developed into an iconic retail, ofce and
residential project.

CHIJMES

112 KATONG

A gazetted national monument in


Singapore, CHIJMES is a historical
building complex located in the heart
of Singapores civic district opposite the
City Hall MRT station.

Opened in 2012, 112 Katong - a


premier lifestyle, food and beverage
and fashion hub located in the eastern
part of Singapore - marked the Groups
foray into property investments. The
Group had invested approximately
S$10.8 million Perennial Katong Retail
Trust which owns 112 Katong. This
investment allows the Group to place
its brands such as BreadTalk, Toast
Box, Din Tai Fung, Food Republic and
RamenPlay strategically at the Malls
Level 1 and building faade.

In 2014, CHIJMES completed yet another


$45-million up-scale refurbishment after
Perennial Real Estate Holdings bought
over the historic property in 2011. The
changes include the lowering of the
cloister walls along Victoria Street and
addition of more entrances to the complex
to enhance its visibility and access, adding
more courtyards and gardens.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

DIVIDEND

APPRECIATION

During the year in review, the Group


achieved topline growth of 19.9%
to $536.5 million, leading to a
13.3% rise in net prot attributable
to shareholders (PATMI) to $13.6
million. This was boosted by growth
across its various core business
segments.

We are grateful to all of our


shareholders for their support of
BreadTalk Group over the years,
and our Directors have proposed a
nal one-tier dividend of 1.3 cents
per ordinary share. Together with an
interim dividend of 0.5 cents paid out
in earlier in the year, the total dividend
payout for FY2013 is 1.8 cents per
ordinary share, or 37% of FY2013s
earnings (FY2012: 35%).

Indeed, our people are at the core of


BreadTalks success and continued
sustainability. The BreadTalk Group
is more than ready to take on the
challenges of tomorrow, always
innovating, always creating new
experiences for our customers. This is
only achievable with the commitment
and creativity of our people resources.

Our Bakery division, which posted


a 16.4% increase in sales across
all markets led by Mainland China,
also achieved a 20% improvement
in PATMI. Singapore, contributing the
lions share of its revenue pie, was
hampered by the ongoing labour
crunch, higher rental costs and
increased competition. Our bakeries
in Hong Kong and Thailand managed
to narrow their losses as sales
strengthened.
Food Atrium divisions PATMI turned
around to a protable position and
achieved sales growth of 29.2% led by
its operations in Singapore, Mainland
China and Hong Kong. Our stores in
Taiwan and Thailand, however, did
not meet expectations.
The strong improvement in the
performance of our Din Tai Fung
restaurants in Singapore and Thailand,
as well as the positive revenue growth
of our RamenPlay restaurants in
Singapore following its repositioning
contributed towards the 19.1% growth
in revenue from the Groups Restaurant
division, with PATMI also growing by
a similar margin.

LOOKING AHEAD
With Asia leading the world in moderate
economic growth, and with the global
economy moving towards some form
of stability, the Group sees potential in
retail consumption and is set on growing
our proprietary brands and franchise
network forward particularly in our core
markets of Singapore, Mainland China,
Hong Kong, Thailand and Taiwan.
Growing our brand equity and
enhancing our brands experiences
will continue to be our Groups priority.
Afterall, that has been the essence of
our success all these years.
While we are optimistic about Asia as
a whole, we are particularly condent
about Mainland China and will focus on
increasing our presence there and work
hard towards increasing its contribution
from the current 32.2% (as of 31
December 2013), to more than 50%
of our Groups total revenue in the next
few years.

Thank you all for your unwavering


support and encouragement together
lets propel BreadTalk Group to
another quantum leap of growth and
achievement.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

(Front row, seated left to right) Dr George Quek Meng Tong and Katherine Lee Lih Leng.
(Back row, left to right) Dr Tan Khee Giap, Ong Kian Min & Chan Soo Sen.

Dr George Quek Meng Tong

Katherine Lee Lih Leng

Chairman

Deputy Chairman

George, founder of the Group, was


appointed to the Board on 6 March
2003 and last re-elected on 25 April
2012. Having led and grown the
Company to its current scale, George
continues to drive our strategic direction
and development into the future.
George started his food and
beverage business in Taiwan in 1982,
successfully growing it into a chain of
21 Southeast Asian food outlets within
a mere decade. Returning to Singapore
in 1992, he then founded Topwin
Singapore and subsequently Megabite
China in 1996, establishing the food
court businesses.
In 2000, he started the bakery
business with BreadTalk Pte Ltd and
eventually brought it to list on the SGX
in 2003 while creating a household
name. George is a Brand Champion
who has positioned the companys

brand
portfolio
into
innovative
concepts now widely accepted in Asia
and throughout the world. His keen
interest in the arts, creative talent and
acute sense of anticipating consumer
demands have led the BreadTalk
Group to always position itself as
an inspiring company that delights
consumers time and again.
George holds a Doctorate in Business
Administration
(Honorary)
from
Wisconsin International University,
USA. Amongst other awards, he won
the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the
Year 2006 (Emerging Entrepreneur
Category), the Entrepreneur of the
Year Award 2002 organised by
the Assocation of Small and Medium
Entreprises and The Rotary Club of
Singapore as well as the Business
Personality of the Year Award 2013
accorded by Midas Touch Asia in
conjunction with Channel News Asia.

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Katherine was appointed to the Board on


6 March 2003 and last re-elected on 23
April 2013. She oversees the Groups
research and development, as well as
pioneers new ideas and concepts.
Responsible for concept creation, product
development and enhancement of our
various brands both locally and globally,
Katherine also formulates product training
and technical skill upgrade programmes
to ensure proper transfer of knowledge
and skills to our franchisees in line with our
local operations so as to sustain product
quality. In addition, Katherine spearheads
product costing, which is an integral part
of our product strategy.
Katherine has 20 years of experience
in the industry. She was previously the
Finance Director of Topwin Singapore prior
to which she was in charge of the human
resource and operations of more than 20
food and beverage outlets in Taiwan.

Dr Tan Khee Giap

Ong Kian Min

Chan Soo Sen

Independent Director

Independent Director

Independent Director

Khee Giap was appointed to the Board


on 1 October 2010 and last re-elected
on 26 April 2011. He is a member
of the Audit Committee, Nominating
Committee
and
Remuneration
Committee. Khee Giap is currently
Co-Director of Asia Competitiveness
Institute and an Associate Professor
of Public Policy at the Lee Kuan Yew
School of Public Policy at the National
University of Singapore. He is also
the Chair of Singapore National
Committee for Pacic Economic
Cooperation. He holds directorships in
a few listed companies in Singapore.
Khee Giap graduated with a Ph.D
from the University of East Anglia in
1987. He has consulted extensively
with various government ministries,
statutory boards and governmentlinked companies of the Singapore
government. Khee Giap has served as
a member of the Resource Panel of the
Government Parliamentary Committee
for
Transport
and
Government
Parliamentary Committee for Finance
and Trade since 2007.

Kian Min was appointed to the Board on


30 April 2003 and last re-elected on 25
April 2012. He is the Lead Independent
Director, Chairman of the Audit
Committee and Nominating Committee,
and member of the Remuneration
Committee of the Company.

Soo Sen was appointed to the Board


on 15 August 2006 and last re-elected
on 23 April 2013. He is the Chairman
of the Remuneration Committee, as well
as member of the Audit Committee and
Nominating Committee of the Company.

He was called to the Bar of England and


Wales in 1988 and to the Singapore Bar
the following year. In his more than 20
years of legal practice, he focused on
corporate and commercial law, such as,
mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures,
and restructuring and corporate nance.
In addition to practising as a consultant
with Drew & Napier LLC, a leading
Singapore law rm, he is a senior
adviser of Alpha Advisory Pte. Ltd. (a
corporate advisory rm) and CEO of
Kanesaka Sushi Private Limited, which
owns and operates Japanese ne-dining
restaurants in the region. He is also nonexecutive chairman of Hupsteel Ltd and
serves as independent non-executive
director of several other Singaporelisted companies.
Kian Min was awarded the Presidents
Scholarship
and
Police
Force
Scholarship in 1979. He holds a
Bachelor of Laws (Honours) external
degree from the University of London
and a Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Degree from the Imperial College of
Science and Technology in England. He
was an elected Member of Parliament
of Singapore from January 1997 to
April 2011.

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Soo Sen was a Member of Parliament


for Joo Chiat Constituency from 1997
to 2011. He was a Minister of State
and had served in several ministries
including the Ministry of Community
Development, Youth and Sports,
Ministry of Education, and Ministry
of Trade and Industry. Before entering
politics, he was involved in the starting
up of the China-Singapore Suzhou
Industrial Park as its founding Chief
Executive Ofcer in 1994, laying
the foundation and framework for
infrastructure and utilities development
for the industrial park. He holds a
Masters in Management Science from
the University of Stanford, USA.
After leaving public service in 2006, Mr
Chan joined Keppel Corporation Ltd as
Director, Chairmans Ofce. In 2009,
he joined Singbridge International
Singapore Pte Ltd, a company fully
owned by Temasek Holdings to
undertake major international projects,
as Executive Vice President. Mr Chan
is now advising a few investment
companies on their China Projects. He
is also an Independent Director in a
few listed companies and an adjunct
professor in Nanyang Technological
University.

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KEY MANAGEMENT

BRAND ACCOLADES

Oh Eng Lock |

Lawrence Yeo

Group Chief Executive Ofcer

Group Chief Financial Ofcer

Eng Lock was appointed as Group CEO on 1 January 2011.


As Group CEO, he oversees the Groups global operations,
focusing on strategic planning, investments, business
development and regional expansion.

Lawrence was appointed as Group CFO on 10 October 2011.


He oversees the Groups global nancial matters including
corporate nance, treasury, capital management, investments,
risk management and investor relations. He has extensive
experience in various roles and capacities including Group CFO
of 2 other SGX-listed companies. Lawrence holds an MBA from
the University of Strathclyde and a Bachelor of Accountancy
degree from the National University of Singapore. He is also a
FCPA of the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants and a
member of the Singapore Institute of Directors.

Prior to his appointment as CEO, Eng Lock was Regional


Managing Director with Merrill Lynch Asia Pacic Ltd. in Hong
Kong, overseeing their North Asia businesses. He has also
garnered vast senior executive and management experience
at DBS Bank and United Overseas Bank growing their regional
franchises in Taiwan, China and the USA. Eng Lock holds a
Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Singapore.

In 2013, we won two prestigious


awards for our Generation 4 store
concept in Shanghai. The coveted
Successful Design Award from
Successful Design Awards China was
conferred by SIDA, a Shanghai-based
non-prot organization that honours top
industrial designs that have made their
mark in the Chinese market.
We also won World Brand Laboratorys
Five-Star Diamond Award for the
third time in 2013. Established in New
York, the World Brand Laboratory is a
leading independent consultancy of
brand valuation and marketing strategy
in the world.

Goh Tong Pak


President
Chairmans Ofce
Special Projects

Frankie
Quek Swee Heng

Our consistent and dedicated efforts in


brand management have placed our
brands on both local and international
platforms.

James
Quek Seng Hwa

CEO

CEO

Asean Region

China Region
Bakery Division

In addition, Din Tai Fung and Toast Box


were voted the Top 1 Brand (Restaurant
Category) and Top Brand (Cafe
Category) respectively by Inuential
Brands, while the Groups ranking in
Brand Finances Top 100 Singapore
Brands Report improved from number
70 in 2012 to the 63rd spot in 2013.
Our Chairman Dr George Quek Meng
Tong was also named Business Personality
of the Year by Midas Touch Asia.

Jenson
Ong Chin Hock

Cheng William

CEO

CEO

Food Atrium Division

Restaurant Division

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BRAND ACCOLADES
BreadTalk

BreadTalk

George Quek

BreadTalk

Five Star Diamond Brand Award


World Brand Laboratory
Award 2013

Five Star Diamond Brand Award


World Brand Laboratory
Award 2006 & 2012

Entrepreneur of the Year


Emerging Entrepreneur Category
Ernst & Young, Singapore 2006

Design for Asia Award


Hong Kong Design Centre 2004

BreadTalk

BreadTalk

BreadTalk

BreadTalk

Successful Design Award


2013

SME1 Asia Awards


Avant Garde Award
Honoured for outstanding creative
innovation | APF Group, Singapore
2012

Finalist, World Retail Awards


Emerging Market Retailer
of the Year Category 2009

Enterprise 50 Start Up Award,


Accenture and The Business Times 2002

Din Tai Fung

BreadTalk Group Limited


(China)

BreadTalk

BreadTalk

Food Integrity and Quality Trust Award


China Association for Quality Inspection
2012

Singapore Promising Brand Award


Association of Small and Medium
Enterprises (ASME) and Lianhe Zaobao
2006

Overall Winner,
Winner, Most Popular Brand,
Regional Brands Category
Singapore Prestige Brand Award 2011

Toast Box

BreadTalk (China)

BreadTalk

BreadTalk

Inuential Brands
Top 1 Brand
2013 Winner

Shanghai Premium Foods (Fire Flosss)


Shanghai Sugar Association, China
2012

Finalist,
Franchisor of the Year Award
Franchising and Licensing
Association of Singapore (FLA) 2005

Most Transparent Company Award (SIAS)


2004 and 2005 - Sesdaq Category
Runner-Up
2007 - Sesdaq Category Winner
2008 - Catalist Category Runner-Up

BreadTalk Group Limited

BreadTalk Group Limited

Toast Box

Food Republic

Midas Touch Asia 2013

Sales/Turnover Growth Excellence


(Hospitality/Food & Beverage)
Award 2009/2010

Overall Winner,
Promising Brands Category
Singapore Prestige Brand Award
Association of Small and Medium
Enterprises (ASME) and Lianhe Zaobao
2009

Overall Winner,
Promising Brands Category
Singapore Prestige Brand Award
Association of Small and Medium
Enterprises (ASME) and Lianhe Zaobao
2008

BreadTalk

BreadTalk

Listed by Brand Finance


as one of Top 100 Brands
in Singapore, 2010, 2011,
2012 and 2013

Most Popular Brand 2002, 2005


Most Distinctive Brand 2003 to 2005
Silver Award 2004, Gold Award 2005
Singapore Promising Brand Award ASME and Lianhe Zaobao

George Quek

BreadTalk

Entrepreneur of the Year


ASME and The Rotary Club 2002

Singapore version
Singapore Superbrands Council
2002/2003

Inuential Brands
Top Brand
2013 Winner

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BREADTALK GROUP LIMITED &


SUBSIDIARIES
Group Structure As At 31 December 2013

BREADTALK GROUP LIMITED


100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

Imagine IHQ Pte. Ltd.

Imagine Properties Pte. Ltd.

BreadTalk Pte. Ltd.

Together Inc. Pte. Ltd.

BreadTalk International
Pte. Ltd.

Topwin Investment Holding


Pte. Ltd.

Star Food Pte. Ltd.

Shanghai Star Food


F&B Management Co., Ltd.

25%

29%

70%

85%

100%

100%

100%

100%

Tate Projects Pte. Ltd.

Perennial (Chijmes) Pte. Ltd.

Taster Food Pte. Ltd.

Ramen Play Pte. Ltd.

Shanghai BreadTalk Co. Ltd.

Food Republic (Shanghai)


Co. Ltd.

Chongqing Food Republic


Food & Beverage
Management Co., Ltd.

Beijing Star Food


F&B Management Co., Ltd.

90%

30%

Taster Food International


Pte. Ltd.

JBT (China) Pte. Ltd.

30%
30%

50%

Shanghai Ramen Play


Co., Ltd.

Shanghai Hong Bu Rang


Food & Beverage
Management Co. Ltd.

50%
49%

Shanghai ABPan Co., Ltd.

100%

Taster Food (Thailand)


Co. Limited

100%
Thye Moh Chan Pte. Ltd.

100%
Queens Coffee Pte. Ltd.

100%

100%

Food Republic (Chengdu)


Co., Ltd.

Shanghai BreadTalk
Gourmet Co. Ltd.

Beijing Da Shi Dai


Food & Beverage Co. Ltd.

100%

100%

85%

Food Republic Hangzhou


F&B Co., Ltd.

Beijing BreadTalk
Rest. Mgmt Co. Ltd.

Megabite Hong Kong


Limited

100%
BreadTalk Concept Hong
Kong Limited

100%
Beijing BreadTalk Co. Ltd.

100%

49%

Food Republic Shenzhen


F&B Management Co., Ltd.

BreadTalk (Thailand)
Company Limited

75%
100%

90%

Food Republic Pte. Ltd.

Food Republic Guangzhou


F&B Management Co., Ltd.

100%

50%

Megabite (S) Pte. Ltd.

Street Food Pte. Ltd.

ML BreadWorks Sdn. Bhd.

100%
Megabite Eatery (M)
Sdn. Bhd.

100%
Food Art Pte. Ltd.

90%
Food Republic Taiwan
Co., Ltd.

100%
MWA Pte. Ltd.

49%
FR (Thailand) Co., Ltd.

50%
Apex Excellent Sdn. Bhd.

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40%
Carl Karcher Enterprises
(Cayman) Ltd.

BreadTalk Group Limited

Annual Report 2013

GEOGRAPHICAL REACH
Spread across 15 teritories in Asia and the Middle East, the
BreadTalk Groups creative concepts engage and excite
consumers.

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Changji

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Chengdu

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Tianjing

Chongqing

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Mianyang

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Wuhan

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Nanjing

Wuxi

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Nanning

Xiamen

Fuzhou

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Guangzhou

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BreadTalk Group Limited

Annual Report 2013

BAKERY

BUSINESS REVIEW

4.3%

50.6%

737

Operation Margin for FY13

Contribution to FY13 revenue

Outlets as of 31 Dec 2013

Whilst we work hard towards achieving


our topline growth targets, the Group
continues to drive improvements in our
operational efciencies. Apart from our
automated central kitchen facilities at
BreadTalk IHQ, the Group also has a
joint venture facility which it set up with
Ajinomoto Bakery Co., Ltd (a whollyowned subsidiary of Japans Ajinomoto
Co., Inc) in 2011 to produce frozen dough
for our bakeries in Chinas Huadong (East
China) region. The joint venture company
is already setting up a second factory to
cater to additional capacity as it ramps up
its expansion plans.
In 2013, BreadTalk Shanghai received
two awards for our successful
implementation of our Generation
4 store concept in Shanghai the
prestigious Successful Design Award
from Successful Design Awards China,
which honours successful designs in the
Chinese market, as well as the coveted
Five-Star Diamond Award from World
Brand Laboratory.

The new BreadTalk Cafe concept presents a line up of dine-in options for busy executives at Suntec City.

Bread Society and The Icing Room launch


at Shanghais uberchic IAPM Mall along
Huaihai Middle Road.

How it performed: Accounting


for 50.6% of total revenue, BreadTalk
Groups bakery division recorded sales
of S$271.7 million, a 16.4% jump from
the year-ago period due to continued
robust performance across all markets,
with Mainland China leading the pack.
In FY2013, the Group
Groupss Bakery division
continued to widen its footprint in
Mainland China, Singapore and

Thailand. It added another 128 new


bakery outlets to its international network
of directly-owned and franchised outlets.
As at 31 December 2013, our total
number of bakery outlets stands at 737.
China is the Groups biggest market,
with a total of 365 outlets in 57 cities,
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latest additions.
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Room, a specialty cake and dessert
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Shanghainese; Bread Society, our
premium artisanal bakery brand, and
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located side-by-side. This is also the rst
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BreadTalks Gen4 outstanding design concept won


us multiple awards such as the Successful Design
Award and Five Star Diamond Award in China.

NEW DINING CONCEPTS


LAUNCHED IN SINGAPORE
As part of our continuing efforts to create
new experiences for our customers, we
took the opportunity of Suntec Citys
revamp to create two new concepts that
were extensions of our BreadTalk and
Bread Society brands. Each of these
concepts integrated our familiar bakery
retail experience with a sit-down caf
serving a healthy array of soups, pastas,
sandwiches and beverages to the ofce
and shopping crowd at Suntec City.
BreadTalk Caf serves largely Western
bistro fare infused with local avours
such as Good Day Burger, Portobello
Party and Prawn Cake as well as a
refreshing range of ice-cold mojito
drinks, spice teas and expresso-based
coffees. The response has been very
encouraging, and we have since
opened a second caf at Westgate Mall
in Jurong East.

BreadTalk has presence in 57 chinese cities, including Nanchang


the latest to join the BreadTalk family.

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BreadTalk Group Limited

Annual Report 2013

BAKERY

BUSINESS REVIEW

In 2013, Toast Box was voted the Top


Brand (Caf Category) in a study
commissioned by Inuential Brands.

TOAST BOXS SOCIAL


OUTREACH
For the third consecutive year, Toast Box
organized a charity drive called Lim
Kopi For A Cause for a local organization
that provides care and rehabilitation to
the physically challenged called ABLE
Singapore (Abilities Beyond Limitations
and Expectations).
From 20 April to 31 May 2013, Toast
Box pledged to donate 30 cents for
every special set sold and managed to
raise close to $50,000 for the charity.

The new cafe concept of Bread Society continues its natural, artisanal selections of takeaway
pastries with a select menu of delicious meals and gourmet coffee.

In August 2013, through our partnership


with Japans Sanrio Company, we
launched an exclusive range of Hello
Kitty cakes, buns, cupcakes and
doughnuts complete with speciallydesigned packaging at all of our
Singapore outlets.
We hope that these new concepts and
products can be exported throughout
our bakery footprint in Asia and beyond.

Bread Society Caf presents an artisanal


approach to baking, and has a select
offering of all-day brunch favourites such
as Scrambled Egg and Brioche, Smoked
Salmon and Asparagus Tartine as well
as Clam Chowder and Minestrone with
Grissini/Blue Cheese breadsticks. Not
forgetting interesting desserts such as
Mont Blanc (hazelnut meringue with
chestnut cream) and Apple Compote
Pain de Champagne in cute glass jars
which diners can take home, and other
bistro favourites such as creme brulee,
carrot cake and salted caramel lava
chocolate cake.

Thye Moh Chans classic Teochew


mooncakes received overwhelming
response in its rst year!

OVER THE MOON WITH


THYE MOH CHAN
MOONCAKES

A special event was held to commemorate


this partnership with ABLE Singapore
which saw senior management from
both organisations rolling up their

With more than 60 outlets in Singapore,


Toast Boxs continuous engagement
with young adults also relates itself with
Generation Y (Gen Y) consumers. In
2013, Toast Box was voted the Top
Brand (Caf Category) in the Inuential
Brands study on Gen Y consumers
commissioned by Inuential Brands, a
member of the Brand Alliance Group.
Toast Box periodically monitors market
trends and introduces new items. We also
connect with Gen Y customers through
Toast Boxs Facebook page as well as
regular coffee appreciation workshops.

Enjoy Toast Box at the Singapore


Chinese Orchestra building with
its inviting outdoor ambience.

Mid-Autumn 2013 was the rst time that


Thye Moh Chan - a traditional brand of
handcrafted Teochew confections with
a rich history of more than 70 years which later became a member of the
BreadTalk Group in 2012, launched a
new range of mooncakes in impressive
packaging.
Comprising
familiar
Teochew favourites as well as new
avours developed by the Group, the
response from both corporate and retail
customers was overwhelming - more
than 18,000 boxes of its delectable
mooncakes were sold!

BreadTalk collaborates with Sanrio


to present an exclusive Hello Kitty
collection in Singapore and China.

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sleeves to serve customers. And to top it


all - the cast of homegrown blockbuster
Ah Boys To Men Tosh Zhang, Noah
Yap and Maxi Lim - made a special
appearance at the event.

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BreadTalk Group Limited

Annual Report 2013

RESTAURANT
BUSINESS REVIEW

7.4%

22.8%

41

Operation Margin for FY13

Contribution to FY13 revenue

Outlets as of 31 Dec 2013

How it performed: During the


year in review, the Groups Restaurant
division, which consists of Din Tai
Fung, RamenPlay and Carls Jr. brands,
opened more than 10 stores in JEM,
Chinatown Point, Suntec City, BreadTalk
IHQ, Novena Square, Manulife Centre
and Bedok Mall. It posted a 19.1%
increase in sales to S$122.2 million,
accounting for 22.8% of Group revenue.
This was mainly attributable to the strong
improvement in the performance of Din
Tai Fung restaurants in Singapore and
Thailand as well as the positive revenue
growth from RamenPlay following its
repositioning.

DIN TAI FUNG


The anchor of our Restaurants business,
world-renowned Din Tai Fung continues
to enjoy strong patronage at 18 outlets
in Singapore and 1 outlet in Thailand.
In 2013, Din Tai Fung Thailand was
awarded the Best Restaurant by Thailand
Tatler Magazine and Best Chinese
Restaurant by Thailands leading dining
guide website Wong Nai.

To continue to drive operational


efciencies and productivity, Din Tai
Fungs central kitchen shifted to a
new and improved kitchen facility
at BreadTalk IHQ. The new central
kitchen spans 14,400 square feet,
allowing state-of-the-art equipment
and a strong team of chefs to produce
larger quantities of fresh food for the
restaurants.

One of RamenPlays signatures,


Pork Yakiniku Ramen served
with Tonkotsu broth.

To provide a better dining experience


for customers, our agship store at
Paragon underwent a refurbishment
providing 3 VIP rooms that are now
expandable and able to accommodate
up to 30 customers.
During the year in review, 5 new Din
Tai Fung outlets opened in Chinatown
Point, BreadTalk IHQ, JEM, Suntec City
and Bedok Mall.

Ranked as one of the worlds Top Ten Best Restaurants by The New York Times, Din Tai Fung
represents a gourmet dining experience with its award-winning Taiwanese culinary heritage.

Din Tai Fung Singapore was voted the


Top 1 Brand (Restaurant Category) by
Gen Y consumers in Singapore aged
between 18 and 28 years old in a
study commissioned by Brand Alliance
Groups Inuential Brands.
The concept appeals to this group of
young customers because of the right
price points, contemporary dining
ambience, food quality and service
standards. More importantly, they feel
connected with the brand, largely due
to our continual efforts to engage with
them through the social media, such as
Facebook, Instagram and Weibo, as
well as culinary workshops with tertiary
students and young adults. The brand
is supported by celebrities such as
Korean television star, Lee Kwang Soo,
and the cast of Singapore blockbuster

Din Tai Fungs award-winning signature


xiao long bao captures the hearts of
consumers all over the world.

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Ah Boys to Men. To further strengthen


our positioning in the market, the Din
Tai Fung branding were also visible on
buses and MRT trains.
We were also singled out as the Best
Chinese Restaurant in the AsiaOne
Peoples Choice Awards 2013 held in
Singapore.
With our stringent selection of
ingredients and exacting standards to
provide consistent and quality cuisine,
it enabled us to build a loyal following.
Every July and August, customers will
always anticipate the return of our
Steamed Chilli Crab Dumplings. August
2013 also marked the inaugural launch
of our Traditional Mini Mooncakes in
celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival.

RamenPlays contemporary
Japanese ambience complements its
Niigata cultural heritage.

RAMENPLAY
A
Japanese
food
concept
in
collaboration with Japans Sanpou Co
Ltd, a brand dating back to 1967 in
Niigata, RamenPlay serves traditional
Japanese cuisine with an oriental twist.
Helmed by a team of chefs with many
years of culinary experience, our menu
includes a variety of quality ramen and
rice dishes. Two of our signature dishes,
Pork Yakiniku Ramen (fragrant grilled
pork in a savoury bowl of Tonkotsu
broth) and Butariki Ishinabe (Premium
Niigata Koshihira rice served with panfried and barbequed pork in a sizzling
stone pot) have won the hearts of both
young and old.
In December 2013, we also introduced
Teriyaki Chicken Ramen and BonitoShoyu Tsukemen (cold noodles with
a dipping sauce) specially for the
festive season and they were reviewed
positively by our customers.

There are currently a total of 11


RamenPlay restaurants islandwide
including 7 newly opened in Suntec
City, Chinatown Point, Novena Square,
BreadTalk IHQ, Jem, Manulife Centre
and Bedok Mall.
We also expanded the brand to
Shanghai in 2009. Most recently, our
fourth RamenPlay outlet opened in
Super Brand Mall in 2013.

CARLS JR.
In August 2013, the Group invested $3.1
million for a 40% stake in a joint venture
with Carl Karcher Enterprises (CKE),
the owner of the Carls Junior fast-food
chain. The joint venture company will
develop and expand the Carls Jr chain
within the municipality of Shanghai and
the Zhejiang and Jiangsu provinces in
the Peoples Republic of China.

California-style sumptuous Breakfast Burger, Teriyaki Chicken sandwich and Portobello


Mushroom burger are renowned for its messy, juicy enjoyment!

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BreadTalk Group Limited

Annual Report 2013

FOOD ATRIUM
BUSINESS REVIEW

3.1%

26.6%

58

Operation Margin for FY13

Contribution to FY13 revenue

Outlets as of 31 Dec 2013

How it performed: In FY2013, the


Group added another 11 new food
atria, to its network in Singapore,
Malaysia, Thailand, Hong Kong, China
and Taiwan. As at 31 December 2013,
the Group owns and operates a total of
58 food atria among the ve countries.
During the year, the Food Atrium
Division posted a 29.2% increase in
sales to S$146.1 million, accounting
for 26.6% of Group revenue. This was
mainly attributable to continued growth
in its Singapore, Mainland China and
Hong Kong operations, while its stores
in Taiwan and Thailand did not meet
expectations.

The premium Food Opera concept presents


more restaurant style F&B selections for
diners looking for a comfortable ambience.

Home kitchen concept at Super Brand Mall, Shanghai.

Complementing Galeries Lafayettes rst outlet in China, Food Republic takes on French chic in
Beijing Xidans shopping district.

NEW STORES
In our business, having the right location
for each concept is a critical success
factor. Our reputation for creative
F&B concepts and a strong portfolio
of brands is an unique competitive
advantage which helps us to secure the
strategic and iconic locations to position
our stores such as in Shanghais Super
Brand Mall and Beijings Galeries
Lafayette. We reach out to discerning

customers who appreciate the wide


array of Asian and local cuisines set
against the backdrop of well-designed
thematic interiors.
During the year in review, our operations
in China expanded with 8 new outlets in
Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu and Hong
Kong, as well as Nanjing which joined
the Food Republic network for the rst
time. In Singapore, three new outlets

were added in Westgate, City Square


and BreadTalk IHQ.
In Beijing, Food Republic opened in the
luxurious Galeries Lafayette Beijing a
spanking new six-storey building with
a total oor area of more than 47,000
square metres located in the vibrant
Xidan shopping district of Beijing.

Dine on an exciting variety of Asian and local food


at each of Food Republics thematic food atria.

Food Republic Art of Fashion theme at


Moko Mall, Hong Kong.

Two more food atria were opened in


Shanghai a Food Republic located
within Shanghais biggest shopping
and commercial complex, the opulent
Global Harbour Mall in Putuo District,
and a Food Opera in Super Brand Mall
in Pudongs Lujiazui nancial trade zone.
Further to Chinas southwest, a Food
Republic opened in Chengdus iconic
339 Plaza riverfront mall in the heart of
the citys Recreational Business District,
named after the complexs 339-metre
television tower the fourth tallest in
China as well as in Jin Niu Mall.

Westgates Stage Drama.

style theme at BreadTalk IHQ.

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Over in Hong Kong, a Food Republic


opened in Domain Mall, a young,
trendy, chic integrated shopping centre
in East Kowloon, located just above
the Yau Tong MTR station while a Food
Opera was launched in Mongkoks
Moko mall.

Our agship dessert store All Things Nice at Suntec City - serving Taiwan
and Hong Kong style desserts in a rustic indoor garden concept.

ANOTHER NICE CONCEPT


In September 2013, the Group unveiled
a brand-new dessert store concept - All
Things Nice - located opposite Food
Republic in Suntec City. It features
Taiwan and Hong Kong inspired iced
and hot dessert creations, coupled
with our local avours such as Yam in
a Husk (traditional Teochew yam puree
served in a fresh coconut), as well as its
signature chendol and cheng tng.
In December 2013, All Things Nice
opened its second outlet in Jurong Easts
Westgate Mall.

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Yam in a Husk and


signature chendol in
All Things Nice.

BreadTalk Group Limited

Annual Report 2013

CORPORATE INFORMATION

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
This report sets out BreadTalk Group Limiteds corporate governance processes and structures that
were in place throughout the nancial year ended 31 December 2013, with specic reference
made to the principles and guidelines of the Singapore Code of Corporate Governance 2012
(the Code).

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Code which came effect for the Company in respect of its nancial year commencing 1 January
2013,and the amendments to the listing manual which came into effect on 29 September 2011
as announced by the SGX-ST to strengthen corporate governance practices and foster greater
corporate governance disclosure, where it is applicable and practical to the Company. Where
there are deviations from the Code, the reasons for which deviation are explained accordingly.

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#09-01 BreadTalk IHQ
Singapore 534013
Tel: 6285 6116
Fax: 6285 1661

The Boards Conduct of its Affairs

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The primary function of the Board is to protect and enhance long-term value and returns for its
Shareholders. Besides carrying out its statutory responsibilities, the Boards roles include:

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company. The Board is collectively responsible for the long-term success of the company. The
Board works with Management to achieve this objective and Management remains accountable
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1. Providing entrepreneurial leadership, setting strategic directions and overall corporate


policies of the Group;
2. Supervising, monitoring and reviewing the performance of the management team;
3. Ensuring the adequacy of internal controls, risk management and periodic reviews of the
Groups nancial performance and compliance;
4. Setting the Companys values and standards (including ethical standards) to meet its
obligations to shareholders and other stakeholders, ensuring that the necessary human
resources are in place;
5. Approving the annual budget, major investments and divestment proposals;
6. Assuming responsibility for good corporate governance practices; and
7. Approving corporate or nancial restructuring, share issuance, dividends and other returns to
Shareholders, Interested Person Transactions of a material nature and release of the Groups
results for the rst three (3) quarters and full year results.

Share Registrar
Boardroom Corporate & Advisory Services Pte Ltd
50 Rafes Place
#32-01 Singapore Land Tower
Singapore 048623

Auditors
Ernst & Young LLP
One Rafes Quay
North Tower Level 18
Singapore 048583
Partner in charge: Ang Chuen Beng (since nancial year ended 31 December 2011)

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Guideline 1.1 of the Code:


The Boards role

BreadTalk Group Limited

Annual Report 2013

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
To assist in the execution of its responsibilities, the Board has established three (3) Board
committees, namely the Audit Committee (the AC), Nominating Committee (the NC) and the
Remuneration Committee (the RC), to which the Board has delegated decisions on certain Board
matters.

Guideline 1.3 of the Code:


Disclosure on delegation of
authority by the Board to
Board Committees

The Board met four (4) times during the nancial year to discuss the key activities and business
strategies of the Group. All Directors were furnished with relevant information beforehand in order
to enable them to obtain further explanation where necessary, and were adequately briefed prior
to the respective meetings. Minutes of the meetings were also available to the respective Board
members. Ad-hoc and non-scheduled meetings were convened by Board members to deliberate
on urgent and substantive matters.

Guideline 1.4 of the Code:


Board to meet regularly

The Company provides a comprehensive orientation programme to familiarise new directors with
the Companys businesses and governance practices, as well as the Groups history, core values,
strategic direction and industry-specic knowledge so as to assimilate them into their new roles.

Guideline 1.6 of the


Code: Directors to receive
appropriate training

Directors also have the opportunity to visit the Groups operational facilities and meet with the
management team to gain a better understanding of the Groups business operations. Each
director is provided with an annually updated manual containing Board and Company policies
relating to the disclosure of interests in securities and conicts of interests in transactions involving
the Company, prohibitions on dealings in the Companys securities, as well as restrictions on the
disclosure of price sensitive information.
Board members are encouraged to regularly attend seminars and receive training to improve
themselves in the discharge of their duties as directors at the Companys expense. In addition, the
Company works closely with professionals to provide directors with updates on risk management
and key changes to relevant regulatory laws, requirements and accounting standards.

The Companys Articles of Association provides for telephone, video conferencing, audio-visual
or other electronic means of communication to facilitate meetings of the Board.
Details of the Directors attendance at Board and Board Committee meetings held during the
nancial year ended 31 December 2013 are summarised as follows:

All Directors are appointed to the Board by way of a formal letter of appointment indicating the
amount of time commitment required and the scope of duties and obligations.

Guideline 1.7 of the Code:


Formal letter of appointment

ATTENDANCE AT BOARD AND BOARD COMMITTEE MEETINGS


Board Composition and Guidance
Name of Director
Number of Meetings Held

Board

AC

NC

RC

Principle 2: There should be a strong and independent element on the Board, which is able to
exercise objective judgement on corporate affairs independently, in particular, from Management
and 10% shareholders. No individual or small group of individuals should be allowed to dominate
the Boards decision-making.

ATTENDANCE
Dr George Quek Meng Tong

N.A.

N.A.

N.A.

Ms Katherine Lee Lih Leng

N.A.

N.A.

N.A.

Mr Ong Kian Min

Mr Chan Soo Sen

Dr Tan Khee Giap

Matters that are specically reserved to the Board for approval include:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)

matters involving a conict of interest for a substantial Shareholder or Director;


material acquisitions and disposal of assets;
corporate or nancial restructuring;
share issuances, dividends and other returns to Shareholders;
matters which require Board approval as specied in the Companys Interested Person
Transactions policy; and
substantial expenditures exceeding a prescribed limit.

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The Board comprises ve (5) members with a majority of independent Directors three (3)
Independent non-executive Directors and two (2) Executive Directors. They are as follows:

Guideline 1.5 of the Code:


Matters requiring Board
approval

Guideline 2.1 and 2.2 of the


Code: Independence of the
Board

Dr George Quek Meng Tong (Chairman)


Ms Katherine Lee Lih Leng (Deputy Chairman)
Mr Ong Kian Min (Lead Independent non-executive Director)
Mr Chan Soo Sen (Independent Non-executive Director)
Dr Tan Khee Giap (Independent Non-executive Director)
The Board has three (3) Independent Directors whose independence is reviewed by the NC
annually. The NC considers an independent Director as one who has no relationship with the
Company, its related Corporations, its 10% shareholders or its ofcers that could interfere or
be reasonably perceived to interfere, with the exercise of the Directors independent judgement
of the conduct of the Groups affairs, and is not a 10% Shareholder, or a partner (with 10% or
more stake) or an executive ofcer, or a director of any for prot business organisation to which
the Company or any of its subsidiaries have made or received signicant payments (aggregated
in excess of S$200,000 per year) in the current or immediate past nancial year. Moreover,
the Chairman of the NC is not associated, directly or indirectly, with a 10% Shareholder, in the
current or immediate past nancial year to enhance an independent view to the best interests of
the Company.

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Guideline 2.3 of the Code:


Independent Directors

BreadTalk Group Limited

Annual Report 2013

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Board Membership and Board Performance

As a result of the NCs review for nancial year ended 31 December 2013, the NC is of the view
that the Independent Directors are independent of the Companys management as contemplated
by the Code.

Principle 4: There should be a formal and transparent process for the appointment and reappointment of directors to the Board.

The Board, in view of the nature and scope of business operations, considers that though small,
the present Board size and composition facilitates efcient and effective decision-making with a
strong independent element.

Guideline 2.5 of the Code:


Appropriate Board size

Each Director has been appointed on the strength of his calibre, experience, grasp of corporate
strategy and potential to contribute to the Company and its businesses. As each director brings
valuable insights from different perspectives vital to the strategic interests of the Company, the
Board considers that the Directors possess the necessary competencies to provide Management
with a diverse and objective perspective on issues so as to lead and govern the Company
effectively.

Guideline 2.6 of the Code:


Board to comprise Directors
with core competencies

Once a year, a formal session is arranged for the non-executive Directors (the NEDs) to meet
without the presence of Management or executive Directors to discuss any matters that must
be raised privately, for example, the review of the performance of Management. The session
is chaired by Mr Ong Kian Min, the Lead Independent non-executive Director, who is also the
chairman of the AC and NC. The Lead Independent non-executive Director has provided feedback
to the Chairman after such meeting.

Guidelines 2.7, 2.8 and 3.4


of the Code: Role of NEDs
and regular meetings of NEDs

The NC comprises the three (3) Independent non-executive Directors who have been tasked
with the authority and responsibility to devise an appropriate process to review and evaluate
the performance of the Board as a whole, as well as for each individual Director on the Board.
The chairman of the NC is the Lead Independent non-executive Director, who is not a 10%
Shareholder or directly associated with a 10% Shareholder.

1. To make recommendations to the Board on the appointment of new Executive and Nonexecutive Directors, including making recommendations on the composition of the Board
generally, and the balance between Executive and Non-executive Directors appointed to the
Board, as well as ensuring there are procedures in place for the selection and appointment
of NEDs.

Principle 3: There should be a clear division of responsibilities between the leadership of the
Board and the executives responsible for managing the companys business. No one individual
should represent a considerable concentration of power.
The Company adopts a dual leadership structure whereby the positions of chairman and chief
executive ofcer are separated. There is a clear division of responsibilities between the Companys
Chairman and the Groups Chief Executive Ofcer, which provides a balance of power and
authority.

Guideline 3.1 of the Code:


The Chairman and chief
executive ofcer should be
separate persons

As the Chairman, Dr George Quek Meng Tong is responsible for ensuring Board effectiveness and
conduct, as well as the strategic development of the Group in addition to duties and responsibilities
which he may, from time to time, be required to assume. The Groups Chief Executive Ofcer, Mr
Oh Eng Lock, has overall responsibility of the Groups operations, organisational effectiveness
and implementation of Board policies and strategic decisions.

Guideline 3.2 of the Code:


The Chairmans role

Notwithstanding the above, the Non-executive and Independent Directors full a pivotal role in
corporate accountability. Their presence is particularly important as they provide unbiased and
independent views, advice and judgement to take care of the interests, not only of the Company
but also of the Shareholders, employees, customers, suppliers and the many communities with
which the Company conducts business with. The Board had on 14 August 2006 appointed Mr
Ong Kian Min as the Lead Independent non-executive Director to act as an additional channel
available to Shareholders.

Guideline 3.3 of the Code:


Appointment of Lead
Independent Director

Guideline 4.1 of the Code:


Composition of the NC

The composition of the NC is as follows:


Mr Ong Kian Min Chairman
Mr Chan Soo Sen Member
Dr Tan Khee Giap Member
The primary responsibilities of the NC under the guidelines of the written Terms of Reference are:

The Chairman and Chief Executive Ofcer

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Principle 5: There should be a formal annual assessment of the effectiveness of the Board as a
whole and its board committees and the contribution by each director to the effectiveness of the
Board.

2. To regularly review the Board structure, size and composition and make recommendations to
the Board with regard to any adjustments that are deemed necessary.
3. To be responsible for assessing nominees or candidates for appointment or election to the
Board, determining whether or not such nominees have the requisite qualications and
whether or not they are independent.
4. To make plans for succession, in particular for the Chairman, the Groups Chief Executive
Ofcer and other key management personnel.
5. To determine, on an annual basis, if a Director is independent. If the NC determines that
a Director, who has one or more of the relationships mentioned under the Code is in fact
independent, the NC would disclose in full, the nature of the Directors relationship and bear
responsibility for explaining why he should be considered independent.
6. To recommend Directors who are retiring by rotation to be put forward for re-election.

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Guidelines 4.2 to 4.7 of the


Code: Duties of the NC

BreadTalk Group Limited

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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
7. To determine whether or not a Director is able to and has been adequately carrying out his
duties as a Director of the Company, particularly where he has multiple board representations
and other principal commitments.

Furthermore, the Board members have separate and independent access to the Company
Secretary and senior executives, and there is no restriction of access to the senior Management
team of the Company or the Group at all times in carrying out its duties.

8. To be responsible for developing an evaluation mechanism for the performance of the Board,
its board committees and Directors; and assessing the effectiveness of the Board as a whole,
its board committees and for assessing the contribution of each individual Director to the
effectiveness of the Board and disclosing annually, this assessment process.

The Company Secretary or his agent attends all formal Board meetings to respond to the queries
of any Director and ensures that Board procedures are followed and that all applicable rules and
regulations are complied with.

Guidelines 6.1 and 6.3


of the Code: Access to the
Management and role of the
Company Secretary

The appointment and removal of the company secretary is a matter for the Board to decide.

Guideline 6.4 of the Code:


Appointment and removal of
company secretary

All the Directors are required to submit themselves for re-nomination and re-appointment at least
once every three (3) years and at least one-third (1/3) of the Board shall retire from ofce by
rotation and be subject to re-election at every annual general meeting (AGM) of the Company.

Where decisions to be taken by the Board require specialised knowledge or expert opinion,
the Board takes independent professional advice as and when it is necessary to enable it or the
Independent Directors to discharge the responsibilities effectively.

Guideline 6.5 of the Code:


Access to independent
professional advice

Dr George Quek Meng Tong and Dr Tan Khee Giap shall be retired by rotation at the AGM of the
Company to be held on 22 April 2014 (the 2014 AGM), pursuant to Article 104 of the Articles
of Association of the Company, and will both be seeking re-election at the 2014 AGM.

B. REMUNERATION MATTERS

9. To review the training and professional development programmes for the Board.

Procedures for Developing Remuneration Policies

Mr Ong Kian Min has served on the Board for a continuous period of more than nine (9) years.
Mr Ong Kian Min demonstrated independent mindedness and conduct at Board and Board
Committee meetings. After a rigorous review on his contributions and independence by the NC,
the NC is satised that Mr Ong Kian Min has remained independent in character and judgement
in discharging his duties as a Director of the Company.
For the year under review, the NC has, with the Boards approval, decided on how the Boards
performance will be evaluated as a whole through proposed objective performance criteria
including Board composition, size and expertise, Board information and timeliness, as well
as Board commitment and accountability. In assessing the contribution by the Chairman and
each individual directors contribution and performance to the effectiveness of the Board and its
board committees, the NC will take into consideration factors such as attendance, preparedness,
participation and candour. In addition, an external facilitator will be used by the NC if necessary.

Principle 7: There should be a formal and transparent procedure for developing policy on
executive remuneration and for xing the remuneration packages of individual directors. No
director should be involved in deciding his own remuneration.

Guidelines 5.1 to 5.3 of


the Code: Assessing the
effectiveness of the Board

The RC, established for the purpose of ensuring that there is a formal and transparent procedure
for xing the remuneration packages of individual Directors, comprises the three (3) Independent
non-executive Directors. The chairman of the RC is an Independent non-executive Director.
The RC comprises the following:
Mr Chan Soo Sen Chairman
Dr Tan Khee Giap Member
Mr Ong Kian Min Member

The NC has met twice during the nancial year under review on 26 February 2013 and 12
August 2013. Each member of the NC shall abstain from voting on any resolution in respect of
the assessment of his performance or re-nomination as a Director. Details of the Board members
qualications and experience including the year of initial appointment are presented in this
Annual Report under the heading Board of Directors.

The overriding principle is that no Director should be involved in deciding his own remuneration.
The RC has adopted written terms of reference that denes its membership, roles, functions and
administration.
During the nancial year under review, the RC had held three(3) meetings on 26 February 2013,
4 April 2013 and 6 November 2013. The primary responsibilities of the RC are as follows:

Access to Information
Principle 6: In order to full their responsibilities, directors should be provided with complete,
adequate and timely information prior to board meetings and on an on-going basis so as to
enable them to make informed decisions to discharge their duties and responsibilities.
The Board receives complete and adequate information on an on-going basis. The Management
provides the Chairman and Deputy Chairman with monthly management accounts and the rest
of the Board members with quarterly management accounts. The agenda for Board meetings
is prepared in consultation with the Chairman and it will be circulated at least one (1) week in
advance to Board members of each meeting.

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Guideline 7.1 of the Code:


The RC is to consist entirely
of NEDs and the majority,
including the RC chairman,
must be independent

Guideline 6.2 of the Code:


Provision of information to the
Board

1. To review and recommend to the Board in consultation with the Chairman of the Board,
a framework for remuneration and to determine the specic remuneration packages and
terms of employment for each of the executive Directors and senior executives or divisional
Directors (those reporting directly to the Chairman or the Groups Chief Executive Ofcer)
and those employees related to the Executive Directors and controlling Shareholders of the
Group.

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Guideline 7.2 of the Code:


The RCs responsibilities

BreadTalk Group Limited

Annual Report 2013

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The Company advocates a performance based remuneration system for executive Directors and
key management personnel that is exible and responsive to the market, comprising a base
salary and other xed allowances, as well as variable performance bonus and participation
in an employee share award or scheme based on the Companys performance, linking it to the
individuals performance.

2. To review and recommend to the Board in consultation with the Chairman of the Board,
any long term incentive schemes which may be set up from time to time and to do all acts
necessary in connection therewith.
3. To administer the BreadTalk Group Limited Employees Share Option Scheme (the Scheme)
and shall have all the powers as set out in the Rules of the Scheme.

In determining such remuneration packages, the RC will ensure that they are adequate by
considering, in consultation with the Chairman or the Groups Chief Executive Ofcer amongst
other things, the respective individuals responsibilities, skills, expertise and contribution to the
Companys performance, and whether they are competitive and sufcient to ensure that the
Company is able to attract and retain the best available executive talent, without being excessively
generous.

4. To administer the BreadTalk Group Limited Restricted Share Grant Plan (the RSG Plan) and
shall have all the powers as set out in the Rules of the RSG Plan.
5. To carry out its duties in the manner that it deems expedient, subject always to any regulations
or restrictions that may be imposed upon the RC by the Board from time to time.

At an Extraordinary General Meeting held on 28 April 2008, the shareholders of the Company
had approved the adoption of the RSG Plan. Under the RSG Plan and any other share based
schemes of the Company, the aggregate number of shares to be issued shall not exceed 15% of
the total issued share capital, excluding treasury shares of the Company and will be in force for
a maximum period of ten (10) years commencing 28 April 2008.

6. As part of its review, the RC shall ensure that:


(i)

Guidelines 8.1 to 8.4 of the


Code: RC to recommend
remuneration of Directors and
review remuneration of key
executives

all aspects of remuneration including but not limited to Directors fees, salaries,
allowances, bonuses, options and benets-in-kind should be covered.

(ii) the remuneration packages should be comparable within the industry and comparable
companies, and shall include a performance-related element coupled with appropriate
and meaningful measures of assessing individual executive Directors and senior
executives or divisional Directors performance.

The award of shares under RSG Plan can be either performance based awards or time based
awards. For performance based awards, entitled participants will be allotted fully paid shares
upon satisfactory achievement of pre-determined performance targets. As for time based awards,
entitled participants will be allotted fully paid shares upon satisfactory completion of time based
service conditions, that is, after the participant has served the Company or as the case may be,
the relevant associated company, for a specied duration, as may be determined by the RC.

(iii) the remuneration package of employees related to Executive Directors and controlling
shareholders are in line with the Groups staff remuneration guidelines and commensurate
with their respective job scopes and levels of responsibility.
The RC will seek independent expert advice inside and/or outside the Company on the
remuneration of executive directors and senior executives or divisional directors (those reporting
directly to the Chairman or the Groups Chief Executive Ofcer), and those employees related to
the executive directors and controlling shareholders of the Group, if necessary. The Company has
not engaged any remuneration consultants.

Guideline 7.3 of the Code:


Access to expert advice

The RC will review the Companys obligations arising in the event of termination of the Executive
Directors and key management personnels contracts of service and ensure that such contracts of
service contain fair and reasonable termination clauses which are not overly generous.

Guideline 7.4 of the Code:


Termination clauses

The adoption of RSG Plan is consistent with the continuing efforts of the existing Scheme in
rewarding, retaining and motivating employees to achieve superior performance standards while
affording the Company greater exibility to align the interests of employees with those of the
shareholders. To date, the Company has issued 2,530,796 shares under its RSG Plan.
The RC has adopted a framework which consists of a base fee to remunerate Non-executive
Directors based on their appointments and roles in the respective Board committees, as well as
the fees paid in comparable companies. Fees for the Non-executive Directors will be tabled at the
forthcoming 2014 AGM for Shareholders approval.
Disclosure on Remuneration

Level and Mix of Remuneration


Principle 8: The level and structure of remuneration should be aligned with the long-term interest
and risk policies of the company, and should be appropriate to attract, retain and motivate (a)
the directors to provide good stewardship of the company, and (b) key management personnel
to successfully manage the company. However, companies should avoid paying more than is
necessary for this purpose.

Principle 9: Each company should provide clear disclosure of its remuneration policies, level
and mix of remuneration, and the procedure for setting remuneration, in the companys Annual
Report. It should provide disclosure in relation to its remuneration policies to enable investors to
understand the link between remuneration paid to directors and key management personnel, and
performance.
A breakdown showing the level and mix of each Directors and key Management Personnels
remuneration for the year ended 31 December 2013 is set out below:

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Guidelines 9.1 to 9.6 of


the Code: Remuneration of
Directors, key management
personnel and related
employees

BreadTalk Group Limited

Annual Report 2013

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
C. ACCOUNTABILITY AND AUDIT

REMUNERATION OF DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL

Accountability

Salary(1)

Bonus/
Prot-Sharing

Benets-InKind

Directors
Fees(2)

Total

S$700,000 to below S$850,000

Dr George Quek Meng Tong

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46

100

60

40

100

Name of Director

S$500,000 to below S$600,000


Katherine Lee Lih Leng
Below S$100,000
Ong Kian Min

100

100

Chan Soo Sen

100

100

Dr Tan Khee Giap

100

100

Name of Key Management Personnel


(who are not Directors)

Designation

S$500,000 to below S$750,000

Salary(1)

Bonus/
Prot-Sharing

Share-based
Compensation

Total

Principle 10: The Board should present a balanced and understandable assessment of the
companys performance, position and prospects.
The Board has a responsibility to present a fair assessment of the Groups position, including the
prospects of the Group in all announcements (including nancial performance reports) made to
the public via SGXNET and the annual report to shareholders, as required by the SGX-ST.

Guideline 10.1 of the Code:


Boards responsibility to the
public

The Board has also taken steps to ensure compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements.
In line with the requirements under the rules of the SGX ST, the Board provides a negative assurance
statement to the shareholders in respect of the interim nancial statements. For the nancial year
under review, the Group CEO and Group CFO have provided assurance to the Board on the
integrity of the Groups nancial statements.

Guidelines 10.2 and 10.3


of the Code: Managements
responsibility to the Board

To enable effective monitoring and decision-making by the Board, Management provides


the Board with a continual ow of relevant information on a timely basis as well as quarterly
management accounts of the Group. Particularly, prior to the release of quarterly and full year
results to the public, Management will present the Groups nancial performance together with
explanatory details of its operations to the AC, which will review and recommend the same to the
Board for approval and authorisation for the release of the results.

Oh Eng Lock

Group CEO

58

35

100

Lawrence Yeo

Group CFO

62

32

100

Risk Management and Internal Controls

CEO, Bakery Division &


CEO, China Region

54

38

100

Principle 11: The Board is responsible for the governance of risk. The Board should ensure that
Management maintains a sound system of risk management and internal controls to safeguard
shareholders interests and the companys assets, and should determine the nature and extent of
the signicant risk which the Board is willing to take in achieving its strategic objectives.

President
(Chairmans Ofce)

88

10

100

CEO, Asean Region

61

37

100

CEO, Food Atrium Division

76

22

100

CEO, Restaurant Division

59

34

100

James Quek Seng Hwa

(3)

S$250,000 to below S$500,000


Goh Tong Pak
Frankie Quek Swee Heng (4)
Jenson Ong Chin Hock
Cheng William
Notes:
(1) Salary is inclusive of xed allowance and CPF contribution.
(2) Directors fees will be paid after approval is obtained from Shareholders at the forthcoming
2014 AGM.
(3) James Quek Seng Hwa was appointed as CEO, Bakery Division on 1 March 2012, and was
subsequently appointed as CEO, China Region on 15 October 2012.
(4) Frankie Quek Swee Heng is the brother of Dr George Quek Meng Tong and was appointed
as CEO, Asean Region on15 October 2012.
The total remuneration of each Director has not been disclosed in dollar terms given the sensitivity
of remuneration matters and to maintain the condentiality of the remuneration packages of these
Directors.

The Group has established a risk identication and management framework. With the aforesaid
framework, the Group identies key risks and undertakes appropriate measures to control and
mitigate these risks. The ownership of these risks lie with the respective department and business
unit heads with stewardship residing with the Board. Action plans to manage the risks are
continually being monitored and rened by Management and the Board.

Guideline 11.4 of the


Code: Board overseeing the
Companys risk management
framework and policies.

The Internal Auditors carry out internal audit on the system of internal controls at least annually
and reports the ndings to the AC. The Groups External Auditors, Ernst & Young LLP have also
carried out, in the course of their statutory audit, a review of the Groups material internal controls.
Material non-compliance and internal control weaknesses and recommendations for improvements
noted during their audit were reported to the AC. The AC has reviewed the effectiveness of the
actions taken by the management on the recommendations made by the Internal and External
Auditors in this respect.

Guideline 11.2 of the Code:


Board to review adequacy of
the nancial, operational and
compliance controls and risk
management policies.

The Board has also received assurance from the Groups CEO and the Groups Chief Financial
Ofcer that (i) the nancial records have been properly maintained and the nancial statements
provide a true and fair view of the Companys operations and nances; and (ii) the Company risk
management and internal control systems in place are effective.

Guideline 11.3 of the Code:


Board to comment on the
adequacy of internal controls

Save as disclosed, no other employee whose remuneration exceeded S$50,000 during the year
is an immediate family member of any of the members of the Board.

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Annual Report 2013

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The main functions of the AC are as follows:

Based on the internal control established and maintained by the Group, work performed by the
internal and external auditors and reviews performed by management, various Board committees
and the Board, the Board, with the concurrence of the AC, is of the opinion that the Groups
internal controls, addressing nancial, operational, compliance and risk management system,
were adequate and effective for the nancial year ended 31 December 2013.
Audit Committee
Principle 12: The Board should establish an Audit Committee (AC) with written terms of reference
which clearly set out its authority and duties.
The role of the AC is to assist the Board in the execution of its corporate governance responsibilities
within the Boards established references and requirements. The nancial statements, accounting
policies and system of internal accounting controls are responsibilities that fall under the ambit of
the AC. The AC has its set of written terms of reference dening its scope of authority and further
details of its major functions are set out below and also in the Report of the Directors.

Guidelines 12.1, 12.2 and


12.9 of the Code: Board to
establish AC and composition
of AC

The members of the AC are:


Mr Ong Kian Min Chairman
Mr Chan Soo Sen Member
Dr Tan Khee Giap Member

Guidelines 12.5 and 12.6


of the Code: Meeting with
auditors and review of their
independence

The Group has complied with Rules 712 and Rules 715 or 716 of the Listing Manual issued by
SGX-ST in relation to its auditors. As required by Rule 716 of the Listing Manual, the AC and the
Board of the Company have satised themselves that the appointment of different auditors for
its subsidiaries would not compromise the standard and effectiveness of the audit of the Group.

The members of the AC including the AC Chairman have recent and relevant expertise or
experience in accounting and nancial management, and are qualied to discharge the ACs
responsibilities. The AC members keep abreast of changes to accounting standards and issues
which have a direct impact on nancial statements. None of the members of the AC is a former
partner or director of the Companys present auditors.

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1. Reviewing the audit plan of the Companys external auditors and adequacy of the system of
internal accounting control;
2. Discussing and reviewing the external auditors reports;
3. Reviewing signicant nancial reporting issues and judgements so as to ensure the integrity
of the nancial statements and any formal announcements relating to the Companys or
Groups nancial performance;
4. Reviewing and recommending the nomination of the external auditors for appointment or reappointment;
5. Reviewing the Interested Person Transactions;
6. Reviewing the scope and results of the internal audit procedures; and
7. Reviewing the remuneration packages of the employees who are related to the Directors or
substantial Shareholders.
The AC held four (4) meetings during the nancial year under review. It has reviewed the nancial
statements of the Group for the purpose of the rst three (3) quarters and annual results release
before they were submitted to the Board for approval. It has also met with the Companys internal
and external auditors (without the presence of Management) to review their audit plans and
results, and has separate and independent access to the auditors. The AC had reviewed the nonaudit services provided by the external auditors, and is of the opinion that the provision of such
services does not affect their independence. The aggregate amount of fees paid to the external
auditors and a breakdown of fees paid in total for audit and non-audit services are set out on
page 91 of this Annual Report.

The AC comprises three (3) members who are all Independent non-executive Directors. The
chairman of the AC is an Independent non-executive Director.

In performing its functions, the AC conrms that it has explicit authority to investigate any matter
within its terms of reference, has full access to and co-operation from the Management, and has
been given full discretion to invite any Director or executive ofcer to attend its meetings, as well
as reasonable resources to enable it to discharge its functions properly.

Guideline 12.4 of the Code:


Duties of the AC

Guideline 12.3 of the Code:


The ACs authority

Where there is any suspected fraud or irregularity, or failure of internal controls, or infringement
of any Singapore law, rule or regulation which has a material impact on the Companys operating
results, the AC will commission and review the ndings of internal investigations into the matters.
Endorsed by the AC, the Company has in place a whistle-blowing framework which provides an
avenue for staff of the Company to access the AC chairman to raise concerns about improprieties
and independent investigation of such matters by the AC. Contact details of AC have been made
available to all employees.

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Guidelines 12.7 and 12.8 of


the Code: Whistle-blowing
arrangements

BreadTalk Group Limited

Annual Report 2013

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Internal Audit

The Company also maintains a close relationship with the Shareholders of the Company. The
Shareholders of the Company can submit their feedback and raise any question to the Companys
investor relations contact as provided in the Companys website.

Principle 13: The company should establish an effective internal audit function that is adequately
resourced and independent of the activities it audits.
The Group set up a new internal audit department in November 2013 and has also outsourced
certain internal audit works to Grant Thornton Advisory Services Pte Ltd.

Guidelines 13.1 to 13.5 of


the Code: IA to report to AC
chairman

The Internal Auditors are guided by the Standards for Professional Practice of Internal Auditing
set by the Institute of Internal Auditors. The Internal Auditors report directly to the Chairman of
the AC. The AC reviews the scope of the internal audit function, internal audit ndings and the
internal audit plan.

Notices of general meetings are despatched to shareholders, together with the annual report
or circulars within the time notice period as prescribed by the regulations. At general meetings,
shareholders are given opportunities to voice their views and direct their questions to directors or
management regarding the Company. The chairman of the Board, members of the AC, NC and/
or RC are present and available to address questions at general meetings. The External Auditors
are also present to assist the Board.

D. SHAREHOLDER RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Guideline 16.3 of the Code:


Chairman and external
auditors present at general
meetings

In preparation for the annual general meeting, shareholders are encouraged to refer to the SGXs
the investor guides, namely An Investors Guide To Reading Annual Reports and An Investors
Guide To Preparing For Annual General Meetings. The guides, in both English and Chinese, are
available at the SGX website via this link :

Shareholder Rights
Principle 14: Companies should treat all shareholders fairly and equitably, and should recognise,
protect and facilitate the exercise of shareholders rights, and continually review and update such
governance arrangements.
Notice of the 2014 AGM has been given to the Shareholders at least fourteen (14) days prior to
the meeting date. The Company ensures that the Shareholders have the opportunity to participate
effectively in and vote at the general meeting and the information on the rules, including voting
procedures that govern general meeting have been provided to the Shareholders. The Company
has informed the Shareholders on the changes in the Company or business which would likely
materially affect the price or value of the Companys shares via SGXNET, the Companys website,
press releases and other appropriate channels.

The Board strives to ensure that all material information is disclosed to the shareholders on an
adequate and timely basis. The Board informs and communicates with shareholders through
annual reports, announcement released through SGXNET, press releases, advertisements of
notice of general meetings in local newspapers.

http://www.sgx.com/wps/wcm/connect/sgx_en/home/individual_investor/investor_guide

Guidelines 14.1 to 14.3 of


the Code: Company to treat
all shareholders fairly and
equitably

The Company has in place an investor relations programme to keep investors informed of material
developments in the Companys business and affairs beyond that which is prescribed, but without
prejudicing the business interests of the Company.

Communication with Shareholders and Conduct of Shareholder Meetings

The Companys Articles of Association do not restrict the number of proxies a shareholder
can appoint to attend and vote on his/her behalf at all general meetings. There are separate
resolutions at the general meetings for each distinct issue. The Board and Management are on
hand at general meetings to address questions by shareholders.

Guideline 16.1 to 16.2 and


16.4 of the Code: Shareholders
should be allowed to vote in
absentia, avoid bundling of
resolutions and limit on proxies.

Principle 15: Companies should actively engage their shareholders and put in place an investor
relations policy to promote regular, effective and fair communication with shareholders.

Minutes of general meetings are prepared and made available to shareholders upon their requests
by the Company Secretary.

Guideline 16.5 of the Code:


Minutes of general meetings

Principle 16: Companies should encourage greater shareholder participation at general meetings
of shareholders, and allow shareholders the opportunity to communicate their views on various
matters affecting the company.

Dealing in Securities

The Board has adopted a policy of openness and transparency in the conduct of the Companys
affairs while preserving the commercial interests of the Company. Financial results and other
price sensitive information are disseminated to Shareholders via SGXNET, press releases, the
Companys website, and through media and analyst briengs.

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Guidelines 15.1 to 15.4 of


the Code: Regular, effective
and fair communications with
shareholders

The Company has adopted and implemented an Insider Trading (Prevention) Policy (the Policy).
The Policy is to ensure that the Companys Directors, ofcers, employees of the Group as well as
consultants or contractors to the Group (collectively the Covered Persons) and immediate family
members of the Covered Persons are aware of their legal obligations in relation to the dealing of
securities in the Company. Covered Persons who are in possession of unpublished material price
sensitive information and use such information for their own material gain in relation to those
securities are committing an offence. The Company, while having provided the window periods
for dealing in the Companys securities, has its own internal compliance code in providing
guidance to its ofcers with regard to dealing in the Companys securities including reminders
that the law on insider trading is applicable at all the times.

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BreadTalk Group Limited

Annual Report 2013

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Before the close of each window period, every ofcer in the Company is reminded not to deal in
the Companys securities on a short-term basis. According, the Company had complied with Rule
1207 (19) of the Listing Manual.

Index

On 28 May 2009, a Disciplinary Committee (the DC) was formed to conduct inquiry on
possible breaches of the Policy. The role of the DC is to report its nding to the Board and
make recommendation as to the penalty if applicable. The Board will decide based on the DCs
recommendation.

52 Statement by Directors

The DC comprises three (3) members, a majority of whom are Independent non-executive
Directors. The chairman of the DC is an Independent non-executive Director.

46 Directors Report

53 Independent Auditors Report


55 Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
56 Balance Sheets

The DC consists of:

58 Statements of Changes in Equity

Mr Ong Kian Min Chairman


Dr George Quek Meng Tong Member
Mr Chan Soo Sen Member

61 Consolidated Cash Flow Statement


64 Notes to the Financial Statements

Interested Person Transactions


When a potential conict arises, the Directors concerned do not participate in discussions and
refrains from exercising any inuence over other members of the Board.
The AC has reviewed the Interested Person Transactions (IPTs) entered into during the nancial
year by the Group and the aggregate value of IPTs entered during the nancial year ended 31
December 2013 is as follows:

Name of Interested Person

Aggregate value
(S$000) of all IPTs
during the nancial
year under review

(1) Monewell Enterprise


- Purchase of Chinese
New Year Cookies

85.3

(2) Xia Yi Tiao F&B


- Food court rental income/
miscellaneous charges

90.5

(3) Kung Fu Kitchen


- Food court rental income/
miscellaneous charges

223.3

(4) Sky One Art Investment Pte Ltd


- Purchases of Chinese paintings

367.2

Aggregate value of all IPTs conducted during the nancial


year under review under the shareholders mandate
pursuant to Rule 920 of the Listing Manual (excluding
transactions less than S$100,000)

Not applicable the Group does not have a


shareholders mandate pursuant to Rule 920 of the Listing
Manual

Material Contracts
Except as disclosed in Interested Person Transactions above, there is no material contract or
loan entered into by the Company or any of its subsidiaries involving interests of any Director or
controlling shareholder during the nancial year ended 31 December 2013.

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45

BreadTalk Group Limited

Annual Report 2013

DIRECTORS REPORT
The directors are pleased to present their report to the members together with the audited consolidated nancial statements of
BreadTalk Group Limited (the Company) and its subsidiaries (collectively, the Group) and the balance sheet and statement of
changes in equity of the Company for the nancial year ended 31 December 2013.

Directors interests in shares and debentures (contd)

Directors

Except as disclosed in this report, no other director who held ofce at the end of the nancial year had interest in shares or
debentures of the Company, or of related corporations, either at the beginning of the nancial year, or date of appointment or the
end of the nancial year or on 21 January 2014.

The directors of the Company in ofce at the date of this report are:
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By virtue of Section 7 of the Companies Act, Cap. 50, Dr George Quek Meng Tong and Katherine Lee Lih Leng are deemed to be
interested in the shares held by the Company in its subsidiaries.

Directors contractual benets


Except as disclosed in the nancial statements, since the end of previous nancial year, no director of the Company has received or
become entitled to receive a benet by reason of a contract made by the Company or a related corporation with the director, or with
a rm of which the director is a member, or with a company in which the director has a substantial nancial interest.

Arrangements to enable directors to acquire shares and debentures


Except as disclosed in this report, neither at the end of nor at any time during the nancial year was the Company a party to any
arrangement whose objects are, or one of whose object is, to enable the directors of the Company to acquire benets by means of
the acquisition of shares or debentures of the Company or any other body corporate.

Directors interests in shares and debentures

Name of director

Direct interest
As at 31
December
2013

As at 21
January
2014

As at 1
January
2013

Deemed interest
As at 31
December
2013

As at 21
January
2014

Employees and Directors


Employees, executive directors and non-executive directors of the Group who are not on probation and have attained the
age of 21 years on or before the Offering Date.

(ii) Controlling Shareholders and their Associates

95,644,430
52,371,790
120,000

95,673,470
52,400,830
120,000

95,673,470
52,400,830
120,000

20,000

20,000

20,000

(Conditional award of
restricted shares)
Dr George Quek Meng Tong
Katherine Lee Lih Leng

The BreadTalk Group Limited Employees Share Option Scheme (ESOS) was approved at an Extraordinary General Meeting
held on 30 April 2003. The following persons are eligible to participate in the ESOS at the absolute discretion of the Remuneration
Committee:
(i)

The Company
(Ordinary shares)
Dr George Quek Meng Tong
Katherine Lee Lih Leng
Ong Kian Min
Dr Tan Khee Giap

The Company has a Share Option Scheme and a Restricted Share Grant Plan which are administered by the Remuneration
Committee comprising three Directors namely Messrs Chan Soo Sen (Chairman), Ong Kian Min (Member) and Dr Tan Khee
Giap (Member). Details of the Share Option Scheme and the Restricted Share Grant Plan are as follows:
(a) The BreadTalk Group Limited Employees Share Option Scheme

The following directors, who held ofce at the end of the nancial year, had, according to the register of directors shareholdings
required to be kept under section 164 of the Singapore Companies Act, Cap. 50, an interest in shares of the Company as stated
below:

As at 1
January
2013

Share Option and Share Plans

43,230
43,230

14,190
14,190

46

14,190
14,190

Controlling Shareholders or their Associates whose participation and actual number of shares issued to them must be
approved by independent shareholders in general meeting.
Size of ESOS
The total number of new shares over which options may be granted pursuant to the ESOS shall not exceed fteen per cent (15%)
of the issued share capital of the Company on the date preceding the grant of an option.
The aggregate number of Shares available to eligible Controlling Shareholders and their Associates under the ESOS shall not
exceed twenty ve per cent (25%) of the Shares available under the ESOS. In addition, the number of Shares available to each
Controlling Shareholder or his Associate shall not exceed ten per cent (10%) of the Shares available under the ESOS.

47

BreadTalk Group Limited

Annual Report 2013

DIRECTORS REPORT
Share Option and Share Plans (contd)

Share Option and Share Plans (contd)

(a) The BreadTalk Group Limited Employees Share Option Scheme (contd)

(b) The BreadTalk Restricted Share Grant Plan (contd)

Grant of ESOS

Size of RSG Plan

Options may be granted from time to time during the year when the ESOS is in force, except that options shall be granted on
or after the second market day on which an announcement of any matter involving unpublished price sensitive information is
released.

The aggregate number of Shares available to eligible Controlling Shareholders and their Associates under the RSG Plan shall not
exceed twenty ve per cent (25%) of the Shares available under the RSG Plan. In addition, the number of Shares available to
each Controlling Shareholder or his Associate shall not exceed ten per cent (10%) of the Shares available under the RSG Plan.

Acceptance of ESOS

The aggregate number of Shares to be awarded pursuant to the RSG Plan when added to the number of Shares issued and
issuable in respect of such other Shares issued and/or issuable under such other share-based incentive schemes of the Company,
including but not limited to the ESOS, shall not exceed fteen per cent (15%) of the total issued share capital excluding treasury
shares of the Company on the day preceding the relevant Award Date.

The grant of an option shall be accepted not more than 30 days from the offering date of that option and accompanied by
payment to the Company of a nominal consideration of $1 or such other amount as required by the Remuneration Committee.
Since the commencement of the ESOS up to the end of the nancial year, there were no options granted to any person. Any
options granted under the ESOS do not entitle the holders of the options, by virtue of such holdings, to any right to participate
in any share issue of any other company.
(b) The BreadTalk Restricted Share Grant Plan

Grant of RSG Plan


The grant of Awards under the RSG Plan may be made from time to time during the year when the RSG Plan is in force.
While Awards may be granted at any time in the year, it is anticipated that Awards under the RSG Plan would be made once a
year, after the Companys annual general meeting. It will be administered by the Remuneration Committee.

The BreadTalk Restricted Share Grant Plan (RSG Plan) was approved at an Extraordinary General Meeting held on 28 April
2008.

Share Awards and Vesting

The RSG Plan is centred on the accomplishment of specic pre-determined performance objectives and service conditions, which
is the prerequisite for the contingent award of fully paid Shares (Award). The reward structure allows the Company to target
specic performance objectives and incentivise the Participants to put in their best efforts to achieve these targets.

The nal number of restricted shares awarded will depend on the achievement of pre-determined targets over a one year period.
On meeting the performance conditions for the performance period, one-third of the restricted shares will vest. The balance will
vest equally over the subsequent two years with fullment of service requirements.

Eligibility

The details of the restricted shares awarded under the RSG Plan since its commencement up to 31 December 2013 are as follows:

The following persons shall be eligible to participate in the RSG Plan subject to the absolute discretion of the Remuneration
Committee:
(i)

Conditional
restricted
shares
granted
during the
year

Employees
Employees who are conrmed in their employment with the Company or any subsidiary, or employees of associated
companies who hold such rank as may be designated by the Committee from time to time and who, in the opinion of the
Committee, have contributed or will contribute to the success of the Group; and

Name of Participant

(ii) Directors
Executive and non-executive directors of the Company and its subsidiaries, provided always that any of the aforesaid
persons:
-

have attained the age of twenty-one (21) years on or before the Award Date; and
not undischarged bankrupts.

Controlling Shareholders and their Associates within the above categories are eligible to participate in the RSG Plan. Participation
in the RSG Plan by Controlling Shareholders or their Associates must be approved by the independent shareholders. A separate
resolution shall be passed for each such Participant and to approve the number of Shares to be awarded to the Participant and
the terms of such Award.

Aggregate
Aggregate
conditional
Aggregate
Aggregate
Aggregate
conditional
restricted
conditional
conditional
conditional
restricted
shares
restricted
restricted
restricted
shares
vested and
shares shares vested
shares
lapsed since and released released since outstanding
awarded since
during the commencement at end of the
commencement commencement
year
of the Plan
year
of the Plan
of the Plan
(a)
(b)
(c)
(a)-(b)-(c)

Directors of the
Company
Dr George Quek Meng Tong (1)
Katherine Lee Lih Leng (1)

238,200
213,000

59,000
59,000

29,040
29,040

165,010
139,810

14,190
14,190

10,000

125,000

16,370

97,180

27,820

Associate of a
Controlling
Shareholder
Frankie Quek Swee Heng

(2)

There shall be no restriction on the eligibility of any Participant to participate in any other share option or share incentive
schemes implemented or to be implemented by the Company or another company within the Group.

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49

BreadTalk Group Limited

Annual Report 2013

DIRECTORS REPORT
Share Option and Share Plans (contd)

Audit Committee

(b) The BreadTalk Restricted Share Grant Plan (contd)

The Audit Committee performed the functions specied in the Companies Act. The functions performed are detailed in the Report on
Corporate Governance.

Share Awards and Vesting (comtd)

Name of Participant

Conditional
restricted
shares
granted
during the
year

Aggregate
Aggregate
conditional
conditional
restricted
restricted
shares
shares
lapsed since
awarded since
commencement commencement
of the Plan
of the Plan
(a)
(b)

Aggregate
conditional
Aggregate
restricted
conditional
shares
restricted
vested and
shares vested
and released released since
during the commencement
of the Plan
year
(c)

Aggregate
conditional
restricted
shares
outstanding
at end of the
year
(a)-(b)-(c)

Auditor
Ernst & Young LLP have expressed their willingness to accept re-appointment as auditor.

On behalf of the board of directors:

Participants who
received 5% or more
of the total grants
available
Oh Eng Lock (3)
Goh Tong Pak
Cheng William
James Quek Seng Hwa
Jenson Ong Chin Hock
Lawrence Yeo
Other participants

(1)
(2)
(3)

48,000
9,000
27,000
54,000
10,000
31,000
64,000

1,053,666
319,200
301,200
294,800
66,600
91,000
733,400

77,220

74,890
40,770
54,990
71,030
17,690
20,400
93,770

915,906
292,050
222,060
145,760
35,150
20,400
497,470

137,760
27,150
79,140
149,040
31,450
70,600
158,710

253,000

3,436,066

195,220

447,990

2,530,796

710,050

Also a controlling shareholder of the Company


Associate of Dr George Quek Meng Tong, a controlling shareholder of the Company
This includes a total of 781,666 shares that were released via the issuance of treasury shares in relation to a sign-on bonus
granted to Mr. Oh Eng Lock.

With the Remuneration Committees approval on the achievement of the performance targets for the performance period from
FY2010 to FY2012, a total of 447,990 restricted shares were released via the issuance of treasury shares.

50

Dr George Quek Meng Tong


Director

Katherine Lee Lih Leng


Director

Singapore
28 March 2014

51

BreadTalk Group Limited

STATEMENT BY DIRECTORS
We, Dr George Quek Meng Tong and Katherine Lee Lih Leng, being two of the directors of BreadTalk Group Limited, do hereby
state that, in the opinion of the directors,
(i)

the accompanying balance sheets, consolidated statement of comprehensive income, statements of changes in equity, and
consolidated cash ow statement together with notes thereto are drawn up so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs
of the Group and of the Company as at 31 December 2013 and the results of the business, changes in equity and cash ows
of the Group and the changes in equity of the Company for the year ended on that date, and

(ii) at the date of this statement, there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Company will be able to pay its debts as and when
they fall due.

Annual Report 2013

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS REPORT


FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2013

Report on the nancial statements


We have audited the accompanying consolidated nancial statements of BreadTalk Group Limited (the Company) and its
subsidiaries (the Group) set out on pages 55 to 143, which comprise the balance sheets of the Group and the Company as at
31 December 2013, the statements of changes in equity of the Group and the Company, consolidated statement of comprehensive
income and consolidated cash ow statement of the Group for the year then ended, and a summary of signicant accounting policies
and other explanatory information.

Managements responsibility for the nancial statements


Management is responsible for the preparation of nancial statements that give a true and fair view in accordance with the
provisions of the Singapore Companies Act, Chapter 50 (the Act) and Singapore Financial Reporting Standards, and for devising
and maintaining a system of internal accounting controls sufcient to provide a reasonable assurance that assets are safeguarded
against loss from unauthorised use or disposition; and transactions are properly authorised and that they are recorded as necessary
to permit the preparation of true and fair prot and loss accounts and balance sheets and to maintain accountability of assets.

On behalf of the board of directors:

Auditors responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these nancial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance
with Singapore Standards on Auditing. Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the
audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the nancial statements are free from material misstatement.

Dr George Quek Meng Tong


Director

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the nancial statements. The
procedures selected depend on the auditors judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the nancial
statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the
entitys preparation of nancial statements that give a true and fair view 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 entitys internal control. An audit
also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the nancial statements.

Katherine Lee Lih Leng


Director

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufcient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

Singapore
28 March 2014

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53

BreadTalk Group Limited

Annual Report 2013

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS REPORT

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2013

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2013

Opinion
In our opinion, the consolidated nancial statements of the Group and the balance sheet and statement of changes in equity of the
Company are properly drawn up in accordance with the provisions of the Act and Singapore Financial Reporting Standards so as to
give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Group and of the Company as at 31 December 2013 and the results, changes
in equity and cash ows of the Group and the changes in equity of the Company for the year ended on that date.
Report on other legal and regulatory requirements
In our opinion, the accounting and other records required by the Act to be kept by the Company and by those subsidiaries
incorporated in Singapore of which we are the auditors have been properly kept in accordance with the provisions of the Act.

Notes
Revenue
Cost of sales

2012
$000

536,530
(251,973)

447,334
(205,908)

284,557
11,899
1,316
(209,937)
(63,596)
(2,675)

241,426
10,484
1,685
(180,500)
(52,786)
(1,386)

21,564
231
595

18,923

453

22,390
(6,251)

19,376
(5,818)

Prot for the year

16,139

13,558

Prot attributable to:


Owners of the Company
Non-controlling interests

13,600
2,539

12,000
1,558

16,139

13,558

Gross prot
Other operating income
Interest income
Distribution and selling expenses
Administrative expenses
Interest expense

4
5

Prot before tax and share of results of associates and joint ventures
Share of results of associates
Share of results of joint ventures
Prot before tax
Income tax expense

Ernst & Young LLP


Public Accountants and Chartered Accountants
Singapore
28 March 2014

2013
$000

6
8

Other comprehensive income:


Items that may be reclassied subsequently to prot or loss
Net fair value loss on available-for-sale nancial assets
Foreign currency translation

(103)
1,421

Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax

1,318

(1,334)

Total comprehensive income for the year

17,457

12,224

Total comprehensive income attributable to:


Owners of the Company
Non-controlling interests

14,918
2,539

10,666
1,558

17,457

12,224

Earnings per share (cents)


Basic

4.83

4.27

Diluted

4.82

4.25

The accompanying accounting policies and explanatory notes form an integral part of the nancial statements.

54

(390)
(944)

55

BreadTalk Group Limited

Annual Report 2013

BALANCE SHEETS
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2013
Notes

Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment
Intangible assets
Investment securities
Investment in subsidiaries
Investment in associates
Investment in joint ventures
Other receivables
Due from related corporations
Fixed deposit
Deferred tax assets

Group

Company

Notes

2013
$000

2012
$000

2013
$000

2012
$000

225,860
7,772
59,799

4,568
3,638
3,277

10,671
4,287

157,408
8,531
45,883

900
3,125
1,880

9,988`
2,952

74,115

23,657

67

44,286

23,785

67

319,872

230,667

97,839

68,138

18

10,004
49,145
6,395
6
959

9,492
43,618
6,324

1,652

968
86

16,753

1,025
41

31,261

23
19

395
79,420

411
64,245

9,214

431

20

2,056

148,380

125,742

27,021

32,758

21
22
22
18

102,589
59,531
10,223
3,901

90,957
52,477
7,977
2,211

2,669
5,793
22
27,457

4,445
7,588

16,695

23
24
25

200
9,746
20,554
6,458

200
7,896
37,910
6,438

3,135

25,863

213,202

206,066

39,076

54,591

Net current liabilities


10
11
12
13
14
15
17
18
19
8

Current assets
Inventories
Trade and other receivables
Prepayments
Tax recoverable
Due from related corporations
Amounts due from minority shareholders of
subsidiaries (non-trade)
Cash and cash equivalents
Assets of disposal group classied as held
for sale

16
17

Group
2013
$000

Non-current liabilities
Other liabilities
Long-term loans
Deferred tax liabilities

(64,822)

22
25
8

Net assets

Company
2012
$000

2013
$000

(80,324)

(12,055)

(21,833)

10,297
138,216
2,554

6,191
50,613
2,514

49,048

18,000

151,067

59,318

49,048

18,000

103,983

91,025

36,736

28,305

33,303
(187)
57,499
3,338

33,303
(406)
47,559
2,094

33,303
(187)
3,159
461

33,303
(406)
(5,127)
535

93,953
10,030

82,550
8,475

36,736

28,305

103,983

91,025

36,736

28,305

Equity attributable to owners of the Company


Share capital
Treasury shares
Accumulated prots
Other reserves
Non-controlling interests
Total Equity

26
26
27
27

Current liabilities
Trade and other payables
Other liabilities
Provision
Due to related corporations
Loan from a minority shareholder of a
subsidiary
Short-term loans
Current portion of long-term loans
Tax payable

56

2012
$000

The accompanying accounting policies and explanatory notes form an integral part of the nancial statements.

57

Foreign currency translation


Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax
Total comprehensive income for the year

58

Dividends paid (Note 35)


Dividends payable
Treasury shares transferred on vesting of
restricted share grant
Purchase of treasury shares
Total contributions by and distributions to owners

Total changes in ownership interests in a


subsidiary
Total transactions with owners in their capacity
as owners

Other comprehensive income for the year, net


of tax

59

Dividends payable
Treasury shares transferred on vesting of
restricted share grant
Purchase of treasury shares
Total transactions with owners in their capacity
as owners

33,303

Dividends paid (Note 35)

At 31 December 2013

Share-based payments

Contributions by and distributions to owners

Total comprehensive income for the year

(187)

219

219

Foreign currency translation

(406)

$000

$000
(Note 26)

$000
(Note 26)

57,499

(3,660)

(3,660)

13,600

13,600

47,559

(Note 27)

Accumulated
prots

33,303

$000

2,757

375

375

2,382

(Note 27)

(755)

(944)

(944)

(944)

189

(Note 27)

$000

Translation
reserve

214

2,757

2,757

(Note 27)

$000

Statutory
reserve
fund

666

1,421

1,421

1,421

(755)

(Note 27)

$000

Translation
reserve

(390)

(390)

(390)

604

(Note 27)

$000

Fair value
adjustment
reserve

111

(103)

(103)

286

(93)

(657)

$000

Capital
reserve

175

19

19

156

(Note 27)

$000

Capital
reserve

156

(30)

(30)

(30)

186

(Note 27)

(657)

(Note 27)

$000

Premium paid on
acquisition of
non-controlling
interests

(657)

(657)

(657)

(657)

(Note 27)

$000

Premium paid on
acquisition of
non-controlling
interests

(238)

145

379

(Note 27)

$000

Share based
compensation
reserve

379

22

22

(269)

291

357

(Note 27)

$000

Share based
compensation
reserve

(103)

214

(Note 27)

$000

Fair value
adjustment
reserve

Attributable to owners of the Company

47,559

(375)

(375)

(5,624)

(5,624)

(5,624)

12,000

12,000

41,558

Treasury
shares

Share
capital

(406)

203

203

(96)

299

(609)

Net fair value loss on available-for-sale nancial


assets

Other comprehensive income

Prot for the year

At 1 January 2013

2013
Group

33,303

Total others
At 31 December 2012

Transfer to statutory reserve

Others

Acquisition of non-controlling interests without a


change in control

Changes in ownership interests in a subsidiary

Share-based payments

Contributions by and distributions to owners

33,303

$000

$000
(Note 26)

$000
(Note 26)

(Note 27)

Accumulated
prots

Treasury
shares

Share
capital

Net fair value loss on available-for- sale nancial


assets

Other comprehensive income

Prot for the year

At 1 January 2012

2012
Group

Statutory
reserve
fund

Attributable to owners of the Company

STATEMENTS
OF
CHANGES
IN
EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2013

93,953

(3,515)

(3,660)

145

14,918

1,318

1,421

(103)

13,600

82,550

$000

Total

82,550

(6,086)

(657)

(657)

(5,429)

(96)

(5,624)

291

10,666

(1,334)

(944)

(390)

12,000

77,970

$000

Total

(4,499)

(984)

(3,660)

145

17,457

1,318

1,421

(103)

16,139

91,025

$000

Total
equity

91,025

(6,667)

(200)

(200)

(6,467)

(96)

(984)

(5,678)

291

12,224

(1,334)

(944)

(390)

13,558

85,468

$000

Total
equity

10,030 103,983

(984)

(984)

2,539

2,539

8,475

$000

Noncontrolling
interests

8,475

(581)

457

457

(1,038)

(984)

(54)

1,558

1,558

7,498

$000

Noncontrolling
interests

BreadTalk Group Limited


Annual Report 2013

BreadTalk Group Limited

Annual Report 2013

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2013 (CONTD)

Share capital
$000
(Note 26)

Treasury
shares
$000
(Note 26)

Share based
Accumulated compensation
reserve
prots
$000
$000
(Note 27)
(Note 27)

Notes
Capital
reserve
$000
(Note 27)

Total equity
$000

2012
Company
1 January 2012
Loss for the year
Total comprehensive income for
the year

33,303

(609)

6,812
(6,315)

357

186

40,049
(6,315)

(6,315)

(6,315)

291

Contributions by and
distributions to owners
Share-based payments
Treasury shares transferred on
vesting of restricted share grant
Purchase of treasury shares
Dividends paid (Note 35)

299
(96)

(5,624)

(269)

(30)

(96)
(5,624)

Total transactions with owners in


their capacity as owners

203

(5,624)

22

(30)

(5,429)

33,303

(406)

(5,127)

379

156

28,305

33,303

(406)

(5,127)
11,946

379

156

28,305
11,946

At 31 December 2012

291

2013
Company
1 January 2013
Prot for the year
Total comprehensive income for
the year

11,946

11,946

145

145

Contributions by and
distributions to owners
Share-based payments
Treasury shares transferred on
vesting of restricted share grant
Purchase of treasury shares
Dividends paid (Note 35)

219

(3,660)

(238)

19

(3,660)

Total transactions with owners in


their capacity as owners

219

(3,660)

(93)

19

(3,515)

(187)

3,159

At 31 December 2013

33,303

286

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2013

175

2013
$000

2012
$000

22,390

19,376

489
38,849

(11)
(111)
(394)

824
197
607
2,675
(1,316)
743
146
(231)
(595)
(1,115)

26

618
30,379
(30)

753

215
167
(11)

1,386
(1,685)
732
291

(453)
608
(882)
(41)
15
22

Operating cash ows before working capital changes


Increase in:
Inventories
Trade and other receivables
Prepayments
Amount due from joint ventures (trade)
Increase in:
Trade and other payables
Other liabilities
Amount due to a joint venture (trade)

63,173

51,460

10,400
14,019
496

13,929
4,585
1,847

Cash ows generated from operations


Tax paid

78,984
(7,545)

58,851
(5,415)

Net cash ows from operating activities

71,439

53,436

Cash ows from operating activities


Prot before taxation
Adjustments for:
Amortisation of intangible assets
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment
Gain on disposal of an associate
Gain on disposal of intangible assets
(Gain)/loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment
Write back of provision for reinstatement cost
Impairment loss on intangible assets
Impairment loss on property, plant and equipment
Impairment/(write back of impairment) of trade receivables
Impairment of amount due from joint venture
Interest expense
Interest income
Property, plant and equipment written off
Share based payment expenses
Share of results of associates
Share of results of joint ventures
Unrealised exchange (gain)/loss, net
Waiver of loans by minority shareholders of subsidiaries
Impairment/(write back of impairment) of other receivables
Write-down of inventories
Write-off of inventories

11
10
14
14

11
10

(992)
(8,319)
(71)
278

36,736

The accompanying accounting policies and explanatory notes form an integral part of the nancial statements.

60

61

(2,132)
(9,620)
(935)
(283)

BreadTalk Group Limited

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CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT


FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2013
Notes
Cash ows from investing activities
Interest income received
Purchase of property, plant and equipment
Additions to intangible assets
Subscription of junior bonds
Cash paid for reinstatement expenses
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment
Amount due from joint ventures(non-trade)
Amount due to joint ventures (non-trade)
Loan to a joint venture
Amount due to an associate (non-trade)
Investment in a joint venture
Investment in associates
Proceeds from disposal of an associate
Purchase of investment securities
Placement of long-term xed deposit
Partial redemption of junior bonds
Dividends received from a joint venture
Cash under asset held for sale

14

12
20

Net cash ows used in investing activities

2013
$000
2,070
(106,441)
(219)

(375)
271
(138)

(55)
1,193

(2,910)

(14,020)

208
(4)
(120,420)

2012
$000
2,048
(92,893)
(196)
(6,000)
(157)
327
(72)
(30)

(2,310)
(900)
30
(20,130)
(9,988)
3,526

(2,675)
(3,660)
(984)

73,831
(32,314)
34,159
(3,223)

(14)

(1,386)
(5,624)
(54)
(96)
59,933
(6,501)
10,461
(6,181)
(37)
(200)
(70)

Net cash ows from nancing activities

65,120

50,245

Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents


Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year

16,139
(964)
64,245

(23,064)
249
87,060

79,420

64,245

19

During the year, the Group acquired property, plant and equipment with an aggregate cost of approximately $107,751,000
(2012: $103,206,000). The additions were by way of cash payments of $90,392,000 (2012: $88,455,000), increase in
provision for reinstatement costs of $2,926,000 (2012: $2,350,000), in amount payable to other creditors of $11,302,000 (2012:
$12,401,000) and accruals of $3,131,000 (2012: $5,992,000).
Cash outow for the year also include payments in respect of property, plant and equipment acquired in the previous years of
$16,049,000 (2012: $10,358,000).

(126,745)

Cash ows from nancing activities


Interest paid
Dividends paid to shareholders of the Company
Dividends paid to minority shareholders of a subsidiary
Purchase of treasury shares
Proceeds from long-term loans
Repayment of long-term loans
Proceeds from short-term loans
Repayment of short-term loans
Repayment of nance lease obligations
Acquisition of non-controlling interests
Repayment of amount due to landlord

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year

Note A. Purchase of property, plant and equipment

The accompanying accounting policies and explanatory notes form an integral part of the nancial statements.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


31 DECEMBER 2013

1.

General

2.

Summary of signicant accounting policies (contd)

1.1

Corporate information

2.3

Standards issued but not yet effective

BreadTalk Group Limited (the Company) is a limited liability company incorporated and domiciled in the Republic of
Singapore and is listed on the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (SGX-ST).
The registered ofce and principal place of business of the Company is located at Breadtalk IHQ, 30 Tai Seng Street, #0901 Singapore 534013.

The Group has not adopted the following standards that have been issued but not yet effective:
Effective for annual
periods beginning
on or after

Description

The principal activity of the Company is that of investment holding and provision of management services. The principal
activities of the subsidiaries are disclosed in Note 13 to the nancial statements.

Revised FRS 27 Separate Financial Statements

1 January 2014

Revised FRS 28 Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures

1 January 2014

Related corporations comprise companies within the BreadTalk Group Limited group of companies, and include associates
and joint ventures.

FRS 110 Consolidated Financial Statements

1 January 2014

FRS 111 Joint Arrangements

1 January 2014

FRS 112 Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities

1 January 2014

Amendments to FRS 32 Offsetting Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities

1 January 2014

Amendments to FRS 110, FRS 111, FRS 112, FRS 27 (2011) and FRS 28 (2011) Mandatory
Effective Date

1 January 2014

Amendments to FRS110, FRS 111 and FRS 112 Transition Guidance

1 January 2014

Amendments to FRS110, FRS 112 and FRS 27 Investment Entities

1 January 2014

Amendments to FRS 36 Recoverable Amount Disclosures for Non-Financial Assets

1 January 2014

2.

Summary of signicant accounting policies

2.1

Basis of preparation and fundamental accounting assumption


As at 31 December 2013, the Groups and Companys current liabilities exceeded their current assets by $64,822,000
(2012: $80,324,000) and $12,055,000 (2012: $21,833,000) respectively. The ability of the Group to continue as a
going concern is dependent on the Groups ability to generate positive cash ows. In the opinion of the directors, the Group
is able to continue as a going concern despite its net current liabilities position as the directors are of the view that the
Group will be able to continue to generate net cash inows from its operating activities for a period of 12 months from the
date these nancial statements were approved and to enable it to meet its nancial obligations as and when they fall due.
In addition, the Group has sufcient unutilised banking facilities available for future use should the need arise.
The consolidated nancial statements of the Group and the balance sheet and statement of changes in equity of the
Company have been prepared in accordance with Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (FRS).

Amendments to FRS 19 Dened Benet Plans: Employee Contributions

1 July 2014

Improvements to FRSs (various)

1 July 2014

The directors expect that the adoption of the standards above will have no material impact on the nancial statements in the
period of initial application.

The nancial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis except as disclosed in the accounting policies
below.
The nancial statements are presented in Singapore Dollars (SGD or $) and all values are rounded to the nearest thousand
($000) except when otherwise indicated.
2.2

Changes in accounting policies


The accounting policies adopted are consistent with those of the previous nancial year except in the current nancial year,
the Group has adopted all the new and revised standards which are effective for annual nancial periods beginning on or
after 1 January 2013. The adoption of these standards did not have any effect on the nancial performance or position of
the Group and the Company.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


31 DECEMBER 2013

2.

Summary of signicant accounting policies (contd)

2.

Summary of signicant accounting policies (contd)

2.4

Signicant accounting estimates and judgements

2.4

Signicant accounting estimates and judgements (contd)

The preparation of the Groups consolidated nancial statements requires management to make judgments, estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities, and the disclosure of contingent
liabilities at the end of each reporting period. However, uncertainty about these assumptions and estimates could result
in outcomes that could require a material adjustment to the carrying amount of the asset or liability affected in the future
periods.
Judgments made in applying accounting policies
In the process of applying the Groups accounting policies, management has made the following judgments, apart from
those involving estimations, which have the most signicant effect on the amounts recognised in the consolidated nancial
statements:
(a)

Key sources of estimation uncertainty


The key assumptions concerning the future and other key sources of estimation uncertainty at the end of the reporting period
are discussed below. The Group based its assumptions and estimates on parameters available when the nancial statements
were prepared. Existing circumstances and assumptions about future developments, however, may change due to market
changes or circumstances arising beyond the control of the Group. Such changes are reected in the assumptions when they
occur.
(a)

The Group determines whether goodwill is impaired at least on an annual basis. This requires an estimation of the
value in use of the cash-generating units to which the goodwill are allocated. Estimating the value in use requires
the Group to make an estimate of the expected future cash ows from the cash-generating unit and also to choose a
suitable discount rate in order to calculate the present value of those cash ows. The carrying amount of the Groups
goodwill at 31 December 2013 was $5,846,000 (2012: $5,846,000). More details are given in Note 11.

Impairment of available-for-sale investments and held-to-maturity investments


The Group records impairment charges on available-for-sale equity investments when there has been a signicant
or prolonged decline in the fair value below their cost. The determination of what is signicant or prolonged
requires judgment. In making this judgment, the Group evaluates, among other factors, historical share price
movements and the duration and extent to which the fair value of an investment is less than its cost.

(b)

The Group assesses whether there is an indication that held-to-maturity investments may be impaired. In the
assessment, the Group evaluates, among other factors, the cash ow projections and value of the related secured
property.
(b)

A subsidiary, BreadTalk Pte Ltd obtained the Development and Expansion Incentive (DEI) which entitles the
qualifying income of the company earned up to the nancial year ended 31 December 2012 to be subject to the
concessionary tax rate of 10%. Judgment is involved when determining the amount of qualifying income.

Valuation and estimated useful life of brand value arising from acquisition of a subsidiary, Topwin Investment
Holding Pte Ltd (Topwin)
Brand value arising from the acquisition of Topwin was separately identied and recognised by management using
the relief from royalty method. The premise of this valuation method is the assumption that the Group would be
compelled to pay the rightful owner of the brand name if the Group did not have the legal right to utilise the brand
name. The ownership of the brand therefore relieves the Group from making such royalty payments. This requires
an estimation of the royalty payments including initial fees and continuing royalty payments based on a percentage
of projected revenue. The basis used to determine the revenue projections is the revenue for each food court of
Topwin achieved in the nancial year ended 31 December 2004 projected into the future. The useful life of the
brand value is estimated by the directors to be 15 years as this is the length of time that they expect the benets
of the brand to ow to the Group. Amortisation of the brand amounted to $214,000 (2012: $213,000) for the
nancial year ended 31 December 2013 and the carrying amount of the brand value at 31 December 2013 was
$1,279,000 (2012: $1,493,000). More details are given in Note 11.

Income taxes
The Group has exposure to income taxes in numerous jurisdictions. Signicant judgement is involved in determining
the Group-wide provision for income taxes. There are certain transactions and computations for which the ultimate
tax determination is uncertain during the ordinary course of business. The Group recognises liabilities for expected
tax issues based on estimates of whether additional taxes will be due. Where the nal tax outcome of these matters
is different from the amounts that were initially recognised, such differences will impact the income tax and deferred
tax provisions in the period in which such determination is made. The carrying amount of the Groups tax payable
and deferred tax liabilities at 31 December 2013 were approximately $6,458,000 (2012: $6,438,000) and
$2,554,000 (2012: $2,514,000) respectively. The carrying amount of the Groups tax recoverable and deferred
tax assets at 31 December 2013 was $6,000 (2012: Nil) and $4,287,000 (2012: $2,952,000) respectively.

Impairment of goodwill

(c)

Provision for reinstatement cost


The Group recognises provision for reinstatement cost when the Group entered into a lease agreement for the
premises. In determining the amount of the provision for reinstatement cost, estimates are made in relation to the
expected cost to reinstate the premises back to its original form after the expiration of the lease terms. The carrying
amount of the provision for reinstatement cost as at 31 December 2013 was $10,223,000 (2012: $7,977,000).
If the estimated provision had been 5% higher/lower than managements estimate, the carrying amount of the
provision would have been $511,000 (2012: 399,000) higher/lower.

The DEI expired as of 31 December 2012. The company has applied for a further extension of the DEI for 5 years
from 2013 to 2018. The company has estimated its tax and deferred tax liabilities for the year by applying the
statutory tax rate of 17% on income for the year.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


31 DECEMBER 2013

2.

Summary of signicant accounting policies (contd)

2.

Summary of signicant accounting policies (contd)

2.5

Foreign currency

2.6

Related parties

(a)

(b)

Functional currency

A related party is dened as follows:

The nancial statements are presented in Singapore Dollars, which is also the Companys functional currency. Each
entity in the Group determines its own functional currency and items included in the nancial statements of each
entity are measured using that functional currency.

(a)

(i)
(ii)
(iii)

Transactions and balances


Transactions in foreign currencies are measured in the respective functional currencies of the Company and its
subsidiaries and are recorded on initial recognition in the functional currencies at exchange rates approximating
those ruling at the transaction dates. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are
translated at the rate of exchange ruling at the balance sheet date. Non-monetary items that are measured in
terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rates as at the dates of the initial
transactions. Non-monetary items measured at fair value in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange
rates at the date when the fair value was determined.

(b)

Has control or joint control over the Company;


Has signicant inuence over the Company; or
Is a member of the key management personnel of the Group or Company or of a parent of the Company.

An entity is related to the Group and the Company if any of the following conditions applies:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)

Exchange differences arising on the settlement of monetary items or on translating monetary items at the end of the
reporting period are recognised in prot or loss except for exchange differences arising on monetary items that
form part of the Groups net investment in foreign operations, which are recognised initially in other comprehensive
income and accumulated under foreign currency translation reserve in equity. The foreign currency translation
reserve is reclassied from equity to prot or loss of the Group on disposal of the foreign operation.
(c)

A person or a close member of that persons family is related to the Group and Company if that person:

(vi)
(vii)

The entity and the Company are members of the same group (which means that each parent, subsidiary
and fellow subsidiary is related to the others).
One entity is an associate or joint venture of the other entity (or an associate or joint venture of a member
of a group of which the other entity is a member).
Both entities are joint ventures of the same third party.
One entity is a joint venture of a third entity and the other entity is an associate of the third party.
The entity is a post-employment benet plan for the benet of employees of either the Company or an entity
related to the Company. If the Company is itself such a plan, the sponsoring employers are also related to
the Company;
The entity is controlled or jointly controlled by a person identied in (a);
A person identied in (a) (i) has signicant inuence over the entity or is a member of the key management
personnel of the entity (or of a parent of the entity).

Consolidated nancial statements


2.7
For consolidation purpose, the assets and liabilities of foreign operations are translated into SGD at the rate of
exchange ruling at the balance sheet date and their prot or loss are translated at the exchange rates prevailing
at the date of the transactions. The exchange differences arising on the translation are recognised in other
comprehensive income. On disposal of a foreign operation, the component of other comprehensive income relating
to that particular foreign operation is recognised in prot or loss.
In the case of a partial disposal without loss of control of a subsidiary that includes a foreign operation, the
proportionate share of the cumulative amount of the exchange differences are re-attributed to non-controlling
interest and are not recognised in prot or loss. For partial disposals of associates or jointly controlled entities that
are foreign operations, the proportionate share of the accumulated exchange differences is reclassied to prot
or loss.

Subsidiaries, basis of consolidation and non-controlling interests


(a)

Subsidiaries
A subsidiary is an entity over which the Group has the power to govern the nancial and operating policies so as
to obtain benets from its activities.
In the Companys separate nancial statements, investments in subsidiaries are accounted for at cost less any
impairment losses.

(b)

Basis of consolidation and business combinations


(A)

Basis of consolidation
Basis of consolidation from 1 January 2010
The consolidated nancial statements comprise the nancial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries
as at the end of the reporting period. The nancial statements of the subsidiaries used in the preparation
of the consolidated nancial statements are prepared for the same reporting date as the Company.
Consistent accounting policies are applied to like transactions and events in similar circumstances.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


31 DECEMBER 2013

2.

Summary of signicant accounting policies (contd)

2.

Summary of signicant accounting policies (contd)

2.7

Subsidiaries, basis of consolidation and non-controlling interests (contd)

2.7

Subsidiaries, basis of consolidation and non-controlling interests (contd)

(b)

Basis of consolidation and business combinations (contd)


(A)

Basis of consolidation (contd)

(b)

Basis of consolidation and business combinations (contd)


(B)

Business combinations

Basis of consolidation from 1 January 2010 (contd)

Business combinations from 1 January 2010

All intra-group balances, income and expenses and unrealised gains and losses resulting from intra-group
transactions and dividends are eliminated in full.

Business combinations are accounted for by applying the acquisition method. Identiable assets acquired
and liabilities assumed in a business combination are measured initially at their fair values at the acquisition
date. Acquisition-related costs are recognised as expenses in the periods in which the costs are incurred
and the services are received.

Subsidiaries are consolidated from the date of acquisition, being the date on which the Group obtains
control, and continue to be consolidated until the date that such control ceases.
Losses within a subsidiary are attributed to the non-controlling interest even if that results in a decit
balance.
A change in the ownership interest of a subsidiary, without a loss of control, is accounted for as an equity
transaction. If the Group loses control over a subsidiary, it:
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When the Group acquires a business, it assesses the nancial assets and liabilities assumed for appropriate
classication and designation in accordance with the contractual terms, economic circumstances and
pertinent conditions as at the acquisition date. This includes the separation of embedded derivatives in
host contracts by the acquiree.
Any contingent consideration to be transferred by the acquirer will be recognised at fair value at the
acquisition date. Subsequent changes to the fair value of the contingent consideration which is deemed
to be an asset or liability, will be recognised in accordance with FRS 39 either in prot or loss or as
change to other comprehensive income. If the contingent consideration is classied as equity, it is not to
be remeasured until it is nally settled within equity.
In business combinations achieved in stages, previously held equity interests in the acquiree are remeasured
to fair value at the acquisition date and any corresponding gain or loss is recognised in prot or loss.
The Group elects for each individual business combination, whether non-controlling interest in the acquiree
(if any), that are present ownership interests and entitle their holders to a proportionate share of net assets
in the event of liquidation, is recognised on the acquisition date at fair value, or at the non-controlling
interests proportionate share of the acquirees identiable net assets. Other components of non-controlling
interests are measured at their acquisition date fair value, unless another measurement basis is required
by another FRS.
Any excess of the sum of the fair value of the consideration transferred in the business combination, the
amount of non-controlling interest in the acquiree (if any), and the fair value of the Groups previously
held equity interest in the acquiree (if any), over the net fair value of the acquirees identiable assets
and liabilities is recorded as goodwill. The accounting policy for goodwill is set out in Note 2.11(a).
In instances where the latter amount exceeds the former, the excess is recognised as gain on bargain
purchase in prot or loss on the acquisition date.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


31 DECEMBER 2013

2.

Summary of signicant accounting policies (contd)

2.

Summary of signicant accounting policies (contd)

2.7

Subsidiaries, basis of consolidation and non-controlling interests (contd)

2.8

Associates

(b)

Basis of consolidation and business combinations (contd)


(B)

Business combinations (contd)


Business combinations from 1 January 2010 (contd)
In comparison to the above mentioned requirements, the following differences applied:
Business combinations are accounted for by applying the purchase method. Transaction costs directly
attributable to the acquisition formed part of the acquisition costs. The non-controlling interest (formerly
known as minority interest) was measured at the proportionate share of the acquirees identiable net
assets.
Business combinations achieved in stages were accounted for as separate steps. Adjustments to those
fair values relating to previously held interests are treated as a revaluation and recognised in equity. Any
additional acquired share of interest did not affect previously recognised goodwill.
When the Group acquired a business, embedded derivatives separated from the host contract by the
acquiree were not reassessed on acquisition unless the business combination resulted in a change in the
terms of the contract that signicantly modied the cash ows that otherwise would have been required
under the contract.
Contingent consideration was recognised if, and only if, the Group had a present obligation, the economic
outow was more likely than not and a reliable estimate was determinable. Subsequent adjustments to the
contingent consideration were recognised as part of goodwill.

(c)

Transactions with non-controlling interests


Non-controlling interests represent the equity in subsidiaries not attributable, directly or indirectly, to owners of the
Company, and are presented separately in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income and within equity
in the consolidated balance sheet, separately from equity attributable to owners of the Company.
Changes in the Company owners ownership interest in a subsidiary that do not result in a loss of control are
accounted for as equity transactions. In such circumstances, the carrying amounts of the controlling and noncontrolling interests are adjusted to reect the changes in their relative interests in the subsidiary. Any difference
between the amount by which the non-controlling interest is adjusted and the fair value of the consideration paid
or received is recognised directly in equity and attributable to owners of the Company.

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An associate is an entity, not being a subsidiary or a joint venture, in which the Group has signicant inuence. An
associate is equity accounted for from the date the Group obtains signicant inuence until the date the Group ceases to
have signicant inuence over the associate.
The Groups investment in associates is accounted for using the equity method. Under the equity method, the investment
in associates is carried in the balance sheet at cost plus post-acquisition changes in the Groups share of net assets of the
associates. Goodwill relating to associates is included in the carrying amount of the investment and is neither amortised nor
tested individually for impairment. Any excess of the Groups share of the net fair value of the associates identiable assets,
liabilities and contingent liabilities over the cost of the investment is included as income in the determination of the Groups
share of results of the associate in the period in which the investment is acquired.
The prot or loss reects the share of the results of operations of the associates. Where there has been a change recognised
in other comprehensive income by the associates, the Group recognises its share of such changes in other comprehensive
income. Unrealised gains and losses resulting from transactions between the Group and the associate are eliminated to the
extent of the interest in the associates.
The Groups share of the prot or loss of its associates is the prot attributable to equity holders of the associate and,
therefore is the prot or loss after tax and non-controlling interests in the subsidiaries of associates.
When the Groups share of losses in an associate equals or exceeds its interest in the associate, the Group does not
recognise further losses, unless it has incurred obligations or made payments on behalf of the associate.
After application of the equity method, the Group determines whether it is necessary to recognise an additional impairment
loss on the Groups investment in its associates. The Group determines at the end of each reporting period whether there is
any objective evidence that the investment in the associate is impaired. If this is the case, the Group calculates the amount
of impairment as the difference between the recoverable amount of the associate and its carrying value and recognises the
amount in prot or loss.
The nancial statements of the associates are prepared as of the same reporting date as the Company. Where necessary,
adjustments are made to bring the accounting policies in line with those of the Group.
Upon loss of signicant inuence over the associate, the Group measures and recognises any retained investment at its fair
value. Any difference between the carrying amount of the associate upon loss of signicant inuence and the fair value of
the aggregate of the retained investment and proceeds from disposal is recognised in prot or loss.

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Summary of signicant accounting policies (contd)

2.

Summary of signicant accounting policies (contd)

2.9

Joint ventures

2.10

Property, plant and equipment

A joint venture is a contractual arrangement whereby two or more parties undertake an economic activity that is subject to
joint control, where the strategic nancial and operating decisions relating to the activity require the unanimous consent of
the parties sharing control and a jointly controlled entity is a joint venture that involves the establishment of a separate entity
in which each venturer has an interest.
The Groups investment in joint ventures is accounted for using the equity method. Under the equity method, the investment
in joint ventures is carried in the balance sheet at cost plus post-acquisition changes in the Groups share of net assets of
the joint venture. The Groups share of prot or loss of the joint venture is recognised in prot or loss. Where there has
been a change recognised directly in the equity of the joint venture, the Group recognises its share of such changes. After
application of the equity method, the Group determines whether it is necessary to recognise any additional impairment loss
with respect to the Groups net investment in the joint venture. The joint venture is equity accounted for from the date the
Group obtains joint control until the date the Group ceases to have joint control over the joint venture.
Adjustments are made in the Groups consolidated nancial statements to eliminate the Groups share of intragroup
balances, income and expenses and unrealised gains and losses on such transactions between the Group and its jointly
controlled entity. Losses on transactions are recognised immediately if the loss provides evidence of a reduction in the net
realisable value of current assets or an impairment loss.
The nancial statements of the joint venture are prepared as of the same reporting date as the Company. Where necessary,
adjustments are made to bring the accounting policies into line with those of the Group.
Upon loss of joint control, the Group measures and recognises any retained investment at its fair value. Any difference
between the carrying amount of the former jointly controlled entity upon loss of joint control and the aggregate of the fair
value of the retained investment and proceeds from disposal is recognised in prot or loss.

All items of property, plant and equipment are initially recorded at cost. Subsequent to recognition, property, plant and
equipment other than freehold land and buildings are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated
impairment losses. The cost includes the cost of replacing part of the property, plant and equipment and borrowing costs
that are directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of a qualifying property, plant and equipment.
The accounting policy for borrowing costs is set out in Note 2.18. The cost of an item of property, plant and equipment is
recognised as an asset if, and only if, it is probable that future economic benets associated with the item will ow to the
Group and the cost of the item can be measured reliably.
Subsequent to recognition, property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and any
accumulated impairment losses. When signicant parts of property, plant and equipment are required to be replaced in
intervals, the Group recognises such parts as individual assets with specic useful lives and depreciation, respectively.
Likewise, when a major inspection is performed, its cost is recognised in the carrying amount of the plant and equipment
as a replacement if the recognition criteria are satised. All other repair and maintenance costs are recognised in prot or
loss as incurred.
Depreciation of an asset begins when it is available for use and is computed on a straight-line basis over the estimated
useful life of the asset as follows:
Leasehold property

20 57 years

Leasehold land

57 years

Machinery and equipment

5 - 20 years

Electrical works

5 - 6 years

Furniture and ttings

5 - 6 years

Ofce equipment

3 - 6 years

Renovation

2 - 6 years

Motor vehicles

5 - 6 years

Assets under construction included in plant and equipment are not depreciated as these assets are not yet available for use.
The carrying values of property, plant and equipment are reviewed for impairment when events or changes in circumstances
indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable.
The residual values, useful life and depreciation method are reviewed at each nancial year-end to ensure that the amount,
method and period of depreciation are consistent with previous estimates and the expected pattern of consumption of the
future economic benets embodied in the items of property, plant and equipment.
An item of property, plant and equipment is derecognised upon disposal or when no future economic benets are expected
from its use or disposal. Any gain or loss arising on derecognition of the asset is included in prot or loss in the year the
asset is derecognised.

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Summary of signicant accounting policies (contd)

2.

Summary of signicant accounting policies (contd)

2.11

Intangible assets

2.11

Intangible assets (contd)

(a)

Goodwill

(b)

Goodwill is initially measured at cost. Following initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less any
accumulated impairment losses.
For the purpose of impairment testing, goodwill acquired in a business combination is, from the acquisition date,
allocated to the Groups cash-generating units that are expected to benet from the synergies of the combination,
irrespective of whether other assets or liabilities of the acquiree are assigned to those units.
The cash-generating units to which goodwill have been allocated is tested for impairment annually and whenever
there is an indication that the cash-generating unit may be impaired. Impairment is determined for goodwill by
assessing the recoverable amount of each cash-generating unit (or group of cash-generating units) to which the
goodwill relates. Where the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit is less than the carrying amount,
an impairment loss is recognised in prot or loss. Impairment losses recognised for goodwill are not reversed in
subsequent periods.
Where goodwill forms part of a cash-generating unit and part of the operation within that cash-generating unit
is disposed of, the goodwill associated with the operation disposed of is included in the carrying amount of
the operation when determining the gain or loss on disposal of the operation. Goodwill disposed of in this
circumstance is measured based on the relative fair values of the operations disposed of and the portion of the
cash-generating unit retained.

Other intangible assets (contd)


Intangible assets with indenite useful lives or not yet available for use are tested for impairment annually, or more
frequently if the events and circumstances indicate that the carrying value may be impaired either individually or
at the cash-generating unit level. Such intangible assets are not amortised. The useful life of an intangible asset
with an indenite useful life is reviewed annually to determine whether the useful life assessment continues to be
supportable. If not, the change in useful life from indenite to nite is made on a prospective basis.
Gain or loss arising from derecognition of an intangible asset is measured as the difference between the net
disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset and are recognised in prot or loss when the asset is
derecognised.
(i)

Costs relating to trade mark are capitalised and amortised on a straight-line basis over its estimated nite
useful life of 5 years.
(ii)

Costs relating to territory reservation fees are capitalised and amortised on a straight line basis over the
useful life of 6 years.
(iii)

Goodwill and fair value adjustments which arose on acquisitions of foreign operations before 1 January 2005 are
deemed to be assets and liabilities of the Company and are recorded in SGD at the rates prevailing at the date
of acquisition.
Other intangible assets

Franchise rights
Costs relating to master franchise fees paid are capitalised and amortised on a straight-line basis over the
lease/franchise period ranging from 4 to 20 years.

Goodwill and fair value adjustments arising on the acquisition of foreign operations on or after 1 January 2005
are treated as assets and liabilities of the foreign operations and are recorded in the functional currency of the
foreign operations and translated in accordance with the accounting policy set out in Note 2.5.

(b)

Trade mark

Location premium
Consideration paid to previous tenants to vacate premises in order to secure the lease arrangement are
amortised on a straight-line basis over the new lease agreement period of 4 years.

(iv)

Brand value

Intangible assets acquired separately are measured on initial recognition at cost. The cost of intangible assets
acquired in a business combination is their fair value as at the date of acquisition. Following initial recognition,
intangible assets are carried at cost less any accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment losses.

Brand value was acquired through a business combination. The useful life of the brand is assessed to be
nite and estimated to be 15 years because this is the length of time that the management expects the
economic benets of the brand to ow to the Group.

The useful lives of intangible assets are assessed to be either nite or indenite.

Brand value is amortised on a straight-line basis over its estimated economic useful life.

Intangible assets with nite lives are amortised over the estimated useful lives and assessed for impairment whenever
there is an indication that the intangible asset may be impaired. The amortisation period and the amortisation
method are reviewed at least at each nancial year-end. Changes in the expected useful life or the expected pattern
of consumption of future economic benets embodied in the asset is accounted for by changing the amortisation
period or method, as appropriate, and are treated as changes in accounting estimates. The amortisation expense
on intangible assets with nite useful lives is recognised in prot or loss in the expense category consistent with the
function of the intangible assets.

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2.12

Impairment of non-nancial assets


The Group assesses at each reporting date whether there is an indication that an asset may be impaired. If any such
indication exists, or when an annual impairment testing for an asset is required, the Group makes an estimate of the assets
recoverable amount.
An assets recoverable amount is the higher of an assets or cash-generating units fair value less costs to sell and its value in
use and is determined for an individual asset, unless the asset does not generate cash inows that are largely independent
of those from other assets or groups of assets. Where the carrying amount of an asset or cash-generating unit exceeds its
recoverable amount, the asset is considered impaired and is written down to its recoverable amount. In assessing value
in use, the estimated future cash ows expected to be generated by the asset are discounted to their present value using a
pre-tax discount rate that reects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specic to the asset. In
determining fair value less costs to sell, recent market transactions are taken into account, if available. If no such transactions
can be identied, an appropriate valuation model is used.
The Group bases its impairment calculation on detailed budgets and forecast calculations which are prepared separately
for each of the Groups cash-generating units to which the individual assets are allocated. These budgets and forecast
calculations are generally covering a period of ve years. For longer periods, a long-term growth rate is calculated and
applied to project future cash ows after the fth year.
Impairment losses of continuing operations are recognised in prot or loss, except for assets that are previously revalued
where the revaluation was taken to other comprehensive income. In this case, the impairment is also recognised in other
comprehensive income up to the amount of any previous revaluation.
For assets excluding goodwill, an assessment is made at each reporting date as to whether there is any indication that
previously recognised impairment losses may no longer exist or may have decreased. If such indication exists, the Group
estimates the assets or cash-generating units recoverable amount. A previously recognised impairment loss is reversed only
if there has been a change in the estimates used to determine the assets recoverable amount since the last impairment loss
was recognised. If that is the case, the carrying amount of the asset is increased to its recoverable amount. That increase
cannot exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined, net of depreciation, had no impairment loss been
recognised previously. Such reversal is recognised in prot or loss unless the asset is measured at revalued amount, in which
case the reversal is treated as a revaluation increase.

2.13

Financial instruments
a)

Financial assets
Initial recognition and measurement
Financial assets are recognised when, and only when, the Group becomes a party to the contractual provisions of
the nancial instrument. The Group determines the classication of its nancial assets at initial recognition.
When nancial assets are recognised initially, they are measured at fair value, plus, in the case of nancial assets
not at fair value through prot or loss, directly attributable transaction costs.
Subsequent measurement

2.

Summary of signicant accounting policies (contd)

2.13

Financial instruments (contd)


a)

Financial assets (contd)


Subsequent measurement (contd)
(a)

Loans and receivables


Non-derivative nancial assets with xed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active
market are classied as loans and receivables. Subsequent to initial recognition, loans and receivables
are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less impairment. Gains and losses are
recognised in prot or loss when the loans and receivables are derecognised or impaired, and through
the amortisation process.

(b)

Held-to-maturity investments
Non-derivative nancial assets with xed or determinable payments and xed maturity are classied as
held-to-maturity when the Group has the positive intention and ability to hold the investment to maturity.
Subsequent to initial recognition, held-to-maturity investments are measured at amortised cost using the
effective interest method, less impairment. Gains and losses are recognised in prot or loss when the heldto-maturity investments are derecognised or impaired, and through the amortisation process.

(c)

Available-for-sale nancial assets


Available-for-sale nancial assets include equity and debt securities. Equity investments classied as
available-for-sale are those, which are neither classied as held for trading nor designated at fair value
through prot or loss. Debt securities in this category are those which are intended to be held for an
indenite period of time and which may be sold in response to needs for liquidity or in response to
changes in market conditions.
After initial recognition, available-for-sale nancial assets are subsequently measured at fair value. Any
gains or losses from changes in fair value of the nancial assets are recognised in other comprehensive
income, except that impairment losses, foreign exchange gains and losses on monetary instruments and
interest calculated using the effective interest method are recognised in prot or loss. The cumulative gain
or loss previously recognised in other comprehensive income is reclassied from equity to prot or loss as
a reclassication adjustment when the nancial asset is derecognised.
Investments in equity instruments whose fair value cannot be reliably measured are measured at cost less
impairment loss.

Derecognition
A nancial asset is derecognised where the contractual right to receive cash ows from the asset has expired. On
derecognition of a nancial asset in its entirety, the difference between the carrying amount and the sum of the
consideration received and any cumulative gain or loss that had been recognised in other comprehensive income
is recognised in prot or loss.

The subsequent measurement of nancial assets depends on their classication as follows:

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2.

Summary of signicant accounting policies (contd)

2.13

Financial instruments (contd)

2.14

Impairment of nancial assets

a)

Financial assets (contd)

The Group assesses at each balance sheet date whether there is any objective evidence that a nancial asset is impaired.

Regular way purchase or sale of a nancial asset

(a)

All regular way purchases and sales of nancial assets are recognised or derecognised on the trade date i.e., the
date that the Group commits to purchase or sell the asset. Regular way purchases or sales are purchases or sales of
nancial assets that require delivery of assets within the period generally established by regulation or convention
in the marketplace concerned.
b)

Financial assets carried at amortised cost


For nancial assets carried at amortised cost, the Group rst assesses whether objective evidence of impairment
exists individually for nancial assets that are individually signicant, or collectively for nancial assets that are not
individually signicant. If the Group determines that no objective evidence of impairment exists for an individually
assessed nancial asset, whether signicant or not, it includes the asset in a group of nancial assets with similar
credit risk characteristics and collectively assesses them for impairment. Assets that are individually assessed for
impairment and for which an impairment loss is, or continues to be recognised are not included in a collective
assessment of impairment.

Financial liabilities
Initial recognition and measurement

If there is objective evidence that an impairment loss on nancial assets carried at amortised cost has been
incurred, the amount of the loss is measured as the difference between the assets carrying amount and the present
value of estimated future cash ows discounted at the nancial assets original effective interest rate. If a loan has
a variable interest rate, the discount rate for measuring any impairment loss is the current effective interest rate.
The carrying amount of the asset is reduced through the use of an allowance account. The amount of the loss is
recognised in prot or loss.

Financial liabilities are recognised when, and only when, the Group becomes a party to the contractual provisions
of the nancial instrument. The Group determines the classication of its nancial liabilities at initial recognition.
All nancial liabilities are recognised initially at fair value plus in the case of nancial liabilities not at fair value
through prot or loss, directly attributable transaction costs.

When the asset becomes uncollectible, the carrying amount of the impaired nancial asset is reduced directly or
if an amount was charged to the allowance account, the amount charged to the allowance account is written off
against the carrying value of the nancial asset.

Subsequent measurement
After initial recognition, nancial liabilities that are not carried at fair value through prot or loss are subsequently
measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method. Gains and losses are recognised in prot or
loss when the liabilities are derecognised, and through the amortisation process.

To determine whether there is objective evidence that an impairment loss on nancial assets has been incurred, the
Group considers factors such as the probability of insolvency or signicant nancial difculties of the debtor and
default or signicant delay in payments.

Derecognition

If in a subsequent period, the amount of the impairment loss decreases and the decrease can be related objectively
to an event occurring after the impairment was recognised, the previously recognised impairment loss is reversed to
the extent that the carrying amount of the asset does not exceed its amortised cost at the reversal date. The amount
of reversal is recognised in prot or loss.

A nancial liability is derecognised when the obligation under the liability is discharged or cancelled or expired.
When an existing nancial liability is replaced by another from the same lender on substantially different terms,
or the terms of an existing liability are substantially modied, such an exchange or modication is treated as a
derecognition of the original liability and the recognition of a new liability, and the difference in the respective
carrying amounts is recognised in prot or loss.
(b)
c)

If there is objective evidence (such as signicant adverse changes in the business environment where the issuer
operates, probability of insolvency or signicant nancial difculties of the issuer) that an impairment loss on
nancial asset carried at cost has been incurred, the amount of the loss is measured as the difference between the
assets carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash ows discounted at the current market rate
of return for a similar nancial asset. Such impairment losses are not reversed in subsequent periods.

Financial assets and nancial liabilities are offset and the net amount is presented in the balance sheets, when and
only when, there is a currently enforceable legal right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to
settle on a net basis, or to realise the assets and settle the liabilities simultaneously.
d)

Financial assets carried at cost

Offsetting of nancial instruments

Financial guarantee
(c)
A nancial guarantee contract is a contract that requires the issuer to make specied payments to reimburse the
holder for a loss it incurs because a specied debtor fails to make payment when due in accordance with the terms
of a debt instrument.
Financial guarantees are recognised initially as a liability at fair value, adjusted for transaction costs that are
directly attributable to the issuance of the guarantee. Subsequent to initial recognition, nancial guarantees are
recognised as income in prot or loss over the period of the guarantee. If it is probable that the liability will be
higher than the amount initially recognised less amortisation, the liability is recorded at the higher amount with the
difference charged to prot or loss.

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Available-for-sale nancial assets


In the case of equity instruments classied as available-for sale, objective evidence of impairment include (i)
signicant nancial difculty of the issuer or obligor, (ii) information about signicant changes with an adverse
effect that have taken place in the technological, market, economic or legal environment in which the issuer
operates, and indicates that the cost of the investment in equity instrument may not be recovered; and (iii) a
signicant or prolonged decline in the fair value of the investment below its costs. Signicant is to be evaluated
against the original cost of the investment and prolonged against the period in which the fair value has been
below its original cost.

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Summary of signicant accounting policies (contd)

2.

Summary of signicant accounting policies (contd)

2.14

Impairment of nancial assets (contd)

2.18

Borrowing costs

(c)

Available-for-sale nancial assets (contd)

Borrowing costs are capitalised as part of the cost of a qualifying asset if they are directly attributable to the acquisition,
construction or production of that asset.

If an available-for-sale nancial asset is impaired, an amount comprising the difference between its acquisition cost
(net of any principal repayment and amortisation) and its current fair value, less any impairment loss previously
recognised in prot or loss, is transferred from other comprehensive income and recognised in prot or loss.

Capitalisation of borrowing costs commences when the activities to prepare the asset for its intended use or sale are in
progress and the expenditures and borrowing costs are incurred. Borrowing costs are capitalised until the assets are
substantially completed for their intended use or sale. All other borrowing costs are expensed in the period they occur.
Borrowing costs consist of interest and other costs that an entity incurs in connection with the borrowing of funds.

Reversals of impairment losses in respect of equity instruments are not recognised in prot or loss; increase in their
fair value after impairment are recognised directly in other comprehensive income.
2.19
2.15

Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and at bank and unpledged short-term xed deposits.
2.16

Leases

Cash and cash equivalents


The determination of whether an arrangement is, or contains a lease is based on the substance of the arrangement at
inception date: whether fullment of the arrangement is dependent on the use of a specic asset or assets or the arrangement
conveys a right to use the asset, even if that right is not explicitly specied in an arrangement.

Inventories
Inventories comprise raw materials, consumables, semi-nished goods, nished goods and base inventory.
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Costs comprise purchase costs accounted for on a
weighted average cost basis. In the case of semi-nished goods, costs also include an appropriate share of production
overheads based on normal operating capacity.

For arrangements entered into prior to 1 January 2005, the date of inception is deemed to be 1 January 2005 in accordance
with the transitional requirements of INT FRS 104.
(a)

Finance leases, which transfer to the Group substantially all the risks and rewards incidental to ownership of the
leased item, are capitalised at the inception of the lease at the fair value of the leased asset or, if lower, at the
present value of the minimum lease payments. Any initial direct costs are also added to the amount capitalised.
Lease payments are apportioned between the nance charges and reduction of the lease liability so as to achieve
a constant rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability. Finance charges are charged to prot or loss.
Contingent rents, if any, are charged as expenses in the periods in which they are incurred.

Base inventory, comprising mainly cutlery and dining utensils, are written down to 50% of the original cost and all further
replacement costs incurred in maintaining the base inventory is expensed.
Where necessary, allowance is provided for damaged, obsolete and slow moving items to adjust the carrying value of
inventories to the lower cost and net realisable value.

Capitalised leased assets are depreciated over the shorter of the estimated useful life of the asset and the lease
term, if there is no reasonable certainty that the Group will obtain ownership by the end of the lease term.

Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less estimated costs of completion and
the estimated costs necessary to make the sale.
2.17

As lessee

Operating lease payments are recognised as an expense in prot or loss on a straight-line basis over the lease
term. The aggregate benet of incentives provided by the lessor is recognised as a reduction of rental expense over
the lease term on a straight-line basis.

Provisions
Provisions are recognised when the Group has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event, it is
probable that an outow of resources embodying economic benets will be required to settle the obligation and the amount
of the obligation can be estimated reliably.
Provisions are reviewed at each balance sheet date and adjusted to reect the current best estimate. If it is no longer
probable that an outow of resources embodying economic benets will be required to settle the obligation, the provision
is reversed. If the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are discounted using a current pre-tax rate that
reects, where appropriate, the risks specic to the liability. When discounting is used, the increase in the provision due to
the passage of time is recognised as a nance cost.

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(b)

As lessor
Leases where the Group retains substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the asset are classied as
operating leases. Initial direct costs incurred in negotiating an operating lease are added to the carrying amount
of the leased asset and recognised over the lease term on the same bases as rental income. The accounting policy
for rental income is set out in Note 2.22(g). Contingent rents are recognised as revenue in the period in which
they are earned.

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Summary of signicant accounting policies (contd)

2.

Summary of signicant accounting policies (contd)

2.20

Employee benets

2.21

Non-current assets held for sale

(a)

Dened contribution plans

Non-current assets and disposal groups classied as held for sale are measured at the lower of their carrying amount and
fair value less costs to sell. Non-current assets and disposal groups are classied as held for sale if their carrying amounts
will be recovered principally through a sale transaction rather than through continuing use. This condition is regarded as
met only when the sale is highly probable and the asset or disposal group is available for immediate sale in its present
condition. Management must be committed to the sale, which should be expected to qualify for recognition as a completed
sale within one year from the date of classication.

The Group participates in the national pension schemes as dened by the laws of the countries in which it has
operations. Contributions to national pension schemes are recognised as an expense in the period in which the
related services are performed.
Singapore

Property, plant and equipment and intangible assets once classied as held for sale are not depreciated or amortised.
The Group makes contributions to the Central Provident Fund (CPF) scheme in Singapore, a dened contribution
pension scheme. The Group makes monthly contributions based on stipulated contribution rates.

2.22

Revenue

Subsidiaries incorporated and operating in the PRC are required to provide certain staff pension benets to their
employees under existing PRC regulations. Contributions are provided at rates stipulated by PRC regulations and
are contributed to a pension fund managed by government agencies, which are responsible for administering these
amounts for the subsidiaries PRC employees.

Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benets will ow to the Group and the revenue
can be reliably measured, regardless of when the payment is made. Revenue is measured at the fair value of consideration
received or receivable, taking into account contractually dened terms of payment and excluding taxes or duty. The Group
assesses its revenue arrangements to determine if it is acting as principal or agent. The Group has concluded that it is acting
as a principal in all of its revenue arrangements. The following specic recognition criteria must also be met before revenue
is recognised:

Hong Kong

(a)

Peoples Republic of China (PRC)

Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised upon the transfer of signicant risk and rewards of ownership of
the goods to the customer, usually on delivery of goods. Revenue is not recognised to the extent where there are
signicant uncertainties regarding recovery of the consideration due, associated costs or the possible return of
goods.

Subsidiaries incorporated and operating in Hong Kong pay contributions to publicly or privately administered
pension insurance plans on a mandatory basis. The subsidiaries have no further payment obligations once the
contributions have been paid. The contributions are not reduced by contributions forfeited by those employees who
leave the scheme prior to vesting fully in the contributions. Prepaid contributions are recognised as an asset to the
extent that a cash refund or a reduction in the future payments is available.
(b)
(b)

Franchise income

Employee leave entitlement


Initial franchise income is recognised upon the grant of rights, completion of the designated phases of the franchise
setup and transfer of know-how to the franchisee in accordance with the terms stated in the franchise agreement.
Recurring franchise income is recognised on a periodic basis as a percentage of the franchisees revenue in
accordance with terms as stated in the franchise agreement.

Employee entitlements to annual leave are recognized as a liability when they accrue to the employees. The
estimated liability for leave is recognised for services rendered by employees up to balance sheet date.
(c)

Bakery sales, restaurant sales and sales to franchisee

The BreadTalk Restricted Share Grant Plan (RSG Plan)


(c)
Employees receive remuneration under the RSG Plan in the form of fully-paid shares (Awards) of the Company
as consideration for services rendered. The cost of these equity-settled transactions with employees is measured by
reference to the fair value of the Awards at the date on which the Awards are granted. The cumulative expense
recognized at each reporting date until the vesting date reects the Companys best estimate of the number of
Awards that will ultimately vest. The charge or credit to prot or loss for a period represents the movement in
cumulative expense recognised as at the beginning and end of that period.
In the Companys separate nancial statements, the fair value of the Awards granted to employees of its subsidiaries
is recognised as an increase in the cost of the Companys investment in subsidiaries, with a corresponding increase
in equity.

Food court revenue


Fixed rental income from the sub-lease of food courts is recognised as income in prot or loss on a straight line
basis over the lease term. The variable portion of the rental income which is computed based on a percentage of
the food court tenants gross sales is recognised when such sales are earned.
Revenue from the sale of food and beverage is recognised upon delivery and acceptance by customers, net of
sale discounts.

(d)

Management fee
Management fee is recognised on an accrual basis.

(e)

Interest income
Interest income is recognised as interest accrues (using the effective interest method) unless collectability is in doubt.

84

85

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


31 DECEMBER 2013

2.

Summary of signicant accounting policies (contd)

2.

Summary of signicant accounting policies (contd)

2.22

Revenue (contd)

2.24

Taxes (contd)

(f)

Dividend income

(b)

Dividend income is recognised when the Groups right to receive payment is established.
(g)

Deferred income tax assets are recognised for all deductible temporary differences, carry forward of unused tax credits
and unused tax losses, to the extent that it is probable that taxable prot will be available against which the deductible
temporary differences, and the carry forward of unused tax credits and unused tax losses can be utilised except:

Rental income
Rental income arising from operating leases is accounted for on a straight-line basis over the lease terms. The
aggregate costs of incentives provided to lessees are recognised as a reduction of rental income over the lease
term on a straight-line basis

2.23

Government grants
Government grants are recognised at their fair value where there is reasonable assurance that the grant will be received
and all attaching conditions will be complied with. When the grant relates to an expense item, it is recognised in prot or
loss over the period necessary to match them on a systematic basis to the costs that it is intended to compensate. Where
the grant relates to an asset, the fair value is recognised as deferred capital grant on the balance sheet and is amortised to
prot or loss over the expected useful life of the relevant asset by equal annual instalments.

2.24

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recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction that is not a business combination and, at the time of
the transaction, affects neither the accounting prot nor taxable prot or loss; and

t

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interests in joint ventures, deferred income tax assets are recognised only to the extent that it is probable
that the temporary differences will reverse in the foreseeable future and taxable prot will be available
against which the temporary differences can be utilised.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply to the year when the
asset is realised or the liability is settled, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or substantively
enacted at the balance sheet date.

Current income tax


Current income tax assets and liabilities for the current and prior periods are measured at the amount expected
to be recovered from or paid to the taxation authorities. The tax rates and tax laws used to compute the amount
are those that are enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date, in the countries where the Group
operates and generates taxable income.

Deferred income tax is recognised in prot or loss. Deferred income tax relating to items recognised outside prot
or loss is recognised outside prot or loss. Deferred tax items are recognised in correlation to the underlying
transaction either in other comprehensive income or directly in equity and deferred tax arising from a business
combination is adjusted against goodwill on acquisition.

Current taxes are recognised in prot or loss except to the extent that the tax relates to items recognised outside
prot or loss, either in other comprehensive income or directly in equity. Management periodically evaluates
positions taken in the tax returns with respect to situations in which applicable tax regulations are subject to
interpretation and establishes provisions where appropriate.
(b)

t

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each balance sheet date and reduced to the extent that it is
no longer probable that sufcient taxable prot will be available to allow all or part of the deferred income tax asset to
be utilised. Unrecognised deferred income tax assets are reassessed at each balance sheet date and are recognised
to the extent that it has become probable that future taxable prot will allow the deferred tax asset to be utilised.

Taxes
(a)

Deferred tax (contd)

Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are offset, if a legally enforceable right exists to set off current tax
assets against current income tax liabilities and the deferred taxes relate to the same taxable entity and the same
taxation authority.

Deferred tax
Tax benets acquired as part of a business combination, but not satisfying the criteria for separate recognition at
that date, would be recognised subsequently if new information about the facts and circumstances changed. The
adjustment would either be treated as a reduction to goodwill (as long as it does not exceed goodwill) if it incurred
during the measurement period or in prot or loss.

Deferred income tax is provided using the liability method on temporary differences at the balance sheet date
between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts for nancial reporting purposes.
Deferred tax liabilities are recognised for all taxable temporary differences, except:
(c)
t

t

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liability in a transaction that is not a business combination and, at the time of the transaction, affects
neither accounting prot nor taxable prot or loss; and

Sales tax
Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of sales tax except:
t

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authority, in which case the sales tax is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part
of the expense item as applicable; and

t

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*OSFTQFDUPGUBYBCMFUFNQPSBSZEJGGFSFODFTBTTPDJBUFEXJUIJOWFTUNFOUTJOTVCTJEJBSJFT BTTPDJBUFTBOE
interests in joint ventures, where the timing of the reversal of the temporary differences can be controlled
and it is probable that the temporary differences will not reverse in the foreseeable future.

The net amount of sales tax recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority is included as part of receivables
or payables in the balance sheet.

86

87

BreadTalk Group Limited

Annual Report 2013

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


31 DECEMBER 2013

2.

Summary of signicant accounting policies (contd)

2.25

Segment reporting

3.

Group

For management purposes, the Group is organised into operating segments based on their products and services which are
independently managed by the respective segment managers responsible for the performance of the respective segments
under their charge. The segment managers report directly to the management of the Company who regularly review the
segment results in order to allocate resources to the segments and to assess the segment performance. Additional disclosures
on each of these segments are shown in Note 34, including the factors used to identify the reportable segments and the
measurement basis of segment information.
2.26

Revenue

Bakery sales
Restaurant sales
Sales to franchisee
Franchise income
Food court income

Share capital and share issue expenses

2013
$000

2012
$000

230,021
122,203
28,624
12,675
143,007

199,735
102,620
21,595
11,806
111,578

536,530

447,334

Proceeds from issuance of ordinary shares are recognised as share capital in equity. Incremental costs directly attributable
to the issuance of ordinary shares are deducted against share capital.
2.27

4.

Treasury shares
The Groups own equity instruments, which are reacquired (treasury shares) are recognised at cost and deducted from
equity. No gain or loss is recognised in prot or loss on the purchase, sale, issue or cancellation of the Groups own equity
instruments. Any difference between the carrying amount of treasury shares and the consideration received, if reissued,
is recognised directly in equity. Voting rights related to treasury shares are nullied for the Group and no dividends are
allocated to them respectively.

2.28

Contingencies
A contingent liability is:
(a)

(b)

a possible obligation that arises from past events and whose existence will be conrmed only by the occurrence or
non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future events not wholly within the control of the Group; or
a present obligation that arises from past events but is not recognised because:
(i)

It is not probable that an outow of resources embodying economic benets will be required to settle the
obligation; or

(ii)

The amount of the obligation cannot be measured with sufcient reliability.

A contingent asset is a possible asset that arises from past events and whose existence will be conrmed only by the
occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future events not wholly within the control of the Group.
Contingent liabilities and assets are not recognised on the balance sheet of the Group, except for contingent liabilities
assumed in a business combination that are present obligations and which the fair values can be reliably determined.
2.29

Other operating income


Group

Dividend income from joint venture


Management fee income
Government grant (1)
Grant income from Special Employment Credit (2)
Income from expired food court stored value cards
Sponsorship income
Sundry sales
Compensation from landlord
Waiver of loans by minority shareholders of subsidiaries
Rental income
Gain on disposal of an associate
Gain on disposal of intangible assets (Note 14)
Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment
Foreign exchange gain
Write back of impairment of loans and receivables
- trade receivables (Note 17)
- other receivables (Note 17)
Write back of provision for reinstatement cost
Miscellaneous income

(3)

Transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy


Transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy are deemed to have occurred on the date of the event or change in
circumstances that caused the transfers.

88

89

2013
$000

2012
$000

208
6,954
1,683
40
64
585
143

641

11
111
148

6,272
1,033
36

216
250
452
882

30

394
917

11
41

1,261

11,899

10,484

BreadTalk Group Limited

Annual Report 2013

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


31 DECEMBER 2013

4.

Other operating income (contd)

6.

(1)

Government grant in relation to business expansion activities undertaken by certain subsidiaries in the PRC.

(2)

The Special Employment Credit (Scheme) was introduced as a budget initiative in the nancial year 2011 and was
further enhanced in nancial year 2012 to cover a wider range of employees and enabling more employers to
benet from the Scheme. The enhanced Scheme is for 5 years and will expire on 31 December 2016.
Under this Scheme, for each Singaporean employee who is aged 50 and above and who earns up to $3,000 per
month, the Company will receive an 8% Special Employment Credit based on that employees salary. The Scheme
has 2 payouts in March and September. The Group received $40,000 (2012: $36,000) during the year.

(3)

5.

The waiver of loads in 2012 comprises a waiver of loan payable by Star Food Pte Ltd of $800,000 in conjunction
with the minority shareholders disposal of its interest in the company, and a waiver of loan payable by Charcoal
Pte Ltd of $82,000 to the minority shareholder due to plans to liquidate the company.

Interest income and interest expense


Group

Interest income from:


- loans and receivables
- held-to-maturity nancial assets

Interest expense on:


- Term loans
- Finance lease obligations

90

2013
$000

2012
$000

758
558

460
1,225

1,316

1,685

(2,673)
(2)

(1,385)
(1)

(2,675)

(1,386)

Prot before taxation


This is determined after charging the following:
Group

Audit fees to:


- auditors of the Company
- other auditors
Non-audit fees to:
- auditors of the Company
- other auditors
Amortisation of intangible assets (Note 11)
Impairment of loans and receivables
- trade receivables (Note 17)
- other receivables (Note 17)
- amount due from joint venture (Note 18)
Directors fees
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment (Note 10)
Employee benets (Note 7)
Forex loss, net
Operating lease expenses
- xed portion
- variable portion
Property, plant and equipment written off
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment
Impairment loss on intangible assets (Note 11)
Impairment loss on property, plant and equipment (Note 10)
Write-down of inventories (Note 16)
Write-off of inventories (Note 16)

91

2013
$000

2012
$000

281
333

281
313

27
4
489

23
18
618

197
26
607
168
38,849
142,638

168
30,379
122,774
615

101,795
13,007
743

824

77,951
12,408
732
753
215
167
15
22

BreadTalk Group Limited

Annual Report 2013

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


31 DECEMBER 2013

7.

Employee benets

8.
Group
2013
$000

Staff costs (including directors)


Salaries and bonuses
Central Provident Fund and other pension contributions
Sales incentives and commission
Share-based payment (RSG Plan)
Other personnel benets

2012
$000

A reconciliation between the tax expense and the product of accounting prot multiplied by the applicable tax rate for the
year ended 31 December is as follows:
Group

104,971
14,103
2,908
217
20,439

94,338
11,269
3,182
280
13,705

142,638

122,774

RSG Plan
Under the RSG Plan, directors and employees receive remuneration in the form of fully-paid shares of the Company as
consideration for services rendered. Restricted shares are granted conditionally and the nal number of restricted shares
awarded will depend on the achievement of pre-determined targets over a one year period. On meeting the performance
conditions for the performance period, one-third of the restricted shares will vest. The balance will vest equally over the
subsequent two years with the fullment of service requirements.
The fair value of the restricted shares granted is estimated based on the market price of the shares on grant date less the
present value of expected future dividends during the vesting period.
During the year, 253,000 (2012: 720,000) restricted shares were granted. The number of restricted shares outstanding at
year end is 710,050 (2012: 1,210,050) shares.

8.

Taxation (contd)

Prot before taxation


Tax at the domestic rates applicable to prots in the countries
where the Group operates (1)
Tax effect of:
Expenses not deductible for tax purposes
Income not subject to taxation
Share of results of associates and joint ventures
Tax savings arising from development and expansion incentive
(Over)/under provision in prior years
- Current tax
- Deferred tax
Withholding tax expense
Effect of partial tax exemption and tax relief
Deferred tax assets not recognised
Benets from previously unrecognised temporary differences
Tax savings from enhanced deductions (3)
Tax losses which cannot be carried forward
Others
Taxation expense

Taxation

7,152
(114)

6,235
(937)

Deferred tax
- Origination and reversal of temporary differences
- (Over)/under provision in prior year

(988)
(215)

(682)
355

Withholding tax

416

847

6,251

5,818

Current tax
- Current year
- Over provision in prior year

Taxation expense

92

22,390

19,376

4,015

2,706

3,250
(583)
337

2,303
(955)
169
(249)

(114)
(215)
416
(140)
582
(541)
(759)
(3)
6

(937)
355
847
(298)
2,470

(586)

(7)

6,251

5,818

This is prepared by aggregating separate reconciliations for each national jurisdiction.

(2)

In February 2004, the Economic Development Board granted the Development and Expansion Incentive under the
International Headquarters (IHQ-DEI) Award to a subsidiary. Subject to certain conditions, the subsidiary enjoys a
concessionary tax rate of 10% on its qualifying income for a period of 5 years commencing 1 January 2003. On
24 January 2008, the subsidiary was granted an extension of the DEI for another 5 years commencing 1 January
2008, and expired as of 31 December 2012. The subsidiary has applied for a further extension of the DEI for a
period of 5 years from 2013 to 2018.

(3)

In Budget 2010, the Minister for Finance of Singapore introduced a new broad-based tax scheme to encourage
businesses to invest in productivity and innovation. The scheme enhances existing tax measures that encourage
productivity and innovative activities and consolidates them into a single scheme, known as the Productivity and
Innovation scheme (PIC). The PIC is available for Year of Assessment (YA) 2011 to YA 2015.

Group
2012
$000

2012
$000

(1)

Major components of income tax expense were:

2013
$000

(2)

2013
$000

93

BreadTalk Group Limited

Annual Report 2013

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


31 DECEMBER 2013

8.

Taxation (contd)

8.

Deferred income tax as at 31 December relates to the following:

Unrecognised temporary differences relating to investments in subsidiaries


Group

Balance sheet
2013
2012
$000
$000
Deferred tax liabilities:
Differences in depreciation for tax purposes
Dividend income
Other items

Deferred tax assets:


Provisions
Differences in depreciation for tax purposes
Unutilised capital allowances
Unutilised tax losses
Other items

(2,174)

(380)

(1,746)
(168)
(600)

(2,554)

(2,514)

1,508
922
473
851
533

1,280
819
56
377
420

4,287

2,952

Deferred income tax

Taxation (contd)

Prot or loss
2013
2012
$000
$000
(428)
168
220

163
72
416
499
93

(1,203)

(189)

433

76
(219)

(428)

At the balance sheet date, no deferred tax liability (2012: $Nil) has been recognised for taxes that would be payable on
the undistributed earnings of certain of the Groups subsidiaries as the Group has determined that undistributed earnings of
these subsidiaries will not be distributed in the foreseeable future.

Company
Balance sheet
2013
2012
$000
$000

(15)
56

26

(15)
56

26

67

67

Such temporary differences for which no deferred tax liability has been recognised aggregate to $24,218,000 (2012:
$14,473,000). The deferred tax liability is estimated to be $1,211,000 (2012: $724,000).
Tax consequences of proposed dividends
There are no income tax consequences attached to the dividends to the shareholders proposed by the Company but not
recognised as a liability in the nancial statements (Note 34).

9.

Earnings per share


Basic earnings per share are calculated by dividing the Groups prot for the year attributable to owners of the Company
by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the nancial year.
Diluted earnings per share are calculated by dividing the Groups prot for the year attributable to owners of the Company
by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the nancial year plus the weighted average
number of ordinary shares that would be issued on the conversion of all the dilutive potential ordinary shares into ordinary
shares.

(327)

Unrecognised tax losses, capital allowances and other temporary differences


As at 31 December 2013, the Group has tax losses of approximately $23,153,000 (2012: $21,808,000), unutilised
capital allowances of approximately $765,000 (2012: $824,000) and other temporary differences of approximately
$1,460,000 (2012: $1,498,000) that are available for offset against future taxable prots, for which no deferred tax
assets are recognised on these amounts due to uncertainty of their utilisation. The comparative gures have been adjusted
based on the latest tax submissions and nalisation of certain years of tax assessments. The utilisation of the tax losses
is subject to the agreement of the tax authorities and compliance with certain provisions of the tax legislation of the
respective countries in which the companies operate. As at 31 December 2013, $15,285,000 (2012: $17,428,000) of
the unrecognised tax losses will expire between 1 and 5 years.

These prot and share data are presented in the table below:
Group

Prot for the year attributable to owners of the Company

Weighted average number of ordinary shares for basic earnings


per share computation*
Effects of dilution:
- Restricted shares granted conditionally under the BreadTalk Restricted Share
Grant Plan
Weighted average number of ordinary shares for diluted earnings
per share computation*
t

94

2013
$000

2012
$000

13,600

12,000

No. of
shares
000

No. of
shares
000

281,362

280,928

877

1,308

282,239

282,236

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shares transactions during the year.

95

BreadTalk Group Limited

Annual Report 2013

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


31 DECEMBER 2013

10.

Property, plant and equipment

Group
Cost
As at 1.1.2012
Additions
Reclassications (2)
Write offs
Disposals
Translation difference

10.

Leasehold
property

Leasehold
land

Machinery
and
equipment

Electrical
works

Furniture
and ttings

Ofce
equipment

$000

$000

$000

$000

$000

$000

3,328
338

(173)

5,147
2,404

(48)

31,881
6,480
794
(1,867)
(501)
(617)

24,333
9,548
708
(1,545)
(104)
(359)

25,989
9,530
670
(767)
(84)
(686)

7,303
2,104
(602)
(304)
(13)
(159)

32,581
15,415
3,139
(2,147)
(298)

34,652
11,618
2,315
(1,876)
(193)

8,329
2,780
(196)
(401)
(84)

(174)
295

(219)
116

As at 31.12.2012 and 1.1.2013


Additions
Reclassications (2)
Write offs
Disposals
Attributable to assets held for
sale (3)
Translation difference

3,493
4,228
45,224

7,503
12,531

36,170
15,149
933
(3,502)
(700)

228

85

(1,555)
612

As at 31.12.2013

53,173

20,119

Accumulated depreciation and


impairment losses
As at 1.1.2012
Charge for the year
Reclassications
Write offs
Disposals
Impairment loss for the year
Translation difference

1,046
146

(55)

47,107

46,637

10,325

17,186
5,064
(9)
(1,515)
(353)
20
(255)

12,737
4,890
122
(1,510)
(19)

(203)

13,917
5,266
4
(591)
(47)
9
(382)

4,204
1,409
(117)
(263)
(8)
13
(85)

16,017
6,918
1,028
(2,001)
(290)
100

18,176
6,838
33
(1,777)
(116)
37

5,153
1,569
(138)
(386)
(80)
28

(106)
247

(176)
93

1,137
652

17
233

20,138
6,140
197
(3,320)
(633)
552

82

(1,145)
280

As at 31.12.2013

1,871

252

As at 31.12.2013

48,897

17

As at 31.12.2012 and 1.1.2013


Charge for the year
Reclassications
Write offs
Disposals
Impairment loss for the year
Attributable to assets held for
sale (3)
Translation difference

Net carrying amount


As at 31.12.2012

207

22,209

160
21,932

23,332

6,063

2,356

7,486

16,032

16,564

16,476

3,176

51,302

19,867

24,898

26,965

23,305

4,262

96

Property, plant and equipment (contd)


Renovation (1)
$000

Motor
vehicles
$000

Construction
-in-progress
$000

Total
$000

Group
Cost
As at 1.1.2012
Additions
Reclassications (2)
Write offs
Disposals
Translation difference

56,539
20,865
7,494
(1,794)
(3,329)
(1,748)

1,397
225
(1)

(139)
(36)

11,718
51,712
(9,063)

(335)

167,635
103,206

(6,277)
(4,170)
(4,161)

As at 31.12.2012 and 1.1.2013


Additions
Reclassications (2)
Write offs
Disposals
Attributable to assets held for sale (3)
Translation difference

78,027
33,727
5,342
(3,445)
(321)
(1,882)
2,613

1,446
457

(136)
(52)

32

54,032
11,846
(56,757)

(127)
384

256,233
107,751

(11,507)
(1,648)
(3,957)
4,572

1,747

9,378

351,444

As at 31.12.2013

114,061

Accumulated depreciation and impairment losses


As at 1.1.2012
Charge for the year
Reclassications
Write offs
Disposals
Impairment loss for the year
Translation difference

28,880
13,387

(1,666)
(2,538)
125
(820)

767
200

(125)

(23)

78,737
30,379

(5,545)
(3,090)
167
(1,823)

As at 31.12.2012 and 1.1.2013


Charge for the year
Reclassications
Write offs
Disposals
Impairment loss for the year
Attributable to assets held for sale (3)
Translation difference

37,368
16,285
(1,120)
(3,158)
(317)
107
(1,379)
1,262

819
214

(122)
(52)

18

98,825
38,849

(10,764)
(1,488)
824
(2,806)
2,144

As at 31.12.2013

49,048

877

125,584

Net carrying amount


As at 31.12.2012

40,659

627

54,032

157,408

As at 31.12.2013

65,013

870

9,378

225,860

97

BreadTalk Group Limited

Annual Report 2013

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


31 DECEMBER 2013

10.

Property, plant and equipment (contd)

10.

(1)

Additions to renovation during the year include provision for reinstatement costs of $2,926,000 (2012:
$2,350,000).

(2)

Reclassications mainly relate to the reclassication of construction in progress to the respective property, plant and
equipment category upon completion of construction.

(3)

Assets held for sale are detailed in Note 20 to the nancial statements.

Assets written off


Property, plant and equipment written off during the year arose mainly due to the refurbishment/closure of certain bakery
outlets and food courts. The amount written off represents the total carrying value of the property, plant and equipment
attributable to the bakery outlets and food courts at the date of refurbishment/closure.
There is no residual value for the assets written off.

Property, plant and equipment (contd)


Leasehold
property
$000

Leasehold
land
$000

Machinery &
equipment
$000

Electrical
works
$000

Furniture
and ttings
$000

5,147

3
19

16
4

As at 31.12.2012 and 1.1.2013


Additions
Reclassications
Write offs

4,228
45,224

5,147
12,531

297

22
1,970

(3)

20
703

As at 31.12.2013

49,452

17,678

297

1,989

723

1
21

7
10

As at 31.12.2012 and 1.1.2013


Charge for the year
Write offs

497

164

29

22
172
(3)

17
62

As at 31.12.2013

497

164

29

191

79

5,147

48,955

17,514

268

1,798

644

Company
Cost
As at 1.1.2012
Additions

Accumulated depreciation
As at 1.1.2012
Charge for the year

Assets pledged as security


The Group has the following assets pledged to secure the Groups bank loans (Note 25).
Group and Company
2013
2012
$000
$000
Leasehold land
Leasehold property
Construction-in-progress

17,514
48,955

5,147

39,004

66,469

44,151

Net carrying amount


As at 31.12.2012
As at 31.12.2013

Impairment of assets
The impairment loss of $824,000 (2012: $167,000) recognised in Administrative expenses in prot or loss during the
year comprised impairment loss on property, plant and equipment of restaurants and certain food stalls which have been
persistently incurring losses, and of restaurants closed during the year.
Capitalisation of borrowing costs
The Groups leasehold property include borrowing costs arising from bank loans borrowed specically for the purpose of
the construction of leasehold property. During the nancial year, the borrowing costs capitalised as cost of property, plant
and equipment amounted to $145,000 (2012: $88,000).

98

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


31 DECEMBER 2013

10.

Property, plant and equipment (contd)

11.
Ofce
equipment
$000

Renovation
$000

Constructionin-progress
$000

Group
Total
$000

Company
Cost
As at 1.1.2012
Additions

173
140

As at 31.12.2012 and 1.1.2013


Additions
Reclassications
Write offs

313
925

4,486

1,238

4,486

75,863

Accumulated depreciation
As at 1.1.2012
Charge for the year

136
45

144
76

As at 31.12.2012 and 1.1.2013


Charge for the year
Write offs

181
171

436

220
1,531
(3)

As at 31.12.2013

352

436

1,748

Net carrying amount


As at 31.12.2012

132

39,004

44,286

As at 31.12.2013

886

4,050

74,115

As at 31.12.2013

Intangible assets

2,027
36,977

7,366
37,140

39,004
6,220
(45,224)

44,506
31,360

(3)

Franchise
rights
$000

Location
premium
$000

Goodwill
$000

Brand value
$000

Trade mark
$000

Total
$000

Cost
As at 1.1.2012
Additions
Translation difference

6,173

3,209

814
118

2,201
78
(63)

505

12,902
196
(63)

As at 31.12.2012
and 1.1.2013
Additions
Disposal
Translation difference

6,173

3,209

932
91

2,216
128
(878)
29

505

13,035
219
(878)
30

As at 31.12.2013

6,173

3,209

1,024

1,495

505

12,406

Accumulated
amortisation and
impairment losses
As at 1.1.2012
Amortisation
Impairment loss
Translation difference

125

202

1,503
213

758
34

797
371
13
(17)

505

3,688
618
215
(17)

As at 31.12.2012
and 1.1.2013
Amortisation
Disposal
Translation difference

327

1,716
214

792
50

1,164
225
(362)
3

505

4,504
489
(362)
3

As at 31.12.2013

327

1,930

842

1,030

505

4,634

Net carrying amount


As at 31.12.2012

5,846

1,493

140

1,052

8,531

As at 31.12.2013

5,846

1,279

182

465

7,772

Brand value, trade mark, franchise rights and location premium are determined to have nite useful lives and are amortised
on a straight-line basis over their respective estimated economic useful lives and assessed for impairment whenever there
is an indication that the intangible assets may be impaired. Brand value, trade mark and franchise rights have remaining
useful lives of 6 years (2012: 7 years), 1 to 5 years (2012: 1 to 5 years) and 1 to 6 years (2012: 1 to 6 years) as at 31
December 2013 respectively.
Amortisation expense is included in Administrative expenses in prot of loss.
During the year, the Group disposed off franchise rights with a net carrying amount of $516,000 in conjunction with its
investment in an associate (Note 14). There was no disposal of intangible assets in 2012.

100

101

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


31 DECEMBER 2013

11.

Intangible assets (contd)

11.

Intangible assets (contd)

Impairment testing of goodwill

Sensitivity to changes in assumptions

Goodwill arising from the acquisition of Topwin Investment Holding Pte Ltd and its subsidiaries in 2005 was allocated to
2 cash-generating units (CGU), which represent the 2 geographical segments (i.e. Shanghai and Beijing segments) in
which the acquired food courts are located. The food courts located in the same geographical segment are managed by
the same management team.

With regards to the assessment of value in use for the CGUs, management believes that no reasonably possible changes in
any of the above key assumptions would cause the carrying value of the unit to materiality exceed its recoverable amount.

Goodwill on the acquisition of MWA Pte Ltd in December 2007 was primarily attributable to the food court operations at
Wisma Atria, Singapore.

In 2012, the Group recognised an impairment loss on goodwill of $202,000 on the CGU, ML Breadworks Sdn Bhd and
franchise rights of $13,000 in prot or loss as the recoverable amount was less than the carrying value.

Impairment loss recognised

The carrying amounts of goodwill allocated to each CGU are as follows:

12.
Carrying
amount
as at 31
December
2013
$000

Carrying
amount
as at 31
December
2012
$000

3,569
1,009
1,268

3,569
1,009
1,268

5,846

5,846

Shanghai segment
Beijing segment
Food court operation at Wisma Atria, Singapore

Pre-tax
discount rate
2013
13.0%
13.0%
10.0%

Investment securities
Group

Pre-tax
discount rate
2012
13.0%
13.0%
8.8%

The recoverable amount is determined based on a value in use calculation using the cash ow projections based on nancial
budgets approved by management covering a three-year period. The discount rates applied to the cash ow projections are
derived from cost of capital plus a reasonable risk premium at the date of assessment of the respective cash generating units.

Available-for-sale nancial assets


- Equity instruments (quoted), at fair value
- Equity instruments (unquoted), at cost
- Redeemable preference shares (unquoted), at cost

Held-to-maturity investments
- 8% SGD junior bonds due on 29 January 2015 (unquoted)
- 3% SGD junior bonds due on 31 December 2016 (unquoted)

Key assumptions used in the value in use calculations

2013
$000

2012
$000

425
34,150
*

529
20,130
*

34,575

20,659

7,224
18,000

7,224
18,000

25,224

25,224

59,799

45,883

The calculations of value in use for the CGUs are most sensitive to the following assumptions:

* less than $1,000

Budgeted gross margins Gross margins are based on budget approved by management.

8% SGD junior bonds and redeemable preference shares

Growth rates The forecasted growth rates are based on published industry research and do not exceed the long-term
average growth rate for the industries relevant to the CGUs.

The junior bonds are secured by a mortgage over the Katong Mall property, assignment of rental proceeds of the property
and debentures of Pre 1 Investments Pte Ltd. The payments of the principal and interest on the junior bonds are subordinated
to the payments of principal and interest on the bank borrowings obtained for the purchase of the Katong Mall.

Pre-tax discount rates Discount rates represent the current market assessment of the risks specic to each CGU, regarding
the time value of money and individual risks of the underlying assets which have not been incorporated in the cash ow
estimates. The discount rate calculation is based on the specic circumstances of the Group and its cash-generating units
and derived from its weighted average cost of capital (WACC). The WACC takes into account both debt and equity. The
cost of equity is derived from the expected return on investment by the Groups investors. The cost of debt is based on the
interest bearing borrowings the Group is obliged to service. Segmentspecic risk is incorporated by applying individual
beta factors. The beta factors are evaluated annually based on publicly available market data.

102

The junior bonds mature in 2015 and will bear interest, payable semi-annually in arrears, at 8% per annum from 29
January 2012 to but excluding the maturity date of the junior bonds, subject to the extinguishment of unpaid interest.
In 2012, the subsidiary, Imagine Properties Pte Ltd (IPPL) received a partial redemption of $3,526,000 on the junior
bonds.

103

BreadTalk Group Limited

Annual Report 2013

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


31 DECEMBER 2013

12.

Investment securities (contd)

13.

Investment in subsidiaries (contd)

3% SGD junior bonds

Details of the subsidiaries are as follows:

On 10 February 2012, IPPL had completed the subscription of $18,000,000 in principal amount of junior bonds and was
issued 72 ordinary shares of $1.00 per ordinary share in the share capital of Perennial (Chijmes) Pte Ltd (PCPL). IPPLs
investment in ordinary shares of PCPL is classied as an investment in associate (Note 14).

Name

The junior bonds are expected to mature in 2016 and will bear interest semi-annually in arrears, at minimum 3% per annum
from 1 January 2013.
During the year, it was agreed among the shareholders of PCPL to waive the coupon payment on the junior bonds for the
period June 2013 to December 2014.

Country of
incorporation

BreadTalk Pte Ltd

(1)

Topwin Investment Holding Pte Ltd

On 15 April 2013, the Company together with a consortium of investors, entered into a joint venture agreement to invest in
Perennial Tongzhou Holdings Pte Ltd (PTHD) for the subscription of ordinary shares of PTHD. The Companys subscription
of 14,520 ordinary shares for a cash consideration of $14,520,000 represents a 5.86% equity interest in PTHD. As at 31
December 2013, the Company has paid approximately 97% of the subscription amount or $14,020,000.
On 30 September 2012, IPPL together with a consortium of investors, entered into a joint venture agreement to invest in
Perennial Tongzhou Development Pte Ltd (PTD) for the subscription of ordinary shares of PTD. IPPLs subscription of 20,130
ordinary shares for a cash consideration of $20,130,000 represents a 5.72% equity interest in PTD.

Star Food Pte Ltd

(3)

(3)

Imagine Properties Pte Ltd

(1)

Singapore

Bakers and manufacturers of and


dealers in bread, our and biscuits

100

100

Singapore

Investment holding

100

100

Singapore

Investment holding

100

100

Singapore

Investment holding

100

100

Singapore

Investment holding

100

100

Together Inc. Pte Ltd

(3)

Singapore

Investment holding

100

100

Imagine IHQ Pte Ltd

(15)

Singapore

Investment holding

100

100

Singapore

Operators of food and drinks outlets,


eating houses and restaurants

70

70

Singapore

Dormant

75

Peoples Republic
of China

Bakers and manufacturers of and


dealers in bread, our and biscuits

100

100

Shanghai BreadTalk Gourmet


Co., Ltd (2)

Peoples Republic
of China

Management of food and beverage,


manufacture and retail of bakery,
confectionery products

100

100

Beijing BreadTalk Restaurant


Management Co., Ltd (2)

Peoples Republic
of China

Management of food and beverage,


manufacture and retail of bakery,
confectionery products

100

100

Beijing BreadTalk Co.,Ltd (2)

Peoples Republic
of China

Manufacture and sale of bakery and


confectionery products

100

100

Food Republic (Shanghai) Co., Ltd (2)

Peoples Republic
of China

Food court operator

100

100

Beijing Da Shi Dai Food and


Beverage Co., Ltd (2)

Peoples Republic
of China

Food court operator

100

100

Chongqing Food Republic Food &


Beverage Management Co., Ltd (5)

Peoples Republic
of China

Food court operator

100

100

Hong Kong

Food court operator

85

85

Singapore

Investment holding

100

100

Singapore

Food court operator

100

100

Held through subsidiaries


Taster Food Pte Ltd

(1)

Investments pledged as security


The Groups investments in unquoted equity instruments of $20,130,000 (2012: $20,130,000) and junior bonds of
$25,224,000 (2012: 25,224,000) have been pledged as security for bank loans (Note 25).

13.

Investment in subsidiaries

Charcoal Pte Ltd

(14)

Shanghai BreadTalk Co., Ltd

(2)

Company

Unquoted equity shares at cost


Share based compensation reserve
Impairment losses:
- Unquoted shares (note a)

2013
$000

2012
$000

28,489
468

28,489
396

(5,300)
23,657

(5,100)
23,785

Megabite Hong Kong Limited


Megabite (S) Pte Ltd

(3)

Food Republic Pte Ltd (1)

104

Proportion of
ownership interest
2013
2012
%
%

Held by the Company

BreadTalk International Pte Ltd (3)


Equity instruments (unquoted)

Principal activities

(6)

105

BreadTalk Group Limited

Annual Report 2013

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


31 DECEMBER 2013

13.

Investment in subsidiaries (contd)

13.

Country of
incorporation

Name

Principal activities

Proportion of
ownership interest
2013
2012
%
%

Held through subsidiaries (contd)


BreadTalk (Thailand) Company Limited

Megabite Eatery (M) Sdn Bhd

BreadTalk Concept Hong Kong


Limited (6)

Management of food and beverage,


manufacture and retail of bakery,
confectionery products

49

Malaysia

Operator of food and beverage


outlets

100

100

Hong Kong

Management of food and beverage,


manufacture and retail of bakery,
confectionery products

85

85

Thailand

49

Bakers and manufacturers of and


dealers in bread, our and biscuits

90

90

MWA Pte Ltd (14)

Singapore

Dormant

100

100

Food Art Pte Ltd (3)

Singapore

Dormant

100

100

Shanghai Star Food F&B Management


Co., Ltd (2)

Peoples Republic
of China

Operators of restaurants

100

100

Beijing Star Food F&B Management


Co., Ltd (8)

Peoples Republic
of China

Dormant

Singapore

Operators of restaurants

85

60

Peoples Republic
of China

Operators of restaurants

60

60

Singapore

Investment holding

63

63

Thailand

Operators of restaurants

31

31

(Note 16)

Shanghai Ramen Play Co., Ltd (5)


Taster Food International Pte Ltd

(3)

Taster Food (Thailand) Co.


Limited (10)(13)

100

100

100

Queens Coffee Pte Ltd (3) (Note (c))

Singapore

Processing, sale and distribution


of premium coffee beans and tea
dust; and distribution of related
processing equipment

100

(3)
(4)

(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)

(11)
(12)
(13)
(14)

(15)

Food court operator

100

100

Food Republic Shenzhen F&B


Management Co.,Ltd (9)

Peoples Republic
of China

Food court operator

85

85

Food Republic Guangzhou F&B


Management Co., Ltd (9)

Peoples Republic
of China

Food court operator

64

64

Taiwan

Food court operator

90

90

Thailand

Food court operator

49

49

Peoples Republic
of China

Food court operator

100

100

Food Republic (Chengdu) Co., Ltd (5)

100

(10)

Peoples Republic
of China

FR (Thailand) Co., Ltd (12) (13)

Wholesale of confectionery and


bakery products

(5)

Food Republic Hangzhou F&B


Co.,Ltd (5)

Food Republic Taiwan Co., Ltd (11)

Proportion of
ownership interest
2013
2012
%
%

Singapore

(2)

Malaysia

Ramen Play Pte Ltd

Principal activities

Thye Moh Chan Pte. Ltd. (3)

(1)

ML Breadworks Sdn Bhd (4)

(3)

Country of
incorporation

Name

Held through subsidiaries (contd)

(7)(13)

(4)

Investment in subsidiaries (contd)

(a)

Audited by Ernst & Young LLP, Singapore


Audited by member rms of Ernst & Young Global in the respective countries
Audited by TY Teoh International, Singapore
Audited by TY Teoh International, Malaysia
Audited by Shanghai Xin Gao Xin Certied Public Accountants Co., Ltd, Peoples Republic of China
Audited by S.F. Kwok & Co. Certied Public Accountants, Hong Kong
Audited by CNN & S Co., Ltd, Thailand
Audited by Beijing Daxing Certied Public Accountants Co., Ltd, Peoples Republic of China
Audited by Guang Dong Zhihe Certied Public Accountants, Peoples Republic of China
Audited by Phattarakit Aupliting Ofce Co.,Ltd, Thailand
Audited by KPMG, Taiwan
Audited by Tree Sun Co., Ltd, Thailand
Considered a subsidiary of the Company as the Company has voting control at general meetings and Board meetings
MWA Pte Ltd is the process of striking off and unaudited nancial statements have been used for the preparation of
the consolidated nancial statements of the Group as it is not signicant to the Group. Charcoal Pte Ltd has been
struck off during the year.
The subsidiary is exempted from audit.
Impairment testing of investment in subsidiaries
During the nancial year, management performed an impairment test for the investment in Star Food Pte Ltd the
subsidiary has been making losses. An impairment loss of $200,000 (2012: $3,600,000) was recognised for the
year ended 31 December 2013. The loan of $1,200,000 to the subsidiary was also fully impaired in 2012 (Note 18).
In 2012, the investment in Together Inc. Pte Ltd of $1,500,000 was fully impaired as the subsidiary had been
making losses.

(b)

Additional interest in the subsidiary, Ramen Play Pte Ltd (RPPL)


During the year, RPPL increased its share capital to $6,681,091 with the allotment of 4,181,091 ordinary shares,
fully subscribed by the immediate holding company, Together Inc Pte Ltd. Accordingly, the Groups interest in RPPL
increased from 60% to 85%.

(c)

New subsidiaries
Queens Coffee Pte. Ltd. (Queens Coffee)
Queens Coffee was incorporated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of BreadTalk Pte Ltd in July 2013 with a share
capital of $2.

106

107

BreadTalk Group Limited

Annual Report 2013

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


31 DECEMBER 2013

14.

Investment in associates

14.

Investment in associates (contd)


New associates

Group
2013
$000

2012
$000

Investment in shares, unquoted


Shares, at cost
Share of post-acquisition results of associates

4,337
231

900

Pursuant to an agreement by a wholly-owned subsidiary, Imagine iHQ Pte Ltd (IIHQ) with Tate Interior Contractors Pte Ltd
and Mr Song Yih, Tate Projects Pte Ltd was incorporated in Singapore on 28 February 2013. IIHQs equity interest in the
associate is 25%.

At end of year

4,568

900

Carl Karcher Enterprises (Cayman) Ltd (CKEC)

Tate Projects Pte. Ltd.

Details of the associates are as follows:


Name

Country of
incorporation

Principal activities

In August 2013 a wholly-owned subsidiary, Star Food Pte Ltd, was allotted 2,400 shares in the capital of CKEC at
an investment cost of $3,062,000 (USD2,400,000). The investment comprises a cash payment of $2,535,000 and a
consideration of $527,000 for the franchise rights previously paid to CKE Restaurants, Inc.. Accordingly, the Group
recorded a disposal of the related franchise rights with a net carrying amount of $516,000 (Note 11) and recognised a
net gain of $11,000 in prot or loss on the disposal of franchise rights.

Proportion of
ownership interest
2013
2012
%
%

The Groups interest in the associate is 40%. The remaining 60% equity interest is held by CKE Asia Holdco (Cayman), Ltd.

Held through subsidiaries


Perennial (Chijmes) Pte Ltd (PCPL)
JBT (China) Pte Ltd

(2)

Tate Projects Pte. Ltd. (3)


Carl Karcher Enterprises (Cayman)
Ltd (CKEC) (4)

(1)

Singapore

Investment holding

29

29

Singapore

Investment holding

30

30

Singapore

General building contractor

25

Cayman islands

Investment holding

40

The summarised nancial information of the associates, not adjusted for the proportion of ownership interest held by the
Group, is as follows:
Group

Held by CKEC
Carl Karcher Enterprises (HK)
Limited (4)
CKE (Shanghai) F&B Management
Limited (4)

Hong Kong

Investment holding

40

Peoples Republic
of China

Operators of restaurants

40

2013
$000

2012
$000

Assets and liabilities


Total assets

226,798

192,774

Total liabilities

213,776

196,614

14,988

10,468

Results
Revenue
Net prot/ (loss) for the year

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Audited by KPMG LLP, Singapore


Audited by Deloitte LLP, Singapore
Audited by Leethen & Associates, Singapore
The associate was inactive during the year and unaudited nancial statements have been used for the preparation
of the consolidated nancial statements of the Group.

The Group has not recognised losses relating to PCPL where its share of losses exceeds the Groups interest in these associates.
The Groups cumulative share of unrecognised losses as at 31 December 2013 was $457,000 (2012: $293,000). The
Group has no obligation in respect of these losses.

108

15.

787

(1,006)

Investment in joint ventures


Group

Investment in shares, unquoted


Shares, at cost
Share of post-acquisition results of joint ventures
Exchange difference

109

2013
$000

2012
$000

2,688
858
92

2,688
471
(34)

3,638

3,125

BreadTalk Group Limited

Annual Report 2013

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


31 DECEMBER 2013

15.

Investment in joint ventures (contd)

16.

Inventories
Group

Details of the joint ventures are as follows:


Country of
incorporation

Name

Proportion of
ownership interest
2013
2012
%
%

Principal activities

Balance sheet:
Raw materials and consumables, at cost
Semi-nished goods
Finished goods
Base inventories (1)

Held through subsidiaries


Peoples Republic
of China

Dormant

Apex Excellent Sdn Bhd (2)

Malaysia

Food court operator

50

50

Street Food Pte Ltd (3)

Singapore

Food court operator

50

50

Peoples Republic
of China

Manufacture and sale of frozen


dough

50

50

Shanghai Hong Bu Rang Food &


Beverage Management Co., Ltd (1)

Shanghai ABPan Co., Ltd

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

Audited
Audited
Audited
Audited

by
by
by
by

(4)

50

50

Total inventories at lower of cost and net realisable value


(1)

17.

4,850
1,641

4,186
1,865

Total assets

6,491

6,051

Current liabilities
Non-current liabilities

3,137
12

3,029
2

Total liabilities

3,149

3,031

8,467
(8,094)

6,801
(6,428)

9,492

2013
$000

2012
$000

137,190

129,171

15
22

Company

2013
$000

2012
$000

2013
$000

2012
$000

9,944
10,067
29,134

8,865
8,688
25,219

734
234

179

49,145

42,772

968

179

3,277

1,880

52,422

44,652

968

179

GST receivable (current)

846

846

Non-nancial assets

846

846

49,145
3,277

43,618
1,880

968

1,025

52,422

45,498

968

1,025

Trade receivables
Other receivables
Deposits

Other receivables (non-current)

Current
Non-current

110

10,004

Group

Financial assets

Results
Income
Expenses

8,454
560
280
198

Trade and other receivables

2012
$000

Assets and liabilities


Current assets
Non-current assets

9,012
571
366
55

This is stated after writing down 50% of the original cost of base inventories.

Prot or loss:
Inventories recognised as an expense in cost of sales
Inclusive of the following charge:
- Write-down of inventories
- Write-off of inventories

The aggregate amounts of each of the current assets, non-current assets, current liabilities, non-current liabilities, income and
expenses, adjusted for the proportion of ownership interest held by the Group in the joint ventures, are as follows:
Group

2012
$000

Group

Shanghai Xin Gao Xin Certied Public Accountants Co., Ltd, Peoples Republic of China
TY Teoh International, Malaysia
TY Teoh International, Singapore
Ernst & Young Hua Ming LLP, Peoples Republic of China

2013
$000

2013
$000

111

BreadTalk Group Limited

Annual Report 2013

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


31 DECEMBER 2013

17.

Trade and other receivables (contd)

17.

Other receivables (current) include initial fee receivable of $5,992,000 (2012: $4,369,000) from food court stall tenants.
the initial fee receivable is a contribution from tenants mainly for renovation costs of the leased food court stalls.

Trade and other receivables (contd)


Trade receivables (contd)
Receivables that are impaired/partially impaired

Other receivables (non-current) include the following:


(a)

(b)

During the year, a subsidiary, BreadTalk Pte Ltd (BTPL) entered into an agreement to subscribe for non-convertible
notes of $550,000 in a private limited company incorporated in Singapore. The non-convertible notes carry a
xed interest of 1.93% per annum. The notes and related accrued interest is payable in September 2016.
BTPL also entered into an agreement to subscribe for convertible notes of 900,000 at a total issue price of
$900,000 in a private limited company incorporated in Singapore. The convertible notes carry a xed interest of
1.93% per annum. The notes mature and accrued interest is payable in September 2016. The notes provide BTPL
the rights to convert outstanding amounts of the notes and interest by the allotment of such number of shares in the
company at the conversion rate of $1 to 1 share such that BTPL shall own 60% of the enlarged issued capital of
the company.

Trade receivables

The Groups trade receivables that are impaired at the balance sheet date and the movement of the allowance accounts
used to record the impairment are as follows:
Group
Individually impaired
2013
2012
$000
$000
Trade receivables nominal amounts
Less: Allowance for impairment

197
(197)

152
(152)

Movement in allowance accounts:

Trade receivables are non-interest bearing and are generally on 15 to 60 days terms (2012: 15 to 60 days). They are
recognised at their original invoice amounts which represents their fair values on initial recognition.
Trade receivables denominated in foreign currencies at 31 December are as follows:

At 1 January
Charge/(write back) during the year
Written off during the year
Translation difference

152
197
(152)

361
(11)
(197)
(1)

At 31 December

197

152

Group

United States Dollar

2013
$000

2012
$000

852

610

Trade receivables that are individually determined to be impaired at the balance sheet date relate to debtors that are
in nancial difculties and have defaulted on payments. These receivables are not secured by any collateral or credit
enhancements.
Other receivables

Receivables that are past due but not impaired


The Group has trade receivables amounting to $1,862,000 (2012: $2,143,000) that are past due at the balance sheet
date but not impaired. These receivables are unsecured and the analysis of their aging at the balance sheet date is as
follows:
Group

Trade receivables past due:


Lesser than 30 days
30 to 60 days
61 to 90 days
91 to 120 days
More than 120 days

112

2013
$000

2012
$000

653
551
296
253
109

1,112
361
262
76
332

1,862

2,143

Other receivables (current) are non-interest bearing and are generally on 0 to 60 days terms (2012: 0 to 60 days).
Other receivables that are past due but not impaired
The Group has other receivables amounting to $2,300,000 (2012: $1,181,000) that are past due at the balance sheet
date but not impaired. These receivables are unsecured and the analysis of their aging at the balance sheet date is as
follows:

113

BreadTalk Group Limited

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


31 DECEMBER 2013

17.

Trade and other receivables (contd)

18.

Due from/to related corporations

Other receivables (contd)

Group
2013
$000

Other receivables that are past due but not impaired (contd)
Group

Other receivables past due:


Lesser than 30 days
30 to 60 days
61 to 90 days
91 to 120 days
More than 120 days

2013
$000

2012
$000

1,041
586
19
31
623

556
373
46
11
195

2,300

1,181

Non-current
Amounts due from:
Loan to subsidiary
Loan to associate
Less: Impairment losses

Group
Individually impaired
2013
2012
$000
$000
Other receivables nominal amounts
Less: Allowance for impairment

45
(45)

34
(34)

Movement in allowance accounts:


At 1 January
Charge/(write back) during the year
Written off during the year
Translation difference

34
26
(14)
(1)

82
(41)
(5)
(2)

At 31 December

45

34

Other receivables that are individually determined to be impaired at the balance sheet date relate to debtors that are
in nancial difculties and have defaulted on payments. These receivables are not secured by any collateral or credit
enhancements.

614
(614)

2013
$000

2012
$000

1,200

(1,200)

1,200

(1,200)

The loans to subsidiary and associate are quasi-capital in nature, non-interest bearing and have no xed terms of repayment.
Group

Other receivables that are impaired/partially impaired


The Groups other receivables that are impaired at the balance sheet date and the movement of the allowance accounts
used to record the impairment are as follows:

Company
2012
$000

Current
Amounts due from:
Subsidiaries (non-trade)
Joint ventures (trade)
Joint ventures (non-trade)

Amounts due to:


Subsidiaries (non-trade)
Associate (non-trade)
Joint ventures (trade)
Joint ventures (non-trade)

Company

2013
$000

2012
$000

2013
$000

2012
$000

4
955

283
1,369

16,753

31,261

959

1,652

16,753

31,261

1,193
2,343
365

1,847
364

27,457

16,695

3,901

2,211

27,457

16,695

The amounts due from/to related corporations (current) are to be settled in cash, unsecured, non-interest bearing and
generally on 30 to 60 days term except for:
(i)

loans to subsidiaries of $8,782,000 (2012: $12,514,000) which are repayable on demand;

(ii)

loans from subsidiaries of $10,275,000 (2012: $16,673,000) which are unsecured and repayable on demand.

(iii)

loan to a subsidiary of Nil (2012: $18,000,000) which bears an effective interest rate of Nil (2012: 2.14%) per
annum and is repayable on demand

(iv)

loan from a subsidiary of $15,584,000 (2012: Nil) which bears an effective interest rate of 1.5% (2012: Nil) per
annum and is repayable on demand

Receivables that are impaired at the balance sheet date and the movement of the allowance accounts used to record the
impairment are as follows:

114

115

BreadTalk Group Limited

Annual Report 2013

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


31 DECEMBER 2013

18.

Due from/to related corporations (contd)

19.

a)

Group
Individually impaired
2013
2012
$000
$000
Amount due from joint venture (non-trade) nominal amounts
Less: Allowance for impairment

607
(607)

Cash and cash equivalents, and xed deposit

Group

Movement in allowance accounts:


At 1 January
Charge during the year

607

At 31 December

607

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents:


Fixed deposits (current)
Cash on hand and at bank

Company

2013
$000

2012
$000

2013
$000

2012
$000

6
79,414

5,011
59,234

9,214

431

79,420

64,245

9,214

431

Fixed deposits of the Group have a maturity period of 1 month (2012: 1 month) with effective interest rates of
0.05% (2012: 0.05% to 0.4%) per annum.
Cash and cash equivalents denominated in foreign currencies at 31 December are as follows:

Receivables that are individually determined to be impaired at the balance sheet date relate to debtors that are in nancial
difculties and have defaulted on payments. These receivables are not secured by any collateral or credit enhancements.

Group
Receivables that are past due but not impaired
Group
2013
$000

2012
$000

Amounts due from joint ventures (non-trade)


Lesser than 30 days
30 to 60 days
61 to 90 days
91 to 120 days
More than 120 days

47

777

76
1

685

Total as at 31 December

824

762

United States Dollar

b)

Company
2013
$000

2012
$000

Amounts due from joint ventures (non-trade)


Lesser than 30 days
30 to 60 days
61 to 90 days
91 to 120 days
More than 120 days

279
225

5,901

5
53
9
4
47

Total as at 31 December

6,405

118

116

Company

2013
$000

2012
$000

2013
$000

2012
$000

271

676

32

32

Fixed deposit (non-current)


The xed deposit has a maturity period of 2 years (2012: 3 years) with an effective interest rate of 4.46% (2012:
4.46%) per annum.

20.

Assets of disposal group classied as held for sale


In conjunction with the Groups investment in Carl Karcher Enterprises (Cayman) Ltd (CKEC) (Note 14), a wholly-owned
subsidiary, Shanghai Star Food F&B Management Co., Ltd signed an Asset Purchase Agreement with CKE (Shanghai) F&B
Management Limited (a wholly-owned subsidiary of CKEC) to sell certain of its assets. The consideration for the assets is
subject to adjustment based on the variation of the book value of the assets at the dates of transfer which is expected to
occur in the next twelve months.
As at 31 December 2013, the related assets have been presented in the balance sheet as Assets of disposal group
classied as held for sale and the carrying amount for these assets is $2,056,000.

117

BreadTalk Group Limited

Annual Report 2013

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


31 DECEMBER 2013

20.

Assets of disposal group classied as held for sale (contd)

21.

Balance sheet disclosures:

Trade and other payables (contd)


The deposits refer to deposits from food court tenants and franchisees and stored value card deposits. Dividend is payable
to minority shareholders of a subsidiary.

The assets classied as held for sale as at 31 December are as follows:


Trade payables/other payables
Group

21.

These amounts are non-interest bearing. Trade payables are normally settled on 0 to 60 days terms (2012: 0 to 60 days
terms) while other payables have an average term of 0 to 90 days term (2012: 0 to 90 days terms), except for retention
sums which have repayment terms of up to 1 year.

2013
$000

2012
$000

Assets:
Property, plant and equipment
Inventories
Other receivables
Cash and short-term deposits

1,151
481
420
4

Amount due to landlord (non-trade)

Assets of disposal group classied as held for sale

2,056

Trade payables denominated in foreign currencies as at 31 December are as follows:

The balance is payable to a landlord, who paid renovation costs on behalf of a subsidiary. This amount is unsecured and
non-interest bearing.

Trade and other payables

Group
Group

Financial liabilities
Trade payables
Other payables
- Other creditors
- Payable for purchase of property,
plant and equipment
- Sales collection on behalf of tenants
Deposits
Dividend payable
Amount due to landlord (non-trade)
Non-nancial liabilities
GST payable

Company

2013
$000

2012
$000

2013
$000

2012
$000

26,100

24,026

19,886

18,926

412

79

13,646
18,957
21,624
984

12,401
14,334
18,887
984
14

1,188

732

4,366

101,197

89,572

2,332

4,445

1,392

1,385

337

102,589

90,957

2,669

4,445

United States Dollar


Others

22.

2013
$000

2012
$000

234
54

427
75

Other liabilities and provision


Group

118

Company

2013
$000

2012
$000

2013
$000

2012
$000

Other liabilities:
Current
Accrued operating expenses
Accrued property, plant and equipment
Financial guarantees

28,318
3,131

24,075
5,992

2,428
2,789
576

2,045
5,543

Financial liabilities

31,449

30,067

5,793

7,588

Deferred revenue (current)


Deferred rent (current)

24,952
3,130

19,368
3,042

Deferred rent (non current)

28,082
10,297

22,410
6,191

Non-nancial liabilities

38,379

28,601

Current

59,531

52,477

5,793

7,588

Non-current

10,297

6,191

69,828

58,668

5,793

7,588

119

BreadTalk Group Limited

Annual Report 2013

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


31 DECEMBER 2013

22.

Other liabilities and provision (contd)

25.

Long-term loans

Provision for reinstatement costs

Group
Group

At 1 January
Additions
Utilisation
Provision no longer required
Exchange differences
Total as at 31 December

Company

2013
$000

2012
$000

7,977
2,926
(375)
(394)
89
10,223

Term loans

2013
$000

2012
$000

5,871
2,350
(157)

(87)

22

7,977

22

Provision for reinstatement costs is recognised when the Group entered into a lease agreement for the premises. It includes
the estimated cost of demolishing and removing all the leasehold improvements made by the Group to the premises. The
premises shall be reinstated to the condition set up in the lease agreements upon the expiration of the lease agreements.
During the year, the Group incurred reinstatement costs for certain closed outlets and excess provision of $394,000 (2012:
Nil) was reversed.

23.

Current portion
Non-current portion

Due from/(to) minority shareholders of subsidiaries


The amounts due from and loan from minority shareholders of subsidiaries are to be settled in cash, unsecured, non-interest
bearing and repayable on demand.

24.

Short-term loans
Group

2013
$000

2012
$000

Bank loans
- Singapore Dollar
- Hong Kong Dollar
- Chinese Yuan
- Malaysia Ringgit
- New Taiwan Dollar
- Thai Baht

2,640
491

115
3,638
2,862

2,640
474
629
204
2,699
1,250

9,746

7,896

The effective interests on these short-term loans range from 1.63% to 4.79% (2012: 1.57% to 6.02%) per annum. The
interest rates of these oating rate loans are repriced from time to time at the discretion of the respective banks.
The bank loans are revolving term loans of 1 to 12 months (2012: 3 to 12 months).
Short term loans of $491,000 (2012: $746,000) are secured by continuing guarantees by the Company and certain
subsidiaries of the Group. All other short term loans are secured by continuing guarantees by the Company.

120

Singapore Dollar
Singapore Dollar
Singapore Dollar
Singapore Dollar
Singapore Dollar
Singapore Dollar
Hong Kong Dollar
Hong Kong Dollar
Hong Kong Dollar
Chinese Yuan
Malaysia Ringgit
Malaysia Ringgit
Thai Baht
New Taiwan Dollar

Company

2013
$000

2012
$000

2013
$000

2012
$000

37,148
52,183
30,000
2,167
13,068
3,752

414
2,021
2,542
706
338
7,331
7,100

5,387
25,863
30,000
4,167

499
592
2,326
2,142
1,515
110
9,806
6,116

52,183

25,863
18,000

158,770

88,523

52,183

43,863

20,554
138,216

37,910
50,613

3,135
49,048

25,863
18,000

158,770

88,523

52,183

43,863

Maturity
2014 - 2017
Note 1
Note 2
2014 (Note 3)
2019 (Note 4)
2020 (Note 5)
2015
2015 (Note 6)
2017 (Note 7)
2015 (Note 6)
2014 2015
Note 8
2014 2018
2016 (Note 7)

Note 1 the term loans are secured by a charge over the Companys leasehold land and property. The loans mature in
2028. They include the following nancial covenants which require the Group to maintain:
-

a gearing ratio not exceeding 2.0 times; and


a consolidated tangible net worth not less than $70 million

Note 2 the loans are secured by certain investment securities and continuing guarantees by the Company. They include
the following nancial covenants which require the Group to maintain:
-

a net worth exceeding the loan amounts granted;


a gearing ratio not exceeding 4.0 times; and
EBITDA exceeding the loan amounts granted.

The loans mature in 2017. The Companys loan of $18 million in the previous year was transferred to a subsidiary during
the year.
Note 3 the loan is secured by certain investment securities and continuing guarantee by the Company. It includes a
nancial covenant which requires the Group to maintain a net worth exceeding the loan amount granted.
Note 4 the loan is secured by a charge over the Companys leasehold land and property and continuing guarantee by
the Company. It includes a nancial covenant which requires the Group to maintain:
-

a net worth exceeding the loan covenants granted


a gearing ratio not exceeding 2.0 times; and
EBITDA exceeding the loan covenants granted

121

BreadTalk Group Limited

Annual Report 2013

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


31 DECEMBER 2013

25.

Long-term loans (contd)

26.

Note 5 the loan is secured by a charge over a deed of guarantee executed by the Company.

Share capital and treasury shares (contd)


(b)

Treasury shares (contd)

Note 6 the loans are secured by continuing guarantees by the Company and certain subsidiaries of the Group.

Treasury shares relate to ordinary shares of the Company that is held by the Company.

Note 7 the loan is secured by continuing guarantee by the Company and includes a nancial covenant for the subsidiary
to maintain a net worth exceeding the loan amount granted.

The Company acquired Nil (2012: 200,000) shares in the Company through purchases on the Singapore
Exchange during the nancial year. The total amount paid to acquire the shares was $Nil (2012: $96,000) and
this was presented as a component within shareholders equity.

Note 8 the loan is repayable by 36 monthly instalments upon full drawdown of the loan to a specied sum. The loan
matures in 2015.

The Company reissued 447,990 (2012: 608,076) treasury shares pursuant to its restricted share grant at a
weighted average share price of approximately $0.49 (2012: $0.49) each.

All other term loans are secured by continuing guarantees by the Company.
All the loans are oating rate loans with effective interest rates ranging from 1.25% to 6.88% (2012: 1.25% to 7.37%) per
annum. The interest rates of these oating rate loans are repriced from time to time at the discretion of the respective banks.

27. Accumulated prots and other reserves


Accumulated prots

26.

Share capital and treasury shares


(a)

Included in the Groups accumulated prots is an amount of $1,432,000 (2012: $1,432,000) which is not distributable by
way of dividends. The amount arose from the waiver of inter-company debt in the subsidiary, Beijing BreadTalk Restaurant
Management Co., Ltd, which was recognised as capital reserve in accordance with local accounting convention.

Share capital

Other reserves

Group and Company


2013

Issued and fully paid


ordinary shares
At beginning and end of the year

Number of
shares

281,893,238

2012
Group

$000

Number of
shares

$000

33,303

281,893,238

33,303

The holders of ordinary shares (except treasury shares) are entitled to receive dividends as and when declared by
the Company. All ordinary shares carry one vote per share without restrictions. The ordinary shares have no par
value.
(b)

Statutory reserve fund


Translation reserve
Fair value adjustment reserve
Share-based compensation reserve
Capital reserve
Premium on acquisition of
non-controlling interests

Treasury shares

Company

Note

2013
$000

2012
$000

(a)
(b)
(c)

2,757
666
111
286
175

(d)
(e)

(657)
3,338

2013
$000

2012
$000

2,757
(755)
214
379
156

286
175

379
156

(657)

461

535

2,094

Group and Company


2013
Number of
shares

2012
$000

Number of
shares

$000

At beginning of the year


Acquired during the nancial year
Treasury shares transferred on
vesting of restricted share grant

829,614

(406)

(447,990)

219

(608,076)

299

At end of the year

381,624

(187)

829,614

(406)

122

1,237,690
200,000

(a)

(609)
(96)

Statutory reserve fund


In accordance with the Foreign Enterprise Law applicable to subsidiaries in the Peoples Republic of China (PRC),
the subsidiaries are required to make appropriation to a Statutory Reserve Fund (SRF). At least 10% of the statutory
after tax prots as determined in accordance with the applicable PRC accounting standards and regulations must
be allocated to the SRF until the cumulative total of the SRF reaches 50% of the subsidiaries registered capital.
Subject to the approval from the relevant PRC authorities, the SRF may be used to offset any accumulated losses or
increase the registered capital of the subsidiaries. The SRF is not available for dividend distribution to shareholders.

123

BreadTalk Group Limited

Annual Report 2013

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


31 DECEMBER 2013

27.

Accumulated prots and other reserves (contd)


(b)

28.

Translation reserve

Commitments and contingencies


(a)

The foreign currency translation reserve is used to record exchange differences arising from the translation of
the nancial statements of foreign operations whose functional currencies are different from that of the Groups
presentation currency.
(c)

Expenditure contracted for as at the balance sheet date but not recognised in the nancial statements is as follows:
Group

Fair value adjustment reserve


Commitment in respect of property,
plant and equipment

Fair value adjustment reserve represents the cumulative fair value changes, net of tax, of available-for-sale nancial
assets until they are disposed of or impaired.

Net loss on available-for-sale nancial assets:


- Net loss on fair value changes during the nancial year

2013
$000

2012
$000

103

390

(b)

2012
$000

2013
$000

2012
$000

4,529

10,990

237

10,435

500

Contracted operating lease commitments


The Group has various operating lease agreements for equipment, ofce, central kitchen, food court and retail
outlet premises. These non-cancellable leases have remaining non-cancellable lease terms of between less than
1 year and 9 years. Most leases contain renewable options. Some of the leases contain escalation clauses and
provide for contingent rentals based on percentages of sales derived from assets held under operating leases.
Lease terms do not contain restrictions on the Groups activities concerning dividends, additional debt or further
leasing.

Capital reserve
Capital reserve mainly arises from the gain or loss arising from purchase, sale, issue or cancellation of treasury
shares. No dividend may be paid and no other distribution (whether in cash or otherwise) of the Companys assets
(including any distribution of assets to members on a winding up) may be made in respect of this reserve.

(e)

Company

2013
$000

Commitment in respect of investment


securities

Group

(d)

Commitments

Future minimum lease payments payable under non-cancellable operating leases as at 31 December are as follows:

Premium on acquisition of non-controlling interests

Group

On 31 August 2012, the Company acquired an additional 40% equity interest in Star Food Pte Ltd and its
subsidiaries (Star Food Group) from its non-controlling interests for a cash consideration of $200,000. As a result
of this acquisition, Star Food Group became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. The carrying value of
net liabilities of Star Food Group as at 31 August 2012 was $1,143,000 and the decit in carrying value of the
additional interest acquired was $457,000. The cumulative amount of $657,000 of the consideration and decit
in the carrying value of the additional interest acquired has been recognised as Premium paid on acquisition of
non-controlling interests within equity.
The following summarises the effect to the change in the Groups ownership interest in Star Food Group on the
equity attributable to owners of the Company:
$000
Consideration paid for acquisition of non-controlling interests
Increase in equity attributable to non-controlling interests

200
457

Decrease in equity attributable to owners of the Company

657

Not later than one year


Later than one year but not later than ve years
Later than ve years

(c)

2012
$000

90,633
210,440
27,189

87,203
217,097
33,890

328,262

338,190

Operating lease
The Group has entered into non-cancellable operating leases to sublease its food court and retail outlet premises.
The Company has non-cancellable operating leases for its leasehold property. Future sublease rental receivable as
at 31 December is as follows:
Group

Not later than one year


Later than one year but not later
than ve years
Over ve years

124

2013
$000

Company

2013
$000

2012
$000

2013
$000

2012
$000

56,966

46,764

3,144

51,321

28,132

5,100
83

108,287

74,896

8,327

125

BreadTalk Group Limited

Annual Report 2013

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


31 DECEMBER 2013

28.

Commitments and contingencies (contd)


(d)

29.

Corporate guarantees

Related party disclosures (contd)


(a)

Sale and purchase of goods and services (contd)

As at 31 December 2013, the Company has given corporate guarantees to nancial institutions in connection
with banking facilities provided to its subsidiaries of which $130,860,000 (2012: $63,487,000) of the banking
facilities have been utilised as at year end.
(e)

Company

Income
Management fee income from a subsidiary
Dividend income from subsidiaries
Training fee income from subsidiaries
Rental income from subsidiaries

Undertakings
3% SGD junior bonds
In conjunction with the investment in junior bonds by the subsidiary, Imagine Properties Pte Ltd (IPPL) (Note 12),
the Company, together with the other investors of the junior bonds, had executed a Sponsors Undertaking on 30
January 2012 whereby IPPL undertakes to pay all cost overruns in connection to the additions and alterations
works to be undertaken on Chijmes. As at 31 December 2013, there were no contingent liabilities resulting from
the aforesaid undertaking.

29.

Expense
Facilities fee to a subsidiary
Purchase of goods from subsidiaries
Interest expense payable to a subsidiary
Miscellaneous expense payable to a subsidiary
Miscellaneous expense payable to an associate

Related party disclosures


(a)

2013
$000

2012
$000

11,821
12,075
212
2,443

8,222

241

10
243
71
10

11

4,672

Sale and purchase of goods and services


Others
Purchase of plant and equipment from an associate

In addition to those related party information disclosed elsewhere in the nancial statements, the following signicant
transactions between the Group and related parties took place during the year on terms agreed between the parties:
(b)

Group

Income
Management fee income from a joint venture
Rental and miscellaneous income from a party related to a director of the Company
Dividend income from a joint venture
Sales of goods to a joint venture
Expenses
Rental expense to a joint venture
Royalty fees to minority shareholders
Purchase of goods from a party related to a director of the Company
Design fee to a company related to a director of a subsidiary
Miscellaneous expense
Others
Franchise fee to non-controlling interests
Purchase of furniture and ttings from a company related to a director of
the Company
Purchase of plant and equipment from an associate

126

2013
$000

2012
$000

792
314
208
721

185
249

324
2,795
85

99

342
2,291
147
553

128

24

769
11,065

102

Compensation of key management personnel


Group
2013
$000

2012
$000

Salaries and bonus


Central Provident Fund contributions and other pension contributions
Share-based payment (RSG Plan)
Directors fees
Other personnel expenses

7,082
329
215
168
1,106

6,924
298
89
168
898

Total compensation paid to key management personnel

8,900

8,377

Comprise amounts paid to:


Directors of the Company
Directors of a subsidiary
Other key management personnel

1,560
1,546
5,794

1,535
502
6,340

8,900

8,377

127

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


31 DECEMBER 2013

30.

Financial risk management objectives and policies

30.

The Group and the Company is exposed to nancial risks arising from its operations and the use of nancial instruments.
The key nancial risks include interest rate risk, foreign currency risk, credit risk, liquidity risk and market price risk. The
Audit Committee provides independent oversight to the effectiveness of the risk management process. It is, and has been
throughout the current and previous nancial year, the Groups policy that no trading in derivatives for speculative purposes
shall be undertaken.

Financial risk management objectives and policies (contd)


(a)

Interest rate risk (contd)


Group
Effect on prot before tax
100 basis
100 basis
points
points
decrease
increase
$000
$000

The following sections provide details regarding the Groups and Companys exposure to the above-mentioned nancial
risks and the objectives, policies and processes for the management of these risks.
There has been no change to the Groups exposure to these nancial risks or the manner in which it manages and measures
the risks.

2012
- Singapore dollar interest rates
- Chinese Yuan interest rates
- Hong Kong dollar interest rates
- New Taiwan dollar interest rates
- Malaysia Ringgit interest rates
- Thai Baht interest rates

The Groups and Companys principal nancial instruments comprise bank loans and cash and short term deposits. The
main purpose of these nancial instruments is to raise nance for the Groups and Companys operations. The Group and
Company has various other nancial assets and liabilities such as trade and other receivables, trade and other payables
and related company balances, which arise directly from its operations.
(a)

Interest rate risk

(b)

Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash ows of the Groups and the Companys nancial
instruments will uctuate because of changes in market interest rates.
The Groups and the Companys exposure to interest rates risk arises primarily from its investment portfolio in xed
deposits and its debt obligations. The Group does not use derivative nancial instruments to hedge its investment
portfolio. The Group obtains additional nancing through bank borrowings. The Groups policy is to obtain the
most favourable interest rates available without increasing its foreign exchange exposure.

(630)
72
(39)
(88)
(18)
(111)

630
(72)
39
88
18
111

Foreign currency risk


The Group has transactional currency exposures arising from sales, purchases and borrowings that are denominated
in a currency other than the respective functional currencies of Group entities, primarily SGD, Chinese Yuan (CNY)
and Hong Kong Dollar (HKD). The foreign currencies in which these transactions are denominated are mainly
United States dollars (USD), HKD, CNY and SGD.

Surplus funds are placed with reputable banks.

The Group is also exposed to currency translation risk arising from its net investments in foreign operations, in
Malaysia, the PRC, Hong Kong and Thailand. The Groups net investments in these countries are not hedged as
currency positions in Malaysia Ringgit, CNY, HKD and Thai Baht are considered to be long-term in nature.

Sensitivity analysis for interest rate risk

Sensitivity analysis for foreign currency risk


Group
Effect on prot before tax
100 basis
100 basis
points
points
decrease
increase
$000
$000

2013
- Singapore dollar interest rates
- Chinese Yuan interest rates
- Hong Kong dollar interest rates
- New Taiwan dollar interest rates
- Malaysia Ringgit interest rates
- Thai Baht interest rates

(1,410)
81
(29)
(107)
(12)
(102)

128

The following table demonstrates the sensitivity of the Groups prot before tax to a reasonably possible change in
the USD, HKD, CNY and SGD exchange rates against the respective functional currencies of the Group entities,
with all other variables held constant.

1,410
(81)
29
107
12
102

129

BreadTalk Group Limited

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


31 DECEMBER 2013

30.

Financial risk management objectives and policies (contd)


(b)

30.

Foreign currency risk (contd)

(c)
Group
Effect on prot before tax
2013
2012
$000
$000

Against SGD:
USD
- strengthened 6% (2012: 6%)
- weakened 6% (2012: 6%)

56
(56)

58
(58)

- strengthened 5% (2012: 5%)


- weakened 5% (2012: 5%)

363
(363)

285
(285)

Against CNY:
SGD
- strengthened 5% (2012: 5%)
- weakened 5% (2012: 5%)

(21)
21

(13)
13

(52)
52

(44)
44

CNY

HKD

- strengthened 5% (2012: 5%)


- weakened 5% (2012: 5%)

Against HKD
SGD
- strengthened 5% (2012: 5%)
- weakened 5% (2012: 5%)
USD

(124)
124

(111)
111

- strengthened 6% (2012: 6%)


- weakened 6% (2012: 6%)

(2)
2

- strengthened 5% (2012: 5%)


- weakened 5% (2012: 5%)

(2)
2

(2)
2

Against Malaysia Ringgit


SGD
- strengthened 5% (2012: 5%)
- weakened 5% (2012: 5%)

8
(8)

(86)
86

CNY

USD

Financial risk management objectives and policies (contd)

- strengthened 6% (2012: 6%)


- weakened 6% (2012: 6%)

130

(9)
9

Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk of loss that may arise on outstanding nancial instruments should a counterparty default
on its obligations. The Groups and the Companys exposure to credit risk arises primarily from trade and other
receivables. For other nancial assets (including investment securities, cash and cash equivalents), the Group and
the Company minimise credit risk by dealing exclusively with high credit rating counterparties.
The Group trades only with recognised and creditworthy third parties. It is the Groups policy that all customers
who wish to trade on credit terms are subject to credit verication procedures. In addition, receivable balances are
monitored on an ongoing basis with the result that the Groups exposure to bad debts is not signicant.
Exposure to credit risk
At the balance sheet date, the Groups and the Companys maximum exposure to credit risk is represented by:

the carrying amount of each class of nancial assets recognised in the balance sheets; and

an amount of $130,860,000 (2012: $63,487,000) relating to corporate guarantees provided by the


Company to nancial institutions on its subsidiaries borrowings and other banking facilities.

Credit risk concentration prole


The Group determines concentrations of credit risk by monitoring the country prole of its trade receivables,
other receivables and deposits on an on-going basis. The credit risk concentration prole of the Groups trade
receivables, other receivables and deposit at the balance sheet date is as follows:
Group
2013
By country:
Singapore
Peoples Republic of China
Hong Kong
Malaysia
Indonesia
The Philippines
Thailand
Taiwan
Others

2012

$000

% of total

$000

% of total

20,509
20,190
5,349
504
667
1,223
1,717
1,863
400

39%
39%
10%
1%
1%
2%
3%
4%
1%

17,572
16,750
3,589
762
737
848
1,935
2,004
455

39%
38%
8%
2%
2%
2%
4%
4%
1%

52,422

100%

44,652

100%

131

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


31 DECEMBER 2013

30.

Financial risk management objectives and policies (contd)


(c)

Credit risk (contd)

30.

Financial risk management objectives and policies (contd)


(d)

Liquidity risk (contd)

Excessive risk concentration


Concentration arise when a number of outer parties are engaged in similar business activities, or activities in the
same geographical region, or have economic features that would cause their ability to meet contractual obligations
to be similarly affected by changes in economic, political or other conditions. Concentrations indicate the relative
sensitivity of the Groups performance to developments affecting a particular industry.
In order to avoid excessive concentration of risk, the Groups policies and procedures include specic guidelines
to focus on maintaining a diversied portfolio. Identied concentrations of credit risks are controlled and managed
accordingly.
Financial assets that are neither past due nor impaired
Trade and other receivables that are neither past due nor impaired are creditworthy debtors with good payment
record with the Group. Cash and cash equivalents are placed with or entered into with reputable nancial
institutions or companies with high credit ratings and no history of default.
Financial assets that are either past due or impaired
Information regarding nancial assets that are either past due or impaired is disclosed in Notes 17 and 18 above.
(d)

Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group or the Company will encounter difculty in meeting nancial obligations due
to shortage of funds. The Groups and the Companys exposure to liquidity risk arises primarily from mismatches of
the maturities of nancial assets and liabilities. The Groups and the Companys objective is to maintain a balance
between continuity of funding and exibility through the use of stand-by credit facilities.
The Group monitors and maintains a level of cash and cash equivalents deemed adequate by the management to
nance the operations of the Group.
Short-term funding may be obtained from short-term loans where necessary.
The table below summarises the maturity prole of the Groups and the Companys nancial assets and nancial
liabilities at the balance sheet date based on contractual undiscounted payments:

Group
Financial assets:
Investment securities
Trade and other receivables
Amounts due from related
corporations
Amounts due from minority
shareholders of subsidiaries
Cash and xed deposits

Financial liabilities:
Trade and other payables
Other liabilities
Amounts due to related
corporations
Loans and borrowings

Company
Financial assets:
Other receivables
Amounts due from related
corporations
Cash on hand and at bank

Financial liabilities:
Other payables
Other liabilities
Amounts due to related
corporations
Loans and borrowings

1 year or
less
$000

1 to 5
years
$000

2013
Over 5
years
$000

Total
$000

1 year or
less
$000

2012
1 to 5
years
$000

Total
$000

49,145

60,427
3,277

60,427
52,422

42,772

51,107
1,880

51,107
44,652

959

959

1,652

1,652

395
79,420

11,504

395
90,924

411
64,245

11,213

411
75,458

129,919

75,208

205,127

109,080

64,200

173,280

101,197
31,449

101,197
31,449

89,572
30,067

89,572
30,067

3,901
30,430

110,405

40,059

3,901
180,894

2,211
52,982

60,531

2,211
113,513

166,977

110,405

40,059

317,441

174,832

60,531

235,363

968

968

179

179

16,753
9,214

16,753
9,214

31,261
431

31,261
431

26,935

26,935

31,871

31,871

2,332
5,793

2,332
5,793

4,445
7,588

4,445
7,588

27,457
3,178

14,841

39,636

27,457
57,655

16,695
32,345

19,156

16,695
51,501

38,760

14,841

39,636

93,237

61,073

19,156

80,229

The table below shows the contractual expiry by maturity of the Companys contingent liabilities. The maximum
amount of the nancial guarantee contracts are allocated to the earliest period in which the guarantee could be
called.

132

133

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


31 DECEMBER 2013

30.

Financial risk management objectives and policies (contd)


(d)

Financial instruments (contd)

Liquidity risk (contd)

Company

Group

1 year or less
$000

Financial
guarantees
(e)

31.

2013
1 to 5 years
$000

41,692

89,168

Total
$000
130,860

1 year or less
$000
30,874

2012
1 to 5 years
$000
32,613

Total
$000

Financial liabilities carried at amortised cost


Trade and other payables (Note 21)
Other liabilities (Note 22)
Amounts due to related corporations
Short term loans
Long term loans (Note 25)
Loans from a minority shareholders of a
subsidiaries

63,487

Market price risk


Market price risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash ows of the Groups nancial instruments will uctuate
because of changes in market prices (other than interest or exchange rates). The Group is exposed to equity price
risk arising from its investment in quoted equity instrument. This instrument is quoted on the SGX-ST in Singapore
and is classied as available-for-sale nancial asset. The Group does not have exposure to commodity price risk.

Total

Company

2013
$000

2012
$000

2013
$000

2012
$000

101,197
31,449
3,901
9,746
158,770

89,572
30,067
2,211
7,896
88,523

2,332
5,793
27,457

52,183

4,445
7,588
16,695

43,863

200

200

305,263

218,469

87,765

72,591

Sensitivity analysis for equity price risk


At the balance sheet date, if the share price had been 15% (2012: 15%) higher/lower with all other variables held
constant, the Groups Fair Value Adjustment Reserve in equity would have been $64,000 (2012: $79,000) higher/
lower, arising as a result of an increase/decrease in the fair value of equity instruments classied as available-for-sale.

31.

32.

Fair value of assets and liabilities


Fair value hierarchy
The Group categories fair value measurements using a fair value hierarchy that is dependent on the valuation inputs used
as follows:

Financial instruments

Level 1 Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active market for identical assets or liabilities that the Group can access at the
measurement date,

Level 2 Inputs other that quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either
directly or indirectly, and

Level 3 Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability.

The carrying amount by category of nancial assets and liabilities are as follows:
Group

Company

2013
$000

2012
$000

2013
$000

2012
$000

52,422
959

44,652
1,652

968
16,753

179
31,261

395
90,091

411
74,233

9,214

431

143,867

120,948

26,935

31,871

Available-for-sale nancial assets


Investment securities (Note 12)

34,575

20,659

Held-to-maturity investments
Investment securities (Note 12)

25,224

25,224

Loans and receivables


Trade and other receivables (Note 17)
Amounts due from related corporations
Amounts due from minority shareholders of
subsidiaries (non-trade)
Cash and xed deposits
Total

134

Fair value measurements that use inputs of different hierarchy levels are categorised in its entirety in the same level of the
fair value hierarchy as the lowest level input that is signicant to the entire measurement.
(a)

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value


The following table shows an analysis of each class of assets and liabilities measured at fair value by level at the
end of the reporting period:

135

BreadTalk Group Limited

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


31 DECEMBER 2013

32.

Fair value of assets and liabilities (contd)

32.

Fair value hierarchy (contd)


(a)

Fair value of assets and liabilities (contd)


(b)

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value (contd)

Assets and liabilities not carried at fair value but for which fair value is disclosed (contd)
Determination of fair value
Fair value is estimated by discounting expected future cash ows at market incremental lending rate for similar
types of borrowing or leasing arrangements at the balance sheet date.

Group
2013
$000
Quoted prices in active
markets for identical
instruments
(Level 1)

(c)

Fair value of nancial instruments by classes that are not carried at fair value and whose carrying amounts are not
reasonable approximation of fair value
The fair value of nancial assets and liabilities by classes that are not carried at fair value and whose carrying
amounts are not reasonable approximation of fair value are as follows:
Carrying amount
2013
2012
$000
$000

Recurring fair value measurements


Financial assets:
Available-for-sale nancial assets (Note 12)
- Equity instruments (quoted)

425

At 31 December 2013

425

Determination of fair value

Group
Financial assets:
Equity instruments (unquoted), at cost
Investment in junior bonds (Note 12)
Other receivables
Fixed deposit

34,150
25,244
3,277
10,671

Equity securities (quoted) (Note 12): Fair value is determined by direct reference to their bid price quotations in an
active market at the end of the reporting period.
(b)

Assets and liabilities not carried at fair value but for which fair value is disclosed
The following table shows an analysis of the Groups assets and liabilities not measured at fair value at 31
December 2013 but for which fair value is disclosed:
Group
2013
$000
Signicant
unobservable
inputs
(Level 3)
Assets
Investment in junior bonds (Note 12)
Other receivables (non-current)
Fixed deposit (non-current)

25,852
2,907
10,232

136

Carrying
amount
25,244
3,277
10,671

137

20,130
25,224
1,880
9,988

Fair value
2013
$000

2012
$000

*
25,852
2,907
10,232

*
30,448
1,325
9,349

BreadTalk Group Limited

Annual Report 2013

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


31 DECEMBER 2013

32.

Fair value of assets and liabilities (contd)


(c)

33.

Capital management (contd)

Fair value of nancial instruments by classes that are not carried at fair value and whose carrying amounts are not
reasonable approximation of fair value (contd)

Group
2013
$000

* Investment in equity instruments (unquoted) at cost


Fair value information has not been disclosed for the Groups investments in equity instruments that are carried
at cost because fair value cannot be measured reliably. These equity instruments represent ordinary shares in
companies that are not quoted on any market. The Group does not intend to dispose of these investments in the
foreseeable future.

33.

Capital management
Capital includes debt and equity items as disclosed in the table below.
The primary objective of the Groups capital management is to ensure that it maintains a strong credit rating and healthy
capital ratios in order to support business and maximise shareholder value.
The Group manages its capital structure and makes adjustments to it, in the light of changes in economic conditions. To
maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Group may adjust the dividend payment to shareholders, return capital to
shareholders or issue new shares. No changes were made in the objectives, policies or processes during the year ended
31 December 2013 and 2012.
As disclosed in Note 27, subsidiaries of the Group operating in the PRC are required by the Foreign Enterprise Law of the
PRC to contribute to and maintain a non-distributable statutory reserve fund whose utilisation is subject to approval by the
relevant PRC authorities. This externally imposed capital requirement has been complied with by the respective subsidiaries
for the nancial year ended 31 December 2013 and 2012.
The Group monitors capital using a gearing ratio, which is net debt divided by total capital plus net debt. The Groups policy
is to keep the gearing ratio between 60% and 80%. The Group includes within net debt, loans and borrowings, trade and
other payables, amounts due to related corporations, less cash and short-term deposits. Capital includes equity attributable
to the owners of the Company less the fair value adjustment reserve and restricted statutory reserve fund.

Loans and borrowings (1)


Trade and other payables
Amounts due to related corporations
Less: Cash and cash equivalents

168,716
102,589
3,901
(79,420)

Net debt

195,786

96,619
90,957
2,211
(64,245)
125,542

Equity attributable to the owners of the Company


Less: - Fair value adjustment reserve
- Statutory reserve fund

93,953
(111)
(2,757)

82,550
(214)
(2,757)

Total capital

91,085

79,579

286,871
68%

205,121
61%

Capital and net debt


Gearing ratio
(1)

34.

2012
$000

including bank loans, and loans from minority shareholders of subsidiaries

Segment information
For management purposes, the Group is organised into business units based on their products and services, and has three
reportable operating segments as follows:
(a)

The bakery segment is in the business of manufacturing and retailing of all kinds of food, bakery and confectionary
products including franchising.

(b)

The food court segment is involved in the management and operation of food courts and food and drinks outlets.

(c)

The restaurant segment is in the business of operating food and drinks outlets, eating houses and restaurants.

Except as indicated above, no operating segments have been aggregated to form the above reportable operating segments.
Management monitors the operating results of its business units separately for the purpose of making decisions about
resource allocation and performance assessment. Segment performance is evaluated based on operating prot or loss.
Transactions between operating segments are generally based on terms determined on commercial basis.

138

139

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Annual Report 2013

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


31 DECEMBER 2013

34.

34.

Segment information (contd)


2013
Revenue
External sales
Inter-segment sales
(Note A)
Total revenue
Results
Prot from operations
Interest income
Interest expense
Share of associates
results
Share of joint ventures
results
Segment prot/(loss)
Tax expense

Bakery
operations (1)
$000

Restaurant
operations
$000

Food court
operations
$000

Investment
$000

Others (2)
$000

Elimination
$000

Group
$000

271,320

122,203

143,007

536,530

375

3,045

(3,422)

271,695

122,205

146,052

(3,422)

536,530

11,145
615
(487)

9,019
280
(52)

4,873
331
(884)

(193)

(22)
558
(992)

(2,092)
45
(773)

(513)
513

424

231

595

329

266

11,602

9,054

4,586

(456)

(2,396)

Prot for the year


Assets and liabilities
Segment assets
(Note A)
Tax recoverable
Deferred tax assets

152,040

76,681

147,344

60,177

99,675

(71,958)

Total assets
Segment liabilities
(Note A)
Tax payable
Deferred tax liabilities

111,901

38.795

133,654

59,057

86,578

(74,728)

463,959
6
4,287

355,257
6,458
2,554

1,699

4,568

2,773

638

227

3,638

30,564

17,711

28,299

31,396

107,970

12,791

8,313

16,696

1,538

39,338

140

183

Results
Prot from operations
Interest income
Interest expense
Share of associates
results
Share of joint ventures
results

Prot for the year

2,869

1,070

Total revenue

16,139

406

Revenue
External sales
Inter-segment sales
(Note A)

Segment prot
Tax expense

364,269

143

2012

22,390
(6,251)

468,252

Total liabilities
Other information
Investment in associates
Investment in joint
ventures
Additions to non-current
assets (Note B)
Depreciation and
amortisation
Other non-cash
(income)/expenses
(Note C)

22,923
1,316
(2,675)

Segment information (contd)

Assets and liabilities


Segment assets
(Note A)
Deferred tax assets

Bakery
operations (1)
$000

Restaurant
operations
$000

Food court
operations
$000

Investment
$000

Others (2)
$000

Elimination
$000

Group
$000

233,136

102,620

111,578

447,334

355

1,432

(1,787)

233,491

102,620

113,010

(1,787)

447,334

9,401
337
(413)

7,322
40
(111)

1,182
75
(442)

(117)
1,226
(358)

836
7
(62)

229

224

453

9,554

7,251

1,039

751

781

104,845

62,099

121,380

47,469

59,594

(41,553)

353,457
2,952
356,409

70,486

31,144

109,571

45,821

42,586

(43,176)

Total liabilities
Other information
Investment in associates
Investment in joint
ventures
Additions to non-current
assets (Note B)
Depreciation and
amortisation
Other non-cash
(income)/expenses
(Note C)

19,376
(5,818)
13,558

Total assets
Segment liabilities
(Note A)
Tax payable
Deferred tax liabilities

18,624
1,685
(1,386)

256,432
6,438
2,514
265,384

900

900

2,479

646

3,125

18,456

8,411

40,126

36,409

103,402

10,678

6,522

13,708

89

30,997

350

266

1,166

(621)

1,161

1,802

141

BreadTalk Group Limited

Annual Report 2013

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


31 DECEMBER 2013

34.

Segment information (contd)

35.

Dividends

Notes:

Group and Company


2013
2012
$000
$000

(A)

Inter-segment sales, assets and liabilities are eliminated on consolidation.

(B)

Additions to non-current assets consist of additions to property, plant and equipment and intangible assets.

(C)

Other non-cash (income)/expenses consist of:


t

t

Dividends paid during the year:


Dividends on ordinary shares
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MPTTPOEJTQPTBMTPGQSPQFSUZ QMBOUBOEFRVJQNFOUBOEJOUBOHJCMFBTTFTUT

t

TIBSFCBTFEQBZNFOUFYQFOTFTBOE

t

VOSFBMJTFEGPSFJHOFYDIBOHF HBJO
MPTT

2,252

2,812

1,406

1,408

1,406

3,660

5,624

3,700

2,250

3,700

2,250

Proposed but not recognised as a liability as at 31 December:


Dividends on ordinary shares, subject to shareholders approval at the
Annual General Meeting:
t'JSTUBOEmOBMFYFNQU POFUJFS
PSEJOBSZEJWJEFOEGPSPGDFOUQFSTIBSF
(2012: 0.8 cent per share)

Geographical information
Revenue and non-current assets information based on the geographical location of customers and assets respectively are
as follows:
External sales

Non-current assets (3)


2013
2012
$000
$000

2013
$000

2012
$000

Singapore
Mainland China
Hong Kong
Rest of the world

270,569
172,652
53,141
40,168

228,422
142,992
41,902
34,018

145,680
53,102
12,188
22,662

91,387
40,402
9,569
24,581

Total

536,530

447,334

233,632

165,939

(1)
(2)
(3)

Bakery operations comprise operation of bakery retail outlets as well as that operated through franchising.
The business segment Others comprises the corporate services, treasury functions, investment holding activities
and dormant associated company.
Non-current assets information presented above consist of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets.

142

36.

Events subsequent to the balance sheet date


Investment in commercial and retail property trust in Singapore
On 9 January 2014, the subsidiary, Imagine Properties Pte Ltd, entered into a subscription agreement to subscribe for
$17,490,000 in principal amount of junior bonds, preference shares and ordinary shares of Perennial Somerset Investors
Pte Ltd in relation to the investment in a commercial and retail property trust in Singapore.

37.

Authorisation of nancial statements


The nancial statements for the year ended 31 December 2013 were authorised for issue in accordance with a resolution
of the directors on 28 March 2014.

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STATISTICS OF SHAREHOLDINGS
AS AT 19 MARCH 2014

Issued and fully Paid-up Capital


Number of Ordinary Shares in Issue
(excluding treasury shares)
Number of Treasury Shares held
Class of Shares
Voting Rights

S$33,302,916

:
:
:
:

281,328,614
564,624
Ordinary Shares
One vote per share

Based on information available to the Company as at 19 March 2014, approximately 35.07% of the Companys shares are held in
the hands of public. Accordingly, the Company has complied with the Rule 723 of the Listing Manual of SGX-ST.

Substantial Shareholders
(as recorded in the Register of Substantial Shareholders as at 19 March 2014)
Name of Substantial Shareholders

Distribution of Shareholdings
No. of
Shareholders

No. of Shares

1 -999
1,000 -10,000
10,001 -1,000,000
1,000,001 and above

85
1,335
595
18

4.18
65.67
29.27
0.88

33,654
6,608,117
31,008,872
243,677,971

0.01
2.35
11.02
86.62

Total

2,033

100.00

281,328,614

100.00

No. of Shares

Size of Shareholdings

Dr George Quek Meng Tong


Katherine Lee Lih Leng(1)
Primacy Investment Limited

(1)

Direct Interest
Number of Shares
95,673,470
52,400,830
30,919,900

34.01%
18.63%
10.99%

Name

1.

Katherine Lee Lih Leng

32,528,055

11.56

2.

Citibank Nominees Singapore Pte Ltd

31,618,377

11.24

3.

DBS Vickers Securities (Singapore) Pte Ltd

31,460,900

11.18

4.

United Overseas Bank Nominees (Private) Limited

30,278,947

10.76

5.

Maybank Nominees (Singapore) Private Limited

26,059,000

9.26

6.

Hong Leong Finance Nominees Pte Ltd

20,506,000

7.29

7.

HL Bank Nominees (Singapore) Pte Ltd

15,180,000

5.40

8.

DBS Nominees (Private) Limited

14,031,600

4.99

9.

SBS Nominees Private Limited

11,000,000

3.91

10.

Phillip Securities Pte Ltd

7,647,100

2.72

11.

Rafes Nominees (Pte) Limited

6,730,000

2.39

12.

HSBC (Singapore) Nominees Pte Ltd

6,217,950

2.21

13.

George Quek Meng Tong

2,620,695

0.93

14.

UOB Kay Hian Private Limited

1,719,400

0.61

15.

DBSN Services Pte. Ltd.

1,661,900

0.59

16.

Paramount Assets Investments Pte Ltd

1,550,000

0.55

17.

Maybank Kim Eng Securities Pte. Ltd.

1,468,847

0.52

18.

Liow Siew Pieng

1,399,200

0.50

19.

8 Capital Pte Ltd

910,000

0.32

20.

OCBC Securities Private Limited

831,000

0.30

245,418,971

87.23

Total :

146

52,400,830
95,673,470

18.63%
34.01%

(1) Katherine Lee Lih Leng is the spouse of Dr George Quek Meng Tong. Saved as disclosed above, there are no family relationship
among our Directors and Substantial Shareholders.

Twenty Largest Shareholders


No.

Deemed Interest
Number of Shares
%

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NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING


NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual General Meeting of BreadTalk Group Limited (the Company) will be held at 30 Tai
Seng Street #09-01 Breadtalk IHQ, Singapore 534013 on Tuesday, 22 April 2014 at 9.30 a.m. for the following purposes:

7.

Authority to issue shares


That pursuant to Section 161 of the Companies Act, Cap. 50 and Rule 806 of the Listing Manual of the Singapore Exchange
Securities Trading Limited (SGX-ST), the Directors of the Company be authorised and empowered to:

AS ORDINARY BUSINESS
(a) (i)
1. To receive and adopt the Directors Report and the Audited Financial Statements of the Company for the year ended 31
December 2013 together with the Auditors Report thereon.
(Resolution 1)
2. To declare a nal dividend of 1.3 cents per share tax exempt (one-tier) for the year ended 31 December 2013 (2012: 0.8
cent).
(Resolution 2)

(ii) make or grant offers, agreements or options (collectively, Instruments) that might or would require shares to be issued,
including but not limited to the creation and issue of (as well as adjustments to) options, warrants, debentures or other
instruments convertible into shares,
at any time and upon such terms and conditions and for such purposes and to such persons as the Directors of the Company
may in their absolute discretion deem t; and

3. To re-elect the following Directors retiring pursuant to Article 104 of the Companys Articles of Association:
Dr George Quek Meng Tong
Dr Tan Khee Giap

issue shares in the Company (shares) whether by way of rights, bonus or otherwise; and/or

(Resolution 3)
(Resolution 4)

Dr Tan Khee Giap will, upon re-election as a Director of the Company, remain as a member of the Audit, Nominating and
Remuneration Committees. Dr Tan will be considered independent for the purposes of Rule 704(8) of Listing Manual of the
Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited.
4. To approve the payment of Directors fees of S$168,000 for the year ended 31 December 2013 (2012: S$168,000).
(Resolution 5)
5. To re-appoint Messrs Ernst & Young LLP as the Auditors of the Company and to authorise the Directors of the Company to x their
remuneration.
(Resolution 6)
6. To transact any other ordinary business which may properly be transacted at an Annual General Meeting.

(b) (notwithstanding the authority conferred by this Resolution may have ceased to be in force) issue shares in pursuance of any
Instruments made or granted by the Directors of the Company while this Resolution was in force,
provided that:
(1) the aggregate number of shares (including shares to be issued in pursuance of the Instruments, made or granted pursuant
to this Resolution) to be issued pursuant to this Resolution shall not exceed fty per centum (50%) of the total number of
issued shares (excluding treasury shares) in the capital of the Company (as calculated in accordance with sub-paragraph
(2) below), of which the aggregate number of shares to be issued other than on a pro rata basis to shareholders of the
Company shall not exceed twenty per centum (20%) of the total number of issued shares (excluding treasury shares) in the
capital of the Company (as calculated in accordance with sub-paragraph (2) below);
(2) (subject to such calculation as may be prescribed by the SGX-ST) for the purpose of determining the aggregate number of
shares that may be issued under sub-paragraph (1) above, the total number of issued shares (excluding treasury shares)
shall be based on the total number of issued shares (excluding treasury shares) in the capital of the Company at the time of
the passing of this Resolution, after adjusting for:

AS SPECIAL BUSINESS
(a) new shares arising from the conversion or exercise of any convertible securities;
To consider and if thought t, to pass the following resolutions as Ordinary Resolutions, with or without any modications:
(b) new shares arising from exercising share options or vesting of share awards which are outstanding or subsisting at the
time of the passing of this Resolution; and
(c) any subsequent bonus issue, consolidation or subdivision of shares;

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NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING


(3) in exercising the authority conferred by this Resolution, the Company shall comply with the provisions of the Listing Manual
of the SGX-ST for the time being in force (unless such compliance has been waived by the SGX-ST) and the Articles of
Association of the Company; and
(4) unless revoked or varied by the Company in a general meeting, such authority shall continue in force until the conclusion
of the next Annual General Meeting of the Company or the date by which the next Annual General Meeting of the
Company is required by law to be held, whichever is earlier.
[See Explanatory Note (i)]

8.

(Resolution 7)

Authority to issue shares under the BreadTalk Group Limited Employees Share Option Scheme
That pursuant to Section 161 of the Companies Act, Cap. 50, the Directors of the Company be authorised and empowered to
offer and grant options under the prevailing BreadTalk Group Limited Employees Share Option Scheme (the Scheme) and
to issue from time to time such number of shares in the capital of the Company as may be required to be issued pursuant to
the exercise of options granted by the Company under the Scheme, whether granted during the subsistence of this authority
or otherwise, provided always that the aggregate number of additional ordinary shares to be issued pursuant to the Scheme
shall not exceed fteen per centum (15%) of the total number of issued shares (excluding treasury shares) in the capital of the
Company from time to time and that such authority shall, unless revoked or varied by the Company in a general meeting,
continue in force until the conclusion of the next Annual General Meeting of the Company or the date by which the next Annual
General Meeting of the Company is required by law to be held, whichever is earlier.
[See Explanatory Note (ii)]

9.

(Resolution 8)

Authority to issue shares under the BreadTalk Group Limited Restricted Share Grant Plan
That pursuant to Section 161 of the Companies Act, Cap. 50, the Directors of the Company be authorised and empowered
to offer and grant awards in accordance with the provisions of the BreadTalk Group Limited Restricted Share Grant Plan (the
Plan) and to allot and/or issue from time to time such number of fully-paid shares as may be required to be allotted and/or
issued pursuant to the vesting of the awards under the Plan, provided always that the aggregate number of new ordinary shares
to be allotted and/or issued pursuant to the Plan, the Scheme and any other share based schemes (if applicable), which the
Company may have in place, shall not exceed fteen per centum (15%) of the total issued shares excluding treasury shares in
the capital of the Company from time to time and that such authority shall, unless revoked or varied by the Company in a general
meeting, continue in force until the conclusion of the next Annual General Meeting of the Company or the date by which the next
Annual General Meeting of the Company is required by law to be held, whichever is earlier.
[See Explanatory Note (iii)]

(Resolution 9)

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10. Authority to grant awards to Participants pursuant to the Rules of, and issue shares under, the Plan
That, contingent upon the passing of Resolution 9, in order to reward, retain and motivate employees who had met specic
performance objectives set by the Company, the Directors of the Company be authorised and empowered to grant awards in
accordance with the provisions of the Plan to the following participants of the Plan (the Participants) and to issue shares in the
Company to the Participants of awards granted by the Company under the Plan, provided always that the aggregate number
of shares available to Controlling Shareholders and their associates under the Plan shall not exceed twenty ve per centum
(25%) of all the shares available under the Plan and that the number of shares available to each Controlling Shareholder or his
associate shall not exceed ten per centum (10%) of all the shares available under the Plan. Such authority shall, unless revoked
or varied by the Company in a general meeting, continue in force until the conclusion of the Companys next Annual General
Meeting or the date by which the next Annual General Meeting of the Company is required by law to be held, whichever is
earlier.
Name of Participants

No. of shares to be awarded

Associate of Controlling Shareholders


Mr Frankie Quek Swee Heng

10,000

[See Explanatory Note (iv)]

(Resolution 10)

11. Renewal of Share Purchase Mandate


That for the purposes of Sections 76C and 76E of the Companies Act, Cap. 50, the Directors of the Company be and are hereby
authorised to make purchases or otherwise acquire issued shares in the capital of the Company from time to time (whether
by way of market purchases or off-market purchases on an equal access scheme) of up to ten per centum (10%) of the total
number of issued shares (excluding treasury shares) in the capital of the Company (as ascertained as at the date of Annual
General Meeting of the Company) at the price of up to but not exceeding the Maximum Price as dened in paragraph 3.4 of
the Appendix to the Annual Report to Shareholder dated 7 April 2014, in accordance with the terms of the Share Purchase
Mandate set out in the Appendix, and this mandate shall, unless revoked or varied by the Company in a general meeting,
continue in force until the conclusion of the next Annual General Meeting of the Company or the date by which the next Annual
General Meeting of the Company is required by law to be held, whichever is earlier.
[See Explanatory Note (v)]

(Resolution 11)

By Order of the Board


Cho Form Po
Company Secretary
Singapore
Date: 7 April 2014

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NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING


As at the Latest Practicable Date prior to the printing of this Notice of Annual General Meeting (i.e. 19 March 2014), the number
of shares granted in respect of the Plan since its commencement date are as follows:

Explanatory Notes:
(i)

The Ordinary Resolution 7 in item 7 above, if passed, will empower the Directors of the Company, effective until the conclusion
of the next Annual General Meeting of the Company, or the date by which the next Annual General Meeting of the Company
is required by law to be held or such authority is varied or revoked by the Company in a general meeting, whichever is the
earlier, to issue shares, make or grant Instruments convertible into shares and to issue shares pursuant to such Instruments, up
to a number not exceeding, in total, 50% of the total number of issued shares (excluding treasury shares) in the capital of the
Company, of which up to 20% may be issued other than on a pro-rata basis to shareholders.

Name

Aggregate Number of
Restricted Shares Granted

Aggregate Number of
Restricted Shares Vested

125,000

97,180

3,311,066

2,433,616

3,436,066

2,530,796

Frankie Quek Swee Heng


Other Participants*

For determining the aggregate number of shares that may be issued, the total number of issued shares (excluding treasury
shares) will be calculated based on the total number of issued shares (excluding treasury shares) in the capital of the Company
at the time this Ordinary Resolution is passed after adjusting for new shares arising from the conversion or exercise of any
convertible securities or share options or vesting of share awards which are outstanding or subsisting at the time when this
Ordinary Resolution is passed and any subsequent bonus issue, consolidation or subdivision of shares.
(ii) The Ordinary Resolution 8 in item 8 above, if passed, will empower the Directors of the Company, from the date of this Meeting
until the next Annual General Meeting of the Company, or the date by which the next Annual General Meeting of the Company
is required by law to be held or such authority is varied or revoked by the Company in a general meeting, whichever is the
earlier, to issue shares in the Company pursuant to the exercise of options granted or to be granted under the Scheme up to
a number not exceeding in total (for the entire duration of the Scheme) 15% of the total number of issued shares excluding
treasury shares in the capital of the Company from time to time, and the aggregate number of ordinary shares which may be
issued pursuant to the Scheme, the Plan and any other share based schemes (if applicable) is limited to 15% of the total issued
share capital of the Company excluding treasury shares from time to time. Resolution 8 is independent from Resolution 9 and
the passing of Resolution 8 is not contingent on the passing of Resolution 9.
(iii) The Ordinary Resolution 9 in item 9 above, if passed, will empower the Directors of the Company from the date of the above
Meeting until the next Annual General Meeting, to offer and grant awards under the Plan in accordance with the provisions
of the Plan and to issue from time to time such number of fully-paid shares as may be required to be issued pursuant to the
vesting of the awards under the Plan subject to the maximum number of shares prescribed under the terms and conditions
of the Plan. The aggregate number of ordinary shares which may be issued pursuant to the Scheme, the Plan and any other
share based schemes (if applicable) is limited to 15% of the total issued share capital of the Company excluding treasury
shares from time to time. Resolution 9 is independent from Resolution 8 and the passing of Resolution 9 is not contingent on
the passing of Resolution 8.
(iv) The Ordinary Resolution 10 in item 10 above, if passed, will empower the Directors of the Company to issue shares in the
Company to the associate of Controlling Shareholders, granted by the Company under the Plan. Resolution 10 is contingent on
the passing of Resolution 9. Shareholders who are eligible to participate in the Plan shall abstain from voting on Resolution 10.

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TOTAL
*

None of the Other Participants is either a controlling shareholder of the Company or an associate of a controlling shareholder
of the Company.

The Directors conrm that, as at the Latest Practicable Date (i.e. 19 March 2014):
(a) the aggregate number of shares issued under the Plan do not exceed 15% of the total issued shares (excluding treasury
shares) in the capital of the Company;
(b) the aggregate number of shares granted to controlling shareholders and their associates does not exceed 25% of the shares
available under the Plan; and
(c)

number of shares granted to each controlling shareholder or his or her associate respectively does not exceed 10% of the
shares available under the Plan.

The rationale for Resolution 10


Mr Frankie Quek Swee Heng (Frankie Quek), CEO, Asean Region, holds an aggregate of 0.08% of the Companys shareholding
(direct and deemed interests). He is involved in the formulation and implementation of the expansion plans of the Group in the
Asean Region. With his business acumen and extensive knowledge of the local food and beverage industry, he is assisting the
Chairman, Dr George Quek Meng Tong, in overseeing the growth and expansion as well as daily operations of the Group,
focusing on the Groups expansion into the Asean Region. Frankie Quek has been based in Shanghai since 2005 where he has
been overseeing the growing bakery and food court operations in Shanghai and Beijing. His expertise has further led to the
successful expansion of the BreadTalk brand name to many Asean Cities through a franchise model system managed by the in
house franchise team. The Company therefore believes that he has the potential and ability to contribute to the further success
of the Group.

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NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING


By allowing him to participate in the Plan, the Company will have an additional tool to craft a more balanced and innovative
remuneration package that will link his total remuneration to the performance of the Group. Frankie Quek will also be able to
share in any future appreciation of the Companys share price that is commensurate with the Companys future growth through
an increase in his shareholdings to a more signicant level.
The Directors are of the view that the remuneration package of Frankie Quek is fair given his contributions to the Group. The
extension of the Plan to Frankie Quek is consistent with the Companys objectives to motivate its employees to achieve and
maintain a high level of performance and contribution which is vital to the success of the Company.
As the Plan serves as recognition of the past contributions of those eligible to participate in the Plan, as well as to secure future
contributions for the Company and the Group from them, the Directors consider it important that Frankie Quek should be
included in the Plan. The Directors consider it crucial for the Company to provide sufcient incentives which will instill a sense of
commitment to the Group.

Annual Report 2013

BREADTALK GROUP LIMITED


Company Registration No. 200302045G

IMPORTANT:
1.
For investors who have used their CPF monies to buy BreadTalk Group
Limiteds shares, this Report is forwarded to them at the request of the
CPF Approved Nominees and is sent solely FOR INFORMATION ONLY.

(Incorporated In Singapore)

2.

This Proxy Form is not valid for use by CPF investors and shall be ineffective
for all intents and purposes if used or purported to be used by them.

3.

CPF investors who wish to attend the Meeting as an observer must


submit their requests through their CPF Approved Nominees within the
time frame specied. If they also wish to vote, they must submit their
voting instructions to the CPF Approved Nominees within the time frame
specied to enable them to vote on their behalf.

PROXY FORM
(Please see notes overleaf before completing this Form)
I/We,
of

being a member/members of BREADTALK GROUP LIMITED (the Company), hereby appoint:


Name

NRIC/Passport No.

Proportion of Shareholdings
No. of Shares

Address

The participation of and grant of awards to Frankie Quek under the Plan has been approved in principle by shareholders when
they approved the Plan at the Extraordinary General Meeting held on 28 April 2008. Resolution 10 seeks for the above stated
reasons, shareholders approval for the Directors decision to grant 10,000 shares to Frankie Quek in accordance with the Plan.
(v) The Ordinary Resolution 11 proposed in item 11 above, if passed, will empower the Directors of the Company effective until
the conclusion of the next Annual General Meeting of the Company or the date by which the next Annual General Meeting of
the Company is required by law to be held, whichever is the earlier, to repurchase ordinary shares of the Company by way of
market purchases or off-market purchases of up to 10% of the total number of issued shares (excluding treasury shares) in the
capital of the Company at the Maximum Price as dened in Paragraph 3.4 to the Appendix. The rationale for, the authority and
limitation on, the sources of funds to be used for the purchase or acquisition including the amount of nancing and the nancial
effects of the purchase or acquisition of ordinary shares by the Company pursuant to the Share Purchase Mandate on the audited
consolidated nancial accounts of the Group for the nancial year ended 31 December 2013 are set out in greater detail in the
Appendix.
Notes
1.

2.

and/or (delete as appropriate)


Name

NRIC/Passport No.

Proportion of Shareholdings
No. of Shares

Address

or failing him/her, the Chairman of the Meeting as my/our proxy/proxies to vote for me/us on my/our behalf at the Annual General Meeting (the Meeting)
of the Company to be held on Tuesday, 22 April 2014 at 9.30 a.m. at 30 Tai Seng Street #09-01 Breadtalk IHQ, Singapore 534013 and at any adjournment
thereof. I/We direct my/our proxy/proxies to vote for or against the Resolutions proposed at the Meeting as indicated hereunder. If no specic direction as to
voting is given or in the event of any other matter arising at the Meeting and at any adjournment thereof, the proxy/proxies will vote or abstain from voting at
his/her discretion. The authority herein includes the right to demand or to join in demanding a poll and to vote on a poll.

D] within the box provided.)

(Please indicate your vote For or Against with a tick [

A Member entitled to attend and vote at the Annual General Meeting (the Meeting) is entitled to appoint proxies to attend
and vote in his/her stead. A proxy need not be a Member of the Company.
The instrument appointing a proxy must be deposited at the Registered Ofce of the Company at 30 Tai Seng Street #09-01
Breadtalk IHQ, Singapore 534013 not less than 48 hours before the time appointed for holding the Meeting.

No.

Resolutions relating to:

Directors Report and Audited Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2013.

For

Payment of proposed nal dividend.

Re-election of Dr George Quek Meng Tong as a Director.

Re-election of Dr Tan Khee Giap as a Director.

Approval of Directors fees amounting to S$168,000 for the year ended 31 December 2013.

Re-appointment of Messrs Ernst & Young LLP as Auditors.

Authority to issue new shares.

Authority to issue shares under the BreadTalk Group Limited Employees Share Option Scheme.

Authority to issue shares under the BreadTalk Group Limited Restricted Share Grant Plan (the Plan).

10

Share award under the Plan to Mr Frankie Quek Swee Heng.

11

Renewal of Share Purchase Mandate.

Against

Dated this _____________________ day of _____________________ 2014

Total number of Shares in:


(a) CDP Register
(b) Register of Members
________________________________________________________________
Signature of Shareholder(s)
or, Commom Seal of Corporate Shareholder

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No. of Shares

BreadTalk Group Limited

Notes:
1.

Please insert the total number of Shares held by you. If you have Shares entered against your name in the Depository Register (as dened in Section 130A
of the Companies Act, Chapter 50 of Singapore), you should insert that number of Shares. If you have Shares registered in your name in the Register of
Members, you should insert that number of Shares. If you have Shares entered against your name in the Depository Register and Shares registered in your
name in the Register of Members, you should insert the aggregate number of Shares entered against your name in the Depository Register and registered
in your name in the Register of Members. If no number is inserted, the instrument appointing a proxy or proxies shall be deemed to relate to all the Shares
held by you.

2.

A member of the Company entitled to attend and vote at a meeting of the Company is entitled to appoint proxies to attend and vote in his/her stead. A
proxy need not be a member of the Company.

3.

Where a member appoints more than one proxy, the appointments shall be invalid unless he/she species the proportion of his/her shareholding to
be represented by each proxy. If no proportion or number of shares is specied, the rst named proxy may be treated as representing 100% of the
shareholding and any second named proxy as an alternate to the rst named.

4.

The instrument appointing a proxy or proxies must be deposited at the Registered Ofce of the Company at 30 Tai Seng Street #09-01 Breadtalk IHQ,
Singapore 534013 not less than 48 hours before the time appointed for the holding of the Meeting.

5.

The instrument appointing a proxy or proxies must be executed under the hand of the appointor or of his attorney duly authorised in writing. Where the
instrument appointing a proxy or proxies is executed by a corporation, it must be executed either under its seal or under the hand of an ofcer or attorney
duly authorised or in such manner as appropriate under applicable laws. Where the original instrument appointing a proxy or proxies is executed by
an attorney on behalf of the appointor, the original power of attorney or other authority, if any, under which the instrument of proxy is signed or a duly
certied copy of that power of attorney or other authority (failing previous registration with the Company) shall be attached to the original instrument of
proxy and must be left at the Registered Ofce, not less than 48 hours before the time appointed for the holding of the Meeting or the adjourned Meeting
at which it is to be used failing which the instrument may be treated as invalid.

6.

A corporation which is a member may authorise by resolution of its directors or other governing body such person as it thinks t to act as its representative
at the Meeting, in accordance with Section 179 of the Companies Act, Chapter 50 of Singapore. The Company shall be entitled to treat an original
certicate under the seal of the corporation as conclusive evidence of the appointment or revocation of appointment of a representative.

General:
The Company shall be entitled to reject the instrument appointing a proxy or proxies if it is incomplete, improperly completed or illegible or where the true
intentions of the appointor are not ascertainable from the instructions of the appointor specied in the instrument appointing a proxy or proxies. In addition,
in the case of Shares entered in the Depository Register, the Company shall reject any instrument appointing a proxy or proxies lodged if the member, being
the appointor, is not shown to have Shares entered against his name in the Depository Register as at 48 hours before the time appointed for holding of the
Meeting, as certied by The Central Depository (Pte) Limited to the Company.

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