Half-yearly Report
Newstrack announcement 30 September 2009
GSC Property Holdings plc
Interim results for the 6 months to 30 June 2009
Highlights:
* Profit before interest rises 3.5 per cent to GBP3,215,023 (2008:
GBP3,105,874)
* Rental income holds firm at GBP3,915,575 (2008: GBP3,980,948)
* Interim dividend 2.0 pence per share (2008: 2.0 pence)
Mark Rubin, Chief Executive commented:
"Our low risk strategy has protected us from very difficult market conditions
earlier this year and as a consequence we are in a strong position to
capitalise on property investment opportunities as they arise."
For further information please contact:
Mark Rubin, Chief Executive 01702 293 300
Jonathan Williams, Bishop Fleming (Corporate Adviser) 0117 910 0250
Anthony Spiro, Spiro Financial (Press and Investor Relations) 020 8336 6196
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GSC Property Holdings specialises in commercial property investment in the UK.
The company's strategy is to spread risk through building a diverse portfolio
to minimise exposure to any single end use or geographical area. Our objective
is to add maximum value for shareholders.
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CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT FOR THE CONSOLIDATED UNAUDITED GROUP RESULTS FOR THE HALF
YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2009
I am pleased to report that the six months to 30 June 2009 has been a
challenging but relatively stable period for the company after the
extraordinary turbulence and uncertainty of the second half of 2008.
GSC entered 2009 hoping for the best but prepared for the worst, confident that
its low risk strategy of focussing on owning quality commercial properties
funded over the long term at fixed rates was the right one. Fortunately the
worst fears of the "experts" did not materialise and GSC has delivered a most
satisfactory set of results. Rental income held steady at GBP3,915,575 compared
with GBP3,980,948 in the equivalent period last year. Profit before interest
rose 3.5 per cent to GBP3,215,023 (2008: GBP3,105,874), an excellent
performance in the circumstances and a most favourable reflection on the
quality of our rental portfolio.
The Board has declared an unchanged dividend of 2.0 pence (2008: 2.0 pence)
which will be paid on 11 November 2009 to shareholders on the register on 28
October 2009.
Activity in the six months to end June 2009 was very limited and no changes
were made to the company's property portfolio. Since the period end the company
has sold its interest, at a small premium, in a building in Glasgow housing a
branch of Clydesdale Bank. Generally occupancy levels across the company's
portfolio remain high with just one tenant failure this year.
Towards the end of the period there were some encouraging signs that the
property investment market was stabilising, albeit at valuations significantly
below those of twelve months earlier. This is positive for GSC, which can move
very quickly if the right investment opportunity presents itself, principally a
quality property with unrealised potential. Financing is in place and the
company has a number of lines of credit to draw down.
GSC is a successful, well-financed business with a conservative and proven
investment strategy. Conditions in the property market have been extremely
difficult but are showing signs of improvement. GSC is well placed to act and
will do so when the right opportunities present themselves.
Alan Gerschlick
Chairman
30 September 2009
CONSOLIDATED PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT
For the half year ended 30 June 2009
note 6 months to 6 months to 12 months
30 Jun 2009 30 Jun 2008 to 31 Dec
(unaudited) (unaudited) 2008
(audited)
GBP GBP GBP
Turnover 2 3,915,575 3,980,948 7,793,240
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Gross profit 3,852,275 3,908,348 7,638,353
Administrative and (789,403) (802,474) (2,475,228)
distribution expenses
Assets held for Sale - - - (2,500,000)
Fair Value Adjustment
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Operating profit 3,062,873 3,105,874 2,663,125
Loan exit fee (604,812)
Other operating income 152,150 - -
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Profit before interest 3,215,023 3,105,874 2,058,313
Interest payable (net) (2,518,168) (2,567,154) (5,571,416)
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Profit/(Loss) on 696,855 538,720 (3,513,103)
ordinary activities
before tax
Tax on profit on 3 - - -
ordinary activities
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Profit/(Loss) for the 696,855 538,720 (3,513,103)
period
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Earnings per ordinary 6 6.66 5.15 (122.37)
share (p)
Statement of total realised gains and losses
6 months to 6 months to 12 months to
30 Jun 2009 30 Jun 2008 31 Dec 2008
(unaudited) (unaudited) (audited)
GBP GBP GBP
Profit/(Loss) for the 696,855 538,720 (3,513,103)
financial period
Unrealised surplus / - - (9,296,711)
(deficit) on revaluation of
property
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Total recognised gains and 696,855 538,720 (12,809,814)
losses for the period
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
At 30 June 2009
Unaudited Unaudited 31 December
as at as at 2008
30 June 2009 30 June 2008 (audited)
Note GBP GBP GBP
Fixed Assets
Intangible assets 273,041 290,657 281,849
Tangible assets 4,312,549 3,724,596 4,376,262
Investment properties 6 86,521,001 93,894,000 86,521,001
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91,106,591 97,909,253 91,179,112
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Current assets
Stock 12,896 13,569 13,236
Asset held for sale 20,000,000 22,500,000 20,000,000
Debtors 2,163,319 1,915,714 1,422,021
Other short-term 200 200 200
investments
Cash at bank and in hand 647,217 2,130,397 1,280,991
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22,823,632 26,559,880 22,716,448
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Creditors: amounts falling (6,870,695) (13,304,443) (7,071,027)
due within one year
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Net current assets 15,952,937 13,255,437 15,645,421
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Total assets less current 107,059,528 111,164,690 106,824,533
liabilities
Creditors: amounts falling (88,197,758) (79,284,804) (88,502,598)
due in more than one year
Provisions: deferred tax - - -
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Total assets 18,861,770 31,879,886 18,321,395
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Capital and reserves
Called up share capital 104,680 104,680 104,680
Share premium account 1,414,350 1,414,350 1,414,350
Revaluation reserve 12,362,810 21,659,521 12,362,810
Profit and loss account 4,979,930 8,701,335 4,440,095
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Shareholders' funds 18,861,770 31,879,886 18,321,935
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NOTES TO THE INTERIM REPORT 2009
1. BASIS OF PREPARATION
The accounting policies used for the audited financial statements at 31
December 2008 have been used in the preparation of this interim report.
The interim report is unaudited and does not comprise full financial
statements. The results for the year to 31 December 2008 are an abridged
summary of the financial statements for that year which have been delivered to
the Registrar of Companies and on which the auditors' report was unqualified.
2. TURNOVER
Turnover represents rental income on the group's investment portfolio and
turnover from hotels, invoiced in the period and is stated net of VAT.
Included within turnover is GBP 589,200 of revenues from hotel operations
(2008: GBP 670,700).
3. TAX CHARGE
No provision has been made for corporation tax for the current half year
because of tax losses being brought forward from last year.
4. DIVIDENDS PROPOSED
The directors propose an interim dividend of 2p per share (GBP 209,360) which
will be paid on 11 November 2009 to shareholders on the register at the close
of business on 28 October 2009.
In accordance with FRS21 the company recognises dividends in the financial
statements in the period in which they are paid.
5. EARNINGS PER SHARE
Earnings per share have been calculated to include total earnings attributable
to equity shareholders arising in the period:
6 months 6 months 12 months to
to 30 June to 30 June 31 December
2009 2008 2008
GBP GBP GBP
Total earnings/losses arising 696,855 538,720 (12,809,814)
in the period
Weighted average shares in 10,468,000 10,468,000 10,468,000
issue
Total earnings per share (p) 6.66 5.15 (122.37)
6. INVESTMENTS
In the 6 months to 30 June 2009 there were no purchases or sales of properties.
The directors of GSC Property Holdings plc accept responsibility for this
announcement