Annual Report 2003 - Clear Media
Annual Report 2003 - Clear Media
Annual Report 2003 - Clear Media
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS<br />
31 December <strong>2003</strong><br />
15. Concession Rights<br />
Group<br />
HK$’000<br />
Cost:<br />
At beginning of year 1,089,242<br />
Additions 91,595<br />
Transfer from construction in progress 20,202<br />
Disposals (797)<br />
Exchange realignment (4,320)<br />
At 31 December <strong>2003</strong> 1,195,922<br />
Accumulated amortisation:<br />
At beginning of year (243,174)<br />
Provided during the year (92,585)<br />
Disposals 332<br />
Exchange realignment 1,117<br />
At 31 December <strong>2003</strong> (334,310)<br />
Net book value:<br />
At 31 December <strong>2003</strong> 861,612<br />
At 31 December 2002 846,068<br />
16. Accounts Receivable<br />
The Group’s trading terms with its customers are mainly on credit, except for new customers, where payment in<br />
advance is normally required. The credit period is generally for a period of 90 days. Each customer has a maximum<br />
credit limit. The Group seeks to maintain strict control over its outstanding receivables. Overdue balances are<br />
reviewed regularly by senior management.<br />
An aged analysis of accounts receivable is as follows:<br />
Group<br />
<strong>2003</strong><br />
HK$’000<br />
2002<br />
HK$’000<br />
Outstanding balance aged:<br />
Current to 90 days 96,855 77,673<br />
91 days to 180 days 31,151 14,451<br />
Over 180 days 48,293 30,105<br />
176,299 122,229<br />
Less: Provision of doubtful debts (8,505) (8,617)<br />
Total accounts receivable, net 167,794 113,612<br />
17. Prepayments, Deposits and Other Receivables<br />
Other receivables included one piece of land located at the PRC obtained from a customer approximately amounted<br />
to HK$7 million. The transfer of legal title of the land is still under process.<br />
THE AGE OF<br />
CONSUMERS<br />
79