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Shaftesbury PLC
23 May 2017
SHAFTESBURY 2017 HALF YEAR RESULTS
Growth in earnings, dividend and capital values
Shaftesbury, the Real Estate Investment Trust and owner of an
exceptional 14.5 acre property portfolio in the heart of London's
West End, today announces its results for the six months ended 31
March 2017.
Highlights
* London's West End continues to flourish, with good
trading and footfall across our locations
* Continuing good occupier demand across all uses
delivering rental growth and low vacancy
* Strong growth in earnings from increased contracted
income and reduced finance costs, following
refinancing in October 2016. Interim dividend
increase of 10.5% to 7.9p per share.
* EPRA NAV growth(4) of 2.7% over six months driven by
portfolio valuation growth(1) of 2.0%
* Extensive asset management activity, with schemes
across 216,000 sq. ft. (11.9%), including major
projects in Seven Dials, Chinatown and Carnaby
* GBP48.1 million invested during the period: GBP28.1
million of acquisitions and GBP20.0 million of
capital expenditure
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Growth in income, earnings, dividend and NAV
Six months
ended
Statement of Comprehensive
Income 31.3.2017 31.3.2016 Change
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Reported results
Net property income GBPm 43.8 42.1 +4.0%
Profit after tax GBPm 102.4 80.1 +27.8%
Basic earnings per share Pence 36.7 28.8 +27.4%
Interim dividend per share Pence 7.9 7.15 +10.5%
EPRA results(3,4)
Earnings GBPm 22.8 20.2 +12.9%
Earnings per share Pence 8.2 7.3 +12.3%
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-- Dividend fully covered by EPRA earnings per share(4) and
adjusted earnings per share(4,5)
Balance Sheet 31.3.2017 30.9.2016 Change
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Reported
Net assets GBPm 2,469 2,387 +3.4%
Diluted net asset value per
share(4) GBP 8.83 8.54 +3.4%
EPRA(3,4)
Net assets GBPm 2,551 2,482 +2.8%
Net asset value per share GBP 9.12 8.88 +2.7%
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-- Increase in EPRA NAV(4) over 12 months to 31.3.2017: 43p
(4.8%) before a reduction of 24p as a result of refinancing
activity reported in the results for the year ended 30.9.2016.
-- Net asset value return(4) for six months ended 31.3.2017:
3.6% (12 months: 6.5% before exceptional refinancing costs noted
above).
Continued growth in contracted rents, ERVs and portfolio
value(6)
-- Portfolio valuation(4) : GBP3.45 billion. Capital value
growth(1) over the six months: +2.0% (12 months: +3.9%).
-- ERV increased by GBP3.5 million to GBP142.2 million.
Growth(1) over six months: 1.9% (12 months: +4.3%). CAGR(1) over 10
years: 4.8%.
-- Portfolio reversionary potential has grown by GBP1.1 million
to GBP30.2 million, 27.0% above current annualised income, of which
GBP14.2 million relates to refurbishment schemes in progress at 31
March 2017.
-- Equivalent yields unchanged. Wholly-owned portfolio: 3.56%
(30.9.2016: 3.57%); Longmartin joint venture: 3.79% (30.9.2016:
3.79%).
Good demand for available space
-- EPRA vacancy(2) at 31 March 2017: 3.0% of ERV, including 0.8%
in respect of the recently completed Thomas Neal's Warehouse
scheme. 1.0% of EPRA vacancy was under offer.
-- Commercial lettings, lease renewals and rent reviews(2)
(rental value: GBP9.3 million) concluded at an average 5.6% above
30 September 2016 ERV and 9.7% above ERV at 31 March 2016.
Further investment in our portfolio
-- Redevelopment and refurbishment schemes during the period
across 216,000 sq. ft. (11.9% of floor space(1) ). Capital
expenditure(2) : GBP20.0 million.
-- Major schemes: Thomas Neal's Warehouse completed and
shortlist of proposals from interested parties being evaluated.
Central Cross (Charing Cross Road/Chinatown) completing in May;
marketing has commenced and initial interest is encouraging. 57
Broadwick Street progressing well with completion in phases from
autumn 2017; marketing has recently commenced.
-- Continuing to identify further asset management initiatives
across the portfolio to increase rental potential and unlock
value.
-- Acquisitions, totalling GBP28.1 million, of properties
offering potential for good rental and capital growth.
-- Disposals of non-core assets, totalling GBP5.4 million,
including four apartments sold at 9.2% above book value at 30
September 2016.
Strong Balance Sheet
-- Conservative loan-to-value ratio(4,6,7) : 26.1% (30.9.2016:
25.8%).
-- Weighted average maturity of debt(4,6,7) :10.3 years
(30.9.2016:10.8 years).
-- Weighted average cost of debt(4,6,7) : 3.7% (30.9.2016:
3.9%).
-- Committed unutilised facilities: GBP178.4 million. Marginal
cost on these facilities: 1.3%.
Brian Bickell, Chief Executive, commented:
"This has been another busy period for Shaftesbury, with the
benefit of asset management activity across the portfolio and last
year's refinancing initiatives delivering growth in earnings, the
interim dividend and portfolio value.
Across our portfolio, the data we collect is showing a clear
trend of year-on-year turnover growth for our restaurant, leisure
and retail tenants, reflecting the buoyancy of the West End's
economy. Occupier demand for these uses, and our office and
residential space, is good and vacancy levels remain low.
Looking ahead, the UK faces a period of uncertainty as it
negotiates its exit from the EU. Whilst this brings a risk of lower
business and consumer confidence, we expect the West End,
underpinned by its wide appeal and dynamic economy, will maintain
its long record of resilience. Our exceptional portfolio, located
in its most popular destinations, continues to flourish. With the
benefit of our forensic local knowledge and enterprising
management, we are confident it will continue to deliver sustained
long-term growth in income, capital values and returns to
shareholders."
22 May 2017
For further information:
Shaftesbury PLC 020 7333 RMS Partners 020 3735 6551
8118 Simon Courtenay
Brian Bickell, Chief Executive
Chris Ward, Finance Director
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John Olsen/Reg Hoare
1. Like-for-like.
2. Wholly-owned portfolio.
3. Calculated in accordance with EPRA Best Practice Recommendations.
4. An alternative performance measure ("APM"). The Group uses a
number of APMs to assess and explain its performance, some of which
are considered to be APMs as they are not defined under IFRS. Where
appropriate, reconciliations to IFRS reported figures are provided
within the half year results.
5. After adding back the non-cash accounting charge for share options.
6. Includes 50% of the Longmartin joint venture.
7. Comparative stated pro-forma for refinancing of our Debenture
Stock on 7 October 2016 and cancellation of interest rate swaps on
notional principal of GBP55m, in October 2016.
See Glossary of terms below.
This announcement includes inside information.
There will be a presentation to equity analysts at 9.30am on
Tuesday 23 May 2017, at The London Stock Exchange, 10 Paternoster
Square, London EC4M 7LS.
There is a live audio webcast of the analyst presentation which
you can access via the following link: https://goo.gl/74V1Uh or
from our website. A playback facility of this presentation will be
available on the Group's website www.shaftesbury.co.uk by the end
of the day. The presentation document is available on the Group's
website www.shaftesbury.co.uk
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based.
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PLC or its share price, or the yield on its shares, should not be
relied upon as an indicator of future performance.
Ends.
Half year results
Introduction
This has been another busy period for Shaftesbury, with the
benefit of asset management activity across the portfolio and last
year's refinancing initiatives delivering growth in earnings, the
interim dividend and portfolio value.
The global appeal of London's West End underpins its broad-based
economy and future prospects. For visitors, whether local, domestic
or international, the unique mix of world-class historic and
cultural attractions, together with an exciting, innovative dining
and leisure scene and a world-renowned choice of shopping, combine
to offer a city destination experience estimated to attract 300
million visits annually. Forecasts show this exceptional footfall
will continue to grow in the years ahead, particularly with the
improved connectivity the opening of the Elizabeth Line will bring
when services start next year.
Office occupiers, ranging from local SMEs to international
businesses, particularly those in the arts, media and technology
sectors, continue to seek a base in, or close to, the West End,
giving them access to an unmatched pool of creative talent and
knowledge in a business-friendly environment.
The performance of the UK economy has been resilient since the
EU referendum last June, although there are currently some national
indications of slowing domestic consumer spending and confidence.
In contrast, the West End continues to benefit from increasing
numbers of international visitors, whose spending power has been
enhanced by the recent strength of their local currencies against
Sterling since the referendum.
Across our portfolio, the data we collect is showing a clear
trend of year-on-year turnover growth for our restaurant, leisure
and retail tenants, reflecting the buoyancy of the West End's
economy. Occupier demand for these uses, and our office and
residential space, is good and vacancy levels remain low.
Looking ahead, the UK faces a period of uncertainty as it
negotiates its exit from the EU. Whilst this brings a risk of lower
business and consumer confidence, we expect the West End,
underpinned by its wide appeal and dynamic economy, will maintain
its long record of resilience. Our exceptional portfolio, located
in its most popular destinations, continues to flourish. With the
benefit of our forensic local knowledge and enterprising
management, we are confident it will continue to deliver sustained
long-term growth in income, capital values and returns to
shareholders.
Our business
Accumulated over 30 years, our exceptional portfolio is entirely
in the liveliest parts of London's West End. Extending to almost
14.5 acres, together with a 50% share of 1.9 acres held in joint
venture, it comprises nearly 600 buildings, mainly clustered in
Carnaby, Seven Dials and Chinatown, as well as substantial
ownerships in east and west Covent Garden, Soho and Charlotte
Street.
We focus on restaurants, leisure and retail. Our 583
restaurants, cafés, pubs and shops extend to 1.1 million sq. ft.
and provide 70% of our current income. In the West End, there is a
long history of sustained demand for this space but a number of
structural factors limit its availability, which has resulted in
low vacancy and stable, long-term rental growth. As we provide
restaurant, leisure and retail space in shell-form, without capital
contribution to tenants' fit-out, our exposure to obsolescence is
limited. These are important factors in our portfolio's prospects
and shareholder returns.
Generally, the upper floors in our buildings comprise small
offices and rental apartments, which provide 30% of our current
income. In our locations, the long-term trend is for demand to
exceed supply of this space.
Fundamental to the management of our portfolio is a long-term
strategy aimed at curating distinctive, lively, and interesting
destinations, which attract footfall and spending, offering
prosperity for our tenants.
Focused on long-term sustainable income and value creation,
elements of the strategy include:
-- Selecting new restaurant, leisure and retail formats to
respond to ever-changing tastes and expectations;
-- Working with our tenants to promote our areas across a wide range of media channels;
-- Improving and reconfiguring buildings to provide more
efficient accommodation for occupiers, maximising valuable
restaurant, leisure and retail space wherever possible; and
-- Investing in the public realm to increase pedestrian capacity
and raise the quality of streetscapes.
With our clusters of ownerships, the improvements we make to
individual buildings or streets bring compound benefits to our
adjacent and nearby holdings.
Portfolio review
Lower floors - 70% of current income(1)
Wholly-owned Longmartin(2)
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Restaurants, cafés and leisure
- 36% of current income(1)
Number 282 10
Area (sq. ft.) 600,000 45,000
Retail - 34% of current income(1)
Number 301 21
Area (sq. ft.) 471,000 67,000
1. Wholly-owned portfolio
2. Shaftesbury has a 50% interest
-- Restaurants, cafés and leisure
With increasing numbers of visitors to the West End, and the
widely-recognised growth in interest and spending on leisure
activities, our 282 restaurants, cafés and pubs are important
drivers of footfall and trading in our locations. We are the
largest single provider of dining and leisure space in the West
End, curating high-profile and busy destinations such as Kingly
Court, Neal's Yard, Chinatown and the Opera Quarter. The majority
of our restaurants offer casual dining, with a focus on atmosphere,
quality and experience, increasingly with an all-day offer.
Operators are attracted to the West End as it provides access to
exceptional daily footfall throughout the year and a discerning,
affluent customer base of domestic and international visitors and a
large working population. The independent sector is particularly
active, reflecting the demand from diners to experience high
quality, creative and accessible new food concepts, often then
sharing their experiences on social media.
Availability of space remains constrained by planning policies,
which restrict large-scale development in our locations and
discourage conversion of existing space to leisure uses, and the
reluctance of operators to relinquish their valuable space other
than for significant premiums. Against this backdrop of strong
occupier demand and limited supply of space, competition for any of
our available space is intense and vacancy rates are low.
During the period, we completed leasing transactions in the
wholly-owned portfolio with a rental value of GBP4.5 million, of
which rent reviews accounted for GBP3.4 million.
Six months
Six months ended 31.3.2017 ended 31.3.2016
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Rental value % of use Rental value
Number GBPm ERV GBPm
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Lettings and
renewals 8 1.1 2.4% 0.5
Rent reviews 22 3.4 7.6% 4.0
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30 4.5 10.0% 4.5
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Additionally, our share of leasing transactions in the
Longmartin joint venture was GBP0.9 million (31.3.2016: GBP0.2
million).
-- Retail
Providing 77% of our current retail income, Carnaby and Seven
Dials make an important contribution to the West End's reputation
as a leading global shopping destination. We have a wide range of
shop sizes and rental levels across our buildings and streets,
allowing us to provide a variety of retail formats, from start-ups
to more established operators, whilst offering retailers
flexibility to expand or introduce new concepts. Importantly,
rental levels in our high-footfall and spending locations are
competitive compared with nearby streets.
We continue to have good interest for space, both from domestic
and overseas retailers. A key aspect of our strategy to create and
maintain distinctive retail locations is tenant selection,
focussing on interesting concepts rather than high street brands,
and maintaining flexibility in our leasing so we are able to
respond to ever-changing tastes in fashion and lifestyle
shopping.
We completed leasing transactions in the wholly-owned portfolio
with an ERV of GBP2.9 million in the period. The volume of lettings
was lower than for the same period last year, reflecting the lack
of space available to let.
Six months
Six months ended 31.3.2017 ended 31.3.2016
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Rental value % of use Rental value
Number GBPm ERV GBPm
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Lettings and
renewals 8 1.0 2.2% 3.5
Rent reviews 10 1.9 4.1% 1.4
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18 2.9 6.3% 4.9
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Our share of lettings and rent reviews in the Longmartin joint
venture was GBP0.5 million (31.3.2016: GBP0.7 million).
Upper floors - 30% of current income(1)
Wholly-owned Longmartin(2)
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Offices - 17% of current income(1)
Area (sq. ft.) 405,000 102,000
Residential - 13% of current income(1)
Number 570 75
Area (sq. ft.) 338,000 55,000
1. Wholly-owned portfolio
2. Shaftesbury has a 50% interest
-- Offices
With 405,000 sq. ft. of office space, let to 248 tenants, we are
an important provider of small and flexible office accommodation in
the core West End. Our average letting is 1,400 sq. ft. at GBP52
per sq. ft. (30.9.2016: GBP51 per sq. ft.) and average ERV is GBP63
per sq. ft. (30.9.2016: GBP61 per sq. ft.).
Demand for the smaller, flexible space we offer remains good,
particularly from the media, creative and tech sectors, which often
find their natural home in Soho and Covent Garden. In contrast to
large, modern offices, availability of this type of space remains
low across our locations and, throughout the period, leasing terms
have remained broadly unchanged and occupancy levels have been
high.
During the period, wholly-owned office lettings, renewals and
rent reviews with a rental value of GBP1.9 million were
completed.
Six months
Six months ended 31.3.2017 ended 31.3.2016
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Rental value % of use Rental value
Number GBPm ERV GBPm
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Lettings and
renewals 26 1.8 7.2% 1.4
Rent reviews 1 0.1 0.4% -
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27 1.9 7.6% 1.4
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Our share of office lettings and rent reviews in the Longmartin
joint venture was GBP1.4 million (31.3.2016: GBP0.1 million).
-- Residential
Our 570 flats are mainly studios and one or two bedroom
apartments, many of which have been created by converting small
office space back to its original residential use. Demand for our
mid-market apartments remains good, resulting in high occupancy
levels and a stable cash flow. During the period, there has been a
slight softening in achieved rental levels, owing to increased
availability of newly-built buy-to-let flats across central London.
We continue our rolling programme to reconfigure and upgrade our
apartments, to ensure they offer a specification to match this
newer accommodation and maintain our high occupancy rates.
Wholly-owned residential lettings and renewals with a rental
value of GBP4.6 million were completed in the period.
Six months
Six months ended 31.3.2017 ended 31.3.2016
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Rental value % of use Rental value
Number GBPm ERV GBPm
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Lettings and
renewals 167 4.6 28.2% 2.8
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Our share of residential letting activity in the Longmartin
joint venture was GBP0.2 million (31.3.2016: GBP0.4 million).
Leasing and occupancy
During the six months ended 31 March 2017, we concluded leasing
transactions in the wholly-owned portfolio with a rental value of
GBP13.9 million (31.3.2016: GBP13.6 million). Of this, commercial
transactions totalled GBP9.3 million (31.3.2016: GBP10.8 million)
and residential lettings and renewals amounted to GBP4.6 million
(31.3.2016: GBP2.8 million). Rents for commercial uses were, on
average, 5.6% above ERV at 30 September 2016 and 9.7% ahead of ERV
twelve months ago.
Six months
Six months ended 31.3.2017 ended 31.3.2016
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GBPm GBPm
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Commercial
Lettings and +4.9% vs 30 September 2016
renewals 3.9 ERV 5.3
+24.8% vs previous rent (5-year
Rent reviews 5.4 CAGR: 4.4%) 5.5
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+5.6% vs 30 September 2016
9.3 ERV 10.8
Residential
Lettings and
renewals 4.6 -0.5% vs previous rent 2.8
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Total 13.9 13.6
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Our share of leasing transactions in the Longmartin joint
venture was GBP3.0 million (31.3.2016: GBP1.4 million), with
commercial rents achieved, on average, 0.2% and 2.7% ahead of ERV
at 30 September 2016 and 31 March 2016 respectively. Accounting for
GBP2.7 million of the total, rent reviews delivered average
increases of 35.8% compared with previous rental levels, an
equivalent 5-year CAGR of 6.3%.
EPRA vacancy at 31 March 2017(1)
% of total
ERV
Restaurants,
cafés
and leisure Shops Offices Residential Total 31.3.17 30.9.16
GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm % %
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Under offer 0.2 0.3 0.5 0.3 1.3 1.0% 1.1%
Available-to-let 0.2 1.5 0.4 0.5 2.6 2.0% 0.5%
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EPRA vacancy 0.4 1.8 0.9 0.8 3.9 3.0% 1.6%
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Area ('000
sq. ft.) 6 28 13 17 64 31
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1. Wholly-owned portfolio
With good demand for space, occupancy levels remained high
throughout the period. At 31 March 2017, EPRA vacancy was 3.0% of
ERV, an increase of 1.4% compared with 30 September 2016,
reflecting a number of scheme completions just before 31 March
2017.
-- Thomas Neal's Warehouse
Completing during the period, our Thomas Neal's Warehouse scheme
accounted for 0.8% of available-to-let ERV at 31 March 2017.
Our retail-led reconfiguration scheme of this listed Victorian
warehouse to provide a unit of 22,700 sq. ft., of which 3,000 sq.
ft. is available for restaurant use, completed in October 2016.
This project has provided a once-in-a-generation opportunity to add
a flagship unit to the Seven Dials district, and introduce an
exciting new retail concept, which will greatly enhance the profile
and appeal of this already popular destination, five minutes' walk
from the Tottenham Court Road transport hub.
The space has attracted considerable interest from both domestic
and international businesses. We are currently evaluating a
shortlist of proposals for trading formats which could be
accommodated in this historic building and which are consistent
with our strategic tenant-mix aspirations for the area as a
whole.
Public realm improvements to Cambridge Circus are now underway
and works to the western section of Earlham Street will begin this
summer. We expect these schemes, together with the opening of the
Elizabeth Line and the successful letting of Thomas Neal's
Warehouse, will over time, materially improve footfall across Seven
Dials, bringing benefits particularly to those streets where rental
values are currently materially below their long-term
potential.
-- Other vacancy
Available-to-let vacancy, excluding Thomas Neal's Warehouse,
comprised three shops (ERV: GBP0.4 million), one restaurant (ERV:
GBP0.2 million), 6,300 sq. ft. of office space (ERV: GBP0.4
million) and 21 apartments (ERV: GBP0.5 million). This unusually
large number of vacant flats reflects scheme completions towards
the end of the period, the majority of which were let or went under
offer in April 2017.
Space under offer included one restaurant, two cafés, one large
shop, two small shops, 6,800 sq. ft. of offices and ten
apartments.
In the Longmartin joint venture, two shops and 1,100 sq. ft. of
office space were available to let. The ERV of our 50% share of
this space was GBP0.2 million.
Portfolio investment
Space under refurbishment Capital expenditure Acquisitions Disposals
during the period GBP20.0m
216,000 sq. ft. GBP28.1m GBP5.4m
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High levels of refurbishment activity continue across our
portfolio, improving our buildings to increase income and unlock
value. Capital expenditure during the six months to 31 March 2017
totalled GBP20.0 million and included schemes extending to 216,000
sq. ft. (11.9% of wholly-owned floor space).
Vacant space held for, or under, refurbishment at 31 March
2017(1)
% of total
ERV
Restaurants,
cafés
and leisure Shops Offices Residential Total 31.3.17 30.9.16
GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm % %
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Major schemes(2) 1.8 2.9 1.7 0.1 6.5 4.9% 5.7%
Other schemes 2.6 2.2 1.6 1.2 7.6 5.7% 5.3%
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Total 4.4 5.1 3.3 1.3 14.1 10.6% 11.0%
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Area ('000
sq. ft.) 45 64 46 25 180 202
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1. Wholly-owned portfolio
2. Central Cross, Chinatown and 57 Broadwick Street, Carnaby.
30.9.2016 also included Thomas Neal's Warehouse, Seven Dials
Space held for, or under, refurbishment decreased over the
period by 0.4% to 10.6% of total ERV. The ERV of schemes completed
during the period, including Thomas Neal's Warehouse, totalled
GBP3.3 million. Schemes with an ERV of GBP3.8 million commenced in
the period.
With strong occupier demand across our locations, we continue to
identify opportunities to implement further asset management
initiatives to improve the rental prospects and value of buildings
across our portfolio. This often involves negotiations to secure
vacant possession of space to enable us to accelerate the
implementation of our ideas. During the period, we secured the
early surrender of leases extending to 14,300 sq. ft., including a
6,200 sq. ft. restaurant unit which we are reconfiguring to provide
two valuable additions to Carnaby's casual dining offer.
In the Longmartin joint venture, the ERV of our 50% share of
space held for refurbishment was GBP0.1 million.
Progress on major schemes
-- Central Cross (Charing Cross Road/Chinatown)
Our Central Cross scheme, at the eastern gateway to Chinatown,
will complete at the end of May 2017. The total cost is GBP14.7
million, of which GBP13.3 million had been incurred by 31 March
2017.
Located next to Leicester Square Underground station and a few
minutes' walk from Tottenham Court Road station, which is set to
become the busiest transport hub in the West End when the Elizabeth
Line service commences in 2018, it is well-positioned to benefit
from high and growing footfall.
We have created exceptional, double-height accommodation with
five shops, totalling 35,000 sq. ft., on Charing Cross Road and
three large and four smaller restaurants fronting Newport Court and
Newport Place, extending to 13,500 sq. ft.. The units vary in size,
offering a range of opportunities both for domestic and
international operators.
Marketing of the scheme has now commenced in earnest as works
have progressed sufficiently to allow potential occupiers to
appreciate the exceptional configuration of the internal space.
Initial interest has been encouraging. It is likely that letting
periods will be longer than the smaller space we traditionally
offer, as careful tenant selection will be critical to the
long-term success of the scheme and occupiers will be investing
considerable sums in fitting out these large, prominent units.
Work on Westminster City Council's public realm scheme for
Newport Place and Newport Court will start in early autumn and is
scheduled for completion in summer 2018. This new public space will
be traffic free each day, other than for servicing between 7am and
noon, providing the opportunity, subject to planning and licensing
approvals, for al fresco dining outside the new restaurants.
-- 57 Broadwick Street, Carnaby
Construction at our mixed-use project at 57 Broadwick Street, at
the eastern entrance to Carnaby, is progressing well. Located
within a few minutes' walk of the new western entrance to Tottenham
Court Road station, on Dean Street, the scheme will provide:
-- 8,000 sq. ft. of flagship retail and restaurant space over the lower floors;
-- 20,000 sq. ft. of new grade A office accommodation across the upper floors; and
-- two apartments totalling 2,000 sq. ft.
Completing in phases from autumn 2017, the scheme is expected to
cost GBP14.5 million, of which GBP5.3 million had been incurred by
31 March 2017. Marketing of space has recently commenced.
As a thoroughfare designated as a priority pedestrian route by
Westminster City Council, there have already been improvements to
the public realm at the eastern end of Broadwick Street and we are
now working with the City Council on plans to improve the
streetscape around 57 Broadwick Street and the eastern entrance to
Carnaby.
Other schemes
We had 50 other schemes underway at 31 March 2017, extending to
101,000 sq. ft. and representing 5.7% of ERV. These included 24,000
sq. ft. of shops (ERV: GBP2.2 million), 28,000 sq. ft. of
restaurants and cafés (ERV: GBP2.6 million), 26,000 sq. ft. of
office space (ERV: GBP1.6 million), and 39 apartments either being
created or up-graded (ERV: GBP1.2 million).
In our Longmartin joint venture, we shall shortly be commencing
the redevelopment of the prominent 13,000 sq. ft. mixed-use
building on the corner of Long Acre and Upper St Martin's Lane. Our
share of the cost of this scheme is expected to be GBP4.5
million.
Acquisitions
During the six months to 31 March 2017, we acquired five
properties at a total cost of GBP28.1 million. These comprised two
restaurants, two shops, one pub and 3,700 sq. ft. of office space,
of which 2,300 sq. ft. has planning consent for residential use.
Three of these buildings were acquired with vacant possession.
Through short and medium-term asset management initiatives, these
additions each offer the potential for good rental and capital
growth, either individually or in combination with our existing
ownerships.
We continue to identify and investigate opportunities to
increase our ownerships, concentrating on buildings in, and around,
our villages which have a predominance of, or potential for,
restaurant, leisure and retail uses and which offer the opportunity
for future rental growth. As ever, the availability of buildings
which fit these strict investment criteria remains limited, with
existing owners reluctant to sell assets in this exceptionally
prosperous and resilient area.
Disposals
Disposals of non-core assets in the period totalled GBP5.4
million. These included four apartments, sold at 9.2% above book
value at 30 September 2016, and 1,500 sq. ft. of ancillary
commercial basement space, which was sold to an adjoining
owner.
Portfolio valuation
Portfolio valuation(1) Capital value growth(1,2) ERV growth(1,2)
GBP3.45bn 2.0% 3.9% 1.9% 4.3%
6 months 12 months 6 months 12 months
------------------------ ----------------- ----------------- ------------- --------------
1. Including our 50% share of the Longmartin joint venture. See
presentation of financial information below
2. Like-for-like (see Glossary below)
Valuation increase driven by rental growth
At 31 March 2017, the valuation of our portfolio, including our
50% share of the Longmartin joint venture was GBP3.45 billion.
Like-for-like capital valuation growth over the period was 2.0% (12
months: 3.9%), driven by growth in contracted income and estimated
rental values.
Topped-up
Fair Current initial Equivalent
value % of income ERV yield yield
GBPm portfolio GBPm GBPm % %
-------------------- ------- ----------- -------- ------ --------- ----------
Wholly-owned
portfolio
Carnaby 1,195 35% 39.2 50.0 3.12% 3.64%
Covent Garden 894 25% 28.0 36.6 2.88% 3.56%
Chinatown 762 22% 22.6 30.2 3.08% 3.42%
Soho 253 7% 8.8 10.4 3.35% 3.64%
Charlotte Street 122 4% 4.4 5.0 3.14% 3.53%
------- ----------- -------- ------ --------- ----------
Wholly-owned
portfolio 3,226 93% 103.0 132.2 3.09% 3.56%
Longmartin
joint venture(1) 226 7% 9.0 10.0 3.36% 3.79%
------- ----------- -------- ------
Total portfolio(2) 3,452 100% 112.0 142.2
-------------------- ------- ----------- -------- ------ --------- ----------
1. Our 50% share
2. Portfolio excluding non-core asset acquired in a portfolio
Like-for-like capital value growth
Six months Six months Year to 3 year
Village ended 30.9.2016 ended 31.3.2017 31.3.2017 CAGR
------------------- ---------------------- ---------------------- ---------------- ------------
Carnaby 2.3% 2.0% 4.3% 15.4%
Covent Garden 1.4% 1.2% 2.6% 10.9%
Chinatown 1.9% 2.6% 4.5% 11.6%
Soho 2.7% 3.7% 6.5% 11.8%
Charlotte Street 1.7% 2.7% 4.4% 12.9%
---------------------- ---------------------- ---------------- ------------
Wholly-owned
portfolio 2.0% 2.1% 4.1% 12.8%
Longmartin
joint venture(1) 0.4% 0.6% 1.0% 12.9%
---------------------- ---------------------- ---------------- ------------
Total portfolio 1.9% 2.0% 3.9% 12.9%
------------------- ---------------------- ---------------------- ---------------- ------------
1. Our 50% share
Continuing growth in contracted rents and ERVs
With sustained demand for space across our portfolio, together
with the impact of our ongoing extensive asset management activity,
the portfolio's reversionary potential continues to be converted
into contracted income, whilst ERVs have grown further.
Rental growth(1,2) Current Reversionary
income ERV potential
GBPm GBPm GBPm
------------------------- -------- ------- -------------
At 30 September 2016 109.6 138.7 29.1
Acquisitions 0.2 1.0 0.8
Disposals (0.1) (0.1) -
Like-for-like growth(3) 2.3 2.6 0.3
-------- ------- -------------
At 31 March 2017 112.0 142.2 30.2
-------- ------- -------------
Like-for-like growth(3)
* 6 months 2.1% 1.9%
* 12 months 3.9% 4.3%
------------------------- -------- ------- -------------
1. Including our 50% share of the Longmartin joint venture
2. Portfolio excluding a non-core asset acquired as part of a portfolio
3. See Glossary below
Annualised current income stood at GBP112.0 million at 31 March
2017, following like-for-like increases of 2.1% and 3.9% over 6
months and 12 months respectively. The ERV of our portfolio, which
is based on current rental tones and largely reflects rental
evidence we have established through our leasing transactions, was
assessed by our valuers at GBP142.2 million, GBP30.2 million or
27.0% above current income. Like-for-like ERV growth over the
period was 1.9%, bringing the total for the past 12 months to 4.3%.
Over the last ten years, our wholly-owned portfolio has delivered
compound like-for-like ERV growth of 4.8% p.a.
Components of the reversionary potential(1)
Expected
term to
GBPm realisation How it will be realised
----------------- ----- ------------- -----------------------------
Contracted 2.7 Near term On expiry of rent-free
income periods
----------------- ----- ------------- -----------------------------
EPRA vacancy 4.1 Near term Upon letting of space
available at 31 March
2017
----------------- ----- ------------- -----------------------------
Space held 14.2 Near to On completion and letting
for, or under, medium of schemes at 31 March
refurbishment term 2017
----------------- ----- ------------- -----------------------------
Under-rented 9.2 Near to Through the normal cycle
leases medium of rent reviews, lease
term renewals and lettings.
This is typically converted
to income over a 3 - 5
year period.
----------------- ----- ------------- -----------------------------
30.2
----------------- ----- ------------- -----------------------------
1. Including our 50% share of the Longmartin joint venture
63% of the uncontracted reversion is accounted for by
restaurants, leisure and retail. In our locations, these uses have
a long history of sustained demand, which, together with a
restricted availability of space, underpins their growth prospects.
We remain confident that, with our proven long-term management
strategy, we shall not only continue to convert this rental
potential into cash flow, but also deliver further long-term growth
in rental values.
Strong investor demand yet limited supply of assets to
acquire
Equivalent yields attributed by our external valuers were
broadly unchanged over the period with the wholly-owned portfolio
at 3.56% (30.9.2016: 3.57%) and the Longmartin joint venture at
3.79% (30.9.2016: 3.79%).
The buildings we seek to acquire are typically in long-term
private ownership and existing owners remain reluctant to sell.
Consequently, it would be virtually impossible, now, to replicate a
portfolio such as ours in this vibrant and prosperous location.
Against this background of limited availability of properties to
buy, investor interest remains strong for properties like ours,
which provide investment security, low vacancy, the prospect of
growing returns and limited exposure to obsolescence.
Cushman & Wakefield, independent valuer of our wholly-owned
portfolio, has continued to note that:
-- our portfolio is unusual in its substantial number of
predominantly restaurant and retail properties in adjacent, or
adjoining, locations in London's West End; and
-- there is a long record of strong occupier demand for these
uses in this location and, as a result, high occupancy levels
throughout the portfolio.
Consequently, they have reiterated to the Board that some
prospective purchasers may recognise the rare and compelling
opportunity to acquire, in a single transaction, substantial parts
of the portfolio, or the portfolio in its entirety. Such parties
may consider a combination of some, or all, parts of the portfolio
to have a greater value than currently reflected in the valuation
included in these financial statements, which has been prepared in
accordance with RICS guidelines.
Financial results
Reported results
+3.4%(1) +4.0%(2) 27.4%(2) +10.5%(2)
GBP8.83 GBP43.8m 36.7p 7.9p
Diluted NAV Net property Basic EPS Interim dividend
income per share
------------- -------------- --------------- ------------------
EPRA results
+2.7%(1) +12.9%(2) +12.3%(2)
GBP9.12 +3.6%(3) GBP22.8m 8.2p
EPRA NAV NAV return EPRA earnings EPRA EPS
------------- -------------- --------------- ------------------
1. vs. 30.9.2016
2. vs. 6 months ended 31.3.2016
3. 6 month period ended 31.3.2017
Presentation of financial information
Our property portfolio is a combination of properties that are
wholly owned by the Group and a 50% share of property held in joint
venture.
The financial statements, prepared under IFRS, includes the
Group's interest in its joint venture as one-line items in the
Income Statement and Balance Sheet. The analysis below is based on
the IFRS financial statements.
Internally, management review the valuation of properties and
our debt position on a proportionally consolidated basis, including
our 50% share of the joint venture. Consequently the analysis of
the valuation above and the finance review below is presented on
this proportional consolidated basis. We consider that this
presentation better explains to stakeholders the Group's activities
and financial position.
Income statement
Reported earnings
Profit after tax for the six months was GBP102.4 million
(31.3.2016: GBP80.1 million) and basic earnings per share was 36.7p
(31.3.2016: 28.8p). The increase was largely due to the decrease in
the fair value deficit of our interest rate swaps which added 5.8p
in the period, compared with an increase in this deficit in the
corresponding period in 2016 which reduced earnings per share by
4.3p last year. This was partly offset by a decrease in our share
of the post-tax profits from our joint venture, largely driven by a
lower revaluation surplus.
EPRA earnings
As is usual practice in our sector, we produce an alternative
measure for certain indicators, including earnings, making
adjustments set out by EPRA in its Best Practice and Policy
Recommendations. EPRA earnings are a measure of the level of
underlying operating results and an indication of the extent to
which current dividend payments are supported by recurring
earnings. In our case, EPRA earnings excludes valuation movements
in respect of our properties and interest rate swaps, and ignores
deferred tax arising in our Longmartin joint venture, as set out in
the reconciliation below.
Six months ended Year ended
EPRA earnings 31.3.2017 31.3.2016 30.9.2016
GBPm GBPm GBPm
----------------------------------------------------- ---------- --------- ----------
IFRS profit after tax 102.4 80.1 99.1
Adjusted for:
* Change in value of investment properties (61.6) (58.2) (108.3)
* Profit on disposal of investment properties (0.3) - -
* Change in fair value of financial instruments (16.1) 12.1 34.9
* Recognition of fair value of Debenture Stock - - 29.2
Adjustments in respect of the
Longmartin joint venture:
* Change in value of investment properties (1.5) (10.4) (11.3)
* Deferred tax (0.1) (3.4) (4.6)
---------- --------- ----------
EPRA earnings 22.8 20.2 39.0
---------- --------- ----------
EPRA EPS 8.2p 7.3p 14.0p
----------------------------------------------------- ---------- --------- ----------
EPRA earnings increased by 12.9% to GBP22.8 million (31.3.2016:
GBP20.2 million) resulting in EPRA EPS of 8.2p, 12.3% above the
first half of last year (31.3.2016: 7.3p). This increase was
principally driven by growth in net property income as we continue
to crystallise our portfolio's reversionary potential and lower
finance costs, following our recent refinancing (see below for
details).
Net property income
Rents receivable have increased by 3.5% to GBP50.9 million
(31.3.2016: GBP49.2 million). Like-for-like growth was 3.9%, which
reflects the continued conversion of our portfolio's reversionary
potential into contracted cash flow. Acquisitions contributed
GBP0.6 million to the increase, whilst vacancy arising from our
major schemes reduced rents receivable by GBP0.8 million compared
with the same period last year.
Irrecoverable property charges were unchanged compared with the
first half last year at GBP7.1 million (31.3.2016: GBP7.1 million),
representing 13.9% of rents receivable (31.3.2016: 14.4%). After
these costs, net property income was GBP43.8 million, up 4.0% on
the same period last year (31.3.2016: GBP42.1 million).
Administrative expenses
Administrative expenses, excluding the charge for share options,
totalled GBP6.0 million (31.3.2016: GBP4.9 million). This includes
a provision for annual bonuses of GBP1.1 million (31.3.2016: GBP0.7
million). Reflecting growing activity within our portfolio,
administrative costs, excluding the bonus provision, increased by
GBP0.7 million to GBP4.9 million (31.3.2016: GBP4.2 million),
mainly due to increased employment costs, including additional
headcount. We do not capitalise administrative costs.
The share options charge was GBP0.8 million (31.3.2016: GBP1.5
million). This comprised a non-cash accounting provision of GBP0.7
million (31.3.2016: GBP1.2 million) and a charge for employer's
National Insurance of GBP0.1 million (31.3.2016: GBP0.3
million).
Profit on disposal of investment properties
Net profit from disposals was GBP0.3 million. See above for
further details.
Revaluation surplus
The surplus arising on the revaluation of our wholly-owned
portfolio amounted to GBP61.6 million (31.3.2016: GBP58.2 million).
This represented a like-for-like increase of 2.1%, principally
driven by like-for-like ERV growth of 2.0%. Further details are
provided above.
Finance costs
Net finance costs (excluding the change in fair value of our
interest rate swaps) decreased by GBP0.5 million to GBP16.1 million
(31.3.2016: GBP16.6 million). This reflects the benefits of reduced
borrowing costs following the refinancing reported last year,
partly offset by higher net debt as a result of acquisitions and
further investment in our portfolio.
The movement in the fair value of our interest rate swaps
resulted in a credit to the Statement of Comprehensive Income
during the period of GBP16.1 million. This included a reduction in
the deficit in respect of those interest rate swaps still in place
at 31 March 2017 of GBP12.2 million, following an increase in
long-dated interest rates during the period. Additionally, it
reflects a profit of GBP3.9 million from terminating swaps at
better rates than those prevailing at the year end.
The Board regularly reviews the Group's interest hedging
strategy and the impact these derivatives have on the long-term
financing of the business.
Longmartin results
Our share of post-tax profit from the Longmartin joint venture
decreased by GBP11.4 million to GBP3.5 million (31.3.2016: GBP14.9
million), largely due to a smaller revaluation surplus of GBP1.5
million (31.3.2016: GBP10.4 million). Our share of net property
income increased by GBP0.9 million, following the successful
conclusion of a number of rent reviews which contributed to a
like-for-like increase in rents receivable, compared with the same
period last year, of 27.8%.
Tax
As a REIT, the Group's activities are largely exempt from
corporation tax and, as a result, there is no tax charge in the
period (31.3.2016: GBPNil).
Interim dividend
The Board has declared an interim dividend of 7.9p per share, an
increase of 10.5% on last year's interim dividend of 7.15p. This
increase reflects growth in net property income and earnings
enhancements from the refinancing reported last year. See below for
further details.
As a REIT, we are required to distribute a minimum of 90% of net
rental income, calculated by reference to tax rather than
accounting rules, as a PID. Notwithstanding this, our dividend
policy is to maintain steady growth in dividends, reflecting the
long-term trend in our income and EPRA earnings, adjusted to add
back the non-cash accounting charge for equity-settled
remuneration. To the extent that dividends exceed the amount
available to distribute as a PID, we pay the balance as ordinary
dividends.
Whilst the exceptional charges associated with the refinancing
activities in October 2016 were accounted for in the 2016 financial
statements, they are charged against our current year qualifying
REIT income. Since these charges outweigh qualifying income to
date, the interim dividend, to be paid on 7 July 2017, will be paid
as an ordinary dividend. It is likely that any further dividend in
relation to the year ending 30 September 2017 will be also paid as
an ordinary dividend, with PIDs resuming next year.
The dividend is covered 1.04 times by EPRA earnings and 1.07
times by adjusted earnings, after adding back the non-cash
accounting charge in the period for equity-settled remuneration of
GBP0.7 million.
Balance Sheet
Net asset value per share
Diluted net asset value per share increased by 29p to GBP8.83
(30.9.2016: GBP8.54) largely due to the revaluation surplus on our
investment properties, which contributed 22p. The decrease in the
fair value deficit attributable to our interest rate swaps added
6p, whilst our share of the Longmartin joint venture contributed
1p.
EPRA net asset value
EPRA NAV is a sector-recognised benchmark, which makes
adjustments to reported NAV to provide a measure of the fair value
of net assets on a long-term basis. Assets and liabilities that are
not expected to crystallise in normal circumstances are excluded.
In our case, the calculation excludes the fair value of interest
rate swaps, other than those expected to be terminated, and
deferred tax related to property valuation surpluses in the
Longmartin joint venture.
31.3.2017 31.3.2016 30.9.2016
EPRA NAV GBPm GBPm GBPm
------------------------------------------- ---------- ---------- ----------
IFRS net assets 2,468.9 2,387.1 2,387.1
Effect of exercise of options 0.5 0.4 0.5
---------- ---------- ----------
Diluted net assets 2,469.4 2,387.5 2,387.6
Adjusted for:
* Fair value of financial instruments 63.9 91.3 76.1
Adjustment in respect of the
Longmartin joint venture:
* Deferred tax 17.9 19.1 18.0
---------- ---------- ----------
EPRA NAV 2,551.2 2,497.9 2,481.7
---------- ---------- ----------
EPRA NAV per share GBP9.12 GBP8.93 GBP8.88
------------------------------------------- ---------- ---------- ----------
EPRA NAV per share increased over six months by 24p (2.7%) to
GBP9.12 (30.9.2016: GBP8.88). EPRA earnings of 8.2p per share were
offset by the 2016 final dividend (7.55p per share). The
revaluation surpluses from the wholly-owned portfolio and the
Longmartin joint venture added 23p. The cancellation of interest
rate swaps in October 2016, at more favourable rates than those
prevailing at 30 September 2016, contributed 1.4p. Growth over 12
months was 2.1%, after exceptional refinancing costs charged in
2016 (24p per share).
Net asset value return measures shareholder value creation,
taking into account the growth in EPRA NAV together with dividends
paid in the period. The net asset value return was 3.6% during the
period, and 3.8% over twelve months.
Six months ended Year ended
31.3.2017 31.3.2017
----------------------- ---------------- ----------
EPRA NAV growth 2.7% 2.1%
Net asset value return 3.6% 3.8%
----------------------- ---------------- ----------
Cash flows and net debt
Net debt increased by GBP79.0 million to GBP831.1 million over
the period (30.9.2016: GBP752.1 million). The major cash flows
were:
-- Operating cash inflow totalling GBP21.6 million.
-- Dividends paid amounting to GBP21.3 million.
-- Net capital investment in our portfolio of GBP44.3 million.
-- Termination of interest rate swaps at a cost of GBP34.1 million.
Finance review
GBP178.4m 26.1% 10.3 years
Available facilities(1) Loan-to-value(1) Weighted average debt
maturity(1)
-------------------------- ------------------- ------------------------
1. Including our 50% share of the Longmartin joint venture
Having issued GBP285 million of bonds at 2.487% in October 2016,
we refinanced our legacy GBP61 million Debenture Stock and
terminated interest rate swaps with a notional principal of GBP55
million. The surplus proceeds of GBP165.5 million were used to
reduce drawings against our revolving credit facilities. This
refinancing significantly increased our financial resources,
reduced the blended cost of our debt and extended its average
maturity.
Since then, we have funded net investment in our portfolio
through further drawings against these facilities, which, with a
marginal cost of 1.3% has reduced our blended cost of debt to 3.7%.
If these facilities were fully drawn, this weighted average cost
would fall to 3.3%.
Debt summary
Reported Pro-forma(1) Reported
31.3.2017 30.9.2016 30.9.2016
GBPm GBPm GBPm
-------------------------------- ------------ ----------------------- ----------------------- ---------
Debt excluding Longmartin
JV
* Fixed/hedged debt(2) 794.8 794.8 657.0
* Drawn unhedged bank debt 46.6 10.4 110.7
------------ ----------------------- ----------------------- ---------
Wholly-owned 841.4 805.2 767.7
Longmartin non-recourse
debt (50% share) 60.0 60.0 60.0
------------ ----------------------- ----------------------- ---------
Total debt(3) 901.4 865.2 827.7
------------ ----------------------- ----------------------- ---------
Wholly-owned Total Wholly-owned Total Wholly-owned Total
debt(3) debt(3) debt(3)
-------------------------------- ------------ --------- ------------ --------- ------------ ---------
Undrawn floating rate
facilities 178.4 178.4 214.6 214.6 59.3 59.3
Loan-to-value(2,3) 26.1% 26.1% 25.8% 25.8% 24.6% 24.7%
Gearing(2,3,4) 35.3% 35.3% 34.7% 34.9% 33.1% 33.4%
Interest cover(3) 2.3x 2.4x 2.3x 2.3x 2.1% 2.1x
% debt fixed(3) 94% 95% 99% 99% 86% 87%
Blended cost(3,5) 3.7% 3.7% 3.9% 3.9% 4.5% 4.5%
Marginal cost of undrawn
facilities 1.3% 1.3% 1.2% 1.2% 1.3% 1.3%
Weighted average maturity(3)
(years) 10.4 10.3 10.9 10.8 9.2 9.2
-------------------------------- ------------ --------- ------------ --------- ------------ ---------
1. Pro-forma for the issue of 2.487% Mortgage Bonds 2031 and
redemption of 8.5% Debenture Stock 2024, and for the cancellation
of interest rate swaps with a notional principal of GBP55m in
October 2016
2. Based on the nominal value of debt
3. Including our 50% share of the Longmartin joint venture
4. Based on EPRA net assets
5. Including non-utilisation fees on undrawn bank facilities
The maturity profile of our debt is set out below. The Board
reviews this regularly and plans to refinance facilities ahead of
their contractual maturities.
Debt maturity profile
Year of maturity Facility type Total facility
GBPm
------------------ ----------------------- ---------------
2018 Bank 150
2020 Bank 125
2021 Bank 75
Term loan (Longmartin
2026 joint venture) 60(1)
2029 Term loan 135
2030 Term loan 130
2031 Mortgage bonds 285
2035 Term loan 120
------------------ ----------------------- ---------------
1. Shaftesbury Group's 50% share. This loan is without recourse to Shaftesbury
Brian Bickell Chris Ward
Chief Executive Finance Director
22 May 2017
Portfolio analysis
Wholly-
At 31 March Covent Charlotte owned Total
2017 Note Carnaby Garden Chinatown Soho Street portfolio Longmartin(1) portfolio
--------------------------- ----- -------- -------- ---------- ------- ---------- ---------- -------------- ----------
Fair value
Portfolio (GBPm) 1,14 1,194.6 893.8 762.1 253.3 122.1 3,225.9 225.9 3,451.8
-------------- ----------- ----- -------- -------- ---------- ------- ---------- ---------- -------------- ----------
% of total
fair value 35% 25% 22% 7% 4% 93% 7% 100%
-------------------------- ----- -------- -------- ---------- ------- ---------- ---------- -------------- ----------
Current
income
(GBPm) 2,14 39.2 28.0 22.6 8.8 4.4 103.0 9.0 112.0
-------------------------- ----- -------- -------- ---------- ------- ---------- ---------- -------------- ----------
ERV (GBPm) 3,14 50.0 36.6 30.2 10.4 5.0 132.2 10.0 142.2
-------------------------- ----- -------- -------- ---------- ------- ---------- ---------- -------------- ----------
Restaurants,
cafés
and leisure Number 59 91 79 30 23 282 10
-------------- ----------- ----- -------- -------- ---------- ------- ---------- ---------- --------------
Area -
sq. ft. 109,000 176,000 211,000 58,000 46,000 600,000 45,000
-------------------------- ----- -------- -------- ---------- ------- ---------- ---------- --------------
% of current
income 4 16% 39% 61% 38% 51% 36% 16%
-------------------------- ----- -------- -------- ---------- ------- ---------- ---------- --------------
% of ERV 4 16% 34% 59% 38% 51% 34% 15%
-------------------------- ----- -------- -------- ---------- ------- ---------- ---------- --------------
Average
unexpired
lease length
- years 5 10 9 11 9 9 10 13
-------------------------- ----- -------- -------- ---------- ------- ---------- ---------- --------------
Shops Number 97 95 61 39 9 301 21
-------------- ----------- ----- -------- -------- ---------- ------- ---------- ---------- --------------
Area -
sq. ft. 179,000 143,000 92,000 43,000 14,000 471,000 67,000
-------------------------- ----- -------- -------- ---------- ------- ---------- ---------- --------------
% of current
income 4 50% 28% 22% 27% 15% 34% 35%
-------------------------- ----- -------- -------- ---------- ------- ---------- ---------- --------------
% of ERV 4 46% 32% 26% 28% 14% 35% 39%
-------------------------- ----- -------- -------- ---------- ------- ---------- ---------- --------------
Average
unexpired
lease length
- years 5 4 3 5 4 4 4 4
-------------------------- ----- -------- -------- ---------- ------- ---------- ---------- --------------
Area -
Offices sq. ft. 249,000 82,000 28,000 36,000 10,000 405,000 102,000
-------------- ----------- ----- -------- -------- ---------- ------- ---------- ---------- --------------
% of current
income 4 28% 12% 5% 16% 9% 17% 35%
-------------------------- ----- -------- -------- ---------- ------- ---------- ---------- --------------
% of ERV 4 32% 15% 4% 17% 9% 19% 33%
-------------------------- ----- -------- -------- ---------- ------- ---------- ---------- --------------
Average
unexpired
lease length
- years 5 4 3 2 2 3 3 4
-------------------------- ----- -------- -------- ---------- ------- ---------- ---------- --------------
Residential Number 98 223 129 69 51 570 75
-------------- ----------- ----- -------- -------- ---------- ------- ---------- ---------- --------------
Area -
sq. ft. 55,000 137,000 84,000 37,000 25,000 338,000 55,000
-------------------------- ----- -------- -------- ---------- ------- ---------- ---------- --------------
% of current
passing
rent 4 6% 21% 12% 19% 25% 13% 14%
-------------------------- ----- -------- -------- ---------- ------- ---------- ---------- --------------
% of ERV 4 6% 19% 11% 17% 26% 12% 13%
-------------------------- ----- -------- -------- ---------- ------- ---------- ---------- --------------
1. Shaftesbury Group's 50% share
Basis of valuation
Wholly-
At 31 March Covent Charlotte owned
2017 Note Carnaby Garden Chinatown Soho Street portfolio Longmartin
--------------------- ----- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Overall initial
yield 7 3.02% 2.78% 2.95% 3.12% 3.08% 2.95% 3.35%
--------------------- ----- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Topped-up initial
yield 8 3.12% 2.88% 3.08% 3.35% 3.14% 3.09% 3.36%
--------------------- ----- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Overall equivalent
yield 9 3.64% 3.56% 3.42% 3.64% 3.53% 3.56% 3.79%
--------------------- ----- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Tone of retail 3.35 3.60 3.50 3.75 3.40
equivalent yields 10 - 4.25% - 4.50% - 4.50% - 4.50% 3.50-4.75% - 4.15%
--------------------- ----- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Tone of retail GBP78
ERVs - ITZA - GBP710
GBP per sq. GBP125 GBP75 GBP140 GBP154 GBP100-
ft. 10 - GBP515 - GBP525 - GBP355 - GBP275 GBP215
--------------------- ----- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Tone of restaurant 3.58 3.50 3.50 3.75 3.75
equivalent yields 10 - 5.00% - 4.25% - 3.75% - 3.90% 3.60-4.15% - 4.0%
--------------------- ----- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Tone of restaurant GBP90
ERVs - GBP per GBP100 - GBP138
sq. ft. - GBP124
GBP270
GBP100 GBP55 - GBP400 (GBP275 GBP90
10 - GBP135 - GBP179 ITZA ITZA) - GBP110
--------------------- ----- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Tone of office 4.00 4.00 4.25 4.50 4.25
equivalent yields 10 - 4.50% - 4.25% - 4.50% - 4.60% 4.50-4.75% - 4.65%
--------------------- ----- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Tone of office GBP50
ERVs - GBP per GBP58 GBP50 GBP43 GBP50 GBP45 - GBP78
sq. ft. 10 - GBP83 - GBP80 - GBP55 - GBP73 - GBP60
--------------------- ----- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Average residential
ERVs - GBP per GBP46
sq. ft. per
annum 10 GBP53 GBP51 GBP41 GBP48 GBP54
--------------------- ----- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Notes
1. The fair values at 31 March 2017 (the "valuation date") shown
in respect of the individual villages are, in each case, the
aggregate of the fair values of several different property
interests located within close proximity which, for the purpose of
this analysis, are combined to create each village. The different
interests within each village were not valued as a single lot.
2. Current income includes total annualised actual and
'estimated income' reserved by leases. No rent is attributed to
leases which were subject to rent-free periods at the valuation
date. Current income does not reflect any ground rents, head rents
nor rent charges and estimated irrecoverable outgoings at the
valuation date. 'Estimated income' refers to gross estimated rental
values in respect of rent reviews outstanding at the valuation date
and, where appropriate, ERV in respect of lease renewals
outstanding at the valuation date where the fair value reflects
terms for a renewed lease.
3. ERV is the respective valuers' opinion of the rental value of
the properties, or parts thereof, reflecting the terms of the
relevant leases or, if appropriate, reflecting the fact that
certain of the properties, or parts thereof, have been valued on
the basis of vacant possession and the assumed grant of a new
lease. Where appropriate, ERV assumes completion of developments
which are reflected in the valuations. ERV does not reflect any
ground rents, head rents nor rent charges and estimated
irrecoverable outgoings.
4. The percentage of current income and the percentage of ERV in
each of the use sectors are expressed as a percentage of total
income and total ERV for each village.
5. Average unexpired lease length has been calculated by
weighting the leases in terms of current rent reserved under the
relevant leases and, where relevant, by reference to tenants'
options to determine leases in advance of expiry through effluxion
of time.
6. Where mixed uses occur within single leases, for the purpose
of this analysis, the majority use by rental value has been
adopted.
7. The initial yield is the net initial income at the valuation
date expressed as a percentage of the gross valuation. Yields
reflect net income after deduction of any ground rents, head rents
and rent charges and estimated irrecoverable outgoings at the
valuation date.
8. The topped-up initial yield, ignoring contractual rent free
periods, has been calculated as if the contracted rent is payable
from the valuation date and as if any future stepped rental uplifts
under leases had occurred.
9. Equivalent yield is the internal rate of return, being the
discount rate which needs to be applied to the expected flow of
income so that the total amount of income so discounted at this
rate equals the capital outlay at values current as of the
valuation date. The equivalent yield shown for each village has
been calculated by merging together the cash flows and fair values
of each of the different interests within each village and
represents the average equivalent yield attributable to each
village from this approach.
10. The tone of rental values and yields is the range of rental
values or yields attributed to the majority of the properties.
11. All commercial floor areas are net lettable. All residential
floor areas are gross internal.
12. For presentation purposes some percentages have been rounded to the nearest integer.
13. The analysis includes accommodation which is awaiting, or
undergoing, refurbishment or development and is not available for
occupation at the date of valuation.
14. The analysis excludes a non-core asset, acquired as part of
a portfolio during the six-month period ended 31 March 2017.
Principal Risks and Uncertainties
The principal strategic risks and uncertainties are those which
might prevent the Group from achieving its goal of long-term
sustainable growth in rental income. The risks and uncertainties
facing the Group for the remaining six months of the financial year
are summarised below. These risks and uncertainties are largely
consistent with those set out on pages 66 to 69 in the Annual
Report for the year ended 30 September 2016. Details of how we
manage risk are set out on pages 63 to 65 of the Annual Report.
Geographic concentration risk
Risk of a sustained fall in visitor numbers and/or spending
Risk Potential impact Mitigation
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Events which discourage
visitors to the * Reduced visitor numbers, spending and occup * Inherent risk given the geographic concentration of
West End e.g. ier demand our investments in a high profile location
* Acts or threats of terrorism
* Reduced rental income and/or capital values * Insurance cover maintained for terrorism-related
* Major, long-term disruption to the publ damage and associated loss-of-rent
ic transport
network upon which the area depends * Potential increased vacancy and declining
profitability * Close liaison with statutory authorities to maximise
safety of visitors
* Health concerns (e.g. pandemics)
* Damage to property
* Detailed emergency response plans
---------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------
Competing destinations
lead to long-term * Reduced visitor numbers and occupier demand * Ensure our villages maintain a distinct identity
decline in footfall
in our villages
* Reduced rental income and/or capital values * Management strategies to create prosperous
destinations within which tenants can operate
* Potential increased vacancy and declining
profitability * Seek out new concepts, brands and ideas to keep our
villages vibrant and appealing
* Consistent strategy on tenant mix, which evolves over
time
* Marketing and promotion of our villages
* KPI to deliver sustainable rental growth
* Regular board monitoring of performance and prospects
---------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------
Regulatory risk
Risk Potential impact Mitigation
-------------- --------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------
All our
properties * Limit our ability to optimise revenues * Ensure our properties are operated in compliance with
are in the local regulations
boroughs
of * Reduced profitability
Westminster * Make representations on proposed policy changes, to
and Camden. ensure our views and experience are considered
Changes to * Reduced capital values
national
or local * Mix of uses in our portfolio means we are not reliant
policies, on income from one particular use
particularly
planning
and
licensing,
could have a
significant
impact on
our ability
to maximise
the
long-term
potential
of its
assets
-------------- --------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------
Economic risk
Risk Potential impact Mitigation
---------------------- ------------------------------ --------------------------------------------------------------
Periods of economic
uncertainty and * Pressure on rents * Focus on assets, locations and uses in a global
lower confidence destination and which:
could reduce consumer
spending, tenant * Declining profitability
profitability and * are not solely reliant on the UK economy; and
occupier demand
* Reduced capital values
* have historically proved to be economically resilient
* have demonstrated much lower valuation volatility
than the wider market
* Diverse tenant base with limited exposure to any one
tenant
* Tenant deposits held against unpaid rent obligations
at 31 March 2017: GBP18.1m
---------------------- ------------------------------ --------------------------------------------------------------
Decline in the
UK real estate * Reduced capital values * Focus on assets, locations and uses which have
market due to historically proved to be economically resilient and
macro-economic have demonstrated much lower valuation volatility
factors e.g. global * Decrease in NAV, ampli than the wider market
political landscape, fied by gearing
currency
expectations, * Regular review of investment market conditions
bond yields, interest * Loan covenant defaults including bi-annual external valuations
rate expectations,
availability and
cost of finance, * Maintain conservative levels of leverage
relative
attractiveness
of property compared * Quarterly forecasts including covenant headroom
with other asset review
classes
* Substantial pool of uncharged assets available to top
up security held by lenders
---------------------- ------------------------------ --------------------------------------------------------------
Unaudited Group Statement of Comprehensive Income
For the six months ended 31 March 2017
Six months Six months Year
ended ended ended
31.3.2017 31.3.2016 30.9.2016
Notes GBPm GBPm GBPm
------------------------------------ ------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Revenue 2 54.9 53.4 106.2
Property charges 3 (11.1) (11.3) (22.1)
---------- ---------- ----------
Net property income 43.8 42.1 84.1
------------------------------------ ------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Administrative expenses (6.0) (4.9) (11.6)
Charge in respect of equity-settled
remuneration 4 (0.8) (1.5) (2.5)
---------- ---------- ----------
Total administrative expenses (6.8) (6.4) (14.1)
------------------------------------ ------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Operating profit before
investment property disposals
and valuation movements 37.0 35.7 70.0
Profit on disposal of investment
properties 0.3 - -
Net surplus on revaluation
of investment properties 9 61.6 58.2 108.3
---------- ---------- ----------
Operating profit 98.9 93.9 178.3
------------------------------------ ------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Finance income - 0.1 0.1
Finance costs 5 (16.1) (16.7) (33.7)
Recognition of fair value
of Debenture Stock - - (29.2)
Change in fair value of
derivative financial instruments 16 16.1 (12.1) (34.9)
---------- ---------- ----------
Net finance costs - (28.7) (97.7)
------------------------------------ ------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Share of post-tax profit
from joint venture 11 3.5 14.9 18.5
---------- ---------- ----------
Profit before tax 102.4 80.1 99.1
Tax charge for the period 6 - - -
---------- ---------- ----------
Profit and total comprehensive
income for the period 102.4 80.1 99.1
---------- ---------- ----------
Earnings per share: 7
Basic 36.7p 28.8p 35.6p
Diluted 36.6p 28.7p 35.5p
EPRA 8.2p 7.3p 14.0p
------------------------------------ ------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Please see below for an explanation of the EPRA measures used in
these financial statements.
Unaudited Group Balance Sheet
As at 31 March 2017
31.3.2017 31.3.2016 30.9.2016
Notes GBPm GBPm GBPm
--------------------------------- ----- --------- --------- ---------
Non-current assets
Investment properties 9 3,216.4 3,022.2 3,111.6
Accrued income 10 9.5 9.9 9.8
Investment in joint venture 11 147.1 143.4 146.4
Property, plant and equipment 1.3 1.4 1.4
Other receivables 13 3.7 3.7 3.7
3,378.0 3,180.6 3,272.9
Current assets
Trade and other receivables 12 16.8 19.0 19.3
Cash and cash equivalents 13 10.3 7.2 15.6
--------- --------- ---------
Total assets 3,405.1 3,206.8 3,307.8
--------- --------- ---------
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables 14 40.3 38.8 45.3
Borrowings 15 - - 92.2
Non-current liabilities
Borrowings 15 832.0 689.6 669.1
Derivative financial instruments 16 63.9 91.3 114.1
--------- --------- ---------
Total liabilities 936.2 819.7 920.7
--------- --------- ---------
Net assets 2,468.9 2,387.1 2,387.1
--------- --------- ---------
Equity
Share capital 17 69.8 69.7 69.7
Share premium 124.8 124.7 124.8
Share-based payments reserve 2.3 2.7 3.6
Retained earnings 2,272.0 2,190.0 2,189.0
--------- --------- ---------
Total equity 2,468.9 2,387.1 2,387.1
--------- --------- ---------
Net asset value per share: 18
Basic GBP8.85 GBP8.57 GBP8.57
Diluted GBP8.83 GBP8.53 GBP8.54
EPRA GBP9.12 GBP8.93 GBP8.88
--------------------------------- ----- --------- --------- ---------
Unaudited Group Cash Flow Statement
For the six months ended 31 March 2017
As restated
Six months Six months Year
ended ended ended
31.3.2017 31.3.2016 30.9.2016
Notes GBPm GBPm GBPm
----------------------------------- ----- ------------ ----------- ----------
Cash flows from operating
activities
Cash generated from operating
activities 19 37.6 38.9 76.9
Interest received - 0.1 0.1
Interest paid (16.0) (16.1) (32.7)
------------ ----------- ----------
Net cash generated from operating
activities 21.6 22.9 44.3
------------ ----------- ----------
Cash flows from investing
activities
Investment property acquisitions (28.3) (43.2) (62.0)
Investment property disposals 5.2 - -
Capital expenditure on investment
properties (21.2) (11.1) (29.2)
Purchase of property, plant
and equipment (0.1) (0.1) (0.3)
Dividends received from joint
venture 2.8 1.1 1.7
Decrease in loans to joint
venture - 0.5 0.5
Net cash used in investing
activities (41.6) (52.8) (89.3)
------------ ----------- ----------
Cash flows from financing
activities
Proceeds from exercise of
share options - - 0.1
Proceeds from borrowings 88.9 64.9 114.5
Repayment of borrowings (208.0) (16.0) (23.5)
Proceeds from issue of mortgage
bond 15 203.2 - -
Repayment of debenture stock 15 (10.4) - -
Loan issue costs (3.6) - -
Termination of derivative
financial instruments 16 (34.1) - -
Equity dividends paid 8 (21.3) (19.5) (38.2)
------------ ----------- ----------
Net cash from financing activities 14.7 29.4 52.9
------------ ----------- ----------
Net change in cash and cash
equivalents (5.3) (0.5) 7.9
Cash and cash equivalents
at the beginning of the period 13 15.6 7.7 7.7
------------ ----------- ----------
Cash and cash equivalents
at the end of the period 13 10.3 7.2 15.6
----------------------------------- ----- ------------ ----------- ----------
Proceeds and repayment of borrowings have been restated at 31
March 2016 to present these movements on a gross basis. This has no
impact on the net change in cash and cash equivalents, net assets,
or reported results in any of the periods presented.
Statement of Changes in Equity
For the six months ended 31 March 2017
Share-based
Share Share payments Retained Total
capital premium reserve earnings equity
Notes GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm
------------------------------- ----- -------- -------- ----------- --------- -------
At 1 October 2016 69.7 124.8 3.6 2,189.0 2,387.1
Profit and total comprehensive
income for the period - - - 102.4 102.4
Transactions with
owners:
Dividends paid 8 - - - (21.3) (21.3)
Exercise of share
options 0.1 - - (0.1) -
Fair value of share-based
payments 4 - - 0.7 - 0.7
Release on exercise
of share options - - (2.0) 2.0 -
-------- -------- ----------- --------- -------
At 31 March 2017 69.8 124.8 2.3 2,272.0 2,468.9
At 1 October 2015 69.6 124.7 4.0 2,127.1 2,325.4
Profit and total comprehensive
income for the period - - - 80.1 80.1
Transactions with
owners:
Dividends paid 8 - - - (19.5) (19.5)
Exercise of share
options 0.1 - - - 0.1
Fair value of share-based
payments 4 - - 1.0 - 1.0
Release on exercise
of share options - - (2.3) 2.3 -
-------- -------- ----------- --------- -------
At 31 March 2016 69.7 124.7 2.7 2,190.0 2,387.1
At 1 October 2015 69.6 124.7 4.0 2,127.1 2,325.4
Profit and total comprehensive
income for the year - - - 99.1 99.1
Transactions with
owners:
Dividends paid 8 - - - (39.4) (39.4)
Exercise of share
options 0.1 0.1 - (0.1) 0.1
Fair value of share-based
payments 4 - - 1.9 - 1.9
Release on exercise
of share options - - (2.3) 2.3 -
-------- -------- ----------- --------- -------
At 30 September 2016 69.7 124.8 3.6 2,189.0 2,387.1
------------------------------- ----- -------- -------- ----------- --------- -------
Notes to the half year results
For the six months ended 31 March 2017
1. Accounting policies
Basis of preparation
The Group's condensed consolidated half year financial
statements have been prepared in accordance with the Disclosure and
Transparency Rules of the Financial Conduct Authority and with IAS
34, Interim Financial Reporting, as adopted by the European Union.
They should be read in conjunction with the annual financial
statements for the year ended 30 September 2016, which have been
prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting
Standards as adopted by the European Union (IFRS), IFRS
Interpretations Committee interpretations and those parts of the
Companies Act 2006 applicable to companies reporting under
IFRS.
The financial information in these condensed consolidated half
year financial statements do not comprise statutory accounts within
the meaning of section 434 of the Companies Act 2006. The financial
information presented for the year ended 30 September 2016 is
derived from the statutory accounts for that year. Statutory
accounts for the year ended 30 September 2016 were approved by the
Board of directors on 29 November 2016 and delivered to the
Registrar of Companies. The report of the auditors on those
accounts was unqualified, did not contain an emphasis of matter
paragraph and did not contain any statement under section 498 (2)
or (3) of the Companies Act 2006.
The condensed consolidated half year financial statements have
been reviewed, not audited.
Going concern
The directors have a reasonable expectation that the Group has
adequate resources to continue in operational existence for at
least the next 12 months from the date the financial statements
were approved. Therefore, they continue to adopt the going concern
basis in preparing the condensed consolidated half year financial
statements.
Critical judgements, assumptions and estimates
The preparation of these financial statements requires the Board
to make judgements, assumptions and estimates that affect amounts
reported in the Statement of Comprehensive Income and Balance
Sheet. The directors consider the valuation of investment property
to be a critical judgement because of the level of complexity,
judgement or estimation involved and its impact on the financial
statements. This is consistent with the financial statements for
the previous year end. Full disclosure of the critical judgements,
assumptions and estimates is included in the 2016 financial
statements.
Changes in accounting policies
The accounting policies adopted and methods of computation used
are consistent with those of the previous financial year.
New accounting standards and interpretations
a) The following amendments to Standards and Interpretations
were mandatory for the first time for the financial year beginning
1 October 2016:
Effective
Standard or Interpretation from
----------------------------------------------- ---------
Annual Improvements 2012-2014 1 January
2016
----------------------------------------------- ---------
Amendment to IFRS 11 Joint arrangements
on acquisition of an interest in a joint 1 January
operation 2016
----------------------------------------------- ---------
Amendments to IAS 16 and IAS 38 on depreciation 1 January
and amortisation 2016
----------------------------------------------- ---------
Amendments to IAS 27 Separate financial 1 January
statements on equity accounting 2016
----------------------------------------------- ---------
Amendments to IFRS 10, 12 and IAS 28 1 January
on consolidation for investment entities 2016
Amendments to IAS 1 Presentation of financial 1 January
statements disclosure initiative 2016
----------------------------------------------- ---------
No material changes to accounting policies arose as a result of
these amendments.
b) The following new Standards are relevant to the Group, are
not yet effective in the year ending 30 September 2017 and are not
expected to have a significant impact on the Group's financial
statements:
Effective
Standard or Interpretation from
--------------------------------------------- ---------
IFRS 15 Revenue from contracts with customers 1 January
2018
IFRS 9 Financial instruments 1 January
2018
IFRS 16 Leases 1 January
2019
--------------------------------------------- ---------
c) There are no other Standards or Interpretations that are not
yet effective that would be expected to have a material impact on
the Group.
Segmental information
The Group's properties, which are all located in London's West
End, are managed as a single portfolio. Its properties, which are
of a similar type, are combined into villages. All of the villages
are geographically close to each other and have similar economic
features and risks. In view of the similar characteristics and the
reporting of all investment, income and expenditure to the Board at
an overall Group level, the aggregation criteria set out in IFRS 8
have been applied to give one reportable segment.
The Board assesses the performance of the reportable segment
based on net property income and investment property valuation.
Financial information provided to the Board is prepared on a basis
consistent with these financial statements.
2. Revenue
Six months Six months Year
ended ended ended
31.3.2017 31.3.2016 30.9.2016
GBPm GBPm GBPm
------------------------------ ---------- ---------- ----------
Rents receivable 50.9 49.2 98.4
Recoverable property expenses 4.0 4.2 7.8
---------- ---------- ----------
54.9 53.4 106.2
------------------------------ ---------- ---------- ----------
Rents receivable includes a charge of GBP0.3 million from
amortisation of accrued income in respect of lease incentives
(31.3.2016: credit of GBP0.6 million; 30.9.2016: credit of GBP0.5
million).
3. Property charges
Six months Six months Year
ended ended ended
31.3.2017 31.3.2016 30.9.2016
GBPm GBPm GBPm
-------------------------------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Property operating costs 3.1 3.1 6.5
Fees payable to managing agents 1.2 1.1 2.3
Letting, rent review, and
lease renewal costs 1.8 1.8 3.3
Village promotion costs 1.0 1.1 2.2
---------- ---------- ----------
Property outgoings 7.1 7.1 14.3
Recoverable property expenses 4.0 4.2 7.8
---------- ---------- ----------
11.1 11.3 22.1
-------------------------------- ---------- ---------- ----------
4. Charge in respect of equity-settled remuneration
Six months Six months Year
ended ended ended
31.3.2017 31.3.2016 30.9.2016
GBPm GBPm GBPm
------------------------------------ ---------- ---------- ----------
Charge for share-based remuneration 0.7 1.2 1.9
Employer's national insurance 0.1 0.3 0.6
---------- ---------- ----------
0.8 1.5 2.5
------------------------------------ ---------- ---------- ----------
5. Finance costs
Six months Six months Year
ended ended ended
31.3.2017 31.3.2016 30.9.2016
GBPm GBPm GBPm
----------------------------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Debenture stock interest and
amortisation 0.1 2.5 5.0
Mortgage bond interest 3.4 - -
Bank and other interest 12.0 13.7 27.7
Loan issue cost amortisation 0.6 0.5 1.0
16.1 16.7 33.7
----------------------------- ---------- ---------- ----------
6. Tax charge for the period
The Group's wholly-owned business is subject to taxation as a
REIT. Under the REIT regime, income from its rental business
(calculated by reference to tax rather than accounting rules) and
chargeable gains from the sale of its investment properties are
exempt from corporation tax.
7. Earnings per share
Basic and diluted earnings per share
31.3.2017 31.3.2016 30.9.2016
-------------------- ------------------ ------------------ ------------------
Profit Profit Profit
after Earnings after Earnings after Earnings
tax per share tax per share tax per share
GBPm pence GBPm pence GBPm pence
-------------------- ------ ---------- ------ ---------- ------ ----------
Basic 102.4 36.7 80.1 28.8 99.1 35.6
Dilutive effect
of share options - (0.1) - (0.1) - (0.1)
------ ---------- ------ ---------- ------ ----------
Diluted 102.4 36.6 80.1 28.7 99.1 35.5
------ ---------- ------ ---------- ------ ----------
Number of shares
for Basic and
EPRA EPS (million) 278.8 278.3 278.4
Number of shares
for Diluted EPS
(million) 279.5 279.3 279.4
-------------------- ------ ---------- ------ ---------- ------ ----------
EPRA earnings per share
The calculations below are in accordance with the EPRA Best
Practice Recommendations.
31.3.2017 31.3.2016 30.9.2016
------------------------ -------------------- -------------------- -------------------
Profit Profit Profit Earnings
after Earnings after Earnings after per
tax per share tax per share tax share
GBPm pence GBPm pence GBPm pence
------------------------ -------- ---------- -------- ---------- --------- --------
Basic 102.4 36.7 80.1 28.8 99.1 35.6
EPRA adjustments:
Investment property
valuation surplus
(note 9) (61.6) (22.1) (58.2) (20.9) (108.3) (38.9)
Profit on disposal
of investment
properties (0.3) (0.1) - - - -
Movement in fair
value of derivatives
(note 16) (16.1) (5.8) 12.1 4.3 34.9 12.5
Recognition of
fair value of
Debenture stock - - - - 29.2 10.5
Adjustments in
respect of the
joint venture:
Investment property
valuation surplus (1.5) (0.5) (10.4) (3.7) (11.3) (4.1)
Deferred tax (0.1) - (3.4) (1.2) (4.6) (1.6)
-------- ---------- -------- ---------- --------- --------
EPRA earnings 22.8 8.2 20.2 7.3 39.0 14.0
------------------------ -------- ---------- -------- ---------- --------- --------
8. Dividends paid
Six months Six months Year
ended ended ended
31.3.2017 31.3.2016 30.9.2016
GBPm GBPm GBPm
----------------------------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Final dividend for:
Year ended 30 September 2016
at 7.55p per share 21.3 - -
Year ended 30 September 2015
at 6.925p per share - 19.5 19.5
Interim dividend for:
Year ended 30 September 2016
at 7.15p per share - - 19.9
Dividends for the period 21.3 19.5 39.4
Timing difference on payment
of withholding tax - - (1.2)
---------- ---------- ----------
Dividends cash paid 21.3 19.5 38.2
----------------------------- ---------- ---------- ----------
An interim dividend of 7.9p per share in respect of the six
months ended 31 March 2017 was declared by the Board on 22 May
2017. The interim dividend will be paid as an ordinary dividend on
7 July 2017 to shareholders on the register at 16 June 2017. The
dividend will be accounted for as an appropriation of revenue
reserves in the year ending 30 September 2017.
9. Investment properties
31.3.2017 31.3.2016 30.9.2016
GBPm GBPm GBPm
----------------------------------- --------- --------- ---------
At beginning of period 3,111.6 2,908.0 2,908.0
Acquisitions 28.1 43.2 62.7
Disposals (4.9) - -
Refurbishment and other capital
expenditure 20.0 12.8 32.6
Net surplus on revaluation
of investment properties 61.6 58.2 108.3
--------- --------- ---------
Book value at end of period 3,216.4 3,022.2 3,111.6
----------------------------------- --------- --------- ---------
Fair value at end of period:
Properties valued by Cushman
& Wakefield 3,228.1 3,034.3 3,123.6
Less: unamortised lease incentives
(note 10) (11.7) (12.1) (12.0)
--------- --------- ---------
Book value at end of period 3,216.4 3,022.2 3,111.6
----------------------------------- --------- --------- ---------
The investment properties valuation comprises:
31.3.2017 31.3.2016 30.9.2016
GBPm GBPm GBPm
--------------------- --------- --------- ---------
Freehold properties 2,956.6 2,789.1 2,864.8
Leasehold properties 271.5 245.2 258.8
--------- --------- ---------
3,228.1 3,034.3 3,123.6
--------------------- --------- --------- ---------
Investment properties were subject to external valuation as at
31 March 2017 by qualified professional valuers, being members of
the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, working for Cushman
& Wakefield, Chartered Surveyors, acting in the capacity of
external valuers.
All properties were valued on the basis of fair value and
highest and best use in accordance with the RICS Valuation
Standards - Professional Standards 2014 and IFRS 13. When
considering the highest and best use a valuer considers its actual
and potential uses which are physically, legally and financially
viable. Where the highest and best use differs from the existing
use, the valuer considers the use a market participant would have
in mind when formulating the price it would bid and reflects the
cost and likelihood of achieving that use.
The external valuers use information provided by the Group, such
as tenancy information and capital expenditure expectations. The
valuers, in forming their opinion make a series of assumptions. The
assumptions are typically market related, such as yields and rental
values, and are based on the valuers' professional judgement and
market observations. The major inputs to the external valuation are
reviewed by the senior management team. In addition, the valuers
meet with external auditors and members of the Audit Committee.
The fair value of the Group's investment properties has
primarily been determined using a market approach, which provides
an indication of value by comparing the subject asset with
identical or similar assets for which price information is
available. There are a number of assumptions that are made in
deriving the fair value, including equivalent yields and ERVs.
Equivalent yields are based on current market prices, depending on,
inter alia, the location and use of the property. ERVs are
calculated using a number of factors which include current rental
income, market comparatives and occupancy levels. Whilst there is
market evidence for these inputs, and recent transaction prices for
similar properties, there is still a significant element of
estimation and judgement. As a result of adjustments made to market
observable data, these significant inputs are deemed
unobservable.
The Group considers all of its investment properties to fall
within Level 3 of the hierarchy in IFRS 13, as set out below. The
Group's policy is to recognise transfers between fair value
hierarchy levels as at the date of the event or change in
circumstances that caused the transfer. There have been no
transfers during the period (31.3.2016: none; 30.9.2016: none).
Hierarchy Description
--------- ------------------------------------------------
Level 1 Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets
for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2 Inputs other than quoted prices included within
level 1 that are observable for the asset or
liability, either directly (that is, as prices)
or indirectly (that is, derived from prices).
Level 3 Inputs for the asset or liability that are
not based on observable market data (that is,
unobservable inputs). Discounted cash flows
are used to determine fair values of these
instruments.
--------- ------------------------------------------------
The key assumptions made by the valuers are set out in the basis
of valuation above. The Group's acquisition and capital expenditure
activity is discussed above.
As noted in the critical judgements, assumptions and estimates
section on page 124 in the 2016 Annual Report, the valuation of the
Group's property portfolio is inherently subjective. As a result,
the valuations the Group places on its property portfolio are
subject to a degree of uncertainty and are made on the basis of
assumptions which may not prove to be accurate, particularly in
periods of volatility or low transaction flow in the commercial
property market.
The key unobservable inputs are inter-dependent. All other
factors being equal, a higher equivalent yield would lead to a
decrease in the valuation of a property, and an increase in the ERV
would increase the capital value, and vice versa.
At 31 March 2017, the Group had capital commitments of GBP25.0
million (31.3.2016: GBP13.9 million; 30.9.2016: GBP31.3
million).
10. Accrued income
31.3.2017 31.3.2016 30.9.2016
GBPm GBPm GBPm
----------------------------- --------- --------- ---------
Accrued income in respect
of lease incentives 11.7 12.1 12.0
Less: included in trade and
other receivables (note 12) (2.2) (2.2) (2.2)
--------- --------- ---------
9.5 9.9 9.8
----------------------------- --------- --------- ---------
Lease incentives are allocated between amounts to be charged
against rental income within one year of the Balance Sheet date and
amounts which will be charged against rental income in subsequent
years.
11. Investment in joint venture
31.3.2017 31.3.2016 30.9.2016
GBPm GBPm GBPm
---------------------------- --------- --------- ---------
Group
At 1 October 146.4 129.6 129.6
Share of profits 3.5 14.9 18.5
Dividends received (2.8) (1.1) (1.7)
--------- --------- ---------
Book value at end of period 147.1 143.4 146.4
---------------------------- --------- --------- ---------
The summarised Statement of Comprehensive Income and Balance
Sheet used for consolidation purposes are presented below:
Six months Six months Year
ended ended ended
31.3.2017 31.3.2016 30.9.2016
GBPm GBPm GBPm
----------------------------------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Statement of Comprehensive
Income
----------------------------------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Rents receivable 9.2 7.2 15.1
Recoverable property expenses 0.8 0.7 1.4
----------------------------------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Revenue from properties 10.0 7.9 16.5
----------------------------------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Property outgoings (1.0) (0.9) (1.6)
Recoverable property expenses (0.8) (0.7) (1.4)
----------------------------------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Property charges (1.8) (1.6) (3.0)
---------- ---------- ----------
Net property income 8.2 6.3 13.5
Administrative expenses (0.1) (0.3) (0.4)
---------- ---------- ----------
Operating profit before investment
property valuation movements 8.1 6.0 13.1
Net surplus on revaluation
of investment properties 3.0 20.7 22.5
---------- ---------- ----------
Operating profit 11.1 26.7 35.6
Net finance costs (3.4) (3.3) (6.6)
---------- ---------- ----------
Profit before tax 7.7 23.4 29.0
----------------------------------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Current tax (0.9) (0.4) (1.2)
Deferred tax 0.2 6.8 9.1
----------------------------------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Tax (charge)/credit for the
period (0.7) 6.4 7.9
---------- ---------- ----------
Profit and total comprehensive
income for the period 7.0 29.8 36.9
---------- ---------- ----------
Profit attributable to the
Group 3.5 14.9 18.5
----------------------------------- ---------- ---------- ----------
31.3.2017 31.3.2016 30.9.2016
GBPm GBPm GBPm
------------------------------ --------- --------- ---------
Balance Sheet
Non-current assets
Investment properties at book
value 458.2 452.1 455.0
Accrued income 3.7 4.2 4.0
Other receivables 1.3 1.3 1.3
--------- --------- ---------
463.2 457.6 460.3
Cash and cash equivalents 4.4 4.0 4.1
Current assets 2.6 2.6 4.0
--------- --------- ---------
Total assets 470.2 464.2 468.4
--------- --------- ---------
Current liabilities 9.9 9.3 9.4
Non-current liabilities
Secured term loan 120.0 120.0 120.0
Other non-current liabilities 46.1 48.1 46.3
--------- --------- ---------
Total liabilities 176.0 177.4 175.7
--------- --------- ---------
Net assets 294.2 286.8 292.7
--------- --------- ---------
Net assets attributable to
the Group 147.1 143.4 146.4
------------------------------ --------- --------- ---------
Knight Frank LLP, acting in the capacity of external valuers,
value the investment properties owned by the joint venture.
12. Trade and other receivables
31.3.2017 31.3.2016 30.9.2016
GBPm GBPm GBPm
------------------------------ --------- --------- ---------
Amounts due from tenants 9.6 11.8 10.5
Provision for doubtful debts (0.4) (0.5) (0.5)
--------- --------- ---------
9.2 11.3 10.0
Accrued income in respect
of lease incentives (note
10) 2.2 2.2 2.2
Amount due from joint venture 0.9 0.9 0.9
Prepayments 4.2 4.1 4.4
Other receivables 0.3 0.5 1.8
--------- --------- ---------
16.8 19.0 19.3
------------------------------ --------- --------- ---------
At 31 March 2017, cash deposits totalling GBP18.1 million
(31.3.2016: GBP17.7 million; 30.9.2016: GBP18.0 million) were held
against tenants' rent payment obligations. The deposits are held in
bank accounts administered by the Group's managing agents.
13. Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at 31 March 2017 were GBP10.3 million
(31.3.2016: GBP7.2 million; 30.9.2016: GBP15.6 million).
Non-current other receivables include GBP3.7 million at 31 March
2017 (31.3.2016: GBP3.7 million; 30.9.2016: GBP3.7 million) which
relate to cash held on deposit as security for certain secured term
loans, and where there are certain conditions restricting its use.
Holding cash in restricted accounts does not prevent the Group from
earning returns by placing these monies in interest-bearing
accounts or on deposit.
14. Trade and other payables
31.3.2017 31.3.2016 30.9.2016
GBPm GBPm GBPm
----------------------------------- --------- --------- ---------
Rents and service charges
invoiced in advance 22.1 20.8 21.3
Amounts due in respect of
property acquisitions 0.5 - 0.7
Trade payables and accruals
in respect of capital expenditure 4.0 3.6 5.2
Other taxation and social
security 4.3 4.9 6.1
Other payables and accruals 9.4 9.5 12.0
--------- --------- ---------
40.3 38.8 45.3
----------------------------------- --------- --------- ---------
15. Borrowings
Unamortised
Nominal issue
value costs 31.3.2017 31.3.2016 30.9.2016
GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm
----------------------- ------- ----------- --------- --------- ---------
Current borrowings
Debenture stock - - - - 92.2
------- ----------- --------- --------- ---------
Non-current borrowings
Mortgage bonds 285.0 (3.5) 281.5 - -
Debenture stock - - - 63.1 -
Secured bank loans 171.6 (1.4) 170.2 246.6 289.0
Secured term loans 384.8 (4.5) 380.3 379.9 380.1
------- ----------- --------- --------- ---------
Total non-current
borrowings 841.4 (9.4) 832.0 689.6 669.1
------- ----------- --------- --------- ---------
Total borrowings 841.4 (9.4) 832.0 689.6 761.3
----------------------- ------- ----------- --------- --------- ---------
Net debt
31.3.2017 31.3.2016 30.9.2016
GBPm GBPm GBPm
------------------------------ --------- --------- ---------
Nominal borrowings - gross 841.4 703.3 767.7
Cash balances set-off against
certain borrowings - (8.9) -
--------- --------- ---------
841.4 694.4 767.7
Cash and cash equivalents
(note 13) (10.3) (7.2) (15.6)
--------- --------- ---------
831.1 687.2 752.1
------------------------------ --------- --------- ---------
On 7 October 2016, Shaftesbury Carnaby PLC, a subsidiary of
Shaftesbury PLC (the Company), issued GBP285 million of Guaranteed
First Mortgage Bonds (the bonds) with a coupon of 2.487% and
maturity in September 2031. The bonds are secured by fixed charges
over the properties held by Shaftesbury Carnaby PLC and a floating
charge over Shaftesbury Carnaby PLC's assets. They also benefit
from an unsecured guarantee from Shaftesbury PLC.
On the same day, the Company's existing GBP61.0 million
Debenture Stock (the stock) was redeemed in full, being satisfied
by existing holders of the stock exchanging their stock for new
bonds, or taking cash. Of the GBP285 million proceeds raised by the
issue of the new bonds, GBP92.2 million was used to redeem the
existing stock. This was satisfied by GBP10.4 million of cash and
GBP81.8 million of new bonds. The fixed and floating charges
relating to the stock were released.
The Group's borrowings are secured by fixed charges over certain
investment properties held by subsidiaries, with a carrying value
of GBP2,700.9 million (31.3.2016: GBP2,525.7 million; 30.9.2016:
GBP2,436.9 million), and by floating charges over the assets of the
Company and certain subsidiaries.
Availability and maturity of borrowings
Facilities
-------------------------- -------------------------
Committed Drawn Undrawn
GBPM GBPM GBPM
-------------------------- --------- ----- -------
Repayable within 1 year - - -
Repayable between 1 and 5
years 350.0 171.6 178.4
Repayable after 10 years 669.8 669.8 -
--------- ----- -------
At 31 March 2017 1,019.8 841.4 178.4
--------- ----- -------
At 31 March 2016 795.8 694.4 101.4
--------- ----- -------
At 30 September 2016 827.0 767.7 59.3
-------------------------- --------- ----- -------
Interest rate profile of interest bearing borrowings
31.3.2017 31.3.2016 30.9.2016
------------------------- --------------- --------------- ---------------
Debt Interest Debt Interest Debt Interest
GBPm rate GBPm rate GBPm rate
------------------------- ----- -------- ----- -------- ----- --------
Floating rate borrowings
LIBOR-linked loans
(including margin) 46.6 1.49% 68.6 1.88% 110.7 1.75%
Hedged borrowings
Interest rate swaps
(including margin) 125.0 6.02% 180.0 6.13% 180.0 6.17%
----- -------- ----- -------- ----- --------
Total bank borrowings 171.6 4.79% 248.6 4.96% 290.7 4.49%
----- ----- -----
Fixed rate borrowings
Secured term loans 384.8 3.85% 384.8 3.85% 384.8 3.85%
Mortgage bonds 285.0 2.49% - - - -
8.5% First Mortgage
Debenture Stock -
book value - - 63.1 7.93% 92.2 7.93%
--------
Weighted average cost
of drawn borrowings 3.58% 4.61% 4.45%
------------------------- ----- -------- ----- -------- ----- --------
The Group also incurs non-utilisation fees on undrawn
facilities. At 31 March 2017, the weighted average charge on the
undrawn facilities of GBP178.4 million (31.3.2016: GBP101.4
million; 30.9.2016: GBP59.3 million) was 0.70% (31.3.2016: 0.69%;
30.9.2016: 0.70%).
The Group has in place interest rate swaps to hedge GBP125.0
million of floating rate bank debt, at fixed rates in the range
4.68% to 5.16%, with a weighted average rate at 31 March 2017 of
4.89%. The swaps, which are settled against three month LIBOR,
expire between August 2028 and October 2038. If mutual break or
counterparty early termination options are exercised the weighted
average term is 3.1 years (31.3.2016: 3.6 years; 30.9.2016: 3.1
years).
Details of the Group's current financial position are discussed
above.
16. Financial instruments
Fair value of financial instruments
31.3.2017 31.3.2016 30.9.2016
GBPm GBPm GBPm
--------------------------------------- --------- --------- ---------
Interest rate swaps
At beginning of period (114.1) (79.2) (79.2)
Swap contracts terminated 34.1 - -
Fair value movement credited/(charged)
to the Statement of Comprehensive
Income 16.1 (12.1) (34.9)
--------- --------- ---------
At end of period (63.9) (91.3) (114.1)
--------------------------------------- --------- --------- ---------
In October 2016, the Group terminated interest rate swap
contracts with a notional principal of GBP55.0 million. These
swaps, with an average rate of 4.76%, had expiry dates between
August 2028 and November 2038, and included counterparty early
termination options in November 2018. The cost of terminating these
swaps was GBP34.1 million. They were included in the Balance Sheet
at 30 September 2016 at a fair value of GBP38.0 million. The
difference between the fair value of these interest rate swaps at
30 September 2016 of GBP38.0 million and the cost of termination of
GBP34.1 million, is included in the fair value movement credited to
the Statement of Comprehensive Income for the period of GBP16.1
million.
Changes in the fair value of the Group's interest rate swaps,
which are not held for speculative purposes, are reflected in the
Statement of Comprehensive Income as the Group has chosen not to
adopt hedge accounting under the provisions of IAS 39 'Financial
Instruments: Recognition and Measurement'.
The extent to which the fair value deficit will crystallise will
depend on the course of interest rates over the life of the swaps.
The weighted average maturity of the swaps at the Balance Sheet
date is set out in note 15.
The fair value of the interest rate swaps has been estimated
using the mid-point of the relevant yield curve prevailing at the
reporting date, and represents the net present value of the
differences between the contractual rate and the valuation rate
through to the contracted expiry date of the swap contract. The
valuation technique falls within Level 2 of the fair value
hierarchy (see note 9 for definition). The swaps are valued by J.C
Rathbone Associates Limited.
Interest rate swaps are the only financial instruments which are
held at fair value. There have been no transfers between hierarchy
levels during the period (31.3.2016: none; 30.9.2016: none).
The mortgage bonds and the Group's secured term loans are held
at amortised cost in the Balance Sheet. The fair value of these
financial instruments is in excess of book value. This excess,
which is not recognised in the reported results for the period, is
GBP37.4 million (31.3.2016: GBP31.7 million; 30.9.2016: GBP52.5
million). The fair values have been calculated based on a
discounted cash flow model using the relevant reference gilt and
appropriate market spread. The valuation technique falls within
Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy (see note 9 for
definition).
The Group has no obligation to repay its secured term loans in
advance of their maturities on 2 May 2029, 19 March 2030, and 31
July 2035.
Other financial instruments
The fair values of the Group's cash and cash equivalents, and
those financial instruments included within trade and other
receivables, interest bearing borrowings, (excluding the mortgage
bonds and the secured term loans), and trade and other payables are
not materially different from the values at which they are carried
in the financial statements.
17. Share capital
During the period, 451,000 ordinary 25p shares were issued in
connection with the exercise of nil cost options granted under the
2006 LTIP.
18. Net asset value per share
The calculations below are in accordance with the EPRA Best
Practice Recommendations.
As restated
31.3.2017 31.3.2016 30.9.2016
Net assets Net assets Net assets
--------------------------- --------------- --------------- ---------------
Net Per Net Per Net Per
assets share assets share assets share
GBPm GBP GBPm GBP GBPm GBP
--------------------------- ------- ------ ------- ------ ------- ------
Basic 2,468.9 8.85 2,387.1 8.57 2,387.1 8.57
Dilutive effect of
share options 0.5 0.4 0.5
------- ------ ------- ------ ------- ------
Diluted 2,469.4 8.83 2,387.5 8.53 2,387.6 8.54
Fair value of derivatives 63.9 0.23 91.3 0.33 76.1 0.27
Deferred tax* 17.9 0.06 19.1 0.07 18.0 0.07
------- ------ ------- ------ ------- ------
EPRA NAV 2,551.2 9.12 2,497.9 8.93 2,481.7 8.88
Fair value of derivatives (63.9) (0.23) (91.3) (0.33) (76.1) (0.27)
Deferred tax* (17.9) (0.06) (19.1) (0.07) (18.0) (0.07)
Excess of fair value
over carrying value
of debt:
Secured term loans* (49.0) (0.18) (25.6) (0.09) (64.9) (0.23)
Mortgage bond 2.3 0.01 - - - -
Debenture stock - - (14.5) (0.05) - -
------- ------ ------- ------ ------- ------
EPRA NNNAV 2,422.7 8.66 2,347.4 8.39 2,322.7 8.31
------- ------ ------- ------ ------- ------
Number of shares (million) 279.0 278.5 278.6
Number of diluted
shares (million) 279.8 279.7 279.6
--------------------------- ------- ------ ------- ------ ------- ------
* Includes our 50% share of deferred tax and excess of fair
value over carrying value of secured term loans in the Longmartin
joint venture.
The calculations of diluted net asset value per share show the
potentially dilutive effect of share options outstanding at the
Balance Sheet date and include the increase in shareholders' equity
which would arise on the exercise of those options.
In accordance with EPRA recommendations, the adjustment for the
fair value of derivatives at 30 September 2016 excludes those
interest rate swaps which were cancelled in October 2016 (see note
16).
The fair value of secured term loans at 31 March 2016 has been
restated by GBP8.4 million to include the fair value in excess of
book value for the debt in the joint venture. This has decreased
EPRA NNNAV net assets by GBP8.4 million and EPRA NNNAV net asset
value per share by GBP0.03.
19. Cash flows from operating activities
Six months Six months Year
ended ended ended
31.3.2017 31.3.2016 30.9.2016
Operating activities GBPm GBPm GBPm
------------------------------------ ---------- ---------- ----------
Profit before tax 102.4 80.1 99.1
Adjusted for:
Lease incentives recognised
(note 2) 0.3 (0.6) (0.5)
Charge for share-based remuneration
(note 4) 0.7 1.2 1.9
Depreciation 0.2 0.2 0.4
Investment property valuation
movements (note 9) (61.6) (58.2) (108.3)
Profit on disposal of investment
properties (0.3) - -
Net finance costs - 28.7 97.7
Share of profit from joint
venture (note 11) (3.5) (14.9) (18.5)
---------- ---------- ----------
Cash flows from operations
before changes in working
capital 38.2 36.5 71.8
Changes in working capital:
Change in trade and other
receivables 2.5 2.3 2.1
Change in trade and other
payables (3.1) 0.1 3.0
---------- ---------- ----------
Cash generated from operating
activities 37.6 38.9 76.9
------------------------------------ ---------- ---------- ----------
20. Movement in borrowings
Non-cash
1.10.2016 Cash flows items 31.3.2017
GBPm GBPm GBPm GBPm
------------------------------ --------- ---------- -------- ---------
Group
Mortgage bonds - (203.2) (81.8) (285.0)
8.5% First Mortgage Debenture
Stock 2024 (92.2) 10.4 81.8 -
Secured bank loans (290.7) 119.1 - (171.6)
Secured term loans (384.8) - - (384.8)
Loan issue costs 6.4 3.6 (0.6) 9.4
--------- ---------- -------- ---------
Six months ended 31 March
2017 (761.3) (70.1) (0.6) (832.0)
--------- ---------- -------- ---------
Six months ended 31 March
2016 (640.3) (48.9) (0.4) (689.6)
--------- ---------- -------- ---------
Year ended 30 September
2016 (640.3) (91.0) (30.0) (761.3)
------------------------------ --------- ---------- -------- ---------
21. Related party transactions
Transactions between the Company and its subsidiaries, which are
related parties, have been eliminated on consolidation and are not
disclosed in this note.
Transactions and balances between the Company and its joint
venture, which have not been eliminated on consolidation are
summarised below:
31.3.2017 31.3.2016 30.9.2016
GBPm GBPm GBPm
--------------------------------- --------- --------- ---------
Transactions with joint venture:
Administrative fees receivable 0.1 0.2 0.2
Dividends receivable 2.8 1.1 1.7
Interest receivable - - 0.1
Balance with joint venture:
Amount due from joint venture 0.9 0.9 0.9
--------------------------------- --------- --------- ---------
Responsibility Statement
The directors confirm that the condensed consolidated half year
financial statements have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34
'Interim Financial Reporting' as adopted by the European Union and
that the half year management report includes a fair review of the
information required by DTR 4.2.7R and DTR 4.2.8R, namely:
-- important events that have occurred during the first six
months and their impact on the condensed set of half year financial
statements, and a description of the principal risks and
uncertainties for the remaining six months of the financial year;
and
-- material related party transactions in the first six months
and a fair review of any material changes in the related party
transactions described in the last Annual Report.
The maintenance and integrity of the Shaftesbury website is the
responsibility of the directors. Legislation in the United Kingdom
governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements
may differ from legislations in other jurisdictions.
The directors of Shaftesbury PLC are listed in its Annual Report
for the year ended 30 September 2016.
A list of current directors is maintained on the Shaftesbury PLC
website: www.shaftesbury.co.uk.
On behalf of the Board
Brian Bickell
Chief Executive
Chris Ward
Finance Director
22 May 2017
Independent Review Report to Shaftesbury PLC
Introduction
We have been engaged by the Company to review the condensed set
of financial statements in the half-yearly financial report for the
six months ended 31 March 2017 which comprises the Unaudited Group
Statement of Comprehensive Income, the Unaudited Group Balance
Sheet, the Unaudited Group Cash Flow Statement, the Unaudited Group
Statement of Changes in Equity and the related notes to the
financial statements 1 to 21. We have read the other information
contained in the half yearly financial report and considered
whether it contains any apparent misstatements or material
inconsistencies with the information in the condensed set of
financial statements.
This report is made solely to the company in accordance with
guidance contained in International Standard on Review Engagements
(UK and Ireland) 2410 "Review of Interim Financial Information
Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity" issued by the
Auditing Practices Board. To the fullest extent permitted by law,
we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the
Company, for our work, for this report, or for the conclusions we
have formed.
Directors' Responsibilities
The half-yearly financial report is the responsibility of, and
has been approved by, the directors. The directors are responsible
for preparing the half-yearly financial report in accordance with
the Disclosure and Transparency Rules of the United Kingdom's
Financial Conduct Authority.
As disclosed in note 1, the annual financial statements of the
Group are prepared in accordance with IFRSs as adopted by the
European Union. The condensed set of financial statements included
in this half-yearly financial report has been prepared in
accordance with International Accounting Standard 34, "Interim
Financial Reporting", as adopted by the European Union.
Our Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express to the Company a conclusion on
the condensed set of financial statements in the half-yearly
financial report based on our review.
Scope of Review
We conducted our review in accordance with International
Standard on Review Engagements (UK and Ireland) 2410, "Review of
Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor
of the Entity" issued by the Auditing Practices Board for use in
the United Kingdom. A review of interim financial information
consists of making enquiries, primarily of persons responsible for
financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other
review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an
audit conducted in accordance with International Standards on
Auditing (UK and Ireland) and consequently does not enable us to
obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant
matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do
not express an audit opinion.
Conclusion
Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that
causes us to believe that the condensed set of financial statements
in the half-yearly financial report for the six months ended 31
March 2017 is not prepared, in all material respects, in accordance
with International Accounting Standard 34 as adopted by the
European Union and the Disclosure and Transparency Rules of the
United Kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority.
Ernst & Young LLP
London
22 May 2017
Shareholder Information
Registrar
Equiniti Limited
Aspect House
Spencer Road
Lancing
West Sussex, BN99 6DA
Telephone 0371 384 2294 (International +44 121 415 7047). Lines
open 8.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday.
Shareholder accounts may be accessed online through
www.shareview.co.uk. This gives secure access to account
information instructions. There is also a Shareview dealing service
which is a simple and convenient way to buy or sell shares in the
Group.
Effect of REIT status on payment of dividends
As a REIT, we do not pay UK corporation tax in respect of rental
profits and chargeable gains relating to our property rental
business. However, we are required to distribute at least 90% of
the qualifying income (broadly calculated using the UK tax rules)
as a PID.
Certain categories of shareholder may be able to receive the PID
element of their dividends gross, without deduction of withholding
tax. Categories which may claim this exemption include: UK
companies, charities, local authorities, UK pension schemes and
managers of PEPs, ISAs and Child Trust Funds.
Further information and the forms for completion to apply for
PIDs to be paid gross are available on the Group's website or from
the registrar.
Where the Group pays an ordinary dividend this will be treated
in the same way as dividends from non-REIT companies. The 2017
interim dividend is being paid entirely as an ordinary
dividend.
Corporate Timetable
Financial Calendar
Trading Statement (second half) September 2017
Annual Results November 2017
Annual General Meeting February 2018
Dividends and Mortgage Bond interest
Proposed 2017 interim dividend:
Ex-dividend 15 June 2017
Record date 16 June 2017
Payment date 7 July 2017
Mortgage Bond interest 30 September 2017
Glossary of terms
Alternative Performance Measure (APM)
A financial measure of historical or future financial
performance, position or cash flows of the Group which is not a
measure defined or specified in IFRS.
Capital value growth
The valuation movement and realised surpluses or deficits
arising from the Group's investment property portfolio expressed as
a percentage return on the valuation at the beginning of the period
adjusted, on a time weighted basis, for acquisitions and capital
expenditure. When measured on a like-for-like basis, the
calculation excludes those properties acquired or sold during the
period.
Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
The year-on-year growth rate of an investment over a specified
period of time.
Current income
Total annualised actual and 'estimated income' reserved by
leases at a valuation date. No rent is attributed to leases which
were subject to rent-free periods at that date. Current income does
not reflect any ground rents, head rents nor rent charges and
estimated irrecoverable outgoings at the valuation date. 'Estimated
income' refers to gross ERVs in respect of rent reviews outstanding
at the valuation date and, where appropriate, ERV in respect of
lease renewals outstanding at the valuation date where the fair
value reflects terms for a renewed lease.
Like-for-like growth in current income is the change in current
income during a period, adjusted to remove the impact of
acquisitions and disposals, expressed as a percentage of current
income at the start of the period.
Diluted net asset value per share
Net asset value per share taking into account the dilutive
effect of potential vesting of share options.
EPRA adjustments
Standard adjustments to calculate EPS and NAV as set out by EPRA
in its Best Practice and Policy Recommendations.
EPRA EPS
EPRA EPS is the level of recurring income arising from core
operational activities. It excludes all items which are not
relevant to the underlying and recurring portfolio performance.
EPRA NAV
EPRA NAV aims to provide a consistent long-term performance
measure, by adjusting reported net assets for items that are not
expected to crystallise in normal circumstances, such as the fair
value of derivative financial instruments and deferred tax on
property valuation surpluses. EPRA NAV includes the potentially
dilutive effect of outstanding options granted over ordinary
shares.
EPRA net assets
Net assets used in the EPRA NAV calculation, including
additional equity if all vested share options were exercised.
EPRA NNNAV
EPRA NAV incorporating the fair value of debt which is not
included in the reported net assets.
EPRA vacancy
The rental value of vacant property available expressed as a
percentage of ERV of the total portfolio.
Equivalent yield
Equivalent yield is the internal rate of return from an
investment property, based on the gross outlays for the purchase of
a property (including purchase costs), reflecting reversions to
current market rent, and such items as voids and non-recoverable
expenditure but disregarding potential changes in market rents.
European Public Real Estate Association (EPRA)
EPRA develops policies for standards of reporting disclosure,
ethics and industry practices.
Estimated rental value (ERV)
ERV is the market rental value of properties owned by the Group,
estimated by the Group's valuers.
Like-for-like ERV growth is the change in ERV during a period,
adjusted to remove the impact of acquisitions and disposals,
expressed as a percentage of ERV at the start of the period.
Fair value
The amount at which an asset or liability could be exchanged
between two knowledgeable, willing and unconnected parties in an
arm's length transaction at the valuation date.
Gearing
Nominal value of Group borrowings expressed as a percentage of
EPRA net assets.
Initial yield
The initial yield is the net initial income at the date of
valuation expressed as a percentage of the gross valuation. Yields
reflect net income after deduction of any ground rents, head rents,
rent charges and estimated irrecoverable outgoings.
Interest cover
The interest cover is a measure of the number of times the Group
can make interest payments with its operating profit before
investment property disposals and valuation movements.
Like-for-like growth in rents receivable
The increase in rents receivable during an accounting period,
adjusted to remove the impact of acquisitions, disposals and
changes as a result of major refurbishment schemes, expressed as a
percentage of rents receivable in the corresponding previous
accounting period.
Loan-to-value
Nominal value of borrowings expressed as a percentage of the
fair value of property assets.
Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP)
An arrangement under which an employee is awarded options in the
Company at nil cost, subject to a period of continued employment
and the attainment of NAV and TSR targets over a three-year vesting
period.
Net asset value (NAV)
Equity shareholders' funds divided by the number of ordinary
shares at the balance sheet date.
Net asset value return
The change in EPRA NAV per ordinary share plus dividends paid
per ordinary share during the period of calculation, expressed as a
percentage of the EPRA NAV per share at the beginning of the
period.
Portfolio reversionary potential
The amount by which the ERV exceeds current income, measured at
a valuation date.
Property Income Distribution (PID)
A PID is a distribution by a REIT to its shareholders paid out
of qualifying profits. A REIT is required to distribute at least
90% of its qualifying profits as a PID to its shareholders.
Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)
A REIT is a tax designation for an entity or group investing in
real estate that reduces or eliminates corporation tax on rental
profits and chargeable gains relating to the rental business,
providing certain criteria obligations set out in tax legislation
are met.
Topped-up initial yield
An adjusted initial yield which assumes rent free periods or
other unexpired lease incentives, such as discounted rent periods
and step ups, have expired.
Total Shareholder Return (TSR)
The change in the market price of an ordinary share plus
dividends reinvested expressed as a percentage of the share price
at the beginning of the period.
This information is provided by RNS
The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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