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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

INVENTORIES (Continued)

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(b)

The analysis of the amount of inventories recognised as an expense and included in profit or loss is as follows:

Carrying amount of inventories sold

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TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES

Trade receivables

Less: allowance for doubtful debts

Cash held by stakeholders

Other receivables and prepayments

2015

HK$'000

2014

HK$'000

531,507

2,052,562

2015

HK$'000

2014

HK$'000

151,041

180,762

(2,070)

148,971

180,762

18,078

648,216

46,441

64,596

213,490

893,574

All of the trade and other receivables except for instalment receivables of HK$88,643,000 (2014: HK$98,497,000) are expected to be recovered or recognised as expense within one year. Included in the trade and other receivables are amounts due from related companies of HK$37,111,000 (2014: HK$38,120,000) which are unsecured, interest-free and have no fixed terms of

repayment.

Hong Kong Ferry (Holdings) Company Limited

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