30th Sep 2014 07:00
Treveria plc
("Treveria", the "Group" or the "Company")
Interim Results for the six months ended 30 June 2014
Treveria plc (AIM: TRV), the German retail focused real estate investment company, today announces its Interim Results for the six months ended 30 June 2014, which will shortly be available on the Company's website www.treveria.com.
For further information, please contact:
IOMA Fund and Investment Management Limited | |
Graham Smith | +44 (0) 1624 681250 |
N+1 Singer | |
James Maxwell/Nick Donovan | +44 (0) 20 7496 3000 |
Chairman's statement
Highlights
As described in the last Annual Report and Financial Statements, the Company reached agreements last year with the lenders which should facilitate an orderly realisation of the portfolio. The benefits of the outsourcing arrangements put into effect last year are also now being felt, and significant cost savings are being achieved.
Portfolio
The Company is focusing efforts on disposing of the assets in Silos G&J. As of June 2014, the two Silos hold ten unsold properties with a net asset value of €19.2m. Additionally, we continue to make progress working closely with lenders in Silo D and F&K to implement the agreed business plans under the restructuring agreements, with view at maximizing sales proceeds and achieve full repayment of the debt facilities out of disposals over time. In both Silos, Treveria remains the 100% beneficial owner of any value remaining in the Silos post the repayment of the debt plus all the costs and fees incurred.
Silos G and J contain some properties under leasehold agreements with a negative operating run rate. The Company has made some progress in containing the issue, by disposing or repositioning these properties, and it will continue to be the focus of attention in the coming months.
Disposal of investment properties
In Silos G and J, two properties were sold during the period, generating gross sales proceeds of €1.8m. Another property notarised for sale is expected to generate additional gross proceeds of €1.8m.
The Company continues to explore a number of unsolicited indications of interest from third parties with regard to the potential acquisition of some or all of Treveria' s portfolio.
Financial results
We report a loss for the period of €2.5m (compared with a loss in the previous full year of €60.4m). As a result of the loss, the total net assets fell from €48.0m in 2013 to €45.5m in 2014. This equals a fall from €0.079 per share to €0.075.
The operating expenses were €1.2m in the period compared with €5.8m in the same period last year, although €2.3m of the reduction is due to the deconsolidation of Silos D and F/K.
Group cash stood at €14.9m at the period-end. Following the distribution paid on 5 September 2014, the Group's cash stood at €5.0m.
Real estate transfer tax
There are no further significant developments to report regarding the Real Estate Transfer Tax (RETT) case. The Company is still awaiting the outcome of the relief procedures and the ruling from the fiscal court in Germany, and is continuing the legal proceedings initiated against two of its former professional advisers.
Going Concern
The Group continues to adopt a going concern basis for the preparation of these financial statements. The Directors believe the Group will be able to manage its business risks for the foreseeable future despite the continued challenging economic conditions, and have a reasonable expectation that sufficient liquidity will be available to meet current expenses from a combination of existing cash reserves, net sales proceeds arising from the disposal program, and cash flow from normal operations.
Outlook
The Board will seek to return capital to shareholders as and when sufficient liquidity is available, which is largely dependent on the success in completing sales, the implementation of the restructuring agreements, and resolving the RETT issue.
Eitan Milgram
Chairman
29 September 2014
Condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income
for the six months ended 30 June 2014
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30 June | 30 June | 31 Dec |
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2014 | 2013 | 2013 |
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Notes | €'000 | €'000 | €'000 |
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Gross rental income | 1,311 | 29,689 | 29,523 |
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Bad debts | (1,088) | (793) | (1,802) |
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Direct costs | 5 | (1,570) | (7,767) | (7,582) |
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Net rental income/(loss) | (1,347) | 21,129 | 20,139 |
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Profit/(loss) from disposal of investment properties | 4 | - | 179 | (266) |
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Deficit on revaluation of investment properties | 10 | (320) | (6,351) | (3,496) |
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Other income | 5 | 471 | 9 | 227 |
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Administrative expenses | 5 | (1,208) | (5,799) | (10,532) |
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Operating profit/(loss) | (2,404) | 9,167 | 6,072 |
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Finance revenue | 6 | 61 | 88 | 150 |
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Finance expense | 6 | (7) | (8,872) | (10,587) |
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Loss on derecognition of subsidiaries | - | - | (60,136) |
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Profit/(loss) before tax | (2,350) | 383 | (64,501) |
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Income tax (expense)/credit | 7 | (131) | (398) | 3,907 |
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(Loss)/profit for the period | (2,481) | (15) | (60,501) |
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(Loss)/profit attributable to: |
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Equity holders of the parent company | (2,481) | (15) | (60,594) |
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(Loss)/profit for the period | (2,481) | (15) | (60,594) |
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Other comprehensive income |
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Foreign exchange translation differences | (47) | 189 | 197 |
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Other comprehensive profit/(loss) for the period | (47) | 189 | 197 |
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Total comprehensive profit/(loss) for the period | (2,528) | 174 | (60,397) |
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Total comprehensive loss attributable to: |
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Equity holders of the parent company | (2,528) | 174 | (60,397) |
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Non-controlling interests | - | - | - |
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Total comprehensive loss for the period | (2,528) | 174 | (60,397) |
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| Basic (loss)/earnings for the year attributable to ordinary equity holders of the parent company | 8 | (0.41)c | 0.00c | (10.02)c |
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| Diluted (loss)/earnings for the year attributable to ordinary equity holders of the parent company | 8 | (0.41)c | 0.00c | (10.02)c |
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Condensed consolidated statement of financial position
as at 30 June 2014
30 June | 30 June | 31 Dec | ||
2014 | 2013 | 2013 | ||
Notes | €'000 | €'000 | €'000 | |
Non-current assets | ||||
Investment properties | - | 689,299 | - | |
Investment at fair value through profit and loss | 10 | 13,000 | - | 15,500 |
Fixed assets | - | 88 | - | |
Total non-current assets | 13,000 | 689,387 | 15,500 | |
Investment property held for disposal | 11 | 32,899 | 25,560 | 36,831 |
Current assets | ||||
Trade and other receivables | 1,044 | 4,732 | 2,756 | |
Prepayments | 765 | 4,866 | 789 | |
Cash and short-term deposits | 12 | 14,886 | 40,600 | 13,291 |
Total current assets | 16,695 | 50,198 | 16,836 | |
Total assets | 62,594 | 765,145 | 69,167 | |
Current liabilities | ||||
Trade and other payables | 2,051 | 13,270 | 2,791 | |
Provision for RETT | 13 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
Interest-bearing loans and borrowings | - | 602,095 | - | |
Finance lease obligations | 1,557 | 2,480 | 1,669 | |
Current tax liabilities | 68 | 4,548 | 1,523 | |
Total current liabilities | 4,676 | 623,393 | 6,983 | |
Non-current liabilities | ||||
Finance lease obligations | 12,152 | 20,129 | 13,852 | |
Deferred tax liabilities | 262 | 5,462 | 300 | |
Total non-current liabilities | 12,414 | 25,591 | 14,152 | |
Total liabilities | 17,090 | 648,984 | 21,135 | |
Net assets | 45,504 | 116,161 | 48,032 | |
Equity | ||||
Issued capital | 6,050 | 6,050 | 6,050 | |
Capital redemption reserve | 1,109 | 1,109 | 1,109 | |
Retained earnings and other distributable reserve | 38,345 | 109,002 | 40,873 | |
Total equity | 45,504 | 116,161 | 48,032 |
Condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity
for the six months ended 30 June 2014
Issued | Capital | Retained | Total | |
capital | redemption | earnings | equity | |
reserve | and other | |||
distributable | ||||
reserve | ||||
€'000 | €'000 | €'000 | €'000 | |
As at 1 January 2013 | 6,050 | 1,109 | 128,495 | 135,654 |
Period 1 January 2013 to 30 June 2013 | ||||
Total comprehensive income | ||||
Profit for the period | - | - | (15) | (15) |
Other comprehensive income | - | - | 189 | 189 |
Total comprehensive income | - | - | 174 | 174 |
Contributions by and distributions to equity holders | ||||
Distributions | - | - | (19,667) | (19,667) |
Balance as at 30 June 2013 | 6,050 | 1,109 | 109,002 | 116,161 |
Period 1 July 2013 to 31 December 2013 | ||||
Total comprehensive income | ||||
Loss from 1 July 2013 to 31 December 2013 | - | - | (60,579) | (60,579) |
Other comprehensive income | - | - | 8 | 8 |
Total comprehensive income | - | - | (60,571) | (60,571) |
Contributions by and distributions to equity holders | ||||
Distributions | - | - | (7,558) | (7,558) |
Balance as at 31 December 2013 | 6,050 | 1,109 | 40,873 | 48,032 |
Period 1 January 2014 to 30 June 2014 | ||||
Total comprehensive income | ||||
Loss for the period | - | - | (2,481) | (2,481) |
Other comprehensive income | - | - | (47) | (47) |
Total comprehensive income | - | - | (2,528) | (2,528) |
Balance as at 30 June 2014 | 6,050 | 1,109 | 38,345 | 45,504 |
Condensed consolidated statement of cash flows
for the six months ended 30 June 2014
Period ended | Period ended | Year ended | ||
30 June | 30 June | 31 Dec | ||
2014 | 2013 | 2013 | ||
Notes | €'000 | €'000 | €'000 | |
Operating activities | ||||
Profit/(loss) before tax | (2,350) | 383 | (64,501) | |
Profit/(loss) from disposal of investment properties | 4 | - | (179) | 266 |
Deficit/(surplus) on revaluation of investment properties | 10 | 320 | 6,351 | 3,496 |
Loss on derecognition of subsidiaries | - | - | 60,136 | |
Depreciation of fixed assets | - | 34 | 122 | |
Finance revenue | 6 | - | (88) | (150) |
Finance expense | 6 | 7 | 8,709 | 10,379 |
Net cash flows from operations before changes in working capital | (2,023) | 15,210 | 9,748 | |
Changes in working capital | ||||
(Increase)/decrease in trade and other receivables | 1,734 | (796) | 1,943 | |
(Decrease)/increase in trade and other payables | (785) | (1,483) | (642) | |
Income tax paid | (1,624) | (830) | (3,532) | |
Net cash flows from operating activities | (2,698) | 12,101 | 7,517 | |
Investing activities | ||||
Purchase of and additions to investment properties and fixed assets | - | (70) | - | |
Proceeds from disposal of investments at fair value through profit and loss | 2,500 | - | - | |
Proceeds from disposal of investment properties | 1,800 | 19,881 | 16,634 | |
Finance revenue received | - | 88 | 150 | |
Effects on cash held in derecognised subsidiaries | - | - | (21,593) | |
Net cash flows from investing activities | 4,300 | 19,899 | (4,809) | |
Financing activities | ||||
Distribution | - | (19,667) | (27,225) | |
Repayment of loans | - | (21,016) | (9,805) | |
Finance expense paid | (7) | (8,709) | (10,379) | |
Net cash flows from financing activities | (7) | (49,392) | (47,409) | |
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 1,595 | (17,392) | (44,701) | |
Cash and short-term deposits as at 1 January | 13,291 | 57,992 | 57,992 | |
Cash and short-term deposits at period end | 14,886 | 40,600 | 13,291 |
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
for the six months ended 30 June 2014
1. General information
Treveria plc (the Company) is a company incorporated and domiciled in the Isle of Man whose shares are publicly traded on AIM.
The consolidated financial statements of Treveria plc comprise the Company and its subsidiaries (together referred to as the Group). The Company acts as the investment holding company of the Group.
2. Significant accounting policies and basis of preparation
These condensed consolidated interim financial statements are unaudited, have not been reviewed by the auditors, and do not constitute statutory accounts. The statutory accounts for 2012, which received an unqualified report from the auditors, are available on the Company's website, www.treveria.com.
The condensed financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard (IAS) 34 Interim Financial Reporting. They have been prepared on a going concern basis, as it is the view of the Directors that this is the most appropriate basis of preparation to adopt having considered the issues identified in note 13.
The condensed financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost basis, except for investment properties and derivative financial instruments that have been measured at fair value. The financial statements are presented in euro and all values are rounded to the nearest thousand (€000) except when otherwise indicated.
The accounting policies adopted by the Group in these condensed consolidated interim financial statements are consistent with those followed in the preparation of the Group's annual consolidated financial statements as at, and for the year ended, 31 December 2012. Amendments resulting from improvements to IFRSs and their interpretations did not have any impact on the accounting policies, financial position or performance of the Group.
The Group has not early adopted any other standard, interpretation or amendment which was issued and is not yet effective.
3. Segmental reporting
The Directors are of the opinion that the Group is engaged in a single segment of business, being property investment business, in one geographical area, namely Germany. This is consistent with the internal reporting provided to the Board who act chief operating decision-makers and are responsible for allocating resources and assessing performance. Accordingly the Directors consider it no longer appropriate or necessary to report on the results of each Silo.
4. Profit from disposal of investment properties
Period ended | Period ended | Year ended | |
30 June | 30 June | 31 December | |
2014 | 2013 | 2013 | |
€'000 | €'000 | €'000 | |
Gross disposal proceeds | 1,800 | 20,050 | 16,805 |
Book value of properties disposed | (1,800) | (19,702) | (16,900) |
Other disposal costs | - | (169) | (171) |
- | 179 | (266) |
5. Operating profit
The following items have been charged/(credited) in arriving at operating profit/(loss):
Other income
Period ended | Period ended | Year ended | |
30 June | 30 June | 31 December | |
2014 | 2013 | 2013 | |
€'000 | €'000 | €'000 | |
Sales fees on disposal of Silo D, F and K properties | 407 | - | - |
Other income | 64 | - | - |
471 | - | - | |
As disclosed in prior year report, Treveria now receives a sales fee following restructuring agreement with Silo D (1.8%), F and K (1.0%) lenders.
Direct costs | |||
Period ended | Period ended | Year ended | |
30 June | 30 June | 31 Dec | |
2014 | 2013 | 2013 | |
€'000 | €'000 | €'000 | |
Service charge expense | 607 | 10,515 | 10,739 |
Service charge income | (60) | (4,629) | (7,060) |
Irrecoverable service charges | 547 | 5,886 | 3,679 |
Property management fee | 58 | 1,301 | 1,428 |
Asset Management fee | - | 284 | 33 |
Ground rent / lease charges | 1,020 | 1,456 | 2,517 |
Other property costs | (55) | (1,160) | (75) |
1,570 | 7,767 | 7,582 | |
Administrative expenses | |||
Period ended | Period ended | Year ended | |
30 June | 30 June | 31 Dec | |
2014 | 2013 | 2013 | |
€'000 | €'000 | €'000 | |
Staff costs | - | 1,886 | 2,226 |
Legal and professional fees and other administrative costs within Silos deconsolidated during 2013 | - | 2,326 | 3,908 |
Legal and professional fees and other administrative costs | 1,208 | 1,587 | 4,398 |
1,208 | 5,799 | 10,532 |
6. Finance revenue and expense
Period ended | Period ended | Year ended | |
30 June | 30 June | 31 December | |
2014 | 2013 | 2013 | |
€'000 | €'000 | €'000 | |
Bank interest income | - | 88 | 150 |
Net foreign exchange gain | 61 | - | - |
Finance revenue | 61 | 88 | 150 |
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Bank loan interest | - | (8,700) | (10,308) |
Amortisation of capitalised finance charges | (1) | (9) | (74) |
Net foreign exchange loss | - | (163) | (208) |
Interest on back taxes | (6) | - | 3 |
Finance expense | (7) | (8,872) | (10,587) |
Net finance income/(expense) | 54 | (8,784) | (10,437) |
7. Income tax
Period ended | Period ended | Year ended | |
30 June | 30 June | 31 December | |
2014 | 2013 | 2013 | |
€'000 | €'000 | €'000 | |
Income tax | |||
Current income tax charge | 169 | 145 | (541) |
Deferred tax | (38) | 253 | (3,366) |
Income tax expense/(credit) reported in the Statement of Comprehensive Income | 131 | 398 | (3,907) |
Tax reconciliation | |||
Opening balance | 1,523 | 8,684 | 8,684 |
Tax charge/(credit) | 169 | 145 | (541) |
Tax paid | (1,624) | (830) | (3,532) |
Derecognition of subsidiaries | - | (3,451) | (3,088) |
Closing current tax liabilities | 68 | 4,548 | 1,523 |
8. Earnings per share
The calculation of the basic, diluted and adjusted earnings per share is based on the following data:
Period ended | Period ended | Year ended | |
30 June | 30 June | 31 December | |
2014 | 2013 | 2013 | |
€'000 | €'000 | €'000 | |
Earnings | |||
Earnings for the purpose of basic and diluted earnings per share | |||
(Loss)/profit for the period attributable to the equity holders of the parent company | (2,481) | (15) | (60,594) |
Profit from disposal of investment properties, revaluation surplus/deficit, RETT, change in fair value of derivative financial instruments and gain on derecognition of subsidiaries, net of related tax | |||
282 | 6,416 | 60,302 | |
Adjusted earnings | (2,199) | 6,401 | (292) |
Number of shares | |||
Weighted average number of ordinary shares for the purpose of basic earnings per share | 605,008,809 | 605,008,809 | 605,008,809 |
Basic (loss)/earnings per share | (0.41)c | 0.00c | (10.02)c |
Diluted (loss)/earnings per share | (0.41)c | 0.00c | (10.02)c |
Adjusted earnings per share | (0.36)c | 1.06c | (0.05)c |
9. Net assets per share
30 June | 30 June | 31 December | |
2014 | 2013 | 2013 | |
€'000 | €'000 | €'000 | |
Net assets | |||
Net assets for the purpose of assets per share (assets attributable to the equity holders of the parent company) | 45,504 | 116,161 | 48,032 |
Deferred tax arising on revaluation surpluses | 262 | 5,462 | 300 |
Adjusted net assets attributable to equity holders of the parent company | |||
45,766 | 121,623 | 48,332 | |
Number of shares | |||
Number of ordinary shares for the purpose of net assets per share | 605,008,809 | 605,008,809 | 605,008,809 |
Net assets per share | 7.52c | 19.20c | 7.94c |
Adjusted net assets per share | 7.56c | 20.10c | 7.94c |
10. Investment at fair value through profit and loss
As of 30 June 2014, the Group held €13,000,000 (31 December 2013: €15,500,000) investment at fair value through profit and loss.
Fair values of financial instruments
The fair values of financial assets and financial liabilities that are traded in an active market are based on quoted market prices. For all other financial instruments, the Group determines fair values using other valuation techniques.
For financial instruments that trade infrequently and have little price transparency, fair value is less objective, and requires varying degrees of judgement depending on liquidity, uncertainty of market factors, pricing assumptions and other risks affecting the specific instrument.
The Group measures fair values using the following fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the measurements:
• Level 1: Inputs that are quoted market prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical instruments;
• Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable either directly (i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices). This category includes instruments valued using; quoted market prices in active markets for similar instruments; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are considered less than active; or other valuation techniques in which all significant inputs are directly or indirectly observable from market data;
• Level 3: Inputs that are unobservable. This category includes all instruments for which the valuation technique includes inputs not based on observable data and the unobservable inputs have a significant effect on the instrument's valuation.
Various valuation techniques may be applied in determining the fair value of investments held as level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. The objective of valuation techniques is to arrive at a fair value measurement that reflects the price that would be received to sell the asset or paid to transfer the liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.
Valuation models that employ significant unobservable inputs require a higher degree of management judgement and estimation in the determination of fair value. Management judgement and estimation are usually required for the selection of the appropriate valuation model to be used. The Directors consider the most appropriate indication of the fair value of the investments held by Silo D to be the disposal fee due on the expected selling price as per the relevant business plan and the fair value of the investments held by Silos F&K to be the most recent sales negotiations and interests shown from third parties.
Fair value hierarchy - Financial instruments measured at fair value
The table below analyses the underlying investments held by the Group measured at fair value at the reporting date by the level in the fair value hierarchy into which the fair value measurement is categorised. The amounts are based on the values recognised in the statement of financial position. All fair value measurements below are recurring. There are no other financial assets or liabilities carried at fair value.
30 June | 30 June | 31 Dec | |
2014 | 2013 | 2013 | |
€'000 | €'000 | €'000 | |
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss | |||
Unlisted private equity investments (level 3) | 13,000 | - | 15,550 |
Total investments | 13,000 | - | 15,500 |
The following table shows a reconciliation of the opening balances to the closing balances for fair value measurements.
30 June | 30 June | 31 Dec | |
2014 | 2013 | 2013 | |
Unlisted private equity investments : | €'000 | €'000 | €'000 |
Balance at 1 January | 15,500 | - | - |
Disposal of investments | (2,500) | - | - |
Balance at 31 December | 13,000 | - | - |
IFRS 13, Fair Value Measurement requires disclosure, by class of financial instrument, if the effect of changing one or more inputs to reasonably possible alternative assumptions would result in a significant change to the fair value measurement. The information used in determination of the fair value of Level 3 investments is chosen with reference to the specific underlying circumstances and position of the investee company. On that basis, the Board believes that the impact of changing one or more of the inputs to reasonably possible alternative assumptions would not change the fair value significantly.
Financial instruments not measured at fair value
The carrying value of short-term financial assets and financial liabilities (cash, debtors and creditors) approximate their fair value.
11. Investment property held for disposal
30 June | 31 December | |
2014 | 2013 | |
€'000 | €'000 | |
Opening balance | 36,831 | - |
Disposal | (1,800) | - |
Deficit on revaluation of investment properties | (320) | - |
Movement in finance lease obligations (see note 14) | (1,812) | - |
Reclassification from investment properties | - | 36,831 |
Closing balance | 32,899 | 36,831 |
30 June | 31 December | |
2014 | 2013 | |
€'000 | €'000 | |
Investment property held for disposal at market value | 19,190 | 21,310 |
Adjustment in respect of minimum payments under head leases separately included as a liability at present value in the Statement of Financial Position (see note 14) | 13,709 | 15,521 |
Closing balance | 32,899 | 36,831 |
All properties were valued as at 30 June 2014 and 31 December 2013 by the Board of Directors. As of 30 June 2014, the Group held €32,899,000 investment properties in Silo G and Silo J (including adjustment for head leases, note 14). One of these assets has been notarised for sale to third parties with expected gross exit proceeds of €1.80m. The assessed fair value of held for disposal properties as at 31 December 2013 was €36,831,000. Each of the valuations is based on the notarized sales price where applicable and on the expected disposal prices from the ongoing negotiations or planned sales programme in other instances. As a result of the level of judgement used in arriving at the market valuations, the amounts which may ultimately be realised in respect of any given property may differ from the valuations shown in the Statement of Financial Position.
12. Cash and short-term deposits
30 June | 30 June | 31 December | |
2014 | 2013 | 2013 | |
€ 000 | € 000 | € 000 | |
Cash at banks and in hand | 14,886 | 40,600 | 13,291 |
All the cash and short-term deposits are available for Group use and are not subject to any restrictions.
13. Provision for RETT | |||
30 June | 30 June | 31 December | |
2014 | 2013 | 2013 | |
€ 000 | € 000 | € 000 | |
German Real Estate Transfer Tax (RETT) | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
Treveria Holdings Ltd. a wholly owned subsidiary of Treveria plc has received assessments from the German tax authorities for Real estate Transfer Tax ("RETT") as a result of the acquisition of shares in Treveria Properties S.à r.l. by Treveria Holdings S.à r.l. in 2009. The Group's legal advisers have confirmed that, in the event the RETT was deemed payable, the likelihood of the authorities having any actual recourse to the assets of Treveria plc is remote. The Group continues to challenge the assessment of the RETT on various legal grounds and has initiated relief procedures with the relevant German tax authorities, and has applied to the German fiscal court for a ruling on the matter. The outcome of such legal action and relief procedures is typically hard to predict.
The maximum possible liability for RETT (including late payment fees and interest) is estimated to be €45,392,000. It is not probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle this liability but, due to the uncertainties relating to the outcome of the challenge to the assessments, the relief procedures and possible unfavourable outcome in the legal proceedings, this amount is shown as a contingent liability (31 December 2013: €45,392,000) - see note 16. However, the Company continues to make a provision of €1,000,000 to settle amounts which may become payable in relation to the RETT relief procedures.
14. Finance lease obligations
The Group leases certain of its investment properties under finance leases (see note 11).
Present value of minimum lease payments
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30 June | 30 June | 31 December | |
2014 | 2013 | 2013 | |
€'000 | €'000 | €'000 | |
Within one year | 1,557 | 2,480 | 1,669 |
In the second to fifth years inclusive | 5,757 | 6,540 | 5,900 |
After more than five years | 6,395 | 13,589 | 7,952 |
13,709 | 22,609 | 15,521 | |
Current liabilities | 1,557 | 2,480 | 1,669 |
Non-current liabilities | 12,152 | 20,129 | 13,852 |
Present value of minimum lease payments | 13,709 | 22,609 | 15,521 |
15. Financial risk management objectives and policies
The Group's principal financial liabilities comprise bank loans, finance leases and trade payables. The main purpose of these financial instruments is to raise finance for the Group's operations. The Group has various financial assets such as trade receivables and cash and short-term deposits, which arise directly from its operations. It now also has investments at fair value, following the deconsolidation of Silos D and F&K.
The main risks arising from the Group's financial instruments are credit risk and liquidity risk. The risk management policies employed by the Group to manage these risks are discussed below:
Credit risk
Credit risk arises when a failure by counter parties to discharge their obligations could reduce the amount of future cash inflows from financial assets on hand at the reporting date. In the event of a default by an occupational tenant, the Group will suffer a rental shortfall and may incur additional costs, including legal expenses in maintaining, insuring and re-letting the property until it is re-let. The asset manager monitors the tenants in order to anticipate, and minimise the impact of, defaults by occupational tenants, as well as ensuring that the Group has a diversified tenant base.
The maximum credit risk exposure relating to financial assets is represented by the carrying values as at the reporting date. There are no significant concentrations of credit risk within the Group.
The realisability of the amounts due from subsidiaries in the Company is based on the performance of the underlying subsidiaries.
Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is the risk an entity will encounter in meeting its obligations associated with financial liabilities. This may arise when the realisation of assets and the maturity of liabilities do not match. An unmatched position potentially enhances profitability, but can also increase the risk of losses. The Group has procedures with the object of minimising such losses such as maintaining sufficient cash and other highly liquid current assets and by having available an adequate amount of committed credit facilities. Cash and cash equivalents are placed with financial institutions on a short-term basis reflecting the Group's desire to maintain a high level of liquidity in order to enable timely completion of investment transactions.
Cash can become trapped within property companies if certain financial tests set out in the Group's bank loan agreements are not met. Cash traps do not represent events of default under the finance documents but there is a risk that cash is retained within the property companies for the payment of interest and other amounts due under the finance documents and cannot be used for other Group purposes.
The table below summarises the maturity profile of the Group's financial liabilities at 30 June 2014 and 31 December 2013 based on contractual undiscounted payments.
Payments due under finance leases | Trade and other payables | Total | |
30 June 2014 | €'000 | €'000 | €'000 |
Undiscounted amounts payable in: | |||
- under one year | 1,557 | 2,051 | 3,608 |
- one to two years | 5,757 | - | 5,757 |
- more than five years | 6,395 | - | 6,395 |
13,709 | 2,051 | 15,760 | |
Payments due under finance leases | Trade and other payables | Total | |
31 December 2013 | €'000 | €'000 | €'000 |
Undiscounted amounts payable in: | |||
- under one year | 1,669 | 2,791 | 4,460 |
- one to two years | 5,900 | - | 5,900 |
- more than five years | 7,952 | - | 7,952 |
15,521 | 2,791 | 18,312 | |
Currency risk
There is no significant foreign currency risk as the majority of the assets and liabilities of the Group are maintained in Euro.
Interest rate risk
The Group no longer has interest bearing loans and therefore is not subject to significant interest risk.
Capital management
Following de-consolidation of Silo D and Silo F&K as detailed in prior year reports, the Group no longer has interest bearing loans and the current capital structure of the Group consists of 100% equity. Equity comprises issued capital, reserves and retained earnings as disclosed in the Statement of changes in equity.
16. Contingent Liabilities
As disclosed in more detail in note 13, Treveria Holdings Limited is subject to a contingent liability of up to €45,392,000 (31 December 2013: €45,392,000) for German RETT.
17. Events after the date of the consolidated statement of financial position
The Company paid a distribution of 1.5 Eurocents per share on 5 September 2014, amounting to €9,075,000 in total.
There were no other significant events after the date of the consolidated statement of financial position.
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