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2nd Quarter Results

10th Aug 2009 07:00

RNS Number : 1006X
Palm Hills Developments
10 August 2009
 



Palm Hills Developments Reports Strong Financial Results for Second Quarter 2009

Cairo, August 6, 2009 - Palm Hills Developments S.A.E. (PHD), a leading Egyptian real-estate developer, announced its financial results for the six-month period ending 30 June 2009. PHD is listed on Cairo & Alexandria Stock Exchanges (CASE) and on the London Stock Exchange (LSE).

HIGHLIGHTS 

Strong performance despite the slowdown affecting the global economy; Net Sales in Q2 2009 recorded a strong growth of 86% to EGP 242 million (US $43 million) over Q1 2009 of EGP 130 million (US $23 million).

Gross contracts signed in Q2 2009 surged 54% in value to EGP 807 million (US $144 million) compared with EGP 523 million (US $93 million) in Q1 2009.

Operating profit for Q2 2009 witnessed a significant increase of 36% reaching EGP 106 million (US $19 million) over EGP 78 million (US $14 million) in Q1 2009. The growth in our operating profits enabled us to maintain healthy gross profit margins; and is a testament on our ability to control operating expenses.

Gross profit reached EGP 247 million (USD $ 44 million) in 1H 2009, 56% of which was achieved in Q2 2009.

SG&A reduced 31% in absolute terms, down from EGP 86 million (US $15 million) in H1 2008 to EGP 59 million (US $11 million) in H1 2009.

EBITDA value for Q2 2009 witnessed an increase of 33% over Q1 2009 to reach EGP 108 million (US $19 million), while EBITDA margin remained at a healthy level of 51% in H1 2009.

Net Profit for Q2 2009 recorded a significant growth of 57% over Q1 2009 to reach EGP 96 million (US $17 million). As for 1H 2009 it reached EGP 157 million (US $28 million).

Total land bank remained at 48.8 million sqm.

Bank Debt: Equity1: dropped from 23% at 30/6/2008 to 22% at 30/6/2009.

1 Based on EGP/US$5.6

2 (Bank Overdrafts + Term Loans) / Total Equity

Operational Performance

PHD demonstrated healthy operational performance in Q2 2009, despite the slowdown affecting the global economy that started in Q4 2008. Gross value of contracted units amounted to EGP 807 million (US $144 million), compared with EGP 523 million (US $93 million) in Q1 2009 representing an increase of 54% in value accompanied by a 36% increase in the total volume of contracted units during the period.

Cumulative reservations remained over EGP 8 billion (approximately US $1.4 billion) at June 30, 2009. Half year net sales reached EGP 372 million (US $ 66 million), with half year operating profits reaching EGP 184 million (US $32 million).

Reservation rates have surpassed that of the cancellation in Q2 2009, as the local economy stabilized and rebounded. This reversed the trend that started in Q4 08 with the ratio of cancelations to reservations reaching approximately 1:1 and continued into Q1 09 where the cancellation rates grew and exceeded the number of reservations. (Table 1)

Table 1

Q2 2009

Reservation

>

Cancelation

(348 units)

( 246 units)

Q1 2009

Reservation

<

Cancelation

(333 units)

(413 units)

Q4 2008

Reservation

=

Cancelation

(203 units)

( 208 units)

There was an increase in gross reservations of 5% from 333 units in Q1 2009 to 348 units in Q2 2009 and gross sales cancellation rates decreased by 40% in Q2 2009 compared to Q1 2009; highlighting the confidence of PHD's customers in the company's reputation and brand name synonymous with its reliability and ability to deliver quality products on the agreed upon delivery schedule.

The sales level increase achieved on PHD's newly launched projects; despite the current economical challenges, demonstrates the company's ability on identifying existing opportunities as well as the continuing customer interest in the company's wide range of products.

Financial Performance

The Second quarter of 2009 proved to be in line with our expectations, as we continue to develop and grow the business. PHD is continuing to witness strong revenue growth across the board, as well as significant increase in net profit figures over Q1 2009 primarily due to higher sales and better cost management. 

The increase in Net sales is mainly attributed to the materialization of 28% from the earlier reserved units in the Golf Extension project to actual contracts amounting to EGP 226 million (US $40 million)with recognized land sales revenue reaching EGP 138 million (US $25 million). In addition to a 15% increase in the number of units sold under the Golf View Project from Q1 2009 amounting to EGP 151 million (US $27 million). 

EBITDA value increased in absolute terms by 33% in Q2 2009 to reach EGP 108 million (US $19 million) from EGP 81 million (US $14 million) in Q1 2009 PHD, accompanied by a slight tightening of EBITDA margins resulting from the high land acquisition cost of Golf Extension project.

Despite the decrease in EBITDA margins, PHD was able to partially offset the decrease through the containment of SG&A expenses, whereby SG&A as a percentage of net sales decreased by 10 percent points from Q1 2009. This reflects on PHD's managements' efficiency in implementing the company's cost saving initiatives and continued effort on aggressively managing cost and cash while driving performance. 

Additionally, PHD's organizational structure allowed it to become more customer-focused, as well as increased its flexibility and ability to take advantage of more specialized-market opportunities. As a result, Net Profit for Q2 2009 recorded significant growth of 57% over Q1 2009 with Net Profit for 1H 2009 reaching EGP 157 million (US $28 million).

Land Bank

PHD's strategy is to focus primarily on the execution of its existing projects and developing its sizable land bank. Nonetheless, PHD will remain diligent regarding the pursuit of unparalleled land acquisition opportunities that complement its existing developments.

Outlook 

The Egyptian real estate market has held up very well this quarter given the current economic climate, relative to previous quarters where the economy witnessed significant slow-downs.

PHD's strong performance in Q2 2009 reflects the company's ability to successfully weather the global economic downturn and the Group is well placed to emerge the other side in a stronger position.

Yasseen Mansour, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of PHD, said:

"We are strategically positioned in high growth markets and key geographies which creates a solid platform for us to sustain and increase our development; leveraging our network and unique local knowledge."

"Our strategy of diversified but complementary businesses as well as our robust funding platform in the real estate sector has enabled us to generate healthy results for our shareholders during this global recession, as we have increased our operating profit by 36% over the previous quarter. It has also provided us with a degree of resilience against the risks of the wider economic downturn. More importantly, it has strategically positioned us to play an even bigger role in the market once this period of uncertainty has passed.

"Today we have an unparalleled footprint in the Egyptian market with an unequaled sales and distribution capacity and our excellent cash position, healthy debt profile and diversified product mix, gives us the utmost confidence in PHD's future success."

Table 1 - 1H 2009 Vs. 1H 2008 Operating Results (EGP '000)2

6 Months Ended

 

30/6/2009

30/6/2008

SALES (NET)

372,009

765,877

Cost of Sales

(124,678)

(197,964)

GROSS PROFIT

247,332

567,913

Margin%

66.49%

74.15%

Selling, General & Administrative Expenses

(58,767)

(85,548)

EBITDA

188,565

482,365

Margin%

50.69%

62.98%

Depreciation and Amortization

(4,832)

(1,814)

OPERATING PROFIT (EBIT)

183,733

480,551

Margin%

49.39%

62.75%

Other Income

16,443

21,992

Interest Income - Amortization of Discount 

64,867

19,571

Finance Costs

(41,265)

(41,085)

Interest Exp. - Amortization of Discount

(17,322)

(52,517)

PROFIT BEFORE TAX

223,777

428,512

Income Tax Expense

(27,578)

(70,043)

PROFIT FOR THE YEAR

196,199

358,469

Minority Interest

(38,828)

3,224

NET PROFIT AFTER MINORITY

157,371

361,692

Margin%

42.30%

47.23%

N.B

Palm Hills Developments recognizes its villas and town houses revenues from land upon signature of a contract while revenues from construction are recognized on a percentage of completion basis with a minimum threshold of 50%. Revenues from apartments and multi tenant buildings are recognized upon delivery. As a result, total revenues figure on the Income Statement during a period does not reflect neither reservations nor construction revenues from villas and town houses less than 50% completed or any revenues from apartments.

2 Figures presented are prepared according to IFRS

Table 1 - Q2 2009 Vs. Q1 2009 Operating Results (EGP '000)3

3 Months Ended

 

30/6/2009

31/3/2009

SALES (NET)

241,713

130,296

Cost of Sales

(103,591)

(21,087)

GROSS PROFIT

138,123

109,209

Margin%

57.14%

83.82%

Selling, General & Administrative Expenses

(30,097)

(28,670)

EBITDA

108,025

80,539

Margin%

44.69%

61.81%

Depreciation and Amortization

(2,137)

(2,695)

OPERATING PROFIT (EBIT)

105,888

77,844

Margin%

43.81%

59.74%

Other Income

4,528

11,915

Interest Income - Amortization of Discount 

32,433

32,434

Finance Costs

(8,767)

(15,177)

Interest Exp. - Amortization of Discount

(8,661)

(8,661)

PROFIT BEFORE TAX

125,423

98,354

Income Tax Expense

(18,037)

(9,541)

PROFIT FOR THE YEAR

107,385

88,814

Minority Interest

(11,160)

(27,668)

NET PROFIT AFTER MINORITY

96,225

61,146

Margin%

39.81%

46.93%

N.B

Palm Hills Developments recognizes its villas and town houses revenues from land upon signature of a contract while revenues from construction are recognized on a percentage of completion basis with a minimum threshold of 50%. Revenues from apartments and multi tenant buildings are recognized upon delivery. As a result, total revenues figure on the Income Statement during a period does not reflect neither reservations nor construction revenues from villas and town houses less than 50% completed or any revenues from apartments.

3 Figures presented are prepared according to IFRS

PALM HILLS DEVELOPMENT CO.

S.A.E AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED 

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

30 June 2009 

REPORT ON REVIEW OF INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF PALM HILLS DEVELOPMENT CO. S.A.E AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

Introduction

We have reviewed the accompanying interim condensed consolidated balance sheet of Palm Hills Development Company S.A.E and its Subsidiaries ('the Group') as at 30 June 2009, comprising of the interim consolidated statement of financial position as at 30 June 2009 and the related interim consolidated statements of comprehensive income, changes in equity and cash flows for the six-month period then ended and explanatory notes. Management is responsible for the preparation and presentation of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standard IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting ('IAS 34'). Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on these interim condensed consolidated financial statements based on our review. 

Scope of review

We conducted our review in accordance with International Standard on Review Engagements 2410, "Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity". A review of interim financial information consists of making inquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing. Consequently, it does not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion. 

Conclusion

Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the accompanying interim condensed consolidated financial statements are not prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with IAS 34. 

Nabil Istanbouli

Partner

Date: 14 July 2009 

Egypt

Palm Hills Developments Company S.A.E and its Subsidiaries

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

For the six months ended 30 June 2009

For the six months ended 30 June 2009

2009

2008

Unaudited

EGP

EGP

Sales, net

372,009,156

765,877,480

Cost of sales

(124,677,629)

(197,964,207)

GROSS PROFIT

247,331,527

567,913,273

Selling and administrative expenses

(63,599,382)

(87,362,342)

Interest income

71,563,344

34,671,532

Finance costs

(41,265,408)

(93,601,544)

Other income

9,746,457

6,890,963

PROFIT BEFORE TAX

223,776,538

428,511,882

Income tax expense

(27,577,644)

(70,043,000)

PROFIT FOR THE PERIOD

196,198,894

358,468,882

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE PERIOD,

NET OF TAX

-

-

TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE PERIOD

196,198,894

358,468,882

Attributable to:

Equity holders of the parent

157,371,111

361,692,443

Minority interests

38,827,783

(3,223,561)

196,198,894

358,468,882

Basic earnings per share attributable to the ordinary equity holders of the parent (expressed in EGP per share) 

0.33

0.84

Palm Hills Developments Company S.A.E and its Subsidiaries

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

At 30 June 2009 

30 June 2009

Unaudited

31 December 2008

Audited

EGP

EGP

ASSETS

Non-current assets

Property and equipment

555,947,427

543,044,803

Advance payments for investments acquisition

487,024,328

470,675,012

Investment in an associate

245,000

245,000

Intangible assets

45,050,000

47,700,000

Notes receivable

2,016,242,196

1,658,430,196

3,104,508,951

2,720,095,011 

Current assets

Notes receivable 

785,838,792

683,086,670

Accounts receivable and prepayments

1,112,681,212

318,745,683

Bank balances and cash

282,441,452

279,712,833

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss - Held for trading

-

203,433,368

Development properties

4,879,308,459

4,940,216,448

7,060,269,915

6,425,195,002

TOTAL ASSETS

10,164,778,866

9,145,290,013

EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

Attributable to equity holders of the parent

Share capital

1,397,760,000

931,840,000

Share premium

-

890,538,204

Statutory reserve

471,435,177

13,635,814

Retained earnings

975,565,915

851,375,963

2,844,761,092

2,687,389,981

Minority interests

208,964,416

144,810,439

Total equity

3,053,725,508

2,832,200,420

Non-current liabilities

Term loans

425,339,041

379,591,680 

Land purchase liabilities

831,588,546

1,652,579,957 

Notes payable

1,970,235,817

1,172,180,388

Other non-current liabilities

350,940,442

164,874,504

Deferred tax liability

2,124,436

2,124,436

Total non-current liabilities

3,580,228,282

3,371,350,965

Current liabilities

Bank overdrafts

98,853,790

111,249,739

Current portion of term loans

145,519,670

136,405,712 

Current portion of land purchase liabilities

531,441,129

298,545,082 

Accounts payable and accruals 

483,520,674

266,384,061

Notes payable

175,337,021

261,212,904 

Advances from customers 

374,148,689

573,596,662 

Billings in excess of costs

1,694,394,187

1,236,749,032

Income tax payable

27,609,916

57,595,436 

3,530,825,076

2,941,738,628 

Total liabilities

7,111,053,358

6,313,089,593 

TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

10,164,778,866

9,145,290,013 

Yasseen Mansour

(Chairman)

Palm Hills Developments Company S.A.E and its Subsidiaries

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT

For the six months ended 30 June 2009

For the six months ended 30 June 2009

2009

2008

Unaudited

EGP 

EGP 

OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Profit before tax

223,776,538

428,511,882

Adjustments to reconcile profit before tax to net cash flows:

Non cash:

Depreciation

4,832,013 

1,814,096

Amortization of intangible asset

2,650,000

-

Interest income

(71,563,344)

(34,671,532)

Finance cost

41,265,408

93,601,544

Working capital adjustments:

(Increase) in notes receivable

(395,696,838)

(1,065,098,928)

Decrease in financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 

- held for trading

203,433,368

-

(Increase) in accounts receivable and prepayments

(793,935,529)

(118,644, 891)

(Increase) in development properties

(544,508,876)

(169,639,908)

Increase in notes payable

712,179,546

-

Increase / (decrease) in accounts payable and accruals

217,136,613

(143,144,503)

(Decrease) in advances from customers

(199,447,973)

(12,182,533)

Increase in billings in excess of costs

457,645,155

685,065,247

Increase in other non-current liabilities

186,065,938

-

Interest paid

(23,943,907)

(41,084,833)

Tax paid

(57,563,164)

-

Net cash flows (used in) operating activities

(37,675,052)

(375,474,359)

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

Purchase of properties and equipment

(17,734,637)

(34,320,679)

Advance payments for investments acquisition

(16,349,316)

(11,749,910)

Interest received

6,696,060

15,100,753

Net cash flows (used in) investing activities

(27,387,893)

(30,969,836)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

Proceeds from shares issued

-

99,840,000

Proceeds from term loan

54,861,319

329,676,996

Proceeds from share premium

-

985,920,000

Minority share in the capital of subsidiaries

25,326,194

22,408,896

Net cash flows from financing activities

80,187,513

1,437,845,892

NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

15,124,568

1,031,401,697

Cash and cash equivalents at 1 January

168,463,094

(99,969,750)

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT 30 JUNE

183,587,662

931,431,947

Palm Hills Developments Company S.A.E and its Subsidiaries

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

For the six months ended 30 June 2009

Attributable to equity holders of the parent

Share 

Capital

Share 

Premium

Statutory 

Reserve

Special 

Reserve

Retained

Earnings

Total

Minority

Interests

Total

EGP

EGP

EGP

EGP

EGP

EGP

EGP

EGP

As at 1 January 2009

931,840,000

890,538,204

13,635,814

-

851,375,963

2,687,389,981

144,810,439

2,832,200,420

Profit for the period 

-

-

-

-

157,371,111

157,371,111

38,827,783

196,198,894

Other comprehensive income

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Total comprehensive income

-

-

-

-

157,371,111

157,371,111

38,827,783

196,198,894

Transfer to statutory reserve

-

(890,538,204)

457,799,363

430,293,851

2,444,990

-

-

-

Share Dividends

465,920,000

-

-

(430,293,851)

(35,626,149)

-

-

-

Minority share in capital of subsidiaries

-

-

-

-

-

-

25,326,194

25,326,194

At 30 June 2009 (Unaudited)

1,397,760,000

-

471,435,177

-

975,565,915

2,844,761,092

208,964,416

3,053,725,508

As at 1 January 2008

800,000,000

-

13,635,814

-

218,173,380

1,031,809,194

98,642,068

1,130,451,262

Profit for the period 

-

-

-

-

361,692,443

361,692,443

(3,223,561)

358,468,882

Other comprehensive income

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Total comprehensive income

-

-

-

-

361,692,443

361,692,443

(3,223,561)

358,468,882

Proceeds from shares issued

99,840,000

985,920,000

-

-

-

1,085,760,000

-

1,085,760,000

Share Dividends 

32,000,000

-

-

-

(32,000,000)

-

-

-

Minority share in capital of subsidiaries

-

-

-

-

-

-

22,408,896

22,408,896

At 30 June 2008 (Unaudited)

931,840,000

985,920,000

13,635,814

-

547,865,822

2,479,261,636

117,827,403

2,597,089,040

1 ACTIVITIES

Palm Hills for Development Company (S.A.E) was established according to the Investment Incentives and Guarantees Law No. (8) of 1997 and the Companies Law No.159 of 1981 and their executive regulations, taking into consideration the statutes of the Capital Market Law No. 95 of 1992 and its executive regulations. The company's headquarter is located in 6th of October City in Giza Governorate, where the main branch is located in Smart Village.

The company is registered in the Commercial Register under No. (6801) on 10 January 2005, and was listed in the unofficial schedule no. (2) Of the Cairo and Alexandria Stock Exchanges on 27 December 2006. The company got listed in the official schedule no. (1) Of the Cairo and Alexandria Stock Exchange on April 2008 and in London stock exchange on 8 May 2008.

The company was established to invest in real estate in the New Cities and New Urban Communities including building, constructing, possessing and managing residential compounds, resorts, villas and tourist villages, sale or lease as well as all the services, facilities, leasing and construction of integrated projects and managing the entertainment activities associated with the company's in activities. All such activities are subject to the approval of appropriate authorities. 

All the company operations are located in Egypt; it has only one identifiable business segment which real estate development.

The company participated in the capital of eleven subsidiary companies as follows:

New Cairo for Real Estate Developments S.A.E

New Cairo for Real Estate Development S.A.E. is registered in Egypt under commercial registration number 12613 under the provisions of the Investment Guarantees and Incentives law No. 8 of 1997 and the Companies' Law No 159 of 1981 and the statutes of Capital Market Law No 95 of 1992. The company is located in plot 36 South investors' area in new Cairo. The company is engaged in construction, management, and the sale of hotels, motels, buildings and residential compounds and the purchase, development, dividing and sale of land.

The company's fiscal year ended 31 December of each year.

Royal Gardens for Real Estate Investment Company S.A.E

Royal Gardens for Real Estate Investment Company S.A.E. is registered in Cairo under commercial registration number 21574 under the provisions of under the provisions of the Investment Guarantees and Incentives law No. 8 of 1997 and the Companies' Law No 159 of 1981 and the statutes of Capital Market Law No 95 of 1992. The company is located in 11 El-Nakhil Street - Dokki-Giza. The company is engaged in real estate investment in cities and new urban communities and the set up, execution, acquisition, and management of urban communities, resorts, villas and tourist villages through sale or lease. The company is also involved in all other types of related services such as finance leasing and construction.

 

The company's fiscal year ended 31 December of each year.

Palm Hills Middle East Company for Real Estate Investment S.A.E and Its Subsidiary

Palm Hills Middle East Company for Real Estate Investment S.A.E and its subsidiary, Middle East Company for Real Estate and Touristic Investment S.A.E are engaged in real estate investment in new cities and urban communities, and also the construction, ownership and management of residential compounds, resorts, and villas. The company and its subsidiary are also involved in the sale and lease and other related services for managing integrated projects and entertainment activities. 

1 ACTIVITIES - continued

The company is registered in Egypt under commercial registration number 21091. The company's subsidiary is registered in Egypt under commercial registration number 25016. Both companies are registered under the provisions of under the provisions of the Investment Guarantees and Incentives law No. 8 of 1997 and the Companies' Law No 159 of 1981 and the statutes of Capital Market Law No 95 of 1992.

The companies' fiscal year ended 31 December of each year.

Middle East for Development and Investment Touristic S.A.E

Middle East for Development and Investment Touristic S.A.E. is registered in Egypt under commercial registration number 25015 under the provisions of the Investment Guarantees and Incentives law No. 8 of 1997 and the Companies' Law No 159 of 1981 and the statutes of Capital Market Law No 95 of 1992. The company is located in 40 Lebanon Street - Mohandessin- Giza.

The company is engaged in real estate investment in cities and new urban communities and the set up, execution, acquisition, and management of urban communities, resorts, villas and tourist villages through sale or lease. The company is also involved in all other types or relevant services such as finance lease and construction of the company's projects or others'.

The company's fiscal year ended 31 December of each year.

Gamsha for Tourist Development S.A.E

Gamsha for Tourist Development S.A.E. is registered in Egypt under commercial registration number 23889 under the provisions of the Companies' Law No 159 of 1981. The company is located in 11 El Nakhil Street-Dokki-Giza. The company is engaged in real estate investments in new cities, urban communities, remote areas and regions outside the old valley.

The company's fiscal year ended 31 December of each year.

Nile Palm Al-Naeem for Real Estate Development S.A.E

Nile Palm Al-Naeem for Real estate Development S.A.E. is registered in Egypt under commercial registration number 27613 under the provisions of the Investment Guarantees and Incentives law No. 8 of 1997 and the Companies' Law No 159 of 1981 and the statutes of Capital Market Law No 95 of 1992. The company is located in 40 Lebanon Street - Mohandessin- Giza. The company is engaged in real estate investment in new cities and urban communities, and also in the construction, ownership and management of residential compounds, resorts, and villas.

The company's fiscal year ended 31 December of each year.

Saudi Urban Development Company S.A.E

Saudi Urban Development (Company) S.A.E. is registered in Egypt under commercial registration number 1971 under the provisions of the Companies' Law No 159 of 1981. The company is located in 72 Gamet El-Dewal El Arabia Street-Mohandeseen-Cairo. The company is engaged in the construction of advanced residential projects.

The company's fiscal year ended 31 December of each year.

Rakeen Egypt for Real Estate Investment S.A.E

Rakeem Egypt for Real Estate Investment S.A.E. is registered in Egypt under commercial registration number 22996 under the provisions of the Investment Guarantees and Incentives law No. 8 of 1997 and the Companies' Law No 159 of 1981 and the statutes of Capital Market Law No 95 of 1992. The company is located in 6th of October City. The company is engaged in leasing, construction and operation of hotels, motels, resorts and residential compounds, construction, generation of electricity, desalination of water, land acquisition, dividing and constructing villas, residential units and offices malls and the marketing thereof..

The company's fiscal year ended 31 December of each year.

1 ACTIVITIES - continued

Al Naeem for Hotels and Touristic Villages S.A.E

Al Naeem for Hotels and Touristic Villages S.A.E. is registered in Egypt under commercial registration number 32915 under the provisions of the Investment Guarantees and Incentives law No. 8 of 1997 and the Companies' Law No 159 of 1981 and the statutes of Capital Market Law No 95 of 1992. The company is located in 6th of October City. The company is engaged in construction and operation of hotels in Hamata. 

The company's fiscal year ended 31 December of each year.

Gawda for Trade Services S.A.E

Gawda for Trade Services S.A.E. is registered in Egypt under commercial registration number 10242 under the provisions of the Companies' Law No 159 of 1981. The company is located in 66 Gamet El-Dewal El Arabia Street-Mohandeseen-Cairo. The company is engaged in real estate investments in new cities, urban communities, remote areas and regions. 

The company's fiscal year ended 31 December of each year.

2 BASIS OF PREPARATION AND ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparation

The interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the six months ended 30 June 2009 have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting.

The interim condensed consolidated financial statements do not include all the information and disclosures required in the annual financial statements, and should be read in conjunction with the Group's annual financial statements as at 31 December 2008.

Significant accounting policies

The accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements are consistent with those followed in the preparation of the Group's annual financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2008, except for the adoption of new Standards and Interpretations as at 1 January 2009, noted below:

- IAS 23 (Amendment), 'Borrowing costs' (effective from 1 January 2009). The amendment requires an entity to capitalise borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of a qualifying asset (one that takes a substantial period of time to get ready for use or sale) as part of the cost of that asset. The option of immediately expensing those borrowing costs will be removed. The group is applying IAS 23 (Amendment) retrospectively from 1 January 2009. 

- IAS 1 (Revised), 'Presentation of financial statements' (effective from 1 January 2009). The revised standard will prohibit the presentation of items of income and expenses (that is, 'non-owner changes in equity') in the statement of changes in equity, requiring 'non-owner changes in equity' to be presented separately from owner changes in equity. All non-owner changes in equity will be required to be shown in a performance statement, but entities can choose whether to present one performance statement (the statement of comprehensive income) or two statements (the income statement and statement of comprehensive income). Where entities restate or reclassify comparative information, they will be required to present a restated balance sheet as at the beginning comparative period in addition to the current requirement to present balance sheets at the end of the current period and comparative period. The group is applying IAS 1 (Revised) from 1 January 2009.

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- IAS 27 (Revised), 'Consolidated and separate financial statements', (effective from 1 July 2009). The revised standard requires the effects of all transactions with non controlling interests to be recorded in equity if there is no change in control and these transactions will no longer result in goodwill or gains and losses. The standard also specifies the accounting when control is lost. Any remaining interest in the entity is re-measured to fair value, and a gain or loss is recognised in profit or loss. The group will apply IAS 27 (Revised) prospectively to transactions with non-controlling interests from 1 January 2010.

- IFRS 3 (Revised), 'Business combinations' (effective from 1 July 2009). The revised standard continues to apply the acquisition method to business combinations, with some significant changes. For example, all payments to purchase a business are to be recorded at fair value at the acquisition date, with contingent payments classified as debt subsequently re-measured through the income statement. There is a choice on an acquisition-by-acquisition basis to measure the non-controlling interest in the acquiree either at fair vale or at the non-controlling interest's proportionate share of the acquiree's net assets. All acquisition-related costs should be expensed. The group will apply IFRS 3 (Revised) prospectively to all business combinations from 1 January 2010.

- IAS 23 (Amendment), 'Borrowing costs' (effective from 1 January 2009). The amendment is part of the IASB's annual improvements project published in May 2008. The definition of borrowing costs has been amended so that interest expense is calculated using the effective interest method defined in IAS 39 'Financial instruments: Recognition and measurement'. This eliminates the inconsistency of terms between IAS 39 and IAS 23. The group is applying the IAS 23 (Amendment) prospectively to the capitalisation of borrowing costs on qualifying assets from 1 January 2009.

- IAS 28 (Amendment), 'Investments in associates' (and consequential amendments to IAS 32, 'Financial Instruments: Presentation', and IFRS 7, 'Financial instruments: Disclosures') (effective from 1 January 2009). The amendment is part of the IASB's annual improvements project published in May 2008. An investment in associate is treated as a single asset for the purposes of impairment testing. Any impairment loss is not allocated to specific assets included within the investment, for example, goodwill. Reversals of impairment are recorded as an adjustment to the investment balance to the extent that the recoverable amount of the associate increases. The group is applying the IAS 28 (Amendment) to impairment tests related to investments in subsidiaries and any related impairment losses from 1 January 2009.

- IAS 36 (Amendment), 'Impairment of assets' (effective from 1 January 2009). The amendment is part of the IASB's annual improvements project published in May 2008. Where fair value less costs to sell is calculated on the basis of discounted cash flows, disclosures equivalent to those for value-in-use calculation should be made. The group is applying the IAS 28 (Amendment) and provide the required disclosure where applicable for impairment tests from 1 January 2009.

- IAS 1 (Amendment), 'Presentation of financial statements' (effective from 1 January 2009). The amendment is part of the IASB's annual improvements project published in May 2008. The amendment clarifies that some rather than all financial assets and liabilities classified as held for trading in accordance with IAS 39, 'Financial instruments: Recognition and measurement' are examples of current assets and liabilities respectively. The group is applying the IAS 39 (Amendment) from 1 January 2009. It is not expected to have an impact on the group's financial statements.

- There are a number of minor amendments to IFRS 7, 'Financial instruments: Disclosures', IAS 8, 'Accounting policies, changes in accounting estimates and errors', IAS 10, 'Events after the reporting period', IAS 18, 'Revenue' and IAS 34, 'Interim financial reporting', which are part of the IASB's annual improvements project published in May 2008 (not addressed above). These amendments are unlikely to have an impact on the group's accounts and have therefore not been analysed in detail.

2 BASIS OF PREPARATION AND ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued

Interpretations and amendments to existing standards that are effective and not relevant for the group's operations

The following interpretations and amendments to existing standards have been published and are mandatory for the group's accounting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2009 or later periods but are not relevant for the group's operations:

- IAS 16 (Amendment), 'Property, plant and equipment' (and consequential amendment to IAS 7, 'Statement of cash flows') (effective from 1 January 2009). The amendment will not have an impact on the group's operations because none of the group's companies ordinary activities comprise renting and subsequently selling assets.

- IAS 27 (Amendment), 'Consolidated and separate financial statements' (effective from 1 January 2009). The amendment will not have an impact on the group's operations because it is the group's policy for an investment in subsidiary to be recorded at cost in the standalone accounts of each entity.

- IAS 28 (Amendment), 'Investments in associates' (and consequential amendments to IAS 32, 'Financial Instruments: Presentation' and IFRS 7, 'Financial instruments: Disclosures') (effective from 1 January 2009). The amendment will not have an impact on the group's operations because it is the group's policy for an investment in an associate to be equity accounted in the group's consolidated accounts. 

- IAS 29 (Amendment), 'Financial reporting in hyperinflationary economies' (effective from 1 January 2009). The amendment will not have an impact on the group's operations, as none of the group's subsidiaries or associates operate in hyperinflationary economies.

- IAS 31 (Amendment), 'Interests in joint ventures' (and consequential amendments to IAS 32 and IFRS 7) (effective from 1 January 2009). The amendment will not have an impact on the group's operations as there are no interests held in joint ventures.

- IAS 38 (Amendment), 'Intangible assets' (effective from 1 January 2009). The amendment will not have an impact on the group's operations, as all intangible assets are amortised using the straight-line method. 

- IAS 40 (Amendment), 'Investment property' (and consequential amendments to IAS 16) (effective from 1 January 2009). The amendment will not have an impact on the group's operations, as there are no investment properties are held by the group.

- IAS 41 (Amendment), 'Agriculture' (effective from 1 January 2009). The amendment will not have an impact on the group's operations as no agricultural activities are undertaken.

- IAS 20 (Amendment), 'Accounting for government grants and disclosure of government assistance' (effective from 1 January 2009). The amendment will not have an impact on the group's operations as there are no loans received or other grants from the government.

The minor amendments to IAS 20 'Accounting for government grants and disclosure of government assistance', and IAS 29, 'Financial reporting in hyperinflationary economies', IAS 40, 'Investment property', and IAS 41, 'Agriculture', which are part of the IASB's annual improvements project published in May 2008 (not addressed above). These amendments will not have an impact on the group's operations as described above.

- IFRS 2 (Amendment), 'Share-based payment' (effective from 1 January 2009). The amendment will not have an impact on the group's operations as there are no share-based-payments made by the group. 

- IAS 32 (Amendment), 'Financial instruments: Presentation', and IAS 1 (Amendment), 'Presentation of financial statements' - 'Puttable financial instruments and obligations arising on liquidation' (effective from 1 January 2009). These amendments will not have an impact on the group's operations.

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- IFRS 1 (Amendment) 'First time adoption of IFRS', and IAS 27 'Consolidated and separate financial statements'(effective from 1 January 2009). These amendments will not have an impact on the group's operations.

- IFRS 5 (Amendment), 'Non-current assets held-for-sale and discontinued operations' (and consequential amendment to IFRS 1, 'First-time adoption') (effective from 1 July 2009). These amendments will not have an impact on the group's operations.

- IAS 38 (Amendment), 'Intangible assets'(effective from 1 January 2009). The amendment will not have an impact on the group's operations.

- IAS 19 (Amendment), 'Employee benefits' (effective from 1 January 2009). The amendment will not have an impact on the group's operations.

- IAS 39 (Amendment), 'Financial instruments: Recognition and measurement' (effective from 1 January 2009). The amendment will not have an impact on the group's operations.

- IFRS 8, 'Operating segments', IFRS 8 replaces IAS 14, 'Segment reporting', The amendment will not have an impact on the group's operations as the group does not have identifiable business or geographical segments.

3 SHARE CAPITAL

Date

Authorised

No. of shares

Par value

Issued and fully paid

Establishment date

350,000,000

1,215,000

100

121,500,000

20 December 2006

350,000,000

3,070,000

100

307,000,000

13 May 2007

1,500,000,000

4,000,000

100

400,000,000

15 May 2007

1,500,000,000

6,000,000

100

600,000,000

6 November 2007

1,500,000,000

8,000,000

100

800,000,000

27 March 2008

3,500,000,000

416,000,000

2

832,000,000

8 May 2008

3,500,000,000

465,920,000

2

931,840,000

18 June 2009*

3,500,000,000

698,880,000

2

1,397,760,000

\* The Share Capital was increased from EGP 931,840,000 to EGP 1,397,760,000 based on the Company's General Assembly Meeting approval dated 31 March 2009. The company distributed 232,960,000 share dividends (one share for each two shares). The new shares were listed in Cairo Stock exchange on 18 June 2009.

4 EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic earnings per share amounts are calculated by dividing net profit for the period attributable to ordinary equity holders of the parent by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period.

For the six months ended 30 June 2009

2009

2008

EGP

EGP

Net profit attributable to ordinary equity holders of the parent

157,371,111

361,692,443

Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period

481,450,667

432,960,000

0.33

0.84

 - No figure for dilutive earnings per share has been given as the company has not issued any instruments that might be potentially diluted.

5 GROUP ENTITIES

2009

2008

2007

%

%

%

Subsidiaries

New Cairo for Real Estate Developments S.A.E

99.87%

99.87%

74.9%

Royal Gardens for Real Estate Investment Company S.A.E

51%

51%

51%

Palm Hills Middle East Company for Real Estate Investment S.A.E and its 

99.95%

99.95%

99.95%

subsidiary, Middle East Company for Real Estate and Touristic Investment S.A.E

87.5%

87.5%

87.5%

Middle East for Development and Investment Touristic S.A.E

58.75%

58.75%

58.75%

Gamsha for Tourist Development S.A.E

59%

59%

59%

Nile Palm Al-Naeem for Real Estate Development S.A.E

51%

51%

50%

Saudi Urban Development Company S.A.E

51%

51%

51%

Rakeen Egypt for Real Estate Investment S.A.E

97%

97%

97%

Al Naeem for the hotels and touristic Villages SAE

60%

60%

-

Gawda for trade services SAE

99.98%

99.98%

-

An associate

Coldwell Banker - Palm Hills for Real Estate Investments - S.A.E

49%

49%

-

Under incorporation

New East Cairo for Real Estate Development. SAE

89%

89%

-

Saultan Company - Saudi SAE

51%

51%

-

Villamora for Real Estate Development Company SAE 

65%

65%

-

Citi for real estate development SAE

51%

51%

-

United group for real estate development SAE

49%

49%

-

This information is provided by RNS
The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
 
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