Interim Results

Hammerson PLC 30 August 2000 Hammerson Half Year Results Hammerson plc announces unaudited results for the six months to 30 June 2000. Financial highlights: 2000 1999 Change Net rental income £69.3m £62.3m +11.2% Profit before taxation £47.5m £35.9m +32.3% Adjusted profit before taxation(1) £38.1m £37.1m +2.7% Earnings per share 14.8p 10.2p +45.1% Adjusted earnings per share(1) 11.5p 10.6p +8.5% Dividend per share 4.4p 4.19p +5.0% 30 June 31 Dec 2000 1999 Net asset value per share 612p 586p +4.4% Diluted net asset value per share(2) 596p 573p +4.0% Diluted net asset value per share 615p 583p +5.5% including developments at current market value(2) Notes: (1) Excluding exceptional items (2) Diluted net asset value per share assumes the exercise of conversion rights relating to convertible bonds and of options granted over shares The Chairman, Ronald Spinney, said today: Hammerson has continued to strengthen its position as a leading European real estate company. During the first six months of the year, the group acquired major investment properties in France and Germany, providing opportunities for value enhancement. It also effected a number of disposals and progressed its programme of high quality developments. The group's portfolio offers good growth potential. Two major developments will be completed in the remaining months of this year and other projects are being advanced. Despite some uncertainties in the UK retail market, economic conditions remain favourable in all the areas in which the group operates. I believe Hammerson is well positioned for the future. For further information: John Richards Tel: 020 7887 1000 Chief Executive Fax: 020 7887 1010 Simon Melliss Group Finance Director Christopher Smith Director of Corporate Affairs CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT Introduction Hammerson has continued to strengthen its position as a leading European real estate company. During the first six months of the year, the group acquired major investment properties in France and Germany, providing opportunities for value enhancement. It also effected a number of disposals and progressed its programme of high quality developments. When I last reported to you at the time of our 1999 preliminary results in March this year, I referred to the fact that the UK publicly-quoted property sector was out of favour with investors. At that time the share price stood at 330 pence, whilst the Company's diluted net asset value per share at 31 December 1999 was 573 pence. Following our results announcement in March, 4.37 million ordinary shares of Hammerson were repurchased in the market at an average price of 354 pence and have subsequently been cancelled. Recent months have seen renewed investor interest in the property sector and Hammerson's share price is now around 445 pence against a diluted net asset value per share at 30 June 2000 of 596 pence. Results and Dividend Net rental income for the six months to 30 June 2000 was £69.3 million compared with £62.3 million for the corresponding period in 1999, which on a like-for-like basis represented an increase of 2.0%. Adjusted profit before taxation, which excludes exceptional items of £9.4 million, rose by £1.0 million to £38.1 million, whilst the group's adjusted earnings per share increased by 8.5% to 11.5 pence. In the first six months of 2000, diluted net asset value per share increased by 4.0% to 596 pence and by 5.5% to 615 pence if unrealised development surpluses are included. Over the same period, the annualised return on shareholders' equity was 8.7%. The directors have declared an interim dividend of 4.4 pence per share payable on 1 November 2000, an increase of 5.0%. Portfolio At 30 June the group's portfolio had a book value of nearly £3.0 billion, of which £2.6 billion represented income producing investments and the balance development properties. There was an underlying increase in the value of the group's properties in the first six months of the year of 1.5%. In the UK, which accounts for 67% of the total portfolio, there was an underlying valuation increase in the first half of the year of 0.8% overall. A rise in the value of the office properties of 3.4% was partially offset by a decline of 1.4% in the value of the group's UK shopping centres. The latter reflects current uncertainties in the UK retail market and the consequent effect on investor sentiment. The group's French properties, which represent 25% of the total portfolio, showed an underlying valuation increase of 4.1%. The retail portfolio rose by 3.6% and offices by 6.2%. In Germany, which accounts for 8% of the group's portfolio, the underlying values were virtually unchanged. During the first half of 2000, the group's expenditure on the existing portfolio and new acquisitions totalled £310 million. Acquisitions included the completion in January of the purchase for £79 million of Forum Steglitz, a 22,000 square metres shopping gallery in one of the principal shopping streets in Berlin and Les Trois Quartiers, 21 boulevard de la Madeleine, Paris 1er, a 28,500 square metres mixed use office and retail property, purchased for £127 million in March. In the six months to 30 June, the group raised £50 million through disposals, principally three London office properties, Mitre House and Compter House in the City and 32 St James's Square in the West End. Since 30 June, Hammerson has exchanged contracts to acquire the majority of the mall units in Bercy 2, a 35,000 square metres shopping centre situated in the south-east of Paris. Completion of this acquisition, at a total cost of £44 million, will take place in September 2000. Bercy 2 occupies an excellent location, provides good potential for rental growth and strengthens the group's retail presence in France. Hammerson has also recently sold 16 place Vendome, Paris 1er, an office property, for £13 million. Development Programme The redevelopment of 16 Old Bailey, London EC4, an 8,500 square metres office building, was successfully completed in June and the property has been handed over to solicitors, Withers, for fitting out. Construction is now well underway at the group's 23,200 square metres office tower building at 280 Bishopsgate, London EC2. Reflecting the continuing shortage of prime City office space, there has already been an encouraging level of interest from prospective tenants for the building, completion of which is scheduled for October 2001. The group continued to progress plans for the redevelopment of 1 London Wall in the City to create an office building of 18,600 square metres with its joint venture partner, Kajima. The development of West Quay in Southampton, the joint venture with Barclays of a 70,600 square metres shopping centre, is nearing completion and will open at the end of September. Currently leases have been signed in respect of 76% of the total projected income from the scheme and a further 10% is in solicitors' hands. Despite the fact that retailers have recently become more cautious over entering into new lease commitments, we are confident that West Quay's dominance, its affluent catchment, the high quality flexible space it provides and the aspirational mix of retailers we have secured, will ensure that the centre proves an attractive investment. In Birmingham, excellent progress is being made by The Birmingham Alliance, in which Hammerson has a one third interest, on this major project to revitalise the retailing core of the city. The first phase, the modernisation and expansion of Martineau Place, is scheduled for completion in Autumn 2001. Currently leases have been signed, or are in solicitors' hands, in respect of 70% of the projected income from the scheme. In respect of phase two, the new Bull Ring, Selfridges confirmed in February that they would join Debenhams as an anchor tenant and the new indoor markets building is now nearing completion. The current programme envisages that this major new regional shopping centre will open at the end of 2003. In April, the Secretary of State turned down our planned 27,000 square metres expansion of the Brent Cross Shopping Centre, although the proposed extension had been approved in principle by the London Borough of Barnet and received widespread public support. Following legal advice, Hammerson has recently instituted an appeal against the Secretary of State's decision, the result of which is anticipated towards the end of this year. In the meantime, we are pursuing a number of other initiatives to build on the centre's existing strong market position. In Germany, the B5 Designer Outlet Center, in which Hammerson has a 50% interest, opened in May and initial trading levels are very encouraging. In Paris, the redevelopment of 54 boulevard Haussmann, 9eme, to create 12,700 square metres of high quality retail and office space is virtually complete. Pre-let to Galeries Lafayette, H&M and Bouchara, it is anticipated that the property will generate an annual net rental income of approximately £5.5 million, compared with a total development cost of £75 million. Also in Paris, we continued to progress plans for a major refurbishment of 51/53 Quai d'Orsay to create 9,900 square metres of offices and a complete redevelopment of the adjoining 148 rue de l'Universite to create 11,900 square metres of offices. Work is expected to start in January 2001 with completion scheduled for July 2002 at an estimated total cost of £110 million. Balance Sheet and Cash Flow During the first six months of the year net assets increased by £47 million to £1,741 million. Retained profits of £30 million, valuation surpluses of £28 million and favourable exchange translation movements of £4 million were partially offset by £15 million relating to the purchase and cancellation of shares. In March, the group raised £200 million through a 20 year unsecured bond issue at a coupon of 6.875% per annum. The net cash outflow in the first six months of 2000 was £221 million. Net capital expenditure totalled £241 million. A tax refund of £22 million was received in respect of the 1998 disposal of Hammerson Canada and there were other net cash outflows of £2 million. Gearing was 64% at 30 June 2000, compared with 51% at 31 December 1999. Markets and Outlook The central London office occupational market was buoyant with take up of space at a record level and limited supply. Rents in the West End and Docklands continued to increase strongly and there was a resumption of growth in rents in the City. Reflecting this, investment demand remained strong, especially for buildings with good rental growth potential and opportunities to add value through active management. The outlook for the central London market is encouraging. In the UK retail property market, recent months have seen increased caution on the part of retailers. This is partly due to pressure on retailers' margins and the restructuring of a number of chains such as Arcadia and C&A, which has released a significant amount of existing retail space onto the market. This has been reflected in investors' sentiment towards retail property with a slight adverse movement in investment yields. Nevertheless, Hammerson's portfolio is heavily weighted towards major shopping centres which dominate their catchment areas and provide a broad range of retail and leisure facilities. We believe this type of centre will show relatively good performance in the medium term. In the French retail sector, a shortage of prime units at a time of rising consumer confidence and retailer demand, has led to further growth in rents and a strengthening of investment values. The Paris office market also performed very strongly in the first half of the year with prime rents increasing by over 20% and investment demand remaining strong. The outlook remains favourable for the markets in which Hammerson operates in France. In Germany, consumer demand grew modestly and there was some pick up in demand for prime retail space and rents. The outlook continues to improve, particularly in the context of the relatively limited supply of large prime units. Investment demand for shopping centres remains strong, both from domestic and international institutions. Hammerson's portfolio offers good growth potential. Two major developments will be completed in the remaining months of this year and other projects are being advanced. Despite some uncertainties in the UK retail market, economic conditions remain favourable in all the areas in which the group operates. I believe Hammerson is well positioned for the future. Ronald Spinney Chairman 30 August 2000 Unaudited Consolidated Profit and Loss Account Six months Six months Year ended ended ended 31 December 1999 30 June 2000 30 June 1999 £m Notes £m £m 123.3 Net rental income 1 69.3 62.3 (14.3) Administration (7.9) (7.5) expenses 109.0 Operating profit 61.4 54.8 Exceptional items: 18.0 Profit/(Loss) on 2 9.4 (1.2) the sale of investment properties 3.3 Profit on the sale - - of Canadian operations 130.3 Profit on ordinary 70.8 53.6 activities before interest (35.8) Cost of finance (net) 3 (23.3) (17.7) 94.5 Profit on ordinary 47.5 35.9 activities before taxation 0.1 Taxation 4 (4.6) (5.2) 94.6 Profit on ordinary 42.9 30.7 activities after taxation (6.1) Equity minority interests (0.6) (1.4) 88.5 Profit for the period 42.3 29.3 (38.4) Dividends 5 (12.5) (12.1) 50.1 Retained profit for 29.8 17.2 the period 30.7p Earnings per share 6 14.8p 10.2p 30.2p Diluted earnings 6 14.8p 10.2p per share 21.6p Adjusted earnings 6 11.5p 10.6p per share All income was derived from continuing operations. Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheet 31 December Notes 30 June 2000 30 June 1999 1999 £m £m £m Fixed assets 2,656.7 Land and buildings 7 2,979.8 2,417.4 0.6 Fixtures, fittings 0.6 0.7 and equipment 2,657.3 Tangible assets 2,980.4 2,418.1 13.0 Investments 8 14.7 6.1 2,670.3 2,995.1 2,424.2 Current assets 94.7 Debtors 9 81.3 46.7 146.2 Cash and short 10 297.2 102.3 term deposits 240.9 378.5 149.0 Creditors falling due within one year (28.9) Borrowings 11 (47.2) (6.0) (175.6) Other 12 (177.9) (117.1) 36.4 Net current assets 153.4 25.9 2,706.7 Total assets less 3,148.5 2,450.1 current liabilities Creditors falling due after more than one year (975.8) Borrowings, 11 (1,363.0) (851.2) including convertible bonds (11.1) Other 12 (13.0) (12.9) (25.9) Equity minority (31.9) (66.4) interests 1,693.9 1,740.6 1,519.6 Capital and reserves 72.2 Called up share 71.2 72.2 capital 528.1 Share premium 528.9 527.3 account 717.0 Revaluation 739.6 629.9 reserve 1.5 Other reserves 2.6 1.5 375.1 Profit and loss 398.3 288.7 account 1,693.9 Equity 1,740.6 1,519.6 shareholders' funds 586p Net asset value 6 612p 526p per share 573p Diluted net asset 6 596p 519p value per share Unaudited Statement of Total Recognised Gains and Losses Six months Six months Year ended ended ended 31 December 1999 30 June 2000 30 June 1999 £m £m £m 88.5 Profit for the 42.3 29.3 period 240.3 Unrealised surplus 27.7 109.6 on revaluation of properties 13.3 Taxation on - - realisation of previous years' revaluation gains (10.8) Exchange translation 3.9 (7.4) movements 331.3 Total recognised 73.9 131.5 gains and losses for the period Unaudited Note of Historical Cost Profits and Losses Six months Six months Year ended ended ended 31 December 1999 30 June 2000 30 June 1999 £m £m £m 94.5 Profit on ordinary 47.5 35.9 activities before taxation 8.8 Realisation of previous 7.4 (33.4) years' revaluation gains/(losses) 103.3 Historical cost profit 54.9 2.5 on ordinary activities before taxation 72.2 Historical cost 37.2 (16.2) profit/(loss) for the period after taxation, equity minority interests and dividends Unaudited Reconciliation of Movements in Shareholders' Funds Six months Six months Year ended ended ended 31 December 1999 30 June 2000 30 June 1999 £m £m £m 50.1 Retained profit for 29.8 17.2 the period 242.8 Other recognised 31.6 102.2 gains and losses - Purchase and (15.6) - cancellation of own shares 2.3 Issue of shares 0.9 1.5 295.2 Net increase in 46.7 120.9 shareholders' funds 1,398.7 Shareholders' funds 1,693.9 1,398.7 at 1 January 1,693.9 Closing 1,740.6 1,519.6 shareholders' funds Unaudited Consolidated Cash Flow Statement Year ended Six months Six months 31 December ended ended 1999 30 June 30 June 2000 1999 £m Notes £m £m 120.4 Net cash flow from 14 61.1 57.0 operating activities (55.3) Returns on investment 14 (35.7) (22.2) and servicing of finance (52.9) Corporation tax 21.3 (20.3) received/(paid) (366.7) Capital expenditure 14 (174.6) (193.8) 400.1 Acquisitions and 14 (66.6) 320.7 disposals (49.0) Equity dividends paid (26.1) (36.8) (3.4) Cash (outflow)/inflow (220.6) 104.6 14.6 (Increase)/Decrease in (150.2) 100.5 short term deposits (15.5) Net cash 15 370.2 (167.4) inflow/(outflow) from financing (4.3) (Decrease)/Increase in (0.6) 37.7 cash in the period Unaudited Reconciliation of Net Cash Flow to Movement in Net Debt Year ended Six months Six months ended ended 31 December 30 June 2000 30 June 1999 1999 £m £m £m (4.3) (Decrease)/Increase in (0.6) 37.7 cash in the period 17.8 (Increase)/Decrease in (384.9) 168.9 debt (14.6) Increase/(Decrease) in 150.2 (100.5) short term deposits (1.1) Change in net debt (235.3) 106.1 resulting from cash flows - Adoption of secured bank (10.6) - debt on acquisition of property 41.2 Exchange adjustment (8.6) 37.6 40.1 Movement in net debt in (254.5) 143.7 the period (898.6) Opening net debt (858.5) (898.6) (858.5) Closing net debt (1,113.0) (754.9) Notes to the Accounts 1 NET RENTAL INCOME Year ended Six months ended Six months ended 31 December 1999 30 June 2000 30 June 1999 £m £m £m 94.7 United Kingdom 49.1 47.1 20.7 France 14.7 10.9 7.9 Germany 5.5 4.3 123.3 69.3 62.3 The net rental income of £62.3m for the six months ended 30 June 1999 was equivalent to £61.8m translated at 30 June 2000 exchange rates. 2 EXCEPTIONAL ITEMS Exceptional items includes £4.0m received in settlement of a legal claim against a former tenant of a US property which was sold in 1995. 3 COST OF FINANCE (NET) Six months Six months Year ended ended ended 31 December 1999 30 June 2000 30 June 1999 £m £m £m Interest payable on: 7.8 Bank loans and 7.4 4.0 overdrafts 55.2 Other loans 35.1 26.8 63.0 Interest payable and 42.5 30.8 similar charges Less: 19.0 Interest payable 11.3 7.5 capitalised 8.2 Interest receivable 7.9 5.6 35.8 23.3 17.7 The net cost of finance of £17.7m for the six months ended 30 June 1999 was equivalent to £17.4m translated at 30 June 2000 exchange rates. 4 TAXATION The tax charge for the six months ended 30 June 2000 is based on the projected effective tax rate for the full year. The charge reflects the recovery of advance corporation tax previously written off and allowances for capital expenditure. The charge includes overseas taxation of £0.3m (30 June 1999: £0.3m). No tax has been charged on the sale of investment properties in the period. The net tax credit for the year ended 31 December 1999 included a credit of £9.1m on disposals which mainly related to the disposal of Hammerson Canada Inc. Notes to the Accounts 5 DIVIDENDS The directors have declared an interim dividend of 4.4 pence per share payable on 1 November 2000 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 29 September 2000. 6 EARNINGS PER SHARE Earnings per share have been calculated on the profit for the financial period of £42.3m and the weighted average number of shares in issue during the six months ended 30 June 2000 of 286.4m. Net asset value per share is calculated from the value of net assets at 30 June 2000 of £1,740.6m and the number of shares in issue at that date of 284.4m. Diluted earnings per share and net asset value per share reflect the exercise of conversion rights relating to the convertible bonds and of options relating to shares. Adjusted earnings per share excludes exceptional items and tax on property disposals and is calculated on the adjusted profit for the period of £32.9m. Exceptional items increased earnings per share by 3.3 pence in the six months to 30 June 2000. 7 LAND AND BUILDINGS Fully developed Properties in properties the course of at valuation development at cost Total £m £m £m Movements in the period Balance at 1 January 2,288.6 368.1 2,656.7 2000 Exchange adjustment 10.5 2.5 13.0 Additions at cost 252.7 57.2 309.9 Transfers at cost 13.1 (13.1) - Disposals (39.9) - (39.9) Development outgoings - 11.3 11.3 capitalised Revaluation surplus 28.8 - 28.8 Balance at 30 June 2000 2,553.8 426.0 2,979.8 Fully developed properties are stated at market value as at 30 June 2000, valued by professionally qualified external valuers. With the exception of the properties shown below they have been valued by Jones Lang LaSalle, Chartered Surveyors. In the United Kingdom the valuation was performed jointly with Donaldsons, Chartered Surveyors. The group's interests in the Birmingham Alliance properties were valued by DTZ Debenham Tie Leung, Chartered Surveyors and the group's interest in the Oracle Shopping Centre was valued by Donaldsons. The valuations have been prepared in accordance with the Appraisal and Valuation Manual of The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. At 30 June 2000 the market value of properties held for development was £484m. The total amount of interest included in development properties at 30 June 2000 was £24.5m. Should the group's properties be sold at their book value a tax liability of approximately £91m would arise, and if the unrecognised surpluses on developments are included the tax liability would be £108m. No provision for these contingent liabilities has been made as it is not expected that any liability will arise in the foreseeable future. Notes to the Accounts 8 INVESTMENTS 31 December 1999 30 June 2000 30 June 1999 £m £m £m 13.0 Other investments 13.3 6.1 - Own shares 1.4 - 13.0 14.7 6.1 Other investments represent a 57.2% interest in Value Retail Investors Limited Partnership which has an interest in a designer outlet centre in Bicester, United Kingdom. The interest was acquired during 1999 at a cost of £11.3m. The investment is included at its market value at 30 June 2000 of £13.3m, the property element of which has been reviewed by Donaldsons, Chartered Surveyors. The Company's own shares were acquired by the trustees of the Hammerson Deferred Share Plan at a cost of £1.7m (nominal value £0.1m) and may be awarded to participants in accordance with the terms of the Plan. The cost of the shares is currently being amortised over three years. 9 DEBTORS 31 December 1999 30 June 2000 30 June 1999 £m £m £m Due within one year 20.9 Trade debtors 29.2 18.7 34.7 Other debtors 36.2 23.4 37.8 Corporation tax 11.7 0.1 1.3 Prepayments 4.2 4.5 94.7 81.3 46.7 10 CASH AND SHORT TERM DEPOSITS Cash and short term deposits includes a deposit of £56.0m, the use of which is restricted to settling outstanding consideration for 51/53 Quai d'Orsay and 148 rue de l'Universite, Paris. Settlement is expected to take place in November 2000. 11 BORROWINGS 31 December 1999 30 June 2000 30 June 1999 £m £m £m 238.1 Bank loans and 427.3 71.6 overdrafts 632.4 Other loans: Unsecured 836.8 635.8 26.3 Secured 38.0 42.0 107.9 Convertible bonds 108.1 107.8 1,004.7 1,410.2 857.2 On 27 March 2000 the Company issued £200m 6.875% bonds. The bonds are redeemable at par on 31 March 2020. Notes to the Accounts 11 BORROWINGS (continued) Maturity 31 December 30 June 30 June 1999 Bank loans Other 2000 1999 Total and overdrafts loans Total Total £m £m £m £m £m 679.7 After 5 - 914.5 914.5 700.6 years 295.6 From 2-5 261.1 71.4 332.5 150.0 years 0.5 From 1-2 129.0 (13.0) 116.0 0.6 years 975.8 Due after 390.1 972.9 1,363.0 851.2 more than 1 year 28.9 Due within 1 37.2 10.0 47.2 6.0 year 1,004.7 427.3 982.9 1,410.2 857.2 Analysis by currency 31 December 1999 30 June 2000 30 June 1999 £m £m £m 449.2 Sterling 648.7 408.9 555.5 Euro currencies 761.5 448.3 1,004.7 1,410.2 857.2 Undrawn committed facilities 31 December 1999 30 June 2000 30 June 1999 £m £m £m 2.1 Expiring in 2000 - 3.6 228.7 Expiring after 2001 48.7 365.5 230.8 48.7 369.1 12 CREDITORS - OTHER 31 December 1999 30 June 2000 30 June 1999 £m £m £m Falling due within one year 32.8 Trade creditors 44.1 35.9 72.6 Other creditors 78.2 18.7 5.9 Taxation 5.5 23.9 26.3 Dividends payable 12.5 12.1 38.0 Accruals 37.6 26.5 175.6 177.9 117.1 Falling due after more than one year 11.1 Other creditors 13.0 12.9 Notes to the Accounts 13 FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND FINANCIAL LIABILITIES 31 December 1999 30 June 2000 30 June 1999 Book Fair Book Fair Book Fair value value value value value value £m £m £m £m £m £m (924.3) (989.1) Borrowings (1,327.7) (1,338.1) (779.9) (867.5) (107.9) (105.5) Convertible (108.1) (121.0) (107.8) (127.1) bonds - (14.7) Interest rate - (11.1) - (15.3) rate swaps 27.5 26.7 Currency 25.6 32.1 30.5 31.0 swaps (1,004.7) (1,082.6) Total (1,410.2) (1,438.1) (857.2) (978.9) borrowings The fair value of financial assets is the same as their book value. The fair value of financial liabilities represents the market value of all outstanding bonds in issue and existing swap contracts together with the cost of repaying all other debt at par. 14 ANALYSIS OF CASH FLOWS Six months Six months Year ended ended ended 31 December 1999 30 June 2000 30 June 1999 £m £m £m Reconciliation of operating profit to net cash inflow from operating activities 109.0 Operating profit 61.4 54.8 0.4 Depreciation and 0.5 0.2 amortisation (4.7) Increase in accrued rent (4.1) (2.4) receivable 12.6 (Increase)/Decrease in (14.7) (5.7) debtors 3.1 Increase in creditors 18.0 10.1 120.4 61.1 57.0 Returns on investment and servicing of finance 8.6 Interest received 5.6 5.7 (54.2) Interest paid (41.3) (26.3) (9.7) Dividends paid to - (1.6) minorities (55.3) (35.7) (22.2) Capital expenditure (477.5) Purchase and development (224.9) (262.2) of property 110.8 Sale of property 50.3 68.4 (366.7) (174.6) (193.8) Acquisitions and disposals 400.1 Disposal of subsidiary (0.2) 320.7 companies - Purchase of subsidiary (66.4) - companies 400.1 (66.6) 320.7 Notes to the Accounts 15 ANALYSIS OF CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING Six months Six months Year ended ended ended 31 December 1999 30 June 2000 30 June 1999 £m £m £m 193.7 Issue of bonds 198.6 193.7 2.3 Issue of shares 0.9 1.5 - Purchase of own shares (15.6) - for cancellation (213.0) Increase/(Decrease) in 181.7 (386.1) medium and long term borrowings 1.5 Increase in short term 4.6 23.5 borrowings (15.5) 370.2 (167.4) 16 OTHER INFORMATION The financial information contained in this report does not constitute statutory accounts within the meaning of section 240 of the Companies Act 1985. The results for the year ended 31 December 1999 are an abridged version of the full accounts for that year which received an unqualified report from the auditors which did not contain a statement under s237(2) or (3) of the Companies Act 1985. The full accounts for the year ended 31 December 1999 have been filed with the Registrar of Companies. The group has adopted Financial Reporting Standard ('FRS') No.15, 'Tangible Fixed Assets' with effect from 1 January 2000. Comparative figures have not been restated as any adjustment is not material to the financial statements. Previously, the group capitalised the interest cost attributable to each development property until the property was substantially let and income producing or until income exceeded outgoings. Under the revised policy, interest will be capitalised only until a property is ready for its intended use. Where the development is substantially let at completion this change is unlikely to have a material effect on the financial statements. However, for developments that are not let at completion, the group will now charge the costs of unlet space against its profit for the year. At present, the group's principal unlet development property is 280 Bishopsgate, London EC2, where completion is not due until October 2001. Subject to the adoption of FRS 15 referred to above, the unaudited financial information contained in this report has been prepared on the basis of the accounting policies set out in the full accounts for the year ended 31 December 1999. PROPERTY PORTFOLIO INFORMATION For the six months ended 30 June 2000 Fully developed Underlying Development investment valuation Net Vacancy properties properties at cost rental rate at valuation income £m £m % £m % United Retail London 163.2 609.0 (2.1) 16.6 3.1 Kingdom and South of England Midlands 49.7 295.5 Nil 6.9 1.1 and North of England 212.9 904.5 (1.4) 23.5 2.6 Office City 80.3 369.0 1.1 13.4 - West End - 305.4 3.6 8.1 0.1 Docklands - 135.1 9.8 4.1 12.9 and other 80.3 809.5 3.4 25.6 5.1 Total UK 293.2 1,714.0 0.8 49.1 3.7 Continental Europe Retail France 66.6 482.6 3.6 11.5 2.2 Germany - 238.8 Nil 5.5 8.0 66.6 721.4 2.4 17.0 5.1 Office France 66.2 118.4 6.2 3.2 - Total Continental 132.8 839.8 2.9 20.2 4.5 Europe Group Retail 279.5 1,625.9 0.2 40.5 3.8 Office 146.5 927.9 3.8 28.8 4.5 Total Group 426.0 2,553.8 1.5 69.3 4.0 Number of fully developed investment properties by value Above Between Between Below Total £100m £50m and £25m £25m £100m and £50m Retail 7 6 2 6 21 Office 4 3 3 10 20 Total 11 9 5 16 41

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