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Jardine Strategic Hldgs Ltd
28 February 2019
To: Business Editor 28th February 2019
For immediate release
The following announcement was issued today to a Regulatory
Information Service approved by the Financial Conduct Authority in
the United Kingdom.
Jardine Strategic Holdings Limited
2018 Preliminary Announcement of Results
Highlights
-- Underlying earnings per share* up 16%
-- Full-year dividend up 6%
-- Astra, Hongkong Land and Jardine Cycle & Carriage performed well
-- Dairy Farm Food business restructuring and repositioning announced
-- Conditional sale of Jardine Lloyd Thompson
"After a good performance in 2018 driven primarily by Astra,
Hongkong Land and Jardine Cycle & Carriage, we expect the Group
to face more challenging conditions in 2019 due to economic
uncertainties affecting consumer sentiment and commodity
prices."
Ben Keswick, Chairman and Managing Director
Results
Year ended 31st December
2018 2017 Change
US$m US$m %
Restated
-------------------------------------------------- -------------- ---------------- -------
Gross revenue including 100% of
Jardine Matheson, associates and
joint ventures 92,348 83,001 +11
Revenue 34,094 30,848 +11
Underlying profit* before tax 4,712 4,040 +17
Underlying profit* attributable
to shareholders 1,784 1,570 +14
Profit attributable to shareholders 1,836 4,305 -57
US$ US$ %
-------------- ----------------
Underlying earnings per share* 3.14 2.71 +16
Earnings per share 3.23 7.44 -57
Dividends per share 0.34 0.32 +6
Net asset value per share(#) 68.46 59.08 +16
* The Group uses 'underlying profit' in its internal financial
reporting to distinguish between ongoing business performance
and non-trading items, as more fully described in note 40
to the financial statements. Management considers this to
be a key measure which provides additional information to
enhance understanding of the Group's underlying business performance.
The accounts have been restated due to changes in accounting
policies upon adoption of IFRS 9 'Financial Instruments' and
IFRS 15 'Revenue from Contracts with Customers', as set out
in note 1 to the financial statements.
(#) Net asset value per share is calculated on a market value
basis.
The final dividend of USc24 per share will be payable on 15th
May 2019, subject to approval at the Annual General Meeting to be
held on 9th May 2019, to shareholders on the register of members at
the close of business on 15th March 2019 and will be available in
cash with a scrip alternative.
Jardine Strategic Holdings Limited
Preliminary Announcement of Results
For The Year Ended 31st December 2018
Overview
The Group produced a good overall result for the year, with
underlying net profit up 14% compared with the prior year. There
were strong performances from Astra and Hongkong Land, as well as
an improved performance from Jardine Cycle & Carriage's
non-Astra businesses, while Dairy Farm and Jardine Matheson's
directly held businesses were relatively flat against the prior
year.
Performance
The Group's gross revenue for 2018, including 100% of revenue
from Jardine Matheson, associates and joint ventures, rose by 11%
from US$83.0 billion to US$92.3 billion, while the Group's
consolidated revenue for 2018 was US$34.1 billion, an increase of
11%. Underlying profit before tax for the year was up 17% at
US$4,712 million. The underlying profit attributable to
shareholders increased by 14% to US$1,784 million, with underlying
earnings per share 16% higher at US$3.14.
Net profit including non-trading items for the year was US$1,836
million, which included the Group's US$719 million share of the net
gain in property valuations - principally arising from Hongkong
Land's investment properties in Hong Kong - offset by the Group's
US$352 million share of a restructuring charge in respect of Dairy
Farm's Southeast Asia Food business and a net loss of US$377
million due to unrealised fair value losses related to non-current
investments. This compares with US$4,305 million in 2017, which
reflected the Group's US$2,326 million share of increases in
property valuations and US$409 million of other net non-trading
gains.
Within Jardine Matheson's directly-held businesses, Jardine
Pacific saw higher contributions from Jardine Schindler and JEC,
and a steady performance at Gammon, offset by weaker performances
by Jardine Restaurants and HACTL. There was a higher contribution
from the interest in Greatview, which was acquired in June 2017.
Jardine Motors' business in Hong Kong and Macau produced steady
earnings, but weaker performances were recorded in mainland China
and the United Kingdom. Jardine Lloyd Thompson delivered both
revenue and profit growth, with particularly good organic growth in
its Global Specialty division.
Hongkong Land produced a record performance with continuing
earnings strength from investment properties. The contribution from
development properties in mainland China was broadly in line with
last year, while higher profits were recognised in Singapore.
At Dairy Farm, while results in four out of five business
formats showed improvement, the structural challenges in Food
continued to erode performance at an increased rate. Overall sales
increased and underlying net profit was up from the prior year,
which had included costs incurred for the exit from various
underperforming stores and stock clearance in the Southeast Asia
Food business. Results in 2018 benefitted from particularly strong
results from the Health and Beauty business and an increased
contribution from Convenience stores, which were offset by further
deterioration in performance from the Food business led by the
supermarket and hypermarket formats. A significant (largely
non-cash) restructuring charge was incurred in respect of the
Southeast Asia Food business following the completion of a detailed
strategic review, which concluded that Southeast Asia Food was not
viable in its current form.
Mandarin Oriental delivered a good performance for the year,
notably in Hong Kong and Singapore. Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park,
London is on schedule to reopen fully in April 2019.
In Southeast Asia, Jardine Cycle & Carriage saw an
improvement in its performance over the prior year, with strong
results in its Direct Motor Interests and Other Strategic
Interests. Thaco performed well, due mainly to higher unit sales
and improved margins. There was an increase in profits at Siam City
Cement due to an improved domestic performance and lower one-off
expenses, and Jardine Cycle & Carriage received a first full
year of dividends in respect of its stake in Vinamilk.
Astra achieved record results in local currency terms in 2018
and grew its revenues and income over 2017, with increased
contributions from its heavy equipment, mining, construction and
energy, and financial services businesses, which more than offset a
lower contribution from the agribusiness segment. Astra continues
to expand in the toll roads, energy, minerals and property areas
and is also now focussing on providing digital financial
services.
The Group's financial position remains strong with shareholders'
funds up 3% at US$31.5 billion at the year end. Consolidated net
debt excluding financial services companies was US$6 billion at
31st December 2018, representing gearing of 10%, up from 6% at the
end of 2017 due to investments in the year by its businesses,
including Hongkong Land projects and the acquisition of a gold mine
in Indonesia by United Tractors.
The Board is recommending a final dividend of USc24 per share,
which produces a full-year dividend of USc34 per share, up 6% from
the prior year.
Strategic Developments
The Group has a unique advantage in having a strong presence in
two of the fastest growing regions in the world: Greater China and
Southeast Asia.
Greater China provides the largest contribution to the Group,
underpinned by the Group's significant presence in Hong Kong.
Mainland China is also a key market for the Group, making a 15%
contribution to profits in the year, and the Group is focused on
growing its businesses there further. Hongkong Land is making good
progress in finding new development sites there, with a total of
six new sites secured in 2018. WF CENTRAL, its luxury retail and
hotel complex in Beijing, which was opened in late 2017, is
performing in line with expectations and the Mandarin Oriental in
Beijing is scheduled to open in the coming weeks. The Group's
affiliates in mainland China, Zhongsheng and Yonghui, both had a
very good year in their underlying businesses.
Southeast Asia is the other area of key focus for the Group.
During the year Astra made a US$150 million investment in GOJEK,
Indonesia's leading multi-platform technology group, in order to
accelerate the group's digital initiatives. Astra also formed a
joint venture in June 2018 with WeLab to provide mobile lending
products. Hongkong Land secured six new projects in the region, in
Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore and the Philippines.
In both mainland China and Southeast Asia, the Group is
fortunate that significant long-term consumption growth is
forecast, particularly from the growing and increasingly affluent
middle class. This plays to the strengths of the Group's
businesses, which are associated with some of the world's top
brands.
To take advantage of this, the Group continues to invest for
growth and to pursue its strategy of building significant stakes in
strong companies that are benefitting from the opportunities
offered by the economic development of the region and the growth of
the middle classes. The Group's aim is to be the partner of choice
for associates or joint ventures and to grow those businesses over
time by developing strong relationships which add value through the
Group's role as a supportive shareholder to entrepreneurs or
leading management teams.
The sale of the Group's interest in Jardine Lloyd Thompson to
Marsh & McLennan Companies is expected to complete in Spring
2019, conditional upon regulatory approvals. The proceeds of some
US$2 billion from this sale will further enhance the Group's
ability to take advantage of opportunities in its core markets
across Asia.
Following the completion of a detailed strategic review by Dairy
Farm, a transformation programme is now underway and, given its
scale and complexity, is likely to take several years to complete.
A new leadership team, including enhanced functional leadership in
key disciplines, is in place and is implementing a series of
strategic business priorities, including reorganising the
businesses into a new streamlined and centralised structure with
North Asia and Southeast Asia Divisions. Decisive action is also
being taken to transform the supermarket and hypermarket business,
especially in Southeast Asia, in order to reset and reposition it
so that it can compete more effectively.
Dairy Farm's investment in key strategic partnerships also
continues to deliver good returns, with Maxim's and Yonghui both
enjoying sales growth and profit expansion in their core operations
during the year. The group also entered into a partnership with
Robinsons Retail in the Philippines and took full ownership of Rose
Pharmacy.
Following a review by Mandarin Oriental of the strategic options
for the future of The Excelsior in Hong Kong, the decision has been
taken to close the hotel from 31st March 2019 and redevelop it as a
commercial property, with the project expected to complete in 2025.
The group signed and announced seven new management contracts in
the year. In 2019 the group has opened its first two hotels in the
Middle East, in Doha and Dubai.
The group's first property in Beijing, Mandarin Oriental
Wangfujing, is expected to open in the coming weeks as well as
potentially a second hotel in Beijing in the next 12 months.
Our existing businesses remain focused on accelerating the
transition to the digital economy. The Group is also benefitting
from the increasing adoption of technology to support internal
initiatives, as it focuses on meeting its customers' expectations
as they change and providing them with the best possible
service.
People
The strong performances across our businesses in 2018 are a
reflection of the hard work, dedication and professionalism of the
Group's employees, for which we are most grateful. Julian Hui and
Dr George Koo retired from the Board at the Company's Annual
General Meeting in May 2018. We would like to thank them both for
their significant contribution to the Company over many years. We
welcomed Lord Powell of Bayswater to the Board in May 2018.
Sir Henry Keswick retired from the Board on 31st December 2018.
We would like to record our gratitude for the significant
contribution he made over many decades, through his experience,
insight and advice, to the development of the Group.
Business Review
Jardine Matheson
Jardine Matheson achieved an underlying profit before tax for
the year of US$4,931 million, an increase of 15%. The underlying
profit attributable to shareholders was up 10% at US$1,703 million,
with underlying earnings per share were also 10% higher at US$4.53.
The profit attributable to shareholders for the year was US$1,732
million, benefitting mainly from an increase in the value of
Hongkong Land's investment property portfolio, offset by a
restructuring charge relating to Dairy Farm's Southeast Asia food
business and the net loss due to unrealised fair value losses
related to non-current investments. This compares with US$3,943
million in 2017, which benefitted from increases in property
values.
-- Jardine Pacific
Jardine Pacific produced an underlying net profit of US$164
million, which was slightly higher than 2017. The net profit after
non-trading gains was US$187 million.
Within its engineering and construction activities, Jardine
Schindler and JEC both performed well, with JEC seeing strong
profit growth from its Hong Kong engineering operations. Gammon's
performance was broadly in line with last year and its order book
remains strong. Jardine Restaurants reported a lower result overall
due to challenging trading conditions in Taiwan and Vietnam which
more than offset an improved performance in Hong Kong. HACTL's
results were impacted by the loss of a significant customer but
cargo throughput growth was in line with market.
Hong Kong-listed Greatview, in which a 28% stake was acquired by
the Company in June 2017, saw steady growth in both mainland China
and internationally.
-- Jardine Motors
Jardine Motors produced an underlying net profit in 2018 of
US$175 million, 5% lower than the same period in 2017. After taking
into account non-trading gains, the net profit was US$177
million.
Zung Fu in mainland China reported lower profit due to reduced
margins despite higher new car sales. Hong Kong and Macau achieved
strong new car sales. The United Kingdom dealerships reported
weaker results, with lower vehicle unit sales.
The Group also benefitted from a strong contribution from
Zhongsheng, one of mainland China's leading motor dealership
groups, reflecting increased sales and better margins through to
the end of the first six months of the year. Results for the full
year, which have not yet been announced, will be included in the
Group's 2019 results. The Company holds a 20% shareholding in
Zhongsheng .
-- Jardine Lloyd Thompson
JLT's total revenue for 2018 was US$1,931 million, an increase
of 5% in its reporting currency, with 5% organic growth. Underlying
profit before tax was up 25% in its reporting currency at US$311
million. After adjusting for the costs of a business transformation
programme which the group began in the year and on conversion into
US dollars, JLT's contribution to the Group's underlying profit in
2018 was 16% higher than in 2017.
During the year JLT undertook a reorganisation into three global
divisions - Reinsurance, Specialty and Employee Benefits. All three
global divisions achieved organic revenue growth year on year,
including organic revenue growth of 7% in Global Specialty.
The recommended cash acquisition by Marsh & McLennan
Companies, which was announced in September 2018 and approved by
shareholders in November 2018, is expected to complete in Spring
2019, subject to regulatory approvals. The Group will receive net
proceeds of US$2.1 billion for its stake, with an estimated gain of
US$1.5 billion.
Hongkong Land
Hongkong Land achieved a second consecutive year of record
underlying profit, with a 9% increase to US$1,036 million. There
were strong performances from both investment properties and
development properties. The profit attributable to shareholders of
US$2,457 million included net revaluation gains of US$1,421 million
recorded on its investment properties, principally in Hong Kong.
This compares to US$5,614 million in 2017, which included net
revaluation gains of US$4,667 million. The group remains
well-financed with net debt of US$3.6 billion at the year end, up
from US$2.5 billion at the end of 2017. Net gearing rose to 9%. Net
debt will move modestly higher during the first half of 2019 for
land purchases which have already been committed.
The investment properties portfolio benefitted from higher
overall average rents and positive rental reversions in Hong Kong
and Singapore. In the development properties business, the profit
contribution from mainland China was broadly in line with the prior
year, despite fewer units being handed over, but the attributable
interest in contracted sales was 42% higher than 2017, due to a
greater number of sales launches. Higher profits were recognised in
Singapore following the completion of the 1,327-unit Sol Acres
executive condominium development. A total of 12 new sites were
secured for development during the year, including six projects in
mainland China and projects in Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore and
the Philippines. This compares with a total of 10 new projects in
2017.
Hongkong Land's Central office portfolio has experienced
positive rental reversions. However Central office rental growth is
moderating as demand, especially from mainland Chinese financial
institutions, has slowed. The Hong Kong retail portfolio remains
effectively fully occupied.
Dairy Farm
Most store formats reported improved performance in the year,
with Health and Beauty delivering particularly strong results, but
there was increasing weakness in Food. The performance of the Hong
Kong Food business softened over the year and the supermarket and
hypermarket business across Southeast Asia deteriorated further.
Home Furnishings was broadly in line with the same period last
year. Sales for the year by the group's subsidiaries were 4% higher
than 2017 at US$11.7 billion. Total sales, including 100% of
associates and joint ventures, were up marginally at US$22.0
billion.
The underlying profit attributable to shareholders was 5% higher
at US$424 million as the previous year's results had included costs
incurred for the exit from various underperforming stores and stock
clearance in the Southeast Asia Food business.
Results include significantly higher store support centre costs
reflecting the increased investment in management and functional
capabilities necessary to take the business forward. The profit
contribution from associates was down from the prior year, with a
record result from Maxim's but a decrease in Yonghui's
contribution, due to the impact of losses from new retail formats
and the cost of a new employee incentive scheme, as well as the
fact that only nine months of Yonghui's 2018 performance have been
included in Dairy Farm's results, since its 2018 full year results
announcement has not yet been released.
The net non-trading charge for the year totalled US$332 million.
This included a US$453 million restructuring charge for the Food
business in Southeast Asia. Following the completion of the
detailed strategic review, which concluded that the business was
not viable in its current form, impairments have been made against
the goodwill and assets associated with the Giant business and the
leases of the underperforming stores have been provided for as part
of the overall restructuring costs. Net cash costs included in the
restructuring charge are expected to be less than US$50
million.
Dairy Farm has now embarked on a multi-year transformation
programme to reset the future direction and competitiveness of the
business. A new leadership team, with the right depth and breadth
of experience and functional expertise, is now largely in place.
During the year, this team has focused on developing and
implementing new strategies and business performance initiatives.
It has also reorganised the businesses into a new streamlined and
centralised structure, with regional hubs based in Hong Kong and
Singapore and the addition of enhanced functional leadership in key
disciplines.
There were several significant corporate developments during the
year. In November, Dairy Farm entered into a partnership with the
Robinsons Retail, the Philippines' third largest retail business,
whereby Dairy Farm's Food business in the Philippines has become
part of Robinsons Retail, with Dairy Farm now having a 20% interest
in the combined business. This new partnership positions the Group
well to take advantage of the growing opportunities in the
Philippines.
In December, Dairy Farm completed the acquisition of the
remaining 51% of Rose Pharmacy from its founders, and now owns 100%
of the business. This will allow Dairy Farm to drive the next phase
of the development of the business.
Mandarin Oriental
Mandarin Oriental had a positive year, driven by strong
performances from Hong Kong and Singapore. Results across the rest
of Asia were generally higher, but there were mixed results from
Europe and there was flat performance in the United States. Results
also benefitted from the receipt of the early termination fees in
respect of the management contracts for the Las Vegas and Atlanta
hotels. The impact of the fire in London in June 2018 was mitigated
by insurance proceeds. Underlying profit for the year was 19%
higher at US$65 million, compared with US$55 million in 2017. After
taking into account a net non-trading loss primarily relating to
accelerated asset write-downs due to the planned closure of The
Excelsior, profit attributable to shareholders was US$44 million,
compared with US$55 million in 2017. While the group's results will
be adversely affected until the property reopens as a commercial
building (The Excelsior contributed US$24 million to underlying
profit in 2018), the decision to close the hotel reflects strong
commercial property values in Hong Kong and the expected higher
yield associated with a commercial building at a time when the
hotel requires significant investment.
Following the fire in June 2018, repairs are nearing completion
at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London and the hotel is on schedule
to reopen fully in April 2019. While discussions with the group's
insurers have not yet been concluded, interim cash payments
received during 2018 from the insurers have financed the
replacement of fixed assets and provided some compensation for the
loss of profits so far. The jointly-owned Hotel Ritz, Madrid closed
at the end of February 2018 to commence an extensive
renovation.
Jardine Cycle & Carriage
Jardine Cycle & Carriage's underlying profit attributable to
shareholders was 12% higher at US$858 million, but profit
attributable to shareholders fell by 55% to US$420 million, after
accounting for net non-trading losses of US$438 million,
principally unrealised fair value losses related to non-current
investments. Astra's contribution to underlying profit of US$719
million was up 15%. The group's Direct Motor Interests contributed
US$145 million, 19% higher than 2017, while the contribution from
its Other Strategic Interests rose by 107% to US$71 million.
Within the group's Direct Motor Interests, Cycle & Carriage
Singapore performed well as it grew its earnings by 8% to US$62
million due to improved margins, despite a fall in passenger car
sales. The 25%-owned Truong Hai Auto Corporation performed well,
with a 29% increase in its profit contribution to US$73 million,
due mainly to higher unit sales and improved margins. In Malaysia,
59%-owned Cycle & Carriage Bintang contributed a US$2 million
profit, mainly comprising dividend income from its investment in
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia, while 46%-owned Tunas Ridean in Indonesia
recorded a 17% higher profit contribution of US$18 million,
reflecting improved performances across all of its segments.
Within Other Strategic Interests, the contribution by 25.5%-held
Siam City Cement in Thailand was US$20 million, due to an improved
domestic performance and lower one-off expenses, partially offset
by lower contributions from its regional operations. The profit of
24.9%-held Refrigeration Electrical Engineering Corporation in
Vietnam of US$19 million was 39% higher due mainly to strong
contributions from its power and water investments. A dividend of
US$32 million was recognised on Jardine Cycle & Carriage's
10.6% shareholding in Vinamilk in Vietnam, compared to US$9 million
in 2017.
Astra
Astra reported net profit under Indonesian accounting standards
of Rp21.7 trillion, some US$1.5 billion, 15% higher in its local
currency terms. The group's net debt, excluding financial services
subsidiaries, was Rp13.0 trillion (equivalent to US$901 million) at
31st December 2018, down from a net cash position of Rp2.7 trillion
(equivalent to US$196 million) at the end of 2017, due mainly to
the group's investments in its toll road businesses, a gold mining
business and GOJEK.
Net income from Astra's automotive division fell slightly to
US$597 million, mainly due to lower operating margins despite
higher automotive sales. Astra's car sales were 1% higher at
582,000 units in a wholesale market which was 7% higher in the
year, but increased competition resulted in a decline in market
share from 54% to 51%. Astra Honda Motor's market share was flat at
75%, although its domestic sales of motorcycles increased by 9% to
4.8 million units while the wholesale market increased by 8%. Astra
Otoparts, the group's automotive components business, saw net
income increase by 11% to US$43 million.
Net income from financial services increased by 28% to US$337
million, due to improved contributions from its consumer finance,
banking and general insurance businesses. The net income
contribution from the group's car-focused finance companies
increased by 26% to US$86 million and the contribution from
motorcycle-focused Federal International Finance was 16% higher at
US$162 million. The group's consumer finance businesses overall saw
a 1% decrease in the amount financed to US$5.6 billion during the
year, due to a reduction in the amount financed in the low-cost car
segment.
The net income contribution from the group's heavy
equipment-focused finance operations increased by 30% to US$6
million, partly due to lower loan loss provisions, while Permata
Bank, in which Astra holds a 44.6% interest, reported net income of
US$63 million, compared to US$56 million in 2017.
General insurer Asuransi Astra Buana saw its net income increase
by 4% to US$73 million, and life insurance joint venture, Astra
Aviva Life, continued to acquire new individual life customers and
participants for its corporate employee benefits programmes.
United Tractors, which is 59.5%-owned, reported net income 50%
higher at US$775 million, mainly due to improved performances in
its construction machinery, mining contracting and mining
operations, all of which benefitted from higher coal prices
compared with 2017. Within United Tractors' construction machinery
business, Komatsu heavy equipment sales were up 29%, and parts and
service revenues were also higher. The mining contracting
operations of Pamapersada Nusantara recorded an 11% increase in
coal production, while overburden removal was up 22%. United
Tractors' coal mining subsidiaries reported an 11% increase in coal
sales. Agincourt Resources, in which United Tractors acquired a 95%
interest in December 2018 and which operates a gold mining
concession in Sumatra, reported gold sales of 35,000 oz in December
2018. Acset Indonusa, United Tractor's 50.1%-owned general
contractor reported a 88% decrease in net income to US$1 million,
mainly due to increased financing costs. US$112 million of new
construction projects were secured during 2018.
25%-owned Bhumi Jati Power is in the process of constructing two
1,000MW power plants in Central Java, which are scheduled to start
commercial operation in 2021.
Astra Agro Lestari, which is 80%-owned, reported a 27% decline
in net income to US$101 million, primarily due to a fall in crude
palm oil prices. This more than offset a 30% increase in crude palm
oil and derivatives sales to 2.3 million tonnes.
The group's infrastructure and logistics division reported a net
income of US$14 million in 2018, compared to a net loss of US$17
million in the prior year. This was mainly due to improved earnings
from the Tangerang-Merak toll road and Serasi Autoraya, as well as
the inclusion in the prior year's results of a one-off loss on the
disposal of Astra's 49% interest in PAM Lyonnaise Jaya. Astra has
interests in 302km of operational toll roads along the Trans-Java
network, with a further 11km in Greater Jakarta under construction.
Serasi Autoraya's net income increased by 50% to US$21 million,
primarily due to improved operating margins in its car leasing and
rental businesses. Net income from the group's information
technology division was 5% higher at US$15 million.
The group's property division reported a 28% lower net profit at
US$11 million under local accounting standards, due mainly to
reduced development earnings recognised from its Anandamaya
Residences project as a result of lower percentage completion in
its final stages of construction.
Outlook
After a good performance in 2018 driven primarily by Astra,
Hongkong Land and Jardine Cycle & Carriage, we expect the Group
to face more challenging conditions in 2019 due to economic
uncertainties affecting consumer sentiment and commodity
prices.
Ben Keswick
Chairman and Managing Director
Jardine Strategic Holdings Limited
Consolidated Profit and Loss Account
for the year ended 31st December 2018
2018 2017
Underlying Non-
Underlying Non- business trading
business trading performance items Total
performance items Total US$m US$m US$m
US$m US$m US$m restated restated restated
Revenue (note 2) 34,094 - 34,094 30,848 - 30,848
Net operating
costs (note
3) (30,386) (863) (31,249) (27,931) 340 (27,591)
Change in fair
value
of investment
properties - 1,236 1,236 - 4,701 4,701
-------- ------- -------- ----------- -------- ---------
Operating profit 3,708 373 4,081 2,917 5,041 7,958
Net financing
charges (306) - (306) (153) - (153)
Share of results
of Jardine
Matheson (note
4) 228 (17) 211 251 120 371
Share of results
of associates
and joint
ventures (note
5)
-------- ------- -------- ----------- -------- ---------
- before change
in fair
value of
investment
properties 1,082 1 1,083 1,025 (4) 1,021
- change in fair
value
of investment
properties - 189 189 - (32) (32)
1,082 190 1,272 1,025 (36) 989
Profit before tax 4,712 546 5,258 4,040 5,125 9,165
Tax (note 6) (923) 11 (912) (748) (1) (749)
-------- ------- -------- ----------- -------- ---------
Profit after tax 3,789 557 4,346 3,292 5,124 8,416
-------- ------- -------- ----------- -------- ---------
Attributable to:
Shareholders of
the Company
(notes 7 & 9) 1,784 52 1,836 1,570 2,735 4,305
Non-controlling
interests 2,005 505 2,510 1,722 2,389 4,111
-------- ------- -------- ----------- -------- ---------
3,789 557 4,346 3,292 5,124 8,416
-------- ------- -------- ----------- -------- ---------
US$ US$ US$ US$
Earnings per
share (note
8)
- basic 3.14 3.23 2.71 7.44
- diluted 3.13 3.23 2.71 7.44
-------- -------- ----------- ---------
Jardine Strategic Holdings Limited
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
for the year ended 31st December 2018
2018 2017
US$m US$m
restated
Profit for the year 4,346 8,416
Other comprehensive income/(expense)
Items that will not be reclassified
to profit or loss:
--------
Remeasurements of defined benefit plans (4) 8
Net revaluation surplus before transfer
to
investment properties
* intangible assets 2 6
* tangible assets 1 -
Reversal of fair value gain upon reclassification
of equity investments to associates - (67)
Tax on items that will not be reclassified - 1
(1) (52)
Share of other comprehensive (expense)/income
of
Jardine Matheson (19) 49
Share of other comprehensive income/(expense)
of
associates and joint ventures 5 (9)
------- --------
(15) (12)
Items that may be reclassified subsequently
to profit
or loss:
Net exchange translation differences
------- --------
- net (loss)/gain arising during the
year (784) 129
- transfer to profit and loss 47 9
(737) 138
Revaluation of other investments at
fair value through
other comprehensive income
------- --------
- net (loss)/gain arising during the
year (22) 22
- transfer to profit and loss (3) (3)
(25) 19
Cash flow hedges
------- --------
- net gain/(loss) arising during the
year 31 (39)
- transfer to profit and loss - 10
31 (29)
Tax relating to items that may be reclassified (13) 8
Share of other comprehensive (expense)/income
of
Jardine Matheson (49) 56
Share of other comprehensive (expense)/income
of
associates and joint ventures (489) 345
------- --------
(1,282) 537
Other comprehensive (expense)/income
for the year,
net of tax (1,297) 525
------- --------
Total comprehensive income for the year 3,049 8,941
------- --------
Attributable to:
Shareholders of the Company 1,219 4,701
Non-controlling interests 1,830 4,240
------- --------
3,049 8,941
------- --------
Jardine Strategic Holdings Limited
Consolidated Balance Sheet
at 31st December 2018
At 31st December At 1st January
2017 2017
2018 US$m US$m
US$m restated restated
Assets
Intangible assets 3,205 2,832 2,661
Tangible assets 6,991 6,291 5,612
Investment properties 34,299 33,100 28,173
Bearer plants 487 498 497
Investment in Jardine Matheson 3,219 3,103 2,468
Associates and joint ventures 13,773 12,189 9,810
Other investments 2,543 2,629 1,328
Non-current debtors 3,060 3,019 2,916
Deferred tax assets 349 375 333
Pension assets - 5 -
------- --------- --------------
Non-current assets 67,926 64,041 53,798
------- --------- --------------
Properties for sale 2,339 2,594 1,620
Stocks and work in progress 2,960 2,681 2,568
Current debtors 6,993 6,260 6,245
Current investments 50 23 65
Current tax assets 185 162 168
Bank balances and other liquid
funds
------- --------- --------------
- non-financial services companies 4,403 5,061 4,874
- financial services companies 187 241 229
4,590 5,302 5,103
------- --------- --------------
17,117 17,022 15,769
Assets classified as held for sale - 11 3
------- --------- --------------
Current assets 17,117 17,033 15,772
------- --------- --------------
Total assets 85,043 81,074 69,570
------- --------- --------------
At 31st December At 1st January
2018 2017 2017
US$m US$m US$m
restated restated
Equity
Share capital 56 56 56
Share premium and capital reserves 1,025 1,011 1,020
Revenue and other reserves 32,579 31,486 27,016
Own shares held (2,139) (2,000) (1,918)
------- --------- --------------
Shareholders' funds 31,521 30,553 26,174
Non-controlling interests 28,428 27,677 24,106
------- --------- --------------
Total equity 59,949 58,230 50,280
------- --------- --------------
Liabilities
Long-term borrowings
------- --------- --------------
- non-financial services companies 5,315 5,856 5,118
- financial services companies 1,655 1,487 1,518
6,970 7,343 6,636
Deferred tax liabilities 761 515 483
Pension liabilities 304 297 273
Non-current creditors 339 322 436
Non-current provisions 272 151 129
------- --------- --------------
Non-current liabilities 8,646 8,628 7,957
------- --------- --------------
Current creditors 8,899 8,600 6,953
Current borrowings
------- --------- --------------
- non-financial services companies 5,096 2,978 1,771
- financial services companies 1,825 2,154 2,265
6,921 5,132 4,036
Current tax liabilities 431 338 243
Current provisions 197 140 101
------- --------- --------------
16,448 14,210 11,333
Liabilities classified as held
for sale - 6 -
------- --------- --------------
Current liabilities 16,448 14,216 11,333
------- --------- --------------
Total liabilities 25,094 22,844 19,290
------- --------- --------------
Total equity and liabilities 85,043 81,074 69,570
------- --------- --------------
Jardine Strategic
Holdings Limited
Consolidated Statement of
Changes
in Equity
for the year ended 31st
December 2018
Attributable
to Attributable
Contributed Asset Own shareholders to
Share Share Capital Revenue surplus revaluation Hedging Exchange shares of the non-controlling Total
capital premium reserves reserves US$m reserves reserves reserves held Company interests equity
US$m US$m US$m US$m US$m US$m US$m US$m US$m US$m US$m
2018
At 1st January
- as previously
reported 56 816 195 32,604 304 264 (7) (1,683) (2,000) 30,549 27,672 58,221
- change in
accounting
policies
(note 1) - - - 31 - - - (7) - 24 50 74
------- ------- --------- --------- ------------- ----------- -------- --------- ------- ------------- --------------- -------
- as restated 56 816 195 32,635 304 264 (7) (1,690) (2,000) 30,573 27,722 58,295
Total
comprehensive
income - - - 1,802 - - (6) (577) - 1,219 1,830 3,049
Dividends paid
by the Company
(note 10) - - - (185) - - - - - (185) - (185)
Dividends paid
to
non-controlling
interests - - - - - - - - - - (844) (844)
Unclaimed
dividends
forfeited - - - 1 - - - - - 1 - 1
Employee share
option schemes - - 19 - - - - - - 19 - 19
Scrip issued in
lieu of
dividends - - - 9 - - - - - 9 - 9
Increase in own
shares held - - - - - - - - (139) (139) - (139)
Subsidiaries
acquired - - - - - - - - - - 57 57
Capital
contribution
from
non-controlling
interests - - - - - - - - - - 22 22
Change in
interests in
subsidiaries - - - 18 - - - - - 18 (378) (360)
Change in
interests in
associates
and joint
ventures - - - 6 - - - - - 6 19 25
Transfer - - (5) 5 - - - - - - - -
------- ------- --------- --------- ------------- ----------- -------- --------- ------- ------------- --------------- -------
At 31st December 56 816 209 34,291 304 264 (13) (2,267) (2,139) 31,521 28,428 59,949
------- ------- --------- --------- ------------- ----------- -------- --------- ------- ------------- --------------- -------
2017
At 1st January
- as previously
reported 56 816 204 28,498 304 262 (16) (2,064) (1,918) 26,142 24,064 50,206
- change in
accounting
policies
(note 1) - - - 40 - - - (8) - 32 42 74
------- ------- --------- --------- ------------- ----------- -------- --------- ------- ------------- --------------- -------
- as restated 56 816 204 28,538 304 262 (16) (2,072) (1,918) 26,174 24,106 50,280
Total
comprehensive
income - - - 4,308 - 2 9 382 - 4,701 4,240 8,941
Dividends paid
by the Company
(note 10) - - - (177) - - - - - (177) - (177)
Dividends paid
to
non-controlling
interests - - - - - - - - - - (766) (766)
Unclaimed
dividends
forfeited - - - 1 - - - - - 1 - 1
Employee share
option schemes - - 12 - - - - - - 12 - 12
Scrip issued in
lieu of
dividends - - - 7 - - - - - 7 - 7
Increase in own
shares held - - - - - - - - (82) (82) - (82)
Subsidiaries
acquired - - - - - - - - - - 107 107
Subsidiaries
disposed of - - - - - - - - - - (1) (1)
Capital
repayment to
non-controlling
interests - - - - - - - - - - (3) (3)
Change in
interests in
subsidiaries - - - (48) - - - - - (48) (16) (64)
Change in
interests in
associates
and joint
ventures - - - (35) - - - - - (35) 10 (25)
Transfer - - (21) 21 - - - - - - - -
------- ------- --------- --------- ------------- ----------- -------- --------- ------- ------------- --------------- -------
At 31st December 56 816 195 32,615 304 264 (7) (1,690) (2,000) 30,553 27,677 58,230
------- ------- --------- --------- ------------- ----------- -------- --------- ------- ------------- --------------- -------
Contributed surplus represents the excess in value of shares
acquired in consideration for the issue of the Company's shares,
over the nominal value of those shares issued. Under the Bye-laws
of the Company, the contributed surplus is distributable.
Jardine Strategic Holdings Limited
Consolidated Cash Flow Statement
for the year ended 31st December 2018
2018 2017
US$m US$m
restated
Operating activities
------- ---------
Operating profit 4,081 7,958
Change in fair value of investment properties (1,236) (4,701)
Depreciation and amortisation 1,035 917
Other non-cash items 1,160 15
Increase in working capital (848) (381)
Interest received 156 167
Interest and other financing charges paid (466) (310)
Tax paid (843) (694)
------- ---------
3,039 2,971
Dividends from associates and joint ventures 963 779
Cash flows from operating activities 4,002 3,750
Investing activities
------- ---------
Purchase of subsidiaries (note 11(a)) (1,286) (56)
Purchase of shares in Jardine Matheson (99) (95)
Purchase of associates and joint ventures
(note 11(b)) (1,191) (1,525)
Purchase of other investments (note 11(c)) (706) (1,609)
Purchase of intangible assets (121) (170)
Purchase of tangible assets (1,236) (1,055)
Additions to investment properties (163) (370)
Additions to bearer plants (45) (50)
Advance to associates and joint ventures
(note 11(d)) (990) (853)
Advance and repayment from associates and
joint ventures (note 11(e)) 952 658
Sale of subsidiaries (note 11(f)) - 86
Sale of associates and joint ventures - 66
Redemption of convertible bonds by Zhongsheng - 398
Sale of other investments (note 11(g)) 235 369
Sale of intangible assets 12 2
Sale of tangible assets 59 20
Sale of investment properties - 42
Cash flows from investing activities (4,579) (4,142)
Financing activities
------- ---------
Capital contribution from/(repayment to)
non-controlling interests 22 (3)
Change in interests in subsidiaries (note
11(h)) (360) (49)
Drawdown of borrowings 7,235 6,178
Repayment of borrowings (5,698) (4,500)
Dividends paid by the Company (351) (331)
Dividends paid to non-controlling interests (844) (774)
Cash flows from financing activities 4 521
------- ---------
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash
equivalents (573) 129
Cash and cash equivalents at 1st January 5,298 5,091
Effect of exchange rate changes (170) 78
------- ---------
Cash and cash equivalents at 31st December 4,555 5,298
------- ---------
Jardine Strategic Holdings Limited
Notes
1. Accounting Policies and Basis of Preparation
The financial information contained in this announcement has
been based on the audited results for the year ended 31st December
2018 which have been prepared in conformity with International
Financial Reporting Standards, including International Accounting
Standards and Interpretations adopted by the International
Accounting Standards Board.
The Group has adopted the following new accounting standards
from 1st January 2018. Other amendments, which are effective in
2018 and relevant to the Group's operations, do not have a
significant effect on the Group's accounting policies. The Group
has not early adopted any standard, interpretation or amendment
that have been issued but not yet effective.
IFRS 9 'Financial Instruments'
Under IFRS 9, the gains and losses arising from changes in fair
value of the Group's investments in equity investments, previously
classified as available-for-sale, have been recognised in profit
and loss, instead of through other comprehensive income. Such fair
value gains or losses on revaluation of these investments are
classified as non-trading items, and do not have any impact on the
Group's underlying profit attributable to shareholders and
shareholders' funds. The new forward-looking expected credit loss
model, which replaces the incurred loss impairment model, mainly
affects the loan impairment provisions of the Group's financial
services companies in Indonesia. The new hedge accounting rules,
which align the accounting for hedging instruments closely with the
Group's risk management practices, has no significant impact to the
Group.
IFRS 15 'Revenue from Contracts with Customers'
IFRS 15 establishes a comprehensive framework for the
recognition of revenue. It replaces IAS 11 'Construction Contracts'
and IAS 18 'Revenue' which covers contracts for goods and services.
The core principle in the framework is that revenue is recognised
when control of a good or service transfers to a customer. The new
standard mainly changes the Group's revenue recognition on certain
property sales, from the completion method to the percentage of
completion method. This will lead to earlier recognition of revenue
when compared to the current completion method.
Changes to accounting policies on adoption of IFRS 9 and 15 have
been applied retrospectively, and the comparative financial
statements have been restated.
The effects of adopting IFRS 9 and IFRS 15
(a) On the consolidated profit and loss account for the year
ended 31st December 2017:
Increase/(decrease)
in
profit upon adopting
IFRS 9 IFRS 15
US$m US$m
Revenue - (708)
Net operating costs 265 669
Share of results of Jardine Matheson 1 (2)
Share of results of associates and
joint ventures (28) 3
Tax - 7
Profit after tax 238 (31)
Attributable to:
Shareholders of the Company* 201 (15)
Non-controlling interests 37 (16)
238 (31)
* Further analysed as:
Underlying profit attributable to shareholders (13) (15)
Non-trading items
------------------- --------
* change in fair value of other investments 304 -
* sale and closure of businesses (20) -
* sale of other investments (70) -
214 -
Profit attributable to shareholders 201 (15)
Basic underlying earnings per share
(US$) (0.02) (0.03)
Diluted underlying earnings per share
(US$) (0.02) (0.03)
Basic earnings per share (US$) 0.35 (0.03)
Diluted earnings per share (US$) 0.35 (0.02)
------------------- --------
(b) On the consolidated statement of comprehensive income for the year ended
31st December 2017:
Increase/(decrease)
in
total comprehensive
income upon adopting
IFRS 9 IFRS 15
US$m US$m
Profit for the year 238 (31)
Other comprehensive income
Items that may be reclassified subsequently
to profit or loss:
Net exchange translation differences
* net gain arising during the year - 3
Revaluation of other investments at
fair value through other comprehensive
income
* net gain arising during the year (364) -
* transfer to profit and loss 72 -
Share of other comprehensive income
of Jardine Matheson (1) (1)
Share of other comprehensive income
of associates and joint ventures 19 -
Other comprehensive income for the
year, net of tax (274) 2
Total comprehensive income for the
year (36) (29)
Attributable to:
Shareholders of the Company (13) (15)
Non-controlling interests (23) (14)
(36) (29)
(c) On the consolidated balance sheet at 1st January
Increase/(decrease) upon adopting
IFRS 9 IFRS 15 Total
2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017
US$m US$m US$m US$m US$m US$m
Assets
Non-current assets
Investment in Jardine Matheson - - (15) (12) (15) (12)
Associates and joint ventures (22) - 28 25 6 25
Other investments
------- ------- ----- ----- ------- -------
- available-for-sale financial
assets (2,692) (1,427) - - (2,692) (1,427)
- equity investments at
fair
value through profit and
loss 2,137 994 - - 2,137 994
- debt investments at fair
value
through other comprehensive
income 613 433 - - 613 433
58 - - - 58 -
Deferred tax assets - - 2 1 2 1
Current assets
Properties for sale - - (353) (695) (353) (695)
Stocks and work in progress - - 66 30 66 30
Current debtors (7) - 138 313 131 313
------- ------- ----- ----- ------- -------
Total assets 29 - (134) (338) (105) (338)
------- ------- ----- ----- ------- -------
Equity
Total equity
Revenue and other reserves 7 - 17 32 24 32
Non-controlling interests 22 - 28 42 50 42
------- ------- ----- ----- ------- -------
29 - 45 74 74 74
------- ------- ----- ----- ------- -------
Liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Non-current creditors - - 71 - 71 -
Deferred tax liabilities - - 8 13 8 13
Current liabilities
Current creditors - - (258) (425) (258) (425)
------- ------- ----- ----- ------- -------
Total liabilities - - (179) (412) (179) (412)
------- ------- ----- ----- ------- -------
Total equity and liabilities 29 - (134) (338) (105) (338)
------- ------- ----- ----- ------- -------
Unlisted equity investments included in associates and joint
ventures, and other investments, that were previously stated at
cost, were measured at fair value at 1st January 2018 upon initial
application of IFRS 9 and its transition provision for
classification and measurement.
(d) Changes in principal accounting policies on adoption of IFRS
9 and 15
Investments
The Group classifies its investments into the following
measurement categories:
(i) Those to be measured subsequently at fair value, either
through other comprehensive income or through profit and loss;
and
(ii) Those to be measured at amortised cost.
The classification is based on the management's business model
and their contractual cash flows characteristics.
Equity investments are measured at fair value with fair value
gains and losses recognised in profit and loss, unless management
has elected to recognise the fair value gains and losses through
other comprehensive income. For equity investments measured at fair
value through other comprehensive income, gains or losses realised
upon disposal are not reclassified to profit and loss.
Debt investments that are held for collection of contractual
cash flows and for sale, where the cash flows represent solely
payments of principal and interest, are measured at fair value
through other comprehensive income. On disposal, the cumulative
gain or loss previously recognised in other comprehensive income is
reclassified from equity to profit and loss.
Debt investments that are held for collection of contractual
cash flows till maturity, where the cash flows represent solely
payments of principal and interest, are measured at amortised cost.
Any gain or loss arising on disposal is recognised in profit and
loss.
At initial recognition, the Group measures an investment at its
fair value plus, in the case of the investment not at fair value
through profit or loss, transaction costs that are directly
attributable to the acquisition of the investment. Transaction
costs of investments carried at fair value through profit and loss
are expensed in profit and loss.
Investments with embedded derivatives are considered in their
entirety when determining whether their cash flows are solely
payment of principal and interest.
The Group assesses on a forward-looking basis the expected
credit losses associated with both types of debt investments. They
are considered 'credit impaired' when one or more events that have
a detrimental impact on the estimated future cash flows have
occurred. Any impairment is recognised in profit and loss.
All purchases and sales of investments are recognised on the
trade date, which is the date that the Group commits to purchase or
sell the investments.
Investments are classified as non-current assets, unless in the
case of debt investments with maturities less than 12 months after
the balance sheet date, are classified as current assets.
Debtors
Financing and trade debtors are recognised initially at the
amount of consideration that is unconditional and measured
subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Finance lease receivables are shown as the finance lease
receivables plus the guaranteed residual values at the end of the
lease period, net of unearned finance lease income, security
deposits and provision for doubtful receivables. A contract asset
arises if the Group has a right to consideration in exchange for
goods or services the Group has transferred to a customer, that is
conditional on something other than the passage of time.
Repossessed collateral of finance companies are measured at the
lower of the carrying amount of the debtors in default and fair
value less costs to sell. All other debtors, excluding derivative
financial instruments, are measured at amortised cost except where
the effect of discounting would be immaterial. The Group assesses
on a forward-looking basis using the three stages expected credit
losses model on potential losses associated with its consumer
financing debtors and financing lease receivables. The impairment
measurement is subject to whether there has been a significant
increase in credit risk. For trade debtors and contract assets, the
Group applied the simplified approach as permitted by IFRS 9, which
requires expected lifetime losses to be recognised from initial
recognition of the debtors. Provision for impairment is established
by considering potential financial difficulties of the debtor,
probability that the debtor will enter bankruptcy or financial
reorganisation, and default or delinquency in payments. The
carrying amount of the asset is reduced through the use of an
allowance account and the amount of the loss is recognised in
arriving at operating profit. When a debtor is uncollectible, it is
written off against the allowance account. Subsequent recoveries of
amount previously written off are credited to profit and loss.
Debtors with maturities greater than 12 months after the balance
sheet date are classified under non-current assets.
Non-trading items
Non-trading items are separately identified to provide greater
understanding of the Group's underlying business performance. Items
classified as non-trading items include fair value gains or losses
on revaluation of investment properties and equity investments
which are measured at fair value through profit and loss; gains and
losses arising from the sale of businesses, investments and
properties; impairment of non-depreciable intangible assets and
other investments; provisions for the closure of businesses;
acquisition-related costs in business combinations; and other
credits and charges of a non-recurring nature that require
inclusion in order to provide additional insight into underlying
business performance.
Revenue recognition
(i) Property
Properties for sale
Revenue from properties for sale is recognised when or as the
control of the property is transferred to the customer. Revenue
consists of the fair value of the consideration received and
receivable, net of value added tax, rebates and discounts. Proceeds
received in advance for pre-sale are recorded as contract
liabilities. Depending on the terms of the contract and the laws
that apply to the contract, control of the property may transfer
over time or at a point in time.
If control of the property transfers over time, revenue is
recognised over the period of the contract by reference to the
progress towards complete satisfaction of that performance
obligation. Otherwise, revenue is recognised at a point in time
when the customer obtains control of the property.
The progress towards complete satisfaction of the performance
obligation is measured based on the Group's efforts or inputs to
the satisfaction of the performance obligation, by reference to the
contract costs incurred up to the end of reporting period as a
percentage of total estimated costs for each contract.
For properties for sale under development and sales contract for
which the control of the property is transferred at a point in
time, revenue is recognised when the customer obtains the physical
possession or the legal title of the completed property and the
Group has present right to payment and the collection of the
consideration is probable.
Investment properties
Rental income from investment properties are accounted for on an
accrual basis over the lease terms.
(ii) Motor vehicles
Revenue from the sale of motor vehicles, including motorcycles,
and rendering of aftersales services, is recognised through
dealership structures. In instances where the contracts with
customers include multiple deliverables, the separate performance
obligations are identified. The transaction price, which is
represented by the consideration fixed in the contract and net of
discounts if any, is then allocated to each performance obligation
based on their relative stand-alone selling prices. When a
stand-alone selling price is not directly observable, it is
estimated. Revenue from the sale of motor vehicles is recognised
when control of the motor vehicles is transferred to the customer,
which generally coincides with the point of delivery. Revenue from
the aftersales services is recognised when the services are
rendered. In instances where payments are received in advance from
customers but there are unfulfilled aftersales services obligations
by the Group, a contract liability is recognised for which revenue
is subsequently recognised over time as the services are
rendered.
(iii) Retail and restaurants
Revenue from retail includes sales from the supermarket and
hypermarkets, health and beauty stores, and home furnishing stores.
Revenue consists of the fair value of goods sold to customers, net
of returns, discounts and sales related taxes. Sale of goods is
recognised at the point of sale, when the control of the asset is
transferred to the customers, and is recorded at the net amount
received from customers.
Revenue from restaurants comprises the sale of food and
beverages and is recognised at the point when the Group sells the
food and beverages to the customer and payment is due immediately
when the customer purchases the food and beverages.
(iv) Financial services
Revenue from consumer financing and finance leases is recognised
over the term of the respective contracts based on a constant rate
of return on the net investment, using the effective interest
method. Revenue from insurance premiums is recognised
proportionately over the period of coverage. The portion of premium
received on in-force contracts that relates to unexpired risks at
the balance sheet date is reported as the unearned premium
liability.
(v) Engineering, heavy equipment, mining and construction
Engineering
Revenue from engineering, including supplying, installing and
servicing engineering equipment is recognised over time based on
the enforceable right to payment for the performance completed to
date and using the output method on the basis of direct
measurements of the value to customer of the Group's performance to
date, as evidenced by the certification by qualified architects
and/or surveyors. When there is more than one single performance
obligation under a contract or any contract modification creates a
separate performance obligation, the revenue will be allocated to
each performance obligation based on their relative stand-alone
selling prices. Payments received in advance from customers but
there are unfulfilled obligations, are recognised as contract
liabilities.
Claims, variations and liquidated damages are accounted for as
variable consideration and are included in contract revenue
provided that it is highly probable that a significant reversal
will not occur in the future.
Heavy equipment
Revenue from heavy equipment includes sale of heavy equipment
and rendering of maintenance services. In instances where the
contracts with customers include multiple deliverables, the
separate performance obligations are identified and generally
referred as sale of heavy equipment and rendering of maintenance
services. The transaction price, which is represented by the
consideration fixed in the contract and net of discounts if any, is
then allocated to each performance obligation based on their
relative stand-alone selling prices. Revenue from the sale of heavy
equipment is recognised when control of the heavy equipment is
transferred to the customer, which generally coincides with the
point of delivery. Payments from customers for maintenance services
are received in advance and recognised as a contract liability.
Revenue from the maintenance services is recognised based on the
actual service provided to the end of the reporting period as a
proportion of the total services to be reported, as soon as it can
be estimated reliably. The stage of completion is
measured by reference to cost incurred to date compared to
estimated total costs for each contract.
Mining
Revenue from mining includes contract mining services and
through the Group's own production. The performance obligations
identified as contract mining services relate to the extraction of
coal and removal of overburden on behalf of the customers. Revenue
is recognised when the services are rendered by reference to the
volume of coal extracted and overburden removed at contracted
rates, and payment is due upon delivery. Revenue from its own
mining production is recognised when control of the output is
transferred to the customer, which generally coincides with the
point of delivery.
Construction
Revenue from construction includes contracts to provide
construction and foundation services for building, civil and
maritime works. Under the contracts, the Group's construction
activities creates or enhances an asset or work in progress that
the customer controls as the asset is created or enhanced, and
hence revenue is recognised over time by reference to the progress
towards completing the construction works. Under this method, the
revenue recognised is based on the latest estimate of the total
value of the contract and actual completion rate determined by
reference to the physical state of progress of the works.
Claims, variations and liquidated damages are accounted for as
variable consideration and are included in contract revenue
provided that it is highly probable that a significant reversal
will not occur in the future.
(vi) Hotels
Revenue from hotel ownership comprises amounts earned in respect
of rental of rooms, food and beverage sales, and other ancillary
services and goods supplied by the subsidiary hotels. Revenue is
recognised over the period when rooms are occupied or services are
performed. Revenue from the sale of food and beverages and goods is
recognised at the point of sale when the food and beverages and
goods are delivered to customers. Payment is due immediately when
the hotel guest occupies the room and receives the services and
goods.
Revenue from hotel and residences branding and management
comprises gross fees earned from the branding and management of all
the hotels and residences operated by the Group. Branding and
management fees are recognised over time as determined by the
relevant contract, taking into account the performance of the
hotels, and the sales and operating expenses of the residences.
Fees charged to the subsidiary hotels are eliminated upon
consolidation. Hotels and residences are invoiced in accordance
with the terms of contract and fees are payable when invoiced.
2. Revenue
Gross revenue Revenue
2018 2017 2018 2017
US$m US$m US$m US$m
By business:
Jardine Matheson 24,706 18,438 - -
Hongkong Land 4,642 4,291 2,665 1,616
Dairy Farm 21,957 21,827 11,749 11,289
Mandarin Oriental 985 983 614 611
Jardine Cycle & Carriage 7,277 6,645 1,938 1,972
Astra 33,072 31,077 17,133 15,365
Intersegment transactions (291) (260) (5) (5)
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92,348 83,001 34,094 30,848
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Gross revenue comprises revenue together with 100% of revenue
from associates and joint ventures.
3. Net Operating Costs
2018 2017
US$m US$m
Cost of sales (25,044) (22,792)
Other operating income 759 854
Selling and distribution costs (3,794) (3,663)
Administration expenses (2,020) (1,843)
Other operating expenses (1,150) (147)
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(31,249) (27,591)
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Net operating costs included the following
gains/(losses) from non-trading items:
Change in fair value of other investments (480) 364
Sale and closure of businesses 153 (17)
Sale of property interests 28 -
Restructuring of businesses (note 9) (467) -
Reclassification of a joint venture as
a subsidiary (61) -
Redevelopment of a hotel (27) -
Other (9) (7)
(863) 340
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4. Share of Results of Jardine Matheson
2018 2017
US$m US$m
By business:
Jardine Pacific 102 96
Jardine Motors 61 199
Jardine Lloyd Thompson 25 35
Corporate and other interests 23 41
211 371
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Share of results of Jardine Matheson included
the following gains/(losses) from non-trading
items:
Change in fair value of investment properties 9 3
Change in fair value of other investments 1 1
Sale and closure of businesses (11) 5
Sale of property interests 3 110
Costs associated with regulatory reviews (10) -
Merger-related costs (9) -
Other - 1
(17) 120
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Results are shown after tax and non-controlling interests in
Jardine Matheson.
5. Share of Results of Associates and Joint Ventures
2018 2017
US$m US$m
By business:
Jardine Matheson 99 37
Hongkong Land 428 248
Dairy Farm 133 142
Mandarin Oriental 6 11
Jardine Cycle & Carriage 127 104
Astra 479 445
Corporate and other interests - 2
1,272 989
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Share of results of associates and joint
ventures included the following gains/(losses)
from non-trading items:
Change in fair value of investment properties 189 (32)
Change in fair value of other investments 1 1
Sale and closure of businesses - 1
Other - (6)
190 (36)
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Results are shown after tax and non-controlling interests in the
associates and joint ventures.
6. Tax
2018 2017
US$m US$m
Tax charged to profit and loss is analysed
as follows:
Current tax (872) (792)
Deferred tax (40) 43
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(912) (749)
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Greater China (282) (238)
Southeast Asia (642) (506)
United Kingdom - 1
Rest of the world 12 (6)
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(912) (749)
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Tax relating to components of other comprehensive
income is analysed as follows:
Remeasurements of defined benefit plans - 1
Cash flow hedges (13) 8
(13) 9
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Tax on profits has been calculated at rates of taxation
prevailing in the territories in which the Group operates.
Share of tax charge of Jardine Matheson of US$30 million and
credit of US$5 million (2017: charge of US$42 million and US$12
million) are included in share of results of Jardine Matheson and
share of other comprehensive income of Jardine Matheson,
respectively.
Share of tax charge of associates and joint ventures of US$483
million and US$6 million (2017: charge of US$430 million and credit
of US$12 million) are included in share of results of associates
and joint ventures and share of other comprehensive income of
associates and joint ventures, respectively.
7. Profit attributable to Shareholders
2018 2017
US$m US$m
Operating segments:
Jardine Matheson 327 305
Hongkong Land 520 473
Dairy Farm 330 312
Mandarin Oriental 53 42
Jardine Cycle & Carriage 121 98
Astra 554 467
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1,905 1,697
Corporate and other interests (121) (127)
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Underlying profit attributable to shareholders* 1,784 1,570
Revaluation of investment properties 719 2,326
Revaluation of other investments (377) 304
Other non-trading items (290) 105
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Profit attributable to shareholders 1,836 4,305
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* Underlying profit attributable to shareholders is the measure
of profit adopted by the Group in accordance with IFRS
8 'Operating Segments'.
8. Earnings per Share
Basic earnings per share are calculated on profit attributable
to shareholders of US$1,836 million (2017: US$4,305 million) and on
the weighted average number of 569 million (2017: 579 million)
shares in issue during the year.
Diluted earnings per share are calculated on profit attributable
to shareholders of US$1,836 million (2017: US$4,304 million), which
is after adjusting for the effects of the conversion of dilutive
potential ordinary shares of Jardine Matheson, subsidiaries,
associates or joint ventures, and on the weighted average number of
569 million (2017: 579 million) shares in issue during the
year.
The weighted average number of shares is arrived at as
follows:
Ordinary shares
in millions
2018 2017
Weighted average number of shares in
issue 1,108 1,108
Company's share of shares held by Jardine
Matheson (539) (529)
Weighted average number of shares for
earnings per share calculation 569 579
Additional basic and diluted earnings per share are also
calculated based on underlying profit attributable to shareholders.
A reconciliation of earnings is set out below:
2018 2017
Basic Diluted Basic Diluted
earnings earnings earnings earnings
per share per share per share per share
US$m US$ US$ US$m US$ US$
Profit attributable
to shareholders 1,836 3.23 3.23 4,305 7.44 7.44
Non-trading items (note
9) (52) (2,735)
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Underlying profit
attributable
to shareholders 1,784 3.14 3.13 1,570 2.71 2.71
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9. Non-trading items
Non-trading items are separately identified to provide greater
understanding of the Group's underlying business performance. Items
classified as non-trading items include fair value gains or losses
on revaluation of investment properties and equity investments
which are measured at fair value through profit and loss; gains and
losses arising from the sale of businesses, investments and
properties; impairment of non-depreciable intangible assets and
other investments; provisions for the closure of businesses;
acquisition-related costs in business combinations; and other
credits and charges of a non-recurring nature that require
inclusion in order to provide additional insight into underlying
business performance.
2018 2017
US$m US$m
By business:
Jardine Matheson (17) 120
Hongkong Land 715 2,334
Dairy Farm (258) -
Mandarin Oriental (17) -
Jardine Cycle & Carriage (333) 120
Astra 4 7
Corporate and other interests (42) 154
52 2,735
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An analysis of non-trading items after
interest, tax and non-controlling interests
is set out below:
Change in fair value of investment properties
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- Hongkong Land 705 2,306
- other 14 20
719 2,326
Change in fair value of other investments (377) 304
Sale and closure of businesses 107 (4)
Sale of property interests 25 110
Tax refund on disposal of other investments
in prior year 19 -
Restructuring of businesses (352) -
Reclassification of a joint venture as
a subsidiary (48) -
Redevelopment of a hotel (21) -
Costs associated with regulatory reviews (10) -
Merger-related costs (9) -
Other (1) (1)
52 2,735
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Restructuring of businesses related to Dairy Farm's
restructuring of its Southeast Asia Food business following the
completion of a strategic review. The charges comprised impairment
charges of the carrying values of certain goodwill and assets, as
well as provisions related to the associated leases of the
underperforming stores and future payments to landlords, tenants
and employees.
Sale and closure of businesses included a gain of US$112 million
related to the disposal of a subsidiary in the Philippines by Dairy
Farm under a partnership arrangement with Robinsons Retail
Holdings, Inc. ('Robinsons Retail'), a multi-format retailer listed
on the Philippine Stock Exchange.
10. Dividends
2018 2017
US$m US$m
Final dividend in respect of 2017 of USc22.50
(2016: USc21.00) per share 249 233
Interim dividend in respect of 2018 of
USc10.00
(2017: USc9.50) per share 111 105
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360 338
Company's share of dividends paid on the
shares held by Jardine Matheson (175) (161)
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185 177
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A final dividend in respect of 2018 of USc24 (2017: USc22.50)
per share amounting to a total of US$266 million (2017: US$249
million) is proposed by the Board. The dividend proposed will not
be accounted for until it has been approved at the 2019 Annual
General Meeting. The net amount after deducting the Company's share
of the dividends payable on the shares held by Jardine Matheson of
US$130 million (2017: US$120 million) will be accounted for as an
appropriation of revenue reserves in the year ending 31st December
2019.
11. Notes to Consolidated Cash Flow Statement
(a) Purchase of subsidiaries
2018 2017
Fair Fair
value value
US$m US$m
Intangible assets 434 38
Tangible assets 838 190
Associates and joint ventures - 283
Non-current debtors 25 95
Deferred tax assets 1 -
Current assets 143 309
Long-term borrowings (104) (35)
Deferred tax liabilities (209) (36)
Pension liabilities (4) -
Non-current creditors - (3)
Non-current provision (25) -
Current liabilities (170) (127)
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Fair value of identifiable net assets
acquired 929 714
Goodwill 270 -
Adjustment for non-controlling interests (57) (107)
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Total consideration 1,142 607
Adjustment for deposit paid - (12)
Net debt repaid at date of acquisition 148 -
Payment for deferred consideration 82 -
Adjustment for deferred consideration (24) (87)
Carrying value of associates and joint
ventures (44) (301)
Cash and cash equivalents of subsidiaries
acquired (18) (151)
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Net cash outflow 1,286 56
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For the subsidiaries acquired during 2018, the fair values of
the identifiable assets and liabilities at the acquisition dates
are provisional and will be finalised within one year after the
acquisition dates.
The fair values of the identifiable assets and liabilities at
the acquisition dates of certain subsidiaries acquired during 2017
as included in the comparative figures were provisional. The fair
values were finalised in 2018. As the difference between the
provisional and the finalised fair values were not material, the
comparative figures have not been adjusted.
Net cash outflow for purchase of subsidiaries in 2018 included
US$55 million for Dairy Farm's acquisition of an additional 51%
interest in Rose Pharmacy, a health and beauty stores chain in the
Philippines, increasing its controlling interest to 100%; and
US$1,150 million (including a repayment of net debt of US$148
million) for Astra's acquisition of a 95% interest in PT Agincourt
Resources, a gold mining company. In addition, there were cash
outflows of US$69 million and US$13 million for Astra's payment of
deferred consideration for investments in toll road concessions and
acquisition of an 80% interest in PT Suprabari Mapanindo Mineral
('Suprabari'), a coal mining company, respectively, in 2017.
Goodwill in 2018 mainly arose from the acquisitions of Rose
Pharmacy of US$97 million, attributable to the leading market
position and retail network in the Philippines; and PT Agincourt
Resources of US$171 million, attributable to the requirement to
recognise deferred tax on the difference between the fair value and
the tax value of the assets at the date of acquisition. None of the
goodwill is expected to be deductible for tax purposes.
Net cash outflow in 2017 comprised US$42 million for Hongkong
Land's acquisition of an additional 50% interest in MCL Land
(Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, a property development company, increasing its
controlling interest to 100%; and an additional consideration of
US$14 million for Astra's acquisition of the above mentioned 80%
interest in Suprabari.
Revenue and profit after tax since acquisition in respect of
subsidiaries acquired during the year amounted to US$249 million
and US$69 million, respectively. Had the acquisitions occurred on
1st January 2018, consolidated revenue and profit after tax for the
year ended 31st December 2018 would have been US$34,861 million and
US$4,507 million, respectively.
(b) Purchase of associates and joint ventures in 2018 mainly
included US$834 million for Hongkong Land's investments in mainland
China, Thailand and Vietnam; US$220 million related to Dairy Farm's
acquisition of a 20% interest in Robinsons Retail; and US$99
million for Astra's investments in toll road concessions.
Purchases in 2017 included Hongkong Land's investments in
mainland China, Thailand and Vietnam for a total of US$438 million;
Jardine Cycle & Carriage's subscription to rights issue and
purchase of additional shares in Siam City Cement Public Company
Limited in Thailand of US$138 million, increasing its interest from
24.9% to 25.5%; Astra's investments in toll road concessions of
US$274 million and a 25% interest in power plants of US$207 million
in Indonesia, and subscription to Permata Bank's rights issue of
US$44 million; and the Company's acquisition of a 28% interest in
Greatview Aseptic Packaging Company Limited, an aseptic carton
packaging supplier, of US$241 million and additional investment in
Zhongsheng of US$172 million, increasing its interest from 15.5% to
20.0%.
(c) Purchase of other investments in 2018 included US$200
million and US$62 million for Jardine Cycle & Carriage's
investments in shares in Toyota Motor Corporation and additional
shares in Vietnam Dairy Products increasing its interest to 10.6%,
respectively; and US$150 million and US$280 million for Astra's
investments in GOJEK and other securities, respectively.
Purchases in 2017 comprised US$1,160 million for acquisition of
a 10% interest in Vietnam Dairy Products by Jardine Cycle &
Carriage and US$449 million for acquisition of securities by
Astra.
(d) Advance to associates and joint ventures in 2018 and 2017
mainly included Hongkong Land's advance to its property joint
ventures.
(e) Advance and repayment from associates and joint ventures in
2018 and 2017 mainly included advance and repayment from Hongkong
Land's property joint ventures.
(f) Sale of subsidiaries in 2017 included US$83 million for
disposal of a mutual fund company by Astra.
(g) Sale of other investments in 2018 mainly included Astra's
sale of securities.
Sale in 2017 mainly included disposal of securities by Astra and
the Company of US$261 million and US$95 million, respectively.
(h) Change in interests in subsidiaries
2018 2017
US$m US$m
Increase in attributable interests
- Hongkong Land (131) -
- Mandarin Oriental (33) -
- other (200) (64)
Decrease in attributable interests 4 15
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(360) (49)
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Increase in attributable interests in other subsidiaries in 2018
included US$196 million for Astra's acquisition of the remaining
25% interest in Astra Sedaya Finance, a consumer financing company,
from Permata Bank, increasing its controlling interest to 100%.
Increase in 2017 included Dairy Farm's acquisition of a further
34% interest in Rustan Supercenters Inc. in the Philippines of
US$60 million, increasing the Group's controlling interest to
100%.
12. Jardine Strategic Corporate Cash Flow
2018 2017
US$m US$m
Dividends receivable
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Subsidiaries 740 702
Jardine Matheson 682 620
Associates and joint ventures 34 7
Other holdings 13 32
1,469 1,361
Less taken in scrip (502) (620)
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967 741
Other operating cash flows (116) (138)
----- -----
Cash flows from operating activities 851 603
Investing activities
----- -----
Purchase of shares in Jardine Matheson (99) (95)
Purchase of associates - (413)
Purchase of other investments (13) -
Redemption of convertible bonds in Zhongsheng - 398
Sale of joint ventures - 31
Sale of other investments - 95
Cash flows from investing activities (112) 16
Financing activities
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Purchase of additional shares in subsidiaries (33) -
Dividends paid by the Company (351) (331)
Cash flows from financing activities (384) (331)
Net increase in cash 355 288
Cash at 1st January 419 131
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Cash at 31st December 774 419
----- -----
Represented by:
Bank balances and other liquid funds 774 419
----- -----
Corporate cash flow comprises the cash flows of the Company and
of its investment holding and financing subsidiaries.
13. Capital Commitments and Contingent Liabilities
Total capital commitments at 31st December 2018 amounted to
US$3,064 million (2017: US$2,318 million).
The increase in capital commitments in 2018 was primarily
attributable to Mandarin Oriental's planned redevelopment of The
Excelsior, Hong Kong as a commercial property following the hotel
closure on 31st March 2019. The redevelopment is expected to take
up to six years to complete.
Various Group companies are involved in litigation arising in
the ordinary course of their respective businesses. Having reviewed
outstanding claims and taking into account legal advice received,
the Directors are of the opinion that adequate provisions have been
made in the financial statements.
14. Related Party Transactions
In accordance with the Bye-Laws of the Company, Jardine Matheson
Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Jardine Matheson, has been
appointed General Manager of the Company under a General Manager
Agreement. With effect from 1st January 2008, Jardine Matheson
Limited has sub-delegated certain of its responsibilities under the
agreement to a fellow subsidiary. Total fees payable for services
provided to the Company in 2018 amounted to US$141 million (2017:
US$141 million).
In the normal course of business the Group undertakes a variety
of transactions with Jardine Matheson, and with certain of its
associates and joint ventures.
The most significant of such transactions relate to the
purchases of motor vehicles and spare parts from its associates and
joint ventures in Indonesia including PT Toyota-Astra Motor, PT
Astra Honda Motor and PT Astra Daihatsu Motor. Total cost of motor
vehicles and spare parts purchased in 2018 amounted to US$5,449
million (2017:US$5,272 million). The Group also sells motor
vehicles and spare parts to its associates and joint ventures in
Indonesia including PT Astra Honda Motor, PT Astra Daihatsu Motor
and PT Tunas Ridean. Total revenue from sale of motor vehicles and
spare parts in 2018 amounted to US$637 million (2017: US$599
million).
Permata Bank provides banking services to the Group. The Group's
deposits with Permata Bank at 31st December 2018 amounted to US$345
million (2017: US$588 million).
There were no other related party transactions that might be
considered to have a material effect on the financial position or
performance of the Group that were entered into or changed during
the year.
Amounts of outstanding balances with Jardine Matheson,
associates and joint ventures are included in debtors and
creditors, as appropriate. A subsidiary of the Company has also
committed to provide loan facilities to a subsidiary of Jardine
Matheson. Undrawn facilities at 31st December 2018 amounted to
US$400 million (2017: US$400 million).
15. Market Value Basis Net Assets
2018 2017
US$m US$m
Jardine Matheson 10,948 5,520
Hongkong Land 7,413 8,283
Dairy Farm 9,499 8,250
Mandarin Oriental 2,012 1,964
Jardine Cycle & Carriage 7,671 9,017
Other holdings 486 535
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38,029 33,569
Jardine Strategic Corporate 734 379
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38,763 33,948
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US$ US$
Net asset value per share 68.46 59.08
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'Market value basis net assets' are calculated based on the
market price of the Company's holdings for listed companies, with
the exception of the holding in Jardine Matheson which has been
calculated by reference to the market value of US$29,706 million
(2017: US$25,341 million) less the Company's share of the market
value of Jardine Matheson's interest in the Company. For unlisted
companies a Directors' valuation has been used.
Net asset value per share is calculated on 'market value basis
net assets' of US$38,763 million (2017: US$33,948 million) and on
566 million (2017: 575 million) shares outstanding at the year end
which excludes the Company's share of the shares held by Jardine
Matheson of 542 million (2017: 533 million) shares.
Jardine Strategic Holdings Limited
Principal Risks and Uncertainties
The Board has overall responsibility for risk management and
internal control. The process by which the Group identifies and
manages risk will be set out in more detail in the Corporate
Governance section of the Company's 2018 Annual Report (the
'Report'). The following are the principal risks and uncertainties
facing the Company as required to be disclosed pursuant to the
Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules issued by the Financial
Conduct Authority of the United Kingdom and are in addition to the
matters referred to in the Chairman's Statement and Business
Review.
Economic Risk
Most of the Group's businesses are exposed to the risk of
negative developments in global and regional economies and
financial markets, either directly or through the impact such
developments might have on the Group's joint venture partners,
associates, franchisors, bankers, suppliers or customers. These
developments could include recession, inflation, deflation,
currency fluctuations, restrictions in the availability of credit,
business failures, or increases in financing costs, oil prices or
the cost of raw materials. Such developments might increase
operating costs, reduce revenues, lower asset values or result in
some or all of the Group's businesses being unable to meet their
strategic objectives.
Commercial Risk and Financial Risk
Risks are an integral part of normal commercial practices, and
where practicable steps are taken to mitigate them. Risks can be
further pronounced when operating in volatile markets.
A number of the Group's businesses make significant investment
decisions in respect of developments or projects and these are
subject to market risks. This is especially the case where projects
take time to come to fruition and achieve the desired returns.
The Group's businesses operate in sectors and regions which are
highly competitive and evolving rapidly, and failure to compete
effectively, whether in terms of price, tender terms, product
specification, application of new technologies or levels of
service, can have an adverse effect on earnings or market share.
Significant pressure from such competition may also lead to reduced
margins.
It is essential for the products and services provided by the
Group's businesses to meet appropriate quality and safety standards
and there is an associated risk if they do not, including the risk
of damage to brand equity or reputation, which might adversely
impact the ability to achieve acceptable revenues and profit
margins.
The potential impact of disruption to IT systems or
infrastructure, whether as a result of cyber-crime or other
factors, on many of our businesses, could be significant.
The steps taken by the Group to manage its exposure to financial
risk will be set out in the Financial Review and in a note to the
Financial Statements in the Report.
Concessions, Franchises and Key Contracts
A number of the Group's businesses and projects are reliant on
concessions, franchises, management or other key contracts.
Cancellation, expiry or termination, or the renegotiation of any
such concession, franchise, management or other key contracts,
could have an adverse effect on the financial condition and results
of operations of certain subsidiaries, associates and joint
ventures of the Group.
Regulatory and Political Risk
The Group's businesses are subject to a number of regulatory
regimes in the territories in which they operate. Changes in such
regimes, in relation to matters such as foreign ownership of assets
and businesses, exchange controls, planning controls, emission
regulations, tax rules and employment legislation, could have the
potential to impact the operations and profitability of the Group's
businesses.
Changes in the political environment in the territories where
the Group operates could adversely affect the Group's
businesses.
Terrorism, Pandemic and Natural Disasters
The Group's operations are vulnerable to the effects of
terrorism, either directly through the impact of an act of
terrorism or indirectly through the effect on the Group's
businesses of generally reduced economic activity in response to
the threat, or an actual act, of terrorism.
The Group businesses could be impacted by a global or regional
pandemic which seriously affected economic activity or the ability
of businesses to operate smoothly. In addition, many of the
territories in which the Group operates can experience from time to
time natural disasters such as earthquakes and typhoons.
Responsibility Statement
The Directors of the Company confirm to the best of their
knowledge that:
(a) the consolidated financial statements have been prepared in
accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards,
including International Accounting Standards and Interpretations
adopted by the International Accounting Standards Board; and
(b) the sections of the Company's 2018 Annual Report, including
the Chairman's Statement, and Business Review and the Principal
Risks and Uncertainties, which constitute the management report,
include a fair review of all information required to be disclosed
by the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules 4.1.8 to 4.1.11
issued by the Financial Conduct Authority of the United
Kingdom.
For and on behalf of the Board
Ben Keswick
Y.K. Pang
Directors
The final dividend of USc24 per share will be payable on 15th
May 2019, subject to approval at the Annual General Meeting
to be held on 9th May 2019, to shareholders on the register
of members at the close of business on 15th March 2019. The
shares will be quoted ex-dividend on 14th March 2019 and the
share registers will be closed from 18th to 22nd March 2019,
inclusive. The dividend will be available in cash with a scrip
alternative.
Shareholders will receive their cash dividends in United States
Dollars, unless they are registered on the Jersey branch register,
in which case they will have the option to elect for their
dividends to be paid in Sterling. These shareholders may make
new currency elections for the 2018 final dividend by notifying
the United Kingdom transfer agent in writing by 18th April
2019. The Sterling equivalent of dividends declared in United
States Dollars will be calculated by reference to a rate prevailing
on 2nd May 2019.
Shareholders holding their shares through CREST in the United
Kingdom will receive their cash dividends in Sterling only
as calculated above. Shareholders holding their shares through
The Central Depository (Pte) Limited ('CDP') in Singapore will
receive their cash dividends in United States Dollars unless
they elect, through CDP, to receive Singapore Dollars.
Shareholders on the Singapore branch register who wish to deposit
their shares into the CDP system by the dividend record date,
being 15th March 2019, must submit the relevant documents to
M & C Services Private Limited, the Singapore branch registrar,
no later than 5.00 p.m. (local time) on 14th March 2019.
Jardine Strategic
Jardine Strategic is a holding company which makes long-term
strategic investments in multinational businesses, particularly
those with an Asian focus, and in other high quality companies with
existing or potential links with the Group. Its principal
attributable interests are in Jardine Matheson (58%), Hongkong Land
(50%), Dairy Farm (78%), Mandarin Oriental (78%) and Jardine Cycle
& Carriage (75%), which in turn has a 50% interest in Astra. It
also has minority interests in Greatview Aseptic Packaging and
Zhongsheng. Jardine Strategic is 84% held by Jardine Matheson.
The Group companies operate in the fields of motor vehicles and
related operations, property investment and development, food
retailing, home furnishings, engineering and construction,
transport services, insurance broking, restaurants, luxury hotels,
financial services, heavy equipment, mining and agribusiness.
Jardine Strategic Holdings Limited is incorporated in Bermuda
and has a standard listing on the London Stock Exchange, with
secondary listings in Bermuda and Singapore. The Company's
interests are managed from Hong Kong by Jardine Matheson
Limited.
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For further information, please contact:
Jardine Matheson Limited
John Witt (852) 2843 8278
Brunswick Group Limited
Karin Wong (852) 3512 5077
Full text of the Preliminary Announcement of Results and the
Preliminary Financial Statements for the year ended 31st December
2018 can be accessed through the internet at www.jardines.com.
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