Half-year Report

30 August 2016

Raven Russia Limited ("Raven Russia" or the "Company")

2016 Interim Results

Raven Russia today announces its unaudited results for the six months ended 30 June 2016.

Highlights

· IFRS earnings after tax $8.8 million (30 June 2015: loss of $20.6 million);

· Underlying earnings after tax $31.5 million (30 June 2015: $34.5 million);

· Basic underlying earnings per share 4.8 cents (30 June 2015: 5.0 cents);

· Adjusted diluted net asset value per share 70 cents (31 December 2015: 70 cents);

· Investment portfolio stable at 82% let;

· Issue of new convertible preference shares completed on 7 July 2016 raising £109 million;

· Cash balance today of $331 million; and

· Proposed distribution of 0.5p by way of tender offer buy back of 1 in 80 shares at 40p.

Glyn Hirsch CEO said, "We are getting used to the new business conditions and the market is adapting and stabilising too. With our considerably strengthened balance sheet we feel well placed for the next phase for the Group."

Enquiries

Raven Russia Limited Tel: + 44 (0) 1481 712955

Anton Bilton

Glyn Hirsch

Novella Communications Tel: +44 (0) 203 151 7008

Tim Robertson

Toby Andrews

N+1 Singer Tel: +44 (0) 20 7496 3000

Corporate Finance - James Maxwell / Liz Yong

Sales - Alan Geeves / James Waterlow

Barclays Bank Plc Tel: +44 (0) 20 7623 2323

Tom Boardman / Tom Macdonald

Ravenscroft Tel: +44 (0) 1481 729100

David McGall

This announcement contains forward-looking statements that involve risk and uncertainties. The Group's actual results could differ materially from those estimated or anticipated in the forward-looking statements as a result of many factors. Information contained in this announcement relating to the Company should not be relied upon as a guide to future performance.

About Raven Russia

Raven Russia was founded in 2005 to invest in class A warehouse complexes in Russia and lease to Russian and International tenants. Its Ordinary Shares, Preference Shares and Warrants are listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange and admitted to the official list of the Channel Islands Securities Exchange Authority Limited ("CISEA"). Its Convertible Preference Shares are admitted to the CISEA Official List and trading on the SETSqx market of the London Stock Exchange. The Company operates out of offices in Guernsey, Moscow and Cyprus and has to date completed a portfolio of circa 1.5 million square metres of Grade "A" warehouses in Moscow, St Petersburg, Rostov-on-Don and Novosibirsk. For further information visit the Company's website: www.ravenrussia.com

Financial Summary

Letting Summary

The completed logistics portfolio of 1.5 million sqm is 82% let. The table below shows the maturity profile at the period end and how that has changed in the six months to 30 June 2016.

In addition, 25,000sqm of pre let agreements ("PLAs") and letters of intent ("LOIs") had been signed at 30 June 2016.

Chairman's Message

I am pleased to say that since my last message in March this year there has been a period of relative stability in the Russian market and we have been busy taking some positive steps to recover lost ground.

Business models have adapted to the new market fundamentals following the various macro economic events of the past two years and investment decisions are coming back onto the agenda. Our occupancy levels have stabilised at 82% and we have active discussions on vacant space on most of our projects. Similarly, property valuations have remained relatively flat over the six months with a small deficit of $8.5 million at 30 June 2016 (deficit of $257 million in 12 months to 31 December 2015).

New leases are Rouble denominated and as a result we will continue to have a drop off in US Dollar denominated income as existing US Dollar pegged leases mature. But we now have greater clarity on where that may lead us. The underlying tenant base is strong with the weaker covenants having now vacated and the integrity of our leases, where tested in various court and arbitration procedures, has proved robust.

Following the release of our 2015 Annual Report and with the spectre of a continuing reduction in our net operating income as leases re-align with current market rental levels it became obvious that we should restructure our balance sheet to counter the effects. In a very short window and thanks to the foresight of Anton, our Deputy Chairman, Glyn, our CEO and a supportive shareholder base, we raised £109 million through the issue of new convertible preference shares in early July. This has allowed us to start the process of changing the weighting of our secured, amortising debt, reducing it to levels that meet ongoing covenant requirements, extending the maturity periods and significantly reducing the annual amortisation exposure. The effect of this should begin to be seen in 2017, when our cash break even point will fall to a level commensurate with our reduced net operating income.

We still have significant cash resources over and above the new fund raising and following this strengthening of our balance sheet we will look to start rebuilding our top line as acquisition or development opportunities arise.

Although it is our intention to distribute the equivalent of 0.5p per ordinary share (30 June 2015: 1p per ordinary share) by way of a tender offer buy back of 1 in 80 shares at 40p per share, we remain cognisant of how quickly external events can impact on our market and will continue with caution, albeit with a stronger balance sheet.

Richard Jewson

Chairman

29 August 2016

Chief Executive's Review

Results

Results for the first six months of the year have met our expectations. Our net operating and related income continues to reduce to a level commensurate with current market rents, $77 million for the half year compared to $95.5 million in the six months to 30 June 2015.

Underlying earnings after tax for the period remain healthy, given the reduced income, at $31.5 million (30 June 2015: $34.5 million). This is driven mainly by foreign exchange profits through the income statement and reduced administrative expenses.

Administrative expenses benefitted from a recovery in the bad debt charge (a credit of $0.7million in the period compared to a charge of $2.5 million in 2015) and reduced discretionary employee bonuses. The latter is offset by an increased charge for share based payments and other long term incentives following the approval of the new incentive scheme at the AGM on 15 June 2016.

Basic underlying earnings per share are 4.8 cents (30 June 2015: 5.0 cents).

IFRS earnings after tax recovered to $8.8 million (30 June 2015: loss of $20.6 million) with property values remaining relatively stable, generating an unrealised loss on revaluation of $8.5 million in the half year (30 June 2015: loss of $50.8 million).

Fully diluted adjusted net asset value per share remained at 70 cents (31 December 2015: 70 cents). Cash balances at 30 June 2016 were $183 million (31 December 2015: $202 million) increasing to $331 million today following the issue of new convertible preference shares in July.

Occupancy levels have remained at 82% over the period (31 December 2015: 82%). At 30 June 2016, 73% of our let warehouse space had US Dollar denominated leases with an average warehouse rental level of $124 per sqm and a weighted average term to maturity of 3.4 years. Rouble denominated or capped leases account for 27% of our let space with an average warehouse rent of Roubles 5,000 per sqm and a weighted average term to maturity of 2 years. Rouble leases have an average minimum annual indexation of 7%.

The majority of 2016 lease maturities have now been dealt with. This has resulted in 78,000sqm of vacancies in the first six months with a further 62,000sqm of space expected to be vacated in the second half of the year. Letting interest has picked up significantly since the year end and 85,000sqm of vacant space had been re let by 30 June 2016 with a further 25,000sqm of pre let agreements and letters of intent signed.

Financing 

On 7 July 2016 the Company completed the placing of new convertible preference shares, raising £109 million at a subscription price of £1 per share. The convertible preference shares have a 10 year term, a cumulative preference dividend of 6.5p per annum and are redeemable on maturity at £1.35. The holders have the right to convert to ordinary shares at the equivalent to approximately 55p per ordinary share (subject to certain adjustments) prior to maturity. The shares were listed on the Channel Islands Securities Exchange and trade on the SETSqx platform of the London Stock Exchange.

This fund raising allows us to restructure our balance sheet by reducing secured, amortising debt facilities, extend the terms of that debt and reduce our annual amortisation. We have agreed terms on 7 of our facilities and expect to pre pay $100 million of debt on these facilities by the end of the current quarter. The two largest near term maturities of $232 million will be extended to 2021 as part of this exercise.

We have commenced discussion on the majority of the remaining facilities to extend terms and reduce amortisation and these are progressing positively. We hope to have all formal arrangements in place on these by the end of the year.

As explained in note 9 to the interim financial statements, a cash sweep mechanism continues on the facility secured on the office block in St Petersburg.

Foreign exchange 

Foreign exchange movements in the period have been positive, profit in the income statement of $10.3 million being a factor of the Sterling functional currency of the holding company and its US Dollar cash reserves. Weak Sterling also gave a boost to reserves, reducing the US Dollar value of our Sterling preference shares.

Cash flow

Cash flows in the period show the effect of reduced operating income, dropping $19.9 million to $49.9 million compared to the previous year. Debt amortisation, interest and preference share coupon totalled $76.2 million (30 June 2015: $71.9 million). Distributions to ordinary shareholders for the period were $5.8 million (30 June 2015: $32 million). We did benefit by the sale of ordinary shares held by an Employee Benefit Trust ("EBT"), raising $14.7 million but this is simply a timing difference as the majority of those funds were then used by the EBT in subscribing for new convertible preference shares in early July. Cash outflows for the period before foreign exchange movements were $21.2 million.

Tender offer

The investment world is desperately short of income and despite the issues we have faced our portfolio still generated a healthy operating profit.

Although far from the 6p we have achieved historically, we propose a distribution of the equivalent of 0.5p per ordinary share by way of tender offer buy back of 1 in 80 shares at 40p (30 June 2015: 1p by way of an offer of 1 in 47 shares at 47p).

The distribution demonstrates the resilience of our business and our commitment to providing income for our shareholders. 

Outlook

It may not be the bottom of the market but it certainly feels as though things have stopped deteriorating.

We are getting used to the new business conditions and the market is adapting and stabilising too. With our considerably strengthened balance sheet we feel well placed for the next phase for the Group. Significant progress has been made in restructuring our bank loans and we are actively engaged in finding attractive income producing acquisitions which will further enhance cash flow and returns.

In the short to medium term, the stabilising Russian economy may have a positive impact. Inflation is generally forecast to fall to around 5% and interest rates below 7% in the next few years.

What price a warehouse currently yielding 12% in Roubles with annual indexed increases in that scenario? Something to look forward to I hope, as well as the upside potential of any future strengthening of the Rouble against the Dollar.

Glyn Hirsch

Chief Executive Officer

29 August 2016

Corporate Governance

Principal risks and uncertainties

Internal controls and an effective risk management regime are integral to the Group's continued operation. The assessment of risks faced by the Group is set out in the Risk Report on pages 35 to 38 of the Group's 2015 Annual Report. The principal risks and uncertainties to which the Group is subject have remained consistent with those at the 2015 year end.

A summary of the principal risks and uncertainties are as follows:

Financial Risks

Oil Price and Foreign Exchange

The current oil price and Rouble/US Dollar exchange rate levels remain or deteriorate further in the long term, reducing the Group's US Dollar denominated earnings.

Bank Financing and Costs

Reduced access to funding and potential increases in funding costs hinders the Group's ability to refinance maturing facilities. Reduced income and asset values driven by a weak Rouble increases the risk of covenant breaches.

Russian Domestic Risk

Legal and Taxation Frameworks

The Russian legal and taxation frameworks are still developing with large volumes of new legislation being open to interpretation and abuse.

Personnel Risks

Key personnel

The risk of failing to retain key personnel has increased with the downturn in the Russian market. A new incentive scheme was presented to shareholders and approved at the AGM on 15 June 2016.

Political Risk

Ukraine

The situation in Ukraine escalates resulting in increased isolation of Russia from international markets and increased sanctions which exacerbate the slow down in the Russian economy.

Going concern

The financial position of the Group, its cash flows, liquidity and borrowings are described in the Chief Executive's Review and the accompanying financial statements and related notes. During the period the Group had, and continues to hold, substantial cash and short term deposits and is generating underlying profits. Since the half year, additional funds have been raised through the issue of new convertible preference shares. As a consequence, the Directors believe the Group is well placed to manage its business risks.

After making enquiries and examining major areas that could give rise to significant financial exposure, the Board has a reasonable expectation that the Company and the Group have adequate resources to continue its operations for the foreseeable future. Accordingly, the Group continues to adopt the going concern basis in the preparation of the accompanying interim financial statements.

Directors' Responsibility Statement

The Board confirms to the best of its knowledge:

The condensed financial statements have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 as adopted by the European Union, and that the half year report includes a fair review of the information required by DTR 4.2.7R and DTR 4.2.8R.

The names and functions of the Directors of Raven Russia Limited are disclosed in the 2015 Annual Report of the Group.

This responsibility statement was approved by the Board of Directors on the 29 August 2016 and is signed on its behalf by

Mark Sinclair Colin Smith

Chief Financial Officer Chief Operating Officer

Independent review report to Raven Russia Limited

We have been engaged by the Company to review the condensed set of financial statements in the Interim Results financial report for the six months ended 30 June 2016 which comprises the Condensed Unaudited Group Income Statement, the Condensed Unaudited Group Statement of Comprehensive Income, the Condensed Unaudited Group Statement of Changes in Equity, the Condensed Unaudited Group Balance Sheet, the Condensed Unaudited Group Cash Flow Statement and the related notes 1 to 18. We have read the other information contained in the Interim Results report and considered whether it contains any apparent misstatements or material inconsistencies with the information in the condensed set of financial statements.

This report is made solely to the company in accordance with guidance contained in International Standard on Review Engagements 2410 (UK and Ireland) 'Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity' issued by the Auditing Practices Board. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the company, for our work, for this report, or for the conclusions we have formed.

Directors' Responsibilities

The Interim Results financial report is the responsibility of, and has been approved by, the directors. The directors are responsible for preparing the Interim Results financial report in accordance with the Disclosure and Transparency Rules of the United Kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority.

As disclosed in note 1, the annual financial statements of the Group are prepared in accordance with IFRSs as adopted by the European Union. The condensed set of financial statements included in this half-yearly financial report has been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34, 'Interim Financial Reporting', as adopted by the European Union.

Our Responsibility

Our responsibility is to express to the Company a conclusion on the condensed set of financial statements in the Interim Results report based on our review.

Scope of Review

We conducted our review in accordance with International Standard on Review Engagements 2410 (UK and Ireland) 'Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity' issued by the Auditing Practices Board for use in the United Kingdom.

A review of interim financial information consists of making enquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK and Ireland) and consequently does not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion.

Conclusion

Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the condensed set of financial statements in the Interim Results report for the six months ended 30 June 2016 is not prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34 as adopted by the European Union and the Disclosure and Transparency Rules of the United Kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority.

Ernst & Young LLP

London

29 August 2016