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HSBC Holdings PLC 04 August 2003 HSBC Holdings PLC 2003 INTERIM RESULTS - HIGHLIGHTS * Operating income up 41 per cent to US$18,507 million (US$13,103 million in the first half of 2002). On a cash basis (excluding goodwill amortisation): * Operating profit before provisions up 51 per cent to US$9,017 million (US$5,957 million in the first half of 2002). * Pre-tax profit up 26 per cent to US$6,879 million (US$5,458 million in the first half of 2002). * Attributable profit up 32 per cent to US$4,873 million (US$3,681 million in the first half of 2002). * Return on average invested capital of 14.0 per cent (13.8 per cent in the first half of 2002). * Cash earnings per share up 20 per cent to US$0.48 (US$0.40 in the first half of 2002). On a reported basis (after goodwill amortisation): * Operating profit before provisions up 51 per cent to US$8,385 million (US$5,561 million in the first half of 2002). * Pre-tax profit up 21 per cent to US$6,112 million (US$5,057 million in the first half of 2002). * Attributable profit up 25 per cent to US$4,106 million (US$3,280 million in the first half of 2002). * Return on average shareholders' funds of 13.3 per cent (13.7 per cent in the first half of 2002). * Basic earnings per share up 17 per cent to US$0.41 (US$0.35 in the first half of 2002). Dividend and capital positions: * First interim dividend of US$0.24 per share; an increase of 17 per cent over the 2002 first interim dividend. * Tier 1 capital ratio of 8.5 per cent; total capital ratio of 11.7 per cent. HSBC HOLDINGS REPORTS PRE-TAX PROFIT OF US$6,112 MILLION HSBC made a profit on ordinary activities before tax of US$6,112 million, up US$1,055 million, or 21 per cent, over the same period in 2002. On the same basis, profit attributable to shareholders was US$4,106 million, an increase of 25 per cent. On a cash basis, profit before tax increased by US$1,421 million, or 26 per cent, to US$6,879 million in the first half of 2003. Household and GFBital contributed US$651 million and US$272 million respectively to cash basis profit before tax. Excluding these acquisitions, and at constant currency, cash basis profit before tax increased by US$255 million, or 4.5 per cent. Net interest income of US$11,221 million was US$3,628 million, or 48 per cent, higher than the same period in 2002, mainly due to the contributions from Household and GFBital. Other operating income rose US$1,776 million, or 32 per cent, to US$7,286 million over the same period in 2002. In addition to the contributions from recent acquisitions, the increase primarily reflected strong growth in wealth management sales in Asia as well as a strong performance within HSBC Global Markets. Operating expenses (excluding goodwill amortisation) of US$9,490 million were US$2,344 million, or 33 per cent, higher than in the first half of 2002. Excluding acquisitions and expressed in constant currency, operating expenses were just over 2 per cent higher. HSBC's cost:income ratio (excluding goodwill amortisation) was 51.3 per cent in the first half of 2003 compared with 54.5 per cent for the same period in 2002. Since becoming a member of the HSBC Group, Household has expensed US$1,539 million in respect of bad and doubtful debts. This accounted for substantially all of the increase of US$1,659 million in the charge for bad and doubtful debts, which rose to US$2,374 million compared with US$715 million in the first half of 2002. The US$124 million share of operating losses in joint ventures reflected a provision for the impairment of goodwill allocated to a UK fund management company acquired in 2000 as part of the CCF acquisition. Gains on disposal of investments of US$264 million included disposal gains of US$121 million on the sale of investment debt securities. The tier 1 capital and total capital ratio for the Group remained strong at 8.5 per cent and 11.7 per cent respectively, at 30 June 2003. The Group's total assets at 30 June 2003 were US$983 billion, an increase of US$224 billion, or 30 per cent, since 31 December 2002. Half-year to Half-year to Half-year to Figures in US$m 30Jun03 30Jun02 31Dec02 Geographical distribution of results % % % Europe 2,380 34.7 2,179 40.0 1,981 39.2 Hong Kong 1,843 26.8 1,900 34.8 1,810 35.8 Rest of Asia-Pacific 753 10.9 670 12.3 623 12.3 North America 1,833 26.6 624 11.3 760 15.0 South America ^ 70 1.0 85 1.6 (119) (2.3) Profit before tax - cash basis 6,879 100.0 5,458 100.0 5,055 100.0 Goodwill amortisation (767) (401) (462) Profit before tax 6,112 5,057 4,593 Tax on profit on ordinary activities (1,554) (1,315) (1,219) Profit on ordinary activities after tax 4,558 3,742 3,374 Minority interests (452) (462) (415) Profit attributable 4,106 3,280 2,959 Profit attributable - cash basis 4,873 3,681 3,421 Distribution of results by line of business ^ ^ % % % Personal Financial Services 2,082 30.3 1,757 32.2 1,634 32.3 Consumer Finance 649 9.4 - - - - Commercial Banking 1,647 23.9 1,484 27.2 1,530 30.3 Corporate, Investment Banking and Markets 2,237 32.5 2,069 37.9 1,827 36.1 Private Banking 268 3.9 249 4.6 164 3.3 Other (4) - (101) (1.9) (100) (2.0) Profit before tax - cash basis 6,879 100.0 5,458 100.0 5,055 100.0 Goodwill amortisation (767) (401) (462) Profit before tax 6,112 5,057 4,593 ^ Formerly described as Latin America, which included Group entities in Panama and Mexico which are now included in North America. Figures for the first half of 2002 have been restated to reflect this change. ^ ^ The figures for 2002 have been restated to reflect the effect of the transfer of interest rate risk from the business units to CIBM following the implementation of a revised funds transfer pricing mechanism in North America. Comment by Sir John Bond, Group Chairman HSBC's performance in the first half of 2003 demonstrated remarkable resilience given that the majority of our business is conducted in countries either in recession or experiencing slower growth. On a reported basis, we generated a profit attributable to shareholders of US$4.1 billion, some US$826 million and 25 per cent higher than the first half of 2002. Earnings per share rose by US 6 cents, an increase of 17 per cent. The Board has declared a first interim dividend of US 24 cents, an increase of 17 per cent over the amount paid at this stage in 2002. This dividend will be paid on 7 October 2003. The Board has also announced its intention to pay a second interim dividend of US 12 cents, the first of the quarterly dividends HSBC will in future be paying. It is planned for this second interim dividend to be paid on 20 January 2004. The results for the first half were achieved against a background of uneven economic activity in most of the world's major economies. There was uncertainty about the pace and timing of the recovery in the US. The war in Iraq further dampened business confidence. The outbreak of SARS affected certain industries, particularly in Asia. A key feature of our performance was the positive contribution from the new members of HSBC, Household International in the US and GFBital in Mexico. Driven in part by their contributions, as well as by impressive results from our Global Markets business, revenues rose by US$5.4 billion in the period. Operating profit before provisions and the amortisation of goodwill rose by over US$3.1 billion. Excluding the effect of these acquisitions and at constant exchange rates, we grew revenues by US$0.5 billion, or 4 per cent, against cost growth of US$0.24 billion, or 3 per cent. The improving balance of our earnings and asset mix, both by geographical region and by line of business, reflects the impact of the acquisitions we have made. 28 per cent of our assets are now located in Asia Pacific, 42 per cent in Europe and 30 per cent in the Americas. Our investment in systems, in new products, and in a relentless focus on serving almost 100 million customers around the world is yielding results. We were delighted to be included, for the first time and amongst the top 50, in a ranking of the world's 100 most valuable brands prepared by Interbrand. We made further progress in all lines of business. Personal Financial Services * The first half of 2003 was marked by low and declining interest rates. These encouraged further growth in consumer credit and prompted unprecedented levels of mortgage refinancing in the UK and US. HSBC gained both market share and significantly increased fee income. In the UK, our mortgage products remained highly rated, receiving the 'Best National Bank' award over two, five, and 10 years from What Mortgage magazine. Drawing on our multicultural experience, we have recently become the first UK bank to launch an Islamic mortgage in the UK. This followed the successful launch of a similar product in New York last year. * First Direct's Offset product accounted for more than 25 per cent of HSBC's mortgage growth in the UK. * Volatile equity markets discouraged retail investors but structured investment products remained popular, particularly in Asia. Sales of 'capital protected' investment funds in the region grew to US$3.5 billion in the period, an increase of 25 per cent. As many investors continued to prefer liquidity and security over uncertain growth opportunities, deposits grew by the equivalent of US$3.5 billion or 3 per cent. * We have made significant investments in giving customers a choice of delivery channels, and in customer relationship management systems for the staff who serve them. Such investments are bringing results. In the three years since we launched personal internet banking, we have achieved 10.9 million registered users, including 5.8 million added through the Household acquisition. * While the acquisition of Household approximately doubled our personal internet banking base, the number of personal customers in our other businesses registered for internet banking also rose, by 15 per cent in the first half of 2003. Sales through the internet also grew, with over 800,000 products sold in the first half of 2003. At First Direct in the UK, 23 per cent of product sales in May 2003 took place over the internet, up from 6 per cent two years ago. Consumer Finance * Household's contribution in its first three months as a member of the HSBC Group was encouraging and in line with our expectations. This was despite the impact of low growth in the US economy which affected asset growth and credit quality. * Household is committed to taking a leadership role in the consumer finance industry by establishing a benchmark for quality. As a result, Household will significantly increase its investment in compliance, monitoring and training to approximately US$150 million during 2003, which is more than double the amount invested in 2002. * Most important, stability returned to Household's funding base with its debt spreads falling below historical levels, reflecting its position within the HSBC Group. New benchmark issuance during the period demonstrated the increased breadth and depth of funding support available. Commercial Banking * Providing services to small and medium-sized enterprises around the world is a core strength of HSBC. Our business continues to grow, reflecting our success in broadening relationships with customers and our concentration on establishing service quality as our competitive advantage. * Overall, profitability in commercial banking grew. This reflected HSBC's leadership in attracting business start-ups, in developing fee-based services attractive to customers, and in increasing the volume of deposits gathered. Credit costs remained low. In the UK, changes resulting from the Competition Commission review cost US$52 million in the first half, in line with our expectations. * Also in the UK, HSBC was voted 'Best Small Business Bank' by CIMA (the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants), received Business Moneyfacts' 2003 award for 'Best Computer Banking Provider', and was 'Best Factoring House' according to Trade Finance magazine. * In Hong Kong, HSBC made available additional funds and offered favourable terms to small businesses which have suffered from the economic impact of SARS. It is still too soon to predict what the longer term effects of the outbreak will be on the commercial customer base but every effort is being made to minimise it. * We are pleased with the continued progress of our commercial banking operations in France. This has been enhanced by the acquisition of Banque Hervet which has taken full opportunity to develop with other HSBC entities a broader range of trade service products for its predominantly commercial customer base. * Following the launch of business internet banking in Hong Kong, the US and the UK last year, we have made online business banking available in 17 more countries. By the end of June, 15 per cent - or some 300,000 of our business customers - were banking with us online. Corporate, Investment Banking and Markets * The overall performance of our corporate, investment banking and markets business was excellent and reinforced our position as one of the world's top tier players in this very important sector. The results reflect our success in bringing these activities closer together and in pursuing the strategic plan we adopted in 2002. We have broadened the range of products and services we offer to our customer base, enhancing the value of the relationships we support. * Our Global Markets division produced record results as increased customer sales combined with favourable trading conditions. Historically low interest rates and a weakening US dollar resulted in strong debt origination activity and increased sales of our widened product offerings for structured financing and hedging solutions. In debt capital market activities our rankings and market share increased in most bond issuance markets whilst for the sixth consecutive year we achieved the 'Best at Treasury and Risk Management in Asia' Euromoney award for excellence. * In corporate and institutional banking, revenue growth was achieved through increased fees from refinancing activity and credit expansion. However, credit costs rose due to increased provisioning, mainly for a small number of relationships in the energy and telecommunications sectors. * Investment banking fees grew, reflecting our strategic focus on higher margin financing and advisory business. * Our asset management businesses performed well, attracting net inflows of US$10 billion and broadly maintaining profitability in a continuing environment of low investor appetite for equities. Private Banking * The results of our private banking business reflected an improved revenue mix. We achieved growth in brokerage fees and commissions, sales of structured products, trust services and safekeeping. There was also a significant increase in discretionary asset management mandates and client foreign exchange and other dealing activity. * Restructuring of the Group's private banking operations continued in order to improve efficiency. We began the process of combining all four of the private banks in France to create one of the largest businesses of its kind in the country. GFBital The integration of GFBital in Mexico (acquired in November 2002) progressed well. Consumer asset growth was strong, particularly as interest rates declined later in the half year. Co-operation with Household to develop this business is under way. GFBital is exploring avenues to channel qualifying migrants to Household as they enter the United States. Household's home city of Chicago has the second largest Hispanic population in the US. Household Completion of the acquisition of Household International on 28 March marked the most significant change in the shape of HSBC in more than a decade. We were pleased to complete the transaction within the very demanding timetable established in November 2002 when it was first announced. There are significant overlaps in profile between Household's customer base and elements of HSBC's and the Household business model provides access for credit to those who would not otherwise enjoy it. The two businesses are being brought together smoothly and quickly. Both teams are excited about the opportunities to deploy their respective skills and strengths across broader platforms and, in the case of Household, in a wider geographical footprint. Synergies are now being clarified and quantified, and the evidence to date is encouraging. The most immediate synergies have come from improvements in funding costs which we now feel confident will exceed US$1 billion per annum, based on spread improvement achieved to date. Further synergies will be achieved in card processing, IT contingency rationalisation, purchasing, call centre co-operation and the shared use of HSBC's Group Service Centres. These, in addition to the Group-wide application of Household's credit-scoring and data-mining technology and the consolidation of certain central administrative functions, should produce synergy benefits exceeding US$200 million per annum within two years. In addition, there will be revenue synergies in taking the Household model overseas and establishing it alongside existing HSBC operations to tap the growing demand for consumer finance. Credit Quality Driven by slower economic growth and rising unemployment in the US and Hong Kong, personal credit quality showed modest deterioration in the period. The charge for bad and doubtful debts in the commercial banking sector remained moderate. In corporate banking, there was evidence of strain in the power and energy sectors and in telecommunications, as well as in the equipment suppliers to these industries. The effect of the SARS outbreak was not material in the first half. Excluding Household, our bad and doubtful debt charge amounted to an annualised 44 basis points of our loan book, of which approximately two-thirds arose from personal lending; this was in line with last year's experience. During the second quarter, Household saw the level of non-performing loans rise to 3.76 per cent, tracking bankruptcy filings. Annualised charge-offs rose to 4.83 per cent of the book. Outlook There are mixed signals in current economic data. The significant easing of monetary policy around the world is bolstering consumer sentiment, in part through its positive effect on the housing market. Fiscal deficits are being recognised as an inevitable consequence of policies aimed at avoiding deflation. Significant debt reduction and refinancing to lower rates have been achieved on corporate balance sheets. There has been good progress in corporate restructuring, particularly in eliminating excess capacity. Sentiment is improving and there are signs in some industries that the worst may be behind us. The recent modest rise in merger and acquisition activity is consistent with this view. Prospects for the rest of 2003 are reasonable though we remain cautious about the longer term outlook because of structural imbalances in the world's major economies. We are positioning HSBC for modest, and uneven, economic recovery. In most developed markets, we expect revenue growth to remain subdued. We are concentrating on improving our efficiency to respond to the growing costs of new regulations and additional taxes in many jurisdictions. Strategically, therefore, we are building our business in those markets where the demographic profiles indicate growing consumer demand. We are particularly excited by the opportunities in the emerging economies of Asia, including India and China, and in the Middle East, Mexico and Brazil. Perhaps an additional and overlooked new market opportunity will be provided by the immigrant population of the United States to which, through Household, we now have access. Overall, HSBC's ability to generate capital remains strong. We are in an excellent position to benefit from any upturn in the world economy when it occurs and to pursue opportunities for growth that may arise. Within our industry, HSBC's business is uniquely diversified, both geographically and by line of business. HSBC is in good shape and on course. Financial Overview 30Jun02 31Dec02 Half-year to 30Jun03 US$m US$m US$m £m HK$m For the half-year Cash basis ^ 5,458 5,055 Profit before tax 6,879 4,272 53,649 3,681 3,421 Profit attributable 4,873 3,026 38,005 Reported basis 5,057 4,593 Profit before tax 6,112 3,796 47,667 3,280 2,959 Profit attributable 4,106 2,550 32,023 1,929 3,072 Dividends 2,589 1,608 20,192 At period-end 51,178 52,406 Shareholders' funds 70,290 42,525 548,121 55,440 57,430 Capital resources 66,881 40,463 521,538 532,233 548,371 Customer accounts and deposits by banks 623,318 377,107 4,860,634 746,335 759,246 Total assets 982,689 594,527 7,663,009 410,986 430,551 Risk-weighted assets 569,613 344,616 4,441,842 US$ US$ Per share US$ £ HK$ 0.40 0.36 Cash earnings ^ 0.48 0.30 3.74 0.35 0.32 Basic earnings 0.41 0.25 3.20 0.35 0.31 Diluted earnings 0.40 0.25 3.12 0.205 0.325 Dividends ^ ^ 0.24 0.15 1.87 5.42 5.53 Net asset value 6.48 3.92 50.53 Share information 9,450 9,481 US$0.50 ordinary shares in issue (million) 10,841 US$109 US$105 Market capitalisation (billion) US$128 £7.55 £6.87 Closing market price per share £7.16 Total shareholder return to 30 June 2003 ^ ^ ^ HSBC Benchmark - over 1 year 100 96 - since 1 January 1999 167 111 ^ Cash based measurements are after excluding the impact of goodwill amortisation. ^ ^ The first interim dividend of US$0.24 per share is translated at the closing rate on 30 June 2003 (see page 24). ^ ^ ^ Total shareholder return (TSR) is as defined on page 174 of the Annual Report and Accounts 2002. HSBC's governing objective is to beat the TSR of its defined benchmark, with a minimum objective to achieve double TSR over a five-year period beginning on 1 January 1999. 30Jun02 31Dec02 Half-year to 30Jun03 % % Performance ratios % On a cash basis ^ 13.8 11.8 Return on average invested capital ^ ^ 14.0 21.5 18.3 Return on average net tangible equity ^ ^ ^ 24.5 1.18 1.04 Post-tax return on average tangible assets 1.23 2.11 1.79 Post-tax return on average risk-weighted assets 2.17 On a reported basis 13.7 11.2 Return on average shareholders' funds 13.3 1.04 0.90 Post-tax return on average assets 1.03 1.90 1.58 Post-tax return on average risk-weighted assets 1.86 Efficiency and revenue mix ratios Cost:income ratio (excluding goodwill 54.5 57.9 amortisation) 51.3 As a percentage of total operating income: 57.9 58.3 - net interest income 60.6 42.1 41.7 - other operating income 39.4 29.4 29.4 - net fees and commissions 25.3 4.9 5.0 - dealing profits 6.8 Capital ratios 9.7 9.0 - tier 1 capital 8.5 13.5 13.3 - total capital 11.7 ^ Cash based measurements are after excluding the impact of goodwill amortisation. ^ ^ Return on invested capital is based on cash-based attributable profit adjusted for depreciation attributable to revaluation surpluses. Average invested capital is measured as shareholders' funds after adding back goodwill amortised and goodwill previously written-off directly to reserves and deducting property revaluation reserves. This measure broadly reflects invested capital. ^ ^ ^ Cash basis attributable profit divided by average shareholders' funds after deduction of average purchased goodwill. Consolidated Profit and Loss Account 30Jun02 31Dec02 Half-year to 30Jun03 US$m US$m US$m £m HK$m 14,229 14,366 Interest receivable 18,206 11,306 141,989 (6,636) (6,499) Interest payable (6,985) (4,338) (54,476) 7,593 7,867 Net interest income 11,221 6,968 87,513 5,510 5,625 Other operating income 7,286 4,525 56,823 13,103 13,492 Operating income 18,507 11,493 144,336 (7,146) (7,808) Operating expenses excluding goodwill (9,490) (5,894) (74,012) (396) (458) Goodwill amortisation (632) (392) (4,929) 5,561 5,226 Operating profit before provisions 8,385 5,207 65,395 Provisions for bad and doubtful (715) (606) debts (2,374) (1,474) (18,515) Provisions for contingent (3) (36) liabilities and commitments (22) (14) (172) Loss from foreign currency (45) (23) redenomination in Argentina (34) (21) (265) Amounts written off fixed (139) (185) asset investments (60) (37) (468) 4,659 4,376 Operating profit 5,895 3,661 45,975 (23) (5) Share of operating loss in joint ventures (124) (77) (967) 71 64 Share of operating profit in associates 92 57 718 Gains/(losses) on disposal of: 351 181 - investments 264 164 2,058 (1) (23) - tangible fixed assets (15) (9) (117) 5,057 4,593 Profit on ordinary activities before tax 6,112 3,796 47,667 (1,315) (1,219) Tax on profit on ordinary activities (1,554) (965) (12,119) 3,742 3,374 Profit on ordinary activities after tax 4,558 2,831 35,548 Minority interests: (278) (227) - equity (261) (162) (2,035) (184) (188) - non-equity (191) (119) (1,490) 3,280 2,959 Profit attributable to shareholders 4,106 2,550 32,023 (1,929) (3,072) Dividends (2,589) (1,608) (20,192) 1,351 (113) Retained profit/(deficit) for the period 1,517 942 11,831 Consolidated Balance Sheet At 30Jun02 At 31Dec02 At 30Jun03 US$m US$m US$m £m HK$m ASSETS Cash and balances at central 5,561 7,659 banks 9,509 5,753 74,151 Items in the course of 5,894 5,651 collection from other banks 8,706 5,267 67,889 Treasury bills and other 19,255 18,141 eligible bills 21,348 12,916 166,472 Hong Kong SAR Government certificates 8,986 9,445 of indebtedness 9,977 6,036 77,804 Loans and advances to 100,965 95,496 banks 116,012 70,187 904,662 Loans and advances to 342,057 352,344 customers 503,625 304,693 3,927,268 172,792 175,730 Debt securities 189,991 114,945 1,481,550 8,710 8,213 Equity shares 12,492 7,558 97,413 144 190 Interests in joint ventures 85 51 663 1,042 1,116 Interests in associates 1,177 712 9,178 47 651 Other participating interests 683 413 5,326 15,111 17,163 Intangible fixed assets 26,618 16,104 207,567 13,988 14,181 Tangible fixed assets 14,548 8,802 113,445 44,363 45,884 Other assets 56,785 34,355 442,806 Prepayments and accrued 7,420 7,382 incomes 11,133 6,735 86,815 746,335 759,246 Total assets 982,689 594,527 7,663,009 LIABILITIES Hong Kong SAR currency 8,986 9,445 notes in circulation 9,977 6,036 77,804 61,455 52,933 Deposits by banks 75,771 45,841 590,862 470,778 495,438 Customer accounts 547,547 331,266 4,269,772 Items in the course of 4,112 4,634 transmission to other banks 5,965 3,609 46,515 28,683 34,965 Debt securities in issue 144,502 87,424 1,126,827 86,642 72,090 Other liabilities 83,874 50,744 654,045 Accruals and deferred 7,707 7,574 income 9,363 5,665 73,013 Provisions for liabilities and charges 1,181 1,154 - deferred taxation 1,373 831 10,707 3,292 3,683 - other provisions 5,531 3,346 43,131 Subordinated liabilities 3,517 3,540 - undated loan capital 3,559 2,153 27,753 12,199 14,831 - dated loan capital 17,189 10,399 134,040 Minority interests 2,253 2,122 - equity 2,193 1,327 17,101 4,352 4,431 - non-equity 5,555 3,361 43,318 4,725 4,741 Called up share capital 5,421 3,280 42,273 46,453 47,665 Reserves 64,869 39,245 505,848 51,178 52,406 Shareholders' funds 70,290 42,525 548,121 746,335 759,246 Total liabilities 982,689 594,527 7,663,009 Consolidated Cash Flow Statement Half-year to Half-year to Half-year to Figures in US$m 30Jun03 30Jun02 31Dec02 Net cash inflow from operating activities 14,391 12,948 3,478 Dividends received from associated undertakings 45 66 48 Returns on investments and servicing of finance: Interest paid on finance leases and similar hire purchase contracts (18) (14) (15) Interest paid on subordinated loan capital (374) (364) (506) Dividends paid to minority interests - equity (317) (284) (196) - non-equity (243) (20) (337) Net cash outflow from returns on investments and servicing of finance (952) (682) (1,054) Taxation paid (1,100) (523) (848) Capital expenditure and financial investments: Purchase of investment securities (91,237) (66,893) (63,278) Proceeds from sale and maturities of investment securities 87,730 62,767 59,792 Purchase of tangible fixed assets (657) (756) (967) Proceeds from sale of tangible fixed assets 259 123 205 Net cash outflow from capital expenditure and financial investments (3,905) (4,759) (4,248) Acquisitions and disposals: Net cash inflow/(outflow) from acquisition of and increase in stake in subsidiary undertakings (1,151) 20 229 Purchase of interest in associated undertakings and other participating interests (40) (26) (623) Proceeds from disposal of associated undertakings and other participating interests 2 356 - Net cash inflow/(outflow) from acquisitions and disposals (1,189) 350 (394) Equity dividends paid (2,625) (1,844) (1,765) Net cash inflow/(outflow) before financing 4,665 5,556 (4,783) Financing: Issue of ordinary share capital 432 182 155 Issue of preference share capital 1,237 - - Redemption of preference share capital (208) (50) - Subordinated loan capital issued 1,274 630 3,475 Subordinated loan capital repaid (492) (637) (1,286) Net cash inflow from financing 2,243 125 2,344 Increase/(decrease) in cash 6,908 5,681 (2,439) Other Primary Financial Statements Statement of total consolidated recognised gains and losses for the half-year to 30Jun02 31Dec02 30Jun03 US$m US$m US$m Profit for the period attributable to 3,280 2,959 shareholders 4,106 Unrealised deficit on revaluation of investment properties: - (22) - subsidiaries (24) - (1) - associates - Unrealised deficit on revaluation of land and buildings (excluding investment properties): - (297) - subsidiaries (214) 2,432 1,349 Exchange and other movements 2,208 5,712 3,988 Total recognised gains and losses for the period 6,076 Reconciliation of movements in consolidated shareholders' funds for the half-year to 30Jun02 31Dec02 30Jun03 US$m US$m US$m 3,280 2,959 Profit for the period attributable to shareholders 4,106 (1,929) (3,072) Dividends (2,589) 1,351 (113) 1,517 Other recognised gains and 2,432 1,029 losses relating to the period 1,970 New share capital subscribed, 182 155 net of costs 447 Reserve in respect of obligations under CCF (31) (10) share options (17) Merger reserve on acquisition - - of Household 13,405 Reserve in respect of obligations - - under Household share options 112 Reserve in respect of obligations under Household 8.875 per cent Adjustable Conversion-Rate Equity - - Security Units 6 Amounts arising on shares 856 167 issued in lieu of dividends 444 Net addition to shareholders' 4,790 1,228 funds 17,884 Shareholders' funds at 46,388 51,178 beginning of period 52,406 Shareholders' funds at end of 51,178 52,406 period 70,290 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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