Half Yearly Report

RNS Number : 9229S
Secure Property Dev & Inv PLC
30 September 2014
 



 

30 September 2014

Secure Property Development and Investment Limited PLC

("Secure" or the "Company")

 

INTERIM RESULTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2014

 

Significant progress with strategy

 

SECURE PROPERTY Development & Investments Ltd (LSE:SPDI), a South Eastern European focused property and investment company, today announces its half year results for the six months ended 30 June 2014.

Financial highlights:

§ Operational income increased by 9% to $1.93 million as at 30 June 2014 (30 June 2013: $1.78 million).

§ Annualised net operating income has further increased by 185% to $8million (2013: $2.8 million) since the period end following a number of accretive acquisitions.

§ Gross asset value increased by 33% to circa $72 million at 30 June 2014 from US$54 million at 31 December 2013.

§ Gross asset value since the period end has increased further to $120 million as a result of the latest acquisitions.

§ Net asset value was $50.7 million as at 30 June 2014 (31 December 2013: $52.2 million and 30 June 2013 $50.2 million), the slight fall being due primarily to a foreign exchange loss on Terminal Brovary.

§ The loan to value ratio as at 30 June 2014 stands at 38% (31 December 2013: 32%).

 

Operational highlights:

§ Completed the acquisition of Innovations Logistics Park in Bucharest, Romania, for €12.6 million. This asset contributes an annualised Net Operating Income ("NOI") of approximately $1.8 million.

§ Signed binding agreements (which were executed post period end in August 2014) for the acquisition of three more assets which will bring into the Company an additional annualized NOI of more than $3.1 million:

-      a logistics terminal in the outskirts of Athens, rented mostly to the German logistics operator Kuehne + Nagel; an office building in Bucharest that houses the headquarters of Danone, the French multinational food company, in Romania; a portfolio of 122 apartments in Bucharest which are almost fully let.

§ These acquisitions have significantly broadened the geographical diversity of the Company's asset base, with 55% of its gross asset value located in Romania and Greece, and the balance in Ukraine.

 

 

 

 

 

Lambros Anagnostopoulos, Chief Executive Officer of Secure Property, said: "Against a challenging but improving economic backdrop we have made substantial progress with our strategy, which is focused on growth and diversification. This has led to a significant increase in annualised profitability cash generation as well as  and a notable uplift in our gross asset value. "

- Ends -

 

 

Enquiries:

 


SECURE PROPERTY Development & Investment plc

Lambros Anagnostopoulos

Constantinos Bitros

 

+ 380 44 459 3000

www.secure-property.eu

SP Angel Corporate Finance LLP (NOMAD)

Tercel Moore

Jeff Keating

 

+44 (0) 20 3463 2260

FTI Consulting

Richard Sunderland

Nick Taylor

Ellie Sweeney

+44 (0) 20 3727 1000

 

 

 

1.    Management Report

 

1.1. Corporate Overview & Financial Performance

 

In summary

During the first half of 2014, the management has been successful in its strategy of:

a) driving forward the growth and diversification plan, the cornerstone of the Company's strategy to become a large regional property company; 

b) ensuring that the Ukrainian assets continued to produce sustainable and recurring revenues; and,

c) addressing the lingering legal "legacy liabilities" (those predating the Company's restructuring in August 2011) in Odessa & Brovary.

While the economic climate in Europe improved substantially in 2013 (with Greece and Cyprus addressing the issues required to stimulate an economic recovery), 2014 started with troubles in Ukraine which have evolved in a full blown military and economic crisis. Currently the situation in eastern Ukraine remains unstable with wider uncertainty still surrounding the territorial integrity of Southern Ukraine. As a result the Hryvnia experienced a substantial devaluation of circa 40%, while the wider Ukrainian economy remains challenged.

In line with our stated growth strategy, the Company transacted several acquisitions in the greater South East European region, and specifically in Romania and Greece. While Romania is demonstrating the most robust economic fundamentals in the region, Greece is recovering and also offers substantial opportunities.

During the reporting period, the Company acquired the Innovations Logistics Park, which is located on Bucharest's ring road and is the main cold storage facility of Nestle in Romania. The asset will generate a NOI of approximately US$1.8m for the Company, starting from June 2014.

In addition, the Company signed binding Agreements (which were executed in August 2014) for the acquisition of three more assets:

a) a logistics terminal in the outskirts of Athens, rented mostly to the German logistics operator Kuehne+Nagel;

b) an office building in Bucharest that houses (under a 12 year lease agreement) the headquarters of Danone in Romania; and,

c) a portfolio of 122 apartments in Bucharest which are almost fully let.

These three assets will bring into the Company an additional annualized NOI of more than US$3.1m.

In June 2014, the Company engaged SP Angel as its Nominated Advisor, a company that not only has the capabilities and experience to act in such capacity but expressed both support for SPDI's potential and a strong willingness to join us.

During the period, the Management continued to spend time on finalizing the restructuring of the EBRD loan, which has been agreed since March 2013, but was delayed until January 2014 when the B Lender (Bank of Cyprus) gave its agreement, only for EBRD and the borrower to then request some additional clauses in the spring of 2014. However, the Management believes that the restructuring will be signed within 2014.  

 


 

2.    Regional Economic Developments 1

Ukraine

According to the estimates, real GDP decreased by 1.1% year on year ("yoy") in Q1 2014, which is well below the consensus forecast of -5.3%, indicating that the political turmoil has not yet fully affected the major economic sectors.

In Q1 2014, the Current Account Deficit shrank to 3.8%, mainly because of decline in imports (-18.3% yoy). A major reason for the latter is the decrease in energy imports by 25.9% yoy, while non-energy imports dropped by 15.5%, reflecting the lower domestic demand, as well as the depreciation of the Hyrvnia.

The National Bank of Ukraine decided to raise the discount rate to 9.5% from 6.5%. The social and political tensions contribute further to macroeconomic conditions which pose risks to price stability, with inflation growing at faster rate in Q1 2014. It is indicative that inflation grew to 3.4% in March from 1.2% in February.

The International Monetary Fund Executive Board approved an exceptional two year USD17 billion Stand-By Arrangement, with USD3.2 billion being immediately disbursable. This is expected to unlock further international assistance from other donors such as World Bank and the EBRD.

Romania

Romania's Real GDP soared by 3.8% yoy in Q1 2014 from an average growth of 1.6% per quarter in H2 2013. The Current Account Deficit inched up by 0.2 pps to 0.2% of GDP, in Q1 2014. Simultaneously, the trade deficit leveled off, in yoy terms, at 0.4% of GDP, and the import growth was offset by an increase in exports (10.1% yoy in Q1 2014 vs 13.3% in Q4 2013).

On July 1st, the National Bank of Romania decided to keep the annual monetary policy rate unchanged at 3.5% and to pursue adequate liquidity management in the banking system. Moreover, it decided to lower the minimum reserve requirement ratio on foreign currency-denominated liabilities of credit institutions to 16% from 18%.

Standard and Poor's upgraded Romania to investment grade by raising its credit rating by one notch to BBB-. This decision came mainly as a result of an adjustment in Romania's external imbalances, such as the Current Account Deficit that from a high of 14.3% of GDP in 2007 decreased to 1.1% in 2013.

During the European Parliamentary elections the ruling Social-Democratic Union gained 37.6%, winning 16 out of a total of 32 seats, reflecting its dominance, while the liberal PNL was the second largest party with 15% (6 seats).

Bulgaria

Real GDP growth in Bulgaria stood at 1.2% yoy in Q1 2014, which is the same level of increase seen in the first quarter. However, a positive 3.1% yoy increase in domestic demand is significantly higher than the 0.6% yoy decrease seen in Q4 2013. The Current Account Deficit narrowed by 0.8 pps to 0.2% of GDP in Q1 2014, mainly due to lower income inflows related with FDI and higher official transfers. In addition, the trade deficit widened to 2% of GDP, mainly because of a steep decrease of 6.9% in exports, particularly to Ukraine and Turkey (-15.2%).

The Coalition government of Bulgaria, led by the Bulgarian Socialist Party and the Movement for Rights and Freedoms, faced a vote of no confidence during the European Parliaments elections on May 25th, with the main opposition party (GERB) gaining 30.4% of vote and the Coalition for Bulgaria gaining 18.9%.

Corporate Commercial Bank, the fourth-largest lender in terms of assets, and owner of the local unit of Credit Agricole, was placed in receivership. As a result, the Central Bank of Bulgaria decided to increase the capital of the bank, whilst also adopting amendments to BNB Ordinance No. 6 on Extending Collateralized Lev Loans to Banks. Amongst other things, these amendments set the required percentage of collateral at 100% of the original amount of the resources provided, in case of need. Moreover, the Bulgarian Central Bank reduced interest rates on deposits held with Corporate Commercial Bank down to the average market rate.

Greece

The Greek economy is expected to record marginally positive growth in 2014 for the first time in six years, as subdued domestic demand will be offset by robust exports.  A return to stronger, more broad based growth is anticipated for 2015 when rising export orders on the back of higher external demand and improving competitiveness of Greek producers eventually feeds into private investment activity. A fiscal slippage is still the main risk to growth. In addition, Greek economy has benefited from the spectacular increase in tourist arrivals in 2013 and in the first semester 2014.

 

[1] Sources : World Bank Group, Eurostat, National Bank of Greece, Elstat, UniCredit Group - research Division, Eurobank Research, NBG Strategy and Economic Research Division, National Institute of Statistics- Romania, National Statistical Institute -Republic of Bulgaria.

 

 

 

3.        Real Estate Market Developments2

3.1     Ukraine

General

Τhe social and political turbulence that began in Ukraine in late 2013 has resulted in a significant number of potential deals being put on hold.

Logistics Market

In Q1 2014, the total warehouse stock in Kiev stood at 1,489,000 sqm, having upward prospects for 2014. The vacancy rate leveled off at 3.5%, having improved consistently from 24%, five years ago.

Office Market

In Q1 2014 there was a 28.7% yoy increase in new office development to 91,400 sqm, which is the highest level of quarterly completion since 2011. 63% of the sqm delivered is Class B, with 76% of the space located on the Right Bank of Kiev. The high level of completions in combination with relatively low demand pushed the vacancy rate from 18.7% in Q4 2013 to 22.1% in Q1 2014.

Retail Market

The political turmoil resulted in the mothballing of almost 50% of the shopping centres which were expected to complete in 2014. In Q1 2014, demand decreased significantly and as a result the vacancy rate almost doubled to 6.3%. The prime rent remained flat at USD100 sqm/year.

3.2  Romania

General

In 2013, the investment market recorded deals (yielding assets) with a total volume of approximately EUR300 million, an increase of almost 100% compared to 2012.

Logistics Market

The rate of construction of new warehouses remains low, although vacancy rate dropped to below 14% in 2013.

Office Market

In Q1 2014, two office buildings were completed, adding 25,000 sqm of space and pushing up the total stock to 2.17 million, constituting 38% of class A space and 62% of Class B space. During the same period, 66,500 sqm of office space was transacted, which is up by 8% compared with the same quarter of 2013. The headline rent and yield remained relatively stable at EUR18 per sqm per month and 8.25%, respectively.

Retail Market

Total Romanian traditional retail stock has increased by 47% over the last five years, although the speed of development has decelerated during the last two. 2014 is expected to be the year with the lowest levels of new supply since 2008, although supply is expected to increase from 2015 to 2017. In addition, rents have begun to stabilise following the limited levels of new supply that came online during 2013 and their steep decrease of around 10%, during 2012.

Residential Market

In Q1 2014, on yoy terms, there are signs of clear stabilization in residential prices despite an aggregated decrease of over 40% from 2008. Prices are expected to pick up in 2014 and accelerate in 2015.

 

3.3     Bulgaria

General

According to preliminary results, the overall volume of construction in the first half increased 6.2% yoy, mainly driven by civil engineering (+14.7% yoy), whilst building construction dropped slightly by 0.1% yoy.

Logistics Market

In Q1 2014, total stock in Sofia inched up by 1% over the previous quarter at 803,000 sqm, due to the diminished pipeline, whilst, in Q1 2014, the lowest quarterly construction volume since 2010 was recorded. Rental levels remained stable at EUR3.5 per sqm per month, while the market continued to be characterized by a lack of high-quality stock.

Office Market

Total office stock in Sofia increased by approximately 30,000 sqm to 1.68 mln sqm, while the pipeline contracted further to 143,000 sqm. The major players in the market were the IT and outsourcing sectors.

Retail Market

In Q1 2014, the total leasable area of operational shopping malls stood at 688,000 sqm, while there is another 47,000 sqm that represents existing, but non-operational shopping centers. Against this backdrop, the main retailers focused on established projects in the large cities.

3.4  Greece

General

The Greek real estate market is showing signs of emerging from a five year recession with a significant amount of distressed assets, but also with plenty of interested investors looking for opportunities.

Office Market

Prime rents have stabilized at €19.00/sqm/month, although price levels remain almost 60% off their ten year high and no significant construction projects have been initiated. The overall vacancy rate, which at the end of Q2 2014 was 11.2%, is expected to decline further by the erosion of current overhang space. The number of investors remains limited.

Retail Market

Deflation is providing some relief to domestic budgets and is set to continue throughout 2014. Meanwhile, retail sales volumes recorded a significant upturn in April with growth of 7.3% year on year.  Another promising factor is that a considerable number of units previously occupied by banks have now been leased to retail tenants, especially in central locations, despite a slow improvement in economic conditions.

 

 

2 Sources : National Bank of Greece, Bank of Greece, Eurobank, Jones Lang LaSalle, DTZ Research, CBRE Research, Colliers International, Cushman & Wakefield, MBL Research.

 

 

4.        Property Assets

4.1     Aisi Brovary - Terminal Brovary Logistic Park , Ukraine

Project description

The Brovary Logistic Park consists of a 49,180 sq m GLA Class A warehouse and associated office space. The building has large facades to Brovary ring road, at the intersection of the Brovary (Е-95/М-01 highway) and Borispil ring roads. It is located 10 km from Kiev city border and 5 km from Borispol international airport.

The building is divided into six independent sections (each at least 6,400 sq m), with internal clear ceiling of 12m height and industrial flooring constructed with an anti-dust overlay quartz finish. The terminal accommodates 90 parking spaces for cars and trucks, as well as 24 hour security and municipal provided sewage, water and garbage collection.

Current status

As of the end of June, the building remained 90% leased, with a 100% lease of its warehouse capacity leased.

 

4.2     Innovations Logistics Park, Romania

Project description

The Park incorporates approximately 8,470 sqm of multipurpose warehousing space, 6,395 sqm of cold storage and 1,705 sqm of office space. It is located in the area of Clinceni, south west of Bucharest center, 200m from the city's ring road and 6km from Bucharest-Pitesti (A1) highway. Its construction was tenant specific, was completed in 2008 and it comprises four separate warehouses, two of which offer cold storage.

Current status

As of the end of June the warehouse was 100% leased with Nestle Ice Cream Romania being the anchor tenant (100% of cold space and 72% of total NOI), following the recent renewal of its lease .

4.3     Dimitriou Warehouse and Photovoltaic Park, Greece

Project description

The 17,756 sqm complex that consists of industrial and office space is situated on a 44,268 sqm land plot in the West Attica Industrial Area (Aspropyrgos). It is located at exit 4 of Attiki Odos (the Athens ring road) and is 10 minutes from the port of Piraeus and the National Road. The roofs of the warehouse buildings house a photovoltaic park of 1,000KWp.

The buildings are characterized by high construction quality and state-of-the-art security measures. The complex includes 100 car parking spaces, as well as two central gateways (south and west).

Current status

The Company reached a binding agreement in August for the acquisition of the asset which is expected to be concluded upon the transfer of the asset from previous owner to a newly formed company, and completion of certain other conditions. The complex is currently 100% occupied, while the major tenant (approximately 70%) is the international transportation and logistics company Kuehne + Nagel .

4.4     EOS Business Park - Danone headquarters, Romania

Project description

The park consists of 5,000 sqm of land including a class "A" office building of 3,386 sqm GLA and 90 parking places. It is located next to the Danone factory, in the North-Eastern part of Bucharest with access to the Colentina Road and the Fundeni Road.  The Park is very close to Bucharest's ring road and the DN 2 national road (E60 and E85) and is also serviced by public transportation. The park is highly energy efficienct.

Current status

The Company has reached a binding agreement in August for the acquisition of the asset which is expected to be finalised upon completion of certain conditions. The complex is currently fully let to Danone Romania, the French multinational food company, until 2026.

4.5     Residential portfolio

·      Romfelt Plaza (Doamna Ghica), Bucharest, Romania

Project description

Romfelt Plaza is a residential complex located in Bucharest, Sector 2, relatively close to the city center, easily accessible by public transport and nearby supporting facilities and green areas.

The residential unit portfolio acquired by the Company comprises 2,990 sqm across nine studios, six  two bed apartments and thirteen three bed apartments, all located in buildings A, D, E, F, and I.

Current status

As of the date of issuance of this report the total existing leases stood at 21 indicating an occupancy rate of 75%.

·      Linda Residence, Bucharest, Romania

Project description

Linda Residence is a residential complex located in Bucharest, Sector 3, close to subway transportation which connects the project to all areas in Bucharest in less than 30 minutes.

 

The 2,642 sqm residential portfolio acquired by the Company comprises twenty seven apartments including two studios, fifteen two bed, eight three bed and two four bed apartments, as well as 27 storage spaces, and 20 surface parking spaces.

 

Current status

As of the date of issuance of this report there are a total of 12 total existing leases indicating an occupancy rate of approximately 44%.

·      Monaco Towers, Bucharest, Romania

Project description

Monaco Towers is a residential complex located in South Bucharest, Sector 4, enjoying good car access due to the large boulevards , public transportation, and a shopping mall (Sun Plaza) reachable within a short driving distance or easily accessible by subway.

The residential portfolio acquired by the Company comprises forty apartments, twenty five two-room apartments and fifteen three-room apartments, totaling 3,609 sqm.

Current status

As of the date of issuance of this report the total existing leases stood at 30 indicating an occupancy rate of 75%.

·      Blooming House, Bucharest, Romania

Project description

Blooming House is a residential development project located in Bucharest, Sector 3, a residential area with the biggest development and property value growth in Bucharest , offering a number of supporting facilities such as access to Vitan Mall, kindergartens, café, schools and public transportation (both bus and tram).

The residential unit portfolio acquired by the Company comprises twenty seven apartments, comprising twelve two bed, forteen three bed, and one five bed, totaling 2,387 m2, plus 28 parking spaces, 13 above ground, 15 underground.

Current status

At the end of the reporting period the total existing leases stood at eighteen (18) indicating an occupancy rate of approximately 67%.

4.6     Land Bank

·      Aisi Bela - Bela Logistic Center

Project description

 

The site consists of a 22.4 ha plot of land with zoning allowance to construct up to 103,000 sqm GBA industrial properties and is situated on the main Kiev - Odessa highway, 20km from Odessa port, in an area of high demand for logistics and distribution warehousing.

 

Current status

Following the completion of planning and issuance of permits in 2008, construction commenced, with column foundation and peripheral walls for 100,000 sqm completed in 2009. Development was then put on hold, due to lack of funding and deteriorating market conditions.

·      Kiyanovskiy Lane - Land for Residential Complex

Project description

The project consists of 0.55 ha of land located at Kiyanovskiy Lane, near Kiev city centre. It is destined for the development of business to luxury residences with beautiful protected views overlooking the scenic Dnipro River, St. Michaels' Spires and historic Podil.

Current status

The concept design of the project is under review with the proposed development to include residential apartments (GBA of circa 21,000 sqm) and 100 parking spaces across two basement levels.

 

·      Tsymlyanskiy Lane - Land for Residential Complex

Project description

The 0.36 ha plot is located in the historic and rapidly developing Podil District in Kiev. The Company owns 55% of the plot, with one local co-investor owning the remaining 45%.

 

Current status

In 2009, all necessary documents were submitted to relevant authorities for approval and issuance of a construction permit. The plan was to develop approximately 10,000 sqm GBA of 40 high end residential units and office spaces on lower floors, as well as 41 parking spaces over three underground levels. Since then, the project has been mothballed.

 

·      Balabino-Land for Retail/Entertainment Development

Project description

The 26.38 site is situated on the south entrance of Zaporozhye city, three km away from the administrative border of Zaporozhye. It borders the Kharkov-Simferopol Highway (which connects eastern Ukraine and Crimea and runs through the two largest residential districts of the city) as well as another major artery accessing the city centre.

Current status

The site is zoned for retail and entertainment and various development options are being evaluated as per the market's needs.

 

 

  

 

 

 

INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

For the six months ended 30 June 2014

 

 

 


Note

Six month ended



30 June 2014


30 June 2013



US$


US$






Operational income

7

1.926.819


1.784.299

Investment Property gains derived from functional currency devaluation

14

18.122.951


-






Administration expenses

8

(2.115.054)


(1.393.092)

Investment property operating expenses

9

(349.231)


(378.927)

Other operating income/(loss), net

10

(22.780)


226.850

Gain realized on acquisition

14

536.068


-

 

 

 

 

 

Operating profit

 

18.098.773

 

239.130

 

 

 

 

 

Finance costs, net

11

(774.401)

 

(783.710)

Foreign exchange losses

12

(19.993.208)

 

(25.399)

 

 

 

 

 

Income/(loss) before tax

 

(2.668.836)

 

(569.979)

 

 

 

 

 

Income tax expense

13

(17.719)

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

Profit/(loss) for the period

 

(2.686.555)

 

(569.979)

 

 

 

 

 

Other comprehensive (loss)/income

 


 


Exchange difference on translation of foreign operations

18

42.976

 

43.777

 

 

 

 

 

Total comprehensive loss for the period

 

(2.643.579)

 

(526.202)

 

 

 

 

 

Profit/(loss) attributable to:

 

 

 

 

Owners of the parent

 

(2.648.931)

 

(565.692)

Non-controlling interests


(37.624)


(4.287)



(2.686.555)


(569.979)






Total comprehensive loss attributable to:





Owners of the parent


(2.605.956)


(521.915)

Non-controlling interests


(37.624)


(4.287)



(2.643.579)


(526.202)






Profit/(losses) per share (US$ per share):

6




Basic loss for the period attributable to ordinary equity owners of the parent


(0,09)


(0,02)

Diluted loss for the period attributable to ordinary equity owners of the parent


(0,09)


(0,02)

 

 

 


INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

As at 30 June 2014

 

 

Note

30 June 2014

 

31 December 2013

 

30 June 2013

 

 

 

US$

 

US$

 

US$

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-current assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment property

14b

57.378.800

 

39.600.000

 

39.270.576

 

Investment property under construction

14a

9.000.000

 

9.000.000

 

8.353.161

 

Advances for investments

14c

5.000.000


5.000.000


5.000.000

 

Property, plant and equipment

 

87.749

 

142.658

 

163.577

 

Long-term assets

 

171.522

 

-

 

-

 

 

 

71.638.071

 

53.742.658

 

52.787.314

 

Current assets

 

 

 


 

 

 

Prepayments and other current assets

15

4.182.324


4.958.887


5.035.303

 

Cash and cash equivalents

16

4.205.896


13.333.497

 

14.463.850

 

 

 

8.388.220

 

18.292.384

 

19.499.153

 

Total assets

 

80.026.291

 

72.035.042

 

72.286.467

 


 

EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

 

Issued share capital

17

5.771.208

5.762.809

5.728.918

 

Share premium

123.292.416

123.141.051

121.388.224

 

Convertible shares

17

956.871

-

-

 

Translation difference reserve

18

(1.297.695)

(1.340.671)

(1.205.749)

 

Accumulated losses


(78.004.340)

(75.355.408)

(75.735.952)

 

Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent


50.718.460

52.207.781

50.175.441

 






 

Non-controlling interests

19

1.025.641

1.063.265

1.034.508

 

Total equity


51.744.101

 

53.271.046

 

51.209.949

 






 

Non-current liabilities





 

Interest bearing borrowings

20

-

-

1.872.630

 

Finance lease liabilities

24

9.987.452

534.264

526.169

 

Trade and other payables

21

443.095

662.599

671.004

 

Deposits from tenants

22

588.847

435.250

427.918

 



11.019.394

1.632.113

3.497.721

 

Current liabilities





 

Interest bearing borrowings

20

14.828.383

15.276.622

15.302.805

 

Trade and other payables

21

1.266.860

1.075.268

1.371.500

 

Taxes payable

23

279.945

584.102

460.197

 

Provisions for taxes

23

110.968

164.144

416.641

 

Deposits from tenants

22

162.492

-

-

 

Finance lease liabilities

24

614.148

31.747

27.654

 



17.262.796

17.131.883

17.578.797

 






 

Total liabilities


28.282.190

 

18.763.996

 

21.076.518

 






 

Total equity and liabilities

 

80.026.291

 

72.035.042

 

72.286.467

 

 

US$ Net Asset Value (NAV) per share:                       6

 

 

 

Basic NAV attributable to equity holders of the parent

1,76

1,85

1,95

Diluted NAV attributable to equity holders of the parent

1,54

1,62

1,71

 

On 26th September 2014 the Board of Directors of SECURE PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT AND INVESTMENT PLC authorised these financial statements for issue.

 

 

 

Lambros Anagnostopoulos

Paul Ensor

Constantinos Bitros

Director & Chief Executive Officer

Director & Chairman of the Board

Chief Financial Officer


INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

For the six months ended 30 June 2014

 



Attributable to equity holders of the Parent







Share capital

Share premium, net

Convertible shares

Accumulated losses, net of non-controlling interest

Foreign currency translation reserve

Total

Non- controlling interests

Total

 


US$

US$

US$

US$

US$

US$

US$

US$

 

Balance - 31 December 2012

5.531.191

104.779.503

-

(75.170.260)

(1.249.526)

33.890.908

1.038.795

34.929.703

 

Profit/(Loss) for the period

-

-

-

(565.692)

 -

(565.692)

(4.287)

(569.979)

 

Issue of share capital

197.727

16.608.721

-

-

-

16.806.448

-

16.806.448

 

Foreign currency translation reserve

-

-

-

-

43.777

43.777

-

43.777

 

Balance - 30 June 2013

5.728.918

121.388.224

-

(75.735.952)

(1.205.749)

50.175.441

1.034.508

51.209.949

 

Profit/(Loss) for the period

-

-

-

380.544

-

380.544

28.757

409.301

 

Issue of share capital

33.891

1.752.827

-

-

-

1.786.718

-

1.786.718

 

Foreign currency translation reserve

-

-

-

-

(134.922)

(134.922)

-

(134.922)

 

Balance - 31 December 2013

5.762.809

123.141.051

-

(75.355.408)

(1.340.671)

52.207.781

1.063.265

53.271.046

 

Profit/(Loss) for the period

-

-

-

(2.648.931)

-

(2.648.931)

(37.624)

(2.686.555)

 

Issue of share capital, net (note 17)

8.399

151.365

-

-

-

159.764

-

159.764

 

Issue of convertible shares

-

-

956.871

-

-

956.871

-

956.871

 

Foreign currency translation reserve

-

-

-

-

42.976

42.976

-

42.976

 

Balance - 30 June 2014

5.771.208

123.292.416

956.871

(78.004.340)

(1.297.695)

50.718.460

1.025.641

51.744.101

 

Companies which do not distribute 70% of their profits after tax, as defined by the relevant tax law, within two years after the end of the relevant tax year, will be deemed to have distributed as dividends 70% of these profits. Special contribution for defence at 20% will be payable on such deemed dividends to the extent that the shareholders (companies and individuals) are Cyprus tax residents. The amount of deemed distribution is reduced by any actual dividends paid out of the profits of the relevant year at any time. This special contribution for defence is payable on account of the shareholders.


INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

For the six months ended 30 June 2014

 

 


Note

30 June 2014


30 June 2013



US$


US$

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES





Loss before tax and non-controlling interest


(2.668.836)


(569.979)

Adjustments for:





Impairment loss/(reversal) of prepayments and current assets

10

-


8.161

Accounts payable written off

10

-


(339.207)

Depreciation of property, plant and equipment


8.139


5.795

Other expenses/(income)


(135.737)


82.089

Interest expense

11

794.090


674.372

Interest income

11

(72.509)


(46.630)

Change in provisions


(53.176)



Effect of foreign exchange difference

12

19.993.208


25.399

Valuation gains from investment property

14

(18.122.951)


-

Gain on acquisition

14

(536.068)


-

Cash flows used in operations before working capital changes


(793.840)


(160.000)

 

 





Increase in prepayments and other current assets

15

(768.251)


(157.191)

Decrease in VAT recoverable

15

166.866


289.589

Decrease in trade and other payables

21

(473.688)


(577.775)

Change in other taxes and duties


37.318


(3.545)

Increase in deposit from tenants


208.263


-

Income tax paid


(359.194)


(66.085)

Net Working Capital Changes


(1.188.686)


(515.007)






Net cash flows used in operating activities


(1.982.526)


(675.007)






CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES





Decrease in payables for construction

21

-


(218.007)

Capital expenditures on investment property

14

-


(40.576)

Decrease in financial lease liabilities

24

(11.194)


(39.998)

Changes of property, plant and equipment


(578)


(73.041)

Interest received


72.509


46.630

Acquisition of subsidiary

14

(5.936.994)


-






Net cash flows used in investing activities


(5.876.257)


(324.992)






CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES





Proceeds from issue of share capital

17

-


17.045.000

Repayment of borrowings


(300.025)


(1.216.177)

Interest and financial charges paid


(952.558)


(603.342)






Net cash flow from financing activities


(1.252.583)


15.225.481






 

Effect of foreign exchange rates on cash


(16.235)


(18.079)

Net increase/(decrease) in cash at banks


(9.127.601)


14.207.403






Cash:

16




At beginning of the period


13.333.497


256.447

At end of the period


4.205.896


14.463.850


NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the six monthsended 30 June 2014

 

1. General Information

 

Country of incorporation

 

SECURE PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT & INVESTMENT PLC (the ''Company'') was incorporated in Cyprus on 23 June 2005 and is a public limited liability company, listed on the London Stock Exchange (AIM): ISIN CY0102102213. Its registered office is at Kyriakou Matsi 16, Eagle House, 10th floor, Agioi Omologites, 1082 Nicosia, Cyprus.

 

Principal activities

 

The principal activities of the Group, which are unchanged, are directly or indirectly to invest in and/or manage real estate properties as well as real estate development projects in Central, East and South East Europe (the "Region").  These include the acquisition, development, operation and selling of property assets, in major population centres in the Region.

 

The Group maintains offices in Kiev, Ukraine and Nicosia, Cyprus, while it has an affiliate in Bucharest, Romania.

 

As at the reporting date, the Group has 19 Full Time Equivalent (FTEs, 10 in Ukraine and 6 in Romania) employed persons, including the CEO, the CFO and the Commercial Director (December 2013 à 13, June 2013 à 12, December 2012 à 13).

 

2.  Adoption of new and revised Standards and Interpretations

 

The accounting policies adopted for the preparation of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the six months ended 30 June 2014 are consistent with those followed for the preparation of the annual financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2013.

 

3. Significant accounting policies

 

Basis of preparation

 

The interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the six months ended 30 June 2014 have been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34 "Interim Financial Reporting".

 

Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") have been condensed or omitted. However, such information reflects all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments), which are, in the opinion of the Group's management, necessary to fairly state the results of interim periods.

 

Interim results are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.

 

The 31 December 2013 statement of financial position was derived from the audited consolidated financial statements.

 

Basis of consolidation

 

The interim condensed consolidated financial statements incorporate the financial statements of the Company and entities (including special purpose entities) controlled by the Company (its subsidiaries).

 

The Group's consolidated financial statements comprise the financial statements of the parent company, SECURE PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT & INVESTMENT PLC and the financial statements of the following subsidiaries:

 

Name

Country of

Related Asset

Holding %

 

incorporation


as at 30.06.2014

as at 30.06.2013

SECURE Capital Limited


100

100

SECURE Logistics Limited

Brovary Logistics Park

100

100

LLC Aisi Brovary

Brovary Logistics Park

100

100

LLC Terminal Brovary

Brovary Logistics Park

100

100

LLC Aisi Ukraine

Kiyanovskiy Residence

100

100

LLC Trade Center

Kiyanovskiy Residence

100

100

LLC Almaz‑pres‑Ukrayina

Tsymlianskiy Residence

55

55

LLC Aisi Bela

Bela Logistic Park

100

100

LLC Mirelium Investments

Zaporizhia Retail Center

100

100

LLC Interterminal

Zaporizhia Retail Center

100

100

LLC Aisi Outdoor


100

100

LLC Aisi Vida


100

100

LLC Aisi Val


100

100

LLC Aisi Ilvo


100

100

LLC Aisi Consta


100

100

LLC Aisi Roslav


100

100

LLC Aisi Donetsk


100

100

LLC Retail Development Balabino

100

100

Myrnes Innovations Park Limited

Innovations Logistics Park

100

-

Best Day Real Estate SRL

Innovations Logistics Park

100

-

As of the reporting date the subsidiaries as LLC Mirelium Investments, LLC Aisi Outdoor, LLC Aisi Vida, LLC Aisi Val, LLC Aisi Consta, LLC Aisi Roslav and LLC Aisi Donetsk were under the merging process to LLC Aisi Ilvo. The reorganization (merger) process is expected to be finished in H2 2014.

 

During the reporting period the Company acquired Myrnes Innovations Park and Best Day Real Estate Srl  (note 14).

 

Functional and presentation currencies

 

The management believes that US Dollar reporting better reflects the economic substance of the underlying events and circumstances relevant to the Group itself.

 

The US Dollar is the functional currency of the Cyprus companies (one only operates in Euro) of the Group while RON is the functional currency of the newly acquired Romanian subsidiary (note 14). Ukrainian Hryvnia has been determined as functional currency for all Ukrainian companies of the Group.

 

The interim condensed consolidated financial statements are presented in US Dollar which is the Group's presentation currency.

 

As management records the consolidated financial information of the entities domiciled in Ukraine in Hryvnia and the consolidated financial information of the entities domiciled in Romania in Euro, in translating financial information of the entities domiciled in Ukraine and Romania into US Dollars for incorporation in the consolidated financial information, the Group follows a translation policy in accordance with International Accounting Standard No. 21, "The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates", and the following procedures are performed:

 

·             All assets and liabilities are translated at closing rate;

·             Income and expense items are translated using exchange rates at the dates of the transactions, or where this is not practicable the average rate has been used;         

·             All resulting exchange differences are recognized as a separate component of equity;

·             When a foreign operation is disposed of through sale, liquidation, repayment of share capital or abandonment of all, or part of that entity, the exchange differences deferred in equity are reclassified to the consolidated statement of comprehensive income as part of the gain or loss on sale.

 

 

Average for the first 6 months ended

30 June

Currency

2014

2013

2014

2013

UAH

10,275

7,993

11,823

7,993

RON

3,2339

3,3923

3,2138

3,4151

 

The relevant exchange rates of the Central Bank of Ukraine and Central Bank of Romania used in translating the financial information of the entities domiciled in Ukraine and in Romania into US Dollars are as follows:

 

 

 

4. Financial risk Management

 

4.1 Financial risk factors

 

The Group is exposed to country risk, stemming from the political and economic environment of every country in which it operates.

 

4.1.1. Operating Country Risks

 

4.1.1.1 Ukraine

 

In recent years, the Ukrainian economy has been characterized by a number of features that contribute to economic instability, including a relatively weak banking system providing limited liquidity to Ukrainian enterprises, significant capital outflows, and low wages for a large portion of the Ukrainian population. On top, recent frictions with Russia have increased further the uncertainty both politically and economically.

 

The implementation of reforms has been impeded by lack of political consensus, controversies over privatization, the restructuring of the energy sector, the removal of exemptions and privileges for certain state-owned enterprises or for certain industry sectors, the limited extent of cooperation with international financial institutions and non-stable taxing environment.

 

Although Ukraine had made significant progress in increasing its gross domestic product, decreasing inflation, stabilizing its currency, increasing real wages and improving its trade balance, these gains were not sustainable over the longer term and may be reversed by the current political uncertainty which plunges the country into a state of potential war and separatism. In February 2014, the Parliament of Ukraine voted for reinstatement of the 2004 Constitution and dismissal of the incumbent President and a transitional government has been formed. On March 16, 2014 the residents of Crimea peninsula voted overwhelmingly for their region to secede to Russia in a referendum not globally accepted as legal and a week later Crimea was annexed by Russia. On 25 May 2014, presidential elections took place and a new President of Ukraine was elected.

 

Ukraine's government has to rely to a significant extent on official or multilateral borrowings to avoid bankruptcy, finance its budget deficit, fund its payment obligations under domestic and international borrowings and support foreign exchange reserves.  These borrowings are to be conditioned on Ukraine's ability to achieve a stable political environment to implement strategic, institutional and structural reforms but seems to be mainly depending on how long and how severe the current geopolitical conflict will last; Further negative developments on these fronts may result in Ukraine not finding adequate financing which could have a material adverse effect on the Ukrainian economy as a whole, and thus, on the Group's business prospects.

 

Current Ukraine relations with Russia may adversely affect supplies of energy resources from Russia to Ukraine and Ukraine's revenues derived from transit charges for Russian oil and gas towards Europe. It already has negative effects on certain sectors of the Ukrainian economy which could under certain conditions affect the Group's business.

 

The Ukrainian legal system has also been developing to support a market-based economy.  Ukraine's legal system is, however, in transition and is, therefore, subject to greater risks and uncertainties than a more mature legal system.  In particular, risks associated with the Ukrainian legal system include, but are not limited to:

(i) inconsistencies between and among the Constitution of Ukraine and various laws, presidential decrees, governmental, ministerial and local orders, decisions, resolutions and other acts;

(ii) provisions in the laws and regulations that are ambiguously worded or lack specificity and thereby raise difficulties when implemented or interpreted;

(iii) difficulty in predicting the outcome of judicial application of Ukrainian legislation; and

(iv) the fact that not all Ukrainian resolutions, orders and decrees and other similar acts are readily available to the public or available in understandably organized form. 

 

Furthermore, several fundamental Ukrainian laws either have only relatively recently become effective or are still pending hearing or adoption by the Parliament.  The recent origin of much of Ukrainian legislation, the lack of consensus about the scope, content and pace of economic and political reform and the rapid evolution of the Ukrainian legal system in ways that may not always coincide with market developments, place the enforceability and underlying constitutionality of laws in doubt, and result in ambiguities, inconsistencies and anomalies. 

 

In addition, Ukrainian legislation often contemplates implementing regulations. Often such implementing regulations have either not yet been promulgated, leaving substantial gaps in the regulatory infrastructure, or have been promulgated with substantial deviation from the principal rules and conditions imposed by the respective legislation, which results in a lack of clarity and growing conflicts between companies and regulatory authorities.

 

Tax laws are changing and compared to more developed market economies are in a non-mature level thus creating often an unclear tax environment of unusual complexity. This particularly may affect negatively the ability of the Group to recuperate VAT paid and/or to utilize operating losses as a carry forward tax shield.

 

Ukraine's current political and economic situation is subject to rapid change and the information set out in these financial statements may become outdated relatively quickly.

 

 

Since November 2013 the Ukrainian Hryvnia devalued against major world currencies and significant external financing is required to maintain stability of the economy. The Government of Ukraine has been negotiating with the International Monetary Fund ("IMF") and other financial institutions a provision of the financial aid and in April 2014 the Board of Governors of the IMF endorsed a two-year loan program for Ukraine in the total amount of US$ 17,010 million, out of which an installment of US$ 3,190 million was already obtained in May 2014. Ukraine's sovereign rating is at the level of CCC with a stable outlook.

 

Stabilization of the economy and the political situation depends, to a large extent, upon success of the Ukrainian government's efforts, yet further economic and political developments are currently unpredictable and their adverse affect on the Ukrainian economy may continue.

 

As of the date of this report, all operations of the Group's throughout Ukraine continued to be carried out normally.

 

4.1.1.2 Cyprus

 

During the past 10 years Cyprus has become an established financial center taking advantage of favorable double tax treaties with various countries around the world, most importantly with Eastern European countries where the Company operates. Due to the world financial crisis erupting in 2008 and the ensuing debt crisis which had a liquidity effect of the Cypriot banking system as in all of the south and east European countries, following the restructuring of the Greek public debt certain of the Cypriot banks have taken a blow to their solvency (write off of €4,5bn of Greek debt) and have requested the support of the ECB through the ELA mechanism.

 

Thus, the indebtedness of the Cypriot Republic and its two main banks Bank of Cyprus and Cyprus Popular Bank (Laiki) created the basis for the country to be part of a financial rescue plan under the supervision of the IMF, the ECB and the European Union in early 2013.

 

At the same time, the recent discovery of potentially significant natural gas and oil deposits within the boundaries of the Cypriot exclusive economic zone perplexes the geographic and political relationships and developments as Cyprus is in the crossroad of 3 continents.

 

Any failure to effect and implement an economic restructuring plan may have a significant negative effect on the financials of the Cypriot economy that could lead to a default and the abandonment of the Euro currency. Such result would have a destabilizing effect on the operations of the Company at the corporate level. 

 

On that note, the Company had proactively evaluated the probable effect of the measures in relation to the levy on deposits and the restrictions on capital movement applied to Cyprus based financial institutions. The Company held most of its liquidity with non-Cypriot owned banking institutions, partly in Cyprus and partly outside Cyprus and to this date all operations of the Group's throughout Ukraine continued to be carried out normally.

 

 

4.1.2 Risks associated with property holding

 

Several factors may affect the economic performance and value of the Group's properties, including: 

·      risks associated with construction activity at the properties, including delays, the imposition of liens and defects in workmanship;  

·      the ability to collect rent from tenants, on a timely basis or at all;  

·      the amount of rent and the terms on which lease renewals and new leases are agreed being less favourable than current leases;  

 

·      cyclical fluctuations in the property market generally;  

·      local conditions such as an oversupply of similar properties or a reduction in demand for the properties;  

·      the attractiveness of the property to tenants or residential purchasers;  

·      decreases in capital valuations of property;  

·      changes in availability and costs of financing, which may affect the sale or refinancing of properties;

·      covenants, conditions, restrictions and easements relating to the properties;  

·      changes in governmental legislation and regulations, including but not limited to designated use, allocation, environmental usage, taxation and insurance;  

·      the risk of bad or unmarketable title due to failure to register or perfect our interests or the existence of prior claims, encumbrances or charges of which we may be unaware at the time of purchase;  

·      the possibility of occupants in the properties, whether squatters or those with legitimate claims to take possession;

·      the ability to pay for adequate maintenance, insurance and other operating costs, including taxes, which could increase over time; and

·      political uncertainty, acts of terrorism and acts of nature, such as earthquakes and floods that may damage the properties.

 

4.1.3 Property Market price risk

 

Market price risk is the risk that the value of the Company's portfolio investments will fluctuate as a result of changes in market prices. The Group's assets are susceptible to market price risk arising from uncertainties about future prices of the investments. The Group's market price risk is managed through diversification of the investment portfolio, continuous elaboration of the market conditions and active asset management.

 

The prevailing global economic conditions throughout 2008-2010 and the ensuing Euro zone Sovereign Debt crisis have had a considerable effect on the market prices of the current portfolio investments of the Group. 

 

In cases that the Board of Directors deemed necessary, it has taken provisions on the assets' valuation in order to ensure that the asset value is presented within the financial statements of the Group in such a way as to take into account various uncertainties. To quantify the value of its assets and/or indicate the possibility of impairment losses, the Company commissioned internationally acclaimed valuers.

 

 

 

 

4.1.4 Interest rate risk


Interest rate risk is the risk that the value of financial instruments will fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates.

 

The Group's income and operating cash flows are substantially independent of changes in market interest rates as the Group has no significant interest‑bearing assets apart from its cash balances that are mainly kept for liquidity purposes.

 

The Group is exposed to interest rate risk in relation to its borrowings. Borrowings issued at variable rates expose the Group to cash flow interest rate risk. Borrowings issued at fixed rates expose the Group to fair value interest rate risk. All of the Group's borrowings are issued at a variable interest rate. Management monitors the interest rate fluctuations on a continuous basis and acts accordingly.

 

4.1.5 Credit risk

 

Credit risk arises when a failure by counter parties to discharge their obligations could reduce the amount of future cash inflows from financial assets at hand at the end of the reporting period. Cash balances are held with high credit quality financial institutions and the Group has policies to limit the amount of credit exposure to any financial institution.

 

Analysis for risks related to deposits is presented in note 4.1.1.2.

 

Management has been in continuous discussions with banking institutions monitoring their ability to extend financing as per the Group's needs. The sovereign debt crisis has affected the pan-European banking system from 2011 onwards imposing financing uncertainties for new development projects.  The financial crisis in the European Union periphery has strained any remaining liquidity and the financial institutions in the region (including those that have Italian, Greek or Austrian parent) are contemplating deleveraging programs although during the reporting period management has observed such programs to ease.

 

4.1.6 Currency risk


Currency risk is the risk that the value of financial instruments will fluctuate due to changes in foreign exchange rates.

 

Currency risk arises when future commercial transactions and recognized assets and liabilities are denominated in a currency that is not the Group's functional currency. Most of the Group's transactions, including the rental proceeds are denominated in the functional currency. For the rest of the foreign exchange exposure management monitors the exchange rate fluctuations on a continuous basis and acts accordingly, by limiting net exposures to 1-3 months.

 

As a precaution against probable depreciation of local currencies, and especially of the UAH, the majority of the Group's liquid assets are held in USD denominated deposit accounts while most of the inflows of the Group are pegged to the US dollar. However, the current political uncertainty in Ukraine, and the currency devaluation may result in effecting the Group's income streams indirectly through affecting the financial condition of the tenants of the Group's properties. Management is monitoring the situation closely and acts accordingly.

 

4.1.7 Capital risk management


The Group manages its capital to ensure that it will be able to continue as a going concern while maximizing the return to shareholders through the optimization of the debt and equity balance. The Group's core strategy is described in note 28 of the financial statements.

 

4.1.8 Compliance risk

 

Compliance risk is the risk of financial loss, including fines and other penalties, which arises from non‑compliance with laws and regulations of the state.

 

Although the Group is trying to limit such risk, the uncertain environment in which it operates in various countries increases the complexities handled by management. The Group's exposures are discussed under note 28.

 

4.1.9 Litigation risk


Litigation risk is the risk of financial loss, interruption of the Group's operations or any other undesirable situation that arises from the possibility of non‑execution or violation of legal contracts and consequentially of lawsuits. The risk is restricted through the contracts used by the Group to execute its operations and is discussed in note 26.

 

4.1.10 Reputation risk

 

The risk of loss of reputation arising from the negative publicity relating to the Group's operations (whether true or false) may result in a reduction of its clientele, reduction in revenue and legal cases against the Group. Following the Group's restructuring in 2011, the settlement of its liabilities, the letting of the Terminal Brovary warehouse and the first capital raise of the Company post 2010, management expects the Company to be receiving positive publicity.

 

4.2.  Operational risk

 

Operational risk is the risk that derives from the deficiencies relating to the Group's information technology and control systems as well as the risk of human error and natural disasters. The Group's systems are evaluated, maintained and upgraded continuously.

 

4.3. Fair value estimation

 

The fair values of the Group's financial assets and liabilities approximate their carrying amounts at the end of the reporting period.

 

5. Critical accounting estimates and judgments

 

The accounting estimates and judgments used in the preparation of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements are consistent with those followed in the preparation of the Group's annual financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2013.

 



6. Earnings and net assets per share attributable to equity holders of the parent

 

a.   Weighted average number of ordinary shares

 

H1 2014


H1 2013

Issued ordinary shares

28.788.559


25.680.817

Weighted average number of ordinary shares (Basic)

28.192.277


22.770.720

Diluted weighted average number of ordinary shares

32.304.928


26.402.559

 

b.   Basic diluted and adjusted earnings per share


30 June 2014


30 June 2013


US$


US$

Loss after tax attributable to owners of the parent

(2.648.931)


(565.692)

Basic

(0,09)


(0,02)

Diluted

(0,09)


(0,02)

 

Loss attributable to shareholders in the amount of US$ 2.648.931 is mainly derived fromfunctional currency devaluation related to the investment property gains (note 14) and the non-realised foreign exchange losses from EBRD loan and intercompany loans provided by Secure Capital LTD (note 12).Considering also the investment property gains derived from functional currency devaluation, the overall foreign exchange impact is a net negative effect for the Group's equity of US$ 1.827.000 (note 12).

 

c.    Net assets per share


30 June 2014


31 December 2013


US$


US$

Net assets attributable to equity holders of the parent

50.718.460


52.207.781

Number of ordinary shares

28.788.559


28.171.833

Diluted number of ordinary shares

32.901.210


32.196.381

Basic

1,76


1,85

Diluted

1,54


1,62

 

7. Operational income

 

Operational income represents rent, service charges and utilities' income generated during the reporting period through the rental agreements concluded with the tenants of the two income producing assets of the Group, the Terminal Brovary Logistics Park in Kiev and the Innovations Logistics Park in Bucharest. As at the reporting date the vacancy rate of both the Terminal and the Innovations was 0%.

 

8. Administration Expenses

 

 

H1 2014

H1 2013

 

US$

US$

Legal fees

182.621

206.305

Salaries and Wages

500.863

528.421

Consulting fees

872.712

138.751

Directors' remuneration

115.646

105.000

Public group expenses

71.872

56.563

Travelling expenses

90.880

159.853

Office expenses

75.942

56.506

Audit and accounting fees

74.510

63.634

Security

28.061

13.649

Taxes and duties

16.964

21.039

Depreciation

8.139

5.795

Other expenses

76.844

37.576

Total Administration Expenses

2.115.054

1.393.092

 

Legal and consulting fees mainly represent expenses of the Company in the various legal and tax cases it has in Ukraine as well as fees for the normal operation of the Group. Out of the Consulting fees an amount of $792.500 is non recurring.

 

Salaries and wages include the remuneration:

            a) of the CEO, the CFO, the Group Commercial Director and the Managing Director Ukraine

            b) of personnel employed in Ukraine

 

Directors' remuneration represents the remuneration of all non-executive Directors and committee members (note 25).

 

Public group expenses include among others fees paid to the AIM: LSE stock exchange and the Nominated Advisor of the Company related to the listing of the Company.

9. Investment property operating expenses

 

The Company has a three year Maintenance and Property Management Agreement with DTZ Consulting Limited Liability Company in respect of the servicing of Terminal Brovary Logistics Park. The Company has also a similar agreement with Colliers International for the Innovation Logistics Park.

 

Operating expenses also include utility expenses, insurance premiums, as well as various other expenses needed for the proper operation of the complexes in Kiev and in Bucharest.

 

10. Other operating income/(expenses), net

 

 

H1 2014

H1 2013

 

US$

US$

Accounts payable written off

-

339.207

Penalties

(11.292)

(16.133)

Other income/(expenses), net

(11.488)

(96.224)

Total

(22.780)

226.850

 

Accounts payable written off in H1 2013 mainly represent the amount of Altis Holding's (the general constructor of Terminal Brovary) guarantee reserve payable written off (US$ 311.390) as a result of negotiations and settlement within 2013.

 

Penalties recognized in the first half of 2014 and 2013 relate to Terminal Brovary LLC which were accrued by the tax authority on the land leased in Brovary.

 

Other expenses for 2014 and 2013 mainly consist of agency fees related to the letting of Terminal Brovary and VAT receivable written off amounting to US$ 38.409.

 

11. Finance costs/ (income), net

 

 

H1 2014

H1 2013

 

US$

US$

Borrowing interest expenses (notes 20, 25)

725.415

780.041

Finance leasing interest expenses (note 24)

68.675

39.998

Finance charges and commissions

52.820

10.301

Bank interest income

(72.509)

(46.630)

Net finance result

774.401

783.710

 

Borrowing interest represents interest paid on the borrowings of the Group for EBRD facility of the Terminal Brovary (note 20) and the interest expense accrued on a related party loan (note 25).

 

Finance leasing interest expenses relate to the sales and lease back agreement of the Group with Piraeus Leasing Romania for Innovations Logistics Park (note 24).

 

Finance charges and commissions include fees paid to the banks.

 

12. Foreign exchange losses

 

Foreign exchange losses (non realised) were derived from the loans denominated in US$: the EBRD loan (note 20) exchange loss in the amount of US$ 5.334.832 and the intercompany loans provided by Secure Capital LTD to Ukrainian subsidiaries (note 25)  exchange loss of US$ 14.658.376 , because of the UAH devaluation which took place during the reporting period.

 

13. Tax

 

The corporate income tax rate for the Company's Ukrainian subsidiaries is 19% for the six months ended 30 June 2014. The corporate tax that is applied to the qualifying income of the Company and its Cypriot subsidiaries is 12.5% for the six months ended 30 June 2014.

 

14. Investment Property (all)

 

Investment Property consists of the following assets:

 

Terminal Brovary Logistic Park consists of a 49.180 sq m Class A warehouse and associated office space, situated on the junction of the main Kiev - Moscow highway and the Borispil road. The facility is in operation since Q1 2010 and as at the end of the reporting period is 100% leased.

Innovations Logistic Park is a 16.570 sq m gross leasable area logistics park located in Clinceni in Bucharest, which benefits from being on the Bucharest ring road. Its construction was tenant specific, was completed in 2008 and is separated in four warehouses, two of which offer cold storage, the total area of which being 6.395 sqm. Innovations was acquired by the Company in May 2014 (note 14).

 

Bela Logistic Center is a 22,4Ha plot in Odessa situated on the main highway to Kiev. Following the issuance of permits in 2008, below ground construction for the development of a 103.000 sq m GBA logistic center commenced. Construction was put on hold in 2009 following adverse macro-economic developments at the time.

 

Kiyanovsky Lane consists of four adjacent plots of land, totaling 0,55 Ha earmarked for a residential development, overlooking the scenic Dnipro River, St. Michael's Spires and historic Podil neighbourhood.

Tsymlianskiy Lane, is a 0,36 Ha plot of land located in the historic Podil District of Kiev and is destined for the development of a residential complex.

Balabino project is a 26,38 ha plot of land situated on the south entrance of Zaporizhia, a city in the south of Ukraine with a population of 800.000 people. Balabino is zoned for retail and entertainment development.

Asset Name

 

Description/ Location

Principal activities/ Operations

Related Companies

Carrying amount as at 30 June 2014

US$

Carrying amount as at 31 December 2013

US$

Terminal Brovary Logistics Park

Brovary,

Kyiv oblast

 

Warehouse

TERMINAL BROVARY

AISI BROVARY

AISI LOGISTICS

25.200.000

25.200.000

Innovations Logistic Park

Clinceni, Bucharest

Warehouse

MYRNES INNOVATIONS PARK LIMITED, Best Day Real Estate SRL

17.778.800

-

Bela Logistic Center

 

Odesa

Land and Development Works for Warehouse

AISI BELA

9.000.000

9.000.000

Kiyanovskiy Lane

 

Podil,

Kiev City Center

 

Land for residential development

 

AISI UKRAINE

TORGOVIY CENTR

7.400.000

7.400.000

Tsymlianskiy Lane

Podil,

Kiev City Center

Land for residential

development

ALMAZ PRES UKRAINE

2.400.000

2.400.000

Balabino

 

Zaporizhia

 

Land for retail development

 

INTERTERMINAL

MERELIUM INVESTMENTS

4.600.000

4.600.000

TOTAL




66.378.800

48.600.000

 

Carrying amounts of the properties owned as of 30 June 2014 stated in these interim condensed consolidated financial statements remain the same as were presented in the Group's audited consolidated financial statements as of 31 December 2013 in terms of their value in US$ as provided by CBRE an external valuer. The exchange gains from investment property of US$18.122.951 presented in these interim condensed consolidated financial statements arose from UAH devaluation which took place during the reporting period. Fair value estimates on all the Ukrainian properties remain the same as per the December 2013 valuations.

 

a.   Investment Property Under Construction

 

As at 30 June 2014 investment property under construction represents the carrying value of Bela Logistic Center project, which has reached the +10% construction in late 2008 but it is stopped since then. The Company's external valuer has appraised the property's value at US$9.000.000 as at 31 December 2013.

 

b.   Investment Property

 


H1 2014


US$

At 1 January

39.600.000

Capital expenditure on investment property

-

Revaluation gain/(loss) on investment property

-

Acquisition of investment property

17.778.800

At 30 June

57.378.800

 

 

Terminal Brovary, Innovations, Kiyanovskiy Lane, Tsymlyanskiy Lane and Balabino Village are included in the Investment Property category.  

 

 

 

 

Acquisition of Subsidiaries

 

In May 2014, the Group acquired 100% of the shares of Myrnes Innovations Park Limited ("Myrnes"), a Cyprus registered company which in turns owns 100% of the shares of Best Day Real Estate SRL ("Best Day"), a Romanian entity, owner of a multipurpose warehousing space in South Bucharest, Romania. The acquisition has been funded by €4.4 million of the Company's existing cash resources and by issuance of 785.000 convertible shares to the sellers of the asset, with the remainder funded by bank debt (note 24). The fair value of identifiable assets and liabilities of Best Day Real Estate SRL as of the date of acquisition was as follows:

 

Fair value recognized on acquisition

 

US$

ASSETS

 

Non-current assets

 

Investment property

17.778.800

Long-term assets

171.522

 

17.950.322

Current assets

 

Cash and cash equivalents

42.153

 

42.153

Total assets

17.992.475

 


Non-current liabilities


Finance lease liabilities

9.665.767

 

9.665.767

Current liabilities

 

Trade and other payables

263.389

Finance lease liabilities

591.233

 

854.622

Total liabilities

10.520.389

 

 

Net assets acquired

7.472.086

 

 

Gain realized on acquisition (Net Assets - Total consideration)

536.068

Financed by


Cash consideration paid

5.979.147

Issue of convertible shares

956.871

Total consideration

6.936.018

 

c.    Advances for Investments

 

The Group has made an advance payment of US$12mil. (representing principal plus interest) for the acquisition of a project in Podol (Kiev) in 2007. As of the end of the reporting period the management does not expect such acquisition to proceed while the seller has already defaulted on his credit to the Group. 

 

As a consequence, the Group has progressed the legal proceedings initiated in 2013, for the transfer of the collateral (land plot of 42 ha in Kyiv Oblast) in the Group's name as well as legal proceeding against the company which collected the original US$12mil. payment.

15. Prepayments and other current assets

 

 

30 June 2014

31 December 2013

 

US$

US$

Prepayments and other current assets

843.894

781.182

VAT and other tax receivable

2.254.549

3.637.251

Deferred expenses

1.083.881

540.454

Total

4.182.324

4.958.887

 

Prepayments and other current assets mainly include prepayments made for services received by the Company. The figure includes as well the amount of ~US$135.000 which is the blocked amount by Cyprus authorities subject to finalisation of Laiki Bank restructuring and the possible receipt of shares in Bank of Cyprus.

 

VAT and other tax receivable represent the current portion of the Terminal Brovary VAT receivable, to be offset from VAT charged over rental income during the next years. The decrease is mainly attributable to the UAH devaluation during the reporting period.

 

Deferred expenses include legal, advisory, consulting and marketing expenses related to the ongoing share capital increase as mandated by the Annual General Meeting of the Company on 26/11/2012 and 30/12/2013 and due diligence expenses related to the possible acquisition of investment properties.

 

16. Cash and cash equivalents

 

Cash and cash equivalents represent liquidity held at banks.

 

 

30 June 2014

31 December 2013

 

US$

US$

Cash at banks in US$

1.868.553

8.326.109

Cash at banks in EUR

1.902.235

4.656.989

Cash at banks in UAH

132.338

203.101

Cash at banks in RON

301.540

-

Cash equivalents

1.230

147.298

Total

4.205.896

13.333.497

 

17. Share capital

 

Number of Shares (as at)

31 December 2013

20 March 2014

16 May 2014

24 June 2014

30 June 2014

 

 

Reduction of Share Capital

Increase of Share Capital

Increase of Share Capital

 

Authorised

 

 

 

 

 

Ordinary shares of €0,01 each

989.869.935

-

-

-

989.869.935

Ordinary Shares of €0,92 each

1

(1)

-

-

-

Deferred Shares of €0,99 each

4.142.727

(4.142.727)

-

-

-

Convertible Shares of €0,01each

-

-

785.000

-

785.000

Total

994.012.663

(4.142.728)

785.000

-

990.654.935


 

 

 

 

 

Issued and fully paid

 

 

 

 

 

Ordinary shares of €0,01 each

28.171.833

-

-

616.726

28.788.559

Ordinary Shares of €0,92 each

1

(1)

-

-

-

Deferred Shares of €0,99 each

4.142.727

(4.142.727)

-

-

-

Convertible Shares of €0,01each

-

-

785.000

-

785.000

Total

32.314.561

(4.142.728)

785.000

616.726

29.573.559

 

Value (as at)

31 December 2013

20 March 2014

16 May 2014

24 June 2014

30 June 2014

 

 

Reduction of Share Capital

Increase of Share Capital

Increase of Share Capital

 

Authorised (€)

 

 

 

 

 

Ordinary shares of €0,01 each

9.898.699

-

-

-

9.898.699

Ordinary Shares of €0,92 each

0.92

(0.92)

-

-

-

Deferred Shares of €0,99 each

4.101.300

(4.101.300)

-

-

-

Convertible Shares of €0,01each

-

-

7.850

-

7.850

Total

14.000.000

(4.101.301)

7.850

-

9.906.549

 


 

 

 

 

Ordinary shares of €0,01 each

5.762.809

-

-

8.399

5.771.208

Ordinary Shares of €0,92 each

-

-

-

-

-

Deferred Shares of €0,99 each

-

-

-

-

-

Convertible Shares of €0,01each

-

-

10.751

-

10.751

Total

5.762.809

-

10.751

8.399

5.781.959

 

 

17.1 Authorised Share Capital

 

As at the end of 2013 the authorized share capital of the Company was 989.869.935 Ordinary Shares of €0,01 nominal value each, 1 Ordinary Share of €0,92 nominal value and 4.142.727 Deferred Shares of €0,99 nominal value each.

 

On March 20, 2014 following the approval of the Annual General Meeting of 30/12/2013 the authorized share capital of the Company was reduced to €9.898.699,35 divided into 989.869.935 ordinary shares of €0,01 each and such reduction was effected by the cancellation of 1 ordinary share of €0,92 and 4.142.727 deferred shares of €0,99 each for the purpose of writing off losses of the Company.

 

On May 16, 2014 following the approval of the Extraordinary General Meeting of 5/5/2014 the authorized share capital of the Company was increased by  €7.850 and such increase was effected by the issuance of 785.000 Convertible shares €0,01 each (note 17) for the purpose of  in kind contribution of Innovation Park acquisition (note 14).

 

As at the end of the reporting period the authorized share capital of the Company is 989.869.935 Ordinary Shares of €0,01 nominal value each and 785.000 Convertible Shares of €0,01 nominal value each.

 

17.2 Issued Share Capital

 

As at the end of 2013 the issued share capital of the Company was 28.171.833 Ordinary Shares of €0,01 nominal value each, 1 Ordinary Share of €0,92 nominal value and 4.142.727 Deferred Shares of €0,99 nominal value each.

 

Further to the resolutions approved at the AGM of 30 December 2013 and at the EGM of 5 May 2014 the Board has proceeded:

 

1.   On 20/3/2014, following the approval of the Annual General Meeting of 30/12/2013, in cancellation of 1 ordinary share of €0,92 and 4.142.727 deferred shares of €0,99 each for the purpose of writing off losses of the Company.

 

2.   On 16/5/2014, following the approval of the Extraordinary General Meeting of 5/5/2014, in allotment of 785.000 Convertible shares €0,01 each for the purpose of  in kind contribution of Innovation Park acquisition.

 

3.   On 24/6/2014, following the approval of the Annual General Meeting of 30/12/2013,  in allotment of 116.726 ordinary shares of €0,01 each to its Directors, who thus converted their receivables by the Company for 2013 amounting toGBP 86.375. (note 25) into equity.

 

4.   On 24/6/2014, following the approval of the Annual General Meeting of 30/12/2013, in allotment of 550.000 ordinary shares of €0,01 each to the Directors, Management, Employees and Advisors of the Company in order to reward them for their continued commitment to the Company and their dedication and hard work in assisting the Company's turnaround since August 2011 and in working towards achieving its investment strategies and goals.

 

As at the end of the reporting period the issued share capital of the Company is 28.788.559 Ordinary Shares of €0,01 nominal value each and 785.000 Convertible Shares of €0,01 nominal value each.

 

17.3 Director's Option scheme

 

Under the said scheme each of the directors serving at the time, which is still a Director of the Company is entitled to subscribe for 2.631 Ordinary Shares exercisable as set out below:


Exercise Price

Number of


US$

Shares

Exercisable till 1 August 2017

57

1.754

Exercisable till 1 August 2017

83

877

 

Director Franz M. Hoerhager Option scheme, 12 October 2007

 

Under the said scheme, director Franz M. Hoerhager is entitled to subscribe for 1.829 ordinary shares exercisable as set out below:


Exercise Price

Number of


GBP

Shares

Exercisable till 1 August 2017

40

1.219

Exercisable till 1 August 2017

50

610

 

 

17.4 Warrants issued

 

On 8 August 2011 the Company has issued an amount of Class B Warrants for an aggregate equivalent to 12,5% of the issued share capital of the Company at the exercise date. Each Class B Warrant entitles the holder to receive one Ordinary Share.  The Class B Warrants may be exercised at any time until 31st December 2016, pursuant to a decision by the AGM of 30/12/2013. The exercise price of the Class B Warrants will be the nominal value per Ordinary Share as at the date of exercise.  The Class B Warrant Instruments have anti-dilution protection so that, in the event of further share issuances by the Company, the number of Ordinary Shares to which the holder of a Class B Warrant is entitled will be adjusted so that he receives the same percentage of the issued share capital of the Company (as nearly as practicable), as would have been the case had the issuances not occurred. This anti-dilution protection will lapse on the earlier of (i) the expiration of the Class B Warrants; and (ii) capital increase(s) undertaken by the Company generating cumulative gross proceeds in excess of US$100.000.000. As of the reporting date, the aggregate amount of class B warrant is 4.112.651.

 

17.5 Capital Structure as at the end of the reporting period

 

As at the reporting date the Company's share capital is as follows:

 

Number of

 

(as at) 30 June 2014

(as at) 31 December 2013

Ordinary shares of €0,01

Listed in AIM

28.788.559

28.171.833

Class B Warrants

 

4.112.651

4.024.548

Total number of Shares

Non Dilutive Basis

28.788.559

28.171.833

Total number of Shares

Full Dilutive Basis

32.901.210

32.196.381

Ordinary Share €0,92

 

-

1

Options

 

4.460

4.460

Convertible shares

 

785.000

-

 

17.6 Convertible shares description

 

During the reporting period the Company has issued 785.000 convertible  SPDI shares of nominal value €0,01 each. The Convertible shares have no voting powers or rights to dividend. 392.500 of the Convertible Shares shall be redeemed out of profits by the Company on 31 January 2015 (the "Redemption Date 1") at the price of €0,89 each and the rest 392.500 of the Convertible Shares shall be redeemed out of profits by the Company on 31 January 2016 (the "Redemption Date 2") at the price of €0,89. At any time prior to the Redemption Dates the holders shall have the option to unilaterally reconvert the Convertible Shares into ordinary shares of €0,01 each.

 

18. Foreign Currency Translation Reserve

 

Exchange differences related to the translation from the functional currency of the Group's subsidiaries are accounted by entries made directly to the foreign currency translation reserve. The foreign exchange translation reserve represents unrealized profits or losses related to the appreciation or depreciation of the local currencies against the US$ in the countries where the Company's subsidiaries' functional currencies are not US$.

 

19. Non-Controlling Interests

 

Non-controlling interests represent the equity value of 45% shareholding in LLC Almaz-pres-Ukrayina, which is being held by ERI Trading & Investments Co. Limited.

 

20. Borrowings

 

 

30 June 2014

31 December 2013

 

US$

US$

Principal EBRD loan

13.931.024

14.231.049

Restructuring fees and interest payable to EBRD

897.359

785.098

Interests payable to related parties (note 25)

-

32.098

Interests accrued on bank loans

-

228.377

Total

14.828.383

15.276.622

 

In March 2013 the Company finalized negotiations with the EBRD on rescheduling the amortization plan of the Brovary construction loan. Unfortunately, at that time the Cyprus crisis hit, and the B Lender (Laiki Bank) soon became bankrupt and unable to approve such restructuring, despite the fact that SPDI has been observing the capital repayments under the new agreement with EBRD's consent ever since. In December 2013 the Company received notice that the B Lender agreed to the restructuring officially. According to the signed term sheet with EBRD the repayment of the loan is being extended to 2022, with a balloon payment of US$3.633.333. The exact terms of the loan restructuring will be announced upon signing of the related documents.

 

Under the current agreement the collaterals accompanying the existing loan facility are as follows:

 

1.   LLC Terminal Brovary pledged all movable property with the carrying value more than US$25.000.

2.   LLC Terminal Brovary pledged its Investment property, Brovary Logistics Centre that was finished construction in 2010 (note 14), and all property rights on the center.

3.   SECURE PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT & INVESTMENT PLC pledged 100% corporate rights in SL SECURE Logistics Ltd, a Cyprus Holding Company for the Shareholder of LLC Terminal Brovary, LLC Aisi Brovary.

4.   SL SECURE Logistics Ltd pledged 99% corporate rights in LLC Aisi Brovary.

5.   LLC Aisi Brovary pledged 100% corporate rights in LLC Terminal Brovary.

6.   LLC Terminal Brovary pledged all current and reserved accounts opened by LLC Terminal Brovary in Fido Bank, Ukraine.

7.   LLC Aisi Brovary entered into a call and put option agreement expiring on 16th of September 2014 with EBRD, SECURE PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT & INVESTMENT PLC and LLC Terminal Brovary pursuant to which following an Event of Default (as described in the Agreement) EBRD has the right (Call option) to purchase at the Call Price from LLC Aisi Brovary, 20% of the Participatory Interest of LLC Terminal Brovary on the relevant Settlement Date. To this date and even though the loan is in default, EBRD has not served any notice of exercising the call option and as the discussion for the restructuring of the loan facility has been finalized, management estimates that such possibility has low probability to materialize before signing the restructuring. Furthermore, management is in discussions with EBRD for the cancellation of the option, as a result of the loan restructuring itself. Should such call option be exercised EBRD would have the put option right, exercisable in its sole discretion, to sell to LLC Aisi Brovary all but not less than all of the Participatory Interest, received under the call option, in the Charter Capital of LLC Terminal Brovary held by EBRD on the relevant Settlement Date at the Put Price.

8.   LLC Terminal Brovary has granted EBRD a second ranking mortgage in relation to its own and LLC Aisi Brovary's obligations under the call and put option agreement.

 

21. Trade and other payables

 

 

30 June 2014

31 December 2013

 

US$

US$

Payables to related parties (note 25)

552.327

793.280

Payables for construction, non-current

290.880

405.447

Deferred income from tenants, non-current

152.214

257.151

Deferred income from tenants, current

91.282

-

Payables for services

475.734

167.091

Accruals

147.518

114.898

Total

1.709.955

1.737.867

 

The fair values of trade and other payables due within one year approximate to their carrying amounts as presented above.

 

Payables for construction represent amounts payable to the contractor of Bela Logistic Center in Odessa. The settlement was reached in late 2011 on the basis of maintaining the construction contract in an inactive state (to be reactivated at the option of the Group), while upon reactivation of the contract or termination of it (because of the sale of the asset) the Group would have to pay an additional UAH5.400.000 (~US$ 450.000) payable upon such event occurring. Since it is uncertain when the latter amount is to be paid it has been discounted at the current discount rates in Ukraine and is presented as a non-current liability.

 

Deferred Income from Tenants represents advances from tenants which will be used as future rental income & utilities charges.

 

Payables for services represent amounts payable to various service providers including auditors, legal advisors, consultants and third party accountants.

 

22. Deposits from Tenants

 

Deposits from tenants appearing under current and non-current liabilities include the amounts received from the tenants of LLC Terminal Brovary and Best Day SRL as advances/guarantees and are to be reimbursed to these clients at the expiration of the leases agreements.

 

 

23. Taxes payable & Provisions for taxes

 

 

30 June 2014

31 December 2013

 

US$

US$

Corporate Income tax payable

238.583

580.058

Other taxes payable

41.362

4.044

Provisions for taxes

110.968

164.144

Total Tax Liability

390.913

748.246 

 

Corporate Income tax represents taxes payable in Cyprus and Romania.

 

Other taxes represent local property taxes payable in Ukraine, Romania and Cyprus.

 

Provision represents a management estimate on potential land tax payable for Bela LLC and land lease payment Terminal Brovary LLC accrued by the Tax Authority (note 26).

 

 

24. Finance lease liabilities

 



Minimum lease payments


 

Interest


 

Principal



30 June 2014


30 June 2014


30 June 2014



US$


US$


US$

Less than one year


851.341


749.183


102.158

Between two and five years


3.450.723


2.883.274


567.450

More than five years


12.103.970


5.001.669


7.102.301



16.406.034


8.634.126


7.771.908

 



Minimum lease payments


 

Interest


 

Principal



31 December 2013


31 December 2013


31 December 2013



US$


US$


US$

Less than one year


104.404


94.458


9.946

Between two and five years


443.054


293.852


149.202

More than five years


1.777.789


1.522.296


255.493



2.325.247


1.910.606


414.641

 

24.1 Land Plot Financial Leasing  

 

The Group rents land plots classified as finance lease. Lease obligations are denominated in UAH.

 

The Group's obligations under finance leases are secured by the lessor's title to the leased assets.

 

The fair value of lease obligations approximates their carrying amounts.

 

24.2 Sale and Lease Back Agreement

 

In May 2014 the Company concluded the acquisition of Innovations Logistics Park in Bucharest (note 14), owned by Best Day Srl, through receiving debt from Piraeus Leasing Romania SA in the form of a sale and lease back agreement. The financed amount was  €7.500.000 (without VAT) bearing interest rate at 3M Euribor plus 4,45% margin, being repayable in monthly tranches until 2028. At the maturity of the lease agreement Best Day will become owner of the asset.

 

Under the current finance lease agreement the collaterals accompanying the facility are as follows:

 

1.   Best Day pledged its future receivables from its tenants.

2.   Best Day pledged its shares.

3.   Best Day pledged all current and reserved accounts opened in Piraeus Leasing , Romania.

4.   Best Day is obliged to provide cash collateral in the amount of €250.000 in Piraeus Leasing  Romania, which shall be deposited as follows, half in May 2014 and half in May 2015.

5.   SECURE PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT & INVESTMENT PLC  provided a corporate guarantee in favor of the bank towards the liabilities of Best Day arising from the sales and lease back agreement.

 

25. Related Party Transactions

 

The following represent transactions with related parties:

 

25.1 Expenses

 

The below expenses were recognized during the reporting period:

 

 

H1 2014

H1 2013

 

US$

US$

Management Remuneration

214.684

209.600

Board of Directors & Committees

115.646

105.004

Back office - SECURE Management Ltd

48.202

88.953

Interest expenses to Narrowpeak loan (notes 11,25)

-

98.105

Total

378.532

501.662

 

Management remuneration represents the remuneration of the CEO and the CFO pursuant to the decision of the Remuneration Committee.

 

Board of Directors and Committees expense represents the remuneration of all the non-executive members of the board pursuant to the decision of the Remuneration Committee.

 

Back office expenses represent expenses incurred by the Group for part time expert personnel of SECURE Management Ltd, a real estate project and asset management company, seconded to the Company to cover various non-permanent positions, variations of the work flow in finance and administration functions and/or specialized advisory and consultancy needs.

 

Interest expense in H1 2013 represents the interest from the loan granted on 21st September 2012 from Narrowpeak Consultants Ltd and other parties, in order to facilitate the Group's cash flow. The loan to the Company was of up to US$2.500.000 bearing interest at 12% per annum and was repayable on 31st December 2014. Within 2013 the loan amount totaling to US$1.700.000 was converted into equity and the lenders received 2.310.190 shares.

 

25.2 Borrowings from related parties

 

 

30 June 2014

31 December 2013

 

US$

US$

Narrowpeak Consultants Ltd (note 20)

-

228.377

Total

-

228.377

 

On 21st September 2012, Narrowpeak Consultants Ltd and other parties, have provided a loan to the Company of up to US$2.500.000 bearing interest at 12% per annum which was repayable by 31 December 2014. Within 2013 the loan amount totaling to US$1.700.000 was converted into equity and the lenders received 2.310.190 shares. The amount payable at the end of 2013 represents the interest payable from the convertible loan which was settled within 2014.

 

25.3 Loans from SC SECURE Capital Ltd to the Company's subsidiaries

 

SECURE CAPITAL LTD, the finance subsidiary of the Company has proceeded to provide capital in the form of loans to the Ukrainian subsidiaries of the Company so as to support the acquisition of assets, development expenses of the projects, as well as various operational costs.

 

Borrower

Repayment date

 Limit -US$

 Outstanding amount, as of 30 June 2014 - US$

Outstanding amount, as of 31 December 2013- US$

LLC "TERMINAL BROVARY"

19/12/2014

35.000.000                         35.000.000

33.182.771

33.482.771

LLC "AISI UKRAINE"

18/10/2014

28.000.000 

14.903

14.903

LLC "ALMAZ PRES UKRAINE"

21/03/2014

10.000.000

170.000

170.000

 

25.4 Payables to related parties

 

The below amounts were payables as at the end of the reporting period:

 

 

30 June 2014

31 December 2013

 

US$

US$

Grafton Properties

150.000

150.000

Secure Management Ltd

24.000

-

Board of Directors & Committees

122.789

159.514

Management Remuneration

255.538

483.766

Total

552.327

793.280

 

25.4.1 Board of Directors & Committees

The amount payable represents mainly fees payable to non-Executive Directors and members of Committees covering H1 2014 remuneration. The members of the Board of Directors have agreed in order to facilitate the Company's cash flow, to exchange part of their fees related to prior years for shares in the Company's capital. This was approved by the Annual General Meeting of the Company's shareholders.

 

25.4.2 Loan payable to Grafton Properties

Under the Settlement Agreement of July 2011, the Company undertook the obligation to repay to certain lenders who had contributed funds for the operating needs of the Company between 2009-2011, by lending to AISI Realty Capital LLC, the total amount of US$450.000. As of the reporting date the liability towards Grafton Properties, representing the Lenders, was US$150.000, which is contingent to the Company raising US $50m of capital in the markets.

 

25.4.3 Payable to Secure Management

Payable to Secure Management represents the amount allotted for expert personnel seconded by SECURE Management Ltd, covering for Q2 2014.

 

25.4.4 Management Remuneration

 

Management Remuneration represents deferred amounts payable to the CEO and CFO.

 

26. Contingent liabilities 

 

The Group is involved in various legal proceedings in the ordinary course of its business.

 

26.1 Tax litigation

 

The Group performed during the reporting period most of its operations in Ukraine and therefore within the jurisdiction of the Ukrainian tax authorities. The Ukrainian tax system can be characterized by numerous taxes and frequently changing legislation, which may be applied retroactively, open to wide interpretation and in some cases, is conflicting. Instances of inconsistent opinions between local, regional, and national tax authorities and between the National Bank of Ukraine and the Ministry of Finance are not unusual. Tax declarations are subject to review and investigation by a number of authorities, which are enacted by law to impose severe fines and penalties and interest charges.

 

Any tax year remains open for review by the tax authorities during the three subsequent calendar years; however, under certain circumstances a tax year may remain open for longer. These facts create tax risks which are substantially more significant than those typically found in countries with more developed tax systems. Management believes that it has adequately provided for tax liabilities, based on its interpretation of tax legislation, official pronouncements and court decisions. However, the interpretations of the relevant authorities could differ and the effect on these consolidated financial statements, if the authorities were successful in enforcing their interpretations, could be significant.

 

At the same time the Group's entities are involved in court proceedings with tax authorities; management believes that the estimates provided within the financial statements present a reasonable estimate of the outcome of these court cases.

 

26.2 Construction related litigation

 

There are no material claims from contractors due to the postponement of projects or delayed delivery other than those appearing in the financial statements.

 

26.3 Other Litigation

 

Management does not believe that the result of any legal proceedings will have a material effect on the Group's financial position or the results of its operations other than the one already provided for, within the financial statements.

 

26.4 Other Contingent Liabilities

 

The Group had no other contingent liabilities as at 30 June 2014.

 

27. Commitments

 

The Group had no commitments as at 30 June 2014.

 

28. Financial Risk Management

 

28.1 Capital Risk Management

 

The Group manages its capital in order to maximize the return to stakeholders through the optimization of the debt-equity structure and value enhancing actions in respect of its portfolio of investments. The capital structure of the Group consists of borrowings (note 20), net of cash and cash equivalents (note 16) and equity attributable to ordinary shareholders (issued capital, reserves and retained earnings).

 

The Group is not subject to any externally imposed capital requirements.

 

Management reviews the capital structure on an on-going basis. As part of the review management considers the differential capital costs in the debt and equity markets, the timing at which each investment project requires funding and the operating requirements so as to proactively provide for capital either in the form of equity (issuance of shares to the Group's shareholders) or in the form of debt. Management balances the capital structure of the Group with a view of maximizing the shareholder's Return on Equity (ROE) while adhering to the operational requirements of the property assets and exercising prudent judgment as to the extent of gearing.

 

28.2 Significant Accounting Policies

 

Details of the significant accounting policies and methods adopted, including the criteria for recognition, the basis on which income and expenses are recognized, in respect of each class of financial asset, financial liabilities and equity instruments are disclosed in note 3 of the financial statements.

 

28.3 Categories of Financial Instruments

 

Financial Assets

Note

30 June 2014

31 December 2013

 

 

US$

US$

Cash at Bank

16

4.205.896

13.333.497

Total

 

4.205.896

13.333.497

 

 

 

 

Financial Liabilities

Note

30 June 2014

31 December 2013

 

 

US$

US$

Interest bearing borrowings

20

14.828.383

15.276.622

Trade and other payables

21

1.709.955

1.737.867

Deposits from tenants

22

751.339

435.250

Finance lease liabilities

24

10.601.600

566.011

Taxes payable

23

279.945

748.246 

Total

 

28.171.222

18.763.996

 

 

 

 

28.4 Financial Risk Management Objectives

 

The Group's Treasury function provides services to its various corporate entities, coordinates access to local and international financial markets, monitors and manages the financial risks relating to the operations of the Group, mainly the investing and development functions. Its primary goal is to secure the Group's liquidity and to minimize the effect of the financial asset price variability on the cash flow of the Group. These risks cover market risks including foreign exchange risks and interest rate risk as well as credit risk and liquidity risk.

 

The above mentioned risk exposures may be hedged using derivative instruments whenever appropriate. The use of financial derivatives is governed by the Group's approved policies which indicate that the use of derivatives is for hedging purposes only. The Group does not enter into speculative derivative trading positions. The same policies provide for the investment of excess liquidity. As at 30 June 2013, the Group had not entered into any derivative contracts.

 

28.5 Economic Market Risk Management

 

The Group's activities expose it primarily to financial risks of changes in currency exchange rates and interest rates. The exposures and the management of the associated risks are described below. There has been no change to the Group's manner in which it measures and manages risks.

 

Foreign Exchange Risk

Currency risk arises when commercial transactions and recognized financial assets and liabilities are denominated in a currency that is not the Group's functional currency. Most of the Group's financial assets are denominated in the functional currency. Management is monitoring the net exposures and enacts policies to contain them so that the net effect of devaluation is minimized.

 

Interest Rate Risk

The Group's income and operating cash flows are substantially independent of changes in market interest rates as the Group has no significant interest-bearing assets. On June 30th, 2014, cash and cash equivalent financial assets amounted to US$4.205.896 (31/12/2013:US $13.333.497).

 

The Group is exposed to interest rate risk in relation to its borrowings amounting to US$14.828.383 (31/12/2013: US$15.276.622) as they are issued at variable rates tied to the Libor. Management monitors the interest rate fluctuations on a continuous basis and evaluates hedging options to align the Group's strategy with the interest rate view and the defined risk appetite. Although no hedging has been applied for the reporting period, such may take place in the future if deemed necessary in order to protect the cash flow of a property asset through different interest rate cycles.

The Group's exposures to financial risk are discussed also in note 4.

 

 

28.6 Credit Risk Management

 

The Group has no significant credit risk exposure. The credit risk emanating from the liquid funds is limited because the Group's counterparties are banks with high credit-ratings assigned by international credit rating agencies. The Credit risk of receivables is reduced as the majority of the receivables represent VAT to be offset through VAT income in the future.

 

28.7 Liquidity Risk Management

 

Ultimate responsibility for liquidity risk management rests with the Board of Directors, which applies a framework for the Group's short, medium and long term funding and liquidity management requirements. The Treasury function of the Group manages liquidity risk by preparing and monitoring forecasted cash flow plans and budgets while maintaining adequate reserves.  The following table details the Group's contractual maturity of its financial liabilities. The tables below have been drawn up based on the undiscounted contractual maturities including interest that will be accrued.

 

 

30 June 2014

Carrying amount

Total

Less than

one year

From one to

two years

More than two years

 

US$

US$

US$

US$

US$

Financial assets

 

 

 

 

 

Cash at Bank

4.205.896

4.205.896

4.205.896

-

-

Financial liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

Interest bearing borrowings

14.828.383

14.828.383

14.828.383

-

-

Trade and other payables

1.709.955

1.709.955

1.266.861

152.214

290.880

Deposits from tenants

751.339

751.339

162.492

85.009

503.838

Finance lease liabilities

10.601.600

16.406.034

851.341

843.406

14.711.287

Taxes payable

279.945

279.945

279.945

-

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

31 December 2013

Carrying amount

Total

Less than

one year

From one to

two years

More than two years

 

US$

US$

US$

US$

US$

Financial assets






Cash at Bank

13.333.497

13.333.497

13.333.497

-

-

Financial liabilities






Interest bearing borrowings

15.276.622

15.276.622

15.276.622

-

-

Trade and other payables

1.737.867

1.737.8673

1.075.268

-

662.599

Deposits from tenants

435.250

435.250

-

262.546

172.704

Finance lease liabilities

566.011

2.325.247

104.404

104.404

2.116.439

Taxes payable

748.246 

748.246 

748.246 

-

-

 

29. Events after the end of the reporting period

 

A.   Dimitriou Warehouse and Photovoltaic Park Acquisition

 

The Company  reached a binding agreement in August for the acquisition of Dimitriou warehouse, an income producing logistics park that includes warehouse space as well as an alternative energy production facility in Athens, Greece which is expected to be concluded upon the transfer of the asset from previous owner to a newly formed company, and completion of certain other conditions. The complex is currently 100% occupied, while the major tenant (~70%) is  the international transportation and logistics company  Kuehne + Nagel with remained contract duration 11 years. Upon completion the annual NOI of the Group will increase by €1.4million

 

B.   EOS Business Park Acquisition

 

The Company reached a binding agreement in August for the acquisition of EOS Business Park, which is expected to be finalised upon completion of certain conditions. The park which includes a Class A office Building in Bucharest, is currently fully let to Danone Romania, the French multinational food company, until 2026. Upon completion the annual NOI of the Group will increase by €0.6million

 

C.   Residential Portfolio Acquisition

 

Within August the Company acquired, in exchange of new ordinary SPDI shares, an income producing residential portfolio in Bucharest, Romania consisting of 122 apartments totalling approximately 11,700 sqm across four separate complexes located in different residential areas of Bucharest and with a Net Asset Value of €3.3 million.  The portfolio has an annualised NOI of €270.000

 

 


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