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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

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