Interim Results
HAMMERSON PLC
31 August 1999
Hammerson Half Year Results
Hammerson plc announces unaudited results for the six months to 30 June 1999.
Financial highlights:
1999 1998 percentage
change
Net rental income £62.3m £60.0m +3.8%
Profit before taxation £35.9m £36.0m -0.3%
Adjusted profit before £37.1m £32.4m +14.5%
taxation(1)
Earnings per share 10.2p 11.4p -10.5%
Adjusted earnings per 10.6p 10.1p +5.0%
share(1)
Dividend per share 4.19p 4.13p +5.0%(2)
30 June 31
1999 December
1998
Net asset value per 526p 485p +8.5%
share
Diluted net asset value 519p 481p +7.9%
per share(3)
Diluted net asset value 543p 495p +9.7%
per share including
developments at current
market value(3)
Notes:
(1) Excluding exceptional items
(2) After taking account of 0.14 pence per share in 1998 to allow for
deferral to April 1999
(3) Diluted net asset value per share assumes the exercise of conversion
rights relating to convertible bonds and of options granted over shares
Operational highlights:
- Adjusted profit before taxation increased by 14.5% to £37.1 million
principally due to acquisitions, increased income from the investment
portfolio and lower overhead costs.
- The investment portfolio increased in value in the first half of 1999 by
5.9%, or 6.4% excluding the one-off effect of changes to French transfer
taxes.
- Excellent progress was made on the development programme with the office
development at 40 rue de Courcelles, Paris let to ABN Amro and The Oracle
shopping centre, Reading now 97% let or in solicitors' hands.
The Chairman, Geoffrey Maitland Smith, said today:
'I am very pleased to report on Hammerson's continued progress in 1999.
Hammerson has a clear strategy to build on its position as a leading
European real estate company. It has a first class portfolio of shopping
centres and offices which are performing strongly, some exciting
developments underway and in the pipeline, and a team of dedicated and
talented staff.
The directors have declared an interim dividend of 4.19 pence per share
payable on 3 November 1999. This represents an underlying increase of
5.0%, as last year's interim dividend included 0.14 pence to allow for
its deferral until April 1999.
Looking ahead, I believe that occupational demand across our markets will
be sustained. Coupled with the limited level of development activity
generally, this should lead to continued rental growth and a further
increase in values over the medium term.'
For further information:
Ronald R Spinney Tel: 0171 887 1000
Chief Executive Fax: 0171 887 1010
Simon R Melliss
Group Finance Director
Christopher D M Smith
Director of Corporate Affairs
CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT
Introduction
In this, my last Chairman's Statement before retirement, I am very pleased to
report on Hammerson's continued progress in 1999. I feel privileged to have
been associated with the Company over the last nine years and it is a source
of great pleasure to me that Ron Spinney will succeed me as non-executive
Chairman and that John Richards will become Chief Executive on 1 October.
Hammerson has a clear strategy to build on its position as a leading European
real estate company. It has a first class portfolio of shopping centres and
offices which are performing strongly, some exciting developments underway and
in the pipeline and a team of dedicated and talented staff.
Results and Dividend
Net rental income increased by 8.6%, on a like-for-like basis, when compared
with the equivalent period last year. Adjusted profit before taxation
increased by £4.7 million, or 14.5%, to £37.1 million principally due to
increased income from the investment portfolio, acquisitions and, following
the sale of the Canadian business, lower overhead costs.
The directors have declared an interim dividend of 4.19 pence per share
payable on 3 November 1999. This represents an underlying increase of 5.0%,
as last year's interim dividend included 0.14 pence to allow for its deferral
until April 1999.
Portfolio
An external valuation of the group's investment and development properties was
carried out as at 30 June 1999. This showed an increase in the value of the
group's investment portfolio in the first half of 1999 of 5.9%, or 6.4%
excluding the one-off effect of changes to French transfer taxes.
The UK retail and office portfolios increased in value by 6.5% and 7.2%
respectively. In France, there was an increase in the value of the portfolio
of 3.0%, after taking into account a one-off reduction of 3.2% resulting from
legislative changes to French transfer taxes. In Germany property values
increased by 1.2%.
During the first half of the year, the group invested a total of £262 million.
In addition to expenditure on the development programme, this included the
acquisitions of the Harbour Exchange Estate, Docklands, London E14 for £77
million and the Euston Square Estate, London NW1 for £84 million. Both these
major office investments are performing well.
The group raised a total of £68 million from disposals which included the sale
of Saar Galerie, Saarbrucken and Shopping Etrembieres in France, each for £20
million.
Investment activity has continued in the current half of the year with the
recent acquisition for £28 million of a prime office development site, 280
Bishopsgate in central London, where a start on site is anticipated this year.
In addition the group increased its leasehold interest in the Liberty Shopping
Centre, Romford from 50% to 99.5% for £52 million. In July, the group sold
Wolsey Place Shopping Centre, Woking for £46 million.
Development Programme
The group's phased development programme continues, with two of the major
projects virtually completed, other projects being advanced and a number of
new opportunities being secured. At 30 June 1999 the development portfolio
had a current market value of £385 million compared with the book cost
included in the balance sheet of £309 million.
The Oracle in Reading, a 65,000 sq.m. regional shopping centre being developed
as a joint venture with ADIA, will open in September this year. It is
virtually fully leased to high quality retailers and leisure operators.
Good progress is being made at West Quay, Southampton where we are building a
regional shopping centre of 70,600 sq.m.. The centre, a joint venture
with Barclays plc, is scheduled to open in Autumn 2000 and over half of
the anticipated rental income has either been contracted or is in
solicitors' hands.
At Brent Cross, the public inquiry into Hammerson's proposed 27,000 sq.
m.expansion concluded in June and the result is expected in the first half of
next year.
The major refurbishment of Centennium House, London EC3 has been completed and
there is an encouraging level of interest from potential tenants. The
development of 16, Old Bailey, London EC4 is proceeding well, with completion
scheduled for June 2000, and marketing of the space is now underway.
Since 30 June, the group's 17,700 sq. m.office development at 40 rue de
Courcelles, Paris has been completed and handed over to ABN Amro, which has
leased the building for nine years at a rent of FF3,500/sq.m., a record level
in the current cycle.
A comprehensive redevelopment has started at 54 boulevard Haussmann, Paris
with completion scheduled for the end of 2000. The building will provide
12,700 sq.m. of space and is 97% pre-let to retail tenants.
Since 30 June, we have completed documentation for The Birmingham Alliance, a
partnership between Hammerson, Henderson Investors and Land Securities PLC to
redevelop merged property interests in the retail heart of Birmingham.
Hammerson now has a one third interest in the 12 hectare Bull Ring site where
enabling works commenced recently as a prelude to the development of a
shopping centre of 110,000 sq.m., the main construction of which is expected
to start in 2001. In addition, Hammerson has acquired a one third interest
both in the nearby Martineau Place site, where work to provide 16,700 sq. m.of
shop units is planned to begin next spring and in the adjacent Priory
Square Shopping Centre. The latter provides good current income and
longer term redevelopment potential.
Balance Sheet and Cash Flow
Diluted net asset value per share increased in the six months to 30 June 1999
by 7.9% to 519 pence, mainly due to the increase in value of the group's
investment portfolio. Including developments at current market value, diluted
net asset value per share rose to 543 pence compared with 495 pence at the end
of 1998, an increase of 9.7%.
Operating cash flow for the six months to 30 June 1999 after deducting
interest and tax was £15 million, compared with £27 million in the first half
of 1998. This reflected tax paid of £20 million on the disposal of the
Canadian business.
Since 31 December 1998, the group's net borrowings have decreased by £144
million to £755 million, principally reflecting the receipt of the proceeds
from the sale of the group's Canadian business partly offset by capital
expenditure. In June, Hammerson arranged a Euro 300 million unsecured eight
year bond issue at a coupon of 5.0% per annum. The average maturity of the
group's borrowings is now 14 years.
Hammerson's financial condition remains strong. Gearing was 50% at 30 June
1999, compared with 64% at the 1998 year end. With cash balances of £102
million and undrawn committed facilities of £369 million, the group has
substantial resources for further investment.
Year 2000
Hammerson's Year 2000 project has continued during the course of this year.
The emphasis has been on the testing and, where necessary, replacement of
equipment and the preparation of effective contingency plans. In addition, we
have been assessing the progress of our third party suppliers, such as
managing agents, in meeting our compliance targets and preparing plans for the
millennium weekend. The total cost of the project is approximately £1.5
million. We believe that the work carried out and plans in place are
appropriate to ensure that the Company and its properties are able to operate
as normal over the millennium period.
Markets and Outlook
In the UK, sentiment in the property markets improved markedly in the first
six months of 1999 and strong investment demand led to a hardening of yields
and an increase in values. There was continuing demand for units in dominant
shopping centres leading to modest rental growth. Occupational demand remained
good for prime offices in the West End and Docklands. In the City of London
confidence improved during the first half of the year but rents were little
changed.
In France, retailer demand for prime units continued to improve resulting in
good rental growth. The central Paris office market saw strong occupational
demand for prime accommodation and, coupled with a relatively low supply, this
led to an encouraging increase in rents. Investment interest continued to
improve, reflecting the good prospects for rental growth, which led to a rise
in values.
The German economy is showing signs of modest recovery. Although rental growth
in the retail sector over the first half of the year was marginal, there was
an increase in demand for prime retail units and this is continuing.
Investment yields for prime shopping centres improved slightly.
Looking ahead, I am optimistic that occupational demand across our markets
will be sustained. Coupled with the limited level of development activity
generally, this should lead to continued rental growth and a further increase
in values over the medium term.
Board
At the Annual General Meeting on 13 May, I outlined the Board changes that
will take place on 1 October. Ron Spinney will succeed me as non-executive
Chairman and John Richards will become Chief Executive. Two other Board
appointments also come into effect on 1 October. Peter Cole and Gerard
Devaux, both of whom have over ten years experience with the group, become
Development Director and Managing Director for Continental Europe
respectively.
I am confident that, following these changes, the Board will continue to
provide the vision and skills for Hammerson to maintain its progress in the
future.
Geoffrey Maitland Smith
Chairman
31 August 1999
Unaudited Consolidated Profit and Loss Account
Year Six Six
ended months months
31 December ended ended
1998 Notes 30 June 30 June
1999 1998
£m £m £m
107.4 Net rental income : 1 62.3 49.1
20.5 Continuing operations - 10.9
Discontinued operations
127.9 62.3 60.0
(16.3) Administration expenses (7.5) (8.0)
93.9 Operating profit : 54.8 43.0
17.7 Continuing operations - 9.0
Discontinued operations
111.6 54.8 52.0
Exceptional items:
7.2 (Loss)/Profit on sale of (1.2) 3.6
12.9 investment properties - -
Profit on the sale of
Canadian operations
131.7 Profit on ordinary 53.6 55.6
activities before interest
(42.8) 2 (17.7) (19.6)
Cost of finance (net)
88.9 Profit on ordinary 35.9 36.0
activities before taxation
(20.2) 3 (5.2) (2.5)
Taxation
68.7 Profit on ordinary 30.7 33.5
activities after taxation
(2.3) (1.4) (0.9)
Equity minority interests
66.4 Profit for the period 29.3 32.6
(36.9) Dividends 4 (12.1) (11.9)
29.5 Retained profit for the 17.2 20.7
period
23.1p Earnings per share 5 10.2p 11.4p
23.1p Diluted earnings per share 5 10.2p 11.4p
21.1p Adjusted earnings per share 5 10.6p 10.1p
Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheet
31 December Notes 30 June 30 June
1998 1999 1998
£m £m £m
Fixed assets
2,163.2 Land and buildings 6 2,417.4 2,096.4
0.7 Fixtures, fittings and 0.7 1.5
equipment
2,163.9 Tangible assets 2,418.1 2,097.9
- Investments 7 6.1 -
2,163.9 2,424.2 2,097.9
Current assets
371.6 Debtors 8 46.7 41.1
165.3 Cash at bank and in 102.3 210.2
hand
536.9 149.0 251.3
Creditors falling due
within one year
(31.3) Borrowings 9 (6.0) (37.1)
(163.1) Other 10 (117.1) (100.4)
342.5 Net current assets 25.9 113.8
2,506.4 Total assets less current 2,450.1 2,211.7
liabilities
Creditors falling due
after more than one year
(1,032.6) Borrowings, including 9 (851.2) (881.3)
convertible bonds
(14.3) Other 10 (12.9) (17.7)
(60.8) Equity minority (66.4) (32.3)
interests
1,398.7 1,519.6 1,280.4
Capital and reserves
72.1 Called up share capital 72.2 72.0
525.9 Share premium account 527.3 525.7
489.0 Revaluation reserve 629.9 379.0
1.5 Other reserves 1.5 1.5
310.2 Profit and loss account 288.7 302.2
1,398.7 Equity shareholders' funds 1,519.6 1,280.4
Statement of Total Recognised Gains and Losses
Year Six Six
ended months months
31 December ended ended
1998 30 June 30 June
1999 1998
£m £m £m
66.4 Profit for the period 29.3 32.6
131.1 Unrealised surplus on 109.6 -
revaluation of properties
Taxation on realisation of
(22.8) previous years' - -
revaluation gains
(4.2) Exchange translation (7.4) (5.2)
movements
170.5 Total recognised gains and 131.5 27.4
losses for the period
Note of Historical Cost Profits and Losses
Year Six Six
ended months months
31 December ended ended
1998 30 June 30 June
1999 1998
£m £m £m
88.9 Profit on ordinary 35.9 36.0
activities before taxation
Realisation of previous
30.9 years' revaluation (33.4) 10.3
(losses)/gains
Historical cost profit on
119.8 ordinary activities before 2.5 46.3
taxation
Historical cost
37.6 (loss)/profit for the (16.2) 31.0
period after taxation,
equity minority interests
and dividends
Reconciliation of Movements in Shareholders' Funds
Year Six Six
ended months months
31 December ended ended
30 June 30 June
1999 1998
£m £m £m
29.5 Retained profit for the 17.2 20.7
period
104.1 Other recognised gains and 102.2 (5.2)
losses
12.3 Issue of shares 1.5 12.1
145.9 Net increase in 120.9 27.6
shareholders' funds
1,252.8 Shareholders' funds at 1 1,398.7 1,252.8
January
1,398.7 Closing shareholders' 1,519.6 1,280.4
funds
Unaudited Consolidated Cash Flow Statement
Year Six Six
ended months months
31 December ended ended
1998 Notes 30 June 30 June
1999 1998
£m £m £m
115.9 Net cash flow from 12 57.0 48.7
operating activities
(52.8) Returns on investment and 12 (22.2) (20.0)
servicing of finance
(26.5) Corporation tax paid (20.3) (2.1)
(262.5) Capital expenditure 12 (193.8) (157.4)
(78.9) Acquisitions and 12 320.7 -
disposals
(11.5) Equity dividends paid (36.8) (11.5)
Cash inflow/(outflow)
(316.3) before movements in 104.6 (142.3)
liquid resources and
financing
(74.6) Decrease/(Increase) in 100.5 (125.7)
liquid resources
399.9 Net cash (outflow)/inflow 13 (167.4) 271.0
from financing
9.0 Increase in cash in the 37.7 3.0
period
Unaudited Reconciliation of Net Cash Flow to Movement in Net Debt
Year Six Six
ended months months
31 December ended ended
30 June 30 June
1999 1998
£m £m £m
9.0 Increase in cash in the 37.7 3.0
period
(399.2) Decrease/(Increase) in 168.9 (271.0)
debt
74.6 (Decrease)/Increase in (100.5) 125.7
liquid resources
(315.6) Change in net debt 106.1 (142.3)
resulting from cash flows
Disposal of secured bank
26.5 debt on disposal of - -
subsidiary
Adoption of secured bank
(28.5) debt on acquisition of - -
property
(0.2) Exchange adjustment 37.6 14.9
(317.8) Movement in net debt in 143.7 (127.4)
the period
(580.8) Opening net debt (898.6) (580.8)
(898.6) Closing net debt (754.9) (708.2)
Notes to the Accounts
1 NET RENTAL INCOME
Year Six Six
ended months months
31 December ended ended
1998 30 June 30 June
1999 1998
£m £m £m
80.0 United Kingdom 47.1 39.0
20.7 France 10.9 6.9
6.7 Germany 4.3 3.2
107.4 Continuing 62.3 49.1
operations
20.5 Discontinued - 10.9
operations-Canada
127.9 62.3 60.0
The net rental income of £60.0m for the six months ended 30 June 1998 was
equivalent to £60.7m translated at 30 June 1999 exchange rates.
2 COST OF FINANCE (net)
Year Six Six
ended months months
31 December ended ended
1998 30 June 30 June
1999 1998
£m £m £m
66.0 Interest payable and similar 30.8 29.3
(11.8) charges (7.5) (5.1)
(11.4) Interest payable capitalised (5.6) (4.6)
Interest receivable
42.8 17.7 19.6
The net cost of finance of £19.6m for the six months ended 30 June 1998 was
equivalent to £20.0m translated at 30 June 1999 exchange rates.
3 TAXATION
The tax charge for the six months ended 30 June 1999 is based on the projected
effective tax rate for the full year. The charge reflects the recovery of
advance corporation tax previously written off and allowances for capital
expenditure. The charge includes overseas taxation of £0.3m (30 June 1998:
£0.8m). No tax has been charged on the sale of investment properties in the
period. The tax charge for the year ended 31 December 1998 included £14.3m
which related to the disposal of Hammerson Canada Inc.
4 DIVIDENDS
The directors have declared an interim dividend of 4.19 pence per share
payable on 3 November 1999 to shareholders on the register at the close of
business on 10 September 1999.
5 EARNINGS PER SHARE
Earnings per share has been calculated on the profit for the financial period
of £29.3m and the weighted average number of shares in issue during the six
months ended 30 June 1999 of 288.5m. Diluted earnings per share assumes the
exercise of options granted over shares. Adjusted earnings per share excludes
exceptional items and tax on property disposals and is calculated on the
adjusted profit for the period of £30.5m. Exceptional items decreased
earnings per share by 0.4 pence in the six months to 30 June 1999.
6 LAND AND BUILDINGS
Fully Properties
developed in the course
properties of development
at valuation at cost Total
£m £m £m
Balance at 1 January 1999 1,958.7 204.5 2,163.2
Exchange and other (43.4) (4.4) (47.8)
adjustments
Additions at cost 190.1 58.1 248.2
Disposals at valuation (69.6) - (69.6)
Transfers (43.7) 43.7 -
Development outgoings - 6.9 6.9
capitalised
Revaluation surplus 116.5 - 116.5
Balance at 30 June 1999 2,108.6 308.8 2,417.4
Fully developed properties are stated at market value as at 30 June 1999,
valued by professionally qualified external valuers, Jones Lang LaSalle,
Chartered Surveyors. In the United Kingdom the valuation was performed jointly
with Donaldsons, Chartered Surveyors, who also acted in the capacity of
external valuers. The valuations have been prepared in accordance with the
Appraisal and Valuation Manual of The Royal Institution of Chartered
Surveyors.
On 1 January 1999, new transfer tax legislation was introduced in France
reducing the rate of tax payable by purchasers of commercial property and
increasing the rate of tax on the transfer of shares in companies owning
commercial property. The effect of this change in legislation was to reduce
the value of the French portfolio by £10m.
At 30 June 1999 the market value of properties held for development was
£385.3m. The total amount of interest included in development properties at
30 June 1999 was £14.3m.
Should the group's properties be sold at their book value a tax liability of
approximately £63m would arise. No provision for this contingent liability has
been made as it is not expected that any liability will arise in the
foreseeable future.
7 INVESTMENTS
Investments represent a 30% interest in Value Retail Investors Limited
Partnership which has an interest in a designer outlet centre in Bicester,
United Kingdom. The interest was acquired in January 1999 at a cost of £6m.
The investment is included at its market value at 30 June 1999 of £6.1m, the
property element of which has been appraised by Donaldsons, Chartered
Surveyors.
8 DEBTORS
31 30 June 30 June
December 1999 1998
1998
£m £m £m
Due within one year
17.5 Trade debtors 18.7 15.2
324.8 Due from sale of Canadian - -
20.3 operation 23.4 19.9
5.2 Other debtors 0.1 0.1
3.8 Corporation tax 4.5 5.9
Prepayments
371.6 46.7 41.1
9 BORROWINGS
31 30 June 30 June
December 1999 1998
1998
£m £m £m
452.8 Bank loans and overdrafts 71.6 203.1
445.9 Other loans: Unsecured 635.8 551.7
57.5 Secured 42.0 55.9
107.7 Convertible bonds 107.8 107.7
1,063.9 857.2 918.4
On 29 June 1999 the Company issued Euro 300m 5.0% bonds. The bonds are
redeemable at par on 29 June 2007.
Maturity
31 30 June 30 June
December 1999 1998
1998
Bank Other
Total loans loans Total Total
and
overdrafts
£m £m £m £m £m
771.3 After 5 years 2.3 698.3 700.6 604.7
260.3 From 2-5 years 63.9 150.0 276.4
1.0 From 1-2 years - 86.1 0.6 0.2
0.6
1,032.6 Due after more 66.2 785.0 851.2 881.3
than 1 year
31.3 Due within 1 year 5.4 0.6 6.0 37.1
1,063.9 71.6 785.6 857.2 918.4
Analysis by currency
31 30 June 30 June
December 1999 1998
1998
£m £m £m
319.4 Sterling 408.9 319.9
228.5 Canadian dollars - 230.9
516.0 Euro currencies 448.3 367.6
1,063.9 857.2 918.4
Undrawn committed facilities
31 30 June 30 June
December 1999 1998
1998
£m £m £m
5.5 Expiring in 1999 3.6 36.6
- Expiring in 2000 - -
3.9 Expiring after 2000 365.5 257.7
9.4 369.1 294.3
10 CREDITORS - OTHER
31 30 June 30 June
December 1999 1998
1998
£m £m £m
Falling due within one
year
32.6 Trade creditors 35.9 35.4
23.0 Other creditors 18.7 18.9
39.8 Taxation 23.9 19.3
36.9 Dividends payable 12.1 11.9
30.8 Accruals 26.5 14.9
163.1 117.1 100.4
Falling due after more than
one year
14.3 Other creditors 12.9 17.7
11 FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND FINANCIAL LIABILITIES
31 December 30 June 1999 30 June 1998
1998
Book Fair Book Fair Book Fair
value value value value value value
£m £m £m £m £m £m
(986.1) (1,109.9) Borrowings (779.9) (867.5) (850.4) (942.2)
(107.7) (102.0) Convertible (107.8) (127.1) (107.7) (126.1)
bonds
- (9.8) Interest - (15.3) - 0.7
rate swaps
29.9 16.8 Currency 30.5 31.0 39.7 42.2
swaps
(1,063.9) (1,204.9) Total (857.2) (978.9) (918.4) (1,025.4)
borrowings
The fair value of financial assets is the same as their book value. The fair
values shown above are before any tax relief.
12 ANALYSIS OF CASH FLOWS
Year Six Six
ended months months
31 December ended ended
1998 30 June 30 June
1999 1998
£m £m £m
Reconciliation of
operating profit to net
cash inflow from operating
activities
111.6 Operating profit 54.8 52.0
0.7 Depreciation 0.2 0.3
0.2 Letting costs written off - -
(5.3) Increase in debtors (8.1) (6.3)
8.7 Increase in creditors 10.1 2.7
115.9 57.0 48.7
Returns on investment and
servicing of finance
11.9 Interest received 5.7 5.1
(63.8) Interest paid (26.3) (24.2)
(0.9) Dividend paid to minorities (1.6) (0.9)
(52.8) (22.2) (20.0)
Capital expenditure
(330.0) Purchase and development of (262.2) (195.3)
67.5 property 68.4 37.9
Sales of property
(262.5) (193.8) (157.4)
Acquisitions and disposals
(14.9) Disposal of subsidiary company 320.7 -
(64.0) Purchase of subsidiary - -
companies
(78.9) 320.7 -
13 ANALYSIS OF CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING
Year Six Six
ended months months
31 December ended ended
1998 30 June 30 June
1999 1998
£m £m £m
197.0 Issue of bonds 193.7 197.0
0.7 Issue of shares 1.5 -
212.1 (Decrease)/Increase in medium (386.1) 78.2
(9.9) term borrowings 23.5 (4.2)
Increase/(Decrease) in short
term borrowings
399.9 (167.4) 271.0
14 OTHER INFORMATION
The financial information contained in this report does not constitute
statutory accounts within the meaning of section 240 of the Companies Act
1985. The results for the year ended 31 December 1998 are an abridged version
of the full accounts for that year which received an unqualified report from
the auditors which did not contain a statement under s237(2) or (3) of the
Companies Act 1985. The full accounts for the year ended 31 December 1998
have been filed with the Registrar of Companies.
The unaudited financial information contained in this report has been prepared
on the basis of the accounting policies set out in the full accounts for the
year ended 31 December 1998, except that the property portfolio was not
revalued at 30 June 1998.
PROPERTY PORTFOLIOINFORMATION
Fully Underlying Net Vacancy
developed valution rental
investment change income
properties
at valuation
£ m % £ m %
United Retail London and 456.9 7.3 13.4 1.3
Kingdom South of
England
Midlands & 273.6 5.1 6.6 5.0
North of
England
730.5 6.5 20.0 2.7
Office City 384.4 1.8 13.9 6.7
West End 371.9 11.5 9.9 0.7
Docklands 150.9 11.5 3.3 12.8
and Other
907.2 7.2 27.1 6.6
Total United 1,637.7 6.9 47.1 4.6
Kingdom
Continental Retail France 315.7 3.1 9.9 1.6
Europe Germany 145.0 1.2 4.3 7.5
460.7 2.5 14.2 4.4
Office France 10.2 1.7 1.0 -
Total 470.9 2.4 15.2 4.3
Continental
Europe
Group Retail 1,191.2 4.9 34.2 3.4
Office 917.4 7.1 28.1 6.5
Total Group 2,108.6 5.9 62.3 4.5
Number of property holdings by value
Between Between
Above £50m and £25m Below
£100m £100m and £50m £25m Total
Retail 4 6 3 2 15
Office 3 3 6 11 23
Total 7 9 9 13 38