16th Mar 2011 07:00
16 March 2011
MirLand Development Corporation plc
("MirLand" / "Company")
FULL YEAR RESULTS FOR THE YEAR TO 31 DECEMBER 2010
MIRLAND DELIVERS IMPROVING PERFORMANCE AGAINST STABILISING CONDITIONS
MirLand Development Corporation plc, one of the leading international residential and commercial property developers in Russia, announces results for the 12 months ended 31 December 2010.
Financial Highlights:
·; Net Income: US$23.2m (31 December 2009: net loss US$23.0m) mainly attributable to improvement in market conditions which led to uplifted fair value adjustments in investment properties and investment properties under construction of US$29.6m (31 December 2009: negative adjustment of US$16.5m)
·; Total Revenues increased to US$21.6m (31 December 2009: US$17.2m) reflecting an increase in occupancy rates and commencement of house sales at the Western Residence project in Perkhushkovo
·; Total Assets increased to US$708.4m (31 December 2009: US$611.7m)
·; Adjusted NAV: US$493.4m (31 December 2009: US$472.3m) and NAV per share of US$4.8 (31 December 2009: US$4.6)
·; Real Estate assets amounted to US$636.5m (31 December 2009: US$534.7m) representing 90% of total assets (31 December 2009: 87%). The increase is attributed to increased project expenditure and to the positive fair value adjustment
·; During 2010 the Company used US$65.5 million for investment in real estate
·; Further progress in management of debt, raising approximately US$70.0m through the issuance of two new corporate bond rounds (series C and D) on the Tel-Aviv stock exchange during 2010. Post year end, the Company raised an additional amount of approximately US$32m through extensions of Series C bonds and conversion of warrants issued previously (Series 2 and Series 3) to bonds Series C and D
·; The Company enjoys modest leverage at 37% of its total assets (excluding shareholder' loans) and 43% of total assets (including shareholder' loans)
·; Bonds Series A to D of the Company are rated ilBBB stable by Ma'alot Standard & Poor's. Bonds Series A to B of the Company are rated Baa2 stable by Midrug Moody's Israel affiliate rating agency.
Operational Highlights:
·; Triumph Mall in Saratov was successfully completed and opened for trading on December 15 2010 with a 98% occupancy rate
·; Construction of the first phase of 77 houses in Western Residence project, Perkhushkovo, is now virtually complete with 10 houses sold during 2010 making a total of 15 houses sold to date
·; Significant progress has been made on the first phase of the Triumph Park project in St Petersburg, which will comprise 510 apartments on completion of that first phase
·; The renovation of Tamiz office building is nearly finished and circa 50% of its GLA is already pre-let. The Company expects the project to be fully operational in Q2 2011
·; Occupancy rates increased to 100% in Vernissage Mall retail project in Yaroslavl, to 95% in the Century buildings and to 95% in the Hydro and MAG office projects (out of available leasable space)
·; The Company completed the sale of its share in the Techagrocom business park and received $18.5 million for its (50%) share generating a US$3.2 million capital gain
·; Following the year end, MirLand completed the acquisition of leasehold rights to a 40.6 hectares site designated for the development of up to 180,000sqm logistics centre in Novosibirsk for a total consideration of US$2.2m
·; Mr. Roman Rozental, formerly CFO, replaced Mr. Moshe Morag as CEO of the Company with effect from 1 December 2010. Mr. Emil Budilovsky replaced Mr. Roman Rozental as CFO of the Company from the same date and was admitted as a member of the Board
·; Following the year end, the Company refinanced two loan facilities totalling approximately US$43.1m with two leading Russian banks
Nigel Wright, Chairman, commented:
"The year to December 2010 was both challenging and satisfying for the Company and I am encouraged by the steady progress we have made in the ongoing difficult market conditions. There are now clear signs of improvement in the Russian economy, its real estate sub-sector and, most importantly, the domestic banking sector appears to be emerging from hibernation, albeit cautiously. In the absence of any reversal in these key areas we are cautiously optimistic in the medium term and the Company is well placed to prudently consider new opportunities as they arise"
For further information, please contact:
MirLand Development Corporation plc Roman Rozental
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Chairman's Statement
I am pleased to report on MirLand's progress and results during the 2010 financial year. Early signs point towards a turning point for both the Russian economy and the Company during 2010 and I hope that the financial thaw continues. The measures that the Company took during the financial crisis in 2008 and 2009, and the support received from our principal shareholders, the Fishman Group, have left us better positioned to take advantage of the upturn in the Russian macro economy and real estate arena.
As of the fourth quarter of 2009, the Russian economy moved out from the recession and started to show positive macroeconomic trends which have benefited the real estate market. As I have reported previously, MirLand conducted a comprehensive review of its business plan to ensure that the Company could cope with the changing economic environment, and in particular the ongoing uncertainties surrounding the world economy, availability of funding, volatile energy prices and the pace of any recovery.
The Company's business plan aims to:
·; maximize returns from our existing assets;
·; successfully complete projects currently under construction; and
·; resume our pipeline projects in the light of both the cost and availability of funding and market demand.
By adjusting our operations the Company has withstood the recent crisis and has emerged leaner and more strongly positioned to capitalise on opportunities as the market continues to recover.
Business Environment
Following the 2008 economic crisis and 2009 stabilization, the Russian economy showed gradual signs of improvement during 2010, primarily driven by rising oil prices. Although various factors, including the intense summer heat and forest fires, caused an uptick in inflation, other macroeconomic indicators, such as GDP growth, industrial production, retail turnover, real disposable incomes and employment levels continued to improve.
This positive trend was underlined when, in April, Russia resumed foreign borrowing for the first time since the 1998 financial crisis with a significant bond issue. The Finance Ministry raised US$5.5 billion in five and ten year bonds at spreads just 125 and 135 basis points above U.S. government bonds with similar maturities, implying that the risk attributed to inward Russian investment has decreased, and is deemed lower than some developed Western European economies following the debt crisis.
In line with improved domestic macroeconomic indicators, the Russian real estate market showed moderate growth in all sectors, evidenced by rising rental rates, shrinking vacancy rates and yield compression. Reductions in the Central Bank refinancing rate from 13% in December 2008 to 7.75% in June 2010, in tandem with improved market conditions, led to a gradual increase in the availability of finance for the real estate sector from strong local banks and mortgage lenders. This positive trend in the domestic banking market will hopefully continue and sustain a lasting recovery in the real estate sector in the short to medium term.
However, as the performance of the Russian economy relies heavily on oil prices, which are highly volatile, we anticipate that the pace of the recovery will remain slow and gradual. Furthermore, the upcoming parliamentary and presidential elections in 2011 and 2012 respectively, may cause an increase in Russia's budget deficit and boost the pressure on prices that may cause the central bank to increase interest rates as it did by 0.25% in February 2011 to 8%. Finally, international events such as the 2014 Winter Olympics and 2018 World Cup due to be held in Russia may positively influence macroeconomics and development of real estate in certain cities.
2010 Highlights
As a result of MirLand's revised business model implemented during the year and our high quality portfolio, the Company is well positioned to grow in this evolving environment. This is reflected in the improved 2010 results.
·; The Company has a diversified portfolio of assets comprising both residential and commercial projects
·; Our investment portfolio comprises five high quality, completed, income producing investment properties, Hydromashservice, MAG and Century office properties in Moscow, and in the retail sector, Vernissage Mall in Yaroslavl and the recently opened Triumph Mall in Saratov. Most of the leasing agreements in the yielding assets are for long tenures and denominated in the US dollar. During the year, occupancy rates increased in all of our income producing investment properties
·; During 2010, 10 houses were sold in the Western Residence project in Perkhushkovo, and as 16 March 2011, 15 houses in total had been sold in total;
·; During 2010 the Company successfully issued C & D bond Series of circa US$70 million on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange
·; The Company completed the sale of its share in the Techagrocom business park and received $18.5 million for its (50%) share generating a US$3.2 million capital gain
·; As previously announced, on 20 March 2010, one building in the MAG office park in Moscow was damaged by fire. The Company holds comprehensive insurance cover for the asset. Renovation of the premises has already started
·; The Company is modestly leveraged at just 37% of its total assets excluding shareholders' loans and 43% including shareholders' loans; and
·; MirLand continues to benefit from very supportive main shareholders - The Fishman Group.
Financing
In common with other real estate businesses, MirLand relies on both short and long term financing sources. In recent months we have witnessed an encouraging improvement in the bank finance market in Russia from domestic banks. Furthermore, there has been some improvement in the public debt market.
To date, MirLand's activities have been financed through a combination of equity capital (raised through the 2006 IPO on AIM), proceeds of corporate bond issues, project financing for the Vernissage and Triumph malls, shareholders' loans and guarantees and general corporate loans. The Company continues to seek diversification of its funding sources, as we focus our efforts on building strong relationships with domestic and international banks. Inter alia, during 2010 the Company successfully raised US$70 million in the issuance of bond Series C&D on the Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange, in addition to other smaller working capital facilities. During the year, the Company also repaid US$10.8 million of bonds, US$10.0 million of shareholder loans, and US$5.9 million of bank loans. Following the year end, the Company raised an additional amount of approximately US$32 million through the issuance of Series C bonds and conversion of warrants issued previously (Series 2 and Series 3) to bonds, Series C and D, and has refinanced two loan facilities totalling approximately US$43.1 million.
As mentioned above, MirLand is managing its development pipeline according to market conditions and the availability of cash resources. Consequently, we have re-phased our residential projects in Moscow and St. Petersburg to increase our flexibility and to match it to the adjusted market demand. This will enable us to fund construction through a mix of pre-sales, advance payments and internally generated cash. Where we have ongoing commercial projects under construction, the Company's strategy is to enter into pre-lease agreements with high quality tenants to ensure cash flow upon completion, as demonstrated by our success at the Triumph Mall Project in Saratov, despite difficult market conditions.
Results
Total assets as at 31 December 20107 were US$708.4 million as compared to US$611.7 million as of 31 December 2009. Equity as of 31 December 2010 was US$341.0 million compared to US$319.2 million the preceding year. The main reasons for the increase in 2010 were increased occupancy rates and the upward revaluation of our investment properties.
Net income in 2010 amounted to US$23.2 million as compared to a loss of US$23.0 million in 2009. Again, the main reason for this change is the increase in the value of the Company's investment properties, as a result of improving market conditions and investments made during the year.
Over the period, revenues increased to US$21.6 million, from US$17.2 million in 2009. This was due to an increase in occupancy rates in MirLand's yielding assets together with the sale of houses in the Western Residence project in Perkhushkovo.
MirLand's assets are externally valued semi-annually on 30 June and 31 December. The valuation is conducted by Cushman & Wakefield Stiles & Riabokobylko ("Cushman & Wakefield"). As a result of market improvement and further investment by the Company during this period, the value of MirLand's portfolio increased by 15.9% to US$775.4 million during the year (Company's share in the assets which excludes Techagrocom which was sold during 2010) (31 December 2009: US $669.0 million). Adjusted NAV based on Cushman & Wakefield's valuation is US$493.4 million compared to US$472.3 million in 31 December 2009, an increase of 4.5%.
We strongly believe in the quality of the assets in which the Company has invested and that this portfolio will deliver an attractive yield to our investors over the long term.
Portfolio Development
Due to the challenging business environment, MirLand's focus in 2010 was on delivery of projects already under construction, and careful management of its income producing investment properties in order to increase the occupancy rates.
During the year, significant progress was made on the construction of phase 1 in the Western Residence project in Perkhushkovo (77 houses out of 163) construction of which is expected to be completed in Q2 2011.To date, a total of 15 houses have been sold. In addition, significant progress has been made on the first phase of the Triumph Park project in St. Petersburg, which will comprise 510 apartments on completion (out of approximately 9,000 apartments for the total scheme). Moreover, the facade of the Tamiz office building was completed during the year and internal works have commenced. To date, 50% of the leasable area in the project has been pre-let and the project will be fully operational in Q2 2011.
The Triumph Mall in Saratov was successfully opened on 15 December with a 98% occupancy rate. The mall is the only modern shopping centre in the city and since opening the average daily visitors are approximately 14,000. The occupancy rate in Verrnissage mall in Yaroslavl is 100%, the Century Buildings are 95% occupied and in Hydro and MAG buildings the occupancy rate is 95% of the net available leasable space.
As previously announced, on 20 March 2010, a fire broke out in one office building which constitutes a part of the office building complex (MAG, building 26) located in Moscow.. At the date of this report the investigation that is being conducted by the fire fighting authority and the legal authorities regarding the circumstances that caused the fire is yet to be completed. The Company has a comprehensive insurance policy for the asset and the consideration will be agreed upon the completion of the mentioned investigation, however, the renovation of the premises has already started.
Following the year end, MirLand completed the acquisition of leasehold rights to a 40.6 hectares site designated for the development of up to 180,000sqm logistics centre in Novosibirsk for a total consideration of US$2.2m.
Dividend Policy
MirLand has adopted a dividend policy that is intended to reflect long-term earnings and cash flow potential while, at the same time, maintaining both prudent dividend cover and adequate capital resources within the business.
Despite the improvements in the Russian economy, and considering the net loss reported by the Company in 2008 and 2009, the Board has determined that it is inappropriate to declare a dividend for the financial year ended 31 December 2010, and will focus on maintaining maximum financial flexibility for the Company in the year ahead.
Our People
The Board of Directors and Senior Management team consists of dedicated individuals whose expertise has proved invaluable throughout this particularly challenging year. They have recommended and implemented positive and necessary changes to the business plan in light of current economic circumstances and been involved in key decisions throughout. As Chairman, I place considerable emphasis on rigorous Board management and, in addition to formal meetings I meet and communicate with my colleagues on a regular basis.
In December 2010, MirLand's then CFO, Mr. Roman Rozental, replaced Mr. Moshe Morag as the CEO of the Company. In order to ensure that the Company benefits from Mr. Morag's experience, he will continue to serve as a non-executive director until June 2011. I am confident that Mr. Rozental will lead the Company forward positively as he has been intimately involved with MirLand since 2006. He has played a significant part in its success throughout the intervening years, managing the Company through the financial crisis as both CFO and a valued board member.
I would also like to place on record both the thanks of the Board and my personal appreciation of our former CEO, Moshe Morag for his great contribution to the Company, throughout its IPO process, and mostly importantly through the last challenging three years.
On 1 December 2010, Mr. Emil Budilovsky was appointed as the new CFO of the Company replacing Mr. Rozental, and also was admitted as a member of the board of directors. Mr. Budilovsky has over 15 years relevant experience in financial management, corporate finance, M&A and international real estate. I am confident that he will prove a valuable asset to the Company and I welcome him to the Board.
We also made one significant senior management appointment during 2010. Following the resignation of Mr, Yehuda Marom as Chief Engineer during the year, we appointed Mr. Lev Margolin to replace him. Mr. Margolin was previously Project Manager of our flagship Triumph Park Project in St, Petersburg and was most recently responsible for bringing Triumph Mall in Saratov to successful completion and launch.
Once again I would like to pay tribute to both my executive and non-executive Board colleagues and all our operating staff. Together they form the backbone of our business and I thank them for their continuing dedication, energy and achievement. Their efforts have ensured that the Company is well positioned to face the challenges of the future.
The board of directors and the management are fully committed to sound corporate governance. As in previous years, detailed information regarding our approach to governance issues, our internal controls and key team members will be provided in our Annual Report & Accounts.
Outlook
In view of the improvements in the Russian macroeconomic environment, MirLand will continue to conduct its business plan to maximize shareholder return in the future.
The Company's efforts and resources are focussed on completing projects already under construction and commencing those where funding is already in place. In conjunction with this, we continue to intensify our efforts to improve our pre-sale and pre-letting activities and these strategies are already reflecting improvements in the Company's results. As in the past, we will move forward with the planning and design stages of our strategic projects, whilst nurturing the already strong income stream from our investment portfolio. In addition, we anticipate that early signs of the positive market momentum will create opportunities for us to prudently purchase new assets and so increase our portfolio, subject to the availability of funds.
There have been positive changes in the Russian economy and the real estate segment since the fourth quarter of 2009. We have also seen improvement in our portfolio valuation and financial results for 2010. Accordingly, barring any unforeseen market aftershocks, and given growing market demand and availability of funding, MirLand appears well placed to benefit from any such improving market conditions.
Nigel Wright
Chairman
16 March 2011
Chief Executive's statement
MirLand was established in 2004 as part of the Fishman Group to focus on value-enhancing acquisitions, construction, lease and sale of residential and commercial real estate in Russia. In December 2006 the Company executed an IPO on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange. The Company's projects vary in their locations (major and regional cities), sectors (residential, office, retail and logistics), and status of development (from income producing investment properties to those in the pre-planning stage). For most of MirLand's projects, a local management team is engaged and is responsible for the development and/or the ongoing management of the asset.
The Market
Russian Economy
2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | Key economic indicators |
139.4 | 141.9 | 142.0 | 142.2 | 142.8 | Population (millions) |
15,900 | 15,039 | 15,800 | 14,600 | 12,200 | GDP per capita (PPP, $) |
4.0 | -7.9 | 5.6 | 7.6 | 6.7 | GDP growth rate (%) |
8.8 | 8.8 | 13.3 | 11.9 | 9.7 | Inflation (%) |
7.6 | 8.2 | 7.7 | 6.1 | 7.6 | Unemployment rate |
30.5 | 30.2 | 24.9 | 25.7 | 27.4 | average RUR/USD exchange rate |
BBB | BBB | BBB | BBB+ | BBB+ | Sovereign Credit rating |
The global economic crisis naturally affected the Russian economy. However, in 2009 we witnessed stabilization of the Russian economy, while 2010 already demonstrated improvements in the main macroeconomic indicators, except the level of inflation, which was boosted by summer heat, forest fires and fog and almost reached the previous year's level. The large stimulus package, lower interest rates and an increase in external demand have all supported growth for the economy. During the year, we witnessed the growth of industrial output reaching its pre-crisis level, growth in retail turnover, real disposable income and employment level, the growth of which positively affected consumer confidence and led to gradual recovery in all real estate sectors.
In 2011, Russia's main macroeconomic indicators are expected to continue to improve. The Russian government approved plans for a large scale privatization program aiming to overcome the shortfalls in its budget. GDP is forecast to show modest growth along with a decrease in both unemployment and inflation rates. The nationwide international projects like the 2014 Winter Olympics and 2018 World Cup are also expected to contribute to the improvement in macroeconomic indicators.
Real Estate Market
2010 saw a turning point for the Russian real estate market post the financial crisis. During the year, notable changes were seen as the occupational market improved resulting in an increase in leasing activity, and transactions being made across all real estate segments. Debt financing also returned as VTB and Sberbank, the two largest banks in Russia, financed both developers and retailers.
Moscow continued to be the focus for most interest by investors as 94% of real estate transactions in real estate have been made in the city, and it ranked third place among European cities after London and Paris. Due to the positive interest in the sector and increased transaction activity capitalisation rates compressed across all sectors.
The Office Sector
The total stock of office space in Moscow reached 11.7 million sqm in 2010, up from 10.6 million sqm in 2009. This increase in office space is largely attributed to construction that started prior to the crisis. Business confidence has steadily returned to the market over the year, resulting in the growing tenant activity. The take-up reached 2006 levels and remains healthy. Vacancy rates are stable in general and decreased by 1-2% quarterly, currently reaching 14% in Moscow. The asking rents in the most popular buildings have increased by up to 30% during the year, while the actual average rental rates have grown slightly.
During the year, investment activity increased significantly with more than 85% of all real estate investment transactions in Russia by volume taking place within the office sector and yields compressed sharply from 13% in 2009 to 9% at the calendar year end.
It is expected, that in 2011, the positive economic growth prospects will continue to fuel the occupier market and rents are anticipated to rise further, while the market absorbs an additional 1 million sqm of space that is currently under construction. Yields are expected to contract further and as financing for development of office premises is still difficult to obtain the development pipeline is not expected to increase in the short term.
The Retail Sector
Moscow's retail market is stable and active. Following growing tenant activity, the average rental rates increased by 10%-15% in 2010, while vacancies declined from 4.5% at the beginning of the year to less than 1% at the year end. Retail turnover grew by 4.4% in YoY terms, indicating stable consumer demand. The Russian retail market is becoming more transparent, several Russian retailers are ready to IPO and a number of new International retailers are planning to enter the Russian market in 2011.
In other Russian cities the retail market became more active as well. 37 new quality shopping centres were built in Russia in 2010, 10 of them were constructed in Moscow and 27 in other Russian cities.
It is expected that during 2011 the retail market will continue to experience positive trends, with improving consumer demand and retail turnover and rental rates also expected to increase further.
The Residential Sector
Following improvements in the Russian economy, the residential market experienced a gradual recovery. Following decreases in the mortgage lending rates, the number of deals with mortgage financing is growing. Average asking prices both in Moscow and St. Petersburg are stable and are expected to remain stable during 2011.
Russia's limited housing supply in relation to Europe, as reflected in the low ratio of apartment area per capita, together with the increase in the real disposable income and decrease in the mortgage lending rates will create a demand for existing stock.
The Logistics Sector
The total amount of quality warehouse space rented in Moscow totalled about 730,000 sqm. In 2010 supply growth was the lowest registered since 2002 and comprised half of the total 2009 delivery. In comparison to the beginning of the year, the level of vacant space decreased three times and reached 3.9% in the Class A warehouse sector. In the Moscow region, average rental rates increased and reached the level of $110-$120 per sqm per annum. The Moscow region still suffers from shortage of ready to move in large scale warehouses. Approximately 390,000 sqm was leased in other regions of Russia for between $95 and $105 per sqm per annum and approximately 170,000 sqm of new space has been constructed during the year.
In 2011, it is expected that 400,000-450,000 sqm of quality warehouse space will become available in Moscow. However, the estimated demand for 2011 is about 600,000 sqm, and the steady growth of the rental rates combined with a decrease in vacancy rates is expected.
Strategy
MirLand's principal activities are focussed on the acquisition, development, construction, reconstruction, lease and sale of residential and commercial real estate in Russia. Its particular geographic focus is Moscow, St. Petersburg and major regional cities with a population of over 500,000 people. MirLand invests primarily in projects where it identifies potential for a high return on equity and generation of strong yields and income, stemming from demand for good quality commercial and residential real estate assets.
Since the second half of 2008, the business arena in Russia has changed dramatically and the Company has adjusted its operational focus accordingly.
The key elements of MirLand's strategy are as follows:
§ Focus on the completion of existing projects: The Company aims for the timely delivery of projects while ensuring they are completed to a high standard. Marketing of all of the Company's commercial projects is commenced during their development phase.
§ Portfolio Diversification: To mitigate risk, the Company's portfolio is balanced between various sectors, locations and development stages.
- Geographic location: investments are spread across Moscow, St. Petersburg, and other major regional cities. Investment decisions are made following a detailed feasibility study and the close examination of local and national economic and demographic data, as well as the balance between supply and anticipated demand for international standard properties.
- Sector: the Company invests in a balanced mix of residential, retail, office and logistics, as well as mixed-use projects.
- The Company's portfolio includes projects which are of varying duration, phasing and anticipated completion. The Company holds both yielding and development properties in order to obtain a relatively balanced spread in the use of working capital and demand for management's attention, that can, at the same time, generate an income flow from sales and yielding properties.
§ Realisation of assets: The Company will continuously assess whether to retain yielding properties or realise their market value through disposal, depending on the opportunity and on prevailing market conditions. The Company uses revenues from yielding assets to diversify its income sources.
§ Use of diverse financing sources to accelerate business activity and growth: Equity, shareholders' loans, corporate loans (some of which have been guaranteed by our main shareholders), project financing and bond issuances are used to finance the Company's activities and projects.
§ The extension of relationships with local partners, especially in the regions: Having a local partner provides daily monitoring of the projects and thus a greater level of control over quality, costs and delivery for the Company. In addition, these relationships are expected to lead to future investment opportunities.
The global financial turmoil, which had a significant impact on the Russian real estate market, has led the Company to adjust its operational focus to be more directed on managing its core activities and available financial resources.
This has been achieved through:
·; a focus on the progression of the development projects which have the greatest potential to deliver the best returns despite changing market conditions;
·; the further phasing of larger projects;
·; the development of the remaining projects according to changes in the market demand and to the availability of financial sources;
·; a strong emphasis on keeping high occupancy rates in yielding commercial projects;
·; a high prioritization on financing; and
·; a reduction of costs in OPEX, General and Administrative, professional services and "in-house" expenses.
MirLand believes that by adjusting its operational focus in the aforementioned ways, will help strengthen its position as one of the leading international real estate companies in Russia. The backing of the Company's main shareholders together with the diversification of financial sources, will enable MirLand to continue to develop and maintain its portfolio and help fulfil its mission of creating value for its shareholders.
In addition, in light of the improving market conditions and the increase in availability of financing sources in Russia, when good opportunities arise the Company might consider increasing its portfolio through acquisitions of new real estate assets - either yielding or development projects that can be delivered in a short time to the market.
Portfolio
MirLand currently has fifteen projects, of which five are yielding assets (including renovation of about 7,150 sqm in MAG), three are under construction, and seven projects are at various stages of planning and in the process of obtaining permits (in addition to the second phase in Western Residence project in Perkhushkovo and phases 2-5 in the Triumph Park project in St. Petersburg).
The Company's portfolio has been valued by Cushman & Wakefield at US$775.4 million (MirLand's share) as of 31 December 2010, based on the Company's freehold/leasehold rights. This value represents an increase of 15.9% since 31 December 2009 (Company's share in the assets which excludes Techagrocom which was sold during 2010) and is attributed to continuing development of existing projects and decrease in yields due to the improved market.
Yielding Projects:
Hydromashservice (Hydro), Moscow - office and retail complex
Class B+ office complex located in the northern part of Moscow's Novoslobodsky business district. The site enjoys good transport links and excellent access.
·; Land area: 1.2 ha
·; Leasable area: 16,900 sqm
·; Completed: Q4 2008
·; Leasehold rights: 100%
·; Occupancy rate: 93%
MAG, Moscow - office and retail complex
A renovated class B+ office complex adjacent to the Hydro project.
·; Land area: 2.3 ha
·; Leasable area: 19,230 sqm (including 7,150 sqm under renovation due to fire)
·; Completed: Q4 2007
·; Leasehold rights: 100%
·; Occupancy rate: 98% (not including 7,150 sqm under renovation due to fire)
·; Financing: US$15m financed by Uniastrum (principal balance as of 31.12.2011: US$13.5m)
Century Building, Moscow - offices
Two Class B+ office buildings at the Hydro & MAG site.
·; Leasable area: 21,050 sqm
·; Completed: Q1 2009
·; Leasehold rights: 51%
·; Occupancy rate: 95%
·; Financing: During February 2011 a loan agreement of US$14.0 million was closed with Sberbank
Vernissage Mall, Yaroslavl - shopping centre
A Western standard single floor shopping centre in Yaroslavl. This project is located at the entrance road to Yaroslavl from Moscow.
·; Land area: 12 ha
·; Leasable area: 34,056 sqm
·; Completed: Q2 2007
·; Freehold rights: 49%
·; Occupancy rate: 100%
·; Financing: US$43m million financed by Gazprom Bank (principal balance as of 31.12.2011: US$29.3m). During February 2011 the remaining principal balance was refinanced by the bank with lower annual repayment and interest rate
Triumph Mall, Saratov - shopping centre
The first multi-storey retail and entertainment centre in Saratov. The complex is strategically located near the historical city centre on an important retail avenue in the city.
·; Land area: 2.2 ha
·; Leasable area: 27,325 sqm
·; Completed: Q4 2010
·; Freehold rights: 100%
·; Occupancy rate: 99.8%
·; Financing: US$ 48.5 million financed by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) (principal balance as of 31.12.2011: US$43.6m)
Projects Under Construction:
Triumph Park, St. Petersburg - residential complex and trade centre
Flagship phased development of a residential neighbourhood which, upon completion, will comprise approximately 9,000 apartments, commercial and public areas and will provide good access to both St. Petersburg and its airport. The commercial areas will include offices and a commercial centre with underground parking. The public areas will include kindergartens, a school and parks.
·; Land area: 41 ha
·; Saleable area: 630, 900 sqm
·; Leasable area: 117,775 sqm
·; Construction commencement of sub phase 1 (510 apartments): Q3 2008
·; Planned completion of total project: Q2 2019
·; Freehold rights: 100%
Western Residence Perkhushkovo, Moscow region - residential complex
Development of 163 townhouses and cottages in the prestigious western outskirts of Moscow, implemented in two phases. This project targets the growing segment of middle class who are seeking an improved standard of living.
·; Land area: 22.5 ha
·; Saleable area: 60,500 sqm (excluding sold houses)
·; Construction commencement of phase 1 (77 houses): Q3 2007
·; Planned completion: Q4 2013
·; Freehold rights: 100%
·; Sales: 15 houses have been sold
Tamiz, Moscow - offices
New class B+ office building under construction at the Hydro & MAG site.
·; Leasable area: 13,000 sqm
·; Construction commencement: Q3 2008
·; Planned completion: Q2 2011
·; Leasehold rights: 100%
·; Pre let: approximately 50%
Projects in Planning:
Skyscraper, Moscow - offices and retail
A 47-storey Class A office and retail building with underground parking will be constructed on Dmitrovskoye Shosse, adjacent to Moscow's third ring. This prime location offers excellent accessibility.
·; Land area: 0.9 ha
·; Leasable area: 92,000 sqm
·; Planned construction commencement: Q1 2012
·; Planned completion: Q3 2015
·; Leasehold rights: 100%
Big Box Complex, Yaroslavl - retail development
Development of a retail park adjacent to the Vernissage mall.
·; Land area: 18 ha
·; Leasable area: 55,250 sqm
·; Planned construction commencement: Q2 2012
·; Planned completion: Q2 2014
·; Freehold rights: 49%
Shopping Centre, Kazan
Development of a three-storey shopping centre in Kazan's city centre aimed at home improvement and design stores.
·; Land area: 2.2 ha
·; Leasable area: 26,300 sqm
·; Sellable area: 5,200 sqm
·; Planned construction commencement: Q4 2011
·; Planned completion: Q3 2013
·; Freehold rights: 100%
Penza - shopping centre
Development of a two-storey shopping centre in Penza in close proximity to a growing residential district.
·; Land area: 5.3 ha
·; Leasable area: 18,000 sqm
·; Planned construction commencement: Q4 2012
·; Planned completion: Q3 2014
·; Freehold rights: 100%
Saratov - logistics
Phased development of a logistics centre in Saratov, closely located to the federal highways and adjacent to the city ring road.
·; Land area: 26 ha
·; Leasable area: 104,000 sqm
·; Planned construction commencement: Q2 2012
·; Planned completion: Q1 2015
·; Freehold rights: 100%
Novosibirsk - logistics
Phased development of a logistics centre in Novosibirsk, closely located to the federal highways and railways.
·; Land area: 40.6 ha
·; Leasable area: 180,000 sqm
·; Leasehold rights: 100%
Outlook
We strongly believe in the quality of our portfolio projects and believe that our prudent and selective approach to the management and development of our projects, especially in the challenging business environment in which we operate, together with our committed shareholders, directors and managers, will lead to an increased value to our shareholders.
I would like to thank our shareholders for their ongoing support of the Company, MirLand's management team for its dedication, and the Company's employees, who are responsible for the day-to-day activities. I am confident that this strong team will continue working through the challenging, fast-paced market to realize MirLand's long term vision.
Roman Rozental
Chief Executive Officer
16 March 2011
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Revenues for 2010 were US$21.6 million and the Net Income was US$23.2 million. Total Assets at December 2010 amounted to US$708.4 million and Equity amounted to US$341.0 million. The Company's adjusted net asset value was US$493.4 million. The Company's real estate assets were valued on 31 December 2010 at US$867.9 million (for 100% rights from freehold/leasehold) by an external appraiser, of which MirLand's share is US$775.4 million.
Accounting Policy
The Company's financial statements are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") as adopted by the European Union ("EU") and the requirements of the Cyprus Companies Law, Cap 113.
Income Statement
The Net Income for 2010 amounted to US$23.2 million in comparison to the loss of US$23.0 million in 2009.
The Company's revenues consist of rental income from investment properties, income from sales of houses and fees from managing investment properties. Rental income and fees from investment properties increased to US$20.5 million from US$17.2 million, which is a 19% increase. This increase is attributed to the improving market conditions that influenced the real estate sector in Russia causing an increase in occupancy rates, and to the occupancy of the Century Buildings during the year. The increase was moderated because of the fire in MAG building 26 which reduced the available area for lease by 7,150 sqm. The Company recognised income of US$1.1 million from sale of inventory due to the hand over of houses in the Western Residence project in Perkhushkovo to buyers.
In accordance with IAS 40, the Company has revalued its investment properties and investment properties under construction for the financial period ending 31 December 2010 and has recognized the resulting movement in valuation through its income statement as fair value adjustments of investment properties and investment properties under construction. The income of US$29.6 million was based on the valuations of the Company's investment properties and investment properties under constructions prepared by an independent appraiser, Cushman & Wakefield, in accordance with International Valuation Standards.
The cost of maintenance and management of the Company are embodied in property maintenance and management costs, which rose from US$7.4 million in 2009 to US$10.4 million in 2010. This increase is attributed mainly the increase in occupancy rate and non recurring expenses attributed to the fire in MAG building 26.
The Company's general, administrative and marketing expenses for the period decreased marginally to US$16.2 million in comparison to US$16.3 million in 2009.
Net financing costs for the period amounted to US$0.8 million compared to net financing income of US$3.0 million in 2009.
Tax expenditure in 2010 amounted to US$2.3 million compared to US$5.1 million in 2009.
MirLand is a resident of Cyprus for tax purposes and is subject to a 10% tax rate. MirLand's subsidiaries in Russia are subject to a 20% tax rate. Additional details are covered in note 19 to the financial statements.
The net income for 2010 was US$23.2 million, in comparison to net loss of US$23.0 million in 2009. This change is mainly due to the income from fair value adjustment of investment properties and investment properties under construction which amounted to US$29.6 million for the period compared to a loss of US$16.5 million in 2009.
Balance Sheet
Total assets as at 31 December 2010 amounted to US$708.4 million in comparison to US$611.7 million in 2009, an increase of 16%. The main reasons for the overall increase were the income from fair value adjustment of investment properties and investment properties under construction, and the development of the Company's real estate portfolio which were financed through corporate loans, loans from shareholders and bond issuance.
The Company's real estate portfolio amounted to US$636.5 million at year end which comprise 90% of the total assets, in comparison to US$534.7 million as at 31 December 2009 which comprised 87% of the total balance sheet.
Equity and Liabilities
Equity as at 31 December 2010 increased to US$341.0 million from US$319.2 million in 2009, an increase of 7%. Equity increased due to the net income in 2010. MirLand's equity comprises 48% of its total assets.
Financial liabilities as at 31 December 2010 amounted to US$272.8 million (excluding shareholders' loans) compared to US$210.8 million for 31 December 2009. The increase is mainly due to the issuance of bond series C&D amounting to US$70.0 million. Shareholders' loans at year end amounted to US$44.9 million, similar to the level of 31 December 2009. Shareholders' loans were granted to MirLand from its main shareholders, the Fishman Group, in order to finance its operations during the financial crisis. In addition, short term loans in the amount of US$70.7 million from banks are guaranteed by the Company's main shareholders; therefore, the Company assumes that these loans will revolve if necessary. For further details regarding loans from banks and shareholders please review notes 12, 13 15 and 16 of the financial statements.
The Company raised approximately US$70.0 million by issuing two series of debentures on the Tel Aviv stock exchange in August and November 2010. The series C bonds are to be redeemed in five annual, equal and consecutive payments on 31 August 2012 to 2016 (inclusive). The series D bonds are to be redeemed in four annual, equal and consecutive payments on 30 November 2014 to 2017 (inclusive). Interest on both series is payable in semi-annual payments. For further details please review note 16 of the financial statements.
Post year end, the Company raised approximately US$32m by additional issuance of Series C bonds and conversion of warrants issued previously (Series 2 and Series 3) to bonds series C and D. For further details please review note 30b of the financial statements
The Company rating and the series A to D bonds are rated ilBBB stable by Ma'alot Standard & Poor's. The Company rating and the series A to B bonds are rated ilBaa2 stable by Midrug (Moody's).
Following the balance sheet date the Company has refinanced two loan facilities totaling approximately US$43.1 million. These refinancings were undertaken by two Russia's leading banks, GazpromBank and Sberbank, on February 2011. For further details please review note 30a of the financial statements.
Also post year end, the Company made an early repayment of Shareholder's loans in the amount of $20M. For further details regarding shareholder's loans please review note 15 of the financial statements
Net Asset Value ("NAV")
The Company's real estate assets were valued by an external independent appraiser, Cushman & Wakefield, in accordance with International Valuation Standards on 31 December 2010 at US$867.9 million (for 100% rights from freehold/leasehold), of which MirLand's share is US$775.4 million. The increase in value mainly attributed to the improvement in market conditions which has caused yield compression in the real estate market in Russia and to the asset management and development progress achieved and investments made during 2010.
Overview of Portfolio Market Values as at 31 December 2010
City | Property Name and Address | Portfolio Market Value as at 31st of December 2010 (Rounded) | Percentage Owned by MirLand | MirLand Market Value as at 31st of December 2010 (Rounded) |
Moscow | Hydromashservice, 2-Khutorskaya str., 38A | $65,500,000 | 100% | $65,500,000 |
Moscow | MAG, 2-Khutorskaya str., 38A | $59,900,000 | 100% | $59,900,000 |
Moscow Region | Western Residence, Perkhushkovo, Odintsovsky district | $90,800,000 | 100% | $90,800,000 |
Saratov | Triumph Mall, 167 Zarubina street | $104,500,00 | 100% | $104,500,00 |
Moscow | Skyscraper, Dmitrovskoe schosse, 1 | $60,200,000 | 100% | $60,200,000 |
St. Petersburg | Triumph Park, Residential | $229,200,000 | 100% | $229,200,000 |
St. Petersburg | Triumph Park, Trade Centre | $18,000,000 | 100% | $18,000,000 |
Yaroslavl | Vernissage Mall, Kalinina str. | $82,400,000 | 49% | $40,400,000 |
Yaroslavl | Phase II | $8,000,000 | 49% | $3,920,000 |
Moscow | Tamiz Building | $36,300,000 | 100% | $36,300,000 |
Moscow | Century Buildings | $94,700,000 | 51% | $48,300,000 |
Kazan | Triumph House | $8,500,000 | 100% | $8,500,000 |
Penza | Retail Centre | $2,800,000 | 100% | $2,800,000 |
Saratov | Logistics Complex | $7,100,000 | 100% | $7,100,000 |
Total | $867,900,000 | $775,400,000 |
The full Cushman & Wakefield valuation is available on the Company's website, www.mirland-development.com.
Based on the Cushman & Wakefield valuation as at December 2010, the Company's Adjusted NAV increased to US$493.4 million (31 December 2009: US$472.3 million), an increase of 4.5%. As a result, the NAV per share as at 31 December 2010 was US$4.8 in comparison to US$4.6 as at 31 December 2009.
Cash Flow
During 2010, the Company used US$65.5 million for investment in real estate properties (including change in buildings for sale) in comparison to US$70.1 million in 2009. Cash flow used for operating activities amounted to US$14.2 million (excluding change in building for sale). Cash flow provided by financing activities amounted to US$50.8 million. Net proceeds from the sale of Techagrocom project amounted to US$18.5 million.
Financial Strategy
In 2010, MirLand's activities were primarily financed by issuance of bond series, shareholders' loans, corporate bank loans and by revenues. The Company's policy is to limit its leverage to 66% of the gross value of its assets, including all development, trading and investment properties.
The Company continues to have modest leverage at 37% of its assets (not including shareholders' loans) and 43% of its assets (including shareholders' loans).
Residential projects are principally financed by equity as the financing market for residential projects remains relatively undeveloped in Russia. Accordingly, residential projects are constructed in phases, allowing the use of capital from pre-sales to finance upcoming development phases.
Wherever possible, the Company seeks to acquire finance on a non-recourse basis to minimise risk. The Company is negotiating with several banks for financing some of its portfolio projects.
Market Risks
MirLand is exposed to market risks from changes in both foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates.
Foreign currency risk: The Company's functional currency across its operating subsidiaries is the Rouble, whereas the Company's reporting currency is the USD. The majority of the Company's revenues, costs and capital expenditures are either priced, incurred, payable or measured in USD. Although most transactions are settled in Roubles, the price for real estate property is tightly linked to the USD. However, the current trend in Russia is to move toward Rouble linked transactions and therefore, the Company will consider in the future hedging its transactions for currency risks.
Interest rate risk: whilst the Company does not currently have any significant interest bearing assets, changes in interest rates could affect the cost of current and future financing.
Credit risk: The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its tenants, purchasers and contractors and its financial statements include specific allowances for doubtful accounts. The Company also seeks to mitigate the risk of non-payment in structuring its contractual arrangements with such parties.
Emil Budilovsky
Chief Financial Officer
16 March 2011
Certain information contained in this Announcement constitutes "forward-looking statements" which can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "may", "will", "should", "expect", "anticipate", "target", "project", "estimate", "intend", "continue" or "believe", or the negatives therefore or other variations thereof or comparable terminology. Due to various risks and uncertainties, actual events or results or the actual performance of the Company may differ materially from those reflected or contemplated in such forward-looking statements.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
31 December | ||||||
2010 | 2009 | |||||
Note | U.S. dollars in thousands | |||||
ASSETS | ||||||
CURRENT ASSETS: | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 4 | 10,974 | 20,971 | |||
Short-term loans receivable | 796 | 1,164 | ||||
Trade receivables | 905 | 655 | ||||
Other receivables | 5 | 2,116 | 1,890 | |||
VAT receivable | 11 | 31,014 | *) 14,947 | |||
Inventories of buildings for sale | 6 | 178,338 | 140,310 | |||
224,143 | 179,937 | |||||
NON-CURRENT ASSETS: | ||||||
VAT receivable | 11 | - | *) 12,758 | |||
Investment properties | 7 | 305,051 | 187,419 | |||
Investment properties under construction | 8 | 122,593 | 185,043 | |||
Inventories of buildings for sale | 6 | 30,483 | 21,939 | |||
Long-term loans receivable | 9 | 17,393 | 19,311 | |||
Financial derivative | - | 1,675 | ||||
Fixed assets, net | 10 | 1,422 | 1,232 | |||
Other long term receivables | 28b | 2,219 | - | |||
Prepaid expenses | 1,207 | 753 | ||||
Deferred taxes | 19d | 3,910 | *) 1,656 | |||
484,278 | 431,786 | |||||
TOTAL ASSETS | 708,421 | 611,723 |
*) Reclassified, see Note 2z.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
31 December | ||||||
2010 | 2009 | |||||
Note | U.S. dollars in thousands | |||||
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | ||||||
CURRENT LIABILITIES: | ||||||
Credit from banks | 12 | 69,845 | 68,964 | |||
Current maturities of long-term loans from banks and debentures | 13, 16 | 18,280 | 15,455 | |||
Loans from shareholders | 15 | 39,298 | 20,672 | |||
Government authorities | 2,221 | 2,475 | ||||
Trade payables | 14,768 | 11,584 | ||||
Deposits from tenants | 17 | 4,534 | 4,253 | |||
Advances from buyers | 6d | 7,587 | 813 | |||
Other accounts payable | 14 | 1,128 | 1,937 | |||
157,661 | 126,153 | |||||
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES: | ||||||
Loans from banks | 13 | 67,589 | 74,077 | |||
Loans from shareholders | 15 | 5,567 | 24,282 | |||
Debentures | 16 | 117,044 | 52,345 | |||
Other non-current liabilities | 17 | 5,489 | 5,082 | |||
Deferred taxes | 19d | 14,048 | *) 10,583 | |||
209,737 | 166,369 | |||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES | 367,398 | 292,522 | ||||
EQUITY ATTRIBUTABLE TO EQUITY HOLDERS OF THE PARENT: | ||||||
Issued capital | 20 | 1,036 | 1,036 | |||
Share premium | 359,803 | 359,803 | ||||
Capital reserve for share-based payment transactions | 22 | 10,579 | 9,974 | |||
Capital reserve for transactions with controlling shareholders | 15 | 3,207 | 2,702 | |||
Foreign currency translation reserve | (25,596) | (23,153) | ||||
Accumulated deficit | (8,006) | (31,186) | ||||
341,023 | 319,176 | |||||
Non controlling interests | - | 25 | ||||
TOTAL EQUITY | 341,023 | 319,201 | ||||
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 708,421 | 611,723 |
*) Reclassified, see Note 2z.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
16 March, 2011 | ||||
Date of approval of the financial statements | Roman Rozental CEO | Nigel Wright Chairman of Board |
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT
Year ended 31 December | ||||||||
2010 | 2009 | 2008 | ||||||
Note | U.S. dollars in thousands (except per share data) | |||||||
Rental income from investment properties | 17,239 | 14,754 | 17,949 | |||||
Income from sale of inventories | 1,078 | - | - | |||||
Revenues from managing fees | 3,267 | 2,459 | 2,411 | |||||
Total revenues | 21,584 | 17,213 | 20,360 | |||||
Cost of sales | (1,370) | - | - | |||||
Cost of maintenance and management | 23 | (10,356) | (7,438) | (7,291) | ||||
Gross profit | 9,858 | 9,775 | 13,069 | |||||
General, administrative and marketing expenses | 24 | (16,175) | (16,314) | (22,259) | ||||
Fair value adjustments of investment properties and investment properties under construction | 7,8 | 29,613 | (16,463) | (58,768) | ||||
Other income (expenses), net | 25 | 2,973 | 2,104 | (1,026) | ||||
Operating income (loss) | 26,269 | (20,898) | (68,984) | |||||
Finance income | 26 | 5,234 | 7,090 | 8,609 | ||||
Finance costs | 26 | (5,233) | (4,089) | (10,838) | ||||
Net foreign exchange differences | (839) | 21 | (32,613) | |||||
Profit (loss) before taxes on income | 25,431 | (17,876) | (103,826) | |||||
Taxes on income | 19b | (2,276) | (5,108) | (1,005) | ||||
Net income (loss) | 23,155 | (22,984) | (104,831) | |||||
Basic and diluted net earnings (loss) | 21 | 0.22 | (0.22) | (1.01) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Year ended 31 December | ||||||
2010 | 2009 | 2008 | ||||
U.S. dollars in thousands | ||||||
Net income (loss) | 23,155 | (22,984) | (104,831) | |||
Other comprehensive income (loss) (net of tax effect) | ||||||
Transfer of translation reserve to income statement as a result of sale of jointly controlled entity | 815 | - | - | |||
Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations | (3,258) | (4,068) | (28,236) | |||
Total other comprehensive loss | (2,443) | (4,068) | (28,236) | |||
Total comprehensive income (loss) | 20,712 | (27,052) | (133,067) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
Attributable to equity holders of the Parent | ||||||||||||||||||||
Capital reserve for | Capital reserve for transactions | Retained | ||||||||||||||||||
share-based | with | Currency | earnings | Non-controlling | ||||||||||||||||
Share | Share | payment | controlling | translation | (accumulated | Total | ||||||||||||||
capital | premium | transactions | shareholders | reserve | deficit) | Total | interests | equity | ||||||||||||
Note | U.S. dollars in thousands | |||||||||||||||||||
At 1 January 2010 | 1,036 | 359,803 | 9,974 | 2,702 | (23,153) | (31,186) | 319,176 | 25 | 319,201 | |||||||||||
Net income (loss) for the year | - | - | - | - | - | 23,180 | 23,180 | (25) | 23,155 | |||||||||||
Other comprehensive loss | - | - | - | - | (2,443) | - | (2,443) | - | (2,443) | |||||||||||
Total comprehensive income (loss), net | - | - | - | - | (2,443) | 23,180 | 20,737 | (25) | 20,712 | |||||||||||
Share-based payment transactions | 22 | - | - | 605 | - | - | - | 605 | - | 605 | ||||||||||
Equity component of transaction with controlling shareholders | 20 | - | - | - | 505 | - | - | 505 | - | 505 | ||||||||||
At 31 December 2010 | 1,036 | 359,803 | 10,579 | 3,207 | (25,596) | (8,006) | 341,023 | - | 341,023 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
Attributable to equity holders of the Parent | ||||||||||||||||||||
Capital reserve for | Capital reserve for transactions | Retained | ||||||||||||||||||
share-based | with | Currency | earnings | Non-controlling | ||||||||||||||||
Share | Share | payment | controlling | translation | (accumulated | Total | ||||||||||||||
capital | premium | transactions | shareholders | reserve | deficit) | Total | interests | equity | ||||||||||||
Note | U.S. dollars in thousands | |||||||||||||||||||
At 1 January 2009 | 1,036 | 359,803 | 8,080 | 579 | (19,085) | (8,202) | 342,211 | 25 | 342,236 | |||||||||||
Loss for the year | - | - | - | - | - | (22,984) | (22,984) | - | (22,984) | |||||||||||
Other comprehensive loss | - | - | - | - | (4,068) | - | (4,068) | - | (4,068) | |||||||||||
Total comprehensive loss | - | - | - | - | (4,068) | (22,984) | (27,052) | - | (27,052) | |||||||||||
Share-based payment transactions | 22 | - | - | 1,894 | - | - | - | 1,894 | - | 1,894 | ||||||||||
Equity component of transaction with controlling shareholders | 20 | - | - | - | 2,123 | - | - | 2,123 | - | 2,123 | ||||||||||
At 31 December 2009 | 1,036 | 359,803 | 9,974 | 2,702 | (23,153) | (31,186) | 319,176 | 25 | 319,201 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
Attributable to equity holders of the Parent | ||||||||||||||||||||
Capital reserve for | Capital reserve for transactions | Retained | ||||||||||||||||||
share-based | with | Currency | earnings | Non-controlling | ||||||||||||||||
Share | Share | payment | controlling | translation | (accumulated | Total | ||||||||||||||
capital | premium | transactions | shareholders | reserve | deficit) | Total | interests | equity | ||||||||||||
Note | U.S. dollars in thousands | |||||||||||||||||||
At 1 January 2008 | 1,036 | 359,803 | 6,199 | - | 9,151 | 96,629 | 472,818 | 25 | 472,843 | |||||||||||
Loss for the year | - | - | - | - | - | (104,831) | (104,831) | - | (104,831) | |||||||||||
Other comprehensive loss | - | - | - | - | (28,236) | - | (28,236) | - | (28,236) | |||||||||||
Total comprehensive loss | - | - | - | - | (28,236) | (104,831) | (133,067) | - | (133,067) | |||||||||||
Share-based payment transactions | 22 | - | - | 1,881 | - | - | - | 1,881 | - | 1,881 | ||||||||||
Equity component of transaction with controlling shareholders | 20 | - | - | - | 579 | - | - | 579 | - | 579 | ||||||||||
At 31 December 2008 | 1,036 | 359,803 | 8,080 | 579 | (19,085) | (8,202) | 342,211 | 25 | 342,236 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
Year ended 31 December | ||||||
2010 | 2009 | 2008 | ||||
U.S. dollars in thousands | ||||||
Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||||
Net income (loss) | 23,155 | (22,984) | (104,831) | |||
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: | ||||||
Adjustments to the profit or loss items: | ||||||
Deferred taxes, net | 1,401 | 3,289 | 10 | |||
Depreciation and amortization | 610 | 504 | 343 | |||
Finance costs (income), net | 606 | (2,066) | 35,611 | |||
Share-based payment | 605 | 1,894 | 1,881 | |||
Fair value adjustment of investment properties and investment properties under construction | (29,613) | 16,463 | 63,057 | |||
Fair value adjustment and loss from sale of financial derivative | 232 | (956) | (769) | |||
Gain from sale of jointly controlled entity | (3,159) | - | - | |||
(29,318) | 19,128 | 100,133 | ||||
Changes in asset and liability items: | ||||||
Increase in trade receivables | (256) | (317) | (60) | |||
Increase in VAT receivable and others | (2,729) | (6,466) | (2,614) | |||
Increase in buildings for sale | (25,990) | (18,473) | (62,666) | |||
Impairment of advances on account of investment | - | - | 1,256 | |||
Increase in trade payables | - | 284 | 5,016 | |||
Increase (decrease) in other accounts payable | 6,726 | (3,038) | (2,641) | |||
(22,249) | (28,010) | (61,709) | ||||
Cash paid and received during the year for: | ||||||
Interest paid | (11,647) | (8,030) | (8,135) | |||
Interest received | 86 | 236 | 3,156 | |||
Taxes paid | (218) | (1,736) | (1,909) | |||
Taxes received | - | 537 | - | |||
(11,779) | (8,993) | (6,888) | ||||
Net cash flows used in operating activities | (40,191) | (40,859) | (73,295) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
Year ended 31 December | ||||||
2010 | 2009 | 2008 | ||||
U.S. dollars in thousands | ||||||
Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||||
Additions to investment properties | (15,281) | (1,902) | (29,206) | |||
Additions to investment properties under construction | (24,196) | (49,684) | (50,096) | |||
Purchase of fixed assets | (872) | (193) | (679) | |||
Proceeds from the sale of fixed assets | 33 | 556 | - | |||
Proceeds from sale of jointly controlled entity (1) | 18,069 | - | - | |||
Advances on account of investments | - | - | (600) | |||
Grant of long-term loans | - | - | (47,408) | |||
Proceeds form repayment of loans granted | 3,398 | - | 14,829 | |||
Proceeds from restricted bank deposits, net | - | - | 71,406 | |||
Net cash flows used in investing activities | (18,849) | (51,223) | (41,754) | |||
Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||||
Issuance of debentures, net | 70,024 | - | - | |||
Repayment of debentures | (10,823) | - | - | |||
Short-term credit from banks and others, net | 2,868 | 8,998 | - | |||
Receipt of loans from shareholders | 5,000 | 32,772 | 7,991 | |||
Repayment of loans from shareholders | (10,000) | - | - | |||
Receipt of long-term loans | - | 68,332 | - | |||
Repayment of other loans | (1,837) | - | - | |||
Repayment of loans from banks | (5,900) | (3,895) | (12,433) | |||
Proceeds from sale of financial derivative | 1,443 | - | - | |||
Deferred expenses on account of loan receipt | - | (1,364) | (1,500) | |||
Net cash flows generated from (used in) financing activities | 50,775 | 104,843 | (5,942) | |||
Exchange differences on balances of cash and cash equivalents | (1,732) | (1,612) | 13,055 | |||
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | (9,997) | 11,149 | (107,936) | |||
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year | 20,971 | 9,822 | 117,758 | |||
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year | 10,974 | 20,971 | 9,822 |
(1) | Proceeds from sale of jointly controlled entity: | ||||||
Investment property under construction | 15,545 | - | - | ||||
Trade and other receivables | 180 | - | - | ||||
Foreign currency translation reserve | (815) | - | - | ||||
Gain from sale of jointly controlled entity, net | 3,159 | - | - | ||||
18,069 | - | - |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1:- GENERAL
a. Mirland Development Corporation Plc ("the Company") was incorporated in Cyprus on 10 November 2004 under the Cyprus Companies Law, Cap. 113 as a private company limited by shares. Its registered office is located at Thessalonikis Street, Nicolaou Pentadromos Centre, 6th floor, Limassol 3025, Cyprus.
b. The principal activities of the Company and its investees ("the Group"), which did not change from last year, are investment and development of residential and commercial real estate assets in Russia.
c. The following are the principal shareholders of the Company as of 31 December 2010:
Shareholder | % of holding | |
Jerusalem Economy Ltd. ("JEC") (a company traded on the Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange) | ~ | 29.6 |
Industrial Buildings Corporation Ltd. ("IBC") (71.43%-owned subsidiary of JEC and traded on the Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange) | ~ | 36.7 |
Darban Investments Ltd. ("Darban") (a company traded on the Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange) | ~ | 13.5 |
All of the above shareholders are companies that are controlled, directly and indirectly, by the Fishman family.
On 24 October 2010, Darban entered into an agreement with JEC and Designated Economy, a private company wholly-owned by JEC, which was established for the purpose of the merger transaction and has no commercial operations, pursuant to which, Designated Economy will merge with and into Darban, in accordance with the provisions of section 320 to the Israeli Companies Law, 1999 in a manner where, with the consummation of the transaction, all of the operations, assets and liabilities of Designated Economy will be transferred into Darban. The result is that Designated Economy will be dissolved and deleted from the records of the Israeli Companies Registrar, and Darban will become a private company held entirely by JEC.
In consideration of their holdings in the Company, Darban's shareholders, among them IBC, will receive shares of JEC, in accordance with the value ratio of the companies as determined by an outside and independent appraiser.
The transaction was completed on February 7, 2011.
NOTE 1:- GENERAL (Cont.)
d. Definitions:
In these financial statements:
The Company | - | Mirland Development Corporation Plc. |
The Group | - | Mirland Development Corporation Plc and its investees as listed below. |
Subsidiaries | - | Companies over which the company exercises control (as defined in IAS 27R) and whose financial statements are consolidated with those of the company. |
Jointly controlled entities | - | Companies held by a number of entities, among which contractual agreement exists for joint control and whose financial statements are consolidated with the financial statements of the company according to the proportionate consolidation method. |
Investees | - | Subsidiaries and jointly controlled entities.
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Parent | - | JEC |
Ultimate controlling shareholder | - | Fishman family (Fishman Group). |
Related parties | - | As defined in IAS 24. |
NOTE 1:- GENERAL (Cont.)
e. The following is a list of the fully consolidated subsidiaries:
Name of company | Country of incorporation | Activity | % of holding | |||
Hydromashservice LLC ("Hydro") | Russia | Lease of buildings | 100 | |||
Mashinostroenie & Hydravlika OJSC ("MAG") | Russia | Lease of buildings | 100 | |||
CreativeCom LLC ("Creative") | Russia | Constructing residential projects | 100 | |||
Petra 8 LLC ("Petra") | Russia | Constructing residential projects | 100 | |||
RealService LLC ("RealService") | Russia | Constructing commercial projects | 100 | |||
Investisionno Ipotechnaya Kompania Ltd. )"IIK") | Russia | Constructing commercial projects | 100 | |||
Mall Project Co. Ltd. ("Mall Project") | Cyprus | Holding company | 100 | |||
Gasconade Holding Ltd | Cyprus | Holding company | 100 | |||
Laykapark Trading Ltd | Cyprus | Holding company | 100 | |||
Dunchoille Holdings Ltd | Cyprus | Holding and financing company | 100 | |||
Mirland Management Limited | Cyprus | Consulting | 100 | |||
Mirland Management RUS LLC | Russia | Consulting | 100 | |||
Heckbert 22 Group Financing Limited KFT | Hungary | Financing company | 100 | |||
IsraRussia Services Ltd. ("IRS") | Israel | Consulting | 100 | |||
Tamiz LLC | Russia | Constructing commercial projects | 100 | |||
Design Project LLC | Russia | Constructing commercial projects | 100 | |||
TTM LLC | Russia | Constructing commercial projects | 100 | |||
Liga 45 LLC | Russia | Constructing commercial projects | 100 | |||
WINDEAtts limited | Cyprus | Consulting | 100 | |||
ZARECHIE INVEST llc ("ZARECHIE") | Russia | Holding company | 100 | |||
POLUS INVEST LLC | Russia | Constructing commercial projects | 100 | |||
MIRLAND NOVOSIBIRSK LLC | Russia | Lease of buildings | 100 |
NOTE 1:- GENERAL (Cont.)
f. List of jointly controlled entities:
Name of comapny | Country of incorporation | Activity | % of holding | |||
Inverton Enterprises LLC | Cyprus | Holding company | 49 | |||
Astraestate & Co. Limited Partnership ("Astra") | Cyprus | Partnership for holding a company, erecting commercial projects and lease of buildings | 50 | |||
Winta Holdings Ltd | Cyprus | Limited partner in partnership for holding a company, erecting commercial projects and lease of buildings | 50 | |||
Global 1 LLC )"Global") | Russia | Lease of commercial property | 49 | |||
Inomotor LLC | Russia | Lease of buildings | *) 51 | |||
AvtoPrioritet LLC | Russia | Lease of buildings | *) 51 | |||
Mall Mortgage LTD | Cyprus | Financing company | 49 |
*) The Company holds the Century Project in Russia. This investment was acquired on 31 December 2009. For further information see Note 7d.
g. For the year ended 31 December 2010, the Group had negative cash flows from operating activities of approximately $ 14 million (excluding cash outflows for additions to costs of construction of residential projects for sale of approximately $ 26 million).
Based on management plans and as reflected in the Group's forecasted cash flows, the Group expects to finance its activities in 2011 among others by obtaining loans from banks in Russia which will be secured by properties which are presently unsecured with a fair value as of 31 December 2010 amounting to approximately $ 147 million, and by generating revenues from sales of building projects that are expected to be completed during 2011.
In addition, the Group's short-term loans from banks amounting to approximately $ 70 million are secured by non-cancellable bank guarantees of the controlling shareholders until the full repayment of the loans.
On 8 August 2010, the Company has issued debentures in consideration of approximately $ 52 million (NIS 200 million). In addition, on 10 November 2010, the Company has issued debentures in consideration of approximately $ 18 million (NIS 65 million). See also Note 16.
Based on the above, management believes the Group will be able to meet all of its financial obligations.
NOTE 2:- SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
a. Basis of presentation of the financial statements:
1. Measurement basis:
The Group's financial statements have been prepared on a cost basis, except for the following:
Financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss;
Investment property;
Investment property under construction;
Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities;
Provisions.
The Group has elected to present the statement of income using the function of expense method.
2. These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") as adopted by the European Union ("EU"). International Financial Reporting Standards comprise standards and interpretations adopted by the International Accounting Standards Board, and include:
a) International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
b) International Accounting Standards (IAS).
c) Interpretations to IFRS and IAS: IFRIC and SIC.
Furthermore, the consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Cyprus Companies Law Cap.113 and under historical cost convention except for investment properties investment properties under construction and financial derivatives which are measured at fair value.
The Group has elected to present the income statements using the function of expense method.
3. The accounting policies adopted are consistent with those of the previous financial years, except as follows:
IFRS 3 (Revised) - Business Combinations and IAS 27 (Amended) - Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements according to the new standards:
- The definition of a business was broadened so that it contains also activities and assets that are not managed as a business as long as the seller is capable of operating them as a business.
NOTE 2:- SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Cont.)
- IFRS 3 currently prescribes that goodwill, as opposed to the acquiree's other identifiable assets and liabilities, will be measured as the excess of the cost of the acquisition over the acquirer's share in the fair value of the identifiable assets, net on the acquisition date. According to the Standards, non-controlling interests, including goodwill, can be measured either at fair value or at the proportionate share of the acquiree's fair value of net identifiable assets, this in respect of each business combination transaction measured separately.
- Contingent consideration in a business combination is measured at fair value and changes in the fair value of the contingent consideration, which do not represent adjustments to the acquisition cost in the measurement period, are not simultaneously recognized as goodwill adjustments. If the contingent consideration is classified as a liability it will be measured at fair value through profit or loss.
- Direct acquisition costs attributed to a business combination transaction are recognized in the statement of income as incurred as opposed to the previous requirement of carrying them as part of the consideration of the cost of the business combination, which has been removed.
- Subsequent measurement of a deferred tax asset for acquired temporary differences which did not meet the recognition criteria at acquisition date will be recorded against profit or loss and not as adjustment to goodwill.
- A transaction with the minority interests, whether a sale or an acquisition, will be accounted for as an equity transaction and will therefore not be recognized in the statement of income or have any effect on the amount of goodwill, respectively.
- A subsidiary's losses, even if resulting in a capital deficiency in a subsidiary, will be allocated between the parent company and minority interests, even if the minority has not guaranteed or has no contractual obligation for sustaining the subsidiary or of investing further amounts.
- On the loss or achievement of control of a subsidiary, the remaining investment, if any, will be revalued to fair value against gain or loss from the sale and this fair value will represent the cost basis for the purpose of subsequent treatment.
NOTE 2:- SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Cont.)
IAS 7 Statement of Cash Flows:
It states that only expenditure that results in recognising an asset can be classified as a cash flow from investing activities. This amendment impact amongst others, the presentation in the statement of cash flows of the contingent consideration on the business combination completed in 2010 upon cash settlement. The amendment was applied retrospectively commencing from January 1, 2010.
b. Significant accounting judgments, estimates and assumptions used in the preparation of the financial statements:
Judgments:
In the process of applying the Group's accounting policies, management has made the following judgments which have the most significant effect on the amounts recognized in the financial statements:
Acquisitions of subsidiaries that are not business combinations:
On the day of acquisition of subsidiaries and operations, the Group assesses whether business is acquired in accordance with IFRS 3. A business generally consists of inputs, processes applied to those inputs, and resulting outputs that are, or will be, used to generate revenues. If goodwill is present, the transferred set of activities and assets shall be presumed to be a business. When no business is acquired, the consideration is allocated between the identifiable assets and liabilities acquired on the basis of relative fair values, without allocating to goodwill or deferred taxes.
Reliable measurement of fair value of investment property under construction:
In evaluating whether the fair value of investment property under construction can be reliably measured, the Group considers, among others, the following relevant indicators, when relevant:
1. Is the property being constructed in a developed, liquid market;
2. Are there any quotations of recent transactions or former valuations of acquisitions or sales of properties with similar characteristics and location;
3. Has a construction contract been signed with the prime contractor;
4. Have the required building permits been obtained;
5. What percentage of rentable area has been pre-leased to tenants;
6. Are construction costs reliably determinable;
7. Is the value of the completed property reliably determinable.
NOTE 2:- SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Cont.)
If after evaluating the above indicators it is determined that the fair value of investment property under construction can be reliably measured, the property is presented at fair value in accordance with the Group's policy for investment property. If fair value cannot be reliably measured, then investment property under construction is measured at cost less, if appropriate, any impairment loss.
Estimates and assumptions:
The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the adoption of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. The underlying estimates and assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. The changes in accounting estimates are carried to the period in which they are made.
The following are the principal assumptions in the financial statements regarding uncertainties as of the reporting date and the critical judgments used by the Group in respect of which any material change might modify the cost and fair value of assets and liabilities in the coming reporting year:
Investment property and Investment property under construction:
Investment property is presented at fair value as of the reporting date. Changes in fair value are carried to the income statement. Fair value is usually determined by independent outside appraisers based on economic evaluations that are also performed according to the revenue capitalization method. This method consists of estimating the value of the asset by discounting the expected flow of revenues over the economic useful life of the asset. This calculation involves making assumptions, among other things, as to the capitalization rates, the continued lease of the assets by the existing tenants, and the occupancy rates in the different assets. Fair value is sometimes measured with reference to recent real estate transactions with similar characteristics and location to the estimated asset. Additional information is provided in Note 7.
Investment property under construction is also valued at fair value as determined by independent real estate valuation experts, except if such values cannot be reliably determined. In the exceptional cases when a fair value cannot be reliably determined, such properties are recorded at cost. Additional information is provided in Note 8.
Inventories of property under construction:
The net realizable value is assessed based on management's evaluation including expectations and estimates as to the amounts expected to be realized from the sale of the inventory and the construction costs necessary to bring the inventory to a saleable condition. All the amounts are being capitalized to express the time risks.
NOTE 2:- SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Cont.)
Deferred tax assets:
Deferred tax assets are recognized for carry forward tax losses and temporary differences to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be available against which the losses can be recognized. Significant management judgment is required to determine the amount of deferred tax assets that can be recognized, based upon the likely timing and level of future taxable profits together with future tax planning strategies.
Share-based payment transactions:
The Group measures the cost of equity-settled transactions with employees by reference to the fair value of the equity instruments at the date at which they are granted. Estimating fair value for share-based payment transactions requires determining the most appropriate valuation model, which is dependent on the terms and conditions of the grant. This estimate also requires determining the most appropriate inputs to the valuation model including the expected life of the share option, volatility and dividend yield and making assumptions about them. The assumptions and models used for estimating fair value for share-based payment transactions are disclosed in Note 22.
Transactions with controlling shareholder:
The Company received a long-term loan with non-market conditions from a controlling shareholder and a guarantee on a bank loan without charging a fee from a controlling shareholder. The Company accounts for these transactions as contribution from shareholders and recognizes them immediately pursuant to IAS 39 and, accordingly, the amount of contribution that is carried to equity reflects the difference between the fair value of the liability and the consideration received. In determining the compensation, the Company is required to evaluate the market conditions that existed when the transaction was made, including the market terms of a similar guarantee had it been given by an unrelated third party. Further details are given in Note 15.
c. Basis of consolidation:
Due to the first-time adoption of IFRS 3 (Revised) and IAS 27 (2008), the Group has changed its accounting policy for business combinations and transactions with non-controlling interests. For more information, see a above.
The consolidated financial statements comprise the financial statements of companies that are controlled by the Company (subsidiaries). Control exists when the Company has the power, directly or indirectly, to govern the financial and operating policies of an entity. The effect of potential voting rights that are exercisable at the end of the reporting period is considered when assessing whether an entity has control. The consolidation of the financial statements commences on the date on which control is obtained and ends when such control ceases.
NOTE 2:- SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Cont.)
Significant intragroup balances and transactions and gains or losses resulting from intragroup transactions are eliminated in full in the consolidated financial statements.
Non-controlling interests of subsidiaries represent the non-controlling shareholders' share of the total comprehensive income (loss) of the subsidiaries and fair value of the net assets upon the acquisition of the subsidiaries. The non-controlling interests are presented in equity separately from the equity attributable to the equity holders of the Company.
Commencing from January 1, 2010, the acquisition of non-controlling interests by the Group is recorded in equity and calculated as the difference between the consideration paid by the Group and the proportionate amount of non-controlling interests acquired and derecognized at the date of acquisition. When this difference is negative, a decrease in equity is recognized for the amount of this difference. Upon the disposal of a subsidiary that does not result in a loss of control, an increase or a decrease in equity is recognized for the amount of the difference between the consideration received by the Group and the carrying amount of the non-controlling interests in the subsidiary which has been added to the Group's equity, taking into account also the disposal of a portion of any goodwill in the subsidiary and any amounts which have been recognized in other comprehensive income, based on the relative decrease in the interests in the subsidiary. Until December 31, 2009, additional goodwill was recognized in respect of the acquisition of non-controlling interests and the effect of the sale of non-controlling interests was recorded in profit or loss.
The consolidated financial statements also comprise the financial statements of a jointly controlled entity where the shareholders have a contractual arrangement that establishes joint control and which is consolidated in the Group's financial statements using the proportionate consolidation method. The Company combines in its consolidated financial statements its share of the assets, liabilities, income and expenses of the jointly controlled entity with similar items in its financial statements. Significant intragroup balances and transactions and gains or losses resulting from transactions between the Group and the jointly controlled entity are eliminated to the extent of the interest in the jointly controlled entity.
Upon loss of joint control by the Group, any retained investment is recognized and measured at fair value. The difference between the carrying amount of the former company under joint control as of the date on which joint control ceases and the aggregate fair value of any remaining investment and the consideration from disposal is recognized in profit or loss. If the Group has significant influence over the remaining investment, it is as accounted for as an investment in an associate.
Jointly controlled operations are joint ventures where each party uses its own assets for the joint operation. The consolidated financial statements include all the assets of the joint operations that the Group controls, the liabilities of the joint operations to which it is exposed, the expenses that it incurs in connection with the joint operation and its share of the income of the joint operation.
NOTE 2:- SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Cont.)
The financial statements of the Company and of the investees are prepared as of the same dates and periods. The consolidated financial statements are prepared using uniform accounting policies by all companies in the Group.
d. Functional and foreign currencies:
1. Functional currency:
The financial statements are presented in thousands of U.S. dollars, which is the Company's functional currency and best reflects the economic environment in which the Group operates and conducts its transactions.
The functional currency is separately determined for each subsidiary and jointly controlled entity and is used to measure their financial position and operating results. When their functional currency differs from that of the Company, the investees represent foreign operations whose financial statements are translated in order to be included in the Company's consolidated financial statements as follows:
a) Assets and liabilities in all statements of financial position presented are translated at the closing rate as of each statement of financial position presented.
b) Income and expenses in all statements of income (including comparative data) are translated at the exchange rates at the dates of the transactions or at average exchange rates for the periods during which the transactions were made if such exchange rates approximate the actual exchange rates.
c) Share capital, capital reserves and other changes in capital are translated at the exchange rate prevailing as of the date of incurrence.
d) Retained earnings are translated based on the opening balance at the exchange rate as of that date and other relevant transactions during the period are translated as described in b) and c) above.
e) All translation differences are recorded as a separate item in shareholders' equity ("currency translation reserve").
Until December 31, 2009, upon the full or partial disposal of a foreign operation, the relevant portion of other comprehensive income (loss) is recognized in profit or
loss. Commencing from January 1, 2010, upon the partial disposal of a subsidiary that is a foreign operation which disposal results in the loss of control of the subsidiary, the cumulative gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income is transferred to profit or loss whereas upon the partial disposal of a subsidiary that is a foreign operation which disposal results in the retention of control, the relative portion of the cumulative amount recognized in other comprehensive income is reattributed to non-controlling interests.
NOTE 2:- SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Cont.)
Intragroup loans for which settlement is neither planned nor likely to occur in the foreseeable future are, in substance, a part of the investment in that foreign operation and are accounted for as part of the investment and the exchange differences arising in these loans are recognized in other comprehensive income.
2. Foreign currency transactions, assets and liabilities:
Transactions in foreign currencies are initially recorded at the exchange rate on the date of transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into the functional currency of the operation at the exchange rates prevailing at the reporting date. Exchange rate differences are carried to the income statement. Non-monetary assets and liabilities are translated into the functional currency of the operation at the exchange rates prevailing on the date of the transaction (or date of later revaluation). Non-monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the exchange rates prevailing on the date of the initial transaction.
3. Index-linked monetary items:
Monetary assets and liabilities linked to the changes in the Israeli Consumer Price Index ("Israeli CPI") are adjusted at the relevant index at each reporting date according to the terms of the agreement. Linkage differences arising from the adjustment, as above, other than those capitalized to qualifying assets, are recognized in the income statement.
e. Cash and cash equivalents:
Cash and short-term deposits in the statement of financial position comprise cash at banks and in hand and short-term deposits with a maturity of three months or less. For the purpose of the consolidated statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents consist of cash and short-term deposits as defined above, net of outstanding bank overdrafts.
f. Allowance for doubtful accounts:
The allowance for doubtful accounts is determined in respect of specific debts whose collection, in the opinion of the Group's management, is doubtful. Impaired debts are derecognized when they are assessed as uncollectible.
g. Inventory of buildings for sale:
The cost of the inventory of buildings for sale includes direct identifiable costs in respect of the cost of the land such as taxes, fees and levies and construction costs. The Group also recognized to cost of inventory of buildings for sale borrowing costs incurred in the period during which the Group began the land's development, pursuant to IAS 23. Capitalised costs are charged to operations, along with other costs related to the project, when revenues are recognized.
NOTE 2:- SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Cont.)
Inventories of buildings for sale are measured at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Net realizable value is the estimated selling price during the ordinary course of business less estimated completion and selling costs.
h. The operating cycle:
The Group's normal operating cycle exceeds one year and may generally last between five and six years. Accordingly, the current assets include items that are held and are expected to be realized by the end of the Group's normal operating cycle.
i. Financial instruments:
Financial assets
Financial assets within the scope of IAS 39 are initially recognized at fair value plus directly attributable transaction costs, except for investments at fair value through profit or loss in respect of which transaction costs are recorded in profit or loss.
After initial recognition, the accounting treatment of investments in financial assets is based on their classification into one of the following four categories:
·; financial assets at fair value through profit or loss;
·; held-to-maturity investments;
·; loans and receivables; and
·; available-for-sale financial assets.
Loans and receivables:
Loans and receivables are financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market. After initial measurement, loans and receivables are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method less any allowance for impairment. Gains and losses are recognized in the income statement when the loans and receivables are recognized or impaired, as well as through the amortization process.
Fair value:
The fair value of investments that are actively traded in organized financial markets is determined by reference to market prices at the end of the reporting period. For investments where there is no active market, fair value is determined using valuation techniques. Such techniques include using recent arm's length market transactions; reference to the current market value of another instrument which is substantially the same; discounted cash flow or other valuation models.
NOTE 2:- SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Cont.)
Offsetting financial instruments:
Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount is presented in the statement of financial position if there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognized amount and there is an intention either to settle on a net basis or to realize the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Financial liabilities:
A financial liability is derecognized when it is extinguished, i.e. when the obligation is discharged or cancelled or expires. A financial liability is extinguished when the debtor:
·; discharges the liability by paying in cash, other financial assets, goods or services; or
·; is legally released from the liability.
Where an existing financial liability is exchanged with another liability from the same lender on substantially different terms, or the terms of an existing liability are substantially modified, such an exchange or modification is accounted for as an extinguishment of the original liability and the recognition of a new liability. The difference between the carrying amount of the above liabilities is recognized in the statement of income. If the exchange or modification is immaterial, it is accounted for as a change in the terms of the original liability and no gain or loss is recognized from the exchange. In evaluation whether the terms are substainly dufferent, the Group take into consideration quantitive as well as qualitive parameters.
Financial liabilities measured at amortized cost:
Loans and borrowings are initially recognized at fair value less directly attributable transaction costs. After initial recognition, loans and other borrowings are measured based on their terms at amortized cost using the effective interest method. Short-term borrowings are measured based on their terms, normally at face value. Gains and losses are recognized in profit or loss when the financial liability is derecognized as well as through the systematic amortization process.
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss:
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss include financial liabilities classified as held for trading and financial liabilities designated upon initial recognition as at fair value through profit or loss.
NOTE 2:- SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Cont.)
Issuance of a unit of securities:
The issuance of a unit of securities involves the allocation of the proceeds received (before issuance expenses) to the components of the securities issued in the unit based on the following order: fair value is first determined for financial instruments measured at fair value in each period; then fair value is determined for financial liabilities that are not
measured at amortized cost; and the proceeds allocated to equity instruments are the residual amount. Issuance costs are allocated to each component pro rata to the amounts determined for each component, net of any tax effect, in respect of equity instruments. After said allocation, each component is accounted for based on its classification (financial liability or equity instrument).
Derecognition:
Financial assets:
A financial asset is derecognized when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the financial asset expire or the Group has transferred its contractual rights to receive cash flows from the financial asset or assumes an obligation to pay the cash flows in full without material delay to a third party and has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, or has neither transferred nor retained substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, but has transferred control of the asset.
If the Group transfers its rights to receive cash flows from an asset and neither transfers nor retains substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset nor transfers control of the asset, a new asset is recognized to the extent of the Group's continuing involvement in the asset. When continuing involvement takes the form of guaranteeing the transferred asset, the extent of the continuing involvement is the lower of the original carrying amount of the asset and the maximum amount of consideration received that the Group could be required to repay.
Impairment of financial assets:
The Group assesses at each reporting date whether a financial asset or group of financial assets is impaired.
Assets carried at amortised cost:
If there is objective evidence that an impairment loss on loans and receivables carried at amortised cost has been incurred, the amount of the loss is measured as the difference between the asset's carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows
(excluding future expected credit losses that have not been incurred) discounted at the financial asset's original effective interest rate.
NOTE 2:- SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Cont.)
Derivative financial instruments held for hedging:
Sometimes the Group enters into contracts with derivative financial instruments such as forward currency contracts (forward) in respect of foreign currency and interest rate swaps (IRS) to hedge its risks associated with foreign exchange rates and interest rate fluctuations. Such derivative financial instruments are initially recognized at fair value. After initial recognition, the derivatives are measured at fair value.
Any gains or losses arising from changes in the fair values of derivatives that do not qualify for hedge accounting are carried directly to the Income Statement.
j. Leases:
The tests for classifying leases as finance or operating leases depend on the substance of the agreements and are made at the inception of the lease in accordance with the principles below as set out in IAS 17.
The Group as lessee:
Operating leases:
Lease agreements are classified as an operating lease if they do not transfer substantially all the risks and benefits incidental to ownership of the leased asset. Lease payments are recognized as an expense in the income statement on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
The Group as lessor:
Operating leases:
Lease agreements where the Group does not actually transfer substantially all the risks and benefits incidental to ownership of the leased asset are classified as operating leases. Initial direct costs incurred in respect of the lease agreement, except those relating to investment property which are carried to the Income Statement, are added to the carrying amount of the leased asset and recognized as an expense in parallel with the lease income. Lease income is recognized as revenue in the Income Statement on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
NOTE 2:- SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Cont.)
k. Business combinations and goodwill:
Business combinations are accounted for by applying the acquisition method. Under this method, the identifiable assets and liabilities of the acquired business are recognized at fair value on the acquisition date. The cost of the acquisition is the aggregate fair value of the assets transferred, liabilities incurred and equity interests issued by the acquirer on the date of acquisition. In respect of business combinations that occurred on or after January 1, 2010, non-controlling interests are measured at fair value on the acquisition date or at the proportionate share of the non-controlling interests in the acquiree's net identifiable assets. In respect of business combinations that occurred through December 31, 2009, the
non-controlling interests were measured at their proportionate share of the fair value of the acquiree's net identifiable assets. As for business combinations that occurred on or after January 1, 2010, the direct costs relating to the acquisition are recognized as an expense in profit or loss. As for business combinations that occurred through December 31, 2009, these costs are recognized as part of the acquisition cost.
On the acquisition date, the assets acquired and liabilities assumed are classified and designated in accordance with the contractual terms, economic circumstances and other pertinent conditions that exist at the acquisition date, except for lease contracts that have not been modified on the acquisition date and whose classification as a finance or operating lease is therefore not reconsidered.
Goodwill is initially measured at cost which represents the excess of the acquisition consideration and the amount of non-controlling interests over the net identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed as measured on the acquisition date. If the resulting amount is negative, the acquisition is considered a bargain purchase and the acquirer recognizes the resulting gain in profit or loss on the acquisition date.
After initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less, if relevant, any accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is not systematically amortized.
Upon the disposal of a subsidiary resulting in loss of control, the Group:
- derecognizes the subsidiary's assets and liabilities.
- derecognizes the carrying amount of non-controlling interests.
- recognizes the fair value of the consideration received.
- regarding loss of control on or after January 1, 2010, recognizes any remaining equity interest at fair value.
- recognizes any resulting difference (surplus or deficit) as gain or loss.
NOTE 2:- SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Cont.)
- regarding loss of control on or after January 1, 2010, reclassifies the components recognized in other comprehensive income on the same basis as would be required if the Group had directly disposed of the related assets or liabilities. Accordingly, cumulative exchange differences are reclassified to profit or loss upon loss of control. Regarding loss of control through December 31, 2009, only the proportionate share of cumulative exchange differences that is disposed of is reclassified to profit or loss.
l. Acquisitions of subsidiaries that are not business combinations:
Upon the acquisition of i and activities that do not constitute a business, the consideration paid is allocated among the subsidiary's identifiable assets and liabilities based on their relative fair values on the acquisition date without attributing any amount to goodwill or to deferred taxes, and the non-controlling interests, if any, participate at their relative share of the fair value of the net identifiable assets on the acquisition date.
Business combinations involving entities under common control:
The Group accounts for business combinations that include entities under common control using the pooling of interests method. Since in this type of transactions there is no change in control and, ultimately, all the entities are controlled by the same parties both before and after the business combination, the pooling of interests method best reflects the transaction.
Accordingly, the Group's assets and liabilities are the assets and liabilities as included in the financial statements of the merging companies under common control. The Group restates comparative data in respect of assets and liabilities and operating results from the beginning of the earliest reporting period as if the business combination of the entities under common control had occurred when the merging companies came under common control. Material intragroup balances, transactions, gains and losses are eliminated in full in the consolidated financial statements.
m. Investment properties and investment properties under construction.
An investment property is property (land or a building or both) held by the owner (lessor under an operating lease) or by the lessee under a finance lease to earn rentals or for capital appreciation or both rather than for use in the production or supply of goods or services, for administrative purposes or for sale in the ordinary course of business.
Investment property is measured initially at cost, including costs directly attributable to the acquisition. After initial recognition, investment property is measured at fair value which reflects market conditions at the reporting date. Gains or losses arising from changes in the fair values of investment property are included in the Income Statement when they arise. Investment property is not systematically depreciated.
NOTE 2:- SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Cont.)
The fair value model is also applied to investment property that is being constructed for future use as investment property when it can be reliably measured. However, when the fair value of the investment property is not reliably determinable due to the nature and scope of the project risks, the property is stated at cost less, if appropriate, any impairment losses, until either its fair value becomes reliably determinable or construction is completed, whichever is earlier.
An investment property is derecognized on disposal or when the investment property is withdrawn from use and no future economic benefits are expected from its disposal.
The Group determines the fair value of an investment property on the basis of a valuation by an outside independent valuator who holds a recognized and relevant professional qualification.
n. Fixed assets:
Office furniture and equipment are stated at cost, including direct acquisition costs, less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses, and excluding day-to-day servicing expenses.
Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line basis over the useful life of the asset at annual rates of 10%-20%.
o. Borrowing costs in respect of qualifying assets:
A qualifying asset is an asset that necessarily takes a substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use or sale.
The capitalization of borrowing costs commences when expenses for the asset are being incurred, borrowing costs are being incurred and the activities to prepare the asset are in progress and ceases when substantially all the activities to prepare the qualifying asset for its intended use or sale are complete.
Exchange differences arising from foreign currency borrowings are capitalized to the extent that they are considered as an adjustment to interest costs.
The Group presents items in the Income Statement as if borrowing costs had been capitalized on Investment properties under construction before measuring them at fair value.
NOTE 2:- SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Cont.)
p. Impairment of non-financial assets:
The Group assesses at each reporting date whether events or changes in circumstances indicate that an asset may be impaired. An impairment loss is recognized if an asset's carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset's fair value less costs to sell and its value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments specific to the asset. Impairment losses are carried to the income statement.
q. Taxes on income:
Taxes on income in the Income Statement include current and deferred taxes. The tax results in respect of current or deferred taxes are carried to the Income Statement other than if they relate to items that are directly carried to equity or to other comprehensive income. In such cases, the tax effect is also carried to the relevant item in equity or to other comprehensive income.
1. Current income taxes:
Current income tax liabilities for the current and prior periods are measured at the amount expected to be recovered from or paid to the taxation authorities. The tax rates and tax laws used to compute the amount are those that are enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date.
2. Deferred income taxes:
Deferred taxes are computed in respect of temporary differences between the amounts included in the financial statements and the amounts allowable for tax purposes, other than a limited number of exceptions.
Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply to the year in which the asset is recognized or the liability is settled, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the financial position date.
Taxes that would apply in the event of the sale of investments in investees have not been taken into account in computing the deferred taxes, as long as it is probable that the sale of the investments is not expected in the foreseeable future.
Similarly, deferred taxes that would apply in the event of distribution of earnings by investees as dividends have not been taken into account in computing the deferred taxes, since the distribution of dividends does not involve an additional tax liability.
NOTE 2:- SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Cont.)
Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are presented as non-current assets and long-term liabilities, respectively. Deferred taxes are offset if there is a legal enforceable right that allows offsetting a current tax asset against a current tax liability and the deferred taxes refer to the same taxpayer and the same tax authority.
The Group did not record deferred taxes in respect of temporary differences arising from changes in the fair value of investment properties in view of management's intention to sell the companies holding these assets rather than the assets themselves (see also Note 19d).
r. Share-based payment transactions:
The cost of equity-settled transactions with employees is measured at the fair value of the equity instruments granted at grant date. The fair value is determined using a standard pricing model.
The cost of equity-settled transactions is recognized in the income statement, together with a corresponding increase in equity, during the period which the performance and/or service conditions are to be satisfied, ending on the date on which the relevant employees become fully entitled to the award ("the vesting period"). The cumulative expense recognized for equity-settled transactions at each reporting date until the vesting date reflects the extent to which the vesting period has expired and the Group's best estimate of the number of equity instruments that will ultimately vest.
If a grant of an equity instrument is cancelled, any expense not yet recognized for the grant is recognized immediately. However, if a new grant replaces the cancelled grant and is identified as a replacement grant on the grant date, the cancelled and new grants are accounted for as a modification of the original grant, as described in the next paragraph.
If the Group modifies the conditions on which equity-instruments were granted, an additional expense is recognized for any modification that increases the total fair value of the share-based payment arrangement or is otherwise beneficial to the employee/other service provider at the modification date.
s. Revenue recognition:
Revenue is recognized to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Group, the revenue can be reliably measured and the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be reliably measured. The following specific recognition criteria must also be met before revenue is recognized:
NOTE 2:- SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Cont.)
Rental income:
Rental income is accounted for on a straight-line basis over the lease terms.
Rendering of services, including management fees:
Revenue from the rendering of services is recognized by reference to the stage of completion as of the reporting date. Stage of completion is measured according to the reporting periods during which the services were rendered. Where the contract outcome cannot be measured reliably, revenue is recognized only to the extent of the expenses recognized that are recoverable.
Interest income:
Interest income is recognized on a cumulative basis using the effective interest rate method.
Revenues from sale of residential units:
Revenues from the sale of residential units are recognized when the principal risks and rewards relating to the ownership have been transferred to the buyer. Revenues are not recognized if there are significant uncertainties regarding the collection of the consideration and the related costs or if there is continuing managerial involvement of the Group with respect to the real estate sold. These criteria are usually met once the apartment is transferred to the buyer.
t. Finance income and expenses:
Interest income is recognized as it accrues using the effective interest method. Revenues from dividend are recognized when the Group's right to receive the payment is established.
Finance costs comprise interest expenses on borrowings. Borrowing costs that are not capitalized to qualifying assets are recognized in the Income Statement using the effective interest method.
Gains and losses on exchange differences are reported on a net basis.
u. Advertising expenses:
Advertising expenses are charged to the Income Statement as incurred.
NOTE 2:- SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Cont.)
v. Operating segments:
An operating segment is a component of the Group that meets the following three criteria:
1. is engaged in business activities from which it may earn revenues and incur expenses, including revenues and expenses relating to intragroup transactions;
2. whose operating results are regularly reviewed by the Group's chief operating decision maker to make decisions about resources to be allocated to the segment and assess its performance; and
3. for which separate financial information is available.
w. Earnings (loss) per share:
Earnings per share are calculated by dividing the net income attributable to equity holders of the Company by the weighted number of Ordinary shares outstanding during the period. Basic earnings per share only include shares that were actually outstanding during the period. Potential Ordinary shares (convertible securities such as convertible debentures, warrants and employee options) are only included in the computation of diluted earnings per share when their conversion decreases earnings per share or increases loss per share from continuing operations. Further, potential Ordinary shares that are converted during the period are included in diluted earnings per share only until the conversion date and from that date in basic earnings per share. The Company's share of earnings of investees is included based on the earnings per share of the investees multiplied by the number of shares held by the Company.
x. Provisions:
A provision in accordance with IAS 37 is recognized when the Group has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event and it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. If the effect is material, provisions are measured according to the estimated future cash flows discounted using a pre-tax interest rate that reflects the market assessments of the time value of money and, where appropriate, those risks specific to the liability.
y. Standards issued but not yet effective:
IFRS 9 - Financial Instruments:
1. In November 2009, the IASB issued IFRS 9, "Financial Instruments", which represents the first phase of a project to replace IAS 39, "Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement". IFRS 9 focuses mainly on the classification and measurement of financial assets and it applies to all financial assets within the scope of IAS 39.
NOTE 2:- SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Cont.)
According to IFRS 9, upon initial recognition, all the financial assets (including hybrid contracts with financial asset hosts) will be measured at fair value. In subsequent periods, debt instruments can be measured at amortized cost if both of the following conditions are met:
- the asset is held within a business model whose objective is to hold assets in order to collect the contractual cash flows.
- the contractual terms of the financial asset give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding.
Subsequent measurement of all other debt instruments and financial assets will be at fair value.
Financial assets that are equity instruments will be measured in subsequent periods at fair value and the changes will be recognized in the statement of income or in other comprehensive income (loss), in accordance with the election of the accounting policy on an instrument-by-instrument basis. Nevertheless, if the equity instruments are held for trading, they must be measured at fair value through profit or loss. This election is final and irrevocable. When an entity changes its business model for managing financial assets it shall reclassify all affected financial assets. In all other circumstances, reclassification of financial instruments is not permitted.
The Standard will be effective starting January 1, 2013. Earlier application is permitted. Early adoption will be made with a retrospective restatement of comparative figures, subject to the reliefs set out in the Standard.
The Group is evaluating the possible effect of the adoption of the new Standard on the consolidated financial statements but is presently unable to assess such effect, if any.
2. In October 2010, the IASB issued certain amendments to IFRS 9 regarding derecognition of financial liabilities. According to those amendments, the provisions of IAS 39 will continue to apply to derecognition of to financial liabilities for which the fair value option has not been elected (designated as measured at fair value through profit or loss); that is, the classification and measurement provisions of IAS 39 will continue to apply to financial liabilities held for trading and financial liabilities measured at amortized cost.
NOTE 2:- SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Cont.)
The changes arising from these amendments affect the measurement of a liability for which the fair value option had been chosen. Pursuant to the amendments, the amount of the adjustment to the liability's fair value that is attributable to changes in credit risk should be presented in other comprehensive income. All other fair value adjustments should be presented in the income statement. If presenting the fair value adjustment of the liability arising from changes in credit risk in other comprehensive income creates an accounting mismatch in the income statement, then that adjustment should also be presented in the income statement rather than in the statement of other comprehensive income.
Furthermore, according to the amendments, derivative liabilities in respect of certain unquoted equity instruments can no longer be measured at cost but rather only at fair value.
The amendments are effective commencing from January 1, 2013. Earlier application is permitted provided that the Group also adopts the provisions of IFRS 9 regarding the classification and measurement of financial assets (the first part of Phase 2). Upon initial application, the amendments should be applied retrospectively, except as specified in the amendments.
IAS 32 - Financial Instruments: Presentation - Classification of Rights Issues:
The amendment to IAS 32 determines that rights, options or share options to acquire a fixed number of the entity's equity instruments for a fixed amount of any currency are classified as equity instruments if the entity offers the rights, options or share options pro rata to all of its existing owners of the same class of its non-derivative equity instruments.
IAS 1 - Presentation of Financial Statements:
According to the amendment to IAS 1, the changes between the opening and the closing balances of each other comprehensive income component may be presented in the statement of changes in equity or in the notes accompanying the annual financial statements. The amendment will be adopted retrospectively in the financial statements for periods starting from 1 January 2011. Early adoption is possible.
The amendment is not expected to have a material effect on the Group's financial statements.
NOTE 2:- SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Cont.)
IFRS 7 - Financial Instruments: Disclosure:
The amendments to IFRS 7 deal with the following issues:
1. Clarification of the Standard's disclosure requirements. In this context, emphasis is placed on the interaction between the quantitative disclosures and the qualitative disclosures about the nature and extent of risks arising from financial instruments. The Standard also reduces the disclosure requirements for collateral held by the Group and revises the disclosure requirements for credit risk. The amendment should be applied retrospectively commencing from the financial statements for periods beginning on January 1, 2011. Earlier application is permitted.
2. New disclosure requirements about transferred financial assets including disclosures regarding unusual transfer activity near the end of a reporting period. The objective of the amendment is to assist users of financial statements to assess the risks to which the Group may remain exposed from transfers of financial assets and the effect of these risks on the Group 's financial position. The amendment is designed to enhance the reporting transparency of transactions involving asset transfers, specifically securitization of financial assets. The amendment should be applied prospectively commencing from the financial statements for periods beginning on January 1, 2012. Earlier application is permitted.
The relevant disclosures will be included in the Group's financial statements.
Derivatives, including separated embedded derivatives, are classified as held for trading unless they are designated as effective hedging instruments. In the event of a financial instrument that contains one or more embedded derivatives, the entire combined instrument may be designated as a financial liability at fair value through profit or loss only upon initial recognition.
The Group assesses whether embedded derivatives are required to be separated from host contracts when the Group first becomes party to the contract. Reassessment only occurs if there is a change in the terms of the contract that significantly modifies the cash flows that would otherwise be required.
IAS 24 Related Party Disclosures (Amendment):
The amendment to IAS 24 clarifies the definition of a related party in order to simplify the identification of such relationships and to eliminate inconsistencies in its application. In addition, Government-related companies are provided a partial exemption of disclosure requirements for transactions with the Government and other Government-related companies. The amendment should be applied retrospectively commencing from the financial statements for annual periods beginning on January 1, 2011. Earlier application is permitted.
The relevant disclosures will be included in the Group's financial statements.
NOTE 2:- SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Cont.)
IAS 12 - Income Taxes:
The amendment to IAS 12 applies to investment property measured at fair value. According to the amendment, the deferred tax asset/liability in respect of such property should be measured based on the presumption that the carrying amount of the property will be recovered in full through sale (and not through use). However, if the investment property is depreciable and is held within a business model with the objective of recovering substantially all of the underlying economic benefits through use and not sale, the sale presumption is rebutted and the Group should apply the regular guidelines of IAS 12.
The amendment supersedes the provisions of SIC 21 that require separation of the land component and the building component of investment property measured at fair value in order to calculate the deferred tax.
The amendment should be applied retrospectively commencing from the financial statements for annual periods beginning on January 1, 2012. Earlier application is permitted.
The Group believes that the amendment is not expected to have a material effect on the financial statements.
z. Reclassification:
1. During 2010, the Group reclassified deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities as a result of reexamination of the offsetting right, according to IAS 12.
As a result of the reclassification, deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities were decreased in the amount of $ 4.3 million as of 31 December 2009. The impact on the statement of the financial position as of 31 December, 2008 was not matterial.
2. The Group reclassified long-term VAT in the total amount of approximately $ 9 million to curent assets as of December 31, 2009 in order to reflect the Group's operating cycle. The impact on the statement of financial position as of 31 December 2008 was not material.
NOTE 3:- INTEREST IN JOINTLY CONTROLLED ENTITIES
The list of jointly controlled entities is provided in Note 1f.
The Group's share of the assets and liabilities as of 31 December 2010 and 2009 and income and expenses of the jointly controlled entities for the years ended 31 December 2010, 2009 and 2008, which are proportionally consolidated in the consolidated financial statements, are as follows:
31 December | ||||
2010 | 2009 | |||
U.S. dollars in thousands | ||||
Share of the joint ventures' statement of financial position: | ||||
Current assets | 2,418 | 9,874 | ||
Non-current assets | 91,588 | 89,963 | ||
Current liabilities | (5,603) | (4,993) | ||
Non-current liabilities | (45,082) | (49,800) | ||
Net assets | 43,321 | 45,044 |
Year ended 31 December | ||||||
2010 | 2009 | 2008 | ||||
U.S. dollars in thousands | ||||||
Share of the joint ventures' revenue and profit: | ||||||
Revenue | 9,357 | 5,354 | 5,562 | |||
Cost of maintenance and management | (2,886) | (1,439) | (1,831) | |||
Administrative expenses | (486) | (1,154) | (713) | |||
Fair value adjustments of investment properties and investment properties under construction | 8,140 | 5,204 | (11,695) | |||
Finance costs | (4,437) | (2,983) | (7,669) | |||
Other income | 2,796 | - | - | |||
Income (loss) before taxes on income | 12,484 | 4,982 | (16,346) | |||
Taxes on income (Tax benefit) | 2,402 | (179) | 652 | |||
Net income (loss) | 14,886 | 4,803 | (15,694) |
NOTE 4:- CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
31 December | ||||
2010 | 2009 | |||
U.S. dollars in thousands | ||||
Short-term deposits (1) | 551 | - | ||
Cash at banks | 10,423 | 20,971 | ||
10,974 | 20,971 |
(1) The short- term deposits are deposited in bank for a term under three months and earn interest at floating rates, based on daily bank deposit rates.
NOTE 5:- OTHER RECEIVABLES
31 December | ||||
2010 | 2009 | |||
U.S. dollars in thousands | ||||
Prepayments to suppliers | 686 | 601 | ||
Government authorities | 514 | 396 | ||
Trade and other receivables | 916 | 893 | ||
2,116 | 1,890 |
NOTE 6:- INVENTORIES OF BUILDINGS FOR SALE
a. Composition:
Current assets:
31 December | ||||
2010 | 2009 | |||
U.S. dollars in thousands |
Land | 49,462 | 49,448 | ||
Construction costs | 128,876 | 90,862 | ||
178,338 | 140,310 |
NOTE 6:- INVENTORIES OF BUILDINGS FOR SALE (Cont.)
Non-current assets:
31 December | ||||
2010 | 2009 | |||
U.S. dollars in thousands | ||||
Land | 10,435 | 10,823 | ||
Construction costs | 20,048 | 11,116 | ||
30,483 | 21,939 |
b. Inventories of buildings are intended for construction of residential apartments and vacation houses. The inventory is measured at the lower of cost and net realisable value in accordance with IAS 2, wich was determined by an independent appraiser.
c. Includes capitalized borrowing costs of approximately U.S. dollars 19,262 thousand for the year ended 31 December, 2010 and approximately U.S. dollars 10,454 thousand for the year ended 31 December, 2009.
d. During the period, the Company entered into agreements regarding the sale of 10 units in a residential project located near Moscow, for a total consideration of approximately $ 10.7 million.
e. During the period, due to a change in original construction plans for inventories of land and buildings under consructions, the Company decided to classify part of the inventories as non-current assets.
NOTE 7:- INVESTMENT PROPERTIES
a. Composition:
31 December | ||||
2010 | 2009 | |||
U.S. dollars in thousands | ||||
Balance at 1 January | 187,419 | 163,987 | ||
Additions for the year | 12,278 | 1,902 | ||
Transfer from investment properties under construction (f) | 98,840 | - | ||
Purchase of jointly controlled entities (d) | - | 40,831 | ||
Fair value adjustments | 7,626 | (15,881) | ||
Exchange rate differences | (1,112) | (3,420) | ||
Balance at 31 December | 305,051 | 187,419 |
NOTE 7:- INVESTMENT PROPERTIES (Cont.)
b. Investment property is stated at fair value which has been determined based on valuations performed by independent external valuation experts who hold recognized and relevant professional qualifications and who have experience in the location and category of the property being valued. The valuation was prepared pursuant to international valuation standards. The fair value represents the amounts on the valuation date at which the properties will be exchanged between a buyer and a seller in an arm's length transaction after the parties have acted rationally and with caution and without coercion. The fair value was measured with reference to recent real estate transactions for similar properties in the same location as the property owned by the Group, if any, and based on the expected future cash flows from the property. In assessing cash flows, their inherent risk is taken into account. In computing the fair value, the valuators used a discount rate of 12%-14%.
c. Regarding the fiar value adjustments relating to deferred tax, see also Note 19c.
d. On 31 December 2007, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company entered into a memorandum of understanding with two private companies, which are affiliated with the owners of a management company, that provides the Company with certain services ("the Sellers"), for the purchase of 51% of the Sellers' shares in the companies Inomotor LLC and Avtoprioritet LLC ("Century project Companies"), both incorporated under the laws of the Russian Federation. The acquisition does not constitute a business combination as defined in IFRS-3. In accordance with the purchase agreements, a contractual agreement exists for joint control in Century Companies. A final agreement was signed with the seller on 31 December, 2009.
Century Companies are owners of a real estate assets which are adjacent to the assets of other subsidiaries of the Group ("Hydro and MAG Projects") and includes two buildings. One building is owned by Inomotor LLC and the other by Avtoprioritet LLC.
The Group granted during 2007 and 2008 loans of approximately $ 55 million to Century Companies for the purpose of investing in the project buildings and the repayment of former debts to third parties. The loans bear 11% annual interest.
In consideration of purchase of rights in Century Companies, the Group paid to the Sellers an amount of $ 1 million. In addition, $ 19 million out of loans provided by the Group to Century Companies during the years 2007 and 2008, were capitalized to the equity of Century Companies as part of irrecoverable obligations of the Group in accordance with the above mentioned purchase agreement. The total amount of remaining loans and the accrued interest are to be repaid from future income of Century Companies.
The Company granted the Sellers the right to purchase from it 1% of the share capital of Century Companies, in return for an immaterial amount (such that upon the exercise of the option, the Company and the sellers will have an equal share in the project companies). The option can be exercised starting from the earlier of the date of filing the financial statements of the project companies for 2010 to the tax authorities or starting from August 1, 2011, all by December 31, 2011. In accordance, the Company had recorded the option's fair value as part of its liabilities.
NOTE 7:- INVESTMENT PROPERTIES (Cont.)
e. On 20 March 2010, a fire broke out in an office building which is owned by a subsidiary of the Company and leased to third parties ("the Office Building"). The Office Building constitutes a part of the "MAG" building complex located in the northern area of Moscow ("the MAG Project"). The fair value of the Office Building as presented in the Group's financial statements as of 31 December, 2010, is approximately $ 14 million and the value of the entire MAG Project is $ 60 million.
In accordance with the Group 's insurance policy for its real estate properties that it owns (including the Office Building), the Group has notified the insurance company about the fire. As of the date of the financial statements, the investigation being conducted by the firefighting authority and the District Attorney regarding the circumstances that caused the fire has not been completed yet.
Following the fire, the Group engaged the services of an independent appraiser to determine the value of the Office Building, taking into consideration the damages caused by the fire. In accordance with such evaluation, the Group has recorded in its financial statements as of 31 March 2010, an impairment of value of the Office Building in the amount of approximately $ 7 million which was included in "fair value adjustment of investment property and invested property under construction" in the income statement.
The MAG project is pledged in favor of a bank to secure a bank loan, the balance of which as of 31 December 2010 amounts to approximately $ 12.9 million. As of 31 December 2010, the Group is complying with the financial covenants agreed upon between the Group and the bank.
f. On December 16, 2010, the Group opened its newly completed Triumph Mall in Saratov, wholly-owned by a subsidiary of the company. As a result, the asset was reclassified from investment property under construction to investment property.
NOTE 8:- INVESTMENT PROPERTIES UNDER CONSTRUCTION
a. Composition:
2010 | 2009 | |||
U.S. dollars in thousands | ||||
At 1 January | 185,043 | 127,037 | ||
Additions for the year | 30,708 | 49,684 | ||
Transfer to investment properties (e) | (98,840) | - | ||
Disposal (d) | (15,545) | - | ||
Classification from loans | - | 6,048 | ||
Fair value adjustments | 21,987 | (582) | ||
Exchange rate differences | (760) | 2,856 | ||
At 31 December | 122,593 | 185,043 |
NOTE 8:- INVESTMENT PROPERTIES UNDER CONSTRUCTION (Cont.)
b. The fair value of investment property under construction is either determined on the basis of the residual or the discounted cash flow (DCF) methods, as deemed appropriate by the valuation expert. The estimated fair value is based on the expected future income from the completed project using yields adjusted for the significant risks which are relevant to the construction process, including construction costs and rent that are higher than the current yields of similar completed property. The remaining expected costs of completion are deducted from the estimated future income. In computing the fair value, the valuators used a discount rate of 14%- 23%.
c. Regarding the fair value adjustments relating to deferred tax, see Note 19c.
d. On 3 June 2010, the Group completed the sale of Techagrocom-2, a joint venture company which owns a business park development in Russia. The consideration for the Group 's share (50%) was $ 20 million gross and, $ 18.5 million net of transaction costs. As a result, the Group has recorded a gain from sale of jointly controlled entity of approximately $ 3.2 million in the financial statements as of 31 December 2010 (see Note 25).
e. See Note 7(f).
f. As of the date of signing the financial statements, the Company has not yet received an extension of the permit for the usage and zoning of the Skyscraper project for constructing an office tower from the municipality of Moscow. The permit had been extended several times in the past, the latest of which extensions ended in 2010. Based on the abovementioned usage permit, the Company applied for a building permit but due to the prolongation of proceedings, no such permit has been obtained by the end of the effective date of the usage permit. In May 2010, the city of Moscow adopted a general urban development scheme for 2010-2025 based on which the approved zoning of the project area is for the construction of an office tower as discussed above. A draft of Moscow's real estate zoning and usage regulations also provides for the usage and zoning of the real estate for the construction of an office tower. However, although the zoning and usage regulations had undergone public hearings in late 2009, as of the date of these financial statements, the regulations have yet to be finally approved, the last date for approving said regulations being January 2012. The Company's management estimates that upon the final and formal adoption of said regulations, the Company's application for a building permit will be granted.
NOTE 9:- LONG-TERM LOANS RECEIVABLE
Loans to jointly controlled entities bear annual interest of 11% and are repayable from future income of the entities. There will be no dividend distribution in the jointly controlled entities until the loans will be repaid to the Company. See also Note 7d.
NOTE 10:- FIXED ASSETS, NET
2010 | 2009 | |||
U.S. dollars in thousands | ||||
Cost: | ||||
At 1 January | 2,294 | 2,781 | ||
Additions | 872 | 193 | ||
Disposals | (393) | (620) | ||
Exchange rate differences | (48) | (60) | ||
At 31 December | 2,725 | 2,294 | ||
Depreciation: | ||||
At 1 January | 1,062 | 627 | ||
Additions | 610 | 504 | ||
Disposals | (390) | (64) | ||
Exchange rate differences | (9) | (5) | ||
At 31 December | 1,303 | 1,062 | ||
Net carrying value | 1,422 | 1,232 |
NOTE 11:- VAT RECEIVABLE
a. Comprises of VAT which was paid upon the purchase of land and the construction of the projects, and which the Group expects to recover from VAT to be collected from customers over a period of four years from the reporting date. The VAT receivable over a long-term period is stated on its estimated present value using a discount rate of 7.75%.
b. Future expected VAT receivable as of 31 December 2010, are as follows:
U.S. dollars in thousands | ||
First year | 25,249 | |
Second year | 2,318 | |
Third year | 636 | |
Fourth year | 2,811 | |
Total | 31,014 |
c. During the period, the Group reassessed recoverability of VAT receivable and reclassified part of VAT receivable to current assets.
NOTE 12:- CREDIT FROM BANKS
The bank loans bear annual interest rates of LIBOR plus 1.35% to 3.7%. During September 2008, the Company's main shareholders (companies that are part of the Fishman Group) have reinstated guarantees in favor of certain bank institutions that have granted the Group lines of credit. See also Note 15a.
These loans were classified as short-term loans due to the fact that according to the loan agreement, the bank may demand repayment of the loans at any time.
NOTE 13:- LOANS FROM BANKS
a. In February 2006, a jointly controlled entity received a loan of approximately $ 42 million from Gazprom Bank, bearing annual interest of 12%. As collateral for this loan, the jointly controlled entity pledged 100% of Inverton (Company's subsidiary) shares to the bank. The Group 's relative share in the loan is approximately $ 14 million as of 31 December 2010. With respect to the extension and revision of the loan after the reporting date, see also Note 30a.
b. On 29 May 2007, a subsidiary of the Company (IIK) entered into an agreement with European Bank of Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) regarding the financing of Triumph Mall project.
Following the above mentioned agreement, during 2009, IIK received funds from the abovementioned loan from EBRD of approximately $ 48 million. The loan is repayable in annual installments, commencing from 2010. The loan bears interest of 2.5%-5% (2.9%-5.4% as of 31 December, 2009).
The Company guaranteed IIK's liabilities towards the bank until the conditions undertaken by IIK toward the bank have been met as detailed below:
1. The project will be completed by 31 December 2011.
2. IIK's debt coverage ratio will not fall below 1.3.
3. The ratio of equity to total liabilities will not fall below 0.5 before the project is completed and 0.4 after the project is completed.
4. No dividends will be distributed until the project is completed.
5. No investments will be made of an aggregate amount exceeding $ 250 thousand that are not in compliance with the bank approved project budget.
To secure the loan, IIK has pledged its rights to the project area and rights to the project's expected cash flows, in addition to the shares of IIK held by the Company in favor of the bank.
As of 31 December, 2010, IIK complies with all the covenants regarding this loan.
NOTE 13:- LOANS FROM BANKS (Cont.)
c. During December 2009, a subsidiary of the Company (MAG) signed an agreement with CB Uniastrum Bank LLC (the Bank). In accordance with the agreement, the bank has approved a credit line of approximately $ 30 million. On 17 December, 2009 MAG received a loan of approximately $ 15 million as part of the approved credit line. The loan bears an annual interest of 10.7% and was repayable on December 3, 2010. However the loan can be extended for a 1 year period by a written application of MAG. The maturity date of the loan extensions cannot exceed 10 years. During December 2010, the loan repayment date was extended until December 3, 2011. The rest of the approved credit line will be granted to MAG in accordance with future rental revenues. The covenants of the loan are as follows:
1. rental income to the loan payments ratio should be at least 1.3 to 1;
2. fair value of the pledged assets shall not be lower than twice the carrying amount of the loan.
As collateral for this credit, MAG had pledged its rights in investment properties presented at fair value of $ 96.2 million as of 31 December, 2010 and other subsidiary of the Company (Hydro) had provided a guarantee for this credit. As for guarantees provided by the Company, see also Note 28h.
As of 31 December, 2010, MAG complies with all the covenants regarding this loan.
d. The maturity dates of long-term loans subsequent to the reporting date are as follows:
31 December | ||||||
2010 | 2009 | |||||
U.S. dollars in thousands | ||||||
First year - current liabilities | 5,344 | 4,830 | ||||
Second year | 4,100 | 18,190 | ||||
Third year | 4,219 | 2,925 | ||||
Fourth year and after | 59,270 | 52,962 | ||||
72,933 | 78,907 | |||||
NOTE 14:- OTHER ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
31 December | ||||
2010 | 2009 | |||
U.S. dollars in thousands | ||||
Accrued expenses | 378 | 692 | ||
Other payables | 750 | 1,245 | ||
1,128 | 1,937 |
NOTE 15:- LOANS AND GUARANTEES FROM SHAREHOLDERS
a. During September 2008, the main shareholders of the Company (companies that are part of Fishman Group) have granted guarantees in favor of certain banks that secured lines of credit to the Company in the aggregate amount of approximately $ 70 million that were previously granted to the Company.
The Group measures the fair value of those benefits received from shareholders and recorded as expense in the total amount of $ 687 thousands for the year ended 31 December, 2010 (2009 - $ 1,540 thousands).
b. On 11 December 2008, the Company signed a loan facility agreement with its main shareholders. According to the agreement the Company received in December 2008 loans in the amount of $ 8 million. The loans bear interest of 12% and are repayable on 31 March 2010.
During 2009, the Company received additional loans of approximately $ 23 million, bearing the same terms.
According to an amendment of an agreement dated 16 November, 2009 with the controlling shareholders of the Company, the repayment of the principal amounting to $ 22 million and accrued interest thereon will be deferred to 31 March 2011 and the interest rate on the loans provided by shareholders will be 15% during the extension period.
According to an amendment of an agreement dated 11 March, 2010 with the controlling shareholders of the Company, the repayment of the principal balance of loans due to the controlling shareholders amounting to $ 9 million and accrued interest thereon will be deferred to 31 March 2011 and the interest rate will be 15% during the extension period.
c. During 2009, the Company received loans from principal shareholders (companies owned by the Fishman Group) of approximately $ 10 million, repayable on 31 December 2010. These loans bear annual interest rate of 15%.
During September 2010, the Company has repaid shareholders loans in total amount of approximately $ 10 million ($ 12.3 million, including interest payment).
d. On 17 May 2010 the Company has signed a loan framework agreement for the total amount of $ 5 million, with its major shareholders, according to which, loans were granted in the amount of $ 5 million which mature on 14 April, 2012 bearing interst at a rate 15% per annum.
e. After the balance sheet date, the Compay has repaid shareholder's loans in total amount of approximately $ 20 million.
NOTE 16:- DEBENTURES
a. On 6 December 2007, the Company raised approximately $ 63 million of debt by the issuance of 2 series (A and B) of debentures on the Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange. Both series are repayable in 6 annual equal and consecutive payments on 31 December for each of the years 2010-2015 (inclusive). Issuance expenses of approximately $ 1 million were deducted from the amount of the debentures and will be recognised according to the effective interest method.
Series A - is in NIS linked to the Israeli Consumer Price Index. The debenture pays an annual interest rate of 6.5%. The Company has entered into a swap agreement regarding this series, see also Note 18f.
Series B - is in NIS linked to the NIS/U.S. dollar exchange rate. The debenture pays an interest of Libor (for dollar deposits for a period of six months) plus a margin of 2.75%.
b. On 8 August 2010, the Company published a Shelf Offering Report in Israel according to which it raised approximately $ 52 million by the issuance of New Israeli Shekel ("NIS") 200,000,000 Series C bonds (the "Series C Bonds") to institutional investors and the public in Israel.
The Series C Bonds are registered for trading on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.
The Series C Bonds are to be redeemed in five annual, equal and consecutive payments on 31 August 2012 to 2016 (inclusive). Interest is payable on the Series C Bonds, in semi-annual payments, at the annual rate of 8.5% linked to the Israeli Consumer Price Index ("CPI"). In the event of any downgrading of the rating of the Series C Bonds, the interest rate will be increased by 0.5%. The effective interest rate is 8.8%.
c. On 10 November 2010, the Company published a Shelf Offering Report in Israel, according to which it raised approximately $ 18 million (NIS 65.4 million) by the issue of NIS 66,080,000 Series D bonds ("Series D Bonds") to the public in Israel.
The Series D Bonds are to be redeemed in four annual equal and consecutive payments on 30 November from 2014 through 2017 (inclusive). Interest is payable on the Series D Bonds, in semi-annual payments, at the annual rate of 6%. In the event of any downgrading of the current rating of the Series D Bonds (ilBBB), the interest rate will be increased by 0.5%.
The Series D Bonds (principal and interest) are linked to the Israeli Consumer Price Index ("CPI").
In addition, the Company issued to the public in Israel, for no additional consideration, 660,800 warrants series 1 (the Warrants). Each Warrant is convertible into NIS 100 par value Series D Bonds against cash payment in the amount of NIS 99.
The Series D Bonds and Warrants are registered for trading on the Tel - Aviv stock exchange.
NOTE 16:- DEBENTURES (Cont.)
In December 2010, the Company (through one of its subsidiaries) acquired 622,533 Warrants, for a total consideration of approximately NIS 125 thousand.
On 2 December 2010, the Warrants acquired by the Company's subsidiary were exercised. As a result, the Company issued to its subsidiary 62,253,300 Series D Bonds.
On 5 December 2010, the Warrants issued to the public expired.
After the balance sheet date, the Company's subsidiary sold 37,495,591 Series D Bonds to third parties in total consideration of approximately $ 10.6 million.
Quantity of the | Effective | 31 December 2010 | ||||
debentures in thousands | annual interest rate | U.S. dollars in thousands | ||||
Series A | 32,717 | 6.82% | 9,779 | |||
Series B | 170,728 | 3.22% | 43,383 | |||
Series C | 200,000 | 8.84% | 58,137 | |||
Series D | *) 66,080 | 6.24% | 18,682 | |||
129,981 |
*) Net of debentures held by Company's subsidiary.
Quantity of the | Effective | 31 December 2009 | ||||
debentures in thousands | annual interest rate | U.S. dollars in thousands | ||||
Series A | 39,260 | 6.82% | 11,816 | |||
Series B | 204,874 | 3.22% | 51,154 | |||
62,970 |
c. The expected maturities after the reporting date for the year ended December 31, 2010:
Less than one year | 1 to 2 years | 2 to 3 years | 3 to 4 years | 4 to 5 years | > 5 years | Total | ||||||||
U.S. dollars in thousands | ||||||||||||||
Series A | 1,970 | 1,970 | 1,970 | 1,970 | 1,970 | - | 9,850 | |||||||
Series B | 8,751 | 8,751 | 8,751 | 8,751 | 8,751 | - | 43,755 | |||||||
Series C | - | 11,744 | 11,744 | 11,744 | 11,744 | 11,744 | 58,720 | |||||||
Series D | - | - | - | 4,722 | 4,722 | 9,444 | 18,888 | |||||||
*)10,721 | 22,465 | 22,465 | 27,187 | 27,187 | 21,188 | 131,213 | ||||||||
Less discount | (1,232) | |||||||||||||
Total | 129,981 |
*) Not including interest accrued, in the amount of $ 2,215 as of 31 December 2010.
NOTE 16:- DEBENTURES (Cont.)
The expected maturities after the reporting date for the year ended December 31, 2009:
Less than one year | 1 to 2 years | 2 to 3 years | 3 to 4 years | 4 to 5 years | > 5 years | Total | ||||||||
U.S. dollars in thousands | ||||||||||||||
Series A | 1,911 | 1,911 | 1,911 | 1,911 | 1,911 | 1,911 | 11,466 | |||||||
Series B | 8,714 | 8,714 | 8,714 | 8,714 | 8,714 | 8,714 | 52,284 | |||||||
10,625 | 10,625 | 10,625 | 10,625 | 10,625 | 10,625 | 63,750 | ||||||||
Less discount | (780) | |||||||||||||
Total | 62,970 |
d. Regarding acquisitions of debentures by related parties, see Note 27 b.
NOTE 17:- OTHER NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
31 December | ||||
2010 | 2009 | |||
U.S. dollars in thousands | ||||
Deposits from tenants (1) | 785 | 1,105 | ||
Provision regarding an agreement with government authorities (see Note 28g) | 4,172 | 3,417 | ||
Other | 532 | 560 | ||
5,489 | 5,082 |
(1) The deposits do not bear interest and usually represent one or two months of rent to be reapid at the end of the rent period.
NOTE 18:- FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
a. Classification of financial assets and liabilities:
The table below presents the classification of the financial assets and liabilities in the financial statements, according to IAS 39:
31 December | ||||
2010 | 2009 | |||
U.S. dollars in thousands | ||||
Financial assets | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 10,974 | 20,971 | ||
Loans and receivables | 21,309 | 22,825 | ||
Financial derivatives | - | 1,675 | ||
Financial liabilities | ||||
Financial liabilities at amortised cost | (336,564) | (271,347) |
b. Financial risk factors:
The Group's activities in the Russian market expose it to various financial risks such as market risk (foreign currency risk, interest rate risk and CPI risk), credit risk and liquidity risk. The Group's comprehensive risk management plan focuses on activities that reduce to a minimum any possible adverse effects on the Group's financial performance.
1. Exchange rate risk:
The Group has balances of financial instruments held in Ruble, New Israeli Shekels ("NIS") and Hungarian Forint ("HUF"). The Group is exposed to changes in the value of these foreign currencies due to changes in exchange rates against the U.S. dollar. The Group's policy is not to enter into any hedging transactions in order to hedge against exchange rate risks.
a) The following table represents the sensitivity to a reasonably possible change in the U.S. dollar/Ruble exchange rates in the year 2010:
2010 | 2009 | |||
Effect on profit before tax | ||||
U.S. dollars in thousands | ||||
Increase 5% in U.S. dollar/Ruble | (3,821) | (1,260) | ||
Decreas 5% in U.S. dollar/Ruble | 3,821 | 1,260 |
NOTE 18:- FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Cont.)
b) The following table represents the sensitivity to a reasonable possible change in U.S. dollars/NIS exchange rates in the year 2010:
2010 | 2009 | |||
Effect on profit before tax | ||||
U.S. dollars in thousands | ||||
Increase 5% in U.S. dollar/NIS | 4,301 | (73) | ||
Decreas 5% in U.S. dollar/NIS | (4,301) | 73 |
2. Credit risk:
The Group performs ongoing evaluations of the prospects of collecting debts of customers and buyers and, if necessary, it records a provision in the books reflecting the losses anticipated by management. The financial statements do not include an allowance for doubtful accounts since management believes, from past experience, that the chances of collecting all the debts of customers and buyers are good. The maximum credit risk is the carrying amount of the financial assets at the end of the reporting period. The Group is also exposed to credit risk in respect of receivables, cash equivalents, deposits and other financial assets (including loans provided).
3. Interest rate risk:
In December 2007 and in August and November 2010, the Group issued debentures (see Note 16). These balances bear variable interest and therefore expose the Group to cash flow risk in respect of increase in interest rates.
49% of the Company's loans bear floating interest rates.
The following table represents the sensitivity to a reasonable possible change in interest in the year 2010:
2010 | 2009 | |||
Effect on profit before tax | ||||
U.S. dollars in thousands | ||||
Increase 1% in interest | (1,568) | (1,778) | ||
Decrease1% in interest | 1,568 | 1,778 |
4. Liquidity risk exposure:
b. The main liquidity risk of the Group arises from the issue of debentures. See also Note 16.
NOTE 18:- FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Cont.)
c. The table below summarises the maturity profile of the Group's financial liabilities as of 31 December 2010 and 2009 based on contractual undiscounted payments.
31 December 2010 | ||||||||||||
Less than one year | 1 to 2 Years | 2 to 3 Years | 3 to 4 years | > 5 years | Total | |||||||
U.S. dollars in thousands | ||||||||||||
Long-term loans from banks | 8,727 | 9,378 | 9,064 | 8,749 | 58,387 | 94,305 | ||||||
Long-term loans from shareholders | 40,772 | 6,682 | - | - | - | 47,454 | ||||||
Debentures | 20,059 | 30,782 | 29,103 | 32,099 | 52,607 | 164,650 | ||||||
Short-term loans from banks | 71,512 | - | - | - | - | 71,512 | ||||||
Accounts payable | 18,940 | - | - | - | - | 18,940 | ||||||
160,010 | 46,842 | 38,167 | 40,848 | 110,994 | 396,861 |
31 December 2009 | ||||||||||||
Less than one year | 1 to 2 Years | 2 to 3 Years | 3 to 4 years | > 5 years | Total | |||||||
U.S. dollars in thousands | ||||||||||||
Long-term loans from banks | - | 2,520 | 7,257 | 37,465 | 53,439 | 100,681 | ||||||
Long-term loans from shareholders | - | - | 25,581 | 23,225 | - | 48,806 | ||||||
Debentures | - | - | 14,741 | 52,072 | 11,295 | 78,108 | ||||||
Short-term loans from banks | 68,964 | - | - | - | - | 68,964 | ||||||
Accounts payable | 15,340 | - | - | - | - | 15,340 | ||||||
84,304 | 2,520 | 47,579 | 112,762 | 64,734 | 311,899 |
d. Israeli Consumer Price Index risk:
1. The Series A, C and D Bonds issued by the Company are linked to the Israeli Consumer Price Index ("CPI"). The total amount of financial instrumeents which are linked to CPI is $ 86,598 thousand and $ 11,816 thousand as of 31 December 2010 and 31 December 2009, respectively.
NOTE 18:- FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Cont.)
2. The table below represents sensitivity to a reasonable possible change in CPI in the year 2010:
2010 | 2009 | |||
Effect on profit before tax | ||||
U.S. dollars in thousands | ||||
Increase 2% in CPI | (1,732) | (237) | ||
Decrease 2% in CPI | 1,732 | 237 |
e. Fair value of financial instruments:
Set out below is a comparison by category of carrying amounts and fair values of all the financial instruments of the Group as of 31 December, 2010 and 31 December, 2009:
31 December 2010 | 31 December 2009 | |||||||
Carrying amount | Fair value | Carrying amount | Fair value | |||||
U.S. dollars in thousands | ||||||||
Long-term loans (1) | (27,336) | (25,532) | (19,363) | (19,311) | ||||
Debentures (series A) (2) | (9,779) | (10,701) | (11,816) | (9,516) | ||||
Debentures (series B) (2) | (43,383) | (43,012) | (51,154) | (49,161) | ||||
Debentures (series C) (2) | (58,137) | (64,148) | - | - | ||||
Debentures (series D) (2) | (18,682) | (18,595) | - | - |
(1) The fair value is based on the calculation of the present value of cash flows at standard interest rates acceptable for similar loanss with similar characteristics in accordance with the repayment dates of the payments of the loans.
(2) The fair value represents the market value of the debentures on the Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange.
f. On 31 December 2007, the Company entered into a transaction agreement with Bank Leumi (UK) plc. According to the agreement, payments of the Company on account of Series A debentures (see Note 16) will be linked to the NIS/U.S. dollar rate as of 31 December 2007, and the interest payments will be according to LIBOR (for dollar deposits for a six-month period), plus a margin of 3.72%. The hedging transaction is not recognised for accounting purposes, therefore the changes in fair value are not treated as hedging transaction and therefore recorded each period in the income statement.
During 2010, the Company sold the SWAP for a consideration of $ 1,443 thousand. As a result, a loss in the amount of $ 232 thousand was recorded in the income statement.
NOTE 18:- FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Cont.)
g. The Group's capital management objectives are to maintain healthy capital ratios in order to support its business activity and maximise shareholders value.
The Group acts to achieve a capital return at a level that is customary in the industry and markets in which the Group operates. This return is subject to changes depending on market conditions in the Group's industry and business environment.
The Group monitors its capital level using the ratio of net debt to adjusted capital. Net debt is calculated as the total debt less cash and cash equivalents. Adjusted capital includes the equity components: share capital, premium, retained earnings, capital reserves and shareholders' loans and excludes currency translation adjustment reserves and treasury shares.
h. Linkage terms of financial assets by groups of financial instruments pursuant to IAS 39:
December 31, 2010:
U.S. dollar | RUB | Other linkage basis | Total | |||||
U.S. dollars in thousands | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 8,562 | 1,861 | 551 | 10,974 | ||||
Loans and receivables | 20,404 | 905 | - | 21,309 | ||||
28,966 | 2,766 | 551 | 32,283 |
December 31, 2009:
U.S. dollar | RUB | Other linkage basis | Total | |||||
U.S. dollars in thousands | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 19,039 | 1,872 | 60 | 20,971 | ||||
Loans and receivables | 22,150 | 655 | - | 22,825 | ||||
41,189 | 2,527 | 60 | 43,776 |
NOTE 18:- FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Cont.)
i. Linkage terms of financial liabilities by groups of financial instruments pursuant to IAS 39:
December 31, 2010:
U.S. dollar | RUB | Other linkage basis | Total | |||||
U.S. dollars in thousands | ||||||||
Trade and other payables | 8,164 | 10,731 | 45 | 18,940 | ||||
Loans from banks and related parties and debentures | 231,026 | - | 86,598 | 317,624 | ||||
239,190 | 10,731 | 86,643 | 336,564 |
December 31, 2009:
U.S. dollar | RUB | Other linkage basis | Total | |||||
U.S. dollars in thousands | ||||||||
Trade and other payables | 5,698 | 8,064 | 689 | 15,001 | ||||
Loans from banks and related parties and debentures | 244,530 | - | 11,816 | 256,346 | ||||
250,228 | 8,064 | 12,505 | 271,347 |
NOTE 19:- INCOME TAX
a. Tax rates applicable to the Company and its investees:
Cyprus - corporate tax rate - 10%.
Russia - corporate tax rate - 20%.
Israel - 25% (26% in 2009).
Hungary - corporate tax rate - 10% (for January - June 2010 - 19%)
b. Tax expense:
Year ended 31 December | ||||||
2010 | 2009 | 2008 | ||||
U.S. dollars in thousands | ||||||
Current income tax | 875 | 1,819 | 1,844 | |||
Prior year taxes | - | - | (849) | |||
Deferred taxes | 1,401 | 3,289 | 10 | |||
Tax expense in income statement | 2,276 | 5,108 | 1,005 |
NOTE 19:- INCOME TAX (Cont.)
c. A reconciliation between the tax expense in the Income Statement and the product of profit before tax multiplied by the current tax rate can be explained as follows:
Year ended 31 December | ||||||
2010 | 2009 | 2008 | ||||
U.S. dollars in thousands | ||||||
Income (loss) before tax expense | 25,431 | (17,876) | (103,826) | |||
Tax at the statutory tax rate in Cyprus (10%) | 2,543 | (1,788) | (10,383) | |||
Increase (decrease) in respect of: | ||||||
Temporary differences in respect of which no deferred tax was recorded | (1,936) | 3,293 | 6,846 | |||
Effect of different tax rate in Russia (20%) and Hungary (16%) | (1,402) | 2,102 | 6,375 | |||
Effect of change in tax law in Russia | - | - | 196 | |||
Prior year taxes | - | - | (849) | |||
Losses for which deferred tax assets were not recorded | 2,089 | 2,544 | 416 | |||
Previous years losses for which deferred tax assets were recorded during the year | (870) | - | - | |||
Use of losses for which deferred taxes were not recorded | (257) | - | - | |||
Inter-company expenses for which deferred tax liabilities were recorded | 1,882 | - | - | |||
Exempt income | (316) | (821) | (716) | |||
Others | 543 | (222) | (880) | |||
Income tax expense | 2,276 | 5,108 | 1,005 |
d. Deferred taxes:
Consolidated statement of financial position | Consolidated income statement | |||||||||
31 December | 31 December | |||||||||
2010 | 2009 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | ||||||
U.S. dollars in thousands | ||||||||||
Deferred tax liabilities: | ||||||||||
Measurement of investment property | 14,048 | 10,583 | 3,778 | 4,960 | 5,025 | |||||
Deferred tax assets: | ||||||||||
Carryforward tax losses | 3,910 | 1,656 | (2,377) | (1,671) | (5,015) | |||||
Deferred tax expenses | 1,401 | 3,289 | 10 | |||||||
Deferred tax liabilities, net | 10,138 | *) 8,929 |
*) Reclassified, see Note 2z.
NOTE 19:- INCOME TAX (Cont.)
e. The fair value adjustments of the investment properties and investment properties under construction result in a temporary difference between the carrying value of the properties and their tax basis. Since it is the intention of management to sell the shares in companies holding these properties rather than the properties themselves, deferred taxes on the above differences have not been recorded. However, the fair values of the properties have been reduced in 2010 and 2009 by $ 30,098 thousand and $ 28,302 thousand, respectively, to reflect the fair values of the deferred tax liabilities that the Group would transfer to a buyer upon the sale of the companies owning the properties. The reduction was calculated based on the 20% income tax rate in Russia. The Group 's management believes that the actual amount of the reduction might be substantially lower due to economic benefits that the buyer will be entitled to, based upon the differences arising from the method of disposal, (i.e. direct asset sale or share sale).
f. The tax losses carried forward by the Group companies amount to approximately $ 175 million. Deferred tax asset amounting to $ 14 million has been recognised. Deferred tax assets in the total amount of $ 21 million, on tax losses carried forward in the amount approximately $ 105 million, were not recorded.
NOTE 20:- EQUITY
31 December | ||||
2010 | 2009 | |||
U.S. dollars | ||||
Authorized shares of $ 0.01 par value each | 1,200,000 | 1,200,000 | ||
Issued and fully paid shares of $ 0.01 par value each | 1,035,580 | 1,035,580 |
Dividend policy
The Group adopted a dividend policy which reflects the long-term earnings and cash flow potential of the Group, taking into account the Group 's capital requirements, while at the same time maintaining an appropriate level of dividend cover.
Due to the global financial crisis and the downturn of the Russian real estate market, the Group decided not to declare a dividend for the year 2009 and for the year 2010. The Group intends to continue to evaluate its ability to declare a dividend during 2011, taking into account, inter alia, the cash flow levels of the Group and the economical conditions of the Russian real estate market.
Share option schemes
The Group adopted a share option plan on 19 November 2006, according to which a certain portion of the options was granted immediately with the remaining options to be granted in the future.
NOTE 20:- EQUITY (Cont.)
On 16 October, 2009, the Group amended existing share option plan as follows: the exercise price will be equivalent to 2.5 GBP and the options will vest at 19 December, 2012. See also Note 22.
On 2 December 2010, the Group granted a share option plan to the CEO. See also Note 22.
Capital reserve for transactions with controlling shareholders:
The capital reserve are comprise of the following:
(1) The fair value surplus from the provision of shareholders' loans at below market interest rate.
(2) The fair value surplus from the financial guarantees provided by the shareholders with respect to the bank loans.
NOTE 21:- EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE
Year ended 31 December | ||||||
2010 | 2009 | 2008 | ||||
Weighted average number of Ordinary shares used for computing basic earnings per share (in thousands) | 103,558 | 103,558 | 103,558 | |||
Weighted average number of Ordinary shares used for computing diluted earnings per share (in thousands) (see Note 20) (1) | 105,523 | 103,558 | 103,558 | |||
Income (loss) used for computing basic and diluted earnings per share (in thousands of U.S. dollars) | 23,155 | (22,984) | (104,831) |
NOTE 22:- SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS
a. The Company adopted the share option plan on 19 November 2006, according to which a certain portion of the options was granted immediately, with options remaining for future grant.
Half of the Options to Officers will vest over three years from the grant date, in equal tranches from the anniversary of the grant date. Termination of employment renders the options that have not vested yet, to expire. The options to Officers are to be exercised within five years from the grant date, otherwise they expire.
The other half of the Options to Officers vest on the grant date. The exercise of the Options to Officers will be a cashless exercise according to a mechanism determined by the Company's Board (so that in practice, the number of shares allocated to the option holder will only be in respect of the benefit component upon the exercise, where the exercise price is not paid by the option holder).
b. On 16 October 2009, 1,122,995 share options have been granted to Mr. Morag, at an exercise price of 2.5 GBP per share and exercisable until 19 December 2012. The Group recognized $ 663 thousand as expenses with respect to this grant.
At the same time, Mr. Morag's existing share options, granted at the time of the Company's IPO, were cancelled. The new share options have been granted at an exercise price of 2.5 BGP per share until 19 December, 2012. According to the binomial model, the value of the share options are 948,722 BGP.
On 16 October 2009, 449,198 share options have been granted to Mr. Rozental, the Company's CEO (and at the time the Company's CFO) at an exercise price of 2.5 GBP per share and exercisable until 19 December 2012. The Group recognized $ 266 thousand as expenses with respect to these share options granted.
On 16 October 2009, 374,331 share options were granted to service provider at an exercise price of 2.5 GBP per share and exercisable until 19 December, 2012. The Group recognized $ 221 thousand as expenses with respect to these share options granted.
c. On 2 December 2010, the Company granted to Mr. Rozental, who was appointed as CEO of the Company in December 2010, options for 673,797 Ordinary shares of the Company. The exercise price is 2.30 GBP per share and the options are exercisable until 1 December 2015, and vest in three equal annual installments, with the first installment vesting on the date of grant and the first and second installments vesting on the second and third anniversary of the date of grant, respectively.
The Group recognized $ 605 thousand as expenses with respect to this grant during 2010.
NOTE 22:- SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS (Cont.)
d. The following table lists the binomial model assumption used for calculating the plans, adopted in 2006 and amended in 2009, fair value:
Over three years | ||
Expected volatility (%) | 82.59 | |
Risk-free interest rate (%) | 1.28 | |
Expected life of option (months) | 24 | |
Weighted average share price (GBP) | 1.8 | |
Exercise price | 2.5 |
e. The following table lists the binomial assumption model used for calculating the plan, adopted in 2010, fair value:
Vested over three years | ||
Expected volatility (%) | 82.31 | |
Risk-free interest rate (%) | 1.86 | |
Expected life of option (months) | 60 | |
Weighted average share price (GBP) | 2.25 | |
Exercise price | 2.3 |
The expected life of the options is based on historical data and Group's expectations and is not necessarily indicative of exercise patterns that may occur. The expected volatility reflects the assumption that the historical volatility is indicative of future trends, which may also not necessarily be the actual outcome. The volatility was calculated according to comparative data of companies with similar activity.
f. Details on equity-settled share-based payment transaction:
2010 | 2009 | |||
U.S. dollars in thousands | ||||
Fair value of the options | 1,615 | 9,974 | ||
Less - recognized as expense in the income statement | (605) | (9,974) | ||
Expense to be recognised in the future | 1,010 | - |
In the years 2010 and 2009, there was no exercise of any of the options granted to Employees or Officers.
NOTE 23:- COST OF MAINTENANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Year ended 31 December | ||||||
2010 | 2009 | 2008 | ||||
U.S. dollars in thousands | ||||||
Maintenance of property | 7,253 | 4,678 | 4,783 | |||
Land lease payments | 341 | 264 | 241 | |||
Fee to management company | 328 | 371 | 813 | |||
Property tax on investment property | 2,434 | 2,125 | 1,454 | |||
10,356 | 7,438 | 7,291 |
NOTE 24:- GENERAL, ADMINISTRATIVE AND MARKETING EXPENSES
Year ended 31 December | ||||||
2010 | 2009 | 2008 | ||||
U.S. dollars in thousands | ||||||
Salaries (1) | 6,847 | 7,339 | 7,530 | |||
Office maintenance | 1,263 | 1,317 | 1,652 | |||
Professional fees (2) | 3,891 | 3,339 | 6,236 | |||
Marketing fees | 1,231 | 768 | 2,386 | |||
Write-down of advances on account of investments | - | 60 | 1,256 | |||
Traveling expenses | 553 | 453 | 1,090 | |||
Depreciation | 610 | 556 | 343 | |||
Other costs | 1,780 | 2,482 | 1,766 | |||
16,175 | 16,314 | 22,259 | ||||
(1) Includes cost of share-based payment (see Note 22) | 605 | 1,894 | 1,881 |
(2) Includes consideration for audit fees an amount of approximately $ 1,318 thousand (2009 - $ 1,719 thousand) and the directors' fees of approximately $ 454 thousand (2009 - $ 459 thousand).
NOTE 25:- OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES)
Year ended 31 December | ||||||
2010 | 2009 | 2008 | ||||
U.S. dollars in thousands | ||||||
Gain from sale of jointly controlled entity (see Note 8d) | 3,159 | - | - | |||
Loss from acquisition of jointly controlled entities | - | (698) | - | |||
Change in provision regarding an agreement with government authorities and service providers | (186) | 2,802 | 3,263 | |||
Impairment of investment properties under construction and inventories of buildings under construction | - | - | (4,289) | |||
2,973 | 2,104 | (1,026) |
NOTE 26:- FINANCE COSTS AND INCOME
a. Finance income:
Interest income from cash and cash equivalents and restricted deposits | 86 | - | 3,420 | |||
Interest income from loans provided | 1,940 | 6,134 | 4,420 | |||
Fair value adjustment of financial derivative | - | 956 | 769 | |||
Effect of discounting of long-term receivables | 3,208 | - | - | |||
5,234 | 7,090 | 8,609 | ||||
b. Finance costs:
Interest costs - financial liabilities from banks | (15,634) | (11,249) | (8,807) | |||
Interest costs - debentures | (10,487) | (3,294) | (4,106) | |||
Net capitalised interest costs | 21,587 | 10,454 | 2,075 | |||
Loss from disposal of financial derivative | (232) | - | - | |||
Effect of discounting of long-term receivables | (467) | (602) | (3,933) | |||
Effect of discounting of long-term receivables capitalized to investment properties under construction and residential projects for sale under construction | - | 602 | 3,933 | |||
(5,233) | (4,089) | (10,838) |
NOTE 27:- RELATED PARTIES
a. Transactions with related parties:
Year ended 31 December | ||||||
2010 | 2009 | 2008 | ||||
U.S. dollars in thousands | ||||||
Interest paid to shareholders | 6,466 | 3,815 | 1,494 | |||
Private jet expenses | 117 | 17 | 279 |
b. Balances with related parties:
31 December | ||||
2010 | 2009 | |||
U.S. dollars in thousands | ||||
Debentures held by shareholders | 20,466 | 24,909 | ||
Guarantees provided and benefits received regarding loans received from majority shareholders | 3,207 | 2,702 | ||
Loans received from majority shareholders | 44,865 | 44,954 |
c. The transactions with related parties are in accordance with the market terms except for the loans and guarantees from shareholders, see Note 15.
d. Compensation of key management personnel of the Group:
Year ended 31 December | ||||||
2010 | 2009 | 2008 | ||||
U.S. dollars in thousands | ||||||
Salaries | 1,399 | 1,371 | 1,227 | |||
Share-based payments | 605 | 1,602 | 1,881 | |||
2,004 | 2,973 | 3,108 |
e. Global, which owns a commercial centre in Yaroslavl has entered into a lease agreement with Home Centres LLC ("Home Center"), a company controlled by the Fishman family, the controlling shareholders of the Company. The area leased to Home center covers 6,712 sq. m., the minimal lease fees are $ 120 per sq. m. and the lease period, assuming the exercise of all of the option periods contained therein, is 25 years. The terms of the agreements are in accordance with market conditions.
NOTE 27:- RELATED PARTIES (Cont.)
f. Hydro leases offices to Home Centre with an overall area of approximately 730 sq. m. used for office purposes. The monthly lease fee is approximately $ 22 thousand. The lease period terminates on 30 September 2011. The engagement is in accordance with market conditions.
g. Regarding loans and guaranties received from main shareholders, see Note 15.
NOTE 28:- COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
a. Group as lessee:
The Group entered into commercial lease agreements for certain land plots. These leases are irrevocable and have a term of 19-45 years with a renewal option.
Future minimum lease payments as of 31 December 2010 are as follows:
U.S. dollars in thousands | ||
First year | 317 | |
After one year but no more than five years | 1,268 | |
More than five years | 8,126 | |
Total | 9,711 |
b. On 1 July 2005, Hydro and FIN (subsidiaries of the Company), entered into a management service agreement for an indefinite period. FIN is a Russian company whose controlling shareholder also serves as the CEO of Hydro. Either party may terminate this agreement without cause at any time upon providing the other party with advance written notice of a minimum of three months.
In return for the management services provided by FIN pursuant to the above agreement, FIN will be entitled to receive: a) 10% of the net profits from the project, including those from sale of the project after completion; b) 2% of the lease fees actually received by Hydro from its tenants. It was further agreed that the direct expenses of FIN's hiring additional employees for providing the said management services will be paid by Hydro. According to the oral agreement with Fin, the Company will provide to Fin advances on account of the abovementioned future profit, in a total amount of $ 35 million, and which will bear interest at the rate of 11%. As of the balance sheet date, the agreement has not been signed.
NOTE 28:- COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Cont.)
c. In December 2006, RealService (subsidiary of the Company) entered into an oral agreement with FIN for the provision of certain services that include sourcing of the investment and project management services. According to the agreement and in consideration for these services FIN will be entitled to receive 10% of the net profits from the project, including those from sale of the project after completion and to 2% of the lease fees actually received by RealService from its tenants. As of the balance sheet date, the agreement has not been signed.
d. In February 2006, MAG and FIN entered into a management service agreement. The terms of the agreement are identical to Hydro's engagement with FIN, see b above.
e. In February 2010, IRS (a subsidiary of the Company) entered into a rent agreement with a third party that is unrelated to the Company and/or the controlling shareholder therein ("the lessor") in the context of which IRS is renting office spaces from the lessor in an area of some 150 sq. m. (as well as three parking spaces) in Herzliya, Israel. The rent period is for three years starting from March 15, 2010 and IRS has an option to extend the term by three more years. The rental fees total approximately NIS 10 thousand a month plus linkage differences and VAT as required by law. IRS also pays management fees in return for management services rendered for the leasehold based on the mechanism prescribed in the agreement.
f. Expected rental income:
The lease agreements of the Company's investees are for periods of up to 10 years.
The minimum rental income is as follows:
31 December | ||||
2010 | 2009 | |||
U.S. dollars in thousands | ||||
First year | 31,497 | 20,707 | ||
Second year until five years | 108,031 | 81,616 | ||
More than five years | 27,239 | 52,555 | ||
166,767 | 154,878 |
g. A subsidiary of the Company, which owns a plot of land in Yaroslavl, has entered into an agreement with the municipality of Yaroslavl whereby the municipality of Yaroslavl will be entitled to 8% of the built area on said land. The Group has recorded a provision regarding this agreement. See also Note 17.
h. The Company provided a guarantee for its subsidiary, in order to secure the loan from the bank, in the amount of $ 36.4 million. See also Note 13c.
NOTE 29:- SEGMENT INFORMATION
The operations segments are identified on the basis of information that is reviewed by the chief operating decision maker ("CODM") to make decisions about resources to be allocated and assess its performance. Accordingly, for the management purposes, the Group is organized into operationg segments based on products and services.
The commercial segment leases real estate for commercial purposes, the residential segment develops real estate assets for sale for residential purposes.
The following tables present revenue and profit and certain assets and liability information regarding the Group's operating segments.
Year ended 31 December 2010 | ||||||
Commercial | Residential | Total | ||||
U.S. dollars in thousands | ||||||
Segment revenues | 20,506 | 1,078 | 21,584 | |||
Segment results | 36,809 | (1,435) | 35,374 | |||
Unallocated expenses | (9,105) | |||||
Finance cost, net | (838) | |||||
Profit before taxes on income | 25,431 |
Year ended 31 December 2009 | ||||||
Commercial | Residential | Total | ||||
U.S. dollars in thousands | ||||||
Segment revenues | 17,213 | - | 17,213 | |||
Segment results | (7,384) | (1,521) | (8,905) | |||
Unallocated expenses | (11,993) | |||||
Finance Income, net | 3,022 | |||||
Loss before taxes on income | (17,876) |
NOTE 29:- SEGMENT INFORMATION (Cont.)
Year ended 31 December 2008 | ||||||
Commercial | Residential | Total | ||||
U.S. dollars in thousands | ||||||
Segment revenues | 20,360 | - | 20,360 | |||
Segment results | (59,150) | (2,246) | (61,396) | |||
Unallocated expenses | (7,588) | |||||
Finance cost, net | (34,842) | |||||
Loss before taxes on income | (103,826) |
Year ended 31 December 2010 | ||||||
Commercial | Residential | Total | ||||
U.S. dollars in thousands | ||||||
Assets: | ||||||
Segments assets | 470,831 | 221,956 | 692,787 | |||
Unallocated assets | 15,634 | |||||
Total assets | 708,421 | |||||
Liabilities: | ||||||
Segments liabilities | 96,659 | 12,000 | 108,659 | |||
Unallocated liabilities | 258,739 | |||||
Total liabilities | 367,398 | |||||
NOTE 29:- SEGMENT INFORMATION (Cont.)
Year ended 31 December 2009 | ||||||
Commercial | Residential | Total | ||||
U.S. dollars in thousands | ||||||
Assets: | ||||||
Segments assets | 397,732 | 181,411 | 579,143 | |||
Unallocated assets | 32,580 | |||||
Total assets | 611,723 | |||||
Liabilities: | ||||||
Segments liabilities | 106,165 | 11,898 | 118,063 | |||
Unallocated liabilities | 174,459 | |||||
Total liabilities | 292,522 |
NOTE 30:- SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
a. The Group has refinanced two loan facilities totaling approximately $ 43.1 million. This refinancing, undertaken by two Russian leading banks, in February 2011, as detailed below.
1. The extension and revision to an existing loan facility with GazpromBank on the Vernissage Mall in Yaroslavl. This property is owned by a jointly controlled entity, in which Mirland holds a 49% ownership interest, however being the largest shareholder.
The renewed loan amount is $ 29.1 million, representing the remaining balance of the previous loan following scheduled amortization. The revised interest rate is 9.25% p.a. (previously 12% p.a.) and the loan has been renewed for a five year term, with the option of a two year extension. The principal will be repaid through equal quarterly payments and repayment of approximately 53% at the end of the term.
2. The refinancing by Sberbank of an office building in Moscow, forming part of the "Century Project". The "Century Project" is owned by one of Mirland's 51% held investees.
The loan amount relating to this asset is $14.0 million, bears an annual interest rate of 7.7% above 3 Month LIBOR, and is repayable over a period of seven years. The principal will be repaid through quarterly payments and a payment of approximately 37% at the end of the term.
NOTE 30:- SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (Cont.)
b. On February 23, 2011, the Company published a Shelf Offering Report in Israel based on a Shelf prospectus that was published on May 31, 2010 and updated on July 27, 2010.
According to the Shelf Offering, the Company raised approximately $ 17 million by the issuance of New Israeli Shekel ("NIS") 56,126 Series C bonds and 425,000 Warrants (the "Series C Bonds") to institutional investors and the public in Israel.
The Series C Bonds are registered for trading on the Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange.
The Series C Bonds are to be redeemed in five annual, equal and consecutive payments on 31 August, 2012 to 2016 (inclusive). Interest is payable on the Series C Bonds, in semi-annual payments, at the annual rate of 8.5% linked to the Israeli Consumer Price Index ("CPI"). In the event of any downgrade of the Series rating, the interest rate will be increased by 0.5%.
In addition, the Company issued 425,000 Warrants (Series 2) convertible into NIS 42,500,00 Series C Bonds and 1,000,000 Warrants (Series 3) convertible into 100,000,00 Series D bonds.
c. Subsequent to balance sheet date, 71,615 Warrants (Series 2) and 58,155 Warrants (Series 3) were exercised into 7,161,500 Bond C and 5,815,500 Bond D, respectively, for a total consideration of approximately $ 4 million.
NOTE 31:- DATE OF APPROVAL OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Board of Directors approved these consolidated financial statements for issue on 16 March 2011.
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