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European Convergence Develop. CoPLC
30 September 2013
30 September 2013
EuroPean convergence development company plc
("ECDC" OR "THE COMPANY")
Interim Results for the Six Months ended 30 June 2013
European Convergence Development Company plc ("ECDC", the
"Company" or the "Group"), a property company focused on investing
in commercial, retail and industrial property in South-East Europe,
announces its interim results for the six months ended 30 June
2013.
The interim report & consolidated financial statements of
the Company for the period ended 30 June 2013 will not be posted to
shareholders but in accordance with the AIM Rules for Companies can
be downloaded from the Company's website at
www.europeanconvergencedevelopment.com.
For further information please contact:
European Convergence Development +44 (0)1624
Company plc 640200
Anderson Whamond
+44 (0)207
Charlemagne Capital 518 2100
Varda Lotan
+44 (0)1624
Galileo Fund Services Limited 692600
Ian Dungate, Company Secretary
+44 (0)20
Panmure Gordon 7886 2500
Hugh Morgan
Grishma Patel
+44 (0)20
Smithfield Consultants 7360 4900
Ged Brumby
Henry Wallers
Chairman's Statement
Financial Performance
The Report and Accounts of European Convergence Development
Company PLC (ECDC) set out the financial performance for the half
year ending 30 June, 2013, along with the ongoing development and
ongoing active management of its commercial assets.
The audited NAV per share at the 30 June, 2013 was EUR0.3039 (31
December 2012:EUR0.3010) reflecting an increase of EUR0.0029 per
share.
The Financial Statement for the year to 30 June, 2013 indicates
a profit attributable to equity shareholders of EUR223k (2012:
loss: EUR390).
Dividend
The Board of Directors resolved not to award a dividend but
retain the funds within the company to protect its current
investments.
Operating Activities
The first half of the year has been as difficult as the whole of
2012. Although general macroeconomic conditions have improved
slightly in Romania and static at best in Bulgaria, there is little
doubt that the feed through into customer spending and the property
market will take some time to occur.
In Bulgaria we have seen a government resign and a general
election, followed by public demonstrations throughout the country
against the newly elected Government with the populous calling for
the resignation of the Government and complaining about poor
services and corruption.. In Romania the political situation has
settled down and things do appear to be improving but the property
market is showing little or no sign of picking up.
In Romania our investment in Cascade is performing well, the
building is fully let and meeting all of its banking covenants. The
debt is being amortised and rental levels are holding up whilst
investment yields are basically static - value is being
maintained/enhanced through debt repayment. The main property
related issue in Romania is our investment in Iasi and Oradea as
the parent company, AREOF continues to face financial issues with
its Greek bankers at both the project and corporate level. Proton
Bank has served a termination notice on AREOF resulting in its
shares being suspended pending further clarification of the current
situation and at the project level; the restructuring of debt
facilities with Bank of Cyprus is impacting on the operating cash
flows of both projects. Only one major property transaction of note
has taken place in the first six months of 2013 and there appears
to be little or no interest from foreign investors to start
acquiring property assets in Romania.
The Bulgarian property market is even slower than Romania with
no transactions of note being completed in the last eighteen
months. Rental level's are under pressure as are vacancy rates both
in response to falling consumption figures, which obviously impacts
on our investments which are reliant upon increasing consumption to
attract new or expansive retailers. Our two assets in Plovdiv and
Rousse continue to struggle with both the debt facilities in
default and negotiations ongoing with the lending banks. The
possibility of signing new tenants is made harder by the
requirement to pay significant fit out contributions as tenants are
more aware than ever of their position, especially anchor tenants.
The investments have been fully written down but the Manager
continues to work hard to find a solution to the situation. In
Sliven we received a small distribution of EUR200,000 and our
partner repaid a large portion of his outstanding debt. The project
development has not been progressed as there is very little
positive news in the market. In Bourgas there is no change in the
position.
At the recent AGM a minority of shareholders accounting for
11.5% of the equity in issue decided to vote against all the
resolutions put before the AGM. As three of the resolutions where
technical in nature, the adoption of the Accounts, the
reappointment of the Auditors and the that no dividend would be
declared for the year to 2012 had little or no affect on
shareholders. However, the other resolution, the continuation of
the authority to acquire shares for cancellation does, potentially
have a direct affect on existing shareholders. It was in the mind
of your Board to use the funds received from Sliven to buy back
shares in the market for cancellation. This action would only have
been undertaken if your Board of Directors believed it to be NAV
enhancing to the remaining shareholders. The actions of this
minority group of shareholders have prevented your Board from
effectively utilising these funds in this way. As well as
preventing the Company from using the funds at its disposal to buy
back shares in the market until the next AGM. The Board has made
several attempts to meet and discuss with this minority to better
understand their position but so far to no avail. The Board will
continue to seek to consult with the shareholders.
Anderson Whamond
Chairman
26 September 2013
Report of the Manager
Economic Overview
Bulgaria
The Bulgarian government resigned in February, four months
before the end of its term, after mass protests against high power
prices and falling living standards following the introduction of
austerity measures including the freezing of wages and pensions.
Half of the population is perceived to be at risk of being in
poverty. The President appointed an interim government and
elections were held on 12th May. A new Government took office on
29th May, supported by the Bulgarian socialists, a party of ethnic
minorities and the nationalist party in Bulgaria. From 14th June
numerous protests have been and are continuing to be held though
out major cities in Bulgaria calling for the resignation of the new
Government. The spark that ignited the demonstrations was the
appointment of a controversial media mogul with a negative public
image as head of the powerful national security agency. The
political uncertainties have led to difficulties in governing the
country and pose more challenges to a struggling economy.
The new Finance Minister of Bulgaria revised down the official
forecast for GDP growth in 2013 from 1.9 per cent to 1.0 per cent.
As a result of the downgrading of the 2013 forecasts, the Bulgarian
Ministry of Finance has put before the senate a revised budget to
enable the trade deficit to grow to 2 per cent of GDP and allow the
Government to raise an additional BGN 1.0 billion (EUR 500 million)
in debt.
GDP growth at the end of the first half of 2013 grew 0.2 per
cent when compared to the same period in 2012. On a quarter on
quarter basis GDP grew 0.1 per cent in the first quarter and
declined 0.1 per cent in the second quarter, almost stagnation.
Quarter on quarter growth has remained at 0.1 per cent or less for
the last seven quarters and the World Bank recently reduced its GDP
growth for 2013 and 2014 to 1.2 per cent and 2.1 per cent.
Unemployment increased in quarter 1 to 13.8%, the highest level
seen in Bulgaria for a number of years. In quarter 2 the rate fell
back to 12.9 per cent. The figures however only cover jobless
people registered with the national employment agency. Employers'
groups warned the jobless rate was actually higher and a recent
International Monetary Fund mission also concluded unemployment in
the EU's poorest country was "unacceptably high." The Ministry of
Finance is forecasting further increases in unemployment during
2013. Average wages in Bulgaria have declined for the last three
months to June's figure at BGN 789 per month, which is
approximately EUR390 per month. It is therefore not too surprising
to see that individual final consumption declined by 1.3% compared
to the same quarter in the previous year however, it has improved
on monthly basis since March.
Annual inflation in Bulgaria hit a recent high in January at 4.4
per cent and then declined month on month to May when the annual
rate was 2.0 per cent. In June inflation increased again to 2.6 per
cent due mainly to a 5.6 per cent increase in food costs and a 2.8
per cent increase in household costs including utilities. In July
the rate fell back to 0.5 per cent mainly due to a reduction in the
cost of food, clothing and footwear. The inflation rate since the
beginning of the year, December 2012 to July 2013 was negative -1.6
per cent.
At the end of 2012 net Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in
Bulgaria amounted to EUR 1,398 million (3.5 per cent of GDP), a 20
per cent decline from the EUR 1,746.3 million achieved in 2011 (4.5
per cent of GDP). In the first half year of 2013 FDI continued its
decline to EUR 711.1 million (1.7 per cent of GDP) from EUR 1.13
billion or (2.9% of the GDP), a 37% reduction. There seems little
evidence that this decline will be halted soon as the FDI in June
was EUR 180.6 million, compared to EUR 201.1 million in 2012. The
low FDI trend over recent years adds another major concern for the
recovery of the economy and given limited global appetite for risk,
a stagnating economy, and political uncertainty; it is unlikely
that FDI will approach pre-crisis levels again for some time.
The Bulgarian consolidated budget turned to a small deficit of
EUR3.9 million (0.01 per cent of full year GDP) mainly because of a
14.3 per cent (EUR 260 million) year on year increase in the
contribution to the European Union. In the same period of 2012, the
consolidated budget posted a EUR 30 million surplus.
Imports in the first six months of the year were down marginally
on the same period in 2012 whilst exports increased 7.8 per cent.
As result the Balance of Trade for the first six months was 1.1 per
cent down on the previous year at BGN 2.6 million (EUR1.3
million).
Romania
The major economic news that has had a direct affect on the
investments of ECDC was the nationalization and dismantling of Bank
of Cyprus and the closing of Cyprus Bank Popular (Laiki Bank), as
part of the EUR10 billion bailout of Cyprus by the European Union
and the IM. Though this had limited direct effect on Romania as
together both banks control 1.3 per cent of assets, according to
Reuters, it has led to a cessation of activity in the bank whilst
it digests the changes. As a result decision making appears limited
and this is having a direct affect on the investments in Iasi and
Oradea, as well as the security held in the fund with AREOF. The
Manager is aware that Cyprus has received EUR3 billion from its
EUR10 billion bailout but only when the bank of Cyprus can actually
make and implement decisions will we have a better idea of what is
happening. The events in Cyprus brought added pressure to a banking
system in Romania that last year is estimated to have accumulated a
total loss of EUR 476 million. This is the largest loss recorded
since the beginning of the crisis in 2008.
GDP growth in Romania in the first half of 2013 was up 1.7
percent over the same period in 2012 and the IMF has recently
increased its full year forecasts for 2013 and 2104 to 2.0 per cent
and 2.3 percent.. On a quarter on quarter basis GDP grew 0.6 per
cent in quarter 1 and 0.5 per cent in quarter 2. In the most recent
figures net exports, agriculture and industry were the key driver
to growth as domestic demand remained weak. Gross Investment also
remained weak as it recorded a third straight quarterly decline in
quarter 2. The real increase in GDP on a quarterly basis was
actually flat in quarter 2 if agriculture is excluded from the
figures making it the worst performance since the end of 2011,
according to Raiffeisen Bank.
Exports in quarter 2 grew 2.8 per cent quarter on quarter
continuing the momentum built up in quarter 1 when exports jumped
9.4 per cent compared to quarter 4, 2012. The improvement was
driven by good performances in the automotive industry and exports
of services.
According to the National Statistics Office (IMS) Romania's
trade deficit decreased by 45 percent in the first half of 2013,
over the same period last year, to EUR 2.5 billion. Compared to the
first six months of 2012, exports climbed 5.9 percent in January to
June, while imports went down 2.7 percent, again reflecting weak
domestic demand. In the month of June the trade deficit was some
EUR367 million, a year-on-year decrease of EUR570.1 million,
according to INS. Exports were up 7 percent in June over the same
month in 2012, but remained almost unchanged compared to May 2013.
Imports amounted to EUR 4.3 billion in June, a year-on-year
decrease of 6.5 percent. Industrial production increased in five of
the first six months of 2013 when compared to the same months in
2012.
However, the unemployment rate has not reflected this increase
in production and has actually increased in the first six months of
2013 from 7 per cent in January to 7.5 per cent in June though this
is still well below rates in most other European countries.
The annual rate of inflation in Romania was of 5.37 percent in
the first half of the year, close to what the Romanian Central
Bank, BNR had forecasted and according to the INS the inflation
rate in June was almost flat at 0.01 per cent. On a month on month
basis food and service process went down whilst non-food products
were more expensive. In the first half of the year, the average
monthly inflation rate was 0.3 percent, similar to the one in the
first half of 2012. The annual inflation rate declined in both July
and August ending at 3.67 per cent and well on the way to the BNR
target of 2.5 percent, plus or minus one percentage point.
Interest rates have remained static since March 2012 at 5.25 per
cent until July this year when the rate was reduced by 0.25 per
cent. In August the BNR reduced rates by 0.5 per cent citing "a
"consolidation" of downward trending inflation" as giving it the
ability to cut rates. The 0.5 per cent reduction came as a bit of a
shock to the markets which had been expecting a 0.25 per cent cut.
The Bank also signaled that interest rates could fall further.
At the beginning of August, the IMF signed-off on a stand-by
arrangement for Romania, which subject to approval will be worth
EUR4 billion, including EUR2 billion of EU balance-of-payments
assistance. The assistance is provided on condition Romania follows
a programme to "build on the achievements" of previous programmes
to reduce "large external and fiscal imbalances" and to advance
structural reforms.
According to a recent study by Ensight Management Consulting,
Romania had the worst non-performing loans (NLP) ratio in
South-Eastern Europe in the first quarter of 2012, 20.1 percent up
from 15.6 percent in 2011. The rate declined to 18.2 per cent at
the end of 2012 but has been on an upward trajectory since then.
The share of non-performing loans at the end of June had climbed to
20.30 per cent according to BNR and continued the upward movement
to 20.93 per cent the following month.
Property market
Bulgaria
Retail
Modern shopping centre stock growth was 11 per cent in the first
half of 2013 with the opening of the Paradise Centre (Gross
Leasable Area (GLA) 80,000 sqm) in March 2013. This brought the
country's total retail stock, including retail parks to 795,000 sqm
of which Sofia accounts for 340,000 sqm. There have been no other
openings in the year but there are three other shopping centres
with a total GLA of over 120,000 sqm which are scheduled for
completion by the end of 2013 and early 2014. Two are in Sofia and
one is in the provinces.
With the opening of these malls the average lettable area per
1,000 inhabitants will increase to approximately 115 sqm compared
to 247 sqm for Europe as a whole and 200 sqm for CEE. At June 2013,
the shopping centre stock per capita in Plovdiv, where Galleria
Plovdiv is located, was less than 200 sqm per 1000 inhabitants,
while the comparable figure for Rousse, where Mega Mall Rousse is
located, was approximately 300 sqm per 1,000 inhabitants.
Vacancy rates increased in the first half of the year to 19.9
per cent in Sofia and 19.9 per cent in the remainder of the
country. The vacancy rate in Sofia is materially impacted by the
opening of the Paradise Centre, which opened with about 60 per cent
occupancy rates. Vacancy rates have also been influenced by tenants
closing stores and rationalising their portfolio.
Rental levels have remained stable over the period in both Sofia
and the remainder of the country. The increase in the available
space is seen as a depressing effect on rental levels though prime
rentals ion Sofia are still around the EUR25.00 per sqm per month
level whilst in the secondary cities it is around EUR10.00 per sqm
per month. Anchor tenants in major Malls are fully aware of their
importance to the developer and are only paying turnover rents with
no fixed rent payable.
There has been no investment transactions carried out in
Bulgaria in the first half of 2013.
Romania
During first half of 2013 only one major office transaction took
place and two minor retail transactions. Rental levels have
remained stable as have investment yields. In the rental market
there has been a shift in emphasis in the first half of the year
away pre leases to relocations and lease renewals.
Office
In the first half of the year total investment volume in Romania
was approximately EUR62 million represented by one transaction
reported last quarter, the sale of Lakeview to NEPI. This was the
largest institutional transaction in the office sector in Bucharest
since 2010. To put this investment volume into context, the similar
figure for Poland wasEUR970 million and for Slovakia it was twice
that of Romania. With only one transaction in the first half of
both 2012 and 2013 the office investment market in Romania
continues to be slow.
In the six months to June an estimated 80,000 sqm of new offices
were supplied to the market, taking the total office supply to just
over 2 million sqm. In the next six months a further 80- 90,000 sqm
should be delivered and currently under construction to be
delivered next year is a further 50,000 sqm, the lowest level of
completions since 2010. There are considerably more developments
planned but they are being held up because of low levels of pre
leases and finance.
Total leasing activity in the first half of the year totaled
approximately 130,000 sqm and there is a belief in the market that
2013 will be the first year in five when leasing activity exceeds
250,000 sqm. In the period relocations dominated the market and
accounted for almost twice what was achieved in the same period in
2012. In 2009 nearly 400,000 sqm, an historical peak was delivered
to the market and as the lease contracts start to unwind renewal
activity is anticipated to take a larger proportion of the leasing
market. At the end of June the overall vacancy rate is estimated at
between 15 and 16 per cent. Substantial variations exist between
sub-regions but in the Center sub-market, where Cascade is located
the vacancy rate is around 11.5 per cent.
Prime headline rental levels have remained unchanged over the
last twelve months at EUR18.00 to EUR18.50 per sqm per month. It
has been noticed that incentive packages, rent free periods and fit
out contributions have been on the increase and dependent upon the
vacancy and location of a particular building can range from 6 per
cent to 15 per cent of the headline rent and JLL are of the view
that the next twelve months will be a landlord market.
Retail
The modern shopping stock in Romania at the end of June was
approximately 2.4 to 2.7 million sqm of which approximately one
third is in Bucharest. The estimated level of new modern retail
developments to complete in 2013 is roughly the same as 2012 at
just over 100,000 sqm of which the most notable will be opening of
the 35,000 sqm Promenada Mall in Bucharest.
In the first half of 2013 a number of international brands
closed their operations which were operated by franchisees and
others changed the franchise operation. Directly operated brands
such as Inditex, H&M, Takko continued their expansion in
Romania. UK based Kingfisher Group completed the takeover of
Bricostore's 15 units in Romania in quarter 2 with a stated
ambition to increase the network to 50 units.
Vacancy rates for prime shopping centres located in Bucharest
and the regions was stable as interest from tenants to be located
in prime locations is high. Vacancy rates in secondary schemes were
on average greater than 10 per cent. Rental levels fro prime
shopping centeres and prime high street remains stable at EUR50 to
EUR65 sqm per month while CBRE estimate that the investment yield
had dropped to 8.5 per cent by June.
Three shopping centers owned by BelRom and the developer Focsani
were declared insolvent during the period and another project,
Armonia Braila failed to be sold at public auction.
The national average retail stock per 1,000 inhabitants is 127
sqm in Romania which is under the level registered in core Central
and Eastern European markets. In the top 15 cities the average
increases substantially whilst in Oradea and Iasi thee averages
area approximately 660 sqm and 500 sqm respectively.
Individual Developments
Bulgaria
Plovdiv
At the end of June overall occupancy of the Mall was
approximately 75 per cent of the lettable area which should have
acted as the trigger for major space users to start paying rent.
Unfortunately this was not the case and the leasing team have
entered into negotiations with the major users of space. A number
have been resolved but some are still ongoing which is negatively
affecting the cash flow position of the development SPV.
Despite the achieved increase in occupancy, additional leasing
continues to be difficult and is highly dependent upon the
successful implementation of the leasing strategy, developed by the
international consultant. During the second half of the year
it is hoped that the negotiations with the Bank will progress
and a long term contract negotiated with the international
consultant, which will allow the implementation of the
strategy.
In line with the strategy initial negotiations with several
large international tenants continued. The signing of such tenants
will be heavily dependent upon the availability of fitting out
contributions to new tenant, as well as meeting their demands for
co-tenancy presence of other international brands. This makes
letting of new areas even more challenging and somewhat
uncertain.
The discussions with the bank to restructure the banking
facility have been slow and further meetings are scheduled in the
current period. It is hoped that the restructuring of the debt
facility can be concluded shortly as any further delays will
negatively impact the project, especially given overdue liabilities
which pose some foreclosure risks. The debt facility continues to
be in default and any further equity injection by the shareholders
will require a full restructuring being acceptable to the Board of
ECDC.
The shareholders have provided very limited temporary funding to
support the international consultant.
Mega Mall Rousse
At the end of June occupancy had dropped from 60 per cent to 56
per cent following the closure of the anchor children's toy
operator Hippoland. As reported, the management team immediately
started initial talks with another operator in order to secure an
adequate replacement. Advanced negotiations with a bank and café
operator to occupy space on the ground floor are in progress, with
lease agreements under discussions. A replacement café operator has
been found for the first floor operation and they are currently
trading. Leasing is still proving to be extremely difficult and as
previously announced is highly dependent upon the provision of
fit-out contributions.
As previously reported, the bank has initiated a series of
aggressive actions culminating in making of the whole facility
payable end of April 2013.The Manager and the partner have held
meetings with the Bank and discussed various options going forward.
Agreeing terms with the Bank is paramount, as otherwise the
viability of the Project will be severely undermined, especially
given overdue liabilities which pose some foreclosure risks.
Trade Centre Sliven
The operating company made a distribution of retained profits
enabling our Partner to repay the majority of his outstanding
loan.. In total ECDC received BGN 876K (c. EUR 438K) of which c.
BGN 485K (c. EUR 243K) represented loan repayment and the balance -
its share of the distribution.
As previously announced, there has been no change in the
position regarding the development itself and the Manager is
considering various alternatives for the site.
Bourgas Retail Park
There has been no further progress made with this
development.
Romania
Cascade
The building is fully leased and generating income in line with
the budget. All the financial obligations of the company are up to
date with there are no outstanding debtors.
With the completion of the leasing process the partner has
managed to position the building as one of the premier office
products in the Bucharest real estate market. There is continued
interest in the building by potential tenants, with inquiries being
addressed and managed by the building's management team.
In accordance with the most recent loan agreement the company
has made use of its option and paid down some additional debt on
the first anniversary.
Oradea and Iasi Shopping Centers
At the beginnning of September, AREOF announced that Proton Bank
has served a termination notice to AREOF for the EUR 28.5 million
loan outstanding. As a consequence the fund's shares have been
suspended pending further clarification of the current situation.
The AREOF representatives are in continuous negotiation with the
bank for finding a suitable resolution of the current issue.
Further to the Cypriot crisis the restructuring of the loans for
both Iasi and Oradea is still pending. It is expected that the
current situation will continue for a few more months until a
solution is found for the current loan book of Bank of Cyprus
Romania.
The other banks in the syndicate are providing support for daily
operations although the banks are often prioritizing repayments of
interest and bank related fees in front of service charge related
expenses.
AREOF has announced at the beginning of June that the Oradea
loan facility is in default and that pending remedy of the default,
the banks will continue to sweep the accounts at the expense of
service charge which will put pressure on the cash flow. An
additional threat to the operations of AREOF came with the
announcement made by NEPI that it is in advanced negotiations for
the purchase of part of the bank debt in another shopping center
owned by AREOF, namely Sibiu Shopping City and in particular the
Sibui 1 debt. Given the Sibiu 1 debt facility expiry in November
this year, it is anticipated that NEPI wish to push for the full
purchase of the debt and attempt to take over the asset. Although
not directly impacting the investments in Iasi and Oradea, if NEPI
are successful in achieving its objective it could significantly
weaken AREOF's position thereby threatening the security of ECDC's
investment. Various solutions and courses of action are currently
evaluated by AREOF in finding a favorable outcome to this threat
including a legal claim through the Romanian courts against NEPI as
to the practices used in seeking to acquire part of the bank
debt.
AREOF has remedied the default occurred under the Sibiu 2 loan
agreement by making a EUR 1m cash injection in the company in the
beginning of May.
Oradea Shopping Centre
ERA Oradea has consistently increased traffic every month this
year recording a 40% increase in traffic for May year on year.
Carrefour reported a 20% increase in sales year on year in May
following a 6% decline for April. The late Easter accounted for
most of this increase, together with a range of attractive
marketing events designed to generate traffic and sales growth. As
Easter is traditionally a time for purchasing new clothes, it is
not surprising that fashion and footwear retailers traded higher
for May. The increased expenditure for food, electrical and fashion
was at the expense of furniture retailers, where sales declined
significantly.
Another large furniture tenant was secured and there are ongoing
negotiations with a large fashion retailer following Sprider's
recent closure of their store due to the company's insolvency in
Greece. .
Letting activity remains competitive given the existence of the
three other shopping centers in the city. The absence of available
tenant fit out facility is significantly limiting possible
transactions, as this remains an important influencing factor under
the current tenant favourable market conditions.
Iasi Shopping Centre
Monthly traffic remains consistently lower year on year, due
mainly to the retail competition within Iasi. The City council has
embarked on a number of major road improvement works simultaneously
throughout the city which has reduced the number of people willing
to drive to the centre. April's marketing activities and promotions
repeated March's success and produced a 20%
month on month traffic increase. This was also true for the
first half of May for the Easter campaign period. The improved
weather from early April has also helped.
Retailer sales increased with the improved footfall but the late
Easter delayed the peak sales period. The very warm weather in
early May helped drive sales for shoes, accessories, cosmetic, toys
and children's clothes.
New and interesting sales promotions, gifts, prizes and
giveaways are largely driving the increased customer traffic and
sales. Marketing budgets have increased to ensure that campaigns
are being extensively marketed throughout the city. Surprisingly
after the Easter campaigns finished, traffic and sales declined for
the second half of May producing an overall monthly footfall
decline against April. Clearly increased marketing activities and
increased expenditure will have to be maintained for the next 12
months to maintain and increase visitor numbers.
Sprider closed their store in May, for the reason mentioned
above and will be replaced by a discount fashion tenant trading as
San Francisco. This unit will be selling end of range items at
discounted prices and it is anticipated that this will be an
attractive draw for customers. Further lettings to Tiffany (tailors
98 sq m), Dry Cleaners (98 sq m), Schneider (fashion 129 sq m),
were signed and Divanissimi (furniture 284 sq m) is opening next
month.
Asmita and DN1
There have been no further developments with either of these
projects.
Charlemagne Capital (IOM) Limited
26 September 2013
Consolidated Income Statement
Note (Unaudited) (Unaudited)
Period from 1 January 2013 to 30 Period from 1 January 2012 to 30
June 2013 June 2012
EUR'000 EUR'000
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Net rent and related income - -
Annual management fees 6.3 (242) (221)
Audit fees 7 (37) (50)
Legal and professional fees (32) (36)
Directors' fees 12 (36) (36)
Administration fees (29) (28)
Other operating expenses (138) (175)
Administrative expenses (514) (546)
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Net operating loss before net
financing income (514) (546)
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Financial income 5 11
Financial expenses - -
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Net financing income - 11
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Share of gain of equity accounted
investees 8 288 161
Impairment in value of equity
accounted investees 8 (265) -
Uplift in value of equity accounted
investees 8 710 -
Profit/(loss) before tax 224 (374)
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Income tax expense (1) (3)
Retained Profit/(loss) for the
period 223 (377)
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Basic and diluted gain/(loss) per
share (EUR) 10 0.0025 (0.0041)
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The Directors consider that all results derive from continuing
activities.
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
Note (Unaudited) (Unaudited)
Period 1 January 2013 to 30 June Period 1 January 2012 to 30 June
2013 2012
EUR'000 EUR'000
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Profit/(loss) for the period 223 (377)
Other comprehensive income
Currency translation differences 10 10
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Total comprehensive profit/(loss) for the
period 233 (367)
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Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
Note (Unaudited) (Audited)
At 30 June 2013 At 31 December 2012
EUR'000 EUR'000
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Investment in equity accounted investees 8 23,741 23,185
Property, plant and equipment 1 1
Total non-current assets 23,742 23,186
Loans to third parties 6.4 87 330
Trade and other receivables 53 58
Cash and cash equivalents 3,560 3,677
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Total current assets 3,700 4,065
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Total assets 27,442 27,251
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Issued share capital 9 71,564 71,644
Share premium 10,654 10,577
Foreign currency translation reserve 14 4
Retained losses (55,049) (55,272)
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Total equity 27,183 26,953
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Trade and other payables 11 259 298
Total current liabilities 259 298
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Total liabilities 259 298
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Total equity & liabilities 27,442 27,251
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Share capital Share premium Foreign currency Retained earnings Total
translation reserve
EUR'000 EUR'000 EUR'000 EUR'000 EUR'000
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Balance at 1 January 2012 72,412 9,841 4 (54,571) 27,686
Loss for the period - - - (377) (377)
Other comprehensive loss
Foreign exchange
translation differences - - 10 - 10
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Total comprehensive loss - - 10 (377) (367)
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Balance at 30 June 2012 72,412 9,841 14 (54,948) 27,319
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Balance at 1 January 2012 72,412 9,841 4 (54,571) 27,686
Loss for the year - - - (701) (701)
Other comprehensive loss
Foreign exchange translation differences - - - - -
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Total comprehensive loss - - - (701) (701)
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Shares cancelled following market purchases (768) 736 - - (32)
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Total transactions with owners in the year (768) 736 - - (32)
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Balance at 31 December 2012 71,644 10,577 4 (55,272) 26,953
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Balance at 1 January 2013 71,644 10,577 4 (55,272) 26,953
Gain for the period - - - 223 223
Other comprehensive loss
Foreign exchange translation differences - - 10 - 10
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Total comprehensive gain - - 10 223 233
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Shares cancelled following market purchases (80) 77 - - (3)
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Total transactions with owners in the year (80) 77 - - (3)
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Balance at 30 June 2013 71,564 10,654 14 (55,049) 27,183
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Consolidated Cash Flow Statement
Note (Unaudited) (Unaudited)
For the period from For the period from
1 January 2013 to 1 January 2012 to
30 June 2013 30 June 2012
EUR'000 EUR'000
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Operating activities
Group profit/(loss) for theperiod 223 (377)
Adjustments for:
Financial income (5) (11)
Income tax expense 1 3
Uplift in value of third party loans
Share of profit of equity accounted investees (288) (161)
Net uplift in value of equity accounted investees (445) -
Operating loss before changes in
working capital (514) (546)
Decrease in trade and other receivables 5 18
Decrease in trade and other payables (39) (28)
Cash used in operations (548) (556)
Financial income received 5 11
Tax paid (1) (3)
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Cash flows used from operating activities (544) (548)
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Investing activities
Increase in loans to equity accounted investees (23) (538)
Acquisition of equity accounted investees - -
Decrease/(increase) in loans to third parties 243 (9)
Currency Translation Difference 10 10
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Cash flows generated from/(used in) investing activities 230 (537)
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Financing activities
Purchase of own shares 9 (3) -
Dividend received 200
Cash flows used in financing activities 197 -
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Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (117) (1,085)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 3,677 5,461
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 3,560 4,376
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
1 The Company
European Convergence Development Company plc (the "Company") was
incorporated and registered in the Isle of Man under the Isle of
Man Companies Acts 1931 to 2004 on 26 July 2006 as a public company
with registered number 117309C. On 3 March 2008 the Company was
de-registered as an Isle of Man 1931-2004 company and re-registered
as a company governed by the Isle of Man Companies Act 2006 with
registered number 002391v.
The Company's agents and the Manager perform all significant
functions. Accordingly, the Company itself has no employees.
2 The Subsidiaries
For efficient portfolio management purposes, the Company
established the following subsidiary companies:
Country of Incorporation Percentage of shares held
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European Property Development Corporation SRL Romania 100%
European Convergence Development (Cayman) Limited Cayman 100%
Convergence Development (Cyprus) Limited Cyprus 100%
European Convergence Development (Malta) Limited Malta 100%
European Real Estate Development Invest SRL Romania 100%
European Property Acquisitions EOOD Bulgaria 100%
Asmita Holdings Limited Cyprus 100%
ECD Management (Cayman) Limited Cayman 100%
RD Management (Cayman) Limited Cayman 100%
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3 Joint Ventures ("JV")
The Group as at the date of this document has acquired an
interest in the following companies:
Country of Incorporation Percentage of shares held
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Asmita Gardens SRL Romania 50%
Cascade Park Plaza SRL Romania 39%
Convergence Development Invest SRL Romania 50%
Galleria Plovdiv AD Bulgaria 50%
Mega Mall Rousse AD Bulgaria 50%
Trade Centre Sliven EAD Bulgaria 42.5%
Turgovski Park Kraimorie AD Bulgaria 70%
NEF3 (IOM) 1 Limited Isle of Man 55%
NEF3 (IOM) 2 Limited Isle of Man 55%
NEF3 (IOM) 3 Limited Isle of Man 55%
------------------------------------ -------------------------- --------------------------
Notwithstanding the Group's percentage holdings, the above
companies have not been consolidated as the Group's control is
restricted by Joint Venture Agreements.
4 Significant Accounting Policies
The accounting policies applied by the Group in these condensed
consolidated financial statements are the same as those applied by
the group in its consolidated financial statements for the year
ended 31 December 2012.
The Interim report of the Company for the period ending 30 June
2013 comprises the Company and its subsidiaries (together referred
to as the "Group"). The interim consolidated financial statements
are unaudited.
4.1 Basis of presentation
European Convergence Development Company plc (the "Company") is
a company domiciled in the Isle of Man. These condensed
consolidated interim financial statements of the Company as at and
for the six months ended 30 June 2013 comprise the Company and its
subsidiaries (together referred to as the "Group") and the Group's
interests in associates and jointly controlled entities, and have
been prepared in accordance with IAS34 Interim Financial
Reporting.
These consolidated interim financial statements do not include
all the information required for full annual financial statements
and so should be read in conjunction with the consolidated
financial statements of the Group as at and for the year ended 31
December 2012.
The consolidated financial statements of the Group as at and for
the year ended 31 December 2012 are available upon request from the
Company's registered office at Millennium House, 46 Athol Street,
Douglas, Isle of Man IM1 1JB.
The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with
IFRS requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It
also requires the Board of Directors to exercise its judgement in
the process of applying the Company's accounting policies. The
Directors consider that the valuation of the Company's investments
in equity accounted associates is an area where critical accounting
estimates are required. Further detail on the valuation of the
investments may be found in note 8.
The activities of the Group are subject to a number of risk
factors. The global financial crisis and the deteriorating economic
environment in the jurisdictions within which the Group operates
have increased the intensity of these risk factors. The future
economic outlook presents specific challenges in terms of the
significant reduction in the volume of property transactions in the
jurisdictions within which the Group operates, the significant
reduction in the availability of loan finance for property
transactions in those jurisdictions and the consequent impact on
the valuations of property held by equity accounted investees.
In the prevailing market conditions, there is a greater degree
of uncertainty as to the valuation of assets under construction
than that which exists in a more active and stronger market. These
factors have adversely impacted the compliance of equity accounted
investees with their borrowing covenants and a number of these
facilities have been renegotiated, whilst the Group has made
additional capital available to certain entities in order that
ongoing projects can be completed. Collectively, these factors
contribute to a greater degree of uncertainty as to the valuation
of holdings in equity accounted investees.
These factors have also impacted on the ability of joint venture
partners to repay loans made by the Group and as a result repayment
terms for these facilities have been re-negotiated.
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern
basis, taking into account the level of cash and cash equivalents
held by the Group and the level of capital commitments to JV
entities.
The Company is denominated in Euros ("EUR") and therefore the
amounts shown in these financial statements are presented in
EUR.
4.2 Basis of consolidation
Subsidiaries
Subsidiaries are those enterprises controlled by the Company.
Control exists where the Company has the power, directly or
indirectly, to govern the financial and operating policies of an
enterprise so as to obtain benefits from its activities. The
financial statements of subsidiaries are included in the
consolidated financial statements from the date that control
effectively commences until the date that control effectively
ceases.
Transactions eliminated on consolidation
Intra-group balances and transactions, and any unrealised gains
arising from intra-group transactions, are eliminated in preparing
the consolidated financial statements.
Joint ventures (equity accounted investees)
Investments in associates and joint ventures are carried at the
lower of cost and net realisable value. Associates are those
entities in which the Group has a significant influence, but no
control, over the financial and operating polices. Joint ventures
are those entities over whose activities the Group has joint
control, established by contractual agreement and requiring
unanimous consent for strategic financial and operating decisions.
Associates and joint ventures are accounted for using the equity
method (equity accounted investees). The consolidated financial
statements include the Group's share of the income and expenses of
the equity accounted investees, after adjustments to align the
accounting policies with those of the Group, from the date that
significant influence or joint control commences until the date
that significant influence or joint control ceases. When the
Group's
share of losses exceeds its interest in an equity accounted
investee, the carrying amount of that interest (including any
long-term investment) is reduced to nil and the recognition of
further losses is discontinued except to the extent that the Group
has an obligation or has made payments on behalf of the
investee.
Unrealised gains on transactions between the Company and its
equity accounted investees are eliminated to the extent of the
Company's interest in the equity accounted investees. Unrealised
losses are also eliminated unless the transaction provides evidence
of an impairment of the asset transferred. Accounting policies have
been changed where necessary to ensure consistency with the
policies adopted by the Company. In particular, borrowing costs
related directly to the acquisition or construction of qualifying
assets are capitalised.
Investments in joint ventures and associates are kept under
review for impairment. Where, in the opinion of the directors, the
net realisable value of an investment falls below cost, a provision
is made against the investment and charged to the profit and loss
account.
Financial statements of foreign operations
The assets and liabilities of foreign operations, including
goodwill and fair value adjustments arising on consolidation, are
translated to EUR at the foreign currency exchange rates ruling at
the balance sheet date. Foreign exchange differences arising on
translation are recognised directly in equity.
4.3 Dividends
Dividends are recognised as a liability in the period in which
they are declared and approved. There was no dividend declared as
at 30 June 2013 (2012: Nil).
4.4 Share capital
Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs
directly attributable to the issue of ordinary shares are
recognised as a deduction from equity, net of any tax effect.
4.5 Segmental reporting
The Company has one segment focusing on maximising total returns
through investing in the property markets of South East Europe.
Further analysis of the Group's exposure in this region is provided
in note 8. No additional disclosure is required in relation to
segment reporting, as the Company's activities are limited to one
business and geographic segment.
4.6 Presentation of Financial Statements
The Group applies revised IAS1 Presentation of Financial
Statement (2007) which became effective as of 1 January 2009. As a
result, the Group presents in a consolidated statement of equity
all owner changes in equity, whereas all non-owner changes in
equity are presented in the consolidated statement of comprehensive
income. This presentation has been applied in these condensed
interim financial statements as of and for the six months period
ended 30 June 2012.
5 Unaudited Net Asset Value per Share
The unaudited net asset value per share as at 30 June 2013 is
EUR0.3039 (31 December 2012: EUR0.3010) based on 89,455,470 (31
December 2012: 89,555,470) ordinary shares in issue as at that
date.
6 Related Party Transactions
6.1 Directors of the Company
Anderson Whamond is a non-executive director of the Manager, and
a shareholder of Charlemagne Capital Limited ("CCL"), the parent of
the Manager and Placing Agent. Additionally, Mr Whamond has an
indirect family interest in shares of CCL. There are no service
agreements between Mr Whamond and CCL that are not determinable
within one year.
A subsidiary company of the Manager, Charlemagne Capital
(Investments) Limited, holds 125,000 shares of the Company and
holds 356,751 shares in Trade Center Sliven (coinvested with the
Group and a JV partner). Charlemagne BRIC Plus Property Company
plc, an investment company also managed by the Manager, holds
218,014 shares in Trade Center Sliven.
CCL, a company incorporated in the Cayman Islands is listed on
the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange.
Save as disclosed above, none of the Directors had any interest
during the year in any material contract for the provision of
services which was significant to the business of the Company.
6.2 Directors of the Subsidiaries
Certain directors of the Manager have been appointed as
directors of some of the subsidiaries. In compliance with local
regulations, certain subsidiaries have appointed directors who are
employees of or are associated with, the relevant registered office
service provider.
6.3 Manager fees
Annual management fees payable during the period ended 30 June
2013 amounted to EUR242,079 (2012: EUR220,993).
Performance fees payable during the period ended 30 June 2013
amounted to EUR nil (2012: EUR nil).
6.4 Transactions and balances with Joint Venture companies and partners
The Company has loans to Joint Venture Companies totalling
EUR45,227,498 (31 December 2012: EUR44,731,000) and to Joint
Venture Partners totalling EUR5,904,103 (31 December 2012:
EUR5,990,000). Details of the terms and applicable interest rates
for these loans are more fully shown in note 8.
6.5 Intragroup balances
Intragroup balances are repayable on demand and bear interest at
commercial rates. Loans to subsidiaries outstanding at the period
end have been impaired to fair value.
7 Audit fees
Audit fees payable for the period ended 30 June 2013 amounted to
EUR37,178 (2012: EUR50,481).
8 Investment in Equity Accounted Investments
Group 30 June 2013 31 December 2012
EUR'000 EUR'000
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At beginning of period/year 23,185 22,083
Acquisition of equity accounted investment -
Loans to investments (177) 630
Share of gain of equity accounted investment 288 448
Increase in/(Write down of) value of equity accounted investment 445 24
Balance at end of period/year 23,741 23,185
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The loans to equity accounted investees before deduction of
provisions are as follows:
Name Term Term Interest Rate 30 June 2013
EUR'000
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Asmita Gardens SRL * * 6% 17,063
Galleria Plovdiv AD * * 0%** 10,000
Convergence Development Invest SRL 4,476
Cascade Park Plaza SRL * * *** 4,510
Turgovski Park Kraimorie AD * * 0%** 9,179
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* Loans are due to be repaid after the project sale.
** Interest is nil until the loan is due for payment. In case of
default interest will be charged at a rate of 3M EURIBOR plus
10%.
*** Interest is nil, but in return for the provision of the
loan, the Group is entitled to be paid a penalty at an Internal
Rate of Return equating to 20% by the Group's partner in
Cascade.
The carrying values of the Group's equity accounted investments
are as follows:-
Name Value at 30 June 2013 Value at 31 December 2012
EUR'000 EUR'000
----------------------------- ---------------------- --------------------------
Cascade Park Plaza SRL 16,494 15,783
Galleria Plovdiv AD 1,500 1,500
Trade Centre Sliven EAD 1,676 1,876
Turgovski Park Kraimorie AD 1,863 1,863
NEF3 (IOM) 1 Limited* 1,265 1,158
NEF3 (IOM) 2 Limited* 454 409
NEF3 (IOM) 3 Limited* 1,571 1,438
Impairment provision (1,083) (842)
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23,741 23,185
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* held directly by the Company.
The results, assets and liabilities of the equity accounted
companies are as follows:
Name Country Assets Liabilities Revenues Profit/ % interest
of Incorporation (Loss)
---------------------- ------------------- -------- ------------ --------- -------- -----------
EUR'000 EUR'000 EUR'000 EUR'000
Cascade Park Plaza
SRL Romania 30,460 (40,357) 2,731 (76) 39
Trade Centre Sliven
EAD Bulgaria 5,444 (6) 12 6 42.5
Turgovski Park
Kraimorie AD Bulgaria 4,131 (13,223) - (2) 70
NEF3 (IOM) 1 Limited Isle
* of Man 4,987 1,832 351 266 55
Isle
NEF3 (IOM) 2 Limited of Man 3,464 405 389 297 55
Isle
NEF3 (IOM) 3 Limited of Man 4,270 349 439 337 55
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*The results and balances for NEF(IOM) 1 Ltd shown above only
include amounts in respect of those investments which ECDC has an
interest in.
The Shareholders Cascade Park Plaza and Galleria Plovdiv have
pledged their shareholding as security against the external loans
to these companies.
The figures in the tables above do not include adjustments made
for the purposes of these consolidated financial statements in
order to align the accounting policies of the equity accounted
investees with those of the Group.
9 Capital and Reserves
Share Capital
2012 2012
Number EUR'000
------------------------------------ ----------- --------
Ordinary Shares of EUR0.80 each
In issue at 01 January 2013 89,555,470 71,644
Shares cancelled during the period (100,000) (80)
In issue at 30 June 2013 89,455,470 71,564
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2011 2011
Number EUR'000
---------------------------------- ----------- --------
Ordinary Shares of EUR0.80 each
In issue at 1 January 2012 90,515,470 72,412
Issued/cancelled during the year (960,000) (768)
In issue at 31 December 2012 89,555,470 71,644
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At incorporation the authorised share capital of the Company was
EUR240 million divided into 300 million Ordinary Shares of EUR0.80
each.
The holders of ordinary shares are entitled to receive dividends
as declared from time to time and are entitled to one vote per
share at meetings of the Company. All shares rank equally with
regard to the Company's assets.
Capital Management
The Board's policy is to maintain a strong capital base so as to
maintain investor, creditor and market confidence and to sustain
future development of the business. The Board manages the Group's
affairs to achieve shareholder returns through capital growth
rather than income, and monitors the achievement of this through
growth in net asset value per share.
Gearing may be employed by the Group with the aim of enhancing
shareholder returns. This would be in the form of bank borrowings,
secured on the investment portfolio.
Group capital comprises share capital, share premium and
reserves.
Neither the Company nor any of its subsidiaries are subject to
externally imposed capital requirements.
No changes were made in respect of the objectives, policies or
processes in respect of capital management during the periods ended
30 June 2012 and 2013.
10 Basic and Diluted Loss per Share
Basic and diluted loss per share are calculated by dividing the
loss attributable to equity holders of the Company by the weighted
average number of ordinary shares in issue during the year.
2013 2012
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Profit/(loss) attributable to equity holders of the Company (EUR'000) 223 (390)
Weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue (thousands) 89,457 90,515
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Basic and diluted loss per share (Euro cent per share) 0.25 (0.43)
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11 Trade and Other Payables
Group 30 June 2013 31 December 2012
EUR'000 EUR'000
----------------- ------------- -----------------
Withholding tax 5 5
Trade creditors 60 70
Accruals 194 223
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Total 259 298
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12 Directors' Remuneration
The Company
The maximum amount of remuneration payable to the Directors
permitted under the Articles of Association is EUR300,000 p.a. Each
Director currently is paid a fee of EUR22,500 p.a. The Directors
are each entitled to receive reimbursement of any expenses incurred
in relation to their appointment. Total fees and expenses paid to
the Directors for the period ended 30 June 2013 amounted to
EUR36,000 (2012: EUR36,000).
The Subsidiaries
No fees are paid to the directors of the subsidiaries except in
circumstances where a director is appointed in compliance with
local regulations and in such cases the fees payable are
nominal.
13 Fair Value Information
The equity accounted joint venture companies' property
developments are carried at the lower of cost and net realisable
value. The remainder of the Company's financial assets and
financial liabilities at the balance sheet date were stated at fair
value.
Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time, based
on market conditions and information about the financial
instrument. These estimates are subjective in nature and involve
uncertainties and matters of significant judgement (e.g., interest
rates, volatility, estimated cash flows, etc.) and therefore cannot
be determined with precision.
14 Commitments as at the Balance Sheet date
At the balance sheet date the Group had no outstanding
commitments.
15 Post Balance Sheet Events
There are no post balance sheet events to note.
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