Intercontinental Aerospace Science and Technology (01725) issued an announcement regarding certain information posted by the Group in social forums or online chat groups and...
Zhitong Finance App News, Intercontinental Aerospace Technology (01725) issued an announcement. The Group made an announcement in response to certain information and comments (remarks) posted on social forums or online chat groups. These statements claim or suggest that the company did not pay wages to workers carrying out renovation projects for the Group's advanced manufacturing center leased in Tseung Kwan O. The board of directors of the company solemnly clarified that the above statement is by no means true.
According to the renovation contract signed with Jiahong Construction Engineering (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. (the general contractor) and the company's subsidiary, the Group appointed a general contractor to carry out the renovation work for the 2nd floor of the Advanced Manufacturing Center and the 8th floor and roof of the Advanced Manufacturing Center, and the Group will pay the fees in stages according to the general contractor's completion schedule and certified by a qualified surveyor.
The company solemnly clarified that the incident involving unpaid wages was only an incident between the general contractor (or other subcontractor, as the case may be) and the renovation workers. As a customer of the Group as the general contractor, the Group is not responsible or liable for unpaid wages because as of the date of this announcement, the Group has paid the general contractor for all works completed by it and duly certified by a qualified surveyor; and there is no employment, contract or legal relationship between the Group and the decoration workers, so there is no obligation or liability of the Group for any unpaid wages. The company stressed that there was no contract or any Hong Kong law that made the Group liable for unpaid wages in this case. The company is deeply concerned about the incident and has solemnly urged the general contractor to resolve the incident immediately and pay unpaid wages to the renovation workers.
All relevant statements posted online are untrue and are defamatory to the company. The company advises that anyone should exercise caution when posting statements and comments, and should avoid spreading and spreading false statements. The Company will hold those who make false statements or any misleading statements liable for any damage they cause to the Company.
The company is seeking legal advice to study further action against the general contractor to protect the company's reputation.