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Results for the year ended 31 August 2016
REDEFINE INTERNATIONAL P.L.C.
("Redefine International" or the "Company" or the "Group")
(Registration number 010534V)
LSE share code: RDI
JSE share code: RPL
ISIN: IM00B8BV8G91
RESULTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2016
STRENGTHENED PORTFOLIO DELIVERS RESILIENT INCOME PERFORMANCE
Redefine International, the FTSE 250 income-focused UK-REIT, which has a primary listing on the London Stock Exchange and a
secondary listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, today announces its results for the year ended 31 August 2016.
Financial Highlights
Year ended Year ended
Income statement 31 August 2016 31 August 2015
Earnings available for distribution (GBPm) 52.2 44.4
Earnings available for distribution per share (p) 3.2 3.2
Dividend per share (p) 3.2 3.25
Balance sheet
Portfolio valuation (incl. JV share, GBPm) 1,529.0 1,044.6
Loan-to-value (%) 53.4 51.8
EPRA NAV per share (p) 40.0 41.0
- 17.6% increase in earnings available for distribution to GBP52.2m (2015: GBP44.4m)
- Second interim dividend of 1.575p per share, taking the full year dividend to 3.2p per share (2015: 3.25p per share)
- Gross rental income increase of 1.0% on a like-for-like basis
- Portfolio valuation increase of 3.4% on a like-for-like basis
- EPRA NAV per share of 40.0p (2015: 41.0p), a decrease of 2.4%, incorporating a one-off impact of AUK portfolio acquisition
costs and a 1.0% increase in UK Stamp Duty Land Tax ("SDLT")
- LTV of 53.4% (2015: 51.8%) Weighted average cost of debt reduced by a further 50 bps to 3.4% (2015: 3.9%)
Operating Highlights
- Completion and integration of the transformational AUK portfolio acquisition, increasing the value of the portfolio to GBP1.5bn and
significantly improving the quality of income
- Successful equity placement in February, raising gross proceeds of GBP115.0m above the target minimum amount of GBP100.0m
- Opportunistic disposal of 16 Grosvenor Street prior to completion of the AUK acquisition, realising a profit of GBP2.8m
- Sale of 10 petrol filling stations for GBP12.0m, 6.0% above the August 2015 book value and disposal of The Hague, the Company's
last legacy asset
- Occupancy improved to 97.7% by ERV (2015: 97.5%)
- 25 leases totalling GBP2.6m in gross annualised rent completed since the EU referendum, 4.5% ahead of ERV
- Two properties disposed of post year end for GBP14.9m, an 11.7% premium to 31 August 2016 book values
Greg Clarke, Chairman, commented:
"This year marks the tenth anniversary of the Company's listing and the management team has continued to deliver a solid
performance in challenging conditions, to create a much stronger Company, portfolio and earnings performance. Redefine
International continues to offer superior distributions relative to its peer group and the resilience of the Company's share price in
testing market conditions is reflective of the market's confidence in Redefine International to provide secure income underpinned by
a diversified, well-located portfolio of assets with attractive property fundamentals. We are looking forward to building on these
achievements as we enter our next decade as a public company."
Mike Watters, Chief Executive, commented:
"We have once again delivered a pleasing set of results against a challenging economic and political backdrop. Our performance
was partly underpinned by the successful off-market acquisition of the AUK portfolio in the first half, which positioned us well for the
future by significantly improving the quality of our portfolio and income streams. Our strengthened capital structure, lean cost base
and a far-reaching asset management programme, puts us in a good position to grow through the next chapter in the property cycle.
While some uncertainty and volatility remains following the EU referendum decision, we are not yet seeing any notable change in
the occupier market. Our track record and proven strategy of delivering income-focused total returns offers an increasingly
attractive opportunity in this historic low interest rate environment. We are committed to driving Redefine forward to become the
UK's leading income-focused diversified REIT."
Results presentation, webcast and conference call
A meeting for analysts and investors will take place today at 9.00a.m. (UK time) at FTI Consulting, 200 Aldersgate, Aldersgate
Street, London, EC1A 4HD. The presentation and a live webcast will be available at 9.00a.m. (UK time), 10.00a.m. (SA time) today
which can be accessed via the homepage of the Company's website: https://protect-za.mimecast.com/s/bJOrB7SmxLhl.
Conference call dial-in numbers
United Kingdom Local: 020 3059 8125
South Africa Local: 0318 197 008 or 0800 999 282
All other locations: +44 20 3059 8125
Conference code: Redefine
For further information, please contact:
Redefine International P.L.C.
Mike Watters, Stephen Oakenfull, Janine Ackermann Tel: +44 (0) 20 7811 0100
FTI Consulting
UK Public Relations Adviser
Dido Laurimore, Claire Turvey, Ellie Sweeney Tel: +44 (0) 20 3727 1000
Instinctif Partners
SA Public Relations Adviser
Frederic Cornet, Lizelle du Toit Tel: +27 (0) 11 447 3030
JSE Sponsor
Java Capital Tel: + 27 (0) 11 722 3050
Disclaimer
This release includes statements that are forward-looking in nature. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties
and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Redefine International P.L.C. to be materially different
from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Any information contained in this
release on the price at which shares or other securities in Redefine International P.L.C. have been bought or sold in the past, or on the yield
on such shares or other securities, should not be relied upon as a guide to future performance.
STRATEGIC REPORT
Chief Executive's Report
This year was the tenth anniversary of the Company's listing on the London Stock Exchange. During this period the Company has
achieved many milestones and grown into an established FTSE 250 UK-REIT. Although we are focused on the future, it is
important to recognise the recent growth and evolution of the Company which highlights our progress and ability to create value.
We extend our sincere thanks to our shareholders, advisers and employees who have supported us throughout the last decade.
The importance of liquidity and transparency in the property sector has recently been highlighted by the volatility caused by the EU
referendum outcome which resulted in some open-ended property funds closing to redemptions from investors. Listed real estate,
and particularly REITs, are well placed to provide institutional and retail investors with access to commercial real estate returns with
the benefit of both liquidity and transparency.
As the REIT market matures in the UK, there is a growing emphasis on income returns and the ability of REITs to efficiently convert
underlying property performance into shareholder returns. We aim to be the UK's leading diversified income-focused REIT and
believe our strategy of income-focused total returns is well positioned at this point in the property cycle and in the current low
interest rate environment.
Results and dividends
The year under review was characterised by the completion and integration of the transformational Aegon UK ("AUK") portfolio
acquisition, which increased the value of the portfolio to GBP1.5 billion amid the significant market volatility and uncertainty surrounding
the EU referendum.
Earnings available for distribution increased by 17.6 per cent year on year to GBP52.2 million (2015: GBP44.4 million). Distributable
earnings per share were in line with the prior year at 3.2 pence per share, reflecting the increased number of shares in issue
following the capital raise in February 2016 to part fund the AUK acquisition.
EPRA NAV decreased by 2.4 per cent to 40.0 pence per share incorporating the one-off impact of the AUK portfolio acquisition
costs and the one per cent increase in UK SDLT.
The Board has declared a second interim dividend of 1.575 pence per share to be paid on 12 December 2016. Together with the
interim dividend of 1.625 pence per share, the total dividend for the year of 3.2 pence per share is 1.5 per cent below last year
(2015: 3.25 pence).
EU referendum
The EU referendum result has had a significant impact on the real estate investment market with transaction volumes down
materially immediately following the outcome. The uncertainty created by the result is likely to have a negative impact on near term
economic growth as investment decisions are postponed. However, the resultant prospect of continued low interest rates and bond
yields, as well as demand from foreign capital following the depreciation of Sterling, should offer encouraging support for the
investment market.
Since the EU referendum, we have concluded 25 leases totalling GBP2.6 million in annualised gross rental income with a number of
further leases at various stages of negotiation or currently in solicitors' hands. At present in the markets in which we operate, there
appears to be little evidence to suggest a material change in occupational demand has occurred to date.
We remain alert to opportunities that may present themselves in 2017 in the event of increased volatility and disconnects between
market pricing and property fundamentals.
Strategic priorities
We have two key strategic priorities:
- Reposition the portfolio through recycling capital into assets with stronger growth potential; and
- Strengthen our balance sheet by reducing our LTV over the medium term to our target range of 40-50 per cent
Repositioning the portfolio for growth
Our strategy remains clearly focused on income-led total returns. To achieve this, we will continue to actively reposition the portfolio
towards strong economic locations and assets supported by occupier demand. The recent AUK transaction has enhanced the
quality of our portfolio and income growth opportunities significantly, not only improving the overall exposure to locations expected
to deliver economic growth but also providing exposure to the distribution and industrial sectors which are currently experiencing
strong occupier demand and rental growth.
We have acquired a number of strategically located assets, including an office block on Charing Cross Road, London, which will
benefit from largescale redevelopment underway in the area and from the neighbouring Tottenham Court Road Crossrail station
opening in 2017. The Company's recently acquired retail parks are showing encouraging letting activity and the overall exposure to
UK regional shopping centres has been diluted to 22 per cent of the total portfolio, down from 33 per cent in 2015.
We have a number of asset management opportunities due to be delivered in 2017 as well as various longer term strategic
redevelopment options. Extensions to a number of assets are underway including a 12 room extension to the Holiday Inn Express,
Southwark, five additional pre-let units across the retail park portfolio and 1,000 sqm of foodstore extensions in Germany.
Capital recycling is expected to be more active in 2017, led by the disposal of mature assets and reinvestment into assets and
locations which support sustainable occupier demand. The Hague, the last remaining legacy asset outside our core markets, was
sold together with its associated bank debt during the year. Post year end we have also exchanged contracts for the disposal of two
assets, namely Duchess Place, Edgbaston and Exchange House, Watford for GBP14.9 million, at a premium of 11.7 per cent to
carrying value.
We have been active in strengthening our capital structure and securing attractive financing terms during a period of low interest
rates and competitive lending. Over GBP160 million of banking facilities were refinanced, extended or repaid during the year, lowering
our average cost of debt by 50 basis points to 3.4 per cent. The weighted average debt maturity is 6.9 years (2015: 7.8 years).
We secured a GBP148.0 million revolving credit facility as part of the AUK transaction which has enhanced our ability to manage cash
and liquidity more effectively. This pro-active refinancing activity has secured current low rates and ensured the Company has no
material financing facilities maturing until 2020.
The LTV ratio increased to 53.4 per cent primarily due to a decrease in property values after accounting for AUK acquisition costs
and the recent SDLT increase. Net debt, including our share of joint venture net debt, increased by GBP275.4 million during the year
following the GBP489.9 million AUK acquisition which was part funded by GBP252.0 million of bank debt. Refinancing activity was typically
completed at lower leverage with reductions in interest costs delivering attractive marginal returns on equity.
We expect our capital structure to continue evolving into a lower leverage model that supports sustainable income-led total returns.
In the medium term, we will continue to incrementally reduce our leverage to within our target LTV range of 40-50 per cent through
a combination of capital recycling, refinancing or reinvesting at lower leverage.
Part of our repositioning requires us to reinvest for growth. To enhance the growth profile for future earnings and strengthen the
balance sheet, we will base our distributions on an industry standard EPRA based earnings measure which will provide greater
flexibility in managing cash flow and reducing leverage.
Growing our business sustainably
We value our relationships with all our stakeholders including customers, communities, partners, employees and shareholders. We
drive and foster a culture of high performance through an entrepreneurial approach and are consistently looking to identify, recruit
and retain key personnel to support the Company's growth and build a ready pool of talent for future years. The composition of the
Group's Corporate Social Responsibility ("CSR") Committee has recently been reviewed. Donald Grant will replace Stephen
Oakenfull with effect from 1 December 2016. The Committee thanks Stephen for his guidance and support in establishing the
Group's strategic CSR framework.
As local property owners, we understand that our responsibility to our communities extends beyond our employees and
investments. We are now GRESB participants and have already made significant progress in delivering our CSR strategy which
may improve our current score of 50. The Company was awarded the top prize in the CSR category at both the BCSC Purple Apple
Marketing Awards and the ICSC Solal European Marketing Awards. Recognised as demonstrating leadership and innovation in the
area of corporate social responsibility, Weston Favell's 'Movie Hub' gave 400 local children from the surrounding area the
opportunity to work on the set of the first operational film studio located in a UK shopping centre. Overcoming strong competition in
a record year of 238 entries from 21 countries, this award was a fantastic achievement and justifies the importance our team places
on CSR initiatives and community engagement across the portfolio.
Outlook
We believe there is a unique opportunity to grow Redefine International into the UK's leading diversified income-focused REIT. With
interest rates across Europe at historic lows and an anticipated slowdown in capital value growth, income returns will be an
increasingly important component of total returns for the foreseeable future.
Following ten years of building the Company to become an established FTSE 250 REIT, culminating in the transformational AUK
acquisition, we are now in the process of reviewing the portfolio and capital structure to ensure it supports the Company's long term
commitment to deliver sustainable and growing income-focused total returns.
It is our objective to enhance the growth profile of future earnings and to strengthen our balance sheet to support our aim of
becoming the leading diversified income-focused UK-REIT and to retain our position as a top quartile yield payer, relative to our
peer group. By ensuring greater flexibility in how we manage our cash flow and reducing leverage, we expect to enhance our
income-led operational and investment strategy and drive dividend growth going forward.
We aim to adopt a more active approach to recycling capital, including the disposal of lower growth assets, to reposition the
portfolio for stronger income and capital growth over the medium term. Our key strengths include actively managing a diversified
portfolio with an efficient cost base, so we are well suited to deliver on this strategy.
The Company will host a capital markets day in early 2017 to provide more detail on our strategic priorities.
Following a period of significant growth in which we have a demonstrable track record in delivering secure and superior dividends to
our shareholders, we remain committed to delivering upper quartile income returns as measured against other UK-REITs and have
laid the foundations that will support future growth throughout our second decade.
Mike Watters
Chief Executive
27 October 2016
Operational review
Portfolio Overview
Over the past year, Redefine's portfolio has been enhanced through active capital recycling and investment in high quality assets.
This, combined with our strategic flexibility to invest across sectors, underpins the success of our income-focused total return strategy.
The AUK acquisition has significantly enhanced the quality of the portfolio, providing exposure to a number of high quality assets in
sectors and locations expected to deliver economic growth. Over 58 per cent of the portfolio is located in Greater London, the "Big
6" UK cities, southern UK and the "Big 5" cities in Germany. The remainder of the portfolio is largely made up of dominant regional
shopping centres and assets presenting specific income-led asset management opportunities. In addition, we now have exposure
to distribution assets and retail parks, all of which are showing evidence of strong occupier demand.
The market value of the portfolio, including our share of joint ventures, increased by 3.4 per cent on a like-for-like basis which
included the effect of a 16.3 per cent increase in the value of the Euro relative to Sterling. UK valuations are down by 1.9 per cent
on a like-for-like basis, driven by softer yields in the second half of the year and a one per cent increase in UK SDLT.
Encouragingly, valuers supported the income outlook for our portfolio with ERV improving across all subsectors, other than our UK
shopping centres, which declined 2.6 per cent over the last six months.
We have changed our occupancy metric to align with EPRA best practice recommendations which now reflects the vacant
percentage by ERV instead of lettable space. Under this metric, occupancy increased by 20bps to 97.7 per cent. Our secure
income stream is underpinned by a WAULT of 7.8 years (2015: 8.4 years).
EPRA Weighted EPRA
Annualised topped average voids
Market gross rental EPRA up Reversionary lease (by
value income ERV NIY yield yield length ERV) Indexed
Values as at 31 August 2016 (GBPm) (GBPm) (GBPm) (%) (%) (%) (yrs) (%) (%)
UK Retail 537.1 40.6 40.3 6.3 6.5 7.0 8.8 1.3 14.8
UK Commercial 417.5 27.5 28.6 5.4 5.9 6.4 6.1 5.4 27.9
UK Hotels 229.2 15.0 15.2 6.1 6.1 6.2 10.3 - 5.3
Total UK 1,183.8 83.1 84.1 5.9 6.2 6.6 8.2 2.5 17.4
Europe 345.2 22.8 22.7 5.6 5.6 6.2 6.5 1.5 97.9
Total 1,529.0 105.9 106.8 5.8 6.1 6.5 7.8 2.3 34.7
Wholly Owned 1,388.1 94.8 97.2 5.8 6.0 6.6 7.8 2.4 28.1
Held in joint ventures 140.9 11.1 9.6 6.7 7.7 6.6 8.0 1.3 91.8
(proportionate)
Portfolio (excl AUK) 1,072.4 77.2 76.7 6.1 6.2 6.7 7.9 1.3 46.2
AUK Portfolio 456.6 28.7 30.1 5.1 5.7 6.2 7.6 4.6 4.0
Resilient and secure income stream
Our portfolio provides clear visibility on future rental income. Our WAULT of 7.8 years is backed by a diversified portfolio and high
quality tenant base, providing a resilient and secure income stream. Just over 20 per cent of gross rental income is subject to break
options or expiries in the next five years with no more than 6.8 per cent subject to tenant break options or expiries in any single
year. Our occupier mix is not overly exposed to any single tenant or sector. Within retail we have actively targeted non-discretionary
food, value fashion and leisure offerings, all of which have proved to be resilient with a positive market outlook.
Annualised
gross
Lease expiries to first rental FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY FY
break income 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026+
as at 31 August 2016 (GBPm) (%) (%) (%) (%) (%) (%) (%) (%) (%) (%)
UK Retail 40.6 3.5 1.2 1.0 1.7 2.0 5.4 1.7 1.3 4.1 16.4
UK Commercial 27.5 0.9 1.2 - 1.7 1.3 2.8 4.1 3.3 0.7 10.0
UK Hotels 15.0 - - - - - - - - - 14.2
Total UK 83.1 4.4 2.4 1.0 3.4 3.3 8.2 5.8 4.6 4.8 40.6
Europe 22.8 0.6 0.7 0.6 3.4 0.8 2.2 3.9 2.9 2.3 4.1
Total 105.9 5.0 3.1 1.6 6.8 4.1 10.4 9.7 7.5 7.1 44.7
Income growth opportunities
The repositioning of the portfolio is strategically focused on continued income sustainability and growth opportunities. We aim to be
more active in recycling capital from mature assets with low growth prospects into assets with clearly identified asset management
initiatives and income upside.
We are making good progress in letting the remaining vacant space, particularly in regional offices. Several extensions, supported
by tenant demand and pre-let agreements, are at various stages of completion across the retail portfolio. We continue to drive
commercialisation activity across the portfolio to maximise revenues from advertising, promotional space and short term lettings.
Additionally, 34.7 per cent of gross rental income is subject to inflationary linked reviews or fixed increases.
Driving cost efficiencies
Our EPRA cost ratio (excluding direct vacancy costs) remains one of the lowest in the UK-REIT sector at 14.9 per cent (2015: 15.3
per cent), a great result given the recent portfolio growth to over GBP1.5 billion.
The agreement with Kames Capital to support our asset management function across the AUK portfolio for a minimum of 18
months was terminated in September 2016 and takes effect from April 2017. The termination will result in a one-off termination fee
of GBP1.2 million in the next financial year, however considerable savings will materialise following internalisation.
During the course of 2016 we brought the commercialisation function for our retail assets in-house. This includes revenues derived
from marketing, promotions, advertising and leasing of mobile retail units. In doing so, we have enhanced both the quality of
commercialisation within our centres and driven higher net commercialisation income.
Leasing activity
In the last 12 months, 75 rent reviews were agreed providing a total rent of GBP22.4 million, 4.9 per cent (GBP0.9 million) increase above
the passing rent. 64 new lettings or renewals were completed providing a total rent of GBP4.3 million (GBP1.1 million increase on passing
rent), 4.4 per cent ahead of ERV. Portfolio occupancy based on lettable area declined marginally to 97.1 per cent (2015: 98.1 per
cent) driven largely by two units totalling 8,818 sqm (94,709 sqft) let to two tenants who went into administration during the
last six months.
Since the result of the EU referendum, we have concluded 25 leases totalling GBP2.6 million in annualised gross rental income 4.5 per
cent ahead of ERV, with a number of further leases at various stages of negotiation or in solicitors' hands. Currently within the
markets in which we operate, there is little evidence to suggest a material change in occupational demand.
Key leasing activity completed during the year:
- Banbury Cross Retail Park - a new 10 year lease for 464 sqm (4,998 sqft) with Tapi, the carpet and flooring supplier, on an
agreed rent of GBP0.1 million which was in line with ERV. A lease renewal was also agreed with Poundstretcher at a rent of GBP0.2
million, 2.8 per cent ahead of ERV. Since the EU referendum result, DFS has signed a 10 year renewal on 1,863 sqm (20,056
sqft) of space at GBP0.3 million which is 4.9 per cent above ERV.
- Charing Cross Road, London - two rent reviews with Superdrug for 460 sqm (4,953 sqft) and 3 Monkey Communications for
700 sqm (7,571 sqft), were agreed totalling GBP0.8 million, GBP0.2 million above passing rent.
- Swindon - a new 15 year lease with Oxford Brookes University for 2,640 sqm (28,412 sqft) on an agreed rent of GBP0.3 million,
20.8 per cent above ERV.
- Omnibus building in Reigate - Deutsche Leasing has signed a 15 year lease, with a 7.5 year break, on 1,023 sqm (11,015 sqft)
of vacant space at an annualised rent of GBP0.3 million, 10.1 per cent ahead of ERV. 40 per cent of the vacant space on
acquisition has now been filled, saving GBP0.1 million in void costs.
- Camino Park, Crawley - Royal Mail has agreed a 10 year reversionary lease on 20,535 sqm (221,037 sqft) with a break option
in five years.
- Camino Park, Crawley - post the EU referendum result, DFS has signed a 10 year lease on 2,537 sqm (27,306 sqft) at GBP10.25
per sqft, a 15.5 per cent uplift to passing rent and 14.6 per cent above ERV.
Acquisitions
This year's activity was dominated by the acquisition of the GBP489.9 million AUK portfolio and its integration into the business. The
acquisition has been transformational, increasing our portfolio by approximately 50 per cent to GBP1.5 billion and enhancing its overall
quality. Nearly 75 per cent of the assets in the AUK portfolio are located in areas expected to deliver future economic growth
including London, the South East and the "Big 6" UK cities. In addition, the portfolio brought exposure to the distribution and
industrial sector which are currently experiencing strong occupier demand and rental growth.
The AUK acquisition has added a significant and resilient long term rental stream with clear asset management opportunities.
Despite market volatility, progress to date on asset management initiatives has exceeded management's initial expectations, with
discussions and agreements ahead of the business plan for each property. The initial yield on acquisition of 5.0 per cent increased
to 5.1 per cent following the early sale of 16 Grosvenor Street and successful letting activity with a further increase to 5.7 per cent
anticipated following expiry of rent free periods.
ERVs across the AUK portfolio have increased by GBP0.9 million (3.2 per cent). Contracted rent over the same period increased by
GBP0.4 million (1.5 per cent), which was partly offset by the single tenant at Severalls Industrial Estate, Colchester going
into administration.
EPRA Weighted EPRA
Annualised topped average voids
Market gross rental EPRA up Reversionary lease (by
AUK Portfolio value income ERV NIY yield yield length ERV) Indexed
as at 31 August 2016 (GBPm) (GBPm) (GBPm) (%) (%) (%) (yrs) (%) (%)
Retail Parks 168.5 11.7 10.7 6.2 6.5 5.9 8.1 - 2.1
Retail - Other 31.4 2.5 2.3 7.2 7.2 6.8 16.7 1.0 -
Retail Portfolio 199.9 14.2 13.0 6.3 6.6 6.1 9.6 0.2 1.7
Offices - Greater London 49.0 1.8 2.3 2.6 3.4 4.4 5.2 - 32.3
Offices - Regional 82.7 5.2 6.7 3.9 5.2 7.6 4.3 16.2 6.2
Offices - Total 131.7 7.0 9.0 3.4 4.5 6.4 4.5 12.1 12.9
Distribution and Industrial 100.3 6.2 7.0 5.5 5.8 6.5 6.0 4.0 -
Automotive 24.7 1.3 1.1 5.2 5.2 4.2 8.6 - -
Other - Total 125.0 7.5 8.1 5.4 5.7 6.1 6.5 3.5 -
Commercial Portfolio 256.7 14.5 17.1 4.4 5.1 6.3 5.6 8.0 6.1
Total Portfolio 456.6 28.7 30.1 5.1 5.7 6.2 7.6 4.6 4.0
Tranche I 245.7 17.2 16.8 6.2 6.5 6.4 8.1 1.8 1.4
Tranche II 210.9 11.5 13.3 4.1 4.9 5.9 6.8 8.2 7.8
We remain confident in our ability to successfully execute the asset management opportunities we have identified. A further six
leases totalling 5,874 sqm (63,226 sqft) in the AUK portfolio are in solicitors' hands, with most expected to be signed with high
quality national tenants for terms of at least 10 years. Following the completion of these leases, an additional GBP0.4 million of
annualised gross rental income will be generated, with a further 377 sqm (4,062 sqft) being made available to let at Banbury Cross
Retail Park. We now have the welcome challenge of creating additional space in our portfolio to meet occupier demand, which is
being addressed by progressing planning permission on five additional pre-let units to be built across the retail park portfolio.
Disposals
As a result of the prevailing low interest rate environment, assets with defensive but low growth income streams are being priced
relatively aggressively. We plan to recycle out of mature and low growth investments into assets with stronger real estate
fundamentals backed by sustainable occupier demand.
Ten petrol filling stations were sold during the period for GBP12.0 million at a 6.0 per cent premium to book value. The Group's
remaining petrol filling stations are let to BP with an average lease length of 16.1 years and subject to fixed five yearly rental uplifts.
16 Grosvenor Street, which formed part of the second tranche of the AUK portfolio, was sold prior to the transaction's completion
for GBP35.6 million, 22.8 per cent above the purchase price.
The Hague office building, our last remaining asset outside our core markets, was sold together with associated debt of GBP15.0
million for a nominal consideration. The sale has no material impact on key metrics.
Development and capital expenditure
Development activity is focused on refurbishing existing assets and adding incremental space and income to meet additional
occupier demand.
Capital
expenditure Yield on cost
Scheme Description (GBPm) Start Completion (%)
City Arcaden, Ingolstadt Primark development 12.0 Q1 2016 Q2 2017 6.1(1)
Holiday Inn Express, Southwark 12 room extension and refurbishment 3.1 Q4 2016 Q3 2017 6.6
Albion Street, Derby Redevelopment (pre-let) 2.3 Q1 2016 Q3 2017 10.2(1)
Retail Parks Five additional units 3.0 Q4 2016 2017 12.7
Foodstore extensions, Germany Six extensions 5.5 various various 8.3
Total 25.9 9.6
(1) Yield on cost reflects the overall scheme yield.
City Arcaden, Ingolstadt
The scheme, which incorporates a complete redevelopment of the existing shopping centre, is anticipated to complete during the
first half of 2017.
The introduction of Primark will significantly strengthen the retail offering in the town and surrounding areas and encourage
additional footfall. Once complete, the Primark lease will deliver an additional EUR1.5 million of rental income per annum. The 2,687
sqm (28,923 sqft) H&M unit has been enhanced and refurbished with the lease being extended until May 2026. H&M has continued
trading during the development period.
The overall scheme, once complete, is anticipated to generate EUR2.1 million in annual rental income. Over 95 per cent of the scheme
by rental income is either let or subject to pre-let agreements.
Holiday Inn Express, Southwark
In July 2016 we commenced work at the Holiday Inn Express, Southwark to build 12 new bedrooms, improve 18 under-sized
existing bedrooms and refurbish the front and rear fa�ade of the existing hotel. Total capex is expected to be GBP3.1 million. The
extension is planned to complete by the third quarter of 2017.
Albion Street, Derby
Heads of terms have been agreed with an international discount fashion retailer to take up a large floor plate in a newly configured
high street retail block. Planning permission has been submitted and we are actively engaging with the local council. The
introduction of such a strong international discount fashion retailer will transform the high street in Derby and support letting activity
at our neighboring units. This reconfiguration is expected to yield in excess of 10 per cent on cost.
Retail Parks
Planning applications have been submitted to develop three additional units at Banbury Cross Retail Park, one unit at The Arches
Retail Park, Watford and one unit in Priory Retail Park, Merton totalling 1,308 sqm (14,075 sqft). The new units are in advanced
stages of negotiation with national operators and are expected to generate GBP0.4 million of additional rental income providing an
approximate yield on cost of 12.7 per cent.
With national retail park vacancy at a 14 year low, we have seen positive occupier demand across the majority of our recently
acquired retail park portfolio.
Foodstore extensions, Germany
A number of extensions to standalone foodstore units are agreed or at advanced stages of negotiation with Edeka, Lidl and Netto.
Extensions totalling in excess of 1,000 sqm (10,764 sqft) are planned which will deliver a return on cost of approximately 8.3 per
cent. As part of the negotiations, the existing leases are typically being extended by 12 to 15 years.
UK Retail
The UK Retail landscape continues to undergo significant structural change. Internet retailing is now estimated to capture 14 per
cent of total retail sales and is forecast to reach 17 per cent by 2020. At the same time, established retailers and previously pure
play internet retailers have recognised the importance of having both a physical and an online retail presence. As a result, larger
retailers are targeting fewer stores but which are strategically located.
Our portfolio of shopping centres and retail parks is predominantly focused on value and convenience retailers serving local
communities, an element of the market which has proved relatively resilient. However, we are cautious in our outlook for certain
shopping centre assets, particularly fashion anchored schemes which do not dominate their catchment areas and/or have a
successful leisure element. The UK shopping centre portfolio now represents 22 per cent of the total portfolio compared to 33 per
cent at the end of the 2015 financial year.
Occupancy across the retail portfolio increased to 98.7 per cent (2015: 98.3 per cent) with three of the shopping centres and all of
the retail parks now fully let. Exposure to the BHS administration was limited to one store at Grand Arcade, Wigan of 3,838 sqm
(41,315 sqft) resulting in a net income loss of GBP0.6 million including void costs. Plans are in place to reconfigure the unit to support
re-letting options and early stage discussions are in progress with potential retailers.
The internalised commercialisation function, branded as CentreStage Leasing, has delivered a marked improvement in the quality
of commercialisation activity within our retail assets and delivered a 20.4 per cent increase in net commercialisation income to GBP1.0
million per annum.
In the year ahead we see opportunities for reconfiguration and optimisation of space, further development and expansion activities
as well as a drive to increase income from advertising and promotional space.
Weighted EPRA
Annualised EPRA average voids
Market gross rental EPRA topped Reversionary lease (by
UK Retail value income ERV NIY up yield yield length ERV) Indexed
as at 31 August 2016 (GBPm) (GBPm) (GBPm) (%) (%) (%) (yrs) (%) (%)
UK Shopping Centres 337.2 26.4 27.3 6.3 6.5 7.6 8.4 1.9 21.9
UK Retail Parks 168.5 11.7 10.7 6.2 6.5 5.9 8.1 - 2.1
UK Retail - Other 31.4 2.5 2.3 7.2 7.2 6.8 16.7 1.0 -
UK Retail 537.1 40.6 40.3 6.3 6.5 7.0 8.8 1.3 14.8
Shopping Centres
We have seen improved confidence from national operators willing to take additional space or renew leases in the majority of our
shopping centres. Occupancy improved to 98.1 per cent (2015: 97.9 per cent). Contracted rental income at year end was higher in
four of our shopping centres but offset by the BHS administration at Grand Arcade, Wigan and challenging trading at West
Orchards, Coventry. To counteract these challenges, asset management activity is focused on introducing improved food and
leisure offerings at both Grand Arcade and West Orchards.
Retail Parks
The retail park portfolio remains fully occupied with positive leasing activity during the year. Over the last 12 months, ERVs have
grown by 1.1 per cent across the portfolio, providing evidence and supporting our view that the implied negative reversion of GBP1.0
million can be closed significantly once higher rents are proven.
Asset management is focused on the creation of new units and additional revenue streams from advertising and ancillary income.
Demand from national fast food and coffee operators has been strong with five units planned at Banbury Cross Retail Park, Priory
Retail Park, Merton and The Arches Retail Park, Watford. Pre-let agreements have been secured for GBP0.4 million of additional
rental income.
UK Commercial
Our office exposure in London is concentrated around Charing Cross Road and Southbank with both areas currently undergoing
regeneration. Charing Cross Road is due to benefit from the planned opening of the Tottenham Court Road Crossrail station in
Spring 2017 while London's Southbank is witnessing significant change with many occupiers being priced out of Central London or
the West End. Outside London, regional markets have experienced strong rental growth for most of 2016, however this appears to
have slowed recently with supply shortages easing in key markets and demand moderating. Overall, we believe our office portfolio
is relatively well insulated from short term concerns surrounding the EU referendum and the potential impact on key financial areas
in the City of London and Canary Wharf.
The distribution and industrial sectors present opportunities for rental growth potential. Demand from occupiers is being supported
by retailers' requirements to create efficient distribution networks with increasingly diverse occupational demand. The sector is also
starting to show signs of supply shortages in certain parts of the market. This has been experienced in our own portfolio, in
particular Camino Park, Crawley where letting has been competitive and rents are showing clear signs of growth.
EPRA Weighted EPRA
Annualised topped average voids
Market gross rental EPRA up Reversionary lease (by
UK Commercial value income ERV NIY yield yield length ERV) Indexed
as at 31 August 2016 (GBPm) (GBPm) (GBPm) (%) (%) (%) (yrs) (%) (%)
UK Offices - Greater London 91.4 4.3 5.0 3.8 4.3 5.1 6.3 - 36.6
UK Offices - Regional 158.5 12.7 13.2 6.1 7.0 7.8 4.2 9.5 25.3
UK Offices 249.9 17.0 18.2 5.3 6.0 6.8 4.7 6.9 28.2
UK Distribution and Industrial 100.3 6.2 7.0 5.5 5.8 6.5 6.0 4.0 -
UK Automotive 67.3 4.3 3.4 5.9 5.9 4.8 11.8 - 67.2
UK Commercial 417.5 27.5 28.6 5.4 5.9 6.4 6.1 5.4 27.8
Office Portfolio
Leasing activity and rent reviews, particularly within the AUK portfolio, have been encouraging. Two rent reviews at Charing Cross
Road, London, were agreed at more than 29 per cent above passing rents.
The four regional offices acquired as part of the AUK portfolio had over 6,500 sqm (69,966 sqft), 19.9 per cent of vacant space on
acquisition in October 2015. Since then, 1,040 sqm (11,195 sqft) have been let at Lochside View, Edinburgh at two per cent above
ERV. A further 1,022 sqm (11,001 sqft) was let to Deutsche Leasing at the Omnibus Building in Reigate and we continue to make
good progress on the remainder of the vacant regional office space.
A pre-planning application has been submitted for a significant development scheme at Charing Cross Road in London to add an
additional seven floors, in line with surrounding schemes. This has the potential to add significant value to the asset in the
medium term.
Distribution and Industrial Portfolio
Four lettings have been agreed which have increased the portfolio WAULT by over 30 per cent to 6.0 years. At Camino Park,
Crawley, DFS has signed a 10 year lease on 2,537 sqm (27,306 sqft) at GBP10.25 per sqft, a 15.5 per cent uplift to passing rent and
14.6 per cent above ERV. At Express Park, Bridgwater, Exel has agreed a lease extension until 2019 on 12,407 sqm (133,550 sqft)
at GBP5.70 per sqft, 8.6 per cent above ERV. This reversionary portfolio is continuing to benefit from strong tenant enquiries which are
expected to drive future rental growth in the short to medium term.
UK Hotels
London witnessed a strong increase in supply during 2016 with approximately 7,000 rooms forecast to open by the end of the year
with more than half of these within the limited service sector. Despite this, aggregate demand has outperformed supply albeit
certain locations and segments have come under pressure as they adjust to new room openings.
Underlying trading performance within the RedefineBDL managed portfolio was mixed. A number of the London based hotels
experienced a strong start to the financial year which moderated during the second half, possibly as a result of weaker tourism
following terrorist attacks in Paris and Brussels and the impact on business travel in the immediate period post the EU referendum
result. Conversely, underlying trading performance at the Crowne Plaza, Reading and DoubleTree by Hilton, Edinburgh delivered
strong growth. The RedefineBDL managed portfolio delivered EBITDA growth of 2.2 per cent on last year, highlighting the resilience
of the portfolio and the London budget hotel market.
There has been a significant depreciation in Sterling which is expected to support tourism. Recent economic indicators also suggest
that the UK economy has performed ahead of expectations immediately after the EU referendum which should support improved
trading. We believe that the outlook for limited service branded hotels remains supportive of income growth. Average daily rates
and revenue per available room ("RevPAR") in London are forecast, by PwC, to increase 2.2 per cent per annum and 2.3 per cent
respectively by the end of 2016.
The Enfield Travelodge extension was completed during the first half of the year adding 632 sqm (6,800 sqft) to the existing hotel.
The extension increased the annual rent by GBP0.1 million to GBP0.7 million for the term of the lease until 2047 and will include RPI
escalations. Extension works at the Holiday Inn Express, Southwark commenced in July 2016 and further extensions to other hotels
are currently under consideration.
EPRA Weighted EPRA
Annualised topped average voids
Market gross rental EPRA up Reversionary lease (by
UK Hotels value income ERV NIY yield yield length ERV) Indexed
as at 31 August 2016 (GBPm) (GBPm) (GBPm) (%) (%) (%) (yrs) (%) (%)
Greater London RBDL Portfolio 183.9 12.3 12.0 6.2 6.2 6.1 9.3 - -
Edinburgh, DoubleTree by Hilton 31.1 2.0 2.5 6.0 6.0 7.4 9.5 - 4.4
RBDL Managed Hotels 215.0 14.3(1) 14.5 6.2 6.2 6.3 9.3 - 0.6
London, Enfield Travelodge 14.2 0.7 0.7 4.8 4.8 4.8 30.9 - 100.0
UK Hotels 229.2 15.0 15.2 6.1 6.1 6.2 10.3 - 5.3
(1) Subject to annual review with reference to forecast EBITDA of the RBDL managed portfolio.
The Company's 25.3% stake in RedefineBDL, the largest independent hotel management company in the UK, produced
distributable earnings of GBP1.7 million during the period, an increase of 183 per cent since last year, following the receipt of a non-
recurring termination fee of GBP1.1 million (our share).
The Company's 15.5% investment in International Hotel Properties Limited ("IHL") had a market value of GBP7.9 million at year end.
Our investment strategy in respect of IHL is to support the establishment of a focused hotel investment company with a wide
investment remit that can leverage the RedefineBDL management platform.
Europe
Economic recovery in Germany is expected to continue in 2017, albeit slowly. Growth is forecast to exceed that of the wider
Eurozone supported by improving employment figures and rising incomes. This trend is being reflected in improved year-on-year
retail sales growth which stood at 2.6 per cent in June 2016. Demand from international retailers remained robust with the food and
beverage sector also showing positive demand from operators. Investment market activity has remained strong, supported by a
significant amount of investment capital and a relatively limited supply of good quality assets. Similar trends to those witnessed in
the UK are becoming apparent including increased investment activity outside of the traditional "Big 5" German cities as well as
increased investment into logistics and alternative sectors.
EPRA Weighted EPRA
Annualised topped average voids
Market gross rental EPRA up Reversionary lease (by
Europe value income ERV NIY yield yield length ERV) Indexed
as at 31 August 2016 (GBPm) (GBPm) (GBPm) (%) (%) (%) (yrs) (%) (%)
Shopping Centres 160.2 8.7 9.9 4.5 4.5 5.8 5.0 0.6 98.1
Supermarkets and Retail Parks 144.4 10.7 10.6 6.2 6.2 6.9 7.5 2.1 97.0
German Retail 304.6 19.4 20.5 5.3 5.3 6.3 6.4 1.4 97.5
German Offices 40.6 3.4 2.2 7.4 7.4 5.1 6.9 2.7 99.9
Europe 345.2 22.8 22.7 5.6 5.6 6.2 6.5 1.5 97.9
Occupancy, excluding space under development, remains high at 98.5 per cent (2015: 98.9 per cent). Post year end the only
vacant unit in the Schloss Strassen Center, Berlin has been let to a national food operator which is strategically aimed at
strengthening the food court and footfall through increased commuter traffic.
The new 5,200 sqm (55,973 sqft) development at Ingolstadt is subject to a EUR1.5 million pre-let agreement with Primark and is
expected to complete in the first half of 2017. Asset management activity is focused on attracting improved footfall to the shopping
centres, by improving the tenant mix and optimisation of space. Additionally, a number of smaller foodstore extensions are
underway, providing attractive incremental returns with development yields averaging 8.3 per cent. These extensions are often
accompanied by extensions to the lease term over the whole store providing enhanced income security.
The potential redevelopment of Bahnhof Center, Altona, Hamburg, remains a significant long term opportunity to drive value and
income growth from a strategic location undergoing extensive regeneration. In the area, several significant development schemes
are underway to deliver approximately 10,000 new residential units. We are actively engaging with the local authority on
redevelopment opportunities in support of the area's regeneration.
Financial review
Overview
The first half of the year was characterised by the transformational Aegon UK ("AUK") portfolio acquisition. The portfolio was
acquired in two tranches with the first completing in October 2015. The second tranche completed on 1 March 2016 following a
GBP115.0 million equity raise through the placement of 270.6 million ordinary shares at a placing price of 42.5 pence per share. The
Group's property portfolio is now valued in excess of GBP1.5 billion.
The result of the UK's referendum on membership of the European Union in June was a surprise for many in both the UK and
elsewhere. Sterling came under pressure, weakening 14.0 per cent against the Euro across the twelve months to August. It is clear
that business confidence has fallen since the referendum, with a noticeable decline in transactional activity across all sectors in
which we invest.
A number of debt facilities were refinanced during the second half of the year. Specifically, a EUR67.5 million facility secured against
the Schloss Strassen Center, Berlin, Germany and GBP31.6 million within the UK Commercial portfolio (including the Enfield
Travelodge). In total, GBP0.2 million was incurred as a cost of terminating existing facilities. In addition, the GBP38.1 million facility
secured on St. George's, Harrow, which was due to mature this year, has been extended to 2021.
In late August, the Group disposed of its final non-core legacy asset, The Justice Centre in The Hague, Netherlands. As the asset
was non-recourse, the negative equity position has now been removed from EPRA NAV and it is no longer necessary to report an
adjusted measure.
LTV has increased marginally year on year to 53.4 per cent, primarily as a result of deploying cash reserves held at the prior year
end. The weighted average cost of debt has fallen to 3.4 per cent following refinancing with further reduction expected as a result of
post year-end activity.
The facility supporting the AUK acquisition includes a five year GBP148.0 million revolving credit facility, a first for the Group, providing
the means for more efficient use of cash and greater financial flexibility.
AUK portfolio acquisition
The AUK portfolio comprised 20 properties at an initial market value of GBP489.9 million.
On 7 September 2015, the Group completed the acquisition of the first of these properties, Banbury Cross Retail Park at a
purchase price of GBP52.5 million and conditionally exchanged contracts for the acquisition of the remaining 19 properties. Banbury
Cross Retail Park was funded entirely from existing cash resources and generates gross annual income of GBP3.8 million.
Due to the nature and size of the transaction, shareholder approval was sought for the acquisition of the remaining properties.
Shareholders approved the transaction at an Extraordinary General Meeting on 25 September 2015, at which point the contract
became unconditional and the significant risks and rewards of ownership transferred.
As agreed with the vendor, the remaining properties were scheduled to complete in two tranches, the first of which comprised nine
properties, completed on 2 October 2015 at a purchase price of GBP203.5 million. This was funded by both existing cash resources
and GBP155.0 million drawn against a new GBP303.0 million facility which had been secured from a syndicate of four UK banks at an
initial margin of 2.1 per cent. The facility comprises a GBP155.0 million term facility and a GBP148.0 million revolving credit facility. The
nine properties acquired on this date generate gross annual income of GBP13.5 million.
On 21 December 2015, the Group announced it had exchanged contracts to sell 16 Grosvenor Street, Mayfair which formed part of
the second tranche of the remaining ten properties. The property was sold for GBP35.6 million realising an immediate profit for the
Group of GBP2.8 million (including costs).
On 1 March 2016 the last nine properties were acquired at a purchase price of GBP204.7 million. The properties were funded by the
proceeds of the February 2016 equity raise and the drawing of GBP97.0 million from the revolving credit facility referred to above.
Following the completion of tranche two, the margin payable on the combined facility reduced to 1.9 per cent.
The AUK portfolio was acquired for GBP483.4 million and was valued at GBP456.6 million at 31 August 2016. Acquisition costs of GBP22.6
million, predominantly SDLT, amounted to 4.9 per cent of the purchase price paid.
Basis of presentation
Internally the Board focuses on and reviews information and reports prepared on a proportionately consolidated basis, which
includes the Group's share of joint ventures. To align with how the Group is managed, this review of performance and position is
presented on this basis.
Income statement
In addition to EPRA earnings, the Group presents an underlying calculation of earnings. The Directors consider that this
presentation provides useful information as it removes certain exceptional items and fair value adjustments and better reflects the
recurring performance of the business.
EPRA earnings decreased by 31.5 per cent to GBP44.1 million or 2.7 pence per share (2015: 4.7 pence) primarily as a result of the
non-recurring gain recorded on extinguishment of debt in the Delta portfolio during the prior year.
Following the AUK acquisition, underlying earnings increased by 11.3 per cent to GBP49.4 million. The inclusion of a GBP2.8 million non-
recurring profit on disposal of 16 Grosvenor Street, Mayfair contributed to a 17.6 per cent increase in distributable earnings
compared to 2015. The inclusion of this opportunistic profit goes some way towards normalising distributable earnings for the year
for the impact of the phased completion of the AUK portfolio.
On a per share basis, overall distributable earnings remain unchanged at 3.2 pence per share.
31 August 2016 31 August 2015
Joint Group Joint Group
Presented on a proportionately consolidated basis IFRS Ventures Total IFRS Ventures Total
GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm
Rental income 86.6 10.0 96.6 68.3 7.3 75.6
Rental expense (6.2) (1.1) (7.3) (5.3) (0.7) (6.0)
Net rental income 80.4 8.9 89.3 63.0 6.6 69.6
Other income 2.5 0.6 3.1 3.9 - 3.9
Administrative costs and other fees (10.9) (0.5) (11.4) (11.1) (0.3) (11.4)
Net operating income 72.0 9.0 81.0 55.8 6.3 62.1
Investment income 0.5 - 0.5 7.5 - 7.5
Net finance expense (26.4) (6.7) (33.1) (24.0) (6.7) (30.7)
Other finance expense (1.9) (0.1) (2.0) - (3.6) (3.6)
Gain on disposal of investment property 3.2 - 3.2 - - -
Gain on disposal of subsidiary (The Hague) 12.2 - 12.2 - - -
Fair value (loss)/gain on property (42.5) 1.3 (41.2) 29.6 4.0 33.6
Fair value movement on derivatives (11.1) (1.7) (12.8) 0.7 0.1 0.8
Foreign exchange gain 0.9 - 0.9 2.5 - 2.5
Gain on extinguishment of debt - - - 29.8 - 29.8
Loss on disposal of Cromwell - - - (17.6) - (17.6)
Tax, NCI and other 1.0 (1.8) (0.8) (13.7) (0.1) (13.8)
IFRS profit attributable to shareholders 7.9 - 7.9 70.6 - 70.6
Adjustments:
Gain on disposal of investment property (3.2) -
Gain on disposal of subsidiary (The Hague) (12.2) -
Fair value loss/(gain) on property 41.2 (33.6)
Tax on disposals (1.4) 3.2
Fair value movement on derivatives 12.8 (0.9)
Derivative termination charges 0.2 1.1
Loss on disposal of Cromwell - 17.6
Tax, NCI and other (1.2) 6.4
EPRA earnings 44.1 64.4
Company adjustments:
Debt fair value adjustments 3.1 2.7
Exceptional finance costs 0.2 5.1
Gain on extinguishment of debt - (29.8)
Tax, NCI and other 2.0 2.0
Underlying earnings 49.4 44.4
Profit on disposal of 16 Grosvenor Street (non-recurring) 2.8 -
Distributable earnings 52.2 44.4
Weighted average ordinary shares in issue (millions) 1,637.2 1,383.3
Distributable earnings per share (pence) 3.2 3.2
EPRA earnings per share (pence) 2.7 4.7
Gross rental income by segment is analysed below to illustrate the change in like-for-like income over the year. This analysis does
not include AUK as these properties were not held in 2015. Considering just those that are comparable, like-for-like income
increased by one per cent compared to 2015. Removing the impact of Euro denominated income which is benefiting from Sterling's
weakness, like-for-like income has remained relatively flat.
Gross income of GBP30.6 million was generated from acquisitions during the period, of which GBP21.0 million arises from the
AUK portfolio.
Gross rental Gross rental Local
income income currency
Presented on a proportionately consolidated basis 31 August 2016 31 August 2015 Change Change
GBPm GBPm % %
UK Retail 25.7 26.0 (1.2) (1.2)
UK Commercial 12.1 11.8 2.4 2.4
UK Hotels 12.9 12.6 2.9 2.9
UK Total 50.7 50.4 0.7 0.7
Europe 14.7 14.4 2.3 (1.7)
Like-for-like gross rental income 65.4 64.8 1.0 0.2
Acquisitions 30.6 5.8
Disposals 0.3 4.4
Development 0.3 0.6
Total gross rental income 96.6 75.6
The increase in net rental income year-on-year should to be considered alongside the decrease in investment income. This results
from recycling capital from the sale of the Australian listed security, Cromwell, into the first tranche of the AUK portfolio. Investment
income now represents dividends received from the Group's 15.5% interest in International Hotel Properties Limited (previously
International Hotel Group Limited).
Other income includes management and consulting fees and can be expected to be recurring.
Administrative costs have remained in line with the prior year. These are likely to increase marginally as the enlarged portfolio is we
fully integrated.
Net finance costs have declined relative to drawn debt as a result of a 50 basis point reduction in the weighted average cost of debt
over the year. In absolute terms, finance costs increased following the AUK acquisition.
Other finance costs include GBP1.5 million due to Aviva under the profit share arrangement in respect of the Grand Arcade, Wigan and
GBP0.4 million incurred on early termination of facility and derivative contracts.
Gains on disposal of investment property of GBP3.2 million arose following the sale of ten petrol filling stations in February 2016 and
an early opportunity to realise value from within the AUK portfolio in December 2015 when 16 Grosvenor Street was sold pre-completion.
Balance sheet
EPRA adjusted, diluted net assets per share ("EPRA NAV") decreased by 2.4 per cent to 40.0 pence (2015: 41.0 pence). Valuation
losses of GBP41.2 million (including GBP22.6 million of acquisition costs incurred on the AUK transaction) have reduced EPRA NAV by
2.5 pence per share. This is offset by currency translation gains recorded on the Group's net investment in Europe and release of
non-recourse debt following the disposal of The Hague. Underlying earnings of 3.2 pence per share have been matched by the two
dividend payments during the year.
In February 2016, the Group completed the placing of 270.6 million ordinary shares at a placing price of 42.5 pence per share (a
1.9 per cent premium to the 31 August 2015 net asset value) raising gross proceeds of GBP115.0 million. Placing costs totalling GBP5.9
million included GBP2.5 million paid to Redefine Properties Limited, the Company's largest shareholder, for underwriting GBP70.0 million
of the equity raise. Redefine Properties Limited subscribed for GBP34.6 million of the gross equity raised, maintaining its
30.07% shareholding.
The capital raise generated net proceeds of GBP109.1 million and completed on 23 February 2016.
31 August 2016 31 August 2015
Joint Group Joint Group
Presented on a proportionately consolidated basis IFRS Ventures Total IFRS Ventures Total
GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm
Investment Property 1,396.4 140.9 1,537.3 934.4 121.5 1,055.9
Net debt (733.6) (74.5) (808.1) (466.3) (65.8) (532.1)
Cromwell & Swiss sale proceeds due - - - 102.6 - 102.6
Other assets and liabilities 37.0 (66.4) (29.4) 27.3 (55.7) (28.4)
IFRS NAV 699.8 - 699.8 598.0 - 598.0
Fair value of derivatives 12.4 4.5
Deferred tax 5.2 2.4
EPRA NAV 717.4 604.9
Per share disclosure
Fully diluted number of ordinary shares outstanding (million) 1,795.4 1,475.9
EPRA NAV per share (pence) 40.0 41.0
Non-recourse negative equity (pence)(1) - 0.7
Adjusted NAV per share (pence) 40.0 41.7
(1) As a result of the non-recourse nature of the debt relating to The Justice Centre in The Hague, Netherlands, a negative equity position of 0.7
pence per share was adjusted for to arrive at an Adjusted NAV measure in 2015. The property was disposed of in August 2016.
Investment property
On a like-for-like basis the Group's property portfolio increased in value by 3.4 per cent in the year to 31 August 2016.
The UK portfolio experienced a decline of 1.9 per cent during the year, primarily in the second half as a result of the one per cent
increase in SDLT and the significant uncertainty following the EU referendum.
As has been the case since the start of 2015, the retail investment market continues to underperform other real estate sectors with
IPD suggesting a five per cent decline in capital values in the second half of the year alone, four per cent in the three months since
the EU referendum.
The Group's commercial portfolio continues to benefit from well-located offices, particularly in London, with a like-for-like increase in
excess of 9 per cent recorded for the year.
The November 2015 terrorist atrocities in Paris impacted UK Hotels with a considerable softening in occupancy rates from late
November until February. Although occupancy has steadily recovered during the latter part of the year, revenue achieved per room
continued to underperform expectations through the final quarter. Looking forward, a weaker Pound is expected to boost UK
tourism into the new year.
European valuations showed modest growth in underlying currency terms. Sterling's weakness in 2016 has reversed the losses
recorded on the European portfolio in the prior year with the portfolio value increase almost 17 per cent.
Acquisitions represent the AUK portfolio, while
disposals comprise the ten petrol filling stations sold in
February and The Justice Centre in the The Hague,
disposed of in late August.
Market value Market value Local
31 August 31 August Valuation(1) Valuation(1) currency
Presented on a proportionately consolidated basis 2016 2015 Gain/(loss) Gain/(loss) Gain/(loss)
GBPm GBPm GBPm % %
UK Retail 337.2 349.6 (15.5) (4.4) (4.4)
UK Commercial 160.8 150.9 9.1 6.0 6.0
UK Hotels 229.2 234.7 (7.3) (3.1) (3.1)
UK Total 727.2 735.2 (13.7) (1.9) (1.9)
Europe 345.2 293.5 48.6 16.6 0.3
Total Like-for-like property portfolio 1,072.4 1,028.7 34.9 3.4
Acquisitions 456.6 -
Disposals - 15.9
Total property portfolio 1,529.0 1,044.6
(1) Valuation includes the effect of capital expenditure, amortisation of head leases, lease incentives and foreign currency translation
where applicable.
Debt and Gearing
The Group has had a particularly active year on the financing front through capital recycling, facility refinancing and extensions
while capitalising on the prevailing favourable interest rate environment. Over GBP160 million has been repaid, prepaid or extended
across six different facilities, including the Swiss and Australian facilities repaid early this financial year.
The Group's weighted average cost of debt decreased to 3.4 per cent from 3.9 per cent in the previous year, a significant saving on
recurring finance costs. Interest cover stands at 270 per cent, up from 230 per cent in 2015 while the weighted average debt
maturity is just below seven years. The next significant refinancing is not now due until 2020.
Group loan-to-value has increased marginally to 53.4 per cent, outside our target range of 40-50 per cent. As we become more
active in recycling capital from assets that have met their business plans and do not provide continued opportunity to deliver
sustainable income, we expect to see capital reinvestment occurring at lower initial LTVs.
The Group utilises derivative instruments, including interest rate swaps and interest rate caps, to manage its interest rate exposure.
At 31 August 2016, the net fair value liability of the Group's share of derivative financial instruments was GBP12.4 million
(2015: GBP4.5 million).
Our hedging policy requires at least 75 per cent of all interest rate exposures exceeding one year to be on a fixed or capped rate
basis. For facilities with interest rate swaps or caps attached, the interest rates are fixed or capped for the duration of the facility.
The changes in the fair value of the Group's hedging instruments have been recognised in the income statement.
Key financing statistics
31 August 31 August
Presented on a proportionately consolidated basis 2016 2015
GBPm GBPm
Nominal value of drawn debt 850.6 636.8
Cash and short-term deposits (34.3) (95.9)
Net debt 816.3 540.9
Property portfolio at market value 1,529.0 1,044.6
Loan-to-value(%) 53.4 51.8
Weighted average debt maturity (years) 6.9 7.8
Weighted average interest rate(%) 3.4 3.9
Interest cover (times)(1) 2.7 2.3
Debt with interest rate protection(%) 95.4 94.7
(1) Net rental income divided by net finance cost
Cash flow
Cash flow from operating activities increased GBP4.0 million to GBP39.6 million for the year.
Investing activities were characterised by the AUK acquisition (GBP483.4 million including costs). This was offset by proceeds from the
sale of Cromwell, the Swiss portfolio, ten petrol filling stations and 16 Grosvenor Street (GBP118.8 million).
Financing activities generated GBP270.8 million, mainly the result of the equity placement (net proceeds of GBP109.1 million) and
borrowings drawn to finance the AUK acquisition of GBP252.0 million. These inflows were offset by net debt repayments and
prepayments totalling GBP54.2 million and dividends paid of GBP29.4 million.
Cash at 31 August 2016 was GBP32.0 million (GBP34.3 million when including the Group's share of joint ventures), with a further GBP23.0
million available within undrawn committed facilities.
EPRA performance measures
Measure Definition of measure 2016 2015
Earnings Earnings from operational activity GBP44.1m GBP64.4m
NAV adjusted for investments held at fair value and excluding items not
Net asset value expected to be realised GBP717.4m GBP604.9m
EPRA NAV adjusted to include fair value of financial instruments, debt and
Triple net asset value deferred taxes GBP657.4m GBP598.0m
Annualised income based on passing rent less non-recoverable operating
Net initial yield expenses expressed as a percentage of the market value of property 5.8% 6.3%
Net initial yield adjusted for the expiration of rent free periods or other
Topped-up initial yield incentives 6.1% 6.9%
Estimated rental value of vacant space divided by that of the portfolio as a
Vacancy rate whole 2.3% 2.5%
Administrative and operating costs expressed as a percentage of gross
Cost ratio (incl. direct vacancy costs) rental income 17.4% 18.3%
Administrative and operating costs expressed as a percentage of gross
Cost ratio (excl. direct vacancy costs) rental income 14.9% 15.3%
Going Concern
At 31 August 2016 the Group's cash and undrawn committed facilities were GBP57.3 million and its capital commitments were GBP15.8
million. Weighted average debt maturity of 6.9 years and LTV of 53.4 per cent provide sufficient headroom against financial
covenants. Attention is also drawn to the viability statement contained within the Group's Principal Risk disclosures.
After considering severe but plausible scenarios, the Directors are satisfied that there continues to be a reasonable expectation that
the Group will have the resources it requires to meet on-going and future commitments. Accordingly, the 2016 consolidated
financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis.
Dividends
The Directors have declared a second interim dividend for the year of 1.575 pence per share making the total dividend paid and
payable in respect of the year to 3.2 pence per share. This reflects an annualised yield of 8.0 per cent on EPRA NAV, 7.3 per cent
based on the Group's share price at 31 August 2016.
The Company is again offering shareholders the option of receiving a cash dividend or a scrip dividend by way of the issue of new
Redefine International P.L.C shares. Full details including the tax components of the dividend and the timetable have been
announced separately today. The dividend payment date is set for 12 December 2016 to shareholders on the register at
18 November 2016.
In respect of the first interim dividend for the period ended 29 February 2016 which was paid to shareholders in June, the scrip take
up was 51.4 per cent resulting in a cash saving of GBP12.5 million net of withholding taxes paid.
Donald Grant
Chief Financial Officer
27 October 2016
Statement of Directors' responsibilities
The statement of Directors' responsibilities has been prepared in relation to the Group's Annual Report 2016. Certain parts of the
Annual Report are not included in this announcement.
We confirm to the best of our knowledge:
- the Group financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with IFRS, give a true and fair view of the
assets, liabilities, financial position and profit of the Group; and
- the Strategic Report includes a fair review of the development and performance of the business and the position of
the Group.
By order of the Board
Mike Watters Donald Grant
Chief Executive Chief Financial Officer
27 October 2016
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT
for the year ended 31 August 2016
Re-presented
31 August 31 August
2016 2015
Continuing operations Note GBPm GBPm
Revenue 3 89.6 79.7
Rental income 4 86.6 68.3
Rental expense (6.2) (5.3)
Net rental income 80.4 63.0
Other income 2.5 3.9
Administrative costs and other fees 5 (10.9) (11.1)
Net operating income 72.0 55.8
(Loss)/gain on revaluation of investment property 12 (42.5) 31.5
Gain on disposal of investment property 3.2 -
Gain on extinguishment/acquisition of debt 6 - 29.8
Gain on bargain purchase of subsidiary 7 - 0.2
Gain/(loss) on disposal of subsidiaries 8 12.2 (0.3)
Distributions from investments at fair value 0.5 7.5
Loss on revaluation of investment at fair value 13 (0.8) -
Loss on disposal of investment at fair value 13 - (17.6)
Gain on disposal of joint venture 14 - 0.6
Amortisation of intangible assets 16 (0.2) (0.2)
Loss on revaluation of non-current assets held for sale 19 - (1.9)
Gain on disposal of non-current assets held for sale 19 0.2 0.6
Foreign exchange gain 0.9 2.5
Profit from operations 45.5 108.5
Net finance expense 9 (26.4) (24.0)
Other finance income and expenses 10 (1.9) -
Change in fair value of derivative financial instruments (11.1) 0.7
6.1 85.2
Net impairment of interest in joint ventures and associate 14,15 (0.6) (3.8)
Share of post-tax profit from joint ventures 14 1.4 2.0
Share of post-tax profit from associate 15 1.7 0.6
Profit before tax 8.6 84.0
Taxation 11 (1.1) (6.1)
Profit for the year 7.5 77.9
Profit/(loss) attributable to:
Equity holders of the Parent 7.9 70.6
Non-controlling interests (0.4) 7.3
7.5 77.9
Basic earnings per share (pence) 28 0.5p 5.1p
Diluted earnings per share (pence) 28 0.5p 5.1p
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
for the year ended 31 August 2016
31 August 31 August
2016 2015
Continuing operations Note GBPm GBPm
Profit for the year 7.5 77.9
Other comprehensive income/(expense)
Items that are or may be subsequently reclassified to the income statement:
Transfer of foreign currency translation on disposal of subsidiaries to the
income statement 8 (3.6) 0.8
Transfer of foreign currency translation on disposal of joint venture to the
income statement - (0.1)
Foreign currency translation on subsidiary foreign operations 8.9 (3.7)
Foreign currency translation on joint venture interests held by subsidiary
foreign operations 14 8.6 (1.1)
Total other comprehensive income/(expense) 13.9 (4.1)
Total comprehensive income for the year 21.4 73.8
Total comprehensive income attributable to:
Equity holders of the Parent 21.1 66.9
Non-controlling interests 0.3 6.9
21.4 73.8
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
as at 31 August 2016
Re-presented
31 August 31 August
2016 2015
Note GBPm GBPm
Non-current assets
Investment property 12 1,396.4 934.4
Investment at fair value through profit or loss 13 7.9 -
Investment in joint ventures 14 5.8 3.6
Loans to joint ventures 14 52.9 44.6
Investment in associate 15 10.2 8.0
Intangible assets 16 1.3 1.5
Property, plant and equipment 0.1 0.1
Derivative financial instruments 21 0.8 1.8
Total non-current assets 1,475.4 994.0
Current assets
Trade and other receivables 17 31.4 139.2
Cash and cash equivalents 18 32.0 93.6
Total current assets 63.4 232.8
Total assets 1,538.8 1,226.8
Non-current liabilities
Borrowings, including finance leases 20 (752.8) (520.5)
Derivative financial instruments 21 (12.6) (3.4)
Deferred tax 22 (3.4) (2.2)
Total non-current liabilities (768.8) (526.1)
Current liabilities
Borrowings, including finance leases 20 (12.8) (39.4)
Derivative financial instruments 21 - (0.9)
Trade and other payables 23 (23.8) (23.6)
Total current liabilities (36.6) (63.9)
Total liabilities (805.4) (590.0)
Net assets 733.4 636.8
Equity
Share capital 24 143.6 117.9
Other components of equity 556.2 480.1
Total attributable to equity holders of the Parent 699.8 598.0
Non-controlling interests 33.6 38.8
Total equity 733.4 636.8
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
The consolidated financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors on 27 October 2016 and were signed on
its behalf by:
Mike Watters Donald Grant
Chief Executive Officer Chief Financial Officer
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
for the year ended 31 August 2016
Total
Foreign attributable
Reverse currency to equity Non-
Share Share acquisition Retained Other translation holders of controlling Total
capital premium reserve loss reserves reserve the Parent interests equity
Note GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm
Balance at 1 September 2015 117.9 395.0 134.3 (48.8) 2.0 (2.4) 598.0 38.8 636.8
Profit for the year - - - 7.9 - - 7.9 (0.4) 7.5
Transfer of foreign currency translation on disposal of
subsidiary to the income statement 8 - - - - - (3.6) (3.6) - (3.6)
Foreign currency translation on subsidiary foreign
operations - - - - - 8.2 8.2 0.7 8.9
Foreign currency translation on joint venture interests
held by subsidiary foreign operations 14 - - - - - 8.6 8.6 - 8.6
Total comprehensive income for the year - - - 7.9 - 13.2 21.1 0.3 21.4
Transactions with equity holders of the Parent
Shares issued for cash 24 21.7 87.4 - - - - 109.1 - 109.1
Dividends paid - - - (29.4) - - (29.4) - (29.4)
Scrip dividends 24 4.0 19.7 - (23.7) - - - - -
Fair value of share-based payments - - - - 1.2 - 1.2 - 1.2
25.7 107.1 - (53.1) 1.2 - 80.9 - 80.9
Changes in ownership interest in subsidiaries
Acquisition of non-controlling interests - - - (0.2) - - (0.2) (2.1) (2.3)
Decrease in non-controlling interests - - - - - - - (1.2) (1.2)
Dividends paid to non-controlling interests - - - - - - - (2.2) (2.2)
- - - (0.2) - - (0.2) (5.5) (5.7)
Balance at 31 August 2016 143.6 502.1 134.3 (94.2) 3.2 10.8 699.8 33.6 733.4
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
for the year ended 31 August 2016
Total
Foreign attributable
Reverse currency to equity Non-
Share Share acquisition Retained Other translation holders of controlling Total
capital premium reserve loss reserves reserve the Parent interests equity
Note GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm
Balance at 1 September 2014 103.7 314.5 134.3 (74.2) 1.5 1.3 481.1 28.6 509.7
Profit for the year - - - 70.6 - - 70.6 7.3 77.9
Transfer of foreign currency translation on disposal of
subsidiaries to the income statement 8 - - - - - 0.8 0.8 - 0.8
Transfer of foreign currency translation on disposal of
joint venture to the income statement 14 - - - - - (0.1) (0.1) - (0.1)
Foreign currency translation on subsidiary foreign
operations - - - - - (3.3) (3.3) (0.4) (3.7)
Foreign currency translation on joint venture interests
held by subsidiary foreign operations 14 - - - - - (1.1) (1.1) - (1.1)
Total comprehensive income for the year - - - 70.6 - (3.7) 66.9 6.9 73.8
Transactions with equity holders of the Parent
Shares issued for cash 24 10.5 59.5 - - - - 70.0 - 70.0
Dividends paid - - - (20.5) - - (20.5) - (20.5)
Scrip dividends 24 3.7 21.0 - (24.7) - - - - -
Fair value of share-based payments - - - - 0.5 - 0.5 - 0.5
14.2 80.5 - (45.2) 0.5 - 50.0 - 50.0
Changes in ownership interest in subsidiaries
Decrease in non-controlling interests - - - - - - - (0.2) (0.2)
Additional equity investment by non-controlling interest - - - - - - - 3.5 3.5
- - - - - - - 3.3 3.3
Balance at 31 August 2015 117.9 395.0 134.3 (48.8) 2.0 (2.4) 598.0 38.8 636.8
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
for the year ended 31 August 2016
Re-presented
31 August 31 August
2016 2015
Continuing operations Note GBPm GBPm
Cash generated from operations 32 69.2 54.3
Interest received 3.3 8.9
Interest paid (27.8) (26.0)
Net tax paid (5.1) (1.6)
Net cash inflow from operating activities 39.6 35.6
Cash flows from investing activities
Net cash outflow on business combinations - (1.9)
Disposal of subsidiaries 8 - 4.9
Net cash disposed on sale of subsidiary (0.4) -
Purchase and development of investment property (489.9) (31.4)
Disposal of investment property 38.8 16.3
Distributions from investments at fair value - 7.5
Disposal of investment at fair value 13 80.2 -
Acquisition of investment at fair value 13 (8.4) -
Increase in loans to joint ventures 14 (0.5) (37.0)
Decrease in loans to joint ventures 14 2.6 -
Distributions from associate 2.0 0.5
Disposal of non-current assets held for sale 19 0.2 35.1
Decrease in long-term receivables - 1.6
Increase in loans to related parties (2.0) (21.5)
Decrease in loans to related parties 7.7 -
Net cash outflow from investing activities (369.7) (25.9)
Cash flows from financing activities
Issue of share capital 115.0 70.9
Share issue costs paid (5.9) (0.9)
Proceeds from borrowings 332.5 39.0
Repayment of borrowings (134.7) (95.8)
Payment of Aviva profit share (0.3) (1.4)
Other finance expenses (4.0) -
Derivative financial instruments purchased and settled (2.4) -
Dividends paid to equity holders (29.4) (20.5)
Dividends paid and loans repaid to non-controlling interests 30 (2.3) -
Acquisition of non-controlling interest 31 (2.3) -
Contributions from non-controlling interests - 3.3
Movement in restricted cash and cash equivalents 4.6 (1.3)
Net cash inflow/(outflow) from financing activities 270.8 (6.7)
Net (decrease)/increase in unrestricted cash and cash equivalents (59.3) 3.0
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash and cash equivalents 2.3 (1.1)
Unrestricted cash and cash equivalents at 1 September 85.7 83.8
Unrestricted cash and cash equivalents at 31 August 18 28.7 85.7
Restricted cash and cash equivalents at 31 August 18 3.3 7.9
Cash and cash equivalents at 31 August 18 32.0 93.6
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the year ended 31 August 2016
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
Redefine International P.L.C was incorporated in the Isle of Man on 28 June 2004 (Registered Number: 111198C) and was re-
registered under the Isle of Man Companies Act 2006 on 3 December 2013 (Registered Number: 010534V).
On 4 December 2013, the Company converted to a UK-REIT and moved its tax residence from the Isle of Man to the United Kingdom ("UK").
The Company holds a primary listing on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange ("LSE") and a secondary listing on the
Main Board of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange ("JSE").
The financial information presented here does not amount to statutory financial statements. The Annual Report 2016 for the year
ended 31 August 2016 will be available on the Company's website (https://protect-za.mimecast.com/s/bJOrB7SmxLhl) in early December 2016. The
auditors, KPMG, have reported on the audited financial statements and their report was unmodified. A copy is available upon
request from the Company's registered office at 24 North Street, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 4LE.
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
2.1 STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE
These consolidated financial statements, have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards
("IFRS") as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB").
The accounting policies applied by the Group in these consolidated financial statements are the same as those applied by the
Group in its audited consolidated financial statements as at and for the year ended 31 August 2015. The following are the relevant
new standards, amendments and interpretations that have been issued but are not yet effective or have not been adopted early.
None of these will have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements:
IFRS 2 Share Based Payment (amendment) ("IFRS 2")
IFRS 5 Non-Current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations (amendment) ("IFRS 5")
IFRS 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosures (amendment) ("IFRS 7")
IFRS 9 Financial Instruments (amendment) ("IFRS 9")
IFRS 10 Consolidated Financial Statements (amendment) ("IFRS 10")
IFRS 11 Joint Arrangements (amendment) ("IFRS 11")
IFRS 12 Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities (amendment) ("IFRS 12")
IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers ("IFRS 15")
IFRS 16 Leases ("IFRS 16")
IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements (amendment) ("IAS 1")
IAS 7 Statement of Cash Flows (amendment) ("IAS 7")
IAS 12 Income Taxes (amendment) ("IAS 12")
IAS 28 Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures (amendment) ("IAS 28")
2.2 BASIS OF PREPARATION
The consolidated financial statements are presented in Great British Pounds, which is the functional currency of the Company and
the presentational currency of the Group, rounded to the nearest hundred thousand pounds. They are prepared using the historical
cost basis except for investment property, certain assets held for sale, derivative financial instruments and financial instruments
designated at fair value through profit and loss.
GOING CONCERN
The Directors are satisfied that the Group has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future
and for this reason these consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis.
RE-PRESENTATION OF PRIOR YEAR COMPARATIVES
The Group has re-presented its interests in joint venture entities. Payments of equity which are permanent and loss absorbing in
nature are disclosed as 'Investments in joint ventures', while advances of loans with either contractual maturities or amounts that
are callable on demand, are disclosed as 'Loans to joint ventures'. Interest payments made by joint ventures under loan
agreements are presented as finance income whereas distributions received from investments reduce the carrying value of the
Group's investment in joint ventures.
The impact of this change on the key financial statement line items for the year ended 31 August 2015 was as follows:
Consolidated balance sheet GBPm
Investments in joint ventures reduced by (11.0)
Loans to joint ventures increased by 11.0
Consolidated income statement GBPm
Net finance expense reduced by (3.5)
Share of post-tax profit from joint ventures reduced by 3.5
Consolidated statement of cash flows GBPm
Interest received increased by 3.7
Distributions from joint ventures and associates reduced by (3.7)
As there was no change in either net asset value or profit for the year, there has been no impact on net asset value per share or
earnings per share. There has also been no impact to net cash flows.
Certain other presentational changes were made to the prior year figures to ensure consistency with the current year. This has
resulted in the order of certain line items changing to allow for new subtotals to be introduced. The Directors consider this
presentational style consistent with best practice, more relevant to an understanding of the Group's financial performance and more
consistent with comparator reports.
2.3 KEY JUDGEMENTS AND ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires the use of judgements and estimates that affect the
reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the reporting date and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the
year. Although these estimates are based on the Directors' best knowledge of the amount, event or actions, actual results may
differ materially from those estimates.
The principal areas where such judgements and estimates have been made are detailed below:
2.3.1 INVESTMENT PROPERTY VALUATION
The Group uses valuations determined by independent valuers in accordance with IFRS 13 Fair Value Measurement ("IFRS 13") as
the fair value of its investment property. The valuations are based upon assumptions including estimated rental values, future rental
income, anticipated maintenance costs, future development costs and appropriate discount rates. The valuers also make reference
to market evidence of transaction prices for similar properties. Further details are provided in Note 12.
2.3.2 CLASSIFICATION OF THE GROUP'S INVESTMENT IN INTERNATIONAL HOTEL PROPERTIES LIMITED ("IHL") AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS
On 14 October 2015, the Company acquired, by way of private placement, 3.8 million shares in the newly listed International Hotel
Properties Limited (formerly International Hotel Group Limited) for GBP3.8 million. On the date of listing this represented 25.4% of the
entity's issued share capital and the investment was classified as an associate on initial recognition. On 20 October 2015, the
Group ceased to recognise IHL as an associate when its shareholding was diluted to 13.2% and reclassified the investment as a
financial instrument at fair value through profit or loss.
The degree of judgement relating to this classification is increased given that the Company currently has representation on IHL's
Board of Directors. In drawing their conclusion, the Directors have considered the criteria for significant influence in paragraphs 5-9
of IAS 28, the size of shareholding at 15.5% and that the Group does not have the right to appoint a director. Having considered all
the facts and circumstances the Directors believe that the designation of the Company's residual investment at fair value through
profit or loss continues to be appropriate.
2.3.3 CLASSIFICATION OF INVESTMENT PROPERTY FOR UK HOTELS
The UK Hotel properties are held for capital appreciation and to earn rental income. Apart from one of the assets, the hotels have
been let to Redefine Hotel Management Limited ("RHML") and Redefine Earls Court Management Limited ("RECML") for rent which
is subject to annual review. The annual review takes into account the forecast EBITDA for the hotel portfolio when setting the
revised rental level. RHML and RECML operate the hotel business and are exposed to fluctuations in the underlying trading
performance. They are responsible for the day-to-day upkeep of the properties and retain the key decision making responsibility for
the business operations.
The Group holds a 25.3% shareholding in RedefineBDL Hotel Group Limited ("RedefineBDL"), which in turn owns RHML and
RECML. Having considered the guidance in IFRS 10, the respective rights of each of the shareholders in RedefineBDL and the size
of the Group's shareholding relative to other shareholders, the Directors have determined that the Group has the ability to exercise
significant influence but does not control RedefineBDL and hence does not control RHML or RECML. The investment in
RedefineBDL is classified as an associate.
Aside from the payment of rental income to the Group, which resets annually, and the Group's shareholding in RedefineBDL, the
Group is not involved with the separate hotel management business and there are limited transactions between the two entities. As
a result, the hotels are classified as investment property in line with IAS 40 Investment Property ("IAS 40").
2.3.4 PROPERTY ACQUISITIONS
Where properties are acquired through the acquisition of corporate interests, the Directors have regard to the substance of the
assets and activities of the acquired entity in determining whether the acquisition represents the acquisition of a business. Where
such acquisitions are not judged to be an acquisition of a business the transactions are accounted for as if the Group had acquired
the underlying property directly. Accordingly, no goodwill arises on initial recognition of the asset purchase. Corporate acquisitions
are otherwise accounted for as business combinations.
2.3.5 AVIVA EQUITY SHARE
Aviva, the lender with security over the Group's investment property, Grand Arcade Shopping Centre, Wigan has a right under the
facility agreement to participate in the equity value of the property in excess of the value of its drawn debt.
Once the value of the property exceeds GBP90 million Aviva has the right to call tranches of equity at any time with corresponding
adjustments to their rights to participate in the property's profit share. While the Group has recognised a financial liability in respect
of Aviva's right to participate in the profits of the shopping centres, a provision has not been recognised for Aviva's right to
participate in the equity value of the property.
In concluding that no provision was required at the balance sheet date, the Directors considered all factors, including Aviva's
knowledge of the property's historic value and their actions taken. Given the property is carried at fair value and subject to bi-annual
valuations, a reliable estimate cannot be made nor is it currently considered probable that a payment will be required. The
contractual obligation is therefore disclosed as a contingent liability.
2.4 BASIS OF CONSOLIDATION
2.4.1 INVESTMENT IN SUBSIDIARIES
A subsidiary undertaking is an investee controlled by the Group. The Group controls an investee when it has power over the
investee, is exposed, or has rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the investee and has the ability to affect those
returns through its power over the investee. Subsidiaries are consolidated in the Group's financial statements from the date on
which control commences until the date that control ceases. The Group reassesses whether it controls a subsidiary when facts and
circumstances indicate that there are changes to one or more elements of control.
If the Group loses control of a subsidiary, the Group:
a) derecognises the assets (including any goodwill) and liabilities of the former subsidiary at their carrying amounts at the date
control is lost;
b) derecognises the carrying amount of any non-controlling interests in the former subsidiary at the date control is lost (including
amounts of other comprehensive income attributed to non-controlling interests);
c) recognises the fair value of any consideration received;
d) reclassifies to profit or loss, or transfers directly to retained earnings, amounts recognised in other comprehensive income in
relation to the subsidiary on the same basis as would be required if the parent had directly disposed of the related assets or
liabilities;
e) recognises any investment retained in the former subsidiary at its fair value at the date when control is lost; and
f) recognises any resulting difference of the above items as a gain or loss in the consolidated income statement.
The Group subsequently accounts for any investment retained in the former subsidiary in accordance with IAS 39 Financial
Instruments ("IAS 39"), or when appropriate, IAS 28. This accounting policy is applied when the Group loses control of a subsidiary
through the sale of shares to a party external to the Group and/or when a controlling interest in a subsidiary is transferred to an
existing joint venture of the Group.
2.4.2 BUSINESS COMBINATIONS
The Group accounts for the business combinations using the acquisition method under which the consideration transferred is
measured at fair value, calculated as the sum of:
- the acquisition date fair value of assets transferred by the Group;
- liabilities incurred by the Group to the former owners of the acquiree; and
- the equity interests issued by the Group in exchange for control of the acquiree.
Acquisition related costs are recognised in the consolidated income statement as incurred.
Goodwill is measured as the excess of the sum of:
- the fair value of the consideration transferred;
- the amount of any non-controlling interests in the acquiree; and
- the fair value of the acquirer's previously held equity interest in the acquiree, if any; less
- the net of the acquisition date fair value of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed.
For each business combination, the Group recognises any non-controlling interest in the acquiree at its proportionate share of the
acquiree's identifiable net assets.
For changes in the Group's interest in a subsidiary that do not result in a loss of control, the Group adjusts the carrying amounts of
the controlling and non-controlling interests to reflect the changes in their relative interests in the subsidiary. The difference between
the change in value of the non-controlling interest and the fair value of the consideration paid or received is recognised directly in
equity and attributed to the equity holders of the Parent.
2.4.3 TRANSACTIONS ELIMINATED ON CONSOLIDATION
Intra-group balances, transactions, any unrealised gains and losses or income and expenses arising from intra-group transactions,
are eliminated in preparing the consolidated financial statements. Unrealised losses are eliminated in the same way as unrealised
gains, but only to the extent that there is no evidence of impairment.
2.4.4 INVESTMENT IN ASSOCIATES AND JOINT VENTURES
Associates are entities over whose financial and operating policies the Group has the ability to exercise significant influence but not
control and which are neither subsidiaries nor joint arrangements. The Group classifies its interests in joint arrangements as either
joint operations or joint ventures depending on the Group's rights to the assets and obligations for the liabilities of the
arrangements. When making this assessment, the Group considers the structure of the arrangements, the legal form of any
separate vehicles, the contractual terms of the arrangements and other facts and circumstances specific to each transaction.
Investments in associates and joint ventures are initially recorded at cost and subsequently increased or decreased each year by
the Group's share of the post-acquisition net profit or loss and other movements recognised in the other comprehensive income or
directly in equity of the investments. The Group's share of the results of associate undertakings or joint ventures after tax reflects
the Group's proportionate interest in the relevant undertaking and is based on financial statements drawn up to a date not earlier
than three months before the year end reporting date, adjusted to conform with the accounting policies of the Group.
Where the Group obtains significant influence such that an investment which was previously accounted for as an investment under
IAS 39 is now to be treated as an associate undertaking, the Group's previously held interest is remeasured to fair value through
profit or loss for the year. The deemed cost of the associate is the fair value of the original investment plus the fair value of any
additional consideration given to achieve significant influence.
Goodwill arising on the acquisition of an associated undertaking or joint venture is included in the carrying amount of the
investment. When the Group's share of losses in an associate or joint venture has reduced the carrying amount to zero, including
any other unsecured receivables, the Group does not recognise further losses, unless it has incurred obligations to make payments
on behalf of the associate or joint venture.
Since goodwill that forms part of the carrying amount of the investment in an associate or joint venture is not recognised separately,
it is not tested for impairment separately. Instead, the entire amount of the investment in an associate or joint venture is tested for
impairment as a single asset when there is objective evidence that the investment in an associate or joint venture may be impaired.
Reversals of impairments are recorded as an adjustment to the investment balance to the extent that the recoverable amount of the
associate or joint venture increases.
Unrealised gains and losses arising from transactions with associates and joint ventures are eliminated to the extent of the Group's
interest in the entities.
Capital contributions result from the non-reciprocal transfer of resources without a corresponding increase in the underlying net
assets of the associate or joint venture. Capital contributions are accounted for as an increase in the net investment held within the
Group's financial statements and are subject to impairment.
When the Group ceases to have significant influence over an associate or joint control over a joint venture, it is accounted for as a
disposal of the entire interest in that investee, with a resulting gain or loss being recognised in the consolidated income statement.
Any retained interest in that former investee at the date when significant influence or joint control is lost is recognised at fair value
and this amount is treated as the fair value on initial recognition of a financial asset or, when appropriate, the cost on initial
recognition of an investment in an associate.
Any gain or loss on the dilution of an interest in an equity-accounted investee is calculated as the difference between the carrying
amounts of the investment in the equity-accounted investee, immediately before and after the transaction that resulted in the
dilution and is recognised in the consolidated income statement.
2.4.5 GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Goodwill and intangible assets are carried at cost less impairment. In respect of equity accounted investments, the carrying amount
of goodwill is included in the carrying amount of the investment and an impairment loss on such an investment is not allocated to
any underlying asset, including goodwill that forms part of the carrying amount of the investee.
Amortisation of intangible assets is recognised in profit or loss on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful life, from the date
that they are available for use.
2.5 CURRENCY TRANSLATION RESERVE
2.5.1 FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS
Transactions in foreign currencies are translated at the foreign exchange rate ruling at the date of the transaction. Monetary assets
and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the reporting date are translated to the functional currency at the foreign
exchange rate ruling at that date. Foreign exchange differences arising on translation are recognised in the consolidated income
statement. Non-monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies that are stated at fair value are translated to the
functional currency at the foreign exchange rates ruling at the dates that the values are determined.
2.5.2 FOREIGN OPERATIONS
Exchange differences arising from the translation of the net investment in foreign operations are taken to the foreign currency
translation reserve ("FCTR"). They are released into the consolidated income statement upon disposal. On consolidation, the
balance sheet of foreign subsidiaries are translated at the closing rate and the income statement and statement of comprehensive
income are translated at the rates at the dates of the transaction or at an average rate for the year where this is a reasonable
approximation.
2.6 INVESTMENT PROPERTY
Investment properties are those which are held either to earn rental income or for capital appreciation or for both. Investment
properties are initially recognised at cost and subsequently measured at fair value. External, independent valuation companies,
having professionally qualified valuers and recent experience in the location and category of property being valued, value the
portfolios on an annual basis. The fair values are based on market values, being the estimated amount for which property could be
exchanged on a highest and best use basis between a willing buyer and a willing seller in an arm's length transaction.
The valuations are determined by considering comparable and timely market transactions for sales and letting and having regard
for the current leases in place. In the case of lettings this includes considering the aggregate of the net annual market rents
receivable from the properties and where relevant, associated costs. A yield which reflects the risks inherent in the net cash flows is
applied to the net annual rents to arrive at the property valuation.
As the fair value model is applied, property under construction or redevelopment for future use as investment property continues to
be measured at fair value. However, where the fair value of investment property under redevelopment cannot be measured reliably,
the property is measured at cost.
Property held under leases to earn rental income or for capital appreciation is also classified as investment property, accounted for
as if held under a finance lease. Such property is initially recognised as the sum of any premium paid on acquisition and the present
value of any future minimum lease payments. The corresponding liability to the superior leaseholder is recognised in the
consolidated balance sheet as a finance lease obligation.
In determining the fair value of the property, the market value as determined by the independent valuers is:
- reduced by the carrying amount of any accrued income and expense resulting from the spreading of lease incentives to
tenants and/or minimum lease payments; and
- increased by the carrying amount of any liability to the superior leaseholder included in the consolidated balance sheet as
a finance lease obligation.
The bi-annual valuations of investment property are based upon estimates and subjective judgements that may vary materially from
the actual values and sales prices that may be realised by the Group upon ultimate disposal. The critical assumptions made in
determining the valuations have been disclosed in Note 12 to the financial statements.
Gains or losses arising from changes in the fair value of investment property are included in the consolidated income statement in
the year in which they arise.
Acquisition and disposals of investment property are recognised when significant risks and rewards attached to the property have
transferred to, or from, the Group. Profit or loss on disposal of investment property is recognised in the consolidated income
statement when significant risks and rewards have transferred from the Group.
2.6.1 BORROWING COSTS AND COST OF CONSTRUCTION
All costs directly associated with the purchase and construction of a qualifying property are capitalised.
Borrowing costs are capitalised if they are directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of a qualifying asset.
Capitalisation of borrowing costs commences when the activities to prepare the asset are in progress and expenditure and
borrowing costs are being incurred. Capitalisation of borrowing costs may continue until the assets are substantially ready for their
intended use. If the resulting carrying amount of the asset exceeds its value, an impairment loss is recognised. The capitalisation
rate is arrived at by reference to the actual rate payable on borrowings for development purposes or, with regard to that part of the
development cost financed out of general funds, to the weighted average cost of debt.
2.7 PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Items of property, plant and equipment are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses, if
any. Subsequent expenditure is capitalised only if it is probable that the future economic benefits associated with the expenditure
will flow to the Group. Depreciation is calculated to write off the cost of items to their estimated residual values using the straight-
line method over their estimated useful lives and is generally recognised in the consolidated income statement. Leased assets are
depreciated over the shorter of the lease term and their useful lives unless it is reasonably certain that the Group will obtain
ownership by the end of the lease term. It is Group policy to depreciate property, plant and equipment over a period of between
2 and 5 years.
2.8 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - RECOGNITION, CLASSIFICATION AND MEASUREMENT
Non-Derivative Financial Instruments
Non-derivative financial instruments comprise investments in equity securities, trade and other receivables, cash and cash
equivalents, loans and borrowings and trade and other payables.
Non-derivative financial instruments are recognised initially at fair value plus, for instruments not designated at fair value through
profit or loss, any directly attributable transaction costs, except as described below. Loan receivables and payables are
subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method.
A financial instrument is recognised when the Group becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. Financial
assets are derecognised if the Group's contractual rights to the cash flows from those assets expire or if the Group transfers the
assets to another party without retaining control or substantially all risks and rewards of the asset. Regular way purchases and
sales of financial assets are accounted for at trade date, i.e. the date that the Group commits itself to purchase or sell the asset.
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the Group's obligations specified in the contract expire.
Investments at Fair Value through Profit or Loss
An instrument is classified at fair value through profit or loss if it is held for trading or is designated as such upon initial recognition.
Financial instruments are designated as fair value through profit or loss if the Group manages such investments and makes
purchase and sale decisions based on their fair value. Upon initial recognition, attributable transaction costs are recognised in profit
or loss as incurred. Financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss comprise equity securities and are measured at fair
value with changes therein recognised in the consolidated income statement. Fair values are determined by reference to their
quoted bid price at the reporting date.
Derivative Financial Instruments
The Group holds derivative financial instruments to manage its interest rate risk exposures. Embedded derivatives are separated
from the host contract and accounted for separately if the economic characteristics and risks of the host contract and the embedded
derivative are not closely related, a separate instrument with the same terms as the embedded derivative would meet the definition
of a derivative, and the combined instrument is not measured at fair value through profit or loss.
Derivatives are recognised initially at fair value on the date the Group becomes party to the contract; any attributable transaction
costs are recognised in the consolidated income statement as incurred. Subsequent to initial recognition, derivatives are re-
measured to fair value at each reporting date, and changes therein are accounted for in the consolidated income statement and
presented under change in fair value of derivative financial instruments.
2.9 FINANCE LEASES
Finance leases are capitalised at the inception of the lease at the fair value of the leased property or, if lower, at the present value
of the future minimum lease payments. Lease payments are apportioned between the finance charges and the capital reduction of
the lease obligation so as to achieve a constant rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability over the lease term. Finance
charges are charged through profit or loss as they arise.
2.10 IMPAIRMENT
Financial assets not carried at fair value through profit or loss are assessed at each reporting date to determine whether there is
objective evidence that they are impaired. A financial asset is impaired if objective evidence indicates that a loss event has occurred
after the initial recognition, that the loss event had a negative effect on the estimated future cash flows of that asset and the impact
on those cash flows can be estimated reliably.
Objective evidence that financial assets (including equity securities) are impaired can include default or delinquency by a debtor,
restructuring of an amount due to the Group on terms that the Group would not consider otherwise, indications that a debtor or
issuer will enter bankruptcy, adverse changes in the payment status of borrowers of or issuers to the Group, economic conditions
that correlate with defaults or the disappearance of an active market for a security.
An impairment loss in respect of a financial asset measured at amortised cost is calculated as the difference between its carrying
amount and the present value of the estimated future cash flows discounted at the asset's original effective interest rate. Losses are
recognised in the consolidated income statement and reflected in an allowance account against loans and receivables. Interest on
the impaired asset continues to be recognised. When a subsequent event (e.g. repayment by a debtor) causes the amount of
impairment loss to decrease, the decrease in impairment loss is calculated on a basis consistent with the original charge and
reversed through the consolidated income statement.
2.11 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash balances on hand, cash deposited with financial institutions and short-term call deposits.
Cash and cash equivalents have a maturity of less than three months.
Restricted cash comprises cash deposits which are restricted until the fulfilment of certain conditions.
2.12 SHARE CAPITAL
Ordinary share capital
Ordinary shares are classified as equity. External costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares, net of tax, are shown as a
deduction from any recognised share premium.
2.13 LEASEHOLD PROPERTY
Leasehold properties that are leased out to tenants under operating leases are classified as investment properties as appropriate
and are included in the consolidated balance sheet at fair value. Land interests held under operating leases are classified and
accounted for as investment property on a property by property basis when they are held to earn rentals or for capital appreciation
on both the land and the property elements. Any such property interest under an operating lease classified as investment property
is carried at fair value.
2.14 BORROWINGS
Interest-bearing borrowings are recognised initially at fair value less directly attributable transaction costs. Subsequent to initial
recognition, interest-bearing borrowings are stated at amortised cost with any difference between cost and redemption value being
recognised in the consolidated income statement over the contractual term of the borrowings on an effective interest rate basis.
Finance Costs
Finance costs recognised in the consolidated income statement represent interest payable on borrowings calculated using the
effective interest rate method.
Restructured Debt
A financial liability is derecognised when it is extinguished (i.e. it is discharged, cancelled or expires) which may happen when full
repayment is made to the lender, the borrower is legally released from primary responsibility for the financial liability or where there
is an exchange of debt instruments with substantially different terms or a substantial modification to the existing terms of a
debt instrument.
In the event of a substantial modification of terms, any difference between the carrying amount of the original liability and the
consideration paid is recognised in the consolidated income statement. The consideration paid includes non-financial assets
transferred and the assumption of liabilities, including the new modified financial liability. Any new financial liability recognised is
measured initially at fair value and subsequently carried at amortised cost under the effective interest rate method. Any costs or
fees incurred are recognised as part of the gain or loss on extinguishment and do not adjust the carrying amount of the new liability.
2.15 DIVIDENDS
Dividends to shareholders are recognised when they become legally payable. In the case of interim dividends, this is when the
dividends are declared and paid by the Directors. In the case of final dividends, this is when approved by the shareholders at a
general meeting.
2.16 RENTAL INCOME
Rental income from investment property leased out under operating leases is recognised in the consolidated income statement on a
straight-line basis over the term of the leases. Lease incentives granted are recognised as an integral part of the total rental income
and amortised over the term of the leases.
Contingent rental income is recognised as it arises. Premiums to terminate leases are recognised in the consolidated income
statement as they arise.
2.17 SERVICE CHARGES
Where the Group invoices service charges, these amounts are not recognised as income as the risks in relation to the provision of
these goods and services are primarily borne by the Group's tenants and consequently they are recognised as a reduction in rental
expense. Any servicing expenses suffered by the Group are included within rental expense in the consolidated income statement.
2.18 INVESTMENT AND INTEREST INCOME
Dividends from listed property investments are recognised on the date the Group's right to receive payment is established. Interest
earned on cash invested with financial institutions is recognised on an accruals basis using the effective interest rate method.
2.19 INCOME TAX
Income tax on the profit or loss for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Income tax is recognised in the consolidated
income statement except to the extent that it relates to items recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, in
which case it is recognised in other comprehensive income.
Current tax is based on taxable profit for the year and is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted
by the reporting date. Taxable profit differs from net profit as reported in the consolidated income statement because it excludes
items of income or expense that are not taxable (or tax deductible).
Deferred tax is provided using the balance sheet liability method, providing for temporary differences between the carrying amounts
of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for taxation purposes. The following temporary
differences are not provided for: those arising from goodwill not deductible for tax purposes, those arising from the initial recognition
of assets or liabilities that affect neither accounting or taxable profit, nor differences relating to investments in subsidiaries to the
extent described below. The amount of deferred tax provided is based on the expected manner of realisation or settlement of the
carrying amount of assets and liabilities, using tax rates enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting date.
A deferred tax asset is recognised only to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profits will be available against which the
asset can be utilised and is reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that the related tax benefit will be realised.
Deferred tax is not provided on temporary differences arising on investments in subsidiaries and joint ventures where the timing of
the reversal can be controlled and it is probable that the temporary difference will not reverse in the foreseeable future.
Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply to the period when the asset is realised or the liability settled.
Deferred tax on the fair value movement on German investment properties has been provided at the capital gains taxation rate
based on the manner in which each asset is expected to be realised. Deferred taxation liabilities are provided only to the extent that
there are not sufficient tax losses to shield the charge.
2.20 EARNINGS PER SHARE
The Group presents basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) data for its ordinary shares. Basic EPS is calculated by dividing the
profit or loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding
during the year. Diluted EPS is determined by dividing the profit or loss attributable to ordinary shareholders by the weighted
average number of ordinary shares outstanding adjusted for the effects of all dilutive potential ordinary shares.
In line with the JSE Listings Requirements, the Group also presents headline earnings per share.
2.21 SEGMENTAL REPORTING
An operating segment is a component of the Group that engages in business activities from which it may earn revenues and in
respect of which it may incur expenses, including revenues and expenses that relate to transactions with any of the Group's o ther
components. An operating segment's operating results are reviewed regularly by the Chief Operating Decision Maker to inform
decisions about resources to be allocated to the segment and to assess its performance, and for which discrete financial
information is available. See Note 3 for further details.
2.22 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AND EMPLOYEE SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS
Employee benefits, such as salaries and other benefits, are accounted for on an accruals basis over the period during which
employees have provided services. Bonuses are recognised to the extent that the Group has a legal or constructive obligation to its
employees that can be measured reliably.
Share-based incentives are provided to employees under the Group's Long-Term Performance Share Plan ("PSP") for Executive
Directors and the Long-Term Restricted Stock Plan ("RSP") for employees. The Group recognises a compensation cost in respect
of these schemes that is based on the fair value of the awards, measured using the Monte Carlo valuation methodology.
For equity-settled schemes, the fair value is determined at the date of grant and is not subsequently remeasured unless the
conditions on which the award was granted are modified.
For cash-settled schemes, the fair value is determined at the date of grant and is remeasured at each reporting date until the
liability is settled. Generally, the compensation cost is recognised on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. Adjustments are
made to reflect expected and actual forfeitures during the vesting period due to the failure to satisfy service conditions or non-
market performance conditions.
2.23 DISPOSAL GROUPS AND NON-CURRENT ASSETS HELD FOR SALE
A non-current asset or a disposal group comprising assets and liabilities is classified as held for sale if it is expected that its carrying
amount will be recovered principally through sale rather than through continuing use, it is available for immediate sale and it is
highly probable that the sale will occur within one year. For the sale to be highly probable, the appropriate level of management
must be committed to a plan to sell the asset or disposal group.
Where the Group is committed to a sale plan involving the loss of control of a subsidiary, it classifies all the assets and liabilities of
that subsidiary as held for sale when the criteria set out above and detailed in IFRS 5 are met, regardless of whether the Group will
retain a non-controlling interest in its former subsidiary after the sale.
On initial classification as held for sale, non-current assets and disposal groups are ordinarily measured at the lower of the previous
carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell, with any adjustments recognised in the consolidated income statement and re-
measured at each reporting date. However, certain assets such as financial assets within the scope of IAS 39 and investment
property in the scope of IAS 40 continue to be measured in accordance with those standards.
Impairment losses subsequent to the classification of assets as held for sale are recognised in the consolidated income statement.
Increases in fair value less costs to sell of assets that have been classified as held for sale are recognised in the consolidated
income statement to the extent that the increase is not in excess of any cumulative impairment loss previously recognised in
respect of that asset. Assets classified as held for sale are not depreciated.
Gains and losses on re-measurement and impairment losses subsequent to classification as a disposal group or a non-current
asset held for sale are presented within continuing operations in the consolidated income statement, unless they meet the definition
of a discontinued operations.
Disposal groups and non-current assets held for sale are presented separately from other assets and liabilities on the balance
sheet. Prior periods are not reclassified.
2.24 PROVISIONS
A provision is recognised if, as a result of a past event, the Group has a present legal or constructive obligation that can be
estimated reliably and it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation. Provisions are
determined by discounting the expected cash flows at a pre-tax rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of
money and the risks specific to the liability.
Where it is not probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required, or the amount cannot be estimated reliably, the
obligation is disclosed as a contingent liability, unless the probability of outflow of economic benefits is remote.
Capital commitments are disclosed when the Group has a contractual future obligation which has not been provided for at the
balance sheet date.
2.25 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
The Board's policy is to maintain a strong capital base so as to maintain investor, creditor and market confidence and to sustain
future development of the business. The Board of Directors monitors both the demographic spread of shareholders, as well as the
return on capital, which the Group defines as total shareholders' equity, excluding non-controlling interests, and the dividends paid
to ordinary shareholders.
At the 2015 AGM the Company received the necessary authorisation from shareholders to purchase its own shares on the market,
subject to such shares being cancelled immediately upon acquisition. The timing of purchases will depend on market conditions and
purchase and sale decisions will be made on a transaction by transaction basis by the Board of Directors. No share purchases took
place during the year. The Group does not have a defined share buy-back plan.
The level of the Company's borrowings, in terms of its articles of association, shall not at any time, without the previous sanction of
an ordinary resolution of the Company exceed ten times the aggregate of:
i. the amount paid up on the issued share capital of the Company; and
ii. the total of capital and revenue reserves.
The Company's dividend policy is to distribute the majority of its earnings available for distribution in the form of dividen ds to
shareholders.
3. SEGMENTAL REPORTING
As required by IFRS 8 Operating Segments ("IFRS 8"), the information provided to the Board, being the Chief Operating Decision
Maker, can be classified into the following segments:
UK Retail: the Group's portfolio of wholly-owned shopping centres, retail parks and other retail assets;
UK Commercial: the Group's portfolio of offices, motor trade, roadside service station and logistics distribution centres;
UK Hotels: the Group's hotel portfolio which comprises eight hotels in Greater London and South East England and one
hotel in Edinburgh, Scotland. The Group holds a 25.3% associate interest in RedefineBDL which leases and
manages all of the Group's hotel properties except for the Enfield Travelodge. During the year the Group
acquired 15.5% interest cumulatively in IHL, a hotel and leisure focused property investment company listed
on the Euro MTF Market of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange ("LUXSE") and the AltX of the JSE;
Europe: the Group's portfolio in Germany and interest in its last legacy asset, The Hague which was disposed on the
balance sheet date. The comparative results also include those of the Swiss properties disposed of in August
2015. The portfolio comprises shopping centres, discount supermarkets and Government-let offices;
Cromwell: relates to the Group's investment in the Cromwell Property Group, Australia, which was disposed of during the
2015 financial year and is presented for comparative purposes only; and
Other: the Group's holding and subsidiary management companies that carry out the head office and centralised
asset management activities of the Group.
Management information, as presented to the Chief Operating Decision Maker, is prepared on a proportionately consolidated basis.
Segmental reporting is therefore reported in line with management information, with the Group's share of joint ventures presented
line-by-line. Joint venture adjustments are disclosed to reconcile segmental performance and position to the consolidated financial
statements. Comparative information has been aligned to ensure consistent disclosure.
Joint
UK UK UK Venture IFRS
Segmental income statement Retail Commercial Hotels Europe Other Total Adj Total
for the year ended 31 August 2016 GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm
Continuing operations
Revenue
Rental income 37.0 22.2 15.0 22.3 0.1 96.6 (10.0) 86.6
Other income(1) - 0.8 - 0.4 1.9 3.1 (0.6) 2.5
Distributions from investment at fair value - - 0.5 - - 0.5 - 0.5
Total revenue 37.0 23.0 15.5 22.7 2.0 100.2 (10.6) 89.6
Rental income 37.0 22.2 15.0 22.3 0.1 96.6 (10.0) 86.6
Rental expense (4.1) (0.9) - (2.3) - (7.3) 1.1 (6.2)
Net rental income 32.9 21.3 15.0 20.0 0.1 89.3 (8.9) 80.4
Other income(1) - 0.8 - 0.4 1.9 3.1 (0.6) 2.5
(Loss)/gain on revaluation of investment property(2) (40.1) 5.0 (7.3) 1.2 - (41.2) (1.3) (42.5)
Gain on disposal of investment property - 3.2 - - - 3.2 - 3.2
Gain on disposal of subsidiary - - - 12.2 - 12.2 12.2
Distributions from investment at fair value - - 0.5 - - 0.5 - 0.5
Loss on revaluation of investment at fair value - - (0.8) - - (0.8) - (0.8)
Gain on disposal of non-current assets held for sale - 0.2 - - - 0.2 - 0.2
Foreign exchange gain - - - - 0.9 0.9 - 0.9
Finance income - - - - 6.3 6.3 - 6.3
Finance expense (16.1) (7.1) (3.8) (12.3) (0.1) (39.4) 6.7 (32.7)
Other finance expenses (1.5) (0.3) (0.1) (0.1) - (2.0) 0.1 (1.9)
Gain on financial liabilities - - - 2.5 - 2.5 (2.5) -
Change in fair value of derivative financial
instruments (5.0) (5.5) (0.7) (1.6) - (12.8) 1.7 (11.1)
Impairment of investment in associate - - (3.2) - - (3.2) - (3.2)
Share of post-tax profit from associate - - 1.7 - - 1.7 - 1.7
Total per reportable segments(3) (29.8) 17.6 1.3 22.3 9.1 20.5 (4.8) 15.7
Unallocated income and expenses:
Administrative costs and other fees (11.4) 0.5 (10.9)
Amortisation of intangible assets (0.2) - (0.2)
Profit before tax 8.9 (4.3) 4.6
Taxation (1.6) 0.5 (1.1)
7.3 (3.8) 3.5
IFRS equity accounted items:
Impairment of loans to joint ventures - 2.6 2.6
Share of post-tax profit from joint ventures - 1.4 1.4
Movement of losses restricted in joint ventures(4) - 0.2 - - - 0.2 (0.2) -
IFRS profit for the year 7.5 - 7.5
(1) Other income in the 'Other' segment includes management fee income from joint ventures of GBP0.7 million. Refer to Note 27 for further details.
(2) Included in (loss)/gain on revaluation of investment property is GBP22.6 million of costs incurred on the acquisition of the AUK portfolio.
(3) Unallocated income and expense are items incurred centrally which are neither directly attributable nor can be reasonably allocated to
individual segments.
(4) As detailed in Note 14, the Group's interest in certain joint ventures has reduced to GBPNil in the consolidated financial statements in line with IAS
28. On a proportionate basis, the Group's share of these joint ventures is included line-by-line. Movements in the losses of these joint ventures not
recognised during each reporting period on an equity accounted basis are presented to reconcile segmental information to the IFRS statements.
Joint
UK UK UK Venture IFRS
Other segmental information Retail Commercial Hotels Europe Other Total Adj Total
for the year ended 31 August 2016 GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm
Inter-segmental revenue and expense:
Management fee income - - - - 3.9 3.9 - 3.9
Management fee expense (1.4) (1.1) - (0.8) (0.6) (3.9) - (3.9)
- - - - - - - -
Inter-segmental revenue and expense relate to intercompany investment management fees that eliminate on consolidation.
Joint
UK UK UK Venture IFRS
Segmental balance sheet Retail Commercial Hotels Europe Total Adj Total
as at 31 August 2016 GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm
Investment property 541.9 419.0 229.6 346.8 1,537.3 (140.9) 1,396.4
Investment at fair value through profit or loss - - 7.9 - 7.9 - 7.9
Investment in associate - - 10.2 - 10.2 - 10.2
Trade and other receivables 4.8 3.3 1.7 5.9 15.7 (1.0) 14.7
Cash and cash equivalents 8.3 2.5 2.0 9.0 21.8 (2.3) 19.5
Borrowings, including finance leases (324.9) (201.6) (109.9) (206.0) (842.4) 76.8 (765.6)
Trade and other payables (6.6) (6.4) (1.7) (7.7) (22.4) 3.9 (18.5)
Segmental net assets 223.5 216.8 139.8 148.0 728.1 (63.5) 664.6
Unallocated assets and liabilities:
Other non-current assets 1.4 - 1.4
Trade and other receivables 16.7 - 16.7
Cash and cash equivalents 12.5 - 12.5
Net derivative financial instruments (16.5) 4.7 (11.8)
Deferred tax (5.3) 1.9 (3.4)
Trade and other payables (5.3) - (5.3)
731.6 (56.9) 674.7
IFRS equity accounted items:
Investment in joint ventures - 5.8 5.8
Loans to joint ventures - 52.9 52.9
Fair value on acquisition of joint venture interest - - - 0.9 0.9 (0.9) -
Joint venture non-controlling interest - - - (0.7) (0.7) 0.7 -
Cumulative losses restricted in joint ventures(1) - 1.6 - - 1.6 (1.6) -
IFRS net assets 733.4 - 733.4
(1) As detailed in Note 14, the Group's interest in certain joint ventures has reduced to GBPNil in the consolidated financial statements in line with IAS
28. On a proportionate basis, the Group's share of these joint ventures is included line-by-line. The cumulative losses of these joint ventures that the
Group has not recognised at the reporting date on an equity accounted basis are presented to reconcile segmental information to the IFRS
statements.
Joint
UK UK UK Venture IFRS
Other segmental information Retail Commercial Hotels Europe Total Adj Total
as at 31 August 2016 GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm
Additions to investment property during the year per reportable segment:
Additions from acquisition of investment property 213.1 276.6 - - 489.7 - 489.7
Acquisition costs 10.5 12.1 - - 22.6 - 22.6
Capitalised expenditure 3.0 0.3 1.8 2.8 7.9 (0.1) 7.8
226.6 289.0 1.8 2.8 520.2 (0.1) 520.1
Re-
presented Re-
Joint presented
UK UK UK Cromwell Venture IFRS
Segmental income statement Retail Commercial Hotels Europe (disposed) Other Total Adj Total
for the year ended 31 August 2015 GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm
Continuing operations
Revenue
Rental income 26.5 14.5 13.3 21.3 - - 75.6 (7.3) 68.3
Other income(1) - 1.0 - - - 2.9 3.9 - 3.9
Distributions from investment at fair value - - - - 7.5 - 7.5 - 7.5
Total revenue 26.5 15.5 13.3 21.3 7.5 2.9 87.0 (7.3) 79.7
Rental income 26.5 14.5 13.3 21.3 - - 75.6 (7.3) 68.3
Rental expense (3.3) (0.7) - (2.0) - - (6.0) 0.7 (5.3)
Net rental income 23.2 13.8 13.3 19.3 - - 69.6 (6.6) 63.0
Other income(1) - 1.0 - - - 2.9 3.9 - 3.9
Gain on revaluation of investment property 11.5 9.4 13.9 0.7 - - 35.5 (4.0) 31.5
Gain on extinguishment/acquisition of debt - 23.0 - 6.8 - - 29.8 - 29.8
Gain on bargain purchase of subsidiary - - - 0.2 - - 0.2 - 0.2
Loss on disposal of subsidiaries - - - (0.3) - - (0.3) - (0.3)
Distributions from investment at fair value - - - - 7.5 - 7.5 - 7.5
Loss on disposal of investment at fair value - - - - (17.6) - (17.6) - (17.6)
Gain on disposal of joint venture - - - 0.6 - - 0.6 - 0.6
Loss on revaluation of non-current assets
held for sale - (1.9) - - - - (1.9) - (1.9)
Gain on disposal of non-current assets held
for sale - - 0.6 - - - 0.6 - 0.6
Foreign exchange gain/(loss) - - - - 4.2 (1.7) 2.5 - 2.5
Finance income - - - - - 6.3 6.3 - 6.3
Finance expense (13.6) (4.6) (4.3) (9.1) (5.4) - (37.0) 6.7 (30.3)
Other finance expenses - - - (3.6) - - (3.6) 3.6 -
Change in fair value of derivative financial
instruments (0.2) (0.5) 0.7 0.7 0.1 - 0.8 (0.1) 0.7
Share of post-tax profit from associate - - 0.6 - - - 0.6 - 0.6
Total per reportable segments 20.9 40.2 24.8 15.3 (10.2) 4.0 97.5 (0.4) 97.1
Unallocated income and expenses:(2)
Administrative costs and other fees (11.4) 0.3 (11.1)
Amortisation of intangible assets (0.2) - (0.2)
Profit before tax 85.9 (0.1) 85.8
Taxation (6.9) 0.8 (6.1)
79.0 0.7 79.7
IFRS equity accounted items:
Impairment of loans to joint ventures - (3.8) (3.8)
Share of post-tax profit from joint ventures - 2.0 2.0
Movement of losses restricted in joint ventures(3) - (1.1) - - - - (1.1) 1.1 -
IFRS profit for the year 77.9 - 77.9
(1) Other income in the 'Other' segment includes management fee income from joint ventures of GBP0.8 million. Refer to Note 27 for further details.
(2) Unallocated income and expense are items incurred centrally which are neither directly attributable nor can be reasonably allocated to individual segments.
(3) As detailed in Note 14, the Group's interest in certain joint ventures has reduced to GBPNil in the consolidated financial statements in line with IAS
28. On a proportionate basis, the Group's share of these joint ventures is included line-by-line. Movements in the losses of these joint ventures not
recognised during each reporting period on an equity accounted basis are presented to reconcile segmental information to the IFRS statements.
UK UK UK Cromwell IFRS
Other segmental information Retail Commercial Hotels Europe (disposed) Adj Total
for the year ended 31 August 2015 GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm
Inter-segmental revenue and expense:
Management fee income - - - - - - 3.6
Management fee expense - - - (0.9) - - (3.6)
- - - (0.9) - - -
Inter-segmental revenue and expense relate to intercompany investment management fees that eliminate on consolidation.
Re-
presented Re-
Joint presented
UK UK UK Cromwell Venture IFRS
Segmental balance sheet Retail Commercial Hotels Europe (disposed) Total Adj Total
as at 31 August 2015 GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm
Investment property 355.4 165.7 235.1 299.7 - 1,055.9 (121.5) 934.4
Investment in associate - - 8.0 - - 8.0 - 8.0
Trade and other receivables 3.0 1.1 9.5 28.7 80.2 122.5 (3.7) 118.8
Cash and cash equivalents 8.7 6.0 0.2 11.0 0.6 26.5 (2.3) 24.2
Borrowings, including finance leases (216.5) (83.0) (109.8) (195.5) (23.2) (628.0) 68.1 (559.9)
Trade and other payables (5.0) (1.6) (1.3) (7.6) (1.5) (17.0) 2.4 (14.6)
Segmental net assets 145.6 88.2 141.7 136.3 56.1 567.9 (57.0) 510.9
Unallocated assets and liabilities:
Other non-current assets 1.6 - 1.6
Trade and other receivables 20.4 - 20.4
Cash and cash equivalents 69.4 - 69.4
Net derivative financial instruments (6.0) 3.5 (2.5)
Other non-current liabilities(1) (7.1) 4.9 (2.2)
Trade and other payables (11.1) 2.1 (9.0)
635.1 (46.5) 588.6
IFRS equity accounted items:
Investment in joint ventures - 3.6 3.6
Loans to joint ventures - 44.6 44.6
Fair value on acquisition of joint venture
interest - - - 0.8 0.8 (0.8) -
Joint venture non-controlling interest - - - (0.5) (0.5) 0.5 -
Cumulative losses restricted in joint
ventures(2) - 1.4 - - 1.4 (1.4) -
IFRS net assets 636.8 - 636.8
(1) The joint venture adjustment in respect of other non-current liabilities differs from that disclosed on a total basis in Note 14 (GBP54.3 million), as
shareholder loans included in the latter eliminate on proportionate consolidation.
(2) As detailed in Note 14, the Group's interest in certain joint ventures has reduced to GBPNil in the consolidated financial statements in line with IAS
28. On a proportionate basis, the Group's share of these joint ventures is included line-by-line. The cumulative losses of these joint ventures that the
Group has not recognised at the reporting date on an equity accounted basis are presented to reconcile segmental information to the IFRS
statements
Joint
UK UK UK Cromwell Venture IFRS
Other segmental information Retail Commercial Hotels Europe (disposed) Total Adj Total
as at 31 August 2015 GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm
Additions to investment property during the year per reportable segment:
Additions from acquisition of subsidiaries (3) - - - 13.0 - 13.0 13.1 26.1
Additions from acquisition of joint venture (4) - - - 56.8 - 56.8 (56.8) -
Acquisition costs - - - 0.4 - 0.4 (0.4) -
Capitalised expenditure 3.6 0.1 - 1.4 - 5.1 (0.7) 4.4
3.6 0.1 - 71.6 - 75.3 (44.8) 30.5
(3) The Group acquired a 44.9% additional shareholding in Ciref Premium Holdings Limited from its joint venture partner in December 2014. This
acquisition brought the Group's shareholding in Ciref Premium Holdings Limited to 93.9% and it was recognised as a subsidiary from acquisition
date as detailed in Note 7. On a proportionately consolidated basis, the Group's share of the additional 44.9% interest in investment property of
GBP13.0 million is recognised. Under the equity method, investment property is treated as newly acquired for GBP26.1 million.
(4) In January 2015, the Group acquired a 50% interest in the Leopard Portfolio as detailed in Note 14. The fair value of the Group's share of
investment property at acquisition date was GBP56.8 million (EUR78.4 million). During the year ended 31 August 2015, the Group reduced its shareholding
in its subsidiaries Ciref Berlin 1 Limited and CEL Portfolio 2 to 50% and 53% respectively. The fair value of investment property on recognition of the
joint ventures was GBP6.1 million (EUR8.4 million). On a proportionately consolidated and equity accounted basis, there has been no additions to
investment property in relation to Ciref Berlin 1 Limited and CEL Portfolio 2.
4. RENTAL INCOME
31 August 31 August
2016 2015
GBPm GBPm
Gross lease payments from third parties 72.3 55.0
Gross lease payments from related parties (Note 27) 14.3 13.3
Rental income 86.6 68.3
The future aggregate minimum rentals receivable under non-cancellable operating leases are as follows:
Not later than 1 year 91.1 63.7
Later than 1 year not later than 5 years 302.2 225.1
Later than 5 years 366.2 376.2
759.5 665.0
5. ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS AND OTHER FEES
31 August 31 August
2016 2015
GBPm GBPm
Administrative and other operating expenses 2.3 2.7
Professional fees 2.5 4.1
Staff costs 4.9 3.8
Share-based payments 1.2 0.5
Administrative costs and other fees 10.9 11.1
6. GAIN ON EXTINGUISHMENT/ACQUISITION OF DEBT
31 August 31 August
2016 2015
GBPm GBPm
Extinguishment of residual debt - 23.0
Gain on acquisition of external borrowings - 3.5
Release of finance lease liability - 3.3
Gain on extinguishment/acquisition of debt - 29.8
The Group restructured the GBP114.6 million Delta facility in October 2012, as further discussed in Note 19. Following the orderly
disposal of all the Delta properties during the 2015 financial year (three of which were purchased from the security pool by the
Group) the Group was released from all residual obligations under the agreement on 25 August 2015. As a result, a gain of GBP23.0
million was recognised at year-end 31 August 2015, representing the write-off of the residual debt.
By way of loan assignment, on 15 October 2014 the Group acquired loans with a face value of EUR14.5 million secured by a portfolio
of German properties owned by the Group. This resulted in a gain of EUR4.5 million (GBP3.5 million) in the financial statements for the
year ended 31 August 2015.
Furthermore, on disposal of the Swiss properties during the 2015 financial year, the outstanding finance lease liability of GBP3.3 million
was released to the consolidated income statement.
7. BUSINESS COMBINATIONS
There were no business combinations during the year ended 31 August 2016.
On 19 December 2014, the Group acquired an additional 44.9% shareholding in Ciref Premium Holdings Limited (previously named
Ciref Nepi Holdings Limited) from its joint venture partner, New Europe Property (BVI) Limited for a consideration of EUR3.6 million
(GBP2.8 million). Ciref Premium Holdings Limited, through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, owns six properties in Germany collectively
known as the Premium Portfolio. This acquisition brought the Group's interest in Ciref Premium Holdings Limited to 93.9% and it is
accounted for as a subsidiary undertaking from the acquisition date, i.e. the date control was obtained, in line with IFRS 10. The fair
value of assets and liabilities acquired by the Group and the net cash flow summarised in the table below are unchanged from the
31 August 2015 disclosures:
31 August
2015
GBPm
Fair value of identifiable net assets
Investment property (including finance leases) 26.1
Trade and other receivables 0.1
Cash and cash equivalents 0.9
Borrowings (including finance leases) (19.6)
Trade and other payables (including derivatives) (1.4)
6.1
Fair value of consideration transferred
Cash consideration (2.8)
Fair value of existing 50% of shareholding and loan (3.1)
Total consideration (5.9)
Gain on bargain purchase of subsidiary 0.2
The fair value of the investment property was determined by the Directors having regard to the 31 August 2014 independent
valuation and movements in the market up to the date of acquisition.
The fair value of loans and borrowings was determined with reference to market interest rates available for similar debt instruments.
The fair value of trade receivables and trade payables was determined based on the terms of the underlying transactions and was
for the most part deemed to approximate their carrying value.
The gain on bargain purchase needs to be considered in light of the downward fair value movement on loans to Ciref Premium
Holdings Limited of GBP0.7 million included in the impairment of loans to joint ventures disclosed in Note 14 to the financial
statements. If the acquisition had occurred on 1 September 2014, management estimates that consolidated revenue for the Group
in 2015 would have been GBP79.4 million and consolidated profit for the year ended 31 August 2015 would have been GBP103.6 million.
In determining these amounts, management has assumed that the fair value adjustments that arose on the date of acquisition
would have been the same if the acquisition had occurred at the beginning of the year.
8. DISPOSAL OF SUBSIDIARIES
On 31 August 2016, the Group disposed of its 100% shareholding in Cooperative Redefine International Real Estate UA
(Netherlands) for consideration of EUR1. The disposed subsidiary undertaking holds the entire issued share capital of Redefine
International Dan Haag B.V (Netherlands). This company is the beneficial and legal owner of the Group's investment in The Justice
Center, The Hague.
During the year ended 31 August 2015, the Group reduced its shareholding in Ciref Berlin 1 Limited and CEL Portfolio 2 Limited &
Co. KG to 50% and 53% respectively. These entities are now accounted for as jointly controlled entities in accordance with IFRS
11, within the Leopard Portfolio, the details of which are disclosed in Note 14.
The net loss presented in the table below for the 2015 financial year is made up of a gain of GBP0.7 million on the Ciref Berlin 1
Limited transaction and a loss of GBP1.0 million on the CEL Portfolio 2 Limited & Co.KG transaction, including GBP3.4 million and GBP1.3
million in respect of the fair value of the investments and loans retained in the former subsidiaries respectively. In line with the
underlying commercial arrangements, the Directors considered these two transactions together.
The impact of the disposals on the Group and the net cash flow in each year is shown below:
31 August 31 August
2016 2015
GBPm GBPm
Carrying value of net liabilities/(ass
Investment property (5.5) (11.5)
Trade and other receivables (0.7) (0.5)
Cash and cash equivalents (0.4) (0.3)
Borrowings 15.0 3.0
Trade and other payables 0.2 0.1
Net liabilities/(assets) disposed 8.6 (9)
Cash consideration - 4.9
Carrying amount of non-controlling interest - 0.1
Fair value of retained interest in joint venture - 4.7
Total consideration - 9.7
Transfer of foreign currency translation on disposal of foreign operations to the income
statement 3.6 (0.8)
Gain/(loss) on disposal of subsidiaries 12.2 (0.3)
9. NET FINANCE EXPENSE
Re-presented
31 August 31 August
2016 2015
GBPm GBPm
Finance income on bank deposits 0.2 0.5
Finance income on loans to joint ventures (Note 27) 5.0 4.9
Finance income on loans to other related parties (Note 27) 1.1 0.9
Finance income 6.3 6.3
Finance expense on secured bank loans (27.3) (25.1)
Amortisation of debt issue costs (1.5) (1.5)
Accretion of fair value adjustments(1) (3.1) (2.7)
Finance lease interest (0.8) (1.0)
Finance expense (32.7) (30.3)
Net finance expense (26.4) (24.0)
(1) The accretion includes the release of the residual fair value adjustments on refinanced facilities during the year.
10. OTHER FINANCE INCOME AND EXPENSES
31 August 31 August
2016 2015
GBPm GBPm
Aviva profit share (1.5) (1.4)
Re-measurement of Aviva profit share liability - 1.4
Termination of derivative financial instruments (0.2) -
Other finance costs (0.2) -
Other finance income and expenses (1.9) -
11. TAXATION
a) Tax recognised in the consolidated income statement:
31 August 31 August
2016 2015
GBPm GBPm
Current income tax
Income tax in respect of current year 0.6 3.8
Adjustment in respect of prior years (0.7) -
Withholding tax - 0.8
Deferred tax
On fair value of investment property (0.2) 0.4
On accelerated capital allowances 1.4 1.1
Tax charge for the year recognised in the consolidated income statement 1.1 6.1
No tax was recognised in equity or other comprehensive income during the year (31 August 2015: GBPNil).
b) Reconciliation
The tax rate for the year is lower than the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 20 per cent (31 August 2015: 20.58 per
cent). The differences are explained below:
Re-presented
31 August 31 August
2016 2015
GBPm GBPm
Profit before tax 8.6 84.0
Profit before tax multiplied by standard rate of corporation tax 1.7 17.3
Effect of:
- gain on extinguishment/acquisition of debt - (6.1)
- loss/(gain) on revaluation of exempt UK investment property 8.4 (8.0)
- deferred tax adjustment on revaluation of European investment property (0.2) 0.4
- accelerated capital allowances on European investment property 1.4 1.1
- gain on disposal of exempt investment property (0.6) -
- gain on disposal of subsidiary (2.4) -
- loss on disposal of investment at fair value - 3.6
- loss on revaluation of non-current assets held for sale - 0.4
- change in fair value of derivative financial instruments 2.2 (0.1)
- income not subject to UK income tax (9.7) (6.0)
- non-resident landlord tax attributable to non-controlling interests 0.4 -
- group relief utilised (0.1) -
- unutilised losses carried forward 0.3 -
- other taxable income 0.1 2.7
- expenses not deductible for tax 0.3 -
- withholding tax - 0.8
- adjustment in respect of prior years (0.7) -
Tax charge for the year recognised in the consolidated income statement 1.1 6.1
In the reconciliation above, the effective tax rate of the Group for the year was 12.8 per cent (31 August 2015: 7.3 per cent).
On 4 December 2013 the Group converted to a UK-REIT. As a result, the Group does not pay UK Corporation Tax on the profits
and gains from qualifying rental business in the UK provided it meets certain conditions. Non-qualifying profits and gains of the
Group continue to be subject to corporation tax. The Directors intend for the Group to continue as a REIT for the foreseeable future,
with the result that deferred tax is no longer recognised on temporary differences relating to the property rental business which is
within the REIT structure.
12. INVESTMENT PROPERTY
UK UK UK
Retail Commercial Hotels Europe Total Freehold Leasehold
31 August 2016 GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm
Opening carrying value at 1 September
2015 355.4 153.8 235.1 190.1 934.4 642.6 291.8
Additions from acquisition of property(1) 213.1 276.6 - - 489.7 407.9 81.8
Acquisition costs 10.5 12.1 - - 22.6 20.1 2.5
Capitalised expenditure 3.0 0.3 1.8 2.7 7.8 4.8 3.0
Disposals through the sale of property(1) - (40.3) - - (40.3) (10.7) (29.6)
Disposals through the sale of subsidiary
(Note 8) - - - (5.5) (5.5) (5.5) -
Disposal of head leases - (0.4) - - (0.4) - (0.4)
(Loss)/gain on revaluation of investment
property (40.1) 5.2 (7.3) (0.3) (42.5) (35.2) (7.3)
Foreign exchange movement in foreign
operations - - - 30.6 30.6 28.2 2.4
IFRS carrying value at 31 August 2016 541.9 407.3 229.6 217.6 1,396.4 1,052.2 344.2
Adjustments
Minimum payments under head lease
(Note 20) (7.9) (3.1) (0.4) (1.6) (13.0) - (13.0)
Tenant lease incentives (Note 17) 3.1 1.6 - - 4.7 1.9 2.8
Market value at 31 August 2016 537.1 405.8 229.2 216.0 1,388.1 1,054.1 334.0
Joint venture
Share of joint ventures investment property
(Note 14) - 11.7 - 129.2 140.9 140.9 -
Market value at 31 August 2016
(on a proportionately consolidated basis) 537.1 417.5 229.2 345.2 1,529.0 1,195.0 334.0
(1) Additions from acquisitions and disposals through the sale of property in UK Commercial have been grossed up to reflect the acquisition and
subsequent sale of 16 Grosvenor Street.
UK UK UK
Retail Commercial Hotels Europe Total Freehold Leasehold
31 August 2015 GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm
Opening carrying value at 1 September 2014 345.8 131.4 194.2 221.1 892.5 590.1 302.4
Additions from acquisition of property - - 27.0 - 27.0 27.0 -
Additions from acquisition of subsidiaries
(Note 7) - - - 26.1 26.1 24.1 2.0
Capitalised expenditure 3.6 0.1 - 0.7 4.4 3.0 1.4
Disposals through the sale of property (5.5) (1.9) - (26.5) (33.9) (9.7) (24.2)
Disposals through the sale of subsidiarie
(Note 8) - - - (11.5) (11.5) (11.5) -
Transfer from assets held for sale (Note 19) - 14.9 - - 14.9 13.4 1.5
Gain/(loss) on revaluation of investment
property 11.5 9.3 13.9 (3.2) 31.5 21.5 10.0
Foreign exchange movement in foreign
operations - - - (16.6) (16.6) (15.3) (1.3)
IFRS carrying value at 31 August 2015 355.4 153.8 235.1 190.1 934.4 642.6 291.8
Adjustments:
Minimum payments under head leases
(Note 20) (7.9) (3.5) (0.4) (1.6) (13.4) - (13.4)
Tenant lease incentives (Note 17) 2.1 - - - 2.1 0.6 1.5
Market value at 31 August 2015 349.6 150.3 234.7 188.5 923.1 643.2 279.9
Joint ventures
Share of joint ventures investment property
(Note 14) - 11.9 - 109.6 121.5 119.0 2.5
Market value at 31 August 2015
(on a proportionately consolidated basis) 349.6 162.2 234.7 298.1 1,044.6 762.2 282.4
The tables above present both segmental and market value investment property information prepared on a proportionately consolidated basis. This
format is for informational purposes only as it is not a requirement of IFRS but is used in reports presented to the Group's Chief Operating Decision
Maker.
In accordance with IAS 40, Paragraph 14, judgement is needed to determine whether a property qualifies as an investment
property. The Group has developed criteria so that it can exercise its judgement consistently in recognising investment property.
These include, inter alia, property held for long-term capital appreciation, property owned (or under finance leases) and leased out
under one or more operating leases; and property that is being developed for future use as investment property. The recognition
and classification of property as investment property principally assumes that the Group does not retain significant exposure to the
variation in cash flows arising from the underlying operations of properties. Investment property comprises a number of commercial
and retail properties that are leased to third parties. The hotel properties are held for capital appreciation and to earn rental income.
The properties have been let to RHML and RECML for a fixed rent which is subject to annual review. The annual rent review takes
into account the forecast EBITDA for the hotel portfolio when setting the revised rental level.
As detailed in the key judgements and estimates in Note 2.3.3, aside from the payment of rental income to the Group, which resets
annually, and its shareholding in RedefineBDL, Redefine International is not involved in the hotel management business and there
are limited transactions between Redefine International, RHML and RECML. As a result, hotel properties are classified as
investment property in line with IAS 40.
The Group was contractually committed to expenditure of GBP15.8 million for the future development and enhancement of investment
property at 31 August 2016.
The carrying amount of investment property is the fair value of the property as determined by appropriately qualified independent
valuers. Valuations are based on what is determined to be the highest and best use. When considering the highest and best use a
valuer will consider, on a property by property basis, and in limited circumstances, in aggregation with other assets, its actual and
potential uses which are physically, legally and financially viable. Where the highest and best use differs from the existing use, the
valuer will consider the cost and the likelihood of achieving and implementing this change in arriving at its valuation.
The fair value of the Group's property for the year ended 31 August 2016 was assessed by the valuers in accordance with the
Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors ("RICS") standards and IFRS 13.
The valuations performed by the independent valuers are reviewed internally by senior management and by the Audit and Risk
Committee. This includes discussion of the assumptions used by the external valuers, as well as a review of the resulting valuations.
Technique
The fair value of the property portfolio has been determined using either a discounted cash flow or a yield capitalisation technique,
whereby contracted and market rental values are capitalised at a market capitalisation rate. The resulting valuations are cro ss-
checked against the net initial yield and the fair market values per square foot derived from comparable recent market transactions.
The valuation technique described above is consistent with IFRS 13 and uses significant "unobservable" inputs. Valuation
techniques can change from year-to-year depending on prevailing circumstances and the property's highest and best use at the
reporting date.
The Group considers that all of its investment property falls within 'Level 3', as defined by IFRS 13 (refer to Note 26). There has
been no transfer of property within the fair value hierarchy over the period.
Sensitivity
An increase or decrease in ERV will increase or decrease the fair value of the Group's investment properties.
An increase or decrease to the net initial yields and reversionary yields will decrease or increase the fair value of the Group's
investment properties.
An increase or decrease in the estimated costs of the development will decrease or increase the fair value of the Group's
investment properties under development.
There are interrelationships between the unobservable inputs as they are determined by market conditions; an increase in more
than one input could magnify or mitigate the impact on the valuation.
The table below summarises the key unobservable inputs used in the valuation of the Group's wholly-owned investment properties
at 31 August 2016:
Weighted Weighted Average
Market Lettable Average Rent Average Average Net Initial Market Rent
Value Area per m(2) Lease Length Net Initial Yield per m(2)
(GBPm) (m(2)) (GBP) (years) Yield (%) (Range) (GBP)
UK Retail 537.1 237,694 174.9 8.8 6.3 5.3% - 12.4% 169.3
UK Commercial 405.8 214,077 130.5 6.1 5.4 -1.0% - 32.6% 129.8
UK Hotels 229.2 41,323 362.4 10.3 6.1 4.8% - 7.0% 367.4
Europe 216.0 82,804 156.8 5.1 4.9 0.9% - 16.9% 168.9
1,388.1
13. INVESTMENT AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS
The following table details the movement in investments designated at fair value:
31 August 31 August
2016 2015
GBPm GBPm
Opening balance at 1 September - 97.8
Transfer from investment in associate (Note 15) 3.8 -
Additions of investment at fair value 4.9 -
Disposal of investment at fair value - (80.2)
Loss on revaluation of investment at fair value (0.8) -
Loss on disposal of investment at fair value - (17.6)
Closing balance 7.9 -
The Group disposed of its shareholding of 172,833,576 securities in Cromwell on 31 August 2015 at a price of AUD $1.00 per
share. The total consideration for the share disposal of AUD $172.8 million (GBP80.2 million), receivable at year-end 31 August 2015
(Note 17), was received on 3 September 2015. No capital gains tax arose on the disposal.
On 14 October 2015, the Company acquired, by way of private placement, 3.8 million shares in the newly listed International Hotel
Properties Limited (formerly International Hotel Group Limited) for GBP3.8 million. On the date of listing this represented 25.4% of the
entity's issued share capital and the shareholding was accounted for as an investment in associate on initial recognition.
On 20 October 2015, the Company acquired 3.1 million additional shares for GBP3.1 million as part of a GBP13.0 million private
placement by IHL, diluting RI PLC's interest to 13.2%. Significant influence over the operations of IHL was deemed to have ceased
from this date and therefore the shareholding was re-classified from investment in associate to investment at fair value through
profit or loss (Note 15).
On 31 March 2016, the Company acquired an additional 1.5 million shares in IHL for GBP1.5 million, as a result of a GBP7.0 million
private placement increasing its interest to 15.3%.
On 20 April 2016, IHL acquired RBDL Capital Managers Limited from RedefineBDL for consideration of GBP1.0 million which was
settled in the form of 1.0 million shares in IHL. RedefineBDL distributed these shares to its shareholders of which the Group
received 254,084 shares.
As at 31 August 2016, the Group's investment at fair value of GBP7.9 million relates to its shareholding of 8,656,834 shares or 15.5%
of IHL's 56 million issued shares, acquired for a total cash consideration of GBP8.4 million. No change in the Group's influence has
occurred in the period since October 2015.
Refer to Note 2.3.2 for further information on the classification of IHL as an investment at fair value through profit or loss at 31
August 2016.
14. INVESTMENT IN AND LOANS TO JOINT VENTURES
Re-presented
31 August 31 August
2016 2015
Investment in joint ventures GBPm GBPm
Opening balance at 1 September 3.6 4.1
Increase in interest in joint ventures - 1.2
Disposal of joint venture on acquisition of additional shareholding - (2.6)
Share of post-tax profit from joint ventures 1.4 2.0
Foreign currency gain/(loss) 0.8 (1.1)
Closing balance 5.8 3.6
Re-presented
31 August 31 August
2016 2015
Loans to joint ventures GBPm GBPm
Opening balance at 1 September 44.6 12.3
Increase in loans to joint ventures 0.5 37.0
Reversal of impairment/(impairment) of loans to joint ventures 2.6 (3.8)
Repayments received from joint ventures (2.6) (0.2)
Foreign currency gain/(loss) 7.8 (0.7)
Closing balance 52.9 44.6
Carrying value of joint ventures 58.7 48.2
The Group's joint ventures consist of the following investments as presented in the tables of this note:
Material
(i) 49% interest in Wichford VBG Holding S.�.r.l., a joint venture with Menora Mivtachim, which ultimately owns government-let
properties in Dresden, Berlin, Stuttgart and Cologne, Germany. Following an assessment of the rights of each Shareholder
under the Shareholder Agreement this entity is a joint venture of the Group;
(ii) 50.5% interest in RI Menora German Holdings S.�.r.l., a joint venture with Menora Mivtachim, which ultimately owns properties
in Waldkraiburg, Hucklehoven and Kaiserslautern, Germany. Notwithstanding the economic shareholding the contractual terms
provide for joint control and so the Company does not control the entity; and
(iii) 50% interest in Leopard Holding Germany 1 S.�.r.l., Leopard German Property Ed1, Ed2, Ed3 and Ed4, LGP ME1 and ME2
S.�.r.l. and LGP Ed2 GmbH & Co KG, a joint venture with Redefine Properties Limited ("RPL"), the Company's largest
Shareholder. These companies hold 56 retail properties in Germany comprising a mix of stand-alone supermarkets, food-store
anchored retail parks and cash and carry stores. Collectively known as the Leopard Portfolio, the joint venture also includes two
entities in which the Group previously held a 100% ownership interest, Ciref Berlin 1 Limited and CEL Portfolio 2 Limited & Co.KG.
The Group's interest in joint venture entities is in the form of:
1) an interest in the share capital of the joint venture companies; and
2) loans advanced to the joint venture entities. These loans bear interest at between 4.75-10 per cent and have remaining
maturities of 10 years.
RI Menora German Holdings S.�.r.l. and Wichford VBG Holding S.�.r.l. both have accounting year ends of 31 December which
differs from the year-end of the Group, the purpose of which is to align with the year-end of the joint venture partner, Menora Mivtachim.
Other
(i) 50% in 26 Esplanade No 1 Limited, a joint venture with Rimstone Limited, which ultimately owns an office building in St. Helier,
Jersey;
(ii) 50% in Pearl House Swansea Limited, a joint venture with Sandgate Properties Limited, which owned a long leasehold retail
interest in Swansea, Wales (the joint venture properties were sold on 11 August 2015);
(iii) 50% in Swansea Estates Limited, a joint venture with Sandgate Properties Limited, which owned a long leasehold retail interest
in Swansea, Wales (the joint venture properties were sold on 11 August 2015); and
(iv) 50% in Ciref Crawley Limited, a joint venture with Graymont Limited. The joint venture properties in Crawley, Surrey were sold
on 20 November 2014.
Joint ventures classified as 'Other' are carried at GBPNil value in the opening balance of the Group's financial statements at
1 September 2015 and remain at GBPNil at 31 August 2016. These investments are in a net liability position with the cumulative losses
exceeding the cost of the Group's investment. The Group does not recognise losses below its original cost in these investments but
continues to impair any loans advanced to their recoverable amounts in line with IAS 28. These losses amounted to GBP1.6 million at
31 August 2016 (31 August 2015: GBP1.4 million).
Acquisition of Joint Ventures
On 29 January 2015 the Group, in joint venture with RPL, acquired an interest in Leopard Germany Holding 1 S.�.r.l. and Leopard
German Property ED1, 2, 3 and 4 and ME1 and ME2 S.�.r.l. and ED2 GmbH & Co KG. These companies hold 56 retail properties
in Germany.
Included in the Leopard Portfolio are two entities in which the Group previously held 100% ownership interest, Ciref Berlin 1 Limited
and CEL Portfolio 2 Limited & Co.KG. Now reported as part of jointly controlled entities, both were accounted for as disposed
subsidiaries during the 2015 financial year (Note 8).
Disposal of Joint Ventures
On 19 December 2014, the Group acquired an additional 44.9% shareholding in Ciref Premium Holdings Limited (previously named
Ciref Nepi Holdings Limited) from its joint venture partner, New Europe Property (BVI) Limited for a consideration of EUR3.6 million
(GBP2.8 million) bringing the Group's interest in Ciref Premium Holdings Limited to 93.9%. See Note 7 for further details of
the acquisition.
In the 2015 financial statements, the Group recognised a gain on the disposal of this joint venture of GBP0.5 million being the
difference between the carrying value of the joint venture on the date of the disposal and the fair value of the Group's share of net
assets. An amount of GBP0.1 million relating to the foreign currency translation reserve was also recycled to the consolidated income
statement on the deemed sale of the Group's interest in the joint venture resulting in an overall gain of GBP0.6 million.
Summarised Financial Information
The summarised financial information of the Group's material joint ventures are set out separately below:
RI Elimination
Wichford Menora of joint
VBG German venture
Holding Holdings Leopard partners' Proportionate
S.a.r.l. S.a.r.l. Portfolio Other Total interest Total
31 August 2016 GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm
Percentage ownership interest 49% 50.5% 50%
Summarised Income Statement
Rental income 6.2 1.6 10.8 1.5 20.1 (10.1) 10.0
Rental expense (0.4) (0.2) (1.7) - (2.3) 1.2 (1.1)
Net rental income 5.8 1.4 9.1 1.5 17.8 (8.9) 8.9
Other income - - 0.1 1.0 1.1 (0.5) 0.6
Administrative costs and other fees (0.5) (0.1) (0.3) (0.1) (1.0) 0.5 (0.5)
Net operating income 5.3 1.3 8.9 2.4 17.9 (8.9) 9.0
Gain/(loss) on revaluation of investment
property 2.7 0.5 (0.2) (0.4) 2.6 (1.3) 1.3
Net finance expense (5.7) (0.8) (5.9) (0.9) (13.3) 6.6 (6.7)
Other finance expense - (0.1) (0.1) - (0.2) 0.1 (0.1)
Gain/(loss) on financial liabilities 7.3 (0.6) (1.4) - 5.3 (2.8) 2.5
Change in fair value of derivative financial
instruments - 0.1 (1.5) (2.1) (3.5) 1.8 (1.7)
Profit/(loss) before tax 9.6 0.4 (0.2) (1.0) 8.8 (4.5) 4.3
Taxation (0.3) (0.2) (0.5) - (1.0) 0.5 (0.5)
Profit/(loss) and total comprehensive
income/(expense) 9.3 0.2 (0.7) (1.0) 7.8 (4.0) 3.8
Reconciliation to IFRS:
Elimination of non-controlling and joint venture
partners' interest (4.7) (0.1) 0.3 0.5 (4.0) 4.0 -
Movement in losses restricted in joint ventures - - - 0.2 0.2 - 0.2
Group share of joint venture results 4.6 0.1 (0.4) (0.3) 4.0 - 4.0
Presented as:
Reversal of impairment / (impairment) of
loans to joint ventures 3.6 (0.3) (0.4) (0.3) 2.6 - 2.6
Share of post-tax profit from joint ventures 1.0 0.4 - - 1.4 - 1.4
Summarised Balance Sheet
Investment property 82.9 26.5 150.4 23.4 283.2 (142.3) 140.9
Derivative financial instruments - - 0.1 - 0.1 - 0.1
Trade and other receivables - 1.0 1.0 0.1 2.1 (1.1) 1.0
Cash and cash equivalents 1.5 0.3 2.4 0.4 4.6 (2.3) 2.3
Total assets 84.4 27.8 153.9 23.9 290.0 (145.7) 144.3
Borrowings (47.7) (15.0) (73.7) (18.0) (154.4) 77.6 (76.8)
Derivative financial instruments (0.6) (0.2) (0.1) (8.7) (9.6) 4.8 (4.8)
Deferred tax - (1.0) (2.9) - (3.9) 2.0 (1.9)
Other non-current liabilities(3) (24.9) (7.7) (83.8) (6.6) (123.0) 61.7 (61.3)
Trade and other payables (4.2) (1.0) (2.9) (0.4) (8.5) 4.6 (3.9)
Total liabilities (77.4) (24.9) (163.4) (33.7) (299.4) 150.7 (148.7)
Non-controlling interests (0.1) (0.3) (0.3) - (0.7) - (0.7)
Net assets/(liabilities) 6.9 2.6 (9.8) (9.8) (10.1) 5.0 (5.1)
Reconciliation to IFRS:
Elimination of joint venture partners' interests (3.5) (1.4) 5.0 4.9 5.0 (5.0) -
Fair value on acquisition of joint venture interest - - 0.9 - 0.9 - 0.9
Loan to joint ventures(1) 12.2 3.9 41.9 - 58.0 - 58.0
Interest in joint ventures not recognised - - - 3.3 3.3 - 3.3
Cumulative losses restricted(2) - - - 1.6 1.6 - 1.6
Carrying value of joint ventures 15.6 5.1 38.0 - 58.7 - 58.7
(1) Loans to joint ventures includes the opening balance, any advances or repayments and foreign currency movements during the year.
(2) Cumulative losses restricted represent the Group's share of losses in joint ventures which exceed the cost of the Group's investment. As a result,
the carrying value of the investment is GBPNil in accordance with the requirements of IAS 28.
(3) Other non-current liabilities in the current year relate solely to shareholder loans that eliminate on proportionate consolidation and therefore they
are not presented in segmental information included in Note 3.
RI Elimination
Wichford Menora of joint
VBG German venture
Holding Holdings Leopard partners' Proportionate
Re-presented S.a.r.l. S.a.r.l. Portfolio Other Total interest Total
31 August 2015 GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm
Percentage ownership interest 49% 50.5% 50%
Summarised Income Statement
Rental income 6.0 1.6 5.2 2.1 14.9 (7.6) 7.3
Rental expense (0.1) (0.1) (1.0) (0.1) (1.3) 0.6 (0.7)
Net rental income 5.9 1.5 4.2 2.0 13.6 (7.0) 6.6
Administrative costs and other fees (0.2) (0.2) (0.1) (0.1) (0.6) 0.3 (0.3)
Net operating income 5.7 1.3 4.1 1.9 13.0 (6.7) 6.3
Gain on revaluation of investment property 2.7 2.0 2.9 0.5 8.1 (4.1) 4.0
Net finance expense (8.1) (0.9) (2.7) (1.7) (13.4) 6.7 (6.7)
Other finance expenses - - (7.2) - (7.2) 3.6 (3.6)
Change in fair value of derivative financial
instruments 0.1 0.3 0.1 (0.3) 0.2 (0.1) 0.1
Profit/(loss) before tax 0.4 2.7 (2.8) 0.4 0.7 (0.6) 0.1
Taxation - (0.5) (2.0) 0.6 (1.9) 1.1 (0.8)
Profit/(loss) and total comprehensive
income/(expense) 0.4 2.2 (4.8) 1.0 (1.2) 0.5 (0.7)
Reconciliation to IFRS:
Elimination of non-controlling and joint venture
partners' interests (0.2) (1.1) 2.2 (0.4) 0.5 (0.5) -
Movement in losses restricted in joint ventures - - - (1.1) (1.1) - (1.1)
Group share of joint venture results 0.2 1.1 (2.6) (0.5) (1.8) - (1.8)
Presented as:
Impairment of loans to joint ventures - - (2.6) (1.2) (3.8) - (3.8)
Share of post-tax profit from joint ventures 0.2 1.1 - 0.7 2.0 - 2.0
Summarised Balance Sheet
Investment property 68.6 22.3 129.7 23.8 244.4 (122.9) 121.5
Derivative financial instruments 0.1 - 0.5 - 0.6 (0.3) 0.3
Trade and other receivables 6.1 0.7 0.3 0.4 7.5 (3.8) 3.7
Cash and cash equivalents 0.8 0.1 3.7 - 4.6 (2.3) 2.3
Total assets 75.6 23.1 134.2 24.2 257.1 (129.3) 127.8
Borrowings (41.2) (13.0) (62.5) (20.3) (137.0) 68.9 (68.1)
Derivative financial instruments (0.8) (0.3) - (6.6) (7.7) 3.9 (3.8)
Other non-current liabilities (23.7) (7.1) (73.2) (5.2) (109.2) 54.9 (54.3)
Trade and other payables (6.1) (0.1) (2.4) (0.9) (9.5) 5.0 (4.5)
Total liabilities (71.8) (20.5) (138.1) (33.0) (263.4) 132.7 (130.7)
Non-controlling interests - (0.2) (0.3) - (0.5) - (0.5)
Net assets/(liabilities) 3.8 2.4 (4.2) (8.8) (6.8) 3.4 (3.4)
Reconciliation to IFRS:
Elimination of joint venture partners' interests (1.9) (1.2) 2.1 4.4 3.4 (3.4) -
Fair value on acquisition of joint venture interest - - 0.8 - 0.8 - 0.8
Loan to joint ventures(1) 6.9 3.3 36.2 - 46.4 - 46.4
Interest in joint ventures not recognised - - - 3.0 3.0 - 3.0
Cumulative losses restricted(2) - - - 1.4 1.4 - 1.4
Carrying value of joint ventures 8.8 4.5 34.9 - 48.2 - 48.2
(1) Loans to joint ventures includes the opening balance, any advances or repayments and foreign currency movements during the year.
(2) Cumulative losses restricted represent the Group's share of losses in joint ventures which exceed the cost of the Group's investment. As a result,
the carrying value of the investment is GBPNil in accordance with the requirements of IAS 28.
15. INVESTMENT IN ASSOCIATE
31 August 31 August
2016 2015
GBPm GBPm
Opening balance at 1 September 8.0 8.0
Additions 9.8 -
Transfer to investment at fair value through profit or loss (Note 13) (3.8) -
Share of post-tax profit from associate 1.7 0.6
Distributions from associate (2.3) (0.6)
Impairment of investment in associate (3.2) -
Carrying value of net investment in associate at 31 August 10.2 8.0
At 31 August 2016, investment in associate relates to the Group's 25.3% shareholding in RedefineBDL.
On 14 October 2015, the Company acquired, by way of private placement, 3.8 million shares in the newly listed IHL for GBP3.8 million.
On the date of listing this represented 25.4% of the entity's issued share capital and the investment was classified as an associate
on initial recognition. On 20 October 2015, this interest was diluted to 13.2% resulting in reclassification to investment at fair value
through profit or loss (Note 13).
On 30 August 2016, the Group settled amounts advanced to RedefineBDL by way of an equity contribution of GBP6.0 million. The
equity contribution did not result in a further issue of shares to the Group or increase the Group's percentage interest in the
associate. The equity contribution has been recognised in other reserves in the underlying financial statements of RedefineBDL.
Following an impairment review, the recoverable amount attributable to the Group's net investment in RedefineBDL based on an
earnings multiple was deemed to be GBP10.2 million at 31 August 2016. This resulted in an impairment charge to the consolidated
income statement of GBP3.2 million.
Distributions from associate for the year ended 31 August 2016 are comprised of GBP2.0 million cash distributions and GBP0.3 million
relating to the distribution of 254,084 shares in IHL. Refer to Note 13 for further information.
Summarised Financial Information
The summarised financial information of RedefineBDL is set out below.
31 August 31 August
2016 2015
GBPm GBPm
Summarised Income Statement
Revenue 12.6 8.3
Other income 6.3 2.7
Expenses (10.9) (8.2)
Profit from operations 8.0 2.8
Taxation (1.4) (0.3)
Profit for the year 6.6 2.5
Elimination of third party interest (4.9) (1.9)
Share of post-tax profit from associate 1.7 0.6
Summarised Balance Sheet
Non-current assets 7.8 6.7
Intangible asset 28.1 28.1
Trade and other receivables 6.7 6.4
Cash and cash equivalents 3.2 8.1
Total assets 45.8 49.3
Non-current liabilities - (0.8)
Current liabilities (10.6) (17.0)
Total liabilities (10.6) (17.8)
Net assets 35.2 31.5
Elimination of third party interest (26.3) (23.5)
Share of net assets attributable to the Group 8.9 8.0
Net contributions attributable to Group less impairment charge 1.3 -
Carrying value of net investment in associate at 31 August 10.2 8.0
16. INTANGIBLE ASSETS
31 August 31 August
2016 2015
GBPm GBPm
Opening balance at 1 September 1.5 1.7
Amortisation (0.2) (0.2)
Closing balance at 31 August 1.3 1.5
Intangible assets were recognised on the acquisition of Redefine International Management Holdings Limited ("RIMH") and
represented the fair value of the advisory agreements acquired by the Group. The value attributed to the contracts between RIMH
and third parties including joint ventures of the Group and the non-controlling element of properties held by the Group of GBP1.9 million
is being amortised on a straight line basis over the remaining terms of the contracts, which have an average life of eight years.
17. TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES
31 August 31 August
2016 2015
GBPm GBPm
Consideration receivable in respect of Cromwell disposal proceeds - 80.2
Net consideration receivable after tax on Swiss disposal proceeds - 22.4
Consideration outstanding on disposed subsidiaries - 1.0
Amounts receivable from related parties (Note 27) 20.0 28.9
Rent receivable 1.5 2.6
Prepayments and accrued income 1.2 0.5
Tenant lease incentives (Note 12) 4.7 2.1
Other receivables 4.0 1.5
Trade and other receivables 31.4 139.2
18. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
31 August 31 August
2016 2015
GBPm GBPm
Bank balances 28.7 65.3
Call deposits - 20.4
Unrestricted cash and cash equivalents 28.7 85.7
Restricted cash and cash equivalents 3.3 7.9
Cash and cash equivalents 32.0 93.6
At 31 August 2016, cash and cash equivalents to which the Group did not have instant access amounted to GBP3.3 million
(31 August 2015: GBP7.9 million). This balance is held with Aviva in relation to the developments at Birchwood Warrington,
Weston Favell and proposed developments at Grand Arcade Wigan.
Cash and cash equivalents at 31 August 2016 was GBP32.0 million (31 August 2015: GBP93.6 million). The Group's share of cash and
cash equivalents, including its share of joint ventures, at 31 August 2016 was GBP34.3 million (31 August 2015: GBP95.9 million), with a
further GBP23.0 million available within undrawn committed facilities.
19. NON-CURRENT ASSETS HELD FOR SALE
Subsidiaries Property Total
GBPm GBPm GBPm
Opening balance at 1 September 2014 - 51.9 51.9
Additions 8.8 - 8.8
Transfers to investment property (Note 12) - (14.9) (14.9)
Disposals (8.8) (35.1) (43.9)
Loss on revaluation of non-current assets held for sale - (1.9) (1.9)
Closing balance at 31 August 2015 and 31 August 2016 - - -
The Group restructured the GBP114.6 million Delta facility in October 2012 requiring it to meet certain disposal targets. In line with this
agreement, the Group disposed of ten regional office properties within the Delta portfolio for an aggregate consideration of GBP35.1
million on 7 October 2014. The proceeds of these sales were utilised to reduce the Delta facility loan balance. In April and May
2015, the Group then acquired the remaining three Delta properties from the security pool with the related proceeds applied to the
repayment of debt and the assets being transferred to investment property, as referenced in Note 12.
The Group also acquired and disposed of two hotels during the 2015 financial year. These were held in subsidiaries and due to the
short-term nature of the investments were classified as assets held for sale. Their disposal on the 28 August 2015 resulted in a net
gain of GBP0.6 million at year-end.
On 4 December 2015, the Group acquired Circuit Limited for GBPNil consideration and advanced a loan of GBP2.0 million to the
company. Circuit Limited held the freehold interest in a commercial property in Dudley, West Midlands. Circuit Limited was acquired
exclusively with a view to subsequent re-sale and was therefore classified as held for sale on acquisition. On 11 December 2015,
the Group exchanged contracts with Koral Bay Limited to dispose of the company for GBP0.2 million and to novate the loan advanced
of GBP2.0 million. The sale completed on 22 March 2016 and the Group realised a profit of GBP0.2 million (after transaction costs).
The Group earned rental income of GBP0.1 million from the underlying property during the period of ownership.
20. BORROWINGS, INCLUDING FINANCE LEASES
31 August 31 August
2016 2015
GBPm GBPm
Non-current
Bank loans 740.4 506.6
Less: unamortised debt issue costs (4.1) (1.8)
Aviva profit share 4.2 3.0
Finance leases 12.3 12.7
Total non-current borrowings, including finance leases 752.8 520.5
Current
Bank loans 12.7 38.0
Less: unamortised debt issue costs (1.2) (1.1)
Vendor loan 0.6 0.6
Aviva profit share - 1.2
Finance leases 0.7 0.7
Total current borrowings, including finance leases 12.8 39.4
Total borrowings, including finance leases 765.6 559.9
As part of the terms of the Aviva debt restructure in 2013, Aviva have retained the right to participate in 50 per cent of the income
growth generated by Grand Arcade Shopping Centre, Wigan (after all costs, expenses and interest). The profit share element is
recognised as a financial liability since it varies in relation to a non-financial variable specific to a party to the contract. It has been
recognised initially at fair value and thereafter will be carried at amortised cost. The capital appreciation element is not recognised
as a provision but separately disclosed as a contingent liability (Note 33).
Finance lease liabilities are in respect of leasehold interests in investment property. They are effectively secured obligations, as the
rights to the leased asset revert to the lessor in the event of default.
Bank loans
The Group's bank loans are secured over investment property of GBP1,383.0 million (31 August 2015: GBP908.2 million) and are carried
at amortised cost. On a proportionately consolidated basis, bank loans are secured over investment property of GBP1,523.9 million
(31 August 2015: GBP1,029.7 million).
31 August 2016 31 August 2015
Carrying Nominal Fair Carrying Nominal Fair
Value Value Value Value Value Value
GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm
Non-current liabilities
Bank loans 740.4 759.8 781.6 506.6 527.5 520.8
Less: unamortised debt issue costs (4.1) - - (1.8) - -
Total non-current bank loans 736.3 759.8 781.6 504.8 527.5 520.8
Current liabilities
Bank loans 12.7 13.8 13.8 38.0 40.2 36.4
Less: unamortised debt issue costs (1.2) - - (1.1) - -
Total current bank loans 11.5 13.8 13.8 36.9 40.2 36.4
Total IFRS bank loans 747.8 773.6 795.4 541.7 567.7 557.2
Joint ventures
Share of joint ventures bank loans 77.0 77.0 77.0 68.3 69.1 69.1
Share of joint ventures unamortised debt
issue costs (0.2) - - (0.2) - -
Total bank loans (on a proportionately
consolidated basis) 824.6 850.6 872.4 709.8 636.8 626.3
Cash and cash equivalents (32.0) (32.0) (32.0) (93.6) (93.6) (93.6)
Share of joint ventures cash and cash
equivalents (2.3) (2.3) (2.3) (2.3) (2.3) (2.3)
Net debt (on a proportionately
consolidated basis) 790.3 816.3 838.1 613.9 540.9 530.4
The table above presents bank loans, cash and cash equivalents and net debt information prepared on a proportionately consolidated basis. This
format is for informational purposes only as it is not a requirement of IFRS but is used in reports presented to the Group's Chief Operating
Decision Maker.
The Group considers that all bank loans fall within 'Level 3', as defined by IFRS 13 (refer to Note 26). The fair value of fixed rate
borrowings has been determined based on discounting cash flows under the relevant agreements at a market interest rate for
similar debt instruments. The market interest rate has been determined having regard to the term, duration and security
arrangements of the relevant loans and an estimation of the current rates charged in the market for similar instruments issued to
companies of similar sizes. The nominal value of floating rate borrowings has been considered a reasonable approximation of
fair value.
The maturity of bank loans excluding joint ventures and gross of unamortised debt issue costs is as follows:
31 August 31 August
2016 2015
GBPm GBPm
Non-current
Between one year and five years 471.8 228.2
More than five years 268.6 278.4
740.4 506.6
Current
Less than one year 12.7 38.0
12.7 38.0
Certain borrowing agreements contain financial and other covenants that, if contravened, could alter the repayment profile.
Finance leases
Obligations under finance leases at the reporting date are as follows:
31 August 31 August
2016 2015
GBPm GBPm
Minimum lease payments under finance leases obligations:
Not later than one year 0.7 0.7
Later than one year not later than five years 3.0 3.1
Later than five years 88.6 90.7
92.3 94.5
Less: finance charges allocated to future periods (79.3) (81.1)
Present value of minimum lease payments 13.0 13.4
Present value of minimum finance lease obligations:
Not later than one year 0.7 0.7
Later than one year not later than five years 2.5 2.5
Later than five years 9.8 10.2
Present value of minimum lease payments 13.0 13.4
21. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The Group enters into interest rate swaps and interest rate cap agreements to manage the risks arising from the Group's operations
and its sources of finance.
Interest rate swaps and caps are employed by the Group to manage the interest rate profile of financial liabilities. In accordance
with the terms of borrowing arrangements, the Group has entered into interest rate swap agreements to convert borrowings from
floating to fixed interest rates thus eliminating potential future exposure to interest rate fluctuations. Likewise, interest rate caps are
used to limit the exposure to any significant increases in the current low interest rates in the market.
It is the Group's policy that no economic trading in derivatives is undertaken.
31 August 31 August
2016 2015
GBPm GBPm
Derivative Assets
Non-current
Interest rate cap asset 0.8 1.8
0.8 1.8
Derivative Liabilities
Non-current
Interest rate swap liabilities (12.6) (3.4)
(12.6) (3.4)
Derivative Liabilities
Current
Interest rate swap liabilities - (0.9)
- (0.9)
Net derivative financial instruments (11.8) (2.5)
The Group's interest rate cap asset is at a rate of 3 per cent and matures in November 2021. Interest rate swap liabilities have
maturities from December 2018 until April 2021, at a range of swap rates from 0.4 - 2.0 per cent.
22. DEFERRED TAX
The table below presents the recognised deferred tax liability and movement during the year:
Fair value of Accelerated
investment capital
property allowances Total
GBPm GBPm GBPm
Opening balance at 31 August 2014 0.2 0.5 0.7
Expense for the year recognised in the income statement 0.4 1.1 1.5
Opening balance 1 September 2015 0.6 1.6 2.2
(Credit)/expense for the year recognised in the income statement (0.2) 1.4 1.2
Closing balance at 31 August 2016 0.4 3.0 3.4
Net deferred tax assets not recognised amounted to GBP7.3 million (31 August 2015: GBP15.7 million).
23. TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES
31 August 31 August
2016 2015
GBPm GBPm
Rent received in advance 4.8 3.1
Trade payables 0.5 2.8
Amounts payable to related parties (Note 27) - 0.4
Accrued interest 2.9 2.0
Taxes payable 6.7 9.8
Other payables 8.9 5.5
Trade and other payables 23.8 23.6
24. SHARE CAPITAL AND SHARE PREMIUM
AUTHORISED
Authorised
Number of Share Capital
Shares GBPm
- At 31 August 2015 (Ordinary shares of 8 pence each) 1,800,000,000 144.0
- At 31 August 2016 (Ordinary shares of 8 pence each) 3,000,000,000 240.0
ISSUED, CALLED UP AND FULLY PAID
Share Share
capital premium
Number of Shares GBPm GBPm
31 August 2014 1,296,097,349 103.7 314.5
Scrip dividend - issued December 2014 23,811,486 1.9 9.8
Share placement - issued March 2015 131,414,138 10.5 59.5
Scrip dividend - issued June 2015 23,008,358 1.8 11.2
31 August 2015 1,474,331,331 117.9 395.0
Scrip dividend - issued December 2015 21,235,556 1.7 9.5
Share placement - issued February 2016 270,588,236 21.7 87.4
Scrip dividend - issued June 2016 28,443,527 2.3 10.2
31 August 2016 1,794,598,650 143.6 502.1
SHARE CAPITAL AND SHARE PREMIUM
In October 2014, the Company declared a second interim dividend of 1.7 pence per share for year ended 31 August 2014 and
offered shareholders an election to receive either a scrip dividend by way of an issue of new Redefine International shares credited
as fully paid up or a cash dividend. The Company received election forms from shareholders holding 748.7 million ordinary shares
of 8 pence each representing a 58 per cent take up by shareholders, in respect of which 23.8 million scrip dividend shares were
issued in December 2014.
In March 2015, the Company completed a placing of 131.4 million new ordinary shares of 8 pence each for an aggregate nominal
value of GBP10.5 million. The placing generated proceeds of GBP70.0 million (net of costs).
In April 2015, the Company declared an interim dividend of 1.6 pence per share for the six months ended 28 February 2015 and
offered shareholders an election to receive either a scrip dividend by way of an issue of new Redefine International shares credited
as fully paid up or a cash dividend. The Company received election forms from shareholders holding 866.4 million ordinary shares
of 8 pence each representing a 60 per cent take up by Shareholders, in respect of which 23.0 million scrip dividend shares were
issued in June 2015.
In October 2015, the Company declared a second interim dividend of 1.65 pence per share for the year ended 31 August 2015 and
again offered shareholders an election to receive either a scrip dividend by way of an issue of new Redefine International shares
credited as fully paid up or a cash dividend. The Company received election forms from shareholders holding 699.1 million ordinary
shares of 8 pence each representing a 47 per cent take up by shareholders, in respect of which 21.2 million scrip dividend shares
were issued in December 2015.
In February 2016, the Company completed a placing of 270.6 million new ordinary shares of 8 pence each for an aggregate
nominal value of GBP21.7 million. The placing generated proceeds of GBP109.1 million (net of costs).
In April 2016, the Company declared an interim dividend of 1.625 pence per share for the six months ended 29 February 2016 and
again offered shareholders an election to receive either a scrip dividend by way of an issue of new Redefine International shares
credited as fully paid up or a cash dividend. The Company received election forms from shareholders holding 907.4 million ordinary
shares of 8 pence each representing a 51 per cent take up by shareholders, in respect of which 28.4 million scrip dividend shares
were issued in June 2016.
25. RESERVES
REVERSE ACQUISITION RESERVE
The reverse acquisition reserve of GBP134.3 million arose on the reverse acquisition of the Company (Wichford P.L.C., subsequently
renamed Redefine International) by Redefine International Holdings Limited ("RIHL") and comprises the difference between the
capital structure of the Company and RIHL.
OTHER RESERVES
Share-Based Payment Reserve
The share-based payment reserve at 31 August 2016 of GBP2.2 million (31 August 2015: GBP1.0 million) arises from conditional awards
of shares in the Company made to certain employees and the Executive Directors. The awards will vest on the third anniversary of
grant, subject to meeting certain performance conditions.
Other Reserves
Other reserves of GBP1.0 million (31 August 2015: GBP1.0 million) arose from the acquisition of subsidiaries.
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION RESERVE
The foreign currency translation reserve at 31 August 2016 of GBP10.8 million (31 August 2015: debit of GBP2.4 million) represents
exchange differences arising from the translation of the Group's net investment in subsidiary and joint venture foreign operations.
26. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
BASIS FOR DETERMINING FAIR VALUES
The Group measures fair values using the following fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making
the measurements.
Level 1: Quoted market price (unadjusted) in an active market for an identical instrument.
Level 2: Valuation techniques based on observable inputs, either directly (i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices). This
category includes instruments valued using: quoted market prices in active markets for similar instruments; quoted prices for
identical or similar instruments in markets that are considered less than active; or other valuation techniques where all significant
inputs are directly or indirectly observable from market data.
Level 3: Valuation techniques using significant unobservable inputs. This category includes all instruments where the valuation
technique includes inputs not based on observable data and the unobservable inputs have a significant effect on the instrument's
valuation. This category includes instruments that are valued based on quoted prices for similar instruments where significant
unobservable adjustments or assumptions are required to reflect differences between the instruments.
Fair values of financial assets and financial liabilities that are traded in active markets are based on quoted market prices or dealer
price quotations. For all other financial instruments, the Group determines fair values using net present value and discounted cash
flow models and comparisons to similar instruments for which market observable prices exist. Assumptions and inputs used in
valuation techniques include risk-free and benchmark interest rates, credit spreads and other premia used in estimating discount
rates, foreign currency exchange rates and expected price volatilities and correlations. The objective of valuation techniques is to
arrive at a fair value determination that reflects the price of the financial instrument at the reporting date that would have been
determined by market participants acting at arm's length.
The Group uses widely recognised valuation models for determining the fair value of common and more simple financial
instruments such as interest rate swaps that use only observable market data and require little management judgement and
estimation. Observable prices and model inputs are usually available in the market for simple over the counter derivatives, e.g.
interest rate swaps. Availability of observable market prices and model inputs reduces the need for management judgement and
estimation and also reduces the uncertainty associated with determination of fair values. Availability of observable market prices
and inputs varies depending on the products and markets and is prone to changes based on specific events and general conditions
in the financial markets.
The tables below present information about the Group's financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value as of 31 August 2016
and 31 August 2015.
Total
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Fair Value
GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm
31 August 2016
Financial assets
Investment at fair value (Note 13) 7.9 - - 7.9
Derivative financial assets (Note 21) - 0.8 - 0.8
7.9 0.8 - 8.8
Financial liabilities
Derivative financial liabilities (Note 21) - (12.6) - (12.6)
- (12.6) - (12.6)
31 August 2015
Financial assets
Derivative financial assets (Note 21) - 1.8 - 1.8
- 1.8 - 1.8
Financial liabilities
Derivative financial liabilities (Note 21) - (4.3) - (4.3)
- (4.3) - (4.3)
No financial instruments were transferred between levels during the year.
The newly acquired investment in IHL has been categorised as a Level 1 investment and priced using quoted prices in an active
market; the AltX of the JSE. Interest rate swaps and caps have been categorised as Level 2 as although they are priced using
directly observable inputs, the instruments are not traded in an active market. As stated in Note 12 and 20 respectively, the Group
considers all investment property and loan borrowings to be categorised as Level 3.
For loans to joint ventures, trade and other receivables, cash and cash equivalents, finance leases and trade and other payables, it
is considered that their carrying values are deemed to be a reasonable approximation of fair value.
27. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Related parties of the Group include; associate undertakings; joint ventures; Directors and key management personnel; connected
parties; the major Shareholder RPL; as well as entities connected through common directorships.
Re-presented
31 August 31 August
2016 2015
GBPm GBPm
Related Party Transactions
Revenue Transactions
Rental income
RedefineBDL(1) 14.3 13.3
(1) Amounts owing from RedefineBDL as a result of lease agreements in place between the Group, RHML and RECML (wholly owned subsidiaries).
Other income
Leopard Portfolio 0.5 0.6
Wichford VBG Holding S.�.r.l. 0.1 0.1
RI Menora German Holdings S.�.r.l. 0.1 0.1
International Hotel Properties Limited 0.3 -
1.0 0.8
Distributions from investments at fair value
International Hotel Properties Limited 0.5 -
Gain on disposal of non-current assets held for sale
International Hotel Properties Limited - 0.6
Finance income
Leopard Portfolio 2.6 1.4
Wichford VBG Holding S.�.r.l. 2.2 3.2
RI Menora German Holdings S.�.r.l. 0.2 0.3
International Hotel Properties Limited 0.1 -
4C UK Investments Limited 1.0 0.9
6.1 5.8
Capital Transactions
Investment property (capitalised expenditure)
Project monitoring fee to RedefineBDL - construction works 0.3 0.1
Investment at fair value through profit or loss
International Hotel Properties Limited 8.7 -
Investment in associate
Capital contribution to RedefineBDL 6.0 -
Dividends received from RedefineBDL 2.3 0.6
Related Party Balances
Loans to joint ventures
Leopard Portfolio 36.8 34.4
Wichford VBG Holding S.�.r.l. 12.2 6.9
RI Menora German Holdings S.�.r.l. 3.9 3.3
52.9 44.6
Trade and other receivables
Leopard Portfolio 1.9 0.8
Wichford VBG Holding S.�.r.l. 1.7 0.7
4C UK Investments Limited 14.2 13.3
RedefineBDL 1.7 8.4
International Hotel Properties Limited 0.5 5.7
20.0 28.9
Trade and other payables
RI Menora German Holdings S.�.r.l. - 0.2
26 The Esplanade No. 1 Limited - 0.2
- 0.4
Related Party Transactions with equity holders of the Parent
Redefine Properties Limited - capital raise 34.6 21.3
Redefine Properties Limited - underwriting fee 2.5 -
Redefine Properties Limited - cash dividends 8.0 5.4
Redefine Properties Limited - scrip dividends 8.0 8.6
REDEFINE PROPERTIES LIMITED
During the year, the Group paid RPL a fee of GBP2.5 million in consideration for supporting the AUK Portfolio acquisition by way of
irrevocably subscribing for up to GBP70.0 million in the capital raise. RPL was allocated 81,373,179 shares, representing 30.07% of
the total placing and this equated to an aggregate amount of GBP34.6 million of the total funds raised.
DIRECTORS
Non-executive Directors and Executive Directors represent key management personnel. The remuneration paid to Non-executive
Directors for the year ended 31 August 2016 was GBP0.3 million (31 August 2015: GBP0.3 million) which represents Director's fees only.
The remuneration paid to Executive Directors for the year ended 31 August 2016 was GBP1.8 million (31 August 2015: GBP1.7 million),
representing salaries, benefits and bonuses. 5.0 million contingent share awards were issued to Executive Directors during the year
(31 August 2015: 3.4 million). The share-based payment charge associated with the contingent share awards was GBP1.2 million (31
August 2015: GBP0.5 million) for the year.
Certain Directors participated in the February share placing as follows:
Number of Percentage
Number of ordinary shares of enlarged
placing held on share capital
Name shares admission (%)
Mike Watters 352,941 6,515,638 0.37
Adrian Horsburgh 10,000 10,000 0.00
Robert Orr 23,529 23,529 0.00
Gavin Tipper 100,000 508,630 0.03
Marc Wainer 195,000 1,676,545 0.09
28. EARNINGS PER SHARE
Earnings per share is calculated on the weighted average number of shares in issue and the profit attributable to shareholders.
31 August 31 August
2016 2015
GBPm GBPm
Profit attributable to equity holders of the Parent 7.9 70.6
Number of ordinary shares
- in issue 1,794.6 1,474.3
- Weighted average 1,637.2 1,383.3
- Diluted weighted average 1,637.9 1,384.9
Earnings per share (pence)
- Basic 0.5p 5.1p
- Diluted 0.5p 5.1p
Profit attributable to equity holders of the Parent 7.9 70.6
Group Adjustments:
Loss/(gain) on revaluation of investment property 42.5 (31.5)
Gain on disposal of investment property (3.2) -
Gain on disposal of subsidiary (12.2) -
Loss on revaluation of investment at fair value 0.8 -
Loss on disposal of investment at fair value - 17.6
Amortisation of intangible assets 0.2 -
Loss on revaluation of non-current assets held for sale - 1.9
Gain on disposal of non-current assets held for sale (0.2) -
Termination of derivative financial instruments 0.2 -
Change in fair value of derivative financial instruments 11.1 (0.8)
Capital gains tax (refund)/charge on disposal of Swiss properties (1.4) 3.2
Deferred tax adjustments 1.2 2.2
Joint Venture Adjustments:
Gain on revaluation of investment property (1.3) (4.0)
Termination of derivative financial instruments - 1.1
Change in fair value of derivative financial instruments 1.7 (0.1)
Deferred tax adjustments 0.3 -
Elimination of joint venture unrecognised losses(1) (1.2) -
Non-Controlling Interest Adjustments:
(Loss)/gain on revaluation of investment property (2.2) 4.0
Change in fair value of derivative financial instruments (0.1) 0.2
EPRA Earnings 44.1 64.4
EPRA Earnings per share (pence) 2.7p 4.7p
Diluted EPRA Earnings per share (pence) 2.7p 4.7p
EPRA Earnings 44.1 64.4
Straight-lining of rental income and other 1.5 6.7
Accretion of fair value adjustments 3.1 2.7
Foreign exchange gain (0.9) (2.5)
Fair value of share-based payment 1.2 0.5
Cromwell dividends to date of disposal - 1.3
Gain on extinguishment/acquisition of debt - (29.8)
Non-distributable earnings from legacy assets - (1.3)
Impairment of associate 3.2 -
Joint venture distributable adjustments (1.8) 3.5
Non-controlling interest distributable adjustments (1.0) (1.1)
Underlying Earnings 49.4 44.4
Non-recurring gain on disposal of investment property 2.8 -
Distributable Earnings 52.2 44.4
Distributable Earnings per share (pence) 3.2p 3.2p
Dividend per share (pence) 3.2p 3.25p
First interim dividend per share (pence) 1.625p 1.60p
Second interim dividend per share (pence) 1.575p 1.65p
(1) As per Note 14, the Group has ceased to recognise certain joint ventures classified as 'Other' in the IFRS statements as their cumulative losses
exceed the cost of the Group's investment. This adjustment eliminates the restricted losses for the year attributable to those joint ventures.
Headline earnings per share is calculated in accordance with Circular 2/2015 issued by the South African Institute of Chartered
Accountants ("SAICA"), a requirement of the Group's JSE listing. This measure is not a requirement of IFRS.
31 August 31 August
2016 2015
GBPm GBPm
Profit attributable to equity holders of the Parent 7.9 70.6
Group Adjustments:
Loss/(gain) on revaluation of investment property 42.5 (31.5)
Gain on disposal of investment property (3.2) -
Gain on bargain purchase of subsidiary - (0.2)
(Gain)/loss on disposal of subsidiaries (12.2) 0.3
Gain on disposal of joint venture - (0.6)
Gain on disposal of non-current assets held for sale (0.2) (0.6)
Loss on revaluation of non-current assets held for sale - 1.9
Deferred tax 1.2 1.5
Joint Venture Adjustments:
Gain on revaluation of investment property (1.3) (4.0)
Deferred tax 0.3 -
Elimination of joint venture unrecognised losses(1) (0.2) -
Non-Controlling Interest Adjustments:
(Loss)/gain on revaluation of investment property (2.2) 4.0
Headline Earnings attributable to equity holders of the Parent 32.6 41.4
Headline earnings per share (pence)
- Basic 2.0p 3.0p
- Diluted 2.0p 3.0p
(1) As per Note 14, the Group has ceased to recognise certain joint ventures classified as 'Other' in the IFRS statements as their cumulative losses
exceed the cost of the Group's investment. This adjustment eliminates the restricted losses for the year attributable to those joint ventures.
29. NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE
31 August 31 August
2016 2015
GBPm GBPm
Net assets attributable to equity holders of the Parent 699.8 598.0
Number of ordinary shares 1,794.6 1,474.3
Diluted number of shares 1,795.4 1,475.9
Net asset value per share (pence):
- Basic 39.0p 40.6p
- Diluted 39.0p 40.5p
Net assets attributable to equity holders of the Parent 699.8 598.0
Group Adjustments:
Fair value of derivative financial instruments 11.8 4.3
Deferred tax adjustments 3.4 2.2
Joint Venture Adjustments:
Fair value of derivative financial instruments 4.7 3.5
Elimination of unrecognised derivative financial instruments(1) (4.3) (3.3)
Deferred tax adjustments 1.9 0.2
Non-Controlling Interest Adjustments:
Fair value of derivative financial instruments 0.2 -
Deferred tax adjustments (0.1) -
EPRA adjusted NAV 717.4 604.9
EPRA adjusted, diluted NAV per share (pence) 40.0p 41.0p
EPRA adjusted NAV 717.4 604.9
Group Adjustments:
Fair value of derivative financial instruments (11.8) (4.3)
Excess of fair value of debt over carrying value (42.4) -
Deferred tax adjustments (3.4) (2.2)
Joint Venture Adjustments:
Fair value of derivative financial instruments (4.7) (3.5)
Elimination of unrecognised derivative financial instruments(1) 4.3 3.3
Deferred tax adjustments (1.9) (0.2)
Non-Controlling Interest Adjustments:
Fair value of derivative financial instruments (0.2) -
Deferred tax adjustments 0.1 -
EPRA adjusted NNNAV 657.4 598.0
EPRA adjusted, diluted NNNAV per share (pence) 36.6p 40.5p
(1) As per Note 14, the Group has ceased to recognise certain joint ventures classified as 'Other' in the IFRS statements as their cumulative losses
exceed the cost of the Group's investment. This adjustment eliminates the derivative financial instruments attributable to those joint ventures from
the proportionate adjustments.
30. NON - CONTROLLING INTERESTS
31 August 31 August
2016 2015
GBPm GBPm
Opening balance at 1 September 38.8 28.6
Comprehensive income/(expense) for the year:
(Loss)/profit for the year attributable to non-controlling interest (0.4) 7.3
Foreign currency translation on subsidiary foreign operations 0.7 (0.4)
Changes in ownership interest in subsidiaries
Acquisition of non-controlling interest (Note 31) (2.1) -
Repayment of non-controlling interest shareholder loans(1) (0.1) (0.2)
Reclassification of non-controlling interest shareholder loans to liabilities(1) (1.1) -
Dividends paid to non-controlling interest (2.2) -
Increase in non-controlling interest regarding Redefine Hotel Holdings Limited(2) - 3.5
Total non-controlling interests 33.6 38.8
(1) The repayment of non-controlling interest shareholder loans relates to certain shareholder loans payable by subsidiaries of Ciref Europe Limited.
These shareholder loans have been reclassified to liabilities in the current year.
(2) The increase in non-controlling interests in Redefine Hotel Holdings Limited ("RHHL") arose as a result of the capitalisation of certain loans given
to that company by the non-controlling shareholders and the issue of additional shares in the entity to them. This was met in equal proportion by the
controlling shareholders.
The following table summarises the information relating to the Group's only subsidiary that has a material NCI, RHHL, before any
intra-group eliminations.
31 August 2016 31 August 2015
Redefine Other Redefine Other
Hotel individually Total non- Hotel individually Total non-
Holdings immaterial controlling Holdings immaterial controlling
Limited subsidiaries interest Limited subsidiaries interest
GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm
United United
Principal place of business Kingdom Kingdom
Country of incorporation BVI BVI
NCI % 28.95% 28.95%
Investment property and other non-current assets 215.8 223.6
Current assets 7.0 8.3
Non-current liabilities (109.5) (109.7)
Current liabilities (2.7) (2.4)
Net assets 110.6 119.8
Carrying amount of NCI 32.0 1.6 33.6 34.7 4.1 38.8
Revenue 14.7 13.3
(Loss)/profit for the year (0.7) 22.1
(Loss)/profit attributable to NCI(1) (0.6) 0.2 (0.4) 6.4 0.9 7.3
OCI allocated to NCI - 0.7 0.7 - (0.4) (0.4)
Net increase/(decrease) in cash 1.8 (0.1)
(1) Loss attributable to NCI for the year ended 31 August 2016 includes a non-resident landlord tax charge of GBP0.4m which is fully attributable to the
minority shareholders of RHHL.
4C UK Investments Limited is a non-controlling shareholder of RHHL with a shareholding of 11.43%. The Company has a total
receivable balance of GBP14.2 million from 4C UK Investments Limited, of both principal and interest, which is disclosed as a related
party balance (Note 27).
31. TRANSACTIONS WITH NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS
On 1 June 2016, Ciref Europe Limited, a subsidiary of the Group, acquired the non-controlling interests in its subsidiaries CEL
Portfolio 1 Limited and Chelvey Holdings Limited, of 20% and 33% respectively, from Ellis Ventures Limited. Consideration for this
transaction was GBP2.3 million (EUR2.7 million) including the acquisition of shareholder loans for GBP1.9 million (EUR2.2 million). A loss on
acquisition of non-controlling interest of GBP0.2 million has been recognised directly in equity.
31 August 31 August
2016 2015
GBPm GBPm
Carrying amount of non-controlling interest acquired 2.1 -
Consideration paid to non-controlling interest (2.3) -
Decrease in equity attributable to equity holders of the Parent (0.2) -
32. CASH GENERATED FROM OPERATIONS
Re-presented
31 August 31 August
2016 2015
Continuing operations Note GBPm GBPm
Cash flows from operating activities
Profit before tax 8.6 84.0
Adjustments for:
Straight lining of rental income (1.5) 0.1
Depreciation - 0.1
Loss/(gain) on revaluation of investment property 12 42.5 (31.5)
Gain on disposal of investment property (3.2) -
Gain on extinguishment/acquisition of debt 6 - (29.8)
Gain on bargain purchase of subsidiary 7 - (0.2)
(Gain)/loss on disposal of subsidiaries 8 (12.2) 0.3
Distributions from investment at fair value (0.5) (7.5)
Loss on revaluation of investment at fair value 13 0.8 -
Loss on disposal of investment at fair value 13 - 17.6
Gain on disposal of joint venture 14 - (0.6)
Amortisation of intangible asset 0.2 0.2
Loss on revaluation of non-current assets held for sale 19 - 1.9
Gain on disposal of non-current assets held for sale 19 (0.2) (0.6)
Foreign exchange gain (0.9) (2.5)
Net finance expense 9 26.4 24.0
Other finance income and expenses 10 1.9 -
Change in fair value of derivative financial instruments 11.1 (0.7)
Net impairment of interest in joint ventures and associate 14,15 0.6 3.8
Share of post-tax profit from joint ventures 14 (1.4) (2.0)
Share of post-tax profit from associate 15 (1.7) (0.6)
Fair value of share-based payments 1.2 0.5
71.7 56.5
Changes in working capital (2.5) (2.2)
Cash generated from operations 69.2 54.3
33. CONTINGENCIES, GUARANTEES AND COMMITMENTS
At 31 August 2016, the Group was contractually committed to expenditure of GBP15.8 million, all of which committed to the future
development and enhancement of investment property (31 August 2015: GBP13.7 million).
As part of the Aviva debt restructure in 2013, Aviva have the right to a maximum of 50 per cent of any future sale proceeds,
generated by a sale of the Grand Arcade Wigan, in excess of the outstanding balance of the related debt at the date of valuation.
Aviva also have an option to participate in the capital appreciation of the property once the market value exceeds GBP90.0 million,
which they have not exercised. At the balance sheet date, a maximum contingent liability of GBP12.1 million would arise as a result of
these rights.
34. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On 16 September 2016, the Group exchanged unconditional contracts for the sale of its leasehold interest in 2 Duchess Place,
Edgbaston for GBP1.6 million. At the date of exchange the carrying value of the property was GBP1.5 million. The purchaser has the right
to call completion at any point up to 1 April 2018. Rent continues to accrue to the Group until 31 March 2018.
On 6 October 2016, the Group disposed of its investment property at 60 Exchange Road, Watford for GBP13.3 million. The carrying
value of the property at the date of disposal was GBP11.8 million.
35. DIVIDENDS
During the year ended 31 August 2016, the second interim dividend of 1.65 pence per share for the year ended 31 August 2015
was distributed, as well as the interim dividend of 1.625 pence per share for the period ended 29 February 2016. Both dividends
were settled partly in cash and partly through the issue of scrip dividends.
The Directors have declared a second interim dividend in respect of the year ended 31 August 2016 of 1.575 pence per share.
Payment will be made on 12 December 2016 to shareholders on the register at 18 November 2016. A scrip alternative will again
be offered.
36. APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The financial statements were approved by the Board on 27 October 2016.
GLOSSARY
Adjusted NAV EPRA NAV adjusted for the result of any non-recourse negative equity positions
AGM The Annual General Meeting of the Company
AUD Australian Dollar, the legal currency of Australia
AUK Aegon UK property portfolio
Aviva Aviva Commercial Finance Limited
Board The Board of Directors of Redefine International P.L.C.
BCSC British Council of Shopping Centres
BVI British Virgin Islands
CHF Swiss Franc, the legal currency of Switzerland
Cromwell Cromwell Property Group is an Australian Securities Exchange listed stapled security
(ASX:CMW) comprising the Cromwell Corporation Limited and Cromwell Property
Securities Limited, which acts as the responsible entity of the Cromwell Diversified
Property Trust. https://protect-za.mimecast.com/s/JR0kBYSA4ZTM.
CSR Corporate Social Responsibility
EBITDA Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortisation
EGM An Extraordinary General Meeting of the Company
EPRA European Public Real Estate Association
EPRA Earnings Earnings from operational activities as defined by EPRA's Best Practice guidelines
EPRA NAV European Public Real Estate Association Net Asset Value
EPRA Net Initial Yield The annualised rental income based on the cash rents passing at the balance sheet
date, less non-recoverable property operating expenses, divided by the gross market
value of the property.
EPRA NNNAV European Public Real Estate Association Triple Net Asset Value
EPRA Occupancy rate Occupancy expressed as a percentage of ERV and represents unlet space, excluding
units where refurbishment work is being carried out or in development. The calculation
is consistent with EPRA Best Practice guidelines for the calculation of vacancy rate.
EPS Earnings per share
ERV The estimated market rental value of lettable space which could reasonably be
expected to be obtained on a new letting or rent review.
EUR or Euro Euro, the lawful common currency of participating member states of the European
Monetary Union.
Exceptional items Exceptional items are those items that in the Directors' view are required to be
separately disclosed by virtue of their size or incidence to enable a full understanding
of the Group's financial performance.
FCTR Foreign Currency Translation Reserve
GBP, Pound or Sterling Great British Pound, the legal currency of the UK
German Big 5 Berlin, Dusseldorf, Hamburg, Frankfurt and Munich
GRESB Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark
Gross annualised rent Gross annualised rent generated by the asset at the balance sheet date, which is
made up of the contracted rent, including units that are in rent-free periods, and
estimates of turnover rent.
IASB International Accounting Standards Board
ICSC International Council of Shopping Centers
IFRS International Financial Reporting Standards
IHL International Hotel Properties Limited (formerly: International Hotel Group Limited)
Indexed leases A lease with rent review provisions which are dependent upon calculations with
reference to an index such as the consumer price index or the retail price index
IPD Investment Property Databank
JSE JSE Limited, licensed as an exchange and a public company incorporated in terms of
the laws of South Africa and the operator of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
Lease incentives Any incentives offered to occupiers to enter into a lease. Typically, the incentive will be
an initial rent-free period, or a cash contribution to fit out or similar costs.
Like-for-like income Income generated by assets which were held by the Group throughout both the current
and comparable periods and for which there has been no significant development
which materially impacts upon income.
Like-for-like property Property which has been held at both the current and previous balance sheet date and
used to illustrate change in comparable capital values.
LSE The London Stock Exchange plc.
LTV Loan to value. The ratio of net debt divided by the market value of investment property.
Calculated on a proportionate (share of value) basis.
LUXSE The Luxembourg Stock Exchange
NAV Net Asset Value
Net debt Total borrowings less cash and cash equivalents
PSP Long-Term Performance Share Plan
Redefine International, RI PLC, the Redefine International P.L.C., also referred to as the "Company" taken together with all
Company or the Group its subsidiaries and Group undertakings are collectively referred to as the "Group".
RedefineBDL RedefineBDL Hotel Group Limited
Redefine Properties or RPL Redefine Properties Limited, listed on the JSE, 30.07% Shareholder of the Company.
RECML Redefine Earls Court Management Limited
Reversionary yield The anticipated yield to which the initial yield will rise (or fall) once the rent reaches the
ERV.
RICS Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors
RIHL Redefine International Holdings Limited
RIMH Redefine International Management Holdings Limited
RHHL Redefine Hotel Holdings Limited
RHML Redefine Hotel Management Limited
RSP Long-Term Restricted Stock Plan
SAICA South African Institute of Chartered Accountants
SDLT Stamp Duty Land Tax
Topped-up initial yield Net initial yield adjusted for the expiration of rent free periods or other incentives.
TPR or Total Property Return Valuation movement, profit/loss on property sales and net rental income in respect of
investment properties expressed as a percentage of opening book value.
TR or Total Return The growth in NAV per share plus dividends per share paid during the period.
TSR or Total Shareholder Return The growth in value of a shareholding over a specified period, assuming that dividends
are reinvested.
UK United Kingdom
UK Big 6 The "Big 6" UK regional cities (Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester
and Leeds).
UK-REIT A UK Real Estate Investment Trust. A REIT must be a publicly quoted company with at
least three-quarters of its profits and assets derived from a qualifying property rental
business. Income and capital gains from the property rental business are exempt from
tax but the REIT is required to distribute at least 90 per cent of those profits to
shareholders. Corporation tax is payable on non-qualifying activities in the normal way.
Underlying Earnings EPRA earnings adjusted for the accretion of fair value adjustments on debt and certain
other non-recurring items. Underlying earnings is reported on a proportionately
consolidated basis and represents the profits of the Group which are available for
distribution.
Voids Voids are expressed as a percentage of ERV and represent a measure of unlet space.
See EPRA Occupancy rate above
WAULT Weighted average unexpired lease term
ZAR South African Rand, the legal currency of South Africa
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