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Doric Nimrod Air Two Limited
01 December 2016
DORIC NIMROD AIR TWO LIMITED (the "Company")
HALF YEARLY FINANCIAL REPORT
The Board of the Company is pleased to announce its results for
the period from 1 April 2016 to 30 September 2016.
To view the Company's Half Yearly Financial Report please follow
the link below:
http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/7600Q_-2016-12-1.pdf
In addition, to comply with DTR 4.2 please find below the full
text of the half yearly report. The report is also available on the
Company's website, http://www.dnairtwo.com.
Enquiries:
For further information contact:
Administrative Enquiries:
JTC (Guernsey) Limited
Tel: +44 (0) 1481 702 400
SUMMARY INFORMATION
Admission to Trading Specialist Fund Segment of the London
Stock
Exchange's Main Market
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Ticker DNA2
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Share Price 221.5p (as at 30 September 2016)
219.00p (as at 25 November 2016)
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Market Capitalisation GBP 383 million (as at 30 September 2016)
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Aircraft Registration A6-EDP, A6-EDT, A6-EDX, A6-EDY, A6-EDZ,
Numbers A6-EEB,
A6-EEC
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Current/Future Anticipated Current dividends are 4.5p per quarter
Dividend per share (18p
per annum) and it is anticipated that
this will continue until the aircraft
leases begin to terminate in 2023.
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Dividend Payment Dates April, July, October, January
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Currency Sterling
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Launch Date/Price 14 July 2011 / 200p
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Incorporation and Domicile Guernsey
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Asset Manager Doric GmbH
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Corp & Shareholder Advisor Nimrod Capital LLP
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Administrator JTC (Guernsey) Limited
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Auditor Deloitte LLP
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Market Makers Shore Capital Limited
Winterflood Securities Limited Jefferies
International Limited Numis Securities
Limited
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SEDOL, ISIN B3Z6252, GG00B3Z62522
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Year End 31 March
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Stocks & Shares ISA Eligible
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Website www.dnairtwo.com
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COMPANY OVERVIEW
Doric Nimrod Air Two Limited (LSE Ticker: DNA2) ("DNA2" or the
"Company") is a Guernsey company incorporated on 31 January
2011.
Pursuant to the Company's prospectus dated 30 June 2011, the
Company on 14 July 2011 raised approximately 136 million GBP by the
issue of Ordinary Preference Shares (the "Ordinary Shares") at an
issue price of 200 pence each (the "Placing"). The Company's
Ordinary Shares were admitted to the Official List and to trading
on the Specialist Fund Segment ("SFS") of the London Stock
Exchange's Main Market ("LSE") on 14 July 2011.
The Company raised a further 188.5 million from a C share
fundraising (the "C Shares"), which closed on 27 March 2012 with
the admission of 100,250,000 Convertible Preference Shares to
trading on the SFS.
On 6 March 2013, the Company's C Shares converted into an
additional 100,250,000 Ordinary Preference Shares. These additional
Ordinary Preference Shares were admitted to trading on the SFS and
rank pari passu with the Ordinary Preference Shares already in
issue.
As at 25 November 2016, the last practicable date prior to the
publication of this report, the Company's total issued share
capital consisted of 172,750,000 Ordinary Shares (the "Shares") and
the Shares were trading at 219.00 pence per share.
Investment Objectives and Policy
The Company's investment objective is to obtain income returns
and a capital return for its shareholders (the "Shareholders") by
acquiring, leasing and then selling aircraft (each an "Asset" and
together the "Assets"). The Company receives income from the lease
rentals paid to it by Emirates Airline ("Emirates"), the national
carrier owned by the Investment Corporation of Dubai, based in
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, pursuant to the leases.
Subsidiaries
The Company has four wholly-owned subsidiaries; MSN077 Limited,
MSN090 Limited, MSN105 Limited and Doric Nimrod Air Finance Alpha
Limited ("DNAFA") which collectively hold the Assets for the
Company (together the Company and the subsidiaries are known as the
"Group").
The first Asset was acquired by MSN077 Limited on 14 October
2011 for a purchase price of USD 234 million and has been leased to
Emirates for an initial term of 12 years to October 2023, with
fixed lease rentals for the duration.
The second Asset was acquired by MSN090 Limited on 2 December
2011 for a purchase price of USD 234 million and has been leased to
Emirates for an initial term of 12 years to December 2023, with
fixed lease rentals for the duration.
The third Asset was acquired by MSN105 Limited on 1 October 2012
for a purchase price of USD 234 million and has been leased to
Emirates for an initial term of 12 years to October 2024.
In order to complete the purchase of the relative Assets, MSN077
Limited, MSN090 and MSN105 Limited entered into separate loan
agreements with a number of banks (see Note 14), each of which will
be fully amortised with quarterly repayments in arrears over 12
years (together the "Loans"). A fixed rate of interest applies to
the Loans. MSN077 Limited drew down USD 151,047,509 under the terms
of the first loan agreement to complete the purchase of the first
Asset; MSN090 Limited drew down USD 146,865,575 in accordance with
the second loan agreement to finance the acquisition of the second
Asset; and MSN105 Limited drew down USD 145,751,153 in accordance
with the third loan agreement to finance the acquisition of the
third Asset. The first loan agreement, second loan agreement and
the third loan agreement are on materially the same terms.
The fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh Assets were acquired by
DNAFA using the proceeds of the issue of the C Shares, together
with the proceeds of Equipment Notes (the "Equipment Notes") issued
by DNAFA. The Equipment Notes were acquired by two separate pass
through trusts using the proceeds of their issue of enhanced
equipment trust certificates (the "Certificates"). The
Certificates, with an aggregate face amount of approximately
USD
587.5 million were admitted to the Official List of the UK
Listing Authority and to the London Stock Exchange on 12 July 2012.
These four Assets were also leased to Emirates for an expected
initial term of 12 years to the second half of 2024, with fixed
lease rentals for the duration.
Distribution Policy
The Company aims to provide its Shareholders with an attractive
total return comprising income from distributions through the
period of the Company's ownership of the Assets and capital upon
the sale of the Assets.
The Group receives income from the lease rentals paid by
Emirates pursuant to the relevant leases. It is anticipated that
income distributions will be made quarterly, subject to compliance
with applicable laws and regulations. The Company currently targets
a distribution of 4.50 pence per Share per quarter. Emirates bears
all costs (including maintenance, repair and insurance) relating to
the aircraft during the lifetime of the leases.
There can be no guarantee that dividends will be paid to
Shareholders and, if dividends are paid, as to the timing and
amount of any such dividend. There can also be no guarantee that
the Company will, at all times, satisfy the solvency test required
to be satisfied pursuant to section 304 of the Companies (Guernsey)
Law, 2008 (the "Law") before the Directors may resolve to declare
dividends.
Performance Overview
All payments by Emirates have to date been made in accordance
with the terms of the respective leases.
During the period under review and in accordance with the
Distribution Policy the Company declared two interim dividends of
4.50 pence per Share. One interim dividend of 4.50 pence
per Share was declared after the reporting period. Further
details of these dividend payments can be found on page 25.
Return of Capital
In respect of any Asset, following the sale of that Asset, the
Directors may, either (i) return to Shareholders the net capital
proceeds, or (ii) re-invest such proceeds in accordance with the
Company's investment policy.
The Company intends to return to Shareholders net capital
proceeds if and when the Company is wound-up (pursuant to a
Shareholder resolution, including the Liquidation Resolution
below), subject to compliance with the Company's Articles of
Incorporation (the "Articles") and the applicable laws (including
any applicable requirements of a solvency test contained in the
Law).
Liquidation Resolution
Although the Company does not have a fixed life, the Articles
require that the Directors convene a general meeting of the Company
in June 2025, where an ordinary resolution will be put to the
Shareholders that the Company proceed to an orderly wind-up at the
end of the term of the Leases (the "Liquidation Resolution"). In
the event that the Liquidation Resolution is not passed, the
Directors will consider alternatives for the future of the Company
and shall propose such alternatives at a general meeting of the
Members, including re-leasing the Assets, or selling the Assets and
reinvesting the capital received from the sale of the Assets in
another aircraft or aircrafts.
CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT
I am very pleased to present Shareholders with the Company's
half-yearly consolidated financial report covering the period from
1 April 2016 until 30 September 2016 (the "Period").
I am glad to report that during the Period the Company has
performed as anticipated and has declared and paid quarterly
dividends of 4.5p per share as expected, representing 18p per share
per year.
The Group owns seven planes, funded in part by two equity
issues, a note issue and bank debt.
The Company's Asset Manager, Doric GmbH, continues to monitor
the lease performance and reports regularly to the Board. Nimrod
Capital LLP, the Company's Placing Agent as well as its Corporate
and Shareholder Advisory Agent, continues to liaise between the
Board and Shareholders, and to distribute quarterly fact
sheets.
From January to August 2016 overall global air traffic passenger
demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPKs), expanded
by 6.6% compared to the same period in the year before and taking
into consideration that 2016 is a leap year. Traffic is being
shaped by a range of drivers, including fragile economic growth and
lower airfares. And the International Air Transport Association
(IATA) says that passenger traffic is set for another year of solid
growth.
Emirates has also continued to perform well flying more
passengers than ever before carrying 51.9 million people to 153
destinations in 80 countries on six continents during the last
financial year 2015/16. About 32% of Emirates' passengers were
carried by an A380. Passenger load factors remain high across the
fleet. At the same time Emirates received 29 new aircraft to cope
with its forecast increasing demand.
In economic reality, the Company has also performed well. Two
interim dividends were declared in the half-year and future
dividends are targeted to be declared and paid on a quarterly
basis. However, the financial statements do not in the Board's view
properly convey this economic reality due to the accounting
treatment for foreign exchange, rental income and finance
costs.
International Financial Reporting Standards require that
transactions denominated in US Dollars (including, most
importantly, the cost of the aircraft) are translated into Sterling
at the exchange rate ruling at the date of the transaction whilst
monetary items (principally the outstanding borrowings) are
translated at the rate prevailing on the reporting date. The result
is that the figures sometimes show very large mismatches which are
reported as unrealised foreign exchange differences.
The Asset Manager of the Company produces a factsheet on a
quarterly basis which includes an analysis of the asset value of
the Company. Due to the inaccuracies described above, the Board
recommends that Shareholders consider the asset value disclosed in
the quarterly factsheet as more indicative of the value of the
Company's assets.
On an on-going basis and assuming the lease and loan payments
are made as anticipated, such exchange differences do not reflect
the commercial substance of the situation in the sense that the key
transactions denominated in US Dollars are in fact closely matched.
Rental income received in US Dollars is used to pay debt repayments
due which are likewise denominated in US Dollars. US Dollar lease
rentals and debt repayments are furthermore fixed at the outset of
the Company's life and are very similar in amount and timing.
In addition to this, rental income receivable is credited evenly
to the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income over the
planned life of the Company. Conversely, the methodology for
accounting for interest cost means that the proportion of the debt
repayments which is treated as interest and is debited to the
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income, varies over the
term of the debt with a higher proportion of interest expense
recognised in earlier periods, so that the differential between
rental income and interest cost (as reported in the Consolidated
Statement of Comprehensive Income) reduces over the course of 12
years. In reality however the amount of rental income is fixed so
as to closely match the interest and principal components of each
debt repayment instalment and allow for payments of operating costs
and dividends.
On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank our service
providers for all their help and assistance and all Shareholders
for their continued support of the Company.
Norbert Bannon Chairman
ASSET MANAGER'S REPORT
On the invitation of the Directors of the Company, the following
commentary has been provided by Doric GmbH as Asset Manager of the
Company and is provided without any warranty as to its accuracy and
without any liability incurred on the part of the Company, its
Directors and officers and service providers. The commentary is not
intended to constitute, and should not be construed as, investment
advice. Potential investors in the Company should seek their own
independent financial advice and may not rely on this communication
in evaluating the merits of an investment in the Company. The
commentary is provided as a source of information for shareholders
of the Company but is not attributable to the Company.
1. The Assets
In November 2012, the Company completed the purchase of all
seven Airbus A380 aircraft bearing manufacturer's serial numbers
(MSN) 077, 090, 105, 106, 107, 109 and 110. All seven aircraft are
leased to Emirates for an initial term of 12 years from the point
of delivery with fixed lease rentals for the duration.
The seven A380s owned by the Company recently visited Amsterdam,
Auckland, Barcelona, Beijing, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Jeddah, London
Gatwick, Manchester, Melbourne, Milan, New York JFK, Paris, Perth,
Prague, Rome, Seoul, Singapore, Sydney, and Taipei.
Aircraft utilisation for the period from delivery of each Airbus
A380 until the end of August 2016 was as follows:
MSN Delivery Date Flight Hours Flight Cycles Average Flight Duration
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077 14/10/2011 22,975 2,694 8 h 30 min
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090 02/12/2011 20,262 3,381 6 h
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105 01/10/2012 17,113 2,789 6 h 10 min
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106 01/10/2012 18,783 2,146 8 h 45 min
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107 12/10/2012 18,544 2,130 8 h 40 min
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109 09/11/2012 16,122 2,622 6 h 10 min
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110 30/11/2012 16,720 2,813 5 h 55 min
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Maintenance Status
Emirates maintains its A380 aircraft fleet based on a
maintenance programme according to which minor maintenance checks
are performed every 1,500 flight hours, and more significant
maintenance checks (C checks) at 24 month or 12,000 flight hour
intervals, whichever occurs first. Emirates bears all costs
(including for maintenance, repairs and insurance) relating to the
aircraft during the lifetime of the lease.
Inspections
Doric, the asset manager, performed inspections of MSNs 077, 106
and 109 at Dubai International Airport. The physical condition of
the aircraft were in compliance with the provisions of the
respective lease agreement.
Doric also undertook records audits for MSNs 077, 090, 105, 106
and 107. The lessee was again very helpful in the responses given
to the asset manager's technical staff and the technical
documentation was found to be in good order.
2. Market Overview
During the first seven months of 2016 passenger demand, measured
in revenue passenger kilometres (RPKs), increased by 6.0% compared
to the same period the year before. Adjusted for the extra day, as
2016 is a leap year, traffic grew by 5.5%. "Passenger demand has
broadly grown in line with the average of the past 10 years but the
industry faces some potential headwinds, including lingering
impacts from the series of terrorist attacks and the fragile
economic backdrop", said Alexandre de Juniac, IATA's (International
Air Transport Association) Director General and CEO. But entering
the peak travel months, July and August, RPK growth accelerated in
July with the fastest pace in five months and, according to IATA,
passenger traffic is set for another year of solid growth. In its
latest forecast released in June, it expects an RPK growth of 6.2%
in 2016.
At 79.9% passenger load factors have remained close to the
historic high - in a narrow band around 80% since February - as
airlines have slowed capacity growth in line with the moderation in
demand growth. IATA estimates an average worldwide passenger load
factor of 80.0% for the full year 2016.
A regional breakdown reveals that Middle East airlines,
including Emirates, continued to outperform the overall market
again this year. Between January and July RPKs increased by 10.9%
compared to the previous period. Asia/Pacific-based operators
ranked second with 8.7%, followed by Africa with 7.7%. Europe grew
by 3.7%. Latin American and North American market participants each
recorded 3.6% more RPKs.
Fuel is the single largest operating cost of airlines and has
significant effects on the industry's profitability. According to
its latest report released in June, IATA expects an average fuel
price of USD 55.6 per barrel in 2016. This would be 17% lower
compared to the previous year. It could drive the average share of
fuel costs in operating expenses down to less than 20% for the
first time since 2004. The industry-wide net profit could be
further boosted to an estimated USD 39.4 billion. The net profit
margin of 5.6% would be the highest for more than a decade. In 2015
the revised industry net profit reached USD 35.3 billion, compared
to a revised net profit of USD 13.7 billion the year before. The
profit development during this year will heavily depend on the oil
price level. IATA has based its calculations on an average crude
oil price of USD 45 per barrel. This includes a rising profile
during the course of the year to just above USD 50 per barrel by
the end of 2016.
(c) International Air Transport Association, 2016. Air Passenger
Market Analysis July 2015 / Air Passenger Market Analysis July 2016
/ Economic Performance of the Airline Industry, 2016 Mid-Year
Report / Press Release No. 45: July Passenger Demand Shows
Resilience. All Rights Reserved. Available on the IATA Economics
page.
3. Lessee - Emirates Key Financials
In the financial year 2015/16 ending on 31 March 2016 Emirates
made its highest profit ever with USD 1.9 billion - an increase of
56% compared to the previous period. The profit margin of 8.4% is
the greatest since 2010/11. At the same time, the 28th consecutive
year of profit provided a number of global and operational
challenges to the company. The rise of the US dollar against
currencies in most of Emirates' key markets only had a USD 1.1
billion impact on the airline's bottom line. As a result of this
and fare adjustments following the reduction in fuel prices there
was a 4% drop in revenue to USD 23.2 billion. During the financial
year, the airline had to deal with weak consumer confidence in a
slow global economic environment, terror threats and geopolitical
instability in many regions it serves. Nevertheless, the company
was able to maintain its strategy of a diversified revenue base
which limited the carrier's exposure to single geographical
regions.
The airline's operating costs were significantly influenced by
the drop in oil prices with a 39% lower average fuel price compared
to the previous period. As Emirates remained largely unhedged on
jet fuel prices, this significantly paid off. Fuel costs remained
the largest component in operating costs, but significantly
decreased by 9 percentage points to 26%. Total operating costs
decreased by 8% over the 2014/15 financial year.
As of 31 March 2016, the balance sheet total amounted to USD
32.5 billion, an increase of 7% compared to the beginning of the
financial year. Total equity increased by 14.6% to USD
8.8 billion with an equity ratio of 27.2%. The current ratio
stood at 0.82, meaning the airline would be able to meet about
four-fifths of its current liabilities by liquidating all its
current assets. Significant items on the liabilities side of the
balance sheet included current and non- current borrowings and
lease liabilities in the amount of USD 13.7 billion. As of 31 March
2016, the carrier's cash balance was USD 5.4 billion, up by USD 846
million compared to the beginning of the financial year.
New destinations, larger aircraft deployment and increased
frequencies to existing destinations boosted the transport
capacities for passengers (measured in ASKs) by 12.8% compared to
the previous financial year. Passenger demand (in RPKs) grew by
8.4%, resulting in a passenger load factor of 76.5%. The economy
class seat factor stood at 79.2%. About 32% of the 51.9 million
passengers carried in the 2015/16 financial year travelled aboard
an A380. Premium and overall seat factors for Emirates' flagship
aircraft outperformed the network.
During the financial year 2015/16 Emirates added eight new
passenger destinations to its network and added services and
capacity to another 34 cities on its existing route network across
Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and North America. The
increasing number of A380 aircraft joining the fleet allowed the
airline to introduce superjumbo services to a further four
destinations during the course of the 2015 calendar year. At the
same time A380 services to nine existing routes were increased.
This means one out of every four destinations on the carrier's
passenger network is served by an A380.
During the first six months of 2016 Emirates' aircraft travelled
432 million kilometres on over 96,000 flights.
In July Emirates was named the "World's Best Airline 2016" at
the Skytrax World Airline Awards. The ranking is based on the
largest airline passenger satisfaction survey in the industry, with
a total of 19.2 million completed surveys covering 280 airlines.
After 2001, 2002 and 2013 this is the fourth time the top accolade
was awarded to Emirates in the 15-year history of this contest.
Furthermore, the airline received the "World's Best Inflight
Entertainment" award for a record 12th consecutive year, and the
"Best Airline in the Middle East" award.
Source: Ascend, Emirates
4. Aircraft - A380
By mid-September 2016 Emirates operated a fleet of 83 A380s
which currently serve 41 destinations from its Dubai hub:
Amsterdam, Auckland, Bangkok, Barcelona, Beijing, Birmingham,
Brisbane, Copenhagen, Dallas, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Hong Kong,
Houston, Jeddah, Kuala Lumpur, Kuwait, London Gatwick, London
Heathrow, Los Angeles, Madrid, Manchester, Mauritius, Melbourne,
Milan, Mumbai, Munich, New York JFK, Paris, Perth, Prague, Rome,
San Francisco, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Sydney, Taipei, Toronto,
Vienna, Washington, and Zurich. During the summer Emirates
announced a number of expansions to its A380 operations. This
includes a second daily A380 services to Los Angeles (since July 1)
and Milan (from October 1) and a third daily A380 services to
Munich (since June 20) and Manchester (from January 1, 2017).
Furthermore, Guangzhou (China) is scheduled to become an A380
destination on October 1, 2016. Johannesburg (South Africa) will
complement Emirates' global list of A380 destinations from February
1, 2017. Already this year the operator will deploy the A380 on its
non-stop service between Dubai and Auckland (New Zealand), which
was introduced only a few months ago, currently flown by a Boeing
777-200LR and which is reported to be the longest sector served by
a commercial carrier. Also from October 30, 2016 another New
Zealand city, Christchurch, will be served by an A380, eliminating
the current en-route stop in Bangkok.
By mid-September 2016 the global A380 fleet consisted of 195
commercially operated planes in service. The thirteen operators are
Emirates (83), Singapore Airlines (19), Deutsche Lufthansa (14),
Qantas (12), British Airways (12), Air France (10), Korean
Airways(10), Etihad Airways (8) Malaysia Airlines (6), Qatar
Airways (6), Thai Airways (6), China Southern Airlines (5), and
Asiana (4). The number of undelivered A380 orders stood at 126.
For a long time Emirates has been known as the strongest
supporter of a re-engined A380 and prepared to order up to 200 of
the so-called A380neo. Speaking in front of aviation professionals
in June, Airbus' CEO Fabrice Bregier ruled out an A380neo in the
near future. In May Emirates' President Tim Clark had indicated
that Emirates might purchase up to 60 additional aircraft of the
current version, if Airbus were not prepared to launch an A380neo.
With regard to the airline's retirement plans for in-service A380s,
Clark said that extending leases beyond their current duration
would be an option.
In July 2016 A380 manufacturer Airbus revealed plans to cut A380
production to one aircraft per month from 2018 onwards. According
to Airbus CEO, Fabrice Brégier, the company remains committed to
the superjumbo and will continue to invest in the jet. "The A380 is
here to stay", Brégier was quoted in the press. The adjusted
production rate allows Airbus to keep "all [its] options open" for
the emergence of future A380 demand.
In August 2016 Australian flag carrier Qantas disclosed that the
airline is unlikely to take delivery of the final eight A380s it
has on order with Airbus. The airline's CEO Alan Joyce is very
happy with the current network accommodating 12 A380s but is
struggling to find routes
for another eight aircraft. Deliveries have been repeatedly
deferred in recent years as a cost- saving measure.
In September 2016 Singapore Airlines (SIA) announced that they
had decided not to to exercise their option to extend the lease on
their first Airbus A380 delivered in 2007 at the current rental.
The initial lease term expires in October 2017. No decisions have
been made so far on a further four A380 aircraft which were
delivered to SIA on similar operating lease terms in 2008. This
statement comes only days after Malaysia Airlines' (MAS)
reaffirmation to market its six A380s in the near future, as its
new focus is more on Asian flights requiring lower capacity
aircraft, like the 25 Boeing 737 MAX ordered back in July this
year. CEO Peter Bellew said MAS is in talks with carriers in China
and other Association of Southeast Asia Nations countries who might
be interested in leasing or buying superjumbos. In his view there
are a number of airlines in the region "keen to dip their toe in
the water". Already in June last year MAS announced plans to remove
a number of aircraft from its fleet, including two of its six A380
aircraft, as part of its restructuring plans.
Source: aero.de, Airbus, Ascend, Bloomberg, CAPA, Emirates
DIRECTORS
Norbert Bannon - Chairman (Age 67)
Norbert Bannon is chairman of a large UK DB pension fund, a
major Irish DC pension scheme and is a director of and advisor to a
number of other financial companies. He is Chairman of the Audit
Committees of Doric Nimrod Air One Limited and Doric Nimrod Air
Three Limited. He has extensive experience in international finance
having been CEO of banks in Singapore and New York. He was CEO of
Ireland's largest venture capital company and was finance director
and Chief Risk Officer at a leading investment bank in Ireland. He
has worked as a consultant on risk issues internationally.
He earned a degree in economics from Queen's University, studied
at Stanford Graduate School of Business and is a Chartered
Accountant.
Charles Edmund Wilkinson (Age 73)
Charles Wilkinson is a solicitor who retired from Lawrence
Graham LLP in March 2005. While at Lawrence Graham he specialised
in corporate finance and commercial law, latterly concentrating on
investment trust and fund work.
Charles is currently Chairman of the Boards of Doric Nimrod Air
One Limited and Doric Nimrod Air Three Limited, a Director of
Premier Energy and Water Trust PLC (a listed investment trust), and
of Landore Resources Ltd, a Guernsey based mining exploration
company. He is resident in Guernsey.
Geoffrey Alan Hall (Age 67)
Geoffrey Hall has extensive experience in asset management,
having previously been Chief Investment Officer of Allianz
Insurance plc, a major UK general insurance company and an
investment manager at HSBC Asset Management, County Investment
Management, and British Railways Pension Funds. Geoffrey is also
currently a director of Doric Nimrod Air One Limited and Doric
Nimrod Air Three Limited.
Geoffrey earned his masters degree in Geography at the
University of London. He is an associate of the CFA Society of the
UK.
John Le Prevost (Age 64)
John Le Prevost is the Chief Executive Officer of Anson Group
Limited and Chairman of Anson Registrars Limited (the Company's
Registrar). He has spent 30 years working in offshore trusts and
investment business during which time he was managing director of
County NatWest Investment Management (Channel Islands) Limited,
Royal Bank of Canada's mutual fund company in Guernsey and Republic
National Bank of New York's international trust company. John is a
director of Guaranteed Investment Products I PCC Limited,
Guernsey's largest protected cell company. He is a director of a
number of other companies associated with Anson Group's business as
well as being a trustee of the Guernsey Sailing Trust. John is also
currently a director of Doric Nimrod Air One Limited, Doric Nimrod
Air Three Limited and Amedeo Air Four Plus Limited. He is resident
in Guernsey.
INTERIM MANAGEMENT REPORT
A description of important events which have occurred during the
Period, their impact on the performance of the Group as shown in
the financial statements and a description of the principal risks
and uncertainties facing the Group is given in the Chairman's
Statement, Asset Manager's Report, and the Notes to the Financial
Statements contained on pages 19 to 36 and are incorporated here by
reference.
There were no material related party transactions which took
place in the Period, other than those disclosed at Note 20 of the
Notes to the Financial Statements.
Principal Risks and Uncertainties
The principal risks and uncertainties faced by the Company are
unchanged from those disclosed in the Company's annual financial
report for the year ended 31 March 2016.
Going Concern
The Company's principal activities are set out within the
Company Overview on pages 2 to
4. The financial position of the Group is set out on page 15 to
18. In addition, Note 17 to the financial statements includes the
Company's objectives, policies and processes for
managing its capital; its financial risk management objectives
and its exposures to credit risk
and liquidity risk.
The interest rate under each Loan or Equipment Note issue has
been fixed and the fixed rental income under the relevant Lease has
been co-ordinated with the loan repayments therefore the rent
income should be sufficient to repay the Loans and Equipment Notes
and provide surplus income to pay for the Group's expenses and
permit payment of dividends.
After making reasonable enquiries, and as described above, the
Directors have a reasonable expectation that the Group has adequate
resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable
future. Accordingly, they continue to adopt the going concern basis
of accounting in preparing the annual financial statements.
Responsibility Statement
The Directors jointly and severally confirm that to the best of
their knowledge:
(a) The financial statements, prepared in accordance with IFRS
give a fair, balanced and understandable view of the assets,
liabilities, financial position and profits of the Company and
performance of the Company;
(b) This Interim Management Report includes or incorporates by
reference:
a. an indication of important events that have occurred during
the Period, and their impact on the financial statements;
b. a description of the principal risks and uncertainties for
the remaining six months of the financial year; and
c. confirmation that there were no related party transactions in
the Period that have materially affected the financial position or
the performance of the Company during that period.
Signed on behalf of the Board of Directors of the Company on 30
November 2016
John Le Prevost Charles Wilkinson
Director Chairman of the Audit Committee
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
For the period from 1 April 2016 to 30 September 2016
1 Apr 2016 1 Apr 2015
to to
Notes 30 Sep 2016 30 Sep 2015
GBP GBP
INCOME
A rent income 4 42,809,579 40,211,048
B rent income 4 18,217,070 18,266,979
Bank interest received - 22,827
------------------------- ----------------------
61,026,649 58,500,854
EXPENSES
Operating expenses 5 (1,835,578) (1,690,197)
Depreciation of Aircraft 9 (21,126,114) (20,157,772)
------------------------- ----------------------
(22,961,692) (21,847,969)
Net profit for the period before
finance costs and foreign exchange
(losses) / gains 38,064,957 36,652,885
------------------------- ----------------------
Finance costs 10 (14,136,352) (14,136,492)
Net profit for the period after
finance costs and before foreign
exchange losses 23,928,605 22,516,393
------------------------- ----------------------
Unrealised foreign exchange
(loss) / gain 17b (55,078,091) 11,959,688
------------------------- ----------------------
(Loss) / profit for the period (31,149,486) 34,476,081
------------------------- ----------------------
Other Comprehensive Income - -
------------------------- ----------------------
Total Comprehensive (Loss)
/ Income for the period (31,149,486) 34,476,081
========================= ======================
Pence Pence
(Loss) / Earnings per Ordinary
Preference Share for the period
- Basic and Diluted 8 (18.03) 19.96
In arriving at the results for the financial period, all amounts
above relate to continuing operations.
The notes on pages 19 to 36 form an integral part of these
consolidated financial statements.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
As at 30 September 2016
30 Sep 2016 31 Mar 2016
Notes GBP GBP
NON-CURRENT ASSETS
Aircraft 9 866,739,029 887,865,143
--------------------- ------------------
CURRENT ASSETS
Receivables 12 69,657 51,738
Cash and cash equivalents 24,570,408 23,231,712
24,640,065 23,283,450
TOTAL ASSETS 891,379,094 911,148,593
===================== ==================
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Borrowings 14 73,218,376 69,945,010
Deferred income 9,636,139 8,704,735
Payables - due within one
year 13 255,739 258,167
--------------------- ------------------
83,110,254 78,907,912
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
Borrowings 14 428,009,950 418,953,249
Deferred income 130,345,976 116,677,532
--------------------- ------------------
558,355,926 535,630,781
TOTAL LIABILITIES 641,466,180 614,538,693
===================== ==================
TOTAL NET ASSETS 249,912,914 296,609,900
--------------------- ------------------
EQUITY
Share capital 15 319,836,770 319,836,770
Retained earnings (69,923,856) (23,226,870)
--------------------- ------------------
249,912,914 296,609,900
--------------------- ------------------
Pence Pence
Net Asset Value per Ordinary
Preference Share based on
172,750,000 (Mar 2016: 172,750,000)
shares in issue 144.67 171.70
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors
and authorised for issue on 30 November 2016 and are signed on its
behalf by:
Charles Wilkinson John Le Prevost
Director Director
The notes on pages 19 to 36 form an integral part of these
consolidated financial statements.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
For the period from 1 April 2016 to 30 September 2016
1 Apr 2016 1 Apr 2015
to to
30 Sep 2016 30 Sep 2015
GBP GBP
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
(Loss) / profit for the period (31,149,486) 34,476,081
Movement in deferred income 7,353,674 5,266,731
Interest received - (22,827)
Depreciation of Aircraft 21,126,114 20,157,771
Loan interest payable 13,625,180 13,365,790
(Decrease) / increase in payables (2,428) 9,424
Increase in receivables (17,919) (445)
Foreign exchange movement 55,078,091 (11,959,688)
Amortisation of debt arrangement costs 511,172 770,702
NET CASH FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES 66,524,398 62,063,539
------------------------- -------------------
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Interest received - 22,827
NET CASH FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES - 22,827
------------------------- -------------------
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Dividends paid (15,547,500) (15,547,500)
Repayments of capital on borrowings (37,868,081) (32,498,253)
Payments of interest on borrowings (12,666,484) (13,461,294)
Costs associated with debt issued - (770,702)
NET CASH USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES (66,082,065) (62,277,749)
------------------------- -------------------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING
OF PERIOD 23,231,712 22,092,349
Increase / (decrease) in cash and cash
equivalents 442,333 (191,383)
Effects of foreign exchange rates 896,363 726,801
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT OF
PERIOD 24,570,408 22,627,767
------------------------- -------------------
The notes on pages 19 to 36 form an integral part of these
consolidated financial statements.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
For the period from 1 April 2016 to 30 September 2016
Notes Share Retained Total
Capital Earnings
GBP GBP GBP
Balance as at 1 April
2016 319,836,770 (23,226,870) 296,609,900
Total Comprehensive Loss
for the period - (31,149,486) (31,149,486)
Dividends paid 7 - (15,547,500) (15,547,500)
--------------------- --------------- --------------
Balance as at 30 September
2016 319,836,770 (69,923,856) 249,912,914
--------------------- --------------- --------------
Share Retained Total
Capital Earnings
GBP GBP GBP
Balance as at 1 April
2015 319,836,770 (19,699,248) 300,137,522
Total Comprehensive Income
for the period - 34,476,081 34,476,081
Dividends paid 7 - (15,547,500) (15,547,500)
--------------------- --------------- --------------
Balance as at 30 September
2015 319,836,770 (770,667) 319,066,103
--------------------- --------------- --------------
The notes on pages 19 to 36 form an integral part of these
consolidated financial statements.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the period from 1 April 2016 to 30 September 2016
1 GENERAL INFORMATION
The consolidated financial statements incorporate the results of
Doric Nimrod Air Two Limited (the "Company"), MSN077 Limited,
MSN090 Limited, MSN105 Limited and Doric Nimrod Air Finance Alpha
Limited (together "Subsidiaries") (together the Company and the
Subsidiaries are known as the "Group").
The Company was incorporated in Guernsey on 31 January 2011 with
registered number 52985. Its share capital consists of one class of
Ordinary Preference Shares ("Ordinary Shares") and one class of
Subordinated Administrative Shares ("Admin Shares"). The Company's
Ordinary Shares have been admitted to trading on the SFS of the
LSE. The Company delisted from the Channel Islands Securities
Exchange ("CISEA") on 5 September 2014.
The Company's investment objective is to obtain income returns
and a capital return for its Shareholders by acquiring, leasing and
then selling aircraft.
2 ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The significant accounting policies adopted by the Group are as
follows:
(a) Basis of Preparation
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in
conformity with the International Accounting Standard 34 Interim
Financial Reporting as adopted by the European Union, and
applicable Guernsey
law. The financial statements have been prepared on a historical
cost basis.
This report is to be read in conjunction with the annual report
for the year ended 31 March 2016 which are prepared in accordance
with the International Financial Reporting Standards adopted by the
European Union and any public announcements made by the Company
during the interim reporting period.
The accounting policies adopted are consistent with those of the
previous financial year and corresponding interim reporting period,
except for the adoption of new and amended standards as set out
below:
Changes in accounting policies and disclosure
The following Standards or Interpretations have been adopted in
the current period. Their adoption has not had any impact on the
amounts reported in these consolidated financial statements and is
not expected to have any impact on future financial periods:
IFRS 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosures - amendments resulting
from September 2014 Annual Improvements effective for annual
periods beginning on or after 1 January 2016.
IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements - amendments
resulting from the disclosure initiative effective for annual
periods beginning on or after 1 January 2016.
IAS 16 Property, Plant and Equipment - amendments regarding the
clarification of acceptable methods of depreciation and
amortisation and amendments bringing bearer plants into the scope
of IAS 16 effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1
January 2016.
IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting - amendments resulting from
September 2014 annual improvements for annual periods beginning on
or after 1 January 2016.
The following Standards or Interpretations that are expected to
affect the Group have been issued but not yet adopted by the Group.
Other Standards or Interpretations issued by the International
Accounting Standards Board ("IASB") and International Financial
Reporting Interpretations Committee ("IFRIC") are not expected to
affect the Group.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the period from 1 April 2016 to 30 September 2016
2 ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
(a) Basis of Preparation (continued)
IFRS 9 Financial Instruments - finalised version, incorporating
requirements for classification and measurement, impairment,
general hedge accounting and derecognition. There is no mandatory
effective date, however the IASB has tentatively proposed that this
will be effective for accounting periods commencing on or after 1
January 2018 (EU endorsement is outstanding).
IFRS 15 Revenue from contracts with customers - deals with
revenue recognition and establishes principles for reporting useful
information to users of financial statements about the nature,
amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising
from an entity's contracts with customers. Revenue is recognised
when a customer obtains control of a good or service and thus has
the ability to direct the use and obtain the benefits from the good
or service. The standard replaces IAS 18 'Revenue', IAS 11
'Construction contracts' and related interpretations and is
endorsed by the EU. This standard is effective for a period
beginning on or after 1 January 2018.
IFRS 16 Leases - specifies how an IFRS reporter will recognise,
measure, present and disclose leases. The standard provides a
single lessee accounting model, requiring lessees to recognise
assets and liabilities for all leases unless the lease term is 12
months or less or the underlying asset has a low value. Lessors
continue to classify leases as operating or finance, with IFRS 16's
approach to lessor accounting substantially unchanged from its
predecessor, IAS 17 (EU endorsement is outstanding) and is
effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January
2019.
IAS 7 Statement of Cash Flows - amendments resulting from the
disclosure initiative effective for annual periods beginning on or
after 1 January 2017 (EU endorsement is outstanding).
The Directors have considered the above and are of the opinion
that the above Standards and Interpretations are not expected to
have an impact on the Group's financial statements except for the
presentation of additional disclosures and changes to the
presentation of components of the financial statements. These items
will be applied in the first financial period for which they are
required.
(b) Basis of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements incorporate the results of
the Company and its Subsidiaries. The Company owns 100% of all the
shares in the Subsidiaries, and has the power to govern the
financial and operating policies of the Subsidiaries so as to
obtain benefits from their activities. Intra-group balances and
transactions, and any unrealised income and expenses arising from
intra-group transactions, are eliminated in preparing the
consolidated financial statements.
(c) Taxation
The Company and its Subsidiaries have been assessed for tax at
the Guernsey standard rate of 0%.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the period from 1 April 2016 to 30 September 2016
2 ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
(d) Share Capital
Ordinary Preference Shares (the "Shares") are classified as
equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of
Shares are recognised as a deduction from equity.
(e) Expenses
Interest income is accounted for on an accruals basis.
(f) Interest Income
Interest income is accounted for on an accruals basis.
(g) Foreign Currency Translation
The currency of the primary economic environment in which the
Group operates (the functional currency) is Great British Pounds
("GBP" or "GBP") which is also the presentation currency.
Transactions denominated in foreign currencies are translated
into GBP at the rate of exchange ruling at the date of the
transaction.
Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign
currencies at the reporting date are translated into the functional
currency at the foreign exchange rate ruling at that date. Foreign
exchange differences arising on translation are recognised in the
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income.
(h) Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash at bank and short term deposits which are held to maturity
are carried at cost. Cash and cash equivalents are defined as call
deposits, short term deposits with a term of no more than 3 months
from the start of the deposit and highly liquid investments readily
convertible to known amounts of cash and subject to insignificant
risk of changes in value.
(i) Segmental Reporting
The Directors are of the opinion that the Group is engaged in a
single segment of business, being acquiring, leasing and selling
various Airbus A380-861 aircraft (together the "Assets" and each
an
"Asset").
(j) Going Concern
After making enquiries, the Directors have a reasonable
expectation that the Group has adequate resources to continue in
operational existence for the foreseeable future. The Directors
believe the Group is
well placed to manage its business risks successfully as the
loan and Equipment Notes interest has been fixed and the fixed
rental income under the operating leases means that the rents
should be sufficient
to repay the debt and provide surplus income to pay for the
Group's expenses and permit payment of dividends. Accordingly, the
Directors have adopted the going concern basis in preparing the
consolidated financial statements. Management is not aware of
any material uncertainty that may cast significant doubt upon the
Group's ability to continue as a going concern.
(k) Leasing and Rental Income
The leases relating to the Assets have been classified as
operating leases as the terms of the leases do not transfer
substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to the lessee.
The Assets are shown as
non-current assets in the Consolidated Statement of Financial
Position. Further details of the leases are given in Note 11.
Rental income and advance lease payments from operating leases
are recognised on a straight-line basis over the term of the
relevant lease. Initial direct costs incurred in negotiating and
arranging an operating lease are added to the carrying amount of
the leased asset and amortised on a straight-line basis over the
lease term.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the period from 1 April 2016 to 30 September 2016
2 ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
(l) Property, Plant and Equipment - Aircraft
In line with IAS 16 Property Plant and Equipment, each Asset
is initially recorded at the fair value of the consideration
paid. The cost of the Asset is made up of the purchase price
of the Asset plus any costs directly attributable to bringing
it into working condition for its intended use. Costs incurred
by the lessee in maintaining, repairing or enhancing the aircraft
are not recognised as they do not form part of the cost to the
Group. Accumulated depreciation and any recognised impairment
losses are deducted from cost to calculate the carrying amount
of the Asset.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost of the
each Asset less the estimated residual value over the estimated
useful life of the Asset of 12 years, using the straight line
method. The estimated residual value of the seven planes ranges
from GBP75.6 million to GBP78.3 million. Residual values have
been arrived at by taking into account disposition fees. The
depreciation method reflects the pattern of benefit consumption.
The residual value is reviewed annually and is an estimate of
the fair amount the entity would receive currently if the Assets
were already of the age and condition expected at the end of
their useful life. Useful life is also reviewed annually and
for the purposes of the financial statements represents the likely
period of the Group's ownership of these Assets. Depreciation
starts when the Asset is available for use.
At each statement of financial position date, the Group reviews
the carrying amounts of its Aircraft to determine whether there
is any indication that those Assets have suffered an impairment
loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of
the Asset is estimated to determine the extent of the impairment
loss (if any).
Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to
sell and the value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated
future cash flows are discounted to their present value using
a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments
of the time value of money and the risks specific to the Asset
for which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted.
If the recoverable amount of an Asset is estimated to be less
than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the Asset is
reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised
immediately in profit or loss.
Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying
amount of the Asset is increased to the revised estimate of its
recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount
does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined
had no impairment loss been recognised for the Asset in prior
years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised immediately
in profit or loss.
(m) Financial Liabilities
Financial liabilities consist of payables and borrowings. The
classification of financial liabilities at initial recognition
depends on the purpose for which the financial liability was
issued and its characteristics. All financial liabilities are
initially measured at fair value, net of transaction costs.
All financial liabilities are recorded on the date on which
the Group becomes party to the contractual requirements of the
financial liability. Financial liabilities are subsequently
measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method,
with interest expense recognised on an effective yield basis.
The effective interest method is a method of calculating the
amortised cost of the financial liability and of allocating
interest expense over the relevant period. The effective interest
rate is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash
payments through the expected life of the financial liability,
or, where appropriate, a shorter period, to the net carrying
amount on initial recognition.
The Group derecognises financial liabilities when, and only
when, the Group's obligations are discharged, cancelled or they
expire.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the period from 1 April 2016 to 30 September 2016
2 ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
(n) Net Asset Value
In circumstances where the Directors, as advised by the Asset
Manager, are of the opinion that the net asset value ("NAV")
or NAV per Share, as calculated under prevailing accounting
standards, is not appropriate or could give rise to a misleading
calculation, the Directors, in consultation with the Administrator
and the Asset Manager may determine, at their discretion, an
alternative method for calculating the value of the Group and
shares in the capital of the Group, which they consider more
accurately reflects the value of the Group.
3 SIGNIFICANT JUDGEMENTS AND ESTIMATES
In the application of the Group's accounting policies, which
are described in Note 2, the Directors are required to make judgements,
estimates and assumptions about the carrying amounts of assets
and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources.
The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical
experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant.
Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an on
going basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised
in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision
affects only that period or in the period of the revision and
future periods if the revision affects both current and future
periods.
The following are the critical judgements and estimates that
the Directors have made in the process of applying the Group's
accounting policies and that have the most significant effect
on the amounts recognised in consolidated financial statements.
Residual Value and Useful Life of Aircraft
As described in Note 2 (l), the Group depreciates the Assets
on a straight line basis over the estimated useful life of the
Assets after taking into consideration the estimated residual
value. IAS 16 Property, Plant and Equipment requires residual
value to be determined as an estimate of the amount that the
Group would currently obtain from disposal of the Asset, after
deducting the estimated costs of disposal, if the Asset were
of the age and condition expected at the end of its useful life.
However, there are currently no aircraft of a similar type of
sufficient age for the Directors to make a direct market comparison
in making this estimation. After consulting with the Asset Manager,
the Directors have concluded that a forecast market value for
the aircraft at the end of its useful life (including inflationary
effects) best approximates residual value. In estimating residual
value, the Directors have made reference to forecast market values
for the aircraft obtained from 3 independent expert aircraft
valuers. The estimation of residual value remains subject to
uncertainty. If the estimate of residual value had been decreased
by 20% with effect from the beginning of this year, the net profit
for the year and closing shareholders' equity would have been
decreased by approximately GBP6.5 million. An increase in residual
value by 20% would have had an equal but opposite effect. This
reflects the range of estimates of residual value that the Directors
believe would be reasonable at this time. The estimated useful
life of the Assets are based on the expected period for which
the Group will own and lease the aircraft.
Operating Lease Commitments - Group as Lessor
The Group has entered into operating leases on seven (30 September
2015: seven) Assets. The Group has determined, based on an evaluation
of the terms and conditions of the arrangements, that it retains
all the significant risks and rewards of ownership of these Assets
and accounts for the contracts as operating leases.
The Group has determined that the operating leases on the Assets
are for 12 years based on an initial term of 10 years followed
by an extension term of 2 years. Should the lessee choose to
exit a lease at the end of the initial term of 10 years a penalty
equal to the remaining 2 years would be due.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the period from 1 April 2016 to 30 September 2016
3 SIGNIFICANT JUDGEMENTS AND ESTIMATES (continued)
Impairment
As described in Note 2 (l), an impairment exists when the carrying
value of an asset or cash generating unit exceeds its recoverable
amount, which is the higher of its fair value less costs to sell
and its value in use. The Directors monitor the Assets for any
indications of impairment as required by IAS 16 Property, Plant
and Equipment and IAS 36 Impairment of Assets.
At the period end the Directors reviewed the carrying values
of the Assets and concluded that there was no indication of any
impairments.
4 RENTAL INCOME
1 Apr 2016 1 Apr 2015
to to
30 Sep 2016 30 Sep 2015
GBP GBP
A rent income 50,548,761 45,913,198
Revenue received but not yet
earned (24,072,023) (20,097,695)
Revenue earned but not yet received 12,412,446 10,464,410
Amortisation of advance rental
income 3,920,395 3,931,135
---------------------- -------------------
42,809,579 40,211,048
B rent income 17,831,562 17,831,561
Revenue earned but not yet received 392,295 438,821
Revenue received but not yet
earned (6,787) (3,403)
---------------------- -------------------
18,217,070 18,266,979
Total rental income 61,026,649 58,478,027
---------------------- -------------------
Rental income is derived from the leasing of the Assets. Rent
is split into A rent, which is received in US Dollars ("USD"
or "$") and B rent, which is received in GBP. Rental income received
in USD is translated into the functional currency (GBP) at the
date of the transaction.
A and B rental income receivable will decrease / increase respectively,
10 years from the start of each lease. An adjustment has been
made to spread the actual total income receivable over the term
of the lease on an annual basis. In addition, advance rentals
received have also been spread over the full term of the leases.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the period from 1 April 2016 to 30 September 2016
5 OPERATING EXPENSES
1 Apr 2016 1 Apr 2015
to to
30 Sep 2016 30 Sep 2015
GBP GBP
Management fee 399,910 386,854
Asset management fee 961,853 940,688
Administration fees 101,807 104,771
Bank interest & charges 1,244 725
Accountancy fees 15,267 15,229
Registrars fee 10,316 12,441
Audit fee 20,960 20,550
Directors' remuneration 106,000 106,000
Directors' and Officers' insurance 18,025 18,268
Legal & professional expenses 169,760 65,062
Annual fees 7,390 7,815
Travel costs 5,888 3,834
Sundry costs 8,816 581
Other operating expenses 8,342 7,379
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1,835,578 1,690,197
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6 DIRECTORS' REMUNERATION
Under their terms of appointment, each Director is paid a fee
of GBP48,000 per annum by the Group, except for the Chairman,
who receives GBP59,000 per annum. The Chairman of the audit committee
also receives an extra GBP9,000 per annum.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the period from 1 April 2016 to 30 September 2016
7 DIVIDS IN RESPECT OF EQUITY SHARES
Dividends in respect of Ordinary Shares 1 Apr 2016 to
30 Sep 2016
GBP Pence per
share
First interim dividend 7,773,750 4.50
Second interim dividend 7,773,750 4.50
----------------- ---------------
15,547,500 9.00
----------------- ---------------
Dividends in respect of
Ordinary Shares 1 Apr 2015 to
30 Sep 2015
GBP Pence per
share
First interim dividend 7,773,750 4.50
Second interim dividend 7,773,750 4.50
----------------- ---------------
15,547,500 9.00
----------------- ---------------
8 (LOSS) / EARNINGS PER SHARE
(Loss) / Earnings per Share ('(LPS)' / 'EPS') is based on the
net loss for the period of GBP31,149,486 (30 September 2015:
GBP34,476,081 profit for the period) and 172,750,000 (30 September
2015: 172,750,000) Ordinary Shares being the weighted average
number of Shares in issue during the period.
There are no dilutive instruments and therefore basic and diluted
earnings/losses per Share are identical.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the period from 1 April 2016 to 30 September 2016
9 PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT - AIRCRAFT
MSN077 MSN090 MSN105 MSN106 MSN107 MSN109 MSN110 TOTAL
GBP GBP GBP GBP GBP GBP GBP GBP
COST
As at
1 Apr
2016 149,423,436 151,310,256 146,958,203 146,626,809 147,668,555 149,126,548 148,034,384 1,039,148,191
------------ ------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------- --------------
As at
30
Sep
2016 149,423,436 151,310,256 146,958,203 146,626,809 147,668,555 149,126,548 148,034,384 1,039,148,191
============ ============= ============ ============ ============ ============ ============= ==============
ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION
As at 1
Apr
2016 25,748,005 25,670,168 19,689,958 20,303,984 20,264,233 20,040,637 19,566,063 151,283,048
Charge
for
the
period 3,099,686 3,176,336 2,943,906 2,953,558 2,973,747 3,001,612 2,977,269 21,126,114
------------- -------------- ------------- ------------- ------------ ------------ -------------- ---------------
As at 30
Sep
2016 28,847,691 28,846,504 22,633,864 23,257,542 23,237,980 23,042,249 22,543,332 172,409,162
============= ============== ============= ============= ============ ============ ============== ===============
CARRYING AMOUNT
As at
30
Sep
2016 120,575,745 122,463,752 124,324,339 123,369,267 124,430,575 126,084,299 125,491,052 866,739,029
============ ============= ============ ============ ============ ============ ============= ==============
As at
31
Mar
2016 123,675,431 125,640,088 127,268,245 126,322,825 127,404,322 129,085,911 128,468,321 887,865,143
============ ============= ============ ============ ============ ============ ============= ==============
The cost in USD and the exchange rates at acquisition for the
aircraft was as follows:
Cost 234,000,000 234,000,000 234,000,000 234,000,000 234,000,000 234,000,000 234,000,000
GBP/USD
exchange
rate 1.5820 1.5623 1.6089 1.6167 1.6053 1.5896 1.6013
The Group can sell the Assets during the term of the leases (with the lease attached and in accordance
with the terms of the transfer provisions contained therein).
Under IAS 17 the direct costs attributed in negotiating and arranging the operating leases have been added
to the carrying amount of the leased asset and recognised as an expense over the lease term. The costs
have been allocated to each aircraft based on the proportional cost of the aircraft / assets.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the period from 1 April 2016 to 30 September 2016
10 FINANCE COSTS
30 Sep 2016 30 Sep 2015
GBP GBP
Amortisation of debt arrangements
costs 511,172 770,702
Loan interest 13,625,180 13,365,790
14,136,352 14,136,492
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(Loss) / Earnings per Share ('(LPS)' / 'EPS') is based on the
net loss for the period of GBP31,149,486 (30 September 2015:
GBP34,476,081 profit for the period) and 172,750,000 (30 September
2015: 172,750,000) Ordinary Shares being the weighted average
number of Shares in issue during the period.
There are no dilutive instruments and therefore basic and diluted
earnings/losses per Share are identical.
11 OPERATING LEASES
The amounts of minimum future lease receipts at the reporting
date under non-cancellable operating leases are detailed below:
30 September
2016 Next 12 1 to 5 years After 5 years Total
months
GBP GBP GBP GBP
Aircraft - A
rental receipts 97,849,855 379,723,371 109,824,053 587,397,279
Aircraft - B
rental receipts 35,663,124 142,652,496 107,819,810 286,135,430
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133,512,979 522,375,867 217,643,863 873,532,709
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30 September
2015 Next 12 1 to 5 years After 5 years Total
months
GBP GBP GBP GBP
Aircraft - A
rental receipts 94,587,195 330,598,093 173,084,978 598,270,266
Aircraft - B
rental receipts 35,663,124 142,652,496 143,482,934 321,798,554
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130,250,319 473,250,589 316,567,912 920,068,820
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The operating leases are for seven Airbus A380-861 aircraft.
The terms of the leases are as follows:
MSN077 - term of the lease is for 12 years ending October 2023.
The initial lease is for 10 years ending October 2021, with
an extension period of 2 years ending October 2023, in which
rental payments reduce. The present value of the remaining
rentals in the extension period at the end of the initial 10
year lease term must be paid even if the option is not taken.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the period from 1 April 2016 to 30 September 2016
11 OPERATING LEASES (continued)
MSN090 - term of the lease is for 12 years ending December
2023. The initial lease is for 10 years ending December 2021,
with an extension period of 2 years ending December 2023, in
which rental payments reduce. The present value of the remaining
rentals in the extension period at the end of the initial 10
year lease term must be paid even if the option is not taken.
MSN105 - term of the lease is for 12 years ending September
2024. The initial lease is for 10 years ending September 2022,
with an extension period of 2 years ending September 2024,
in which rental payments reduce. The present value of the remaining
rentals in the extension period at the end of the initial 10
year lease term must be paid even if the option is not taken.
MSN106 - term of the lease is for 12 years ending August 2024.
The initial lease is for 10 years ending August 2022, with
an extension period of 2 years ending August 2024, in which
rental payments reduce. The present value of the remaining
rentals in the extension period at the end of the initial 10
year lease term must be paid even if the option is not taken.
MSN107 - term of the lease is for 12 years ending September
2024. The initial lease is for 10 years ending September 2022,
with an extension period of 2 years ending September 2024,
in which rental payments reduce. The present value of the remaining
rentals in the extension period at the end of the initial 10
year lease term must be paid even if the option is not taken.
MSN109 - term of the lease is for 12 years ending September
2024. The initial lease is for 10 years ending September 2022,
with an extension period of 2 years ending September 2024,
in which rental payments reduce. The present value of the remaining
rentals in the extension period at the end of the initial 10
year lease term must be paid even if the option is not taken.
MSN110 - term of the lease is for 12 years ending October 2024.
The initial lease is for 10 years ending October 2022, with
an extension period of 2 years ending October 2024, in which
rental payments reduce. The present value of the remaining
rentals in the extension period at the end of the initial 10
year lease term must be paid even if the option is not taken.
At the end of each lease the lessee has the right to exercise
an option to purchase the Asset if the Group chooses to sell
the Asset. If a purchase option event occurs the Group and
the lessee will be required to arrange for a current market
value appraisal of the Asset to be carried out by three independent
appraisers. The purchase price will be equal to the average
valuation of those three appraisals.
12 RECEIVABLES
30 Sep 2016 31 Mar 2016
GBP GBP
Prepayments 33,745 15,826
Sundry debtors 35,912 35,912
69,657 51,738
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The above carrying value of receivables is equivalent to fair
value.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the period from 1 April 2016 to 30 September 2016
13 PAYABLES (amounts falling due within one year)
30 Sep 2016 31 Mar 2016
GBP GBP
Accrued administration
fees 19,425 20,088
Accrued audit fee 21,960 26,920
Accrued management fee 197,779 193,427
Other accrued expenses 16,575 17,732
255,739 258,167
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The above carrying value of payables is equivalent to the fair
value.
14 BORROWINGS
30 Sep 2016 31 Mar 2016
GBP GBP
Bank loans 218,541,693 211,478,565
Equipment Notes 290,746,792 285,876,101
Associated costs (8,060,159) (8,456,407)
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501,228,326 488,898,259
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Current portion 73,218,376 69,945,010
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Non-current portion 428,009,950 418,953,249
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Notwithstanding the fact that GBP38 million capital has been
repaid during the period, as per the Cash Flow Statement,
the value of the borrowings has risen due to the 10% decline
in the GBP/USD exchange rate from 31 March 2016 to 30 September
2016.
The amounts below detail the future contractual undiscounted
cashflows in respect of the loans and equipment notes, including
both the principal and interest payments, and will not agree
directly to the amounts recognised in the Statement of Financial
Position:
Amount due for settlement within
12 months 97,693,061 93,886,409
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Amount due for settlement after
12 months 496,724,837 492,832,760
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the period from 1 April 2016 to 30 September 2016
14 BORROWINGS (continued)
The loan to MSN077 Limited was arranged with Westpac Banking
Corporation ("Westpac") for USD 151,047,059 and runs for 12
years until October 2023 and has an effective interest rate
of 4.590%.
The loan to MSN090 Limited was arranged with The Australia
and New Zealand Banking Group Limited ("ANZ") for USD 146,865,575
and runs for 12 years until December 2023 and has an effective
interest rate of 4.5580%.
The loan to MSN105 Limited was arranged with ICBC, BoC and
Commerzbank for USD 145,751,153 and runs for 12 years until
October 2024 and has an effective interest rate of 4.7800%.
Each loan is secured on one Asset. No significant breaches
or defaults occurred in the Period. The loans are either fixed
rate over the term of the loan or have an associated interest
rate swap contract issued by the lender in effect fixing the
loan interest over the term of the loan. Transaction costs
of arranging the loans have been deducted from the carrying
amount of the loans and will be amortised over their respective
lives.
In order to finance the acquisition of the fourth, fifth, sixth
and seventh Assets, Doric Nimrod Air Finance Alpha Limited
("DNAFA") used the proceeds of the May 2012 offering of Pass
Through Certificates ("the Certificates"). The Certificates
have an aggregate face amount of approximately $587.5 million,
made up of "Class A" certificates and "Class B" certificates.
The Class A certificates in aggregate have a face amount of
$433,772,000 with an interest rate of 5.125% and a final expected
distribution date of 30 November 2022. The Class B certificates
in aggregate have a face amount of $153,728,000 with an interest
rate of 6.5% and a final expected distribution date of 30 May
2019. There is a separate trust for each class of Certificate.
The trusts used the funds from the Certificates to acquire
equipment notes. The equipment notes were issued to Wilmington
Trust, National Association as pass through trustee in exchange
for the consideration paid by the purchasers of the Certificates.
The equipment notes were issued by DNAFA and the proceeds from
the sale of the equipment notes financed a portion of the purchase
price of the four Airbus A380-861 aircraft, with the remaining
portion being financed through contribution from the Company
of the C Share issue proceeds. The holders of the equipment
notes issued for each aircraft will have the benefit of a security
interest in such aircraft.
In the Directors' opinion and with reference to the terms mentioned,
the above carrying values of the bank loans and equipment notes
are approximate to their fair value.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the period from 1 April 2016 to 30 September 2016
15 SHARE CAPITAL
The Share Capital of the Group is represented by an unlimited
number of shares of no par value being issued or reclassified
by the Group as Ordinary Preference Shares, C Shares or Administrative
Shares.
Issued Administrative Ordinary
Shares Shares C Shares
Shares issued at incorporation - 2 -
Shares issued 8 February
2011 - 3,999,998 -
Shares repurchased and
cancelled 10 May 2011 - (1,000,000) -
Bonus issue 22 June 2011 - 1,500,000 -
Shares issued 30 June 2011 2 - -
Shares issued in Placing
July 2011 - 68,000,000 -
Shares issued 7 February
2012 - - 6,000,000
Shares issued in Placing
March 2012 - - 94,250,000
C Share Conversion March
2013 - 100,250,000 (100,250,000)
Issued Share Capital as
at 30 Sept 2016 and 31
Mar 16 2 172,750,000 -
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Administrative Ordinary
Shares Shares C Shares Total
Issued GBP GBP GBP GBP
Shares issued
at
incorporation - 2 - 2
3,999,998
Shares
issued 8
February
2011 - 18 - 18
Shares issued
30 June 2011 - - - -
68,000,000
Shares Issued
in Placing
July 2011 - 136,000,000 - 136,000,000
Shares issued
in Placing
March 2012 - - 188,500,000 188,500,000
C Share
Conversion
March 2013 - 188,500,000 (188,500,000) -
Share issue
costs - (4,663,250) - (4,663,250)
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Total Share
Capital as
at 30 Sept
2016 and 31
Mar 16 - 319,836,770 - 319,836,770
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the period from 1 April 2016 to 30 September 2016
15 SHARE CAPITAL (continued)
Members holding Ordinary Shares are entitled to receive, and
participate in, any dividends out of income attributable to
the Ordinary Shares; other distributions of the Group available
for such purposes and resolved to be distributed in respect
of any accounting period; or other income or right to participate
therein.
On a winding up, Ordinary Shareholders are entitled to the
surplus assets attributable to the Ordinary Shares class remaining
after payment of all the creditors of the Group. Members have
the right to receive notice of and to attend, speak and vote
at general meetings of the Group.
On 6 March 2013, 100,250,000 C Shares were converted into Ordinary
Shares with a conversion of 1:1.
The holders of Administrative Shares are not entitled to receive,
and participate in, any dividends out of income; other distributions
of the Group available for such purposes and resolved to be
distributed in respect of any accounting period; or other income
or right to participate therein. On a winding up, holders are
entitled to a return of capital paid up on them after the Ordinary
Shares have received a return of their capital paid up but
ahead of the return of all additional capital to the holders
of Ordinary Shares.
Holders shall not have the right to receive notice of and no
right to attend, speak and vote at general meetings of the
Group, except for the Liquidation Proposal Meeting (general
meeting convened six months before the end term of the Leases
where the Liquidation Resolution will be proposed) or if there
are no Ordinary Shares in existence.
16 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The Group's main financial instruments comprise:
Cash and cash equivalents that arise directly from the Group's
(a) operations; and
(b) Loans secured on non-current assets.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the period from 1 April 2016 to 30 September 2016
17 FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
The Group's objective is to obtain income and returns and a
capital return for its Shareholders by acquiring, leasing and
then selling aircraft.
The following table details the categories of financial assets
and liabilities held by the Group at the reporting date:
30 Sep 2016 31 Mar 2016
GBP GBP
Financial assets
Cash and cash equivalents 24,570,408 23,231,712
Receivables 35,912 35,912
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Financial assets at amortised cost 24,606,320 23,267,624
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Financial liabilities
Payables 255,739 258,167
Debt payable 509,288,485 497,354,666
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Financial liabilities measured at amortised
cost 509,544,224 497,612,833
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The main risks arising from the Group's financial instruments
are capital management risk, foreign currency risk, credit
risk, liquidity risk and interest rate risk. The Board regularly
reviews and agrees policies for managing each of these risks
and these are summarised below:
(a) Capital Management
The Group manages its capital to ensure that the Group will
be able to continue as a going concern while maximising the
return to Shareholders through the optimisation of the debt
and equity balance.
The capital structure of the Group consists of debt, which
includes the borrowings disclosed in Note 14, cash and cash
equivalents and equity attributable to equity holders, comprising
issued capital and retained earnings.
The Group's Board of Directors reviews the capital structure
on a bi-annual basis.
Equity includes all capital and reserves of the Group that
are managed as capital.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the period from 1 April 2016 to 30 September 2016
17 FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES (continued)
(b) Foreign Currency Risk
The Group's accounting policy under IFRS requires the use of
a Sterling historic cost of the assets and the value of the
USD debt as translated at the spot exchange rate on every statement
of financial position date. In addition USD operating lease
receivables are not immediately recognised in the statement
of financial position and are accrued over the period of the
leases. The Directors consider that this introduces an artificial
variance due to the movement over time of foreign exchange
rates. In actuality, the USD operating lease should offset
the USD payables on amortising loans. The foreign exchange
exposure in relation to the loans is thus largely hedged.
Lease rentals (as detailed in Notes 4 and 11) are received
in USD and GBP. Those lease rentals received in USD are used
to pay the debt repayments due, also in USD (as detailed in
Note 14). Both USD lease rentals and debt repayments are fixed
and are for similar sums and similar timings. The matching
of lease rentals to settle debt repayments therefore mitigates
risks caused by foreign exchange fluctuations.
The carrying amounts of the Group's foreign currency denominated
monetary assets and liabilities at the reporting date are as
follows:
30 Sep 2016 31 Mar 2016
GBP GBP
Debt (USD) - Liabilities (509,288,485) (497,354,666)
Cash and cash equivalents (USD)
- Asset 24,558,483 7,867,819
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The following table details the Group's sensitivity to a 25
per cent (31 March 2016: 15 per cent) appreciation and depreciation
in GBP against USD. 25 per cent (31 March 2016: 15 per cent)
represents the Directors' assessment of the reasonably possible
change in foreign exchange rates. The sensitivity analysis
includes only outstanding foreign currency denominated monetary
items and adjusts their translation at the period end for a
25 per cent (31 March 2016: 15 per cent) change in foreign
currency rates. A positive number below indicates an increase
in profit and other equity where GBP strengthens 25 per cent
(31 March 2016: 15 per cent) against USD. For a 25 per cent
(31 March 2016: 15 per cent) weakening of the GBP against USD,
there would be a comparable but opposite impact on the profit
and other equity:
30 Sep 2016 31 Mar 2016
GBP GBP
Profit or
loss 96,946,000 63,846,111
Assets (4,911,697) (1,026,237)
Liabilities 101,857,697 64,872,348
=============== ===============
On the eventual sale of the Assets, the Company may be subject
to foreign currency risk if the sale was made in a currency
other than GBP. Transactions in similar assets are typically
priced in USD.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the period from 1 April 2016 to 30 September 2016
17 FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES (continued)
(c) Credit Risk
Credit risk refers to the risk that a counterparty will default
on its contractual obligations resulting in financial loss
to the Group.
The credit risk on cash transactions are mitigated by transacting
with counterparties that are regulated entities subject to
prudential supervision, or with high credit ratings assigned
by international credit rating agencies.
The Group's financial assets exposed to credit risk are as
follows:
30 Sep 2016 31 Mar 2016
GBP GBP
Receivables (excluding prepayments) 35,912 35,912
Cash and cash equivalents 24,570,408 23,231,712
24,606,320 23,267,624
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Surplus cash in the Company is held in Barclays. Surplus cash
in the Subsidiaries is held in accounts with Barclays, Westpac
and ANZ, which have credit ratings given by Moody's of A2 (negative),
Aa2 (negative) and Aa2 (negative) respectively.
There is a contractual credit risk arising from the possibility
that the lessee may default on the lease payments. This risk
is mitigated, as under the terms of the lease agreements between
the lessee and the Group, any non-payment of the lease rentals
constitutes a Special Termination Event, under which the lease
terminates and the Group may either choose to sell the Asset
or lease the Assets to another party.
At the inception of each lease, the Group selected a lessee
with a strong balance sheet and financial outlook. The financial
strength of Emirates is regularly reviewed by the Board and
the Asset Manager.
(d) Liquidity Risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group will encounter difficulty
in realising assets or otherwise raising funds to meet financial
commitments. The Group's main financial commitments are its
ongoing operating expenses, loan repayments to Westpac, ANZ,
ICBC, BoC and Commerzbank, and repayments on equipment notes.
Ultimate responsibility for liquidity risk management rests
with the Board of Directors, which established an appropriate
liquidity management framework at the incorporation of the
Group, through the timings of lease rentals and debt repayments.
The Group manages liquidity risk by maintaining adequate reserves,
banking facilities and borrowing facilities, by monitoring
forecast and actual cash flows, and by matching profiles of
financial assets and liabilities.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the period from 1 April 2016 to 30 September 2016
17 FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES (continued)
(d) Liquidity Risk (continued)
The table below details the residual contractual maturities of
financial liabilities, including estimated interest payments.
The amounts below are contractual undiscounted cash flows, including
both the principal and interest payments, and will not agree
directly to the amounts recognised in the statement of financial
position:
30 Sep 2016 1-3 3-12 1-2 years 2-5 years over 5
months months years
GBP GBP GBP GBP GBP
Financial liabilities
Payables
- due
within
one year 255,739 - - - -
Bank loans 10,427,796 31,283,387 41,711,183 125,133,549 42,600,072
Equipment
Notes 27,996,593 27,985,285 55,935,830 156,315,632 75,028,570
38,680,128 59,268,672 97,647,013 281,449,181 117,628,642
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31 Mar 2016 1-3 3-12 1-2 years 2-5 years over 5
months months years
GBP GBP GBP GBP GBP
Financial liabilities
Payables
- due
within
one year 258,167 - - - -
Bank loans 9,419,872 28,259,617 37,679,489 113,038,468 57,322,206
Equipment
Notes 30,916,404 25,290,516 50,550,202 143,822,234 90,420,161
40,594,443 53,550,133 88,229,691 256,860,702 147,742,367
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the period from 1 April 2016 to 30 September 2016
17 FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES (continued)
(e) Interest Rate Risk
Interest rate risk arises from the possibility that changes
in interest rates will affect future cash flows. It is the
risk that fluctuations in market interest rates will result
in a reduction in deposit interest earned on bank deposits
held by the Group.
The Group mitigates interest rate risk by fixing the interest
rate on its debts and the lease rentals.
The following table details the Group's exposure to interest
rate risks:
Variable Fixed interest Non-interest Total
interest Bearing
GBP GBP GBP GBP
30 Sep 2016
Financial assets
Receivables - - 69,657 69,657
Cash and cash
equivalents 24,570,408 - - 24,570,408
Total Financial
Assets 24,570,408 - 69,657 24,640,065
------------------- ----------------- ---------------------- ---------------
Financial liabilities
Payables - - 255,739 255,739
Bank loans - 210,481,534 - 210,481,534
Equipment Notes - 290,746,792 - 290,746,792
Total Financial
Liabilities - 501,228,326 255,739 501,484,065
------------------- ----------------- ---------------------- ---------------
Total interest
sensitivity gap 24,570,408 501,228,326
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the period from 1 April 2016 to 30 September 2016
17 FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES (continued)
(e) Interest Rate Risk (continued)
Variable Fixed interest Non-interest Total
interest Bearing
GBP GBP GBP GBP
31 Mar 2016
Financial Assets
Receivables - - 51,738 51,738
Cash and cash
equivalents 23,231,712 - - 23,231,712
Total Financial
Assets 23,231,712 - 51,738 23,283,450
------------------- ------------------- ---------------------- ---------------
Financial liabilities
Payables - - 258,167 258,167
Bank loans - 203,022,158 - 203,022,158
Equipment notes - 285,876,101 - 285,876,101
Total Financial
Liabilities - 488,898,259 258,167 489,156,426
------------------- ------------------- ---------------------- ---------------
Total interest
sensitivity gap 23,231,712 488,898,259
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If interest rates had been 50 basis points higher throughout
the period and all other variables were held constant, the
Group's net assets attributable to Shareholders as at 30 September
2016 would have been GBP122,852 (31 March 2016: GBP116,159)
greater due to an increase in the amount of interest receivable
on the bank balances.
If interest rates had been 50 basis points lower throughout
the period and all other variables were held constant, the
Group's net assets attributable to Shareholders as at 30 September
2016 would have been GBP122,852 (31 March 2016: GBP116,159)
lower due to a decrease in the amount of interest receivable
on the bank balances.
18 ULTIMATE CONTROLLING PARTY
In the opinion of the Directors, the Group has no ultimate
controlling party.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the period from 1 April 2016 to 30 September 2016
19 SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On 12 October 2016, a further dividend of 4.5 pence per Ordinary
Share was declared and this was paid on 28 October 2016.
On 23 November 2016 and 25 November 2016, the Company placed
GBP10 million and $3.47 million respectively, with Royal London
Asset Management in order to achieve a more competitive return
on the cash held by the Company and to protect against counterparty
default.
20 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Doric GmbH ("Doric") and Doric Asset Finance GmbH & Co KG
("Doric KG") are the Group's Asset Manager and Agent (the
agent is appointed to assist with the purchase of the aircraft
, the arrangement of suitable equity and debt finance and
the negotiation and documentation of the lease and financing
contracts) respectively. Doric received a fee as at the admission
to trading on the SFM of the Ordinary Shares, equal to 0.6556
per cent of GBP463,371,795 being the aggregate value of the
Ordinary Shares in the Company issued under the Ordinary Share
placing together with the amounts of debt financing expected
to be received by the Company (otherwise known as the "Initial
Gross Proceeds of the Ordinary Shares"). Doric also received
a fee following the agreement by the Group of the principal
contracts relating to the acquisition of the Third Asset equal
to 0.3278 per cent of the Initial Gross proceeds of the Ordinary
Shares. Under the Asset Management agreement, the Company
will pay Doric a management and advisory fee of GBP250,000
per annum per Asset (adjusted annually for inflation from
2013 onwards, at 2.25 per cent per annum), payable quarterly
in arrears (the Annual Fee), save that Doric shall only become
entitled to such Annual Fee in relation to each Asset following
the acquisition of such Asset by the Company. The Annual Fee
for each Asset shall be calculated from the date of acquisition
of the Asset.
Under the remuneration terms of the Agency Agreement with
Doric KG, the Company paid a fee to Doric KG of 0.95% of the
aggregate amounts raised to purchase the fourth to seventh
aircraft acquired by the Group, plus 0.35% of the debt proceeds
to acquire those aircraft raised through The Enhanced Equipment
Trust Certificate issue.
Following the disposal of the first three Assets, Doric will
be paid an initial interim amount ("Initial Interim Amount")
as follows:
If the sale price realised for the first 3 Assets to be sold
by the Group, net of costs and expenses (the "Interim Net
Realised Value") is less than the "Relevant Proportion" (being
3/X, where X is the aggregate of: (i) the number of Assets
the lessor has legal beneficial title to immediately following
the third disposal of an Asset and (ii) the number of Assets
sold immediately following the third disposal of an Asset)
of the aggregate of (i) the Ordinary Share placing proceeds
and (ii) proceeds of any further issue of shares (of any class)
by the Company including the C Share Placing (the "Total Subscribed
Equity"), Doric will not be entitled to an Initial Interim
Amount;
If the Interim Net Realised Value is between 100 per cent.
(inclusive) and 150 per cent. (inclusive) of the Relevant
Proportion of the Total Subscribed Equity, Doric will be entitled
to an Initial Interim Amount of 2 per cent. of the sale price
realised for the first 3 Assets ("Interim Realised Value");
If the Interim Net Realised Value is greater than 150 per
cent of the Relevant Proportion of the Total Subscribed Equity,
Doric will be entitled to an Initial Interim Amount of 3 per
cent. of the Interim Realised Value.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
For the period from 1 April 2016 to 30 September 2016
20 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (continued)
Following the disposal of a further three Assets, Doric will
be paid a cash amount equal to 1.75 per cent. of the gross
sales proceeds following the disposal of each remaining Asset
(such payments in the aggregate being the "Subsequent Interim
Amount"), except for the final Asset, ie. fourth to sixth
assets.
Following the disposal of the final Asset, and prior to the
liquidation of the Group, if the Disposition Fee (as defined
overleaf) is payable, where the aggregate of the Initial Interim
Amount and the Subsequent Interim Amount is less than the
Disposition Fee payable, the Group shall pay the difference
to Doric.
Doric shall be paid a disposition fee (the Disposition Fee)
as follows: (a) Doric will not be entitled to the Disposition
Fee (but for the avoidance of doubt will be entitled to reimbursement
for properly incurred costs and expenses) if the aggregate
realised value of the Assets net of costs and expenses (the
"Aggregate Net Realised Value") is less than the Total Subscribed
Equity; (b) if the Aggregate Net Realised Value is between
100 per cent (inclusive) and 150 per cent (inclusive) of the
Total Subscribed Equity, Doric shall be entitled to a Disposition
Fee of 2 per cent. of the Aggregate Realised Value; (c) if
the Aggregate Net Realised Value is greater than 150 per cent
of the Total Subscribed Equity, Doric shall be entitled to
a Disposition Fee of 3 per cent. of the aggregate of the realised
value of the Assets (the "Aggregate Realised Value").
During the period, the Group incurred GBP962,313 (30 September
2015: GBP984,330) of expenses with Doric, of which GBPnil
(31 March 2016: GBP139) was outstanding to this related party
at 30 September 2016.
Nimrod Capital LLP ("Nimrod") is the Company's Placing Agent
and Corporate and Shareholder Adviser. In consideration for
Nimrod acting as placing agent in the initial Ordinary Share
Placing of July 2011, the Company agreed to pay Nimrod at
Admission, a placing commission equal to 0.2186 per cent of
the Initial Gross Proceeds of the initial Ordinary Share Placing.
Nimrod also received a placing commission following the acquisition
of the third Asset by the Company equal to 0.1092 per cent
of the Initial Gross Proceeds of the initial Placing.
In consideration for Nimrod acting as Placing Agent, the Group
agreed to pay Nimrod, on the acquisition of the Fourth Asset,
a placing commission equal to 0.3166 per cent of Initial Gross
Proceeds of the March 2012 C Share Placing.
The Group shall pay to Nimrod for its services as Corporate
and Shareholder Adviser a fee GBP200,000 per annum (adjusted
annually for inflation from 2013 onwards, at 2.25 per cent
per annum) payable quarterly in arrears. From the date the
Group acquired the Third Asset, the Group shall pay Nimrod
an additional fee of GBP100,000 per annum (adjusted annually
for inflation from 2013 onwards, at 2.25 per cent per annum)
payable quarterly in arrears. Furthermore, the Group paid
to Nimrod from the date of the C Share Placing an additional
annual fee of 0.03714 per cent of the placing proceeds (adjusted
annually for inflation from 2013 onwards at 2.25 per cent.
per annum) in respect of the issue of C Shares for the acquisition
of the fourth to seventh assets. Such fee will be increased
to an annual fee of 0.2248 per cent. of the C Share Placing
Proceeds (adjusted annually for inflation from 2013 onwards
at 2.25 per cent. per annum) from the date the Group acquired
the fourth Asset and shall be payable quarterly in arrears.
During the period, the Group incurred GBP399,910 (30 September
2015: GBP386,854) of expenses with Nimrod, of which GBP197,779
(31 March 2016: GBP193,427) was outstanding to this related
party at 30 September 2016. GBP399,910 (30 September 2015:
GBP386,854) of expenses related to management fees as shown
in Note 5.
John Le Prevost is a director of Anson Registrars Limited
("ARL"), the Group's registrar, transfer agent and paying
agent. During the period, the Group incurred GBP10,316 (30
September 2015: GBP12,441) of costs were incurred with ARL,
of which GBPnil (31 March 2016: GBP1,010) was outstanding
as at 30 September 2016.
ADVISERS AND CONTACT INFORMATION
KEY INFORMATION
Specialist Fund Segment of the
Exchange London Stock
Exchange's Main Market
Ticker DNA2
Listing Date 14 July 2011
Fiscal Year End 31 March
Base Currency GBP
ISIN GG00B3Z62522
SEDOL B3Z6252
Guernsey - Registration number
Country of Incorporation 52985
MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
Registered Office Company Secretary and Administrator
Doric Nimrod Air Two Limited JTC (Guernsey) Limited
Ground Floor Ground Floor
Dorey Court Dorey Court
Admiral Park Admiral Park
St Peter Port St Peter Port
Guernsey GY1 2HT Guernsey GY1 2HT
Asset Manager Liaison Agent
Doric GmbH Amedeo Services (UK) Limited
Berliner Strasse 114 29-30 Cornhill
63065 Offenbach am Main London, England
Germany EC3V 3NF
Placing and Corporate and Shareholder
Advisory Agent Lease and Debt Arranger
Doric Asset Finance GmbH & Co.
Nimrod Capital LLP KG
3 St Helen's Place Berliner Strasse 114
London 63065 Offenbach am Main
EC3A 6AB Germany
Solicitors to the Company (as Advocates to the Company (as
to English Law) to Guernsey Law)
Herbert Smith LLP Mourant Ozannes
Exchange House 1 Le Marchant Street
Primrose Street St Peter Port
London EC2A 2EG Guernsey GY1 4HP
Registrar Auditor
Anson Registrars Limited Deloitte LLP
PO Box 426 Regency Court
Anson House Glategny Esplanade
Havilland Street St Peter Port
St Peter Port Guernsey GY1 3HW
Guernsey GY1 3WX
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