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JC&C 2010 Half Year Financial Statements

30th Jul 2010 10:29

RNS Number : 2036Q
Jardine Strategic Hldgs Ld
29 July 2010
 



To: Business Editor 30th July 2010

For immediate release

 

 

Jardine Cycle & Carriage Limited

2010 Half Year Financial Statements and Dividend Announcement

 

 

 

 

The following announcement was issued today by the Company's 70%-owned subsidiary, Jardine Cycle & Carriage Limited.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For further information, please contact:

 

Jardine Matheson Limited

Neil M McNamara (852) 2843 8227

 

GolinHarris

Kennes Young (852) 2501 7987

 

 

 

30th July 2010

 

JARDINE CYCLE & CARRIAGE LIMITED

2010 HALF YEAR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND DIVIDEND ANNOUNCEMENT

 

Highlights

 

·; Underlying earnings per share up 71%

·; Improved performance across most businesses

·; Interim dividend up 45%

 

"The excellent increase in earnings achieved in the first half of 2010 benefited from improved trading conditions, a stronger rupiah and comparison with the relatively weak start to the previous year. While the Group's overall performance in the second half is expected to be more in line with that of 2009, a good result is expected for the full year."

 

 

Anthony Nightingale, Chairman

30th July 2010

 

Group Results

Six months ended 30th June

Restated

2010

US$m

2009

US$m

Change

%

2010

S$m

Revenue

7,411

4,615

61

10,363

Profit after tax

848

517

64

1,186

Underlying profit attributable to shareholders*

353

207

71

494

Profit attributable to shareholders

358

211

70

501

US¢

US¢

Underlying earnings* per share

99.35

58.22

71

138.96

Earnings per share

100.79

59.29

70

140.96

Interim dividend per share**

16.00

11.00

45

22.45

At

30.6.2010

At

31.12.2009

At

30.6.2010

US$m

US$m

S$m

Shareholders' funds

3,196

2,911

10

4,484

US$

US$

S$

Net asset value per share

8.98

8.18

10

12.61

The exchange rate of US$1=S$1.40 (31st December 2009: US$1=S$1.40) was used for translating assets and liabilities at the balance sheet date and US$1=S$1.40 (30th June 2009: US$1=S$1.49) was used for translating the results for the period.

 

The financial results for the six months ended 30th June 2010 have been prepared in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards. These results have not been audited or reviewed by the auditors.

 

* The basis for calculating underlying earnings is set out in Note 4 of this report.

** The S$ amount is estimated. The actual amount will be determined on the Books Closure Date referred to in Note 12.

 

 

 

 

CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT

 

Overview

 

Jardine Cycle & Carriage produced a fine set of results in the first six months of 2010 as trading conditions remained positive for most of its operations.

 

Performance

 

The Group's revenue grew by 61% to US$7.4 billion in the six months ended 30th June 2010. Underlying profit increased by 71% to US$353 million and underlying earnings per share rose by 71% to US¢99.35. Profit attributable to shareholders for the half year of US$358 million included a non-trading gain of US$5 million.

 

Astra contributed US$349 million to the Group's underlying profit, an increase of 74%, reflecting a stronger rupiah and improved performances from many of its major businesses. Underlying profit contribution from the Group's other motor interests was 33% higher at US$28 million.

 

The Group's balance sheet remains strong with the benefit of strong operating cashflows. Overall net cash, excluding borrowings in Astra's financial services companies, was US$219 million at the end of June, up from US$64 million at the previous year end. The net debt within Astra's financial services companies was US$2.0 billion, US$511 million up from the end of 2009 due to the growth in its loan book. The Company had net debt of US$169 million at the end of June.

 

The Board has declared an interim one-tier tax exempt dividend of US¢16 per share (2009: US¢11 per share), a 45% increase. The interim dividend is available in cash in US dollars or Singapore dollars.

 

Group Review

 

Astra

 

Astra recorded a 52% increase in net profit, under Indonesian accounting standards, for the six months equivalent to US$701 million, as the Indonesian economy continued to grow. Consumer demand has remained buoyant, supported by the availability of financing at low interest rates and modest inflation.

 

Automotive and Financial Services

Astra's automotive and financial services businesses contributed US$275 million to the Group's underlying profit, an increase of 130%, as strong performances were enhanced by a stronger rupiah.

 

The wholesale motor vehicle market grew by 76% to 370,000 units compared to the same period of the previous year. Astra sold a total of 208,000 motor vehicles, 71% more than the first half of 2009, leading to a decline in market share from 58% to 56%. The wholesale motorcycle market grew by 41% to 3.6 million units while Astra Honda Motors sold a total of 1.7 million units, up 43%, maintaining a relatively stable market share of 46%. The potential for significant increases in vehicle related taxes based on recently introduced legislation has now subsided and no major changes are expected in the current year.

 

Astra Otoparts, the group's 96%-owned component manufacturing operations, benefited from the expansion of the wholesale automotive market, reporting an 81% increase in profit.

 

Astra's consumer finance activities recorded higher profits reflecting growth in their loan books and stable net interest margins. In June, Astra agreed, subject to regulatory approvals, to purchase the 47% of Astra Sedaya Finance and Sedaya Pratama that it did not already own. The transaction is expected to complete in the second half of the year. Bank Permata, which is 45%-held, benefited from the positive economic conditions producing an improved performance.

 

Natural Resources and Other Interests

Natural resources and other interests comprising agribusiness, heavy equipment, mining, information technology, and infrastructure and logistics recorded a 17% higher contribution to the Group's underlying profit, primarily due to favourable currency movements. There were good results from the heavy equipment, infrastructure and logistics businesses, but lower earnings in agribusiness and contract mining.

 

The group's 80%-owned Astra Agro Lestari, reported a 17% decrease in net income on lower gross profit margins and higher operating expenditure. While crude palm oil prices achieved were on average 3% higher in the first half compared with the previous year, sales were 3% lower at 478,000 tonnes and production costs were higher.

 

United Tractors, the group's 60%-owned heavy equipment and mining subsidiary, reported a 1% increase in profit. Sales of Komatsu heavy equipment were 95% higher at 2,700 units due to strong demand from the mining and plantation sectors, although a shift in the sales mix towards lower margin units led to a more modest rate of profit growth. Mining subsidiary, Pamapersada Nusantara, reported a 24% increase in coal extracted and a 15% increase in overburden removed, but its earnings fell due to lower gross profit margins caused by higher production costs and the impact of a stronger rupiah.

 

The group's 77%-held Astra Graphia, which is active in the area of information technology and is the sole distributor of Fuji Xerox equipment in Indonesia, reported a 71% increase in net income. The profit from the group's infrastructure and logistics activities rose by 39%.

 

Other Motor Interests

 

The Singapore motor operations faced difficult trading conditions following a reduction in the quota for new vehicle sales, resulting in a slightly lower profit contribution. Cycle & Carriage Bintang benefited from an increase in sales of the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class and improvements in the Malaysian economy. Tunas Ridean also traded well as the Indonesian economy remained robust and interest rates were relatively low. In Vietnam, Truong Hai Auto Corporation contributed a significantly higher profit, due to improved sales and the increase in the Group's shareholding.

 

Outlook

 

The excellent increase in earnings achieved in the first half of 2010 benefited from improved trading conditions, a stronger rupiah and comparison with the relatively weak start to the previous year. While the Group's overall performance in the second half is expected to be more in line with that of 2009, a good result is expected for the full year.

 

Anthony Nightingale

Chairman

30th July 2010

 

 

Statement pursuant to Rule 705(5) of the Listing Manual

 

The directors confirm that, to the best of their knowledge, nothing has come to the attention of the Board of Directors which may render the accompanying unaudited interim financial results for the six months ended 30th June 2010 to be false or misleading in any material respect.

 

 

On behalf of the Directors

 

 

 

 

 

Anthony Nightingale

Director

 

 

 

 

 

Hassan Abas

Director

 

 

 

30th July 2010

 

 

Jardine Cycle & Carriage Limited

Consolidated Profit and Loss Account

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three months ended

 

Six months ended

 

 

30.6.10 

 30.6.09 

Change

30.6.10 

30.6.09 

Change

Note

US$m 

US$m 

%

US$m 

US$m 

%

Revenue

3,841.7 

2,500.4 

54

7,410.6 

4,615.1 

61

Net operating costs

2

(3,426.6)

(2,136.8)

60

(6,602.7)

(4,002.7)

65

Operating profit

2

415.1 

363.6 

14

807.9 

612.4 

32

Financing income

15.9 

14.1 

13

28.7 

27.1 

6

Financing charges

(12.4)

(10.2)

22

(25.5)

(21.6)

18

Net financing income

3.5 

3.9 

-10

3.2 

5.5 

-42

Share of associates' and joint

ventures' results after tax

 

151.0 

 

55.4 

173

 

272.4 

 

97.0 

181

Profit before tax

569.6 

422.9 

35

1,083.5 

714.9 

52

Tax

3

(132.6)

(118.1)

12

(235.2)

(198.1)

19

Profit after tax

437.0 

304.8

43

848.3 

516.8 

64

Profit attributable to:

Shareholders of the Company

180.7 

120.7 

50

358.5 

210.9 

70

Minority interests

256.3 

184.1 

39

489.8 

305.9 

60

437.0 

304.8 

43

848.3 

516.8 

64

US¢ 

US¢ 

US¢ 

US¢ 

Earnings per share

4

50.80 

33.93 

50

100.79 

59.29 

70

 

 

 

 

Jardine Cycle & Carriage Limited

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income

 

Three months ended

Six months ended

30.6.10 

30.6.09 

30.6.10 

30.6.09 

US$m 

US$m 

US$m 

US$m 

Profit for the period

437.0 

304.8 

848.3 

516.8 

Translation differences

- gains arising during the period

14.2 

555.8 

207.3 

307.0 

Available-for-sale investments

- gains arising during the period

8.5 

18.7 

16.9 

20.5 

- transfer to profit and loss

(1.1)

(1.1)

(5.1)

(0.1)

Cash flow hedges

- gains/(losses) arising during the period

3.5 

(22.0)

5.3 

(29.3)

Defined benefit pension plans

- gains/(losses) arising during the period

0.8 

(0.5)

1.1 

(5.6)

Share of other comprehensive income of associates and joint ventures, net of tax

 

(0.9)

 

0.3 

 

(1.2)

 

(1.9)

Tax relating to components of other comprehensive income

 

(1.2)

 

5.5 

 

(1.8)

 

8.3 

Other comprehensive income for the period

23.8 

556.7 

222.5 

298.9 

Total comprehensive income for the period

460.8 

861.5 

1,070.8 

815.7 

Attributable to:

Shareholders of the Company

188.0 

366.0 

451.7 

337.1 

Minority interests

272.8 

495.5 

619.1 

478.6 

460.8 

861.5 

1,070.8 

815.7 

 

 

 

Jardine Cycle & Carriage Limited

Consolidated Balance Sheet at 30th June 2010

 

 

Restated

 

Note

At

At

 

30.6.10

31.12.09

US$m

US$m

Non-current assets

Intangible assets

668.8

634.7

Leasehold land use rights

431.6

414.4

Property, plant and equipment

2,288.2

2,026.0

Investment properties

23.9

23.1

Plantations

483.9

425.4

Interests in associates and joint ventures

1,892.2

1,692.2

Non-current investments

385.3

309.1

Non-current debtors

1,519.2

1,196.7

Deferred tax assets

104.4

73.1

7,797.5

6,794.7

Current assets

Current investments

7.5

2.3

Stocks

956.9

895.7

Current debtors

2,867.0

2,222.2

Current tax assets

101.6

66.8

Bank balances and other liquid funds

- non-financial services companies

1,227.0

805.3

- financial services companies

132.2

156.2

1,359.2

961.5

5,292.2

4,148.5

Total assets

13,089.7

10,943.2

Non-current liabilities

Non-current creditors

83.4

74.4

Provisions

44.7

41.2

Long-term borrowings

5

- non-financial services companies

411.0

417.2

- financial services companies

868.7

717.6

1,279.7

1,134.8

Deferred tax liabilities

232.7

227.0

Pension liabilities

112.4

101.5

1,752.9

1,578.9

Current liabilities

Current creditors

2,375.3

1,654.8

Provisions

32.7

34.0

Current borrowings

5

- non-financial services companies

602.6

324.6

- financial services companies

1,254.1

918.3

1,856.7

1,242.9

Current tax liabilities

129.9

115.8

4,394.6

3,047.5

Total liabilities

6,147.5

4,626.4

Net assets

6,942.2

6,316.8

Equity

Share capital

6

632.3

632.3

Revenue reserve

7

2,107.9

1,916.0

Other reserves

8

455.5

362.6

Shareholders' funds

3,195.7

2,910.9

Minority interests

9

3,746.5

3,405.9

Total equity

6,942.2

6,316.8

 

 

 

Jardine Cycle & Carriage Limited

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity for the three months ended 30th June 2010

 

 

Attributable to shareholders of the Company

Asset 

Fair value

Attributable 

Share

Revenue 

revaluation 

Translation 

and other

to minority 

Total 

capital

reserve 

reserve 

reserve 

reserves

Total 

interests 

equity 

US$m

US$m 

US$m 

US$m 

US$m

US$m 

US$m 

US$m 

2010

Balance at 1st April

632.3

2,093.9 

317.8 

113.2 

17.4

3,174.6 

3,743.1 

6,917.7 

Total comprehensive income

-

180.9 

- 

3.5 

3.6

188.0 

272.8 

460.8 

Dividends paid by the Company

-

(166.9)

- 

- 

-

(166.9)

- 

(166.9)

Dividends paid to minority shareholders

-

- 

- 

- 

-

- 

(269.1)

(269.1)

Acquisition/disposal of subsidiaries

-

- 

- 

- 

-

- 

(0.3)

(0.3)

Balance at 30th June

632.3

2,107.9 

317.8 

116.7

21.0

3,195.7 

3,746.5 

6,942.2 

2009

Balance at 1st April as previously

reported

 

632.3

 

1,639.6 

 

395.9 

 

(441.0)

 

2.2

 

2,229.0 

 

2,538.1 

 

4,767.1 

Change in accounting policy

-

24.0 

(77.6)

7.5 

-

(46.1)

(40.5)

(86.6)

Balance at 1st April as restated

632.3

1,663.6 

318.3 

(433.5)

2.2

2,182.9 

2,497.6 

4,680.5 

Total comprehensive income

-

120.8 

- 

245.0 

0.2

366.0 

495.5 

861.5 

Dividends paid by the Company

-

(128.7)

- 

- 

-

(128.7)

- 

(128.7)

Dividends paid to minority shareholders

-

- 

- 

- 

-

- 

(150.8)

(150.8)

Balance at 30th June

632.3

1,655.7 

318.3 

(188.5)

2.4

2,420.2 

2,842.3 

5,262.5 

 

Jardine Cycle & Carriage Limited

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity for the six months ended 30th June 2010

 

Attributable to shareholders of the Company

Asset 

Fair value 

Attributable 

Share

Revenue 

revaluation 

Translation 

and other 

to minority 

Total 

capital

reserve 

reserve 

reserve 

reserves 

Total 

interests 

equity 

US$m

US$m 

US$m 

US$m 

US$m 

US$m 

US$m 

US$m 

2010

Balance at 1st January as previously

reported

 

632.3

 

1,885.3 

 

406.7 

 

31.7 

 

15.2 

 

2,971.2 

 

3,460.1 

 

6,431.3 

Change in accounting policy

-

30.7 

(88.9)

(2.1)

- 

(60.3)

(54.2)

(114.5)

Balance at 1st January as restated

632.3

1,916.0 

317.8 

29.6 

15.2 

2,910.9 

3,405.9 

6,316.8 

Total comprehensive income

-

358.8 

- 

87.1 

5.8 

451.7 

619.1 

1,070.8 

Dividends paid by the Company

-

(166.9)

- 

- 

- 

(166.9)

- 

(166.9)

Dividends paid to minority shareholders

-

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

(269.7)

(269.7)

Acquisition/disposal of subsidiaries

-

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

(8.8)

(8.8)

Balance at 30th June

632.3

2,107.9 

317.8 

116.7 

21.0 

3,195.7 

3,746.5 

6,942.2 

2009

Balance at 1st January as previously

reported

 

632.3

 

1,552.4 

 

397.7 

 

(323.0)

 

3.3 

 

2,262.7 

 

2,559.8 

 

4,822.5 

Change in accounting policy

-

22.4 

(78.0)

4.7 

- 

(50.9)

(45.2)

(96.1)

Balance at 1st January as restated

632.3

1,574.8 

319.7 

(318.3)

3.3 

2,211.8 

2,514.6 

4,726.4 

Total comprehensive income

-

209.6 

(1.4)

129.8 

(0.9)

337.1 

478.6 

815.7 

Dividends paid by the Company

-

(128.7)

- 

- 

- 

(128.7)

- 

(128.7)

Dividends paid to minority shareholders

-

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

(150.9)

(150.9)

Balance at 30th June

632.3

1,655.7 

318.3 

(188.5)

2.4

2,420.2 

2,842.3 

5,262.5 

 

Jardine Cycle & Carriage Limited

Company Balance Sheet at 30th June 2010

 

 

Note

At

At

 

30.6.10

31.12.09

US$m

US$m

Non-current assets

Property, plant and equipment

0.8

0.5

Interests in subsidiaries

1,260.0

1,260.1

Interests in associates

159.5

146.9

Non-current investment

7.6

7.6

1,427.9

1,415.1

Current assets

Current debtors

166.3

0.8

Bank balances and other liquid funds

7.6

1.1

173.9

1.9

Total assets

1,601.8

1,417.0

Non-current liabilities

Deferred tax liabilities

0.4

0.4

0.4

0.4

Current liabilities

Current creditors

29.4

30.5

Current borrowings

176.7

-

Current tax liabilities

0.9

0.9

207.0

31.4

Total liabilities

207.4

31.8

Net assets

1,394.4

1,385.2

Equity

Share capital

6

632.3

632.3

Revenue reserve

7

501.4

492.1

Other reserves

8

260.7

260.8

Total equity

1,394.4

1,385.2

Net asset value per share

US$3.92

US$3.89

 

 

 

 

Jardine Cycle & Carriage Limited

Company Statement of Comprehensive Income

 

 

Three months ended

Six months ended

 

30.6.10 

30.6.09

30.6.10 

30.6.09 

US$m 

US$m

US$m 

US$m 

Profit after tax

179.1 

103.7

176.2 

101.6 

Translation difference

(2.1)

60.5

(0.1)

(10.1)

Total comprehensive income for the period

177.0 

164.2

176.1 

91.5 

 

Jardine Cycle & Carriage Limited

Company Statement of Changes in Equity

 

For the three months ended 30th June 2010

 

 

Share

capital

 

Revenue 

reserve 

 

Translation 

reserve 

Fair

Value

and other

reserves

 

Total 

equity 

US$m

US$m 

US$m 

US$m

US$m 

2010

Balance at 1st April

632.3

489.2 

261.6 

1.2

1,384.3 

Total comprehensive income

-

179.1 

(2.1)

-

177.0 

Dividend paid

-

(166.9)

- 

-

(166.9)

Balance at 30th June

632.3

501.4 

259.5 

1.2

1,394.4 

2009

Balance at 1st April

632.3

461.4 

154.3 

0.6

1,248.6 

Total comprehensive expenses

-

103.7 

60.5 

-

164.2 

Dividend paid

-

(128.7)

- 

-

(128.7)

Balance at 30th June

632.3

436.4 

214.8 

0.6

1,284.1 

 

For the six months ended 30th June 2010

 

 

Share

capital

 

Revenue 

reserve 

 

Translation 

reserve 

Fair value

and other

reserves

 

Total 

equity 

US$m

US$m 

US$m 

US$m

US$m

2010

Balance at 1st January

632.3

492.1 

259.6 

1.2

1,385.2 

Total comprehensive income

-

176.2 

(0.1)

-

176.1 

Dividend paid

-

(166.9)

- 

-

(166.9)

Balance at 30th June

632.3

501.4 

259.5 

1.2

1,394.4 

2009

Balance at 1st January

632.3

463.5 

224.9 

0.6

1,321.3 

Total comprehensive expenses

-

101.6 

(10.1)

-

91.5 

Dividend paid

-

(128.7)

- 

-

(128.7)

Balance at 30th June

632.3

436.4 

214.8 

0.6

1,284.1 

 

  

Jardine Cycle & Carriage Limited

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

Three months ended

Six months ended

30.6.10 

30.6.09 

30.6.10 

30.6.09 

Note

US$m 

US$m 

US$m 

US$m 

Cash flows from operating activities

10

239.3 

298.1 

517.3 

744.3 

Cash generated from operations

Interest paid

(11.6)

(10.3)

(21.8)

(22.3)

Interest received

16.8 

13.9 

28.0 

26.0 

Other finance costs paid

(1.4)

(0.4)

(3.3)

(1.3)

Income tax paid

(191.7)

(192.2)

(289.4)

(257.6)

(187.9)

(189.0)

(286.5)

(255.2)

Net cash flows from operating activities

51.4 

109.1 

230.8 

489.1 

Cash flows from investing activities

Sale of leasehold land use rights

- 

- 

- 

1.4 

Sale of property, plant and equipment

1.9 

2.8 

3.9 

10.2 

Sale of plantations

- 

0.1 

- 

0.4 

Sale of subsidiaries, net of cash disposed

0.5 

- 

4.1 

-

Sale of investments

11.7 

15.4 

22.1 

18.3 

Purchase of intangible assets

(14.1)

(6.8)

(23.1)

(14.0)

Purchase of leasehold land use rights

(17.7)

(10.0)

(18.7)

(11.0)

Purchase of property, plant and equipment

(140.5)

(105.1)

(228.9)

(236.6)

Additions to plantations

(22.8)

(17.8)

(43.3)

(32.2)

Purchase of subsidiaries, net of cash acquired

- 

0.2 

(0.5)

- 

Purchase of shares in associates

- 

(14.8)

(12.5)

(14.8)

Purchase of investments

(49.0)

(34.8)

(75.8)

(50.0)

Capital repayment of investments

- 

2.4 

0.5 

2.4 

Dividends received from associates (net)

137.8 

122.6 

152.5 

127.0 

Net cash flows used in investing activities

(92.2)

(45.8)

(219.7)

(198.9)

Cash flows from financing activities

Drawdown of loans

1,105.7 

672.3 

1,738.7 

856.0 

Repayment of loans

(608.6)

(468.4)

(1,116.6)

(880.1)

Dividends paid to minority interests

(86.6)

(46.5)

(87.2)

(46.6)

Dividends paid by the Company

(166.9)

(128.7)

(166.9)

(128.7)

Net cash flows from/(used in) financing activities

243.6 

28.7 

368.0 

(199.4)

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

202.8 

92.0 

379.1 

90.8 

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning

of the period

 

1,158.1 

 

805.5 

 

962.1 

 

839.1 

Effect of exchange rate changes

3.6 

78.5 

23.3 

46.1 

Cash and cash equivalents at the end

of the period

 

1,364.5 

 

976.0 

 

1,364.5 

 

976.0 

 

 

Jardine Cycle & Carriage Limited

Notes to the financial statements for the six months ended 30th June 2010

1 Basis of preparation

 

The financial statements are consistent with those set out in the 2009 audited accounts which have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS"). There have been no changes to the accounting policies described in the 2009 audited accounts except for the change in accounting policy on the Group's owner-occupied leasehold properties, and the adoption of the amendments and interpretation described in the paragraphs below.

 

Previously, the Group's owner-occupied freehold land and buildings, and the building component of owner-occupied leasehold properties were stated at valuation. Independent valuations were performed every three years on an open market basis, and in the case of the building component of leasehold properties, on the basis of depreciated replacement cost. In the intervening years, the Directors reviewed the carrying values and adjustments were made where there were material changes. Revaluation surpluses and deficits were recognised in other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity under asset revaluation reserves except for movements on individual properties below depreciated cost which were recognised in profit and loss. Leasehold land was carried at amortised cost.

 

With effect from 1st January 2010, the Group revised its accounting policy in respect of its owner-occupied freehold land and buildings, and the building component of owner-occupied leasehold properties to the cost model, under which these assets are carried at cost less any accumulated depreciation and impairment. This change harmonises the treatment of land and buildings, both freehold and leasehold, and aligns the Group's accounting policy with industry practice, enhancing the comparability of the Group's financial statements with those of its international peers. The Directors believe that the new policy provides reliable and more relevant financial information to the users of the accounts.

 

This change in accounting policy has been accounted for retrospectively, and the comparative financial statements have been restated.

 

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

 

Amendment to IAS 39 Eligible Hedged Items

Improvements to IFRSs (2009)

IFRIC 17 Distributions of Non-cash Assets to Owners

 

The change in accounting policy and the adoption of the amendments and interpretation do not have any significant impact on the results of the Group.

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise its judgment in the process of applying the Group's accounting policies. Estimates and judgments used in preparing the financial statements are regularly evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. The resulting accounting estimates will, by definition, seldom equal the related actual results.

 

The exchange rates used for translating assets and liabilities at the balance sheet date at 30th June 2010 are US$1=S$1.4033 (31st December 2009: US$1=S$1.4032), US$1=RM3.2665 (31st December 2009: US$1=RM3.4218), US$1=IDR9,083 (31st December 2009: US$1=IDR 9,400) and US$1=VND19,068 (31st December 2009: US$1=VND18,479).

 

The exchange rates used for translating the results for the six months are US$1=S$1.3984 (2009: US$1 =S$1.4921), US$1=RM3.3014 (2009: US$1=RM3.5907), US$1=IDR9,182 (2009: US$1=IDR11,036) and US$1=VND18,937 (2009: US$1=VND17,694).

 

 

 

 

2 Net operating costs and operating profit

Group

 

 

Three months ended

Six months ended

 

 

30.6.10 

30.6.09 

Change

30.6.10 

30.6.09 

Change

US$m 

US$m 

%

US$m 

US$m 

%

 

Cost of sales

(3,095.3)

(1,910.7)

62

(5,988.0)

(3,567.5)

68

Other operating income

38.7 

29.1 

33

95.8 

59.3 

62

Selling and distribution expenses

(183.2)

(129.5)

41

(349.2)

(243.3)

44

Administrative expenses

(187.8)

(131.0)

43

(343.0)

(244.6)

40

Other operating expenses

1.0 

5.3 

-81

(18.3)

(6.6)

177

Net operating costs

(3,426.6)

(2,136.8)

60

(6,602.7)

 (4,002.7)

65

 

Operating profit is determined after

including:

Depreciation of property, plant and

equipment

(112.3)

(78.4)

43

(218.3)

(145.1)

50

Amortisation of intangible assets and

leasehold land use rights

(11.9)

(8.8)

35

(23.4)

(18.0)

30

Profit/(loss) on disposal of:

- leasehold land use rights

(0.4)

(0.1)

300

(0.4)

(1.2)

-67

- property, plant and equipment

0.5 

(4.2)

nm

1.2 

7.0 

-83

- subsidiaries

(0.3)

- 

100

17.5 

- 

100

- repossessed assets

(13.5)

(12.2)

11

(23.4)

(17.9)

31

Dividend and interest income from

investments

 

6.0 

 

4.6 

30

 

9.5 

 

8.3 

14

(Write-down) / reversal of write-down

of stocks

 

(3.5)

 

1.4 

nm

 

(4.3)

 

1.1 

nm

Impairment of debtors

(26.1)

(16.6)

57

(51.8)

(32.8)

58

Fair value changes of derivatives not

qualified as hedges (1)

 

(0.4)

 

(8.9)

-96

 

(0.9)

 

(10.1)

 

-91

Net exchange gain (2)

(1.2)

29.5 

nm

(4.9)

24.4 

nm

nm: not meaningful

 

(1) Decrease due mainly to lower loss on hedging of Indonesian rupiah against United States dollars

(2) Changes due mainly to stronger Indonesian rupiah against United States dollars

 

3 Tax

 

The provision for income tax is based on the statutory tax rates of the respective countries in which the companies operate after taking into account non-deductible expenses and group tax relief.

 

4 Earnings per share

 
Group
 
Three months ended
 
Six months ended
 
30.6.10
 
30.6.09
 
30.6.10
 
30.6.09
 
US$m
 
US$m
 
US$m
 
US$m
Basic earnings per share
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Profit attributable to shareholders
180.7
 
120.7
 
358.5
 
210.9
Weighted average number of ordinary 
shares in issue (millions)
 
355.7
 
 
355.7
 
 
355.7
 
 
355.7
Basic earnings per share
US¢50.80
 
US¢33.93
 
US¢100.79
 
US¢59.29
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Group
 
Three months ended
 
Six months ended
 
30.6.10
 
30.6.09
 
30.6.10
 
30.6.09
 
US$m
 
US$m
 
US$m
 
US$m
Diluted earnings per share
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Profit attributable to shareholders
180.7
 
120.7
 
358.5
 
210.9
Weighted average number of ordinary shares
in issue (millions)
 
355.7
 
 
355.7
 
 
355.7
 
 
355.7
Adjustment for assumed conversion of share
options (millions)
 
- *
*
 
 
- *
 
 
- *
 
 
- *
Weighted average number of ordinary shares
for diluted earnings per share (millions)
 
355.7
 
 
355.7
 
 
355.7
 
 
355.7
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted earnings per share
US¢50.80
 
US¢33.93
 
US¢100.79
 
US¢59.29
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Underlying earnings per share
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Underlying profit attributable to shareholders
180.6
 
120.6
 
353.4
 
207.1
Basic underlying earnings per share
US¢50.77
 
US¢33.90
 
US¢99.35
 
US¢58.22
Diluted underlying earnings per share
US¢50.77
 
US¢33.90
 
US¢99.35
 
US¢58.22

 

* less than 0.1 million

 

A reconciliation of the profit attributable to shareholders and underlying profit attributable to shareholders is as follows:

Group

Three months ended

Six months ended

30.6.10

30.6.09

30.6.10

30.6.09

US$m

US$m

US$m

US$m

Profit attributable to shareholders

180.7

120.7

358.5

210.9

Less:

Non-trading items (net of tax and minority interests)

Profit on disposal of subsidiaries and associates

0.1

0.1

5.1

3.8

Underlying profit attributable to shareholders

180.6

120.6

353.4

207.1

The underlying profit attributable to shareholders by business is shown below:

 

Group

 

 

Three months ended

Six months ended

 

 

30.6.10 

30.6.09 

Change

30.6.10 

30.6.09 

Change

US$m 

US$m 

%

US$m 

US$m 

%

Astra

Motor vehicles

60.2 

23.8 

153

110.3 

46.8 

136

Motorcycles

35.6 

11.7 

204

63.6 

20.3 

213

Other automotive

15.3 

8.0 

91

29.6 

13.7 

116

Financial services

37.0 

21.0 

76

71.4 

38.8 

84

Automotive and financial services

148.1 

64.5 

130

274.9 

119.6 

130

Agribusiness

15.9 

20.4 

-22

27.6 

27.9 

-1

Heavy equipment and mining

32.7 

30.2 

8

61.7 

51.3 

20

Other

6.3 

3.9 

62

11.6 

6.8 

71

Natural resources and other

54.9 

54.5 

1

100.9 

86.0 

17

Corporate costs and other

(15.2)

1.1 

nm

(26.4)

(4.8)

450

187.8 

120.1 

56

349.4 

200.8 

74

Other motor interests

Singapore

5.5 

8.7 

-37

13.3 

13.7 

-3

Malaysia

1.0 

1.8 

-44

2.2 

2.5 

-12

Indonesia (Tunas Ridean)

3.6 

1.6 

125

7.7 

2.9 

166

Vietnam

4.0 

1.3 

208

4.9 

2.1 

133

14.1 

13.4 

5

28.1 

21.2 

33

Corporate costs

(3.4)

(2.4)

42

(6.2)

(4.4)

41

Withholding tax on dividends from Indonesia

(17.9)

(10.5)

70

(17.9)

(10.5)

70

(21.3)

(12.9)

65

(24.1)

(14.9)

62

Underlying profit attributable to shareholders

180.6 

120.6 

50

353.4 

207.1 

71

nm: not meaningful 

 

5 Borrowings

Group

At 

At 

30.6.10 

31.12.09 

US$m 

US$m 

Long-term borrowings:

- secured

1,101.1 

920.1 

- unsecured

178.6 

214.7 

1,279.7 

1,134.8 

Current borrowings:

- secured

1,371.7 

969.9 

- unsecured

485.0 

273.0 

1,856.7 

1,242.9 

Total borrowings

3,136.4 

2,377.7 

 

Certain subsidiaries of the Group have pledged their assets in order to obtain bank facilities from financial institutions. The value of assets pledged was US$1,737.8 million (31st December 2009: US$1,369.9 million).

 

6 Share capital

Company

2010 

2009 

US$m 

US$m 

Three months ended 30th June

Issued and fully paid:

Balance at 1st April - 355,678,660 (2009: 355,678,660) ordinary shares

632.3 

632.3 

Issue of nil ordinary shares under the CCL Executives' Share Option Scheme

- 

- 

Balance at 30th June - 355,678,660 (2009: 355,678,660) ordinary shares

632.3 

632.3 

Six months ended 30th June

Issued and fully paid:

Balance at 1st January - 355,678,660 (2009: 355,677,660) ordinary shares

632.3 

632.3 

Issue of nil (2009: 1,000) ordinary shares under the CCL Executives' Share

Option Scheme

- 

- *

Balance at 30th June - 355,678,660 (2009: 355,678,660) ordinary shares

632.3 

632.3

* less than 0.1 million

 

The Company did not hold any treasury shares as at 30th June 2010 (30th June 2009: Nil).

 

The number of shares that may be issued on conversion of all outstanding options granted pursuant to the CCL Executives' Share Option Scheme amounted to 34,000 as at 30th June 2010 (30th June 2009: 34,000).

There were no other rights, bonus or equity issues during the period between 1stApril 2010 and 30th June 2010.

 

7 Revenue reserve

 

Group

Company

Three months ended 30th June

2010 

 2009 

 2010 

2009 

US$m 

US$m 

US$m 

US$m 

 

Balance at 1st April as previously reported

2,093.9 

1,639.6 

489.2 

461.4 

Change in accounting policy

24.0 

Balance at 1st April as restated

2,093.9 

1,663.6 

489. 2

461.4 

Defined benefit pension plans

- actuarial gain/(loss)

0.3 

(0.2) 

- deferred tax

(0.1)

0.1 

Share of associates' and joint ventures' actuarial

gain on defined benefit pension plans,

net of tax

 

 

 

 

0.2 

 

 

 

 

Profit attributable to shareholders

180.7 

120.7 

179.1 

103.7

Dividends paid by the Company

(166.9)

(128.7)

(166.9)

(128.7)

Balance at 30th June

2,107.9 

1,655.7 

501.4 

436.4 

 

Group

Company

Six months ended 30th June

2010 

2009 

2010 

2009 

US$m 

US$m 

US$m 

US$m 

 

Balance at 1st January as previously reported

1,885.3 

1,552.4 

492.1 

463.5 

Change in accounting policy

30.7 

22.4 

Balance at 1st January as restated

1,916.0 

1,574.8 

492.1 

463.5 

Asset revaluation reserve realised on

disposal of land and buildings

 

 

1.4 

 

 

Defined benefit pension plans

- actuarial gain/(loss)

0.4 

(2.6)

- deferred tax

(0.1)

0.6 

Share of associates' and joint ventures' actuarial

loss on defined benefit pension plans,

net of tax

 

 

 

 

(0.7)

 

 

 

Profit attributable to shareholders

358.5 

210.9 

176.2 

101.6 

Dividends paid by the Company

(166.9)

(128.7)

(166.9)

(128.7)

Balance at 30th June

2,107.9 

1,655.7 

501.4 

436.4 

 

8 Other reserves

Group

Company

 

Three months ended

 30 June

 2010 

Three

Months ended

30th June 2009 

Three months ended 30th June 2010 

Three months ended

30th June 2009 

US$m 

US$m 

US$m 

US$m 

Composition:

Asset revaluation reserve

317.8 

318.3 

Translation reserve

116.7 

(188.5)

259.5 

214.8 

Fair value reserve

21.1 

7.0 

0.9 

0.3 

Hedging reserve

(3.7)

(8.2)

Share option reserve

0.3 

0.3 

0.3 

0.3 

 

Other reserve

3.3 

3.3 

- 

- 

Balance at 30th June

455.5 

132.2 

260.7 

215.4 

Group

Company

Three months ended 30th June

2010 

2009 

2010 

2009 

US$m 

US$m 

US$m 

US$m 

Movements:

Asset revaluation reserve

Balance at 1st April as previously reported

317.8 

395.9 

- 

- 

Change in accounting policy

- 

(77.6)

- 

- 

Balance at 1st April as restated and at 30th June

317.8 

318.3 

- 

- 

Translation reserve

Balance at 1st April as previously reported

113.2 

(441.0)

261.6 

154.3 

Change in accounting policy

- 

7.5 

- 

- 

Balance at 1st April as restated

113.2 

(433.5)

261.6 

154.3 

Translation difference

3.5 

245.0 

(2.1)

60.5 

Balance at 30th June

116.7 

(188.5)

259.5 

214.8 

Fair value reserve

Balance at 1st April

18.3 

(1.3)

0.9 

0.3 

Available-for-sale investments

- fair value changes

3.6 

8.2 

- 

- 

- deferred tax

(0.1)

(0.1)

- 

- 

- transfer to profit and loss

(0.5)

(0.5)

- 

- 

Share of associates' and joint ventures' fair

value changes of available-for-sale

investments, net of tax

 

 

(0.2)

 

 

0.7 

 

 

- 

 

 

- 

Balance at 30th June

21.1 

7.0 

0.9 

0.3 

 

 

Group

 Company

2010 

2009 

2010 

2009 

US$m 

US$m 

US$m 

US$m 

Hedging reserve

Balance at 1st April

(4.5)

(0.1)

- 

- 

Cash flow hedges

- fair value changes

1.3 

(9.8)

- 

- 

- deferred tax

(0.3)

2.5 

- 

- 

Share of associates' and joint ventures' fair

value changes of cash flow hedges, net of tax

 

(0.2)

 

(0.8)

 

- 

 

- 

Balance at 30th June

(3.7)

(8.2)

- 

- 

Share option reserve

Balance at 1st April and 30th June

0.3 

0.3 

0.3 

0.3 

Other reserve

Balance at 1st April and 30th June

3.3 

3.3 

- 

- 

Group

Company

Six months ended 30th June

2010 

2009 

2010 

2009 

US$m 

US$m 

US$m 

US$m 

Movements:

Asset revaluation reserve

Balance at 1st January as previously reported

406.7 

397.7 

- 

- 

Change in accounting policy

(88.9)

(78.0)

- 

- 

Balance at 1st January as restated

317.8 

319.7 

- 

- 

Reserve realised on disposal of land

and buildings

 

- 

 

(1.4)

 

- 

 

- 

Balance at 30th June

317.8 

318.3 

- 

- 

Translation reserve

Balance at 1st January as previously reported

31.7 

(323.0)

259.6 

224.9 

Change in accounting policy

(2.1)

4.7 

- 

- 

Balance at 1st January as restated

29.6 

(318.3)

259.6 

224.9 

Translation difference

87.1 

129.8 

(0.1)

(10.1)

Balance at 30th June

116.7 

(188.5)

259.5 

214.8 

Fair value reserve

Balance at 1st January

16.4 

(3.0)

0.9 

0.3 

Available-for-sale investments

- fair value changes

7.6 

9.1 

- 

- 

- deferred tax

(0.1)

(0.2)

- 

- 

- transfer to profit and loss

(2.4)

- 

- 

- 

Share of associates' and joint ventures' fair

value changes of available-for-sale investments,

net of tax

 

 

(0.4)

 

 

1.1 

 

 

- 

 

 

- 

Balance at 30th June

21.1 

7.0 

0.9 

0.3 

Hedging reserve

Balance at 1st January

(4.8)

2.7 

- 

- 

Cash flow hedges

- fair value changes

1.7 

(12.7)

- 

- 

- deferred tax

(0.4)

3.2 

- 

- 

Share of associates' and joint ventures' fair

value changes of cash flow hedges, net of tax

 

(0.2)

 

(1.4)

 

- 

 

- 

Balance at 30th June

(3.7)

(8.2)

- 

- 

Share option reserve

Balance at 1st January and 30th June

0.3 

0.3 

0.3 

0.3 

Other reserve

Balance at 1st January and 30th June

3.3 

3.3 

- 

- 

 

 

9 Minority interests

Group

Three months ended 30th June

2010 

2009 

US$m 

US$m 

Balance at 1st April as previously reported

3,743.1 

2,538.1 

Change in accounting policy

- 

(40.5)

Balance at 1st April as restated

3,743.1 

2,497.6 

Available-for-sale investments

- fair value changes

4.9 

10.5 

- deferred tax

- 

(0.1)

- transfer to profit and loss

(0.6)

(0.6)

Share of associates' and joint ventures' fair value changes of available-for-sale investments, net of tax

 

(0.3)

 

0.7 

Cash flow hedges

- fair value changes

2.2 

(12.2)

- deferred tax

(0.6)

3.0 

Share of associates' and joint ventures' fair value changes of cash flow hedges, net of tax

 

(0.2)

 

(0.6)

Defined benefit pension plans

- actuarial gain/(loss)

0.5 

(0.3)

- deferred tax

(0.1)

0.1 

Share of associates' and joint ventures' actuarial gain on defined benefit pension plans, net of tax

 

- 

 

0.1 

Translation difference

10.7 

310.8 

Profit for the period

256.3 

184.1 

Dividends paid

(269.1)

(150.8)

Acquisition/disposal of subsidiaries

(0.3)

- 

Balance at 30th June

3,746.5 

2,842.3 

 

Group

Six months ended 30th June

2010 

2009 

US$m 

US$m 

Balance at 1st January as previously reported

3,460.1 

2,559.8 

Change in accounting policy

(54.2)

(45.2)

Balance at 1st January as restated

3,405.9 

2,514.6 

Available-for-sale investments

- fair value changes

9.3 

11.4 

- deferred tax

(0.1)

(0.1)

- transfer to profit and loss

(2.7)

(0.1)

Share of associates' and joint ventures' fair value changes of available-for-sale investments, net of tax

 

(0.4)

 

1.1 

Cash flow hedges

- fair value changes

3.6 

(16.6)

- deferred tax

(0.9)

4.1 

Share of associates' and joint ventures' fair value changes of cash flow hedges, net of tax

 

(0.2)

 

(1.2)

Defined benefit pension plans

- actuarial gain/(loss)

0.7 

(3.0)

- deferred tax

(0.2)

0.7 

Share of associates' and joint ventures' actuarial loss on defined benefit pension plans, net of tax

 

- 

 

(0.8)

Translation difference

120.2 

177.2 

Profit for the period

489.8 

305.9 

Dividends paid

(269.7)

(150.9)

Acquisition/disposal of subsidiaries

(8.8)

- 

Balance at 30th June

3,746.5 

2,842.3 

 

 

  10 Cash flows from operating activities

Group

Three months ended

Six months ended

30.6.10 

30.6.09 

30.6.10 

30.6.09 

US$m 

US$m 

US$m 

US$m 

Profit before tax

569.6 

422.9 

1,083.5 

714.9 

Adjustments for:

Financing income

(15.9)

(14.1)

(28.7)

(27.1)

Financing charges

12.4 

10.2 

25.5 

21.6 

Share of associates' and joint ventures' results

after tax

 

(151.0)

 

(55.4)

 

(272.4)

 

(97.0)

Depreciation of property, plant and equipment

112.3 

78.4 

218.3 

145.1 

Amortisation of intangible assets and leasehold

land use rights

 

11.9 

 

8.8 

 

23.4 

 

18.0 

(Profit)/loss on disposal of:

- leasehold land use rights

0.4 

0.1 

0.4 

1.2 

- property, plant and equipment

(0.5)

4.2 

(1.2)

(7.0)

- intangible assets

0.1 

0.1 

- investments

(1.6)

(1.1)

(6.0)

- 

- repossessed assets

13.5 

12.2 

23.4 

17.9 

- subsidiaries

0.3 

- 

(17.5)

- 

(Reversal of write-down) / write-down of stocks

3.5 

(1.4)

4.3 

(1.1)

Impairment of debtors

26.1 

16.6 

51.8 

32.8 

Changes in provisions

2.9 

4.0 

7.3 

6.7 

Foreign exchange translation difference

(2.9)

(72.3)

3.9 

(64.4)

11.4 

(9.7)

32.5 

46.8 

Operating profit before working capital changes

581.0 

413.2 

1,116.0 

761.7 

Changes in working capital:

Stocks (1)

(188.7)

4.6 

(134.9)

159.0 

Financing debtors (2)

(270.8)

(72.8)

(546.9)

(55.0)

Debtors (3)

(127.8)

(174.8)

(380.5)

(189.1)

Creditors (4)

239.5 

125.1 

454.6 

64.1 

Pensions

6.1 

2.8 

9.0 

3.6 

(341.7)

(115.1)

(598.7)

(17.4)

Cash flows from operating activities

239.3 

298.1 

517.3 

744.3 

 

(1) Increase due to stock holding to support higher sales activities

(2) Increase due to higher financing activities

(3) Increase due to higher sales activities and prepayments

(4) Decrease due to higher purchases and longer credit period

 

 

11 Interested person transactions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Name of interested person

 

Aggregate value of all interested person transactions (excluding transactions less than S$100,000 and transactions conducted under shareholders' mandate pursuant to Rule 920)

 

Aggregate value of all interested person transactions conducted under shareholders' mandate pursuant to Rule 920 (excluding transactions less than S$100,000)

US$m

US$m

Three months ended 30th June 2010

Jardine Matheson Limited

- management consultancy services

 

-

 

1.0

Hongkong Land (Singapore) Pte Ltd

- sale of a motor vehicle

-

0.2

-

1.2

Six months ended 30th June 2010

Jardine Matheson Limited

- management consultancy services

 

-

 

1.6

Jardine Matheson (Singapore) Ltd

- sale of a motor vehicle

-

0.2

- purchase of a used motor vehicle

-

0.1

Hongkong Land (Singapore) Pte Ltd

- sale of a motor vehicle

-

0.2

Jardine Lloyd Thompson Asia Pte Ltd

- sale of a motor vehicle

-

0.2

Jardine Engineering (Singapore) Pte Ltd

- maintenance of air-conditioning equipment

-

0.1

-

2.4

12 Dividend and closure of books

The Board has declared an interim one-tier tax exempt dividend of US¢16 per share (2009: US¢11 per share).

 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Transfer Books and the Register of Members will be closed from 5.00 pm on

Tuesday, 17th August 2010 to Wednesday, 18th August 2010 for the purpose of determining shareholders' entitlement to the interim dividend.

 

Duly completed transfers received by Jardine Cycle & Carriage Limited's Share Registrar, M&C Services Private Limited at 138 Robinson Road #17-00, The Corporate Office, Singapore 068906 up to 5.00 pm on Tuesday, 17th August 2010 ("Books Closure Date") will be registered before entitlements to the interim dividend are determined. Shareholders whose securities accounts with The Central Depository (Pte) Limited ("CDP") are credited with shares as at the Books Closure Date will be entitled to the interim dividend. The interim dividend will be paid on or about Monday, 27th September 2010. Shareholders will have the option to receive the dividend in Singapore dollars and in the absence of any election, the dividend will be paid in US dollars. Details on this elective will be furnished to shareholders in due course.

 

13 Others

 

The results do not include any pre-acquisition profits and have not been affected by any item, transaction or event of a material or unusual nature other than the non-trading items shown in Note 4 of this report.

 

No significant event or transaction has occurred between 1st July 2010 and the date of this report. 

 

- end -

For further information, please contact:

Jardine Cycle & Carriage Limited

Ho Yeng Tat Tel: 65 64708108

 

The full text of the Financial Statements and Dividend Announcement for the six months ended 30th June 2010 can be accessed through the internet at 'www.jcclgroup.com'.

 

Corporate Profile

Jardine Cycle & Carriage ("JC&C") is a leading Singapore-listed company and a member of the Jardine Matheson group. It has an interest of just over 50% in Astra, a major listed Indonesian conglomerate, and other motor interests in Southeast Asia. Together with its subsidiaries and associates, JC&C employs some 137,000 people across Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam.

 

Astra is the largest independent automotive group in Southeast Asia, with additional interests in financial services, agribusiness, heavy equipment and mining, information technology and infrastructure. JC&C has directly-held subsidiaries operating in Singapore and Malaysia under the Cycle & Carriage banner, and associates, Tunas Ridean in Indonesia and Truong Hai Auto Corporation in Vietnam. The JC&C Group represents some of the world's leading motoring marques including Mercedes-Benz, Honda and Toyota.

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