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Macau Property Opportunities Fund
22 February 2019
22 February 2019
Macau Property Opportunities Fund Limited
("MPO" or the "Company")
Interim results for the six-month period ended 31 December
2018
Macau Property Opportunities Fund Limited announces its results
for the period ended 31 December 2018. The Company, which is
managed by Sniper Capital Limited, develops and invests in property
opportunities in Macau.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Fund performance
-- MPO's portfolio value declined 5.2%[1] over the 6-month period to US$320.2 million.
-- Adjusted NAV[2] declined 10.7% from 6 months earlier to
US$188.2 million, translating to US$3.04 (239 pence[3]) per
share.
-- IFRS NAV decreased by 16.9% over the period to US$143.1 million.
-- MPO's share price declined 16% over the period to 162 pence,
representing a 32% discount to Adjusted NAV per share as at 31
December 2018.
Capital management
-- Gross borrowings stood at US$148.1 million, equating to a loan-to-value ratio of 41.8%.
-- Cash balance was US$33.3 million, of which US$1.8 million was
pledged as collateral for credit facilities.
-- Approximately US$50.5 million (GBP38.2 million) was
distributed to shareholders in July, by way of a compulsory
redemption of shares. This represented 62% of the net profit from
the divestment of Senado Square, equivalent to 50 pence per
share.
PORTFOLIO HIGHLIGHTS
-- The Waterside
- The average monthly rent remained stable at US$2.74 per square
foot, while occupancy declined to 53% as at 31 December 2018 as
leasing activity in Macau's high-end residential market softened
amid a slowdown in the VIP gaming sector.
-- The Fountainside
- In August, a car-parking space was sold for US$0.3 million,
otherwise sales remained muted. Approval to reconfigure the villas
and duplex units into more saleable smaller apartments and
car-parking spaces is still pending.
-- Estrada da Penha
- Active marketing is being carried out to divest this exclusive
asset, which stands to benefit from the planned economic
integration of the Pearl River Delta region.
Mark Huntley, Chairman of Macau Property Opportunities Fund,
says, "Our overriding aim is to deliver cost-effective and timely
divestments of our remaining properties, including further returns
of capital to our shareholders."
"It is important that we exercise a measure of patience as we
work through the current volatility, supported by our strong
capital base. During this time, focus remains on containing all
manageable costs."
"China's recently announced initiative to develop the Pearl
River Delta into a world-class city cluster of 11 cities will have
a powerful cascading effect on the wider region, including Macau.
Ambitious infrastructure projects - which form a strategic
component of the plan - have always been a key factor influencing
the Manager's approach to the timing of divestments."
"We remain confident of the quality of our portfolio and believe
it is well-positioned to capitalise on an improvement in sentiment
among prospective investors. Our approach is designed to ensure
that we enhance our assets while continuing to maximise
opportunities for divestment."
For more information, please visit www.mpofund.com for a full
copy of the Company's Interim Report.
The Manager will be available to speak to analysts and the
media. If you would like to arrange a call, please contact Sniper
Capital's Investor Relations department at
info@snipercapital.com.
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About Macau Property Opportunities Fund
Premium listed on the London Stock Exchange, Macau Property
Opportunities Fund Limited is a closed-end investment company
registered in Guernsey and is the only quoted property fund
dedicated to investing in Macau, the world's largest gaming market
and the only city in China where gaming is legalised.
Launched in 2006, the Company targets strategic property
investment and development opportunities in Macau. Its current
portfolio comprises prime residential property assets.
The Company is managed by Sniper Capital Limited, an Asia-based
property investment manager with an established track record in
fund management and investment advisory.
Stock Code
London Stock Exchange: MPO
LEI
213800NOAO11OWIMLR72
For further information:
Investor Relations
Sniper Capital Limited
Tel: +65 6222 1440
info@snipercapital.com
www.snipercapital.com
Corporate Broker
Liberum Capital
Gillian Martin / Louis Davies
Tel: +44 20 3100 2234
Company Secretary & Administrator
Estera International Fund Managers (Guernsey) Limited
Kevin Smith
Tel: +44 14 8174 2742
MACAU PROPERTY OPPORTUNITIES FUND LIMITED
INTERIM REPORT FOR THE SIX-MONTH PERIODED 31 DECEMBER 2018
CHAIRMAN'S MESSAGE
The six months to 31 December 2018 was a particularly
challenging period for our Company. A weak Chinese stock market and
increasingly stringent cross border capital controls, coupled with
concerns over the pace of US interest rate rises and the US-China
trade war, weighed heavily on Macau's luxury property sector. The
fourth quarter was especially difficult.
The result was a marked drop-off in the number and size of
transactions involving higher-priced properties, with
anti-speculation mortgage restrictions affecting purchasing
behaviour more significantly. In the near term, there are no signs
that Macau's government will relax those restrictions.
Investors' fears at the end of 2018 may, however, prove to be
overblown. Recently, there have been signs of policy adjustments
that may slow increases in US interest rates. Trade talks between
the US and China are continuing, and any positive developments
could have a beneficial impact on sentiment. In the past week,
China's central government issued its long term development plan
for the Greater Bay Area, commencing an exciting new phase of
economic integration for the Pearl River Delta region.
Asset enhancement and divestment approach
Against this backdrop, the Company is well-positioned to execute
the divestment of its three remaining properties. Our approach is
results-focused, ensuring that the appeal of each property to
prospective investors is maximised, while adopting a very prudent
approach towards such expenditure.
At The Waterside, modest but necessary refurbishments to some
apartments are ongoing. Enhancements at Estrada da Penha have made
a marked improvement to the appearance of the property.
Reconfiguring the larger units at The Fountainside to meet the
current demands of the market will also prove to be a sensible
course of action.
Our Manager, Sniper Capital, is focused on the necessary steps
to achieve successful sales to both Macau-based buyers and a
broader international market. It is important that we exercise a
measure of patience as we work through the current volatility,
supported by our strong capital base. During this time, focus
remains on containing all manageable costs.
By 31 December 2018, the value of our property portfolio had
fallen for a second quarter to US$320 million, an accumulated 5.2%
decrease over the six-month period. A major factor influencing
valuations was a decline in the number of comparable transactions
in the market.
Our target remains an orderly but well timed disposal of each
asset. The Manager has demonstrated a strong track record in that
regard, as reflected in the 85% of initial invested capital
distributed since inception.
Corporate governance
Since my appointment as Chairman, we have carried out a review
of the Company. We have made minor changes to the structure of our
committees. We have also engaged with our service providers
following the changes to our investment objectives agreed in 2018.
Our overriding aim is to deliver cost-effective and timely
divestments of our remaining properties, including further returns
of capital to our shareholders.
Our Board provides a diversity of experience and geographical
perspective, coupled with an essential understanding of the unique
features of Macau and its property market. We have assessed that we
have the capacity to fulfil our obligations in the context of the
latest corporate governance guidelines, taking full account of the
phase that the Company is in and its clearly defined business
objectives.
We have also assessed our environmental, social and governance
(ESG) obligations. Within the context of our clear strategic aims,
we are satisfied that the Company, the Manager and our service
providers have clear policies and procedures in place to operate
the business in accordance with relevant ESG principles. It is also
important to note that comprehensive anti-money laundering policies
have always been in place and are regularly reviewed and updated
where appropriate.
Conclusion
Much has been written about the growth of Macau and its enviable
economic performance. It is important to consider the current
headwinds in the context of how Macau, the only legal gaming
jurisdiction on Chinese soil, has developed during the life of the
Company. Measures including visa restrictions for Chinese visitors
and anti-graft controls have had an impact in the past, and yet
longer-term growth has continued.
The Greater Bay Area's development as a world-class city cluster
will have a powerful cascading effect on the wider Pearl River
Delta region, including Macau. Ambitious infrastructure projects -
which form a strategic component of the plan - have always been a
key factor influencing the Manager's approach to the timing of
divestments. The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau bridge was opened by
Chinese President Xi Jinping in October. Although its full benefits
have yet to flow through to Macau's economy, we believe the
relative ease, speed and comparably low cost of crossing the bridge
will provide long-term support for Macau's growth.
We remain confident of the quality of our portfolio and believe
it is well-positioned to capitalise on an improvement in sentiment
among prospective investors. Our approach is designed to ensure
that we enhance our assets while continuing to maximise
opportunities for divestment.
Finally, I would like to thank MPO's former Chairman, Chris
Russell, who stepped down in November. Under his stewardship, MPO
emerged strengthened from a turbulent period for Macau's economy. I
join with the rest of the Board and the executive management in
wishing him the very best for the future.
MARK HUNTLEY
CHAIRMAN
MACAU PROPERTY OPPORTUNITIES FUND LIMITED
21 FEBRUARY 2019
MANAGER'S REPORT
FINANCIAL REVIEW
FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
31 December 30 June 2018
2018
NAV (IRFS) 143.1 212.8
(US$ million)
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NAV per share (IFRS)
(US$) 2.31 2.78
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Adjusted NAV
(US$ million) 188.2 260.6
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Adjusted NAV per share
(US$) 3.04 3.41
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Adjusted NAV per share
(pence)(1) 239 258
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Share price (pence) 162 194
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Share price discount
to Adjusted NAV per
share (%) 32% 25%
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Portfolio valuation
(US$ million) 320.2 338.4
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Loan-to-value ratio
(%) 42% 35%
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(1) Based on the following US Dollar/Sterling exchange rates
1.274 on 31 December 2018 and 1.321 on 30 June 2018.
Macau's economy continued to expand in 2018, albeit at a slower
pace. Although China's ambitious Greater Bay Area plan, including
the recently opened Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, are expected to
be long-term drivers of the territory's economy and property
market, near term sentiment in its luxury residential segment - to
which MPO's remaining portfolio is exposed - has become cautious.
This has resulted in a marked decline in property transaction
volumes, which has hindered MPO's divestment strategy in the near
term.
While investors and homeowners are adopting a "wait-and-see"
approach, MPO is continuing to carry out various asset enhancement
works at modest cost to ensure that the Company's remaining assets
are well positioned for divestment opportunities. The Manager is
actively utilising its various networks to implement divestment
plans for each asset, in order to ensure they are well positioned
in the market for sale.
Half-Year Financial Results
The value of MPO's portfolio, which now comprises three main
assets, was US$320.2 million as at 31 December 2018. On a
like-for-like comparison, this reflects a decline of 5.2% over the
six-month period.
Adjusted Net Asset Value (NAV) was US$188.2 million, which
translates to US$3.04 (239 pence) per share, a decline of 11% over
the period. IFRS NAV was US$143.1 million as of the period end,
equating to US$2.31 (182 pence) per share, a decline of 16.9%.
As at 31 December 2018, MPO's share price was 162 pence,
representing a 32% discount to its Adjusted NAV per share.
Capital Management
As at 31 December 2018, MPO had total assets worth US$309.4
million, offsetting combined liabilities of US$166.3 million. Its
consolidated cash balance was US$33.3 million, of which US$1.8
million was pledged as collateral for credit facilities. Gross
borrowing stood at US$148.1 million, equating to a loan-to-value
ratio of 41.8%.
In July 2018, the Company distributed to shareholders
approximately US$50.5 million (GBP38.2 million) by way of a
compulsory redemption of shares, utilising cash receipts from the
disposal of Senado Square. The distribution was equivalent to 50
pence per share.
As the Company endeavours to execute its divestment plan, we
will continue to adopt a prudent stance towards capital management,
ensuring that we maintain a healthy balance sheet. We also remain
very focused on containing costs, with debt facilities reviewed and
refinanced where applicable to obtain the most cost-efficient
terms.
PORTFOLIO UPDATES
PORTFOLIO OVERVIEW AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2018
SECTOR TYPE CURRENT STATUS NO. OF COSTS MARKET CHANGES COMPOSITION
UNITS (US$ VALUATION IN MARKET (Based on
million) (US$ million) VALUE market
value)
The Waterside
Tower Six of Leasing
One Central Luxury and asset
Residences(*) residential Investment management 59 99.8 233.5 -6.1% 72.9%
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One Central
Residences Luxury opportunistic
Strata Units residential Investment divestment 2 4.3 6.4 -6.2% 2.0%
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The Low-density sales
Fountainside residential Redevelopment phase 12 9.4 34.2 -5.6% 10.7%
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Estrada da Luxury Divestment
Penha residential Investment phase NA 27.9 46.1 0.2% 14.4%
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Total 141.4 320.2 -5.2%(**) 100%
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* One Central is a trademark registered in Macau SAR under the
name of Basecity Investments Limited. Sniper Capital Limited, Macau
Property Opportunities Fund Limited, MPOF Macau (Site 5) Limited,
Bela Vista Property Services Limited and The Waterside are not
associated with Basecity Investments Limited, Shun Tak Holdings
Limited or Hongkong Land Holdings Limited.
** Calculation is based on adjusted figures made to 30 June 2018
to reflect like-for-like comparisons to 31 December 2018 due to
property sales during the period.
The Waterside
The Waterside is MPO's landmark development in downtown Macau,
with 59 luxury residential apartments for lease, all commanding
panoramic views.
Leasing activity in Macau's high-end residential market has
declined amid a slowdown in the VIP gaming sector. At the end of
2018, the occupancy level at The Waterside was approximately 53%,
down 17% over the period, while the average rental rate remained
stable at HK$21.42 (US$2.74) per square foot per month.
Although 10 new leases and nine lease renewals were secured
during the period, 20 leases were terminated by tenants with links
to the gaming industry. The Macau government's plans to introduce
more stringent oversight of junket operators is leading some to
carry out reviews of their business models. While this is expected
to act as a near-term challenge for our leasing programme, the VIP
gaming segment is notoriously volatile and has been known to
rebound at short notice.
All efforts are being focused on rebuilding occupancy at The
Waterside by offering attractive incentives to potential tenants.
In the meantime, MPO's progressive asset enhancement programme is
continuing, with a budget of some US$0.5 million for this financial
year.
The Fountainside
The Fountainside is a low-density, freehold residential
development comprising 42 homes and 30 car-parking spaces in
Macau's popular Penha Hill district. 12 units and 9 car-parking
spaces remain available for sale.
Macau's residential sales market remains muted due to stricter
mortgage policies introduced by the government. Despite renewing
our marketing of available apartments and car-parking spaces with
special offers, buyers have remained cautious, although in August,
a car-parking space was sold for HK$2.37 million (US$0.3
million).
A discernible trend in Macau's property market is the growing
popularity of smaller, more affordable homes among younger locals.
To enhance the marketability of the remaining units at The
Fountainside, the Company has applied to Macau's authorities to
reconfigure the six largest units into smaller apartments at an
expected cost of US$3 million. 2 duplex units and the 4 villas will
be converted into 12 smaller units plus 13 additional car-parking
spaces. In addition, the gym will be relocated and enlarged.
Estrada da Penha
Estrada da Penha is a prestigious, colonial-style villa atop
Penha Hill - an exclusive and highly sought-after residential
enclave. This magnificent villa has a gross floor area of
approximately 12,000 square feet spread across five storeys.
With the opening of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, the
"Greater Bay Area" - the Chinese Government's scheme to link 11
cities in the Pearl River Delta region into an integrated economic
and business hub - is clearly in focus, with much discussion about
the shortened travel times and the consequent impact on property
values. A recent softening of luxury residential property prices in
Hong Kong may lead the region's niche group of ultra-high-net-worth
buyers to expand their search for trophy homes to neighbouring and
more attractively priced cities. Dedicated marketing efforts to
promote Estrada da Penha are continuing, highlighting the extreme
scarcity value of this exceptional location.
MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK
Positive GDP growth
In the first three quarters, Macau's GDP grew 5.6% year on year
(YoY), with third-quarter GDP expanding by 1.6% YoY. The
International Monetary Fund forecasts full-fiscal-year growth for
the territory of 6.3%, while the Economist Intelligence Unit's
growth forecast stands at 3.8%. These forecasts suggest slower
expansion in Macau's economy than in 2017, during which GDP grew
9.1%.
That more muted growth is due mainly to a decline in
construction investment, as many new casino resorts have been
completed, and a notable slowdown in the growth of gaming service
exports.
Slower economic expansion is expected to continue in 2019 as
gaming revenue growth is forecast to slow further and limited new
resort construction is scheduled. The Economist Intelligence Unit
forecasts 2.3% GDP growth for Macau in 2019.
Gross gaming revenue set to slow
Macau's gross gaming revenue (GGR), which turned positive in
August 2016 after a two-year downturn, has now enjoyed more than
two years of gains. Full-year GGR for 2018 increased by 14% to
US$37.6 billion.
Analysts, however, are cautious about GGR in 2019. Morgan
Stanley has revised down its GGR growth forecast for 2019 from 5%
to -2%.
This more cautious outlook among analysts is shaped primarily by
two major concerns. The first is that China's economy appears to be
slowing, which will potentially impact Macau's gaming industry. The
second is the ongoing anti-corruption campaign by China's central
government, which has affected the VIP gaming market.
In addition, expiry dates for Macau's six casino concessions are
on the horizon, with the first two - held respectively by SJM
Holdings Ltd and its sub-concession holder, MGM China Holdings Ltd
- due in 2020.
The government received a preliminary proposal for amending the
existing gaming law in July. While it remains tight-lipped on the
matter, it has indicated that any decisions will centre on how the
gaming industry can help Macau achieve its vision of becoming a
world centre for tourism and leisure.
Gaming operators continue to expand
Despite the uncertainties surrounding the future of their
concessions, gaming operators continue to push ahead with expansion
plans, with new integrated resorts set to open in 2019 and 2020,
alongside additional capacity and facilities at existing
resorts.
Notably, SJM Holdings' Grand Lisboa Palace, which is currently
under construction in Cotai, is due to open in the second half of
2019, shortly before the expiry of the company's current gaming
concession in 2020.
Nearby, the HK$5billion (US$640 million) Lisboeta, an integrated
resort with an "old Macau" theme, is due to open in 2020. The
820-room resort will feature three hotels and a range of non-gaming
activities.
Las Vegas Sands has announced that it will invest US$2.2 billion
to upgrade three of its Cotai properties - the Four Seasons Tower
Suites, St. Regis Tower Suites and The Londoner - through 2021.
This is double the amount it previously announced in 2017.
Wynn Macau has also announced plans to add two hotel towers to
the Wynn Palace Casino Resort in Cotai, increasing its guest room
count from 1,700 currently to more than 3,000.
Macau continues to grow as a world-class tourism and leisure
hub
Macau's appeal as a tourism and leisure destination continues to
grow, supported by an increasing number of high-quality integrated
resorts and the government's promotion of the meetings, incentives,
conferences and events (MICE) sector.
In 2018, visitor arrivals to Macau grew 9.8% YoY to 35.8
million, the highest ever.
A total of 116 hotels and guesthouses were operating in Macau at
the end of 2018, providing 39,000 hotel and guesthouse rooms, of
which around 25,000 were five-star hotel rooms. The average
occupancy rate had increased to 94.7% by the end of the year, up
1.1 percentage points YoY. The average daily room rate had risen to
US$179 (MOP1,443) by December 2018, a 4.6% YoY increase. For
full-year 2018, the average occupancy rate increased 3.9 percentage
points YoY to 91.1%.
Macau's tourism office recently said that the city should add
around 1,000 new guestrooms annually in order to drive more
overnight visitors.
A total of 966 MICE events took place in Macau during the first
three quarters of 2018, attracting around 1.39 million participants
and attendees, up 14.8% YoY. This rapid growth reflects the
government's efforts to prioritise the MICE sector as a major
component of non-gaming revenues.
Greater Bay Area plan to spur long term growth
In the recently published "Outline Development Plan for the
Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area", China set out its
ambitious strategy to promote close cooperation among 11 cities in
the Pearl River Delta region, including Macau and Hong Kong, with
the goal of developing a world-class city cluster of close to 70
million people. In the plan, Macau featured prominently and was
named as one of the four "core cities" of the Greater Bay Area
along with Hong Kong, Shenzhen and Guangzhou.
Large scale infrastructure projects are at the forefront of the
Greater Bay Area initiative with the aim of improving connectivity
with the rest of China and within the Pearl River Delta region
itself. In the second half of 2018, two major infrastructure
projects were completed and began operations: a high-speed rail
link from Hong Kong to Guangzhou and the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau
Bridge.
The rail link is the Hong Kong section of the
Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link that links West
Kowloon in Hong Kong with Shenzhen and shortens the travel time
from one hour to a mere 15 minutes.
The US$20 billion Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge was declared
open by Chinese President Xi Jinping on 23 October. The 55km bridge
- the world's longest sea crossing - connects Macau to Hong Kong,
and is one of a series of Chinese government infrastructure
initiatives to integrate and connect the Greater Bay Area. The
bridge's gateway to Macau is strategically located adjacent to Hong
Kong International Airport, the world's eighth-busiest air hub. It
significantly improves access to Macau for visitors arriving via
Hong Kong's airport, making the territory much easier to reach than
via the existing ferry services, offering a travel time of just 40
minutes via buses that run every 5 minutes during peak hours.
The considerable improvements in connectivity to Macau are
collectively potential game-changers for the territory's economy,
likely to boost mass-market gaming revenues and drive growth in
non-gaming segments such as MICE, retail, food and beverage.
With visitor arrivals to Macau hitting a record 35.8 million
people in 2018, moving tourists around the territory itself has
become a priority for the Macau government. The vastly delayed
Taipa-Cotai section of the city's light rail transit system is due
to become operational in the second half of 2019.
Risks and uncertainties
Although Macau's economy is expected to maintain growth this
year, we are cognisant of the potential headwinds that may impact
the economy generally and the property market in particular.
US-China trade war
The ongoing trade war between the United States and China has
caused many investors to adopt a "wait-and-see" attitude towards
purchases of big-ticket items, including property. As investors
await clarity on the progress of US-China trade negotiations, an
air of uncertainty has also hung over the Macau casino concessions
of the three US-based companies operating in the territory.
Softening regional markets and Hong Kong's property sector
Hong Kong's residential property market appears to be undergoing
for a correction, with the city's home price index falling 3.5% in
November 2018 - the sharpest monthly decline since November 2008.
The index dropped another 2.4% to 358.4 in December 2018, which
represents a 1.6% increase YoY.
Potential further interest rate rises
In lockstep with interest rate increases by the US Federal
Reserve in 2018, the Monetary Authority of Macao raised its base
rate four times over the year, from 1.75% to 2.75%, with some banks
increasing their prime lending rates accordingly. This may have a
greater impact on higher-priced properties as potential investors
and upgraders continue to delay purchasing decisions.
Continued anti-corruption campaign and more stringent capital
outflow restrictions
China's long-running anti-corruption campaign, coupled with
increasingly stringent mainland Chinese capital controls, continues
to dampen the VIP gaming market in Macau, which as a percentage of
GGR fell from a peak of 73% in 2011 to around 55% in 2018. Some
high-rollers have stayed away from Macau to avoid central
government scrutiny. Junket operators have also had to contend with
increased regulation by Macau's authorities.
Uncertainty over gaming concessions with looming expiry
dates
Another risk is a lack of clarity over the future of the gaming
industry in Macau, with the territory's six concession holders
facing the end of their licence periods between 2020 and 2022.
Macau's government has not indicated whether their licences will be
renewed and, if so, on what terms. This has led to uncertainty in
the market, especially for SJM Holdings Ltd and MGM China Holdings
Ltd, whose concessions expire in 2020.
PROPERTY MARKET OVERVIEW
Although headline figures suggest Macau's property market
remained robust in 2018, the data is skewed by the fact that
activity was dominated by first-time buyers seeking smaller,
lower-priced units. Macau's average home prices reached HK$10,033
(US$1,282) per square foot in 2018, up 10.6% YoY. The number of
residential units transacted totalled 10,585 for the full year, an
increase of 1.3% from the previous year. Transaction volumes for
luxury and higher-priced units, however, dropped significantly due
to anti-speculation mortgage policies, capital outflow restrictions
in China, and general economic uncertainty.
First-time buyers dominate the market
In the primary market, new property launches of smaller,
lower-priced units attracted mainly first-time buyers, who
accounted for nearly 70% of transactions in 2018. Macau residents
aged between 21 and 44 years are now able to borrow up to 90% of a
property's value, and many took advantage of that incentive to make
their debut in the city's property market.
Luxury residential segment remains subdued
In the secondary market, especially that for larger luxury
properties, to which MPO is predominantly exposed, sentiment is
still muted as buyers remain cautious amid a climate of general
uncertainty. Property investors face measures such as increased
stamp duties for second and third properties as the government has
moved to curb speculation in the real estate market. As uncertainty
weighs on Macau's economy, property values and borrowing costs,
buyers are hesitant when it comes to making new investments and
commitments.
Looking ahead
China's Greater Bay Area integration plan will bring significant
benefits to the Pearl River Delta, stimulating economic growth and
strengthening investor confidence in the region. As the full
potential of major infrastructure projects is progressively
realised, Macau stands to reap the benefits through further
economic expansion. This will have a positive impact on property
prices over the long term.
In the short term, first-time buyers will continue to dominate
the real estate market, with the acquisition of smaller,
lower-priced properties that benefit from more generous mortgage
allowances. Investors and upgraders affected by a mortgage cap on
transactions worth more than MOP8 million, however, are likely to
maintain a "wait-and-see" attitude until there is increased clarity
in the macro-economic environment.
INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Directors' Statement of Responsibilities
The Directors are responsible for preparing this half-yearly
financial report in accordance with applicable law and
regulations.
The Directors confirm that to the best of their knowledge:
-- the interim condensed consolidated financial statements have
been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting
as adopted by the European Union; and
-- the Chairman's Message and Manager's Report meet the
requirements of an interim management report, and include a fair
review of the information required by:
a. DTR 4.2.7R of the Disclosure and Transparency Rules, being an
indication of important events that have occurred during the first
six months of the financial year and their impact on the interim
condensed consolidated financial statements; and a description of
the principal risks and uncertainties for the year to date and the
remaining six months of the year; and
b. DTR 4.2.8R of the Disclosure and Transparency Rules, being
related party transactions that have taken place in the first six
months of the current financial year and that have materially
affected the financial position or performance of the entity during
that period; and any changes in the related party transactions
described in the last annual report that could do so.
On behalf of the Board
Mark Huntley
Chairman
21 February 2019
Interim Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
(Unaudited)
As at 31 December 2018
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
31 Dec 2018 31 Dec 2017 30 Jun 2018
Note US$'000 US$'000 US$'000
ASSETS
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Non-current assets
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Investment property 3 233,527 249,856 248,763
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Deposits with lenders 4 1,597 3,198 1,821
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Trade and other receivables 110 111 110
---- ------------ ------------ ------------
235,234 253,165 250,694
---- ------------ ------------ ------------
Current assets
---- ------------ ------------ ------------
Inventories 5 41,558 61,156 41,777
---- ------------ ------------ ------------
Trade and other receivables 183 92 1,426
---- ------------ ------------ ------------
Deposits with lenders 4 212 270 5,098
---- ------------ ------------ ------------
Financial assets at fair value through
profit or loss - interest rate swap 6 - 22 -
---- ------------ ------------ ------------
Cash and cash equivalents 31,446 11,860 81,290
---- ------------ ------------ ------------
73,399 73,400 129,591
---- ------------ ------------ ------------
Total assets 308,633 326,565 380,285
---- ------------ ------------ ------------
EQUITY
---- ------------ ------------ ------------
Capital and reserves attributable
to the Company's equity holders
---- ------------ ------------ ------------
Share capital 13 618 764 764
---- ------------ ------------ ------------
Retained earnings 127,693 67,647 147,309
---- ------------ ------------ ------------
Distributable reserves 15,791 66,208 66,208
---- ------------ ------------ ------------
Foreign currency translation reserve (1,013) (131) (1,507)
---- ------------ ------------ ------------
Total equity 143,089 134,488 212,774
---- ------------ ------------ ------------
LIABILITIES
---- ------------ ------------ ------------
Non-current liabilities
---- ------------ ------------ ------------
Deferred taxation provision 12 16,053 18,037 17,940
---- ------------ ------------ ------------
Taxation provision 12 647 259 742
---- ------------ ------------ ------------
Interest-bearing loans 7 126,498 137,488 128,438
---- ------------ ------------ ------------
143,198 155,784 147,120
---- ------------ ------------ ------------
Current liabilities
---- ------------ ------------ ------------
Trade and other payables 1,475 1,929 1,704
---- ------------ ------------ ------------
Interest-bearing loans 7 20,871 34,364 18,687
---- ------------ ------------ ------------
22,346 36,293 20,391
---- ------------ ------------ ------------
Total liabilities 165,544 192,077 167,511
---- ------------ ------------ ------------
Total equity and liabilities 308,633 326,565 380,285
---- ------------ ------------ ------------
Net Asset Value per share (US$) 9 2.31 1.76 2.78
---- ------------ ------------ ------------
Adjusted Net Asset Value per share
(US$) 9 3.04 3.38 3.41
---- ------------ ------------ ------------
The interim condensed consolidated financial statements were
approved by the Board of Directors and authorised for issue on 21
February 2019.
The notes form part of these interim condensed consolidated
financial statements.
Interim Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
(Unaudited)
For the six-month period from 1 July 2018 to 31 December
2018
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
6 months 1 6 months 1 12 months
Jul 2018 - Jul 2017 - 1 Jul 2017
31 Dec 2018 31 Dec 2017 - 30 Jun 2018
Note US$'000 US$'000 US$'000
Income
---- ------------ ------------ --------------
Income on sale of inventories 5 558 4,852 111,770
---- ------------ ------------ --------------
Rental income 1,502 1,348 2,898
---- ------------ ------------ --------------
Net gain from fair value adjustment on investment
property 3 - 8,720 8,548
---- ------------ ------------ --------------
Other income 5 - 299
---- ------------ ------------ --------------
2,065 14,920 123,515
---- ------------ ------------ --------------
Expenses
---- ------------ ------------ --------------
Net loss from fair value adjustment on investment
property 3 15,993 - -
---- ------------ ------------ --------------
Cost of sales of inventories 5 341 3,089 22,296
---- ------------ ------------ --------------
Management fee 11 2,480 2,708 5,503
---- ------------ ------------ --------------
Non-executive directors' fees 11 100 94 192
---- ------------ ------------ --------------
Auditors' remuneration: audit fees 32 65 129
---- ------------ ------------ --------------
Auditors' remuneration: non-audit fees - - 103
---- ------------ ------------ --------------
Write off of inventories to net realizable value 5 - - 120
---- ------------ ------------ --------------
Property operating expenses 644 615 1,346
---- ------------ ------------ --------------
Sales and marketing expenses 105 209 1,632
---- ------------ ------------ --------------
General and administration expenses 453 432 1,300
---- ------------ ------------ --------------
Loss/(Gain)on foreign currency translation 111 (13) 403
---- ------------ ------------ --------------
(20,259) (7,199) (33,024)
---- ------------ ------------ --------------
Operating (loss)/profit for the period/year (18,194) 7,721 90,491
---- ------------ ------------ --------------
Finance income and expenses
---- ------------ ------------ --------------
Net gain on valuation of interest rate swap 6 - 31 9
---- ------------ ------------ --------------
Bank loan interest 7 (3,252) (2,488) (5,141)
---- ------------ ------------ --------------
Interest expense on interest rate swap 6 - (38) (16)
---- ------------ ------------ --------------
Other financing costs (163) (143) (312)
---- ------------ ------------ --------------
Bank and other interest 12 1 8
---- ------------ ------------ --------------
(3,403) (2,637) (5,452)
---- ------------ ------------ --------------
(Loss)/Profit for the period/year before tax (21,597) 5,084 85,039
---- ------------ ------------ --------------
Taxation 12 1,981 731 438
---- ------------ ------------ --------------
(Loss)/Profit for the period/year after tax (19,616) 5,815 85,477
---- ------------ ------------ --------------
Items that may be reclassified subsequently to
profit or loss
---- ------------ ------------ --------------
Exchange difference on translating foreign operations 494 (113) (1,489)
---- ------------ ------------ --------------
Total comprehensive (loss)/ income for the period/year (19,122) 5,702 83,988
---- ------------ ------------ --------------
(Loss)/Profit attributable to:
---- ------------ ------------ --------------
Equity holders of the Company (19,616) 5,815 85,477
---- ------------ ------------ --------------
Total comprehensive (loss)/income attributable
to:
---- ------------ ------------ --------------
Equity holders of the Company (19,122) 5,702 83,988
---- ------------ ------------ --------------
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
6 months 1 6 months 1 12 months
Jul 2018 - Jul 2017 - 1 Jul 2017
31 Dec 2018 31 Dec 2017 - 30 Jun 2018
US$ US$ US$
---- ------------ ------------ --------------
Basic and diluted (loss)/earnings per Ordinary
Share attributable
to the equity holders of the Company during
the period/year 8 (0.3136) 0.0761 1.1183
---- ------------ ------------ --------------
All items in the above statement are derived from continuing
operations.
The notes form part of these interim condensed consolidated
financial statements.
Interim Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
(Unaudited)
Movement for the six-month period from 1 July 2018 to 31
December 2018 (Unaudited)
Share capital Retained earnings Distributable Foreign currency Total
US$'000 US$'000 reserves translation US$'000
US$'000 reserve
US$'000
Balance brought forward
at 1 July 2018 764 147,309 66,208 (1,507) 212,774
------------- ----------------- ------------- ---------------- --------
Loss for the period - (19,616) - - (19,616)
------------- ----------------- ------------- ---------------- --------
Items that may be reclassified
subsequently to profit
or loss
------------- ----------------- ------------- ---------------- --------
Exchange difference on
translating foreign operations - - - 494 494
------------- ----------------- ------------- ---------------- --------
Total comprehensive loss
for the period - (19,616) - 494 (19,122)
------------- ----------------- ------------- ---------------- --------
Share buy back (146) - (50,417) - (50,563)
------------- ----------------- ------------- ---------------- --------
Balance carried forward
at 31 December 2018 618 127,693 15,791 (1,013) 143,089
------------- ----------------- ------------- ---------------- --------
Movement for the six-month period from 1 July 2017 to 31
December 2017 (Unaudited)
Share capital Retained earnings Distributable Foreign currency Total
US$'000 US$'000 reserves translation US$'000
US$'000 reserve
US$'000
Balance brought forward
at 1 July 2017 764 61,832 66,208 (18) 128,786
------------- ----------------- ------------- ---------------- --------
Profit for the period - 5,815 - - 5,815
------------- ----------------- ------------- ---------------- --------
Items that may be reclassified
subsequently to profit
or loss
------------- ----------------- ------------- ---------------- --------
Exchange difference on
translating foreign operations - - - (113) (113)
------------- ----------------- ------------- ---------------- --------
Total comprehensive income
for the period - 5,815 - (113) 5,702
------------- ----------------- ------------- ---------------- --------
Balance carried forward
at 31 December 2017 764 67,647 66,208 (131) 134,488
------------- ----------------- ------------- ---------------- --------
Movement for the year from 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018
(Audited)
Share capital Retained earnings Distributable Foreign currency Total
US$'000 US$'000 reserves translation US$'000
US$'000 reserve
US$'000
Balance brought forward
at 1 July 2017 764 61,832 66,208 (18) 128,786
------------- ----------------- ------------- ---------------- --------
Profit for the year - 85,477 - - 85,477
------------- ----------------- ------------- ---------------- --------
Items that may be reclassified
subsequently to profit
or loss
------------- ----------------- ------------- ---------------- --------
Exchange difference on
translating foreign operations - - - (1,489) (1,489)
------------- ----------------- ------------- ---------------- --------
Total comprehensive income
for the year - 85,477 - (1,489) 83,988
------------- ----------------- ------------- ---------------- --------
Balance carried forward
at 30 June 2018 764 147,309 66,208 (1,507) 212,774
------------- ----------------- ------------- ---------------- --------
The notes form part of these interim condensed consolidated
financial statements.
Interim Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
For the six-month period from 1 July 2018 to 31 December
2018
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
6 months 1 6 months 1 12 months 1
Jul 2018 - Jul 2017 - Jul 2017 -
31 Dec 2018 31 Dec 2017 30 Jun 2018
Note US$'000 US$'000 US$'000
Net cash (used in)/generated from operating
activities 10 (472) 3,331 104,569
---- ------------ ------------ ------------
Cash flows from investing activities
---- ------------ ------------ ------------
Capital expenditure on investment property 3 (299) (113) (269)
---- ------------ ------------ ------------
Movement in pledged bank balances 5,110 (156) (3,607)
---- ------------ ------------ ------------
Net cash generated from/(used in) investing
activities 4,811 (269) (3,876)
---- ------------ ------------ ------------
Cash flows from financing activities
---- ------------ ------------ ------------
Proceeds from bank borrowings 10,214 - 59,387
---- ------------ ------------ ------------
Repayment of bank borrowings (10,407) (1,531) (84,459)
---- ------------ ------------ ------------
Share buy back (50,563) - -
---- ------------ ------------ ------------
Interest and bank charges paid (3,203) (2,841) (6,124)
---- ------------ ------------ ------------
Net cash used in financing activities (53,959) (4,372) (31,196)
---- ------------ ------------ ------------
Net movement in cash and cash equivalents (49,620) (1,310) 69,497
---- ------------ ------------ ------------
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning
of period/year 81,290 13,093 13,093
---- ------------ ------------ ------------
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes (224) 77 (1,300)
---- ------------ ------------ ------------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of
period/year 31,446 11,860 81,290
---- ------------ ------------ ------------
The notes form part of these interim condensed consolidated
financial statements.
Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
For the six-month period from 1 July 2018 to 31 December
2018
General information
Macau Property Opportunities Fund Limited (the "Company") is a
Company incorporated and registered in Guernsey under The Companies
(Guernsey) Law, 1994. This law was replaced by the Companies
(Guernsey) Law, 2008 on 1 July 2008. The Company is an authorised
entity under the Authorised Closed-Ended Investment Schemes Rules
2008 and is regulated by the Guernsey Financial Services
Commission. The address of the registered office is given
below.
The interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the
six months ended 31 December 2018 comprise the interim financial
statements of the Company and its subsidiaries (together referred
to as the "Group"). The Group invests in residential and commercial
properties and property-related ventures primarily in Macau.
There have been no changes to the Group's principal risks and
uncertainties in the six-month period to 31 December 2018 and the
Board of Directors does not anticipate any changes to the principal
risks and uncertainties in the second half of the year. Principal
risks and uncertainties are further discussed in the Manager's
Report.
The interim condensed consolidated financial statements are
presented in US Dollars ("US$") and are rounded to the nearest
thousand ($'000).
These interim condensed consolidated financial statements have
been approved for issue by the Board of Directors on 21 February
2019.
1. Significant accounting policies
Basis of accounting
The annual consolidated financial statements have been prepared
in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards
("IFRS"), as adopted by the European Union; applicable legal and
regulatory requirements of Guernsey Law and under the historical
cost convention as modified by the revaluation of investment
properties and derivative financial instruments. The accounting
policies and valuation principles adopted are consistent with those
of the previous financial year.
The interim condensed consolidated financial statements have
been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard
("IAS") 34, Interim Financial Reporting. The same accounting
policies and methods of computation are followed in the interim
financial statements as compared with the annual financial
statements. The interim condensed consolidated financial statements
do not include all information and disclosures required in the
annual financial statements and should be read in conjunction with
the Group's annual financial statements as of 30 June 2018.
New and amended standards and interpretations applied
The following amendments to existing standards and
interpretations were effective for the year ended 30 June 2019 and
therefore were applied in the current period but did not have a
material impact on the Group:
IFRS 9 Financial Instruments
IFRS 15 Revenue from contracts with customers
Going concern
The Group continues to meet its capital requirements and
day-to-day liquidity needs through the Group's cash resources. As
part of their assessment of the going concern of the Group as at 31
December 2018, the Directors have reviewed the comprehensive cash
flow forecasts prepared by management which make assumptions based
upon current and expected future market conditions, including
predicted future sales of properties. It is the Directors' belief
that, based upon these forecasts and their assessment of the
Group's committed banking facilities, it is appropriate to prepare
the financial statements of the Group on a going concern basis.
The Directors, after the continuation resolution was passed at a
General Meeting of the Company on 5 July 2018 extending the Fund's
life until November 2019, assessed whether the continuation vote
before the end of 2019 gives rise to a material uncertainty that
might cast significant doubt on the Fund's ability to continue as a
going concern. The Directors have also considered the going concern
assumption outside the primary going concern horizon. The Directors
currently expect to receive continuation support from major
shareholders and over 50% of shareholder support is required to
ensure continuation; it is likely that returns from the sale of
properties could well be significantly lower if the Fund was forced
to sell as a result of discontinuation and it is therefore
commercially rational for the Fund to continue in business.
Therefore, the Directors believe it is appropriate to prepare the
financial statements of the Group on the going concern basis based
upon existing cash resources, the forecasts described above, the
extension of the life of the Company until November 2019 agreed at
the Annual General Meeting on 5 July 2018 and the Directors'
assessment of the Group's committed banking facilities and expected
continuing compliance with related covenants.
Seasonal and cyclical variations
The Group does not operate in an industry where significant or
cyclical variations as a result of seasonal activity are
experienced during the financial year.
2. Segment reporting
The Chief Operating Decision Maker (the "CODM") in relation to
Macau Property Opportunities Fund Limited is deemed to be the Board
itself. The factors used to identify the Group's reportable
segments are centred on asset class, differences in geographical
area and differences in regulatory environment. Furthermore,
foreign exchange and political risk are identified, as these also
determine where resources are allocated.
Based on the above and a review of information provided to the
Board, it has been concluded that the Group is currently organised
into one reportable segment based on the single geographical
sector, Macau.
This segment includes residential, commercial and mixed-use
properties. Furthermore, there are multiple individual properties
that are held within each property type. However, the CODM
considers on a regular basis the operating results and resource
allocation of the aggregated position of all property types as a
whole, as part of their on-going performance review. This is
supported by a further breakdown of individual property groups only
to help support their review and investment appraisal
objectives.
3. Investment Property
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
1 Jul 2018 1 Jul 2017 1 Jul 2017
- 31 Dec 2018 - 31 Dec 2017 - 30 Jun 2018
US$'000 US$'000 US$'000
At beginning of the period/year 248,763 241,193 241,193
-------------- -------------- --------------
Capital expenditure on property 299 113 269
-------------- -------------- --------------
Fair value adjustment (15,993) 8,720 8,548
-------------- -------------- --------------
Exchange difference 458 (170) (1,247)
-------------- -------------- --------------
Balance at end of the period/year 233,527 249,856 248,763
-------------- -------------- --------------
Valuation gains and losses from investment property are
recognised in profit and loss for the period and are attributable
to changes in unrealised gains or losses relating to investment
property (completed and under construction) held at the end of the
reporting period.
The valuation process is initiated by the Investment Adviser
with the Board consent and approval, who appoints a suitably
qualified valuer to conduct the valuation of the investment
property. The results are overseen by the Investment Adviser. Once
satisfied with the valuations based on their expectations, the
Investment Adviser reports the results to the Board. The Board
periodically meets with the valuer and reviews the latest
valuations based on their knowledge of the property market and
compare these to previous valuations.
The Group's investment properties were revalued at 31 December
2018 by independent, professionally-qualified valuers: Savills
(Macau) Limited ("Savills"). The valuation has been carried out in
accordance with the current Royal Institution of Chartered
Surveyors (RICS) Appraisal and Valuation Standards to calculate the
market value of the investment properties in their existing state
and physical condition, with the assumptions that:
-- The owner sells the property in the open market without any
arrangement, which could serve to affect the value of the
property.
-- The property is held for investment purposes.
-- The property is free from encumbrances, restrictions and
outgoings of any onerous nature which could affect its value.
The fair value of investment property is determined by Savills,
using recognised valuation techniques. The technique deployed was
the income capitalisation method. The determination of the fair
value of investment property requires the use of estimates such as
future cash flows from assets (such as lettings, tenants' profiles,
future revenue streams, capital values of fixtures and fittings,
plant and machinery, any environmental matters and the overall
repair and condition of the property) and discount rates applicable
to those assets. These estimates are based on local market
conditions existing at the reporting date.
See Note 12 in relation to deferred tax liabilities on
investment property.
Capital expenditure in the period relates to the fit-out costs
for The Waterside.
Rental income arising from The Waterside of US$1,502,000 (6
months ended 31 December 2017: US$1,348,000, 12 months ended 30
June 2018: US$2,898,000) was received during the period. Direct
operating expenses of US$549,000 (6 months ended 31 December 2017:
US$483,000, 12 months ended 30 June 2018: US$1,010,000) arising
from The Waterside that generated rental income were incurred
during the six-month period. Direct operating expenses during the
period arising from vacant units totalled US$120,000 (6 months
ended 31 December 2017: US$105,000, 12 months ended 30 June 2018:
US$195,000).
The table below shows the assumptions used in valuing the
investment properties which are classified as Level 3 in the fair
value hierarchy:
Property Carrying amount Valuation Input Unobservable and Other key
information / fair value technique observable information
as at 31 inputs used in
December determination
2018 of fair values
US$'000
Name The Waterside 233,527 Term and Term rent (inclusive HK$21.7 psf Age of building
Reversion of management (30 June 2018: HK$19.7
Analysis fee and furniture) psf)
-------------- --------------- ---------- --------------------- ---------------------- ----------------
Type Completed Term yield (exclusive 1.4% - 2.2% Remaining useful
of management life of building
fee and furniture)
apartments (30 June 2018: 1.4% -
2.2%)
-------------- --------------- ---------- --------------------- ---------------------- ----------------
Location One Central Reversionary HK$18.4 psf
Tower 6 rent (30 June 2018: HK$19.7
Macau (exclusive of psf)
management fee
and furniture)
-------------- --------------- ---------- --------------------- ---------------------- ----------------
Reversionary 1.7%
yield
(30 June 2018: 1.7%)
-------------- --------------- ---------- --------------------- ---------------------- ----------------
The fair value of The Waterside is determined using the income
approach, more specifically a term and reversion analysis, where a
property's fair value is estimated based on the rent receivable and
normalised net operating income generated by the property, which is
divided by the capitalisation (discount) rate. The difference
between gross and net rental income includes the same expense
categories as those for the discounted cash flow method with the
exception that certain expenses are not measured over time, but
included on the basis of a time weighted average, such as the
average lease up costs. Under the income capitalisation method,
over and under-rent situations are separately capitalised
(discounted).
If the estimated reversionary rent increased/decreased by 5%,
(and all other assumptions remained the same), the fair value of
The Waterside would increase by US$12 million (6 months ended 31
December 2017: US$12 million, 12 months ended 30 June 2018: US$12
million) or decrease by US$12 million (6 months ended 31 December
2017: US$12 million, 12 months ended 30 June 2018: US$12
million).
If the term and reversionary yields or discount rates
increased/decreased by 5%, (and all other assumptions remained the
same), the fair value of The Waterside would decrease by US$11
million (6 months ended 31 December 2017: US$12 million, 12 months
ended 30 June 2018: US$12 million) or increase by US$12 million (6
months ended 31 December 2017: US$13 million, 12 months ended 30
June 2018: US$13 million).
The same valuation method was deployed in June 2018 and December
2018.
The Waterside is currently valued at its highest and best use.
There is no extra evidence available to suggest that it has an
alternative use that would provide a greater fair value
measurement.
There have been no transfers between levels during the period or
any change in valuation technique since the last period.
4. Deposits with lenders
Pledged bank balances represent deposits pledged to the banks to
secure the banking facilities and interest rate swaps granted to
the Group. Deposits amounting to US$1.6 million (31 December 2017:
US$3.2 million, 30 June 2018: US$1.8 million) have been pledged to
secure long-term banking facilities and are, therefore, classified
as non-current assets. There are no other significant terms and
conditions associated with these pledged bank balances.
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
31 Dec 2018 31 Dec 2017 30 Jun 2018
US$'000 US$'000 US$'000
Non-current 1,597 3,198 1,821
------------ ------------ ------------
Current 212 270 5,098
------------ ------------ ------------
1,809 3,468 6,919
------------ ------------ ------------
5. Inventories
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
1 Jul 2018 1 Jul 2017 1 Jul 2017
- 31 Dec 2018 - -
US$'000 31 Dec 2017 30 Jun 2018
US$'000 US$'000
Cost
-------------- ------------ ------------
Balance brought forward 41,897 63,994 63,994
-------------- ------------ ------------
Additions 42 295 462
-------------- ------------ ------------
Disposals (459) (3,089) (22,236)
-------------- ------------ ------------
Exchange difference 78 (44) (323)
-------------- ------------ ------------
Balance carried forward 41,558 61,156 41,897
-------------- ------------ ------------
Adjustment to net realisable value
-------------- ------------ ------------
Balance brought forward (120) - -
-------------- ------------ ------------
Write-back/(Write-down) to net realisable
value 120 - (120)
-------------- ------------ ------------
Balance carried forward - - (120)
-------------- ------------ ------------
Carrying amounts 41,558 61,156 41,777
-------------- ------------ ------------
Additions include capital expenditure, development costs and
capitalisation of financing costs.
Under IFRS, inventories are valued at the lower of cost and net
realisable value. The carrying amounts for inventories as at 31
December 2018 amounts to US$41,558,000 (6 months ended 31 December
2017: US$61,156,000, 12 months ended 30 June 2018: US$41,777,000).
Net realisable value as at 31 December 2018 as determined by
independent, professionally-qualified valuer, Savills, was
US$85,815,000 (6 months ended 31 December 2017: US$183,379,000, 12
months ended 30 June 2018: US$89,627,000).
During the period ended 31 December 2018, 1 car parking space of
The Fountainside and the Smaller Property were sold for a total
consideration of US$0.5 million (HK$4.4 million) against a total
cost of US$0.3 million (HK$2.7 million) which resulted in a net
profit of US$0.2 million (HK$1.7 million) after all associated fees
and transaction costs.
Financing costs of US$nil (6 months ended 31 December 2017:
US$262,000, 12 months ended 30 June 2018: US$369,000) relating to
Senado Square loan facility were capitalised during the period,
including US$nil (6 months ended 31 December 2017: US$262,000, 12
months ended 30 June 2018: US$369,000) of interests capitalised to
the property.
During the year ended 30 June 2018, certain subsidiaries of the
Company entered into a Promissory Transfer Agreement to sell Senado
Square through the transfer of the entire issued share capital of
Macau (Site 1) Limited and the assignment of shareholder loans to
the purchaser for a consideration of US$102.2 million (HK$800
million) pursuant to the Circular. The total costs of Senado Square
at disposal was US$17.7 million (HK$138.4 million). The transaction
was completed on 26 March 2018 and resulted in a net profit of
US$84.5 million (HK$661.6 million). Agent commission associated
with the sale amounted to US$1.3 million (HK$10 million).
Inventory was written down during the year ended 30 June 2018
following the agreement to sell the Smaller Property for
HK$2,000,000 (US$255,000) in July 2018.
During the period ended 31 December 2017, one residential unit
of The Fountainside and one individual unit of One Central
Residences were sold for a total consideration of US$4.9 million
(HK$37.9 million) against a total cost of US$3.1 million (HK$24.1
million) which resulted in a net profit of US$1.8 million (HK$13.8
million) after all associated fees and transaction costs. For the
year ended 30 June 2018, 2 residential units, 12 car parking spaces
and 5 motorcycle parking spaces of The Fountainside and 1
individual unit of One Central Residences were sold for a total
consideration of US$9.5 million (HK$74.7 million) against a total
cost of US$4.6 million (HK$36.1 million) which resulted in a net
profit of US$4.9 million (HK$38.6 million) after all associated
fees and transaction costs.
6. Interest rate swaps
During the period, the Group paid net interest to the banks of
US$nil (6 months ended 31 December 2017: US$38,000, 12 months ended
30 June 2018: US$16,000) as shown in financing expenses on the
consolidated statement of comprehensive income.
The swaps are treated as financial assets at fair value through
profit or loss with a net period end value of US$nil (31 December
2017: US$22,000, 30 June 2018 US$nil). For the period ended 31
December 2018, a fair value gain of US$nil (6 months ended 31
December 2017: US$31,000, 12 months ended 30 June 2018: US$9,000)
arising from the net interest rate swaps has been recognised in the
consolidated statement of comprehensive income.
There was no change in the counterparty credit risk during the
period.
Hang Seng Bank
The Group previously entered into an interest rate swap with
Hang Seng Bank to mitigate risks associated with the variability of
cash flows arising from interest rate fluctuations.
The notional amount for the interest rate swap was HK$250
million, the tenure of the swap was 5 years with maturity date on
19 March 2018. Under this swap, the Group received quarterly
interest at variable rates of 3-month HIBOR and paid quarterly
interest at a fixed rate of 1% per annum. No further interest rate
swaps have been entered into.
7. Interest-bearing loans
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
31 Dec 2018 31 Dec 2017 30 Jun 2018
US$'000 US$'000 US$'000
Bank loans - Secured
------------ ------------ ------------
- Current portion 20,871 34,364 18,687
------------ ------------ ------------
- Non-current portion 126,498 137,488 128,438
------------ ------------ ------------
147,369 171,852 147,125
------------ ------------ ------------
There are interest-bearing loans with three banks.
Hang Seng Bank
The Group has a term loan facility with Hang Seng Bank for The
Waterside and the individual residential units at One Central
Residences. As at 31 December 2018, four tranches remained
outstanding. Tranche 3 had an outstanding balance of HK$300 million
(US$38.3 million) (31 December 2017: HK$572 million (US$73.2
million), 30 June 2018: HK$329 million (US$42.0 million)); Tranche
4 had an outstanding balance of HK$40 million (US$5.1 million) (31
December 2017: HK$76 million (US$9.7 million), 30 June 2018: HK$50
million (US$6.4 million)); Tranche 5 had an outstanding balance of
HK$132 million (US$16.9 million) (31 December 2017: HK$281 million
(US$36.0 million), 30 June 2018: HK$172 million (US$21.9 million));
and Tranche 6 had an outstanding balance of HK$428 million (US$54.6
million) (31 December 2017: HK$nil million (US$nil million), 30
June 2018: HK$348 million (US$44.3 million)).
The interest rates applicable to Tranche 3, Tranche 4, Tranche 5
and Tranche 6 of the term loan are 2.25% per annum, 2.35% per
annum, 2.35% per annum and 2.35% per annum, respectively, over the
1-, 2- or 3-month HIBOR rate. The choice of rate is at the Group's
discretion. Tranche 3, Tranche 4 and Tranche 5 mature on 19
September 2020 and repayment is due in full. Tranche 6 matures on
19 September 2022 and the principal is to be repaid in half-yearly
instalments commencing 19 September 2020 with 25% of the principal
due upon maturity. The loan-to-value covenant is 60%. As at 31
December 2018, the loan-to-value ratio for the Hang Seng One
Central facility was 47.91%. The facility is secured by means of a
first registered legal mortgage over The Waterside and the
individual residential units owned by the Group at One Central
Residences as well as a pledge of all income from the units. The
Company is the guarantor for the credit facility. In addition, the
Group is required to maintain a cash reserve equal to six months'
interest with the lender. Early prepayment covenant for sales
proceeds out of the individual One Central Residences units will be
waived, subject to the Group maintaining a loan-to-value ratio of
not more than 50% on the facility.
The Group had a two-year loan facility with Hang Seng Bank for
the Senado Square redevelopment project as of 31 December 2017. The
total facility amount was HK$118 million (US$15.2 million) divided
into 2 tranches: Tranche A was a term loan facility for an amount
of HK$59 million (US$7.6 million) for refinancing the property
acquisition cost; Tranche B was a revolving loan facility for an
amount of HK$59 million (US$7.6 million) for general working
capital needs. The full amount of the facility was drawndown in
December 2016 and was fully repaid in March 2018. Interest was
charged at 2.7% per annum over the 1-, 2- or 3-month HIBOR rate.
The choice of rate was at the Group's discretion. As at 31 December
2017, the loan-to-value ratio for the Senado Square facility was
16.79%.
On 19 March 2018, a new tranche of the facility was executed for
HK$428 million (US$54.5 million) (Tranche 6) to finance the
principal instalments of the previous tranches up to the beginning
of 2020, to refinance the loan outstanding for Senado Square, and
to provide bank guarantee to facilitate the Company to dispose of
Senado Square. All ongoing facilities with Hang Seng Bank relate
solely to The Waterside.
ICBC Macau
As at 31 December 2018, the facility had an outstanding balance
of HK$110.9 million (US$14.2 million) (31 December 2017: HK$150
million (US$19.2 million), 30 June 2018: HK$113.3 million (US$14.4
million)). Sales proceeds of US$nil (31 December 2017: US$181,000,
30 June 2018: US$nil) were pledged with the lender.
The Group has a HK$220 million (US$28.1 million) term loan
facility with the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Macau)
Limited in relation to The Fountainside redevelopment project with
a tenure revised from 3 years to 5 years and to be matured in March
2020. Interest is charged at 3% per annum over the 3-month HIBOR
rate. The principal is to be repaid in half-yearly instalments
commencing 5 September 2017 with 50% of the principal due upon
maturity. The loan-to-value covenant is 60%. As at 31 December
2018, the loan-to-value ratio for The Fountainside facility was
41.39%. The facility is secured by means of a first registered
legal mortgage over all unsold units and car parking spaces of The
Fountainside as well as a pledge of all income from the units and
the car parking spaces. The Company is the guarantor for the credit
facility.
The Group has two loan facilities for the purchase and
redevelopment of Estrãda da Penha:
Banco Tai Fung
The loan facility with Banco Tai Fung originally had a term of
three years and the facility amount is HK$70 million which expired
in June 2017. This was subsequently renewed for another term of two
years. Interest was originally charged at 3.2% per annum over the
6-month HIBOR rate and was revised downwards to 2.3% per annum over
the 3-month HIBOR rate, and repayment is due in full at maturity in
June 2019. As at 31 December 2018, the facility had an outstanding
balance of HK$70 million (US$9.0 million) (31 December 2017: HK$70
million (US$9.0 million), 30 June 2018: HK$70 million (US$8.9
million)). This facility is secured by a first legal mortgage over
the property as well as a pledge of all income from the property.
Interest is paid monthly on this loan facility. As at 31 December
2018, the loan-to-value ratio for this facility was 42.42%.
The Group intends to refinance this facility should the
underlying property not be disposed of by the maturity date in June
2019.
ICBC Macau
The loan facility with Industrial and Commercial Bank of China
(Macau) Limited originally had a term of three years and the
facility amount is HK$79 million which expired in December 2017.
This was subsequently renewed for another term of two years.
Interest was originally charged at 3.2% per annum over the 3-month
HIBOR rate and was revised downwards to 2.3% per annum over the
3-month HIBOR rate in December 2017 and repayment is due in full at
maturity in December 2019. As at 31 December 2018, the facility had
an outstanding balance of HK$79 million (US$10.1 million) (31
December 2017: HK$79 million (US$10.1 million), 30 June 2018: HK$79
million (US$10.1 million)). This facility is secured by a first
legal mortgage over the property as well as a pledge of all income
from the property. The Company is the guarantor for this term loan.
In addition, the Group is required to maintain a cash reserve equal
to six months' interest with the lender. Interest is paid monthly
on this loan facility. The loan-to-value covenant is 60%. As at 31
December 2018, the loan-to-value ratio for this facility was
40.31%.
Bank Loan Interest
Bank loan interest paid during the period was US$3,252,000 (6
months ended 31 December 2017: US$2,488,000, 12 months ended 30
June 2018: US$5,141,000), including US$nil (31 December 2017:
US$262,000, 30 June 2018: US$369,000) capitalised during the period
(see Note 5). As at 31 December 2018, the carrying amount of
interest-bearing loans included unamortised prepaid loan
arrangement fee of US$762,000 (31 December 2017: US$494,000, 30
June 2018: US$920,000).
Fair Value
The fair value of fixed rate financial assets and liabilities
carried at amortised cost are estimated by comparing market
interest rates when they were first recognised with current market
rates for similar financial instruments.
The estimated fair value of fixed interest bearing loans is
based on discounted cash flows using prevailing market interest
rates for debts with similar credit risk and maturity. As at 31
December 2018, the fair value of the financial liabilities was
US$194,000 higher than the carrying value of the financial
liabilities (31 December 2017: US$258,000 higher than the carrying
value of the financial liabilities, 30 June 2018: US$141,000 higher
than the carrying value of the financial liabilities).
The Group's interest-bearing loans have been classified within
Level 2 as they have observable inputs from similar loans. There
have been no transfers between levels during the period or any
change in valuation technique since last period.
8. Basic and diluted (loss)/earnings per Ordinary Share
Basic and diluted (loss)/earnings per equivalent Ordinary Share
is based on the following data:
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
6 months 6 months 12 months
1 Jul 2018 1 Jul 2017 1 Jul 2017
- 31 Dec 2018 - 31 Dec 2017 - 30 Jun 2018
(Loss)/Profit for the period/year (US$'000) (19,616) 5,815 85,477
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Weighted average number of Ordinary Shares
('000) 62,550 76,433 76,433
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Basic and diluted (loss)/earnings per share
(US$) (0.3136) 0.0761 1.1183
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9. Net asset value reconciliation
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
31 Dec 2018 31 Dec 2017 30 Jun 2018
US$'000 US$'000 US$'000
Net assets attributable to ordinary shareholders 143,089 134,488 212,774
------------ ------------ ------------
Uplift of inventories held at cost to market
value 45,124 124,075 47,850
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Adjusted Net Asset Value 188,213 258,563 260,624
------------ ------------ ------------
Number of Ordinary Shares Outstanding ('000) 61,836 76,433 76,433
------------ ------------ ------------
NAV per share (IFRS) (US$) 2.31 1.76 2.78
------------ ------------ ------------
Adjusted NAV per share (US$) 3.04 3.38 3.41
------------ ------------ ------------
Adjusted NAV per share (GBP)* 2.39 2.50 2.58
------------ ------------ ------------
* US$:GBP rates at relevant period end.
The NAV per share is arrived at by dividing the net assets as at
the date of the consolidated statement of financial position, by
the number of Ordinary Shares in issue at that date.
Under IFRS, inventories are carried at the lower of cost and net
realisable value. The Adjusted NAV includes the uplift of
inventories to their market values.
The Adjusted NAV per share is derived by dividing the Adjusted
Net Asset Value as at the date of the consolidated statement of
financial position, by the number of Ordinary Shares in issue at
that date.
There are no potentially dilutive instruments in issue.
10. Cash flows from operating activities
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
6 months 6 months 12 months
1 Jul 2018 1 Jul 2017 1 Jul 2017
- 31 Dec 2018 - 31 Dec 2017 - 30 Jun 2018
US$'000 US$'000 US$'000
Cash flows from operating activities
-------------- -------------- --------------
(Loss)/Profit for the period/year before tax (21,597) 5,084 85,039
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Adjustments for:
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Net gain on valuation of interest rate swap - (31) (9)
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Net loss/(gain) from fair value adjustment
on investment property 15,993 (8,720) (8,548)
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(Write-back)/write-down of inventories to
net realisable value (120) - 120
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Net finance costs 3,403 2,668 5,461
-------------- -------------- --------------
Operating cash flows before movements in working
capital (2,321) (999) 82,063
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Effect of foreign exchange rate changes 494 (113) 403
-------------- -------------- --------------
Movement in trade and other receivables 1,243 1,596 263
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Movement in trade payables and other payables (69) 405 422
-------------- -------------- --------------
Movement in inventories 417 2,794 21,774
-------------- -------------- --------------
Net change in working capital 1,591 4,795 22,459
-------------- -------------- --------------
Taxation paid (236) (352) (356)
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Net cash (used in)/generated from operating
activities (472) 3,331 104,569
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Cash and cash equivalents (which are presented as a single class
of assets on the face of the interim condensed consolidated
statement of financial position) comprise cash at bank and other
short-term, highly-liquid investments with a maturity of three
months or less.
11. Related party transactions
Directors of the Company are all Non-Executive and by way of
remuneration receive only an annual fee.
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
6 months 6 months 12 months
1 Jul 2018 1 Jul 2017 1 Jul 2017
- 31 Dec 2018 - 31 Dec 2017 - 30 Jun 2018
US$'000 US$'000 US$'000
Directors' fees 100 94 192
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The Directors are considered to be the key management personnel
(as defined under IAS 24) of the Company. Directors' fees
outstanding as at 31 December 2018 were US$46,000 (31 December
2017: US$51,000, 30 June 2018: US$39,000).
Thomas Ashworth has a beneficial interest in and is a Director
of Sniper Capital Limited. Sniper Capital Limited is the Manager to
the Group and received management fees during the period as
detailed in the Interim Condensed Consolidated Statement of
Comprehensive Income. Management fees are paid quarterly in advance
and amounted to US$2,480,000 (6 months ended 31 December 2017:
US$2,708,000, 12 months ended 30 June 2018: US$5,503,000) at a fee
of 2.0% per annum of the Net Asset Value, as adjusted to reflect
the Property Investment Valuation Basis. Thomas Ashworth received
no Directors' fees from the Group.
No performance fee was accrued at period end (31 December 2017:
US$nil, 30 June 2018: US$nil). No performance fee was paid during
the period (6 months ended 31 December 2017: US$nil, 12 months
ended 30 June 2018: US$nil).
Thomas Ashworth is a shareholder and Director of Adept Capital
Partners Services Limited. Adept Capital Partners Services Limited
provides administrative services to the Macanese, Hong Kong and
British Virgin Islands SPVs and received fees during the period of
US$34,000 of which US$nil was outstanding at the period end (31
December 2017: US$40,000 of which US$nil was outstanding, 30 June
2018: US$78,000 of which US$nil was outstanding).
The Group has a Development Management Services Agreement with a
development management company named Headland Developments Limited
("Headland"). Thomas Ashworth has beneficial interest in and is a
Director of Headland and therefore constitutes a related party of
the Group. During the period, Development Management Services fees
of HK$nil (US$nil) (6 months ended 31 December 2017: HK$nil
(US$nil), 12 months ended 30 June 2018: HK$nil (US$nil)) were
capitalised in investment property and HK$nil (US$nil) (6 months
ended 31 December 2017: HK$68,000 (US$9,000), 12 months ended 30
June 2018: HK$100,000 (US$13,000)) were capitalised in inventories.
As at 31 December 2018, US$nil (31 December 2017: US$1,000, 30 June
2018: US$nil) was outstanding.
The Group has a Project Management Services Agreement with a
property management company named Bela Vista Property Services
Limited ("Bela Vista"). Thomas Ashworth has beneficial interest in
and is a Director of Bela Vista and therefore constitutes a related
party of the Group. During the period, Project Management Services
fees of US$nil (6 months ended 31 December 2017: US$nil, 12 months
ended 30 June 2018: US$nil) were capitalised in investment
property. As at 31 December 2018, US$nil (31 December 2017: US$nil,
30 June 2018: US$nil) was outstanding.
The Group and Bela Vista entered into an Agency Services
Agreement, under which Bela Vista provides agency services to the
Group in respect of the sales of residential units and car and
motorcycle parking spaces of The Fountainside as well as the
individual units in One Central Residences. Bela Vista is paid an
agency services fee based on a percentage of the total sales
considerations. Such percentage will be reviewed annually by the
Board. During the period, agency services fees of US$5,000 (6
months ended 31 December 2017: US$39,000, 12 months ended 30 June
2018: US$96,000) were paid. As at 31 December 2018, US$nil (31
December 2017: US$nil, 30 June 2018: US$nil) was outstanding.
All intercompany loans and related interest are eliminated on
consolidation.
12. Taxation provision
As at period-end, the following amounts are the outstanding tax
provisions.
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
31 Dec 2018 31 Dec 2017 30 Jun 2018
US$'000 US$'000 US$'000
Non-current liabilities
------------ ------------ ------------
Deferred taxation 16,053 18,037 17,940
------------ ------------ ------------
Provisions for Macanese taxation 647 259 742
------------ ------------ ------------
16,700 18,296 18,682
------------ ------------ ------------
Deferred taxation
The Group has recognised the deferred tax liability for the
taxable temporary difference relating to the investment property
carried at fair value.
Provision for Macanese taxations
The Group has made provisions for property tax and complementary
tax arising from its Macau business operations.
Tax Reconciliation
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
1 Jul 2018 1 Jul 2017 1 Jul 2017
- 31 Dec 2018 - 31 Dec 2017 - 30 Jun 2018
US$'000 US$'000 US$'000
Accounting (loss)/profit before tax (21,597) 5,084 85,039
-------------- -------------- --------------
Exempt from income tax Guernsey - - -
-------------- -------------- --------------
Movement in deferred tax provision 1,919 (1,046) (1,026)
-------------- -------------- --------------
Movement in provision for Macanese taxations 62 1,777 1,464
-------------- -------------- --------------
At the effective income tax rate of (9.2%)
(31 Dec 2017: (14.4%), 30 Jun 2018: (0.5%)) 1,981 731 438
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The differences between the taxation credit for the period and
the movement in taxation provisions are due to the foreign exchange
movements and Macanese taxation paid during the period.
13. Share capital
Ordinary shares
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
31 Dec 2018 31 Dec 2017 30 Jun 2018
US$'000 US$'000 US$'000
Authorised:
------------ ------------ ------------
300 million ordinary shares of US$0.01 each 3,000 3,000 3,000
------------ ------------ ------------
Issued and fully paid:
------------ ------------ ------------
61.8 million (31 December 2017: 76.4 million;
30 June 2018: 76.4 million) ordinary shares
of US$0.01 each 618 764 764
------------ ------------ ------------
The Company has one class of ordinary shares which carries no
rights to fixed income.
The Board has publicly stated its commitment to undertake share
buybacks at attractive levels of discount of the share price to
Adjusted NAV. In order to continue this strategy, the Board has
renewed this authority at the 2018 Annual General Meeting.
A compulsory redemption of 14,597,231 shares was made for
US$50.5 million, pro-rated amongst shareholders as at that date, by
the Group on 24 July 2018.
14. Subsequent events
There have been no significant events occurring after the
reporting date of the Interim Report for the period ended 31
December 2018.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Directors and Company Information
Directors Corporate Broker
Mark Huntley (Chairman) (appointed Liberum Capital Limited
to Board on 3 October 2018, appointed Ropemaker Place, Level 12
as Chairman on 12 November 2018) 25 Ropemaker Street
Thomas Ashworth London EC2Y 9LY
Alan Clifton
Wilfred Woo Independent Auditors
Chris Russell (retired at AGM on 12 Ernst & Young LLP
November 2018) PO Box 9
Royal Chambers
Audit and Risk Committee St Julian's Avenue
Alan Clifton (Chairman) St Peter Port
Wilfred Woo Guernsey GY1 4AF
Mark Huntley
Chris Russell (retired at AGM on 12 Property Valuers
November 2018) Savills (Macau) Limited
Suite 1309-10
Management Engagement Committee 13/F Macau Landmark
Mark Huntley (Chairman) 555 Avenida da Amizade
Alan Clifton Macau
Wilfred Woo
Chris Russell (retired at AGM on 12 Administrator & Company Secretary
November 2018) Estera International Fund Managers
(Guernsey) Limited
Nomination and Remuneration Committee Heritage Hall
Alan Clifton (Chairman) PO Box 225
Thomas Ashworth Le Marchant Street
Wilfred Woo St Peter Port
Mark Huntley Guernsey GY1 4HY
Chris Russell (retired at AGM on 12
November 2018) Macau and Hong Kong Administrator
Adept Capital Partners Services Limited
Manager 26/F Jubilee Centre
Sniper Capital Limited 42-46 Gloucester Road
Vistra Corporate Services Centre Hong Kong
Wickhams Cay II
Road Town, Tortola Registered Office
VG 1110 Heritage Hall
British Virgin Islands PO Box 225
Le Marchant Street
Investment Adviser St Peter Port
Sniper Capital (Macau) Limited Guernsey GY1 4HY
918 Avenida da Amizade
14/F World Trade Centre
Macau
Solicitors to the Group as to English
Law
Norton Rose Fulbright LLP
3 More London Riverside
London SE1 2AQ
Advocates to the Group as to Guernsey
Law
Carey Olsen
Carey House
Les Banques
St Peter Port
Guernsey GY1 4BZ
[1] Calculation was adjusted to reflect like-for-like
comparisons to 31 December 2018 due to the divestment of properties
during the period.
[2] Under IFRS, inventories are carried at the lower of cost and
net realisable value. The Adjusted NAV includes the uplift of
inventories to their market values.
[3] Based on the US Dollar/Sterling exchange rate of 1.274 as at
31 December 2018.
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