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Half Yearly Report

29th Jul 2010 10:26

RNS Number : 1335Q
Hongkong Land Hldgs Ld
29 July 2010
 



To: Business Editor

29th July 2010

For immediate release

 

The following announcement was issued today to a Regulatory Information Service approved by the Financial Services Authority in the United Kingdom.

  HONGKONG LAND HOLDINGS LIMITED

HALF-YEARLY RESULTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30TH JUNE 2010

 

Highlights

·; Underlying earnings up 70% to US$477 million

·; Excellent contribution from residential developments in Singapore

·; Modest upward revision in investment property values

 

"The commercial property markets of Hong Kong and Singapore should remain stable as the year progresses, while conditions in the Group's residential markets are mixed. The second-half result will benefit from the completion of further residential units, although the contribution will be less than in the first half."

 

Simon Keswick, Chairman

29th July 2010

 

Results

(unaudited)

Six months ended 30th June

 

 

Change

%

2010

US$m

2009

US$m

Underlying profit attributable to shareholders#

477 

281 

+70

Profit/(loss) attributable to shareholders

1,391 

(402)

n/m

Shareholders' funds

13,873 

12,756*

+9

Adjusted shareholders' funds†

16,226 

14,936*

+9

Net debt

2,137 

2,417*

-12

US¢

US¢

%

Underlying earnings per share

21.20 

12.47 

+70

Earnings/(loss) per share

61.84 

(17.89)

n/m

Interim dividend per share

6.00

6.00 

-

US$

US$

%

Net asset value per share

6.17 

5.67*

+9

Adjusted net asset value per share†

7.21 

6.64*

+9

*

At 31st December 2009

 

#

The Group uses 'underlying profit attributable to shareholders' in its internal financial reporting to distinguish between ongoing business performance and non-trading items, as more fully described in note 8 to the condensed financial statements. Management considers this to be a key measure which provides additional information to enhance understanding of the Group's underlying business performance.

 

In preparing the Group's financial statements under International Financial Reporting Standards ('IFRS'), the fair value model for investment properties has been adopted. In accordance with this model, the Group's leasehold investment properties have been included at their open market value as determined by independent valuers. In the territories where the Group has significant leasehold investment properties, no capital gains tax would be payable on the sale of these properties. In relation to leasehold investment properties, however, IFRS require deferred tax on any revaluation amount to be calculated using income tax rates. This is in contrast to the treatment for the revaluation element of freehold properties where IFRS require capital gains tax rates to be used.

 

As Management considers that the Group's long leasehold investment properties have very similar characteristics to freehold property, the adjusted shareholders' funds and adjusted net asset value per share information is presented on the basis that would be applicable if the leasehold properties were freeholds. The adjustments made add back the deferred tax provided in the financial statements that would not be payable if the properties were sold. See note 11 to the condensed financial statements.

The interim dividend of US¢6.00 per share will be payable on 13th October 2010 to shareholders on the register of members at the close of business on 20th August 2010. The ex-dividend date will be on 18th August 2010, and the share registers will be closed from 23rd to 27th August 2010, inclusive.

 

HONGKONG LAND HOLDINGS LIMITED

HALF-YEARLY RESULTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30TH JUNE 2010

 

OVERVIEW

Despite ongoing economic uncertainties, demand for office and retail space in Hong Kong's Central district in the first half of 2010 was relatively robust. In addition, the Group recognised significant profits from two of its Singapore residential projects, Marina Bay Residences and Waterfall Gardens, upon their completion.

 

PERFORMANCE

Underlying profit in the period was US$477 million compared with US$281 million in the first half of 2009. While rental income from the Group's commercial portfolio was stable, profit from the Group's residential activities increased significantly as two large projects in Singapore were completed. The results also benefited from a US$39 million share of a reversal of a writedown previously made in respect of The Estuary development in Singapore.

 

Profit attributable to shareholders was US$1,391 million including a US$914 million gain on investment property revaluations. The adjusted net asset value per share was US$7.21, a 9% increase from 31st December 2009. This reflected the results of an independent valuation of the Group's investment properties at 30th June 2010, including the Group's share of properties in joint ventures.

 

The Directors have declared an interim dividend of US¢6.00 per share, unchanged from 2009.

 

GROUP REVIEW

Commercial Property

Vacancy in the Group's office portfolio in Hong Kong stood at 4.2% at 30th June 2010. Average rents remained stable and rent reversions were largely neutral. The retail portfolio in the Central district was fully leased.

 

In Singapore, there was growing demand from financial service companies for quality office space in Marina Bay. As a result, achieved rents were relatively firm despite the new supply of commercial space being built. Construction of the Group's joint venture development, Marina Bay Financial Centre, continued on schedule. The first office tower is now completed with the second due by the year end. Both towers, which comprise a total lettable area of 159,000 sq. m., are almost fully let. Construction of a 122,000 sq. m. third tower is underway with completion expected in 2012, of which 55% is already committed.

 

The Group's joint venture in Jakarta commenced construction of a 61,000 sq. m., 30-storey tower within its existing office development in the city, due for completion in 2012.

 

Residential Property

The contribution from residential property was significant during the period. Two projects which had previously been pre-sold were completed, Marina Bay Residences, in which the Group has a 33% interest, and MCL Land's Waterfall Gardens project.

 

The second residential tower of the Marina Bay project, Marina Bay Suites, which will be completed in late 2013, is selling well with almost 60% of the 221 units sold. The launch in February of MCL Land's project, The Estuary, was well received and all 608 units have been pre-sold. During the period, MCL Land acquired an additional site for future development.

 

The Serenade in Hong Kong is due to complete in the second half of the year, and approximately a third of the apartments were sold by the end of June. The profit arising on sale of apartments in Tower 4 of the 47%-held One Central Macau will also be recognised in the second half. The Group has announced the launch of 92 branded apartments to be sold in One Central Macau, which will be managed by Mandarin Oriental following the opening of its 213-room hotel in late June.

 

Another phase of the joint venture development Bamboo Grove in Chongqing comprising 261 townhouses, all but two of which have been sold, is scheduled for completion later this year. A further 427 units, including high rise apartments to be completed in later years, were released to the market and 254 had been sold by the end of June. In Beijing, sales continued at Maple Place, while development work on the Group's other projects continued. Recent government measures to dampen the market have led to reduced sales throughout the country. 

FINANCE

The Group's financial position remained strong with net debt of US$2.1 billion at 30th June 2010, compared with US$2.4 billion at the end of 2009. Gearing was 13.0%, based on adjusted total equity. During the first six months of the year, the Group raised funding of US$334 million under its medium-term note programme, with maturities ranging from ten to 30 years.

 

PEOPLE

John Witt joined the Board as Chief Financial Officer in April 2010.

 

OUTLOOK

The commercial property markets of Hong Kong and Singapore should remain stable as the year progresses, while conditions in the Group's residential markets are mixed. The second-half result will benefit from the completion of further residential units, although the contribution will be less than in the first half.

 

Simon Keswick

 

Chairman

 

29th July 2010

 

Hongkong Land Holdings Limited

Consolidated Profit and Loss Account

(unaudited)

Six months ended 30th June

Year ended 31st December

2010

2009

2009

Underlying

Underlying

Underlying

business

Non-trading

business

Non-trading

business

Non-trading

performance

items

Total

performance

 items

Total

performance

 items

Total

US$m

US$m

US$m

US$m

US$m

US$m

US$m

US$m

US$m

Revenue (note 2)

765.1 

765.1 

521.5 

- 

521.5

1,322.6 

- 

1,322.6 

Net operating costs (note 3)

(252.9)

(252.9)

(184.6)

- 

(184.6)

(508.1)

- 

(508.1)

512.2 

512.2 

336.9 

- 

336.9 

814.5 

- 

814.5 

Change in fair value of investment properties

726.8 

726.8 

- 

(885.2)

(885.2)

- 

1,000.6 

1,000.6 

Asset impairment provisions, reversals and disposals 

 - 

- 

0.4 

0.4 

- 

(8.4)

(8.4)

Operating profit/(loss) (note 4)

512.2 

726.8 

1,239.0 

336.9 

(884.8)

(547.9)

814.5 

992.2 

1,806.7 

Net financing charges

- Financing charges

(49.2)

(49.2)

(52.3)

- 

(52.3)

(110.0)

- 

(110.0)

- Financing income

18.4 

18.4 

26.6 

- 

26.6 

58.0 

- 

58.0 

(30.8)

-

(30.8)

(25.7)

- 

(25.7)

(52.0)

- 

(52.0)

Share of results of associates and joint ventures (note 5)

104.1 

307.4 

411.5 

28.1 

61.7 

89.8 

177.8 

44.6 

222.4 

Profit/(loss) before tax

585.5 

1,034.2 

1,619.7 

339.3 

(823.1)

(483.8)

940.3 

1,036.8 

1,977.1 

Tax (note 6)

(69.1)

(119.7)

(188.8)

(49.3)

145.0 

95.7 

(120.3)

(168.9)

(289.2)

Profit/(loss) after tax

516.4 

914.5 

1,430.9 

290.0 

(678.1)

(388.1)

820.0 

 867.9 

1,687.9 

Attributable to:

Shareholders of the Company

476.8 

914.1 

1,390.9 

280.6 

 (683.0)

(402.4)

777.1 

 864.0 

1,641.1 

Minority interests

39.6 

0.4 

40.0

9.4 

 4.9 

14.3 

42.9 

 3.9 

 46.8 

516.4 

914.5 

1,430.9 

290.0 

(678.1)

(388.1)

820.0 

867.9 

1,687.9 

US¢

US¢

US¢

Earnings/(loss) per share (note 7)

- basic

61.84 

(17.89)

72.96 

- diluted

59.55 

(17.89)

70.62 

 

 

Hongkong Land Holdings Limited

 

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income

 

(unaudited)

Year ended

Six months ended

31st

30th June

December

2010

2009

2009

US$m

US$m

US$m

Profit/(loss) for the period

1,430.9 

(388.1)

1,687.9 

Revaluation of properties

83.3 

83.3 

Revaluation of other investments

- (loss)/gain arising during the period

(4.6)

- 

8.5 

Actuarial gains on employee benefit plans

- 

4.0 

Net exchange translation differences

(40.3)

(7.1)

16.1 

Cash flow hedges

- losses arising during the period

(5.7)

(4.4)

(7.1)

- transfer to profit and loss

3.5 

3.3 

(1.4)

(2.2)

(1.1)

(8.5)

Share of other comprehensive income of associates

and joint ventures

(1.6)

- 

6.3 

Tax relating to components of other

comprehensive income

(0.1)

(14.0)

(14.1)

Other comprehensive income for the period

(48.8)

61.1 

95.6 

Total comprehensive income for the period

1,382.1 

(327.0)

1,783.5 

Attributable to:

Shareholders of the Company

1,341.8 

(340.0)

1,735.0 

Minority interests

40.3 

13.0 

48.5 

1,382.1 

(327.0)

1,783.5 

 

Hongkong Land Holdings Limited

Consolidated Balance Sheet

(unaudited)

At 31st

At 30th June

December

2010

2009

2009

US$m

US$m

US$m

Net operating assets

Investment properties (note 9)

15,496.6 

12,911.0 

14,817.7 

Fixed assets

4.3 

6.2 

3.9 

Associates and joint ventures

2,601.7 

1,987.3 

2,305.2 

Other investments

41.6 

- 

46.4 

Deferred tax assets

5.7 

3.7 

3.9 

Pension assets

10.2 

6.0 

10.0 

Non-current debtors

63.0 

68.8 

56.7 

Non-current assets

18,223.1 

14,983.0 

17,243.8 

Properties for sale

676.2 

817.0 

787.1 

Current debtors

431.1 

297.3 

315.3 

Bank balances

1,495.6 

1,131.9 

1,226.1 

Current assets

2,602.9 

2,246.2 

2,328.5 

Current creditors

(701.3)

(656.5)

(687.1)

Current borrowings (note 10)

(847.1)

(174.6)

(245.9)

Current tax liabilities

(116.5)

(84.5)

(120.6)

Current liabilities

(1,664.9)

(915.6)

(1,053.6)

Net current assets

938.0 

1,330.6 

1,274.9 

Long-term borrowings (note 10)

(2,785.6)

(3,508.9)

(3,397.5)

Deferred tax liabilities

(2,292.7)

(1,863.5)

(2,179.4)

Non-current creditors

(41.9)

(23.1)

(50.5)

14,040.9 

10,918.1 

12,891.3 

Total equity

Share capital

224.9 

224.9 

224.9 

Revenue and other reserves

13,647.9 

10,590.9 

12,531.0 

Shareholders' funds

13,872.8 

10,815.8 

12,755.9 

Minority interests

168.1 

102.3 

135.4 

14,040.9 

10,918.1 

12,891.3 

 

 Hongkong Land Holdings Limited

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity

Attributable to shareholders of the Company

Attributable

Share

Revenue

Capital

Hedging

Exchange

 to minority

Total

capital

reserves

reserves

reserves

reserves

Total

interests

equity

US$m

US$m

US$m

US$m

US$m

US$m

US$m

US$m

Six months ended 30th June 2010

At 1st January 2010

224.9 

12,332.5 

63.4 

(7.4)

142.5 

12,755.9 

135.4 

12,891.3 

Total comprehensive income

- 

1,386.3 

- 

(2.3)

(42.2)

1,341.8 

40.3 

1,382.1 

Dividends paid by the Company

- 

(224.9)

- 

- 

- 

 (224.9)

- 

(224.9)

Dividends paid to minority shareholders

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

 - 

(7.6)

(7.6)

At 30th June 2010

224.9 

13,493.9 

63.4 

(9.7)

100.3 

13,872.8 

168.1 

14,040.9 

Six months ended 30th June 2009

At 1st January 2009

224.9 

10,901.9 

63.4 

1.2 

121.9 

11,313.3 

95.1 

11,408.4 

Total comprehensive income

- 

(332.4)

- 

(1.7)

(5.9)

(340.0)

13.0 

(327.0)

Dividends paid by the Company

- 

(157.5)

- 

- 

- 

(157.5)

- 

(157.5)

Dividends paid to minority shareholders

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

(5.8)

(5.8)

At 30th June 2009

224.9 

10,412.0 

63.4 

(0.5)

116.0 

10,815.8 

102.3 

10,918.1 

Year ended 31st December 2009

At 1st January 2009

224.9 

10,901.9 

63.4 

1.2 

121.9 

11,313.3 

95.1 

11,408.4 

Total comprehensive income

- 

1,723.0 

- 

 (8.6)

20.6 

1,735.0 

48.5 

1,783.5 

Dividends paid by the Company

- 

 (292.4)

- 

 - 

 - 

(292.4)

- 

(292.4)

Dividends paid to minority shareholders

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

(6.0)

(6.0)

New subsidiary

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

 (2.2)

(2.2)

At 31st December 2009

224.9 

12,332.5 

 63.4 

(7.4)

142.5 

12,755.9 

135.4 

12,891.3 

 

Total comprehensive income for the six months ended 30th June 2010 included in revenue reserves comprises the profit attributable to shareholders of the Company of US$1,390.9 million (2009: loss of US$402.4 million) and the fair value loss in other investments of US$4.6 million (2009: Nil).

Total comprehensive income for the year ended 31st December 2009 included in revenue reserves comprises the profit attributable to shareholders of the Company of US$1,641.1 million, the fair value gain in other investments of US$8.5 million and the net actuarial gain on employee benefit plans of US$3.3 million.

 

Hongkong Land Holdings Limited

 

Consolidated Cash Flow Statement

 

(unaudited)

Year ended

Six months ended

31st

30th June

December

2010

2009

2009

US$m

US$m

US$m

Operating activities

Operating profit/(loss)

1,239.0 

(547.9)

1,806.7 

Depreciation

0.5 

1.0 

1.6 

Fixed assets written off

-

-

1.5 

Write-back of provision for properties for sale

(50.9)

-

-

(Increase)/decrease in fair value of investment

properties

(726.8)

885.2 

(1,000.6)

Asset impairment provisions, reversals and

disposals

-

(0.4)

8.4 

Decrease in properties for sale

161.3 

11.6 

152.4 

Increase in debtors, prepayments and others

(115.8)

(34.4)

(34.3)

Increase in creditors and accruals

27.6 

28.9 

41.4 

Interest received

22.8 

25.2 

62.3 

Interest and other financing charges paid

(46.7)

(52.6)

(94.6)

Tax paid

(72.3)

(20.0)

(53.1)

Dividends from associates and joint ventures

165.9 

7.5 

11.6 

Cash flows from operating activities

604.6 

304.1 

903.3 

Investing activities

Major renovations expenditure

(14.3)

(14.8)

(29.5)

Developments capital expenditure

(0.2)

(3.6)

(4.4)

Purchase of a subsidiary

-

-

(42.0)

Investments in and loans to associates

and joint ventures

(51.9)

(114.1)

(305.2)

Purchase of other investments

-

-

(37.9)

Cash flows from investing activities

(66.4)

(132.5)

(419.0)

Financing activities

Drawdown of borrowings

361.5 

93.6 

456.3 

Repayment of borrowings

(396.3)

(90.7)

 (541.4)

(Repayment of loan)/contribution from minority

shareholders

(6.7)

3.8 

3.8 

Dividends paid by the Company

(222.9)

(157.1)

(292.2)

Dividends paid to minority shareholders

(7.4)

(5.8)

(6.0)

Cash flows from financing activities

(271.8)

(156.2)

(379.5)

Effect of exchange rate changes

2.9 

(2.0)

3.1 

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

269.3 

13.4 

107.9 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

1,225.0 

1,117.1 

1,117.1 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

1,494.3 

1,130.5 

1,225.0 

Hongkong Land Holdings Limited

Notes to Condensed Financial Statements

1.

ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND BASIS OF PREPARATION

The condensed financial statements have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34, 'Interim Financial Reporting'. The condensed financial statements have not been audited or reviewed by the Group's auditor pursuant to the UK Auditing Practices Board guidance on the review of interim financial information.

 

There have been no changes to the accounting policies described in the 2009 annual financial statements except for the adoption of the amendments and interpretations described in the paragraphs below.

 

The following amendments and interpretation to existing standards which are effective in the current accounting period and relevant to the Group's operations are adopted in 2010:

Amendment to IAS 39

Eligible Hedged Items

Improvements to IFRSs (2009)

IFRIC 17

Distributions of Non-cash Assets to Owners

The adoption of these amendments and interpretation do not have any significant impact on the results of the Group.

 

2.

REVENUE

 

Six months ended 30th June

 

2010

2009

US$m

US$m

Rental income

339.6

331.0

Service income

49.7

46.9

Sales of trading properties

375.8

143.6

765.1

521.5

Service income includes service and management charges and hospitality service income.

 

3.

NET OPERATING COSTS

Six months ended 30th June

2010

2009

US$m

US$m

Cost of sales

(220.7)

(153.1)

Other income

2.2

0.3 

Administrative expenses

(34.4)

(31.8)

(252.9)

(184.6)

 

4.

OPERATING PROFIT

Six months ended 30th June

2010

2009

US$m

US$m

By business

Commercial property

327.7 

320.1 

Residential property

207.8 

39.5 

Corporate

(23.3)

(22.7)

512.2 

336.9 

Change in fair value of investment properties

- Commercial property

718.4 

(885.2)

- Residential property

8.4 

- 

726.8 

(885.2)

Asset impairment provisions, reversals and disposals

-

0.4 

1,239.0 

(547.9)

 

5.

SHARE OF RESULTS OF ASSOCIATES AND JOINT VENTURES

Six months ended 30th June

2010

2009

US$m

US$m

By business

Commercial property

3.7 

4.8 

Residential property

100.4 

23.3 

104.1 

28.1 

Change in fair value of investment properties

- Commercial property

304.6 

63.1 

- Residential property

2.8 

2.8 

307.4

65.9 

Asset impairment provisions, reversals and disposals

(4.2)

411.5 

89.8 

Results are shown after tax and minority interests in the associates and joint ventures.

 

6.

TAX

Six months ended 30th June

2010

2009

US$m

US$m

Tax (charged)/credited to profit and loss is analysed

as follows:

Current tax

(68.5)

(46.6)

Deferred tax

- changes in fair value of investment properties

(119.7)

145.0 

- other temporary differences

(0.6)

(2.7)

(188.8)

95.7 

Tax relating to components of other comprehensive

income is analysed as follows:

Revaluation of properties

(13.3)

Cash flow hedges

(0.1)

(0.7)

(0.1)

(14.0)

 

Tax on profits has been calculated at the rates of taxation prevailing in the territories in which the Group operates. The Group has no tax payable in the United Kingdom.

 

Share of tax of associates and joint ventures of US$91.6 million (2009: US$15.9 million) is included in share of results of associates and joint ventures.

 

7.

EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic earnings per share are calculated on profit attributable to shareholders of US$1,390.9 million (2009: loss of US$402.4 million) and on the weighted average number of 2,249.3 million (2009: 2,249.3 million) shares in issue during the period.

 

Diluted earnings per share are calculated on profit attributable to shareholders of US$1,401.4 million (2009: loss of US$392.2 million), which is after adjusting for the effects of the conversion of convertible bonds, and on the weighted average number of 2,353.2 million (2009: 2,353.2 million) shares in issue during the period.

Ordinary shares

in millions

2010

2009

Weighted average number of shares in issue

2,249.3

2,249.3

Adjustment for shares to be issued on conversion

of convertible bonds

103.9

103.9

Weighted average number of shares for diluted

earnings per share calculation

2,353.2

2,353.2

Earnings per share are additionally calculated based on underlying profit attributable to shareholders. A reconciliation of earnings is set out below:

 

Six months ended 30th June

2010

2009

Basic

Diluted

Basic

Diluted

earnings

earnings

earnings

earnings

per share

per share

per share

per share

US$m

US¢

US¢

US$m

US¢

US¢

Underlying profit attributable

to shareholders

476.8 

21.20 

280.6 

12.47 

Non-trading items (note 8)

914.1 

(683.0)

Profit/(loss) attributable to

shareholders

1,390.9 

61.84 

(402.4)

(17.89)

Interest expense on convertible

bonds (net of tax)

10.5 

10.2 

Profit/(loss) for calculation of

diluted earnings per share

1,401.4 

59.55 

(392.2)

(17.89)

 

8.

NON-TRADING ITEMS

Non-trading items are separately identified to provide greater understanding of the Group's underlying business performance. Items classified as non-trading items include fair value gains or losses on revaluation of investment properties; gains and losses arising from the sale of businesses and investment properties; impairment of other investments; provisions for the closure of businesses; acquisition-related costs in business combinations and other credits and charges of a non-recurring nature that require inclusion in order to provide additional insight into underlying business performance.

 

An analysis of non-trading items is set out below:

Six months ended 30th June

2010

2009

US$m

US$m

Change in fair value of investment properties

726.8 

(885.2)

Deferred tax (charges)/credits on change in fair value of

investment properties

(119.7)

145.0 

Share of change in fair value of investment properties of

associates and joint ventures (net of deferred tax)

307.4 

65.9 

Asset impairment provisions, reversals and disposals

- 

0.4 

Share of asset impairment provisions, reversals and

disposals of associates and joint ventures

- 

(4.2)

Minority interests

(0.4)

(4.9)

914.1 

(683.0)

 

9.

INVESTMENT PROPERTIES

Year ended

31st

Six months ended 30th June

December

2010

2009

2009

US$m

US$m

US$m

Net book value at beginning of period

14,817.7 

13,702.7 

13,702.7 

Exchange rate adjustments

(57.1)

(4.3)

2.6 

Additions

9.2 

9.5 

21.0 

Net revaluation surpluses/(deficits)

726.8 

(885.2)

1,000.6 

Transfer

- 

88.3 

90.8 

Net book value at end of period

15,496.6 

12,911.0 

14,817.7 

 

10.

BORROWINGS

At 31st

At 30th June

December

2010

2009

2009

US$m

US$m

US$m

Current

Bank overdrafts

1.3 

1.4 

1.1 

Bank loans

- 

17.3 

Current portion of long-term borrowings

- Bank loans

0.9 

155.9 

10.5 

- 3.01% Singapore Dollar notes due 2010

232.7 

234.3 

- 7% United States Dollar bonds due 2011

612.2 

847.1 

174.6 

245.9 

Long-term

Bank loans

1,051.4 

1,503.2 

1,405.2 

7% United States Dollar bonds due 2011

- 

621.8 

619.1 

5.5% United States Dollar bonds due 2014

551.9 

534.9 

537.0 

3.01% Singapore Dollar notes due 2010

- 

226.3 

3.65% Singapore Dollar notes due 2015

269.5 

259.5 

268.9 

2.75% United States Dollar convertible

bonds due 2012

373.1 

363.2 

368.1 

Medium term notes

539.7 

199.2 

2,785.6 

3,508.9 

3,397.5 

3,632.7 

3,683.5 

3,643.4 

Secured

83.1 

208.2 

99.7 

Unsecured

3,549.6 

3,475.3 

3,543.7 

3,632.7 

3,683.5 

3,643.4 

 

11.

NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE

 

Net asset value per share is calculated on shareholders' funds of US$13,872.8 million (2009: US$10,815.8 million) and on 2,249.3 million (2009: 2,249.3 million) shares issued at the period end.

 

Net asset value per share is additionally calculated based on adjusted shareholders' funds. A reconciliation of shareholders' funds is set out below:

 

 

At 31st

 

At 30th June

December

 

2010

2009

2009

 

US$m

US$m

US$m

 

 

 

Shareholders' funds

13,872.8 

10,815.8 

12,755.9 

 

Deferred tax on revaluation surpluses of

 

investment properties

2,244.5 

1,820.2 

2,133.2 

 

Share of deferred tax on revaluation surpluses

 

of investment properties of associates and

 

joint ventures

108.5 

53.5 

46.9 

 

 

 

Adjusted shareholders' funds

16,225.8 

12,689.5 

14,936.0 

 

 

 

12.

DIVIDENDS

Six months ended 30th June

2010

2009

US$m

US$m

Final dividend in respect of 2009 of US¢10.00

(2008: US¢7.00) per share

224.9

157.5

 

An interim dividend in respect of 2010 of US¢6.00 (2009: US¢6.00) per share amounting to a total of US$135.0 million (2009: US$135.0 million) is declared by the Board and will be accounted for as an appropriation of revenue reserves in the year ending 31st December 2010.

13.

CAPITAL COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

Total capital commitments at 30th June 2010 and 31st December 2009 amounted to US$659.2 million and US$798.7 million respectively.

 

Various Group companies are involved in litigation arising in the ordinary course of their respective businesses. Having reviewed outstanding claims and taking into account legal advice received, the Directors are of the opinion that adequate provisions have been made in the condensed financial statements.

14.

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

There have been no related parties transactions that have taken place in the first six months of the current financial year or any changes in the related parties transactions described in the last Annual Report that have had or could have a material effect on the financial position or performance of the Group.

Hongkong Land Holdings Limited

Principal Risks and Uncertainties

The Board has overall responsibility for risk management and internal control. The following have been identified previously as the areas of principal risk and uncertainty facing the Company, and they remain relevant in the second half of the year:

·; Economic Risk

·; Commercial Risk and Financial Risk

·; Regulatory and Political Risk

·; Terrorism, Pandemic and Natural Disasters

For greater detail, please refer to page 62 of the Company's Annual Report for 2009, a copy of which is available on the Company's website www.hkland.com.

Responsibility Statement

The Directors of the Company confirm to the best of their knowledge that:

(a)

the condensed financial statements have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34; and

(b)

the interim management report includes a fair review of all information required to be disclosed by the Disclosure and Transparency Rules 4.2.7 and 4.2.8 issued by the Financial Services Authority of the United Kingdom.

For and on behalf of the Board

Y K Pang

John R Witt

Directors

29th July 2010

The interim dividend of US¢6.00 per share will be payable on 13th October 2010 to shareholders on the register of members at the close of business on 20th August 2010. The ex-dividend date will be on 18th August 2010, and the share registers will be closed from 23rd to 27th August 2010, inclusive. Shareholders will receive their dividends in United States dollars, unless they are registered on the Jersey branch register where they will have the option to elect for sterling. These shareholders may make new currency elections for the 2010 interim dividend by notifying the United Kingdom transfer agent in writing by 24th September 2010. The sterling equivalent of dividends declared in United States dollars will be calculated by reference to a rate prevailing on 29th September 2010. Shareholders holding their shares through The Central Depository (Pte) Limited ('CDP') in Singapore will receive United States dollars unless they elect, through CDP, to receive Singapore dollars.

 

 

Hongkong Land Group

 

 

Hongkong Land is one of Asia's leading property investment, management and development groups. Founded in Hong Kong in 1889, the Group has interests across the region. Hongkong Land's business is built on partnership, integrity and excellence.

 

In Hong Kong, the Group owns and manages some five million sq. ft of prime commercial space that defines the heart of the Central Business District. In Singapore, it is helping to create the city-state's new Central Business District with the expansion of its joint venture portfolio of new developments. Hongkong Land's properties in these and other Asian centres are recognised as market leaders and house the world's foremost financial, business and luxury retail names.

 

Hongkong Land also develops premium residential properties in a number of cities in the region, not least in Singapore where its 77%-owned listed affiliate, MCL Land, is a significant developer.

 

Hongkong Land Holdings Limited is incorporated in Bermuda. It has a premium listing on the London Stock Exchange, and secondary listings in Bermuda and Singapore. The Group's assets and investments are managed from Hong Kong by Hongkong Land Limited. Hongkong Land is a member of the Jardine Matheson Group.

 

 

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For further information, please contact:

Hongkong Land Limited

Y K Pang

(852) 2842 8428

John R Witt

(852) 2842 8101

GolinHarris

Sue So

(852) 2501 7984

As permitted by the Disclosure and Transparency Rules of the Financial Services Authority of the United Kingdom, the Company will not be posting a printed version of the Half-Yearly Results announcement to shareholders. The Half-Yearly Results announcement will remain available on the Company's website, www.hkland.com, together with other Group announcements.

 

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