In identifying acquisition opportunities, the Group will adopt the following approaches:
• identifying areas with key growth potential and significant un-met needs across a variety of product lines, both
cardiological and non-cardiological;
• acquiring or partnering companies with a track record of scientific innovation and leadership, in order to maintain or
build market share in other key growth areas; and
• identifying areas of potential to leverage on the breadth of the Group’s resources in development, marketing, sales and
manufacturing to bring new and innovative products to market, especially in the emerging markets.
The Group believes that this strategy will allow it to be a multi-platform medical technology business and enhance its longterm
future growth prospects.
As at 31 March 2014, based on existing internal controls established and maintained, reviews undertaken by management,
the Board and Board committees, assurances provided by the CEO and CFO, and work performed by both internal and
external auditors, the Board, with the concurrence of the AC, is of the opinion that the system of internal controls and risk
management maintained by the Group is adequate and effective in addressing the financial, operational, compliance, and
information technology risks of the Group.
The Board notes that no system of internal controls and risk management can provide absolute assurance in this regard or
absolute assurance against the occurrence of material errors, poor judgment in decision making, human errors, losses, fraud
or other irregularities.
The Board, together with the AC and management, will continue to enhance and improve the existing risk management and
internal control systems to identify and manage these risks.