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Final Results

30th Oct 2012 07:00

RNS Number : 7975P
Redefine International PLC
30 October 2012
 



REDEFINE INTERNATIONAL P.L.C.

('Redefine International' or the 'Company' or the 'Group')

 

RESULTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2012

 

Redefine International, the diversified income focused property company, today announces its full year results for the year ended 31 August 2012.

Financial Highlights

·; Earnings available for distribution of £25.5 million (31 August 2011: £20.3 million), an increase of 25.6%

·; Basic loss per share of 21.7 pence (31 August 2011: 1.18 pence profit), largely due to non-cash valuation declines

·; Adjusted fully diluted EPRA NAV per share of 39.06 pence

·; Second interim dividend of 2.30 pence per share (31 August 2011: 2.10 pence), an increase of 9.5%

·; Total declared dividends for the year of 4.40 pence per share (31 August 2011: 4.13 pence), an increase of 6.5%

Operational Highlights

·; Successful restructuring or repayment of over £250 million of legacy financing facilities

·; Full integration of Redefine International and Wichford businesses successfully completed

·; Strong operating performance from Cromwell and Hotel property portfolio

·; Leases on the Malthurst portfolio (petrol filling stations) re-geared to 2025, extending the lease term for an additional five years

·; Full planning approval received for 287 residential units at Lyon and Equitable House, Harrow

·; Sale of the Company's 94% shareholding in the Justice Centre in Halle, Germany

·; £127.5 million raised through Firm Placing and Open Offer, post year end

 

Greg Clarke, Chairman, said:

"The year under review has been an exceptionally busy period and, I am pleased to report, will place the Company in a substantially stronger position for the 2013 financial year. The restructuring and repayment of a number of legacy debt facilities, together with the successful capital raise post year end, has significantly reduced the Group's leverage and strengthened its financial position, allowing a shift in focus from restructuring the balance sheet to enhancing the property portfolio. The outlook for much of the UK and Eurozone economies remains subdued. But, with a renewed focus on investment, the Company is now well placed for future growth at a time when there are attractive opportunities to make accretive acquisitions."

Meeting and conference call

A meeting for analysts and institutional investors will take place today at 09.00 (UK local time) at Redefine International, 2nd Floor, 30 Charles II Street, London, SW1Y 4AE. The meeting can also be accessed via a conference call dial in facility, starting at 09.00, using the details below. The presentation will be made available on the Company's website http://www.redefineinternational.com/investor-relations/financial-reports

Dial in number: UK Local +44(0)20 7136 2050 South Africa Local +27(0)11 019 7015

Confirmation Code: 7402335

For further information, please contact:

Redefine International Property Management Limited

Michael Watters, Stephen Oakenfull

Tel: +44 (0)20 7811 0100

FTI Consulting LLP

Stephanie Highett, Dido Laurimore, Faye Walters

Tel: +44 (0)20 7831 3113

Chairman's Statement

The 2012 financial year has been one of consolidation and positioning the Company for its future development and growth.

At the time of the Merger with Wichford a number of short term objectives were set and, I am pleased to report, the majority of these have been achieved.

Significant progress has been made in dealing with the near term maturity of our legacy debt facilities relating to the UK regional office portfolio, integrating the two businesses and raising new capital.

The Company now has the benefit of a stronger capital base from which to make opportunistic investments and acquisitions and a renewed focus on delivering sustainable and growing income returns.

Capital Raise

Redefine International's highly successful capital raise post year end was of significant importance to the Company. The Firm Placing and Open Offer concluded on 9 October 2012 and raised £127.5 million before costs, well in excess of the initial target of £100 million. Take-up from qualifying shareholders under the Open Offer was 96.35% reflecting strong support from existing shareholders. A number of new institutional investors participated in the Firm Placing, widening the Company's shareholder base.

The success of the capital raising is a positive endorsement of the milestones that have been and continue to be achieved by the management team.

Financial Results

Earnings available for distribution for the year were 4.40 pence per share, in line with the forecast provided at the time of the merger. In a period in which there were significant challenges for the UK retail and regional office environment and austerity measures throughout the Eurozone and the UK, it is particularly pleasing to have achieved a strong operating and income performance.

The Group's Adjusted EPRA NAV removes the negative equity associated with certain non-recourse financing facilities, principally the Delta, Gamma and VBG portfolios. The restructurings of both the Delta and VBG portfolios were concluded post year end.

The Adjusted EPRA NAV as at 31 August 2012 was 39.06 pence per share, down 16.5% from 29 February 2012. EPRA NAV per share (unadjusted) decreased to 24.78 pence per share from 38.23 pence at 29 February 2012, largely as a result of significant declines in values for regional offices across the UK, which impacted our former Wichford properties despite their strong income-generating characteristics.

Operations

The performance of the portfolio varied substantially across our business segments. Overall, occupancy and income returns were stable despite tough trading conditions, particularly for the UK Retail portfolio. In a market with such divergent performances, the benefit of having diversified sources of income with strong covenants has been demonstrated.

The Hotel property portfolio performed strongly in a year that included both the Queen's Diamond Jubilee and the Olympics. The underlying hotel properties benefited from near full occupancy over the Olympic and Paralympic period and demand has remained robust, which is encouraging.

Our investment in Cromwell remains an important part of the business and we are confident that the quality of the underlying portfolio and recent investments will continue to provide strong income returns for our shareholders.

Dividend

The Board declared the second interim dividend of 2.30 pence per share on 20 September 2012, resulting in a total dividend of 4.40 pence per share for the financial year, reflecting a pay-out ratio of 100% of earnings available for distribution.

Prospects

Our success in strengthening the Group's financial position will allow an increasing shift in focus from restructuring legacy financing facilities to enhancing the property portfolio. The market continues the process of recapitalising assets financed prior to the credit crisis and the Company is now in a considerably stronger position to take advantage of these opportunities.

The anticipated changes to the UK REIT legislation were enacted in July 2012, paving the way to convert to a UK REIT without having to incur the previous conversion charge. The Company is in the process of fully assessing the benefits to shareholders of such a potential conversion and further announcements will be made in due course.

I would like to thank shareholders for their support through this restructuring period and the management team for their committed efforts to transforming the Group's balance sheet and ensuring the capital raising was successful.

Lastly, I would also like to thank my fellow directors who formed the new Board following the merger with Wichford. The Board has functioned well to guide the Company through this period of positive change.

Greg Clarke

Chairman

Redefine Properties International Limited ("RIN") Trading Statement

The Company refers to the announcement made today by its largest shareholder, RIN. In terms of the Listing Requirements of the JSE Limited, RIN is required to publish a trading statement when it is satisfied that a reasonable degree of certainty exists that the distribution per linked unit for the period to be reported upon next will differ by at least 15% from the distribution for the previous corresponding period. The Company notes RIN's trading statement and that it's expected range of distribution per linked unit for the year ending 31 August 2013, after factoring in the known effects of the recent capital raise, is broadly consistent with the latest published analyst guidance for Redefine International P.L.C. The financial results on which RIN's trading statement is based have not been reviewed or reported on by RIN's external auditors.

Our Business

Investment Strategy

The Group's strategy is focused on delivering sustainable and growing income returns through investment in high income yielding assets let to high quality occupiers on long leases. Development exposure is generally limited to asset management and ancillary development of existing assets in order to enhance and protect capital values. The Group aims to distribute the majority of its earnings available for distribution on a semi-annual basis, providing investors with attractive income returns and exposure to capital growth opportunities.

Investment Markets

The Group is focused on real estate investment in large, well developed economies with established and transparent real estate markets. The investment portfolio is geographically diversified across the UK, Europe and Australia providing exposure to the office, retail, industrial and hotel sectors.

Business Segments

UK Stable Income

Consists predominantly of offices let to the UK Government, but includes petrol filling stations, Kwik-Fit centres, retail and residential units.

UK Retail

Consists of the Group's UK shopping centre portfolio which includes six shopping centres (two of which are held through jointly controlled entities).

Europe

Consists of all the Group's properties in Continental Europe, located in Germany, Switzerland and the Netherlands. The portfolio comprises discount supermarkets and government let offices.

Hotels

Consists of all the Group's hotel properties. The hotels are let to Redefine Hotel Management Limited on a fixed rental basis with annual reviews. The portfolio comprises five London based hotels and one hotel in Reading, branded under the Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express and Crowne Plaza franchises.

Cromwell

Relates to the Group's investment in the Cromwell Property Group, a commercial real estate company listed in Australia with major lettings to listed company and government tenants. As at 31 August 2012 Cromwell's market capitalisation was £572.5 million and the Company's shareholding was 23.08%.

 

Property portfolio by business segment at 31 August 2012

 

Business segments

31 August 2012

 

Market values

(£'million)

Occupancy by

lettable area

(%)

 

Lettable area

('000 sqft)

Annualised gross rental income

(£'million)

UK Stable Income

404.7

93.3

3,632

39.0

UK Retail

224.1

95.2

1,578

20.5

Europe

190.6

99.3

1,594

15.7

Hotels

123.3

100.0

268

9.4

Cromwell(1)

259.1

96.4

1,255

22.8

Total

1,201.8

95.5

8,327

107.4

Note:

1. Figures for Cromwell reflect the Company's 23.08% share of Cromwell's property assets and net rental income. The investment value based on the 31 August 2012 share price is £132.1 million.

Figures (excluding Cromwell) assume 100% ownership of assets held in subsidiaries and jointly controlled entities.

 

Top 15 properties by value

Name

Anchor

tenants

Market value (£'million)

Owner-ship interest(%)

Sector

Lettable area

(sqft)

Annual-

ised

gross

rental

(£'million)

Let

by

area

(%)

Weighted average unexpired lease term (years)

Wigan, Grande Arcade

Debenhams, BHS

76.4

50.0%

Retail

471,355

7.44

99%

13.1

Harrow, St Georges

Debenhams

57.0

100.0%

Retail

216,153

4.36

97%

6.4

Coventry, West Orchards

Debenhams

37.0

50.0%

Retail

210,037

3.91

98%

7.9

Dresden, VBG1

VBG

28.4

100.0%

Office

187,818

2.18

100%

11.7

Warrington, Birchwood

ASDA

28.0

100.0%

Retail

395,749

2.64

92%

16.9

Brentford Lock, Holiday Inn

RHM2

25.4

71.0%

Hotels

61,064

1.95

100%

13.3

Limehouse, Holiday Inn Express

RHM2

24.1

71.0%

Hotels

61,860

1.80

100%

13.3

St Helier, 25-26 Esplanade

JFSC3

23.9

50.0%

Office

59,352

1.64

100%

11.0

Southwark, Holiday Inn Express

RHM2

23.2

71.0%

Hotels

23,476

1.69

100%

13.3

Royal Docks, Holiday Inn Express

RHM2

22.6

71.0%

Hotels

49,094

1.62

100%

13.3

Stuttgart, VBG1

VBG

22.2

100.0%

Office

134,059

1.86

100%

12.4

Bradford, Centenary Court

HMRC

18.0

100.0%

Office

46,940

0.90

100%

8.6

The Hague, ICC

Royal Dutch Gov.

16.6

100.0%

Office

138,618

1.78

100%

1.8

Leeds, Castle House

HMRC

16.5

100.0%

Office

78,262

1.25

100%

11.3

Seaham, Byron Place

ASDA

16.1

100.0%

Retail

115,377

1.36

100%

13.1

 

Notes:

1. A 50% interest in the holding company which holds the VBG portfolio was sold on 9 October 2012

2. Redefine Hotel Management Limited

3. Jersey Financial Services Commission

 

UK Stable Income

Market

The UK market remains polarised between the core Central London and West End markets and the rest of the UK. The regional office market has seen significant increases in investment yields (lower valuations) as the general UK office market suffers from the highest void rate recorded by IPD. The majority of investment capital has focused on prime London assets. The relative pricing and performance of UK regional assets should move back into line with London at some point, although fundamentals suggest this is unlikely in the near term.

Performance

Against these exceptionally challenging market conditions, the portfolio was relatively resilient with occupancy at 93.3% (29 February 2012: 95.0%). Of the eight leases (59,657 sqft) which expire or were subject to break options during the year, five leases (38,228 sqft) were either renewed or re-let.

The UK Stable Income portfolio was valued at £404.7 million at 31 August 2012, a decline of 10.7% since 29 February 2012. This significant decline in value is reflective of the current lack of investment demand for offices outside London and the supply/demand imbalances in many regional towns. The Company benefits from secure cashflows and strong tenant covenants, although a strategy to focus on fewer and better quality assets is expected to provide better long term income security and more stable capital values.

Asset Management

Lyon House and Equitable House, Harrow

Full planning permission was granted in May 2012 for a residential-led mixed use redevelopment scheme. The scheme represents one of the most significant town centre developments to be granted planning permission in Harrow in the last five years.

The development will provide a total of 287 residential units, 49 of which will be affordable. In addition, approximately 33,000 sqft of modern flexible commercial space will be provided. The Company has concluded a development agreement with Metropolitan Housing Trust for the affordable element of the scheme and is in advanced negotiations with potential joint venture development partners.

Churchill Court, Crawley

The Company completed a £0.5 million refurbishment of Valiant House incorporating a re-modelled reception and marketing suite. The entire 27,000 sqft property is currently on the market for sale.

Crescent Centre, Bristol

The first half of a phased ground floor refurbishment programme was completed in April this year with the second phase completing in October 2012. 4,500 sqft of the ground floor is under offer to existing tenants.

St Anne House, Croydon

A planning application is being drawn up to convert the currently vacant 73,000 sqft office property into a hotel with residential apartments on the upper floors. Early stage negotiations are underway to pre-let 40,000 sqft to a major hotel franchise. The property is well located to benefit from the planned investment activity around the Whitgift Centre.

Malthurst, petrol filling station portfolio

Leases across the portfolio were re-geared to 2025, extending the previous unexpired term by five years. Three properties were sold post year end to Malthurst (the tenant) for £3.49 million as part of the re-gearing transaction. The book value of the sold properties was £3.83 million.

Strategy & Outlook

The priorities for 2013 are to reduce the Group's overall exposure to UK regional offices through the sale of assets and to improve the quality of the portfolio by retaining exposure to assets with long-term secure leases and/or higher value alternative uses.

As announced on 8 August 2012, the Company has already made progress through the restructuring of the Delta financing facility. Seven assets valued at £35.2 million will be retained with the remaining 16 assets valued at £61.5 million to be sold during the course of 2013/14, the proceeds of which will accrue to the servicer. The assets being retained (excluding the Lyon House, Harrow redevelopment site) have a WAULT in excess of 17 years providing long-term secure government income.

UK Retail

Market

It has been an exceptionally challenging year for the retail sector in light of the current economic climate. Continuous pressure is being applied on landlords to reduce rentals and service charges. In addition, there were a number of retailer administrations in the past twelve months, although this appears to have stabilised.

Demand from retailers continues to move towards larger shopping centres and out of town retail parks placing increasing pressure on smaller towns and high streets. Stronger retailers are responding to the changes in the retail environment by addressing their floor space requirements, focusing on fewer trading locations and offering a multichannel approach in combination with traditional stores.

Performance

The Company's exposure to regionally dominant shopping centres proved relatively defensive in a tough market. Footfall across the portfolio was broadly flat on the same period last year. This should be seen as a positive result in the context of shopping centres generally which saw national footfall declines of approximately 1.9%.

The UK Retail portfolio (including two properties held in jointly controlled entities) was valued at £224.1 million as at 31 August 2012, a decline of 9.4% since 29 February 2012. The decline in value reflects general market concerns surrounding retailers and future demand for retail space as well as lower rental income across the portfolio.

Occupancy increased in the second half of the year to 95.2% (29 February 2012: 94.8%) reflecting a number of successful lettings and tenant retentions. A total of 31 leases totalling 125,396 sqft were completed during the period which reflects positively against the 28 leases totalling 90,648 sqft that expired or were subject to tenant break options. The Company has succeeded in limiting the effects of retailer administrations by re-letting vacant stores and working with retailers to ensure the shopping experience is unaffected. Overall new lettings were done at lower rental levels, particularly where deals were struck with new owners of those retailers that went into administration.

UK Retail at a glance

31 August

2012

31 August

2011

Market value

£224.1 million

£257.9 million

Occupancy (by lettable area)

95.2%

97.4%

Annualised gross rental income

£20.5 million

£21.4 million

Estimated rental value ("ERV")

£20.4 million

£21.5 million

Footfall % change1

(0.8%)

(0.9%)

Net initial yield

7.5%

7.3%

Lettable area ('000)

1,578 sqft

1,578 sqft

 

Figures assume 100% ownership of property assets in subsidiaries and jointly controlled entities.

1 Excludes Crewe

Asset Management

Asset management initiatives have focused heavily on protecting occupancy and income. Longer term value is being created by investing in a number of centres, particularly Birchwood, Warrington and St Georges, Harrow.

Birchwood, Warrington

Focusing on the eastern section of the centre, the project involves a comprehensive refurbishment of the existing mall including a replacement of the existing ceilings, flooring, a new glazed entrance, new public square and washroom facilities, providing a refreshed and more modern shopping environment. The refurbishment provides an additional 50,000 sqft of retail floor space, arranged as eight new units. Phases one and two of the redevelopment are now complete.

Two units of 19,000 sqft and 9,000 sqft have been pre-let to Home Bargains and QVC respectively, whilst a further 10,000 sqft unit is under offer to a national discount retailer. Advanced discussions are underway in respect of the remaining units.

Practical completion is set for Spring 2013, when Home Bargains take occupation.

St George's, Harrow

Asset management initiatives to modernise the centre and reposition it towards leisure elements are progressing well. The works will create a contemporary new look including modern double height shop fronts on the ground floor and three new kiosks in the ground floor atrium. The strategy is to reposition St George's as the leisure and shopping destination of choice in the wider catchment area and the creation of additional 'casual dining' restaurants around the atrium is a key step in delivering this.

A planning application for a change of use to A3 uses (restaurant and cafes) was successful and a number of key lettings have been completed or agreed. Pizza Express has signed a new 25 year lease subject to a tenant only break option at year 15 at a rent of £79,300 p.a. The restaurant opened in October 2012. In addition, a lease with a multi-national restaurant chain is in legal negotiations for approximately 4,000 sqft. Other lettings included Deichmann Shoes which completed on a new ten year lease at a rent of £110,000 p.a. and opened in October 2012.

Disposal

On 31 August 2012, the Group disposed of a 31.25% shareholding in Ciref Coventry Limited, the holding company of West Orchards Coventry Limited. The disposal was for a nominal amount and resulted in the West Orchards Shopping Centre now being held through a jointly controlled entity.

Strategy & Outlook

Many retailers are likely to remain under pressure until stronger economic growth and consumer confidence returns. Occupancy and income protection are therefore expected to be priorities in the near term

The faster pace at which lenders are now reducing their legacy loan books is bringing new opportunities to the market. The Company will remain opportunistic toward well priced, dominant shopping centres with a greater focus on the South East.

Europe

Market

The majority of the Group's investments are in German discount retail assets let to predominantly multi-national discount retailers, and office assets let to government-backed organisations. The market for secure income generating assets remains strong as investors look for income returns in an exceptionally low interest rate environment.

Performance

The European portfolio was valued at €240.6 million or £190.6 million at 31 August 2012, a decline of 1.7% since 29 February 2012 in local currency terms. Occupancy remained high at 99.3% (29 February 2012: 100.0%) and rental income continues to benefit from indexation, albeit inflation remains below historic averages.

Investment & Asset Management

Asset management activity during the period focused on extending short term leases and enhancing income security. A total of seven leases totalling 65,956 sqft were extended for an average of 9.8 years.

The Company completed the acquisition of a retail property in Waldkraiburg and exchanged contracts for the purchase of a retail property in Kaiserslautern during the period. Both investments are held in jointly controlled entities with Menora Mivtachim ("Menora"), a leading Israeli insurance company. The aggregate purchase price of €16.0 million (£12.6 million) reflects a yield on equity in excess of 10%. Both assets are newly constructed and fully let to predominantly multi-national discount retailers on leases of between 10 and 15 years linked to 75% of German CPI.

The restructuring of the VBG portfolio was completed following the year end, again in joint venture with Menora. The investment reflected an initial yield on equity in excess of 19.0%. The VBG assets comprise four individual office properties situated in Berlin, Dresden, Cologne and Stuttgart in Germany, all of which are let to a German government-backed social insurance body. The leases have unexpired terms of between 7.6 years and 12.4 years and are indexed to 100% of German CPI. The VBG portfolio, following completion of the restructuring has a current rent roll of €7.6 million p.a.

Strategy & Outlook

The process of restructuring the portfolio and exiting certain legacy Wichford assets is largely complete following the sale of the Justice Centre in Halle and the restructuring of the VBG portfolio. Further investment will be focused on German discount retail assets let to tenants with strong covenants where there are opportunities to generate double digit income yields with indexation.

Hotel properties

Market

As expected, the London hotel market has benefited from a year which included both the Queen's Diamond Jubilee and the Olympics. August was an exceptional month with Revpar growth at 41.0% higher than 2011.

Although there are some overall concerns in the market that there may be a slowdown in the post Olympic period as a result of increased supply and generally weak economic conditions, there has been no evidence of this in the Group's Hotel Property portfolio with the underlying tenant business continuing to trade well. The Company's focus on the branded limited service sector is anticipated to provide more stable and consistent performance over the longer term.

Performance

The Hotel property portfolio was valued at €123.4 million at 31 August 2012, unchanged since 29 February 2012. Investment and occupational demand for limited service hotels in London remains strong as evidenced by the number of operators and hotel brands looking to expand into this market.

Underlying Performance

The Company sets a fixed annual rental which is reviewed annually. Redefine Hotel Management Limited ("RHML") which operates the hotel business on its own account continues to perform well and, while activity levels in 2013 are expected to be slightly below that of 2012 due to fewer major events, trading in recent months has been encouraging.

Investment & Asset Management

A programme of refurbishment and reinvestment was carried out across the portfolio during the financial year to ensure the Group's hotel properties provide modern and well specified accommodation.

Construction of an additional 50 rooms is set to commence in the new financial year at the Southwark Holiday Inn Express and is anticipated to be completed in August 2013. The Company aims to enter into a forward funding commitment to acquire the completed rooms on a pre-agreed return to match the existing yield.

Strategy & Outlook

The strategy to focus on branded London-based limited service hotel properties will be maintained. The Company will look to capitalise on the wider Group's established hotel management platform to acquire assets from distressed or undercapitalised owners in order to grow the portfolio. A number of acquisition opportunities are currently being considered.

Cromwell Property Group

The Cromwell Property Group ("Cromwell")

Cromwell is an internally managed Australian Real Estate Investment Trust (A-REIT) with a property investment portfolio in excess of AUD 1.7 billion (£1.1 billion) together with a fund management business that promotes and manages unlisted property investments. Cromwell has an enviable track record of developing and owning high quality investment products whilst delivering consistent returns to investors.

Cromwell trades on the Australian stock exchange as a stapled security comprising Cromwell Corporation Limited (which manages the funds management brand and the property operations) and Cromwell Diversified Property Trust (which owns the AUD 1.7 billion property portfolio).

Performance

Cromwell produced a strong set of operating and financial results for their financial year ended 30 June 2012. Highlights included:

·; Operating profit increased by 23% to AUD 80.0 million (7.5 cps)

·; Increase in like for like property income of 6.8%

·; Growth in operating EPS of 6.0%

·; Distributions maintained at 7.0 cps with guidance of 7.25 cps for FY2013, providing a forward yield of 9.7% on the share price as at 31 August 2012

·; Net tangible assets per security (excluding interest rate swaps) of 71 cps.

During the year Redefine International increased its shareholding in the company from 21.7% to 23.08%. This subsequently reduced to 22.14% when Cromwell issued securities after year end to acquire the unlisted Cromwell Property Fund.

Investment & Asset Management

The underling property portfolio remains focused on commercial offices (93% by gross income) with balanced exposure to Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra. Government and listed companies account for approximately 84% of gross income providing strong covenants and income security.

The recent acquisitions of HQ North Tower in Brisbane for AUD 186 million and the Bundall Corporate Centre on the Gold Cost for AUD 63 million provide opportunities for asset management and capital growth.

Strategy & Outlook

Cromwell's strategy remains focused on managing a portfolio of Australian assets with long lease profiles and quality tenants. Growth in operating earnings is expected to be underpinned by property earnings before the contribution from fund management activities or other transactions. Cromwell is well positioned to deliver the strong property income returns historically achieved whilst being able to take advantage of current market conditions to buy quality property at attractive prices.

Portfolio Summary

Portfolio overview by business segment

Business segments - market values

Properties

(No.)

Lettable

Area

(sqft '000)

Market

Value

(£'million)

Segmental

Split by

Value

(%)

Net initial

Yield

(%)

UK Stable Income

133

3,632

404.7

33.7

9.1

UK Retail

6

1,578

224.1

18.6

7.5

Europe

37

1,594

190.6

15.9

7.7

Hotels

6

268

123.3

10.3

7.2

Cromwell(1)

22

1,255

259.1

21.5

8.3

Total investment portfolio

204

8,327

1,201.8

100.0

8.5

 

Notes:

1. Figures reflect Redefine International's effective 23.08% share of Cromwell's property assets and net rental income at 31 August 2012. The value of the investment in Cromwell at 31 August 2012 is £132.1 million based on the year end price of 75 cent per stapled security.

The Cromwell property portfolio consists of 22 assets with a market value of AUD 1.72 billion (£1.2 billion) as at 30 June 2012.

Figures (excluding Cromwell) assume 100% ownership of property assets held in subsidiaries and jointly controlled entities.

Business segments - gross rental income

 

 

Annualised gross

rental income

(£'million)

Average

rent per

(sqft)

Weighted average unexpired

lease term

(years)

Occupancy

by lettable area

(%)

Indexation and fixed increases

(%)

UK Stable Income

39.0

10.8

7.9

93.3

56.9

UK Retail

20.5

13.0

11.0

95.2

5.3

Europe

15.7

9.9

7.8

99.3

100.0

Hotels

9.4

35.1

13.3

100.0

-

Cromwell(1)

22.8

18.1

6.2

96.4

74.0

Total investment portfolio

107.4

12.9

8.6

95.5

52.0

 

Notes:

1. Cromwell rental income reflects Redefine International's effective 23.08% share of Cromwell's property assets and net rental income at 31 August 2012.

Figures (excluding Cromwell) assume 100% ownership of property assets held in subsidiaries and jointly controlled entities.

 

 

Business segments - valuation movement since 29 February 2012

Proportion

of portfolio

by value

(%)

Market value

31 August

2012

(£'million)

Valuation movement

 six months ended

31 August

2012

(%)

UK Stable Income

37.7

404.7

(10.7)

UK Retail

20.8

224.1

(9.4)

Europe1

17.0

182.9

(7.1)

Hotels

11.5

123.3

(0.0)

Cromwell2

12.3

132.1

(0.4)

Total like-for-like portfolio

99.3

1,067.1

(7.5)

Acquisitions3

0.7

7.7

0.8

Total investment portfolio

100.0

1,074.8

(7.4)

 

Notes:

1. Includes the effect of foreign exchange movement during the period. Values in local currency declined 1.7%.

2. Cromwell reflects investment value at a closing share price of 75.0 Australian cents per stapled security.

3. Acquisition of Waldkraiburg. The valuation movement reflects the effect of the foreign exchange rate movement only.

Figures (excluding Cromwell) assume 100% ownership of property assets held in subsidiaries and jointly controlled entities.

Portfolio overview by sector

Property sectors at 31 August 2012

Market value

(£'million)

Occupancy

by lettable area

(%)

Lettable area

(sqft'000)

Annualised gross rental income

(£'million)

Retail

313.6

96.3

2,392

26.5

Office

460.3

93.2

3,530

44.2

Industrial

40.7

100.0

809

3.0

Hotels

123.3

100.0

268

9.4

Other

4.8

100.0

73

1.5

Total

942.7

95.4

7,072

84.6

 

Note:

Excludes Cromwell and assumes 100 per cent. ownership of property assets held in subsidiaries and jointly controlled entities.

Financial Review

Overview

These results reflect the first full year of trading following the reverse acquisition of Wichford on 23 August 2011. As reverse acquisition accounting was applied on the transaction between Redefine International Holdings Limited ("RIHL") and Wichford with RIHL being identified as the accounting acquirer, the comparative figures shown in the Income Statement are those of RIHL.

Consequently, gross rental income was £76.2 million, up 184.3% on the comparable period. Earnings available for distribution were £25.5 million, up 25.6% on the prior year.

Notwithstanding the increased earnings available for distribution, the Group delivered a loss attributable to equity holders of the parent of £124.76 million for the twelve months ended 31 August 2012. The key driver of this loss was a net decrease in the fair value of the Group's investment property and assets held for sale of £126.9 million. £94.6 million of the fair value loss relates to the historic "Wichford" UK portfolio, including assets in the Gamma and Delta portfolios.

The debt facility secured against the Delta portfolio has been successfully restructured subsequent to the financial year end and the Gamma facility is currently under negotiation with the loan servicer. As both of these facilities are non-recourse to the Group, the negative equity associated with the portfolios of £61.9 million or 10.17 pence per share has been excluded from the calculation of Adjusted NAV per share.

Additional items impacting the results of the Group for the year include:

 

·; A £25.9 million increase in finance costs due to the amortisation of the fair value adjustment which arose on the VBG, Gamma and Delta facilities at the date of the reverse acquisition of Wichford. These is a non-cash, IFRS adjustments, which will reverse upon sale or re-structuring of the underlying assets on which the non-recourse loans are secured.

·; A net increase in the fair value of the interest rate derivatives held by the Group of £10.0 million. The gain was principally due to the near-term expiry of the Delta and Gamma interest rate swaps.

·; An unrealised profit of £6.0 million from equity accounted entities, mainly due to the continued strong performance of Cromwell.

Net assets

The items mentioned above have contributed to a decrease in the fully diluted EPRA net asset value per share, from 50.72 pence in the prior year to 24.78 pence per share. EPRA NAV is used as a reporting measure to better reflect underlying net asset value attributable to shareholders by removing the cumulative fair value movements of interest rate derivatives and deferred tax.

The EPRA NAV as at 31 August 2012, includes items which, in the opinion of the Board, should be adjusted in order to better reflect the underlying value of the Group. An "Adjusted EPRA net asset value" has therefore been calculated as follows:

Note

Pence per share

Fully diluted IFRS NAV per share as at 31 August 2012

21.84

Adjusted for derivatives and deferred tax

2.94

Fully diluted EPRA NAV per share as at 31 August 2012

24.78

Write back of VBG negative equity

1

2.86

Write back of Delta negative equity

2

2.95

Write back of Gamma negative equity

3

7.22

Cromwell fair value write-up

4

1.25

Adjusted fully diluted EPRA NAV per share

39.06

 

Notes

 

1. The net VBG portfolio debt value as at 31 August 2012 was in excess of the current investment property value. Following the restructuring which was completed subsequent to the year end, the negative net asset value position has been reversed, leading to a positive effect on net asset value per share of 2.86 pence per share.

 

2. Following the successful completion of the Delta restructuring announced on 15 October 2012, the negative net asset value position of 2.95 pence per share is expected to reverse over the remaining term of the loan.

 

3. The Gamma portfolio debt values were in excess of the current investment property values at the year end. Following a proposed restructuring and taking into account the non-recourse nature of the portfolio, the negative net asset value position is anticipated to reverse in the foreseeable future, leading to a positive effect on net asset value per share of 7.22 pence.

 

4. Cromwell has been equity accounted at a net asset value of AUD 69.8 cents per security at 31 August 2012. The market price of Cromwell at 31 August 2012 was 75.0 cents per security and hence, should the Cromwell investment have been accounted for at fair value at this date, it would have led to a write-up of 1.25 pence per share.

Earnings available for distribution

The Company's policy is to distribute the majority of its earnings available for distribution in the form of dividends to shareholders. Considering the earnings available for distribution at the year end, the Board declared a second interim dividend of 2.30 pence per share on 20 September 2012, payable to shareholders on 22 November 2012. No final dividend is proposed. Taken together with the first interim dividend of 2.10 pence per share, the full year dividend was 4.40 pence per share, an increase of 6.5% on the prior year and in line with the forecasted distribution presented in the reverse acquisition prospectus in July 2011. This was a pleasing result considering the challenging market conditions and is confirmation of the resilience of the Group's underlying earnings despite the negative asset revaluations incurred during the year.

The earnings available for distribution excludes any capital and one-off items and the figure is used by the Board as its measure of underlying earnings performance. The statement of earnings available for distribution is presented as follows:

Year ended

31 August

 2012

Total

£'000

Year ended

31 August

2011

Total

£'000

Gross rental income from investment properties

73,394 

27,335

Property operating expenses

(4,688) 

 (2,957)

Net operating income from investment properties

 68,706

24,378

Cromwell distributions received

11,467

8,361

Other income

1,866

1,287

Total revenue

82,039

34,026

Administrative expenses

(1,538)

 (774)

Investment management fees

(5,451)

 (2,431)

Professional fees

(2,684)

 (1,040)

Net operating profit

72,366

29,781

Share of distributable income from associates and jointly controlled entities

847

2,697

Gain on financial assets and liabilities

-

840

Adjusted operating profit

73,213

33,318

Net finance charges

(43,273)

 (14,813)

Interest paid

(43,519)

 (14,867)

Interest received

246

54

Foreign exchange loss

(240)

 (329)

Taxation

(2,216)

 (291)

Profit before non-controlling interests

27,484

17,885

Non-controlling interest

(1,996)

 (734)

Wichford acquired earnings

-

3,166

Earnings available for distribution for the year

25,488

20,317

First interim distribution

(12,168)

 (8,395)

Earnings available for distribution at year end

13,320

11,922

Earnings available for distribution per share

Earnings available for distribution

13,320

11,922

Number of ordinary shares in issue ('000)

579,454

567,644

Earnings available for distribution per share (pence) at year end

2.30

2.10

Summary

Distribution per share (pence)

4.40

4.13

First interim (pence)

2.10

2.03

Second interim (pence)

2.30

2.10

Financing and capital

Although the Group's continued efforts to strengthen the balance sheet did not significantly impact the position at 31 August 2012, the completion of the VBG and Delta restructurings, as well as the £127.5 million capital raising, have significantly improved the balance sheet following the year end.

Looking ahead, the Group will look to deploy funds to both reduce gearing and seek yield enhancing investment opportunities. Despite the limited amount of lending availability as a result of the regulatory and liquidity issues that continue to affect banks and financial institutions across Europe, the cost of debt finance is attractive relative to almost all investment yields and means that debt, where available, is earnings accretive to the vast majority of transactions.

The nominal value of the Group's debt facilities at 31 August 2012 was £744.7 million (£858.1 million including its attributable share of debt in subsidiaries and jointly controlled entities). A pro-forma position of the investments and related debt financing has been set out in the table below to show the effect of the capital raise and various debt restructurings and repayments completed after 31 August 2012.

 

Key financing statistics

Pro-Forma

£'000

31 August

2012

£'000

31 August

2011

£'000

Total investment portfolio

596,128

889,588

1,076,568

Gross debt

338,511

744,733

863,149

Cash and short-term deposits

(74,459)

(17,726)

(51,368)

Net debt

264,052

727,007

811,781

Weighted average debt maturity

5.55 years

 2.57 years

4.15 years

Weighted average interest rate

5.07%

5.02%

5.01%

% of debt at fixed/capped rates

97.5%

93.3%

92.9%

Loan-to-value

50.5%

81.7%

75.4%

 

Details of the repayment and restructuring of facilities which took place after 31 August 2012 are set out below:

VBG

The Company announced that it had completed the restructuring of all four VBG assets and the associated financing facilities on 8 October 2012. The restructuring and refinancing of the VBG portfolio and financing facilities has resulted in the Company owning a 50% interest in the VBG assets together with Menora as its joint venture partner.

As part of the restructuring, the Company agreed to sell, for a nominal amount, 50% of its interest in the VBG holding company to Menora. This newly established joint venture company, together with certain of its subsidiaries, reached agreement with the servicer of the VBG facilities to dispose of the VBG assets to new subsidiary companies within the joint venture vehicle. The proceeds from the disposal of approximately €80.0 million were used to settle the original VBG facilities in full. The facilities had an outstanding balance of €117.3 million.

The gross acquisition cost (inclusive of transaction costs) of approximately €84.9 million was partly funded by the joint venture company with a new five year €57.0 million debt facility secured from DG Hyp, with both joint venture partners injecting €14.0 million (£11.7 million) for their 50% interests. The new debt facility has been secured at a margin of 1.72% p.a. which, together with a swap rate of 0.915% p.a., provides an all-in rate of 2.64% p.a., resulting in an initial yield on equity in excess of 19.0% on the Group's investment.

Delta

The Company announced on 15 October 2012 that the agreement to extend and restructure the £114.6 million Delta facility had been completed. The restructuring involved the repayment of £33.5 million of debt in consideration for the release from charge of a portfolio of seven assets, including the Lyon House, Harrow development site and six other assets let to predominantly UK central government occupiers. The repayment of debt associated with the six income producing assets reflects a net initial yield of 7.6% and a weighted average unexpired lease term in excess of 17 years.

The maturity date of the Delta facility has been extended to 15 April 2015 subject to the Company meeting certain limited annual disposal targets, which the Company considers achievable, in respect of the remaining 16 Delta portfolio assets. The disposal proceeds, together with amortisation requirements, will be applied to reducing the remaining £81.1 million facility balance. The facility remains non-recourse to the Group.

Gamma

The Company continues to negotiate and explore restructuring options in connection with the £199.7 million Gamma facility. The facility matured on 15 October 2012 and is currently subject to a Standstill Agreement whilst negotiations are in progress. The facility is non-recourse to the Group.

Other facilities

The Group completed the restructuring of the Delamere Place, Crewe Facility with Aviva in May 2012. The outstanding loan balance of £17.5 million in Delamere Place Crewe Limited was replaced by Mezzanine Capital Limited and subsequently settled with Aviva for a £11.0 million cash payment.

As at 31 August 2011 the Malthurst portfolio was ungeared. A new £11.8 million facility with HSBC was put in place on 30 September 2011 with a five year term at an all-in rate of 4.19%. The loan reflects an LTV of 49.3%, in line with the Group's strategy of reducing LTV's, and has allowed the Group to take advantage of the current low interest rate environment.

Equity Raising

On 13 September 2012, Redefine International announced details of a proposed Firm Placing and Open Offer to raise £127.5 million (£122.5 million net of expenses) through the issue of 490,384,616 New Ordinary Shares at an Issue Price of 26 pence per New Ordinary Share.

The Company announced on 4 October 2012 that it had received valid applications under the Open Offer in respect of 386,517,950 New Ordinary Shares from Qualifying Shareholders. In addition, 89,223,606 Firm Placed Shares were placed with certain institutional and other investors pursuant to the terms of the Firm Placing. As a consequence the Company raised, through its Firm Placing and Open Offer, gross proceeds of £127.5 million.

The New Ordinary Shares were admitted to trading on 9 October 2012. These New Ordinary Shares are not eligible for the second interim dividend, as announced on 20 September 2012, but rank pari passu in all other respects with the existing ordinary shares as at the date of issue. The Ordinary Shares were consolidated on 11 October 2012 on a 0.9 for 1 basis, following which the Company's issued ordinary share capital comprises of 962,855,467 Ordinary Shares of 8.0 pence each.

Cashflow

The cash flow statement reflects a net operating cash inflow before financing costs of £74.06 million (31 August 2011: £35.1 million), a substantial increase from 2011.

Operating cash flows after interest and taxation amounted to £20.1 million, up 63% from the prior year. A net reduction of £58.9 million on acquisitions from the prior year was directly related to the focus on renegotiation of current debt facilities and implementing the capital raising. The major outflow for the year was the additional investment in Cromwell following the subscription for 51,470,588 new Cromwell stapled securities for an amount of AUD 35 million (£22.6 million) in terms of an underwriting commitment for the Cromwell capital raising. The additional investment in Cromwell was partly financed by the placement of 12,750,000 shares to Redefine Properties International Limited on 1 February 2012, at a price of 37.0 pence per share and utilising the existing facility with Investec (Australia) Limited.

The repayment of loans and borrowings include a one-off repayment of the Delamere Place, Crewe facility amounting to £11.0 million as well as £5.5 million of loan amortisations. The proceeds from loans and borrowings largely comprise a new £11.8 million, five year facility for the Malthurst portfolio and a £7.6 million increase in the Investec facility referred to above.

Dividends paid during the period, being the final August 2011 dividend and the February 2012 interim dividend amounted to £24.1 million.

Hedging

The Group utilises derivative instruments, including interest rate swaps and interest rate caps to manage its interest-rate exposure. At 31 August 2012, the net fair value liability of the Group's derivative financial instruments was £9.4 million. The decrease in the liability of £12.9 million from the prior year, including the effects of foreign exchange, was principally due to the near-term expiry of the Delta and Gamma interest rate swaps and the disposal of Halle.

The Group has a hedging policy which requires at least 75% of all interest rate exposures exceeding one year to be on a fixed or capped rate basis. At 31 August 2012, Group debt (including its economic interest of subsidiaries and jointly controlled entities) was 93.3% fixed. For facilities with interest rate swaps or caps attached, the interest rates are fixed or capped for the duration of the facility. The Group has not applied hedge accounting during the current period and changes in the fair value of the Group's hedging instruments have been recognised in profit or loss.

Taxation

Redefine International has elected to early adopt the amendment of IAS 12 and deferred taxation is now recognised on the revaluation of the building component of investment properties at the capital gains rate on the presumption that the investment will be recovered through disposal and will therefore attract capital gains tax. Redefine International has applied the amendment retrospectively as required by IAS 8. The early adoption had the effect of reducing the 2011 deferred taxation balance with a corresponding increase of opening 2012 reserves by £0.9 million. The change in accounting policy had no impact on the balances reported in 2010.

The first significant changes since the introduction of the UK REIT regime in 2007 were enacted in July 2012, when the Finance Bill 2012 received Royal Assent. Accordingly, the advantages afforded by the new legislation, in particular the removal of the 2.0% gross asset conversion charge, provides an efficient method for the Group to convert to a transparent and tax efficient regime.

The Company had previously highlighted its intention to convert to a UK REIT and is, in consultation with its tax advisers, reviewing the possibility of conversion. Any further decisions surrounding conversion and the potential benefits will be announced in due course.

Conversion to a UK REIT would also involve the internalisation of the management of the Company. The Board recognises the trend towards and advantages of internalising management and is in the process of determining the relative merits for the Company and its shareholders.

 

 

Consolidated Income Statement

For the year ending 31 August 2012

Notes

Year ended

31 August 2012

Total

£'000

Restated

Year ended

31 August 2011

Total

£'000

Revenue

Gross rental income

76,150

26,823

Investment income

-

3,875

Other income

1,917

1,592

Total revenue

78,067

32,290

Expenses

Administrative expenses

(1,639)

 (774)

Investment adviser and professional fees

(9,006)

 (4,664)

Property operating expenses

(4,707)

 (2,368)

Net operating income

62,715

24,484

Gains from financial assets and liabilities

1,943

12,517

Redemption of loans and borrowings

5

6,080

913

Loss on sale of subsidiaries

24

(2,195)

 (334)

Equity accounted profit/(loss)

6,325

 (3,088)

Net fair value losses on investment property and assets held for sale

9,12

(126,871)

 (10,627)

Impairment of intangible assets

-

 (591)

(Loss)/profit from operations

(52,003)

23,274

Interest income

6

9,776

8,134

Interest expense

7

(81,344)

 (24,305)

Share based payment

(768)

 (768)

Foreign exchange loss

(542)

 (1,224)

(Loss)/profit before taxation

(124,881)

5,111

Taxation

8

(3,370)

 (1,360)

(Loss)/profit after taxation

(128,251)

3,751

(Loss)/profit attributable to:

Equity holders of the parent

(124,755)

5,035

Non-controlling interest

(3,496)

 (1,284)

(128,251)

3,751

Basic (loss)/earnings per share (pence)

22

(21.72)

1.18

Diluted (loss)/earnings per share (pence)

22

(21.72)

1.11

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income

For the year ended 31 August 2012

Year ended

31 August 2012

Total

£'000

Restated

Year ended

31 August 2011

Total

£'000

(Loss)/profit for the year

(128,251)

3,751

Other comprehensive income

Transfer of FCTR to income statement on disposal of foreign operation

24

(381)

-

Foreign currency translation on foreign operations - subsidiaries

497

1,927

Foreign currency translation on foreign operations - associates & jointly controlled entities

13,14

(1,546)

4,882

Share of foreign currency movement recognised in associate undertaking

-

1,494

Share of cash flow hedge reserve movement recognised in associate undertaking

-

 (155)

Total comprehensive income for the year

(129,681)

11,899

Total comprehensive income attributable to:

Equity holders of the parent

(125,881)

13,157

Non-controlling interest

(3,800)

 (1,258)

(129,681)

11,899

The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements.

 

Consolidated Balance Sheet

As at 31 August 2012

Notes

Year ended

31 August 2012

Total

£'000

Restated

Year ended

31 August 2011

Total

£'000

Assets

Non-current assets

Investment property

9

631,278

986,654

Long-term receivables

10

98,470

104,080

Investments designated at fair value

11

399

1,123

Investments in jointly controlled entities

13

2,159

2,607

Investment in associate

14

124,507

104,680

Total non-current assets

856,813

1,199,144

Current assets

Assets held for sale

12

136,009

-

Trade and other receivables

23,359

23,785

Cash at bank

15

17,726

51,368

Total current assets

177,094

75,153

Total assets

1,033,907

1,274,297

Equity and liabilities

Capital and reserves

Share capital

16

41,721

40,870

Share premium

164,939

161,420

Reverse acquisition reserve

134,295

134,295

Retained loss

(232,991)

 (86,693)

Capital instrument

17

14,536

13,768

Foreign currency translation reserve

9,511

10,637

Other reserves

903

3,912

Total equity attributable to equity shareholders

132,914

278,209

Non-controlling interest

5,342

5,506

Total equity

138,256

283,715

Non-current liabilities

Borrowings

18

353,707

811,415

Derivatives

19

4,244

6,824

Deferred tax

8

2,489

1,334

Total non-current liabilities

360,440

819,573

Current liabilities

Borrowings

18

400,455

117,071

Liabilities held for sale

18

91,935

-

Derivatives

19

5,379

16,291

Provision for liabilities and commitments

20

12,079

-

Trade and other payables

25,363

37,647

Total current liabilities

535,211

171,009

Total liabilities

895,651

990,582

Total equity and liabilities

1,033,907

1,274,297

 

Consolidated Statement of Changes In Equity

For the year ended 31 August 2012

Share

Capital

£'000

Share

Premium

£'000

Reverse

acquisition

reserve

£'000

Retained

loss

£'000

Other

reserves

£'000

Foreign currency

translation

reserve

£'000

Cash flow

hedge

reserve

£'000

Capital

instrument

£'000

Total

attributable

to equity

shareholders

£'000

Non-

controlling

interest

£'000

Total

equity

£'000

Balance at 1 September 2010

3,047

211,359

-

 (78,327)

3,912

2,360

155

-

142,506

2,254

144,760

Change in accounting policy for deferred tax

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Restated balance at 1 September 2010

3,047

211,359

-

 (78,327)

3,912

2,360

155

-

142,506

2,254

144,760

Profit as previously reported

-

-

-

5,035

-

-

5,035

 (1,284)

3,751

Effective portion of cash flow hedges from associates

-

-

-

-

-

 (155)

-

 (155)

-

 (155)

Foreign currency translation effect

-

-

-

-

-

8,277

-

8,277

26

8,303

Total comprehensive income

-

-

-

5,035

-

8,277

 (155)

-

13,157

 (1,258)

11,899

Shares issued

1,471

73,096

-

-

-

-

-

-

74,567

-

74,567

Share issue costs

-

 (3,028)

-

-

-

-

-

-

 (3,028)

-

 (3,028)

Scrip dividend paid to equity stakeholders

4

235

-

 (239)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Dividend paid to equity stakeholders

-

-

-

 (13,964)

-

-

-

-

 (13,964)

-

 (13,964)

Dividend paid to non-controlling interests

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

 (81)

 (81)

Decrease in non-controlling interest

-

-

-

 (103)

-

-

-

 (103)

 (326)

 (429)

Convertible shares to be issued

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

13,000

13,000

-

13,000

Share based payment

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

768

768

-

768

Contribution of non-controlling shareholders

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

4,917

4,917

Shares issued pursuant to reverse acquisition

32,557

-

19,978

-

-

-

-

-

52,535

-

52,535

Cancellation of shares

 (2,308)

-

2,308

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Share issue costs

-

-

 (2,134)

-

-

-

-

-

 (2,134)

-

 (2,134)

Adjustment to present Wichford capital structure

6,099

 (120,242)

114,143

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Reported balance at 31 August 2011

40,870

161,420

134,295

 (87,598)

3,912

10,637

-

13,768

277,304

5,506

282,810

Change in accounting policy for deferred tax

-

-

-

905

-

-

-

905

-

905

Restated balance at 31 August 2011

40,870

161,420

134,295

(86,693)

3,912

10,637

-

13,768

278,209

5,506

283,715

Balance at 1 September 2011

40,870

161,420

134,295

 (86,693)

3,912

10,637

13,768

278,209

5,506

283,715

Total loss for the period

-

-

-

(124,755)

-

-

-

-

(124,755)

(3,496)

(128,251)

Foreign currency translation effect

-

-

-

-

-

(1,126)

-

-

(1,126)

(304)

(1,430)

Total comprehensive income

-

-

-

(124,755)

-

(1,126)

-

-

(125,881)

(3,800)

(129,681)

Shares issued

851

3,519

-

-

-

-

-

-

4,370

-

4,370

Shares taken into treasury

-

-

(67)

(317)

-

-

-

-

(384)

-

(384)

Treasury shares sold

-

-

67

280

-

-

-

-

347

-

347

Dividend paid to equity stakeholders

-

-

-

(24,089)

-

-

-

-

(24,089)

-

(24,089)

Decrease in non-controlling interest

(426)

(426)

426

-

Share based payment

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

768

768

-

768

Disposal of subsidiaries/non-controlling interests

-

-

3,009

(3,009)

-

-

-

3,210

3,210

Balance at 31 August 2012

41,721

164,939

134,295

(232,991)

903

9,511

-

14,536

132,914

5,342

138,256

 

The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Cash Flow Statement

For the year ended 31 August 2012

Notes

Year ended

31 August 2012

Total

£'000

Year ended

31 August 2011

Total

£'000

Cash flows from operating activities

(Loss)/profit before taxation

(124,881)

5,111

Adjustments for:

Straight lining of rental income

504

169

Impairment of intangible assets

-

591

Net fair value losses on investment property and assets held for sale

9,12

126,871

10,627

Exchange rate losses

542

1,224

Gains from financial assets and liabilities

(1,944)

 (12,517)

Redemption of loans and borrowings

5

(6,080)

(913)

Equity accounted (profits)/ losses

(6,325)

3,088

Loss on sale of subsidiaries

2,195

334

Investment income

-

 (3,875)

Interest income

6

(9,776)

 (8,134)

Interest expense

7

81,344

24,305

Share based payments

17

768

768

Cash generated by operations

63,219

20,778

Changes in working capital

(6,915)

93

Cash flow from operations

56,304

20,871

Interest income

7,908

4,540

Interest paid

(54,012)

 (22,867)

Taxation paid

(1,412)

 (152)

Distributions received

-

3,875

Distributions from associates and jointly controlled entities

11,263

5,986

Net cash generated from operating activities

20,051

12,253

Cash flows from investing activities

Purchase of investment properties

9

(3,893)

 (211,083)

Investment in associates and jointly controlled entities

14

(25,863)

 (18,586)

Cash acquired on reverse acquisition

-

32,340

Acquisition of subsidiaries

-

 (307)

Disposal of subsidiaries

24

(181)

 (477)

Decrease in loans to related parties

-

3,990

Decrease in long term receivables

(2,600)

-

Purchases of financial assets

-

 (1,565)

(Increase)/decrease in restricted cash balances

(592)

14,616

Net cash utilised in investing activities

(33,129)

 (181,072)

Cash flows from financing activities

Proceeds from loans and borrowings

19,443

152,831

Repayment of loans and borrowings

(20,826)

 (21,846)

Dividends paid to equity shareholders

(24,089)

 (13,964)

Dividends paid to non-controlling interests

-

 (81)

Acquisition of treasury shares

(384)

-

Proceeds from issue of shares from treasury

347

-

Proceeds from issue of share capital

4,370

73,644

Share issue and reverse acquisition costs

-

 (3,993)

Reduction in or contribution from non-controlling shareholders

-

4,804

Net cash generated from financing activities

(21,139)

191,395

Net(decrease)/increase in cash

(34,217)

22,576

Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash held

(17)

392

Opening cash

39,937

16,969

Net cash at 31 August

15

5,703

39,937

The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements

 

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 August 2012

1. General Information

Redefine International P.L.C ("Redefine International") was incorporated on 28 June 2004 under the laws of the Isle of Man and is listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange. On 23 August 2011 the Company's financial year end was changed to 31 August from 30 September.

With effect from 23 August 2011, Redefine International plc (subsequently renamed Redefine International Holdings Limited ("RIHL")) was legally acquired by Wichford P.L.C. ("Wichford") and subsequently renamed Redefine International P.L.C. As a result of the terms of the transaction, reverse acquisition accounting has been applied under IFRS 3 Business Combinations (2008) and RIHL was identified as the accounting acquirer. Consequently, the comparative figures shown for the consolidated statement of financial position reflect the reserves, assets and liabilities of RIHL and the capital, reserves, assets and liabilities of Redefine International P.L.C., effectively acquired by RIHL at fair value as at 31 August 2011. As Wichford was the legal acquirer, the Wichford capital structure became that of the Company.

As the reverse acquisition occurred effective 31 August 2011, the comparative statement of comprehensive income reflects the income and expenses of RIHL only, for the 12 months ended 31 August 2011.

The financial information presented herein does not amount to statutory financial statements. The Annual Financial Report for the year ended 31 August 2012 will be available on the Internet website http://www.redefineinternational.com/investor-relations/financial-reports later in November 2012.

The Auditors KPMG have reported on the audited financial statements and their report was unqualified. A copy of their unqualified audit opinion is available at Top Floor, 14 Athol Street, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 1JA.

The preparation of the consolidated financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of policies and reported amounts of assets and liabilities, income and expenses. Actual results may differ materially from these estimates. The significant judgements made by management in applying the Company's accounting policies and the key sources of estimation uncertainty are discussed further in Note 3.

2. Significant Accounting Policies

Statement Of Compliance

These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") as issued by the IASB. This represents a difference from the prior year when the consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") as adopted by the EU. There is however no material difference between International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") as issued by the IASB and International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") as adopted by the EU.

The accounting policies applied by the Group in these consolidated financial statements are the same as those applied by the Group in its audited financial statements as at and for the year ended 31 August 2011 except for the following:

IAS 12

In December 2010, the IASB released amendments to IAS 12 effective from 1 January 2012. Redefine International has elected to early adopt the amendment of IAS 12. Deferred taxation is now recognised on the revaluation of the building component of investment properties at the capital gains rate on the presumption that the investment will be recovered through disposal and will therefore attract capital gains tax. Redefine International has applied the amendment retrospectively as required by IAS 8.

It is the view of the Board that the adoption of this policy results in more accurate and meaningful information.

The effect of the change in the accounting policy is a reduction of the deferred tax balance, with a corresponding increase in reserves as reflected in the statement of changes in equity.

The early adoption had the effect of reducing the 2011 deferred taxation balance with a corresponding increase of opening 2012 reserves by £0.9 million. The change in accounting policy had no impact on the balances reported in 2010.

Amendments to IFRS 7, Disclosures - Transfers of Financial Assets

In October 2010, the IASB issued amendments to IFRS 7 Financial Instruments: "Disclosures - Transfers of Financial Assets". These amendments, were adopted by the Group during the year and result in additional disclosures on transfer transactions of financial assets (for example, securitisations), including the possible effects of any risks that may remain with the transferor of the assets. The adoption of this amendment did not have a significant impact on the Group.

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 the sale is highly probable to 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 "Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations" 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, generally, non-current assets and disposal groups are measured at the lower of the previous carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell, with any adjustments taken to the income statement. The same applies to gains and losses on subsequent re-measurement. However, certain items 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 classification of assets as held for sale are recognised in the income statement.

Increases in fair value less costs to sell assets that have been classified as held for sale are recognised in the income statement to the extent that the increase is not in excess of any cumulative impairment loss previously recognised in respect of the asset. Assets classified as held for sale are not depreciated.

Gains and losses on re-measurement and impairment losses subsequent to classification as disposal groups and non-current assets held for sale are shown within continuing operations in the income statement, unless they qualify as discontinued operations.

Disposal groups and non-current assets held for sale are presented separately from other assets and liabilities on the statement of financial position. Prior periods are not reclassified.

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.

3. Significant Accounting Judgements, Estimates and Assumptions

The consolidated financial statements are presented in Great British Pounds, which is the functional currency of the Company and the presentation currency of the Group, rounded to the nearest thousand pounds. They are prepared using the historical cost basis except for investment property, derivative financial instruments and financial instruments designated at fair value through profit or loss.

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 period reported. Although these estimates are based on the Directors' best knowledge of the amount, event or actions, actual results may differ from those estimates.

The principal areas where such judgements and estimates have been made are:

Application of the going concern basis of accounting

These consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis as after considering the relevant factors, the Directors have a reasonable expectation that the Group has adequate resources to continue in operation for the foreseeable future. The principal issues the Board considered in its enquiries included, inter alia, the maturity of the Delta and Gamma facilities which total £314.29 million in October 2012 and the maturities of the VBG2 and VBG1 facilities totalling £91.94 million and the equity raised post year end as part of the equity raising exercise.

Significant progress has been made on the refinancing discussions over the year and post year end including:

- The announcement on 3 August 2012 regarding the agreed restructuring of the VBG holding companies, the sale of the VBG assets and restructuring/repayment of the related debt and its subsequent completion post year end. The restructuring was finalised post year end with the proceeds from the disposal of the properties of approximately €80.0 million used to settle the VBG facilities in full. The facilities had a current outstanding balance of €116.0 million.

- The Company announced on 15 October 2012 that the agreement to extend and restructure the £114.6 million Delta facility had been completed. The restructure sees the Group repaying £33.5 million of debt associated with seven assets in the portfolio. The maturity date of the facility will then be extended to 15 April 2015 subject to the Company meeting annual disposal targets.

- The settlement of the Aviva Commercial Finance Limited loan of £17.15 million secured on the Delamere Place, Crewe property.

- The finalisation of the sale of the companies which held a 94% shareholding in the Justice Centre in Halle in June 2012 resulting in property, with a value of €36.3 million and debt amounting to €37.1 million, being removed from the Group's balance sheet and the de-recognition of a liability in respect of the 4% non-controlling interest.

Discussions are still on-going with respect to the Gamma facility of £199.7 million which matured on 15 October 2012. This facility is non-recourse in nature. There can be no guarantee as to the outcome of current negotiations; however the Board remains of the view that there would be limited impact on the continued operations of the Group should agreement not be reached and if the servicer enforced its security rights.

The Board has also had regard for the funds raised as part of the equity raising which completed post year end and saw the Company raise gross proceeds of £127.5 million. This additional capital will allow the Company to further reduce its leverage.

The Board has also considered the working capital forecast for the Group and believes that based on a detailed analysis of cashflow projections, the level of capital raised post year end and the progress made on loan refinancing that the Group has adequate resources to continue in operation for the foreseeable future.

Investment Property Valuation

The Group uses the valuations performed by its independent valuers as the fair value of its investment properties. The valuation is 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.

Classification of Investment Property for hotels

The hotel properties are held for capital appreciation and to earn rental income. The properties have been let to Redefine Hotel Management Limited ("RHML") for a fixed rent which is subject to annual review. RHML operates the hotel business on its own account and is exposed to the fluctuations in the underlying trading performance of the hotels. It is responsible for the day to day upkeep of the properties and retains the key decision making responsibility for the business. Aside from the payment of rental income to Redefine International there are limited or no transactions between the two entities. As a result, in line with guidance in IAS 40, Redefine International classifies the hotel properties as investment properties.

Taxation

The Group is exposed to the risk of changes to tax legislation in the various countries in which the Group operates. It is also exposed to different interpretations of tax regulations between the tax authorities and the Group.

Deferred Taxation

The Group considers that the value of the property portfolio is likely to be realised through sale. The Group bases its deferred taxation provision on the assumption that the residual value of the investment properties is not less than the present value as provided by its external valuers.

The recoverability of any deferred tax asset is assessed and, where it is thought unlikely that a recovery will be made, is not included in the Group's provision.

 

 

4. Segmental Reporting

The Group's identified reportable segments are set out below. These segments are generally managed by separate management teams. As required by IFRS 8, Operating Segments, the information provided to the Board of directors, who are the Chief Operating Decision Makers, can be classified in the following segments:

 

UK Stable Income: Consists predominantly of UK offices, but includes petrol filling stations, Kwik-Fit centres, retail and residential units.

UK Retail: Consists of the Group's major UK shopping centres.

Europe: Consists of the Group's properties in Continental Europe, located in Germany, Switzerland and the Netherlands.

Hotels: Consists of the Group's hotel properties. The hotels are let to Redefine Hotel Management Limited on a fixed rental basis with annual reviews.

Wichford: Consists of the Group's investment in Wichford, up to the date of the reverse acquisition.

Cromwell: Relates to the Group's investment in the Cromwell Property Group, Australia.

 

Relevant revenue, assets and capital expenditure information is set out below:

 

i) Information about reportable segments

UK

Stable

Income

£'000

UK

Retail

£'000

Europe

£'000

Hotels

£'000

Wichford

£'000

Cromwell

£'000

Total

£'000

At 31 August 2012

Rental income

40,856

9,303

16,591

9,400

-

-

76,150

Net fair value loss on investment property and assets held for sale

(101,215)

(20,213)

(5,102)

(341)

-

-

(126,871)

Gains/(loss) from financial assets and liabilities

11,969

(8,391)

(233)

(1,463)

-

61

1,943

Redemption of loans and borrowings

-

6,080

-

-

-

-

6,080

Losses on sale of subsidiaries

(51)

(1,323)

(821)

-

-

-

(2,195)

Equity accounted (losses) / profits

(858)

-

(914)

-

8,097

6,325

Interest income

1,628

4,866

122

3,128

-

32

9,776

Interest expense - bank debt

(23,755)

(9,645)

(30,624)

(3,672)

-

(2,360)

(70,056)

Property operating expenses

(2,112)

(1,696)

(899)

-

-

-

(4,707)

Investment property

309,489

110,669

87,395

123,725

-

-

631,278

Assets held for sale

61,450

-

74,559

-

-

-

136,009

Investments designated at fair value

222

118

59

-

-

-

399

Investment in jointly controlled entities

1,552

-

607

-

-

-

2,159

Investment in associates

-

-

-

-

-

124,507

124,507

Loans and receivables

17,208

49,790

84

31,388

-

-

98,470

Borrowings - bank loans

(389,080)

(73,191)

(159,902)

(74,961)

-

(24,740)

(721,874)

Liabilities held for sale

-

-

(91,935)

-

-

-

(91,935)

At 31 August 2011

Rental income

3,965

10,656

5,816

6,386

-

-

26,823

Investment income

-

-

-

-

-

3,875

3,875

Net fair value (losses)/gains on investment property

 (354)

 (8,485)

 (2,298)

510

-

-

 (10,627)

Gains/(losses) from financial assets and liabilities

3,361

519

816

 (2,225)

-

10,046

12,517

Redemption of loans and borrowings

913

-

-

-

-

-

913

Gains /(losses) on sale of subsidiaries

(334)

-

-

-

-

-

(334)

Equity accounted profits/(losses)

173

 (2,137)

473

-

 (4,224)

2,627

 (3,088)

Interest income

2,316

3,348

-

2,397

-

-

8,061

Interest expense - bank debt

 (1,204)

 (8,400)

 (2,270)

 (2,460)

-

 (727)

 (15,061)

Property operating expenses

 (102)

 (1,896)

 (303)

 (67)

-

-

 (2,368)

-

-

Investment property

467,426

82,796

312,657

123,775

-

-

986,654

Investments designated at fair value

361

592

170

-

-

-

1,123

Investment in jointly controlled entities

823

-

1,784

-

-

-

2,607

Investment in associates

-

-

-

-

-

104,680

104,680

Loans and receivables

29,889

42,804

-

31,387

-

-

104,080

Borrowings - bank loans

 (378,793)

 (139,818)

 (186,511)

 (75,778)

-

 (17,344)

(798,244)

 

ii) Reconciliation of reportable segment profit or loss

31 August

2012

£'000

 

31 August

2011

£'000

Rental income

Total rental income for reported segments

76,150

26,823

Profit or loss

Investment income

-

3,875

Net fair value losses on investment property and assets held for sale

(126,871)

 (10,627)

Gains from financial assets and liabilities

1,943

12,517

Redemption of loans and borrowings

6,080

913

Loss on sale of subsidiaries

(2,195)

(334)

Equity accounted profits/(losses)

6,325

 (3,088)

Impairment of loans to jointly controlled entities

-

 -

Interest income

9,776

8,061

Interest expense - secure bank loans

(70,057)

 (15,061)

Property operating expenses

(4,707)

 (2,368)

Total (loss)/profit per reportable segments

(103,556)

20,711

Other profit or loss - unallocated amounts

Other income

1,917

1,592

Administrative expenses

(1,639)

 (774)

Investment advisor and professional fees

(9,006)

 (4,664)

Impairment of intangible assets

-

 (591)

Interest income

-

73

Interest expense

(11,287)

 (9,244)

Share based payment

(768)

 (768)

Foreign exchange loss

(542)

 (1,224)

Consolidated (loss)/profit before income tax

(124,881)

5,111

5. redemption of loans and borrowINGs

31 August

2012

£'000

31 August

2011

£'000

Redemption of loans and borrowings

6,080

913

In May 2012, agreement was reached with Aviva Commercial Finance Limited with respect to the loan facility for Delamere Place, Crewe. The outstanding loan balance of £17.15 million in Delamere Place Crewe Limited was replaced by Mezzanine Capital Limited and subsequently settled with Aviva for a £11.0 million cash payment.

6. interest INCOME

The following table details the interest income earned by the Group:

31 August

2012

£'000

31 August

2011

£'000

Interest income on bank deposits

250

136

Interest receivable from mezzanine financing

9,526

7,998

Total interest income

9,776

8,134

7. interest expense

The following table details the interest expense incurred by the Group:

31 August

2012

£'000

31 August

2011

£'000

Interest expense on secured bank loans

(70,056)

 (15,060)

Finance lease interest

(693)

 (386)

Interest expense on other financial liabilities

(509)

 (868)

Interest expense on mezzanine financing

(10,086)

 (7,991)

Total interest expense

(81,344)

 (24,305)

Interest expense on secured bank loans includes £25.93 million in finance costs due to the amortisation of the fair value adjustment of the VBG, Gamma and Delta loan facilities arising due to the reverse acquisition of Wichford. Swap interest expense is included in interest expense.

8. taxation

a) Tax recognised in profit or loss

31 August

2012

£'000

31 August

2011

£'000

Current income tax

Income tax in respect of current year

1,950

563

Withholding tax

265

174

Deferred tax

Origination and reversal of temporary differences

1,155

623

Total income tax expense

3,370

1,360

No tax was recognised on equity or other comprehensive income during the year (2011: nil).

b) Recognised deferred liability and movement during the period

31 August

2012

£'000

31 August

2011

£'000

Deferred tax movement for the year is attributable to the following:

Deferred tax liability

Opening balance

1,334

-

Deferred tax liability acquired - investment properties

-

1,616

Change in accounting policy

-

(905)

Restated deferred tax on investment properties

1,334

711

Deferred tax liability recognised on investment properties

(55)

-

Deferred tax liability recognised on associates

1,210

623

Closing balance

2,489

1,334

 

c) Reconciliation

The tax for the period is lower (higher in 2011) than the 20% payable under the UK's NRL Scheme. The differences are explained below:

31 August

2012

£'000

31 August

2011

£'000

(Loss)/profit before tax

(124,881)

5,111

(Loss)/profit before tax multiplied by NRL rate of UK income tax (20%)

(24,976)

1,022

Effect of:

- exempt property valuations

25,373

2,125

- income not subject to UK income tax

(4,918)

 (321)

- gain from financial assets and liabilities

(388)

 (2,708)

- losses carried forward

6,680

415

- expenses not deductible for tax

1,334

653

- withholding tax

265

174

Total tax charge for the year

3,370

1,360

 

From the reconciliation above, the effective tax rate of the Group was 2.7% (2011: 26.6%).

9. investment property

The cost of properties as at 31 August 2012 was £1.07 billion (31 August 2011: £1.19 billion). The carrying amount of investment property, is the fair value of the property as determined by a registered independent appraiser having an appropriate recognised professional qualification and recent experience in the location and category of the property being valued (together referred to as "valuers").

The fair value of each of the properties has been assessed by the valuers in accordance with the Appraisal and Valuation Standards of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors ("Red Book"). In particular, the Market Value has been assessed in accordance with PS 3.2. Under these provisions, the term "Market Value" means "the estimated amount for which a property should exchange on the date of valuation between a willing buyer and a willing seller in an arms-length transaction after proper marketing wherein the parties have each acted knowledgeably, prudently and without compulsion".

In undertaking the valuations on the basis of Market Value, the valuers have applied the interpretative commentary which has been settled by the International Valuation Standards Committee and which is included in PS 3.2. The RICS considers that the application of the Market Value definition provides the same result as Open Market Value, a basis of value supported by previous editions of the Red Book.

The valuation does not include any adjustments to reflect any liability for taxation that may arise on disposal, nor for any costs associated with disposals incurred by the owner. No allowance has been made to reflect any liability to repay any government or other grants, or taxation allowance that may arise on disposals.

The valuers have used the following key assumptions:

The market value of investment properties has been primarily derived using comparable market transactions on arm's-length terms and an assessment of market sentiment. The aggregate of the net annual rents receivable from the properties and, where relevant, associated costs, have been valued at an average yield of 8% which reflect the risks inherent in the net cash flows. Valuations reflect, where appropriate, the type of tenants actually in occupation or likely to be in occupation after letting of vacant accommodation and the market's perception of their creditworthiness and the remaining useful life of the property.

In terms of IAS 40 Investment property: 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 properties. 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 constructed or developed for future use as an investment property. The recognition and classification of property as investment property principally assures 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 Redefine Hotel Management Limited ("RIHML") for a fixed rent which is subject to annual review. RHML operates the hotel business on its own account and is exposed to the fluctuations in the underlying trading performance of the hotels. It is responsible for the day to day upkeep of the properties and retains the key decision making responsibility for the business. Aside from the payment of rental income to Redefine International there are limited or no transactions between the two entities. As a result, in line with guidance in IAS 40, Redefine International classifies the hotel properties as investment properties.

Property operating expenses in the consolidated income statement relate solely to income generating properties.

31 August

2012

£'000

31 August

2011

£'000

Opening balance

986,654

227,675

Properties acquired during the period

349

197,424

Capitalised expenditure

3,893

13,659

Disposals during the period

(44,626)

 (6,543)

Impact of reverse acquisition

-

546,900

Impact of acquisition of subsidiaries

-

2,381

Foreign exchange movement in foreign operations

(17,081)

6,073

Recognition of finance leases

-

9,712

Net fair value losses on investment property

(127,230)

 (10,627)

Reclassification to assets held-for sale (refer Note 12)

(170,681)

Closing balance

631,278

986,654

Acquisitions

Petersfield

349

-

Ciref Kwik-fit Stockport

 -

925

Ciref Kwik-fit Stafford

 -

1,456

349 

2,381

Disposals

Banstead

(1,015) 

West Orchards Coventry (refer Note 24)

(37,000)

-

Reigate

(3,150)

 -

Finance leases

(3,461)

-

Ciref Streatham Limited

 (6,543)

(44,626)

 (6,543)

The properties noted above were sold as part of the sale of subsidiaries as detailed in note 24. The acquisition of Petersfield was a non-cash transaction with the property being received as settlement for an outstanding debtor balance.

A reconciliation of investment property valuations to the consolidated statement of financial position are shown below:

31 August

2012

£'000

31 August

2011

£'000

Investment property at market value as determined by external valuers

757,468

956,167

Freehold

580,203

714,430

Freehold and long leasehold

15,350

17,900

Leasehold

161,915

223,837

Investment property at directors' valuation

-

17,150

Adjustments for items presented separately on the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position:

- Add minimum payment under head leases separately included under Borrowings

9,819

13,337

- Investment properties classified as assets held for sale (note 12)

(136,009)

-

Consolidated statement of financial position carrying value of investment property

631,278

986,654

10. long term receivables

31 August

2012

£'000

31 August

2011

£'000

Amounts due from related parties (Refer Note 21)

158

116

Amounts due from Mezzanine Capital Limited

98,312

103,500

Loans

123,404

121,592

Impairment

(25,092)

(18,092)

Security deposits with banks

-

464

98,470

104,080

The loans from jointly controlled entities are unsecured, bear interest at rates between 0% and 7% and are repayable on demand, but the expectation is that the term will be greater than 12 months.

The loans from Mezzanine Capital Limited are secured, bear interest at rates between 10% and 12% and are repayable between one and three years.

Included in amounts due from Mezzanine Capital Limited is rolled up interest in respect of the period of £7.6 million (2011: £6 million).

11. investments designated at fair value

31 August

2012

£'000

31 August

2011

£'000

Derivative financial instruments (refer note 19)

178

761

Other investments

221

362

Closing balance

399

1,123

12. assets and liabilities held for sale

Discussions are on-going regarding the sale of a number of assets with disposals expected to be finalised within the next 12 months. As a result the assets have been reclassified to held for sale in the period.

In addition the Group is committed to a sale plan involving the loss of control of a number of subsidiaries and, as a result, all the assets and liabilities of those subsidiaries are classified as held for sale.

Assets held for sale

31 August

2012

£'000

31 August

2011

£'000

Opening balance

-

-

Transfers in (Note 9)

170,681

-

Disposals*

(29,378)

-

Foreign exchange movement in foreign operations

(5,653)

-

Net fair value gains on assets held for sale

359

-

Total

136,009

-

*Halle was disposed of during the year, see note 24 for further details.

 

Assets held for sale at the year end include the following:

31 August

2012

£'000

31 August

2011

£'000

VBG

74,559

-

Delta

61,450

-

Total

136,009

-

Liabilities held for sale

31 August

2012

£'000

31 August

2011

£'000

Opening balance

-

-

Transfers in from borrowings (refer to note 18)

91,935

-

Total

91,935

-

As the Group is committed to the sale of the VGB1 and VGB2 subsidiaries, the related loan liabilities totalling £91.94 million have been included in liabilities held for sale.

13. investments in jointLY CONTROLLED ENTITIES

The Group's investments in jointly controlled entities currently consist of the following:

(i) 50% in Pearl House Swansea Limited, a jointly controlled entity with Sandgate Properties Limited, which owns a long leasehold retail interest in Swansea, Wales.

(ii) 50% in Swansea Estates Limited, a jointly controlled entity with Sandgate Properties Limited, which owns a long leasehold retail interest in Swansea, Wales.

(iii) 50% in Ciref NEPI Holdings Limited, a joint venture with New Europe Property Investments, which ultimately owns property in Germany, Western Europe.

(iv) 50% in 26 The Esplanade No 1 Limited, a joint venture with Rimstone Limited which ultimately owns an office building in St. Helier, Jersey.

(v) 50% in Ciref Crawley Limited, a joint venture with Graymont Limited which owns 3 blocks of offices in Crawley, Surrey.

(vi) 50% in Redefine Wigan Limited, a jointly controlled entity with Sandgate Properties Limited, which ultimately owns a shopping centre in Wigan, Greater Manchester.

(vii) 50% in CIREF Coventry Limited, a jointly controlled entity with Sandgate Properties Limited, which ultimately owns the West Orchards Shopping Centre in Coventry.

(viii) 50.5% interest in RI Menora German Holdings S.a.r.l, a joint venture with Menora Mivtachim which ultimately owns a property in Waldkraiburg, Germany.

 

31 August

2012

£'000

31 August

2011

£'000

Opening balance

2,607

2,041

Increase in investment

1,641

2,137

Equity accounted loss

(1,772)

(1,491)

Foreign currency translation

(317)

(80)

Closing balance

2,159

2,607

 

Summarised financial information

The summarised financial information derived from the gross balance sheets of the jointly controlled entities is set out below:

31 August

2012

£'000

31 August

2011

£'000

Investment property

185,189

156,193

Current assets

8,601

6,213

Total assets

193,790

162,406

Capital and reserves

(19,119)

(6,236)

Long term liabilities

199,482

159,212

Current liabilities

13,427

9,430

Total equity and liabilities

193,790

162,406

Revenue

19,097

12,996

Net loss

(12,880)

(2,306)

 

The investment in jointly controlled entities includes investments at nil value in the balance carried forward on 1 September 2011. These include a 50% holding in Redefine Wigan Limited which owns Grand Arcade Wigan Limited and Standishgate Wigan Limited and which was acquired out of administration in September 2010 as part of the Group's debt restructuring with Aviva.

Jointly controlled entities also include Ciref Coventry Limited. The Group disposed of a 31.25% shareholding in this company effective 31 August 2012, resulting in a loss of control for the Group and the investment being re-classified from an 81.25% held subsidiary to a 50% jointly controlled entity as at that date. At the date control was lost, the fair value of Group's remaining 50% investment was deemed to be nil as the liabilities of the jointly controlled entity exceeded its assets.

Loan facilities with a nominal value of £142 million to Redefine Wigan Limited and facilities with a nominal value of £55.97 million to Ciref Coventry Limited have been cross collateralised against properties held directly by the Group. The loan liabilities of Redefine Wigan Limited and Ciref Coventry Limited are in excess of the value of the properties ultimately held by these companies. As a result a provision has been created in the current year based on the estimated potential future cash outflows for the Group related to this cross collateralisation. See note 20 for further details.

14. investments in associates

31 August

2012

£'000

31 August

2011

£'000

Opening balance

104,680

18,923

Investment at cost

24,222

16,449

Reclassified from investments designated at fair value

-

85,128

Impact of foreign currency translation

(1,229)

4,963

Equity accounted profits

8,097

4,729

Distribution received from associates

(11,263)

 (5,986)

Impairment of investment

-

 (6,326)

Share of foreign currency movement recognised

-

1,494

Share of cash flow hedge reserve movement recognised

-

 (155)

Cancellation of investments at fair value.

-

 (14,539)

Closing balance

124,507

104,680

With effect from 4 March 2011, the Group's shareholding in Cromwell was reclassified from investments designated at fair value to an investment in an associate. The Company further increased its holding in the Cromwell Property Group ("Cromwell") through the AUD 35 million (£22.6 million), participation in the Cromwell entitlement offer in December 2011. The Company's interest in Cromwell at 31 August 2012 was 23.08%. This was diluted post year end to 22.14% following further share placements and following the merger of Cromwell with the Cromwell Property Fund which was announced on 3 October 2012.

The closing price of Cromwell on 31 August 2012 was 75 Australian cents per security and the total fair value of shares held is AUD 202.9 million (£132.1 million).

During the year ended 31 August 2012, the Group received AUD 17,266,471 (31 August 2011: AUD 7,062,222) as a distribution, before withholding tax of AUD 400,279 (31 August 2011: AUD 196,730), resulting in a net distribution of AUD 16,866,192 (31 August 2011: AUD 6,865,492). The GBP equivalent of the above gross distribution is £11.26 million (31 August 2011: £4.49 million).

There are no restrictions on the ability of Cromwell to transfer funds to its shareholders in the form of cash, distributions and loan repayments.

The comparative numbers, including distributions received from associates, include RIHL's previous shareholding of 230,772,000 (21.73%) in Wichford PLC which following the reverse acquisition was deemed to be disposed of.

Summarised financial information

The summarised financial information derived from the gross statements of financial position of the associates, is set out below. The financial information represents those as reported by Cromwell in their 30 June 2012 and 2011 audited financial statements.

30 June

2012

£'000

30 June

2011

£'000

Investment property

1,122,656

1,444,850

Other non-current assets

19,982

35,126

Current assets

53,717

59,452

Total assets

1,196,355

1,539,428

Capital and reserves

513,665

 705,160

Long term liabilities

630,799

780,865

Current liabilities

51,891

53,403

Total equity and liabilities

1,196,355

1,539,428

Revenue

121,681

181,976

Net profit

15,024

88,102

15. cash at bank

31 August

2012

£'000

31 August

2011

£'000

Cash at bank consists of the following:

Unrestricted cash balances

5,703

39,937

Bank balances

5,694

35,742

Call deposits

9

4,195

Restricted cash balances

12,023

11,431

17,726

51,368

As at 31 August 2012, there was £12.0 million (31 August 2011: £11.43 million) of cash at bank to which the Group did not have instant access. The principal reason for this is that rents received are primarily held in locked bank accounts as interest and other related expenses are paid from these monies. Also included in the restricted cash balance is £1.6 million held with Aviva with regards to development in Birchwood Warrington Limited.

16. capital and reserves

31 August

2012

£'000

31 August

2011

£'000

Authorised

Ordinary shares of 7.2 pence each

 - number

1,000,000,000

1,000,000,000

 - £'000

72,000

72,000

Issued, called and fully paid

Opening: Ordinary Shares of 1 penny each

 - number

567,643,792

1,062,095,584

 - £'000

40,870

10,621

Allotted: Ordinary Shares of 1 penny each

 - number

-

3,255,711,718

 - £'000

-

32,557

Consolidation from 1 pence to 7.2 pence each

 - number

-

599,695,459

 - £'000

-

43,178

Cancellation of ordinary shares of 7.2 pence each

 - number

-

(32,051,667)

 - £'000

-

 (2,308)

Ordinary Shares acquired into treasury of 7.2 pence each

 - number

(939,000)

-

 - £'000

(67)

-

Shares issued during the period of 7.2 pence each

 - number

12,750,000

-

 - new issue

11,811,000

 - out of treasury

939,000

 - £'000

918

-

Closing: Ordinary Shares of 7.2 pence each

 - number

579,454,792

567,643,792

 - £'000

41,721

40,870

The Company acquired 939,000 shares into Treasury on 18 November 2011 at a cost of £317,000.

The Company issued 12,750,000 shares to RIN on 1 February 2012, at a price of 37.0 pence per share. The placement was made to assist with the funding of the Company's underwriting commitment in connection with the Cromwell capital raising. The shares (including the release of 939,000 shares out of Treasury) were admitted to trading on the LSE on 6 February 2012.

Following this placement and as at 31 August 2012, the Company had 579,454,792 shares in issue.

Distributions

In terms of the dividend policy, the Company will seek to distribute the majority of its recurring earnings available for distribution in the form of dividends subject to realisable profits. However, there is no assurance that the Company will pay a dividend or, if a dividend is paid, the amount of such dividend.

During the year ended 31 August 2012, the second interim dividend of 2.10 pence per share for the period ended 31 August 2011 was distributed, as well as the first interim dividend of 2.10 pence per share for the six-month period ended 29 February 2012.

Reverse acquisition reserve

The reverse acquisition reserve comprises the difference between the capital structure of the Company and RIHL.

Other reserves

These are non-distributable reserves arising from the acquisition of subsidiaries. £3.0 million of Other Reserves were transferred to the Retained Loss reserve during the year due to the sale of Ciref Coventry Limited.

17. capital instrument

As part of the Aviva debt restructuring the Company has entered into a £13 million facility with Aviva. The loan bears interest at 6% per annum, and all interest is rolled up until payment or conversion. The capital plus rolled up interest is repayable or convertible three years after the date of the agreement or on any earlier date if there is an event of default.

Should the drawings together with interest not be repaid, the Company will be required to issue shares to discharge the outstanding amount due, the number of which is calculated by dividing the outstanding amount by 50 pence per ordinary share.

The capital instrument is an equity instrument under IAS 32 as it is to be settled in either cash or a fixed number of equity shares at the discretion of the Company. The fixed number of shares to be issued changes over time but is fully predetermined based on the time the Company chooses to settle the instrument. The additional shares that arise over time are charged to profit or loss in each period as a share based payment charge and is credited to the equity reserve.

31 August

2012

£'000

31 August

2011

£'000

Opening balance

13,768

-

Capital instrument issued

-

13,000

Share based payment

768

768

Closing balance

14,536

13,768

18. borrowings

31 August

2012

£'000

31 August

2011

£'000

Non-current

Bank loans

345,819

800,518

Less: deferred finance costs

(1,926)

 (2,440)

Finance leases

9,814

13,337

Total non-current borrowings

353,707

811,415

Current

Bank loans

401,330

117,822

Less: deferred finance costs

(875)

 (751)

Total

400,455

117,071

Liabilities held for sale (secured loans) (refer Note 12)

91,935

-

Total borrowings

846,097

928,486

 

a) Loans

This note provides information about the contractual terms of the Group's loans and borrowings, which are measured at amortised cost.

 

 

Secured borrowings

The terms and conditions of outstanding loans are as follows:

Facility

Amort-ising

Lender

Loan interest rate

Currency

Maturity date

31 August

2012

£'000

31 August

2011

£'000

31 August

2012

£'000

31 August

2011

£'000

Nominal Value

Nominal Value

Carrying Value

Carrying Value

Gamma

No

Windermere VIII CMBS

LIBOR + 0.75%

GBP

October 2012

199,678

199,678

199,678

197,791

Delta

No

Windermere XI CMBS

LIBOR + 0.75%

GBP

October 2012

114,608

114,608

114,608

113,759

Redefine Hotel Holdings Limited

Yes

Aareal

LIBOR + 2.45%

GBP

November 2015

74,961

75,778

74,961

75,778

VBG1*****

Yes

Talisman 3

EURIBOR + 1.1%

EUR

January 2012

50,585

58,063

50,585

37,984

VBG2*****

Yes

Talisman 4

EURIBOR + 1.1%***

EUR

April 2011

41,350

46,770

41,350

45,882

West Orchards Coventry Limited***

Yes

Aviva

6.29%

GBP

July 2027

-

55,970

-

49,227

Zeta

No

Lloyds TSB

LIBOR + 1.15%

GBP

May 2013

46,000

46,000

46,000

46,000

St Georges Harrow Limited

Yes

Landesbank Berlin

LIBOR + 2.5%

GBP

April 2016

41,170

41,630

41,170

41,630

Halle

No

Windermere XIV CMBS

EURIBOR + 0.85%

EUR

April 2014

-

32,849

-

25,975

Redefine Australian Investments Limited

No

Investec

BBSY + 4%**

AUD

February 2013

24,740

17,344

24,740

17,344

Delamere Place Crewe Limited

No

Aviva

6.49%

GBP

March 2012

-

17,150

-

17,150

Hague

Yes

SNS Property Finance

EURIBOR + 2.3%

EUR

July 2014

17,194

19,309

15,576

16,879

Birchwood Warrington Limited***

No

Aviva

6.10%

GBP

September 2035

29,150

29,150

16,856

16,629

Ciref Berlin 1 Limited

Yes

RBS

EURIBOR + 1.2%

EUR

September 2014

14,262

16,242

14,262

16,242

Byron Place Seaham Limited***

Yes

Aviva

6.44%

GBP

September 2031

16,831

16,907

15,165

15,182

Kalihora Holdings Limited

Yes

UBS

LIBOR + 1.25%

CHF

October 2018

11,820

13,522

11,820

13,522

Princes Street Investments Limited

Yes

HSBC

LIBOR + 2.5%

GBP

September 2016

11,590

-

11,590

-

Gibson Property Holdings Limited

Yes

Aviva

6.37%*

GBP

June 2029

10,900

11,053

10,900

11,053

ITB Herzogenrath B.V.

Yes

Bayern LB

EURIBOR + 1.3%

EUR

October 2017

6,989

6,593

6,989

6,593

ITB Schwandorf B.V.

Yes

Bayern LB

EURIBOR + 1.3%

EUR

October 2017

5,781

7,971

5,781

7,971

Newington House Limited

Yes

AIB

LIBOR + 2.50%

GBP

September 2013

6,304

6,509

6,304

6,509

CEL Portfolio Limited & Co. KG

Yes

Valovis

4.95%*

EUR

November 2014

3,851

4,427

3,851

4,427

Inkstone Grundstucksverwaltung Limited & Co. KG

Yes

Barclays

5.75%*

EUR

August 2012

3,173

3,603

3,173

3,603

Inkstone Zwei Grundstucksverwaltung Limited & Co. KG

Yes

Barclays

5.91%*

EUR

August 2012

3,482

3,986

3,482

3,986

Ciref Reigate Limited

No

RBS

LIBOR + 2.50%

GBP

June 2015

-

2,500

-

2,500

Ciref German Portfolio Limited

Yes

RBS

EURIBOR + 1.2%

EUR

September 2014

3,033

3,447

3,033

3,447

Ciref Kwik-Fit Stafford Limited

No

KBC

LIBOR + 2.50%

GBP

April 2012

-

718

-

718

Ciref Kwik-Fit Stockport Limited

No

KBC

LIBOR + 2.50%

GBP

April 2012

-

463

-

463

Total Bank loans

737,452

852,240

721,874

798,244

Mezzanine Capital Limited****

7.10% - 10%*

GBP

2012

108,825

107,847

108,825

107,847

Coronation Group Investments Limited**

4%*

GBP

2011

7,768

10,910

7,768

10,910

Loans secured by cash deposits

7.00%*

GBP

2012

-

650

-

650

CEL Portfolio Limited & Co. KG

0%*

GBP

2029

617

689

617

689

Total secured loans

854,662

972,336

839,084

918,340

All bank loans are secured over investment property, and bear interest at the specified interest rates.

* Fixed rates.

** Loan secured over Redefine Australian Investments Limited.

*** These facilities are cross collateralised against each other and against facilities to Redefine Wigan Limited. See Notes 20 and 27.

**** Loans are extendable at the request of the Company.

***** The Group has committed to the sale of the VGB1 and VGB2 subsidiaries and so the related loan liabilities totalling £91.94 million have been included in liabilities held for sale, see note 12.

 

 

 

 

VBG 1 and VBG 2

The VBG1 facility matured on 15 January 2010 and was subsequently extended to 15 January 2012. The VBG2 facility matured on 21 April 2011. Both facilities were not repaid on the original or extended maturity dates and were further extended to April 2012. Following the extended standstill period expiry, the Group announced on 3 August 2012, the agreed restructuring of the VBG holding companies, sale of the VBG assets and restructuring/repayment of the related debt. The restructuring was finalised post year end with the loans repaid in October 2012. Please see note 28 for further details.

 

31 August

2012

£'000

31 August

2011

£'000

Non-current liabilities

Secured bank loans

345,819

800,518

Total non-current loans and borrowings

345,819

800,518

The maturity of non-current borrowings are as follows:

Between one year and five years

283,561

685,581

More than five years

62,258

114,937

345,819

800,518

Current liabilities

Secured loans

401,330

117,822

Liabilities held for sale (Note 12)

91,935

 -

Total current loans and borrowings

493,265

117,822

Total loans and borrowings

839,084

918,340

Exposure to credit, interest rate and currency risks arise in the normal course of the Group's business. Derivative financial instruments are used to reduce exposure to fluctuations in interest rates. Refer to Note 19 for further details.

b) Finance leases

Obligations under finance leases at the reporting dates are analysed as follows:

31 August

2012

£'000

31 August

2011

£'000

Gross finance leases liabilities repayable:

Not later than one year

460

680

Later than one year not later than five years

1,840

2,720

Later than five years

32,354

48,344

34,654

51,744

Less: finance charges allocated to future periods

(24,840)

 (38,407)

Present value of minimum lease payments

9,814

13,337

Present value of finance lease liabilities repayable:

Not later than one year

313

511

Later than one year not later than five years

1,124

1,821

Later than five years

8,377

11,005

Present value of minimum lease payments

9,814

13,337

19. derivatives

The Group enters into interest rate swaps and interest rate cap agreements. The purpose is to manage the interest rate risks arising from the Group's operations and its sources of finance.

The interest rate swaps employed by the Group to convert the Group's borrowings from floating to fixed interest rates, fall into two categories, as explained in a) i) and ii) below.

The interest rate caps employed by the Group limit the exposure to upward movements in interest rates. These are detailed in b) below.

It is the Group's policy that no economic trading in derivatives shall be undertaken.

a) Interest rate swap agreements

In accordance with the terms of the borrowing arrangements, the Group has entered into interest swap agreements. The interest rate swaps are used to manage the interest rate profile of financial liabilities. The Group has employed interest rate swaps to eliminate future exposure to interest rate fluctuations as well as being charged fixed rate interest on those facilities described as having lender level swaps.

i) Lender level interest rate swap agreements

Lender level interest rate swaps agreements are those from which the Group benefits but which do not have any Group entity as a counter-party, instead the lender is the counter-party with the commercial banking entity providing the interest rate swap. These arise where the loan agreements call for interest rate swaps to be taken out to allow a fixed interest charge to be made to the borrowing subsidiaries and these borrowers have given indemnities to the lenders in respect to these interest rate swaps.

The interest rate swaps for the Delta and Gamma facilities, from which the Group benefits by both eliminating any interest rate fluctuations in the market over the course of the facilities and also from any benefit (or cost) of closing these instruments out, are lender level interest rate swaps. Swaps are between the CMBS vehicles (the lenders) and commercial banking counterparties.

The Group recognises these embedded derivatives separately as, while the Group is charged interest at a fixed rate on these facilities, the terms of the facilities mean the Group ultimately receives their benefit or pay their burdens.

As a result of the use of lender level interest rate swaps, the fixed rate profile of the Group's interest rate swaps was:

 

Fair value

Nominal

Facility

 

Effective date

Maturity date

Swap rate

31 August

2012

£'000

31 August

2011

£'000

31 August

2012

£'000

31 August

2011

£'000

Gamma

21/07/2006

15/10/2012

4.95%

(557)

 (5,062)

199,678

199,678

Delta

23/05/2005

20/10/2012

4.77%

(921)

 (8,426)

114,608

114,608

Halle*

19/02/2007

22/04/2014

4.19%

-

 (2,325)

-

32,849

(1,478)

 (15,813)

314,286

347,135

* Justizzentrum Halle mbh & Co. KG was disposed of effective 29 June 2012.

 

ii) Borrower level interest rate swap agreements

Borrower level interest rate swap agreements are those that have a Group company as the counter-party to the commercial bank providing the interest rate swap. As a result of the use of interest rate swaps, the fixed rate profile of the Group was:

 

 

Fair value

Nominal

 

Facility

Effective date

Maturity date

Swap rate

31 August

2012

£'000

31 August

2011

£'000

31 August

2012

£'000

31 August

2011

£'000

 

Subsidiaries

Ciref Reigate Limited**

23/09/2010

30/06/2015

2.03%

-

 (68)

-

2,500

Newington House Limited

03/09/2010

19/09/2013

1.54%

(62)

 (82)

6,304

6,509

Princes Street Investments Limited

30/09/2011

30/09/2016

1.69%

(422)

-

11,590

-

Ciref Berlin 1 Limited

05/06/2007

15/04/2014

4.61%

(534)

 (735)

7,599

8,591

Ciref Berlin 1 Limited

31/07/2007

15/04/2014

4.20%

(427)

 (569)

6,745

7,681

Ciref German Portfolio Limited

31/07/2007

15/04/2014

4.20%

(192)

 (256)

3,061

3,452

Redefine Hotel Holdings Limited

30/11/2010

30/11/2015

2.45%

(3,278)

 (2,105)

67,695

68,145

Redefine Hotel Holdings Limited

30/06/2011

30/11/2015

2.32%

(409)

 (290)

7,599

7,633

Redefine International Holdings Limited

04/03/2011

04/03/2013

5.45%

(244)

 (305)

16,733

16,293

Hague

01/08/2008

01/08/2014

4.89%

(1,569)

 (1,751)

17,193

19,309

Zeta

20/07/2010

09/05/2013

2.73%

(677)

 (1,141)

46,000

46,000

Matterhorn Brig SARL

30/01/2012

08/10/2018

0.73%

(103)

-

3,794

-

Matterhorn Vich SARL

30/01/2012

08/10/2018

0.73%

(228)

-

8,265

-

(8,145)

 (7,302)

202,578

186,113

** Ciref Reigate Limited was disposed of on 29 February 2012

Held in jointly controlled entities

Fair value

Nominal

Facility

 

Effective date

Maturity date

Swap rate

31 August

2012

£'000

31 August

2011

£'000

31 August

2012

£'000

31 August

2011

£'000

 

Ciref Jersey Limited

31/07/2007

30/07/2027

5.48%

(7,484)

 (5,532)

18,500

18,500

 

Ciref Jersey Limited

30/01/2008

30/07/2027

4.80%

(503)

 (371)

1,800

1,800

 

Churchill Court Limited

10/04/2008

10/04/2018

5.08%

(1,620)

 (1,554)

9,487

9,863

 

Premium Portfolio Limited & Co. KG

31/03/2008

31/12/2014

4.23%

(536)

 (435)

4,917

5,544

 

Premium Portfolio Limited & Co. KG

31/03/2008

31/12/2014

4.13%

(1,175)

 (1,486)

16,129

18,182

 

(11,318)

 (9,378)

50,834

53,889

 

b) Interest rate cap agreements

The Group has entered into interest rate caps in order to take advantage of the low interest rates in the market while at the same time protecting the Group against any significant increases in these interest rates. The current interest rate cap agreements are detailed below:

Fair value

Nominal

Facility

 

Effective date

Maturity date

Cap rate

31 August

2012

£'000

31 August

2011

£'000

31 August

2012

£'000

31 August

2011

£'000

VBG1

15/07/2010

15/01/2012

2.50%

-

-

-

58,063

St Georges Harrow

27/04/2011

27/04/2016

2.85%

118

591

41,400

41,630

ITB Herzogenrath B.V.

31/05/2011

31/05/2017

4.50%

41

93

6,989

6,593

ITB Schwandorf B.V.

31/05/2011

31/05/2017

4.50%

19

77

5,781

7,971

178

761

54,170

114,257

c) Summary of fair value of interest rate swaps and interest rate caps

Facility

31 August

2012

£'000

31 August

2011

£'000

Fair value of lender level interest rate swaps

(1,478)

 (15,813)

Fair value of borrower level interest rate swaps

(8,145)

 (7,302)

(9,623)

 (23,115)

Fair value of interest rate cap agreements*

178

761

Fair value of the Group's derivative instruments

(9,445)

 (22,354)

*Interest rate cap assets are included in investments designated at fair value (please refer Note 11).

20. PROVISION for liabilities and commitments

31 August

2012

£'000

31 August

2011

£'000

Opening balance

-

-

Increase in provisions

12,079

-

Total

12,079

-

External loan facilities to the jointly controlled entities Redefine Wigan Limited and Ciref Coventry Limited, which have a nominal value of £197.97 million, are cross collateralised against properties held directly by the Group. These external loan liabilities are in excess of the value of the properties held by the jointly controlled entities. A provision has been created in the current year based on the estimated potential future cash outflows for the Group related to this cross collateralisation.

Ciref Coventry Limited was sold during the year. As the acquirer may benefit from the cross collateralisation of the Ciref Coventry loan facilities, the provision was considered in calculating the loss on sale of the subsidiary, see note 24 for further details.

21. related party transactions

Related parties of the Group include subsidiary undertakings, associate undertakings and jointly controlled entities, the Investment Advisor, Directors and key management personnel and connected parties, the parent undertaking Redefine International Properties Limited and the ultimate parent Redefine Properties Limited as well as entities connected through common directors.

Investment Adviser

The investment adviser duties are carried out in accordance with the Investment Adviser's Agreement (as approved on 13 July 2011) between the Company and RIPML. The director Michael Watters is a director of associated companies of the investment adviser.

31 August

2012

£'000

31 August

2011

£'000

Trading transactions

Rental income received from Redefine Hotel Management Limited

9,400

6,386

Fee income from Redefine Hotel Management Limited

700

Fee income from the Cromwell Property Group

566

310

Portfolio management fees charged by Redefine International Property Management Limited

(3,328)

-

Portfolio management fees charged by Redefine International Fund Managers Limited

(610)

 (2,028)

Portfolio management fees charged by Redefine International Fund Managers Europe Limited

(817)

 (403)

Redefine International Hotels Limited

(617)

-

Fee payable to Redefine Properties Limited

(130)

-

Administration fees charged by Redefine International Group Services Limited

-

 (153)

Amounts receivable

Pearl House Swansea Limited

74

116

ITB FMZ Waldkraiburg B.V.

84

Redefine Hotel Management Limited

3,314

2,922

Redefine Properties International Limited

-

70

Cromwell Property Group

-

1,217

Ciref Crawley Investments Limited

104

100

Swansea Estates Limited

86

84

26 The Esplanade No 1 Limited

48

-

Banstead Property Holdings Limited

518

-

Osiris Properties International Limited

369

-

Amounts Payable

Redefine International Fund Managers Limited

320

1,688

Osiris Properties Services Limited

6

Redefine International Fund Managers Europe Limited

352

260

Redefine International Group Services Limited

-

80

Redefine Properties International Limited

35

-

Corovest Offshore Limited

868

2,363

Coronation Group Investments Limited

7,768

10,910

Redefine International Hotels Limited

154

-

Redefine International Property Management Limited

660

-

Loans payable to Redefine International Fund Managers Limited, Redefine International Fund Managers Europe Limited and Redefine International Group Services Limited are not secured, bear no interest and are expected to be repaid in cash within 12 months.

Mezzanine Capital Limited

Details of transactions with Mezzanine Capital Limited are provided in notes 6, 7,10 and 18.

Directors

The remuneration paid to directors for the period ended 31 August 2012 was £334,565 which represents directors' fees only (2011: £175,000 paid to RIHL Directors).

22. earnings per share

Earnings per share are calculated on the weighted average number of shares in issue and the profit/(loss) attributable to shareholders. The weighted average number of shares in issue is based on the capital structure in place after the reverse acquisition.

 

31 August

2012

£'000

Restated

31 August

2011

£'000

Net (loss)/profit attributable to shareholders (Basic and diluted)

(124,755)

5,035

Weighted average number of ordinary shares

574,325

426,125

Effect of potential share based payment transactions - capital instrument

29,072

26,480

Diluted weighted average number of ordinary shares

603,397

452,605

Number of ordinary shares

 - In issue

579,455

567,644

 - Weighted average

574,325

426,125

 - Diluted weighted average

603,397

452,605

Earnings per share (pence)

 - Basic

(21.72)

1.18

 - Diluted

(21.72)

1.11

 

There are also contingently issuable shares under the performance agreement. The conditions for recognising these shares had not been met at the year end.

 

23. net assets per share

 

31 August

2012

£'000

Restated

31 August

2011

£'000

Net assets attributable to equity shareholders (£'000)

132,914

278,209

Number of Ordinary Shares ('000's)

579,455

567,644

Effect of potential share based payment transactions - capital instrument

29,072

27,537

Diluted number of shares ('000's)

608,527

595,181

Net asset value per share (pence):

 - Basic

22.94

49.01

 - Diluted

21.84

46.74

 

24. disposal of subsidiaries

 

The Group disposed of the following subsidiaries during the financial year ended 31 August 2012:

§ Ciref Reigate Limited on 29 February 2012

§ Banstead Property Holdings Limited on 11 June 2012

§ Justizzentrum Halle mbh & Co. KG on 29 June 2012

§ Ciref Coventry Limited on 31 August 2012

The 2011 disposals relate to the disposals of TYS Holdings and CIREF Streatham on 1 December 2010.

 

The assets and liabilities arising from those disposals were as follows:

31 August

2012

£'000

31 August

2011

£'000

Assets disposed

Investment Property

74,004

6,543

Long Term Receivables

5,838

-

Trade and other receivables

1,411

 (5,244)

Liabilities

Trade and other payables

(5,702)

(42)

Derivative liabilities

(2,108)

-

Loans and borrowings

(87,099)

(1,400)

Total

(13,656)

(143)

Add:

3,210

-

Non-controlling interest shareholder loans

1,767

-

Non-controlling interest share of net deficit

(4,977)

-

Provision for liabilities and commitments

12,079

-

Transfer of FCTR to income statement on disposal of foreign operation

381

-

Net loss on sale of subsidiaries

(2,195)

(334)

Net cash disposed

(181)

(477)

 

On 31 August 2012, the Group disposed of a 31.25% shareholding in Ciref Coventry Limited for a nominal amount, resulting in the investment being re-classified from an 81.25% held subsidiary to a 50% jointly controlled entity. External loan facilities to the jointly controlled entities Redefine Wigan Limited and Ciref Coventry Limited, which have a nominal value of £197.97 million are cross collateralised against properties held directly by the Group. These external loan liabilities are in excess of the value of the properties held by the jointly controlled entities. A provision has been created in the current year based on the estimated potential future cash outflows for the Group related to this cross collateralisation.

As the acquirer of Ciref Coventry Limited may benefit from the cross collateralisation of the Ciref Coventry loan facilities, a provision was created of £12.1 million. This provision has been included in calculating the loss on sale of Coventry of £1.32 million.

On 29 June 2012, the Wichford Halle II, III and IV shares in Justizzentrum in Halle, Germany were sold for a consideration of €1.0 million (GBP: £816,000). These shares represented a 96% shareholding and, as a result of the disposal, property with a value of €36.3 million (GBP £29.1million) and borrowings amounting to €37.1 million have been removed from the Group's balance sheet, together with the loans to non-controlling shareholders. The disposal resulted in the recognition of a loss on disposal of £0.82 million.

On 29 February 2012, the Group disposed of its 61.36% shareholding in Ciref Reigate Limited for a nominal amount. As at the disposal date, the fair value of the assets exceeded the fair value of the liabilities and hence a loss on sale of £0.10 million was recognised.

On 11 June 2012, the Group disposed of its 71.43% shareholding in Banstead Property Holdings Limited for a nominal amount. As at the disposal date, the fair value of the liabilities exceeded the fair value of the assets and hence a gain on sale of £0.05 million was recognised.

 

25. INTEREST RATE RISK

The Group's exposure to the risk of the changes in market interest rates relates primarily to the Group's long-term debt obligations with floating interest rates. The Group uses interest rate derivatives to mitigate its exposure to interest rate fluctuations. At the year end, as a result of the use of interest rate swaps, the majority of the Group's borrowings were at fixed interest rates.

The Group's profit before tax has limited exposure to interest rate fluctuations until the repayment dates of the loans for which the interest rate swaps have been arranged. Refer Note 19 for further details on the Group's interest rate swap agreements.

 

26. LIQUIDITY RISK

 

The Group's approach to managing liquidity is to ensure, as far as possible, that it will always have sufficient liquidity to meet its liabilities when due, under both normal and stressed conditions, without incurring unacceptable losses or risking damage to the Group's reputation.

The Group's approach to managing liquidity is to ensure, as far as possible, that it will always have sufficient rental income to service its financial obligations when they fall due. The monitoring of liquidity risk is assisted by the monthly review of financial covenants imposed by financial institutions, such as interest and loan to value covenant ratios. Renegotiation of loans takes place in advance of any potential covenant breaches in so far as the factors are within the control of the Board. In periods of increased market uncertainty the Board will ensure sufficient cash resources are available for potential loan repayments/cash deposits as may be required by financial institutions. Refer to Note 3 for further details on the going concern assumption adopted by the Board.

 

27. contingencies, guarantees and capital commitments

 

The Group has capital commitments of £2.6 million (2011: £3 million) in respect of capital expenditure contracted for at the reporting date, but not yet incurred, for future transactions approved by the Board. The Group has entered into a corporate guarantee agreement with IHG Hotels Limited, the contingent liability of which is not expected to exceed £0.3 million.

 

External loan facilities to the jointly controlled entities (Redefine Wigan Limited and Ciref Coventry Limited) with a nominal value of £197.97 million are cross collateralised against properties held directly by the Group. These external loan liabilities are in excess of the value of the properties held by the jointly controlled entities. A provision of £12 million has been created in the current year based on the estimated potential future cash outflows for the Group related to this cross collateralisation. This provision is an estimate of the potential future outflow of resources from the Group and is based on the underlying fair values of properties against which the loan facilities are cross collateralised and the current carrying value of those facilities in the Group accounts.

 

Terms have been agreed to acquire an effective 50% interest in a newly developed retail store in Germany. The gross purchase price of the property located in Kaiserslatern is €6.4 million.

 

28. SUBSEQUENT events

 

On 20 September 2012, the Board resolved to declare a second interim dividend of 2.30 pence per share. Taken together with the first interim dividend of 2.10 pence per share, the total dividend for the financial year ended 31 August 2012 was 4.40 pence per share. The record date for the second interim dividend was 28 September 2012. The dividend will be paid to shareholders on 22 November 2012.

VBG

The Company announced that it had completed on the restructuring of all four VBG assets and the associated financing facilities on 8 October 2012. The restructuring and refinancing of the VBG portfolio and financing facilities will result in the Company owning a 50% interest in the VBG assets together with a major pension fund as its joint venture partner.

As part of the restructuring the Company has agreed to sell, for a nominal amount, 50% of its interest in the VBG holding company to a major pension fund. This newly established joint venture company, together with certain of its subsidiaries, has reached agreement with the servicer of the VBG facilities to dispose of the VBG assets to new subsidiary companies within the joint venture vehicle. The proceeds from the disposal of approximately €80.0 million will be used to settle the original VBG facilities in full. The facilities have a current outstanding balance of €117.3 million.

The gross acquisition cost (inclusive of transaction costs) of approximately €84.9 million will be partly funded by the joint venture company with a new five year €57.0 million debt facility secured from a German bank, with both joint venture partners injecting €14.0 million (£11.7 million) for their 50% interests. The new debt facility has been secured at a margin of 1.72% p.a. which, together with current five year swap rates, provides an indicative all in rate of 2.8% p.a. This will result in an initial yield on equity in excess of 19.0% on the Group's investment.

Delta

The Company announced on 15 October 2012 the agreement to extend and restructure the £114.6 million Delta facility. The restructure involved repaying £33.5 million of debt in consideration for the release of a portfolio of seven assets, which comprise the Lyon House, Harrow development site and six other assets let to predominantly UK central government occupiers. The seven assets were released from security and will be ungeared going forward. The repayment of debt associated with the six income producing assets reflects a net initial yield of 7.6% and a weighted average unexpired lease term in excess of 17 years.

The maturity date of the Delta facility will be extended to 15 April 2015 subject to the Company meeting annual disposal targets, which the Company considers achievable, in respect of the remaining 16 Delta portfolio assets. The disposal proceeds, together with planned scheduled repayments, will be applied to reducing the remaining £81.1 million facility balance.

Gamma

The Company is in discussions with the servicer of the Gamma facility to restructure the facility which matured on 15 October 2012. There is currently a standstill agreement in place until 15 November 2012.

Equity Raising

On 13 September 2012, Redefine International announced details of a proposed Firm Placing and Open Offer to raise £127,500,000 (£122,475,000 net of expenses) through the issue of 490,384,616 New Ordinary Shares at an Issue Price of 26 pence per New Ordinary Share. The Open Offer closed for acceptances at 11.00 am on 3 October 2012.

The Company announced on 4 October 2012, that it has received valid applications under the Open Offer in respect of 386,517,950 New Ordinary Shares from Qualifying Shareholders. In addition, 89,223,606 Firm Placed Shares have been placed with certain institutional and other investors pursuant to the terms of the Firm Placing. As a consequence the Company raised, through its Firm Placing and Open Offer, gross proceeds of £127,500,000.

Admission of the New Ordinary Shares to the Premium Segment of the Official List of the UK Listing Authority and to trading on the London Stock Exchange's Main Market for listed securities, for which application was made, occurred at 8:00 a.m. on 9 October 2012. These New Ordinary Shares were not eligible for the second interim dividend, as announced on 20 September 2012, but will rank pari passu in all other respects with the existing ordinary shares as at the date of issue.

 

Glossary

AUD

Australian Dollar made up of 100 cents.

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. www.cromwell.com.au.

EPRA

European Public Real Estate Association.

ERV

The estimated market rental value of lettable space which could reasonably be expected to be obtained on a new letting or rent review.

Eurozone

The geographic and economic region that consists of all the European Union countries that have fully incorporated the Euro as their national currency.

Euro or

The lawful common currency of participating member states of the European Monetary Union.

Fair value movement

An accounting adjustment to change the book value of an asset or liability to its market value.

Finance lease

A lease that transfers substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership from the lessor to the lessee.

FCTR

Foreign Currency Translation Reserve.

GBP or £

Great British Pound, the legal currency of the UK.

IFRS

International Financial Reporting Standards.

Interest rate swap

A financial instrument where two parties agree to exchange an interest rate obligation for a predetermined amount of time. These are used by the Group to convert floating-rate debt or investments to fixed rates.

IPD

Investment Property Databank. A global real estate information business providing independent research and analysis on the commercial real estate market.

JSE

JSE Limited, licensed as an exchange and a public company incorporated in terms of the laws of South Africa.

LIBOR

The London Interbank Offered Rate, the interest rate charged by one bank to another for lending money.

LTV

A ratio of debt divided by the market value of investment property.

LSE

The London Stock Exchange plc.

Market value

A ratio of debt divided by the market value of investment property.

NAV

Net Asset Value.

Pre-let

A lease signed with an occupier prior to completion of a development.

Redefine International P.L.C. (Redefine International, the Company or the Group)

The enlarged company following the reverse acquisition between Wichford and Redefine International plc.

RIHL

Redefine International Holdings Limited. The previously AIM listed property investment company party to the reverse acquisition (previously named Redefine International plc).

RIPML

Redefine International Property Management Limited. The Investment Adviser to the Company.

RIN

Redefine Properties International Limited. The Company's largest shareholder listed on the JSE, whose sole asset is its shareholding in Redefine International.

Redefine Properties Limited (Redefine Properties)

Ultimate parent company of the Redefine Group, listed on the JSE.

REIT

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% of those profits to shareholders. Corporation tax is payable on non-qualifying activities in the normal way.

Revpar

Revenue per available room (calculated by multiplying the hotel's average daily room rate by its occupancy rate).

UK

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

WAULT

Weighted average unexpired lease term.

Wichford P.L.C. (Wichford)

The previously LSE listed property investment company party to the reverse acquisition.

 

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