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（Incorporated in Hong Kong with limited liability） (Stock Code: 363)
ANNOUNCEMENT OF 2006 ANNUAL RESULTS
HIGHLIGHTS

Profit before taxation Profit attributable to shareholders Proposed final dividend HK30 cents
Earnings per share

BUSINESS REVIEW

The Board of Directors of Shanghai Industrial Holdings Limited (the "Company") is
pleased to announce that audited turnover increased 13.7% to HK$6,851 million. Profits
attributable to shareholders increased remarkably by 22.4% to HK$1,258 million. Basic
earnings per share increased by 21.5% to HK$1.30.
Net profits from recurring operations1 of the businesses of infrastructure facilities, medicine
and consumer products amounted to HK$371 million, HK$163 million and HK$595 million,
accounting for 33.2%, 14.6% and 53.2% of the Group's Net Business Profit before
Exceptional Items2 respectively.
Infrastructure Facilities

Toll Roads

During the year, the traffic flow of Hu-Ning Expressway (Shanghai Section) reached 22.89
million vehicles, representing an increase of more than 50% compared with the previous
year. The significant increase was mainly due to the rapid upturn of the traffic flow
following the completion of the widening works of the Hu-Ning Expressway (Jiangsu
Section) at the end of 2005 and the commencement of the road works of Hu-Jia Expressway
in October of the year.
The widening and alteration works of the Hu-Ning Expressway (Shanghai Section)
commenced during the year, doubling the original dual carriageway with four lanes to a
dual carriageway with eight lanes. While successfully securing favourable terms to limit the
capital commitment of the Group in respect of the construction work to HK$1,680 million,
the Group shall be compensated for the deficiency in toll revenue during the three years
construction period. The toll revenue and compensation received in 2006 amounted to
HK$452 million. The arrangement would reduce the overall investment risks of the Group
in expressways, and ensure that income from the projects would not be adversely affected
by the widening and alterations works. Upon completion of the works, the traffic flow of
the expressway will increase significantly and contribute to the sustainable growth of future
profits.
The Yongjin Expressway (Jinhua Section) was in its first year of operation in 2006 after
completion of its construction work at the end of December 2005, with annual toll revenue
amounted to HK$107 million. The second half toll revenue of the year increased 15.9%
over the first half showing sign of improvement in traffic flow.

Water Services

In accordance with its established development strategies, General Water of China Co. Ltd.
("General Water of China") continued to focus on the operational management of its
existing projects and to further invest in new water services projects. During the year, three
new projects were added to General Water of China, namely, the sewage project in central
Wenzhou, the city water supply project of Suifenhe and the sewage treatment project in the
river east of Xiangtan. The total investment required for the projects will exceed HK$120
million, adding daily water supply and sewage treatment capacity of 410,000 tonnes.
General Water of China has concluded a total of 14 investment projects in nine cities
nationwide in the areas of water sources, water supply and sewage up till 31st December
2006, with a scheduled daily treatment capacity of 4,299,000 tonnes, being water supply
capacity of 2,875,000 tones and sewage treatment capacity of 1,424,000 tonnes.
While continuing to explore new markets, General Water of China strived to complete the
construction work of various BOT projects on schedule and get ready for commencement of
operation. During the year, the adjustment of water supply prices proposed by General
Water of China (BengBu) Co. Ltd. was approved by the relevant government authorities.
The increment ranges from 8% to 36%. Reforms for utilities prices are underway in
Mainland China, and this is expected to further benefit the water supply projects owned by
the company.
During the year, the Group sold all of its equity interest in Shanghai Pudong International
Container Terminals Ltd. ("Pudong Container") for a consideration of HK$447 million. The
disposal enabled the Group to further optimize its business structure and generated an
after-tax exceptional gain of approximately HK$244 million for the Group.
Medicine
The operating environment of the overall medicine industry in Mainland China went
through significant changes in 2006 which adversely affected the operation of the
pharmaceutical companies generally. Various measures were adopted to enhance the
profitability of the Group's medicine business and to enhance its vulnerability to industry
fluctuations, in particular, to advocate and encourage innovation of its enterprises to
enhance their competitiveness; to strive for commercialization of the three State Category I
New Drugs of the Group; to achieve an impressive growth rate in the sales of health food
and OTC drugs which offset the adverse impacts brought by the declining sales of
prescription drugs; and to maintain the persistent high growth rate of profit contribution
from MicroPort Medical (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. ("MicroPort Medical")
Among the Group's three State Category I New Drug, "Kai Li Kang" was launch in the
market in April 2006, and accepted by over 100 A-grade hospitals. After the new drug
certificate of "Oncorine (H101)" was obtained in 2005, the GMP certificate was issued in
July of the year and the product was launched in the market in October. The construction
and trial operation of the GMP plant for the "TNF" project was completed. The application
of production approval was in progress.
Chinese Medicine and Health Food

During the year, the sales of "Qingchunbao" health food and OTC drugs series resumed
growth. Sales of health food series increased by 15.2% compared with last year. The sales
of "Qingchunbao" Anti-ageing Tablets, an OTC drug increased remarkably by 26.2% to
HK$238 million. Nevertheless, due to the adverse news relating to other products in the
industry and adjustment of the medicine industry policies in Mainland China, the overall
sales of the prescription drugs of the Group declined. This has offset the growth of OTC
drugs and health food businesses.

Biomedicine

Guangdong Techpool Biochem Pharma Co. Ltd. is one of the manufacturers with the most
comprehensive range of urinary protein products in Mainland China. Its major product,
"Techpool Luoan", is an exclusive product range in Mainland China. The company
continued to expand the development of Techpool Luoan's application in the area of critical
illnesses, and focused in the development of narcotic, burns, etc. with satisfactory results.
During the year, the product achieved sales revenue of HK$134 million, an increase of 7.2%
compared with last year.

Chemical Medicine

During the year, "Changzhou Pharmaceutical" brand series of chemical medicines recorded
a turnover of more than HK$300 million. Major medicine sales were satisfactory. Sales of
"Captopril Tablets" and "Compound Reserpine Tablets" increased by 18.8% and 15.5%
respectively. Several major raw pharmaceuticals of the Company, namely "Raw Captopril",
"Raw Chlordiazeposide", achieved a satisfactory increase in sales of over 21.0% and 14.9%
during the year. This has offset the adverse effect bought by the decrease in sales of "Raw
Qiangli Meisu".
In addition, the Changzhou Pharmaceutical Factory, a subsidiary of Changzhou
Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. was permitted in early 2007 as the first 10 manufacturing
enterprises supplying basic medicines for cities, communities and villages in Mainland
China, contributing positively to the medicine sales of the company. The said basic
medicines include "Paracetamol Tablets", "Compound Reserpine Tablets", "Metformin
Hydrochloride Tablets" and "Atropine Sulfate Injection".

Medical Equipment

In 2006, the business of MicroPort Medical continued its rapid development, further
enhancing and expanding its sales. In particular, the sales network of Firebird "Eluting
Coronary Stents" expanded into countries in the EU, Latin America, Japan and Southeast
Asia, with accumulated sales of over 100,000 pieces. In 2006, the Company's innovation
and independent development was recognized through technology awards and honours of
the State and locality, including a second prize for the 2006 State Technology Advancement
in the design and key production technology for "Coronary Drug Stents".
Consumer Products

Nanyang Brothers Tobacco Co. Ltd. ("Nanyang Tobacco") and The Wing Fat Printing
Company, Ltd. ("Wing Fat Printing") are the Group's core businesses in consumer products
segment. Both of them are maintaining sustainable business growth. The automobiles
market in Mainland China showed signs of improvement. The persistent increase in sales of
automobiles boosted the profitability of the manufacturers of automotive parts. This offset
the adverse impact arising from the decline in profits of Bright Dairy and Food Co. Ltd.
("Bright Dairy") towards the consumer products business.

Tobacco

During the year, turnover for Nanyang Tobacco increased by 7.8% to HK$1,638 million,
while its net profit after deducting non-recurring factors in the previous year increased 2.4%
to HK$328 million. Nanyang Tobacco, whose products are mainly for exports, has
expanded its markets to include Thailand, the Middle East, Australia, New Zealand as well
as Indonesia. Sales volume in the tax-free market and the PRC market respectively
increased remarkably by 30% during the year.
Dairy

As consumption in the PRC becomes more sophisticated, demand for quality products by
consumers continued to increase. On the other hand, competition changed from low-end
price competition to high-end technology and product competition. The competitive
environment is becoming more intense. In 2006, turnover of Bright Dairy amounted to
HK$7,002 million, an increase of 4.5% over previous year; while net profit declined 27.6%
to HK$148 million.
Printing and Paper Products

The recent development of Wing Fat Printing was characterized by its divisionalised and
vertical integration strategy. While expanding its printing business, Wing Fat Printing
increased its stakes in various well performed projects. This strategy was proved to be
effective. During the year, the turnover for Wing Fat Printing increased by 48.15% to
HK$1,400 million. Net profit grew 18.4% to HK$149 million. In 2006, Wing Fat Printing
further expanded its business of cigarette box production in Mainland China under the
favourable CEPA policy. Total sales of cigarette box packaging recorded a significant
increase of 55.76% over last year.
Automobiles and Parts

During the year, Shanghai Huizhong Automotive Manufacturing Co. Ltd.'s ("Huizhong
Automotive") results rebounded through market exploration and cost reduction efforts.
Turnover increased by 43.0% to HK$5,533 million. Currently, the company mainly focused
in the sales of parts, while the sales of automobiles only accounted for approximately 19.8%.
The sales of parts remained focused on selling accessories to Shanghai Volkswagen Co.
Ltd., followed by selling accessories to Shanghai General Motors Co. Ltd.
Shanghai SIIC Transportation Electric Co. Ltd. recorded satisfactory results during the year.
Net profit increased by 134.5% to HK$68.84 million and turnover increased by 33.6% to
HK$443 million. The aggregate sales of automatic windows, a major product of the
company, grew 44.2% to HK$170 million. Sales of exported goods of the Company
increased by 28.63% during the year.

Supermarket Chains

During the year, the turnover for Lianhua Supermarket Holdings Co. Ltd. ("Lianhua
Supermarket") grew 15% to HK$1,597 million. Profits attributable to shareholders
remained steady this year of HK$235 million. During the year, the number of stores of
Lianhua Supermarket reached 107, of which 78 were located in the Guangdong region. As
at 31st December 2006, the total number of stores directly and jointly operated by Lianhua
Supermarket reached 3,716 (excluding stores operated by the associates), of which 50%
were franchised stores.
Others
After deducting exceptional gains generated from the disposal of strategic investment
project in previous year, losses in technology information business has been reduced from
HK$46.40 million to HK$10.42 million. The net loss of Semiconductor Manufacturing
International Corporation ("SMIC") decreased significantly compared with the last year.
Turnover increased by 25.1% to HK$11.43 billion. During the year, the net profit of
Shanghai Information Investment Inc. ("Shanghai Information Investment") increased
42.5% to HK$121 million. During the year, Shanghai Information Investment actively
increased its efforts in expanding investments in the education business made use of
networks and strived to explore and develop the electronic payment and settlement business
and related businesses
In addition, Shanghai Industrial Pharmaceutical Investments Co. Ltd. ("SI Pharmaceutical")
and Bright Dairy of the Group, both listed in the A Shares market of the Shanghai Stock
Exchange, completed their share reform plans in June and October of 2006 respectively.
The 56.63% non-tradable shares of SI Pharmaceutical and the 30.78% non-tradable shares
of Bright Dairy held by the Group were converted to 43.62% tradable shares and 25.17%
tradable shares respectively. Although the reforms brought about exceptional losses
totalling HK$243 million for the Group, the values of the shares increased significantly
following the completion of the reforms. The current market price of the shares of SI
Pharmaceutical and Bright Dairy recorded an altogether increase of approximately 127%
since the share reform plans were announced, with the market capitalization of the two
companies amounted to HK$17.5 billion respectively (The calculation is based on the
closing price of the relevant shares in the A Shares market of the Shanghai Stock Exchange
as at 20th April 2007).


Notes:
1. Net profits from recurring operations refers to profit contribution before Exceptional Items.
2. Exceptional items refer to exceptional losses of about HK$243 million brought by the share reform plans of SI
Pharmaceutical and Bright Dairy and an after-tax exceptional gain of about HK$244 million derived from the disposal of a 10% interests in Pudong Container. PROSPECTS

The economy of Mainland China has continued to grow, with the gradual opening of the
capital markets and acceleration in capital market reforms. Along with continuous
improvement and adjustments in industry policies, the Group is faced with unprecedented
development opportunities. By capitalizing on its unique position with Shanghai
background, it will integrate into a new round of the economic development plans in
Shanghai, identify new opportunities in the restructuring of state-owned assets, strive to
achieve scalable acquisitions and tap into new business segments.
Looking ahead, the Group will count on the stable development of the consumer products
business and concentrate its investments in the infrastructure facilities and medicine
businesses and consider tapping into the real estate business, so as to maintain sustainable
growth in recurrent operating profit. Meanwhile, efforts will be devoted to capture
opportunities arising from the new trend of capital development in Hong Kong and
Mainland China. The Group will endeavour to take advantage of the capital market
conditions in both Hong Kong and China and to further optimize capital structure of the
Group. Resources will be consolidated in core businesses and efforts will be made to
increase return from investments in order to maximize shareholders' value.
Cai Lai Xing
Hong Kong, 20th April 2007
FINAL DIVIDEND
The Board of Directors recommends the payment of a final dividend of HK30 cents per
share (2005: HK22 cents per share) for the year ended 31st December 2006. Subject to
approval by the Shareholders at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting to be held on
30th May 2007, the final dividend will be paid on 8th June 2007 to Shareholders whose
names appear on the Register of Members of the Company on 30th May 2007. Together
with the interim dividend of HK22 cents per share (2005: HK20 cents per share), the total
dividend for the year amounts to HK52 cents per share (2005: HK42 cents per share).
The dividend payout ratio is 40% (2005: 39.3%).
CLOSURE OF REGISTER OF MEMBERS
The Register of Members of the Company will be closed from Monday, 28th May 2007 to
Wednesday, 30th May 2007, both days inclusive, during which period no transfer of shares
will be effected. Dividend warrants will be dispatched to Shareholders on or about Friday,
8th June 2007, In order to qualify for the final dividend to be approved at the 2007 Annual
General Meeting, all transfers accompanied by the relevant share certificates must be lodged
with the Company's Share Registrar, Secretaries Limited of 26th Floor, Tesbury Centre, 28
Queen's Road East, Wanchai, Hong Kong no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, 25th May
2007.
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2006

6,851,023
(4,307,078)
2,543,945
Investment income Distribution costs (873,253)
Administrative expenses (792,179)
(104,555)
Share of results of jointly controlled entities Share of results of associates Net gain on disposal of interests in subsidiaries, associates and jointly controlled entities Dilution loss on share reform of a subsidiary (214,955)
Loss on share reform of an associate (27,739)
Impairment losses recognised in respect of (32,352)
goodwill relating to subsidiaries and interests in an associate and a jointly controlled entity Discount on acquisition of additional interests Impairment loss on assets classified as held Profit before taxation 1,736,712
Income tax expenses (236,442)
Profit for the year 1,500,270
- Equity holders of the Company 1,257,778
- Minority interests 1,500,270
Earnings per share CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2006

Non-Current Assets
Property, plant and equipment 2,671,797
Prepaid lease payments – non-current Toll road operating right 1,778,596
Other intangible assets Interests in jointly controlled entities 2,444,993
3,793,890
Available-for-sale Loan receivables – non-current portion Deposits paid on acquisition of property, plant and equipment Deposit paid on acquisition of a Derivative financial instruments Deferred tax assets 12,426,851
Current Assets
1,216,612
Trade and other receivables 1,513,127
Prepaid lease payments – current portion Loan receivables – current portion Financial assets at fair value through 1,660,111
Pledged bank deposits Short-term bank deposits Bank balances and cash 6,102,154
11,202,444
Assets classified as held for sale 11,231,277
Current Liabilities
Trade and other payables 1,535,920
Short-term bank and other borrowings 2,253,125
Net Current Assets
8,978,152
Total Assets Less Current Liabilities
21,405,003
Capital and Reserves
17,408,531
Equity attributable to equity holders of the
17,505,381
Minority interests
2,225,614
Total Equity
19,730,995
Non-Current Liabilities
Long-term bank and other borrowings 1,561,962
Deferred tax liabilities 1,674,008
21,405,003
(1) FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
The financial information contained in these consolidated accounts does not constitute the Group's financial statements for the year ended 31st December 2006 but is derived from those financial statements. (2) BASIS OF PREPARATION
These consolidated accounts have been prepared in accordance with all applicable Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards issued by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants ("HKICPA"). The accounting policies adopted in the preparation of these accounts are consistent with those used in the 2005 annual accounts except for changes made thereafter in adopting the Amendment to Hong Kong Accounting Standard 39 "Financial instruments: recognition and measurement on financial guarantee contracts". The adoption of this amendment does not have a significant financial impact on the Group's results of operations and financial position for financial years 2005 and 2006. The Group has not early adopted the amendment, new standards and interpretations issued by the HKICPA that are not yet effective for the year ended 31st December 2006. The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis except for certain properties and financial instruments, which are measured at revalued amounts or fair values.
(3) SEGMENT INFORMATION BY BUSINESS
For the year ended 31st December 2006
facilities
technology
Unallocated
TURNOVER
External sales
Segment results
Net unallocated corporate
Finance costs
Share of results of jointly
(78,631)
controlled entities
Share of results of
associates
Net gain on disposal of
interests in subsidiaries,
associates and jointly
controlled entities
Gain on disposal of
available-for-sale
investments
Dilution loss on share
reform of a subsidiary
Loss on share reform of an
associate
Impairment losses
recognised in respect of
goodwill relating to a
subsidiary and interest
in a jointly controlled
entity
Profit before taxation
Income tax expenses
Profit for the year
For the year ended 31st December 2005 Net unallocated corporate income Share of results of jointly controlled Share of results of associates Net gain on disposal of interests in subsidiaries, associates and jointly controlled entities Impairment losses recognised in respect of goodwill relating to subsidiaries and interests in an associate and a jointly controlled entity Discount on acquisition of additional interests in subsidiaries Impairment loss on assets classified as Profit before taxation Income tax expenses Profit for the year
(4) INCOME TAX EXPENSES
86,106 75,952
- Other regions in the PRC 149,696 111,313
235,802 187,265
Under(over)provision in prior years 1,291 (15,759)
- Other regions in the PRC 320 22,536
236,442 194,042
Hong Kong Profits Tax is calculated at 17.5% (2005: 17.5%) of the estimated assessable profit for the year. Pursuant to the relevant laws and regulations in the PRC, the Group's PRC subsidiaries are entitled to certain exemption and reliefs from PRC income tax for a number of years. Certain PRC subsidiaries are also entitled to reduced tax rates because they are classified as "high technology entities" under the relevant rules. The current year's PRC income tax charges are arrived at after taking into account these various tax incentives, ranging from 7.5% to 33%. (5) PROFIT FOR THE YEAR
Profit for the year has been arrived at after charging (crediting): Amortisation of toll road operating right (included in cost of sales)
Amortisation of other intangible assets (included in
13,861 6,978
administrative expenses) Depreciation and amortisation of property, plant and equipment 234,786 211,538
Release of prepaid lease payments to income statement 6,873 5,500
Impairment loss on bad and doubtful debts Impairment loss recognised on available-for-sale investments (included in other expenses) Research and development costs 49,273 64,711
Share of PRC income tax of jointly controlled entities (1,542) 7,968
(included in share of results of jointly controlled entities) Share of PRC income tax of associates 10,823 45,949
(included in share of results of associates) (6) DIVIDENDS
2006 interim dividend of HK22 cents (2005: HK20 cents) per share
2005 final dividend of HK22 cents
(2004: HK35 cents) per share

A final dividend of HK30 cents per share has been proposed by the Board of Directors and is subject to approval by the shareholders in annual general meeting. The final dividend proposed after the balance sheet date has not been recognised as liability on balance sheet date. (7) EARNINGS
The calculation of the basic and diluted earnings per share attributable to the equity holders of the Company is based on the following data: Profits for the purposes of basic earnings per share (profit for the year attributable to equity holders of the Company) 1,257,778
Effect of dilutive potential ordinary shares - adjustment to the share of results of a jointly controlled entity (3,261) (2,240)
based on potential dilution of its earnings per share Earnings for the purposes of diluted earnings per share 1,254,517 1,025,700
Number of shares: Weighted average number of ordinary shares for the purposes of basic earnings per share 968,164,208
Effect of dilutive potential ordinary shares 1,625,102
Weighted average number of ordinary shares for the purposes of diluted earnings per share 969,789,310

(8) TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES
The Group generally allows credit period ranging from 30 days to 90 days to its trade customers. Included in trade and other receivables are trade receivables of HK$895,234,000 (2005: HK$943,147,000) and their aged analysis is as follows: Trade receivables: 377,371 496,563
Within 31 – 60 days 200,436 174,943
Within 61 – 90 days 93,395 78,413
Within 91 – 180 days 104,554 106,355
Within 181 – 360 days 99,781 57,750
895,234 943,147

(9) TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES
Included in trade and other payables are trade payables of HK$681,779,000 (2005: HK$578,475,000) and their aged analysis is as follows: 483,708 356,876
Within 31 – 60 days 78,084 91,492
Within 61 – 90 days 29,017 42,345
Within 91 – 180 days 42,482 37,727
Within 181 – 360 days 17,499 25,738
681,779 578,475

FINANCIAL REVIEW

I. Analysis of Financial Results

1. Turnover
The turnover of the Group in 2006 increased by approximately 13.7% over 2005, which was mainly driven by the newly consolidated subsidiaries from the medicine and consumer product businesses, as well as the considerable increase of toll revenue of infrastructure facilities. The completion of expansion and widening works of Hu-Ning Expressway (Jiangsu section) had induced more traffic flow on Hu-Ning Expressway (Shanghai section), resulting in a significant year-on-year increase in toll revenue. In addition, the sales tax on toll revenue was reduced to 3% with effect from 1st June 2005. A full year's impact on this positive factor was accounted for in 2006. The turnover growth in consumer product business was attributable to the organic growth in turnover of all subsidiaries and contribution of Hebei Yongxin Paper Co. Ltd. ("Hebei Yongxin Paper") which constituted a consolidating subsidiary since September 2005 that only four months of its turnover was accounted for in the prior year. The increase in the stake in Hangzhou Huqingyutang Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. to 51% by the Group was completed in July 2005, which gave an additional turnover to the medicine business this year since only six months of its turnover was accounted for in the prior year. This has helped offset the adverse impacts on the turnover of the medicine business brought by the changes of policies to the pharmaceutical industry in the PRC and media reports on quality issue of medicine products. 2. Profit Contribution from Each Business The infrastructure facilities business recorded an increase in profit of approximately 230.9% for the year, which was mainly attributable to an approximately HK$171.76 million compensation for the deficiency in toll revenue due to the widening and alteration construction of the A11 Expressway received by Hu-Ning Expressway and a gain of approximately HK$243.67 million from the disposal of 10% equity stake in Pudong Container by the Group. The decrease in profit contribution of the medicine business was mainly due to the inclusion of a disposal gain of Shanghai Sunve Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. ("Shanghai Sunve") of approximately HK$35.25 million in prior year comparative, and the financial performances of some entities for the year were adversely affected by a series of changes in policies towards the pharmaceutical industry in the PRC. The Group had implemented SI Pharmaceutical's share reform plan, under which all holders of freely transferable shares of SI Pharmaceutical were given three non-freely transferable shares for every ten freely transferable shares held by each such holder. This share reform plan obtained all relevant approvals in June 2006, and the Group recorded a dilution loss of approximately HK$214.96 million. The consumer product business was hit by a loss of approximately HK$27.74 million resulting from the implementation of Bright Dairy's share reform plan, under which all holders of freely transferable shares of Bright Dairy were given RMB8.46 in cash and 1.2 non-freely transferable shares for every ten freely transferable shares held by each shareholder. In addition, as part of the share reform plan, the Group transferred 44,099,410 non-tradable shares to Danone Asia Pte Ltd. Excluding the loss of Bright Dairy's share reform plan, the consumer product business recorded an increase in profit contribution of approximately 27.1%. Among various entities under consumer product, the key profit driver for the year was Huizhong Automotive, whose financial results improved as a result of its endeavors in cost reduction and the general improvement in the PRC automobile market conditions. As for major profit contributors, Nanyang Tobacco and Wing Fat Printing, maintained steady growth momentum. Due to an ongoing inventory correction of some of its customers that have pushed out wafer orders, SMIC recorded an operating loss this year. However the loss has been significantly reduced in comparison with last year. 3. Profit before Taxation (1) Gross profit margin Gross profit margin for the year was 37.1%, representing a decrease of approximately 1.2% compared to 38.3% last year. The decrease was attributable to the consolidation of the results of Hebei Yongxin Paper since September 2005, which was engaged in paper production business with relatively lower gross profit margin. (2) Investment income The increase in investment income was mainly due to a gain of approximately HK$268.07 million booked this year from the disposal of 10% equity interest in Pudong Container, while investment income for 2005 was mainly derived from the disposal gain on China Netcom Group Corporation (Hong Kong) Ltd. amounting to approximately HK$91.74 million. (3) Other income Other income was mainly derived from a compensation received by Hu-Ning Expressway for the deficiency in its toll revenue of approximately HK$171.76 million, representing a significant increase as last year comparative mainly comprised the write back of provisions for the consumer product business and the re-investment tax refund etc. (4) Share of results of jointly controlled entities Even though the market sentiment in the PRC automobile industry showed some signs of improvement, automobile and component makers continued to experience tough times amid increasing raw material costs and oil price. Huizhong Automotive, being the major jointly controlled entity of the Group, managed to turn its results around to make profits again by implementing cost reduction and other measures, resulting in an improvement in the share of results of jointly controlled entities. (5) Share of results of associates Due to an ongoing inventory correction that some of its customers have pushed out wafer orders, SMIC still recorded a loss this year but in a smaller magnitude; hence the share of results of associates increase this year. (6) Net gain on disposal of interests in subsidiaries, associates and jointly controlled The Group recorded a net gain on disposal of three medicine entities last year, including Sunve Pharmaceutical and two invested entities of SI Pharmaceutical. In the absence of similar disposal this year, the net gain on disposal of interests in jointly controlled entities and associates decreased significantly. The Group adopts a stable growth dividend payout policy. The Board of Directors of the Group has proposed to declare a final dividend of HK30 cents per share, together with an interim dividend of HK22 cents per share, the total dividend amounts to HK52 cents per share for the year. The payout ratio was approximately 40%, an increase of 0.7 percentage point as compared with the payout ratio of approximately 39.3% in 2005.
II. Financial Position of the Group

1. Capital and shareholders' equity
The Group had a total of 968,504,000 shares in issue as at 31st December 2006, which was increased by 971,000 shares as compared with the 967,533,000 shares in issue at the end of 2005. The increase is mainly attributable to the exercise of share options by employees. The Group maintains a stable financial condition. The shareholders' equity, increased by approximately HK$1,129.49 million to HK$17,505.38 million as at 31st December 2006, which was attributable to the net profits and the increase in number of shares in issue for the year after deducting the dividend actually paid during the year. 2. Indebtedness (1) Borrowings The Group took advantage of the liquidity in the banking and financial markets, and obtained a five-year term and revolving syndication loan facilities of HK$3 billion during the year through a wholly-owned subsidiary, SIHL Finance Limited. This arrangement not only provides re-financing for part of the existing loans with a lower interest rate, it also retains stand-by facilities at an attractive interest rate level for the Group. As at 31st December 2006, the total borrowings of the Group amounted to approximately HK$2,186.85 million (2005: HK$2,293.75 million), of which 83.3 % (2005: 82.9%) was an unsecured credit facility. (2) Pledge of Assets As at 31st December 2006, the following assets were pledged by the Group to banks in order to secure general banking facilities granted by these banks to the Group: (a) plant and machinery with a carrying value of approximately HK$22,857,000 (2005: leasehold land and buildings with a carrying value of approximately HK$195,494,000 (2005: HK$230,099,000); (c) motor vehicles with a carrying value of approximately HK$82,000 (2005: HK$165,000); and (d) bank deposit of approximately HK$560,000 (2005: nil). (3) Contingent Liabilities As at 31st December 2006, the Group has given guarantees to banks in respect of banking facilities utilized by Xian Wing Fat Packing Co. Ltd., Jinan Quanyong Printing Co. Ltd. and a third party of HK$64.80 million (2005: HK$19.63 million) in total. 3. Bank deposits and short-term investments As at 31st December 2006, bank balances and short-term investments held by the Group amounted to HK$6,805.56 million (2005: HK$6,068.40 million) and HK$1,660.11 million (2005: HK$1,070.04 million) respectively. The proportions of US dollars, Renminbi and HK dollars were 59%, 29% and 12% (2005: 47%, 39% and 14%) respectively. Short-term investments mainly consisted of investments such as funds, equity linked notes, bonds and Hong Kong listed shares. At present, the Group is in a net cash position. While having sufficient working capital and a healthy interest cover, there are sufficient financial resources and fund raising capabilities, the Group is monitoring market situation and seek opportunities to optimize capital structure should needs arise.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

The Annual General Meeting of the Company will be held at the Conference Room of the
Company at 26th Floor, Harcourt House, 39 Gloucester Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong on
Wednesday, 30th May 2007 at 3:00 p.m. Notice of the meeting will be published in the
South China Morning Post and Hong Kong Economic Times and despatched to
Shareholders on 30th April 2007.

REVIEW OF ANNUAL RESULTS

The Audit Committee has reviewed the Company's consolidated annual results for the year
ended 31st December 2006.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

The Company has complied with all the code provisions set out in the Code on Corporate
Governance Practices contained in Appendix 14 to the Rules Governing the Listing of
Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the "Listing Rules") throughout
the year ended 31st December 2006.
PURCHASE, SALE OR REDEMPTION OF LISTED SECURITIES

During the year, neither the Company nor any of its subsidiaries purchased, sold or
redeemed any of the Company's listed securities.
PUBLICATION OF THE ANNUAL RESULTS AND ANNUAL REPORT

This results announcement is published on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited's
(the "Stock Exchange") website (www.hkex.com.hk) and the Company's website
(www.sihl.com.hk). The 2006 Annual Report will be despatched to Shareholders on or
before Monday, 30th April 2007 and will be available at the Stock Exchange's website and
the Company's website accordingly.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

As at the date of this announcement, the Board of Directors of the Company comprises eight
Executive Directors, namely Mr. Cai Lai Xing, Mr. Cai Yu Tian, Mr. Qu Ding, Mr. Lu
Ming Fang, Mr. Ding Zhong De, Mr. Qian Shi Zheng, Mr. Yao Fang and Mr. Tang Jun;
three Independent Non-Executive Directors, namely, Dr. Lo Ka Shui, Prof. Woo Chia-Wei
and Mr. Leung Pak To, Francis.
Please also refer to the published version of this announcement in South China Morning
Post.

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